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An Introduction
to God’s Word
The Bible contains God’s message, or word, for us today.
It shows us how to live our lives successfully and how to gain
God’s approval. It also answers the following questions:
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1. Who is God? 12. What hope can we have for the

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dead?
2. How can you learn about God? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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13. What does the Bible say about
3. Who wrote the Bible? work?
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4. Is the Bible scientifically 14. How can you manage your

accurate? assets?
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5. What is the Bible’s message? 15. How can you find happiness?
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6. What did the Bible foretell 16. How can you cope with
about the Messiah? anxiety?
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7. What does the Bible foretell 17. How can the Bible help your
about our day? family?
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8. Is God to blame for human 18. How can you draw close to
suffering? God?
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9. Why do humans suffer? 19. What is contained in the

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various books of the Bible?
10. What does the Bible promise ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
for the future? 20. How can you get the most out
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of your Bible reading?
11. What happens when someone ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
dies?
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HOW TO FIND BIBLE VERSES

The Bible is a collection of 66 smaller books. It is divided into two sec-
tions: the Hebrew-Aramaic Scriptures (“Old Testament”) and the Greek
Scriptures (“New Testament”). Each Bible book is divided into chapters
and verses. When scriptures are cited, the first number after the name
of the book indicates the chapter, and the next number or numbers
refer to the verse or verses. For example, Genesis 1:1 refers to Genesis
chapter 1, verse 1.
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Question 1
Who is God?
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“May people know that you, whose name is Jehovah,

you alone are the Most High over all the earth.”
Psalm 83:18 [Page 819]
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“Know that Jehovah is God. He is the one who made us,

and we belong to him.”
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“I am Jehovah. That is my name; I give my glory to

no one else, nor my praise to graven images.”
Isaiah 42:8 [Page 993]
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“Everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah

will be saved.”
Romans 10:13 [Page 1518]
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“Of course, every house is constructed by someone,

but the one who constructed all things is God.”
Hebrews 3:4 [Page 1602]
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“Lift up your eyes to heaven and see. Who has created

these things? It is the One who brings out their army
by number; he calls them all by name. Because of his
vast dynamic energy and his awe-inspiring power,
not one of them is missing.”
Question 2
How can you

learn about God?
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“This book of the Law should not depart from your

mouth, and you must read it in an undertone day and
night, in order to observe carefully all that is written
in it; for then your way will be successful and then
you will act wisely.”
Joshua 1:8 [Page 325]
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“They continued reading aloud from the book, from

the Law of the true God, clearly explaining it and
putting meaning into it; so they helped the people
to understand what was being read.”
Nehemiah 8:8 [Page 677]
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“Happy is the man who does not walk according to the

advice of the wicked . . . , but his delight is in the law
of Jehovah, and he reads His law in an undertone day
and night. . . . Everything he does will succeed.”
Psalm 1:1-3 [Page 753]
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“Philip ran alongside and heard him reading aloud

Isaiah the prophet, and he said: ‘Do you actually know
what you are reading?’ He said: ‘Really, how could
I ever do so unless someone guided me?’ ”
Acts 8:30, 31 [Page 1473]
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“His invisible qualities are clearly seen from the

world’s creation onward, because they are perceived
by the things made, even his eternal power and
Godship, so that they are inexcusable.”
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“Ponder over these things; be absorbed in them, so that

your advancement may be plainly seen by all people.”
1 Timothy 4:15 [Page 1590]
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“Let us consider one another so as to incite to love and

fine works, not forsaking our meeting together.”
Hebrews 10:24, 25 [Page 1610]
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“If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep

asking God, for he gives generously to all and without
reproaching, and it will be given him.”
James 1:5 [Page 1616]
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Question 3
Who wrote the Bible?
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“Moses wrote down all the words of Jehovah.”

Exodus 24:4 [Page 145]
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“Daniel saw a dream and visions of his head as he lay

on his bed. Then he wrote down the dream;
he recorded a complete account of the matters.”
Daniel 7:1 [Page 1217]
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“When you received God’s word, which you heard

from us, you accepted it not as the word of men
but, just as it truthfully is, as the word of God.”
1 Thessalonians 2:13 [Page 1581]
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“All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for

teaching.”
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“Prophecy was at no time brought by man’s will,

but men spoke from God as they were moved by
holy spirit.”
2 Peter 1:21 [Page 1627]
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Question 4
Is the Bible scientifically

accurate?
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“He stretches out the northern sky over empty space,

suspending the earth upon nothing.”
Job 26:7 [Page 727]
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“All the streams flow into the sea, yet the sea is not full.
To the place from which the streams flow, there they
return so as to flow again.”
Ecclesiastes 1:7 [Page 916]
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“There is One who

dwells above the
circle of the earth.”
Question 5
What is the Bible’s

message?
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“I will put enmity between you and the woman and

between your offspring and her offspring. He will
crush your head, and you will strike him in the heel.”
Genesis 3:15 [Page 46]
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“By means of your offspring all nations of the earth

will obtain a blessing for themselves because you have
listened to my voice.”
Genesis 22:18 [Page 68]
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“Let your Kingdom come. Let your will take place,

as in heaven, also on earth.”
Matthew 6:10 [Page 1312]
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“For his part, the God who gives peace will crush Satan
under your feet shortly.”
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“When all things will have been subjected to him, then

the Son himself will also subject himself to the One
who subjected all things to him, that God may be all
things to everyone.”
1 Corinthians 15:28 [Page 1541]
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“Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to

his offspring . . . , who is Christ. Moreover, if you
belong to Christ, you are really Abraham’s offspring.”
Galatians 3:16, 29 [Pages 1559, 1560]
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“The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom

of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will rule as king
forever and ever.”
Revelation 11:15 [Page 1650]
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“So down the great dragon was hurled, the original

serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is
misleading the entire inhabited earth; he was hurled
down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down
with him.”
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“He seized the dragon, the original serpent, who is

the Devil and Satan, and bound him for 1,000 years.”
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Question 6
What did the Bible foretell

about the Messiah?
PROPHECY FULFILLMENT
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“You, O Bethlehem “After Jesus had been

Ephrathah, . . . from you born in Bethlehem of
will come out for me the Judea in the days of
one to be ruler in Israel.” Herod the king, look!
Micah 5:2 [Page 1267] astrologers from the
East came to Jerusalem.”
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“They divide my garments “Now when the soldiers

among themselves, and had nailed Jesus to the
they cast lots for my stake, they took his out-
clothing.” er garments and divided
Psalm 22:18 [Page 767] them into four parts . . .
But the inner garment
was without a seam,
being woven from top
to bottom. So they said
to one another: ‘Let us
not tear it, but let us cast
lots over it to decide
whose it will be.’ ”
John 19:23, 24 [Page 1455]
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PROPHECY FULFILLMENT
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“He is guarding all his “On coming to Jesus,

bones; not one of them they saw that he was
has been broken.” already dead, so they
Psalm 34:20 [Page 777] did not break his legs.”
John 19:33 [Page 1456]
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“He was pierced for our “One of the soldiers

transgression.” jabbed his side with a
Isaiah 53:5 [Page 1011] spear, and immediately
blood and water came
out.”
John 19:34 [Page 1456]
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“They paid my wages, “Then one of the Twelve,

30 pieces of silver.” the one called Judas
Zechariah 11:12, 13 Iscariot, went to the
[Page 1296] chief priests and said:
‘What will you give me
to betray him to you?’
They stipulated to him
30 silver pieces.”
Matthew 26:14, 15; 27:5
[Pages 1342, 1345]
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Question 7
What does the Bible foretell

about our day?
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“Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against

kingdom . . . All these things are a beginning of pangs
of distress.”
Matthew 24:7, 8 [Page 1338]
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“Many false prophets will arise and mislead many;

and because of the increasing of lawlessness, the love
of the greater number will grow cold.”
Matthew 24:11, 12 [Page 1339]
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“When you hear of wars and reports of wars, do not

be alarmed; these things must take place, but the end
is not yet.”
Mark 13:7 [Page 1369]
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“There will be great earthquakes, and in one place after

another food shortages and pestilences; and there will
be fearful sights and from heaven great signs.”
Luke 21:11 [Page 1416]
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“In the last days critical

times hard to deal with
will be here. For men will
be lovers of themselves,
lovers of money,
boastful, haughty,
blasphemers, disobedient
to parents, unthankful,
disloyal, having no
natural affection, not
open to any agreement,
slanderers, without
self-control, fierce,
without love of goodness,
betrayers, headstrong,
puffed up with pride,
lovers of pleasures rather
than lovers of God,
having an appearance
of godliness but proving
false to its power.”
2 Timothy 3:1-5 [Page 1595]
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Question 8
Is God to blame for

human suffering?
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“It is unthinkable for the true God to act wickedly,

for the Almighty to do wrong!”
Job 34:10 [Page 736]
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“When under trial, let no one say: ‘I am being tried

by God.’ For with evil things God cannot be tried,
nor does he himself try anyone.”
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“Throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares

for you.”
1 Peter 5:7 [Page 1625]
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“Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some

people consider slowness, but he is patient with you
because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but
desires all to attain to repentance.”
2 Peter 3:9 [Page 1629]
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Question 9
Why do humans suffer?
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“The swift do not always win the race, nor do the mighty
win the battle, nor do the wise always have the food,
nor do the intelligent always have the riches, nor do
those with knowledge always have success, because
time and unexpected events overtake them all.”
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“Through one man sin entered into the world and death
through sin, and so death spread to all men because
they had all sinned—.”
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“For this purpose the Son of God was made manifest,

to break up the works of the Devil.”
1 John 3:8 [Page 1632]
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“The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked

one.”
1 John 5:19 [Page 1635]
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Question 10
What does the Bible

promise for the future?
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“The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live
forever on it.”
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“The earth remains forever.”

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“He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign

Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.”
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“At that time the eyes of the blind will be opened, and
the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. At that time
the lame will leap like the deer, and the tongue of the
speechless will shout for joy. For waters will burst forth
in the wilderness, and streams in the desert plain.”
Isaiah 35:5, 6 [Page 982]
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“He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death
will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor
pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
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“They will build houses and live

in them, and they will plant
vineyards and eat their fruitage.
They will not build for someone
else to inhabit, nor will they
plant for others to eat. For the
days of my people will be like the
days of a tree, and the work of
their hands my chosen ones will
enjoy to the full.”
Isaiah 65:21, 22 [Page 1027]
Question 11
What happens when

someone dies?
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“His spirit goes out, he returns to the ground; on that

very day his thoughts perish.”
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“The living know that they will die, but the dead know
nothing at all . . . Whatever your hand finds to do,
do with all your might, for there is no work nor
planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the Grave,
where you are going.”
Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 [Page 923]
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“[Jesus] added: ‘Lazarus our friend has fallen asleep,

but I am traveling there to awaken him.’ Jesus,
however, had spoken about his death. But they
imagined he was speaking about taking rest in sleep.
Then Jesus said to them plainly: ‘Lazarus has died.’ ”
John 11:11, 13, 14 [Pages 1442, 1443]
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Question 12
What hope can we have

for the dead?
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“Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming

in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear
his voice and come out.”
John 5:28, 29 [Page 1432]
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“There is going to be a resurrection of both the

righteous and the unrighteous.”
Acts 24:15 [Page 1499]
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“I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing

before the throne, and scrolls were opened. But
another scroll was opened; it is the scroll of life.
The dead were judged out of those things written in
the scrolls according to their deeds. And the sea gave
up the dead in it, and death and the Grave gave up
the dead in them, and they were judged individually
according to their deeds.”
Revelation 20:12, 13 [Page 1659]
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Question 13
What does the Bible say

about work?
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“Have you seen a man skillful at his work? He will stand

before kings; he will not stand before common men.”
Proverbs 22:29 [Page 902]
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“Let the one who steals steal no more; rather, let him do
hard work, doing good work with his hands, so that he
may have something to share with someone in need.”
Ephesians 4:28 [Page 1567]
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“Everyone should eat

and drink and find
enjoyment for all
his hard work. It is
the gift of God.”
Ecclesiastes 3:13
[Page 918]
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Question 14
How can you manage

your assets?
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“The one who loves having a good time will come

to poverty; the one who loves wine and oil will not
grow rich.”
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“The borrower is a slave to the lender.”

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“Who of you wanting to build a tower does not first

sit down and calculate the expense to see if he has
enough to complete it? Otherwise, he might lay its
foundation but not be able to finish it, and all the
onlookers would start to ridicule him, saying: ‘This
man started to build but was not able to finish.’ ”
Luke 14:28-30 [Page 1406]
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“When they had eaten their fill, he said to his disciples:

‘Gather together the fragments left over, so that
nothing is wasted.’ ”
John 6:12 [Page 1433]
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Question 15
How can you find

happiness?
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“Better is a dish of vegetables where there is love than

a fattened bull where there is hatred.”
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“I, Jehovah, am your God, the One teaching you

to benefit yourself, the One guiding you in the way
you should walk.”
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“Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need,

since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.”
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“You must love your neighbor as yourself.”

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“Just as you want men to do to you, do the same way

to them.”
Luke 6:31 [Page 1389]
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“Happy are those hearing the word of God and

keeping it!”
Luke 11:28 [Page 1400]
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“When a person has an abundance, his life does not

result from the things he possesses.”
Luke 12:15 [Page 1402]
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“So, having food and clothing, we will be content with

these things.”
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“There is more
happiness in
giving than
there is in
receiving.”
Acts 20:35
[Page 1493]
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Question 16
How can you cope

with anxiety?
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“Throw your burden on Jehovah, and he will sustain

you. Never will he allow the righteous one to fall.”
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“The plans of the diligent surely lead to success, but all

who are hasty surely head for poverty.”
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“Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious,

for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help
you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of
righteousness.”
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“Who of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his

life span?”
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“So never be anxious about the next day, for the next
day will have its own anxieties. Each day has enough
of its own troubles.”
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“Make sure of the more important things.”

Philippians 1:10 [Page 1571]
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“Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything

by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving,
let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace
of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your
hearts and your mental powers by means
of Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6, 7 [Page 1574]
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Question 17
How can the Bible help

your family?
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HUSBANDS/FATHERS
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“In the same way husbands should love their wives

as their own bodies. A man who loves his wife loves
himself, for no man ever hated his own body, but
he feeds and cherishes it . . . Each one of you must
love his wife as he does himself.”
Ephesians 5:28, 29, 33 [Page 1569]
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“Fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on

bringing them up in the discipline and admonition
of Jehovah.”
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WIVES
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“The wife should have deep respect for her husband.”

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“You wives, be in subjection to your husbands,

as it is becoming in the Lord.”
Colossians 3:18 [Page 1579]
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CHILDREN
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“Children, be obedient to your parents in union with

the Lord, for this is righteous. ‘Honor your father
and your mother’ is the first command with a promise:
‘That it may go well with you and you may remain
a long time on the earth.’ ”
Ephesians 6:1-3 [Page 1569]
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“You children, be obedient to your parents in

everything, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.”
Colossians 3:20 [Page 1579]
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Question 18
How can you

draw close to God?
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“O Hearer of prayer, to you people of all sorts will

come.”
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“Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, and do not rely

on your own understanding. In all your ways take
notice of him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5, 6 [Page 876]
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“This means everlasting life, their coming to know

you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent,
Jesus Christ.”
John 17:3 [Page 1451]
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“In fact, [God] is not far off from each one of us.”

Acts 17:27 [Page 1488]
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“This is what I continue praying, that your love may

abound still more and more with accurate knowledge
and full discernment.”
Philippians 1:9 [Page 1571]
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“If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep

asking God, for he gives generously to all and without
reproaching, and it will be given him.”
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“Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.

Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your
hearts, you indecisive ones.”
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“This is what the love of God means, that we observe

his commandments; and yet his commandments are not
burdensome.”
1 John 5:3 [Page 1634]
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Question 19
What is contained in the

various books of the Bible?
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HEBREW SCRIPTURES (“OLD TESTAMENT”)
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PENTATEUCH (5 BOOKS):
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
From creation to the founding of the ancient nation of Israel
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HISTORICAL BOOKS (12 BOOKS):

Joshua, Judges, Ruth
Israel’s entry into the Promised Land and events thereafter
1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles
History of the nation of Israel down to the destruction
of Jerusalem
Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
History of the Jews after returning from exile in Babylon
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POETIC BOOKS (5 BOOKS):

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
Collections of wise sayings and songs
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PROPHETIC BOOKS (17 BOOKS):

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea,
Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk,
Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Prophecies, or predictions, concerning God’s people
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CHRISTIAN GREEK SCRIPTURES (“NEW TESTAMENT”)
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THE FOUR GOSPELS (4 BOOKS):

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
History of Jesus’ life and ministry
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ACTS OF APOSTLES (1 BOOK):

History of the start of the Christian congregation and
missionary activity
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LETTERS (21 BOOKS):

Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians,
Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians
Letters to various Christian congregations
1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon
Letters to individual Christians
Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter,
1, 2, and 3 John, Jude
General letters to Christians
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REVELATION (1 BOOK):
Series of prophetic visions given to the apostle John
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Question 20
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out of your Bible reading?
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What does this tell me about Jehovah God?

How does this section of the Scriptures contribute
to the Bible’s message?
How can I apply this in my life?
How can I use these verses to help others?
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“Your word is a lamp

to my foot, and a light
for my path.”
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FOREWORD
The Holy Bible is God’s written communication to all of us. We must study
it to get to know its Author. (John 17:3; 2 Timothy 3:16) Within its pages,
Jehovah God reveals his purpose for humans and for their earthly home.
—Genesis 3:15; Revelation 21:3, 4.
No other book has such an impact on people’s lives. The Bible inspires us
to reflect Jehovah’s qualities of love, mercy, and compassion. It gives
hope, helping people to endure even the worst suffering. And it continues
to expose the elements of this world that are out of harmony with the per-
fect will of God.—Psalm 119:105; Hebrews 4:12; 1 John 2:15-17.
Originally composed in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, the Bible has been
translated, in whole or in part, into about 3,000 languages. It is by far
the most widely translated and distributed book in history. We should ex-
pect nothing less. Bible prophecy states: “This good news of the Kingdom
[the key message contained in the Bible] will be preached in all the inhab-
ited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.”
—Matthew 24:14.
Recognizing the importance of the Bible’s message, we have undertaken
the revision of this text with a profound respect for the content of the Bi-
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curately. This revised edition has built on the fine foundation laid in pre-
vious editions of the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, a Bible
that was first released more than 60 years ago. However, the English lan-
guage has changed during the past half century. Such change prompted
current members of the New World Bible Translation Committee to initiate
this comprehensive revision. Our goal has been to produce a translation
that is not only faithful to the original texts but also clear and easy to
read. The Appendix articles “Principles of Bible Translation,” “Features of
This Revision,” and “How the Bible Came to Us” discuss some of the lin-
guistic refinements that were made in this edition.
Those who love Jehovah God and worship him desire an accurate, under-
standable translation of God’s Word. ( 1 Timothy 2:4) To that end, we have
made this revision available in English, with the intention of translating it
into as many languages as possible. It is our hope and prayer that you,
dear reader, will find this edition of the Holy Scriptures beneficial as you
endeavor to “seek God . . . and really find him.”—Acts 17:27.
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Genesis ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Ge 41 Ecclesiastes ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Ec 915
Exodus ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Ex 112 Song of Solomon
Leviticus ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Le 170 (Canticles) ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Ca 926
Numbers ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Nu 213 Isaiah ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Isa 935
Deuteronomy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ De 272 Jeremiah ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Jer 1029
Joshua ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Jos 324 Lamentations ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ La 1121
Judges ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Jg 358 Ezekiel ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Eze 1130
Ruth ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Ru 391 Daniel ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Da 1205
1 Samuel ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1Sa 396 Hosea ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Ho 1227
2 Samuel ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 2Sa 441 Joel ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Joe 1241
1 Kings ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1Ki 478 Amos ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Am 1247
2 Kings ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 2Ki 523 Obadiah ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Ob 1257
1 Chronicles ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1Ch 565 Jonah ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Jon 1259
2 Chronicles ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 2Ch 605 Micah ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Mic 1262
Ezra ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Ezr 653 Nahum ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Na 1271
Nehemiah ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Ne 667 Habakkuk ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Hab 1274
Esther ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Es 687 Zephaniah ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Zep 1279
Job ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Job 698 Haggai ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Hag 1283
Psalms ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Ps 747 Zechariah ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Zec 1286
Proverbs ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Pr 872 Malachi ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Mal 1299
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Matthew ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Mt 1304 1 Timothy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1Ti 1587
Mark ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Mr 1348 2 Timothy ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 2Ti 1592
Luke ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Lu 1376 Titus ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Tit 1596
John ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Joh 1424 Philemon ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Phm 1599
Acts ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Ac 1459 Hebrews ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Heb 1600
Romans ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Ro 1506 James ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Jas 1615
1 Corinthians ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1Co 1525 1 Peter ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1Pe 1620
2 Corinthians ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 2Co 1544 2 Peter ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 2Pe 1626
Galatians ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Ga 1556 1 John ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1Jo 1630
Ephesians ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Eph 1563 2 John ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 2Jo 1635
Philippians ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Php 1570 3 John ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 3Jo 1636
Colossians ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Col 1575 Jude ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Jude 1637
1 Thessalonians ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1Th 1580 Revelation ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ Re 1639
2 Thessalonians ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 2Th 1584
Table of the Books of the Bible ․․․․․․․․․ 1662 Appendix A ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1717
Bible Words Index ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1664 Appendix B ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1765
Glossary of Bible Terms ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1692
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GENESIS
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 Creation of heavens and earth (1, 2) Prophecies about Noah’s

Six days of preparing the earth (3-31) descendants (18-29)
Day 1: light; day and night (3-5) 10 List of the nations (1-32)
Day 2: expanse (6-8) Descendants of Japheth (2-5)
Day 3: dry land and vegetation (9-13) Descendants of Ham (6-20)
Day 4: heavenly luminaries (14-19) Nimrod opposes Jehovah (8-12)
Day 5: fish and birds (20-23) Descendants of Shem (21-31)
Day 6: land animals and
humans (24-31) 11 Tower of Babel (1-4)
Jehovah confuses the language (5-9)
2 God rests on the seventh day (1-3)
From Shem to Abram (10-32)
Jehovah God, Maker of heaven and
earth (4) Terah’s family (27)
Man and woman in the garden of Abram leaves Ur (31)
Eden (5-25) 12 Abram leaves Haran for Canaan (1-9)
Man formed out of dust (7) God’s promise to Abram (7)
Forbidden tree of knowledge (15-17) Abram and Sarai in Egypt (10-20)
Creation of woman (18-25)
13 Abram returns to Canaan (1-4)
3 Origin of man’s sin (1-13) Abram and Lot separate (5-13)
The first lie (4, 5) God’s promise to Abram
Jehovah’s judgment on the rebels (14-24) repeated (14-18)
Woman’s offspring foretold (15)
14 Abram rescues Lot (1-16)
Expulsion from Eden (23, 24)
Melchizedek blesses Abram (17-24)
4 Cain and Abel (1-16)
15 God’s covenant with Abram (1-21)
Cain’s descendants (17-24)
The 400 years of affliction
Seth and his son Enosh (25, 26)
foretold (13)
5 From Adam to Noah (1-32) God’s promise to Abram
Adam fathered sons and repeated (18-21)
daughters (4)
16 Hagar and Ishmael (1-16)
Enoch walked with God (21-24)
17 Abraham to become a father of many
6 Sons of God take wives on earth (1-3)
nations (1-8)
Nephilim born (4)
Abram renamed Abraham (5)
Mankind’s badness saddens
Jehovah (5-8) Covenant of circumcision (9-14)
Noah commissioned to build an Sarai renamed Sarah (15-17)
ark (9-16) Son Isaac promised (18-27)
God proclaims the coming of the 18 Three angels visit Abraham (1-8)
Flood (17-22) A son promised to Sarah; she
7 Entering the ark (1-10) laughs (9-15)
The global Flood (11-24) Abraham pleads for Sodom (16-33)
8 The floodwaters subside (1-14) 19 Lot visited by angels (1-11)
Dove sent out (8-12) Lot and his family urged to leave (12-22)
Leaving the ark (15-19) Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed (23-29)
God’s promise for the earth (20-22) Lot’s wife becomes a pillar of salt (26)
9 Instructions for all mankind (1-7) Lot and his daughters (30-38)
Law about blood (4-6) Origin of Moab and Ammon (37, 38)
Rainbow covenant (8-17) 20 Sarah rescued from Abimelech (1-18)
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21 Birth of Isaac (1-7) 33 Jacob meets Esau (1-16)

Ishmael mocks Isaac (8, 9) Jacob journeys to Shechem (17-20)
Hagar and Ishmael sent away (10-21) 34 Dinah raped (1-12)
Abraham’s covenant with Jacob’s sons act deceitfully (13-31)
Abimelech (22-34)
35 Jacob gets rid of foreign gods (1-4)
22 Abraham told to offer up Isaac (1-19)
Jacob returns to Bethel (5-15)
Blessing because of Abraham’s
Benjamin’s birth; Rachel’s death (16-20)
offspring (15-18)
Israel’s 12 sons (21-26)
Rebekah’s family (20-24)
Isaac’s death (27-29)
23 Sarah’s death and burial place (1-20)
36 Esau’s descendants (1-30)
24 Seeking a wife for Isaac (1-58) Edom’s kings and sheikhs (31-43)
Rebekah goes to meet Isaac (59-67)
37 Joseph’s dreams (1-11)
25 Abraham remarries (1-6) Joseph and his jealous brothers (12-24)
Abraham’s death (7-11) Joseph sold into slavery (25-36)
Ishmael’s sons (12-18)
Birth of Jacob and Esau (19-26) 38 Judah and Tamar (1-30)
Esau sells his birthright (27-34) 39 Joseph in Potiphar’s house (1-6)
26 Isaac and Rebekah in Gerar (1-11) Joseph resists Potiphar’s wife (7-20)
God’s promise confirmed to Joseph in prison (21-23)
Isaac (3-5) 40 Joseph interprets prisoners’
Conflict over wells (12-25) dreams (1-19)
Isaac’s covenant with Abimelech (26-33) “Interpretations belong to God” (8)
Esau’s two Hittite wives (34, 35) Pharaoh’s birthday feast (20-23)
27 Jacob gets Isaac’s blessing (1-29) 41 Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s
Esau seeks blessing but is dreams (1-36)
unrepentant (30-40) Joseph exalted by Pharaoh (37-46a)
Esau’s animosity toward Jacob (41-46) Joseph’s food administration (46b-57)
28 Isaac sends Jacob to Paddan-aram (1-9) 42 Joseph’s brothers go to Egypt (1-4)
Jacob’s dream at Bethel (10-22) Joseph meets his brothers and tests
God’s promise confirmed to them (5-25)
Jacob (13-15) The brothers return home to
29 Jacob meets Rachel (1-14) Jacob (26-38)
Jacob falls in love with Rachel (15-20) 43 Joseph’s brothers’ second trip to Egypt;
Jacob marries Leah and Rachel (21-29) with Benjamin (1-14)
Jacob’s four sons by Leah: Reuben, Joseph meets again with his
Simeon, Levi, and Judah (30-35) brothers (15-23)
30 Bilhah bears Dan and Naphtali (1-8) Joseph’s banquet with his
Zilpah bears Gad and Asher (9-13) brothers (24-34)
Leah bears Issachar and Zebulun (14-21) 44 Joseph’s silver cup in Benjamin’s
Rachel bears Joseph (22-24) bag (1-17)
Jacob’s flocks increase (25-43) Judah pleads for Benjamin (18-34)
31 Jacob secretly departs for Canaan (1-18) 45 Joseph reveals his identity (1-15)
Laban overtakes Jacob (19-35) Joseph’s brothers return for
Jacob’s covenant with Laban (36-55) Jacob (16-28)
32 Angels meet Jacob (1, 2) 46 Jacob and his household move to
Jacob prepares to meet Esau (3-23) Egypt (1-7)
Jacob wrestles with an angel (24-32) Names of those moving to Egypt (8-27)
Jacob renamed Israel (28) Joseph meets Jacob at Goshen (28-34)
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47 Jacob meets Pharaoh (1-12) Jacob’s burial instructions (29-32)

Joseph’s wise administration (13-26) Jacob’s death (33)
Israel settles in Goshen (27-31) 50 Joseph buries Jacob in Canaan (1-14)
48 Jacob blesses Joseph’s two sons (1-12) Joseph confirms his forgiveness (15-21)
Ephraim gets greater blessing (13-22) Joseph’s final days and death (22-26)
49 Jacob’s deathbed prophecy (1-28) Joseph’s command about his
Shiloh to come out of Judah (10) bones (25)
1 Inthetheheavens
beginning God created
and the earth. a
CHAP. 1
a Ps 102:25
Seas. a And God saw that it was
good. b 11 Then God said: “Let
2 Now the earth was form- Isa 42:5 the earth cause grass to sprout,
Isa 45:18
less and desolate,1 and there was Ro 1:20
seed-bearing plants and fruit
darkness upon the surface of the Heb 1:10 trees according to their kinds,
watery deep,2b and God’s active Re 4:11 yielding fruit along with seed
Re 10:6
force3c was moving about over on the earth.” And it was so.
the surface of the waters. d b Pr 8:27, 28 12 And the earth began to pro-
3 And God said: “Let there duce grass, seed-bearing plants c
c Ps 33:6
be light.” Then there was light. e Isa 40:26
and trees yielding fruit along
4 After that God saw that the with seed, according to their
light was good, and God began d Ps 104:5, 6 kinds. Then God saw that it was
to divide the light from the dark- e Isa 45:7 good. 13 And there was eve-
ness. 5 God called the light 2Co 4:6 ning and there was morning, a
Day, but the darkness he called third day.
f Ge 8:22
Night. f And there was evening 14 Then God said: “Let there
and there was morning, a first g Ge 1:20 be luminaries1d in the expanse of
day. h 2Pe 3:5
the heavens to make a division
6 Then God said: “Let there between the day and the night, e
be an expanse g between the wa- i Ge 7:11 and they will serve as signs for
Pr 8:27, 28
ters, and let there be a division seasons and for days and years. f
between the waters and the wa- j Job 38:8, 11 15 They will serve as luminar-
ters.” h 7 Then God went on to Ps 104:6-9 ies in the expanse of the heavens
Ps 136:6
make the expanse and divided to shine upon the earth.” And it
the waters beneath the expanse k Ps 95:5 was so. 16 And God went on to
from the waters above the ex- ____________________ make the two great luminaries,
panse. i And it was so. 8 God Second Col. the greater luminary for domi-
called the expanse Heaven.1 And a Pr 8:29 nating the day g and the lesser lu-
there was evening and there was minary for dominating the night,
morning, a second day. b De 32:4 and also the stars. h 17 Thus
9 Then God said: “Let the wa- c Ps 104:14 God put them in the expanse of
ters under the heavens be col- the heavens to shine upon the
lected together into one place, d De 4:19 earth 18 and to dominate by
and let the dry land appear.” j e Ps 104:19 day and by night and to make
And it was so. 10 God called a division between the light
f Ge 8:22
the dry land Earth, k but the col- and the darkness. i Then God
lecting of the waters, he called g Ps 136:7, 8 saw that it was good. 19 And
there was evening and there was
1:2 1 Or “empty.” 2 Or “the surging wa- h Ps 8:3
Jer 31:35
morning, a fourth day.
ters.” 3 Or “God’s spirit.” 1:8 1 Or
“Sky.” i Ps 74:16 1:14 1 Or “lights.”
GENESIS 1:20–2:5 44
20 Then God said: “Let the CHAP. 1 them: “Be fruitful and become
waters swarm with living crea- a Ge 2:19 many, fill the earth a and sub-
tures,1 and let flying crea- due it, b and have in subjection c
tures fly above the earth across the fish of the sea and the fly-
b Ne 9:6
the expanse of the heavens.”2a Ps 104:25
ing creatures of the heavens and
21 And God created the great every living creature that is mov-
sea creatures2 and all living ing on the earth.”
creatures1 that move and swarm c Ge 2:19 29 Then God said: “Here I
in the waters according to their have given to you every seed-
kinds and every winged flying d Pr 8:30
bearing plant that is on the en-
creature according to its kind. Joh 1:3 tire earth and every tree with
And God saw that it was good. Col 1:16 seed-bearing fruit. Let them
22 With that God blessed them, serve as food for you. d 30 And
saying: “Be fruitful and become e 1Co 11:7
to every wild animal of the earth
many and fill the waters of the and to every flying creature of
sea, b and let the flying crea- the heavens and to everything
tures become many in the earth.” f Ge 5:1 moving on the earth in which
23 And there was evening and Jas 3:9 there is life,1 I have given all
there was morning, a fifth day. green vegetation for food.” e And
24 Then God said: “Let the g Ge 9:2 it was so.
earth bring forth living crea- 31 After that God saw every-
tures1 according to their kinds, thing he had made, and look! it
h Ps 139:14 was very good. f And there was
domestic animals and creeping Mt 19:4
animals2 and wild animals of the Mr 10:6 evening and there was morning,
earth according to their kinds.” c 1Co 11:7, 9 a sixth day.
2
And it was so. 25 And God ____________________
Thus the heavens and the
went on to make the wild an- Second Col. earth and everything in
imals of the earth according to a Ge 9:1 them1 were completed. g 2 And
their kinds and the domestic an- by the seventh day, God had
imals according to their kinds completed the work that he had
b Ge 2:15
and all the creeping animals of been doing,1 and he began to
the ground according to their rest on the seventh day from all
kinds. And God saw that it was c Ps 8:4, 6 his work that he had been do-
good. ing.1h 3 And God went on to
26 Then God said: “Let us d d Ge 9:3
bless the seventh day and to de-
make man in our image, e accord- Ps 104:14 clare it sacred, for on it God has
ing to our likeness, f and let them Ac 14:17 been resting from all the work
have in subjection the fish of that he has created, all that he
the sea and the flying creatures e Ps 147:9
purposed to make.
of the heavens and the domes- Mt 6:26 4 This is a history of the heav-
tic animals and all the earth and ens and the earth in the time
every creeping animal that is they were created, in the day
moving on the earth.” g 27 And f De 32:4
Ps 104:24
that Jehovah1 God made earth
God went on to create the man 1Ti 4:4 and heaven. i
in his image, in God’s image he ____________________ 5 No bush of the field was yet
created him; male and female he CHAP. 2 on the earth and no vegetation
created them. h 28 Further, God g Ne 9:6 of the field had begun sprout-
blessed them, and God said to Ps 146:6 ing, because Jehovah God had
1:20, 21, 24 1 Or “souls.” 1:20 2 Or 1:30 1 Or “life as a soul; a living soul.”
h Ex 31:17
“sky.” 1:21 2 Or “monsters.” 1:24 2 Or Heb 4:4
2:1 1 Lit., “and all their army.” 2:2 1 Or
“moving animals,” apparently including “making.” 2:4 1 The first occurrence
reptiles and forms of animal life differ- of God’s distinctive personal name,
ent from the other categories. i Isa 45:18 565
(YHWH). See App. A4.
45 GENESIS 2:6–3:1
not made it rain on the earth and CHAP. 2 the day you eat from it you will
there was no man to cultivate a Ge 3:19 certainly die.” a
the ground. 6 But a mist would Ps 103:14 18 Then Jehovah God said:
Ec 3:20
go up from the earth, and it wa- “It is not good for the man to
tered the entire surface of the b Ge 7:22 continue to be alone. I am going
ground. Isa 42:5 to make a helper for him, as
7 And Jehovah God went on Ac 17:25
a complement of him.” b 19 Now
to form the man out of dust a c 1Co 15:45, 47 Jehovah God had been forming
from the ground and to blow into from the ground every wild ani-
his nostrils the breath of life, b d Ge 2:15 mal of the field and every fly-
Ge 3:23
and the man became a living per- ing creature of the heavens, and
son.1c 8 Further, Jehovah God e Ge 1:26 he began bringing them to the
planted a garden in Eden, d to- man to see what he would call
f Ge 3:22, 24
ward the east; and there he put Re 2:7
each one; and whatever the man
the man whom he had formed. e would call each living creature,1
9 Thus Jehovah God made to g Ge 2:17 that became its name. c 20 So
grow out of the ground every the man named all the domestic
h Da 10:4
tree that was pleasing to look at animals and the flying creatures
and good for food and also the i Ge 10:8, 11 of the heavens and every wild
tree of life f in the middle of the animal of the field, but for man
garden and the tree of the knowl- j Ge 15:18 there was no helper as a com-
De 11:24
edge of good and bad. g plement of him. 21 So Jehovah
10 Now there was a river k Ge 1:28 God caused the man to fall into
flowing out of Eden to water Ge 2:8 a deep sleep, and while he was
Ps 115:16
the garden, and from there it di- sleeping, he took one of his ribs
vided into four rivers.1 11 The l Ge 2:8, 9 and then closed up the flesh over
name of the first is Pishon; it is Ge 3:2 its place. 22 And Jehovah God
the one encircling the entire land ____________________ built the rib that he had taken
of Havi·lah, where there is gold. Second Col. from the man into a woman, and
12 The gold of that land is good. a Ge 3:19 he brought her to the man. d
Bdellium gum and onyx stone Ps 146:4
Ec 9:5, 10
23 Then the man said:
are also there. 13 The name of Eze 18:4 “This is at last bone of my
the second river is Gihon; it is Ro 5:12
bones
the one encircling the entire land 1Co 15:22
And flesh of my flesh.
of Cush. 14 The name of the b 1Co 11:8, 9 This one will be called
third river is Hidde·kel;1h it is 1Ti 2:13
Woman,
the one going to the east of As-
c Ge 1:26 Because from man she was
syri·a. i And the fourth river is
taken.” e
the Eu·phrates. j d Mr 10:9
15 Jehovah God took the man 1Ti 2:13 24 That is why a man will leave
and settled him in the gar- his father and his mother and he
e 1Co 11:8 will stick to1 his wife, and they
den of Eden to cultivate it and
to take care of it. k 16 Jehovah f Mal 2:16 will become one flesh. f 25 And
God also gave this command to Mt 19:5 both of them continued to be
the man: “From every tree of the
Mr 10:7, 8 naked, g the man and his wife; yet
Ro 7:2
garden you may eat to satisfac- 1Co 6:16
they were not ashamed.
tion. l 17 But as for the tree of
the knowledge of good and bad,
Eph 5:31
Heb 13:4 3 Now the serpent h was the
most cautious1 of all the wild
you must not eat from it, for in g Ge 3:7 animals of the field that Jehovah
____________________ God had made. So it said to the
2:7 1 Or “soul.” Hebrew, nephesh, which CHAP. 3 woman: “Did God really say that
literally means “a breathing creature.” h 2Co 11:3
See Glossary. 2:10 1 Lit., “it became Re 12:9 2:19 1 Or “soul.” 2:24 1 Or “remain
four heads.” 2:14 1 Or “Tigris.” Re 20:2 with.” 3:1 1 Or “shrewdest; craftiest.”
GENESIS 3:2-22 46
you must not eat from every tree CHAP. 3 plied: “The serpent deceived me,
of the garden?” a 2 At this the a Ge 2:17 so I ate.” a
woman said to the serpent: “We 14 Then Jehovah God said to
may eat of the fruit of the trees b Ge 2:16 the serpent: b “Because you have
of the garden. b 3 But God has done this, you are the cursed
c Ge 2:8, 9
said about the fruit of the tree one out of all the domestic ani-
that is in the middle of the gar- d Joh 8:44 mals and out of all the wild an-
den: c ‘You must not eat from it, 1Jo 3:8 imals of the field. On your bel-
no, you must not touch it; other- ly you will go, and you will eat
wise you will die.’” 4 At this the e Ge 3:22
dust all the days of your life.
serpent said to the woman: “You f 2Co 11:3
15 And I will put enmity1c be-
certainly will not die. d 5 For 1Ti 2:14 tween you d and the woman e and
God knows that in the very day Jas 1:14, 15 between your offspring2f and her
you eat from it, your eyes will be offspring.2g He will crush3 your
opened and you will be like God, g Ro 5:12
head, h and you will strike4 him in
knowing good and bad.” e h Ge 3:21 the heel.” i
6 Consequently, the woman 16 To the woman he said: “I
saw that the tree was good for i Ge 2:25 will greatly increase the pain of
food and that it was something your pregnancy; in pain you will
desirable to the eyes, yes, the j Ge 2:17 give birth to children, and your
tree was pleasing to look at. So ____________________
longing will be for your husband,
she began taking of its fruit and Second Col. and he will dominate you.”
eating it. f Afterward, she also a 2Co 11:3
17 And to Adam1 he said:
1Ti 2:14
gave some to her husband when “Because you listened to your
he was with her, and he began b Ge 3:1 wife’s voice and ate from the
eating it. g 7 Then the eyes of tree concerning which I gave you
both of them were opened, and c Re 12:7, 17 this command, j ‘You must not
they realized that they were eat from it,’ cursed is the ground
naked. So they sewed fig leaves d Re 12:9
on your account. k In pain you
together and made loin cover- will eat its produce all the days
e Re 12:1
ings for themselves. h of your life. l 18 It will grow
8 Later they heard the voice f Joh 8:44 thorns and thistles for you, and
of Jehovah God as he was walk- 1Jo 3:10 you must eat the vegetation of
ing in the garden about the the field. 19 In the sweat of
breezy part of the day, and g Ge 22:18
Ge 49:10 your face you will eat bread1 un-
the man and his wife hid from Ga 3:16, 29 til you return to the ground, for
the face of Jehovah God among out of it you were taken. m For
the trees of the garden. 9 And h Re 20:2, 10 dust you are and to dust you will
Jehovah God kept calling to the return.” n
i Mt 27:50
man and saying to him: “Where Ac 3:15 20 After this Adam named his
are you?” 10 Finally he said: “I wife Eve,1 because she was to
heard your voice in the garden, j Ge 2:17 become the mother of everyone
but I was afraid because I was living. o 21 And Jehovah God
naked, so I hid myself.” 11 At k Ge 5:29
made long garments from skins
that he said: “Who told you for Adam and for his wife, to
l Ro 8:20
that you were naked? i Have you clothe them. p 22 Jehovah God
eaten from the tree from which I m Ge 2:7 then said: “Here the man has be-
commanded you not to eat?” j come like one of us in know-
12 The man said: “The woman n Ps 104:29
whom you gave to be with me, Ec 3:20
3:15 1 Or “hostility.” 2 Lit., “seed.”
Ec 12:7
she gave me fruit from the tree, 3 Or “bruise; strike.” 4 Or “bruise;
so I ate.” 13 Jehovah God then o Ac 17:26 crush.” 3:17 1 Meaning “Earthling
said to the woman: “What is this Man; Mankind; Humankind.” 3:19 1 Or
you have done?” The woman re- p Ge 3:7 “food.” 3:20 1 Meaning “Living One.”
47 GENESIS 3:23–4:19
ing good and bad. a Now in order CHAP. 3 him. a 9 Later on, Jehovah said
that he may not put his hand a Ge 3:5 to Cain: “Where is your broth-
out and take fruit also from the er Abel?” and he said: “I do not
tree of life b and eat and live know. Am I my brother’s guard-
forever,1—” 23 With that Jeho- ian?” 10 At this He said: “What
b Ge 2:9
vah God expelled him from the have you done? Listen! Your
garden of Eden c to cultivate the brother’s blood is crying out to
ground from which he had been me from the ground. b 11 And
taken. d 24 So he drove the man c Ge 2:8 now you are cursed in banish-
out, and he posted at the east of ment from the ground that
the garden of Eden the cherubs e has opened its mouth to re-
and the flaming blade of a sword ceive your brother’s blood from
d Ge 3:19
that was turning continuously to your hand. c 12 When you culti-
guard the way to the tree of life. vate the ground, it will not give
4 Now Adam had sexual rela-

tions with his wife Eve, and e Ps 80:1
Isa 37:16
you back its produce.1 You will
become a wanderer and a fu-
gitive in the earth.” 13 At this
she became pregnant. f When she Eze 10:4
gave birth to Cain, g she said: Cain said to Jehovah: “The pun-
____________________
“I have produced1 a male child ishment for my error is too great
with the help of Jehovah.”
CHAP. 4 to bear. 14 Today you are driv-
f Ge 1:28
2 Later she again gave birth, to ing me from the land,1 and I will
his brother Abel. h be hidden from your face; and
Abel became a shepherd of I will become a wanderer and
the flock, but Cain became a g 1Jo 3:10-12 a fugitive on the earth, and any-
cultivator of the ground. 3 Af- Jude 11 one who finds me will certain-
ter some time, Cain brought ly kill me.” 15 So Jehovah said
some fruits of the land as an of- to him: “For that reason, anyone
fering to Jehovah. 4 But Abel h Mt 23:35
who kills Cain will suffer ven-
brought some firstlings of his geance seven times.”
flock, i including their fat. While So Jehovah set up1 a sign for
Jehovah looked with favor on Cain in order that no one finding
Abel and on his offering, j 5 he i Ex 13:12 him would strike him. 16 Then
did not look with any favor on Cain went away from before Je-
Cain and on his offering. So Cain hovah and took up residence in
grew hot with anger and was de- j Heb 11:4
the land of Exile,1 to the east of
jected.1 6 Then Jehovah said ____________________ Eden. d
to Cain: “Why are you so angry Second Col. 17 Afterward Cain had sex-
and dejected? 7 If you turn to a Mt 23:35
ual relations with his wife, e
doing good, will you not be re- 1Jo 3:10-12 and she became pregnant and
stored to favor?1 But if you do Jude 11 gave birth to Enoch. Then
not turn to doing good, sin is he engaged in building a city
crouching at the door, and its and named the city after his
craving is to dominate you; but b Heb 12:24 son Enoch. 18 Later Irad was
will you get the mastery over it?” born to Enoch. And Irad be-
8 After that Cain said to his came father to Me·huja·el, and
brother Abel: “Let us go over Me·huja·el became father to Me-
into the field.” So while they c Ge 9:5 thusha·el, and Me·thusha·el be-
were in the field, Cain assault- came father to Lamech.
ed his brother Abel and killed 19 Lamech took two wives
d Ge 2:8 for himself. The name of the first
3:22 1 Or “to time indefinite.” 4:1 1 Or
“given birth to.” 4:5 1 Lit., “and his face 4:12 1 Lit., “power.” 4:14 1 Lit., “from
fell.” 4:7 1 Or “will there not be an ex- the face of the ground.” 4:15 1 Or “es-
altation?” e Ge 5:4 tablished.” 4:16 1 Or “the land of Nod.”
GENESIS 4:20–5:22 48
was Adah, and the name of the CHAP. 4 he named him Seth. a 4 After
second was Zillah. 20 Adah a Ge 4:15 becoming father to Seth, Adam
gave birth to Jabal. He was lived for 800 years. And he be-
the founder of those who dwell came father to sons and
in tents and have livestock. b Ge 5:3
daughters. 5 So all the days
21 His brother’s name was Ju- 1Ch 1:1 of Adam’s life amounted to 930
bal. He was the founder of all years, and then he died. b
those who play the harp and 6 Seth lived for 105 years
the pipe.1 22 Also, Zillah gave c Ge 4:8 and then became father to
birth to Tubal-cain, who forged Mt 23:35 Enosh. c 7 After becoming fa-
every sort of tool of copper and Heb 11:4 ther to Enosh, Seth lived for
iron. And the sister of Tubal- 807 years. And he became father
cain was Naa·mah. 23 Then to sons and daughters. 8 So all
Lamech composed these words d Ge 5:6 the days of Seth amounted to 912
for his wives Adah and Zillah: Lu 3:23, 38 years, and then he died.
____________________ 9 Enosh lived for 90 years
“Hear my voice, you wives of
CHAP. 5 and then became father to Ke-
Lamech;
Give ear to my saying:
e Ge 1:26 nan. 10 After becoming father
Jas 3:9
A man I have killed for to Kenan, Enosh lived for 815
wounding me, years. And he became father to
sons and daughters. 11 So all
Yes, a young man for f Ge 1:27 the days of Enosh amounted to
striking me. Mr 10:6
905 years, and then he died.
24 If 7 times Cain is to be 12 Kenan lived for 70 years
avenged, a and then became father to
Then Lamech 77 times.” g Ge 2:23 Ma·hala·lel. d 13 After becom-
25 Adam again had sexual re- Isa 45:12
Mt 19:4
ing father to Ma·hala·lel, Kenan
lations with his wife, and she ____________________ lived for 840 years. And he be-
gave birth to a son. She named Second Col. came father to sons and daugh-
him Seth1b because, as she said, a Ge 4:25
ters. 14 So all the days of Ke-
“God has appointed for me an- nan amounted to 910 years, and
other offspring2 in place of then he died.
Abel, because Cain killed him.” c 15 Ma·hala·lel lived for 65
26 There was also born to b Ge 2:17
years and then became father to
Ge 3:19
Seth a son, and he named him Ro 6:23 Jared. e 16 After becoming fa-
Enosh. d At that time people be- 1Co 15:22 ther to Jared, Ma·hala·lel lived
gan calling on the name of Jeho- for 830 years. And he became
vah. father to sons and daughters.
5 This is the book of Adam’s

history. In the day that God
c Ge 4:26
Lu 3:23, 38
17 So all the days of Ma·hala·lel
amounted to 895 years, and then
he died.
created Adam, he made him
in the likeness of God. e 2 Male 18 Jared lived for 162 years
and female he created them. f On d Lu 3:23, 37 and then became father to
the day they were created, g he Enoch. f 19 After becoming fa-
blessed them and named them ther to Enoch, Jared lived for
Man.1 e Lu 3:23, 37
800 years. And he became father
3 Adam lived for 130 years to sons and daughters. 20 So
and then became father to a son all the days of Jared amounted
in his likeness, in his image, and to 962 years, and then he died.
f Jude 14 21 Enoch lived for 65 years
4:21 1 Or “flute.” 4:25 1 Meaning “Ap- and then became father to Me-
pointed; Put; Set.” 2 Lit., “seed.” 5:2 thuse·lah. g 22 After becoming
1 Or “Adam; Mankind.” g Lu 3:23, 37 father to Me·thuse·lah, Enoch
49 GENESIS 5:23–6:14
continued to walk with the true CHAP. 5 4 The Nephi·lim1 were on the
God1 for 300 years. And he be- a Ge 6:9 earth in those days and after-
came father to sons and daugh- De 8:6 ward. During that time the sons
ters. 23 So all the days of De 13:4
3Jo 4
of the true God continued to
Enoch amounted to 365 years. Jude 14, 15 have relations with the daugh-
24 Enoch kept walking with the ters of men, and these bore sons
true God. a Then he was no more, b Joh 3:13 to them. They were the mighty
for God took him. b Heb 11:5 ones of old times, the men of
25 Me·thuse·lah lived for 187 c Lu 3:23, 36
fame.
years and then became father 5 Consequently, Jehovah saw
to Lamech. c 26 After becom- d Ge 7:1 that man’s wickedness was great
ing father to Lamech, Me·thuse- Eze 14:14 on the earth and that every in-
lah lived for 782 years. And Mt 24:37 clination of the thoughts of his
Heb 11:7
he became father to sons and 1Pe 3:20 heart was only bad all the time. a
daughters. 27 So all the days 2Pe 2:5 6 Jehovah regretted1 that he
of Me·thuse·lah amounted to 969 had made men on the earth, and
years, and then he died. e Ge 3:17 his heart was saddened.2b 7 So
28 Lamech lived for 182 Jehovah said: “I am going to
f Ge 10:21 wipe men whom I have creat-
years and then became father Ge 11:10
to a son. 29 He named him Lu 3:23, 36 ed off the surface of the ground,
Noah,1d saying: “This one will man together with domestic ani-
bring us comfort2 from our la- g Ge 6:10 mals, creeping animals, and fly-
bor and from the painful toil of Ge 10:6 ing creatures of the heavens, for
our hands because of the ground I regret that I have made them.”
h Ge 10:2
that Jehovah has cursed.” e ____________________
8 But Noah found favor in the
30 After becoming father to eyes of Jehovah.
CHAP. 6
Noah, Lamech lived for 595 9 This is the history of Noah.
i Job 1:6
years. And he became father to Job 38:7 Noah was a righteous man. c
sons and daughters. 31 So all 2Pe 2:4 He proved himself faultless1
the days of Lamech amounted Jude 6 among his contemporaries.2
to 777 years, and then he died. Noah walked with the true God. d
32 After Noah reached 500 j Ge 7:4
1Pe 3:20
10 In time Noah became father
years of age, he became father to three sons, Shem, Ham, and
to Shem, f Ham, g and Japheth. h k 2Pe 3:9 Japheth. e 11 But the earth had
6 Now when men started to

grow in number on the sur-
____________________
Second Col.
become ruined in the sight of
the true God, and the earth was
face of the ground and daugh- a Ge 8:21 filled with violence. 12 Yes,
ters were born to them, 2 the Jer 17:9 God looked upon the earth, and
Mt 15:19 it was ruined; f all flesh1 had ru-
sons of the true God1i began to
notice that the daughters of men ined its way on the earth. g
b Ps 78:40, 41
were beautiful. So they began 13 After that God said to
taking as wives all whom they c Ge 7:1 Noah: “I have decided to put
chose. 3 Then Jehovah said: Eze 14:14 an end to all flesh, because the
“My spirit will not tolerate man Heb 11:7 earth is full of violence on ac-
indefinitely, j because he is only count of them, so I am bringing
d 2Pe 2:5
flesh.1 Accordingly, his days will them to ruin together with the
amount to 120 years.” k e Ge 5:32
earth. h 14 Make for yourself an
5:22 1 Lit., “the God.” See Glossary. f Re 11:18

6:4 1 Possibly meaning “The Fellers,”
5:29 1 Probably meaning “Rest; Conso- that is, those who cause others to
lation.” 2 Or “relief.” 6:2 1 A Hebrew g Mt 24:37-39 fall down. See Glossary. 6:6 1 Or “was
idiom that refers to angelic sons of God. 2Pe 2:5 grieved.” 2 Or “and he felt hurt at his
6:3 1 Or possibly, “because he acts ac- heart.” 6:9 1 Or “blameless.” 2 Lit.,
cording to the flesh.” h Ge 7:4 “his generations.” 6:12 1 Or “people.”
GENESIS 6:15–7:14 50
ark1 from resinous wood. a You CHAP. 6 be righteous before me among
will make compartments in the a Heb 11:7 this generation. a 2 You must
ark and cover it with tar2b inside take with you every kind of clean
and outside. 15 This is how you b Ge 14:10 animal by sevens,1b the male and
Ex 2:3
will make it: The ark should be its mate; and of every animal
300 cubits1 long, 50 cubits wide, c Ge 7:16 that is not clean just two, the
and 30 cubits high. 16 You will male and its mate; 3 also of the
make a window for light1 for the d Ge 1:7 flying creatures of the sky by
Ge 7:6, 11
ark, one cubit from the top. You sevens,1 male and female, to pre-
should put the entrance of the e Ge 7:21 serve their offspring alive over
ark in its side c and make it with Ps 104:29 all the earth. c 4 For in just sev-
a lower deck, a second deck, and Mt 24:39
en days, I will make it rain d on
2Pe 2:5
a third deck. the earth for 40 days and 40
17 “As for me, I am going f Ge 7:13 nights, e and I will wipe from the
to bring floodwaters d upon the surface of the ground every liv-
earth to destroy from under the g Ge 8:17 ing thing that I have made.” f
heavens all flesh that has the 5 Then Noah did everything that
h Ge 7:2
breath of life.1 Everything on Jehovah had commanded him.
the earth will perish. e 18 And i Ge 7:14, 15 6 Noah was 600 years old
I am establishing my covenant when the floodwaters came upon
with you, and you must go into j Ge 1:29, 30
the earth. g 7 So Noah, along
the ark, you, your sons, your with his sons, his wife, and his
k Ex 40:16
wife, and your sons’ wives with Heb 11:7 sons’ wives, went into the ark
you. f 19 And bring into the ark ____________________ ahead of the floodwaters. h 8 Of
two of every sort of living crea- Second Col. every clean animal and of every
ture g in order to preserve them
____________________ animal that is not clean and of
alive with you, a male and a
the flying creatures and of every-
female; h 20 of the flying crea- CHAP. 7
a Ge 6:9 thing that moves on the ground, i
tures according to their kinds,
the domestic animals according Heb 10:38 9 they went inside the ark to
to their kinds, and all creeping
Heb 11:7 Noah by twos, male and female,
1Pe 3:12
animals of the ground according 2Pe 2:5, 9
just as God had commanded
to their kinds, two of each will Noah. 10 And seven days later
go in there to you to preserve b Ge 8:20 the floodwaters came upon the
them alive. i 21 For your part, earth.
c Ge 7:23
you are to collect and take with Ge 8:19 11 In the 600th year of Noah’s
you every kind of food to eat, j to life, in the second month, on
serve as food for you and for the d Ge 2:5 the 17th day of the month, on
animals.” that day all the springs of the
e Ge 7:11, 12
22 And Noah did according vast watery deep burst open
to all that God had commanded f Ge 6:7, 17 and the floodgates of the heav-
him. He did just so. k ens were opened. j 12 And the
7
g Ge 8:13 rain poured down on the earth
After that Jehovah said to
Noah: “Go into the ark, you h Lu 17:27
for 40 days and 40 nights.
and all your household, because Heb 11:7 13 On that very day, Noah went
you are the one I have found to into the ark along with his sons,
i Ge 6:19, 20 Shem, Ham, and Japheth, k and
6:14 1 Lit., “a chest”; a large vessel. his wife and the three wives
j Ge 1:7
2 Or “pitch.” 6:15 1 A cubit equaled Ge 8:2 of his sons. l 14 They went in
44.5 cm (17.5 in.). See App. B14. 6:16 with every wild animal accord-
1 Hebrew, tsohar. Another view is that k Ge 9:18
the tsohar refers to a roof with a one- 1Ch 1:4 7:2 1 Or possibly, “seven pairs of every
cubit pitch, or incline, rather than an l Ge 6:18
clean animal.” 7:3 1 Or possibly, “sev-
opening for light or a window. 6:17 1 Or 1Pe 3:20 en pairs of the flying creatures of the
“the spirit of life.” 2Pe 2:5 sky.”
51 GENESIS 7:15–8:11
ing to its kind, and every domes- CHAP. 7 ters continued overwhelming the
tic animal according to its kind, a 2Pe 3:5, 6 earth for 150 days. a
8
and every creeping animal of the But God gave attention to1
earth according to its kind, and Noah and to all the wild ani-
every flying creature according mals and domestic animals that
to its kind, every bird, every were with him in the ark, b and
b Ge 6:7, 17
winged creature. 15 They kept God caused a wind to blow over
going to Noah inside the ark, two the earth, and the waters be-
by two, of every sort of flesh that gan to subside. 2 The springs
has the breath of life.1 16 So of the watery deep and the
they went in, male and female of c Lu 17:27 floodgates of the heavens were
every sort of flesh, just as God stopped up, so the rain from
had commanded him. After that the heavens stopped falling.1c
Jehovah shut the door behind 3 Then the waters began to re-
him. cede progressively from the
d Ge 2:7
17 The flooding continued1 Ge 7:15 earth. By the end of 150 days,
for 40 days on the earth, and the Ec 3:19 the waters had subsided. 4 In
waters kept increasing and be- Isa 42:5 the seventh month, on the 17th
gan carrying the ark, and it day of the month, the ark
was floating high above the came to rest on the moun-
earth. 18 The waters became tains of Ara·rat. 5 And the wa-
overwhelming and kept increas- e Ge 6:7 ters were steadily decreasing un-
ing greatly upon the earth, but 2Pe 3:5, 6 til the tenth month. In the tenth
the ark floated on the surface month, on the first of the month,
of the waters. 19 The waters the tops of the mountains ap-
overwhelmed the earth so great- peared. d
ly that all the tall mountains un- f Mt 24:37-39 6 So at the end of 40 days,
der the whole heavens were cov- 1Pe 3:20 Noah opened the window e that
ered. a 20 The waters rose up 2Pe 2:5, 9 he had made in the ark 7 and
to 15 cubits1 above the moun- ____________________ sent out a raven; it continued fly-
tains. Second Col. ing outside and returning, until
21 So all living creatures1 a Ge 8:3 the waters dried off the earth.
that were moving on the ____________________ 8 Later he sent out a dove to
earth perished b—the flying crea- CHAP. 8 see whether the waters had re-
tures, the domestic animals, b Ge 6:19, 20 ceded from the surface of the
the wild animals, the swarm- Heb 11:7 ground. 9 The dove did not
ing creatures, and all man- find any resting-place to perch,1
kind. c 22 Everything on dry so it returned to him into the
land that had the breath of life1 ark because the waters were
in its nostrils died. d 23 So He c Ge 7:11, 12 still covering the surface of the
wiped every living thing from whole earth. f So he reached
the surface of the earth, in- his hand out and brought it in-
cluding man, animals, creep- side the ark. 10 He waited sev-
ing animals, and the flying crea- en more days, and once again
d Ge 7:20 he sent out the dove from the
tures of the sky. They were all
wiped off the earth; e only Noah ark. 11 When the dove came to
and those with him in the him toward evening, he saw that
ark survived. f 24 And the wa- there was a freshly plucked ol-
e Ge 6:16 ive leaf in its bill! So Noah knew
7:15 1 Or “the spirit of life.” 7:17 1 Or that the waters had receded
“kept coming.” 7:20 1 A cubit equaled
44.5 cm (17.5 in.). See App. B14. 7:21 8:1 1 Lit., “remembered.” 8:2 1 Or “was
1 Lit., “all flesh.” 7:22 1 Or “the breath restrained.” 8:9 1 Or “for the sole of its
of the spirit of life.” f Ge 7:19 foot.”
GENESIS 8:12–9:12 52
from the earth. a 12 He waited
still another seven days. Then he
CHAP. 8
a Ge 7:20 9 God went on to bless Noah
and his sons and to say to
sent out the dove, but it did not Ge 8:3 them: “Be fruitful and become
return to him anymore. b Ge 7:6, 11 many and fill the earth. a 2 A
13 Now in the 601st year, b in c Ge 7:7 fear of you and a terror of you
the first month, on the first 1Pe 3:20 will continue upon every living
day of the month, the waters 2Pe 2:5
creature of the earth and upon
had drained from the earth; and d Ge 6:19, 20 every flying creature of the heav-
Ge 7:14, 15
Noah removed the covering of ens, upon everything that moves
the ark and saw that the surface e Ge 1:22 on the ground and upon all the
of the ground was drying. 14 In f Ge 6:10 fish of the sea. They are now
the second month, on the 27th g Ge 7:13, 14 given into your hand.1b 3 Every
day of the month, the earth had h Ge 12:7 moving animal that is alive may
dried off. serve as food for you. c Just as
i Ge 7:2
15 God now said to Noah: Le 20:25 I gave you the green vegetation,
16 “Go out of the ark, you, your j De 27:6 I give them all to you. d 4 Only
wife, your sons, and your sons’ flesh with its life1—its blood e—
wives. c 17 Bring out with you k Ge 3:17
Ge 5:29 you must not eat. f 5 Besides
all the living creatures of every that, I will demand an account-
l Ge 6:5
sort of flesh, d of the flying crea- Ec 7:20 ing for your lifeblood.1 I will de-
tures and of the animals and of Mt 15:19 mand an accounting from every
all the creeping animals of the m Ge 6:7, 17 living creature; and from each
earth, that they may multiply1 Ge 9:11 man I will demand an accounting
on the earth and be fruitful and Isa 54:9
for the life of his brother. g
become many on the earth.” e n Ge 1:14 6 Anyone shedding man’s blood,
18 So Noah went out, togeth- Ps 74:17
by man will his own blood be
Ec 1:4
er with his sons, f his wife, and ____________________ shed, h for in God’s image He
his sons’ wives. 19 Every living made man. i 7 As for you, be
Second Col.
creature, every creeping animal fruitful and become many, and
and every flying creature, every- ____________________
increase abundantly on the earth
thing that moves on the earth, CHAP. 9
and multiply.” j
went out of the ark by families. g a Ge 1:28
8 Then God said to Noah
20 Then Noah built an altar h to b Ge 1:26 and to his sons with him: 9 “I
Jehovah and took some of all Jas 3:7
the clean animals and of all the am now establishing my cove-
c 1Ti 4:3
clean flying creatures i and of- nant with you k and with your off-
fered burnt offerings on the al-
d Ge 1:29 spring after you, 10 and with
tar. j 21 And Jehovah began to
e Le 17:11, 14 every living creature1 that is
smell a pleasing1 aroma. So Je- f Le 3:17 with you, the birds, the animals,
hovah said in his heart: “Never
Le 7:26 and all the living creatures of
Le 17:10, 13
again will I curse2 the ground k De 12:16, 23
the earth with you, all those that
on man’s account, for the incli- Ac 15:20, 29 came out of the ark—every living
nation of the heart of man is bad Ac 21:25 creature of the earth. l 11 Yes, I
from his youth up; l and never g Ge 4:8, 10 establish my covenant with you:
again will I strike down every liv- Ex 21:12 Never again will all flesh1 be de-
ing thing as I have done. m h Ex 20:13 stroyed by the waters of a flood,
Nu 35:30
22 From now on, the earth will Mt 26:52
and never again will a flood
never cease to have seed-sowing bring the earth to ruin.” m
i Ge 1:27
and harvest, cold and heat, sum- 12 And God added: “This is
mer and winter, and day and j Ge 1:28 the sign of the covenant that I
Ge 10:32
night.” n
k Ge 9:15 9:2 1 Or “given under your authori-
Isa 54:9
8:17 1 Or “swarm.” 8:21 1 Or “appeas- ty.” 9:4, 10 1 Or “soul.” 9:5 1 Or “the
ing; soothing.” Lit., “restful.” 2 Or “call l Ge 8:17 blood of your souls.” 9:11 1 Or “living
down evil upon.” m Ge 8:21 things.”
53 GENESIS 9:13–10:8
am making between me and you CHAP. 9 youngest son had done to him,
and every living creature1 that a Ge 8:21 25 he said:
is with you, for all future gener- “Cursed be Canaan. a
ations. 13 I put my rainbow in b Ge 9:12, 13
Let him become the lowest
the cloud, and it will serve as slave to his brothers.” b
c Ge 5:32
a sign of the covenant between
me and the earth. 14 Whenever
Ge 7:7 26 And he added:
Ge 10:1
I bring a cloud over the earth, “Praised be Jehovah, the
then the rainbow will certainly d Ge 10:6 God of Shem,
appear in the cloud. 15 And I And let Canaan become a
will certainly remember my cov- e Ge 10:32
slave to him. c
____________________
enant that I made between me 27 Let God grant ample space
and you and every living crea- Second Col.
to Japheth,
ture of every kind;1 and nev- a De 7:1
And let him reside in the
er again will the waters be- tents of Shem.
b Jos 17:13
come a flood to destroy all flesh. a Let Canaan become a slave
16 And the rainbow will occur c Jg 1:28 to him also.”
in the cloud, and I will certain-
ly see it and remember the ever- d Ge 7:6
28 Noah continued to live
lasting covenant between God ____________________ for 350 years after the Flood. d
and every living creature of CHAP. 10
29 So all the days of Noah
every kind1 on the earth.” e Lu 3:23, 36
amounted to 950 years, and he
17 God repeated to Noah: died.
“This is the sign of the covenant
that I establish between me and
f Ge 9:18, 19
g Eze 38:6
10 This is the history of
Noah’s sons, Shem, e Ham,
all flesh that is on the earth.” b and Japheth.
18 Noah’s sons who came out h Eze 38:2
Sons were born to them af-
of the ark were Shem, Ham, and ter the Flood. f 2 The sons of
Japheth. c Ham later became the i Isa 66:19 Japheth were Gomer, g Magog, h
father of Canaan. d 19 These Eze 27:13 Mada·i, Javan, Tubal, i Me-
three were Noah’s sons, and shech, j and Tiras. k
j Ps 120:5
all the earth’s population came Eze 32:26 3 The sons of Gomer were
from them and spread abroad. e Ashke·naz, l Riphath, and To-
20 Now Noah started off as a k 1Ch 1:5-7 garmah. m
farmer, and he planted a vine- 4 The sons of Javan were
yard. 21 When he drank of the l Jer 51:27
E·lishah, n Tarshish, o Kittim, p
wine, he became intoxicated, and Doda·nim.
m Eze 27:14
and he uncovered himself inside Eze 38:6 5 From these the inhabitants of
his tent. 22 Ham, the father of the islands spread into their
Canaan, saw his father’s naked- n Eze 27:7 lands, according to their lan-
ness, and he told his two broth- guages and their families and by
ers outside. 23 So Shem and o Jon 1:3
their nations.
Japheth took a garment and put
p Isa 23:1 6 The sons of Ham were
it upon both their shoulders and
Cush, Mizra·im, q Put, r and Ca-
walked in backward. Thus they q Ge 50:11 naan. s
covered their father’s nakedness
while their faces were turned 7 The sons of Cush were
r Jer 46:9
away, and they did not see their Na 3:9 Seba, t Havi·lah, Sabtah, Raa-
father’s nakedness. mah, u and Sabte·ca.
24 When Noah woke up from s Nu 34:2 The sons of Raa·mah were
1Ch 1:8-10
his wine and learned what his Sheba and Dedan.
t Ps 72:10 8 Cush became father to
9:12 1 Or “soul.” 9:15, 16 1 Or “every Nimrod. He was the first to
living soul of all flesh.” u Eze 27:22 become a mighty one on the
GENESIS 10:9–11:4 54
earth. 9 He became a mighty CHAP. 10 24 Ar·pachshad became fa-
hunter in opposition to Jeho- a Ge 11:9 ther to Shelah, a and Shelah
vah. That is why there is b Ezr 4:9 became father to Eber.
a saying: “Just like Nimrod, c Da 1:2 25 Two sons were born to
a mighty hunter in opposition d Mic 5:6 Eber. The name of the one was
to Jehovah.” 10 The begin- e Jon 3:3 Peleg,1b because in his life-
ning of his kingdom was1 Ba- Mt 12:41 time the earth2 was divided.
bel, a Erech, b Accad, and Cal- f Jer 46:9 The name of his brother was
neh, in the land of Shinar. c g 1Ch 1:11, 12 Joktan. c
11 From that land he went into h Eze 29:14 26 Joktan became father
As·syri·a d and built Nine·veh, e i Jos 13:2, 3 to Al·modad, Sheleph, Ha·zar-
Re·hoboth-Ir, Calah, 12 and Jer 47:4 maveth, Jerah, d 27 Ha·do-
Resen, between Nine·veh and j De 2:23 ram, Uzal, Diklah, 28 Obal,
Calah: This is the great city.1 k Jos 13:6 A·bima·el, Sheba, 29 Ophir, e
13 Mizra·im became father Mr 7:24 Havi·lah, and Jobab; all of
to Ludim, f Ana·mim, Le·ha- l Ge 25:10 these were the sons of Joktan.
Ge 27:46
bim, Naph·tuhim, g 14 Path- 1Ch 1:13-16 30 Their place of dwelling ex-
rusim, h Cas·luhim (from whom m Jg 1:21 tended from Mesha as far as Se-
the Phi·listines i came), and n Ge 15:16
phar, the mountainous region of
Caphto·rim. j De 3:8 the East.
15 Canaan became father o Jos 11:3 31 These were the sons of
to Sidon, k his firstborn, and p Eze 27:11 Shem according to their fami-
Heth, l 16 as well as the Jeb- q 1Ki 8:65 lies and their languages, by their
u·site, m the Amor·ite, n the Gir- r Ge 20:1 lands and their nations. f
ga·shite, 17 the Hivite, o the s Jos 15:20, 47 32 These were the families of
Arkite, the Sinite, 18 the Ac 8:26 the sons of Noah according to
Arvad·ite, p the Zema·rite, and t Ge 13:10 their family lines and by their
the Hamath·ite. q Afterward, Ge 19:24 nations. From these the nations
Jude 7
the families of the Canaan·ites were spread abroad in the earth
were scattered. 19 So the u De 29:23
after the Flood. g
11
boundary of the Canaan·ites v Ge 11:17
Now all the earth contin-
was from Sidon as far as w Ezr 4:9
Ac 2:8, 9
ued to be of one language
Gerar, r near Gaza, s as far and of one set of words.1 2 As
x Eze 27:23
as Sodom, Go·morrah, t Ad- they traveled eastward, they dis-
y Ge 11:10
mah, and Ze·boiim, u near La- covered a valley plain in the
sha. 20 These were the sons z 1Ch 1:17
land of Shinar, h and they began
____________________
of Ham according to their fam- dwelling there. 3 Then they
ilies and their languages, by Second Col.
said to one another: “Come! Let
their lands and their nations. a Ge 11:12
Lu 3:23, 35 us make bricks and bake them
21 Children were also born to with fire.” So they used bricks
b Ge 11:16
Shem, the forefather of all the instead of stone, and bitumen
c 1Ch 1:19
sons of Eber v and the brother as mortar. 4 They now said:
d 1Ch 1:20-23
of Japheth the oldest.1 22 The “Come! Let us build a city for
e 1Ki 9:28
sons of Shem were Elam, w As- 1Ki 10:11 ourselves and a tower with its
shur, x Ar·pachshad, y Lud, and f Ge 10:5
top in the heavens, and let us
Aram. z make a celebrated name for our-
g Ge 9:7
23 The sons of Aram were Ge 9:19 selves, so that we will not be
Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. Ac 17:26 scattered over the entire face of
____________________ the earth.” i
10:10 1 Or “The first cities of his king- CHAP. 11
dom were.” 10:12 1 Or possibly, “They h Ge 10:9, 10 10:25 1 Meaning “Division.” 2 Or
form the great city.” 10:21 1 Or possi- Da 1:2 “earth’s population.” 11:1 1 Or “of one
bly, “and the older brother of Japheth.” i Ge 9:1 vocabulary.”
55 GENESIS 11:5-32
5 Then Jehovah went down CHAP. 11 19 After becoming father to
to see the city and the tower a Ge 11:1 Reu, Peleg continued to live 209
that the sons of men had built. years. And he became father to
6 Jehovah then said: “Look! b Ge 1:26
sons and daughters.
They are one people with one c De 32:8 20 Reu lived for 32 years and
language, a and this is what they then became father to Serug.
have started to do. Now there d Jer 50:1
21 After becoming father to Se-
is nothing that they may have rug, Reu continued to live 207
e Ge 6:10
in mind to do that will be im- Lu 3:23, 36 years. And he became father to
possible for them. 7 Come! Let sons and daughters.
us b go down there and confuse f Ge 10:22
1Ch 1:17 22 Serug lived for 30 years
their language in order that they
may not understand one anoth- and then became father to Na-
er’s language.” 8 So Jehovah
g Ge 10:21 hor. 23 After becoming father
scattered them from there over h Ge 10:24 to Nahor, Serug continued to
the entire face of the earth, c and 1Ch 1:18 live 200 years. And he became
they gradually left off building
Lu 3:23, 35 father to sons and daughters.
the city. 9 That is why it was i Ge 10:21 24 Nahor lived for 29 years
named Babel,1d because there 1Ch 1:18 and then became father to Te-
Jehovah confused the language rah. a 25 After becoming father
j Ge 10:25
of all the earth, and Jehovah 1Ch 1:19
to Terah, Nahor continued to
scattered them from there over live 119 years. And he became fa-
the entire face of the earth. k Lu 3:23, 35 ther to sons and daughters.
10 This is the history of ____________________ 26 Terah lived for 70 years,
Shem. e Second Col. after which he became father to
Shem was 100 years old when a Ge 11:32 Abram, b Nahor, c and Haran.
Lu 3:23, 34
he became father to Ar·pach- 27 This is the history of Te-
shad f two years after the Flood. b Ge 12:7 rah.
11 After becoming father to Ar- Ge 15:1, 6 Terah became father to
pachshad, Shem continued to Ge 17:5
Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and
Jas 2:23
live 500 years. And he became Haran became father to Lot. d
father to sons and daughters. g c Jos 24:2 28 While his father Terah was
12 Ar·pachshad lived for 35 still alive, Haran died in the land
years and then became father d Ge 12:4
Ge 19:1 of his birth, in Ur e of the Chal-
to Shelah. h 13 After becoming 2Pe 2:7 deans. f 29 Abram and Nahor
father to Shelah, Ar·pachshad took wives for themselves. The
continued to live 403 years. And e Ge 15:7
name of Abram’s wife was Sar-
Ne 9:7
he became father to sons and
ai, g and the name of Nahor’s
daughters. f Ac 7:4 wife was Milcah, h the daughter
14 Shelah lived for 30 years
g Ge 12:11 of Haran, the father of Milcah
and then became father to Eber. i
Ge 17:15 and Iscah. 30 Now Sarai was
15 After becoming father to
Eber, Shelah continued to live
Ge 20:12, 13 barren; i she had no child.
1Pe 3:6
403 years. And he became father 31 Terah then took Abram
to sons and daughters. h Ge 22:20 his son and Lot his grandson, j
16 Eber lived for 34 years
Ge 24:15 the son of Haran, and Sarai
and then became father to Pe- i Ge 16:1, 2 his daughter-in-law, the wife of
leg. j 17 After becoming father Ro 4:19 Abram his son, and they went
to Peleg, Eber continued to live Heb 11:11 with him out of Ur of the Chal-
430 years. And he became father j Ge 11:27, 28
deans to go to the land of Ca-
to sons and daughters. naan. k In time they came to Ha-
18 Peleg lived for 30 years k Ge 10:19 ran l and began dwelling there.
and then became father to Reu. k 32 The days of Terah were 205
l Ge 12:4
Ge 27:42, 43 years. Then Terah died in Ha-
11:9 1 Meaning “Confusion.” Ac 7:2, 4 ran.
GENESIS 12:1–13:3 56
12 And Jehovah said to

Abram: “Go out from your
CHAP. 12
a Jos 24:3
a while,1a because the famine in
the land was severe. b 11 As he
land and away from your rela- Ac 7:3, 4 was about to enter Egypt, he
tives and from the house of your b Ge 13:14, 16 said to his wife Sarai: “Please
father to the land that I will show Ge 15:1, 5 listen! I know what a beautiful
Ge 17:5
you. a 2 I will make you a great Ge 22:17, 18
woman you are. c 12 So when
nation, and I will bless you, and De 26:5 the Egyptians see you, they will
I will make your name great, and c Ge 27:29, 30 surely say, ‘This is his wife.’
you will become a blessing. b 3 I d Ac 3:25
Then they will kill me but keep
will bless those who bless you, Ga 3:8 you alive. 13 Please say you
and I will curse him who calls e Heb 11:8
are my sister, so that it may go
down evil on you, c and all the well with me because of you, and
f Ge 11:29
families of the ground will cer- my life will be spared.”1d
g Ge 11:31
tainly be blessed1 by means of 14 As soon as Abram en-
you.” d h Ge 13:5, 6 tered Egypt, the Egyptians no-
4 So Abram went just as Je- i Ge 26:3 ticed that the woman was very
hovah had told him, and Lot j Ac 7:15, 16 beautiful. 15 And the princes
went with him. Abram was 75 k Ge 35:4 of Pharaoh also saw her, and
years old when he left Haran. e De 11:29, 30 they began praising her to Phar-
5 Abram took his wife Sarai f l Ge 3:15 aoh, so that the woman was tak-
and Lot the son of his brother g Ge 21:12 en to the house of Pharaoh.
and all the goods that they had Ge 28:13, 14 16 He treated Abram well be-
Ro 9:7
accumulated h and the people1 Ga 3:16 cause of her, and he acquired
whom they had acquired in Ha- m Ge 13:14, 15
sheep, cattle, male and female
ran, and they set out for the land Ge 15:1, 7 donkeys, male and female ser-
of Canaan. i When they reached Ge 17:1, 8 vants, and camels. e 17 Then
the land of Canaan, 6 Abram De 34:4 Jehovah struck Pharaoh and his
traveled through the land as far n Ge 28:16-19 household with severe plagues
Ge 31:13
as the site of Shechem, j near because of Sarai, Abram’s
the big trees of Moreh. k At that o Ge 13:1, 3 wife. f 18 So Pharaoh called
Jos 7:2
time the Canaan·ites were in the Abram and said: “What is this
p Ge 8:20
land. 7 Jehovah then appeared Ge 35:2, 3
you have done to me? Why did
to Abram and said: “To your off- you not tell me that she was your
spring1l I am going to give this
q Ge 26:25
wife? 19 Why did you say, ‘She
land.” m So he built an altar there r Ge 20:1 is my sister,’ g so that I was about
Ge 24:62
to Jehovah, who had appeared ____________________
to take her as my wife? Here is
to him. 8 Later he moved from Second Col.
your wife. Take her and go!”
there to the mountainous region 20 So Pharaoh gave his men or-
a Ps 105:13
east of Bethel n and pitched his ders concerning him, and they
b Ge 26:1, 2 sent him away with his wife and
tent with Bethel on the west
and Ai o on the east. There he c Ge 26:7 all that he had. h
built an altar to Jehovah p and
began to call on the name of
d Ge 20:11, 12
e Ge 20:14 13 Abram then went up out
of Egypt to the Negeb, i he
Jehovah. q 9 Afterward, Abram Ge 24:34, 35 and his wife and all that he had,
broke camp and journeyed to- f Ge 11:29 together with Lot. 2 Abram
ward the Negeb, r moving his Ge 17:15 was very rich in livestock, silver,
Ge 23:2, 19
camp from one place to another. and gold. j 3 He camped in one
10 Now a famine arose in the g Ge 20:11, 12
place after another as he trav-
land, and Abram went down to- h Ps 105:14 eled from the Negeb to Beth-
ward Egypt to reside there for ____________________ el, until he arrived at the place
CHAP. 13 where his tent had been between
12:3 1 Or “will obtain a blessing for i Ge 12:9
themselves.” 12:5 1 Or “souls.” 12:7 Ge 20:1 12:10 1 Or “to live there as a foreigner.”
1 Lit., “seed.” j Ge 24:34, 35 12:13 1 Or “my soul will stay alive.”
57 GENESIS 13:4–14:8
Bethel and Ai, a 4 to the place CHAP. 13 to you and your offspring1 as
where he had previously built an a Ge 12:8, 9 a lasting possession. a 16 And I
altar. There Abram called on the Jos 7:2 will make your offspring1 like
name of Jehovah. b Ge 10:19 the dust particles of the earth,
5 Now Lot, who was traveling c Ge 11:27
so that if anyone could count the
with Abram, also owned sheep, dust particles of the earth, then
cattle, and tents. 6 So the land d Ge 19:28 your offspring1 could be count-
did not allow for all of them e Ge 2:8, 9
ed. b 17 Get up, travel through
to stay in the same place; their the length and breadth of the
f Ge 19:20-22 land, for to you I am going
goods had become so many that
they could no longer dwell to- g Ge 19:28, 29 to give it.” 18 So Abram con-
gether. 7 As a result, a quar- tinued to live in tents. Later he
h Ge 18:20
rel arose between the herd- Ge 19:5 came and dwelled among the big
ers of Abram’s livestock and the 2Pe 2:6-8 trees of Mamre, c which are in
herders of Lot’s livestock. (At
Jude 7 Hebron, d and there he built an
____________________ altar to Jehovah. e
that time the Canaan·ites and
14
Second Col.
the Periz·zites were dwelling in Now in the days of Amra-
a Ge 12:7
the land.) b 8 So Abram said to Ge 15:18
phel king of Shinar, f Ari-
Lot: c “Please, there should be Ge 24:7 och king of El·lasar, Ched·or·la-
no quarreling between me and Ex 33:1 omer g king of Elam, h and Tidal
you and between my herdsmen b Ge 12:2 king of Goiim, 2 these made
and your herdsmen, for we are Ge 15:1, 5 war with Bera king of Sodom, i
brothers. 9 Is not the whole Ex 1:7 Birsha king of Go·morrah, j Shi-
Heb 11:12
land available to you? Please, nab king of Admah, Shem·eber
separate from me. If you go to c Ge 18:1 king of Ze·boiim, k and the king
the left, then I will go to the
Ge 23:19 of Bela, that is, Zoar. 3 All of
Ge 25:9, 10
right; but if you go to the right, Ge 35:27
these joined forces at the Val-
then I will go to the left.” 10 So ley1 of Siddim, l that is, the Salt
d Ge 23:2 Sea.2m
Lot raised his eyes and saw that
the whole district of the Jor- e Ge 12:7 4 They had served Ched-
____________________ or·la·omer for 12 years, but they
dan d was a well-watered region
(before Jehovah destroyed Sod- CHAP. 14 rebelled in the 13th year. 5 So
om and Go·morrah), like the gar- f Ge 10:9, 10 in the 14th year, Ched·or·la·o-
den of Jehovah, e like the land of g Ge 14:17
mer and the kings who were
Egypt, as far as Zoar. f 11 Then with him came and defeat-
h Ge 10:22 ed the Repha·im in Ashte·roth-
Lot chose for himself the whole
i Ge 10:19 kar·naim, the Zuzim in Ham, the
district of the Jordan, and Lot
Ge 13:12 Emim n in Shaveh-kir·i·a·thaim,
moved his camp to the east. So
6 and the Horites o in their
they separated from each oth- j Ge 13:10, 12
mountain of Seir p down to El-
er. 12 Abram lived in the land k De 29:23 paran, which is at the wilder-
of Canaan, but Lot lived among ness. 7 Then they turned back
l Ge 14:10
the cities of the district. g Finally and came to En-mishpat, that
he set up his tent near Sodom. m Nu 34:2, 12
is, Kadesh, q and conquered the
13 Now the men of Sodom were n De 2:10, 11 whole territory of the A·mal-
wicked, gross sinners against Je- ek·ites r and also the Amor·ites s
o De 2:12
hovah. h who were dwelling in Haza·zon-
14 Jehovah said to Abram, p Ge 36:8
tamar. t
after Lot had separated from q Nu 20:1 8 At this point, the king of
him: “Raise your eyes, please, Sodom went on the march, and
r Ge 36:12
and look from the place where 1Sa 15:2 also the king of Go·morrah,
you are, to the north and south,
east and west, 15 because all s Ge 10:15, 16
13:15, 16 1 Lit., “seed.” 14:3 1 Or “Low
the land that you see, I will give t 2Ch 20:2 Plain.” 2 That is, the Dead Sea.
GENESIS 14:9–15:4 58
the king of Admah, the king CHAP. 14 him, the king of Sodom went
of Ze·boiim, and the king of a Ge 14:1, 2 out to meet Abram at the Valley1
Bela, that is, Zoar, and they of Shaveh, that is, the Valley
drew up in battle formation of the King. a 18 And Mel·chize-
against them in the Valley1 of b Ge 14:16 dek b king of Salem c brought out
Siddim, 9 against Ched·or·la- bread and wine; he was priest of
omer king of Elam, Tidal king the Most High God. d
c Ge 19:1
of Goiim, Amra·phel king of 19 Then he blessed him and
Shinar, and Ari·och king of El- said:
lasar a—four kings against the d Ge 13:18 “Blessed be Abram by the
five. 10 Now the Valley1 of Sid- Most High God,
dim was full of bitumen pits, Maker of heaven and earth;
and the kings of Sodom and e Ge 14:24
20 And praised be the Most
Go·morrah tried to escape and
High God,
fell into them, and those who
remained fled to the mountain- f Ge 11:27 Who has handed your op-
ous region. 11 Then the vic- pressors over to you!”
tors took all the goods of Sod- And Abram gave him a tenth of
g Jg 18:29
om and Go·morrah and all ____________________ everything. e
their food and went on their Second Col.
21 After that the king of Sod-
way. b 12 They also took Lot, a 2Sa 18:18
om said to Abram: “Give me the
the son of Abram’s brother who people,1 but take the goods for
was dwelling in Sodom, c as well yourself.” 22 But Abram said
as his goods, and they continued b Ps 110:4 to the king of Sodom: “I raise my
on their way. Heb 6:20 hand in an oath to Jehovah the
13 After that a man who had Most High God, Maker of heav-
escaped came and told Abram en and earth, 23 that I will not
c Heb 7:1, 2
the Hebrew. He was then dwell- take anything that is yours, from
ing1 among the big trees of a thread to a sandal lace, so that
Mamre the Amor·ite, d the broth- d Ps 83:18
you may not say, ‘I made Abram
er of Eshcol and Aner. e These Heb 5:5, 10 rich.’ 24 I will take nothing ex-
men were allies of Abram. cept what the young men have
14 Thus Abram heard that his already eaten. As for the share
e Heb 7:4 of the men who went with me,
relative1f had been taken cap-
tive. With that he mobilized his Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre f—let
trained men, 318 servants born f Ge 14:13
them take their share.”
in his household, and went in
pursuit up to Dan. g 15 During
____________________
CHAP. 15
15 After this the word of Je-
hovah came to Abram in
the night, he divided his forces, g Ps 27:1 a vision, saying: “Do not fear, g
and he and his servants attacked Isa 41:10 Abram. I am a shield for you. h
and defeated them. And he pur- Ro 8:31 Your reward will be very great.” i
sued them up to Hobah, which is Heb 13:6
2 Abram replied: “Sovereign
north of Damascus. 16 He re- Lord Jehovah, what will you give
covered all the goods, and he h De 33:29 me, seeing that I continue child-
also recovered Lot his relative, Pr 30:5 less and the one who will in-
his goods, the women, and the herit my house is a man of Da-
other people. mascus, E·li·ezer?” j 3 Abram
i Ge 17:5, 6
17 After Abram returned added: “You have given me no
from defeating Ched·or·la·omer offspring,1k and a member2 of
and the kings who were with j Ge 24:2, 3
my household is succeeding me
as heir.” 4 But look! Jehovah’s
14:8, 10, 17 1 Or “Low Plain.” 14:13 1 Or
“dwelling in tents.” 14:14 1 Lit., “broth- k Ge 12:7 14:21 1 Or “souls.” 15:3 1 Lit., “seed.”
er.” Ac 7:5 2 Lit., “son.”
59 GENESIS 15:5–16:6
word in reply to him was, “This CHAP. 15 age. a 16 But they will return
man will not succeed you as heir, a Ge 17:15, 16 here b in the fourth generation,
but your own son1 will succeed Ge 21:12 because the error of the Amor-
you as heir.” a ites has not yet reached its full
b Ge 22:17
5 He now brought him out- De 1:10
measure.” c
side and said: “Look up, please, Ro 4:18 17 When the sun had set and
to the heavens and count the Heb 11:12 it had become very dark, a
stars, if you are able to do so.” smoking furnace appeared, and
c Heb 11:8 a fiery torch passed between the
Then he said to him: “So your
offspring1 will become.” b 6 And pieces. 18 On that day Jehovah
d Ro 4:13, 22
he put faith in Jehovah, c and He Ga 3:6 made with Abram a covenant, d
counted1 it to him as righteous- Jas 2:23 saying: “To your offspring1 I will
ness. d 7 Then he added: “I am give this land, e from the river of
Jehovah, who brought you out of
e Ge 11:31 Egypt to the great river, the riv-
Ur of the Chal·deans to give you
Ne 9:7
er Eu·phrates: f 19 the land of
this land as your possession.” e f Ge 21:9
the Kenites, g the Keniz·zites, the
8 To this he said: “Sovereign Ex 1:13, 14 Kadmon·ites, 20 the Hittites, h
Ex 3:7 the Periz·zites, i the Repha·im, j
Lord Jehovah, how will I know Ac 7:6, 7 21 the Amor·ites, the Canaan-
that I will take possession of
ites, the Girga·shites, and the
it?” 9 He replied to him: “Take g Ex 7:4
Nu 33:4 Jebu·sites.” k
for me a three-year-old heifer, a
three-year-old female goat, a
three-year-old ram, a turtledove,
h Ex 3:22
Ps 105:37
16 Now Abram’s wife Sar-
ai had borne him no chil-
and a young pigeon.” 10 So he dren, but she had an Egyp-
l
____________________
took all of these and cut them tian servant whose name was
Second Col. Hagar. m 2 So Sarai said to
in two and put each part oppo- a Ge 25:8 Abram: “Please now! Jehovah
site the other,1 but he did not cut
has prevented me from bearing
up the birds. 11 Then the birds b Jos 14:1
Ac 7:7 children. Please, have relations
of prey began to descend on the with my servant. Perhaps I can
carcasses, but Abram kept driv- have children by means of her.” n
c 1Ki 21:26
ing them away. 2Ki 21:11 So Abram listened to what Sar-
12 When the sun was about ai said. 3 After Abram had
to set, a deep sleep fell upon d Ge 17:19 lived for ten years in the land
Abram and a great and frighten- Ge 22:17
of Canaan, Abram’s wife Sar-
ing darkness descended on him. e Ex 3:8 ai took her Egyptian servant Ha-
13 Then He said to Abram: gar and gave her to her husband
“Know for certain that your off- f 1Ki 4:21 Abram as his wife. 4 So he had
spring1 will be foreigners in a relations with Hagar, and she
land not theirs and that the peo- g 1Sa 15:6 became pregnant. When she re-
ple there will enslave them and alized that she was pregnant, she
afflict them for 400 years. f h Jos 1:4 began to despise her mistress.
14 But I will judge the na- 5 At this Sarai said to
i Ex 3:17
tion they will serve, g and after Abram: “The injury done to me
that they will go out with many j Jos 17:15 is your fault. I was the one who
goods. h 15 As for you, you will put my servant in your arms,1
go to your forefathers in peace; k De 7:1 but when she realized that
you will be buried at a good old ____________________ she was pregnant, she began
CHAP. 16 to despise me. May Jehovah
15:4 1 Lit., “one who comes out of l Ge 15:2, 3 judge between me and you.”
your inward parts.” 15:5, 13, 18 1 Lit., 6 So Abram said to Sarai:
“seed.” 15:6 1 Or “credited.” 15:10 m Ga 4:25 “Look! Your servant is under
1 Or “put each part of them so as to
match the other.” n Ge 30:1, 3 16:5 1 Lit., “in your bosom.”
GENESIS 16:7–17:12 60
your authority. Do to her what-
ever you think is best.” Then
CHAP. 16
a Ge 25:17, 18 17 When Abram was 99 years
old, Jehovah appeared to
Sarai humiliated her, and she Ex 15:22 Abram and said to him: “I am
ran away from her. God Almighty. Walk before me
7 Later Jehovah’s angel found and prove yourself faultless.1
her at a spring of waters in b Ge 17:20 2 I will establish my covenant
the wilderness, the spring on the Ge 25:13-16 between me and you, a and I will
1Ch 1:29-31
way to Shur. a 8 And he said: multiply you very, very much.” b
“Hagar, servant of Sarai, where 3 At this Abram fell face-
have you come from and where down, and God continued to
c Pr 15:3
are you going?” To this she said: speak with him, saying: 4 “As
“I am running away from my mis- for me, look! my covenant is with
tress Sarai.” 9 Jehovah’s angel you, c and you will certainly be-
then said to her: “Return to your d Ge 21:9 come a father of many nations. d
mistress and humble yourself Ga 4:22, 24
____________________
5 Your name will no longer be
under her hand.” 10 Then Je- Abram;1 your name will become
hovah’s angel said: “I will great- Second Col.
Abraham,2 for I will make you a
ly multiply your offspring,1 so ____________________ father of many nations. 6 I will
that they will be too numerous CHAP. 17 make you very, very fruitful and
to count.” b 11 Jehovah’s angel a Ge 15:18 will make you become nations,
added: “Here you are pregnant, Ps 105:8-11 and kings will come from you. e
and you will give birth to a son, 7 “And I will keep my cov-
and you must name him Ishma- enant between me and you f
el,1 for Jehovah has heard your b Ge 22:17 and your offspring1 after you
affliction. 12 He will be a wild De 1:10
throughout their generations for
donkey1 of a man. His hand will Heb 11:11, 12
an everlasting covenant, to be
be against everyone, and every- God to you and to your off-
one’s hand will be against him, spring1 after you. 8 And I will
and he will dwell opposite all his c Ps 105:9-11
give to you and to your off-
brothers.”2 spring1 after you the land in
13 Then she called on the which you lived as a foreigner g
name of Jehovah, who was d Ge 13:16 —the entire land of Canaan—for
speaking to her: “You are a God Ro 4:17
a lasting possession, and I will
of sight,” c for she said: “Have be their God.” h
I here actually looked upon the
9 God said further to Abra-
one who sees me?” 14 That is e Ge 35:10, 11
ham: “As for you, you are to
why the well was called Beer-
keep my covenant, you and your
lahai-roi.1 (It is between Ka-
offspring1 after you through-
desh and Bered.) 15 So Ha-
gar bore to Abram a son,
f Lu 1:72, 73 out their generations. 10 This
and Abram named his son, is my covenant between me and
whom Hagar bore, Ishma·el. d you, that you and your off-
16 Abram was 86 years old
g Ex 6:4 spring1 after you will keep:
Heb 11:8, 9 Every male among you must get
when Hagar bore Ishma·el to
him. circumcised. i 11 You must cir-
cumcise the flesh of your fore-
16:10; 17:7-10 1 Lit., “seed.” 16:11 h De 14:2 skins, and it will serve as a sign
1 Meaning “God Hears.” 16:12 1 Or “an of the covenant between me and
onager,” a kind of wild donkey, though you. j 12 Throughout your gen-
some think that it refers to a zebra. Like- i Ge 21:4 erations, every male among you
ly a reference to an independent dispo- Ro 2:29
sition. 2 Or possibly, “and he will live 17:1 1 Or “blameless.” 17:5 1 Meaning
in hostility to all his brothers.” 16:14 “Father Is High (Exalted).” 2 Meaning
1 Meaning “Well of the Living One Who j Ac 7:8 “Father of a Crowd (Multitude); Father of
Sees Me.” Ro 4:11 Many.”
61 GENESIS 17:13–18:5
eight days old must be circum- CHAP. 17 lish my covenant with Isaac, a
cised, a anyone who is born a Lu 2:21 whom Sarah will bear to you at
in the house and anyone who this appointed time next year.” b
is not one of your offspring1 and
b Ex 12:44
22 When God finished speak-
who was purchased with money ing with him, he went up from
from a foreigner. 13 Every man Abraham. 23 Abraham then
born in your house and every c Ge 11:29 took Ishma·el his son and all
man purchased with your mon- the men born in his house and
ey must be circumcised, b and d Ge 18:10 everyone he had purchased with
my covenant in your flesh must money, every male in the house-
serve as a lasting covenant. hold of Abraham, and he circum-
14 If any uncircumcised male e Ge 18:12
cised the flesh of their foreskins
will not circumcise the flesh of on that very day, just as God had
his foreskin, that person1 must f Ro 4:19 spoken with him. c 24 Abraham
be cut off 2 from his people. He Heb 11:11 was 99 years old when he
has broken my covenant.” had the flesh of his foreskin
15 Then God said to Abra- g Ge 16:11 circumcised. d 25 And Ishma·el
ham: “As for your wife Sar- his son was 13 years old when
ai,1c you must not call her Sar- he had the flesh of his fore-
h Mt 1:2
ai, because Sarah2 will become skin circumcised. e 26 On that
her name. 16 I will bless her very day, Abraham was circum-
and also give you a son by her; d i Ge 26:24 cised and also his son Ishma-
I will bless her and she will be- el. 27 All the men of his house-
come nations; kings of peoples j Ge 16:10
hold, anyone born in the house
will come from her.” 17 At this Ge 21:13, 18 and anyone purchased with mon-
Abraham fell facedown and be- Ge 25:13-16 ey from a foreigner, were also
1Ch 1:29-31
gan to laugh and to say in his circumcised with him.
____________________
heart: e “Will a man 100 years old
have a child born to him, and
Second Col.
a Ge 26:3
18 Afterward, Jehovah f ap-
peared to him among the
will Sarah, a woman 90 years Heb 11:8, 9 big trees of Mamre g while he
old, give birth?” f was sitting at the entrance of
18 So Abraham said to the the tent during the hottest part
true God: “O that Ishma·el b Ge 18:10, 14
Ge 21:1
of the day. 2 He looked up and
might live before you!” g 19 To saw three men standing some
this God said: “Your wife Sarah distance from him. h When he
will definitely bear you a son, c Ge 17:13 saw them, he ran from the en-
and you must name him Isaac.2h trance of the tent to meet them,
And I will establish my cove- d Ac 7:8 and he bowed down to the
nant with him for an everlasting Ro 4:11 ground. 3 Then he said: “Jeho-
covenant to his offspring1 after vah, if I have found favor in
him. i 20 But as regards Ishma- e Ge 16:16
your eyes, please do not pass by
el, I have heard you. Look! I ____________________ your servant. 4 Please, let a lit-
will bless him and will make him CHAP. 18
tle water be brought and have
fruitful and will multiply him f Ge 16:7
your feet washed; i then recline
very, very much. He will pro- Jg 13:21 under the tree. 5 Seeing that
duce 12 chieftains, and I will you have come here to your ser-
make him become a great na- vant, let me bring a piece of
g Ge 13:18
tion. j 21 However, I will estab- Ge 14:13
bread so that you may refresh
yourselves.1 Then you may go on
17:12, 19 1 Lit., “seed.” 17:14 1 Or your way.” At this they said: “All
“soul.” 2 Or “put to death.” 17:15 h Ge 19:1 right. You may do as you have
1 Possibly meaning “Contentious.” spoken.”
2 Meaning “Princess.” 17:19 2 Meaning i Ge 19:2
“Laughter.” Ge 24:32 18:5 1 Lit., “strengthen your heart.”
GENESIS 18:6-28 62
6 So Abraham hurried to the CHAP. 18 ham is surely going to become
tent to Sarah and said: “Quick! a Heb 13:2 a great and mighty nation, and
Get three measures1 of fine flour, all the nations of the earth will
knead the dough, and make b Ge 17:15 be blessed1 by means of him. a
loaves of bread.” 7 Next Abra- 19 For I have come to know him
ham ran to the herd and chose a in order that he may command
c Ge 17:21
tender and good young bull. He Ge 21:2 his sons and his household af-
gave it to the attendant, who hur- Ro 9:9 ter him to keep Jehovah’s way
ried to prepare it. 8 He then by doing what is right and just, b
took butter and milk and the d Ge 17:17 so that Jehovah may bring about
young bull that he had prepared what he has promised concern-
and set the food before them. ing Abraham.”
e Ro 4:19
Then he stood by them under 20 Then Jehovah said: “The
the tree as they were eating. a outcry against Sodom and Go-
9 They said to him: “Where f Heb 11:11
morrah is indeed great, c and
1Pe 3:6
is your wife Sarah?” b He replied: their sin is very heavy. d 21 I
“Here in the tent.” 10 So one will go down to see whether they
of them continued: “I will sure- g Isa 40:29
Mt 19:26 are acting according to the out-
ly return to you next year Lu 1:36, 37 cry that has reached me. And if
at this time, and look! your not, I can get to know it.” e
wife Sarah will have a son.” c 22 Then the men left from
h Ge 13:12
Now Sarah was listening at the there and went toward Sod-
tent entrance, which was behind om, but Jehovah f remained with
the man. 11 Abraham and Sa- i Ps 25:14
Abraham. 23 Then Abraham
Am 3:7
rah were old, being advanced in ____________________ approached and said: “Will you
years. d Sarah was past the age really sweep away the righteous
of childbearing.1e 12 So Sarah Second Col.
a Ge 12:1-3 with the wicked? g 24 Suppose
began to laugh to herself, say-
Ga 3:14 there are 50 righteous men with-
ing: “After I am worn out and
in the city. Will you, then, sweep
my lord is old, will I really have
them away and not pardon the
this pleasure?” f 13 Then Jeho- b De 4:9
vah said to Abraham: “Why did place for the sake of the 50 righ-
Sarah laugh and say, ‘Am I really c 2Pe 2:7, 8
teous who are inside it? 25 It is
going to give birth even though I unthinkable that you would act
am old?’ 14 Is anything too ex- in this manner by putting the
d Ge 13:13
traordinary for Jehovah? g I will Jude 7
righteous man to death with
return to you next year at this the wicked one so that the out-
appointed time, and Sarah will come for the righteous man and
e Ge 11:5
have a son.” 15 But Sarah de- Ex 3:7, 8 the wicked is the same! h It is un-
nied it, saying, “I did not laugh!” Ps 14:2 thinkable of you. i Will the Judge
for she was afraid. At this he of all the earth not do what is
said: “Yes! You did laugh.” f Ge 31:11 right?” j 26 Then Jehovah said:
16 When the men got up to Ge 32:30 “If I find in Sodom 50 righteous
leave and looked down toward men in the city, I will pardon
Sodom, h Abraham was walk- g Nu 16:22 the whole place for their sake.”
ing with them to escort them. 27 But Abraham again respond-
17 Jehovah said: “Am I keep- h Ps 37:10, 11
ed: “Please, here I have pre-
ing hidden from Abraham what I Pr 29:16 sumed to speak to Jehovah,
am going to do? i 18 Why, Abra- Mal 3:18 whereas I am dust and ashes.
Mt 13:49 28 Suppose the 50 righteous
18:6 1 Lit., “seah measures.” A seah should lack five. Because of the
equaled 7.33 L (6.66 dry qt). See i De 32:4 five will you destroy the whole
App. B14. 18:11 1 Lit., “The way ac-
cording to women had ceased for Sa- j Job 34:12 18:18 1 Or “will obtain a blessing for
rah.” Isa 33:22 themselves.”
63 GENESIS 18:29–19:14
city?” To this he said: “I will not CHAP. 18 Bring them out to us so that we
destroy it if I find there 45.” a a Nu 14:18 may have sex with them.” a
29 But yet again he spoke to Ps 86:15 6 Then Lot went out to them
him and said: “Suppose 40 are to the doorway, and he shut the
found there.” He answered: “I door behind him. 7 He said:
will not do it for the sake of the “Please, my brothers, do not act
40.” 30 But he continued: “Je- wickedly. 8 Please, here I have
hovah, please, do not become two daughters who have never
hot with anger, b but let me go had sexual relations with a man.
on speaking: Suppose only 30 Please, let me bring them out to
are found there.” He answered: you for you to do to them what-
b Ex 34:6
“I will not do it if I find 30 there.” ever seems good to you. But
31 But he continued: “Please, do not do anything to these
here I have presumed to speak men, for they have come under
to Jehovah: Suppose only 20 are the shelter1 of my roof.” b 9 At
found there.” He answered: “I this they said: “Stand back!” And
will not destroy it for the sake of they added: “This lone foreign-
the 20.” 32 Finally he said: “Je- er came to live here, and yet he
hovah, please, do not become dares to judge us! Now we are
hot with anger, but let me speak going to do worse to you than
c Ge 18:2, 22
just once more: Suppose only ____________________ to them.” And they crowded in1
ten are found there.” He an- on Lot and moved forward to
CHAP. 19
swered: “I will not destroy it for break down the door. 10 So the
the sake of the ten.” 33 When d Ge 18:2, 22
men reached out their hands and
____________________
Jehovah finished speaking to brought Lot into the house with
Abraham, he went his way c and Second Col.
them, and they shut the door.
Abraham returned to his place. a Jude 7
11 But they struck the men who
19 The two angels arrived at
Sodom by evening, and
were at the entrance of the
house with blindness, from the
Lot was sitting in the gate of least to the greatest, so that they
Sodom. When Lot saw them, he wore themselves out trying to
got up to meet them and bowed find the doorway.
down with his face to the earth. d 12 Then the men said to Lot:
2 And he said: “Please, my “Do you have anyone else here?
lords, turn aside, please, into the Sons-in-law, your sons, your
b Jg 19:23, 24
house of your servant and stay daughters, and all your people in
overnight and have your feet the city, bring out of this place!
washed. Then you may get up 13 For we are going to destroy
early and travel on your way.” To this place, because the outcry
this they said: “No, we will stay against them has indeed grown
overnight in the public square.” great1 before Jehovah, c so that
3 But he was so insistent with Jehovah sent us to destroy the
them that they went with him to city.” 14 So Lot went out and
his house. Then he made a feast began to speak to his sons-in-law
c Ge 13:13
for them, and he baked unleav- Ge 18:20 who were to marry his daugh-
ened bread, and they ate. ters, and he kept saying: “Get up!
4 Before they could lie down Get out of this place, because Je-
to sleep, the men of the city—the hovah will destroy the city!” But
men of Sodom from boy to to his sons-in-law, he seemed to
old man, all of them—surround- be joking. d
ed the house in one mob. 5 And
they kept calling out to Lot and 19:8 1 Or “protection.” Lit., “shadow.”
saying to him: “Where are the 19:9 1 Or “pressed heavily.” 19:13 1 Or
men who came in to you tonight? d Lu 17:28 “loud.”
GENESIS 19:15-35 64
15 As dawn was breaking, the CHAP. 19 vah, from the heavens. a 25 So
angels became urgent with Lot, a Lu 17:29-31 he overthrew these cities, yes,
saying: “Get up! Take your wife the entire district, including
and your two daughters who are all the inhabitants of the cit-
here with you, so that you will b Ex 33:19 ies and the plants of the ground. b
not be swept away in the error 26 But Lot’s wife, who was be-
of the city!” a 16 When he kept hind him, began to look back,
c 2Pe 2:7-9
lingering, then because of Jeho- and she became a pillar of salt. c
vah’s compassion for him, b the 27 Now Abraham got up ear-
men seized hold of his hand and d Lu 9:62 ly in the morning and went to the
the hand of his wife and the place where he had stood before
hands of his two daughters, and Jehovah. d 28 When he looked
they brought him out and sta- e Ge 13:10 down toward Sodom and Go-
tioned him outside the city. c morrah and all the land of the
17 As soon as they had brought district, he saw quite a sight.
them to the outskirts, he said: f Ps 143:11
There was dense smoke ris-
“Escape for your life!1 Do not ing from the land like the dense
look behind you d and do not smoke of a kiln! e 29 So when
g Ps 6:4
stand still in any part of the dis- God destroyed the cities of the
trict! e Escape to the mountain- district, God kept Abraham in
ous region so that you may not h Ps 34:15 mind by sending Lot out from
be swept away!” the cities he overthrew, the cit-
18 Then Lot said to them: ies where Lot had been dwell-
“Not there, please, Jehovah! i Ge 19:30 ing. f
19 Please, now, your servant Ps 68:20
30 Later Lot went up from
has found favor in your eyes Zoar with his two daughters and
and you are showing great kind- j 2Pe 3:9 began living in the mountainous
ness1 to me by preserving me2 region, g because he was afraid to
alive, f but I am not able to flee live in Zoar. h So he began living
to the mountainous region be- k Ge 14:2 in a cave with his two daughters.
cause I am afraid that disas- ____________________ 31 And the firstborn said to the
ter may overtake me and I will Second Col. younger: “Our father is old, and
die. g 20 Please, now, this town a De 29:23 there is not a man in the land
is nearby and I can flee there; it Lu 17:29
to have relations with us accord-
is only a small place. May I, 2Pe 2:6
ing to the custom of the whole
please, escape there? It is only a
earth. 32 Come, let us give our
small place. Then I will survive.”1
b Ge 13:10 father wine to drink, and let us
21 So he said to him: “Very
lie down with him and preserve
well, I will also show you con-
offspring from our father.”
sideration h by not overthrowing
the town you speak of. i 22 Hur-
c Lu 17:32 33 So that night they kept
Heb 10:38
ry! Escape there, because I can- giving their father wine to drink;
not do anything until you arrive then the firstborn went in and
there!” j That is why he named d Ge 18:2, 22 lay down with her father, but he
the town Zoar.1k did not know when she lay down
23 The sun had risen over the and when she got up. 34 Then
land when Lot arrived at Zoar.
e Jude 7 on the next day, the firstborn
24 Then Jehovah made it rain said to the younger: “Here I lay
sulfur and fire on Sodom and down with my father last night.
f 2Pe 2:7, 8
Go·morrah—it came from Jeho- Let us give him wine to drink to-
night also. Then you go in and lie
19:17 1 Or “soul.” 19:19 1 Or “loyal g Ge 19:17 down with him, and let us pre-
love.” 2 Or “my soul.” 19:20 1 Or “my serve offspring from our father.”
soul will live on.” 19:22 1 Meaning 35 So that night also, they re-
“Smallness.” h Ge 19:20, 22 peatedly gave their father wine
65 GENESIS 19:36–20:18
to drink; then the younger went CHAP. 19 8 A·bime·lech got up ear-
and lay down with him, but he a De 2:9 ly in the morning and called all
did not know when she lay his servants and told them all
down and when she got up. these things, and they became
b 1Ch 18:2
36 So both daughters of Lot be- very frightened. 9 Then A·bim-
came pregnant by their father. e·lech called Abraham and said
37 The firstborn gave birth to a c De 2:19 to him: “What have you done
son and named him Moab. a He is Jg 11:4 to us? What sin have I commit-
Ne 13:1
the father of the Moab·ites of to- Zep 2:9
ted against you that you would
day. b 38 The younger also gave ____________________ bring upon me and my king-
birth to a son, and she named CHAP. 20
dom such a great sin? What you
him Ben-ammi. He is the father d Ge 13:18
have done to me was not right.”
of the Ammon·ites c of today. 10 And A·bime·lech went on to
20 Now Abraham moved his

camp from there d to the e Nu 13:26
say to Abraham: “What were
your intentions when you did
this thing?” a 11 Abraham said:
land of the Negeb and began
dwelling between Kadesh e and f Ge 25:17, 18
“It was because I said to my-
Shur. f While he was residing1 self, ‘Surely there is no fear of
at Gerar, g 2 Abraham repeated God in this place, and they
concerning his wife Sarah: “She g Ge 10:19 will kill me because of my wife.’ b
is my sister.” h So A·bime·lech
Ge 26:6
12 And besides, she really is my
king of Gerar sent for Sa- sister, the daughter of my fa-
rah and took her. i 3 Afterward, h Ge 12:11-13 ther but not the daughter of
God came by night to A·bime- Ge 20:11, 12 my mother, and she became my
lech in a dream and said to him: wife. c 13 So when God caused
“Here you are as good as dead i Ge 12:15 me to wander from the house
because of the woman whom you of my father, d I said to her: ‘Let
have taken, j since she is married this be how you show loyal love
j Ge 12:17 to me: Everywhere we go, say of
and belongs to another man.” k Ps 105:14
4 However, A·bime·lech had not me, “He is my brother.”’” e
gone near her.1 So he said: “Je- 14 A·bime·lech then took
hovah, will you kill a nation that k De 22:22 sheep and cattle and male and
is really innocent?2 5 Did he female servants and gave them
not say to me, ‘She is my sister,’ l Ps 105:14, 15
to Abraham, and he returned his
and did she too not say, ‘He is my wife Sarah to him. 15 A·bim-
brother’? I did this with an hon- e·lech also said: “Here my land
est heart and innocent hands.” m Job 42:8 is available to you. Dwell wher-
6 Then the true God said to him ____________________ ever you please.” 16 And to Sa-
in the dream: “I know that you Second Col. rah he said: “Here I give 1,000
did this with an honest heart, a Ge 12:18, 19 pieces of silver to your brother. f
Ge 26:9, 10 It is a sign of your innocence1
so I held you back from sinning
against me. That is why I did not to all who are with you and
allow you to touch her. 7 Now b Ge 12:11, 12 before everybody, and you are
return the man’s wife, for he is a Ge 26:7 cleared of reproach.” 17 And
prophet, l and he will make sup- Abraham began to make suppli-
plication for you m and you will c Ge 11:29
cation to the true God, and God
keep living. But if you are not re- healed A·bime·lech and his wife
turning her, know that you will and his slave girls, and they be-
surely die, you and all who are d Ge 12:1 gan having children; 18 for Je-
yours.” hovah had made all the wom-
e Ge 12:13 en of the house of A·bime·lech
20:1 1 Or “living as a foreigner.” 20:4
1 That is, he had not had sexual relations 20:16 1 Lit., “Look, it is for you a cover-
with her. 2 Or “righteous.” f Ge 20:2, 12 ing of the eyes.”
GENESIS 21:1-23 66
barren1 because of Sarah, Abra- CHAP. 20 of him, a because he is your off-
ham’s wife. a a Ge 12:17 spring.”2
21 14 So Abraham got up early

Jehovah turned his atten- ____________________
tion to Sarah just as he CHAP. 21 in the morning and took bread
had said, and Jehovah did for b Ge 18:10 and a skin bottle of water and
Sarah what he had promised. b gave it to Hagar. He set these on
2 So Sarah became pregnant c c Heb 11:11 her shoulder and then sent her
and then bore a son to Abra- away along with the boy. b So she
ham in his old age at the appoint- d Ge 17:21 departed and wandered about in
ed time God had promised him. d Ge 18:10, 14 the wilderness of Beer-sheba. c
3 Abraham named his newborn Ro 9:9
15 Finally the water in the skin
son, whom Sarah bore to him, bottle was used up, and she
Isaac. e 4 And Abraham circum- e Ge 17:19
Jos 24:3
pushed the boy under one of the
cised his son Isaac when he was Ro 9:7 bushes. 16 Then she went on
eight days old, just as God had and sat down by herself, about
commanded him. f 5 Abraham f Ge 17:12 the distance of a bowshot away,
was 100 years old when his son Le 12:3 because she said: “I do not want
Isaac was born to him. 6 Then Ac 7:8 to watch the boy die.” So she sat
Sarah said: “God has brought me down at a distance and began to
laughter; everybody hearing of it g Ge 16:4, 15 cry aloud and to weep.
will laugh with me.”1 7 And she 17 At that God heard the
added: “Who would have said to h Ge 15:13
voice of the boy, d and God’s an-
Ga 4:22, 29
Abraham, ‘Sarah will certainly gel called to Hagar from the
nurse children’? Yet, I have giv- heavens and said to her: e “What
i Ge 15:2, 4
en birth to a son for him in his Ga 4:30 is the matter with you, Hagar?
old age.” Do not be afraid, for God has
8 Now the child grew and was j Ge 17:18 heard the voice of the boy there
weaned, and Abraham prepared where he is. 18 Get up, lift the
a big feast on the day that Isaac k Ge 17:19 boy and take hold of him with
was weaned. 9 But Sarah kept Ro 9:7 your hand, for I will make him
noticing that the son of Ha- Heb 11:18 a great nation.” f 19 Then God
gar g the Egyptian, whom she had opened her eyes and she saw a
borne to Abraham, was mocking l Ga 4:22 well of water, and she went and
Isaac. h 10 So she said to Abra- ____________________
filled the skin bottle with wa-
ham: “Drive out this slave girl Second Col. ter and gave the boy a drink.
and her son, for the son of this a Ge 16:9, 10 20 And God was with the boy g
slave girl is not going to be Ge 17:20
as he grew up. He lived in the
Ge 25:12, 16
an heir along with my son, with wilderness and became an ar-
Isaac!” i 11 But what she said cher. 21 He took up dwelling in
b Ge 25:5, 6
about his son was very displeas- the wilderness of Paran, h and
ing to Abraham. j 12 Then God his mother took a wife for him
said to Abraham: “Do not be dis- c Ge 22:19
from the land of Egypt.
pleased by what Sarah is saying
d Ge 16:11 22 At that time A·bime·lech
to you about the boy and about
together with Phicol the chief of
your slave girl. Listen to her,1
e Ge 16:7, 8 his army said to Abraham: “God
for what will be called your off-
spring2 will be through Isaac. k is with you in everything you
13 As for the son of the slave f 1Ch 1:29-31 are doing. i 23 So now swear to
girl, l I will also make a nation out me here by God that you will
g Ge 16:16 not deal falsely with me and
20:18 1 Or “had completely closed every with my offspring and with my
womb of the house of Abimelech.” 21:6 h Nu 10:12 descendants, and that you will
1 Or possibly, “laugh at me.” 21:12 deal with me and with the land
1 Lit., “to her voice.” 21:12, 13 2 Lit., i Ge 20:17, 18 where you have been residing
“seed.” Ge 26:26, 28 with the same loyal love that I
67 GENESIS 21:24–22:12
have shown you.” a 24 So Abra- CHAP. 21 fering on one of the mountains
ham said: “I swear to this.” a Ge 20:14, 15 that I will designate to you.”
25 However, Abraham com- 3 So Abraham got up early
plained to A·bime·lech about the in the morning and saddled his
well of water that the ser- b Ge 26:15, 20
donkey and took two of his ser-
vants of A·bime·lech had vi- vants along with him and his
olently seized. b 26 A·bime·lech son Isaac. He split the wood for
replied: “I do not know who did the burnt offering, and then he
c Ge 26:32, 33 rose and traveled to the place
this; you did not tell me about
it, and I heard nothing about that the true God indicated to
it until today.” 27 At that Abra- him. 4 On the third day, Abra-
ham took sheep and cattle d Ge 26:26, 28 ham looked up and saw the
and gave them to A·bime·lech, place from a distance. 5 Abra-
and the two of them made ham now said to his servants:
a covenant. 28 When Abraham “You stay here with the donkey,
e Ge 10:13, 14
set seven female lambs apart Ge 26:1
but the boy and I will go over
from the flock by themselves, there and worship and return to
29 A·bime·lech said to Abra- you.”
ham: “Why have you set these 6 So Abraham took the wood
f Ge 12:8, 9
seven female lambs here by Ge 26:25
for the burnt offering and put it
themselves?” 30 Then he said: on his son Isaac. Then he took in
“You are to accept the seven fe- his hands the fire and the knife,1
male lambs from my hand as a and the two of them walked on
witness that I dug this well.”
g Ps 90:2 together. 7 Then Isaac said to
Isa 40:28
31 That is why he called that 1Ti 1:17 his father Abraham: “My father!”
place Beer-sheba,1 c because He replied: “Yes, my son!” So he
there both of them had tak- continued: “Here are the fire and
en an oath. 32 So they made the wood, but where is the sheep
h Heb 11:8, 9
for the burnt offering?” 8 To
a covenant d at Beer-sheba, af- ____________________
this Abraham said: “God him-
ter which A·bime·lech got up to- CHAP. 22 self will provide the sheep for
gether with Phicol the chief of i Heb 11:17 the burnt offering, a my son.” And
his army, and they returned to both of them walked on together.
the land of the Phi·listines. e
9 Finally they reached the
33 After that he planted a tam-
j Joh 3:16 place that the true God had indi-
arisk tree at Beer-sheba, and
cated to him, and Abraham built
there he called on the name of
an altar there and arranged the
Jehovah, f the everlasting God. g wood on it. He bound his son
34 And Abraham stayed1 in the k Ge 17:19
Isaac hand and foot and put him
Jos 24:3
land of the Phi·listines for a long Ro 9:7 on the altar on top of the wood. b
time.2h 10 Then Abraham reached out
22 Now after this the true
God put Abraham to the l 2Ch 3:1
his hand and took the knife1
to kill his son. c 11 But Jeho-
test, i and he said to him: “Abra- ____________________ vah’s angel called to him from
ham!” to which he replied: “Here Second Col. the heavens and said: “Abra-
I am!” 2 Then he said: “Take, a Joh 1:29
ham, Abraham!” to which he an-
please, your son, your only son 1Pe 1:18, 19 swered: “Here I am!” 12 Then
whom you so love, j Isaac, k and he said: “Do not harm the boy,
travel to the land of Mo·riah l and and do not do anything at all
offer him up there as a burnt of- b Joh 10:17, 18
to him, for now I do know that
you are God-fearing because
21:31 1 Meaning “Well of the Oath; Well you have not withheld your
of Seven.” 21:34 1 Or “resided as a for-
eigner.” 2 Lit., “many days.” c Heb 11:17 22:6, 10 1 Or “slaughtering knife.”
GENESIS 22:13–23:13 68
son, your only one, from me.” a
13 At that Abraham looked up,
CHAP. 22
a Heb 11:17-19 23 And Sarah lived for 127
years; these were the
and there just beyond him was Jas 2:21 years of Sarah’s life. a 2 So Sa-
a ram caught by its horns in a rah died in Kiri·ath-arba, b that
b Ge 22:2
thicket. So Abraham went and 2Ch 3:1
is, Hebron, c in the land of Ca-
took the ram and offered it up as naan, d and Abraham began to
a burnt offering in place of his c Heb 6:13, 14 mourn and to weep over Sa-
son. 14 And Abraham named rah. 3 Then Abraham got up
that place Je·hovah-jireh.1 This d Joh 3:16 from before his dead wife and he
Ro 8:32
is why it is still said today: “In Heb 11:17 said to the sons of Heth: e 4 “I
the mountain of Jehovah it will am a foreigner and settler among
be provided.” b e Ge 13:14, 16 you. f Give me a property to
15 And Jehovah’s angel Ge 15:1, 5
Ac 3:25
serve as a burial place in your
called to Abraham a second time midst so that I may remove my
from the heavens, 16 saying: f Ps 2:8 dead for burial.” 5 At this the
“‘By myself I swear,’ declares Je- Da 2:44 sons of Heth answered Abra-
hovah, c ‘that because you have ham: 6 “Hear us, my lord. You
g Ge 3:15
done this and you have not with- Ro 9:7
are a chieftain of God1 among
held your son, your only one, d Ga 3:16 us. g You may bury your dead in
17 I will surely bless you and I the choicest of our burial places.
will surely multiply your off- h Ga 3:8 None of us will hold back his
spring1 like the stars of the heav- burial place from you to prevent
i Ge 21:31
ens and like the grains of sand you from burying your dead.”
on the seashore, e and your off- j Ge 11:26, 29 7 So Abraham got up and
spring1 will take possession bowed down to the people of
of the gate2 of his enemies. f k Ge 25:20 the land, to the sons of Heth, h
18 And by means of your off- 8 and said to them: “If you1
l Ge 24:15
spring1g all nations of the earth Ro 9:10
agree to let me remove my dead
will obtain a blessing for them- ____________________ for burial, then listen to me and
selves because you have listened Second Col.
urge Ephron the son of Zohar
to my voice.’” h 9 to sell me the cave of Mach-
____________________
19 After that Abraham re- pelah, which belongs to him; it
turned to his servants, and they CHAP. 23 is at the edge of his field. Let him
got up and went back together to a Ge 17:17 sell it to me in your presence for
Beer-sheba; i and Abraham con- the full amount of silver i so that
b Jos 14:15
tinued to dwell at Beer-sheba. I may have a property for a buri-
20 After this it was reported c Ge 35:27 al place.” j
to Abraham: “Here Milcah has Nu 13:22 10 Now Ephron was sitting
also borne sons to Nahor your among the sons of Heth. So
d Ge 12:5
brother: j 21 Uz his firstborn, Ephron the Hittite answered
Buz his brother, Kem·uel the fa- e Ge 10:15 Abraham in the hearing of the
ther of Aram, 22 Chesed, Ha- sons of Heth, and before all who
zo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Be- f Ge 17:1, 8 entered the gate of his city, k
thuel.” k 23 Be·thuel became Heb 11:9, 13 saying: 11 “No, my lord! Listen
the father of Re·bekah. l Milcah to me. I give you both the field
g Ge 21:22
bore these eight to Nahor and the cave that is in it.
the brother of Abraham. 24 His h 1Ch 1:13 In the presence of the sons of
concubine, whose name was my people, I give it to you.
Reumah, also bore sons: Tebah, i Ge 23:15 Bury your dead.” 12 At that
Gaham, Tahash, and Maa·cah. Abraham bowed down before
j Ge 25:9, 10
Ge 49:29-33
the people of the land 13 and
22:14 1 Meaning “Jehovah Will Provide; Ge 50:13, 14
Jehovah Will See to It.” 22:17, 18 1 Lit., 23:6 1 Or possibly, “a great chieftain.”
“seed.” 22:17 2 Or “the cities.” k Ru 4:1 23:8 1 Or “your souls.”
69 GENESIS 23:14–24:14
spoke to Ephron in the hearing CHAP. 23 ing. a 4 You must go instead to
of the people, saying: “Listen to a Ac 7:15, 16 my country and to my relatives b
me, if you will! I will give you and take a wife for my son, for
the full amount of silver for the Isaac.”
field. Take it from me, in order b Ge 25:9, 10 5 However, the servant said
that I may bury my dead there.” Ge 49:29-33 to him: “What if the woman is
14 Then Ephron answered Ge 50:13, 14
not willing to come with me to
____________________
Abraham: 15 “My lord, listen to this land? Must I then return
me. This land is worth 400 sil- CHAP. 24 your son to the land from which
ver shekels,1 but what is that be- c Ge 13:2 you came?” c 6 At this Abraham
tween me and you? So bury your said to him: “See that you do
dead.” 16 Abraham listened to not take my son there. d 7 Jeho-
Ephron, and Abraham weighed d Ge 15:2, 3 vah the God of the heavens, who
out to Ephron the amount of ____________________ took me from my father’s house
silver that he had mentioned in Second Col. and from the land of my rela-
the hearing of the sons of Heth, a Ge 28:1 tives e and who spoke with me
400 silver shekels1 according to De 7:1, 3 and swore to me: f ‘To your off-
2Co 6:14
the weight accepted by the mer- spring1g I am going to give this
chants. a 17 Thus the field of land,’ h he will send his angel
Ephron in Mach·pelah, which ahead of you, i and you will cer-
b Ge 22:20-23
was in front of Mamre—the field tainly take a wife for my son
and the cave in it and all the from there. j 8 But if the wom-
trees within the boundaries of an is unwilling to come with you,
the field—became confirmed as c Ge 11:27, 28 you will be free from this oath.
Ge 15:7
18 Abraham’s purchased prop- But you must not take my son
erty in the presence of the sons there.” 9 With that the servant
of Heth, before all those enter- put his hand under the thigh of
d Heb 11:15
ing the gate of his city. 19 Af- Abraham his master and swore
ter that Abraham buried his wife to him concerning this matter. k
Sarah in the cave of the field of 10 So the servant took ten of
Mach·pelah in front of Mamre, e Ge 12:1
Heb 11:8
his master’s camels and depart-
that is, Hebron, in the land of ed, taking along all sorts of good
Canaan. 20 Thus the field and things from his master. Then
the cave that was in it were he went on his way to Mes·o-
f Mic 7:20
transferred by the sons of Heth Lu 1:72, 73 po·tami·a, to the city of Nahor.
to Abraham as property for a Heb 6:13, 14 11 He had the camels kneel
burial place. b down at a well of water outside
24 Abraham was now old, ad-

vanced in years, and Je- g Heb 11:18
the city. It was about evening,
the time when the women would
hovah had blessed Abraham in go out to draw water. 12 Then
everything. c 2 Abraham said to he said: “Jehovah the God of my
his servant, the oldest one of h Ge 13:14, 15 master Abraham, please grant
his household, who was manag- Ge 26:3, 4 me success this day, and show
De 34:4 your loyal love to my master
ing all he had: d “Please put your Ac 7:4, 5
hand under my thigh, 3 and I Abraham. 13 Here I am stand-
will make you swear by Jehovah, ing at a spring of water, and the
the God of the heavens and the daughters of the men of the city
i Heb 1:7, 14
God of the earth, that you will are coming out to draw water.
not take a wife for my son from 14 May it happen that the young
the daughters of the Canaan- woman to whom I say, ‘Please
ites, among whom I am dwell- j Ge 12:5 let down your water jar so that
I may take a drink,’ and who
23:15, 16 1 A shekel equaled 11.4 g
(0.367 oz t). See App. B14. k Ge 24:2, 3 24:7 1 Lit., “seed.”
GENESIS 24:15-36 70
replies, ‘Take a drink, and I will CHAP. 24 much fodder and also a place to
also water your camels,’ let this a Ge 22:23 spend the night.” 26 Then the
be the one you choose for your man bowed down and prostrated
servant Isaac; and by this let me himself before Jehovah 27 and
know that you have shown your said: “May Jehovah be praised,
loyal love to my master.” the God of my master Abraham,
15 Even before he finished for he has not abandoned his loy-
speaking, Re·bekah, who was al love and his faithfulness to-
b Ge 11:29 ward my master. Jehovah has
the daughter of Be·thuel a the
son of Milcah b the wife of Na- guided me to the house of the
hor, c Abraham’s brother, came brothers of my master.”
out with her water jar on her 28 And the young woman ran
shoulder. 16 Now the young to tell her mother’s household
woman was very beautiful, a vir- about these things. 29 Now Re-
gin; no man had had sexual re- c Ge 11:26 bekah had a brother whose
lations with her. She went down name was Laban. a So Laban
to the spring, filled her water jar, ran to the man who was out-
and then came back up. 17 At side at the spring. 30 When he
once the servant ran to meet her saw the nose ring and the brace-
and said: “Please give me a lit- lets on the hands of his sister
tle sip of water from your jar.” and heard the words of his sis-
18 In turn she said: “Drink, my d Ge 22:23 ter Re·bekah, who was saying,
lord.” With that she quickly low- “This is the way the man spoke
ered her jar upon her hand and to me,” he came to meet the man,
gave him a drink. 19 When she who was still there standing by
finished giving him a drink, she the camels at the spring. 31 At
said: “I will also draw water for once he said: “Come, you who
your camels until they are done e Ge 11:29
are blessed by Jehovah. Why do
drinking.” 20 So she quickly ____________________ you keep standing out here? I
emptied her jar into the drinking Second Col.
have made the house ready and a
trough and ran again and again place for the camels.” 32 With
a Ge 25:20
to the well to draw water, and Ge 29:10 that the man came into the
she kept drawing water for all house, and he1 unharnessed the
his camels. 21 The whole time camels and gave straw and fod-
the man silently stared at her in der to the camels and water
amazement, wondering whether to wash his feet and the feet
Jehovah had made his trip suc- of the men who were with him.
cessful or not. 33 However, when something to
22 When the camels had fin- b Ge 15:2, 3 eat was set before him, he said:
ished drinking, the man took out “I will not eat until I have told
for her a gold nose ring weighing you what I have to say.” So La-
a half shekel1 and two bracelets ban said: “Speak!”
of gold weighing ten shekels,1 34 Then he said: “I am Abra-
23 and he said: “Please tell ham’s servant. b 35 And Jeho-
me, whose daughter are you? Is c Ge 12:15, 16 vah has blessed my master very
there any room at your father’s Ge 13:2 much, and he has made him very
house for us to spend the night?” Ge 24:1 wealthy by giving him sheep
24 At that she said to him: and cattle, silver and gold, male
“I am the daughter of Be·thu- and female servants, and camels
el d the son of Milcah, whom she and donkeys. c 36 Further, Sa-
bore to Nahor.” e 25 And she rah the wife of my master bore
added: “We have both straw and a son to my master after she
d Ge 21:1, 2
grew old, d and he will give him
24:22 1 A shekel equaled 11.4 g Ro 4:19
(0.367 oz t). See App. B14. Heb 11:11 24:32 1 Probably referring to Laban.
71 GENESIS 24:37-58
everything he has. a 37 So my CHAP. 24 ter are you?’ to which she re-
master made me swear, saying: a Ge 25:5 plied, ‘The daughter of Be·thuel
‘You must not take a wife for the son of Nahor, whom Milcah
my son from the daughters of bore to him.’ So I put the ring
the Canaan·ites, in whose land on her nose and the bracelets
b Ge 24:2, 3
I am dwelling. b 38 No, but you Ge 28:1
on her hands. a 48 And I bowed
will go to the house of my fa- down and prostrated myself be-
ther and to my family, c and you fore Jehovah and praised Jeho-
must take a wife for my son.’ d vah the God of my master Abra-
39 But I said to my master: c Ge 22:20-23 ham, b who had led me on the
‘What if the woman is unwilling right path to take the daughter
to come with me?’ e 40 He said of the brother of my master for
to me: ‘Jehovah, before whom I d Ge 24:4 his son. 49 And now tell me if
have walked, f will send his an- you wish to show loyal love and
gel g with you and will certain- faithfulness toward my master;
ly give success to your journey, but if not, tell me, so that I may
e Ge 24:5 proceed one way or the other.”1c
and you must take a wife for
my son from my family and from 50 Then Laban and Be·thu-
the house of my father. h 41 You el answered: “This is from Jeho-
will be released from your oath f Ge 48:15 vah. We are not able to say yes
to me if you go to my family and or no to you.1 51 Here is Re-
they will not give her to you. bekah before you. Take her and
This will release you from your go, and let her become a wife to
g Heb 1:7, 14 the son of your master, just as
oath.’ i
42 “When I got to the spring Jehovah has spoken.” 52 When
today, I said: ‘Jehovah the God Abraham’s servant heard their
of my master Abraham, if you h Ge 11:25 words, he at once bowed down
will make my journey success- on the ground before Jehovah.
ful, 43 here I am standing at a 53 And the servant began to
spring. What must take place bring out articles of silver and
i Ge 24:9 of gold and garments and to give
is that when a young woman j
comes out to draw water, I will them to Re·bekah, and he gave
say, “Please, let me drink a lit- valuable things to her brother
tle water from your jar,” 44 and j Ge 24:16 and to her mother. 54 After
she will say to me, “You take a that he and the men with him ate
and drank, and they spent the
drink, and I will also draw water
night there.
for your camels.” Let that wom- k Ge 24:14
an be the one whom Jehovah has When he got up in the morn-
chosen for the son of my mas- ing, he said: “Send me off to my
ter.’ k master.” 55 To this her broth-
l Ge 24:15, 17 er and her mother said: “Let the
45 “Before I was finished young woman stay with us at
speaking in my heart, there was least ten days. Then she can go.”
Re·bekah coming out with her 56 But he said to them: “Do not
jar on her shoulder, and she m Ge 24:18
detain me, seeing that Jehovah
made her way down to the spring ____________________
has made my journey successful.
and began to draw water. Then Second Col. Send me off, in order that I may
I said to her: ‘Give me a drink, a Ge 24:22, 23 go to my master.” 57 So they
please.’ l 46 So she quickly low- said: “Let us call the young wom-
ered her jar from her shoulder an and inquire of her.” 58 They
and said: ‘Take a drink, m and I called Re·bekah and said to her:
b Ge 24:27
will also water your camels.’
Then I took a drink, and she also 24:49 1 Lit., “turn to the right hand or to
watered the camels. 47 After the left.” 24:50 1 Or “We are unable to
that I asked her, ‘Whose daugh- c Ge 24:8 speak bad or good to you.”
GENESIS 24:59–25:17 72
“Will you go with this man?” She CHAP. 24 The sons of Dedan were
replied: “I am willing to go.” a Ge 28:5 As·shurim, Le·tushim, and Le-
59 So they sent off their sis- ummim.
ter Re·bekah a and her nurse1b b Ge 35:8 4 The sons of Midi·an were
and Abraham’s servant and his Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, A·bi-
men. 60 And they blessed Re- c Ge 22:15, 17
da, and El·daah.
bekah and said to her: “Our sis- d Ge 16:14
All of these were the sons of Ke-
ter, may you become thousands Ge 25:11 turah.
times ten thousand,1 and let 5 Later on Abraham gave
your offspring2 take possession e Ge 12:9 everything he had to Isaac, a
of the gate3 of those who hate Ge 20:1
Nu 13:22
6 but Abraham gave gifts to his
them.” c 61 Then Re·bekah and Jg 1:9 sons by his concubines. Then
her female attendants rose, got while he was still alive, he sent
on the camels, and followed the f Ps 77:12 them eastward, away from Isaac
man. So the servant took Re- Ps 143:5
his son, b to the land of the East.
bekah and went on his way.
g Heb 11:9
7 The years of Abraham’s life
62 Now Isaac had come from were 175 years. 8 Then Abra-
the direction of Beer-lahai-roi, d h Ge 26:8 ham breathed his last and died
for he was dwelling in the at a good old age, old and satis-
land of the Negeb. e 63 And i Ge 23:2, 19 fied, and was gathered to his
Isaac was out walking in the ____________________ people.1 9 His sons Isaac and
field about nightfall to medi- CHAP. 25 Ishma·el buried him in the cave
tate. f When he looked up, why, j Ge 37:28 of Mach·pelah in the field of
he saw that camels were coming! Ex 2:15 Ephron the son of Zohar the
64 When Re·bekah looked up, Nu 31:2 Hittite that is in front of Mam-
Jg 6:2
she caught sight of Isaac, and re, c 10 the field that Abraham
she quickly got down from the k 1Ch 1:32, 33 had purchased from the sons
camel. 65 Then she asked the ____________________ of Heth. There Abraham was
servant: “Who is that man there Second Col. buried, with his wife Sarah. d
walking in the field to meet us?” a Ge 24:36
11 After Abraham’s death, God
And the servant said: “It is my continued to bless his son Isaac, e
master.” So she took her veil to b Ge 21:14 and Isaac was dwelling near
cover herself. 66 And the ser- Beer-lahai-roi. f
vant told Isaac all the things he c Ge 23:8, 9 12 This is the history of Ish-
had done. 67 After that Isaac Ge 49:29, 30
ma·el g the son of Abraham whom
brought her into the tent of Sa- Hagar h the Egyptian, the ser-
d Ge 23:2, 19
rah his mother. g Thus he took vant of Sarah, bore to Abraham.
Re·bekah as his wife; and he e Ge 17:19 13 Now these are the names
fell in love with her, h and Isaac Ge 26:12-14 of the sons of Ishma·el, by their
found comfort after the loss of names according to their family
his mother. i f Ge 16:14 origins: Ishma·el’s firstborn Ne-
25 Now Abraham again took

a wife, and her name was
g Ge 16:10, 11
baioth, i then Kedar, j Adbe·el,
Mibsam, k 14 Mishma, Dumah,
Ke·turah. 2 In time she bore h Ga 4:24 Massa, 15 Hadad, Tema, Je-
him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, tur, Naphish, and Kede·mah.
Midi·an, j Ishbak, and Shuah. k i Ge 36:2, 3 16 These are the sons of Ish-
3 Jokshan became father Isa 60:7 ma·el, and these are their names
to Sheba and Dedan. by their settlements and by their
j Ps 120:5 encampments,1 12 chieftains ac-
Jer 49:28
24:59 1 That is, her nurse who now Eze 27:21 cording to their clans. l 17 And
served as an attendant. 24:60 1 Or Ishma·el lived for 137 years.
“become the mother of thousands of k 1Ch 1:29-31
myriads.” 2 Lit., “seed.” 3 Or “the cit- 25:8 1 This is a poetic expression for
ies.” l Ge 17:20 death. 25:16 1 Or “walled camps.”
73 GENESIS 25:18–26:5
Then he breathed his last and CHAP. 25 in tents. a 28 And Isaac loved
died and was gathered to his a 1Sa 15:7 Esau because it meant game
people.1 18 And they took up in his mouth, whereas Re·bek-
b Ge 16:7, 8
dwelling from Havi·lah a near ah loved Jacob. b 29 On one oc-
Shur, b which is close to Egypt, c Ge 16:11, 12 casion Jacob was boiling
as far as As·syri·a. He settled some stew when Esau returned
d Ge 22:2
near all his brothers.1c Mt 1:1, 2 from the field exhausted. 30 So
19 And this is the history of Esau said to Jacob: “Quick,
e Ge 22:23 please, give me some1 of the
Isaac the son of Abraham. d
Abraham became father to f Ro 9:10 red stew that you have there,2
Isaac. 20 Isaac was 40 years g Ps 139:15
for I am exhausted!”3 That is
old when he married Re·bek- why his name was Edom.4c
ah, the daughter of Be·thuel e h Ge 36:31 31 To this Jacob said: “First
the A·ra·maean of Paddan- Nu 20:14 sell me your right as firstborn!” d
aram, the sister of Laban the i Ge 27:29, 30 32 And Esau continued: “Here
A·ra·maean. 21 And Isaac kept De 2:4 I am about to die! What use is
pleading with Jehovah regarding a birthright to me?” 33 And Ja-
j 2Sa 8:14
his wife, because she was bar- Mal 1:2, 3 cob added: “Swear to me first!”
ren; so Jehovah responded to Ro 9:10-13 So he swore to him and sold
his plea, and his wife Re·bek- his right as firstborn to Jacob. e
k Ge 27:11
ah became pregnant. 22 And 34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread
the sons within her began to l Ge 27:32 and lentil stew, and he ate and
Ge 36:9 drank, and he got up and went
struggle with each other, f so that Mal 1:3
she said: “If this is the way it away. Thus Esau despised the
is, why should I go on living?” m Ho 12:3 birthright.
So she inquired of Jehovah.
23 And Jehovah said to her:
n Ge 27:36
o Ge 27:3, 5
26 Now there was a famine in
the land, in addition to the
“Two nations are in your womb, g first famine that occurred in the
____________________
and two peoples will be separat- days of Abraham, f so that Isaac
ed from within you; h and the one Second Col. went to A·bime·lech king of the
nation will be stronger than the a Heb 11:9 Phi·listines, in Gerar. 2 Then
other nation, i and the older will b Ge 27:6, 7, 46 Jehovah appeared to him and
serve the younger.” j said: “Do not go down to Egypt.
24 When the time came for c Ge 36:1 Dwell in the land that I designate
her to give birth, look! twins d De 21:16, 17 to you. 3 Reside as a foreigner
were in her womb. 25 Then the in this land, g and I will continue
e Heb 12:16
first came out red all over and ____________________
with you and bless you because
was like a garment of hair, k so to you and to your offspring1
CHAP. 26
they named him Esau.1l 26 Af- I will give all these lands, h and
f Ge 12:10 I will carry out the oath that I
ter that his brother came out
and his hand was holding onto g Ge 20:1 swore to your father Abraham: i
the heel of Esau, m so he named Heb 11:8, 9 4 ‘I will multiply your offspring1
him Jacob.1n Isaac was 60 years h Ge 12:7
like the stars of the heavens; j
old when she gave birth to them. Ge 15:18 and I will give to your offspring1
27 As the boys got bigger, all these lands; k and by means
i Ge 22:16-18
Esau became a skilled hunt- Ps 105:9-11
of your offspring,1 all nations of
er, o a man of the field, but Jacob Heb 6:13, 14 the earth will obtain a blessing
was a blameless man, dwelling for themselves,’ l 5 on account
j Ge 15:1, 5
Heb 11:12
of the fact that Abraham lis-
25:17 1 This is a poetic expression for tened to my voice and continued
death. 25:18 1 Or possibly, “He lived k De 34:4
in hostility to all his brothers.” 25:25 l Ge 12:1-3
25:30 1 Or “give me a swallow.” 2 Lit.,
1 Meaning “Hairy.” 25:26 1 Meaning Ac 3:25 “the red, this the red.” 3 Or “famished.”
“One Seizing the Heel; Supplanter.” Ga 3:8 4 Meaning “Red.” 26:3, 4 1 Lit., “seed.”
GENESIS 26:6-27 74
to keep my requirements, my CHAP. 26 camped in the valley1 of Ge-
commands, my statutes, and my a Ge 17:10, 23 rar a and began dwelling there.
laws.” a 6 So Isaac continued to Ge 22:3, 12 18 And Isaac again dug the
Heb 11:8
dwell in Gerar. b Jas 2:21
wells that had been dug in the
7 When the men of the place days of his father Abraham but
kept asking about his wife, he that the Phi·listines had stopped
b Ge 26:17
would say: “She is my sister.” c up after Abraham’s death, b and
He was afraid to say, “She is my he called them by the names that
wife,” for he said, “The men of c Ge 12:11-13 his father had given them. c
the place might kill me because 19 When the servants of
of Re·bekah,” for she was beau- d Ge 24:16 Isaac were digging in the val-
tiful in appearance. d 8 After ley,1 they found a well of fresh
some time had passed, A·bime- e Ge 24:67 water. 20 And the shepherds
lech king of the Phi·listines was of Gerar began quarreling with
looking out of the window, and f Ge 20:11 the shepherds of Isaac, say-
he saw Isaac displaying affection ing: “The water is ours!” So he
for1 Re·bekah his wife. e 9 At g Ge 12:18
named the well Esek,1 because
once A·bime·lech called Isaac they had quarreled with him.
and said: “She is actually your 21 And they started digging an-
h Ge 20:9
wife! Why did you say, ‘She is my other well, and they began quar-
sister’?” At this Isaac said to him: reling over it also. So he named
“I said it for fear I should die be- i Ge 24:34, 35 it Sitnah.1 22 Later he moved
cause of her.” f 10 But A·bime- away from there and dug anoth-
lech continued: “What have you j Ge 12:16 er well, but they did not quar-
done to us? g One of the peo- rel over it. So he named it Re-
ple could easily have lain down k Ge 21:27, 30 hoboth1 and said: “It is because
with your wife, and you would ____________________ now Jehovah has given us ample
have brought guilt upon us!” h Second Col. room and has made us fruitful in
11 Then A·bime·lech command- a Ge 10:19 the land.” d
ed all the people, saying: “Any- Ge 20:1 23 Then he went up from
body touching this man and his there to Beer-sheba. e 24 That
wife will surely be put to death!” b Ge 21:25 night Jehovah appeared to him
12 And Isaac began to sow and said: “I am the God of
seed in that land, and in that c Ge 21:31 your father Abraham. f Do not be
year he reaped 100 times what he afraid, g for I am with you, and I
sowed, for Jehovah was bless- d Ge 17:5, 6
will bless you and multiply your
ing him. i 13 The man became Ge 28:1, 3 offspring1 on account of Abra-
wealthy, and he continued to ham my servant.” h 25 So he
prosper until he became very e Ge 21:31 built an altar there and called on
wealthy. 14 He acquired flocks the name of Jehovah. i And Isaac
of sheep and herds of cattle and pitched his tent there, j and his
f Ge 17:1
a large body of servants, j and the Ge 28:13 servants dug a well there.
Phi·listines began to envy him. 26 Later A·bime·lech came to
15 So the Phi·listines took g Ge 15:1 him from Gerar with A·huzzath
soil and stopped up all the wells his personal adviser and Phi-
that his father’s servants had
h Ge 17:19
col the chief of his army. k 27 At
dug in the days of Abraham. k Ps 105:9-11 this Isaac said to them: “Why
16 A·bime·lech then said to have you come to me, seeing
Isaac: “Move from our neighbor- that you hated me and sent me
i Ge 12:8, 9
hood, for you have grown far
stronger than we are.” 17 So 26:17, 19 1 Or “wadi.” 26:20 1 Mean-
Isaac moved from there and en- j Heb 11:9 ing “Contention.” 26:21 1 Meaning “Ac-
cusation.” 26:22 1 Meaning “Broad
26:8 1 Or “embracing.” k Ge 21:32 Places.” 26:24 1 Lit., “seed.”
75 GENESIS 26:28–27:19
away from your neighborhood?” CHAP. 26 5 However, Re·bekah was lis-
28 To this they said: “We have a Ge 21:22 tening while Isaac spoke to Esau
clearly seen that Jehovah has his son. And Esau went out
been with you. a So we said, ‘Let into the field to hunt game and
there, please, be an oath of obli- b Ge 21:27 to bring it in. a 6 And Re·bek-
gation between us and you, and ah said to Jacob her son: b “I
let us make a covenant with just heard your father speak-
c Ge 21:22-24
you b 29 that you will do nothing to your brother Esau, say-
ing bad to us just as we have ing, 7 ‘Bring me some game
not harmed you, seeing that we d Ge 26:18 and make me a tasty dish. Then
have done only good to you in let me eat so that I may bless
that we sent you away in peace. you before Jehovah before my
You now are the blessed of e Jg 20:1 death.’ c 8 And now, my son, lis-
Jehovah.’” 30 Then he made a ten carefully and do what I am
feast for them, and they ate and instructing you. d 9 Go, please,
drank. 31 In the morning they f Ge 36:2, 3 to the herd and get me two of
got up early and swore an oath the best young goats from there
to each other. c After that Isaac so that I may prepare from them
g Ge 27:46
sent them away, and they went Ge 28:8 a tasty dish for your father, just
from him in peace. ____________________ the way he likes it. 10 Then
32 On that day the servants CHAP. 27 take it to your father to eat, in
of Isaac came and reported to h Ge 25:28 order that he may bless you be-
him about the well that they had fore his death.”
dug, d and they told him: “We 11 Jacob said to his mother
have found water!” 33 So he i Ge 25:27 Re·bekah: “But Esau my broth-
named it Shibah. That is why ____________________ er is a hairy man, e and my skin
the name of the city is Beer- Second Col. is smooth. 12 What if my fa-
sheba e to this day. a Ge 27:30 ther feels me? f Then I will cer-
34 When Esau was 40 years tainly appear to be mocking
old, he took as wife Judith him, and I will bring upon my-
the daughter of Be·eri the b Ge 25:28 self a curse rather than a bless-
Hittite and also Base·math the ing.” 13 At this his mother said
daughter of Elon the Hittite. f to him: “Upon me be the curse
c Ge 27:30, 31
35 They were a source of great meant for you, my son. Just do
grief1 to Isaac and Re·bekah. g as I say and go, get them for
me.” g 14 So he went and got
27 Now when Isaac was old
and his eyes were too
d Ge 27:13, 43
them and brought them to his
mother, and his mother made a
weak to see, he called Esau h his
older son to him and said: “My e Ge 25:25 tasty dish, just the way his
son!” He replied: “Here I am!”
Ge 27:23 father liked it. 15 After that
2 And he went on to say: “I Re·bekah took her older son
have now grown old. I do not f Ge 27:21
Esau’s finest garments, which
know the day of my death. 3 So she had in the house, and put
at this time take, please, your them on her younger son Ja-
weapons, your quiver and your g Ge 27:8, 43 cob. h 16 She also put the skins
bow, and go out to the field and of the young goats on his hands
hunt some wild game for me. i and on the hairless part of his
4 Then make the kind of tasty h Ge 25:23, 26 neck. i 17 Then she handed the
dish that I am fond of and bring tasty dish and the bread that she
it to me. Then I will eat it so that had made to her son Jacob. j
i Ge 25:25
I1 may bless you before I die.” Ge 27:11
18 So he went in to his father
and said: “My father!” to which
26:35 1 Lit., “bitterness of spirit.” 27:4 he said: “Here I am! Who are
1 Or “my soul.” j Ge 27:9 you, my son?” 19 Jacob said to
GENESIS 27:20-38 76
his father: “I am Esau your first- CHAP. 27 who curses you, and blessed be
born. a I have done just as you a Ge 25:31-33 everyone who blesses you.” a
told me. Sit up, please, and Ro 9:10-12 30 Now Isaac had just fin-
eat some of my game, so that ished blessing Jacob, and Jacob
you1 may bless me.” b 20 At that b Ge 27:4 had barely left the presence of
Isaac said to his son: “How were his father Isaac when his broth-
you so quick in finding it, my c Ge 27:11, 12 er Esau came back from his
son?” He replied: “Because Jeho- hunting. b 31 He too prepared a
vah your God brought it to me.” d Ge 27:16
tasty dish and brought it to his
21 Then Isaac said to Jacob: father, and he said to his father:
“Come near, please, that I may “Let my father get up and eat
e Heb 11:20
feel you, my son, to know wheth- some of his son’s game, in order
er you are really my son Esau that you1 may bless me.” 32 At
or not.” c 22 So Jacob came f Ge 48:10 this his father Isaac said to him:
near to his father Isaac, and he “Who are you?” to which he said:
felt him, after which he said: g Ge 25:27 “I am your son, your firstborn,
“The voice is the voice of Ja- Ge 27:15 Esau.” c 33 And Isaac began to
cob, but the hands are the hands tremble violently, so he said:
of Esau.” d 23 He did not recog- h De 11:11 “Who was it, then, who hunted
nize him because his hands were for game and brought it to me? I
hairy like the hands of his broth- i Nu 13:26, 27 already ate it before you arrived,
er Esau. So he blessed him. e and I blessed him—and he will
24 After that he asked: “Are j Ge 27:37
surely be blessed!”
you really my son Esau?” to De 7:13 34 On hearing his father’s
which he replied: “I am.” words, Esau began to cry out
25 Then he said: “Bring me k Ge 25:23 in an extremely loud and bitter
some of the wild game for ____________________ manner and to say to his fa-
me to eat, my son, then I1 will Second Col. ther: “Bless me, yes, me too, my
bless you.” With that he brought a Ge 12:1, 3 father!” d 35 But he said: “Your
it to him and he ate, and he Ge 28:1, 3 brother came deceitfully so that
brought him wine and he drank. Ge 31:42 he might get the blessing meant
Eze 25:12, 13
26 Then Isaac his father said for you.” 36 At this he said: “Is
to him: “Come near, please, and he not rightly named Jacob,1
kiss me, my son.” f 27 So he b Ge 27:3 that he might supplant me these
came near and kissed him, and two times? e My birthright he has
he could smell the scent of his c Ge 25:25, 31 already taken, f and now he has
garments. g Then he blessed him Heb 12:16
taken my blessing!” g Then he
and said: added: “Have you not reserved a
“See, the scent of my son is d Heb 12:16, 17 blessing for me?” 37 But Isaac
like the scent of the field that Je- answered Esau: “Here I have ap-
hovah has blessed. 28 May the e Ge 25:26 pointed him master over you, h
true God give you the dews of Ge 32:28 and I have given him all his
Ho 12:3
the heavens h and the fertile soils brothers as servants, and I have
of the earth i and an abundance bestowed grain and new wine
of grain and new wine. j 29 Let f Ge 25:32-34 for his support. i What is left that
peoples serve you, and let na- I can do for you, my son?”
tions bow low to you. Be mas- g Ge 27:28 38 Esau said to his father: “Is
ter over your brothers, and let there just one blessing that you
the sons of your mother bow h Ge 25:23 have, my father? Bless me, yes,
low to you. k Cursed be everyone Ge 27:29 me too, my father!” With that
Ro 9:10, 12
27:19, 31 1 Or “your soul.” 27:25 1 Or 27:36 1 Meaning “One Seizing the Heel;
“my soul.” i De 33:28 Supplanter.”
77 GENESIS 27:39–28:12
Esau cried loudly and burst into CHAP. 27 Be·thuel, your mother’s father,
tears. a 39 So his father Isaac a Heb 12:16, 17 and from there take for your-
answered him: self a wife from the daughters of
b Jos 24:4 Laban, a your mother’s brother.
“See, away from the fertile Heb 11:20
soils of the earth your dwelling 3 God Almighty will bless you
will be, and away from the dew c Ge 32:6 and make you fruitful and mul-
of the heavens above. b 40 And Nu 20:18 tiply you, and you will certain-
by your sword you will live, c and ly become a congregation of peo-
you will serve your brother. d But
d Ge 25:23
2Sa 8:14
ples. b 4 And he will give to you
when you grow restless, you will Mal 1:2, 3 the blessing of Abraham, c to you
indeed break his yoke off your and to your offspring1 with you,
neck.” e e 2Ki 8:20 so that you may take possession
2Ch 28:17
41 However, Esau harbored of the land where you have been
animosity against Jacob because f Am 1:11 living as a foreigner, which God
of the blessing his father had giv- has given to Abraham.” d
en him, f and Esau kept saying in g Ge 35:28, 29 5 So Isaac sent Jacob away,
his heart: “The days of mourning and he departed for Paddan-
h Ge 28:5
for my father are getting closer. g aram, to Laban the son of
After that I am going to kill Ja- i Ge 26:34, 35 Be·thuel the A·ra·maean, e the
cob my brother.” 42 When the Ge 28:8 brother of Re·bekah, f the moth-
words of her older son Esau er of Jacob and Esau.
j Ge 24:2, 3
were told to Re·bekah, she at 6 Esau saw that Isaac had
____________________
once sent for her younger son blessed Jacob and had sent him
CHAP. 28 away to Paddan-aram to take a
Jacob and said to him: “Look! k Ge 24:34, 37
Your brother Esau is planning Ex 34:15, 16
wife from there and that when
to take revenge by killing you.1 1Ki 11:1-3 he blessed him, he commanded
43 Now, my son, do as I say. Get 2Co 6:14 him, “Do not take a wife from
____________________ the daughters of Canaan,” g
up and run away to my broth-
er Laban at Haran. h 44 Dwell Second Col. 7 and that Jacob obeyed his fa-
with him for a while until a Ge 29:16 ther and his mother and depart-
your brother’s rage calms down, ed for Paddan-aram. h 8 Esau
b Ge 17:5 then realized that the daugh-
45 until your brother’s anger to- Ge 46:15, 19
ters of Canaan were displeasing
ward you subsides and he for- 1Ch 2:1, 2
to his father Isaac, i 9 so Esau
gets what you have done to him. c Ge 12:2, 3 went to Ishma·el and took as
Then I will send for you from
wife Maha·lath the daughter of
there. Why should I lose both of d Ge 12:7
Abraham’s son Ishma·el, the sis-
you in one day?” Ge 15:13
ter of Ne·baioth, in addition to
Ge 17:1, 8
46 After that Re·bekah kept Heb 11:9 the other wives he already had. j
saying to Isaac: “I am disgust- 10 Jacob departed from
ed with my life because of the e Ge 25:20
Beer-sheba and kept going to-
daughters of Heth. i If Jacob ever ward Haran. k 11 In time he
f Ge 24:29
takes a wife from the daughters came to a place and prepared
of Heth, like these daughters of g Ge 28:1 to spend the night there because
the land, what good is my life?” j 2Co 6:14 the sun had set. So he took one
28 So Isaac called Jacob and
blessed him and com-
h Ge 27:43
of the stones of that place and
set it to rest his head on and lay
manded him, saying: “You must i Ge 27:46 down there. l 12 Then he had a
not take a wife from the daugh- dream, and look! there was a
ters of Canaan. k 2 Go away to j Ge 36:2, 3 stairway1 set on the earth, and
Paddan-aram to the house of k Ge 11:31
its top reached up to the heav-
Ge 27:43 ens; and there were God’s angels
27:42 1 Or “comforting himself with
thoughts of killing you.” l Ge 28:18, 19 28:4 1 Lit., “seed.” 28:12 1 Or “ladder.”
GENESIS 28:13–29:12 78
ascending and descending on it. a CHAP. 28 you a tenth of everything you
13 And look! there was Jehovah a Joh 1:51 give to me.”
29
stationed above it, and he said: Heb 1:7, 14
After that Jacob resumed
“I am Jehovah the God of his journey and traveled
Abraham your father and the b Ge 26:24, 25 on to the land of the people of
God of Isaac. b The land on which the East. 2 Now he saw a well
you are lying, to you I am going in the field and three droves of
to give it and to your offspring.1c c Ge 12:7 sheep lying down next to it, be-
14 And your offspring1 will cer- Ge 28:4 cause they usually watered the
Ps 105:9-11
tainly become like the dust par- droves from that well. There was
ticles of the earth, d and you will a large stone over the mouth of
spread abroad to the west and to d Ge 13:14, 16 the well. 3 When all the droves
the east and to the north and to 1Ki 4:20 had been gathered there, they
the south, and by means of you rolled away the stone from the
and by means of your offspring1 mouth of the well, and they
all the families of the ground will e Ge 18:18 watered the flocks, after which
Ge 22:15, 18
certainly be blessed.2e 15 I am they returned the stone to its
with you, and I will safeguard place over the mouth of the well.
you wherever you go, and I will f Ge 35:6 4 So Jacob said to them: “My
return you to this land. f I will not brothers, what place are you
leave you until I have done what from?” to which they said: “We
I have promised you.” g g Ge 31:3 are from Haran.” a 5 He said
Nu 23:19
16 Then Jacob awoke from Jos 23:14
to them: “Do you know La-
his sleep and said: “Truly Je- Heb 6:18 ban b the grandson of Nahor?” c
hovah is in this place, and to which they said: “We know
I did not know it.” 17 And he him.” 6 At this he said to them:
grew fearful and added: “How h Ps 47:2 “Is he well?” They replied: “He
awe-inspiring this place is! This is well. And here is his daughter
can only be the house of God, h Rachel d coming with the sheep!”
i Ge 35:1
and this is the gate of the heav- 7 Then he said: “It is still the
ens.” i 18 So Jacob got up ear- middle of the day. It is not the
ly in the morning and took the j Ge 31:13 time for gathering the herds. Wa-
stone on which he had rested his ter the sheep, and then go feed
head and set it up as a pillar and them.” 8 To this they said: “We
poured oil on top of it. j 19 So k Ge 35:6 are not allowed to do so until
Jos 16:1, 2
he named that place Bethel,1 all the droves are gathered and
but previously the city’s name they roll the stone away from the
was Luz. k l Ge 35:1 mouth of the well. Then we wa-
20 Jacob then made a vow, ____________________ ter the sheep.”
saying: “If God will contin- Second Col. 9 While he was yet speak-
ue with me and will protect me ____________________
ing with them, Rachel came with
on my journey and will give me her father’s sheep, for she was
bread to eat and garments to
CHAP. 29
a shepherdess. 10 When Jacob
a Ge 27:42, 43
wear 21 and I return in peace Ac 7:2
saw Rachel, the daughter of La-
to the house of my father, ban his mother’s brother, and
then Jehovah will certainly have the sheep of Laban, Jacob im-
proved to be my God. 22 And b Ge 24:29 mediately approached and rolled
this stone that I have set up as the stone away from the mouth
a pillar will become a house of of the well and watered the
God, l and without fail I will give c Ge 24:24 sheep of Laban his mother’s
Ge 31:53
brother. 11 Then Jacob kissed
28:13, 14 1 Lit., “seed.” 28:14 2 Or “will Rachel and raised his voice and
obtain a blessing for themselves.” d Ge 46:19 burst into tears. 12 And Jacob
28:19 1 Meaning “House of God.” Ru 4:11 began to tell Rachel that he was
79 GENESIS 29:13-35
the relative1 of her father and CHAP. 29 vant. a 25 In the morning Jacob
that he was the son of Re·bek- a Ge 24:29 saw that it was Leah! So he
ah. And she ran off and told her said to Laban: “What have you
father. b Ge 28:5 done to me? Was it not for Ra-
13 As soon as Laban a heard chel that I served you? Why
the report about Jacob the son have you tricked me?” b 26 To
c Ge 30:27, 28
of his sister, he ran to meet him. Ge 31:7
this Laban said: “It is not our
He embraced him and kissed custom here to give the youn-
him and brought him into his ger woman before the first-
d Ru 4:11
house. And he began to tell La- born. 27 Celebrate the week of
ban all these things. 14 Laban this woman. After that you will
said to him: “You are indeed e Ge 31:41 also be given this other woman
my bone and my flesh.”1 So he in exchange for serving me sev-
stayed with him a full month. f Ge 30:26 en more years.” c 28 Jacob did
15 Laban then said to Jacob: Ho 12:12 so and celebrated the week of
____________________ this woman, after which he gave
“Just because you are my rela-
tive,1b should you serve me for Second Col. him his daughter Rachel as a
nothing? Tell me, what are your a Ge 16:1, 2 wife. 29 Besides, Laban gave
Ge 30:9
wages to be?” c 16 Now Laban Ge 46:18
his female servant Bilhah d to his
had two daughters. The name daughter Rachel as her servant. e
of the older was Leah, and the 30 Then Jacob had relations
b Ge 31:7, 42
name of the younger, Rachel. d also with Rachel, and he loved
17 But the eyes of Leah had no Rachel more than Leah, and
luster, whereas Rachel had be- c Ge 31:41 he served him for another sev-
come a very attractive and beau- en years. f 31 When Jehovah
tiful woman. 18 Jacob had fall- d Ge 35:22 saw that Leah was unloved,1
en in love with Rachel, so he he then enabled her to become
said: “I am willing to serve e Ge 30:1, 3 pregnant,2g but Rachel was bar-
you seven years for your youn- ren. h 32 So Leah became preg-
ger daughter Rachel.” e 19 To nant and gave birth to a son
f Ho 12:12
this Laban said: “It is better for and named him Reuben,1i for
me to give her to you than to she said: “It is because Jehovah
give her to another man. Keep g Ge 46:15 has looked upon my affliction, j
dwelling with me.” 20 And Ja- Ru 4:11
for now my husband will begin
cob served seven years for Ra- to love me.” 33 And she again
chel, f but in his eyes they were h Ge 30:22 became pregnant and gave birth
like just a few days because of to a son and then said: “It is be-
his love for her. i Ge 35:22 cause Jehovah has listened, in
21 Then Jacob said to Laban: Ge 37:22 that I was unloved, so he gave
Ge 49:3, 4
“Give over my wife because my Ex 6:14 me this one also.” Then she
days are up, and let me have re- 1Ch 5:1 named him Sime·on.1k 34 And
lations with her.” 22 With that she became pregnant yet again
Laban gathered all the men of j Ge 30:20 and gave birth to a son and then
the place and made a feast. 1Sa 1:5, 6 said: “Now this time my husband
23 But during the evening, he Lu 1:24, 25 will join himself to me, because
resorted to taking his daugh- I have borne him three sons.”
ter Leah and bringing her to k Ge 34:25 Therefore, he was named Le-
him that he might have relations Ge 49:5 vi.1l 35 And she became preg-
1Ch 4:24
with her. 24 Laban also gave nant once more and gave birth to
his female servant Zilpah to
his daughter Leah as a ser- l Ge 34:25 29:31 1 Lit., “hated.” 2 Lit., “he opened
Ge 49:5
Ex 6:16
her womb.” 29:32 1 Meaning “See,
29:12, 15 1 Lit., “brother.” 29:14 1 Or Nu 3:12 a Son!” 29:33 1 Meaning “Hearing.”
“my blood relative.” 1Ch 6:1 29:34 1 Meaning “Adherence; Joined.”
GENESIS 30:1-22 80
a son and then said: “This time I CHAP. 29 servant, bore a second son to Ja-
will praise Jehovah.” She there- a Ge 35:23 cob. 13 Then Leah said: “With
fore named him Judah.1a After Ge 37:26 my happiness! For the daughters
Ge 44:18
that she stopped giving birth. Ge 49:8
will certainly pronounce me hap-
30 When Rachel saw that she 1Ch 2:3 py.” a So she named him Asher.1b
had borne no children to Re 5:5 14 Now Reuben c was walking
____________________ in the days of the wheat har-
Jacob, she became jealous of her
sister and began to say to Ja- CHAP. 30 vest, and he found mandrakes
cob: “Give me children or else I b Ge 29:29 in the field. So he brought them
will die.” 2 At this Jacob’s an- to his mother Leah. Then Rachel
ger flared up against Rachel, c Ge 35:22 said to Leah: “Give me, please,
and he said: “Am I in the place some of your son’s mandrakes.”
of God, who has prevented you d Ge 35:25 15 At this she said to her: “Is it
from having children?”1 3 So Ge 46:23 a small matter that you took my
Ge 49:16 husband? d Would you now take
she said: “Here is my slave girl
Bilhah. b Have relations with her my son’s mandrakes also?” So
in order that she may bear chil- e Ge 35:25 Rachel said: “Very well. He will
Ge 46:24
dren for me1 and that through Ge 49:21
lie down with you tonight in ex-
her, I too may have children.” De 33:23 change for your son’s man-
4 With that she gave him her drakes.”
servant Bilhah as a wife, and Ja- f Ge 35:26 16 When Jacob was com-
cob had relations with her. c ing from the field in the eve-
5 Bilhah became pregnant and g Ge 49:19 ning, Leah went out to meet
in time bore Jacob a son. Nu 32:33 him and said: “It is with me you
6 Then Rachel said: “God has ____________________ are going to have relations, be-
acted as my judge and has also Second Col. cause I have hired you outright
listened to my voice, so that a Lu 1:46, 48 with my son’s mandrakes.” So
he gave me a son.” That is he lay down with her that night.
why she named him Dan.1d b Ge 35:26 17 And God heard and an-
7 Bilhah, Rachel’s servant, be- Ge 46:17 swered Leah, and she became
Ge 49:20 pregnant and in time bore to Ja-
came pregnant once more and in De 33:24
time bore Jacob a second son. cob a fifth son. 18 Then Le-
8 Then Rachel said: “With stren- ah said: “God has given me
c Ge 29:32
uous wrestlings I have wrestled my wages1 because I have given
with my sister. I have also come my servant to my husband.”
d Ge 29:30 So she named him Issa·char.2e
off the winner!” So she named
him Naphta·li.1e 19 And Leah became pregnant
9 When Leah saw that she e Ge 35:23 once more and in time bore
had stopped having children, she
Ge 46:13
Ge 49:14
a sixth son to Jacob. f 20 Then
took her servant Zilpah and De 33:18 Leah said: “God has endowed
gave her to Jacob as a wife. f me, yes, me, with a good endow-
10 And Leah’s servant Zilpah f Ru 4:11 ment. At last, my husband will
bore a son to Jacob. 11 Then tolerate me, g for I have borne
Leah said: “With good for- g Ge 29:32
him six sons.” h So she named
tune!” So she named him Gad.1g him Zebu·lun.1 i 21 Afterward
12 After that Zilpah, Leah’s she bore a daughter and named
h Ge 35:23
Ge 46:15
her Dinah. j
29:35 1 Meaning “Praised; Object of Ps 127:3 22 Finally God remembered
Praise.” 30:2 1 Or “has withheld the Rachel, and God heard and
fruit of the womb from you?” 30:3 i Ge 46:14
1 Lit., “give birth upon my knees.” 30:6 Ge 49:13 30:13 1 Meaning “Happy; Happi-
1 Meaning “Judge.” 30:8 1 Meaning “My De 33:18 ness.” 30:18 1 Or “a hireling’s wag-
Wrestlings.” 30:11 1 Meaning “Good es.” 2 Meaning “He Is Wages.” 30:20
Fortune.” j Ge 34:1 1 Meaning “Toleration.”
81 GENESIS 30:23-41
answered her by enabling her CHAP. 30 become my wages. a 33 And my
to become pregnant.1a 23 And a Ge 29:31 righteousness1 must speak for
she became pregnant and gave me on a future day when you
birth to a son. Then she said: come to look over my wages;
“God has taken away my re- every one that is not speckled
proach!” b 24 So she named him and color-patched among the
Joseph,1c saying: “Jehovah is b Lu 1:24, 25 she-goats and dark brown among
adding another son to me.” the young rams will be consid-
25 After Rachel had given ered stolen if it is with me.”
birth to Joseph, Jacob immedi- 34 To this Laban said: “That
ately said to Laban: “Send me is fine! Let it be according to
away so that I may go to my c Ge 35:24 your word.” b 35 Then on that
place and to my land. d 26 Give Ge 45:4 day, he set aside the he-goats
De 33:13
over my wives and my children, Ac 7:9
striped and color-patched and
for whom I have served with all the she-goats speckled and
you, that I may go, for you well color-patched, every one in
know how I have served you.” e which there was any white and
27 Then Laban said to him: every one dark brown among the
“If I have found favor in your d Ge 28:15 young rams, and gave them into
eyes,—I have understood by the Ge 31:13 the care of his sons. 36 After
omens1 that Jehovah is blessing that he set a distance of three
me because of you.” 28 And days’ journey between himself
he added: “Stipulate your wag- and Jacob, and Jacob was shep-
es to me, and I will give them.” f herding the flocks of Laban that
29 So Jacob said to him: “You e Ge 31:41 remained over.
know how I have served you and Ho 12:12 37 Jacob then took freshly
how your herd has fared with cut staffs of the storax, almond,
me; g 30 you had little before and plane trees, and he peeled
my coming, but your herd has in- white spots in them by expos-
creased and multiplied, and Je- ing the white wood of the staffs.
hovah has blessed you since I f Ge 31:7 38 Then he placed the staffs
arrived. So when will I do some- that he had peeled in front of the
thing for my own house?” h flock, in the gutters, in the drink-
31 Then he said: “What ing troughs, where the flocks
should I give you?” And Ja- would come to drink, that they
g Ge 31:38 might get into heat in front of
cob said: “You will give me
nothing whatsoever! If you will them when they came to drink.
do this one thing for me, I will 39 So the flocks would get
resume shepherding your flock into heat in front of the staffs,
and guarding it. i 32 I will pass and the flocks would produce
h Ge 32:9, 10 striped, speckled, and color-
through your whole flock to-
day. You set aside from there patched offspring. 40 Then Ja-
every sheep speckled and with cob separated the young rams
color patches and every dark- and turned the flocks to face the
brown sheep among the young striped ones and all the dark-
i Ho 12:12 brown ones among the flocks
rams and any color-patched and ____________________
speckled one among the she- of Laban. Then he separat-
Second Col. ed his own flocks and did not
goats. From now on, these must
a Ge 31:7 mix them with Laban’s flocks.
30:22 1 Lit., “and God listened to her 41 And whenever the robust an-
and opened her womb.” 30:24 1 A imals would get into heat, Ja-
shortened form of Josiphiah, which cob would place the staffs in
means “May Jah Add (Increase).”
30:27 1 Or “from the evidence.” b Ge 31:8 30:33 1 Or “honesty.”
GENESIS 30:42–31:22 82
the gutters before the eyes of the CHAP. 30 my eyes and saw in a dream
flocks, that they might get into a Ge 31:9 that the he-goats mating with
heat by the staffs. 42 But when the flock were striped, speckled,
the animals were weak, he would b Ge 32:5 and spotty. a 11 Then the angel
not place the staffs there. So the Ge 36:6, 7 of the true God said to me in the
____________________
weak ones always came to be dream, ‘Jacob!’ to which I said,
Laban’s, but the robust ones be- CHAP. 31 ‘Here I am.’ 12 And he contin-
came Jacob’s. a c Ge 30:33 ued, ‘Raise your eyes, please,
43 And the man grew very and see that all the he-goats mat-
prosperous, and he acquired d Ge 30:27 ing with the flock are striped,
great flocks and male and female speckled, and spotty, for I have
e Ge 28:15
servants and camels and don- Ge 32:9
seen all that Laban is doing to
keys. b Ge 35:27 you. b 13 I am the true God of
31 In time he heard what the Bethel, c where you anointed a

sons of Laban were say- f Ge 30:27 pillar and where you made a vow
ing: “Jacob has taken everything to me. d Now get up, go out of this
that belonged to our father, and g Ge 48:15 land, and return to the land of
from what belonged to our fa- your birth.’” e
ther, he has amassed all this h Ge 30:29, 30 14 At this Rachel and Leah
wealth.” c 2 When Jacob would answered him: “Is there any
i Ge 30:32
look at the face of Laban, share left for us to inherit in our
____________________
he saw that his attitude to- father’s house? 15 Does he not
Second Col. consider us as foreigners, since
ward him was not what it used
to be. d 3 Finally Jehovah said a Ge 30:39 he has sold us and has been
to Jacob: “Return to the land using up the money given for
of your fathers and to your rel- b Ge 29:25
Ge 31:39
us? f 16 All the riches that God
atives, e and I will continue with has taken away from our father
you.” 4 Then Jacob sent a mes- c Ge 12:8, 9 are ours and our children’s. g So,
sage to Rachel and Leah to Ge 35:15 then, do everything that God has
come out to the field to his flock, told you to do.” h
5 and he said to them: d Ge 28:18, 22 17 Then Jacob got up and lift-
“I have seen that your fa- ed his children and his wives on
ther’s attitude toward me has e Ge 35:14
Ge 37:1
the camels, i 18 and he began
changed, f but the God of my fa- driving all his herd and all the
ther has been with me. g 6 You f Ge 31:41
goods that he had accumulat-
yourselves certainly know that I Ho 12:12 ed, j the livestock in his posses-
have served your father with sion that he had accumulated in
all my power. h 7 And your fa- g Ge 31:1 Paddan-aram, to go to Isaac his
ther has tried to cheat me father in the land of Canaan. k
and has changed my wages ten h Ge 31:3 19 Now Laban had gone to
times; but God has not allowed shear his sheep, and Rachel stole
him to do me harm. 8 If on i Ge 33:13 the teraphim statues1l that be-
the one hand he would say, ‘The longed to her father. m 20 More-
speckled ones will be your wag- j Ge 30:42, 43
over, Jacob outwitted Laban
es,’ then the whole flock pro- the A·ra·maean, for he had not
k Ge 35:27
duced speckled ones; but if on told him that he was running
the other hand he would say,
l Ge 35:2
away. 21 And he ran away and
‘The striped ones will be your Jos 24:2 crossed the River,1n he and all he
wages,’ then the whole flock pro- had. Then he headed toward the
duced striped ones. i 9 So God m Ge 31:14 mountainous region of Gile·ad. o
kept taking your father’s live- 22 On the third day, Laban was
stock away from him and giv- n Ge 15:18
ing it to me. 10 Once when 31:19 1 Or “household gods; idols.”
the flock got into heat, I raised o Nu 32:1 31:21 1 That is, the Euphrates.
83 GENESIS 31:23-42
told that Jacob had run away. CHAP. 31 that Rachel had stolen them.
23 So he took his brothers1 with a Ge 25:20 33 So Laban went into the tent
him and pursued him for a jour- Ho 12:12 of Jacob and into the tent of
ney of seven days and caught up Leah and into the tent of the
with him in the mountainous re- two slave girls, a but did not find
gion of Gile·ad. 24 Then God them. Then he came out of Le-
came to Laban the A·ra·maean a b Ge 20:3 ah’s tent and went into Rachel’s
in a dream by night b and said tent. 34 Meanwhile, Rachel had
to him: “Be careful about what taken the teraphim statues and
you say to Jacob, either good or put them in the woman’s sad-
bad.”1c c Ps 105:15 dle basket of the camel, and she
25 So Laban approached Ja- was sitting on them. So Laban
cob, as Jacob had pitched his searched through the whole tent
tent in the mountain and Laban but did not find them. 35 Then
had encamped with his broth- she said to her father: “Do not
d Ge 31:24
ers in the mountainous region of be angry, my lord, because I am
Gile·ad. 26 Then Laban said not able to get up before you, for
to Jacob: “What have you done? the customary thing with women
Why have you resorted to out- is upon me.” b So he searched on
e Ge 31:19 carefully but did not find the ter-
witting me and carrying my Ge 35:2
daughters off like captives tak- ____________________
aphim statues. c
en by the sword? 27 Why did 36 At that Jacob became an-
Second Col.
you run away secretly and out- gry and began to criticize La-
a Ge 46:18, 25
wit me and not tell me? If you ban. Jacob then said to Laban:
had told me, I could have sent “What is my offense, and for
you away with rejoicing and with what sin are you hotly pursu-
songs, with tambourine and with ing me? 37 Now that you have
harp. 28 But you did not give b Le 15:19 searched through all my goods,
me a chance to kiss my grand- what have you found that be-
children1 and my daughters. You longs to your house? Put it here
have acted foolishly. 29 It is in in front of my brothers and
my power to do harm to you, but c Ge 31:19 your brothers, and let them de-
the God of your father spoke to cide between the two of us.
me last night, saying, ‘Be care- 38 During these 20 years that I
ful about what you say to Jacob, have been with you, your sheep
either good or bad.’ d 30 Now d Ge 30:27 and your goats never miscar-
you have gone because you have ried, d and I never ate the rams
been longing to return to the of your flock. 39 I did not
house of your father, but why bring you any animal torn by
have you stolen my gods?” e wild beasts. e I would stand the
e 1Sa 17:34
31 Jacob answered Laban: loss of it myself. Whether the
“It was because I was afraid, for animal was stolen by day or
I said to myself, ‘You might take was stolen by night, you would
your daughters away from me by demand compensation from me.
force.’ 32 Anyone with whom
f Ge 47:9 40 By day the heat consumed
you find your gods will not me, and the cold by night, and
live. Before our brothers, exam- sleep would flee from my eyes. f
ine what I have, and take what is 41 This makes 20 years for me
yours.” But Jacob did not know g Ge 31:7 in your house. I have served you
14 years for your two daughters
31:23 1 Or “relatives.” 31:24 1 Lit., and 6 years for your flock, and
“Watch yourself that you do not speak you kept changing my wages ten
with Jacob from good to bad.” 31:28 h Ge 28:13 times. g 42 If the God of my fa-
1 Lit., “sons.” Ge 31:29 ther, h the God of Abraham and
GENESIS 31:43–32:7 84
the One whom Isaac fears,1a had CHAP. 31 will not pass beyond this pile of
not been on my side, you would a Ge 31:53 stones to bring harm to you and
now have sent me away empty- you will not pass beyond this pile
handed. God has seen my afflic- of stones and this pillar to bring
tion and the toil of my hands, b Ge 31:24 harm to me. 53 Let the God of
and that is why he reproved you Abraham a and the God of Nahor,
last night.” b the God of their father, judge be-
43 Then Laban answered Ja- c Ge 28:18
tween us.” And Jacob swore by
cob: “The daughters are my the One whom his father Isaac
daughters and the children my fears.1b
children and the flock my flock, 54 After that Jacob offered a
d Ge 31:22, 23
and everything you are look- sacrifice in the mountain and in-
ing at is mine and my daugh- vited his brothers to eat bread.
ters’. What can I do today So they ate and spent the
against these or against their e Ge 31:44, 45 night in the mountain. 55 How-
____________________
children whom they have borne? ever, Laban got up early in the
44 Now come, let us make a Second Col. morning and kissed his grand-
covenant, you and I, and it will a Ge 17:1, 7 children1c and his daughters and
serve as a witness between us.” blessed them. d Then Laban de-
45 So Jacob took a stone and parted and returned home. e
set it up as a pillar. c 46 Then
Jacob said to his brothers: “Pick
b Ge 31:42
32 Jacob then went on his
way, and the angels of God
up stones!” And they took stones met up with him. 2 As soon as
and made a pile. After that they c Ge 31:28 he saw them, Jacob said: “This
ate there on the pile of stones. is the camp of God!” So he
47 And Laban began calling it named that place Ma·ha·naim.1
Jegar-sa·ha·dutha,1 but Jacob d Ge 24:59, 60 3 Then Jacob sent messen-
called it Gale·ed.2 gers ahead of him to his broth-
48 Laban then said: “This er Esau in the land of Seir, f the
pile of stones is a witness be- e Ge 27:43 territory1 of Edom, g 4 and he
tween me and you today.” That Ge 28:2 commanded them: “This is what
is why he named it Gale·ed, d ____________________ you will say to my lord, to Esau,
49 and the Watchtower, for he CHAP. 32 ‘This is what your servant Jacob
said: “Let Jehovah keep watch f Ge 27:39 says: “I have resided1 with La-
between you and me when we Ge 36:8 ban for a long time until now. h
are out of each other’s sight. De 2:5
Jos 24:4
5 And I have acquired bulls,
50 If you mistreat my daugh- donkeys, sheep, and male and fe-
ters and if you start taking male servants, i and I send this
wives in addition to my daugh- message to inform my lord, in or-
g Ge 25:30
ters, though there is no man with der to find favor in your eyes.”’”
us, remember that God will be 6 In time the messengers re-
a witness between you and me.” turned to Jacob, saying: “We
51 Laban went on to say to Ja- h Ge 31:41
met your brother Esau, and he
cob: “Here is this pile of stones, is now on his way to meet
and here is the pillar that I you, and there are 400 men
have erected between you and i Ge 30:43 with him.” j 7 And Jacob be-
me. 52 This pile of stones is a Ge 33:11
came very frightened and anx-
witness, and the pillar is some- ious. k So he divided the peo-
thing that bears witness, e that I
j Ge 33:1, 2 31:53 1 Lit., “by the fear of his fa-
31:42 1 Lit., “the fear of Isaac.” 31:47 ther Isaac.” 31:55 1 Lit., “sons.” 32:2
1 An Aramaic expression meaning “Wit- 1 Meaning “Two Camps.” 32:3 1 Lit.,
ness Pile.” 2 A Hebrew expression k Ge 27:41 “field.” 32:4 1 Or “resided as a foreign-
meaning “Witness Pile.” Ge 32:11 er.”
85 GENESIS 32:8-29
ple who were with him, as well CHAP. 32 gift sent to my lord, to Esau, a
as the flocks, the cattle, and the a Ge 31:3, 13 and look! he himself is also be-
camels, into two camps. 8 He hind us.’” 19 And he command-
said: “If Esau attacks the one ed also the second, the third,
b Ge 28:15
camp, then the other camp will Ps 100:5 and all those following the
be able to escape.” droves: “According to this word,
9 After that Jacob said: you are to speak to Esau when
c Ge 28:10
“O God of my father Abraham Ge 30:43
you meet him. 20 And you
and God of my father Isaac, Ge 32:7 should also say, ‘Here is your
O Jehovah, you who are saying servant Jacob behind us.’” For
to me, ‘Return to your land and he said to himself: ‘If I appease
d Ps 34:4
to your relatives, and I will deal him by sending a gift ahead of
well with you,’ a 10 I am unwor- me, b then afterward when I see
thy of all the loyal love and of e Ge 27:41 him, he may give me a kindly re-
all the faithfulness that you have ception.’ 21 So the gift crossed
shown toward your servant, b for f Ge 28:14 over ahead of him, but he him-
with only my staff I crossed Ge 46:2, 3 self spent the night in the camp.
this Jordan and now I have be- Ex 1:7 22 Later during that night, he
Ex 32:13
come two camps. c 11 Save me, Ac 7:17 rose and took his two wives c and
I pray you, d from the hand of my his two female servants d and his
brother Esau, for I am afraid of 11 young sons and crossed over
g Ge 33:10
him that he may come and at- the ford of Jabbok. e 23 So he
tack me, e as well as the mothers took them and brought them
and their children. 12 And you h Ge 30:43 across the stream,1 and he
have said: ‘I will certainly deal ____________________ brought over everything else he
well with you, and I will make Second Col. had.
your offspring1 like the grains of a Ge 33:8 24 Finally Jacob was left by
sand of the sea, which are too himself. Then a man began to
numerous to count.’” f wrestle with him until the dawn
b Ge 43:11
13 And he spent the night 1Sa 25:18 broke. f 25 When he saw that he
there. Then he took some of his had not prevailed over him, he
possessions as a gift for Esau touched the socket of his hip;
c Ge 29:30
his brother: g 14 200 female Ru 4:11 and the socket of Jacob’s hip
goats, 20 male goats, 200 female was dislocated during his wres-
sheep, 20 rams, 15 30 camels tling with him. g 26 After that
nursing their young, 40 cows, d Ge 30:3, 9
he said: “Let me go, for the
10 bulls, 20 female donkeys and dawn is breaking.” To this he
10 full-grown male donkeys. h e De 3:16 said: “I am not going to let you
16 He handed them over to Jos 12:2 go until you bless me.” h 27 So
Jg 11:13
his servants, one drove after an- he said to him: “What is your
other, and he said to his ser- name?” to which he said: “Ja-
vants: “Cross over ahead of me, f Ho 12:3 cob.” 28 Then he said: “Your
and you are to set a space be- name will no longer be Jacob but
tween one drove and the next.” g Ge 32:31, 32 Israel,1i for you have contended
17 He also commanded the first with God j and with men and you
one: “In case Esau my broth- have at last prevailed.” 29 In
er should meet you and ask, h Ho 12:4
turn Jacob inquired: “Tell me,
‘To whom do you belong, and please, your name.” However, he
where are you going, and to i Ge 35:10 said: “Why is it that you ask
whom do these ahead of you be- my name?” k With that he blessed
long?’ 18 then you should say,
j Ho 12:3
‘To your servant Jacob. It is a 32:23 1 Or “torrent valley; wadi.” 32:28
1 Meaning “Contender (Perseverer) With
32:12 1 Lit., “seed.” k Jg 13:17, 18 God” or “God Contends.”
GENESIS 32:30–33:19 86
him there. 30 So Jacob named CHAP. 32 many possessions, my brother. a
the place Pe·niel,1a for he said, a 1Ki 12:25 Keep what is yours.” 10 How-
“I have seen God face-to-face, ever, Jacob said: “No, please. If
yet my life2 was preserved.” b b Ge 16:7, 13 I have found favor in your eyes,
31 And the sun rose upon Jg 6:22 you must take my gift from my
him as soon as he passed by Pe- Joh 1:18 hand, because I brought it so
nuel,1 but he was limping be- that I could see your face.
cause of his hip. c 32 That is c Ge 32:25 And I have seen your face as
why to this day the sons of Is- ____________________ though seeing God’s face, in that
rael are not accustomed to eat CHAP. 33 you received me with pleasure. b
the thigh sinew,1 which is on the d Ge 32:6 11 Take, please, the gift convey-
socket of the hip joint, because ing my blessing that was brought
he touched the socket of Jacob’s e Ge 32:22 to you, c for God has favored me
hip joint by the thigh sinew. and I have everything I need.” d
33 Now Jacob raised his eyes f Ge 30:7, 12

And he continued to urge him,
and saw Esau coming, and so that he took it.
400 men were with him. d So he 12 Later Esau said: “Let us
g Ge 30:19
divided the children among Le- move out and go, and let me go
ah, Rachel, and the two female in advance of you.” 13 But he
h Ge 30:22-24
servants. e 2 He put the female said to him: “My lord is aware
servants and their children in that the children are delicate e
front, f Leah and her children af- i Ge 32:22 and that in my care are sheep
Ps 127:3
ter them, g and Rachel h and Jo- and cattle nursing their young. If
seph behind them. 3 Then he they are driven too quickly for
j Ge 33:2 one day, then the whole flock
himself went ahead of them and
bowed down to the earth sev- will die. 14 Let my lord, please,
en times as he came near to his k Ge 32:16 go on ahead of his servant, but
brother. I will continue the journey more
4 But Esau ran to meet him, l Ge 32:4, 5 slowly at the pace of my live-
and he embraced him and kissed ____________________ stock and of the children un-
him, and they burst into tears. Second Col. til I come to my lord at Seir.” f
5 When he raised his eyes and a Ge 36:6, 7 15 Then Esau said: “Please, let
saw the women and the children, me leave some of my people with
he said: “Who are these with b Ge 32:11, 20
you.” To this he said: “Why do
you?” to which he said: “The this? Just let me find favor in
children with whom God has fa- the eyes of my lord.” 16 So that
c Ge 32:13-15
vored your servant.” i 6 At that day Esau went on his way back
the female servants came for- to Seir.
ward with their children and
d Ge 30:43
17 And Jacob journeyed to
bowed down, 7 and Leah too Succoth, g and he built a house
came forward with her children, e Ge 31:17 for himself and he made shelters
and they bowed down. Then Jo- for his herd. That was why he
seph came forward with Rachel, f Ge 32:3 named the place Succoth.1
and they bowed down. j 18 After journeying from
8 Esau said: “What is the pur- g Jos 13:24, 27 Paddan-aram, h Jacob arrived
pose of all this camp of travel- 1Ki 7:46 safely at the city of Shechem i
ers that I have met?” k He re- in the land of Canaan, j and he
plied: “In order to find favor h Ge 25:20 set up his camp near the city.
in the eyes of my lord.” l 9 Then Ge 28:6 19 Then he acquired a portion
Esau said: “I have a great of the field where he pitched his
i Jos 24:1 tent from the sons of Hamor,
32:30 1 Meaning “Face of God.” 2 Or the father of Shechem, for 100
“soul.” 32:31 1 Or “Peniel.” 32:32 j Ge 10:19
1 Lit., “the sinew of the thigh nerve.” Ge 12:6 33:17 1 Meaning “Booths; Shelters.”
87 GENESIS 33:20–34:23
pieces of money. a 20 There he CHAP. 33 me. 12 You can demand from
set up an altar and called it God, a Jos 24:32 me a very high bride price and
the God of Israel. b Ac 7:15, 16 gift. a I am willing to give what-
34 Now Dinah, Jacob’s

daughter by Leah, c used b Ge 35:1, 7
ever you may say to me. Just
give me the young woman as a
wife.”
to go out to spend time with1 ____________________
the young women of the land. d 13 And Jacob’s sons an-
CHAP. 34
2 When Shechem, the son of swered Shechem and Hamor
c Ge 30:19, 21
Hamor the Hivite, e a chieftain Ge 46:15 his father deceitfully because he
of the land, saw her, he took her had defiled Dinah their sister.
and lay down with her and vi- 14 They said to them: “We can-
olated her. 3 And he1 became d Ge 26:34, 35 not possibly do such a thing, to
very attached to Dinah, the Ge 27:46
give our sister to a man who is
daughter of Jacob, and he fell not circumcised,1b for that is a
in love with the young woman
e De 7:1
disgrace to us. 15 We can only
and spoke persuasively to her.2 1Ch 1:13-15 consent on this condition: that
4 Finally Shechem said to Ha- you become like us and circum-
mor f his father: “Get me this cise all your males. c 16 Then
young woman to be my wife.” f Ge 33:18, 19 we will give our daughters to
5 When Jacob heard that he you, and we will take your
had defiled Dinah his daughter, daughters for ourselves, and we
his sons were with his herd in g 2Sa 13:22
will dwell with you and be-
the field. So Jacob kept silent come one people. 17 But if you
until they returned. 6 Later do not listen to us and get cir-
h Heb 13:4
Hamor, Shechem’s father, went cumcised, then we will take our
out to speak with Jacob. 7 But daughter and go.”
the sons of Jacob heard about i Ge 24:2, 3 18 Their words pleased Ha-
it and returned from the field ____________________ mor d and Shechem, Hamor’s
right away. They were offended son. e 19 The young man did
Second Col.
and very angry because he had not delay in doing what they
a Ge 24:53
disgraced Israel by lying down Ho 3:2 asked, f because he found delight
with Jacob’s daughter, g some- in Jacob’s daughter, and he was
thing that should not be done. h
the most honorable of the whole
8 Hamor spoke with them, b Ge 17:9, 12
house of his father.
saying: “My son Shechem longs
20 So Hamor and his son
for1 your daughter. Please give
Shechem went to the city gate
her to him as his wife, 9 and c Ge 17:10
form marriage alliances1 with and spoke to the men of their
us. Give us your daughters, and city, g saying: 21 “These men
take our daughters for your- d Ge 33:18, 19 wish to be at peace with us. Let
selves. i 10 You may dwell with them dwell in the land and car-
us, and the land will become ry on trade in it, for the land
e Ge 34:2 is large enough to accommodate
available for you. Dwell and car-
ry on trade in it and settle in it.” them. We can take their daugh-
11 Then Shechem said to her ters as wives, and our daughters
f Ge 34:15
father and to her brothers: “Let we can give to them. h 22 Only
me find favor in your eyes, and on this one condition will the
I will give you whatever you ask g Zec 8:16 men consent to dwell with us
in order to become one people:
34:1 1 Or “to see.” 34:3 1 Or “his soul.” that every male among us be cir-
2 Lit., “spoke to the heart of the young h Ge 34:8, 9 cumcised just the way they are
woman.” 34:8 1 Or “The soul of my circumcised. i 23 Then, will not
son Shechem is attached to.” 34:9 1 Or
“and intermarry.” i Ge 17:11 34:14 1 Lit., “who has a foreskin.”
GENESIS 34:24–35:12 88
their possessions, their wealth, CHAP. 34 household and to all who were
and all their livestock be ours? a Ge 46:15 with him: “Get rid of the foreign
So let us give them our consent gods that are in your midst, a and
that they may dwell with us.” cleanse yourselves and change
24 All those going out by the b Ge 49:5-7 your garments, 3 and let us
gate of his city listened to Ha- rise and go up to Bethel. There
mor and to his son Shechem, I will make an altar to the true
and all the males got circum- c Ge 34:2 God, who answered me in the
cised, all those going out of the day of my distress and who has
city gate. been with me wherever1 I have
25 However, on the third day, d Ge 49:5 gone.” b 4 So they gave Jacob
when they were still in pain, two ____________________ all the foreign gods they had and
sons of Jacob, Sime·on and Le- CHAP. 35 the earrings that were in their
vi, Dinah’s brothers, a each took e Ge 28:19 ears, and Jacob buried1 them
his sword and went into the un- Ge 31:13 under the big tree that was close
suspecting city and killed every to Shechem.
male. b 26 They killed Hamor 5 When they traveled on, the
and his son Shechem with the f Ge 27:42-44 terror of God struck the cit-
sword and then took Dinah ____________________ ies around them, so they did
from Shechem’s house and left. Second Col. not chase after the sons of Ja-
27 Jacob’s other sons came a Ge 31:19 cob. 6 Jacob eventually came
upon the slain men and plun- De 5:7
to Luz, c that is, Bethel, in the
Jos 23:7
dered the city because they had 1Co 10:14 land of Canaan, he and all
defiled their sister. c 28 They the people with him. 7 There
took their flocks, their herds, he built an altar and called the
their donkeys, and whatever was b Ge 28:13, 15 place El-bethel,1 because there
in the city and in the field. Ge 31:42 the true God had revealed him-
29 They also took all their pos- self to him when he had run
sessions, captured all their lit- away from his brother. d 8 Lat-
tle children and their wives, c Ge 28:19 er Debo·rah, e Re·bekah’s nurse,
and plundered everything in the died and was buried at the foot
houses. of Bethel under an oak. So he
30 At this Jacob said to Sim- d Ge 28:20-22 named it Allon-bacuth.1
e·on and to Levi: d “You have 9 God appeared to Jacob
brought great trouble1 on me in once again while he was coming
making me a stench to the in- e Ge 24:59 from Paddan-aram and blessed
habitants of the land, to the Ca- him. 10 God said to him: “Your
naan·ites and the Periz·zites. I name is Jacob. f Your name will
am few in number, and they will f Ge 25:26 no longer be Jacob, but Israel
certainly gather together to at- Ge 27:36
will be your name.” And he be-
tack me and I will be annihi- gan to call him Israel. g 11 God
lated, I and my house.” 31 But further said to him: “I am God
they said: “Should anyone treat g Ge 32:28
Almighty. h Be fruitful and be-
our sister like a prostitute?” come many. Nations and a con-
35 After that God said to Ja-
cob: “Rise, go up to Beth- h Ge 17:1
Ex 6:3
gregation of nations will come
from you, i and kings will descend
el and dwell there, and make an
e
Re 15:3 from you.1j 12 As for the land
altar there to the true God, who that I have given to Abraham and
appeared to you when you were to Isaac, to you I will give it,
running away from Esau your i Ge 48:3, 4
brother.” f 35:3 1 Or “in the way.” 35:4 1 Or “hid.”
2 Then Jacob said to his 35:7 1 Meaning “God of Bethel.” 35:8
j Ge 17:5, 6 1 Meaning “Oak of Weeping.” 35:11
34:30 1 Or “brought ostracism.” Joh 12:13 1 Lit., “come out of your loins.”
89 GENESIS 35:13–36:8
and to your offspring1 after you CHAP. 35 sons by Zilpah, Leah’s servant,
I will give the land.” a 13 Then a Ge 15:18 were Gad and Asher. These are
God went up from him at the De 34:4 Jacob’s sons, who were born to
place where he had spoken with him in Paddan-aram.
him. b Ge 28:18 27 Jacob eventually came to
14 So Jacob set up a pillar in where his father Isaac was at
the place where he had spoken c Ge 28:19 Mamre, a to Kiri·ath-arba, that
with him, a pillar of stone, and is, Hebron, where Abraham and
he poured a drink offering on it d Ge 30:22-24 also Isaac had resided as for-
and poured oil on it. b 15 And eigners. b 28 Isaac lived to be
Jacob continued to call the place e Ge 46:21 180 years old. c 29 Then Isaac
where God had spoken with him Ge 49:27 breathed his last and died and
De 33:12 was gathered to his people,1 af-
Bethel. c
16 Then they pulled away ter a long and satisfying life;2
f Ge 48:7 and his sons Esau and Jacob
from Bethel. And while they Mic 5:2
were still some distance from Mt 2:6
buried him. d
Ephrath, Rachel began to give
birth, and her labor was very g Ge 49:3, 4 36 This is the history of
Esau, that is, Edom. e
difficult. 17 But while she was 1Ch 5:1 2 Esau took his wives from
struggling to deliver the child, the daughters of Canaan: Adah f
the midwife said to her: “Do h Ge 49:3 the daughter of Elon the Hit-
not be afraid, for you will have ____________________ tite; g and O·hol·i·bamah h the
this son also.” d 18 Just as her Second Col. daughter of Anah, the grand-
life was slipping away1 (for she a Ge 31:17, 18 daughter of Zibe·on the Hivite;
was dying), she named him Ben- 3 and Base·math, i Ishma·el’s
oni,2 but his father called him b Ge 15:13 daughter, the sister of Ne·ba-
Benjamin.3e 19 So Rachel died Heb 11:9 ioth. j
and was buried on the way to 4 And Adah bore Eli·phaz
Ephrath, that is, Bethle·hem. f c Ge 25:20, 26 to Esau, and Base·math bore
20 Jacob set up a pillar over her Reuel,
grave; it is the pillar of Rachel’s d Ge 49:30, 31 5 and O·hol·i·bamah bore
grave to this day. ____________________ Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. k
21 After that Israel pulled CHAP. 36 These are the sons of Esau,
away and pitched his tent a dis- e Ge 25:30 who were born to him in the land
tance beyond the tower of Eder. Eze 25:12, 13
of Canaan. 6 After that Esau
22 Once while Israel was dwell- Ro 9:13
took his wives, his sons, his
ing in that land, Reuben went daughters, all the members1 of
and lay down with Bilhah his fa- f Ge 36:10
his household, his herd and all
ther’s concubine, and Israel his other beasts, and all the
heard about it. g g Ge 26:34
wealth he had accumulated l in
So there were 12 sons of Ja- the land of Canaan and he went
cob. 23 The sons by Leah h Ge 36:18 to another land some distance
were Jacob’s firstborn Reuben, h away from Jacob his brother. m
then Sime·on, Levi, Judah, Is- i Ge 36:17 7 For their goods had become
sa·char, and Zebu·lun. 24 The too many for them to dwell to-
sons by Rachel were Joseph and j Ge 25:13 gether, and the land where
Benjamin. 25 And the sons by Ge 28:9
they were residing1 was not
Bilhah, Rachel’s servant, were able to sustain them because of
Dan and Naphta·li. 26 And the k 1Ch 1:35 their herds. 8 So Esau took up
35:12 1 Lit., “seed.” 35:18 1 Or “her l Ge 33:9 35:29 1 This is a poetic expression for
soul was going out.” 2 Meaning “Son of death. 2 Lit., “old and full of days.”
My Mourning.” 3 Meaning “Son of the m Ge 27:39 36:6 1 Or “souls.” 36:7 1 Or “living as
Right Hand.” Ge 32:3 foreigners.”
GENESIS 36:9-33 90
dwelling in the mountainous re- CHAP. 36 19 These are the sons of
gion of Seir. a Esau is Edom. b a Ge 14:6 Esau, and these are their
9 And this is the history of De 2:5 sheikhs. He is Edom. a
Esau the father of Edom in the 20 These are the sons of Se-
b Ge 25:30
mountainous region of Seir. c ir the Horite, the inhabitants of
10 These are the names of the c De 2:12
the land: b Lotan, Shobal, Zib-
sons of Esau: Eli·phaz the son e·on, Anah, c 21 Dishon, Ezer,
of Adah, Esau’s wife; Reuel the d 1Ch 1:35
and Dishan. d These are the
son of Base·math, Esau’s wife. d sheikhs of the Horites, the sons
11 The sons of Eli·phaz e Ge 36:34 of Seir, in the land of Edom.
were Teman, e Omar, Zepho, 22 The sons of Lotan were
Gatam, and Kenaz. f 12 Tim- f Ge 36:40, 42 Hori and Hemam, and Lotan’s
na became the concubine of 1Ch 1:36 sister was Timna. e
Eli·phaz, Esau’s son. In time 23 These are the sons of
g Ex 17:8
she bore to Eli·phaz, Ama·lek. g Nu 13:29
Shobal: Alvan, Mana·hath,
These are the sons of Adah, Nu 24:20 Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
Esau’s wife. De 25:19 24 These are the sons of
1Sa 15:8
13 These are the sons of 1Sa 30:1
Zibe·on: f Aiah and Anah. This
Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Sham- is the Anah who found the hot
mah, and Mizzah. These h Ge 26:34 springs in the wilderness while
were the sons of Base·math, h he was tending the donkeys for
Esau’s wife. i Ex 15:15 Zibe·on his father.
14 These were the sons of 25 These are the children
O·hol·i·bamah the daughter of j 1Ch 1:53, 54 of Anah: Dishon and O·hol·i-
Anah, the granddaughter of bamah the daughter of Anah.
Zibe·on, Esau’s wife, whom k 1Ch 1:36 26 These are the sons of
she bore to Esau: Jeush, Ja- Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban,
l Nu 20:23
lam, and Korah. 1Ki 9:26
Ithran, and Cheran. g
15 These are the sheikhs1 ____________________ 27 These are the sons of
of the sons of Esau: i The sons Second Col. Ezer: Bilhan, Zaa·van, and
of Eli·phaz, Esau’s firstborn: a Ge 25:30 Akan.
Sheikh Teman, Sheikh Omar, Ge 32:3 28 These are the sons of
Sheikh Zepho, Sheikh Kenaz, j Dishan: Uz and Aran. h
16 Sheikh Korah, Sheikh Ga- b Ge 14:6 29 These are the sheikhs of
De 2:12, 22
tam, and Sheikh Ama·lek. These the Horites: Sheikh Lotan,
are the sheikhs of Eli·phaz k in Sheikh Shobal, Sheikh Zibe·on,
c 1Ch 1:40
the land of Edom. These are the Sheikh Anah, 30 Sheikh Di-
sons by Adah. d 1Ch 1:38 shon, Sheikh Ezer, and
17 These are the sons of Reu- Sheikh Dishan. i These are the
el, Esau’s son: Sheikh Nahath, e 1Ch 1:39 sheikhs of the Horites accord-
Sheikh Zerah, Sheikh Sham- ing to their sheikhs in the land of
mah, and Sheikh Mizzah. These f Ge 36:2 Seir.
are the sheikhs of Reuel in the 31 Now these are the kings
land of Edom. l These are the g 1Ch 1:41 who reigned in the land of
sons by Base·math, Esau’s wife. Edom j before any king reigned
18 Finally these are the sons h 1Ch 1:42 over the Israelites.1 k 32 Be-
of O·hol·i·bamah, Esau’s wife: la son of Beor reigned in
i 1Ch 1:38
Sheikh Jeush, Sheikh Jalam, Edom, and the name of his
and Sheikh Korah. These are
j Nu 20:14
city was Dinha·bah. 33 When
the sheikhs of O·hol·i·bamah the Bela died, Jobab son of Ze-
daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife. k De 17:14, 15
rah from Bozrah began to reign
1Sa 10:19
36:15 1 A sheikh was a tribal chief. 1Ch 1:43-50 36:31 1 Lit., “the sons of Israel.”
91 GENESIS 36:34–37:14
in his place. 34 When Jobab CHAP. 36 rael loved Joseph more than all
died, Husham from the land of a Ge 25:1, 2 his other sons a because he was
the Teman·ites began to reign Ex 2:15 the son of his old age, and he
in his place. 35 When Husham Nu 31:2
had a special robe1 made for
died, Hadad son of Bedad, him. 4 When his brothers saw
who defeated the Midi·an·ites a that their father loved him more
in the territory1 of Moab, be- b 1Ch 1:51-54 than all his brothers, they began
gan to reign in his place, and to hate him, and they could not
the name of his city was Avith. speak peaceably to him.
36 When Hadad died, Samlah c De 2:5 5 Later Joseph had a dream
from Mas·rekah began to reign and told it to his brothers, b
in his place. 37 When Samlah and they found further reason
died, Shaul from Re·hoboth by d Ge 25:30 to hate him. 6 He said to them:
Ge 36:8 “Please listen to this dream that
the River began to reign in
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his place. 38 When Shaul died, I had. 7 There we were binding
Baal-hanan the son of Ach- CHAP. 37 sheaves in the middle of the field
bor began to reign in his place. e Ge 23:3, 4 when my sheaf got up and stood
Ge 28:1, 4
39 When Baal-hanan the son of Heb 11:8, 9
erect and your sheaves encircled
Achbor died, Hadar began to and bowed down to my sheaf.” c
reign in his place. The name of 8 His brothers said to him: “Are
his city was Pau, and the name you really going to make yourself
f Ge 30:25
of his wife was Me·heta·bel the Ge 46:19
king over us and dominate us?” d
daughter of Matred the daugh- So they found another reason to
ter of Meza·hab. hate him, because of his dreams
40 So these are the names g Ge 47:3
and what he said.
of the sheikhs of Esau ac- 9 After that he had still an-
cording to their families, ac- other dream, and he related it to
cording to their places, by h Ge 35:25
his brothers: “I have had another
their names: Sheikh Tim- dream. This time the sun and the
na, Sheikh Alvah, Sheikh Je- moon and 11 stars were bowing
theth, b 41 Sheikh O·hol·i- down to me.” e 10 Then he relat-
i Ge 35:26
bamah, Sheikh Elah, Sheikh ed it to his father as well as his
____________________
Pinon, 42 Sheikh Kenaz, brothers, and his father rebuked
Second Col. him and said to him: “What is the
Sheikh Teman, Sheikh Mib- a 1Ch 2:1, 2
zar, 43 Sheikh Magdi·el, and meaning of this dream of yours?
Sheikh Iram. These are the Am I as well as your mother
and your brothers really going to
sheikhs of Edom according to b Ge 37:19 come and bow down to the earth
their settlements in the land of
to you?” 11 And his brothers
their possession. c This is Esau
grew jealous of him, f but his fa-
the father of Edom. d
c Ge 42:6, 9 ther kept the saying in mind.
37 Jacob continued to dwell
in the land of Canaan,
12 His brothers now went to
pasture their father’s flock near
where his father had lived as a d Ge 45:8 Shechem. g 13 Israel later said
foreigner. e Ge 49:26 to Joseph: “Your brothers are
2 This is the history of Jacob. tending flocks near Shechem,
When Joseph f was 17 years are they not? Come, and let me
old, the young man was tend- e Ge 44:14 send you to them.” At this he said
ing the flock g with the sons of Ge 45:9
to him: “I am ready!” 14 So he
Bilhah h and the sons of Zilpah, i said to him: “Go, please, and see
the wives of his father. And Jo- whether your brothers are well.
seph brought a bad report about f Ac 7:9 See how the flock is, and bring
them to their father. 3 Now Is- word back to me.” With that
36:35 1 Lit., “field.” g Ge 33:18 37:3 1 Or “a beautiful long garment.”
GENESIS 37:15-36 92
he sent him away from the val- CHAP. 37 they were on their way down to
ley1 of Hebron, a and he went a Ge 23:19 Egypt. 26 At this Judah said to
on toward Shechem. 15 Later Ge 35:27 his brothers: “What profit would
a man found him as he was wan- there be if we killed our broth-
dering in a field. The man asked er and covered over his blood? a
b Ge 37:5
him: “What are you looking for?” 27 Come, now, let us sell him b
16 To this he said: “I am looking to the Ishma·el·ites, and do not
for my brothers. Please tell me, c Ge 49:3
let our hand be upon him. After
where are they tending flocks?” all, he is our brother, our flesh.”
17 The man continued: “They So they listened to their broth-
have pulled away from here, for d Ge 9:5 er. 28 And when the Midi·an-
I heard them saying, ‘Let us go Ex 20:13 ite c merchants were passing by,
to Dothan.’” So Joseph went af- they lifted Joseph up out of the
ter his brothers and found them waterpit and sold him to the Ish-
e Ge 4:8, 10
at Dothan. Ge 42:22
ma·el·ites for 20 pieces of silver. d
18 Now they caught sight of These men took Joseph into
him from a distance, and before Egypt.
he reached them, they began f Ge 42:21 29 Later when Reuben re-
plotting against him to put him turned to the waterpit and saw
to death. 19 So they said to that Joseph was not in the
one another: “Look! Here comes g Ge 37:3 waterpit, he ripped his garments
that dreamer. b 20 Come, now, apart. 30 When he returned to
let us kill him and pitch him into his brothers, he exclaimed: “The
h Ge 25:12
one of the waterpits, and we will child is gone! And I—what am I
say that a vicious wild animal de- going to do?”
voured him. Then let us see i Ge 43:11 31 So they took Joseph’s
what will become of his dreams.” ____________________ robe and slaughtered a male
21 When Reuben c heard this, he Second Col. goat and dipped the robe in the
tried to rescue him from them. a Ge 4:8, 10
blood. 32 After that they sent
So he said: “Let us not take his the special robe to their fa-
life.”1d 22 Reuben said to them: ther and said: “This is what we
“Do not shed blood. e Throw him b Ac 7:9 found. Please examine whether
into this waterpit in the wilder- this is your son’s robe or not.” e
ness, but do not harm1 him.” f His 33 Then he examined it and ex-
purpose was to rescue him from c Ge 25:1, 2 claimed: “It is my son’s robe! A
them in order to return him to vicious wild animal must have
his father. devoured him! Joseph is sure-
23 So as soon as Joseph d Ge 40:15
Ge 45:4
ly torn to pieces!” 34 With that
came to his brothers, they Ps 105:17 Jacob ripped his garments apart
stripped Joseph of his robe, and put sackcloth around his
the special robe that he wore, g waist and mourned his son for
24 and they took him and threw e Ge 37:3 many days. 35 And all his sons
him into the waterpit. At the and all his daughters kept trying
time the pit was empty; there to comfort him, but he kept re-
f Ge 42:38 fusing to take comfort, saying:
was no water in it. Ge 44:29
25 Then they sat down to eat. Ps 89:48 “I will go down into the Grave1f
When they looked up, there was Ec 9:10 mourning my son!” And his fa-
a caravan of Ishma·el·ites h com- Ho 13:14 ther continued weeping for him.
Ac 2:27
ing from Gile·ad. Their camels Re 20:13
36 Now the Midi·an·ites sold
were carrying labdanum gum, him in Egypt to Poti·phar, a
balsam, and resinous bark, i and court official of Pharaoh g and
g Ge 39:1 the chief of the guard. h
37:14 1 Or “low plain.” 37:21 1 Or
“strike his soul.” 37:22 1 Or “lay a hand 37:35 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common
on.” h Ge 40:2, 3 grave of mankind. See Glossary.
93 GENESIS 38:1-23
38 About that time Judah left

his brothers and pitched
CHAP. 38
a Ge 24:2, 3
she removed her widow’s cloth-
ing and veiled herself and cov-
his tent near an A·dullam·ite Ge 28:1 ered herself with a shawl and sat
man named Hirah. 2 There Ju- down at the entrance of E·naim,
dah saw the daughter of a cer- which is on the road to Timnah,
tain Canaan·ite a named Shua. b Nu 26:19 for she saw that Shelah had
So he took her and had relations grown up and yet she had not
with her, 3 and she became been given to him as a wife. a
pregnant. Later she bore a son, c Jos 19:29, 31 15 When Judah caught sight
and he named him Er. b 4 Again of her, he at once took her
she became pregnant and bore a for a prostitute, because she
son and named him Onan. had covered her face. 16 So he
5 Yet again she bore a son and d Mt 1:3
turned aside to her by the road
named him Shelah. He1 was in and said: “Allow me, please, to
Achzib c when she bore him. have relations with you,” for he
6 In time Judah took a wife e De 25:5, 6 did not know that she was his
Mt 22:24 daughter-in-law. b However, she
for Er his firstborn, and her
name was Tamar. d 7 But Er, said: “What will you give me
Judah’s firstborn, was displeas- that you may have relations with
ing to Jehovah; so Jehovah put f Ru 4:6 me?” 17 To this he said: “I will
him to death. 8 In view of that, send a young goat from my
Judah said to Onan: “Have re- herd.” But she said: “Will you
lations with your brother’s wife g De 25:7, 9 give a security until you send
and perform brother-in-law mar- it?” 18 He continued: “What se-
riage with her and raise up off- curity should I give you?” to
spring for your brother.” e 9 But h 1Ch 2:3
which she said: “Your seal ring c
Onan knew that the offspring and your cord and your rod
would not be considered his. f So that is in your hand.” Then he
when he did have relations with gave them to her and had rela-
his brother’s wife, he wasted his i Nu 26:19 tions with her, and she became
semen on the ground so as not pregnant by him. 19 After that
to give offspring to his brother. g she got up and went away and
10 What he did was bad in the j Ge 38:2 removed her shawl and clothed
eyes of Jehovah, so he also put herself with her widow’s cloth-
him to death. h 11 Judah said ing.
to Tamar his daughter-in-law: k Jos 15:10, 12
20 And Judah sent the young
“Dwell as a widow in the house Jg 14:1 goat by the hand of his compan-
of your father until my son She- ion the A·dullam·ite, d to get back
lah grows up,” for he said to the security from the hand of
himself: ‘He too may die like his l Ge 38:1
the woman, but he never found
brothers.’ i So Tamar went and ____________________ her. 21 He inquired of the men
stayed in her own father’s house. Second Col.
of her place, saying: “Where is
12 Some time passed, and Ju- a De 25:5
that temple prostitute in E·naim
dah’s wife, the daughter of along the road?” But they said:
Shua, j died. Judah kept the “No temple prostitute has ever
mourning period, and then he been in this place.” 22 Finally
b Ge 38:11 he returned to Judah and said:
went to his sheepshearers in
Timnah k with his companion Hi- “I never found her, and be-
rah the A·dullam·ite. l 13 Ta- sides, the men of the place said,
mar was told: “Here your father- c Ge 41:42 ‘No temple prostitute has ever
in-law is going up to Timnah to 1Ki 21:8 been in this place.’” 23 So Ju-
shear his sheep.” 14 With that dah said: “Let her take them for
herself, in order that we may not
38:5 1 That is, Judah. d Ge 38:1 fall into contempt. At any rate,
GENESIS 38:24–39:13 94
I have sent this young goat, but CHAP. 38 his master saw that Jehovah was
you never found her.” a Le 21:9 with him and that Jehovah was
24 However, about three making everything that he did
months later, Judah was told: successful.
“Tamar your daughter-in-law 4 Joseph kept finding favor in
has acted as a prostitute, and his eyes, and he became his per-
she is also pregnant by her b Ge 38:16, 18 sonal attendant. So he appoint-
prostitution.” At that Judah said: ed him over his house, and he
“Bring her out and let her be put him in charge of all that
burned.” a 25 As she was being was his. 5 From the time he ap-
brought out, she sent word to pointed him over his house and
c Ge 38:11
her father-in-law: “I am pregnant De 25:5 in charge of all that was his, Je-
by the man to whom these be- hovah kept blessing the house of
long.” Then she added: “Please the Egyptian because of Joseph,
examine to whom these belong, and Jehovah’s blessing came to
the seal ring and the cord and be on all that he had in the house
the rod.” b 26 Then Judah ex- d Ge 46:12 and in the field. a 6 He eventu-
Ru 4:12
amined them and said: “She is 1Ch 2:4
ally left everything that was his
more righteous than I am, be- Lu 3:23, 33 in Joseph’s care, and he gave no
cause I did not give her to She- thought to anything except the
lah my son.” c And he had no food he was eating. Moreover,
further sexual relations with her Joseph grew to be well-built and
after that. handsome.
27 When the time came for e Mt 1:3 7 Now after these things, the
____________________
her to give birth, there were wife of his master began to cast
twins in her womb. 28 As she CHAP. 39 her eyes on Joseph and say: “Lie
was giving birth, one put out f Ps 105:17 down with me.” 8 But he re-
Ac 7:9
his hand, and the midwife im- fused and said to his master’s
mediately took a scarlet thread wife: “Here my master does not
and tied it around his hand, say- know what is with me in the
ing: “This one came out first.” house, and he has entrusted
29 But as soon as he drew g Ge 37:36 everything he has into my care.
back his hand, his brother came 9 There is no one greater in this
out, and she exclaimed: “What a house than I am, and he has not
breach you have made for your- withheld from me anything at all
self!” So he was named Perez.1d except you, because you are his
30 Afterward his brother came h Ge 17:20 wife. So how could I commit this
out, around whose hand the Ge 37:25 great badness and actually sin
scarlet thread was tied, and he against God?” b
was named Zerah. e 10 So day after day she spoke
39 Now Joseph was taken

down to Egypt, f and an i Ro 8:31
to Joseph, but he never con-
sented to lie with her or to
remain with her. 11 But on one
Egyptian named Poti·phar, g a Heb 13:6
court official of Pharaoh and ____________________ of the days when he went
chief of the guard, bought him Second Col. into the house to do his work,
from the Ishma·el·ites h who had a Ge 30:27 none of the household servants
taken him down there. 2 But were in the house. 12 Then she
Jehovah was with Joseph. i As grabbed hold of him by his
a result, he became successful garment and said: “Lie down
and was put over the house of with me!” But he left his gar-
his master, the Egyptian. 3 And b Ge 2:24 ment in her hand and fled out-
Ge 20:3, 6 side. 13 As soon as she saw
Ps 51:Sup, 4
38:29 1 Meaning “Rupture,” probably re- Mr 10:7, 8 that he had left his garment in
ferring to a perineal rupture. Heb 13:4 her hand and had fled outside,
95 GENESIS 39:14–40:14
14 she began to cry out to the CHAP. 39 ficers, the chief cupbearer and
men of her house and to say to a Ps 105:17, 18 the chief baker, a 3 and he com-
them: “Look! He brought to us mitted them to the jail of the
this Hebrew man to make us a house of the chief of the guard, b
laughingstock. He came to me to to the place where Joseph was
lie down with me, but I began to a prisoner. c 4 Then the chief of
cry out at the top of my voice. b Ge 40:2, 3 the guard assigned Joseph to be
Ps 105:19
15 Then as soon as he heard Ac 7:9 with them and to take care of
me raising my voice and scream- them, d and they remained in jail
ing, he left his garment beside for some time.1
me and fled outside.” 16 After 5 The cupbearer and the bak-
that she laid his garment beside er of the king of Egypt, who were
her until his master came to his c Ge 39:6 confined in the prison, each had
house. a dream on the same night, and
17 Then she told him the each dream had its own inter-
same thing, saying: “The He- pretation. 6 The next morning,
brew servant whom you brought when Joseph came in and saw
d Ge 49:22, 25
to us came to me to make me a Ac 7:9, 10 them, they looked dejected.
laughingstock. 18 But as soon ____________________ 7 So he asked the officers of
as I raised my voice and be- CHAP. 40 Pharaoh who were in custody
gan to scream, he left his gar- with him in his master’s house:
e Ge 40:11
ment beside me and fled out- ____________________ “Why are your faces gloomy to-
side.” 19 As soon as his master day?” 8 At this they said to
Second Col.
heard the words his wife spoke him: “We each had a dream, but
a Ge 40:20-22
to him, saying: “These are the there is no interpreter with us.”
things your servant did to me,” Joseph said to them: “Do not in-
his anger blazed. 20 So Jo- terpretations belong to God? e Re-
seph’s master took him and gave late it to me, please.”
him over to the prison, the place b Ge 37:36 9 So the chief cupbearer re-
where the prisoners of the king lated his dream to Joseph, say-
were kept under arrest, and he ing to him: “In my dream, there
remained there in the prison. a was a vine before me. 10 And
21 But Jehovah continued on the vine, there were three
with Joseph and kept showing c Ge 39:20 twigs, and as it was sprout-
loyal love to him and granting Ps 105:17, 18
ing shoots, it blossomed, and
him favor in the eyes of the chief its clusters ripened into grapes.
officer of the prison. b 22 So the 11 And Pharaoh’s cup was in
chief officer of the prison put Jo- my hand, and I took the grapes
seph in charge of all the pris- d Ge 39:22 and squeezed them out into
oners in the prison, and every- Pharaoh’s cup. After that I put
thing that they were doing there, the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.”
he was the one having it done. c 12 Then Joseph said to him:
23 The chief officer of the pris- “This is its interpretation: The
on was looking after absolutely e Ge 41:15, 16 three twigs are three days.
nothing that was in Joseph’s Da 2:28, 45
13 Three days from now, Phar-
care, for Jehovah was with Jo- aoh will bring you out,1 restor-
seph and Jehovah made what- ing you to your office, f and you
ever he did successful. d will put Pharaoh’s cup into his
40 After these things, the
chief cupbearer e of the
f Ge 41:12, 13 hand as you did before when you
were his cupbearer. g 14 Never-
king of Egypt and the chief theless, you must remember me
baker sinned against their lord,
the king of Egypt. 2 So Phar- 40:4 1 Lit., “days.” 40:13 1 Lit., “lift up
aoh grew indignant at his two of- g Ge 40:20, 21 your head.”
GENESIS 40:15–41:14 96
when things go well with you. CHAP. 40 3 There were seven other cows
Please show me loyal love and a Ge 37:28 that looked ugly and thin com-
mention me to Pharaoh, in order ing up after them from the Nile,
to get me out of this place. 15 I and they stood alongside the fat
was, in fact, kidnapped from cows by the bank of the Nile.
the land of the Hebrews, a and I b Ge 39:7, 8
4 Then the ugly, thin cows be-
have not done anything here for gan to eat up the seven fine-
which they should put me in looking, fat cows. At this Phar-
prison.”1b c Ge 40:20, 22 aoh woke up.
16 When the chief baker saw 5 Then he went back to sleep
that Joseph had interpreted and had a second dream. There
something good, he said to him: were seven ears of grain coming
d Mr 6:21
“I too was in my dream, up on one stalk, full and choice. a
and there were three baskets 6 And growing up after them
of white bread on my head, were seven ears of grain that
17 and in the top basket, there e Ge 40:8 were thin and scorched by the
were all sorts of baked goods for east wind. 7 And the thin ears
Pharaoh, and there were birds of grain began to swallow up
eating them out of the basket on the seven full and choice ears of
top of my head.” 18 Then Jo- f Ge 40:14 grain. At this Pharaoh woke up
____________________
seph answered, “This is its inter- and realized that it was a dream.
pretation: The three baskets are CHAP. 41 8 But in the morning, his
three days. 19 Three days from g Da 2:1 spirit became agitated. So he
now, Pharaoh will behead you1 sent for all the magic-practicing
and will hang you on a stake, and priests of Egypt and all her
the birds will eat your flesh from h Ge 41:18-21 wise men. Pharaoh related his
you.” c ____________________ dreams to them, but there was
20 Now the third day was Second Col. no one who could interpret them
Pharaoh’s birthday, d and he a Ge 41:22-24
for Pharaoh.
made a feast for all his servants, 9 At that the chief cupbear-
and he brought out1 both the er spoke with Pharaoh, saying:
chief cupbearer and the chief “I am confessing my sins to-
baker in the presence of his ser- b Ge 40:2, 3 day. 10 Pharaoh was indignant
vants. 21 And he returned the at his servants. So he commit-
chief cupbearer to his post ted me to the jail of the house of
of cupbearer, and he contin- c Ge 40:5
the chief of the guard, both me
ued to hand the cup to Pharaoh. and the chief baker. b 11 After
22 But he hanged the chief bak- that we each had a dream on the
er, just as Joseph had interpret- same night. He and I each had
ed to them. e 23 However, the d Ge 39:1 a dream with its own interpreta-
chief cupbearer did not remem- tion. c 12 And there with us was
ber Joseph; he kept forgetting a young Hebrew man, a servant
him. f of the chief of the guard. d When
e Ge 40:8
41 At the end of two full we related them to him, e he in-

years, Pharaoh dreamed g terpreted for us the meaning of
that he was standing by the each dream. 13 It happened ex-
Nile River. 2 And there, coming f Ge 40:21, 22 actly as he had interpreted to us.
up from the river, were seven I was restored to my office, but
fine-looking, fat cows, and they the other man was hanged.” f
were feeding on the Nile grass. h 14 So Pharaoh sent for Jo-
g Ps 105:20
seph, g and they brought him
40:15; 41:14 1 Lit., “the cistern; the pit.” quickly from the prison.1h He
40:19 1 Lit., “lift up your head from you.” shaved and changed his clothes
40:20 1 Lit., “he lifted up the head of.” h Ge 40:15 and went in to Pharaoh.
97 GENESIS 41:15-40
15 Then Pharaoh said to Jo- CHAP. 41 ears of grain, scorched by the
seph: “I had a dream, but there a Da 5:12 east wind, will prove to be seven
is no one to interpret it. Now I Ac 7:9, 10 years of famine. 28 This is just
have heard it said about you that as I told to Pharaoh: The true
you can hear a dream and inter- God has caused Pharaoh to see
pret it.” a 16 At this Joseph an- what He will do.
swered Pharaoh: “I need not be 29 “There are to be seven
considered! God will speak con- b Ge 40:8
Da 2:23, 28
years of great abundance in all
cerning Pharaoh’s welfare.” b the land of Egypt. 30 But sev-
17 Pharaoh went on to say en years of famine will certain-
to Joseph: “In my dream I was ly arise after them, and all the
standing on the bank of the abundance in the land of Egypt
Nile River. 18 And there, com- c Ge 41:2-4 will certainly be forgotten, and
ing up from the Nile, were seven the famine will exhaust the land. a
fine-looking, fat cows, and they 31 And the previous abundance
began to feed on the Nile grass. c in the land will not be remem-
19 And there were seven oth- bered because of the famine
er cows coming up after them, d Ge 41:5-7 afterward, for it will be very se-
poor and very bad-looking and vere. 32 The dream was given
thin. I have never seen such bad- twice to Pharaoh because the
looking cows in all the land of matter has been firmly estab-
Egypt. 20 And the skinny, bad lished by the true God, and the
cows began to eat up the first e Ge 41:8 true God will soon carry it out.
seven fat cows. 21 But when Da 2:2 33 “So now let Pharaoh look
they had consumed them, no one for a man who is discreet and
could have known that they had wise and place him over the
done so, since their appearance land of Egypt. 34 Let Pharaoh
was just as bad as at the start. take action and appoint over-
f Da 2:27
At that I woke up. Da 4:7 seers in the land, and he should
22 “After that I saw in my collect one fifth of the pro-
dream seven ears of grain com- duce of Egypt during the seven
ing up on one stalk, full and years of abundance. b 35 And
choice. d 23 Growing up after let them collect all the food dur-
them were seven ears of shriv- g Da 2:28 ing these coming good years,
eled grain, thin and scorched Am 3:7 and let them stockpile grain
by the east wind. 24 Then the ____________________ under Pharaoh’s authority as
thin ears of grain began to swal- Second Col. food to be stored in the cities
low up the seven choice ears of a Ac 7:11 and safeguarded there. c 36 The
grain. So I told it to the magic- food should serve as a supply for
practicing priests, e but there was the land for the seven years of
no one who could explain it to famine that will occur in the land
me.” f of Egypt, so that the land may
25 Then Joseph said to Phar- b Ge 41:26, 47 not perish in the famine.” d
aoh: “The dreams of Pharaoh 37 This proposal seemed
are one and the same. The true good to Pharaoh and all his ser-
God has told to Pharaoh what vants. 38 So Pharaoh said to
He will do. g 26 The seven good his servants: “Can another man
cows are seven years. Likewise, c Ge 41:48, 49 be found like this one in whom
Ac 7:12
the seven good ears of grain there is the spirit of God?”
are seven years. The dreams 39 Pharaoh then said to Jo-
are one and the same. 27 The seph: “Since God has caused you
seven skinny and bad cows to know all of this, there is no
that came up after them are sev- d Ge 45:9, 11 one as discreet and wise as you.
en years, and the seven empty Ge 47:13, 19 40 You will personally be over
GENESIS 41:41–42:2 98
my house, and all my people CHAP. 41 the sand of the sea, until final-
will obey you implicitly. a Only in a Ge 39:6 ly they gave up measuring it be-
my role as king1 will I be great- Ps 105:21 cause it could not be measured.
er than you.” 41 And Pharaoh Ac 7:9, 10
50 Before the year of the
added to Joseph: “See, I am put- famine arrived, two sons were
ting you over all the land of b Da 5:7 born to Joseph, a whom Ase-
Egypt.” b 42 Then Pharaoh re- nath the daughter of Pot·iphe-
moved his signet ring from his c Ge 44:18 ra the priest of On1 bore to him.
own hand and put it on Jo- Ge 45:8 51 Joseph named the firstborn
Ac 7:9, 10
seph’s hand and clothed him Ma·nasseh,1b for he said, “God
with garments of fine linen and has made me forget all my trou-
placed a necklace of gold around d Ge 46:20
ble and all the house of my fa-
his neck. 43 Moreover, he had ther.” 52 And he named the
him ride in the second chariot e Ps 105:21 second one Ephra·im,1c for he
of honor that he had, and they said, “God has made me fruitful
would call out ahead of him, f Nu 4:3 in the land of my affliction.” d
“A·vrékh!”1 Thus he put him over 2Sa 5:4 53 Then the seven years of
all the land of Egypt. Lu 3:23
abundance in the land of Egypt
44 Pharaoh further said to ____________________
ended, e 54 and the seven years
Joseph: “I am Pharaoh, but Second Col.
of famine began, just as Joseph
without your authorization, no a Ge 48:5
had said. f The famine developed
man may do a single thing1 in in all the lands, but in all the
all the land of Egypt.” c 45 After b Ge 50:23 land of Egypt there was bread.1g
that Pharaoh gave Joseph the Nu 1:34, 35
55 Eventually, all the land of
name Zaphe·nath-pa·neah and Egypt suffered from the famine,
gave him Ase·nath d the daugh- c Ge 48:17 and the people began to cry to
ter of Pot·iphe·ra the priest of Nu 1:32, 33
Pharaoh for bread. h Then Phar-
De 33:17
On1 as a wife. And Joseph began Jos 14:4 aoh said to all the Egyptians:
to oversee2 the land of Egypt. e “Go to Joseph, and do whatever
46 Joseph was 30 years old f he tells you.” i 56 The famine
d Ps 105:17, 18
when he stood before1 Pharaoh Ac 7:9, 10 continued over all the surface
king of Egypt. of the earth. j Then Joseph be-
Then Joseph went out from gan to open up all the granaries
e Ge 41:26
before Pharaoh and traveled that were among them and to
throughout all the land of Egypt. sell to the Egyptians, k as the fam-
47 And during the seven years f Ge 41:30
ine had a strong grip on the land
Ac 7:11
of abundance, the land went on of Egypt. 57 Moreover, people
producing plentifully.1 48 And of all the earth came to Egypt
he kept collecting all the food g Ge 45:9, 11
Ge 47:17 to buy from Joseph, because the
of the seven years from the land famine had a strong grip on all
of Egypt, and he would stock- the earth. l
pile the food in the cities. In h Ge 47:13
each city he would store the
food from the fields around it. i Ps 105:21
42 When Jacob learned that
there was grain in Egypt, m
49 Joseph continued stockpiling he said to his sons: “Why do you
grain in very great quantity, like just keep looking at one anoth-
j Ge 43:1
er?” 2 He added: “I have heard
41:40 1 Or “Only with regard to the that there is grain in Egypt. Go
throne.” 41:43 1 Apparently a term k Ge 41:48, 49
Ge 47:16
down there and buy some for us,
calling for honor and dignity to be so that we may stay alive and
shown. 41:44 1 Lit., “lift up his hand
or his foot.” 41:45 1 That is, Heliopolis. l Ge 47:4 41:50 1 That is, Heliopolis. 41:51
2 Or “travel through.” 41:46 1 Or “when ____________________ 1 Meaning “One Making Forgetful; One
he entered the service of.” 41:47 1 Lit., CHAP. 42 Who Makes Forget.” 41:52 1 Meaning
“by handfuls.” m Ge 41:48, 49 “Doubly Fruitful.” 41:54 1 Or “food.”
99 GENESIS 42:3-25
not die.” a 3 So ten of Joseph’s CHAP. 42 Pharaoh lives, you will not leave
brothers b went down to buy a Ac 7:12 this place until your youngest
grain from Egypt. 4 But Jacob brother comes here. a 16 Send
did not send Benjamin, c Joseph’s b 1Ch 2:1, 2 one of you to bring your broth-
brother, with his other brothers, er while you remain in bondage.
for he said: “Perhaps a fatal ac- c Ge 35:18, 19 In this way, your words may be
Ge 42:38
cident may befall him.” d Ge 44:20
tested out to see if you are tell-
5 So Israel’s sons came along ing the truth. And if not, then,
with the others who were com- d Ge 43:14 as surely as Pharaoh lives, you
ing to buy, because the famine are spies.” 17 With that he put
had extended to the land of Ca- e Ge 41:57 them together in custody for
naan. e 6 Joseph was the man in Ac 7:11 three days.
authority over the land, f and he 18 Joseph said to them on the
f Ge 41:44
was the one who sold grain to all Ge 45:8
third day: “Do this and live, for I
the people of the earth. g So Jo- Ps 105:21 fear God. 19 If you are upright,
seph’s brothers came and bowed Ac 7:9, 10 let one of your brothers remain
low to him with their faces in bondage in your house of cus-
to the ground. h 7 When Joseph g Ge 47:14 tody, but the rest of you may
saw his brothers, he immediate- go and take grain to alleviate
h Ge 37:7, 9
ly recognized them, but he con- the famine in your households. b
cealed his identity from them. i
i Ge 42:23
20 Then bring your youngest
So he spoke harshly with them brother to me, so that your
and said: “Where have you come j Ge 37:1 words will be found trustworthy
from?” to which they said: “From Ac 7:11, 12 and you will not die.” And they
the land of Canaan to buy food.” j did so.
8 Thus Joseph recognized his k Ge 37:7-9 21 And they said to one an-
brothers, but they did not recog- other: “We are surely being pun-
nize him. 9 Joseph immediate- l 1Ch 2:1, 2
ished on account of our broth-
ly remembered the dreams that er, c because we saw his distress1
m Ex 1:1-4
he had dreamed about them, k when he begged us to show
and he said to them: “You are n Ge 35:18, 19
compassion, but we did not lis-
spies! You have come to see the Ge 42:38 ten. That is why this distress
vulnerable areas1 of the land!” Ge 43:7 has come upon us.” 22 Then
10 Then they said to him: “No, Reuben answered them: “Did
my lord, but your servants have o Ge 37:27, 35 I not say to you, ‘Do not
come to buy food. 11 We are Ge 44:20
____________________ sin against the child,’ but you
all sons of but one man. We would not listen? d Now his
Second Col.
are upright men. Your servants blood is certainly being asked
do not act as spies.” 12 But he a Ge 42:34
Ge 43:29
back.” e 23 But they did not
said to them: “Not so! You know that Joseph understood,
have come to see the vulnerable b Ge 45:21, 23 for there was an interpreter be-
areas of the land!” 13 At this tween them. 24 So he turned
they said: “Your servants are 12 c Ge 37:18, 28 away from them and began to
brothers. l We are the sons of but Ge 50:17 weep. f When he returned and
Ac 7:9
one man m in the land of Canaan, spoke to them again, he took
and the youngest is now with our Sime·on g from them and bound
d Ge 37:21
father, n whereas the other one is him before their eyes. h 25 Jo-
no more.” o e Ge 9:5 seph then gave the command to
14 However, Joseph said to fill up their bags1 with grain and
them: “It is just as I said to f Ge 43:30 to return each man’s money to
you—‘You are spies!’ 15 By this his own sack and to give them
you will be tested: As surely as g Ge 42:19
42:21 1 Or “the distress of his soul.”
42:9 1 Or “weakened condition.” h Ge 43:23 42:25 1 Or “receptacles.”
GENESIS 42:26–43:9 100
provisions for the journey. This CHAP. 42 that all these things have come!”
was done for them. a Ge 42:7, 9 37 But Reuben said to his fa-
26 So they loaded their grain ther: “You may put to death my
b Ge 42:11 own two sons if I do not bring
on their donkeys and left from
there. 27 When one of them c Ge 42:13
him back to you. a Give him over
opened his sack to give fodder to to my care, and I will return him
his donkey at the lodging place, d Ge 37:28, 35 to you.” b 38 However, he said:
he saw his money there in the “My son will not go down with
e Ge 35:18, 19
mouth of his bag. 28 At that he Ge 42:4
you, because his brother is dead
said to his brothers: “My mon- and he alone is left. c If a fatal ac-
ey has been returned, and now f Ge 42:19 cident should befall him on the
here it is in my bag!” Then their journey you would make, then
g Ge 42:2
hearts sank, and trembling, they you would certainly bring down
turned to one another and said: h Ge 43:14 my gray hairs to the Grave1d in
“What is this that God has done grief.” e
to us?”
43
i Ge 37:28, 35 Now the famine was se-
29 When they came to Jacob j Ge 42:24 vere in the land. f 2 So
their father in the land of Ca- ____________________ when they had finished eat-
naan, they told him all the things ing the grain they had brought
Second Col.
that had befallen them, saying: from Egypt, g their father said
a Ge 37:22
30 “The man who is the lord of Ge 46:9 to them: “Return and buy a lit-
the country spoke harshly with tle food for us.” 3 Then Judah
us a and accused us of spying on b Ge 43:8, 9 said to him: “The man clearly
the country. 31 But we said to Ge 44:32
warned us, ‘You must not see my
him, ‘We are upright men. We are c Ge 37:31-34 face again unless your brother
not spies. b 32 We are 12 broth- Ge 44:20 is with you.’ h 4 If you send our
ers, c the sons of our father. One brother with us, we will go down
d Ps 89:48
is no more, d and the youngest is Ec 9:10 and buy food for you. 5 But if
now with our father in the land Ho 13:14 you do not send him, we will
of Canaan.’ e 33 But the man Ac 2:27 not go down, for the man said
who is the lord of the country Re 20:13
to us, ‘You must not see my
said to us, ‘By this I will know e Ge 37:34, 35 face again unless your brother is
that you are upright: Leave one Ge 44:29 with you.’” i 6 And Israel j asked:
of your brothers with me. f Then ____________________ “Why did you have to bring this
take something to alleviate the CHAP. 43 trouble on me by telling the man
famine in your households and f Ge 41:30 that you had another brother?”
go. g 34 And bring your youn- Ac 7:11 7 They replied: “The man direct-
gest brother to me, so that I ly inquired concerning us and
g Ge 42:1, 2
may know that you are not spies our relatives, saying, ‘Is your fa-
but upright men. I will then give h Ge 42:15 ther still alive? Do you have an-
your brother back to you, and other brother?’ and we told him
you may carry on trade in the i Ge 42:15
these facts. k How could we pos-
land.’” sibly know that he would say,
j Ge 32:28
35 As they were emptying ‘Bring your brother down’?” l
their sacks, here was each one’s k Ge 42:13 8 Judah then urged Israel his
bag of money in his sack. father: “Send the boy with me, m
When they and their father l Ge 42:16
and let us go on our way so that
saw their bags of money, they be- m Ge 37:26 we may live and not die n—we and
came afraid. 36 Jacob their fa- Ge 42:38 you and our children. o 9 I will
ther exclaimed to them: “It is I be a guarantee for his safety.1p
you have bereaved! h Joseph is n Ge 42:1, 2
no more, i and Sime·on is no o Ac 7:14 42:38 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common
more, j and you are going to grave of mankind. See Glossary. 43:9
take Benjamin! It is upon me p Ge 44:32 1 Or “be surety for him.”
101 GENESIS 43:10-30
You may hold me responsible. If CHAP. 43 19 So they approached the
I fail to return him to you and a Ge 32:20 man who was over Joseph’s
present him to you, I will have house and spoke to him at the
sinned against you for all time. entrance of the house. 20 They
10 But if we had not delayed, we b Jer 8:22 said: “Pardon us, my lord! We did
Eze 27:17
could have been there and back come down the first time to buy
twice by now.” food. a 21 But when we arrived
11 So Israel their father said c Ge 37:25
at our lodging place and began
to them: “If it must be so, then opening our bags, why, here was
do this: Take the finest products the money of each one in the
of the land in your bags1 and car- d Ge 42:25, 35 mouth of his bag, our money in
ry them down to the man as a full weight. b So we would like
gift: a a little balsam, b a little hon- to return it personally. 22 And
ey, labdanum, resinous bark, c e Ge 42:36 we have brought more money to
pistachio nuts, and almonds. buy food. We do not know who
12 Take double the money with placed our money in our bags.” c
you; and also take back the
f Ge 37:7, 9 23 Then he said: “It is all right.
Do not be afraid. Your God and
money that was returned in
the God of your father put trea-
the mouth of your bags. d May- g Ge 41:39, 40
sure in your bags. Your money
be it was a mistake. 13 Take
came first to me.” After that he
your brother and go, return to brought out Sime·on to them. d
the man. 14 May God Almighty h Ge 42:25, 35
____________________ 24 Then the man brought
grant you pity from the man, so
Second Col.
them into Joseph’s house and
that he may release to you your gave them water for washing
other brother and Benjamin. But a Ge 42:3
their feet, and he gave fodder
as for me, if I must be bereaved, for their donkeys. 25 And they
I will be bereaved!” e prepared the gift e for Joseph’s
b Ge 42:27
15 So the men took this gift, coming at noon, for they had
and they took double the mon- heard that they were going to
ey in their hand and Benjamin. c Ge 43:12 eat a meal there. f 26 When Jo-
Then they rose and went on their seph went into the house, they
way down to Egypt and again brought their gift to him into
stood before Joseph. f 16 When d Ge 42:23, 24 the house and prostrated them-
Joseph saw Benjamin with them, selves to him to the ground. g
he at once said to the man who 27 After this he inquired about
was over his house: “Take the e Ge 43:11
their welfare and said: “How is
men to the house and slaughter your aged father of whom you
animals and prepare the meal, have spoken? Is he still alive?” h
f Ge 43:16
for the men are to eat with me at 28 To this they said: “Your ser-
noon.” 17 Immediately the man vant our father is well. He is still
did just as Joseph had said, g g Ge 37:7, 9 alive.” Then they bowed down
and he took them to Joseph’s Ge 42:6 and prostrated themselves. i
house. 18 But the men became 29 When he looked up and
afraid when they were taken to saw Benjamin his brother, the
h Ge 43:7
Joseph’s house, and they began son of his mother, j he said: “Is
to say: “It is because of the mon- this your brother, the youngest
ey that was returned in our bags i Ge 37:7, 9
one of whom you have spoken to
the last time that we are being me?” k He added: “May God show
brought here. Now they will at- you his favor, my son.” 30 Jo-
tack us and make us slaves and j Ge 35:24 seph then hurried out, because
take our donkeys!” h he was overcome with emotion
for his brother, and he looked
43:11 1 Or “receptacles.” k Ge 42:13 for a place to weep. So he went
GENESIS 43:31–44:17 102
into a private room and gave way CHAP. 43 7 But they said to him: “Why
to tears there. a 31 After that a Ge 42:23, 24 does my lord say such a thing?
he washed his face and went out, It is unthinkable that your ser-
now in control of himself, and he vants would do anything like
said: “Serve the meal.” 32 They this. 8 Why, the money that we
served him by himself and them found in the mouth of our bags
by themselves, and the Egyp- b Ge 46:33, 34 we brought back to you from
Ex 8:26
tians with him ate by themselves, the land of Canaan. a How, then,
for the Egyptians could not eat a could we steal silver or gold
meal with the Hebrews, because from the house of your master?
that is a detestable thing to the 9 If it is found with one of your
Egyptians. b c Ge 49:3 slaves, let him die, and the rest
33 The brothers1 were seat- De 21:17 of us will also become slaves to
ed before him, the firstborn ac- my master.” 10 So he said: “Let
cording to his right as firstborn c it be as you say: The one with
and the youngest according to whom it is found will become
his youth, and they kept look- my slave, but the rest of you
ing at one another in amaze- d Ge 45:22
____________________
will be innocent.” 11 With that
ment. 34 He kept sending por- each one quickly lowered his bag
tions of food from his table to CHAP. 44
to the ground and opened it.
theirs, but he increased Benja- e Ge 42:25
12 He searched carefully, start-
min’s portion five times the size ____________________
ing with the oldest and finishing
of the portions of all the oth- Second Col.
with the youngest. Finally the
ers. d So they continued banquet- a Ge 43:12
cup was found in Benjamin’s
ing and drinking with him to the
bag. b
full.
13 Then they ripped their
44 Later he commanded the
man who was over his
b Ge 44:2
garments apart, and each of
them lifted his load back onto
house: “Fill the bags of the men his donkey and returned to
with as much food as they can the city. 14 When Judah c and
carry, and place the money of
his brothers went into Joseph’s
each one in the mouth of his
house, he was still there; and
bag. e 2 But you must place my c Ge 43:8 they fell to the ground before
cup, the silver cup, in the mouth
of the bag of the youngest, along
Ge 44:32
him. d 15 Joseph said to them:
with the money for his grain.” So “What is this deed that you
he did as Joseph had instructed. have done? Did you not know
3 In the morning when it that a man like me can expert-
had become light, the men were d Ge 37:7, 9 ly read omens?” e 16 At this Ju-
sent away with their donkeys. dah replied: “What can we say to
4 They had not gone far from my master? What can we speak?
the city when Joseph said to the And how can we prove our-
man who was over his house: selves righteous? The true God
“Get up! Chase after the men! e Ge 44:5 has found out the error of your
When you overtake them, say slaves. f We are now slaves to my
to them, ‘Why have you repaid master, both we and the one in
bad for good? 5 Is not this what whose hand the cup was found!”
my master drinks from and uses 17 However, he said: “It is un-
f Ge 37:18, 28
to read omens expertly? It is a Ge 42:21, 22
thinkable for me to do this! The
wicked thing you have done.’” man in whose hand the cup was
6 So he overtook them and found is the one who will be-
spoke these words to them. come a slave to me. g As for the
rest of you, go up in peace to
43:33 1 Lit., “They.” g Ge 44:9 your father.”
103 GENESIS 44:18–45:7
18 Judah now approached CHAP. 44 the boy along with us, since his
him and said: “I beg you, my a Ge 41:44 own life1 is bound up with this
master, please let your slave Ge 45:8 one’s life,1 31 then as soon as
speak a word in my master’s he sees that the boy is not there,
ears, and do not become angry b Ge 42:13 he will die, and your slaves will
with your slave, for you are like Ge 43:7 indeed bring down the gray hairs
Pharaoh himself. a 19 My mas- of your slave our father to the
ter asked his slaves, ‘Do you c Ge 37:31-34 Grave1 in grief. 32 Your slave
have a father or a brother?’ gave a guarantee to my father
20 So we said to my mas- d Ge 35:18, 19 for the boy, saying, ‘If I fail to
ter, ‘We do have an aged fa- bring him back to you, then I will
ther and a child of his old age, e Ge 42:15 have sinned against my father
the youngest. b But his brother is Ge 43:29 forever.’ a 33 So now, please, let
dead, c so he is the only remain- your slave stay instead of the
ing son of his mother, d and his f Ge 42:38 boy as my master’s slave, in or-
father loves him.’ 21 After that der that the boy may return with
you said to your slaves, ‘Bring g Ge 42:20 his brothers. 34 How can I re-
him down to me so that I may turn to my father without the
see him.’ e 22 But we said to my h Ge 43:2 boy along with me? I could not
master, ‘The boy is not able to bear looking on when this calam-
leave his father. If he did leave ity befalls my father!”
i Ge 43:5
him, his father would certainly
die.’ f 23 Then you said to your
slaves, ‘Unless your youngest j Ge 29:18 45 At this Joseph could no
longer control himself be-
brother comes down with you,
Ge 30:22-24 fore all his attendants. b So he
Ge 35:18, 19 cried out: “Have everyone leave
you may not see my face any- Ge 46:19
more.’ g me!” No one else stayed with
him while Joseph made himself
24 “So we went up to your k Ge 37:33
known to his brothers. c
slave my father and told him the
words of my master. 25 Lat- 2 Then he began to weep so
l Ps 16:10
er our father said, ‘Return and Ec 9:10
loudly that the Egyptians heard
buy a little food for us.’ h 26 But Ho 13:14 it and Pharaoh’s house heard
we said, ‘We are not able to go Ac 2:27 it. 3 Finally Joseph said to his
Re 20:13 brothers: “I am Joseph. Is my fa-
down. If our youngest brother is
with us we will go down, for we ther still alive?” But his brothers
m Ge 37:34, 35 were unable to answer him at all,
cannot see the man’s face un- Ge 42:38
less our youngest brother is with Ps 88:3
because they were astonished on
us.’ i 27 Then your slave my fa- ____________________ account of him. 4 So Joseph
ther said to us, ‘You well know Second Col. said to his brothers: “Come close
that my wife bore but two sons a Ge 43:9
to me, please.” With that they
to me. j 28 But one of them left ____________________ came close to him.
me and I said: “He must surely CHAP. 45
Then he said: “I am Joseph
have been torn to pieces!” k and I b Ge 43:30
your brother, whom you sold into
have not seen him until now. Egypt. d 5 But now do not be
29 If you were to take this one c Ac 7:13
upset and do not reproach one
also out of my sight and a fatal another because you sold me
accident were to befall him, you here; because God has sent
d Ge 37:28
would certainly bring down my Ac 7:9
me ahead of you for the pres-
gray hairs to the Grave1l with ca- ervation of life. e 6 This is the
lamity.’ m second year of the famine in the
e Ge 47:23, 25
30 “And now if I return to Ge 50:20 land, f and there are yet five years
your slave my father without Ps 105:17 in which there will be no plow-
ing or harvest. 7 But God sent
44:29, 31 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the com- f Ge 41:30
mon grave of mankind. See Glossary. Ge 47:18 44:30 1 Or “soul.”
GENESIS 45:8-28 104
me ahead of you in order to pre- CHAP. 45 naan, 18 and take your father
serve for you a remnant a on the a Ge 46:26 and your households and come
earth1 and to keep you alive by a here to me. I will give you the
great deliverance. 8 So, then, it good things of the land of Egypt,
was not you who sent me here, b Ps 105:21 and you will eat1 the richest2
but it was the true God, in order Ac 7:9, 10
part of the land.’ a 19 And you
to appoint me as chief adviser1 are commanded to tell them: b
to Pharaoh and lord for all his c Ge 45:26
‘Do this: Take wagons c from the
house and ruler over all the land land of Egypt for your children
of Egypt. b and your wives, and you must
9 “Return quickly to my fa- d Ac 7:14 bring your father on one of them
ther, and you must say to him, and come here. d 20 Do not wor-
‘This is what your son Joseph ry about your belongings, e for
has said: “God has appointed e Ge 46:33, 34 the best of all the land of Egypt
Ge 47:1
me lord over all Egypt. c Come Ex 8:22
is yours.’”
down to me. Do not delay. d Ex 9:26 21 And the sons of Israel did
10 You must dwell in the land so, and Joseph gave them wag-
of Goshen, e where you will ons according to Pharaoh’s or-
be near me—you, your sons, f Ge 47:12 ders, and he gave them provi-
your grandsons, your flocks, sions for the journey. 22 To
your herds, and everything you each of them he gave individual
have. 11 I will supply you with g Ge 42:23
changes of clothing, but to Ben-
food there, for there are yet five jamin he gave 300 silver pieces
years of famine. f Otherwise, you h Ge 46:29
and five changes of clothing. f
and your house and everything ____________________ 23 And to his father he sent the
you have will come to poverty.”’ Second Col.
following: ten donkeys carrying
12 You and my brother Benja- good things of Egypt and ten fe-
a Ge 47:6
min can now see with your own male donkeys carrying grain and
eyes that I am really the one bread and sustenance for his fa-
speaking to you. g 13 So you b Ge 41:39, 40 ther for the journey. 24 So he
must tell my father about all my sent his brothers off, and as they
glory in Egypt and everything departed, he said to them: “Do
you have seen. Now hurry and c Ge 45:27 not become upset with one an-
bring my father down here.” Ge 46:5 other on the way.” g
14 Then he embraced1 his 25 Then they went up from
brother Benjamin and gave way Egypt and came into the land of
d Ge 47:9
to weeping, and Benjamin wept Canaan to their father Ja-
with his arms around his neck. h cob. 26 Then they reported to
15 And he kissed all his broth- e Ge 46:6 him: “Joseph is still alive, and
ers and wept over them, and af- he is the ruler over all the land
ter that his brothers spoke with of Egypt!” h But his heart grew
him. f Ge 43:34 numb because he did not be-
16 The news reached the lieve them. i 27 When they went
house of Pharaoh: “Joseph’s on telling him all the words that
brothers have come!” It was g Ge 42:21, 22 Joseph had spoken to them and
good in the eyes of Pharaoh and when he saw the wagons that Jo-
his servants. 17 So Pharaoh seph had sent to carry him, the
h Ps 105:21
said to Joseph: “Tell your broth- spirit of their father Jacob began
ers, ‘Do this: Load your beasts of to revive. 28 Israel exclaimed:
burden and go to the land of Ca- i Ge 42:38
“It is enough! My son Joseph is
Ge 44:27, 28 still alive! I must go and see him
45:7 1 Or “in the land.” 45:8 1 Lit., “as before I die!” j
father.” 45:14 1 Lit., “fell upon the neck
of.” j Ge 46:30 45:18 1 Or “live off.” 2 Or “fat.”
105 GENESIS 46:1-23
46 So Israel took all that he

had1 and departed. When
CHAP. 46
a Ge 21:31
Onan died in the land of Ca-
naan. a
he arrived at Beer-sheba, a he b Ge 31:42 The sons of Perez came to
offered sacrifices to the God of Ex 3:6 be Hezron and Hamul. b
his father Isaac. b 2 Then God c Ge 28:13 13 The sons of Issa·char
spoke to Israel in a vision by d Ge 12:1, 2 were Tola, Puvah, Iob, and
night and said: “Jacob, Jacob!” Ex 1:7
Shimron. c
De 26:5
to which he said: “Here I am!” 14 The sons of Zebu·lun d
3 He said: “I am the true God, e Ge 15:16
Ge 28:15 were Sered, Elon, and Jah-
the God of your father. c Do not Ge 47:29, 30
le·el. e
be afraid to go down to Egypt, Ge 50:13
for there I will make you into a f Ge 50:1 15 These are the sons of Le-
great nation. d 4 I myself will go g Ex 1:1-4
ah, whom she bore to Jacob in
down with you to Egypt, and I h Ge 35:23
Paddan-aram, together with his
myself will also bring you back 1Ch 5:1 daughter Dinah. f All his sons
from there, e and Joseph will lay i Nu 26:5, 6 and his daughters1 numbered 33.
his hand on your eyes.”1f j Ge 29:33 16 The sons of Gad g were
5 After that Jacob departed k Nu 26:12, 13 Ziphi·on, Haggi, Shuni, Ez-
from Beer-sheba, and the sons 1Ch 4:24 bon, Eri, Ar·odi, and A·reli. h
of Israel transported Jacob their l Ge 29:34 17 The sons of Asher i were
father and their children and m 1Ch 6:16 Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Be-
their wives in the wagons that n Ge 29:35 riah, and their sister was Se-
Pharaoh had sent to transport Re 5:5 rah.
him. 6 They took along their o Ge 38:2-5 The sons of Be·riah were
herds and their goods, which p Lu 3:23, 33 Heber and Malchi·el. j
they had accumulated in the q Ge 38:30 18 These are the sons of Zil-
land of Canaan. And so they ____________________
pah, k whom Laban gave to his
came into Egypt, Jacob and all Second Col. daughter Leah. She bore these
his offspring with him. 7 He a Ge 38:7, 9, 10
to Jacob: 16 persons1 in all.
brought with him into Egypt b Nu 26:21
19 The sons of Jacob’s wife
his sons and his grandsons, his 1Ch 2:5
daughters and his granddaugh- c Nu 26:23, 24
Rachel were Joseph l and Benja-
ters—all his offspring. 1Ch 7:1 min. m
8 Now these are the names d Ge 30:20 20 There were born to Jo-
of Israel’s sons who came into e Nu 26:26 seph in the land of Egypt Ma-
Egypt, g Jacob and his sons: Ja- f Ge 30:21 nasseh n and Ephra·im, o whom
cob’s firstborn was Reuben. h g Ge 30:11 Ase·nath p the daughter of Pot-
9 The sons of Reuben were h Nu 26:15-17 iphe·ra the priest of On1 bore
Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and i Ge 30:13 to him.
Carmi. i j Nu 26:44, 45 21 The sons of Benjamin q
10 The sons of Sime·on j k Ge 29:24
were Bela, Becher, Ashbel,
were Jem·uel, Jamin, Ohad, l Ge 30:24
Gera, r Naa·man, Ehi, Rosh,
Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul k the m Ge 35:18
Muppim, Huppim, s and Ard. t
son of a Canaan·ite woman. n Ge 41:51
22 These are the sons of Ra-
11 The sons of Levi l were o Ge 41:52
chel who were born to Jacob: 14
Gershon, Kohath, and Me- persons1 in all.
p Ge 41:50
rari. m 23 The son1 of Dan u was
q 1Ch 7:6
12 The sons of Judah n were Hushim. v
r 1Ch 8:1, 3
Er, Onan, Shelah, o Perez, p
and Zerah. q However, Er and s 1Ch 7:12 46:15 1 Or “All the souls of his sons
t Nu 26:38-40 and daughters.” 46:18 1 Or “16 souls.”
46:1 1 Or “all who were his.” 46:4 u Ge 30:6 46:20 1 That is, Heliopolis. 46:22 1 Or
1 That is, to close them at Jacob’s death. v Nu 26:42 “14 souls.” 46:23 1 Lit., “sons.”
GENESIS 46:24–47:11 106
24 The sons of Naphta·li a
were Jahze·el, Guni, Jezer,
CHAP. 46
a Ge 30:8 47 So Joseph went and re-
ported to Pharaoh: a “My
and Shillem. b father and my brothers and
25 These are the sons of Bil- b Nu 26:48, 49 their flocks and their herds and
hah, whom Laban gave to his c Ge 35:10, 11 all that they possess have come
daughter Rachel. She bore these from the land of Canaan, and
to Jacob: seven persons1 in all. d Ex 1:5 they are in the land of Goshen.” b
26 All those1 who descended De 10:22 2 He took five of his broth-
Ac 7:14
from Jacob and went into Egypt ers and presented them to Phar-
with him, aside from the wives of e Ge 43:8 aoh. c
Jacob’s sons, were 66. c 27 Jo- Ge 44:18 3 Pharaoh said to his broth-
seph’s sons who were born to f Ge 45:10
ers: “What is your occupation?”
him in Egypt were two.1 All the Ge 47:1 They replied to Pharaoh: “Your
people2 of the house of Jacob servants are herders of sheep,
who came into Egypt were 70. d g Ge 41:39, 40 both we and our forefathers.” d
28 Jacob sent Judah e ahead 4 Then they said to Pharaoh:
h Ge 45:19
to tell Joseph that he was on Ac 7:13 “We have come to reside as
the way to Goshen. When they foreigners in the land e because
came into the land of Goshen, f i Ge 31:17, 18 there are no pastures for the
Ge 47:3
29 Joseph had his chariot pre- flock of your servants, for the
pared and went up to meet Is- j Ge 31:38 famine is severe in the land of
rael his father at Goshen. When Canaan. f So please let your ser-
he presented himself to him, he k Ge 46:6 vants dwell in the land of Go-
at once embraced him1 and wept shen.” g 5 At that Pharaoh said
l Ge 30:35, 36
for some time.2 30 Then Israel to Joseph: “Your father and your
said to Joseph: “Now I am ready m Ge 45:17, 18 brothers have come here to you.
to die; I have seen your face and Ge 47:27 6 The land of Egypt is at your
know that you are still alive.” disposal. Have your father and
n Ge 43:32
31 Joseph then said to his ____________________
your brothers dwell in the very
brothers and to his father’s best part of the land. h Let them
Second Col.
household: “Let me go up and re- dwell in the land of Goshen, and
____________________ if you know of any capable men
port to Pharaoh g and tell him,
‘My brothers and my father’s CHAP. 47 among them, put them in charge
household who were in the a Ge 46:31 of my livestock.”
land of Canaan have come here 7 Then Joseph brought in Ja-
b Ge 45:10
to me. h 32 The men are shep- Ex 8:22
cob his father and presented him
herds, i and they raise live- to Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed
stock, j and they have brought c Ac 7:13 Pharaoh. 8 Pharaoh asked Ja-
their flocks and their herds cob: “How old are you?” 9 Ja-
d Ge 12:16
and all that they have.’ k Ge 26:12, 14
cob said to Pharaoh: “The years
33 When Pharaoh calls you and Ge 31:17, 18 of my wanderings1 are 130. Few
asks, ‘What is your occupation?’ Ge 46:33, 34 and distressing the years of my
34 you must say, ‘Your servants e Ge 15:13
life have been, i and they are not
have raised livestock from our De 26:5
as long as the years of the
youth until now, both we and our Ps 105:23 lives of my forefathers during
forefathers,’ l so that you may Ac 7:6 their wanderings.”2 j 10 After
dwell in the land of Goshen, m for that Jacob blessed Pharaoh and
f Ac 7:11
every herder of sheep is detest- went out from before him.
able to the Egyptians.” n g Ge 45:10 11 So Joseph settled his fa-
ther and his brothers, and he
46:25 1 Or “seven souls.” 46:26 1 Or h Ge 45:17, 18 gave them a possession in the
“All the souls.” 46:27 1 Or “two souls.” i Job 14:1, 2
2 Or “souls.” 46:29 1 Lit., “fell upon his 47:9 1 Or “sojourning; residing as a for-
neck.” 2 Or “wept on his neck again and j Ge 25:7 eigner.” 2 Or “sojourning; residing as
again.” Ge 35:28 foreigners.”
107 GENESIS 47:12-29
land of Egypt, in the very best CHAP. 47 food, and we together with our
part of the land, in the land a Ge 45:10 land will become slaves to Phar-
of Rame·ses, a just as Pharaoh Ex 1:8, 11 aoh. Give us seed so that we
had commanded. 12 And Jo- Ex 12:37
Nu 33:3
may live and not die and that our
seph kept supplying his father land may not become desolate.”
and his brothers and the en- 20 Joseph then bought all the
tire household of his father with land of the Egyptians for Phar-
food1 according to the number b Ge 41:30, 31 aoh because every Egyptian sold
of their children. his field, for the famine was very
13 Now there was no food1 in severe; and the land became
all the land, because the famine Pharaoh’s.
was very severe, and the land of c Ge 41:56 21 Then he moved the peo-
Egypt and the land of Canaan Ge 44:25 ple into cities, from one end of
became exhausted as a result ____________________ the territory of Egypt to its oth-
of the famine. b 14 Joseph was Second Col. er end. a 22 Only the land of the
collecting all the money that was a Ge 41:48, 49 priests he did not buy, b because
to be found in the land of Egypt the rations for the priests were
and in the land of Canaan for from Pharaoh and they lived on
the grain that people were buy- their rations that Pharaoh gave
ing, c and Joseph kept bringing b Ge 41:45 them. That is why they did
the money into Pharaoh’s house. not sell their land. 23 Then Jo-
15 In time the money from the seph said to the people: “See, I
land of Egypt and the land of have today bought you and your
Canaan was spent, and all the c Ge 41:34 land for Pharaoh. Here is seed
Egyptians began coming to Jo- for you, and you must sow the
seph, saying: “Give us food! Why land with it. 24 When it pro-
should we die before your very duces, give a fifth to Pharaoh, c
eyes because our money has run d Ge 45:5 but four parts will be yours as
out?” 16 Then Joseph said: “If Ac 7:11
seed for the field and as food for
your money has run out, hand you and for those in your hous-
over your livestock, and I will es and for your children to eat.”
give you food in exchange for 25 So they said: “You have pre-
your livestock.” 17 So they be- e Ge 47:19
served our lives. d Let us find fa-
gan bringing their livestock to
vor in the eyes of my lord, and
Joseph, and Joseph kept giving
we will become slaves to Phar-
them food in exchange for their
f Ge 47:22 aoh.” e 26 Then Joseph made it
horses, the livestock of the flock
and of the herd, and the don- a decree, which is valid until to-
keys, and he kept providing them day over the land of Egypt, that
with food in exchange for all a fifth belongs to Pharaoh. It
their livestock during that year. g Ge 47:4 was only the land of the priests
18 When that year came to its that did not become Pharaoh’s. f
close, they began coming to him 27 Israel continued to dwell
the next year and saying: “We in the land of Egypt, in the land
will not hide from my lord that h Ex 1:7 of Goshen, g and they settled in it
the money and the stock of do-
De 10:22 and were fruitful and increased
Ps 105:24
mestic animals have already Ac 7:17
greatly. h 28 And Jacob lived on
been given to my lord. We have in the land of Egypt for 17 years,
nothing left for my lord but our so that the days of Jacob’s life
bodies and our land. 19 Why came to be 147 years. i
should we die before your eyes, i Ge 47:9 29 The time was approaching
both we and our land? Buy us for Israel to die, j so he called
and our land in exchange for his son Joseph and said: “If,
now, I have found favor in your
47:12, 13 1 Lit., “bread.” j Ge 49:33 eyes, place your hand, please,
GENESIS 47:30–48:18 108
under my thigh, and show loy- CHAP. 47 father: “They are my sons whom
al love and faithfulness to me. a Ge 46:4 God has given me in this place.” a
Please, do not bury me in Egypt. a Ge 50:13 At this he said: “Bring them to
30 When I die,1 you must car- Ac 7:15, 16
me, please, so that I may bless
ry me out of Egypt and bury me b Ge 25:9, 10 them.” b 10 Now the eyes of Is-
in the grave of my forefathers.” b Ge 49:29, 30 rael were failing from age, and
Accordingly, he said: “I will do c Ge 50:5
he was unable to see. So Jo-
just as you say.” 31 Then he seph brought them close to him,
said: “Swear to me.” So he swore d Heb 11:21 and he kissed them and em-
to him. c At that Israel bowed ____________________ braced them. 11 Israel said to
down at the head of his bed. d CHAP. 48 Joseph: “I never imagined I
48 After these things, Joseph e Ge 41:50 would see your face, c but here
was told: “Look, your fa-
Jos 14:4 God has also let me see your
ther is getting weak.” At that he f Ge 28:13, 19 offspring.”1 12 Joseph then re-
took his two sons Ma·nasseh and Ho 12:4 moved them from Israel’s knees,
Ephra·im with him. e 2 Then Ja- and he bowed down with his face
g Ge 35:10, 11
cob was told: “Here your son Jo- to the ground.
seph has come to you.” So Israel h Ge 28:13, 14 13 Joseph now took the two
gathered his strength and sat up i Jos 14:4
of them, Ephra·im d with his
on his bed. 3 And Jacob said to 1Ch 5:1 right hand to Israel’s left and Ma-
Joseph: nasseh e with his left hand to Is-
j Ge 35:23 rael’s right, and brought them
“God Almighty appeared to
k Jos 13:29 close to him. 14 However, Isra-
me at Luz in the land of Canaan
Jos 16:5 el put out his right hand and
and blessed me. f 4 And he said
placed it on Ephra·im’s head, al-
to me, ‘I am making you fruitful, l Ge 35:19
though he was the younger, and
and I will make you many, and I m Mic 5:2 he placed his left hand on Ma-
will transform you into a congre- nasseh’s head. He purposely laid
gation of peoples, g and I will give n 1Sa 17:12
his hands this way, since Ma·nas-
Mt 2:6
this land to your offspring1 af- seh was the firstborn. f 15 Then
____________________
ter you as a lasting possession.’ h he blessed Joseph and said: g
5 Now your two sons who were Second Col.
born to you in the land of Egypt a Ge 41:50 “The true God before whom
before I came to you in Egypt my fathers Abraham and
b Heb 11:21
are mine. i Ephra·im and Ma·nas- Isaac walked, h
seh will become mine just as c Ge 37:34, 35 The true God who has been
Reuben and Sime·on are mine. j
Ge 42:36 shepherding me during all
Ge 46:30
6 But the children born to you my life until this day, i
after them will become yours. d Ge 41:52 16 The angel who has been re-
They will be called by the name e Ge 41:51
covering me from all ca-
of their brothers in their in- lamity, j bless the boys. k
heritance. k 7 As for me, when f Ge 41:51 Let my name be called
Ge 46:20
I was coming from Paddan, Ra- upon them and the name of
chel died l alongside me in the g 1Ch 5:2 my fathers, Abraham and
land of Canaan, while there was Isaac,
h Ge 17:1
yet a good stretch of land before Ge 24:40 Let them increase to a multi-
coming to Ephrath. m So I buried tude in the earth.” l
i Ge 28:13
her there on the way to Ephrath, Ps 23:1 17 When Joseph saw that his
that is, Bethle·hem.” n father kept his right hand placed
8 Then Israel saw Joseph’s j Ge 28:15
Ge 31:11
on Ephra·im’s head, it was dis-
sons and asked: “Who are Ps 34:7
pleasing to him, so he tried to
these?” 9 So Joseph said to his take hold of his father’s hand
k Ge 32:26 to move it from Ephra·im’s head
47:30 1 Lit., “lie down with my fathers.” l Ex 1:7 to Ma·nasseh’s head. 18 Jo-
48:4, 11 1 Lit., “seed.” Nu 26:34, 37 seph said to his father: “Not
109 GENESIS 48:19–49:15
so, my father, because this is the CHAP. 48 5 “Sime·on and Levi are
firstborn. a Put your right hand a Ge 41:51 brothers. a Instruments of vio-
on his head.” 19 But his father lence are their slaughter weap-
b Nu 2:18-21
kept refusing and said: “I know ons. b 6 Into their company do
it, my son, I know it. He too c Nu 1:32, 33 not come, O my soul.1 With
will become a people, and he too d Heb 11:21 their assembly do not join,
will become great. Nevertheless, O my honor,2 because in their
his younger brother will become e Ge 50:24 anger they killed men, c and for
greater than he will, b and his off- f Ge 15:14 their pleasure they hamstrung
spring1 will become the full Ge 26:3 bulls. 7 Cursed be their anger,
equivalent of nations.” c 20 So De 31:8
because it is cruel, and their
____________________
he continued to bless them on fury, because it is harsh. d Let me
that day, d saying: CHAP. 49
disperse them in Jacob, and let
g De 33:6 me scatter them in Israel. e
“Let Israel mention you when
they pronounce blessings, h Ge 29:32 8 “As for you, Judah, f your
saying, Ex 6:14 brothers will praise you. g Your
1Ch 5:1
‘May God make you like hand will be on the neck of your
Ephra·im and like Ma·nas- i Ge 35:22 enemies. h The sons of your fa-
seh.’” ____________________ ther will bow down before you. i
Thus he kept putting Ephra·im Second Col. 9 Judah is a lion cub. j From the
before Ma·nasseh. a Ge 29:33, 34 prey, my son, you will certain-
Ge 35:23 ly go up. He has crouched down
21 Then Israel said to Joseph:
“Look, I am dying, e but God will b Ge 34:25 and stretched himself out like a
certainly continue with you and lion, and like a lion, who dares
c Ge 34:7
return you to the land of your rouse him? 10 The scepter will
forefathers. f 22 As for me, I do d Ge 34:25 not depart from Judah, k neither
give you one portion of land1 e Jos 19:1 the commander’s staff from be-
more than to your brothers, Jos 21:41 tween his feet, until Shiloh1
which I took from the hand of comes, l and to him the obedi-
f Ge 29:35
the Amor·ites with my sword De 33:7 ence of the peoples will belong. m
and my bow.” 11 Tying his donkey to a vine
g Ge 43:8, 9
49 And Jacob called his sons Ge 46:28

and his donkey’s colt to a choice
and said: “Gather your- 1Ch 5:2 vine, he will wash his clothing
selves together that I may tell in wine and his garment in the
h Jg 1:2
you what will happen to you in blood of grapes. 12 Dark red
the final part of the days. 2 As- i Nu 10:14 are his eyes from wine, and his
2Sa 5:3 teeth are white from milk.
semble yourselves and listen,
you sons of Jacob, yes, listen to j Re 5:5 13 “Zebu·lun n will reside by
Israel your father. k Nu 24:17
the seashore, by the shore where
3 “Reuben, g you are my first- 2Sa 2:4 the ships lie anchored, o and his
born, h my vigor and the begin- 2Sa 7:16, 17 remote border will be toward Si-
ning of my procreative power, l Isa 9:6 don. p
the excellence of dignity and the Eze 21:27 14 “Issa·char q is a strong-
excellence of strength. 4 With Lu 1:32
Heb 7:14
boned donkey, lying down be-
recklessness like turbulent wa- tween the two saddlebags.
ters, you will not excel, because m Ps 2:8 15 And he will see that the
Isa 11:10
you have gone up to your fa- Mt 2:6
resting-place is good and that
ther’s bed. i At that time you de- the land is pleasant. He will bend
filed1 my bed. He actually went n De 33:18, 19 his shoulder to bear the burden
on to it! o Mt 4:13 and will submit to forced labor.
48:19 1 Lit., “seed.” 48:22 1 Or “one p Jos 19:10 49:6 1 See Glossary. 2 Or possibly,
slope of land.” Lit., “one shoulder.” q De 33:18 “disposition.” 49:10 1 Meaning “He
49:4 1 Or “profaned.” 1Ch 7:5 Whose It Is; He to Whom It Belongs.”
GENESIS 49:16–50:5 110
16 “Dan a will judge his people CHAP. 49 their father said to them when
as one of the tribes of Israel. b a De 33:22 he was blessing them. He gave
17 Let Dan be a serpent by the b Jg 13:2, 24
each of them an appropriate
roadside, a horned snake beside Jg 15:20 blessing. a
the path, that bites the heels of
c Jg 14:19
29 After that he gave these
the horse so that its rider falls Jg 15:15 commands to them: “I am being
backward. c 18 I will wait for gathered to my people.1b Bury
d De 33:20
salvation from you, O Jehovah. me with my fathers in the cave
19 “As for Gad, d a marauder e Jos 13:8 that is in the field of Ephron
band will raid him, but he will f De 33:24 the Hittite, c 30 the cave in the
raid at their heels. e field of Mach·pelah in front of
g 1Ki 4:7, 16
20 “Asher’s f bread1 will be Mamre in the land of Canaan,
abundant,2 and he will provide h De 33:23 the field that Abraham pur-
food fit for a king. g i Mt 4:13, 15 chased from Ephron the Hittite
21 “Naphta·li h is a slender j De 33:13-17
as a property for a burial place.
doe. He is speaking words of el- 31 There they buried Abraham
egance. i k Ge 37:5, 8 and his wife Sarah. d There they
Ge 40:15
22 “Joseph j is the offshoot of buried Isaac e and his wife Re-
a fruitful tree, a fruitful tree l Ge 50:20 bekah, and there I buried Leah.
by a spring, whose branches ex- m Jos 1:1, 6 32 The field and the cave that
tend over the wall. 23 But the Jg 11:32 is in it were purchased from the
archers kept harassing him and n De 33:13 sons of Heth.” f
shot at him and kept harboring 33 Thus Jacob finished giving
o Jos 17:14
animosity against him. k 24 And these instructions to his sons.
yet his bow remained in place, l p De 33:16 Then he drew his feet up onto
and his hands stayed strong and q De 33:12 the bed and breathed his last
agile. m This was from the hands and was gathered to his peo-
r Jg 20:15, 16
of the powerful one of Jacob, 1Sa 9:16 ple.1g
from the shepherd, the stone of
Israel. 25 He1 is from the God
s Es 2:5
Es 8:7
50 Joseph then threw himself
on his father h and wept
of your father, and he will help ____________________ over him and kissed him. 2 Af-
you, and he is with the Almighty, Second Col. ter that Joseph commanded his
and he will bless you with the a Heb 11:21 servants, the physicians, to em-
blessings of the heavens above, balm i his father. So the physi-
b Ge 35:29
with the blessings of the deep Ge 49:33
cians embalmed Israel, 3 and
below, n with the blessings of they took the full 40 days for
the breasts and womb. 26 The c Ge 23:17, 18
him, for this is the full period for
blessings of your father will be d Ge 23:2, 19 the embalming, and the Egyp-
superior to the blessings of the Ge 25:9, 10 tians continued to shed tears for
eternal mountains, to the de- e Ge 35:29 him 70 days.
sirable things of the enduring f Ge 23:17, 18 4 When the days of mourning
hills. o They will continue upon for him passed, Joseph spoke
the head of Joseph, upon the g Ac 7:15
to Pharaoh’s court,1 saying: “If
____________________
crown of the head of the one sin- I have found favor in your eyes,
gled out from his brothers. p CHAP. 50 give this message to Pharaoh:
27 “Benjamin q will keep on h Ge 46:4 5 ‘My father made me swear, j
tearing like a wolf. r In the morn- i Ge 50:26 saying: “Look! I am dying. k
ing he will eat the prey, and in j Ge 47:29-31
You are to bury me in my buri-
the evening he will divide spoil.” s al place, l which I have exca-
28 All of these are the 12 k Ge 48:21 vated in the land of Canaan.” m
tribes of Israel, and this is what l Ge 46:4 Please, let me go up and bury
Ge 47:29
49:20 1 Or “food.” 2 Lit., “fat.” 49:25 m Ge 23:17, 18 49:29, 33 1 This is a poetic expression
1 That is, Joseph. Ge 49:29, 30 for death. 50:4 1 Or “household.”
111 GENESIS 50:6-26
my father, after which I will re- CHAP. 50 all the evil that we did to him.” a
turn.’” 6 Pharaoh replied: “Go a Ge 47:31 16 So they sent a message to Jo-
and bury your father just as he seph in these words: “Your fa-
made you swear.” a ther gave this command before
7 So Joseph went up to bury b Ps 105:21, 22 his death: 17 ‘This is what you
his father, and all of Pharaoh’s are to say to Joseph: “I beg you,
servants went with him, the el- c Ge 46:27
please pardon the transgression
ders b of his court and all the el- of your brothers and the sin
ders of the land of Egypt 8 and they committed in bringing such
all of Joseph’s household and his d Ge 41:43 harm to you.”’ Now, please, par-
brothers and the household of Ge 46:29 don the transgression of the ser-
his father. c Only their little chil- vants of your father’s God.” And
dren and their flocks and their Joseph wept when they spoke
e Ge 47:29
herds they left in the land of Go- to him. 18 Then his brothers
shen. 9 Chariots d and horse- also came and fell down before
men also went up with him, f Ge 23:17, 18 him and said: “Here we are as
and the camp was very numer- Ge 25:9, 10 slaves to you!” b 19 Joseph said
Ge 35:27
ous. 10 Then they came to the Ge 49:29, 30
to them: “Do not be afraid. Am I
threshing floor of Atad, which is ____________________ in the place of God? 20 Al-
in the region of the Jordan, and though you meant to harm me, c
Second Col.
there they carried on a very God intended it to turn out
a Ge 37:18, 28
great and bitter mourning, and Ge 42:21
well and to preserve many peo-
he kept mourning for his fa- Ps 105:17 ple alive, as he is doing today. d
ther seven days. 11 The inhab- 21 So now do not be afraid. I
itants of the land, the Canaan- will keep supplying you and your
b Ge 37:7, 9 little children with food.” e Thus
ites, saw them mourning at the
threshing floor of Atad, and he comforted them and spoke re-
assuringly to them.
they exclaimed: “This is a great c Ge 37:18
mourning for the Egyptians!” 22 And Joseph continued to
That is why it was named Abel- dwell in Egypt, he and the
mizra·im,1 which is in the region
d Ge 45:5 household of his father, and Jo-
Ps 105:17 seph lived for 110 years. 23 Jo-
of the Jordan.
seph saw the third generation of
12 So his sons did for him ex- Ephra·im’s sons, f also the sons
actly as he had instructed them. e e Ge 47:12
of Machir, g Ma·nasseh’s son.
13 His sons carried him into They were born upon Joseph’s
the land of Canaan and buried f 1Ch 7:20 knees.1 24 At length Joseph
him in the cave of the field of said to his brothers: “I am dying,
Mach·pelah, the field in front of but God will without fail turn his
Mamre that Abraham had pur- g Jos 17:1
attention to you, h and he will cer-
chased from Ephron the Hittite 1Ch 7:14
tainly bring you up out of this
as property for a burial place. f land to the land about which he
14 After he buried his father, h Ex 4:31 swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and
Joseph returned to Egypt with to Jacob.” i 25 So Joseph made
his brothers and all those who the sons of Israel swear, saying:
had gone with him to bury his fa- i Ge 12:7 “God will without fail turn his at-
ther. Ge 17:8
Ge 26:3 tention to you. You must take my
15 When Joseph’s brothers Ge 28:13 bones up out of here.” j 26 And
saw that their father was dead, Joseph died at the age of 110,
they said: “It may be that Joseph and they had him embalmed, k
is harboring animosity against j Ex 13:19
Jos 24:32
and he was put in a coffin in
us and that he will repay us for Heb 11:22 Egypt.
50:11 1 Meaning “Mourning of the Egyp- 50:23 1 That is, treated as sons and giv-
tians.” k Ge 50:2 en special favor.
E XO D U S
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 Israelites multiply in Egypt (1-7) Instructions for Passover

Pharaoh oppresses the Israelites (8-14) participation (43-51)
God-fearing midwives save lives (15-22) 13 Every firstborn male belongs to
2 Birth of Moses (1-4) Jehovah (1, 2)
Pharaoh’s daughter adopts Moses (5-10) Festival of Unleavened Bread (3-10)
Moses flees to Midian and marries Every firstborn male devoted to
Zipporah (11-22) God (11-16)
God hears Israelites’ groaning (23-25) Israel directed toward the Red
3 Moses and the burning thornbush (1-12) Sea (17-20)
Jehovah explains His name (13-15) Pillar of cloud and of fire (21, 22)
Jehovah instructs Moses (16-22) 14 Israel reaches the sea (1-4)
4 Three signs for Moses to perform (1-9) Pharaoh pursues Israel (5-14)
Moses feels inadequate (10-17) Israel crosses the Red Sea (15-25)
Moses returns to Egypt (18-26) Egyptians drown in the sea (26-28)
Moses reunites with Aaron (27-31) Israel puts faith in Jehovah (29-31)
5 Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh (1-5) 15 Moses and Israel’s victory song (1-19)
Oppression grows (6-18) Miriam sings in response (20, 21)
Israel blames Moses and Aaron (19-23) Bitter water made sweet (22-27)
6 Promise of freedom renewed (1-13) 16 People murmur about food (1-3)
Jehovah’s name not fully known (2, 3) Jehovah hears the murmurings (4-12)
Genealogy of Moses and Aaron (14-27) Quail and manna provided (13-21)
Moses again to appear before No manna on the Sabbath (22-30)
Pharaoh (28-30) Manna kept as a reminder (31-36)
7 Jehovah strengthens Moses (1-7) 17 Complaint about lack of water at
Aaron’s rod becomes a big snake (8-13) Horeb (1-4)
Plague 1: water turned into blood (14-25) Water from a rock (5-7)
Amalekites’ attack and defeat (8-16)
8 Plague 2: frogs (1-15)
Plague 3: gnats (16-19) 18 Jethro and Zipporah arrive (1-12)
Plague 4: gadflies (20-32) Jethro’s advice to appoint judges (13-27)
Goshen not affected (22, 23) 19 At Mount Sinai (1-25)
9 Plague 5: death of livestock (1-7) Israel to be a kingdom of priests (5, 6)
Plague 6: boils on man and beast (8-12) People sanctified to meet God (14, 15)
Plague 7: hail (13-35) 20 The Ten Commandments (1-17)
Pharaoh to see God’s power (16) Spectacle causes Israel to fear (18-21)
Jehovah’s name to be declared (16) Instructions about worship (22-26)
10 Plague 8: locusts (1-20) 21 Judicial decisions for Israel (1-36)
Plague 9: darkness (21-29) On Hebrew slaves (2-11)
11 Tenth plague announced (1-10) On violence done to a fellow
Israelites to ask for gifts (2) man (12-27)
12 Institution of Passover (1-28) On animals (28-36)
Blood to be splashed on 22 Judicial decisions for Israel (1-31)
doorposts (7) On theft (1-4)
Plague 10: firstborn killed (29-32) On damages to crops (5, 6)
The Exodus begins (33-42) On compensation and
End of 430 years (40, 41) ownership (7-15)
112
113 EXODUS Contents –1:5
On seduction (16, 17) 32 Worship of the golden calf (1-35)

On worship and social justice (18-31) Moses hears strange singing (17, 18)
23 Judicial decisions for Israel (1-19) Moses smashes the law tablets (19)
On honest and just behavior (1-9) Levites loyal to Jehovah (26-29)
On sabbaths and festivals (10-19) 33 God’s message of reproof (1-6)
Angelic guidance for Israel (20-26) Tent of meeting outside the camp (7-11)
Land acquisition and boundaries (27-33) Moses asks to see Jehovah’s
24 People agree to keep the covenant (1-11) glory (12-23)
Moses on Mount Sinai (12-18) 34 New stone tablets prepared (1-4)
25 Contributions for the tabernacle (1-9) Moses sees Jehovah’s glory (5-9)
The Ark (10-22) Details of the covenant repeated (10-28)
The table (23-30) Moses’ face emits rays (29-35)
The lampstand (31-40) 35 Sabbath instructions (1-3)
26 The tabernacle (1-37) Contributions for the tabernacle (4-29)
The tent cloths (1-14) Bezalel and Oholiab filled with
Panel frames and socket spirit (30-35)
pedestals (15-30) 36 More than enough contributed (1-7)
The curtain and the screen (31-37) Construction of the tabernacle (8-38)
27 Altar of burnt offering (1-8) 37 Making the Ark (1-9)
The courtyard (9-19)
The table (10-16)
Oil for the lampstand (20, 21)
The lampstand (17-24)
28 Priestly garments (1-5) The altar of incense (25-29)
The ephod (6-14)
38 The altar of burnt offering (1-7)
The breastpiece (15-30)
Urim and Thummim (30) The copper basin (8)
The sleeveless coat (31-35) The courtyard (9-20)
The turban with the golden plate (36-39) Inventory of tabernacle materials (21-31)
Other priestly garments (40-43) 39 Making the priestly garments (1)
29 Installation of priests (1-37) The ephod (2-7)
The daily offering (38-46) The breastpiece (8-21)
The sleeveless coat (22-26)
30 Incense altar (1-10) Other priestly garments (27-29)
Census and money for atonement (11-16)
The golden plate (30, 31)
Copper basin for washing (17-21)
Moses inspects the tabernacle (32-43)
Special mixture of anointing oil (22-33)
Holy incense formula (34-38) 40 Setting up the tabernacle (1-33)
Jehovah’s glory fills the
31 Craftsmen filled with God’s spirit (1-11)
tabernacle (34-38)
Sabbath, a sign between God and
Israel (12-17)
The two stone tablets (18)
1 Now these are the names of

Israel’s sons who came into
CHAP. 1
a Ge 46:8
and Naphta·li; Gad and Ash-
er. a 5 And all those1 who were
Egypt with Jacob, each man born to Jacob2 were 70 peo-
who came with his house- ple,3 but Joseph was already
b 1Ch 2:3, 4
hold: a 2 Reuben, Sime·on, Le- ____________________ 1:5 1 Or “the souls.” 2 Lit., “who came
vi, and Judah; b 3 Issa·char, Second Col. out from the thigh of Jacob.” 3 Or
Zebu·lun, and Benjamin; 4 Dan a Ge 46:17 “souls.”
EXODUS 1:6–2:6 114
in Egypt. a 6 Joseph eventually CHAP. 1 but if it is a daughter, she must
died, b and also all his brothers a Ge 46:26 live.” 17 However, the mid-
and all that generation. 7 And De 10:22 wives feared the true God, and
Ac 7:14
the Israelites1 became fruitful they did not do what the king
and began to increase greatly, of Egypt told them. Instead,
and they kept on multiplying and b Ge 50:26 they would keep the male chil-
growing mightier at an extraor- dren alive. a 18 In time the king
dinary rate, so that the land be- of Egypt called the midwives and
came filled with them. c c Ge 46:3 said to them: “Why have you
De 26:5
8 In time there arose over Ac 7:17-19 kept the male children alive?”
Egypt a new king, one who did 19 The midwives said to Phar-
not know Joseph. 9 So he said aoh: “The Hebrew women are
to his people: “Look! The people d Ps 105:24, 25 not like the Egyptian women.
of Israel are more numerous and They are lively and have already
mightier than we are. d 10 Let e Ge 15:13
given birth before the midwife
us deal shrewdly with them. Oth- Ex 3:7 can come in to them.”
erwise, they will continue to Nu 20:15 20 So God dealt well with the
De 26:6 midwives, and the people kept
multiply, and if a war breaks out,
they will join our enemies and increasing and becoming very
fight against us and leave the f Ge 47:11 mighty. 21 And because the
country.” midwives had feared the true
11 So they appointed chiefs God, he later gave them fam-
of forced labor1 over them to g Ex 1:7 ilies. 22 Finally Pharaoh com-
Ps 105:24, 25
oppress them with hard labor, e manded all his people: “You are
and they built storage cities for to throw every newborn son of
Pharaoh, namely, Pithom and h Ex 2:23 the Hebrews into the Nile River,
Ra·amses. f 12 But the more Ac 7:6 but you are to keep every daugh-
they would oppress them, the ter alive.” b
more they would multiply and
the more they kept spreading
i Le 26:13
2 About that time, a certain
man of the house of Le-
out, so they felt sick with vi married a daughter of Levi. c
fear because of the Israelites. g j Eze 16:4 2 And the woman became preg-
13 Consequently, the Egyptians ____________________ nant and gave birth to a son.
forced the Israelites into harsh Second Col. When she saw how beautiful he
slavery. h 14 They made their a Ge 9:5, 6 was, she kept him concealed for
life bitter with hard labor, as three months. d 3 When she was
they worked with clay mortar no longer able to conceal him, e
b Ac 7:18, 19
and bricks and in every form ____________________
she took a papyrus basket1 and
of slavery in the field. Yes, they coated it with bitumen and pitch
CHAP. 2
made them toil in harsh condi- and put the child in it and placed
c Ex 6:20
tions in every form of slavery. i Nu 26:59
it among the reeds by the bank
15 Later the king of Egypt of the Nile River. 4 But his sis-
spoke to the Hebrew mid- ter f stood at a distance to see
wives whose names were Shiph- d Ac 7:20 what would happen to him.
rah and Puah, 16 and he told Heb 11:23
5 When Pharaoh’s daughter
them: “When you help the He- came down to bathe in the
brew women to give birth j and e Ac 7:18, 19 Nile, her female attendants were
you see them on the stool for walking by the side of the Nile.
childbirth,1 you must put the And she caught sight of the
child to death if it is a son; f Ex 15:20 basket in the middle of the
1Ch 6:3
Mic 6:4
reeds. She immediately sent her
1:7 1 Lit., “sons of Israel.” 1:11 1 Or “ap- slave girl to get it. g 6 When she
pointed taskmasters.” 1:16 1 Or “the
birth stool.” g Ac 7:21 2:3 1 Or “ark; chest.”
115 EXODUS 2:7–3:1
opened it, she saw the child, CHAP. 2 in the land of Midi·an, a and he
and the boy was crying. She a Ex 6:20 sat down by a well. 16 Now
felt compassion for him, but she the priest of Midi·an b had sev-
said: “This is one of the children b Heb 11:24, 25
en daughters, and these came to
of the Hebrews.” 7 Then his draw water and to fill the
sister said to Pharaoh’s daugh- troughs to water their father’s
ter: “Shall I go and call a nurs- c Ac 7:21 flock. 17 But as usual, the
ing woman from the Hebrews shepherds came and drove them
to nurse the child for you?” d Ex 1:11 away. At this Moses got up and
8 Pharaoh’s daughter said to Ex 3:7 helped1 the women and watered
Ac 7:23
her: “Go!” At once the girl went their flock. 18 When they came
and called the child’s mother. a home to their father Reuel,1c he
9 Pharaoh’s daughter then said e Ac 7:24 exclaimed: “How is it that you
to her: “Take this child with you have come home so quickly to-
and nurse him for me, and I will f Ac 7:26 day?” 19 They replied: “A cer-
pay you.” So the woman took the tain Egyptian d rescued us from
child and nursed him. 10 When g Ac 7:27, 28
the shepherds, and he even drew
the child grew older, she brought ____________________ water for us and watered the
him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and Second Col.
flock.” 20 He said to his daugh-
he became a son to her. b She ters: “But where is he? Why did
a Ge 25:1, 2
named him Moses1 and said: “It Ex 3:1 you leave the man behind? Call
is because I have drawn him out Ex 4:19 him, so that he may eat with
of the water.” c us.” 21 After that Moses con-
11 Now in those days, after b Ex 18:12 sented to stay with the man, and
Moses had become an adult,1 he he gave his daughter Zip·porah e
went out to his brothers to to Moses in marriage. 22 Later
c Ex 4:18
look at the burdens they were Ex 18:1
she bore a son, and he named
bearing, d and he caught sight of Nu 10:29 him Gershom,1f for he said, “I
an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, have become a foreign resident
one of his brothers. 12 So he d Ac 7:22
in a foreign land.” g
looked this way and that, and 23 After a long time,1 the king
seeing no one, he killed the of Egypt died, h but the Israel-
e Ex 18:2-4
Egyptian and hid him in the Nu 12:1
ites continued to groan because
sand. e of the slavery and to cry out in
13 But he went out on the fol- complaint, and their cry for
f 1Ch 23:15 help because of the slavery kept
lowing day, and there were two
Hebrew men fighting with each going up to the true God. i 24 In
other. So he said to the one in g Ac 7:29 time God heard their groaning, j
the wrong: “Why do you strike and God remembered his cove-
your companion?” f 14 At this h Ex 7:7 nant with Abraham, Isaac, and
he said: “Who appointed you as Ac 7:30 Jacob. k 25 So God looked on
a prince and a judge over us? Are the Israelites; and God took no-
you planning to kill me just as i Ex 3:7 tice.
you killed the Egyptian?” g Moses
now was afraid and said: “Surely
1Ki 8:51
3 Moses became a shepherd of
the flock of his father-in-law
the matter has become known!” j Ac 7:34 Jethro, l the priest of Midi·an.
15 Then Pharaoh heard While he was leading the flock
about it, and he attempted to k Ge 15:13, 14
to the west side of the wilder-
kill Moses; but Moses ran away Ex 6:5 ness, he eventually came to the
from Pharaoh and went to dwell Nu 20:15, 16 mountain of the true God, to
____________________
2:10 1 Meaning “Drawn Out,” that is, CHAP. 3 2:17 1 Or “defended.” 2:18 1 That is,
saved out of the water. 2:11 1 Or “as l Ex 2:16 Jethro. 2:22 1 Meaning “A Foreign Res-
Moses was becoming strong.” Ex 18:1 ident There.” 2:23 1 Lit., “many days.”
EXODUS 3:2-18 116
Horeb. a 2 Then Jehovah’s an- CHAP. 3 sign for you that it was I who
gel appeared to him in a flame of a Ex 24:12, 13 sent you: After you have brought
fire in the midst of a thornbush. b 1Ki 19:8, 9 the people out of Egypt, you
As he kept looking, he saw that b Ac 7:30-34 people will serve1 the true God
the thornbush was on fire, and c Ge 17:1, 7 on this mountain.” a
yet the thornbush was not con- d Ge 26:24 13 But Moses said to the true
sumed. 3 So Moses said: “I will e Ge 28:13 God: “Suppose I go to the Israel-
go over to inspect this unusual Ge 32:9 ites and say to them, ‘The God
sight to see why the thornbush Mt 22:32
Ac 7:32
of your forefathers has sent me
does not burn up.” 4 When Je- to you,’ and they say to me,
f Ex 1:11
hovah saw that he went over to Isa 63:9 ‘What is his name?’ b What should
look, God called to him out of Ac 7:34 I say to them?” 14 So God said
the thornbush and said: “Moses! g Ex 12:51 to Moses: “I Will Become What
Moses!” to which he said: “Here h Nu 13:26, 27 I Choose1 to Become.”2c And he
I am.” 5 Then he said: “Do not De 27:3 added: “This is what you are to
come any nearer. Remove your i Ge 10:15-17 say to the Israelites, ‘I Will Be-
sandals from your feet, because Ex 33:1, 2
come has sent me to you.’” d
De 7:1
the place where you are standing Jos 3:10 15 Then God said once more to
is holy ground.” Ne 9:7, 8 Moses:
6 He went on to say: “I am the j Ex 1:11 “This is what you are to say to
God of your father, the God of k Ps 105:26, 38 the Israelites, ‘Jehovah the God
Abraham, c the God of Isaac, d and Ac 7:34 of your forefathers, the God of
the God of Jacob.” e Then Mo- l De 31:23 Abraham, e the God of Isaac, f and
ses hid his face, because he was Jos 1:5
Isa 41:10
the God of Jacob, g has sent me
afraid to look at the true God. Ro 8:31 to you.’ This is my name for-
7 Jehovah added: “I have cer- Php 4:13 ever, h and this is how I am to
tainly seen the affliction of my ____________________ be remembered from generation
people who are in Egypt, and I Second Col. to generation. 16 Now go, and
have heard their outcry because a Ex 19:2 gather the elders of Israel and
of those who force them to work; De 4:11, 12 say to them, ‘Jehovah the God of
I well know the pains they suf- b Ex 15:3 your forefathers has appeared to
fer. f 8 I will go down to res- Ps 96:8
me, the God of Abraham, Isaac,
Ps 135:13
cue them out of the hand of the Ho 12:5 and Jacob, and he said: “I have
Egyptians g and to bring them up Joh 17:26 certainly taken notice of you i
out of that land to a land good Ro 10:13
and of what is being done to
and spacious, a land flowing with c Job 23:13 you in Egypt. 17 So I say, I will
Isa 14:27
milk and honey, h the territory Joh 12:28 take you away from affliction j at
of the Canaan·ites, the Hittites, the hands of the Egyptians to the
d Ex 6:3, 7
the Amor·ites, the Periz·zites, Ro 9:17 land of the Canaan·ites, the Hit-
the Hivites, and the Jebu·sites. i e Ge 17:1, 7 tites, the Amor·ites, k the Periz-
9 Now look! The outcry of the f Ge 26:24 zites, the Hivites, and the Jebu-
people of Israel has reached me, sites, l to a land flowing with milk
g Ge 28:13
and I have seen also the harsh Mt 22:32 and honey.”’ m
way that the Egyptians are op- h Ps 135:13 18 “They will certainly lis-
pressing them. j 10 Now come, I i Ge 50:24 ten to your voice, n and you will
will send you to Pharaoh, and Ex 13:19 go, you and the elders of Isra-
you will bring my people the Is- j Ge 15:13, 14 el, to the king of Egypt, and
raelites out of Egypt.” k Le 26:13
you men should say to him: ‘Je-
11 However, Moses said to k Ge 15:16 hovah the God of the Hebrews o
the true God: “Who am I that I l Ex 23:23 has communicated with us. So,
should go to Pharaoh and bring m Nu 13:27
the Israelites out of Egypt?” De 8:7-9 3:12 1 Or “worship.” 3:14 1 Or “Want.”
12 To this he said: “I will prove n Ex 4:31 2 Or “I Will Prove to Be What I Will Prove
to be with you, l and this is the o Ge 14:13 to Be.” See App. A4.
117 EXODUS 3:19–4:17
please, let us make a three-day CHAP. 3 hand into the upper fold of your
journey into the wilderness so a Ex 5:3 garment.” So he returned his
that we may sacrifice to Jeho- Ex 10:25, 26 hand into his garment. When he
vah our God.’ a 19 But I myself drew it out of the garment, it was
well know that the king of Egypt b Ex 5:2 restored like the rest of his flesh!
will not give you permission to Ex 14:8 8 He said: “If they will not be-
go unless a mighty hand com- Ro 9:17
lieve you or pay attention to the
pels him. b 20 So I will have to first sign, then they will certain-
stretch out my hand and strike c Ex 7:3 ly heed the next sign. a 9 Still,
Egypt with all my extraordinary Ex 12:33
De 6:22
even if they will not believe
acts that I will do in it, and af- these two signs and refuse to lis-
ter that he will send you out. c ten to your voice, you will take
21 And I will give this people fa- d Ex 11:2 some water from the Nile River
Ex 12:35, 36
vor in the eyes of the Egyp- and pour it out on the dry land,
tians, and when you go, you will and the water that you take from
by no means go empty-handed. d e Ge 15:13, 14 the Nile will become blood on
22 Each woman must ask her Ex 12:36
the dry land.” b
____________________
neighbor and the woman lodging 10 Moses now said to Jeho-
CHAP. 4
in her house for articles of sil- vah: “Pardon me, Jehovah, but I
ver and of gold as well as cloth- f Ex 2:13, 14
have never been a fluent speak-
ing, and you will put them on er, neither in the past nor since
your sons and your daughters; g Ex 7:9 you have spoken to your ser-
and you will plunder the Egyp- vant, for I am slow of speech1
tians.” e h Lu 20:37 and slow of tongue.” c 11 Jeho-
4 However, Moses answered:
“But suppose they do not be- i Ex 3:16
vah said to him: “Who made a
mouth for man, or who makes
lieve me and do not listen to my Ex 4:31 them speechless, deaf, clear-
voice, f for they will say, ‘Jehovah sighted, or blind? Is it not I, Je-
did not appear to you.’” 2 Then hovah? 12 So go now, and I will
j Nu 12:10
Jehovah said to him: “What is ____________________ be with you as you speak,1 and I
that in your hand?” He answered: will teach you what you should
Second Col.
“A rod.” 3 He said: “Throw it say.” d 13 But he said: “Pardon
a Ac 7:36
on the ground.” So he threw it me, Jehovah, please send any-
on the ground, and it became a one whom you want to send.”
serpent; g and Moses fled from it. b Ex 4:30 14 Then Jehovah’s anger blazed
4 Jehovah now said to Moses: against Moses, and he said:
“Reach out your hand and seize c Ex 6:12 “What about your brother Aar-
it by the tail.” So he reached Nu 12:3 on e the Levite? I know that he
out and seized it, and it became Jer 1:6
Ac 7:22
can speak very well. And he is
a rod in his hand. 5 God then now on his way here to meet you.
said: “This is so that they may When he sees you, his heart will
believe that Jehovah the God d Isa 50:4
Mr 13:11
rejoice. f 15 So you must speak
of their forefathers, the God of to him and put the words in
Abraham, the God of Isaac, and his mouth, g and I will be with
the God of Jacob, h has appeared e Nu 26:59
you and him as you speak, h and
to you.” i I will teach you men what to
6 Jehovah said to him once f Ex 4:27 do. 16 He will speak for you to
more: “Put your hand, please, the people, and he will be your
into the upper fold of your gar- g Ex 4:28 spokesman, and you will serve
ment.” So he put his hand into as God to him.1i 17 And you
the fold of his garment. When he
h Jer 1:9
drew it out, why, his hand was 4:10 1 Lit., “heavy of mouth.” 4:12
stricken with leprosy like snow! j 1 Lit., “with your mouth.” 4:16 1 Or “will
7 Then he said: “Return your i Ex 7:1, 2 be representing God to him.”
EXODUS 4:18–5:7 118
will take this rod in your hand CHAP. 4 a kiss. 28 And Moses told Aar-
and perform the signs with it.” a a Ex 8:5 on all the words of Jehovah,
18 So Moses went back to Ex 17:5, 6 who had sent him, a and all the
Nu 20:11
Jethro his father-in-law b and signs that He had commanded
said to him: “I want to go, please, b Ex 2:18, 21 him to do. b 29 After that Mo-
and return to my brothers who Ex 18:1 ses and Aaron went and gath-
Nu 10:29
are in Egypt to see whether ered all the elders of the Isra-
they are still alive.” Jethro said c Ex 2:15 elites. c 30 Aaron told them all
to Moses: “Go in peace.” 19 Af- d Ex 7:9 the words that Jehovah had spo-
ter that Jehovah said to Moses ken to Moses, and he performed
e Ex 7:3 the signs d before the eyes of the
in Midi·an: “Go, return to Egypt, Ex 8:15
because all the men who were Ex 9:12 people. 31 At this the people
seeking to kill you1 are dead.” c Ex 11:10 believed. e When they heard that
20 Then Moses took his wife Ro 9:17, 18 Jehovah had turned his atten-
and his sons and lifted them f Ex 7:22 tion to the Israelites f and that
onto a donkey, and he started he had seen their affliction, g
g De 7:6
back to the land of Egypt. More- De 14:2
they bowed down and prostrated
over, Moses took the rod of the Ho 11:1 themselves.
true God in his hand. 21 Then
5
Ro 9:4
Afterward, Moses and Aaron
Jehovah said to Moses: “After h Ex 12:29 went in and said to Pharaoh:
you have returned to Egypt, see “This is what Jehovah the God
i Nu 22:22
that you perform before Phar- 1Ch 21:16 of Israel says, ‘Send my peo-
aoh all the miracles that I have ple away so that they may cele-
j Ge 17:14
empowered you to do. d But I will brate a festival to me in the wil-
allow his heart to become obsti- k Ex 2:16, 21 derness.’” 2 But Pharaoh said:
nate, e and he will not send the l Ex 4:14
“Who is Jehovah, h that I should
people away. f 22 You must say obey his voice to send Israel
to Pharaoh, ‘This is what Jeho- m Ex 3:1 away? i I do not know Jehovah at
Ex 20:18
vah says: “Israel is my son, Ex 24:16
all, and what is more, I will
my firstborn. g 23 I say to you, ____________________ not send Israel away.” j 3 But
Send my son away so that he Second Col. they said: “The God of the He-
may serve me. But if you refuse brews has communicated with
a Ex 4:15
to send him away, I am going to us. Please, we want to make a
kill your son, your firstborn.”’” h b Ex 4:8 three-day journey into the wil-
24 Now on the road at the c Ex 3:16 derness and sacrifice to Jeho-
lodging place, Jehovah i met him Ex 24:1 vah our God; k otherwise, he will
and was seeking to put him d Ex 4:3, 6, 9
strike us with disease or with the
to death. j 25 Finally Zip·porah k sword.” 4 The king of Egypt re-
took a flint1 and circumcised her e Ex 3:18 plied to them: “Why is it, Mo-
son and caused his foreskin to f Ge 50:25 ses and Aaron, that you are
touch his feet and said: “It is be- taking the people away from
g Ex 1:14
cause you are a bridegroom of Ex 3:7
their work? Return to your la-
blood to me.” 26 So He let him De 26:6 bor!”1l 5 And Pharaoh contin-
go. At that time she said, “a ____________________ ued: “Look at how many people
bridegroom of blood,” because CHAP. 5 of the land there are, and you
of the circumcision. h Ex 7:5 would have them rest from their
27 Then Jehovah said to Aar- Ex 9:15, 16 labor.”
on: “Go into the wilderness to i 2Ki 18:28, 35 6 That same day, Pharaoh
meet Moses.” l So he went and commanded the taskmasters and
met him at the mountain of the j Ex 3:19 their foremen: 7 “You must no
true God m and greeted him with k Ex 3:18 longer give straw to the people
to make bricks. m Let them go
l Ex 1:11
4:19 1 Or “seeking your soul.” 4:25 1 Or
“flint knife.” m Ex 1:14 5:4 1 Or “burdens.”
119 EXODUS 5:8–6:6
and gather straw for themselves. CHAP. 5 serious trouble because of the
8 But you must still impose on a Ex 1:11 order: “You must not reduce
them the same quota of bricks your daily quota of bricks at
as they made in the past. Do all.” 20 After that they met up
not reduce it for them, for they b Ex 2:11 with Moses and Aaron, who
are relaxing.1 That is why they were standing there to meet
are crying out, ‘We want to go, them as they came out from
we want to sacrifice to our God!’ c Ex 5:7, 8 Pharaoh. 21 At once they said
9 Make them work harder, and to them: “May Jehovah look
keep them busy so that they will upon you and judge, since you
not pay attention to lies.” d Ex 5:3 have made Pharaoh and his ser-
____________________ vants despise us1 and you have
10 So the taskmasters a and
their foremen went out and said Second Col. put a sword in their hand to
to the people: “Here is what a Ex 6:9 kill us.” a 22 Then Moses turned
Pharaoh has said, ‘I am giving to Jehovah and said: “Jehovah,
you no more straw. 11 Go and why have you afflicted this peo-
get your own straw for your- b Ex 5:1 ple? Why have you sent me?
selves wherever you can find it, 23 From the time that I went in
but your work will not be re- before Pharaoh to speak in your
duced at all.’” 12 Then the peo- c Ex 5:6, 9 name, b he has dealt worse with
ple scattered throughout all the this people, c and you have cer-
tainly not rescued your people.” d
land of Egypt to gather stubble
6
d Ex 3:8 So Jehovah said to Moses:
for straw. 13 And the taskmas- ____________________
ters kept urging them: “You must “Now you will see what I will
CHAP. 6 do to Pharaoh. e A mighty hand
each finish your work every
day, just as when straw was e Ex 14:13 will force him to send them
provided.” 14 Also the foremen away, and a mighty hand will
of the Israelites, whom Phar- force him to drive them out of
aoh’s taskmasters had appointed
f Ex 9:3 his land.” f
Ex 11:1
over them, were beaten. b They Ex 12:29, 31
2 Then God said to Moses: “I
asked them: “Why did you not am Jehovah. 3 And I used to
reach the quota of bricks that appear to Abraham, Isaac, and
you used to make? It happened g Ge 17:1 Jacob as God Almighty, g but
both yesterday and today.” Ge 35:10, 11 with regard to my name Jeho-
vah h I did not make myself
15 So the foremen of the Isra-
known to them. i 4 I also estab-
elites went in and complained to h Ps 83:18 lished my covenant with them to
Pharaoh: “Why are you treating Lu 11:2 give them the land of Canaan,
your servants this way? 16 No Joh 12:28
the land in which they lived
Ac 15:14
straw is given to your servants, Re 15:3 as foreigners. j 5 Now I myself
yet they are saying to us, ‘Make have heard the groaning of the
bricks!’ Your servants are beat- people of Israel, whom the Egyp-
en, but your own people are i Ge 12:8 tians are enslaving, and I remem-
at fault.” 17 But he said: “You Ge 28:16 ber my covenant. k
are relaxing,1 you are relaxing!1c Jer 32:20
6 “Therefore, say to the Isra-
That is why you are saying, ‘We elites: ‘I am Jehovah, and I will
want to go, we want to sacrifice bring you out from under the
to Jehovah.’ d 18 So now go, get j Ge 15:18
Ge 28:4 burdens of the Egyptians and
back to work! No straw will be rescue you from their slav-
given to you, but you must still ery, l and I will reclaim you with
produce your quota of bricks.” k Ge 17:1, 7 an outstretched1 arm and with
19 Then the foremen of the Ex 2:24
Israelites saw that they were in 5:21 1 Or “have made us smell offensive
to Pharaoh and to his servants.” 6:6
5:8, 17 1 Or “are lazy.” l De 4:20 1 Or “a powerful.”
EXODUS 6:7-30 120
great judgments. a 7 And I will CHAP. 6 18 The sons of Kohath
take you in as my people, and a De 26:8 were Amram, Izhar, Hebron,
I will be your God, b and you will 1Ch 17:21 and Uzzi·el. a The length of Ko-
Ac 13:17
certainly know that I am Jeho- hath’s life was 133 years.
vah your God who is bringing b Ex 29:45
De 7:6
19 The sons of Me·rari
you out from under the burdens 2Sa 7:24 were Mahli and Mushi.
of Egypt. 8 And I will bring you Ps 33:12 These were the families of the
into the land that I swore with an c Ge 15:18 Levites, according to their fami-
oath1 to give to Abraham, Isaac, Ge 26:3 ly descents. b
and Jacob; and I will give it to Ge 35:12
Ex 32:13 20 Now Amram took Joch-
you as something to possess. c
I am Jehovah.’” d d Ex 20:2
e·bed, his father’s sister, as his
wife. c She bore him Aaron and
9 Moses later gave this mes- Isa 42:8
sage to the Israelites, but they e Ex 5:21 Moses. d The length of Amram’s
did not listen to Moses because life was 137 years.
f Ex 5:21
of their discouragement and be- Ex 6:9 21 The sons of Izhar were
cause of the harsh slavery. e g Ex 4:10
Korah, e Nepheg, and Zichri.
10 Then Jehovah spoke to Ac 7:22 22 The sons of Uzzi·el were
Moses, saying: 11 “Go in and h Ge 49:3 Misha·el, El·zaphan, f and Sithri.
tell Pharaoh, Egypt’s king, that i Ge 46:9
23 Now Aaron took E·lishe-
he should send the Israelites ba, Am·mina·dab’s daughter, the
j 1Ch 4:24
away out of his land.” 12 How- sister of Nahshon, g as his wife.
ever, Moses replied to Jehovah: k Ge 29:34 She bore him Nadab, A·bihu, El-
“Look! The Israelites have not l Ge 46:11 e·azar, and Itha·mar. h
listened to me; f how will Phar- Nu 26:57
24 The sons of Korah were
aoh ever listen to me, as I speak m Nu 3:18 Assir, El·kanah, and A·bia-
with difficulty?”1g 13 But Jeho- ____________________ saph. i These were the families
vah again told Moses and Aaron Second Col. of the Korah·ites. j
what commands to give to the Is- a Nu 3:19 25 El·e·azar, k Aaron’s son,
raelites and to Pharaoh, Egypt’s b Nu 3:20 took one of the daughters of Pu-
king, in order to bring the Isra- ti·el as his wife. She bore him
c Ex 2:1
elites out of the land of Egypt. Nu 26:59 Phine·has. l
14 These are the heads of the
d 1Ch 23:13 These are the heads of the pa-
house of their fathers: The sons
e Nu 16:1, 32 ternal houses of the Levites, ac-
of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn, h
were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron,
Nu 26:10 cording to their families. m
and Carmi. i These are the fami- f Le 10:4 26 This is the Aaron and Mo-
lies of Reuben.
Nu 3:30 ses to whom Jehovah said:
15 The sons of Sime·on were g Ru 4:19-21 “Bring the people of Israel out of
Mt 1:4 the land of Egypt, company by
Jem·uel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin,
Zohar, and Shaul, the son of h Nu 3:2 company.”1n 27 It was they who
a Canaan·ite woman. j These are i Nu 26:10, 11 spoke to Pharaoh, Egypt’s king,
the families of Sime·on. j Nu 26:58
to bring the people of Israel out
16 These are the names of the 1Ch 9:19 of Egypt. It was this Moses and
sons of Levi, k according to their k Nu 3:32
Aaron. o
family descents: Gershon, Ko- 28 On that day when Jehovah
l Nu 25:7
hath, and Me·rari. l The length of Nu 31:6 spoke to Moses in the land of
Levi’s life was 137 years. Jos 22:31 Egypt, 29 Jehovah told Moses:
17 The sons of Gershon Jg 20:28 “I am Jehovah. Speak to Phar-
were Libni and Shime·i, ac- m Ex 6:19 aoh, king of Egypt, everything
cording to their families. m n Ex 7:2, 4 I am speaking to you.” 30 Then
Ex 12:41 Moses said before Jehovah:
6:8 1 Lit., “I raised my hand.” 6:12 Ac 7:35
1 Lit., “I am uncircumcised in lips.” o Ps 77:20 6:26 1 Lit., “according to their armies.”
121 EXODUS 7:1-20
“Look! I speak with difficulty,1 so CHAP. 6 threw down his rod, and they
how will Pharaoh ever listen to a Ex 4:10 became big snakes; but Aaron’s
me?” a Ex 6:12 rod swallowed up their rods.
7
____________________ 13 Still, Pharaoh’s heart be-
Jehovah then said to Moses:
“See, I have made you like CHAP. 7 came obstinate, a and he did not
God1 to Pharaoh, and Aaron b Ex 4:14-16 listen to them, just as Jehovah
Ex 4:30 had said.
your own brother will become
your prophet. b 2 You are to re- 14 Then Jehovah said to Mo-
c Ex 4:21
peat everything that I will com- Ex 7:13, 22 ses: “Pharaoh’s heart is unre-
mand you, and Aaron your Ex 8:15, 19 sponsive. b He has refused to
brother will speak to Phar- Ex 9:12, 35 send the people away. 15 Go to
Ex 10:20, 27
aoh, and he will send the Isra- Ex 11:10
Pharaoh in the morning. Look!
elites away from his land. 3 As Ex 14:8 He is going out to the wa-
for me, I will allow Pharaoh’s Ro 9:17, 18 ter! And you should station your-
heart to become obstinate, c and self to meet him by the edge
I will multiply my signs and my d Ex 3:19, 20 of the Nile River; and take with
miracles in the land of Egypt. d Ps 105:26, 27
Ac 7:36 you in your hand the rod that
4 But Pharaoh will not listen to turned into a serpent. c 16 And
you, and I will lay my hand upon e Ex 12:12, 51 you must say to him, ‘Jehovah
Egypt and bring my multitudes,1 the God of the Hebrews has sent
my people, the Israelites, out f Ex 7:17 me to you, d and he says: “Send
of the land of Egypt with great Ex 8:9, 10 my people away so that they
judgments. e 5 And the Egyp- Ex 8:22
may serve me in the wilderness,”
Ex 9:29
tians will certainly know that Ex 14:4 but you have not obeyed until
I am Jehovah f when I stretch out now. 17 This is what Jehovah
my hand against Egypt and bring g De 34:7 says: “By this you will know that
the Israelites out from among Ac 7:22, 23 I am Jehovah. e Here I am strik-
them.” 6 Moses and Aaron did ing the water that is in the
what Jehovah had commanded h Ex 4:2, 3 Nile River with the rod that is
them; they did just so. 7 Moses in my hand, and it will turn into
was 80 years old and Aaron was i Ge 41:8
blood. 18 And the fish that are
83 years old when they spoke to 2Ti 3:8
in the Nile will die, and the Nile
Pharaoh. g will stink, and the Egyptians will
8 Jehovah now said to Mo- j Ex 7:20, 22
Ex 8:7, 18 find it impossible to drink water
ses and Aaron: 9 “If Pharaoh Ex 9:11 from the Nile.”’”
says to you, ‘Perform a miracle,’ ____________________
19 Then Jehovah said to Mo-
then tell Aaron, ‘Take your rod Second Col. ses: “Say to Aaron, ‘Take your
and throw it down before Phar- a Ex 7:3
aoh.’ It will become a big snake.” h rod and stretch out your hand
10 So Moses and Aaron went in over the waters of Egypt, f over
b Ex 10:1 its rivers, over its canals,1 over
to Pharaoh and did exactly as
Jehovah had commanded. Aaron its marshes, g and over all its res-
c Ex 4:2, 3
threw his rod down before Phar- ervoirs, that they may become
aoh and his servants, and it blood.’ There will be blood in all
d Ex 3:18
became a big snake. 11 How- the land of Egypt, even in the
ever, Pharaoh summoned the wooden and stone containers.”
e Ex 7:5
wise men and the sorcerers, Ex 8:9, 10 20 Immediately Moses and Aar-
and the magic-practicing priests Ex 8:22 on did just as Jehovah had com-
Ex 9:29 manded. He lifted up the rod
of Egypt i also did the same thing Ex 14:4
with their magic.1j 12 Each one and struck the water that was
f Ex 9:22
in the Nile River before the eyes
6:30 1 Lit., “I am uncircumcised in lips.” Ex 10:12 of Pharaoh and his servants,
7:1 1 Lit., “made you God.” 7:4 1 Lit., Ex 14:21 and all the water that was in
“my armies.” 7:11 1 Or “their magic
arts.” g Ex 8:5 7:19 1 That is, canals from the Nile.
EXODUS 7:21–8:18 122
the river was turned into blood. a CHAP. 7 the land of Egypt. 7 However,
21 And the fish that were in a Ps 78:44 the magic-practicing priests did
the river died, b and the riv- the same thing by their secret
er began to stink, and the Egyp- arts, and they too made the
tians were unable to drink wa- b Ps 105:29 frogs come up over the land of
ter from the Nile, c and there Egypt. a 8 Pharaoh then called
was blood throughout the land of Moses and Aaron and said:
Egypt. c Ex 7:18, 24 “Plead with Jehovah to remove
22 Nevertheless, the magic- the frogs from me and my peo-
practicing priests of Egypt did ple, b as I want to send the peo-
the same thing with their secret d Ex 7:11, 12 ple away so that they may sacri-
Ex 8:7, 18
arts, d so that Pharaoh’s heart Ex 9:11 fice to Jehovah.” 9 Then Moses
continued to be obstinate, and 2Ti 3:8 said to Pharaoh: “I leave to
he did not listen to them, just you the honor of telling me
as Jehovah had said. e 23 Then when I should plead to have the
Pharaoh returned to his house, e Ex 3:19 frogs removed from you, your
and he did not take this to heart ____________________ servants, your people, and your
either. 24 So all the Egyptians CHAP. 8 houses. Only in the Nile River
were digging all around the Nile f Ex 3:12 will they be left.” 10 To this he
for water to drink, because they said: “Tomorrow.” So he said: “It
could not drink any water of the will be according to your word
Nile. 25 And seven full days g Ps 78:45 so that you may know that there
passed after Jehovah struck the is no one else like Jehovah our
Nile. God. c 11 The frogs will depart
8
h Ps 105:30 from you, your houses, your ser-
Then Jehovah said to Moses: ____________________
“Go in to Pharaoh and say to vants, and your people. They will
Second Col. be left only in the Nile.” d
him, ‘This is what Jehovah says:
“Send my people away so that a Ex 7:11, 12 12 So Moses and Aaron went
Ex 7:20, 22
they may serve me. f 2 If you Ex 8:17, 18 out from Pharaoh, and Mo-
keep refusing to send them away, Ex 9:11 ses pleaded with Jehovah about
I will plague all your territory 2Ti 3:8 the frogs that He had brought
with frogs. g 3 And the Nile Riv- upon Pharaoh. e 13 Then Jeho-
er will swarm with frogs, and vah did as Moses asked, and the
b Ex 10:16-19 frogs began to die in the houses,
they will come up and enter into
your house, into your bedroom, the courtyards, and the fields.
on your bed, into the houses of 14 They were piling them up in
c Ex 9:14
your servants and on your peo- Ex 15:11 countless heaps, and the land
ple, into your ovens, and into Ps 83:18 began to stink. 15 When Phar-
your kneading troughs.1h 4 On Ps 86:8
Isa 46:9
aoh saw that there was relief, he
you, on your people, and on Jer 10:6, 7
hardened his heart f and he re-
all your servants, the frogs will Ro 9:17 fused to listen to them, just as
come up.”’” Jehovah had said.
5 Jehovah later said to Mo- 16 Jehovah now said to Mo-
ses: “Say to Aaron, ‘Stretch out d Ex 8:3 ses: “Say to Aaron, ‘Stretch out
your hand with your rod over your rod and strike the dust of
the rivers, the Nile canals, and the earth, and it must become
e Ex 8:30, 31 gnats in all the land of Egypt.’”
the marshes, and make the
frogs come up over the land of
Ex 9:33
17 And they did this. Aaron
Egypt.’” 6 So Aaron stretched stretched out his hand with his
out his hand over the wa- f Ex 4:21
rod and struck the dust of the
ters of Egypt, and the frogs be- Ex 7:3 earth, and the gnats came on
gan to come up and to cover man and beast. All the dust of
the earth became gnats in all the
8:3 1 Or “bowls.” g Ps 105:31 land of Egypt. g 18 The magic-
123 EXODUS 8:19–9:5
practicing priests tried to do the CHAP. 8 able to the Egyptians right be-
same and produce gnats by their a Ex 7:11, 12 fore their eyes, would they not
secret arts, a but they could not. Ex 7:20, 22 stone us? 27 We will make a
Ex 8:7
And the gnats came on man Ex 9:11
three-day journey into the wil-
and beast. 19 So the magic- derness, and there we will sacri-
practicing priests said to Phar- fice to Jehovah our God, just as
aoh: “It is the finger of God!” b b Ex 31:18 he has said to us.” a
But Pharaoh’s heart continued Lu 11:20 28 Pharaoh now said: “I will
to be obstinate, and he did not send you away to sacrifice to Je-
listen to them, just as Jehovah hovah your God in the wilder-
had said. c Ex 9:4, 26 ness. Only, you must not go so
Ex 10:23
20 Then Jehovah said to Mo- Ex 12:13 far away. Plead in my behalf.” b
ses: “Get up early in the morn- 29 Then Moses said: “Now I am
ing and station yourself in front going away from you, and I will
of Pharaoh. Look! He is coming d 1Sa 17:46 plead with Jehovah, and the gad-
out to the water! And you must 1Ki 20:28 flies will depart from Pharaoh,
2Ki 19:17, 19 his servants, and his people
say to him, ‘This is what Jeho-
vah has said: “Send my people tomorrow. But Pharaoh must
away so that they may serve me. stop trifling1 with us by refus-
e Ex 8:3
21 But if you do not send my ing to send the people away to
people away, I will send on you, sacrifice to Jehovah.” c 30 Mo-
your servants, and your people f Ps 78:45
ses then went out from Phar-
and into your houses the gad- Ps 105:31 aoh and pleaded with Jehovah. d
fly;1 and the houses of Egypt 31 So Jehovah did according to
will be full of gadflies, and they Moses’ word, and the gadflies de-
will even cover the ground they2 g Ge 46:33, 34 parted from Pharaoh, his ser-
stand on. 22 On that day I will Ex 10:25, 26 vants, and his people. Not one
____________________ was left. 32 However, Pharaoh
certainly set apart the land of
Goshen, where my people are Second Col. again hardened his heart and did
dwelling. No gadflies will exist a Ex 3:18 not send the people away.
there, c and by this you will know
that I, Jehovah, am here in the
land. d 23 And I will make a dis- b Ex 8:8
9 So Jehovah said to Mo-
ses: “Go in to Pharaoh and
Ex 9:28
say to him, ‘This is what Jeho-
tinction between my people and vah the God of the Hebrews has
your people. Tomorrow this sign said: “Send my people away so
will take place.”’” c Ex 8:15 that they may serve me. e 2 But
24 And Jehovah did so, and if you refuse to send them
heavy swarms of gadflies began away and you keep holding them,
to invade the house of Pharaoh d Ex 9:33 3 look! Jehovah’s hand f will
and the houses of his servants ____________________ come against your livestock in
and all the land of Egypt. e The CHAP. 9 the field. On the horses, the don-
land was ruined by the gadflies. f e Ex 5:1 keys, the camels, the herd, and
25 Finally, Pharaoh called Mo- Ex 8:1 the flock, there will be a devas-
ses and Aaron and said: “Go, tating plague. g 4 And Jehovah
sacrifice to your God in the will certainly make a distinction
land.” 26 But Moses said: “It is f Ex 7:4 between the livestock of Israel
not proper to do so, because and the livestock of Egypt, and
what we would sacrifice to Jeho- nothing that belongs to the Is-
vah our God would be detestable g Ex 9:15
raelites will die.”’” h 5 Moreover,
to the Egyptians. g If we would Jehovah set an appointed time,
make a sacrifice that was detest- saying: “Tomorrow Jehovah will
h Ex 8:22
Ex 10:23
do this in the land.”
8:21 1 A type of fly that bites. 2 That is, Ex 11:7
the Egyptians. Ex 12:13 8:29 1 Or “playing games.”
EXODUS 9:6-26 124
6 And Jehovah did this on CHAP. 9 from the earth. 16 But for this
the very next day, and all a Ps 78:48 very reason I have kept you in
sorts of livestock of Egypt be- existence: to show you my pow-
gan to die, a but not one of er and to have my name de-
Israel’s livestock died. 7 When clared in all the earth. a 17 Are
Pharaoh inquired, look! not so you still behaving arrogantly
much as one of Israel’s livestock b Ex 4:21 against my people by not send-
had died. Nevertheless, Phar- ing them away? 18 Here I will
aoh’s heart continued to be un- cause a very great hail to rain
responsive, and he did not send down tomorrow about this time,
the people away. b such as has never occurred in
8 Jehovah then said to Mo- c Ex 7:11, 12 Egypt from the day it was found-
ses and Aaron: “Fill both of your Ex 7:20, 22 ed until now. 19 Therefore,
Ex 8:7, 18
hands with soot from a kiln, and 2Ti 3:8
send word to bring all your live-
Moses must throw it into the air stock and all that is yours in the
in front of Pharaoh. 9 And it field under shelter. Every man
will become a fine dust on all the and beast caught in the field and
land of Egypt, and it will become not brought into the house will
festering boils on man and beast d Ex 4:21 die when the hail comes down on
in all the land of Egypt.” Ex 8:31, 32 them.”’”
10 So they took soot from a
Ex 14:17 20 Anyone among Pharaoh’s
kiln and stood before Pharaoh, servants who feared Jehovah’s
and Moses tossed it into the word quickly brought his own
air, and it became festering boils servants and his livestock into
the houses, 21 but whoever did
breaking out on man and beast. e Ex 8:9, 10 not take Jehovah’s word to heart
11 The magic-practicing priests 2Sa 7:22
left his servants and his live-
were unable to stand before Mo- Ps 83:18
____________________ stock in the field.
ses because of the boils, for they
had developed on the magic- Second Col. 22 Jehovah now said to Mo-
practicing priests and on all the a Ex 14:17 ses: “Stretch out your hand to-
ward the heavens, so that hail
Egyptians. c 12 But Jehovah al- Jos 2:9, 10
1Ch 16:24 may come down on all the land
lowed Pharaoh’s heart to be- Pr 16:4
of Egypt, b on man and beast and
come obstinate, and he did not Isa 63:12
Ro 9:17 all the vegetation of the field in
listen to them, just as Jehovah the land of Egypt.” c 23 So Mo-
had told Moses. d ses stretched out his rod toward
13 Then Jehovah said to Mo- the heavens, and Jehovah sent
ses: “Get up early in the morn- thunder and hail, and fire1 fell
ing and station yourself in front b Ps 78:47 down to the earth, and Jehovah
of Pharaoh, and say to him, Ps 105:32 kept making it rain down hail
‘This is what Jehovah the God on the land of Egypt. 24 There
of the Hebrews has said: “Send was hail, and there was fire
my people away so that they may flashing in the midst of the hail.
serve me. 14 For now I am di- It was very heavy; there had nev-
recting all my blows to strike c Ex 10:4, 5 er been any like it in the land
your heart, your servants, and since Egypt had become a na-
your people, so that you may tion. d 25 The hail struck every-
know that there is no one like thing in the field throughout
me in all the earth. e 15 For by the land of Egypt, from man to
now I could have thrust my hand d Ex 9:18 beast, and it struck down all the
out to strike you and your people vegetation and shattered all the
with a devastating plague, and trees of the field. e 26 Only in
you would have been wiped out1
9:23 1 Perhaps describing powerful
9:15 1 Or “effaced.” e Ps 105:33 lightning.
125 EXODUS 9:27–10:10
the land of Goshen, where the CHAP. 9 right before him, a 2 and in or-
Israelites were, there was no a Ex 8:22 der that you may declare to your
hail. a Ex 9:3, 4 sons and your grandsons how se-
Ex 10:23
27 So Pharaoh sent for Mo- Ex 11:7
verely I have dealt with Egypt
ses and Aaron and said to Ex 12:13 and what signs I have performed
them: “I have sinned this time. among them; b and you will cer-
Jehovah is righteous, and I and tainly know that I am Jehovah.”
my people are in the wrong. b Ex 7:5, 17
3 So Moses and Aaron went
28 Plead with Jehovah that Ex 8:9, 10 in to Pharaoh and said to him:
there may be an end to God’s Ex 8:22 “This is what Jehovah the God
thunder and hail. Then I will be Ex 14:4
De 10:14
of the Hebrews has said, ‘How
willing to send you away, and Ps 24:1 long will you refuse to submit
you will not stay any longer.” to me? c Send my people away so
29 So Moses said to him: “As that they may serve me. 4 For
soon as I go out of the city, I will if you keep refusing to send my
c Ex 10:17-19
spread out my hands before Je- people away, here I am bringing
hovah. The thunder will stop and locusts within your boundaries
the hail will not continue any tomorrow. 5 And they will cov-
longer, so that you may know d Ex 4:21 er the surface of the earth, and
Ex 8:13, 15
that the earth belongs to Je- it will not be possible to see the
hovah. b 30 But as for you and ground. They will eat up what
your servants, I know already escaped the hail and was left
that even then, you will not fear e Ex 7:4 for you, and they will eat all
Jehovah God.” ____________________
your trees that are growing in
31 Now the flax and the bar- CHAP. 10 the field. d 6 They will fill your
ley had been struck down, be- f Ex 4:21 houses, the houses of all your
Ex 9:34
cause the barley was in servants, and the houses of all
____________________
the ear and the flax had flow- Egypt to an extent that your fa-
er buds. 32 But the wheat and Second Col.
thers and your grandfathers nev-
the spelt had not been struck a Ex 9:15, 16 er saw from the time they have
Ps 78:12
down, because they were lat- Ro 9:17 been in this land until today.’” e
er crops.1 33 Moses now went With that he turned and went out
out of the city from Pharaoh from Pharaoh.
and spread out his hands be-
b Ex 13:3, 8
7 Then Pharaoh’s servants
fore Jehovah, and the thunder De 4:9 said to him: “How long will this
and the hail stopped and the rain De 6:20-22 man continue to menace1 us?
quit pouring down on the earth. c Ps 44:1
Send the men away so that they
34 When Pharaoh saw that the may serve Jehovah their God.
rain, the hail, and the thunder Do you not yet realize that Egypt
had stopped, he sinned again c Ex 9:17 has been ruined?” 8 So Moses
and hardened his heart, d he as and Aaron were brought back to
well as his servants. 35 And Pharaoh, and he said to them:
Pharaoh’s heart continued ob- d Ex 9:31, 32 “Go, serve Jehovah your God.
stinate, and he did not send the But just who will be going?”
Israelites away, just as Jehovah 9 Then Moses said: “We will go
had stated through Moses. e with our young people, our old
10
e Ex 9:24
Then Jehovah said to Mo- people, our sons, our daughters,
ses: “Go in to Pharaoh, our sheep, and our cattle, f be-
for I have allowed his heart and cause we will hold a festival to
the hearts of his servants to f Ex 10:25, 26 Jehovah.” g 10 He said to them:
become unresponsive, f so that “If I ever send you and your
I may display these signs of mine children away, then Jehovah is
g Ex 3:18
9:32 1 Or “were seasonally late.” Ex 5:1 10:7 1 Lit., “be a snare to.”
EXODUS 10:11–11:1 126
indeed with you! a It is clear that CHAP. 10 cust remained in all the territory
you intend to do something evil. a Ex 12:31, 32 of Egypt. 20 However, Jehovah
11 No! Only your men may go allowed Pharaoh’s heart to be-
and serve Jehovah, for that is come obstinate, a and he did not
what you requested.” With that send the Israelites away.
they were driven out from be- 21 Jehovah then said to Mo-
fore Pharaoh. b Ps 78:46 ses: “Stretch out your hand to-
12 Jehovah now said to Mo- ward the heavens so that there
ses: “Stretch out your hand may be darkness over the land of
over the land of Egypt for the Egypt, a darkness so thick that
locusts, so that they may come it can be felt.” 22 Moses imme-
up over the land of Egypt and diately stretched out his hand to-
c Ex 10:5
eat up all the vegetation of the Ps 105:34, 35 ward the heavens, and there
land, everything that the hail has was a dense darkness in all the
let remain.” 13 At once Moses land of Egypt for three days. b
stretched out his rod over the 23 They did not see one anoth-
land of Egypt, and Jehovah er, and none of them got up from
caused an east wind to blow where they were for three days;
d Ex 8:30, 31
on the land all that day and all but all the Israelites had light
____________________
night. The morning came, and in their dwellings. c 24 Pharaoh
the east wind brought the lo- Second Col.
then called Moses and said: “Go,
custs. 14 And the locusts came a Ex 7:3
serve Jehovah. d Only your sheep
Ex 11:10
up over all the land of Egypt and Ro 9:17, 18 and your cattle will remain be-
settled down on the whole terri- hind. Even your children may go
tory of Egypt. b It was extremely with you.” 25 But Moses said:
severe; c never before had there “You yourself will also provide
been so many locusts, nor would us with1 sacrifices and burnt of-
there ever be so many again. ferings, and we will offer them to
b Ps 105:28
15 They covered the surface of
Jehovah our God. e 26 Our live-
the entire land, and the land
stock will also go with us. Not
grew dark with them; they de-
an animal1 will be allowed to re-
voured all the vegetation of the
land and all the fruit of the trees main, because we will be using
that the hail had left; nothing c Ex 8:21, 22 some of them to worship Jeho-
green was left on the trees or on Ex 9:3, 6 vah our God, and we do not
the vegetation of the field in all
Ex 9:26 know what we will offer in wor-
Ex 11:7
the land of Egypt. Ex 12:13
ship to Jehovah until we arrive
16 So Pharaoh quickly called there.” 27 So Jehovah allowed
Moses and Aaron and said: Pharaoh’s heart to become ob-
“I have sinned against Jeho- stinate, and he did not consent
vah your God and against you. to send them away. f 28 Phar-
17 Now, please, pardon my sin aoh said to him: “Get out of my
d Ex 8:28
just this once, and plead Ex 9:28 sight! Make sure that you do not
with Jehovah your God that he try to see my face again, for on
just remove this deadly plague the day you see my face, you
from upon me.” 18 So he1 went will die.” 29 To this Moses said:
out from Pharaoh and plead- “Just as you have spoken, I will
ed with Jehovah. d 19 Then Je- e Ex 3:18
not try to see your face again.”
hovah caused the wind to shift,
and it became a very stiff west
Ex 5:3
ses: “One more plague I
wind, and it carried the lo- am going to bring upon Phar-
custs away and drove them into aoh and Egypt. After that he will
the Red Sea. Not a single lo-
f Ex 4:21 10:25 1 Or “allow us to have.” 10:26
10:18 1 Apparently Moses. Ex 14:4 1 Lit., “a hoof.”
127 EXODUS 11:2–12:12
send you away from here. a When
he does send you away, he will
CHAP. 11
a De 4:34 12 Jehovah now said to Mo-
ses and Aaron in the land
literally drive you out of here. b b Ex 12:31, 32 of Egypt: 2 “This month will be
2 Now tell the people that all the beginning of the months for
c Ex 3:21, 22
the men and women should ask Ex 12:35, 36 you. It will be the first of the
their neighbor for articles of sil- Ps 105:37 months of the year for you. a
ver and of gold.” c 3 And Jeho- d Ex 12:29 3 Speak to the entire assembly
vah gave the people favor in the of Israel, saying, ‘On the tenth
e Ex 4:22, 23
eyes of the Egyptians. Moreover, Ps 78:51 day of this month, they should
Moses himself had become high- Ps 105:36 each take for themselves a
ly esteemed in the land of Egypt Ps 136:10 sheep b for their father’s house, a
among Pharaoh’s servants and
Heb 11:28
sheep to a house. 4 But if the
among the people. f Ex 12:12 household is too small for the
4 Moses then said: “This is g Ex 12:30 sheep, they and their1 nearest
what Jehovah has said, ‘About h Ex 8:22 neighbor should share it be-
midnight I am going out into the Ex 9:3, 4 tween themselves in their house
midst of Egypt, d 5 and every
Ex 10:23 according to the number of peo-
Ex 12:13
firstborn in the land of Egypt ple.2 When making the calcula-
will die, e from the firstborn of
i Ex 12:33 tion, determine how much of the
Pharaoh who is sitting on his j Ex 3:19 sheep each one will eat. 5 Your
throne to the firstborn of the
Ex 7:4 sheep should be a sound, c one-
Ro 9:17, 18
slave girl who is working at the year-old male. You may choose
k Ex 7:3 from the young rams or from
hand mill, and every firstborn
of the livestock. f 6 Throughout l Ps 135:9 the goats. 6 You must care for
all the land of Egypt, there will m Ex 4:21 it until the 14th day of this
be a great outcry such as has Ex 9:15, 16 month, d and the whole congre-
Ex 10:20 gation of the assembly of Isra-
never occurred nor will ever oc- ____________________ el must slaughter it at twilight.1e
cur again. g 7 But not even a Second Col. 7 They must take some of the
dog will bark1 at the Israelites,
____________________ blood and splash it on the two
at the men or their livestock, so
CHAP. 12 doorposts and the upper part of
that you may know that Jehovah the doorway of the houses in
can make a distinction between a Ex 13:4
Ex 23:15 which they eat it. f
the Egyptians and the Israel- Nu 28:16 8 “‘They must eat the meat
ites.’ h 8 And all your servants De 16:1
on this night. g They should roast
will certainly come down to me b Joh 1:29 it over the fire and eat it along
and prostrate themselves to me, 1Co 5:7
with unleavened bread h and bit-
saying, ‘Go, you and all the peo- Re 5:6
ter greens. i 9 Do not eat any of
ple who follow you.’ i And after c Le 22:18-20
it raw or boiled, cooked in water,
that I will go out.” With that he De 17:1
1Pe 1:19 but roast it over the fire, its head
went out from Pharaoh in the together with its shanks and its
heat of anger. d Nu 28:16
inner parts. 10 You must not
9 Jehovah then said to Mo- e Ex 12:18
save any of it until morn-
Le 23:5
ses: “Pharaoh will not listen to De 16:6 ing, but any of it left over un-
you, j in order for my mira- til morning you should burn
f 1Co 5:7
cles to be multiplied in the land Heb 11:28 with fire. j 11 And this is how
of Egypt.” k 10 Moses and Aar- g De 16:6, 7 you should eat it, with your belt
on performed all these mira- fastened,1 sandals on your feet,
cles before Pharaoh, l but Je- h Ex 13:3
Ex 34:25 and your staff in your hand; and
hovah allowed Pharaoh’s heart De 16:3 you should eat it in a hurry. It
to become obstinate, so that he 1Co 5:8 is Jehovah’s Passover. 12 For I
did not send the Israelites away i Nu 9:11
from his land. m j Le 7:15 12:4 1 Lit., “he and his.” 2 Or “souls.”
Le 22:29, 30 12:6 1 Lit., “between the two evenings.”
11:7 1 Lit., “sharpen its tongue.” De 16:4 12:11 1 Lit., “with your hips girded.”
EXODUS 12:13-29 128
will pass through the land of CHAP. 12 cut off 2 from the assembly of Is-
Egypt on this night and strike a Ex 11:4, 5 rael. a 20 You should not eat
every firstborn in the land of Ex 12:29 anything leavened. In all your
Egypt, from man to beast; a and I homes, you are to eat unleav-
will execute judgment on all the ened bread.’”
b Nu 33:4
gods of Egypt. b I am Jehovah. 21 Moses promptly called all
13 The blood will serve as your the elders of Israel b and said to
sign on the houses where you them: “Go and select young ani-
c Ex 8:22
are; and I will see the blood and Ex 9:4, 26 mals1 for each of your families,
pass over you, and the plague Ex 10:23 and slaughter the Passover sac-
will not come on you to destroy Ex 11:7 rifice. 22 Then you must dip
you when I strike the land of a bunch of hyssop into the
Egypt. c blood that is in a basin and
d Ex 23:15
14 “‘This day will serve as a Le 23:6
strike the upper part of the
memorial for you, and you must doorway and the two door-
celebrate it as a festival to Je- posts with the blood; and none
hovah throughout your genera- e Le 23:8 of you should go out of the
tions. As a lasting statute, you entrance of his house until
should celebrate it. 15 Seven morning. 23 Then when Jeho-
days you are to eat unleavened f Le 23:6 vah passes through to plague the
bread. d Yes, on the first day you Lu 22:1 Egyptians and sees the blood on
1Co 5:8
are to remove the sourdough the upper part of the doorway
from your houses, because any- and on the two doorposts, Jeho-
one eating what is leavened from g Le 23:5, 6
vah will certainly pass over the
the first day down to the sev- entrance, and he will not allow
enth, that person1 must be cut the plague of death1 to enter into
off 2 from Israel. 16 On the first h Nu 9:14 your houses. c
day you will hold a holy conven- ____________________ 24 “You must observe this
tion, and on the seventh day, an- Second Col. event as a lasting regulation
other holy convention. No work a De 16:3 for you and your sons. d 25 And
is to be done on these days. e 1Co 5:7 when you come into the land
Only what every person1 needs that Jehovah will give you just
to eat, that alone may be pre- as he has stated, you must keep
pared for you. b Ex 3:16 this observance. e 26 And when
Nu 11:16
17 “‘You must keep the Festi- your sons ask you, ‘What does
val of Unleavened Bread, f for on this observance mean to you?’ f
this very day, I will bring your c Heb 11:28
27 you must say, ‘It is the sac-
multitudes1 out of the land of rifice of the Passover to Jeho-
Egypt. And you must keep this vah, who passed over the hous-
day throughout your generations d De 16:3 es of the Israelites in Egypt when
as a lasting statute. 18 In the he plagued the Egyptians, but he
first month, on the 14th day of spared our houses.’”
the month, in the evening, you e Jos 5:10 Then the people bowed low
are to eat unleavened bread un- and prostrated themselves.
til the 21st day of the month, in 28 So the Israelites went and
the evening. g 19 No sourdough f Ex 13:3, 8 did just as Jehovah had com-
De 6:6, 7 manded Moses and Aaron. g They
is to be found in your houses for
seven days, because if anyone did just so.
eats what is leavened, whether g Heb 11:28
29 Then at midnight, Jeho-
he is a foreigner or a native of vah struck down every firstborn
the land, h that person1 must be in the land of Egypt, h from the
h Nu 33:4
12:15, 16, 19 1 Or “soul.” 12:15, 19 2 Or Ps 78:51 12:21 1 That is, young sheep or goats.
“put to death.” 12:17 1 Lit., “armies.” Ps 105:36 12:23 1 Lit., “the ruination.”
129 EXODUS 12:30-51
firstborn of Pharaoh who was CHAP. 12 of unleavened bread. It was not
sitting on his throne to the first- a Ge 15:14 leavened, because they had been
born of the captive who was Ex 11:4, 5 driven out of Egypt so suddenly
Nu 3:13
in the prison,1 and every first- Ps 135:8
that they had not prepared any
born of the animals. a 30 Phar- provisions for themselves. a
aoh got up that night along with b Ex 11:6 40 The dwelling of the Israel-
all his servants and all the other ites, who had dwelled in Egypt, b
c Ex 10:28, 29
Egyptians, and there was a great was 430 years. c 41 At the end
outcry among the Egyptians, be- of the 430 years, on this very day,
d Ex 3:19, 20
cause there was not a house Ex 6:1 all the multitudes1 of Jehovah
where someone was not dead. b Ex 10:8-11 went out of the land of Egypt.
31 At once he called Moses and Ps 105:38
42 It is a night on which they
Aaron c by night and said: “Get will celebrate Jehovah’s bringing
e Ex 10:26
up, get out from among my peo- them out of the land of Egypt.
ple, both you and the other Is- f Ex 12:11 This night is to be observed to
raelites. Go and serve Jehovah, Jehovah by all the people of Isra-
just as you have said. d 32 Take g Ex 10:7
el throughout their generations. d
also your flocks and your herds 43 Then Jehovah said to Mo-
h Ge 15:14
and go, just as you have said. e Ex 3:21 ses and Aaron, “This is the stat-
But you must also bless me.” Ex 11:2 ute of the Passover: No for-
33 And the Egyptians began Ps 105:37
eigner may eat of it. e 44 But
to urge the people to depart if someone has a slave man who
i Ex 3:22
quickly f out of the land “be- was purchased with money, you
cause,” as they said, “we are j Ge 47:11 should circumcise him. f Only
all as good as dead!” g 34 So Ex 1:11
then may he share in eating it.
the people carried their flour
k Nu 33:5 45 A settler and a hired work-
dough before it was leavened,
er may not eat of it. 46 In one
with their kneading troughs1
l Ge 12:1, 2 house it is to be eaten. You must
wrapped up in their clothing Ge 15:1, 5 not take any of the meat outside
on their shoulder. 35 The Isra- Ge 46:2, 3
elites did what Moses had told Ex 1:7 of the house, and you must not
them and asked the Egyptians
Nu 2:32 break any of its bones. g 47 All
for articles of silver and of gold the assembly of Israel are to cel-
as well as clothing. h 36 Jeho-
m Nu 11:4
ebrate it. 48 If a foreigner re-
____________________
vah gave the people favor in the sides with you and he wants to
Second Col.
eyes of the Egyptians, so that celebrate the Passover to Jeho-
a Ex 12:31
they gave them what they asked vah, every male of his must be
for, and they plundered the b Ge 46:2, 3
circumcised. Then he may come
Egyptians. i Ge 47:27 near to celebrate it, and he will
37 Then the Israelites depart-
Ac 13:17 become like a native of the land.
ed from Rame·ses j for Succoth, k But no uncircumcised man may
c Ga 3:17
about 600,000 men on foot, be- eat of it. h 49 One law will ap-
sides children. l 38 And a vast d De 16:1 ply for the native and for the
mixed company1m also went with foreigner who is residing among
them, as well as flocks and e Le 22:10 you.” i
herds, a great number of live- 50 So all the Israelites did
f Ge 17:12, 23
stock. 39 They began to bake just as Jehovah had commanded
the dough that they brought g Nu 9:12 Moses and Aaron. They did just
from Egypt into round loaves Ps 34:19, 20 so. 51 On this very day, Jeho-
Joh 19:33, 36 vah brought the Israelites along
12:29 1 Lit., “the house of the cistern.” h Nu 9:14
with their multitudes1 out of the
12:34 1 Or “bowls.” 12:38 1 That is, a land of Egypt.
mixed company of non-Israelites, in- i Le 24:22
cluding Egyptians. Nu 15:16 12:41, 51 1 Lit., “armies.”
EXODUS 13:1-19 130
13 Jehovah spoke further to

Moses, saying: 2 “Sancti-
CHAP. 13
a Nu 3:13
to your forefathers to give to
you, a 12 you must devote to Je-
fy1 to me every firstborn male2 Nu 18:15 hovah every firstborn male,1 as
De 15:19
among the Israelites. The first Lu 2:22, 23
well as every male firstling of
male to be born, of both human the livestock that you acquire.
and animal, belongs to me.” a b Ex 12:42 The males belong to Jehovah. b
3 Then Moses said to the De 16:3 13 Every firstling donkey you
people: “Remember this day on are to redeem with a sheep, and
which you went out of Egypt, b c De 4:34 if you do not redeem it, then you
Ne 9:10 must break its neck. And every
from the house of slavery, be-
cause with a mighty hand Jeho- firstborn male of your sons you
d De 16:1
vah brought you out of here. c are to redeem. c
So nothing leavened may be eat- 14 “In case your son should
e Ex 3:8
en. 4 You are going out on Ex 34:11 ask you later on, ‘What does
this day, in the month of Abib.1d this mean?’ then you should say
5 When Jehovah has brought f Ge 15:18 to him, ‘With a mighty hand Je-
you into the land of the Canaan- Ex 6:5, 8 hovah brought us out of Egypt,
ites, the Hittites, the Amor- from the house of slavery. d
ites, the Hivites, and the Jebu- g Ex 3:17 15 When Pharaoh stubbornly
De 8:7-9
sites, e which he swore to your refused to send us away, e Jeho-
forefathers to give you, f a land vah killed every firstborn in the
h Ex 12:15
flowing with milk and honey, g Ex 34:18 land of Egypt, from the firstborn
then you must keep this obser- of man to the firstborn of beast. f
vance in this month. 6 Seven i Ex 23:15 That is why I am sacrificing to
days you are to eat unleavened Jehovah all the firstborn males,1
bread, h and on the seventh day, j De 16:3 and I redeem every firstborn of
there will be a festival to Jeho- my sons.’ 16 This must serve
vah. 7 Unleavened bread is to k Ex 12:26, 27 as a sign on your hand and as
be eaten for the seven days; i and a headband on your forehead,2g
nothing leavened is to be found l Ex 12:14 for with a mighty hand Jehovah
with you, j and no sourdough is to De 11:18 brought us out of Egypt.”
be found with you within all your 17 Now when Pharaoh sent
territory.1 8 And you must tell m Ex 12:24, 25
the people away, God did not
____________________
your son on that day, ‘It is be- lead them by the way of the
cause of what Jehovah did for Second Col. land of the Phi·listines, although
me when I came out of Egypt.’ k a Ge 15:18 it was near. For God said: “The
9 And this will serve for you people may change their minds
b Ex 22:29
as a sign on your hand and as Ex 34:19, 20
when they are confronted by
a memorial1 on your forehead,2l Le 27:26 war and will return to Egypt.”
so that Jehovah’s law may be in Nu 3:13 18 So God made the people go
your mouth, for with a mighty Lu 2:22, 23 around by the way of the wilder-
hand Jehovah brought you out ness of the Red Sea. h But it was
c Nu 18:15
of Egypt. 10 You must keep in battle formation that the Isra-
this statute at its appointed time elites went up out of the land of
d De 7:7, 8
from year to year. m Egypt. 19 Moses also took Jo-
11 “When Jehovah brings you e Ex 5:2
seph’s bones with him, because
into the land of the Canaan·ites, Joseph had made the sons of Is-
which he has sworn to you and f Ex 12:29
rael solemnly swear: “God will
Ps 78:51 not fail to turn his attention to
13:2 1 Or “Set apart.” 2 Lit., “every you, and you must take my
firstborn that opens each womb.” 13:4 g De 11:18
1 See App. B15. 13:7 1 Lit., “bound- 13:12 1 Lit., “everyone that opens the
aries.” 13:9 1 Or “reminder.” 13:9, 16 h Ex 14:2, 3 womb.” 13:15 1 Lit., “everything that
2 Lit., “between your eyes.” Nu 33:5 opens the womb.”
131 EXODUS 13:20–14:18
bones up out of here with you.” a CHAP. 13 Egyptians chased after them, a
20 They departed from Succoth a Ge 50:24, 25 and all the chariot horses of
and encamped at Etham, at the Jos 24:32 Pharaoh and his cavalrymen
Heb 11:22
edge of the wilderness. and his army were catching up
21 Now Jehovah was going b Ex 14:19 with them while they were camp-
ahead of them by day in a piling by the sea, by Pi·ha·hiroth,
c Nu 9:15 facing Baal-zephon.
lar of cloud to lead them along Ps 78:14
the way, b and by night in a pil- 10 When Pharaoh got closer,
lar of fire to give them light, d Ps 105:39 the Israelites raised their eyes
1Co 10:1
so that they could travel by day and saw the Egyptians pursuing
____________________
and by night. c 22 The pillar of them. The Israelites became ter-
cloud would not move away from CHAP. 14 rified and began to cry out to Je-
before the people during the day, e Ex 13:17, 18 hovah. b 11 They said to Moses:
nor the pillar of fire at night. d f Ex 7:13 “Is it because there are no buri-
14 Jehovah now said to Mo-

ses: 2 “Tell the Israelites
Ro 9:17, 18
g Ex 9:15, 16
al places in Egypt that you have
brought us here to die in the wil-
derness? c What have you done to
that they should turn back and Ex 15:11
encamp before Pi·ha·hiroth, be- Ex 18:10, 11 us by leading us out of Egypt?
tween Migdol and the sea, with- Jos 2:9, 10 12 Is this not the very thing we
in view of Baal-zephon. e You are h Ex 7:5 told you in Egypt when we said,
to encamp facing it by the sea. Ex 8:22 ‘Let us alone, so that we may
3 Then Pharaoh will say about i Ex 12:33
serve the Egyptians’? For it is
the Israelites, ‘They are wander- better for us to serve the Egyp-
ing in confusion in the land. j Ex 14:23 tians than to die in the wilder-
The wilderness has closed in on ness.” d 13 Then Moses said to
k Nu 33:3
them.’ 4 I will allow Pharaoh’s ____________________
the people: “Do not be afraid. e
heart to become obstinate, f and Stand firm and see the salvation
Second Col. of Jehovah that he will perform
he will chase after them, and I
a Ex 15:9 for you today. f For the Egyptians
will glorify myself by means
of Pharaoh and all his army; g b Jos 24:6, 7
whom you see today, you will
and the Egyptians will certain- Ne 9:9 never ever see again. g 14 Jeho-
ly know that I am Jehovah.” h So vah himself will fight for you, h
c Ex 16:3
that is what they did. Ex 17:3
and you will keep silent.”
5 Later it was reported to the Nu 14:2-4 15 Jehovah now said to Mo-
king of Egypt that the people had Ps 106:7 ses: “Why do you keep crying
run away. Immediately, Pharaoh d Ex 5:21
out to me? Tell the Israelites that
and his servants had a change of Ex 6:6, 9 they should break camp. 16 As
heart regarding the people, i and for you, lift up your rod and
e Nu 14:9 stretch out your hand over the
they said: “Why did we do this De 20:3
and release Israel from serving 2Ch 20:15, 17 sea and divide it, so that the Isra-
as slaves for us?” 6 So he made Ps 27:1 elites may go through the midst
his war chariots ready, and he Ps 46:1 of the sea on dry ground. 17 As
Isa 41:10
took his people with him. j 7 He for me, I am allowing the hearts
took 600 chosen chariots and f 2Ch 20:17 of the Egyptians to become ob-
all the other chariots of Egypt, stinate, so that they will go in af-
g Ex 14:30
with warriors on every one of Ex 15:5
ter them; thus I will glorify my-
them. 8 Thus Jehovah allowed Ps 136:15 self by means of Pharaoh and
the heart of Pharaoh king of all his army, his war chariots,
Egypt to become obstinate, and
h De 1:30
De 20:4
and his cavalrymen. i 18 And
he chased after the Israelites, 2Ch 20:29 the Egyptians will certainly
while the Israelites were going know that I am Jehovah when
i Ex 9:15, 16
out with confidence.1k 9 The I glorify myself by means of
j Ex 14:4 Pharaoh, his war chariots, and
14:8 1 Lit., “with uplifted hand.” Ro 9:17, 18 his cavalrymen.” j
EXODUS 14:19–15:5 132
19 Then the angel of the true CHAP. 14 the sea returned to its nor-
God a who was going ahead of a Ge 48:16 mal condition. As the Egyptians
the camp of Israel departed and Ex 32:34 fled from it, Jehovah shook the
Nu 20:16
went to their rear, and the pil- Jude 9 Egyptians off into the midst of
lar of cloud that was in front b Ex 13:21 the sea. a 28 The returning wa-
of them moved to the rear and c Jos 24:6, 7 ters covered the war chariots
stood behind them. b 20 So it d Ps 105:39 and the cavalrymen and all of
came between the camp of the e Ex 14:16 Pharaoh’s army who had gone
Ac 7:36
Egyptians and the camp of Isra- f Jos 2:9, 10
into the sea after them. b Not so
el. c On the one side, it was a dark Ps 66:6 much as one among them was al-
cloud. On the other side, it was Ps 106:9 lowed to survive. c
Ps 114:3
lighting up the night. d So the one g Ne 9:10, 11
29 But the Israelites walked
camp did not come near the oth- Ps 78:13 on dry ground in the midst of the
er camp all night long. Ps 136:13 seabed, d and the waters formed
Isa 63:12
21 Moses now stretched out h 1Co 10:1
a wall on their right hand and
his hand over the sea; e and Je- Heb 11:29 on their left. e 30 Thus Jehovah
hovah drove the sea back with a i Ex 15:8 saved Israel on that day from the
strong east wind all night long, j Ex 14:17 hand of the Egyptians, f and Is-
k Ex 13:21 rael saw the Egyptians dead
turning the sea basin into dry
ground, f and the waters divid-
l Ex 14:4
on the seashore. 31 Israel also
____________________
ed. g 22 So the Israelites went saw the great power1 that Je-
Second Col. hovah wielded against the Egyp-
through the midst of the sea a Ex 15:1, 4
on dry ground, h while the wa- tians, and the people began to
b Ex 15:5, 10
ters formed a wall on their right De 11:3, 4
fear Jehovah and to put faith in
hand and on their left. i 23 The Jos 24:6, 7 Jehovah and in his servant Mo-
Egyptians pursued them, and all
Ne 9:10, 11 ses. g
15
Ps 78:53
Pharaoh’s horses, his war chari- Heb 11:29 At that time Moses and the
ots, and his cavalrymen be- c Ex 14:13 Israelites sang this song to
Ps 106:11
gan going after them into the Ps 136:15
Jehovah: h
midst of the sea. j 24 During the d Ps 77:19 “Let me sing to Jehovah, for
morning watch,1 Jehovah looked e Ex 15:8 he has become highly ex-
at the camp of the Egyptians f De 4:20 alted. i
Ps 106:8-11
from within the pillar of fire and g Ex 4:31 The horse and its rider he
cloud, k and he threw the camp Ex 19:9 has hurled into the sea. j
of the Egyptians into confusion. Ps 106:12
2 My strength and my might is
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25 He kept taking wheels off Jah,1 since he has become
their chariots so that they were CHAP. 15 my salvation. k
driving them with difficulty, and h Jg 5:1
2Sa 22:1
This is my God, and I will
the Egyptians were saying: “Let Re 15:3 praise him; l my father’s
us flee from any contact with Is- i Ex 9:16 God, m and I will exalt him. n
rael, because Jehovah is fighting Ex 18:10, 11
Ps 106:11, 12
3 Jehovah is a powerful war-
for them against the Egyptians.” l j Ex 15:21 rior. o Jehovah is his name. p
26 Then Jehovah said to Mo- Ps 136:15 4 Pharaoh’s chariots and his
ses: “Stretch out your hand over k Isa 12:2 army He has cast into the
l 2Sa 22:47 sea, q
the sea so that the waters may Isa 25:1
come back over the Egyptians, m Ex 3:15 And his finest warriors have
their war chariots, and their n Ps 83:18 sunk into the Red Sea. r
cavalrymen.” 27 Moses at once Ps 148:13 5 The surging waters covered
o Ps 24:8
stretched out his hand over the them; down into the depths
p Ex 6:3
sea, and as morning approached, Isa 42:8 they sank like a stone. s
q Ex 14:27
14:24 1 That is, about 2:00 a.m. until r Ex 14:6, 7 14:31 1 Lit., “hand.” 15:2 1 “Jah” is a
6:00 a.m. s Ne 9:10, 11 shortened form of the name Jehovah.
133 EXODUS 15:6-21
6 Your right hand, O Jehovah, CHAP. 15 15 At that time the sheikhs1 of
is great in power; a a Ps 60:5 Edom will be terrified,
Your right hand, O Jehovah, Ps 89:13 And trembling will take hold
can shatter an enemy. of the mighty rulers2 of
7 In your great majesty you b Isa 37:23 Moab. a
can throw down those who All the inhabitants of Ca-
rise up against you; b c Ex 14:5, 9 naan will be disheartened. b
You send out your burning 16 Fear and dread will fall upon
anger, it eats them up like d Ex 14:21, 28 them. c
stubble. Because of the greatness of
8 By a breath from your e De 3:24 your arm they will be as
nostrils waters massed 2Sa 7:22 motionless as a stone
together; Until your people pass by,
They stood still, holding f Isa 6:3 O Jehovah,
back the floods; Until the people whom you
The surging waters con- g Ex 11:9 produced d pass by. e
gealed in the heart of the 17 You will bring them and plant
sea. h Ps 78:53 them in the mountain of
9 The enemy said: ‘I will Heb 11:29 your inheritance, f
pursue! I will overtake! The established place that
I will divide spoil until I am1 i Ps 106:10 you have prepared for
satisfied! yourself to inhabit,
j Nu 14:13, 14 O Jehovah,
I will draw my sword! My ____________________ A sanctuary, O Jehovah, that
hand will subdue them!’ c
Second Col. your hands have estab-
10 You blew with your breath, lished.
a Nu 22:1, 3
the sea covered them; d
18 Jehovah will rule as king
They sank like lead in majes- forever and ever. g
b Jos 2:9-11
tic waters. Jos 5:1 19 When Pharaoh’s horses with
11 Who among the gods is like his war chariots and his
you, O Jehovah? e c De 11:25 cavalrymen went into the
Who is like you, showing sea, h
yourself mighty in holi- d 2Sa 7:23 Then Jehovah brought back
ness? f Isa 43:1 the waters of the sea upon
The One to be feared with them, i
songs of praise, the One e Nu 20:14, 17 But the people of Israel
doing wonders. g Nu 21:21, 22 walked on dry ground
12 You stretched out your right through the midst of the
hand, and the earth swal- f Ps 80:8 sea.” j
lowed them up. h 20 Then Miri·am the prophet-
13 In your loyal love you have g Ps 10:16 ess, Aaron’s sister, took a tam-
led the people whom you bourine in her hand, and all
have redeemed; i h Ex 14:23 the women followed her with
In your strength you will tambourines and with dances.
guide them to your holy i Ex 14:28 21 Miri·am sang in response to
place of dwelling. the men:
14 Peoples must hear; j they will j Ex 14:22 “Sing to Jehovah, for he has
shudder; become highly exalted. k
Anguish1 will seize the k Ex 9:16 The horse and its rider he
inhabitants of Phi·listi·a. Ex 18:11 has hurled into the sea.” l
15:9 1 Or “my soul is.” 15:14 1 Lit., l Ex 14:27, 28 15:15 1 A sheikh was a tribal chief. 2 Or
“Birth pangs.” Ps 106:11, 12 “the despots.”
EXODUS 15:22–16:12 134
22 Moses later led Israel away CHAP. 15 ing bread to satisfaction. Now
from the Red Sea, and they went a Nu 33:8 you have brought us out into this
out to the wilderness of Shur wilderness to put this whole con-
and marched on for three days b Ex 16:2, 3 gregation to death by famine.” a
in the wilderness, but they did Ex 17:3
1Co 10:6, 10
not find water. 23 They came ses: “Here I am raining down
to Marah,1a but they were not c Ex 17:4 bread for you from the heavens, b
able to drink the water from Ma- and each of the people should go
rah because it was bitter. That is d Ex 16:4 out to gather his amount day by
why he named it Marah. 24 So De 8:2 day, c so that I may put them to
the people began to murmur the test to see whether they will
against Moses, b saying: “What e De 28:1 walk in my law or not. d 5 But
are we to drink?” 25 He cried on the sixth day e when they pre-
out to Jehovah, c and Jehovah di- f De 7:12, 15
pare what they have gathered, it
rected him to a tree. When he is to be double the amount that
threw it into the water, the wa- g Ex 23:25
Ps 103:3
they pick up on each of the oth-
ter became sweet. ____________________ er days.” f
There He established for them CHAP. 16 6 So Moses and Aaron said
a regulation and a case for judg- h Nu 33:10, 11 to all the Israelites: “In the eve-
ment, and there He put them to ning you will certainly know that
the test. d 26 He said: “If you i Ex 15:24 it is Jehovah who brought you
will strictly listen to the voice of 1Co 10:6, 10 out of the land of Egypt. g 7 In
Jehovah your God and will do the morning you will see Je-
what is right in his eyes and will j Nu 11:4 hovah’s glory, for he has heard
pay attention to his command- Nu 14:2, 3
____________________
your murmurings against Jeho-
ments and keep all his regula- vah. Who are we that you should
tions, e I will not bring upon you Second Col.
murmur against us?” 8 Moses
any of the diseases that I a Ex 17:3 continued: “When Jehovah gives
Nu 16:13
brought upon the Egyptians, f for you meat to eat in the evening
I, Jehovah, am healing you.” g and in the morning bread to sat-
b Ps 78:24, 25
27 After that they came to Ps 105:40 isfaction, you will see that Jeho-
Elim, where there were 12 Joh 6:31, 32 vah has heard your murmurings
springs of water and 70 palm Joh 6:58
1Co 10:1, 3
that you are murmuring against
trees. So they camped there by him. But who are we? Your mur-
the water. c Mt 6:11 murings are not against us, but
16 After they departed from

Elim, the entire assembly d De 8:2
against Jehovah.” h
9 Then Moses said to Aaron:
of the Israelites eventually came “Tell the entire assembly of the
to the wilderness of Sin, h which e Ex 35:2 Israelites, ‘Come near before Je-
is between Elim and Sinai, on hovah, for he has heard your
the 15th day of the second month f Ex 16:22 murmurings.’” i 10 As soon as
after their departure from the Aaron had spoken to the entire
land of Egypt. g Ex 6:7 assembly of the Israelites, they
Nu 16:28, 29
2 Then the entire assembly turned and faced toward the wil-
of the Israelites began to mur- h Nu 21:7 derness, and look! Jehovah’s glo-
mur against Moses and Aar- 1Sa 8:7 ry appeared in the cloud. j
on in the wilderness. i 3 The Is- 11 Jehovah spoke further
raelites kept saying to them: “If i Ex 16:2 to Moses, saying: 12 “I have
Nu 11:1
only we had died by Jeho- heard the murmurings of the Is-
vah’s hand in the land of Egypt raelites. k Tell them, ‘At twilight1
j Ex 13:21
while we were sitting by the Nu 16:19 you will eat meat, and in the
pots of meat, j while we were eat- Mt 17:5 morning you will be satisfied
15:23 1 Meaning “Bitterness.” k Nu 14:27 16:12 1 Lit., “Between the two evenings.”
135 EXODUS 16:13-33
with bread, a and you will certain- CHAP. 16 to Moses. 23 At that he said to
ly know that I am Jehovah your a Ps 105:40 them: “It is what Jehovah has
God.’” b said. Tomorrow there will be a
13 So that evening quail came b Ex 4:5
complete rest,1 a holy sabbath to
and covered the camp, c and in Ex 6:7 Jehovah. a Bake what you need to
the morning a layer of dew was bake, and boil what you need to
all around the camp. 14 When c Nu 11:31, 34
boil; b then save whatever is left
the layer of dew evaporated, Ps 78:27-29 over and keep it until the morn-
there was a fine, flaky sub- ing.” 24 So they saved it until
stance on the surface of the wil- the morning, just as Moses had
d Nu 11:7
derness, d as fine as frost on the De 8:3
commanded, and it did not stink
ground. 15 When the Israelites Ne 9:15 nor were there maggots in it.
saw it, they began to say to one 25 Then Moses said: “Eat it to-
another, “What is it?” for they e Nu 21:5
day, because today is a sabbath
did not know what it was. Moses De 8:14, 16 to Jehovah. Today you will not
said to them: “It is the bread that Jos 5:11, 12 find it on the ground. 26 You
Jehovah has given you for food. e Joh 6:31, 32 will pick it up for six days, but
Joh 6:58
16 This is what Jehovah has 1Co 10:1, 3 on the seventh day, the Sabbath, c
commanded, ‘Each one should there will be none.” 27 How-
gather it according to how much ever, some of the people did go
f Ex 16:36
he can eat. You are to take an out to pick it up on the seventh
omer measure1f for each individ- day, but they found nothing.
ual according to the number of g 2Co 8:15 28 So Jehovah said to Mo-
the people2 that each of you has ses: “How long will you refuse
in his tent.’” 17 The Israelites h Mt 6:11, 34 to keep my commandments and
began to do so; they gathered it, my laws? d 29 Take notice of the
some gathering much and some fact that Jehovah has given you
gathering little. 18 When they i Ex 16:5
the Sabbath. e That is why he
____________________
would measure it by the omer, is giving you the bread for two
the one who had gathered much Second Col.
days on the sixth day. Everyone
had no surplus and the one who a Ex 20:8
Ex 31:15
must stay where he is; nobody is
had gathered little had no short- Ex 35:2 to leave his locality on the sev-
age. g They each gathered it ac- Le 23:3 enth day.” 30 So the people ob-
cording to what they could eat. served the Sabbath1 on the sev-
19 Then Moses said to them: b Nu 11:7, 8 enth day. f
“Nobody should leave any of 31 The house of Israel named
it until the morning.” h 20 But the bread “manna.”1 It was white
c Ex 20:9, 10
they did not listen to Mo- Ex 31:13 like coriander seed, and its taste
ses. When some men left some De 5:15 was like that of flat cakes with
of it until the morning, it honey. g 32 Then Moses said:
bred worms and stank, and Mo- “This is what Jehovah has com-
d Nu 14:11
ses became indignant at them. Ps 78:10 manded, ‘Fill an omer measure
21 They would pick it up morn- Ps 106:13 of it as something to be kept
ing by morning, each one ac- throughout your generations, h so
cording to what he could eat. e Ex 31:13 that they may see the bread that
When the sun got hot, it melted. I gave you to eat in the wilder-
22 On the sixth day, they ness when I was bringing you out
f Le 23:3
picked up twice as much bread, i De 5:13, 14
of the land of Egypt.’” 33 So
two omer measures for each per- Moses said to Aaron: “Take a jar
son. So all the chieftains of the
assembly came and reported it g Ex 16:15 16:23 1 Or “a sabbath observance.”
Nu 11:7
16:30 1 Or “rested.” 16:31 1 Probably
16:16 1 About 2.2 L (2 dry qt). See from the Hebrew expression “What is
App. B14. 2 Or “souls.” h Ps 105:5, 40 it?”
EXODUS 16:34–18:1 136
and put in it an omer measure CHAP. 16 of Israel. 7 So he named the
of manna and deposit it before a Heb 9:4 place Massah1a and Meri·bah2b
Jehovah as something to be kept b Ex 27:21
because of the quarreling of the
throughout your generations.” a Israelites and because they put
34 Just as Jehovah commanded c De 8:2
Ne 9:21
Jehovah to the test c by saying:
Moses, Aaron placed it before Ps 78:24 “Is Jehovah in our midst or not?”
the Testimony b so that it might 8 Then the A·malek·ites d
d Jos 5:11, 12
be preserved. 35 The Israelites came and fought against Israel
ate the manna for 40 years, c un- e Nu 33:48 in Rephi·dim. e 9 At this Moses
De 34:1
til they came to a land that was said to Joshua: f “Choose men for
____________________
inhabited. d They ate the manna us and go out to fight against the
CHAP. 17 A·malek·ites. Tomorrow I will
until they came to the frontier
of the land of Canaan. e 36 Now f Nu 33:12 stand on top of the hill, with the
an omer is a tenth of an ephah g Nu 33:2 rod of the true God in my hand.”
measure.1 h Nu 33:14
10 Then Joshua did just as Mo-
17 The entire assembly of the ses told him, g and he fought

i Ex 5:19, 21 against the A·malek·ites. And
Israelites departed from Nu 14:2, 3
the wilderness of Sin f by stages Nu 20:3 Moses, Aaron, and Hur h went up
according to the order of Jeho- to the top of the hill.
j Nu 14:22
vah, g and they camped at Rephi- Ps 78:18, 22 11 As long as Moses kept
dim. h But there was no water for Ps 106:14 his hands lifted up, the Isra-
the people to drink. k Ex 16:2, 3 elites prevailed, but as soon
as he would let down his
2 So the people began quar- l Ex 7:20
hands, the A·malek·ites pre-
reling with Moses i and saying: m Nu 20:8 vailed. 12 When the hands of
“Give us water to drink.” But De 8:14, 15 Moses were heavy, they took a
Moses said to them: “Why are Ne 9:15
stone and put it under him, and
you quarreling with me? Why do Ps 78:15
Ps 105:41 he sat on it. Then Aaron and
you keep putting Jehovah to the 1Co 10:1, 4 Hur, one on each side, supported
test?” j 3 But the people were ____________________ his hands, so that his hands re-
very thirsty for water there, and Second Col. mained steady until the sun set.
they kept murmuring against a De 9:22 13 Thus Joshua defeated Ama-
Moses k and saying: “Why have lek and his people with the
b Ps 81:7
you brought us up out of Egypt sword. i
to kill us and our sons and our c De 6:16
livestock with thirst?” 4 Final- Ps 95:8, 9
Heb 3:8, 9 ses: “Write this as a memorial1 in
ly Moses cried out to Jehovah: the book and repeat it to Joshua,
“What should I do with this peo- d Ge 36:12
‘I will completely wipe out the
ple? A little longer and they will e De 25:17 memory of Ama·lek from under
stone me!” 1Sa 15:2
the heavens.’” j 15 Then Moses
5 Then Jehovah said to Mo- f Nu 11:28 built an altar and named it Je-
ses: “Go ahead of the people, and g Jos 11:15 hovah-nissi,1 16 saying: “Be-
take with you some of the el- cause his hand is against the
h Ex 24:13, 14
ders of Israel and your rod with throne of Jah, k Jehovah will
which you struck the Nile River. l i Jos 11:12 have war with Ama·lek from
Take it in your hand and walk on. j Nu 24:20 generation to generation.” l
6 Look! I will be standing before
18
De 25:19
1Ch 4:42, 43
Now Jethro the priest
you there on the rock in Horeb. of Midi·an, Moses’ father-
You must strike the rock, and k Re 19:1 in-law, m heard about all that
water will come out of it, and the l 1Sa 15:20 God had done for Moses and
people will drink it.” m Moses did Es 9:24
so before the eyes of the elders ____________________ 17:7 1 Meaning “Testing; Trial.” 2 Mean-
CHAP. 18 ing “Quarreling.” 17:14 1 Or “remind-
16:36 1 An ephah equaled 22 L m Ex 2:16, 21 er.” 17:15 1 Meaning “Jehovah Is My
(20 dry qt). See App. B14. Ex 3:1 Signal Pole.”
137 EXODUS 18:2-22
for his people Israel, how Je- CHAP. 18 ses’ father-in-law, brought a
hovah had brought Israel out a Jos 2:9, 10 burnt offering and sacrifices for
of Egypt. a 2 Jethro, Moses’ Jos 9:3, 9 God, and Aaron and all the el-
father-in-law, had taken in Zip- ders of Israel came to eat a meal
porah, Moses’ wife, when she b Ac 7:29 with Moses’ father-in-law before
was sent back to him, 3 along the true God.
with her two sons. b One son was 13 On the next day, Mo-
named Gershom,1c because Mo- c Ex 2:22 ses sat down as usual to serve
ses said, “I have become a for- as judge for the people, and the
eign resident in a foreign land,” d Ex 2:15 people kept standing before Mo-
4 and the other was named E·li- ses from morning until evening.
ezer,1 because he said, “The 14 When Moses’ father-in-law
God of my father is my helper, e Ex 19:2 saw all that he was doing for
who rescued me from Pharaoh’s 1Ki 19:8, 9
the people, he said: “What is this
sword.” d that you are doing for the peo-
5 So Jethro, Moses’ father- f Ex 4:18 ple? Why do you sit here alone
in-law, along with Moses’ sons Nu 10:29 with all the people standing be-
and his wife, came to Mo- fore you from morning until
ses into the wilderness where he evening?” 15 Moses said to his
g Ex 7:3
was camping at the mountain of Ex 14:27, 28 father-in-law: “Because the peo-
the true God. e 6 Then he sent De 4:34 ple keep coming to me to inquire
word to Moses: “I, your father- of God. 16 When a case arises,
in-law Jethro, f am coming to it comes to me and I must judge
h Ex 15:22
you with your wife and her two Ex 16:3 between one person and the oth-
sons.” 7 At once Moses went er, and I make known the de-
out to meet his father-in-law, and cisions of the true God and his
he bowed down and kissed him. i Ex 15:11
laws.” a
Each of them asked about the Ps 95:3
Ps 97:9 17 Moses’ father-in-law said
other’s welfare, and then they ____________________ to him: “What you are doing
went into the tent. is not good. 18 You will sure-
Second Col.
8 Moses related to his fatherly wear out, both you and
a De 4:5
in-law all that Jehovah had done De 5:1 this people who are with you,
to Pharaoh and Egypt in be- because this is too big a load
half of Israel, g all the hard- for you and you cannot car-
ships that had befallen them b Jos 1:5, 17
ry it by yourself. 19 Now lis-
along the way, h and how Jehovah ten to me. I will give you advice,
had delivered them. 9 Jethro c Ex 20:19 and God will be with you. b You
rejoiced over all the good that
serve as representative for the
Jehovah had done for Israel
people before the true God, c and
by rescuing them from Egypt.1 d Nu 27:1-5
you must bring the cases to the
10 Then Jethro said: “Praised
true God. d 20 You should warn
be Jehovah, who rescued you
e De 7:11 them about what the regulations
from Egypt and from Phar-
aoh, and who rescued the peo- and the laws are e and make
ple from under Egypt’s control. known to them the way in which
f Nu 11:16, 17
11 Now I know that Jehovah is De 1:13 they should walk and the work
greater than all the other gods, i Ac 6:3 that they should do. 21 But you
because of what he did to those should select from the people ca-
who acted arrogantly against his pable men f fearing God, trust-
g Ex 23:8
people.” 12 Then Jethro, Mo- 1Ti 3:2, 3 worthy men hating dishonest
Tit 1:7 profit, g and appoint these over
18:3 1 Meaning “A Foreign Resident
1Pe 5:2 them as chiefs over thousands,
There.” 18:4 1 Meaning “My God Is chiefs over hundreds, chiefs
Helper.” 18:9 1 Lit., “from the hand of h De 1:15 over fifties, and chiefs over
Egypt.” Ac 14:23 tens. h 22 They should judge the
EXODUS 18:23–19:16 138
people when cases arise,1 and CHAP. 18 are the words that you are to say
they will bring every difficult a Le 24:10, 11 to the Israelites.”
case to you, a but every minor Nu 15:32, 33 7 So Moses went and sum-
De 1:17
case they will decide. Make it moned the elders of the people
easier for yourself by letting and declared to them all these
them share the load along with b Nu 11:17 words that Jehovah had com-
you. b 23 If you do this, and manded him. a 8 After that all
God so commands you, you will the people answered unanimous-
be able to stand the strain, and c Ac 15:2 ly: “All that Jehovah has spoken,
everyone will go home satisfied.” we are willing to do.” b Moses im-
24 Moses immediately lis- mediately took the people’s re-
tened to his father-in-law and did d Nu 10:29 sponse to Jehovah. 9 And Je-
all that he had said. 25 Moses ____________________ hovah said to Moses: “Look! I am
chose capable men out of all Is- CHAP. 19 coming to you in a dark cloud, so
rael and appointed them heads e Ex 17:1 that the people may hear when
over the people, as chiefs of I speak with you and so that they
thousands, chiefs of hundreds, may always put faith in you as
chiefs of fifties, and chiefs f Ex 3:1, 12 well.” Then Moses reported the
of tens. 26 So they judged the words of the people to Jehovah.
people when cases arose. A dif-
ficult case they would bring to g Ac 7:38
ses: “Go to the people and sanc-
Moses, c but every minor case
tify them today and tomorrow,
they would judge. 27 After that
h De 4:34 and they must wash their cloth-
Moses saw his father-in-law off, d
and he went his way to his land. ing. 11 And they must be ready
for the third day, because on
19 In the third month after
the Israelites went out of
i De 32:11, 12
Isa 63:9
the third day Jehovah will come
down upon Mount Sinai be-
the land of Egypt, on the same fore the eyes of all the people.
day, they came to the wilderness 12 You must set boundaries for
of Sinai. 2 They pulled away j 1Ki 8:53
the people all around it and tell
from Rephi·dim e and came to the Ps 135:4
them, ‘Beware of going up to the
wilderness of Sinai and camped
mountain or touching its border.
in the wilderness. Israel camped
k De 10:14 Anybody touching the mountain
there in front of the mountain. f
will surely be put to death.
3 Then Moses went up to the
13 No hand is to touch him, but
true God, and Jehovah called to l Le 11:44 he will either be stoned or be
him from the mountain, g saying: De 7:6
shot through.1 Whether beast or
“This is what you are to say to 1Pe 2:9
the house of Jacob and to tell Re 5:9, 10 man, he will not live.’ c But at the
____________________ sound of the ram’s horn d they
the Israelites, 4 ‘You have seen
for yourselves what I did to the Second Col. may come up to the mountain.”
Egyptians, h in order to carry you a Ex 24:3 14 Then Moses went down
on wings of eagles and bring you from the mountain to the peo-
to myself. i 5 Now if you will ple, and he began to sancti-
b Ex 24:7 fy the people, and they washed
strictly obey my voice and keep Jos 24:24
my covenant, you will certain- their clothing. e 15 He said to
ly become my special property1 the people: “Get ready for the
out of all peoples, j for the whole c Heb 12:20 third day. Abstain from sexual
earth belongs to me. k 6 You relations.”1
will become to me a kingdom of 16 On the morning of the
priests and a holy nation.’ l These d Ex 20:18 third day, there was thunder and
18:22 1 Lit., “in every time.” 19:5 1 Or 19:13 1 Perhaps shot with an arrow.
“treasured possession.” e Ex 19:10 19:15 1 Lit., “Do not approach a woman.”
139 EXODUS 19:17–20:13
lightning, and there was a heavy CHAP. 19 of Egypt, out of the house of
cloud a on the mountain and a a De 4:11 slavery. a 3 You must not have
very loud sound of a horn, and 1Ki 8:12 any other gods besides me.1b
Ps 97:2
all the people in the camp be- 4 “You must not make for
gan to tremble. b 17 Moses now b Heb 12:18-21 yourself a carved image or a
brought the people out of the c Ex 24:17 form1 like anything that is in the
camp to meet the true God, and De 4:11, 12 heavens above or on the earth
2Ch 7:1-3
they took their place at the base below or in the waters under
of the mountain. 18 Mount Si- d Ps 68:8 the earth. c 5 You must not bow
nai smoked all over, because Je- e Ex 24:12 down to them nor be enticed to
hovah came down upon it in f Le 10:1, 2 serve them, d for I, Jehovah your
fire; c and its smoke was rising 1Ch 13:10 God, am a God who requires ex-
like the smoke of a kiln, and the g Ex 19:12 clusive devotion, e bringing pun-
whole mountain was trembling ishment for the error of fathers
h Nu 16:19, 35
violently. d 19 As the sound of ____________________
upon sons, upon the third gener-
the horn grew louder and loud- ation and upon the fourth gener-
CHAP. 20
er, Moses spoke, and the voice of ation of those who hate me,
i De 5:22
the true God answered him. Ac 7:38
6 but showing loyal love to the
20 So Jehovah came down ____________________ thousandth generation of those
upon Mount Sinai to the top Second Col.
who love me and keep my com-
of the mountain. Then Jehovah a De 5:6
mandments. f
called Moses to the top of the Ho 13:4 7 “You must not take up the
mountain, and Moses went up. e b De 5:7-10
name of Jehovah your God in a
21 Jehovah now said to Moses: worthless way, g for Jehovah will
c Le 26:1
“Go down and warn the peo- De 4:15, 16
not leave unpunished the one
ple not to try to force their Isa 40:25 who takes up His name in a
way through to look at Jeho-
Ac 17:29 worthless way. h
vah, or many of them will per- d Ex 23:24 8 “Remember the Sabbath
ish. 22 And let the priests who
1Co 10:20 day to keep it sacred. i 9 You
1Jo 5:21
regularly come near to Jehovah are to labor and do all your work
sanctify themselves, so that Je-
e Ex 34:14 for six days, j 10 but the sev-
Mt 4:10
hovah may not strike1 them.” f Lu 10:27
enth day is a sabbath to Jeho-
23 Moses then said to Jehovah: vah your God. You must not do
f Ec 12:13
“The people are not able to come any work, neither you nor your
up to Mount Sinai because you
g Le 19:12 son nor your daughter nor your
h Le 24:15, 16 slave man nor your slave girl
already warned us, saying, ‘Set De 5:11 nor your domestic animal nor
boundaries around the moun-
i Ex 16:23 your foreign resident who is in-
tain, and make it sacred.’” g Ex 31:13, 14 side your settlements.1k 11 For
24 However, Jehovah said to De 5:12-14
in six days Jehovah made the
him: “Go, descend, and come j Ex 23:12 heavens and the earth, the sea,
back up, you and Aaron with and all that is in them, and he be-
k Ex 16:29
you, but do not let the priests Ex 34:21 gan to rest on the seventh day. l
and the people force their way That is why Jehovah blessed the
l Ge 2:2
through to come up to Jehovah, Sabbath day and made it sacred.
so that he may not strike them.” h m Ex 21:15
Le 19:3 12 “Honor your father and
25 So Moses descended to the Pr 1:8 your mother, m so that you may
people and told them. n De 5:16 live a long time in the land that
20 Then God spoke all these
words: i
Mt 15:4
Eph 6:2, 3
Jehovah your God is giving you. n
13 “You must not murder. o
2 “I am Jehovah your God, o Ge 9:6
De 5:17
who brought you out of the land Jas 2:11
20:3 1 Or “in defiance of me.” Lit.,
1Jo 3:15 “against my face.” 20:4 1 Or “represen-
19:22 1 Lit., “break through on.” Re 21:8 tation.” 20:10 1 Lit., “gates.”
EXODUS 20:14–21:11 140
14 “You must not commit CHAP. 20 chisel on it, you will profane it.
adultery. a a Ge 39:7-9 26 And you must not go up by
15 “You must not steal. b De 5:18 steps to my altar, that your pri-
Pr 6:32
16 “You must not testify Mt 5:27, 28
vate parts1 may not be exposed
falsely when you are a witness Ro 13:9 upon it.’
against your fellow man. c
21
1Co 6:18 “These are the judicial de-
17 “You must not desire your Heb 13:4
cisions that you are to
fellow man’s house. You must not b Le 19:11 convey to them: a
desire your fellow man’s wife d De 5:19 2 “If you buy a Hebrew slave, b
nor his slave man nor his slave Mr 10:19
he will serve as a slave for six
1Co 6:9, 10
girl nor his bull nor his don- Eph 4:28 years, but in the seventh year, he
key nor anything that belongs to will be set free without paying
your fellow man.” e c Le 19:16 anything. c 3 If he came by him-
18 Now all the people were De 5:20
self, he will go out by himself.
De 19:16-19
witnessing the thunder and light- If he is the husband of a wife,
ning, the sound of the horn, and d Mt 5:28 then his wife must go out with
the mountain smoking; and see- him. 4 If his master gives him a
ing this made them tremble and e De 5:21
wife and she bears him sons or
stand at a distance. f 19 So they Ro 7:7
daughters, the wife and her chil-
said to Moses: “You speak with f Ex 19:16 dren will become her master’s,
us, and we will listen, but do not Heb 12:18, 19 and he will go out by himself. d
let God speak with us, for fear 5 But if the slave should in-
that we will die.” g 20 So Mo- g Ac 7:38
sist and say, ‘I love my master,
Ga 3:19
ses said to the people: “Do not my wife, and my sons; I do not
be afraid, for the true God has h De 8:2 want to be set free,’ e 6 his mas-
come to put you to the test, h in ter must bring him before the
order that the fear of him may i Jos 24:14
true God. Then he will bring him
continue with you so that you Job 28:28
up against the door or the door-
may not sin.” i 21 So the peo- Pr 1:7
post, and his master will pierce
ple kept standing at a distance, j De 5:5
but Moses went near to the dark his ear through with an awl, and
Ps 97:2
cloud where the true God was. j he will be his slave for life.
22 Then Jehovah said to Mo- k De 4:36 7 “If a man sells his daugh-
ses: “This is what you are to
Ne 9:13 ter as a slave, she will not go
say to the Israelites, ‘You have l Ac 17:29
free the same way that a slave
seen for yourselves that I spoke man does. 8 If her master is
with you from heaven. k 23 You m De 12:5, 6 not pleased with her and he does
must not make gods of sil- 2Ch 6:6 not designate her as a concubine
ver alongside me, and you must but causes her to be purchased
n De 27:5
not make gods of gold for your- Jos 8:30, 31
by someone else,1 he will not be
selves. l 24 An altar of earth ____________________ entitled to sell her to foreigners,
you are to make for me, and you Second Col. for he has betrayed her. 9 If he
will sacrifice on it your burnt of- selects her for his son, he is to
____________________
ferings, your communion sacri- grant her the rights of a daugh-
fices,1 your flock, and your herd.
CHAP. 21 ter. 10 If he takes another wife
a Ex 24:3 for himself, the sustenance, the
In every place where I cause my De 4:14
name to be remembered m I will clothing, and the marriage due f
come to you and I will bless b Le 25:39, 40 of the first wife are not to be di-
you. 25 If you make an altar minished. 11 If he will not ren-
of stones for me, you must not c De 15:12 der these three things to her,
build it using stones cut with then she is to go free without
d De 15:12
tools.1n For if you do use your paying any money.
e De 15:16, 17
20:24 1 Or “your peace offerings.” 20:26 1 Lit., “your nakedness.” 21:8
20:25 1 Or “using hewn stones.” f 1Co 7:3 1 Lit., “to be redeemed.”
141 EXODUS 21:12-35
12 “Anyone who strikes a CHAP. 21 the judges. a 23 But if a fatality
man so that he dies must be put a Ge 9:6 does occur, then you must give
to death. a 13 But if he does it Nu 35:30 life for life,1b 24 eye for eye,
Mt 5:21
unintentionally and the true God tooth for tooth, hand for hand,
lets it happen, I will designate foot for foot, c 25 burn for
for you a place where he can b Nu 35:11
Nu 35:22-25
burn, wound for wound, blow for
flee. b 14 If a man becomes very De 4:42 blow.
angry with his fellow man and he De 19:3-5 26 “If a man strikes the eye of
deliberately kills him, c the man Jos 20:7-9
his slave man or the eye of his
must die even if you have to take slave girl and he destroys it, he
him from my altar. d 15 One c Nu 15:30 is to let the slave go free in com-
who strikes his father or his pensation for his eye. d 27 And
mother must be put to death. e d De 19:11, 12 if he knocks out the tooth of his
1Ki 1:50
16 “If anyone kidnaps a man f 1Ki 2:29 slave man or of his slave girl, he
and sells him or is caught hold- 1Jo 3:15 is to let the slave go free in com-
ing him, g he must be put to pensation for his tooth.
death. h e Ex 20:12 28 “If a bull gores a man or
17 “Anyone who curses1 his a woman and that one dies, the
father or his mother must be put f Ge 40:15 bull must be stoned to death e
to death. i and its meat is not to be eaten;
18 “This is what should hap- g Ge 37:28 but the owner of the bull is free
pen if men quarrel and one from punishment. 29 But if a
strikes his fellow man with a h De 24:7 bull was in the habit of goring
stone or a fist1 and he does not and its owner had been warned
die but is confined to his bed: i Le 20:9 but he would not keep it under
19 If he is able to get up and Pr 20:20 guard and it killed a man or a
Pr 30:11, 17
walk around outdoors with the Mt 15:4
woman, the bull is to be stoned
aid of a staff, then the one who and its owner is also to be put
struck him must be free from to death. 30 If a ransom1 is im-
j Ge 9:5, 6
punishment. He will only make Le 24:17 posed on him, he must give as
compensation for the time the the redemption price for his life2
injured man lost from his work k Ps 139:16 all that may be imposed on him.
until he is completely healed. Jer 1:5 31 Whether it gored a son or a
20 “If a man strikes his slave ____________________ daughter, it is to be done to the
man or his slave girl with a Second Col. bull’s owner according to this
stick and that one dies by his a Ex 18:25, 26 judicial decision. 32 If the bull
hand, that one must be avenged. j De 16:18 gored a slave man or a slave girl,
21 However, if he survives for De 17:8
he will give the price of 30 shek-
one or two days, he is not to be els1 to that one’s master, and the
b Ge 9:6
avenged, because he is someone Le 24:17
bull will be stoned to death.
bought with his owner’s money. Nu 35:31 33 “If a man uncovers or digs
22 “If men should struggle Re 21:8 a pit and does not cover it and
with each other and they hurt a a bull or a donkey falls into it,
pregnant woman and she gives c Le 24:20 34 the owner of the pit is to
Mt 5:38
birth prematurely1k but no fatal- make compensation. f He is to
ity2 results, the offender must pay the price to its owner, and
d Eph 6:9 the dead animal will become his.
pay the damages imposed on Col 4:1
him by the husband of the wom- 35 If a man’s bull hurts anoth-
an; and he must pay it through e Ge 9:5
er’s bull and it dies, then they
Nu 35:33
21:17 1 Or “calls down evil upon.” 21:23 1 Or “soul for soul.” 21:30 1 Or
21:18 1 Or possibly, “a tool.” 21:22 f Ex 22:6
“reparation.” 2 Or “soul.” 21:32 1 A
1 Lit., “and her children come out.” 2 Or Ex 22:14 shekel equaled 11.4 g (0.367 oz t). See
“serious injury.” De 22:8 App. B14.
EXODUS 21:36–22:20 142
must sell the live bull and di- CHAP. 22 sion of goods, concerning a bull,
vide the price paid for it; they a 2Sa 12:6 a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or
should also divide the dead ani- Lu 19:8 anything lost of which he may
mal. 36 Or if it was known that say, ‘This is mine!’ both parties
a bull had been in the habit of will present their case before the
goring but its owner would not true God. a The one whom God
keep it under guard, he must b Ex 20:15 pronounces guilty is to make
make compensation with bull for double compensation to his fel-
bull, and the dead one will below man. b
come his own. 10 “If a man gives his fellow
22 “If a man steals a bull or

a sheep and he slaughters c Ex 22:4
man a donkey or a bull or a
sheep or any domestic animal to
keep and it dies or gets maimed
or sells it, he is to compensate
with five bulls for the bull and or gets led away while nobody
four sheep for the sheep. a is looking, 11 there should be
2 (“If a thief b is found in the d De 16:18 an oath made between them be-
act of breaking in and he gets De 19:17 fore Jehovah, that he did not lay
____________________ his hand on the goods of his fel-
struck and dies, there is no
bloodguilt for him. 3 But if it Second Col. low man; and the owner must ac-
happens after sunrise, there is a De 16:18 cept it. The other man is not to
bloodguilt for him.) De 25:1 make compensation. c 12 But if
“He must make compensation. the animal has been stolen from
If he has nothing, then he must him, he is to make compensa-
be sold for the things he stole. tion to its owner. 13 If it was
4 If what he stole is found alive b Ex 22:4 torn by a wild animal, he is to
in his possession, whether it is a bring it as evidence. He is not
bull or a donkey or a sheep, he to make compensation for some-
is to make double compensation. thing torn by a wild animal.
5 “If anyone puts his an- 14 “But if anybody asks to
c Le 6:2-5
imals out to graze in a field or borrow an animal from his fel-
a vineyard and lets them graze low man and it gets maimed or
in someone else’s field, he is it dies while its owner is not
to make compensation with the with it, the man who borrowed it
best of his own field or with the d De 22:28, 29 must make compensation. 15 If
best of his own vineyard. its owner is with it, he is not
6 “If a fire starts and spreads to make compensation. If it was
to thornbushes and it caus- hired, the money paid for the
es sheaves or standing grain or hire is the compensation.
e Le 19:26
a field to be consumed, the one Le 20:6 16 “Now if a man seduces a
who started the fire must make De 18:10-12 virgin who is not engaged and
compensation for what was 1Sa 28:3 he lies down with her, he must
Ga 5:20
burned. Re 22:15
pay the bride-price for her to be-
7 “If a man gives his fellow come his wife. d 17 If her father
man money or articles to keep absolutely refuses to give her to
and these are stolen from the fel- him, he is to pay the money at
low man’s house, if the thief the rate of the bride-price.
is found, he must make double
f Le 18:23 18 “You must not allow a sor-
Le 20:15
compensation. c 8 If the thief is De 27:21 ceress to live. e
not found, the owner of the 19 “Anyone lying down with
house must be brought before an animal must surely be put to
the true God d in order to deter- death. f
mine whether he put his hand 20 “Whoever sacrifices to any
g Nu 25:3
on the goods of his fellow man. 1Ki 18:40 gods but Jehovah alone is to be
9 In all cases of illegal posses- 1Co 10:20 devoted to destruction. g
143 EXODUS 22:21–23:12
21 “You must not mistreat a
foreign resident or oppress him, a
CHAP. 22
a Le 25:35 23 “You must not spread1 a
report that is not true. a
for you were foreign residents in Do not cooperate with a wicked
b Le 19:33, 34
the land of Egypt. b De 10:19 one by becoming a malicious wit-
22 “You must not afflict any ness. b 2 You must not follow af-
c De 27:19
widow or fatherless child.1c Jas 1:27
ter the crowd to do evil, and you
23 If you afflict him at all, so must not pervert justice by giv-
d Ps 10:18
that he cries out to me, I will Jas 5:4
ing testimony to go along with
unfailingly hear his outcry; d the crowd.1 3 You must show
24 and my anger will blaze, and e Le 25:35, 36 impartiality in the dispute of a
De 23:19
I will kill you with the sword, and Lu 6:34, 35 poor person. c
your wives will become widows, 4 “If you come upon your ene-
and your children will be father- f De 24:6
my’s bull or his donkey straying,
less. g De 24:13 you must return it to him. d 5 If
25 “If you lend money to any- h De 10:18 you see that the donkey of some-
one poor1 of my people, some- Ps 34:6 one who hates you has fallen un-
one who is dwelling with you, der its load, you must not ignore
i Le 24:11, 14
you must not become like a it and leave. You must help him
moneylender2 to him. You must j Ec 10:20
release the animal. e
Ac 23:5
not charge him interest. e Jude 8 6 “You are not to pervert the
26 “If you seize the garment judgment of the poor one among
of your fellow man as security k Pr 3:9
2Co 9:7 you in his legal case. f
for a loan,1f you are to return it 7 “Have nothing to do with a
to him by sunset. 27 For it is l Ex 13:2
false accusation,1 and do not kill
his only covering, his clothing m De 15:19 the innocent and the righteous,
to cover his body;1 in what will for I will not declare the wicked
n Le 22:27
he lie down to sleep? g When he one righteous.2g
cries out to me, I will certainly o Le 19:2
hear, for I am compassionate.2h Nu 15:40 8 “You must not accept a
1Pe 1:15 bribe, for the bribe blinds clear-
28 “You must not curse1 God i sighted men and can distort the
nor curse a chieftain2 among p Le 22:3, 8
____________________ words of righteous men. h
your people. j
9 “You must not oppress a
29 “You must not hesitate to Second Col.
____________________
foreign resident. You know how
make offerings from your abun-
dant produce and the overflow it feels to be a foreigner,1 be-
CHAP. 23
of your presses.1k The firstborn cause you were foreign residents
a Le 19:16
of your sons you are to give to Pr 6:16, 19
in the land of Egypt. i
me. l 30 This is what you should 10 “You are to sow your land
b De 19:18, 19
do with your bull and your Pr 19:5
with seed and gather its pro-
sheep: m Seven days it will contin- duce for six years. j 11 But the
c Le 19:15 seventh year you should leave it
ue with its mother. On the eighth
day, you are to give it to me. n d Pr 25:21 uncultivated and let it lie fallow,
31 “You should prove your- 1Th 5:15 and the poor among your peo-
selves holy people to me, o and e De 22:4 ple will eat of it, and what they
you must not eat the flesh of Lu 6:27 leave, the wild animals of the
Ro 12:21 field will eat. That is what you
anything in the field that has
been torn by a wild animal. p You f De 16:19 should do with your vineyard
should throw it to the dogs. 2Ch 19:7 and your olive grove.
g Pr 17:15 12 “Six days you are to do
22:22 1 Or “orphan.” 22:25 1 Or “afflict- Ro 1:18
ed.” 2 Or “usurer.” 22:26 1 Or “as a Ro 2:6 23:1 1 Lit., “take up.” 23:2 1 Or “tes-
pledge.” 22:27 1 Lit., “skin.” 2 Or “gra- h Ec 7:7 timony that is popular.” 23:7 1 Lit.,
cious.” 22:28 1 Or “revile.” 2 Or “rul- “word.” 2 Or “acquit the wicked one.”
i Le 19:34
er.” 22:29 1 That is, oil presses and 23:9 1 Or “know the life (soul) of a for-
winepresses. j Le 25:3, 4 eigner.”
EXODUS 23:13-30 144
your work; but on the seventh CHAP. 23 the place that I have prepared. a
day, you are to cease from your a Ex 20:9, 10 21 Pay attention to him, and
labor, in order that your bull and De 5:14 obey his voice. Do not rebel
your donkey may rest and the b De 4:9 against him, for he will not par-
son of your slave girl and the for- c De 12:3 don your transgressions, b be-
eign resident may refresh them- Jos 23:6, 7 cause my name is in him.
selves. a d De 16:16 22 However, if you strictly obey
13 “You must be careful to do his voice and do all that I say,
e Le 23:6
all that I have said to you, b and Lu 22:7 I will show hostility to your ene-
you must not mention the names mies and oppose those who op-
f Ex 12:18
of other gods; they should not be pose you. 23 For my angel will
heard on your lips.1c g De 16:17 go ahead of you and will bring
14 “Three times a year you h Nu 28:26 you to the Amor·ites, the Hit-
De 16:9, 10 tites, the Periz·zites, the Ca-
are to celebrate a festival to me. d Ac 2:1
15 You will observe the Festival naan·ites, the Hivites, and the
i De 16:13 Jebu·sites, and I will annihilate
of Unleavened Bread. e You will Ne 8:14
eat unleavened bread for seven Joh 7:2 them. c 24 You must not bow
days, just as I have commanded j De 12:5, 6
down to their gods or be per-
you, at the appointed time in the suaded to serve them, and you
k Nu 18:8, 12 must not imitate their prac-
month of Abib,1f for at that time 1Co 15:20
you came out of Egypt. No one tices. d Instead, you must demol-
l De 14:21 ish them and smash their sacred
is to appear before me empty- Pr 12:10
handed. g 16 Also, you are to pillars. e 25 You must serve Je-
m Ex 14:19
observe the Festival of Harvest1 hovah your God, f and he will
____________________
of the first ripe fruits of your bless your bread and your wa-
labors, of what you sow in the Second Col. ter. g I will remove sickness from
field; h and the Festival of Ingath- a Nu 20:16 among you. h 26 The women in
ering2 at the end of the year, b Nu 14:35 your land will not suffer a mis-
when you gather in from the Jos 24:19 carriage or be barren, i and I will
field the results of your labors. i c Ex 34:11 give you a full life span.1
17 Three times a year all your Jos 5:13, 14
27 “I will send the fear of me
Jos 24:8
men1 are to appear before the ahead of you, j and I will throw
true Lord, Jehovah. j d Ex 20:5
Le 18:3
into confusion all the people you
18 “You must not offer the De 12:30 encounter, and I will cause all
blood of my sacrifice with any- 2Ch 33:2 your enemies to flee from you in
thing leavened. And the sacri- e Ex 20:3 defeat.1k 28 I will send the feel-
fices of fat offered at my fes- Nu 33:52 ing of dejection1 ahead of you, l
tivals should not stay overnight f De 6:13 and it will drive the Hivites, the
until the morning. De 10:12 Canaan·ites, and the Hittites
19 “You are to bring the best Jos 22:5
Mt 4:10
out from before you. m 29 I will
of the first ripe fruits of your not drive them out from before
g De 7:13
ground to the house of Jehovah you in one year, so that the land
your God. k h De 7:15 does not become desolate and
“You must not boil a young i De 7:14 the wild animals of the field mul-
goat in its mother’s milk. l De 28:4 tiply against you. n 30 Little by
20 “I am sending an angel j De 2:25 little I will drive them out from
ahead of you m to guard you on Jos 2:9 before you, until you become
the way and to bring you into k De 7:23, 24 fruitful and take possession of
l De 7:20 the land. o
23:13 1 Lit., “mouth.” 23:15 1 See Jos 2:11
App. B15. 23:16 1 Also known as the m Jos 24:11
23:26 1 Or “I will make the number of
Festival of Weeks, or Pentecost. 2 Also your days full.” 23:27 1 Or “I will make
known as the Festival of Booths (Taber- n De 7:22 all your enemies turn their back to you.”
nacles). 23:17 1 Or “males.” o De 9:4 23:28 1 Or possibly, “panic; terror.”
145 EXODUS 23:31–25:4
31 “I will set your boundary CHAP. 23 on the people a and said: “This is
from the Red Sea to the sea of a Ge 15:18 the blood of the covenant that
the Phi·listines and from the wil- De 1:7 Jehovah has made with you in
Jos 1:4
derness to the River;1a for I will 1Ki 4:21
harmony with all these words.” b
give the inhabitants of the land b Jg 1:4 9 Moses and Aaron, Nadab
into your hand, and you will Jg 11:21 and A·bihu, and 70 of the elders
drive them out from before you. b c Ex 34:12 of Israel went up, 10 and they
32 You must not make a cove- Nu 25:1, 2 saw the God of Israel. c Under his
De 7:2
nant with them or their gods. c 2Co 6:14 feet was what seemed like a sap-
33 They should not dwell in d Jos 23:12, 13 phire pavement, and it was as
your land, so that they may not Jg 1:28 pure as the heavens themselves. d
cause you to sin against me. If Ps 106:36 11 He did not harm the distin-
____________________
you should serve their gods, it guished men of Israel, e and they
would surely become a snare to CHAP. 24 saw a vision of the true God and
you.” d e Le 10:1 ate and drank.
24 12 Jehovah now said to Mo-

f Ex 20:21
Then he said to Moses: Nu 12:8
“Go up to Jehovah, you g Ex 21:1
ses: “Come up to me on the
and Aaron, Nadab and A·bihu, e De 4:1 mountain and stay there. I will
and 70 of the elders of Israel, h De 5:27 give you the stone tablets with
and bow down from a distance. Jos 24:22 the law and the commandment
i Ex 34:27
2 Moses should approach Jeho- De 31:9
that I will write for their in-
vah by himself; but the oth- struction.” f 13 So Moses got up
j Le 3:1
ers should not approach, and the Le 7:11 with his attendant Joshua, g and
people should not go up with k De 31:11 Moses went up the mountain of
him.” f Ac 13:15 the true God. h 14 But to the el-
3 Then Moses came and relat- l Ex 19:8 ders he had said: “Wait here for
____________________ us until we return to you. i You
ed to the people all the words of
Jehovah and all the judicial de- Second Col. have Aaron and Hur j with you.
cisions, g and all the people an- a Heb 12:24 Whoever has a legal case may go
swered with one voice: “All the b Heb 9:18-20 to them.” k 15 Then Moses went
words that Jehovah has spoken, c Joh 1:18 up the mountain while the cloud
d Eze 1:26 was covering it. l
we are willing to do.” h 4 So Mo- Re 4:3
ses wrote down all the words of e Ex 24:1
16 Jehovah’s glory m remained
Jehovah. i Then he got up early f De 5:22
on Mount Sinai, n and the cloud
in the morning and built at the g Nu 11:28 covered it for six days. On the
foot of the mountain an altar h Ex 24:2 seventh day he called to Mo-
and 12 pillars corresponding to i Ex 32:1 ses from the midst of the cloud.
the 12 tribes of Israel. 5 After j Ex 17:10 17 To the Israelites who were
that he sent young Israelite men, k Ex 18:25, 26 watching, the appearance of Je-
and they offered up burnt offer- l Ex 19:9 hovah’s glory was like a con-
ings and sacrificed bulls as com- m Ex 16:10 suming fire on the mountaintop.
munion sacrifices j to Jehovah.
Le 9:23 18 Moses then entered into the
Nu 16:42
6 Then Moses took half of the n Ex 19:11
cloud and went up the moun-
blood and put it in bowls, and o Ex 19:20
tain. o And Moses stayed on the
half of the blood he sprinkled on p Ex 34:28 mountain 40 days and 40 nights. p
the altar. 7 Then he took the
book of the covenant and read
De 9:9
____________________ 25 Jehovah then said to Mo-
ses: 2 “Tell the people of
it aloud to the people. k And they CHAP. 25 Israel to take up a contribu-
said: “All that Jehovah has spo- q Ex 35:4-9 tion for me; from every per-
1Ch 29:9 son whose heart moves him, you
ken we are willing to do, and we 2Co 9:7
will be obedient.” l 8 So Moses r Ex 38:24
are to take up my contribution. q
took the blood and sprinkled it s Ex 38:25 3 This is the contribution that
t Ex 38:3 you are to accept from them:
23:31 1 That is, the Euphrates. Ex 38:29 gold, r silver, s copper, t 4 blue
EXODUS 25:5-31 146
thread, purple wool,1 scarlet ma- CHAP. 25 one cherub on each end of the
terial,2 fine linen, goat hair, a Ex 36:20 cover. 20 The cherubs are to
5 ram skins dyed red, sealskins, b Ex 27:20
spread out their two wings up-
acacia wood, a 6 oil for the ward, overshadowing the cover
c Ex 30:23-25 with their wings, a and they will
lamps, b balsam for the anointing
oil c and the perfumed incense, d d Ex 30:34, 35 face each other. The faces of the
7 and onyx stones and other e Ex 28:6 cherubs will be turned toward
stones to be set in the ephod e the cover. 21 You will put the
f Ex 28:15
and the breastpiece. f 8 They cover b on the Ark, and in the Ark
are to make a sanctuary for me, g Ex 29:45 you will place the Testimony that
and I will reside1 among them. g 1Ki 6:13
Heb 9:11
I will give you. 22 I will present
9 You are to make it, the taber- myself to you there and speak
h 1Ch 28:12
nacle and all its furnishings, fol- Ac 7:44
with you from above the cover. c
lowing exactly the pattern1 that Heb 8:5 From between the two cherubs
I am showing you. h Heb 9:9 that are on the ark of the Testi-
10 “They are to make an ark1 i Ex 37:1-5 mony, I will make known to you
of acacia wood, two and a half all that I will command you for
j Heb 9:4
cubits2 long and a cubit and a the Israelites.
half wide and a cubit and a half k Ex 30:1, 3 23 “You will also make a
high. i 11 Then you will overlay l Ex 30:1, 5 table d of acacia wood, two cu-
1Ch 15:15 bits long and a cubit wide and a
it with pure gold. j Inside and out-
side you are to overlay it, and m 1Ki 8:8 cubit and a half high. e 24 You
you will make a border1 of gold n Ex 31:18 will overlay it with pure gold and
all around it. k 12 And you will Ex 40:20 make a golden border1 around it.
cast four rings of gold for it 1Ki 8:9 25 You will make a rim around
Heb 9:4
and attach them above its four it a handbreadth2 wide and a
feet, with two rings on one side o Ex 37:6-9 border1 of gold to go around
and two rings on the other side. p 1Sa 4:4 the rim. 26 You will make for
13 And you will make poles of Heb 9:5 it four rings of gold and place
acacia wood and overlay them ____________________ the rings on the four corners,
with gold. l 14 You will put the Second Col. where the four legs are attached.
poles through the rings on the a 1Ki 8:7 27 The rings are to be close to
sides of the Ark in order to car- 1Ch 28:18 the rim as holders for the poles
ry the Ark with them. 15 The b Ex 40:20 for carrying the table. 28 You
poles will stay in the rings of the Heb 9:4, 5 will make the poles of acacia
Ark; they are not to be removed c Ex 30:6 wood and overlay them with gold
from it. m 16 You will place in Le 16:2
Nu 7:89
and carry the table with them.
the Ark the Testimony that I will Jg 20:27
29 “You will also make its
give you. n Ps 80:1 dishes, its cups, and its pitchers
17 “You will make a cover of d Ex 40:22
and bowls from which they will
pure gold, two and a half cubits Le 24:6 pour drink offerings. You are to
long and a cubit and a half wide. o Nu 3:30, 31 make them out of pure gold. f
18 You are to make two cherubs
Heb 9:2
30 And you will put the show-
of gold; you will make them of e Ex 37:10-15 bread on the table before me
hammered work on the two f Ex 37:16 constantly. g
ends of the cover. p 19 Make Nu 4:7 31 “You will make a lamp-
1Ki 7:48, 50 stand h of pure gold. The lamp-
the cherubs on the two ends,
g Le 24:5, 6 stand is to be made of ham-
25:4 1 Or “wool dyed reddish-purple.” 1Sa 21:6 mered work. Its base, its stem,
1Ch 9:32
2 Or “coccus scarlet material.” 25:8 2Ch 13:11 its branches, its cups, its knobs,
1 Or “tabernacle.” 25:9 1 Or “design.” Mt 12:4 and its blossoms will be one
25:10 1 Or “chest.” 2 A cubit equaled h Ex 40:24
44.5 cm ( 17. 5 in.). See App. B14. 1Ki 7:48, 49 25:25 2 About 7.4 cm (2.9 in.). See
25:11, 24, 25 1 Or “molding.” Heb 9:2 App. B14.
147 EXODUS 25:32–26:14
piece. a 32 And six branches CHAP. 25 be the same size. a 3 Five tent
will extend out from the sides a Ex 37:17-24 cloths are to be joined one to
of the lampstand, three branch- another to form a series, and
es from one side and three the other five tent cloths will be
branches from the other side. joined in a series. 4 You will
33 Three cups shaped like al- b Nu 8:4 make loops of blue thread on
mond flowers will be on the the edge of the one tent cloth
one set of branches, with knobs at the end of the series, and you
and blossoms alternating, and are to do the same on the outer-
three cups shaped like almond c Ex 30:8 most edge of the other set where
flowers on the other set of Le 24:2, 3 it will join. 5 You will make 50
branches, with knobs and blos- Nu 8:2
2Ch 13:11
loops on the one tent cloth and
soms alternating. This is how 50 loops on the edge of the oth-
the six branches will extend er tent cloth so that they will be
out from the stem of the lamp- opposite each other where they
stand. 34 On the stem of the join. 6 You are to make 50 gold
d Nu 4:9
lampstand are four cups shaped clasps and join the tent cloths to-
like almond flowers, with its gether with the clasps, and the
knobs and its blossoms alternat- tabernacle will form one unit. b
ing. 35 A knob will be under 7 “You will also make cloths
e Ex 39:42
the first two branches that ex- Nu 8:4 of goat hair c for the tent over
tend out of the stem and a knob Ac 7:44 the tabernacle. You will make 11
under the next two branches Heb 8:5
tent cloths. d 8 Each tent cloth
and a knob under the next two ____________________
will be 30 cubits long and 4 cu-
branches, for the six branches CHAP. 26
bits wide. All 11 tent cloths are
extending out from the stem. f Heb 8:5
to be the same size. 9 You are
36 The knobs and the branches Heb 9:9, 11
to join five of the tent cloths to-
and the whole lampstand are to gether and join the other six tent
be one piece of pure, hammered cloths together, and you are to
gold. b 37 You will make seven fold over the sixth tent cloth at
lamps for it, and when the lamps g Ge 3:24
Ps 99:1 the front of the tent. 10 And
are lit, they will shine on the
you are to make 50 loops on
area in front of it. c 38 Its snuff-
the edge of the one tent cloth,
ers1 and its fire holders are to
the outermost one in the series,
be of pure gold. d 39 It should
be made, along with these uten- h Ex 36:8-13 and 50 loops on the edge of
____________________ the tent cloth at the other place
sils, from a talent1 of pure gold.
40 See that you make them after Second Col. where they join. 11 You are to
their pattern1 that was shown to a Nu 4:25 make 50 copper clasps and put
you on the mountain. e the clasps in the loops and join
the tent together, and it will be-
26 “You are to make the
tabernacle f with ten tent
b Ex 39:33, 34
come one unit. 12 The remain-
ing part of the tent cloths will
cloths of fine twisted linen, blue serve as an overhanging. Half of
thread, purple wool, and scarlet the tent cloth that remains will
material. You are to make them hang over the back of the taber-
with embroidered cherub g de- nacle. 13 The remaining length
c Ex 35:26
signs. h 2 Each tent cloth will of the cloths of the tent will
be 28 cubits1 long and 4 cubits
serve as an overhanging for the
wide. All the tent cloths are to
tabernacle by one cubit on each
25:38 1 Or “tongs.” 25:39 1 A talent d Ex 36:14-18 side, in order to cover it.
equaled 34.2 kg ( 1,101 oz t). See 14 “You will also make a cov-
App. B14. 25:40 1 Or “design.” 26:2 ering for the tent of ram skins
1 A cubit equaled 44.5 cm (17.5 in.). See dyed red and over that a cover-
App. B14. e Ex 36:19 ing of sealskins. e
EXODUS 26:15–27:1 148
15 “You will make the panel CHAP. 26 the west, for the rear section.
frames a for the tabernacle out of a Nu 4:29, 31 28 The middle bar that runs
acacia wood standing upright. b along the center of the panel
16 Each panel frame is to be ten frames should extend from end
cubits high and a cubit and a b Ex 36:20-23 to end.
half wide. 17 Each panel frame 29 “You will overlay the pan-
has two tenons1 joined to each el frames with gold, a and you
other. That is how you should c Nu 3:36 will make their rings of gold as
make all the panel frames of the holders for the bars, and you
tabernacle. 18 You are to make will overlay the bars with gold.
20 panel frames for the south d Ex 36:24-26 30 You must set up the taberna-
side of the tabernacle, facing cle according to its plan that you
south. were shown in the mountain. b
19 “You will make 40 silver
e Ex 36:27-30 31 “You are to make a cur-
socket pedestals c under the 20 tain c of blue thread, purple wool,
panel frames: two socket pedes- scarlet material, and fine twisted
f Ex 36:31-33 linen. It will be made with cher-
tals under the one panel frame ____________________
for its two tenons and two sock- ubs embroidered on it. 32 You
Second Col. will hang it on four pillars of
et pedestals under each follow-
a Ex 12:35, 36 acacia overlaid with gold. Their
ing panel frame for its two ten- Ex 36:34
ons. d 20 For the other side hooks are to be of gold. The pil-
of the tabernacle, the north- lars are set on four sock-
ern side, make 20 panel frames et pedestals of silver. 33 You
b Ex 19:3
21 and their 40 silver socket Ex 25:9 will hang the curtain under the
pedestals, two socket pedestals Ac 7:44 clasps and bring the ark of the
Heb 8:5 Testimony d there within the cur-
under one panel frame and two
tain. The curtain will make a di-
socket pedestals under each fol-
vision for you between the Holy e
lowing panel frame. 22 For the c Ex 36:35, 36 and the Most Holy. f 34 You
rear section of the tabernacle to Lu 23:45
must put the cover on the ark of
the west, you will make six panel Heb 6:19
Heb 9:3 the Testimony in the Most Holy.
frames. e 23 You will make two Heb 10:19, 20 35 “You will place the table
panel frames to serve as the two outside the curtain, with the
rear corner posts of the taberna- lampstand g opposite the table on
cle. 24 They should be doubled d 1Ki 8:6 the south side of the tabernacle;
from the bottom to the top, up and the table you will put on the
to the first ring. This should be north side. 36 You will make a
done for both of them, and they e Ex 40:22, 26
screen1 for the entrance of the
will form the two corner posts. tent out of blue thread, purple
25 And there will be eight panel wool, scarlet material, and fine
frames and their 16 silver socket f Ex 40:21
twisted linen woven together. h
Le 16:2
pedestals, two socket pedestals 1Ki 8:6 37 You will make five pillars of
under the one panel frame and Heb 9:2-4 acacia for the screen1 and over-
two socket pedestals under each Heb 9:12, 24 lay them with gold. Their hooks
following panel frame. are to be of gold, and you will
26 “You will make bars of cast five socket pedestals of cop-
acacia wood, five for the pan- g Le 24:2, 3
1Ki 7:48, 49
per for them.
27
el frames of the one side of the “You will make the altar of
tabernacle, f 27 and five bars acacia wood; i it will be five
for the panel frames of the h Ex 36:37, 38 cubits1 long and five cubits wide.
other side of the tabernacle, and ____________________ The altar should be square and
five bars for the panel frames CHAP. 27
of the side of the tabernacle to i Ex 40:29 26:36, 37 1 Or “curtain.” 27:1 1 A cu-
2Ch 4:1 bit equaled 44.5 cm (17.5 in.). See
26:17 1 Or “upright posts.” Heb 13:10 App. B14.
149 EXODUS 27:2–28:2
three cubits high. a 2 You will CHAP. 27 on the east side toward the sun-
make horns b on its four corners; a Ex 38:1-7 rise is 50 cubits. 14 There will
the horns will be part of the al- be 15 cubits of hanging curtains
tar, and you will overlay the b Le 4:25 on the one side, with three pil-
altar with copper. c 3 You will lars and three socket pedestals. a
make buckets for clearing away c 1Ki 8:64 15 And for the other side, there
its ashes,1 along with shovels, will be 15 cubits of hanging
d 1Ki 7:45
bowls, forks, and fire holders, curtains, with three pillars and
and you will make all its uten- e Nu 4:14, 15
three socket pedestals.
sils of copper. d 4 You will make 16 “The entrance of the
a grating for the altar, a network f Ex 25:40 courtyard should have a screen1
of copper, and on the network 1Ch 28:12 20 cubits long made of blue
Ac 7:44
four rings of copper at its four Heb 8:5
thread, purple wool, scarlet ma-
corners. 5 You will set it down terial, and fine twisted linen wo-
below the rim of the altar, and g Ex 40:8 ven together, b with four pillars
the network will extend partway 1Ki 6:36 and their four socket pedestals. c
down into the altar. 6 You will 17 All the pillars surrounding
h Ex 38:9-15 the courtyard will have silver
make poles of acacia wood for
____________________
the altar and overlay them with fasteners and silver hooks, but
copper. 7 The poles will be in- Second Col. their socket pedestals will be of
serted into the rings so that the a Ex 39:33, 40 copper. d 18 The courtyard is to
poles are on the two sides of the be 100 cubits long, e 50 cubits
b Ex 35:25
altar when it is carried. e 8 You wide, and 5 cubits high, made
will make the altar in the form c Ex 38:18, 19
from fine twisted linen, and it
of a hollow chest of planks. It should have copper socket ped-
should be made just as He d Ex 38:17 estals. 19 All the utensils and
showed you on the mountain. f the items used in the service of
9 “You will make the court- e Ex 27:9 the tabernacle, as well as its tent
yard g of the tabernacle. For pins and all the pins of the court-
the south side, facing south, f Ex 38:20 yard, are to be of copper. f
Nu 3:36, 37
the courtyard will have hang- 20 “You are to command the
ing curtains of fine twisted lin- g Ex 39:33, 37 Israelites to bring you pure,
en, 100 cubits long for the one Le 24:1-3 beaten olive oil for the lighting,
side. h 10 It will have 20 pillars in order to keep the lamps burn-
with 20 copper socket pedes- h Ex 26:33 ing constantly. g 21 In the tent
Ex 40:3
tals. The hooks of the pil- Heb 9:2, 3
of meeting, outside the curtain
lars and their connectors1 are that is near the Testimony, h Aar-
of silver. 11 The hanging cur- i Ex 30:8 on and his sons will arrange to
tains for the north side will also keep the lamps lit from evening
be 100 cubits long, along with j Nu 18:23 until morning before Jehovah. i It
____________________ is a lasting statute for all their
its 20 pillars and their 20 cop-
per socket pedestals, with sil- CHAP. 28 generations to be carried out by
ver hooks and connectors1 for k Le 8:2 the Israelites. j
28
Heb 5:1
the pillars. 12 There are to be “You are to summon from
hanging curtains on the west l Heb 5:4
the Israelites your brother
side for 50 cubits across the Aaron, along with his sons, so
width of the courtyard, with ten m Le 10:1 that he may serve as priest to
pillars and ten socket pedestals. Nu 26:61 me k—Aaron, l along with Nadab
13 The width of the courtyard and A·bihu, m El·e·azar and Itha-
n Ex 38:21 mar, n the sons of Aaron. o 2 You
Le 10:16
27:3 1 Or “fatty ashes,” that is, ashes 1Ch 24:2
are to make holy garments for
soaked with the fat of the sacrifices. Aaron your brother, for glory
27:10, 11 1 Or “rings; hoops; bands” for o Ex 6:23
attachments. 1Ch 6:3 27:16 1 Or “curtain.”
EXODUS 28:3-27 150
and beauty. a 3 You are to speak CHAP. 28 14 and two chains of pure gold
to all those who are skillful,1 a Ex 29:5 twisted like a cord, a and you
those whom I have filled with Le 8:7 must attach the corded chains to
the spirit of wisdom, b and they the settings. b
will make Aaron’s garments for b Ex 31:6 15 “You are to have an em-
his sanctification, so that he may Ex 36:1 broiderer make the breastpiece
serve as priest to me. of judgment. c It should be made
4 “These are the garments like the ephod, out of gold, blue
c Ex 39:8, 15
that they will make: a breast- Le 8:8 thread, purple wool, scarlet ma-
piece, c an ephod, d a sleeveless terial, and fine twisted linen. d
coat, e a checkered robe, a tur- 16 It should be square when
ban, f and a sash; g they will make d Ex 39:2 doubled, a span1 long and a
these holy garments for your span wide. 17 You should set in
brother Aaron and his sons, so e Ex 39:22 it mounted stones, four rows of
that he may serve as priest to stones. The first row is ruby, to-
me. 5 The skilled workers will paz, and emerald. 18 The sec-
use the gold, the blue thread, the f Ex 39:27, 28 ond row is turquoise, sapphire,
purple wool, the scarlet materi- Ex 39:30, 31
Le 8:9
and jasper. 19 The third row is
al, and the fine linen. leshem stone,1 agate, and ame-
6 “They are to make the eph- thyst. 20 The fourth row is
od of gold, blue thread, pur- g Ex 39:27, 29 chryso·lite, onyx, and jade.
Le 8:7
ple wool, scarlet material, and They should be mounted in set-
fine twisted linen, and it should tings of gold. 21 The stones
be embroidered. h 7 It is to have h Ex 39:2-5 will correspond to the names of
two attached shoulder pieces the 12 sons of Israel. Each one
that join it at its two edges. should be engraved like a seal,
8 The woven belt,1i which is at- i Ex 29:5 each name representing one of
tached to the ephod for tying it the 12 tribes.
securely in position, should be j Ex 35:5, 9 22 “You are to make wreathed
of the same materials: gold, blue Ex 35:27 chains on the breastpiece, like
thread, purple wool, scarlet ma- cords of pure gold. e 23 You are
terial, and fine twisted linen. to make two rings of gold for
k Ex 1:1-4
9 “You are to take two onyx the breastpiece and attach the
stones j and engrave on them the two rings to the two ends of the
names of the sons of Israel, k l Ex 39:6, 14 breastpiece. 24 You are to put
10 six names on the one stone the two cords of gold through
and the six remaining names on the two rings at the ends of the
m Ex 39:7
the other stone, in the order ____________________ breastpiece. 25 You will put
of their births. 11 A stone en- the two ends of the two cords
Second Col.
graver will engrave the names through the two settings, and
a Ex 39:15
of the sons of Israel on the you must attach them to the
two stones as he would engrave shoulder pieces of the eph-
a seal. l Then you are to have b Ex 39:18 od, at the front. 26 You are to
them mounted in gold settings. make two rings of gold and set
12 You are to put the two stones them at the two ends on the in-
on the shoulder pieces of the c Ex 28:30
Le 8:8
side edge of the breastpiece, fac-
ephod as memorial stones for Nu 27:21 ing the ephod. f 27 You should
the sons of Israel, m and Aaron make two more rings of gold on
must carry their names before the front of the ephod, below
Jehovah on his two shoulder d Ex 39:8-14
pieces as a memorial. 13 You 28:16 1 That is, the span of the hand,
are to make settings of gold e Ex 39:15-18 about 22.2 cm (8.75 in.). See App. B14.
28:19 1 An unidentified precious stone,
28:3 1 Lit., “wise of heart.” 28:8 1 Or possibly referring to amber, hyacinth,
“waistband.” f Ex 39:19-21 opal, or tourmaline.
151 EXODUS 28:28–29:3
the two shoulder pieces, close CHAP. 28 grave a seal: ‘Holiness belongs
to where it is joined, above a Ex 28:8 to Jehovah.’ a 37 You must fas-
the woven belt1 of the eph- Le 8:7 ten it to the turban b with a blue
od. a 28 The breastpiece should cord; it is to remain on the front
be held in place by a blue cord, b Le 8:8 of the turban. 38 It will be on
tying its rings to the rings of the Nu 27:21 Aaron’s forehead, and Aaron will
ephod. This will keep the breast- De 33:8 bear responsibility when some-
1Sa 28:6
piece in place on the ephod, Ezr 2:62, 63
one commits an error against the
above the woven belt.1 holy things, c which the Israelites
29 “Aaron must carry the sanctify when they offer them as
names of the sons of Israel on c Ex 39:22-26 holy gifts. It must always remain
Le 8:7
the breastpiece of judgment over on his forehead, so that they
his heart when he comes into the may gain approval before Jeho-
Holy as a constant memorial be- d Le 16:2 vah.
fore Jehovah. 30 You will put Nu 18:7 39 “You are to weave the
the Urim and the Thummim1b ____________________ checkered robe of fine linen,
into the breastpiece of judgment, Second Col. make a turban of fine linen, and
and they must be over Aaron’s a Ex 39:30, 31 make a woven sash. d
heart when he comes in before Le 8:9
1Ch 16:29
40 “You will also make robes,
Jehovah, and Aaron must carry Ps 93:5 sashes, and headgear for Aar-
the means for making judgments 1Pe 1:16 on’s sons, e for glory and beauty. f
of the Israelites over his heart 41 You will clothe your broth-
before Jehovah constantly. b Ex 29:6
er Aaron and his sons with him,
31 “You are to make the and you are to anoint them g
sleeveless coat of the ephod en- and install them1h and sancti-
tirely of blue thread. c 32 There c Le 22:9 fy them, and they will serve
will be an opening at the top1 Nu 18:1 as priests to me. 42 Also make
in the middle of it. Its opening linen shorts1 for them to cov-
should have a border woven all d Ex 28:4 er their naked flesh. i These are
around it by a loom worker. It Ex 39:27-29 to extend from the hips to the
should be like the opening of a thighs. 43 These must be worn
coat of mail, so that it will not e Le 8:13
by Aaron and his sons when they
be torn. 33 You should make come into the tent of meeting
pomegranates of blue thread, or when they approach the altar
purple wool, and scarlet materi- f Ex 28:2 to minister in the holy place, so
al all around its hem, along with that they may not incur guilt and
bells of gold in between them. g Ex 29:4, 7 die. It is a permanent statute for
34 You should alternate a bell of Ex 30:30 him and his offspring1 after him.
gold and a pomegranate, a bell
29
Ac 10:38
2Co 1:21
“This is what you are
of gold and a pomegranate, all to do to sanctify them to
around the hem of the sleeve- serve as priests to me: Take a
less coat. 35 It must be worn h Ex 29:8, 9 young bull, two unblemished
by Aaron so that he may minis- Le 8:33
Nu 3:2, 3
rams, j 2 unleavened bread, un-
ter, and the sound from it must leavened ring-shaped loaves
be heard when he goes into the mixed with oil, and unleavened
sanctuary before Jehovah and i Le 6:10 wafers spread with oil. k You are
when he comes out, so that he ____________________ to make them with fine wheat
will not die. d CHAP. 29 flour 3 and put them in a bas-
36 “You are to make a shin- j Le 8:2 ket and present them in the bas-
ing plate of pure gold and en- De 17:1 ket, l along with the bull and the
grave on it as one would en- two rams.
k Le 6:20
28:27, 28 1 Or “waistband.” 28:30 28:41 1 Lit., “and fill their hand.” 28:42
1 See Glossary. 28:32 1 Or “for the 1 Or “undergarments.” 28:43 1 Lit.,
head.” l Le 8:26 “seed.”
EXODUS 29:4-25 152
4 “You will present Aaron and CHAP. 29 head. a 16 Slaughter the ram
his sons at the entrance of the a Ex 26:36 and take its blood and sprin-
tent of meeting a and wash them Ex 40:28 kle it on all sides of the altar. b
with water. b 5 Then you are to Le 8:2, 3
17 Cut the ram into its pieces,
take the garments c and clothe b Le 8:6 and wash its intestines c and its
Aaron with the robe, the sleeve- Heb 10:22 shanks, and arrange the pieces
less coat of the ephod, the eph- together with its head. 18 You
c Ex 28:4
od, and the breastpiece, and you Le 8:7
must burn the entire ram, mak-
are to tie the woven belt1 of Le 16:4 ing it smoke on the altar. It
the ephod securely around his is a burnt offering to Jehovah, a
waist. d 6 You will put the tur- d Ex 28:8 pleasing1 aroma. d It is an offer-
ban on his head and put the holy e Ex 28:36
ing made by fire to Jehovah.
sign of dedication1 on the tur- Ex 39:30 19 “Next you are to take the
ban; e 7 and take the anointing Le 8:9 other ram, and Aaron and his
oil f and pour it on his head and sons are to lay their hands
f Ex 30:23-25
anoint him. g on the ram’s head. e 20 Slaugh-
8 “Then bring his sons for- g Le 8:12 ter the ram and take some of
ward and clothe them with the Ps 133:2 its blood and put it on Aaron’s
robes h 9 and wrap the sashes Isa 61:1
Ac 10:38
right earlobe and on his sons’
around them, Aaron as well as right earlobe and on the thumb
his sons, and put on their head- h Ex 28:40 of their right hand and the big
gear; and the priesthood will be- Le 8:13 toe of their right foot, and sprin-
come theirs as a permanent stat- i Ex 28:1-3
kle the blood on all sides of the
ute. i This is how you should Ex 28:40, 43 altar. 21 Then take some of the
install Aaron and his sons to Ex 40:15 blood that is on the altar and
serve as priests.1j some of the anointing oil f and
j Ex 28:41
10 “You are now to present spatter it on Aaron and his gar-
the bull before the tent of meet- k Le 8:14-17 ments and on his sons and his
ing, and Aaron and his sons sons’ garments, so that he and
will lay their hands on the l Le 4:3 his garments and his sons and
bull’s head. k 11 Slaughter the m Ex 27:2
their garments may be holy. g
bull before Jehovah, at the en- 22 “Then take from the ram
trance of the tent of meeting. l n Le 4:7 the fat, the fat tail, the fat that
12 Take some of the bull’s blood covers the intestines, the ap-
o Le 3:17
on your finger and put it on the pendage of the liver, the two kid-
horns of the altar, m and pour out p Le 4:8-10 neys and the fat that is on them, h
all the rest of the blood at the ____________________ and the right leg, for it is a ram
base of the altar. n 13 Then take Second Col. of installation. i 23 Take also a
all the fat o that covers the intes- a Le 1:4 round loaf of bread and a ring-
tines, the appendage on the liver, Le 8:18-21 shaped loaf of oiled bread and
and the two kidneys and the fat a wafer out of the basket of
that is on them, and burn them b Heb 9:22
unleavened bread that is before
so that they smoke on the altar. p c Le 1:13 Jehovah. 24 You must place
14 But the bull’s flesh and its them all in the hands of Aar-
skin and its dung, you will burn d Ge 8:21 on and in the hands of his sons,
with fire outside the camp. It is and you are to wave them back
e Le 8:22-24
a sin offering. and forth as a wave offering be-
15 “Then take the one ram, f Ex 30:23-25 fore Jehovah. 25 Then you will
and Aaron and his sons are take them out of their hands and
to lay their hands on the ram’s g Le 8:30 burn them on the altar, on top
h Le 3:9, 10
of the burnt offering, as a pleas-
29:5 1 Or “waistband.” 29:6 1 Or “the
holy diadem.” 29:9 1 Lit., “fill the hand i Le 8:22 29:18 1 Or “appeasing; soothing.” Lit.,
of Aaron and the hand of his sons.” Le 8:25-28 “restful.”
153 EXODUS 29:26-44
ing2 aroma before Jehovah. It is CHAP. 29 burn what is left with fire. a It
an offering made by fire to Jeho- a Le 8:29 must not be eaten, for it is some-
vah. Ps 99:6 thing holy.
26 “Then take the breast of 35 “You are to do this way to
the ram of installation, a which is b Ex 29:22 Aaron and his sons, according to
offered in behalf of Aaron, and all that I have commanded you.
wave it back and forth as a You will take seven days to in-
c Le 7:34
wave offering before Jehovah, Le 10:14 stall them as priests.1b 36 You
and it will become your por- will offer the bull of the sin offer-
tion. 27 You are to sanctify the ing daily for an atonement, and
d Le 7:11, 14
breast of the wave offering and you are to purify the altar from
the leg of the sacred portion sin by making atonement for it,
that was waved and that was tak- e Ex 28:4 and you must anoint it to sanc-
en from the ram of installation, b tify it. c 37 You will take seven
from what was offered for Aaron f Nu 20:26
days to make atonement for the
and for his sons. 28 It is to be- altar, and you must sanctify it so
come Aaron’s and his sons’ by a that it may become a most holy
permanent regulation to be car- g Le 8:35 altar. d Anyone who touches the
ried out by the Israelites, for it is altar is to be holy.
a sacred portion, and it will be- h Le 8:31 38 “This is what you will offer
come a sacred portion to be giv- on the altar: two one-year-old
en by the Israelites. c It is their rams each day, continually. e
i 1Co 9:13
sacred portion for Jehovah from 39 Offer the one young ram in
their communion sacrifices. d the morning and the other ram
29 “The holy garments e that j Le 22:10 at twilight.1f 40 A tenth part of
Nu 3:10
belong to Aaron will be used by an ephah measure1 of fine flour
____________________
his sons f after him when they are mixed with a fourth of a hin2
anointed and installed as priests. Second Col. of beaten oil, and a drink offer-
30 The priest from among his a Le 8:32 ing of a fourth of a hin of
sons who succeeds him and who wine, will go for the first young
comes into the tent of meeting b Le 8:4, 33 ram. 41 You will offer the sec-
to minister in the holy place will ond young ram at twilight,1
wear them for seven days. g along with the same grain and
c Ex 30:26, 28
31 “You will take the ram of Le 8:11 drink offerings as in the morn-
installation and boil its flesh in Nu 7:1 ing. You will render it as a pleas-
a holy place. h 32 Aaron and his ing2 aroma, an offering made by
sons will eat i the flesh of the d Ex 40:10
fire to Jehovah. 42 It is to be
ram and the bread that is in a regular burnt offering through-
the basket at the entrance of the out your generations at the en-
tent of meeting. 33 They are to e 2Ch 2:4
Heb 7:27
trance of the tent of meeting
eat the things with which atone- Heb 10:11 before Jehovah, where I will pre-
ment was made to install them sent myself to you to speak to
as priests1 and to sanctify them. you there. g
f Nu 28:4-6
But an unauthorized person2 43 “I will present myself there
may not eat them, for they are to the Israelites, and it will
something holy. j 34 If any of g Ex 25:22 be sanctified by my glory. h
the flesh of the installation sacri- Le 1:1 44 I will sanctify the tent of
Nu 17:4
fice and of the bread is left over meeting and the altar, and I will
until the morning, then you must sanctify Aaron and his sons i so
h Ex 40:34
29:25, 41 2 Or “appeasing; soothing.” Nu 12:5 29:39, 41 1 Lit., “between the two eve-
1Ki 8:11
Lit., “restful.” 29:33, 35 1 Lit., “to fill nings.” 29:40 1 An ephah equaled 22 L
their hand.” 29:33 2 Lit., “a stranger,” (20 dry qt). See App. B14. 2 A hin
that is, a man not of Aaron’s family. i Le 22:9 equaled 3.67 L (7.75 pt). See App. B14.
EXODUS 29:45–30:21 154
that they may serve as priests CHAP. 29 for it once a year throughout
to me. 45 I will reside1 among a Ex 25:8 your generations. It is most holy
the people of Israel, and I will Le 26:12 to Jehovah.”
be their God. a 46 And they will Zec 2:11
2Co 6:16
certainly know that I am Jeho- ses: 12 “Whenever you take a
vah their God, who brought them b Ex 20:2 census and count the sons of Is-
out of the land of Egypt so that ____________________ rael, a each one must give a ran-
I may reside among them. b I am CHAP. 30 som for his life1 to Jehovah at
Jehovah their God. c Ex 40:5 the time of the census. This is
30 “You are to make an al-

tar as a place for burn- d Ex 37:25-28
so that no plague may be
brought upon them when they
are registered. 13 This is what
ing incense; c you will make it
of acacia wood. d 2 It should be e Ex 27:1, 2 all those who are registered will
Le 4:7
square, one cubit1 long, one cu- give: a half shekel1 by the stan-
bit wide, and two cubits high. f Ex 26:33 dard shekel of the holy place.2b
Its horns will be one piece with Heb 9:3 Twenty gerahs3 equal a shekel.
it. e 3 You are to overlay it with A half shekel is the contribution
pure gold: its top surface, its g Ex 25:22 to Jehovah. c 14 Everyone reg-
sides all around, and its horns; istered who is 20 years old and
h 1Ch 23:13
and you are to make a gold bor- up will give Jehovah’s contribu-
der1 around it. 4 You will also i Ex 30:34, 35
tion. d 15 The rich should not
make two rings of gold for it give more and the poor should
below its border1 on two oppo- j Nu 16:39, 40 not give less than the half shek-
site sides, and these will hold the 1Sa 2:27, 28 el1 as a contribution to Jeho-
poles used to carry it. 5 Make Lu 1:9 vah to make atonement for your
the poles of acacia wood and k Ex 27:20
lives.2 16 You are to take the
overlay them with gold. 6 You silver money of the atonement
are to put it before the curtain l Le 10:1 from the Israelites and give it in
that is near the ark of the Tes- 2Ch 26:18 behalf of the service of the tent
timony, f before the cover that is Eze 8:11, 12 of meeting, that it may serve as
over the Testimony, where I will a remembrance before Jehovah
m Le 23:27
present myself to you. g Heb 9:7
for the Israelites, to make atone-
7 “Aaron h will burn perfumed ment for your lives.”2
incense i on it, j making it smoke n Le 16:5, 6 17 Jehovah spoke further to
on the altar when he main- Le 16:18, 19 Moses, saying: 18 “Make a cop-
tains the lamps k each morning. ____________________
per basin and its stand for wash-
8 Also, when Aaron lights the Second Col. ing; e then place it between the
lamps at twilight,1 he will burn a Ex 38:25 tent of meeting and the altar
the incense. It is a regular in- Nu 1:2
2Sa 24:10, 15
and put water into it. f 19 Aar-
cense offering before Jehovah on and his sons will wash their
throughout your generations. b Le 27:25 hands and their feet there. g
9 You must not offer on it un- 20 When they go into the tent of
authorized incense l or a burnt c 2Ch 24:9 meeting or when they approach
offering or a grain offering, and Mt 17:24 the altar to minister and to
you must not pour a drink offer- make offerings of fire and smoke
d Ex 38:26
ing on it. 10 Aaron must make Nu 1:3 to Jehovah, they will wash with
atonement on its horns once a Nu 26:1, 2 water so that they do not die.
year. m With some of the blood 21 They must wash their hands
of the sin offering of the atone- e Ex 38:8
ment, n he will make atonement Le 8:11
30:12 1 Or “soul.” 30:13, 15 1 A shek-
1Ki 7:38
el equaled 11.4 g (0.367 oz t). See
29:45 1 Or “tabernacle.” 30:2 1 About f Ex 40:7 App. B14. 30:13 2 Or “by the holy
44.5 cm (17.5 in.). See App. B14. 30:3, shekel.” 3 A gerah equaled 0. 57 g
4 1 Or “molding.” 30:8 1 Lit., “between g Ex 40:30, 31 (0.01835 oz t). See App. B14. 30:15,
the two evenings.” Heb 10:22 16 2 Or “souls.”
155 EXODUS 30:22–31:9
and their feet so that they CHAP. 30 34 Then Jehovah said to Mo-
may not die, and it must serve a 2Ch 4:6 ses: “Take equal portions
as a permanent regulation for of these perfumes: a stacte
them, for him and his offspring, b Nu 3:47 drops, onycha, perfumed galba-
throughout their generations.” a c Ex 37:29 num, and pure frankincense.
22 Jehovah continued to 35 Make it into an incense; b the
speak to Moses: 23 “Next, take d Ex 40:9 spice mixture should be skillful-
the choicest perfumes: 500 units Nu 7:1 ly blended,1 salted, c pure, and
of solidified myrrh, and half that e Le 8:10 holy. 36 You are to pound some
amount, 250 units, of sweet cin- of it into fine powder and put
namon, 250 units of sweet cala- f Ex 29:37 some of it before the Testimo-
mus, 24 and 500 units of cas- ny in the tent of meeting, where
sia, measured by the standard g Le 8:12
I will present myself to you. It
shekel of the holy place,1b along h Nu 3:2, 3 should be most holy to you.
with a hin2 of olive oil. 25 Then 37 You must not make for your
make out of it a holy anointing i Ex 40:15 own use the incense that you
oil; it should be skillfully blend- make with this composition. d
j Ex 37:29
ed together.1c It is to be a holy 1Ki 1:39 You are to regard it as some-
anointing oil. Ps 89:20 thing holy to Jehovah. 38 Who-
26 “You are to anoint the tent ever makes any like it to enjoy
k Ex 30:37, 38
of meeting d and the ark of the
____________________
its smell must be cut off 2 from
Testimony with it, 27 as well his people.”
31
as the table and all its uten- Second Col.
Jehovah continued to
sils, the lampstand and its uten- a Ex 25:3, 6
speak to Moses, saying:
sils, the altar of incense, 28 the b Ex 37:29 2 “See, I have chosen1 Bezal-
altar of burnt offering and all Ps 141:2 el the son of Uri the son of
e
its utensils, and the basin and Re 5:8
Hur of the tribe of Judah. f
its stand. 29 You must sanctify 3 I will fill him with the spirit
c Le 2:13
them that they may become most
of God, giving him wisdom,
holy. e Anyone touching them is d Ex 30:31, 32 understanding, and knowledge
to be holy. f 30 And you will ____________________ of every kind of craftsman-
anoint Aaron g and his sons h and
sanctify them to serve as priests
CHAP. 31 ship, 4 for making artistic de-
to me. i
e Ex 37:1 signs, for working with gold, sil-
ver, and copper, 5 for cutting
31 “You will speak to the Isra- f Ex 35:30-34
1Ch 2:20 and setting stones, g and for mak-
elites, saying, ‘This is to contin-
ing every kind of wood product. h
ue as a holy anointing oil to me g Ex 28:9-11 6 Moreover, to assist him I have
during your generations. j 32 It
appointed O·holi·ab i the son of
is not to be applied to the flesh h 2Ch 2:13, 14
of mankind, and you must not A·hisa·mach of the tribe of Dan,
make anything with a composi- i Ex 38:23 and I am putting wisdom into the
tion like it. It is something holy. heart of all those who are skill-
j Ex 36:1 ful,1 so that they may make
It is to continue as something
holy for you. 33 Anyone who k Ex 36:8
everything I have commanded
makes an ointment like it and you: j 7 the tent of meeting, k the
who puts some of it on an un- l Ex 37:1 ark of the Testimony l and the
authorized person1 must be cut cover m that is on it, all the uten-
m Ex 37:6
off 2 from his people.’” k sils of the tent, 8 the table n
n Ex 37:10 and its utensils, the lampstand
30:24 1 Or “by the holy shekel.” 2 A hin of pure gold and all its utensils, o
equaled 3.67 L (7.75 pt). See App. B14. o Ex 37:17, 24 the altar of incense, p 9 the al-
30:25, 35 1 Or “like the work of an oint- p Ex 37:25
tar of burnt offering q and all its
ment maker.” 30:33 1 Lit., “a stranger,”
that is, a man not of Aaron’s family. q Ex 38:1 31:2 1 Lit., “called by name.” 31:6 1 Lit.,
30:33, 38 2 Or “put to death.” Ex 40:6 “wise of heart.”
EXODUS 31:10–32:11 156
utensils, the basin and its stand, a CHAP. 31 cause we do not know what has
10 the finely woven garments, a Ex 30:18 happened to this Moses, the man
the holy garments for Aaron the Ex 38:8 who led us up out of the land
priest, the garments of his sons b Ex 28:2, 15
of Egypt.” 2 At this Aaron said
to serve as priests, b 11 the Ex 39:1, 27 to them: “Take the gold earrings a
anointing oil, and the perfumed Le 8:7 from the ears of your wives,
incense for the sanctuary. c They your sons, and your daughters
c Ex 30:25, 35
will do everything I have com- Ex 37:29 and bring them to me.” 3 So all
manded you.” the people began taking off the
12 Jehovah said further to d Ex 20:8
Le 19:30
gold earrings that were in their
Moses: 13 “Speak to the Is- Col 2:16, 17
ears and bringing them to Aar-
raelites and tell them, ‘Espe- on. 4 Then he took the gold
cially, you are to keep my sab- e De 5:12 from them, and he formed it
baths, d for it is a sign between with an engraving tool and made
f Ex 35:2
me and you during your genera- Nu 15:32, 35 it into a statue1 of a calf. b They
tions in order that you may know began to say: “This is your God,
g Ex 16:23 O Israel, who led you up out of
that I, Jehovah, am sanctifying Ex 20:10
you. 14 You must keep the Sab- the land of Egypt.” c
bath, for it is something holy to h Ex 31:13 5 When Aaron saw this, he
you. e Whoever profanes it must built an altar before it. Then
i Ge 2:2 Aaron called out: “There is a
be put to death. If anyone does
any work on it, then that person1 j Ex 24:12 festival to Jehovah tomorrow.”
must be cut off 2 from among his Ex 32:15 6 So they got up early on the
people. f 15 Six days work may
De 4:13 next day and began offering up
De 9:15
be done, but on the seventh day burnt offerings and presenting
is a sabbath of complete rest. g k Mt 12:28 communion sacrifices. After that
It is something holy to Jehovah.
Lu 11:20 the people sat down to eat and
2Co 3:3
Anyone doing work on the Sab- drink. Then they got up to have
____________________
bath day must be put to death. a good time. d
16 The Israelites must keep the
CHAP. 32
l Ex 24:18 ses: “Go, descend, because your
Sabbath; they must observe the De 9:9
Sabbath during all their genera- people, whom you led up out
tions. It is a lasting covenant. m Ac 7:40 of the land of Egypt, have
17 It is an enduring sign be-
____________________ corrupted themselves. e 8 They
tween me and the people of Isra- Second Col. have quickly deviated from the
el, h for in six days Jehovah made a Ex 12:35, 36 way I commanded them to go. f
the heavens and the earth and on They have made for themselves
b De 9:16 a statue1 of a calf, and they keep
the seventh day he rested and re- Isa 46:6
freshed himself.’” i Ac 7:41 bowing down to it and sacrific-
ing to it and saying, ‘This is your
18 Now as soon as he had c Ex 20:4 God, O Israel, who led you up
finished speaking with him on Ne 9:18
out of the land of Egypt.’” 9 Je-
Mount Sinai, he gave Moses two Ps 106:19, 20
hovah went on to say to Moses:
tablets of the Testimony, j tablets d 1Co 10:7 “I have seen that this is an ob-
of stone written on by God’s fin- stinate1 people. g 10 So now let
ger. k e De 4:15-18
me be, and I will exterminate
32 Meanwhile, the people saw
that Moses was taking a
f Ex 18:20
Ex 20:3
them in my burning anger, and
let me make a great nation from
long time coming down from the you instead.” h
g Ex 34:9
mountain. l So the people gath- De 9:6 11 Then Moses appealed to1
ered around Aaron and said to Ac 7:51 Jehovah his God i and said: “Why,
him: “Get up, make for us a god
h Nu 14:12
who will go ahead of us, m be- De 9:14 32:4, 8 1 Or “molten statue.” 32:9
1 Lit., “stiff-necked.” 32:11 1 Or “soft-
31:14 1 Or “soul.” 2 Or “put to death.” i Ps 106:23 ened the face of.”
157 EXODUS 32:12-29
O Jehovah, should you turn your CHAP. 32 19 As soon as Moses got near
burning anger against your peo- a De 9:18, 19 the camp and saw the calf a and
ple after bringing them out of the dances, his anger began to
the land of Egypt with great blaze, and he threw the tablets
b De 9:28
power and with a mighty hand? a from his hands and shattered
12 Why should the Egyptians them at the foot of the moun-
say, ‘He had evil intentions c Ge 22:15-17 tain. b 20 He took the calf that
Ge 35:10, 11 they had made and he burned it
when he led them out. He want- Heb 6:13, 14
ed to kill them in the moun- with fire and crushed it into pow-
tains and exterminate them der; c then he scattered it on the
from the surface of the earth’? b d Ge 13:14, 15 water and made the Israelites
Turn from your burning anger Ge 26:3, 4 drink it. d 21 And Moses said to
and reconsider1 your decision Aaron: “What did this people do
to bring this calamity on your e Ps 106:45 to you that you have brought a
people. 13 Remember your ser- great sin upon them?” 22 Aar-
vants Abraham, Isaac, and Isra- on replied: “Do not be enraged,
f Ex 40:20
el, to whom you swore by your- De 5:22
my lord. You well know that the
self and said: ‘I will multiply people are inclined to do evil. e
your offspring1 like the stars of 23 So they said to me, ‘Make for
g De 9:15 us a god who will go ahead of
the heavens, c and I will give all
this land that I have designated us, for we do not know what has
to your offspring,1 so that they h Ex 31:18 happened to this Moses, the man
may take it as a permanent pos- De 9:10 who led us up out of the land
session.’” d ____________________ of Egypt.’ f 24 So I said to them,
14 So Jehovah began to re- Second Col. ‘Whoever has any gold must take
consider1 the calamity that he a Ne 9:18 it off and give it to me.’ Then
had spoken of bringing on his
Ps 106:19, 20 I threw it into the fire and out
Ac 7:41
people. e came this calf.”
15 Moses then turned and 25 Moses saw that the peo-
went down from the mountain b De 9:16, 17 ple were unrestrained, for Aaron
with the two tablets of the Tes- had let them go unrestrained, so
timony f in his hand. g The tablets c De 7:25
that they were a disgrace before
their opposers. 26 Then Moses
were inscribed on both sides;
took his position in the gate
they were written on the front d De 9:21 of the camp and said: “Who is
and on the back. 16 The tablets
on Jehovah’s side? Come to
were the workmanship of God,
e Ex 15:24 me!” g And all the Levites gath-
and the writing was the writing
Ex 16:2 ered around him. 27 He now
of God engraved on the tablets. h Ex 17:2 said to them: “This is what Jeho-
17 When Joshua began to hear De 9:7
vah the God of Israel has said,
the noise of the people because De 31:27
‘Each of you must fasten on his
of their shouting, he said to Mo- sword and pass through all the
ses: “There is the sound of bat- f Ex 32:1 camp from gate to gate, killing
tle in the camp.” 18 But Moses Ac 7:40
his brother, his neighbor, and his
said: close companion.’” h 28 The Le-
“It is not the sound of singing g Jos 24:15 vites did what Moses said. So
over a victory,1 2Ki 10:15 about 3,000 men were killed on
And it is not the sound of that day. 29 Then Moses said:
wailing over a defeat; h Nu 25:5 “Set yourselves apart1 for Jeho-
I hear the sound of another vah today, for each of you has
kind of singing.” gone against his own son and his
i Nu 25:11 own brother; i today he will give
De 13:6-9
32:12 1 Or “feel regret over.” 32:13 you a blessing.” j
1 Lit., “seed.” 32:14 1 Or “felt regret
over.” 32:18 1 Or “a mighty act.” j De 33:8, 9 32:29 1 Lit., “Fill your hand.”
EXODUS 32:30–33:14 158
30 On the very next day, Mo- CHAP. 32 go through the midst of you and
ses said to the people: “You com- a Nu 16:47 exterminate you. a So now keep
mitted a very great sin, and now Nu 21:7 your ornaments off while I con-
I will go up to Jehovah to see De 9:18
sider what to do to you.’” 6 So
if I can make amends for your b Ex 20:23 from Mount Horeb onward, the
sin.” a 31 So Moses returned to c Nu 14:19 Israelites refrained from wear-
Jehovah and said: “What a great ing1 their ornaments.
sin this people has committed! d Php 4:3
Re 3:5
7 Now Moses took his tent
They made themselves a god of and pitched it outside the camp,
gold! b 32 But now if you are e Ex 23:20 at some distance from the camp,
Ex 33:2
willing, pardon their sin; c if not, ____________________ and he called it a tent of meet-
please wipe me out from your ing. Everyone inquiring of Je-
CHAP. 33
book that you have written.” d hovah b would go out to the tent
33 However, Jehovah said to f Ge 12:7
Ge 26:3
of meeting, which was outside
Moses: “Whoever has sinned the camp. 8 As soon as Moses
against me, I will wipe him out of g Ex 23:20 went out to the tent, all the peo-
my book. 34 Go now, lead the Ex 32:34
ple would rise and stand at the
people to the place about which I h De 7:1, 22 entrance of their own tents, and
have spoken to you. Look! My an- Jos 24:11
they would gaze after Moses un-
gel will go ahead of you, e and on i Ex 3:8 til he entered into the tent.
the day when I make an account- De 8:7-9
9 As soon as Moses would go
ing, I will bring punishment on j Ex 32:9 into the tent, the pillar of
them for their sin.” 35 Then Je- De 9:6 cloud c would come down and
hovah began plaguing the people Ac 7:51
stand at the entrance of the
because they had made the calf, k Ex 32:10 tent while God spoke with Mo-
the one that Aaron had made. Nu 16:21
ses. d 10 When all the people
33 Jehovah said further to

Moses: “Go on your way
l Ex 34:9
De 9:6
Ac 7:51
saw the pillar of cloud stand-
ing at the entrance of the tent,
from here with the people whom ____________________
each of them rose and bowed
you led up out of the land of down at the entrance of his own
Second Col.
Egypt. Journey to the land about tent. 11 Jehovah spoke to Mo-
a Nu 16:45
which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, ses face-to-face, e just as one man
and Jacob, saying, ‘To your off- b Ex 18:25, 26 would speak to another man.
spring1 I will give it.’ f 2 I will Nu 27:1-5 When he returned to the camp,
send an angel ahead of you g c Ex 13:21 Joshua f the son of Nun, his min-
and drive out the Canaan·ites, Ps 99:7 ister and attendant, g would not
the Amor·ites, the Hittites, the d Nu 11:16, 17 depart from the tent.
Periz·zites, the Hivites, and the Nu 12:5 12 Now Moses said to Jeho-
Jebu·sites. h 3 Go up to a land e Ex 33:22, 23 vah: “See, you are saying to me,
flowing with milk and honey. i But Nu 12:8 ‘Lead this people up,’ but you
I will not go in the midst of you, De 34:10 have not let me know whom you
Joh 1:18
for you are an obstinate1 people, j Joh 6:46
will send with me. Moreover, you
and I might exterminate you on Ac 7:38 have said, ‘I know you by name,1
the way.” k and you have also found favor
f Nu 11:28
4 When the people heard this De 1:38 in my eyes.’ 13 Please, if I have
harsh word, they began to Jos 1:1 found favor in your eyes, make
mourn, and not one of them g Ex 17:9 me know your ways, h so that
put on his ornaments. 5 Jeho- Ex 24:13 I may know you and continue to
vah said to Moses: “Say to the h Ps 25:4
find favor in your eyes. Consid-
Israelites, ‘You are an obstinate1 Ps 27:11 er, too, that this nation is your
people. l In one moment I could Ps 86:11 people.” i 14 So he said: “I my-
Ps 119:33
Isa 30:21
33:1 1 Lit., “seed.” 33:3, 5 1 Lit., “stiff- 33:6 1 Lit., “stripped off.” 33:12 1 Or
necked.” i De 9:26 “I have chosen you.”
159 EXODUS 33:15–34:11
self1 will go with you, a and I will CHAP. 33 where on the mountain. Not even
give you rest.” b 15 Then Moses a Ex 13:21 the flocks or herds should graze
said to him: “If you yourself are1 Ex 40:34 in front of that mountain.” a
Jos 1:5, 17
not going along, do not lead us Isa 63:9 4 So Moses carved out two
up from here. 16 How will it be b Jos 21:44 tablets of stone like the first
known that I have found favor in Jos 23:1 ones and got up early in the
your eyes, I and your people? Is c Nu 14:13, 14 morning and went up Mount Si-
d De 4:34
it not by your going along with 2Sa 7:23
nai, just as Jehovah had com-
us, c so that I and your people Ps 147:20 manded him, and he took the
will be distinguished from every e Ex 3:13 two tablets of stone in his hand.
other people on the face of the Ex 6:3
Ex 34:6
5 Then Jehovah came down b in
earth?” d f Ro 9:15
the cloud and stationed him-
17 Jehovah went on to say to g Joh 1:18 self with him there and declared
Moses: “I will also do this thing ____________________ the name of Jehovah. c 6 Jeho-
that you request, because you CHAP. 34 vah was passing before him
have found favor in my eyes and h De 10:1 and declaring: “Jehovah, Jeho-
I know you by name.” 18 Then i De 9:10 vah, a God merciful d and com-
he said: “Please show me your j Ex 32:19 passionate,1e slow to anger f and
glory.” 19 But he said: “I will De 9:17 abundant in loyal love2g and
make all my goodness pass be-
k Ex 19:20 truth,3h 7 showing loyal love to
Ex 24:12
fore your face, and I will de- ____________________ thousands, i pardoning error and
clare before you the name of transgression and sin, j but he
Second Col.
Jehovah; e and I will favor the will by no means leave the guilty
a Ex 19:12, 13
one whom I favor, and I will show unpunished, k bringing punish-
b Ac 7:38
mercy to the one to whom I show c Ex 6:3
ment for the error of fathers
mercy.” f 20 But he added: “You Ex 33:19 upon sons and upon grandsons,
cannot see my face, for no man d Lu 6:36 upon the third generation and
can see me and live.” e Ex 22:27 upon the fourth generation.” l
21 Jehovah said further:
2Ch 30:9
Ne 9:17 8 Moses hurried to bow low
“Here is a place near me. Station Ps 86:15 to the earth and prostrate him-
yourself on the rock. 22 When
Joe 2:13 self. 9 Then he said: “If, now,
f Nu 14:18
my glory is passing by, I will 2Pe 3:9
I have found favor in your eyes,
place you in a crevice of the g Jer 31:3 O Jehovah, then please, Jeho-
rock, and I will shield you with La 3:22 vah, go along with us in our
Mic 7:18 midst, m although we are an ob-
my hand until I have passed by. h Ps 31:5
stinate1 people, n and forgive our
23 After that I will take my hand Ro 2:2
i Da 9:4 error and our sin, o and take us
away, and you will see my back.
j Ps 103:12 as your own possession.” 10 In
But my face may not be seen.” g Isa 55:7 turn he said: “Here I am making
ses: “Carve out for your- k
Eph 4:32
1Jo 1:9
De 32:35
a covenant: Before all your peo-
ple, I will do wonderful things
self two tablets of stone like the Jos 24:19 that have never been done1 in all
first ones, h and I will write on the Ro 2:5 the earth or among all the na-
2Pe 2:4
tablets the words that appeared Jude 14, 15 tions, p and all the people among
on the first tablets, i which you l Ex 20:5 whom you live will see the work
shattered. j 2 Get ready for the De 30:19 of Jehovah, for it is an awe-
1Sa 15:2
morning, as you will go up in the inspiring thing that I am doing
m Ex 33:14
morning to Mount Sinai and sta- n Ex 32:9 with you. q
tion yourself before me there on Ex 33:3 11 “Pay attention to what I am
the top of the mountain. k 3 But o Nu 14:19 commanding you today. r Here I
nobody may go up with you, and p 2Sa 7:23
Ps 147:19, 20
nobody else should be seen any- 34:6 1 Or “gracious.” 2 Or “loving-
q Ex 33:16
De 10:21 kindness.” 3 Or “faithfulness.” 34:9
33:14 1 Lit., “My face.” 33:15 1 Lit., “If r Ex 19:5, 6 1 Lit., “stiff-necked.” 34:10 1 Or “creat-
your face is.” De 12:28 ed.”
EXODUS 34:12-28 160
am driving out from before CHAP. 34 sheep. But if you do not redeem
you the Amor·ites, the Canaan- a Ex 3:8 it, then you must break its neck.
ites, the Hittites, the Periz- Ex 33:2 You are to redeem every first-
De 7:1
zites, the Hivites, and the Jeb- born of your sons. a No one may
u·sites. a 12 Be careful that you b De 7:2 appear before me empty-handed.
do not make a covenant with c Ex 23:32, 33 21 “Six days you are to work,
the inhabitants of the land to d Ex 23:24 but on the seventh day you will
which you are going, b or it may De 12:3 rest.1b Even during plowing time
prove to be a snare among e Ex 20:3 and in harvest, you will rest.
you. c 13 But you are to pull 1Co 10:14 22 “And you will celebrate
down their altars, you are to 1Jo 5:21
your Festival of Weeks with the
shatter their sacred pillars, and f Jos 24:19 first ripe fruits of the wheat har-
their sacred poles1 you are to g 1Co 10:20 vest, and the Festival of Ingath-
cut down. d 14 You must not h Nu 25:2 ering1 at the turn of the year. c
bow down to another god, e for 2Co 6:14 23 “Three times a year, all
Jehovah is known for1 requir- i Ezr 9:2 your men1 are to appear be-
ing exclusive devotion.2 Yes, he fore the true Lord, Jehovah,
j De 7:4
is a God who requires exclusive De 31:16 the God of Israel. d 24 For I will
devotion. f 15 Be careful not to Jg 2:17 drive the nations away from be-
make a covenant with the inhab- Jg 8:33
fore you, e and I will enlarge your
1Ki 11:2
itants of the land, because when Ne 13:26 territory, and nobody will desire
they prostitute themselves to Ps 106:28 your land while you are going up
their gods and sacrifice to their k Ex 32:8 to see the face of Jehovah your
gods, g someone will invite you Le 19:4 God three times a year.
and you will eat from his sac- l Le 23:6 25 “You must not offer the
rifice. h 16 Then you will sure- m Ex 23:15 blood of my sacrifice along with
ly take some of their daughters anything leavened. f The sacrifice
n Ex 13:2
for your sons, i and their daugh- Lu 2:23 of the festival of the Passover
ters will prostitute themselves to should not be kept overnight un-
o Ex 22:30
their gods and cause your sons ____________________ til the morning. g
to prostitute themselves to their 26 “The best of the first ripe
Second Col.
gods. j fruits of your soil you are to
a Ex 13:15
17 “You must not make gods Nu 18:15, 16 bring to the house of Jehovah
of cast metal. k your God. h
b De 5:12
18 “You are to observe the “You must not boil a young
Festival of Unleavened Bread. l c Ex 23:16
Le 23:34
goat in its mother’s milk.” i
You will eat unleavened bread,
d De 16:16
27 Jehovah went on to say to
just as I have commanded you; Moses: “You are to write down
do this for seven days at the e Ex 34:11
these words, j because in accor-
appointed time in the month of f Ex 23:18 dance with these words, I am
Abib,1m because it was in the g Ex 12:10 making a covenant with you
month of Abib that you came Nu 9:12 and with Israel.” k 28 And he re-
out of Egypt. h Nu 18:8, 12 mained there with Jehovah 40
19 “Every firstborn male1 is De 26:2 days and 40 nights. He ate no
Pr 3:9
mine, n including all your live- bread and drank no water. l And
stock, whether the first male bull i Ex 23:19 He wrote on the tablets the
or sheep. o 20 The firstling of a De 14:21
words of the covenant, the Ten
donkey you are to redeem with a j Ex 24:4 Commandments.1m
De 31:9, 11
34:13 1 See Glossary. 34:14 1 Lit., “Je- k Ex 24:8 34:21 1 Or “keep sabbath.” 34:22
hovah, his name is.” 2 Or “not toler- De 4:13 1 Also known as the Festival of Booths
ating rivals.” 34:18 1 See App. B15. l De 9:18 (Tabernacles). 34:23 1 Or “males.”
34:19 1 Lit., “Everything that opens the m Ex 31:18 34:28 1 Lit., “the Ten Words.” Also known
womb.” De 10:2 as the Decalogue.
161 EXODUS 34:29–35:20
29 Moses then came down CHAP. 34 “This is what Jehovah has com-
from Mount Sinai, and the two a Ex 32:15 manded, 5 ‘Take up a contri-
tablets of the Testimony were in b 2Co 3:7 bution for Jehovah from among
his hand. a When he came down yourselves. a Let everyone with a
c Ex 24:3
from the mountain, Moses did De 1:3
willing heart b bring a contribu-
not know that the skin of his tion for Jehovah: gold, silver,
d 2Co 3:13
face was emitting rays because copper, 6 blue thread, purple
he had been speaking with God. e 2Co 3:16 wool, scarlet material, fine lin-
30 When Aaron and all the Is- f De 27:10 en, goat hair, c 7 ram skins dyed
raelites saw Moses, they noticed g 2Co 3:7, 13 red, sealskins, acacia wood,
that the skin of his face emitted ____________________ 8 oil for the lamps, balsam for
rays and they were afraid to go CHAP. 35 the anointing oil and for the per-
near him. b h Ex 34:32 fumed incense, d 9 onyx stones,
31 But Moses called to them, and other stones for setting in
i Ex 20:9, 10
so Aaron and all the chief- Le 23:3
the ephod e and the breastpiece. f
tains of the assembly came to j Ex 31:14, 15
10 “‘Let all who are skilled1g
him, and Moses spoke with Nu 15:32, 35 among you come and make
them. 32 After that all the Is- ____________________ everything that Jehovah has
raelites came near to him, Second Col. commanded, 11 namely, the
and he gave them all the com- a Ex 25:2-7
tabernacle with its tent and its
mands that Jehovah had given Ex 35:29 covering, its clasps and its panel
him on Mount Sinai. c 33 When b 2Co 8:12 frames, its bars, its pillars, and
Moses would finish speaking 2Co 9:7 its socket pedestals; 12 the
with them, he would put a veil c Ex 26:7 Ark h and its poles, i the cover, j
over his face. d 34 But when Ex 36:8 and the curtain k for the screen;
Moses would go in before Je- d Ex 25:3, 6 13 the table l and its poles and
hovah to speak with him, he all its utensils and the show-
e Ex 28:9
would take off the veil un- Ex 39:14
bread; m 14 the lampstand n for
til he went out. e Then he went light and its utensils and its
f Ex 28:15
out and revealed to the Israelites lamps and the oil for light-
the commands he had received. f
g Ex 31:6 ing; o 15 the altar of incense p
Ex 36:1
35 And the Israelites saw that and its poles; the anointing oil
h Ex 25:10 and the perfumed incense; q the
the skin of Moses’ face emit-
ted rays; then Moses put the veil
i Ex 25:13 screen1 for the tabernacle’s en-
back over his face until he went j Ex 25:17 trance; 16 the altar of burnt of-
fering r and its copper grating, its
in to speak with God.1g k Ex 26:31
poles and all its utensils; the ba-
35 Moses later gathered the
entire assembly of the Is-
l Ex 25:23
m Ex 25:30
sin and its stand; s 17 the hang-
ing curtains of the courtyard, t
raelites together and said to Le 24:5, 6
its pillars and its socket pedes-
them: “These are the things that n Ex 25:31 tals; the screen1 of the en-
Jehovah has commanded to be o Ex 27:20 trance to the courtyard; 18 the
done: h 2 Work may be done for tent pins of the tabernacle
p Ex 30:1
six days, but the seventh day will Ex 37:25 and the tent pins of the court-
become something holy to you, a Ex 40:5 yard and their cords; u 19 the
sabbath of complete rest to Je- q Ex 30:34, 35 finely woven garments v for min-
hovah. i Anybody doing work on r Ex 27:1 istering in the sanctuary, the
it will be put to death. j 3 You holy garments for Aaron w the
s Ex 30:18
must not light a fire in any of Ex 38:8 priest, and the garments of his
your dwelling places on the Sab- sons for serving as priests.’”
t Ex 27:9
bath day.” 20 So all the assembly of
4 Moses then said to the en- u Ex 27:19
the Israelites went out from
tire assembly of the Israelites: v Ex 31:6, 10
Ex 39:33, 41 35:10 1 Lit., “wise of heart.” 35:15, 17
34:35 1 Lit., “him.” w Ex 39:1 1 Or “curtain.”
EXODUS 35:21–36:6 162
before Moses. 21 Then every- CHAP. 35 understanding, and knowledge
one whose heart impelled him a a Ex 25:2 of every sort of craftsmanship
and everyone whose spirit incit- Ex 36:2 32 for making artistic designs,
2Co 8:12
ed him came and brought their 2Co 9:7
for working with gold, silver,
contribution for Jehovah to and copper, 33 for cutting and
be used for the tent of meet- setting stones, and for making
ing, for all its service, and all kinds of artistic wood prod-
for the holy garments. 22 They b Ex 38:24 ucts. 34 And he has put it into
kept coming, the men along with his heart to teach, he and O·holi-
the women, each with a willing ab a the son of A·hisa·mach of the
heart, bringing brooches, ear- c Ex 28:3 tribe of Dan. 35 He has filled
rings, rings, and other jewelry, Ex 31:6 them with skill1b to do all the
as well as all sorts of articles Ex 36:8 work of a craftsman, an embroi-
of gold. They all presented their derer, and a weaver using blue
offerings1 of gold to Jehovah. b thread, purple wool, scarlet ma-
23 And all who had blue thread, d Ex 28:15, 28 terial, and fine linen, and of a
purple wool, scarlet material, Ex 39:15, 21 loom worker. These men will do
fine linen, goat hair, ram skins every sort of work and prepare
dyed red, and sealskins brought every sort of design.
them. 24 All those contribut-
ing silver and copper brought
Jehovah’s contribution, and all
e Ex 30:23-25
36 “Bezal·el will work along
with O·holi·ab and every
skilled man1 to whom Jehovah
who had acacia wood for any has given wisdom and under-
part of the work brought it. f Ex 30:34, 35
standing so as to know how to
25 All the skilled women c do all the work of the holy ser-
spun with their hands, and vice just as Jehovah has com-
they brought what they had g Ex 36:5 manded.” c
spun: blue thread, purple wool, 2Co 9:7
2 Moses then called Bezal·el
scarlet material, and fine lin- and O·holi·ab and every skilled
en. 26 And all the skilled wom- man into whose heart Jeho-
en whose hearts impelled them h Ex 31:2-6 vah had put wisdom, d everyone
spun the goat hair. ____________________ whose heart impelled him to vol-
27 And the chieftains brought Second Col. unteer to do the work. e 3 Then
onyx stones and other stones to a Ex 36:1 they took from Moses all the
be set in the ephod and the contribution f that the Israelites
breastpiece, d 28 and the bal- had brought for the work of
sam and the oil for lighting and the holy service. However, these
b Ex 31:3
for the anointing oil e and for the continued to bring him volun-
____________________
perfumed incense. f 29 All the tary offerings, morning after
men and women whose hearts CHAP. 36
morning.
c Ex 25:9
incited them brought something
Ex 31:6
4 Then after they started the
for the work that Jehovah, holy work, all the skilled work-
through Moses, had commanded ers were coming, one after an-
to be done; the Israelites brought other, 5 and they were telling
it as a voluntary offering to Je- d Ex 28:3 Moses: “The people are bring-
Ex 35:10
hovah. g ing much more than what is re-
30 Then Moses said to the Is- quired for the work that Jeho-
raelites: “See, Jehovah has cho- vah has commanded to be done.”
sen Bezal·el the son of Uri the e Ex 35:21, 26 6 So Moses commanded that an
son of Hur of the tribe of Judah. h announcement be made through-
31 He has filled him with the out the camp, saying: “Men and
spirit of God, giving him wisdom, f Ex 35:5-9
Pr 3:9 35:35 1 Lit., “wisdom of heart.” 36:1
35:22 1 Or “wave offerings.” 2Co 9:7 1 Lit., “every man wise of heart.”
163 EXODUS 36:7-31
women, do not bring any more CHAP. 36 er tent cloth that joined with
goods for the holy contribution.” a Ex 31:6 it. 18 And he made 50 copper
With that the people were re- clasps for joining the tent togeth-
strained from bringing in any- er to become one unit.
thing else. 7 The goods were 19 He made a covering for
enough for all the work to be the tent out of ram skins dyed
done, and more than enough. red and a covering out of seal-
8 So all the skilled workers a b Ex 25:9
skins to go over that. a
made the tabernacle b of ten tent Ex 39:32 20 Then he made out of aca-
cloths of fine twisted linen, blue Heb 9:9 cia wood b the tabernacle’s pan-
thread, purple wool, and scar- el frames, which stood upright. c
let material; he1 made them with 21 Each panel frame was ten cu-
cherubs embroidered on them. c bits high and one and a half cu-
9 Each tent cloth was 28 cubits1 bits wide. 22 Each panel frame
long and 4 cubits wide. All the had two tenons1 joined to each
tent cloths were the same size. c Ex 26:1-6 other. That is how he made all
10 Then he joined five of the the panel frames of the taberna-
tent cloths together, and the oth- cle. 23 Thus he made the pan-
er five tent cloths he joined to- el frames for the south side of
gether. 11 After that he made the tabernacle, 20 panel frames,
loops of blue thread on the edge facing south. 24 Then he made
of the one tent cloth where it 40 socket pedestals of silver to
would join. He did the same on d Ex 26:7-11 go under the 20 panel frames,
____________________ two socket pedestals beneath
the edge of the outermost tent
cloth at the corresponding place Second Col. one panel frame for its two ten-
where it would join. 12 He a Ex 26:14 ons and two socket pedestals un-
made 50 loops on the one tent der each following panel frame
cloth and 50 loops on the oth- for its two tenons. d 25 For the
er edge of the tent cloth at the other side of the tabernacle, the
place where it would join so that northern side, he made 20 pan-
the loops would be opposite one el frames 26 and their 40 sock-
another. 13 Finally, he made 50 b Ex 25:10, 23
et pedestals of silver, two socket
gold clasps and joined the tent Ex 27:1 pedestals beneath the one panel
cloths together with the clasps, Ex 30:5 frame and two socket pedestals
Ex 36:36
so that the tabernacle became beneath each of the other panel
one unit. frames.
14 Then he made tent cloths 27 For the rear section of the
of goat hair for the tent over tabernacle to the west, he made
the tabernacle. He made 11 tent six panel frames. e 28 He made
cloths. d 15 Each tent cloth was two panel frames as corner
30 cubits long and 4 cubits wide. c Ex 26:15-18 posts of the tabernacle at the
The 11 tent cloths were the same two rear corners. 29 The posts
size. 16 Then he joined five of were doubled from the bottom to
the tent cloths together, and he the top, up to the first ring. That
joined the other six tent cloths is what he did with the two cor-
together. 17 Next he made 50 ner posts. 30 So they amount-
loops along the edge of the d Ex 26:19-21
ed to eight panel frames along
outermost tent cloth where it with their 16 socket pedestals of
joined, and he made 50 loops silver, two socket pedestals un-
along the edge of the oth- der each panel frame.
31 Then he made bars of aca-
36:8 1 Evidently referring to Bezal- cia wood, five bars for the panel
el. 36:9 1 A cubit equaled 44.5 cm
(17.5 in.). See App. B14. e Ex 26:22-25 36:22 1 Or “upright posts.”
EXODUS 36:32–37:18 164
frames of the one side of the tab- CHAP. 36 the rings on the sides of the Ark
ernacle a 32 and five bars for a Ex 26:26-28 for carrying the Ark. a
the panel frames of the other 6 He made the cover of pure
side of the tabernacle and five b Ex 26:29 gold. b It was two and a half cu-
for the panel frames of the tab- bits long and a cubit and a
ernacle for the rear section to c Ex 40:21 half wide. c 7 He then made two
the west. 33 He made the mid- Heb 10:19, 20 cherubs d of hammered gold on
dle bar to extend along the both ends of the cover. e 8 One
middle of the panel frames from d Ge 3:24 cherub was on one end, and the
one end to the other. 34 He other cherub on the other end.
overlaid the panel frames with e Ex 26:31, 32 He made the cherubs on both
gold, and he made their rings of ends of the cover. 9 The two
gold as holders for the bars, and f Ex 26:36, 37 cherubs spread out their wings
____________________ upward, overshadowing the cov-
he overlaid the bars with gold. b
35 Then he made a curtain c CHAP. 37 er with their wings. f They were
of blue thread, purple wool, g Ex 31:2-5 facing each other, and their
Ex 38:22 faces were turned toward the
scarlet material, and fine twisted
linen. He made it with cherubs d cover. g
embroidered on it. e 36 Then he
h Ex 40:3
Nu 10:33
10 He then made the table of
made for it four acacia pillars acacia wood. h It was two cubits
and overlaid them with gold, i Ex 25:10-15
long, a cubit wide, and a cu-
along with hooks of gold, and bit and a half high. i 11 And he
cast four socket pedestals of sil- j Heb 9:4
overlaid it with pure gold and
ver for them. 37 Next he made made a border1 of gold around
a screen1 for the entrance of it. 12 Next he made a rim the
k 2Ch 5:9
the tent out of blue thread, pur- ____________________
width of a handbreadth2 to go
ple wool, scarlet material, and around it and a border1 of gold
Second Col.
to go around the rim. 13 Fur-
fine twisted linen woven togeth- a Jos 3:8
ther, he cast four rings of gold
er, f 38 as well as its five pil-
for it and placed the rings on the
lars and their hooks. He overlaid b Le 16:2, 14
four corners where the four legs
their tops and their connectors1 1Ch 28:11
were attached. 14 The rings
with gold, but their five socket were near the rim, as holders
pedestals were of copper. c Ex 25:17-20
for the poles used for carrying
37 Bezal·el g then made the
Ark h of acacia wood. It d Ge 3:24
the table. 15 Then he made the
poles of acacia wood and over-
was two and a half cubits1 long laid them with gold for carry-
e Ex 40:20
and a cubit and a half wide and ing the table. 16 After that he
a cubit and a half high. i 2 He made out of pure gold the uten-
f Heb 9:5
overlaid it with pure gold inside sils that went on the table—its
and outside and made a border1 dishes, its cups, its bowls, and
g 1Sa 4:4
of gold around it. j 3 After that Ps 80:1 its pitchers from which drink of-
he cast four rings of gold for it, ferings would be poured. j
for above its four feet, with two h Ex 40:4 17 Then he made the lamp-
rings on its one side and two stand k of pure gold. He made
rings on its other side. 4 He i Ex 25:23-28 the lampstand of hammered
next made poles of acacia wood work. Its base, its stem, its cups,
and overlaid them with gold. k j Ex 25:29 its knobs, and its blossoms
5 Then he put the poles through were one piece. l 18 Six branch-
k Ex 40:24 es were extending out from
36:37 1 Or “curtain.” 36:38 1 Or “rings; Le 24:4 its stem, three branches of the
hoops; bands” for attachments. 37:1 2Ch 13:11
1 A cubit equaled 44.5 cm (17.5 in.). See 37:12 2 About 7.4 cm (2.9 in.). See
App. B14. 37:2, 11, 12 1 Or “molding.” l Ex 25:31-39 App. B14.
165 EXODUS 37:19–38:11
lampstand from its one side CHAP. 37 oil a and the pure, perfumed in-
and three branches from its oth- a Nu 8:2 cense, b skillfully blended.1
38
er side. 19 Three cups shaped He made the altar of burnt
like almond flowers were on the offering out of acacia
one set of branches, with knobs wood. It was square, five cubits1
and blossoms alternating, and long, five cubits wide, and three
three cups shaped like almond cubits high. c 2 Then he made
flowers were on the other set of b Ex 30:7
Ex 40:5
its horns on its four corners. Its
branches, with knobs and blos- Ps 141:2 horns were one piece with it.
soms alternating. This was done Re 8:3 Next he overlaid it with copper. d
for the six branches extending 3 After that he made all the
out from the stem of the lamp- utensils of the altar, the buckets,
stand. 20 And on the stem of the shovels, the bowls, the forks,
the lampstand were four cups and the fire holders. All its uten-
shaped like almond flowers, with sils he made of copper. 4 He
knobs and blossoms alternat- c Ex 30:1-5
____________________ also made a grating for the al-
ing. 21 There was a knob un- tar, a network of copper, un-
der the first two branches that Second Col.
der its rim, down toward its
a Ex 30:25, 33
extended out of the stem and
Ex 40:9
center. 5 He cast four rings on
a knob under the next two the four corners near the grat-
branches and a knob under the ing of copper, as holders for the
next two branches, for the six poles. 6 After that he made the
branches extending out from the poles of acacia wood and over-
stem of the lampstand. 22 The laid them with copper. 7 He in-
knobs and the branches and the b Ex 30:34, 35 serted the poles into the rings on
whole lampstand were made to Ps 141:2 the sides of the altar for carry-
be one piece of pure, hammered ____________________
ing it. He made the altar in the
gold. 23 Then he made its sev- CHAP. 38 form of a hollow chest of planks.
en lamps a and its snuffers1 and c Ex 27:1-8 8 Then he made the basin of
its fire holders out of pure gold. Ex 40:10
copper e and its copper stand; he
24 He made it, along with all its used the mirrors1 of the women
utensils, from a talent1 of pure who were organized to serve at
gold. the entrance of the tent of meet-
25 He now made the altar of ing.
incense b out of acacia wood. It d 2Ch 1:5 9 Then he made the court-
was square, a cubit long, a cu- yard. f For the south side of
bit wide, and two cubits high. the courtyard, facing south, he
Its horns were one piece with made the hanging curtains of
it. c 26 He overlaid it with pure fine twisted linen, for 100 cu-
gold, its top surface and its bits. g 10 There were 20 pil-
sides all around and its horns, e Ex 30:18 lars and 20 socket pedestals
and he made a border1 of Le 8:11
1Ki 7:23 of copper, and the hooks of
gold around it. 27 He made two the pillars and their connec-
rings of gold for it below its bor- tors1 were of silver. 11 Also,
der1 on two opposite sides to for the north side, there were
hold the poles used for carry- 100 cubits of hanging cur-
ing it. 28 After that he made tains. Their 20 pillars and their
the poles of acacia wood and f Ex 40:8
overlaid them with gold. 29 He 37:29 1 Or “like the work of an oint-
also made the holy anointing ment maker.” 38:1 1 A cubit equaled
44.5 cm (17.5 in.). See App. B14. 38:8
37:23 1 Or “tongs.” 37:24 1 A talent 1 That is, highly polished metal mirrors.
equaled 34.2 kg ( 1,101 oz t). See 38:10 1 Or “rings; hoops; bands” for
App. B14. 37:26, 27 1 Or “molding.” g Ex 27:9-15 attachments.
EXODUS 38:12-31 166
20 socket pedestals were of cop- CHAP. 38 of Moses, as the responsibility
per. The hooks of the pil- a Ex 27:17 of the Levites a under the direc-
lars and their connectors1 were tion of Itha·mar b the son of Aar-
of silver. 12 But for the west on the priest. 22 Bezal·el c the
side, the hanging curtains were son of Uri the son of Hur of
for 50 cubits. There were ten pil- b Ex 27:16 the tribe of Judah did all that
lars and ten socket pedestals, Jehovah had commanded Moses.
and the hooks of the pillars and 23 With him was O·holi·ab d the
their connectors1 were of sil- son of A·hisa·mach of the tribe
ver. 13 The width of the east c Ex 27:19 of Dan, a craftsman and an em-
side, toward the sunrising, was broiderer and a weaver of the
50 cubits. 14 There were 15 cu- blue thread, the purple wool,
bits of hanging curtains on the the scarlet material, and the fine
one wing, with three pillars and d Ex 25:16 linen.
three socket pedestals. 15 And Ex 31:18 24 All the gold that was used
Nu 17:7
for the other wing on the other ____________________
for all the work of the holy
side of the entrance of the court- place equaled the amount of
Second Col.
yard, there were hanging cur- the gold of the wave offering, e
a Nu 3:6 29 talents1 and 730 shekels2 by
tains for 15 cubits, with three pil- Nu 4:46, 47
lars and three socket pedestals. the standard shekel of the holy
16 All the hanging curtains place.3 25 And the silver of the
around the courtyard were of ones registered of the assembly
fine twisted linen. 17 The sock- b Ex 6:23
was 100 talents and 1,775 shek-
et pedestals for the pillars were Nu 4:28 els by the standard shekel of the
of copper, the hooks of the pil- 1Ch 6:3 holy place.3 26 The half shek-
lars and their connectors1 were el for each individual was half
of silver, the tops were overlaid a shekel by the standard shek-
with silver, and there were silver el of the holy place3 for every
fasteners for all the pillars of the
c Ex 31:2-5 man who was among those reg-
Ex 35:30
courtyard. a Ex 36:1
istered from 20 years of age and
up, f amounting to 603,550. g
18 The screen1 of the en- Ex 37:1
trance of the courtyard was wo-

2Ch 1:5 27 The casting of the sock-
et pedestals of the holy place
ven of blue thread, purple wool,
and the socket pedestals of the
scarlet material, and fine twisted
curtain amounted to 100 talents;
linen. It was 20 cubits long and d Ex 31:6 100 socket pedestals equaled
5 cubits high, the same height Ex 35:34
100 talents, one talent for each
as the hanging curtains of the Ex 36:2
socket pedestal. h 28 From the
courtyard. b 19 Their four pil- 1,775 shekels, he made hooks
lars and their four socket ped- for the pillars and overlaid their
estals were made of copper. tops and joined them together.
Their hooks were of silver, and e Ex 35:22
29 The copper of the offer-
their tops and connectors1 were ing1 was 70 talents and
overlaid with silver. 20 All the 2,400 shekels. 30 With this he
tent pins for the tabernacle and made the socket pedestals of the
f Ex 30:15
around the courtyard were of entrance of the tent of meet-
copper. c ing, the copper altar and its
21 The following is the inven- copper grating, all the utensils
tory of the tabernacle, the tab- g Ex 12:37 of the altar, 31 the socket ped-
ernacle of the Testimony, d which Nu 1:45, 46
was inventoried at the command 38:24 1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg
(1,101 oz t). See App. B14. 2 A shek-
38:11, 12, 17, 19 1 Or “rings; hoops; el equaled 11.4 g (0.367 oz t). See
bands” for attachments. 38:18 1 Or h Ex 26:19-21 App. B14. 38:24-26 3 Or “by the holy
“curtain.” Ex 26:25, 32 shekel.” 38:29 1 Or “wave offering.”
167 EXODUS 39:1-21
estals around the courtyard, the CHAP. 38 piece, which, when doubled, was
socket pedestals of the entrance a Ex 27:19 as long and as wide as the span
of the courtyard, and all the tent ____________________ of the hand.1 10 They set four
pins of the tabernacle and all the CHAP. 39 rows of stones in it. The first
tent pins a around the courtyard. b Ex 35:23 row was ruby, topaz, and em-
erald. 11 The second row was
39 From the blue thread, the
purple wool, and the scar- turquoise, sapphire, and jas-
per. 12 The third row was lesh-
let material, b they made finely
woven garments for ministering em stone,1 agate, and ame-
in the holy place. They made the thyst. 13 And the fourth row
c Ex 28:4, 5 was chryso·lite, onyx, and jade.
holy garments that were for Aar- Ex 29:5
on, c just as Jehovah had com- Ex 35:10, 19 They were mounted in settings
manded Moses. of gold. 14 The stones corre-
2 He made the ephod d of sponded to the names of the
gold, blue thread, purple wool, 12 sons of Israel, and the names
scarlet material, and fine twisted were engraved like a seal, each
name representing one of the
linen. 3 They hammered plates d Ex 28:6-8 12 tribes.
of gold into thin sheets, and he Le 8:7
cut it into threads to work in 15 Then they made wreathed
with the blue thread, the purple chains on the breastpiece, like
wool, the scarlet material, and cords of pure gold. a 16 And
the fine linen, and it was em- they made two settings of gold
broidered. 4 They made shoul- and two rings of gold and at-
der pieces for it that were at-
e Ex 29:5 tached the two rings to the
tached, and it was joined to them two corners of the breastpiece.
at its two edges. 5 And the wo- 17 After that they put the two
cords of gold through the two
ven belt,1 which was attached to
rings at the corners of the
the ephod for tying it secure-
breastpiece. 18 Then they put
ly in position, e was made of f Ex 28:9, 10
the two ends of the two cords
the same material, of gold, blue
through the two settings and at-
thread, purple wool, scarlet ma-
tached them to the shoulder
terial, and fine twisted linen, just pieces on the front of the ephod.
as Jehovah had commanded Mo- 19 Next they made two rings of
ses. g Ex 28:12 gold and set them at the two
6 Then they mounted the ends on the inside edge of the
onyx stones in gold settings, breastpiece, facing the ephod. b
and they engraved them with 20 Then they made two more
the names of the sons of Isra- rings of gold and put them
el, as they would engrave a on the front of the ephod, be-
seal. f 7 He placed them on the h Le 8:8
low the two shoulder pieces,
shoulder pieces of the eph- close to where it is joined, above
od as memorial stones for the the woven belt1 of the ephod.
sons of Israel, g just as Je- 21 Finally, they tied the breast-
hovah had commanded Moses. piece with a blue cord from its
8 Then he made the breast- i Ex 28:15-21 rings to the rings of the ephod,
piece h with the workmanship of ____________________ in order to keep the breastpiece
an embroiderer, like the work- Second Col. in its place on the ephod, above
manship of the ephod, out of a Ex 28:22-25 the woven belt,1 just as Jehovah
gold, blue thread, purple wool, had commanded Moses.
scarlet material, and fine twist-
ed linen. i 9 It was square when 39:9 1 About 22.2 cm (8.75 in.). See
doubled. They made the breast- App. B14. 39:12 1 An unidentified pre-
cious stone, possibly referring to am-
39:5, 20, 21 1 Or “waistband.” b Ex 28:26-28 ber, hyacinth, opal, or tourmaline.
EXODUS 39:22–40:4 168
22 Then he made the sleeve- CHAP. 39 33 Then they brought the tab-
less coat of the ephod, woven a Ex 28:31-35 ernacle a to Moses, the tent b and
by a loom worker, all of blue b Ex 28:39, 40 all its utensils: its clasps, c
thread. a 23 The opening of the its panel frames, d its bars e and
c Ex 28:4
sleeveless coat was in the middle its pillars and its socket ped-
of it, like the opening of a coat d Ex 29:8, 9 estals; f 34 its covering of ram
of mail. Its opening had a border e Ex 28:42 skins dyed red, g its covering
around it, so that it would not be f Ex 28:36, 37 of sealskins, the curtain for the
torn. 24 Next they made on the Le 8:9 screen; h 35 the ark of the Tes-
hem of the sleeveless coat pome- g Ex 25:40 timony and its poles i and the cov-
granates of blue thread, pur- Heb 8:5 er; j 36 the table, all its uten-
ple wool, and scarlet material, ____________________ sils k and the showbread; 37 the
twisted together. 25 And they Second Col. lampstand of pure gold, its
made bells of pure gold and put a Ex 36:8 lamps, l the row of lamps, and all
the bells in between the pome- b Ex 36:14 its utensils m and the oil for light-
granates all around the hem of ing; n 38 the altar o of gold, the
c Ex 36:18
the sleeveless coat, in between anointing oil, p the perfumed in-
the pomegranates; 26 they al- d Ex 36:20
cense, q the screen1r for the en-
ternated a bell and a pomegran- e Ex 36:31 trance of the tent; 39 the altar
ate, a bell and a pomegranate, all f Ex 36:24 of copper s and its grating of cop-
around the hem of the sleeveless g Ex 36:19 per, its poles, t all its utensils, u
coat, which was used for minis- the basin and its stand; v 40 the
tering, just as Jehovah had com- h Ex 36:35
hanging curtains of the court-
manded Moses. i Ex 37:1, 4
yard, its pillars and its socket
27 And they made the robes j Ex 37:6 pedestals, w the screen1x for the
of fine linen, woven by a loom k Ex 37:10, 16 entrance of the courtyard, its
worker, for Aaron and his sons, b tent cords and its tent pins y and
l Ex 37:17, 23
28 and the turban c of fine linen, all the utensils for the service
the ornamental headgear d of fine m Ex 25:38
of the tabernacle, for the tent
linen, the linen shorts1e of fine n Ex 35:27, 28
of meeting; 41 the finely woven
twisted linen, 29 and the sash o Ex 37:25 garments for ministering in the
of fine twisted linen, blue thread, p Ex 37:29 sanctuary, the holy garments for
purple wool, and scarlet materi- Aaron the priest, z and the gar-
q Ex 30:34, 35
al woven together, just as Jeho- ments of his sons for serving as
vah had commanded Moses. r Ex 36:37
priests.
30 Finally, they made the s Ex 38:1, 4
42 According to all that Jeho-
shining plate, the holy sign of t Ex 38:6 vah had commanded Moses, that
dedication,1 out of pure gold u Ex 38:30 was how the Israelites did all the
and inscribed on it an inscrip-
tion as one would engrave a v Ex 30:18 work. a 43 When Moses inspect-
seal: “Holiness belongs to Jeho-
Ex 38:8 ed all their work, he saw that
vah.” f 31 They attached to it a w Ex 38:9-11 they had done it just as Jeho-
cord made from blue thread in x Ex 38:18 vah had commanded; and Moses
order to put it on the turban, just blessed them.
y Ex 38:20
as Jehovah had commanded Mo-
ses.
z Ex 28:3
a Ex 35:10
ses: 2 “On the first day
32 So all the work for the Ex 36:1
of the first month, you are to
tabernacle, the tent of meeting, ____________________ set up the tabernacle, the tent
was completed, and the Israel- CHAP. 40
of meeting. b 3 Place the ark of
ites did everything that Jehovah the Testimony in it, c and screen
b Nu 7:1
had commanded Moses. g They off the Ark with the curtain. d
did just so. c Ex 25:21 4 You are to bring the table e in
d Nu 4:5 and arrange the things that be-
39:28 1 Or “undergarments.” 39:30 Heb 9:3
1 Or “the holy diadem.” e Ex 26:35 39:38, 40 1 Or “curtain.”
169 EXODUS 40:5-31
long on it and bring in the lamp- CHAP. 40 the tabernacle, he put its socket
stand a and light its lamps. b a Ex 25:31 pedestals a down, set up the pan-
5 Then put the golden altar for Heb 9:2 el frames, b put its bars c in, and
incense c before the ark of the b Ex 25:37 set up its pillars. 19 He spread
c Ex 30:1
Testimony and put the screen1 out the tent d over the tabernacle
d Ex 26:36
for the entrance of the taberna- e Ex 38:1
and placed the covering e of the
cle in place. d f Ex 30:18 tent over it, just as Jehovah had
6 “You are to put the altar g Ex 27:9 commanded Moses.
of burnt offering e before the en- h Ex 27:16 20 After that he took the Tes-
trance of the tabernacle, the tent Ex 38:18 timony f and put it into the Ark g
of meeting, 7 and place the ba- i Ex 30:23-25
and placed the poles h on the Ark
sin between the tent of meet- j Le 8:10
Nu 7:1 and put the cover i on the Ark. j
ing and the altar and put water k Ex 29:36, 37 21 He brought the Ark into
in it. f 8 Then set up the court- Le 8:11 the tabernacle and put the cur-
yard g around it and put up the l Le 8:6 tain k of the screen in place and
screen1h for the entrance of the m Ex 29:5 screened off the ark of the Testi-
courtyard. 9 Next you are to Le 8:7
mony, l just as Jehovah had com-
n Le 8:12
take the anointing oil i and anoint Ps 133:2 manded Moses.
the tabernacle and all that is o Le 8:13 22 Next he put the table m in
in it, j and sanctify it and all its p Le 8:30 the tent of meeting on the
utensils, so that it will become q Heb 7:11 north side of the tabernacle out-
something holy. 10 You are to r Ex 39:43
side the curtain, 23 and he ar-
anoint the altar of burnt offering De 4:2
s Nu 7:1 ranged the row of bread n on it
and all its utensils and sanctify Nu 9:15 before Jehovah, just as Jehovah
the altar, so that it will become a ____________________ had commanded Moses.
most holy altar. k 11 And anoint Second Col. 24 He placed the lampstand o
the basin and its stand and sanc- a Ex 36:24 in the tent of meeting in front
tify it. b Ex 26:15 of the table, on the south side
12 “Then bring Aaron and his c Ex 36:31 of the tabernacle. 25 He lit the
sons near to the entrance of the d Ex 26:7
lamps p before Jehovah, just as
tent of meeting, and wash them e Ex 26:14
Jehovah had commanded Moses.
with water. l 13 And you are to f Ex 31:18
g 26 He next placed the golden
clothe Aaron with the holy gar- Ex 25:22
ments m and anoint him n and Ex 37:1 altar q in the tent of meeting be-
sanctify him, and he will serve
h Ex 37:4 fore the curtain, 27 in order to
1Ki 8:8
as priest to me. 14 After that make perfumed incense r smoke
i Ex 37:6
bring his sons near, and clothe 1Ch 28:11 on it, s just as Jehovah had com-
them with robes. o 15 You are j Le 16:2 manded Moses.
to anoint them just as you k Ex 36:35 28 Then he put the screen1t
Heb 10:19, 20 for the entrance of the taberna-
anointed their father, p so that l Heb 9:3
they will serve as priests to me, cle in place.
m Ex 37:10
and their anointing will serve Heb 9:2 29 He placed the altar of
continually for them as a lasting n Ex 25:30 burnt offering u at the entrance
priesthood during their genera- Mt 12:4 of the tabernacle, the tent of
o Ex 37:17 meeting, so that he might offer
tions.” q p Ex 25:37
16 Moses did according to all Ex 37:23
up the burnt offering v and the
that Jehovah had commanded q Ex 30:1 grain offering on it, just as Jeho-
him. r He did just so. Ex 37:25 vah had commanded Moses.
17 In the first month, in the r Ex 30:34, 35 30 He then placed the ba-
s Ex 30:7 sin between the tent of meet-
second year, on the first day of t Ex 26:36
the month, the tabernacle was Ex 36:37
ing and the altar and put wa-
set up. s 18 When Moses set up u Ex 38:1 ter in it for washing. w 31 Moses
v Ex 29:38 and Aaron and his sons washed
40:5, 8, 28 1 Or “curtain.” w Ex 30:18 their hands and their feet at it.
EXODUS 40:32 – LEVITICUS Contents 170
32 Whenever they went into the CHAP. 40 the tent of meeting because the
tent of meeting or approached a Ex 30:18, 19 cloud remained over it, and Je-
the altar, they would wash, a just b Ex 27:9
hovah’s glory filled the taberna-
as Jehovah had commanded Mo- Ex 38:9 cle. a
ses. 36 And when the cloud lift-
c Ex 38:18
33 Finally he set up the court- ed from the tabernacle, the Is-
yard b around the tabernacle and d Nu 9:15 raelites would break camp dur-
Re 15:8
the altar and put up the screen1 ____________________
ing all stages of their journey. b
for the entrance of the court- 37 However, if the cloud did
Second Col.
yard. c not lift up, then they would
a 2Ch 5:14
So Moses finished the work. not break camp until the day it
34 And the cloud began to cov- b Nu 10:11 lifted. c 38 For Jehovah’s cloud
er the tent of meeting, and Jeho- Ne 9:19 was over the tabernacle by day,
vah’s glory filled the tabernacle. d c Nu 9:17, 22 and a fire remained over it by
35 Moses was not able to go into d Ex 13:21
night in the sight of all the house
Nu 9:16 of Israel during all stages of
40:33 1 Or “curtain.” Ps 78:14 their journey. d
LE VITICUS
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 The burnt offering (1-17) 9 Aaron makes installation offerings (1-24)

2 The grain offering (1-16) 10 Fire from Jehovah kills Nadab and
3 The communion offering (1-17) Abihu (1-7)
Do not eat fat or blood (17) Regulations for priests regarding
drinking and eating (8-20)
4 The sin offering (1-35)
11 Clean and unclean animals (1-47)
5 Specific sins and required
12 Purification after childbirth (1-8)
offerings (1-6)
Reporting sins of others (1) 13 Regulations about leprosy (1-46)
Alternative offerings for the poor (7-13) Leprosy on clothing (47-59)
The guilt offering for unintentional 14 Cleansing from leprosy (1-32)
sins (14-19) Cleansing of infected houses (33-57)
6 More on the guilt offering (1-7) 15 Unclean genital discharges (1-33)
Instructions on offerings (8-30) 16 The Day of Atonement (1-34)
The burnt offering (8-13)
The grain offering (14-23) 17 The tabernacle, the place for
The sin offering (24-30) sacrifices (1-9)
Eating of blood forbidden (10-14)
7 Instructions on offerings (1-21) Regulations on animals found
The guilt offering (1-10) dead (15, 16)
The communion offering (11-21) 18 Unlawful sexual relations (1-30)
Eating fat or blood forbidden (22-27) Do not imitate the Canaanites (3)
The priestly share (28-36) Various incestuous relations (6-18)
Conclusion on offerings (37, 38) During menstruation (19)
8 Installation of the Aaronic Homosexual acts (22)
priesthood (1-36) Bestiality (23)
171 LEVITICUS Contents –1:8
‘Stay clean, or the land will vomit you Festival of Unleavened Bread (6-8)
out’ (24-30) Offering of firstfruits (9-14)
19 Various laws on holiness (1-37) Festival of Weeks (15-21)
Proper harvesting (9, 10) Proper harvesting (22)
Consideration for the deaf and the Festival of Trumpet Blast (23-25)
blind (14) Day of Atonement (26-32)
Slander (16) Festival of Booths (33-43)
Do not hold a grudge (18) 24 Oil for the tabernacle lamps (1-4)
Magic and spiritism forbidden (26, 31) Loaves of showbread (5-9)
Tattoos forbidden (28) Abuser of God’s name stoned (10-23)
Respect for the elderly (32)
25 The Sabbath year (1-7)
Treatment of foreigners (33, 34)
The Jubilee year (8-22)
20 Worship of Molech; spiritism (1-6) Restoration of property (23-34)
Be holy and respect parents (7-9) How to treat the poor (35-38)
Death for sex offenders (10-21) Laws on slavery (39-55)
Be holy to stay in the land (22-26)
Spiritists to be put to death (27) 26 Keep away from idolatry (1, 2)
Blessings for obedience (3-13)
21 Priests to be holy and undefiled (1-9) Punishment for disobedience (14-46)
High priest not to defile himself (10-15)
Priests to have no physical 27 Redemption of vowed things (1-27)
defects (16-24) People (1-8)
Animals (9-13)
22 Priestly purity and the eating of holy Houses (14, 15)
things (1-16) Fields (16-25)
Only sound offerings acceptable (17-33) Firstborn (26, 27)
23 Holy days and festivals (1-44) Things unconditionally devoted to
Sabbath (3) Jehovah (28, 29)
Passover (4, 5) Redemption of the tenth parts (30-34)
1 And Jehovah called Mo-

ses and spoke to him from
CHAP. 1
a Ex 40:34
and it will be accepted in his be-
half to make atonement for him.
the tent of meeting, saying: a
5 “‘Then the young bull must
2 “Speak to the Israelites1 and b Le 22:18-20 be slaughtered before Jehovah,
tell them, ‘If any one of you and the sons of Aaron, the
would present an offering to Je- c De 15:19, 21 priests, a will present the blood
hovah from the domestic ani- Mal 1:14 and sprinkle the blood on all
mals, you should present your sides of the altar, b which is
offering from the herd or from d 2Co 9:7 at the entrance of the tent
____________________
the flock. b of meeting. 6 The burnt offer-
3 “‘If his offering is a burnt Second Col. ing should be skinned and cut
offering from the herd, he a Heb 10:11 into pieces. c 7 The sons of Aar-
should present a sound male an- on, the priests, are to put fire
imal. c He should present it of his b Heb 9:13, 14 on the altar d and arrange wood
own free will d before Jehovah at on the fire. 8 The sons of
the entrance of the tent of meet- c Le 7:8 Aaron, the priests, will arrange
ing. 4 He is to lay his hand on the pieces of the offering e with
the head of the burnt offering, d Le 6:12 the head and the suet1 over the
1:2 1 Lit., “sons of Israel.” e 1Ki 18:23 1:8 1 Or “the fat around the kidneys.”
LEVITICUS 1:9–2:11 172
wood that is on the fire on the
altar. 9 Its intestines and its
CHAP. 1
a Ge 8:20, 21 2 “‘Now if someone1 presents
a grain offering a to Jehovah,
shanks will be washed with wa- Nu 15:2, 3 his offering must be fine flour,
ter, and the priest is to make and he should pour oil on
all of it smoke on the altar as a b Ge 4:4 it and put frankincense on it. b
burnt offering, an offering made 2 Then he will bring it to the
by fire of a pleasing1 aroma to c Le 12:6 sons of Aaron, the priests, and
Jehovah. a Le 22:18-20 the priest will take a handful of
10 “‘If his offering for a burnt the fine flour and oil and all its
offering is from the flock, b from d Ex 29:16-18 frankincense, and he will make
the young rams or the goats, he Le 8:18-21 it smoke as a token offering2c on
should present a sound male. c Le 9:12-14 the altar, an offering made by
11 It is to be slaughtered at the fire of a pleasing1 aroma to Je-
north side of the altar before e Le 5:7 hovah. 3 Whatever is left of the
Jehovah, and the sons of Aar- Le 12:8 grain offering belongs to Aaron
Lu 2:24
on, the priests, will sprinkle its and his sons d as something most
blood on all sides of the altar. d holy e from Jehovah’s offerings
12 He will cut it up into pieces, f Ex 27:3 made by fire.
Le 4:11, 12
and with its head and its suet,1 Le 6:10 4 “‘If you present a grain of-
the priest will arrange them over ____________________ fering that has been baked in the
the wood on the fire on the altar. Second Col. oven, it should be of fine flour,
13 He will wash the intestines unleavened ring-shaped loaves
____________________
and the shanks with water, and mixed with oil or unleavened wa-
the priest will present all of it CHAP. 2
fers spread with oil. f
and make it smoke on the altar. a Le 9:17
Nu 15:2-4 5 “‘If your offering is a grain
It is a burnt offering, an offering offering from the griddle, g it
made by fire of a pleasing1 aro- should be of fine, unleavened
ma to Jehovah. b Ex 29:1-3
Le 6:14, 15 flour mixed with oil. 6 It should
14 “‘However, if he offers Nu 7:13 be broken into pieces, and you
birds as a burnt offering to Je- are to pour oil on it. h It is a grain
hovah, he will present his offer- offering.
c Nu 5:25, 26
ing from the turtledoves or the
7 “‘If your offering is a grain
young pigeons. e 15 The priest
d Le 7:9, 10 offering prepared in a pan, it
will present it at the altar and
should be made of fine flour
nip off its head and make it
with oil. 8 You should bring the
smoke on the altar, but its blood e Le 10:12
should be drained out on the Nu 18:9 grain offering that was made of
side of the altar. 16 He should these to Jehovah, and it will be
remove its crop and its feathers f Le 8:26, 28
presented to the priest, who will
and throw them beside the al- Nu 6:13, 19 bring it near to the altar. 9 And
tar, to the east, to the place for the priest will lift off some of the
the ashes.1f 17 He will split it g Le 6:20, 21
grain offering as a token offer-
at its wings without dividing it ing2i and make it smoke on the
into two parts. Then the priest altar as an offering made by fire
h Nu 28:9
will make it smoke on the altar of a pleasing1 aroma to Jehovah. j
over the wood that is on the fire. 10 What is left of the grain of-
i Le 2:2 fering belongs to Aaron and his
It is a burnt offering, an offering Le 5:11, 12
made by fire of a pleasing1 aro- sons as something most holy of
ma to Jehovah. Jehovah’s offerings by fire. k
j Ex 29:38-41
Nu 28:4-6
11 “‘No grain offering that
1:9, 13, 17; 2:2, 9 1 Or “appeasing; you present to Jehovah should
soothing.” Lit., “restful.” 1:12 1 Or “the be leavened, l for you must not
k Nu 18:9
fat around the kidneys.” 1:16 1 Or “fat-
ty ashes,” that is, ashes soaked with the 2:1 1 Or “a soul.” 2:2, 9 2 Or “as a me-
fat of the sacrifices. l Le 6:14, 17 morial (representative) portion of it.”
173 LEVITICUS 2:12–3:15
make any sourdough or honey CHAP. 2 with the fat on them that is
smoke as an offering made by a Ex 23:19 near the loins. He will also re-
fire to Jehovah. Nu 15:20 move the appendage of the liver
12 “‘You may present them to 2Ch 31:5
Pr 3:9
along with the kidneys. a 5 Aar-
Jehovah as an offering of the on’s sons will make it smoke on
firstfruits, a but they must not be the altar on top of the burnt of-
brought to the altar as a pleas- b Eze 43:23, 24
fering that is placed on the wood
ing1 aroma. that is over the fire; b it is an of-
13 “‘Every grain offering you fering made by fire as a pleas-
make is to be seasoned with salt; ing1 aroma to Jehovah. c
c Ex 23:16
and you must not allow the salt Ex 34:22 6 “‘If his offering is from the
of the covenant of your God to Nu 28:26 flock for a communion sacri-
be missing from your grain offer- fice to Jehovah, he will pre-
ing. Along with every offering of sent a sound male or a female
yours, you will present salt. b d Le 5:11, 12 animal. d 7 If he is presenting a
14 “‘If you present the grain Le 6:14, 15
____________________
young ram as his offering, then
offering of the first ripe fruits he will present it before Jeho-
to Jehovah, you should present CHAP. 3 vah. 8 He will lay his hand on
e Le 22:21 the head of his offering, and it
new grain1 roasted with fire, Nu 6:13, 14
coarsely crushed new kernels, as will be slaughtered in front of
the grain offering of your first the tent of meeting. Aaron’s sons
ripe fruits. c 15 You are to put will sprinkle its blood on all
f Le 7:29-31
oil on it and place frankincense sides of the altar. 9 He will pre-
on it. It is a grain offering. sent the fat from the communion
16 The priest will make it smoke sacrifice as an offering made by
g Ex 29:13
as a token offering,1d that is, Le 7:23-25
fire to Jehovah. e He will remove
some of the coarse grain and oil 1Ki 8:64 the entire fat tail near the back-
along with all its frankincense, ____________________ bone, the fat that covers the in-
as an offering made by fire to Je- Second Col. testines, all the fat that sur-
hovah. a Le 7:1-4 rounds the intestines, 10 and
3 “‘If his offering is a com- the two kidneys with the fat
munion sacrifice1e and if he on them that is near the loins.
is presenting it from the herd, b Le 6:12 He will also remove the append-
whether a male or a female, he age of the liver along with the
should present a sound animal kidneys. f 11 And the priest will
before Jehovah. 2 He is to lay c Le 4:29, 31
make it smoke on the altar as
his hand on the head of his of- food,1 an offering made by fire
fering, and it will be slaughtered to Jehovah. g
at the entrance of the tent of d Nu 6:13, 14
12 “‘If his offering is a goat,
meeting; and Aaron’s sons, the then he will present it before Je-
priests, will sprinkle the blood hovah. 13 He will lay his hand
on all sides of the altar. 3 He e Ex 29:22
on its head, and it will be slaugh-
will present part of the commu- Le 9:18-20 tered before the tent of meeting,
nion sacrifice as an offering 2Ch 7:7 and Aaron’s sons must sprinkle
made by fire to Jehovah: f the its blood on all sides of the altar.
fat g that covers the intestines, 14 The part he will present as
all the fat that surrounds the in- f Le 4:8, 9 his offering made by fire to Je-
Le 9:10
testines, 4 and the two kidneys hovah is the fat that covers the
intestines, all the fat that sur-
2:12; 3:5 1 Or “appeasing; soothing.” rounds the intestines, h 15 and
Lit., “restful.” 2:14 1 Or “present green g Le 4:31 the two kidneys with the fat on
ears.” 2:16 1 Or “as a memorial (rep-
resentative) portion of it.” 3:1 1 Or “a 3:11 1 Lit., “bread,” that is, as God’s
sacrifice of peace offerings.” h Le 4:24, 26 share of the communion sacrifice.
LEVITICUS 3:16–4:18 174
them that is near the loins. He CHAP. 3 ers the intestines and the fat that
will also remove the appendage a Le 7:23 surrounds the intestines, 9 and
of the liver along with the kid- 1Sa 2:15-17 the two kidneys with the fat on
neys. 16 The priest will make them that is near the loins. And
them smoke on the altar as b Ge 9:4 he will remove the appendage of
food,1 an offering made by fire Le 17:10, 13 the liver along with the kidneys. a
De 12:23
for a pleasing2 aroma. All the fat Ac 15:20, 29 10 It will be the same as what is
belongs to Jehovah. a ____________________ removed from a bull of the com-
17 “‘It is a lasting statute for CHAP. 4 munion sacrifice. b And the priest
your generations, in all your c Le 5:17 will make them smoke on the al-
dwelling places: You must not Nu 15:27, 28 tar of burnt offering.
eat any fat or any blood b at all.’” 11 “‘But as for the skin of the
4 Jehovah went on to say

to Moses: 2 “Tell the Israel-
d Le 8:12
Le 21:10
bull and all its flesh along with
its head, its shanks, its intes-
tines, and its dung c— 12 all the
ites, ‘If someone1 sins uninten-
tionally c by doing any of the e Nu 12:1, 11 rest of the bull—he will have it
things that Jehovah commanded taken to the outskirts of the
should not be done: f Heb 5:1-3 camp to a clean place where the
3 “‘If the anointed priest d Heb 7:27 ashes1 are discarded, and he will
sins e and brings guilt on the burn it on wood in the fire. d It
people, then he must present a g Le 6:25 should be burned where the ash-
sound young bull to Jehovah as es are discarded.
a sin offering for the sin he com- h Ex 29:10, 11 13 “‘Now if the entire assem-
mitted. f 4 He will bring the bull bly of Israel has become
to the entrance of the tent of i Ex 30:30 guilty by committing a sin un-
meeting g before Jehovah and lay intentionally, e but the congrega-
his hand on the bull’s head, and j Le 8:15, 16 tion was unaware that they
he is to slaughter the bull before had done something that Jeho-
Jehovah. h 5 Then the anointed k Le 16:14, 19
vah commanded them not to do, f
priest i will take some of the 14 and then the sin becomes
bull’s blood and bring it into known, the congregation must
l Ex 30:10
the tent of meeting; 6 and the present a young bull for a sin
priest will dip his finger in the offering and bring it before the
blood j and spatter some of the m Le 5:9 tent of meeting. 15 The elders
____________________
blood seven times k before Jeho- of the assembly will lay their
Second Col. hands on the bull’s head before
vah in front of the curtain
of the holy place. 7 The priest a Le 9:8, 10 Jehovah, and the bull will be
will also put some of the blood slaughtered before Jehovah.
on the horns of the altar of per- b Le 3:3, 4 16 “‘Then the anointed priest
fumed incense, l which is before will bring some of the bull’s
Jehovah in the tent of meeting; c Ex 29:14 blood into the tent of meeting.
and he will pour all the rest of 17 The priest is to dip his finger
the bull’s blood at the base of the d Le 8:14, 17 into the blood and spatter some
altar of burnt offering, m which Heb 13:11 of it seven times before Jehovah
is at the entrance of the tent of in front of the curtain. g 18 He
meeting. e Jos 7:11 will then put some of the blood
8 “‘He will then remove all on the horns of the altar h that is
the fat of the bull of the sin of- f Nu 15:22-24 before Jehovah, which is in the
fering, including the fat that cov- tent of meeting; and he will pour
g Ex 26:31 all the rest of the blood at the
3:16 1 Lit., “bread,” that is, as God’s Ex 40:21 base of the altar of burnt offer-
share of the communion sacrifice. 2 Or Heb 10:19, 20
“appeasing; soothing.” Lit., “restful.” 4:12 1 Or “fatty ashes,” that is, ashes
4:2 1 Or “a soul.” h Ex 30:1, 6 soaked with the fat of the sacrifices.
175 LEVITICUS 4:19–5:1
ing, which is at the entrance of CHAP. 4 mitted. 29 He will lay his hand
the tent of meeting. a 19 He will a Ex 27:1 on the head of the sin offering
remove all its fat and make it Ex 40:6 and slaughter the sin offering in
smoke on the altar. b 20 He is to the same place as the burnt of-
do to the bull just as he did to b Le 3:16 fering. a 30 The priest will take
the other bull of the sin offering. some of its blood with his finger
c Ex 32:30
That is how he will do it, and the Le 16:17 and put it on the horns of the al-
priest will make atonement for Nu 15:25 tar of burnt offering, and he will
them, c and they will be forgiven. Eph 1:7 pour all the rest of its blood
21 He will have the bull taken
Heb 2:17
at the base of the altar. b 31 He
to the outskirts of the camp and d Le 4:11, 12
will remove all its fat, c just as
will burn it, just as he burned the fat is removed from the com-
the first bull. d It is a sin offering e Le 16:15 munion sacrifice, d and the priest
for the congregation. e 1Jo 2:1, 2 will make it smoke on the altar
22 “‘When a chieftain f un- as a pleasing1 aroma to Jehovah;
intentionally sins by doing one f Ex 18:21 and the priest will make atone-
of all the things that Jehovah ment for him, and it will be for-
g Le 1:10, 11 given him.
his God commands should not Le 6:25
be done and has become guilty, Le 7:2 32 “‘But if he offers a lamb
23 or if he becomes aware as his sin offering, he should
of a sin that he has committed h Le 9:8, 9 bring a sound female lamb.
against the commandment,
Le 16:18 33 He will lay his hand on
Heb 9:22
then he must bring a sound the head of the sin offering
young male goat as his offer- i Le 8:15
and slaughter it as a sin offer-
ing. 24 He will lay his hand on ing in the place where the
the head of the young goat and j Le 3:3-5 burnt offering is slaughtered. e
slaughter it in the place where 34 The priest will take some
the burnt offering is slaughtered k Nu 15:27-29 of the blood of the sin offering
____________________ with his finger and put it on the
before Jehovah. g It is a sin of-
fering. 25 The priest will take Second Col. horns of the altar of burnt of-
some of the blood of the sin of- a Le 1:10, 11 fering, f and he will pour all the
Le 6:25 rest of its blood at the base of
fering with his finger and put
the altar. 35 He will remove all
it on the horns h of the altar of b Le 4:25 its fat the same way that the fat
burnt offering, and he will pour Le 8:15
Le 9:8, 9 of the young ram of the com-
the rest of its blood at the
Heb 9:22 munion sacrifice is removed, and
base of the altar of burnt offer- the priest will make them smoke
ing. i 26 He will make all its fat c Le 3:16 on the altar on top of Jehovah’s
smoke on the altar like the fat offerings made by fire; g and the
of the communion sacrifice; j and d Le 3:3, 4 priest will make atonement for
the priest will make atonement him for the sin that he has com-
for him for his sin, and it will be e Le 1:10, 11
mitted, and it will be forgiven
forgiven him. him. h
27 “‘If any one1 of the peo- f Le 4:25
ple of the land sins unintention-
ally and becomes guilty by do-
Le 16:18
g Ex 29:13, 14
5 “‘If someone1 sins because
he has heard a public call to
testify2i and he is a witness or
ing one of the things that Le 3:3, 4
has seen or learned about it and
Jehovah commands should not Le 6:12
Le 9:8, 10
be done, k 28 or if he becomes 4:31 1 Or “appeasing; soothing.” Lit.,
aware of a sin that he has com- h Nu 15:28 “restful.” 5:1 1 Or “a soul.” 2 Lit., “a
mitted, then he should bring a 1Jo 1:7 voice of a curse (oath).” Probably an
sound young female goat as his 1Jo 2:1, 2 announcement regarding a wrong-
offering for the sin he has com- ____________________ doing that included a curse pronounced
CHAP. 5 against the wrongdoer or against the
4:27 1 Or “any soul.” i Pr 29:24 witness in case he failed to testify.
LEVITICUS 5:2-17 176
he does not report it, then he CHAP. 5 dle the other one as a burnt of-
will answer for his error. a Le 11:21-24 fering according to the regular
2 “‘Or when a person1 touch- Le 17:15 procedure; a and the priest will
De 14:8
es anything unclean, wheth- make atonement for him for the
er the dead body of an un- sin that he has committed, and it
b Le 12:2
clean wild animal, an unclean Le 13:3 will be forgiven him. b
domestic animal, or an un- Le 15:3 11 “‘Now if he cannot afford
clean swarming creature, a he Nu 19:11 two turtledoves or two young pi-
is unclean and has become geons, he must bring as his of-
c Mt 5:33
guilty even if he does not realize fering for his sin a tenth of an
it. 3 Or in case someone with- ephah1c of fine flour for a sin of-
d Nu 5:7
out being aware of it touches Ps 32:5 fering. He should not add oil to
human uncleanness b—anything Pr 28:13 it or place frankincense on it, for
unclean that may make him un- 1Jo 1:9 it is a sin offering. 12 He will
clean—and he comes to know it, bring it to the priest, and the
then he becomes guilty. e Le 7:1
Le 14:2, 12
priest will take from it his hand-
4 “‘Or if someone1 rashly Le 19:20, 21 ful as a token offering1 and make
swears to do something—wheth- Nu 6:12 it smoke on the altar on top
er it is to do good or to do evil, of Jehovah’s offerings made by
no matter what it may be—and f Lu 2:24 fire. It is a sin offering. 13 The
he was unaware of it, but then he priest will make atonement for
realizes that he has sworn rash- g Le 12:7, 8 him for the sin that he has com-
Le 14:21, 22
ly, he becomes guilty.2c Le 15:13-15 mitted, any one of these sins,
5 “‘If he becomes guilty as re- and it will be forgiven him. d The
spects one of these things, then h Le 1:4, 5 remainder of the offering will be-
he must confess d in what way he Le 7:2 come the priest’s, e just like the
has sinned. 6 He will also bring Heb 9:22
____________________
grain offering.’” f
his guilt offering to Jehovah 14 Jehovah continued to
Second Col.
for the sin that he committed, e speak to Moses, saying: 15 “If
namely, a female from the flock, a Le 1:15-17
someone1 behaves unfaithful-
either a female lamb or a young ly by unintentionally sinning
b Le 6:7
female goat, for a sin offering. against the holy things of Jeho-
Then the priest will make atone- c Ex 16:36
vah, g he is to bring to Jehovah
ment for him for his sin. a sound ram from the flock as
7 “‘If, though, he cannot af- d Le 4:26 a guilt offering; h its value in sil-
ford a sheep, he must bring to ver shekels2 is set according to
Jehovah two turtledoves or two e Le 2:10 the standard shekel of the holy
young pigeons f as his guilt offer- Le 7:1, 6 place.3i 16 And he will make
ing for the sin, one for a sin of- compensation for the sin he has
fering and one for a burnt offer- f Le 6:14-16 committed against the holy place
1Co 9:13
ing. g 8 He is to bring them to and he will also add a fifth of
the priest, who will present first g Le 10:17, 18 its value. j He will give it to the
the one for the sin offering and priest, so that the priest may
nip off its head at the front of its h Le 6:6 make atonement k for him with
neck, without severing it. 9 He the ram of the guilt offering, and
will spatter some of the blood i Ex 30:13 it will be forgiven him. l
of the sin offering on the side Le 27:25 17 “If someone1 sins by doing
of the altar, but the remainder any of the things that Jehovah
of the blood will be drained out j Le 6:4, 5
Le 22:14
at the base of the altar. h It is Nu 5:6, 7 5:11 1 A tenth of an ephah equaled 2.2 L
a sin offering. 10 He will han- (2 dry qt). See App. B14. 5:12 1 Or
k Ex 32:30 “as a memorial (representative) portion
5:2 1 Or “soul.” 5:4, 15, 17 1 Or “a soul.” of it.” 5:15 2 A shekel equaled 11.4 g
5:4 2 The implication seems to be that l Le 6:7 (0.367 oz t). See App. B14. 3 Or “by the
he does not fulfill his vow. Le 19:22 holy shekel.”
177 LEVITICUS 5:18–6:18
commands should not be done, CHAP. 5 remain on the hearth on the altar
even if he is not aware of it, he a Le 5:2 all night long until the morning,
is still guilty and will answer for and the fire will be kept burn-
his error. a 18 He should bring b Le 6:6
ing on the altar. 10 The priest
____________________
to the priest a sound ram from will clothe himself with his of-
the flock according to the esti- CHAP. 6
ficial dress of linen, a and he will
mated value, for a guilt offering. b c Nu 5:6
put the linen shorts1b on over his
Then the priest will make atone- d Ex 22:7 flesh. Then he will remove the
ment for him for the unintention- Le 19:11 ashes2c of the burnt offering that
al mistake that he unknowingly the fire had consumed on the al-
e Ex 22:10, 11
committed, and it will be forgiv- Le 19:12 tar and place them beside the
en him. 19 It is a guilt offering. Eph 4:25 altar. 11 Then he will take off
He has certainly become guilty Col 3:9 his garments d and put on other
of sinning against Jehovah.” f Le 5:15, 16 garments and take the ashes to

Moses: 2 “If someone1 sins
Nu 5:6, 7
g Le 5:15
a clean place outside the camp. e
12 The fire will be kept burn-
and behaves unfaithfully toward Le 7:1 ing on the altar. It must not go
Jehovah c by deceiving his neigh- Isa 53:10 out. The priest must burn wood f
bor in connection with some- on it each morning and arrange
h Le 5:18
thing entrusted to him, d or some- the burnt offering over it, and he
thing deposited with him, or he i Ex 29:38-42 will make the fat of the commu-
robs or defrauds his neighbor, Nu 28:3 nion sacrifices smoke over it. g
3 or he finds something lost and Heb 10:11
____________________
13 Fire will be kept constantly
is deceptive about it, and if he burning on the altar. It must not
Second Col.
swears falsely over any such sin go out.
a Ex 28:39
he may commit, e this is what he Le 16:32
14 “‘Now this is the law of
should do: 4 If he has sinned Eze 44:17 the grain offering: h You sons of
and is guilty, he must return Aaron are to present it be-
what he stole, what he extort- b Ex 28:42
Ex 39:27, 28
fore Jehovah in front of the al-
ed, what he took by fraud, what tar. 15 One of them will take a
was entrusted to him, or the c Ex 27:3 handful from the fine flour of the
lost thing that he found, 5 or Le 1:16
grain offering and some of its oil
anything about which he swore d Le 16:23 and all the frankincense that is
falsely, and he must make full Eze 44:19 on the grain offering, and he will
compensation for it, f and he will make it smoke on the altar as a
e Le 4:3, 12
add to it a fifth of its value. He pleasing1 aroma for a token of-
will give it to the owner on the f Le 1:7 fering2 to Jehovah. i 16 Aaron
day his guilt is proved. 6 And Ne 13:30, 31 and his sons will eat what is left
he will bring to the priest as his g Le 3:5, 16 of it. j It will be eaten as unleav-
guilt offering to Jehovah a sound ened bread in a holy place. They
ram from the flock according to h Le 2:1 will eat it in the courtyard of the
Nu 15:3, 4
the assessed value, for a guilt of- tent of meeting. k 17 It should
fering. g 7 The priest will make i Le 2:2, 9 not be baked with anything leav-
atonement for him before Jeho- Le 5:11, 12 ened. l I have given it as their
vah, and he will be forgiven for share out of my offerings made
j Le 2:3
anything he may have done re- Le 5:13 by fire. m It is something most
sulting in his guilt.” h Eze 44:29 holy, n like the sin offering and
8 Jehovah continued to speak 1Co 9:13
like the guilt offering. 18 Every
to Moses, saying: 9 “Command k Le 10:12
Aaron and his sons and say, 6:10 1 Or “undergarments.” 2 Or “fatty
‘This is the law of the burnt of- l Le 2:11 ashes,” that is, ashes soaked with the
fering: i The burnt offering will m Nu 18:9
fat of the sacrifices. 6:15 1 Or “appeas-
ing; soothing.” Lit., “restful.” 2 Or “as a
6:2 1 Or “a soul.” n Le 2:3, 10 memorial (representative) portion of it.”
LEVITICUS 6:19–7:11 178
male among the sons of Aar- CHAP. 6 be shattered. But if it was boiled
on will eat it. a It is their perma- a Nu 18:10 in a copper vessel, then the ves-
nent allowance throughout your b Le 24:8, 9 sel must be scoured and washed
generations from Jehovah’s of- c Ex 30:30 with water.
Heb 5:1
ferings made by fire. b Everything d Ex 16:36 29 “‘Every male among the
that touches them1 will become e Ex 29:1, 2 priests will eat it. a It is some-
holy.’” Ex 29:40, 41
Le 2:1
thing most holy. b 30 However,
19 Jehovah spoke again to Le 9:17 no sin offering is to be eaten
Moses: 20 “This is the offering Nu 28:4, 5 if some of its blood is brought
f Le 2:5
that Aaron and his sons will Le 7:9 into the tent of meeting to make
present to Jehovah on the day 1Ch 23:29 atonement in the holy place. c It
he is anointed: c the tenth of an g De 10:6 is to be burned with fire.
h
7
Le 4:3
ephah1d of fine flour as a regular “‘This is the law of the guilt
i Le 1:3, 11
grain offering, e half of it in the j Le 10:17 offering: d It is something
morning and half of it in the eve- Nu 18:9
most holy. 2 They will slaugh-
ning. 21 It will be made with oil Eze 44:29
ter the guilt offering in the place
k Ex 27:9
on a griddle. f You will bring it Le 6:14, 16 where they slaughter the burnt
well-mixed with oil and present Eze 42:13
offerings, and its blood e should
it in pieces as a baked product ____________________
be sprinkled on all sides of
of the grain offering as a pleas- Second Col.
the altar. f 3 He will present all
ing1 aroma to Jehovah. 22 The a Le 6:14, 18
its fat, g including the fat tail,
Le 21:21, 22
anointed priest who succeeds Nu 18:10 the fat that covers the intestines,
him from among his sons g will b Le 6:25 4 and the two kidneys with their
make it. It is a lasting regula- c Le 4:5
fat that is near the loins. He will
tion: As a whole offering it Le 10:18
Le 16:27 also remove the appendage of
will be made to smoke to Jeho- Heb 13:11
the liver along with the kidneys. h
vah. 23 Every grain offering of ____________________
5 The priest will make them
a priest should be a whole offer- CHAP. 7 smoke on the altar as an offer-
ing. It must not be eaten.” d Le 5:6 ing made by fire to Jehovah. i It
24 Jehovah spoke again to Le 6:6
is a guilt offering. 6 Every male
Le 14:2, 12
Moses and said: 25 “Tell Aar- Le 19:20, 21 among the priests will eat it, j
on and his sons, ‘This is the Nu 6:12
and it should be eaten in a holy
e Heb 9:22
law of the sin offering: h In the place. It is something most holy. k
f Le 3:1, 2
place where the burnt offering is Le 5:9 7 The law regarding the sin of-
slaughtered, i the sin offering will g Ex 29:13, 14
fering applies to the guilt offer-
also be slaughtered before Jeho- Le 3:9, 17
Le 4:8, 9 ing; it belongs to the priest who
vah. It is a most holy thing. Le 8:18, 20
makes atonement with it. l
26 The priest who offers it for h Le 3:3, 4
i Le 3:14-16 8 “‘When the priest presents
sin will eat it. j It will be eaten in
j Le 5:13 the burnt offering for someone,
a holy place, in the courtyard of Le 6:14, 16 the skin m of the burnt offering
the tent of meeting. k Nu 18:9
that was presented to the priest
27 “‘Everything that touches k Le 2:3
will become his.
l Le 6:25, 26
its flesh will become holy, and
when anyone spatters some of
Le 14:13 9 “‘Every grain offering that
m Ex 29:14
its blood on his garment, you Le 1:6 is baked in the oven or prepared
should wash what was spat- n Le 6:20, 21 in the pan or on the griddle n be-
1Ch 23:29 longs to the priest who presents
tered with blood in a holy o Le 2:3-7
place. 28 The earthenware ves- Nu 18:9 it. It will become his. o 10 But
sel in which it was boiled is to
1Co 9:13 every grain offering that is
p Le 14:21 mixed with oil p or that is dry q
q Le 5:11
6:18 1 Or “the offerings.” 6:20 1 A tenth Nu 5:15 will be for all of Aaron’s sons;
of an ephah equaled 2.2 L (2 dry qt). See r Le 3:1 each will have an equal share.
App. B14. 6:21 1 Or “appeasing; sooth- Le 7:20
Le 22:21
11 “‘Now this is the law of the
ing.” Lit., “restful.” 1Co 10:16 communion sacrifice r that one
179 LEVITICUS 7:12-33
may present to Jehovah: 12 If CHAP. 7 be cut off3 from his people. a
he presents it as an expression a Le 22:29 21 If someone2 touches any-
of thanksgiving, a he will pre- 2Ch 29:31 thing unclean, whether the un-
sent along with the thanksgiving cleanness of a man b or an un-
sacrifice unleavened ring-shaped b Le 6:25, 26 clean animal c or any unclean
Le 10:14
loaves mixed with oil, unleav- Nu 18:8 disgusting thing, d and eats some
ened wafers spread with oil, and of the flesh of the communion
ring-shaped loaves made with c Le 22:29, 30 sacrifice, which is for Jehovah,
fine flour, well-mixed and blend- that person1 must be cut off3
ed with oil. 13 He will pre- d Le 22:21 from his people.’”
sent his offering along with 22 Jehovah continued to
ring-shaped loaves of leavened e Le 22:23 speak to Moses, saying:
De 12:5, 6
bread and the thanksgiving sac- 23 “Tell the Israelites, ‘You must
rifice of his communion sacri- f Le 19:5, 6 not eat any fat of a bull or
e
fices. 14 He is to present from a young ram or a goat. 24 The

it one of each offering as a sa- g Le 19:7, 8 fat of an animal found dead and
cred portion to Jehovah; it will ____________________ the fat of an animal killed by
belong to the priest who sprin- Second Col. another animal may be used for
kles the blood of the commu- a Nu 19:20 any other purpose, but you must
nion sacrifices. b 15 The flesh never eat it. f 25 For whoever
of the thanksgiving sacrifice of b Le 12:2, 4 eats fat from an animal that he
his communion sacrifices is to presents as an offering made by
be eaten on the day he offers it. c Le 11:21-24 fire to Jehovah must be cut off3
He must not save any of it until De 14:7 from his people.
morning. c 26 “‘You must not eat any
d Le 11:10
16 “‘If the sacrifice of his of- De 14:10 blood g in any of your dwell-
fering is a vow d or a voluntary ing places, whether that of birds
offering, e it is to be eaten on e Le 3:16, 17 or that of animals. 27 Anyone1
the day he presents his sac- Le 4:8-10 who eats any blood must be cut
1Sa 2:16, 17
rifice, and what is left of it off3h from his people.’”
may also be eaten on the next
f Ex 22:31
28 Jehovah went on to speak
day. 17 But whatever is left of Le 17:15 to Moses, saying: 29 “Tell the
the flesh of the sacrifice on the Israelites, ‘Whoever presents his
third day is to be burned with g Ge 9:4 communion sacrifice to Jeho-
fire. f 18 However, if any of the Le 3:17 vah will bring part of the of-
Le 17:10
flesh of his communion sacrifice De 12:16
fering from his communion sac-
is eaten on the third day, the one 1Sa 14:33 rifice to Jehovah. i 30 He will
presenting it will not be accept- Ac 15:20, 29 bring in his own hands the fat j
ed with approval. It will not be along with the breast as an offer-
credited to him; it is an offensive h Le 17:14 ing made by fire to Jehovah, and
thing, and the person1 who eats he will wave it back and forth
i Le 3:1
some of it will answer for his er- as a wave offering k before Je-
ror. g 19 Flesh that touches any- hovah. 31 The priest will make
j Le 3:3
thing unclean is not to be eat- the fat smoke on the altar, l but
en. It is to be burned with fire. k Ex 29:24 the breast will belong to Aaron
Everyone who is clean may eat Le 8:25-27 and his sons. m
the clean flesh. Le 9:21 32 “‘You will give the right
20 “‘But any person2 who is leg as a sacred portion to
l Le 3:3-5
unclean and eats the flesh of the the priest from your commu-
communion sacrifice, which is m Le 8:29
nion sacrifices. n 33 The son of
for Jehovah, that person1 must Aaron who presents the blood
n Ex 29:27, 28
7:18, 20, 21 1 Or “soul.” 7:20 2 Or “the Le 10:14 7:20, 21, 25, 27 3 Or “put to death.”
soul.” Nu 6:20 7:21 2 Or “a soul.” 7:27 1 Or “Any soul.”
LEVITICUS 7:34–8:17 180
of the communion sacrifices and CHAP. 7 with the sleeveless coat, a and
the fat will have the right leg as a De 18:3 put the ephod b on him and
his portion. a 34 For I take the b Le 10:14 tied it with the woven belt1c of
breast of the wave offering and c Ex 28:1 the ephod, binding it securely
the leg of the sacred portion Ex 29:4, 7 on him. 8 Next he placed the
Ex 40:13 breastpiece d on him and put the
from the communion sacrifices
of the Israelites, and I give them d Ex 40:15 Urim and the Thummim e in the
Le 8:12
to Aaron the priest and his sons breastpiece. 9 Then he placed
e Le 6:9
as a lasting regulation for the Is- the turban f on his head, and he
f Le 2:1
raelites. b Le 6:14
put on the front of the turban the
35 “‘This was the portion g Le 6:25
shining plate of gold, the holy
from Jehovah’s offerings made h Le 5:6
sign of dedication,1g just as Je-
by fire to be set aside for the Le 7:1 hovah had commanded Moses.
priests, for Aaron and his sons, i Ex 29:1 10 Moses then took the
on the day he presented them Le 6:20 anointing oil and anointed the
to serve as priests to Jehovah. c j Le 3:1 tabernacle and all that was in it h
36 Jehovah commanded to give k Ex 34:27 and sanctified them. 11 After
them this portion from the Is- l Le 1:2 that he spattered some of it sev-
____________________ en times on the altar and anoint-
raelites on the day he anointed
them. d It is a permanent statute CHAP. 8 ed the altar and all its utensils
for their generations.’” m Ex 28:1 and the basin and its stand in or-
37 This is the law concern- n Ex 28:4 der to sanctify them. 12 Final-
ing the burnt offering, e the grain Ex 39:33, 41 ly he poured some of the anoint-
offering, f the sin offering, g the o Ex 30:23-25 ing oil on Aaron’s head and
Ex 40:15
guilt offering, h the installation anointed him in order to sancti-
p Ex 29:1, 2 fy him. i
sacrifice, i and the communion
sacrifice, j 38 just as Jehovah
q Ex 29:4
Ex 40:12
13 Moses then brought Aar-
commanded Moses on Mount Si- r Ex 28:39
on’s sons near and clothed them
nai k in the day he commanded s Ex 39:27, 29
with robes and wrapped them
the Israelites to present their of- ____________________ with sashes and put1 headgear
ferings to Jehovah in the wilder- on them, j just as Jehovah had
Second Col.
ness of Sinai. l commanded Moses.
a Ex 39:22
14 Then he brought the bull
8 Jehovah continued to speak
to Moses, saying: 2 “Take
b Ex 28:6
Ex 39:2
c Ex 28:8
of the sin offering, and Aaron
and his sons laid their hands on
Aaron and his sons with him, m
Ex 29:5 the head of the bull of the sin of-
the garments, n the anointing oil, o Ex 39:20 fering. k 15 Moses slaughtered
the bull of the sin offering, the d Ex 28:15 it and took the blood l with his
two rams, and the basket of Ex 39:9
finger and put it on the horns of
unleavened bread, p 3 and make e Ex 28:30 the altar on all sides, and he pu-
all the assembly gather togeth- f Ex 29:6 rified the altar from sin, but the
er at the entrance of the tent of Ex 39:27, 28
rest of the blood he poured at
meeting.” g Ex 28:36
the base of the altar, in order to
4 Then Moses did just as Je- Ex 39:30
sanctify it to make atonement on
h Ex 30:26-28
hovah had commanded him, and it. 16 After that he took all the
i Ex 29:4, 7
the assembly gathered together Ex 30:30 fat that was on the intestines,
at the entrance of the tent of Ex 40:13 the appendage of the liver, and
meeting. 5 Moses now said to Le 21:10
the two kidneys and their fat,
the assembly: “This is what Je- Ps 133:2
j Ex 28:40
and Moses made them smoke on
hovah has commanded us to the altar. m 17 Then he had the
Ex 29:8, 9
do.” 6 So Moses brought Aaron rest of the bull, its skin, its flesh,
k Ex 29:10-14
and his sons near and washed Le 4:3, 4 and its dung, burned with fire
them with water. q 7 After that Le 16:6
he put the robe r on him, wrapped l Heb 9:21, 22 8:7 1 Or “waistband.” 8:9 1 Or “the holy
him with the sash, s clothed him m Le 4:8, 9 diadem.” 8:13 1 Or “wrapped.”
outside the camp, a just as Jeho- CHAP. 8 them on the palms of Aaron and
vah had commanded Moses. a Le 4:11, 12 the palms of his sons and be-
18 He now brought the ram of Le 16:27 gan to wave them back and forth
the burnt offering near, and Aar- as a wave offering before Jeho-
on and his sons laid their hands b Ex 29:15-18 vah. 28 Then Moses took them
on the head of the ram. b 19 Mo- Le 1:4 from their hands and made them
ses then slaughtered it and smoke on the altar on top of the
sprinkled the blood on all sides burnt offering. They were an in-
c Le 8:33
of the altar. 20 He cut the ram stallation sacrifice as a pleasing1
into its pieces, and Moses made aroma. It was an offering made
the head, the pieces, and the d Ex 29:19, 20 by fire to Jehovah.
suet1 smoke. 21 He washed the 29 Moses then took the
intestines and the shanks with e Ex 24:6
breast and waved it back and
water, and Moses made the en- forth as a wave offering before
tire ram smoke on the altar. It Jehovah. a From the installation
was a burnt offering as a pleas- f Ex 29:22-25 ram it became the portion for
ing1 aroma. It was an offering Moses, just as Jehovah had com-
made by fire to Jehovah, just as g Le 2:4 manded Moses. b
Jehovah had commanded Moses. 30 And Moses took some of
22 Then he brought the sec- the anointing oil c and some of
ond ram, the ram of the instal- h Ex 29:1, 2 the blood that was on the altar
____________________
lation, c and Aaron and his sons and spattered it on Aaron and
laid their hands on the ram’s Second Col. his garments and on his sons and
head. d 23 Moses slaughtered it a Le 7:29, 30 the garments of his sons who
and took some of its blood were with him. Thus he sancti-
and put it on Aaron’s right b Ex 29:26, 27 fied Aaron and his garments and
earlobe and on the thumb of his Le 7:34, 35 his sons d and their garments. e
right hand and on the big toe 31 Then Moses said to Aaron
of his right foot. 24 Next Mo- c Ex 30:30
and his sons: “Boil f the flesh at
ses brought Aaron’s sons for- the entrance of the tent of meet-
ward and put some of the blood ing, and you will eat it there
on their right earlobe and on the d Nu 3:2, 3 with the bread that is in the in-
thumb of their right hand and stallation basket, just as I was
on the big toe of their right foot; e Ex 29:21
commanded, ‘Aaron and his sons
but Moses sprinkled the rest of will eat it.’ g 32 What is left
the blood on all sides of the al- over of the flesh and the bread
tar. e f Le 6:28 you will burn with fire. h 33 You
25 Then he took the fat, the must not go out from the en-
fat tail, all the fat that was g Ex 29:31, 32 trance of the tent of meeting
on the intestines, the append- 1Co 9:13 for seven days, until the days for
age of the liver, the two kid- completing your installation are
neys and their fat, and the right over, because it will take seven
h Ex 29:34
leg. f 26 He took out of the bas- days to install you as priests.1i
ket of unleavened bread that 34 Jehovah commanded that we
was before Jehovah one unleav- i Ex 29:30, 35 do what we have done today
Nu 3:2, 3 in order to make atonement for
ened ring-shaped loaf, g one ring-
shaped loaf of oiled bread, h and you. j 35 You will stay at the en-
one wafer. He then placed them j Ex 29:36 trance of the tent of meeting day
on the pieces of fat and the right Le 17:11 and night for seven days k and
leg. 27 After that he put all of carry out your obligation to Je-
k Ex 29:37
hovah, l so that you may not die;
8:20 1 Or “the fat around the kidneys.” for so I have been commanded.”
8:21, 28 1 Or “appeasing; soothing.” Lit.,
“restful.” l Nu 1:53 8:33 1 Lit., “fill your hand.”
LEVITICUS 8:36–9:22 182
36 And Aaron and his sons CHAP. 9 Moses. a 11 And he burned the
did all the things that Jehovah a Le 8:35 flesh and the skin with fire out-
had commanded by means of side the camp. b
Moses. b Le 4:3 12 Then he slaughtered the
9 On the eighth day, a Moses

called Aaron and his sons c Le 3:1
burnt offering, and Aaron’s sons
handed him the blood, and he
and the elders of Israel. 2 He d Le 2:4
sprinkled it on all sides of
said to Aaron: “Take for yourself Le 6:14 the altar. c 13 They handed him
a young calf for a sin offering b the pieces of the burnt offer-
and a ram for a burnt offering, e Ex 29:43 ing along with the head, and he
sound ones, and present them made them smoke on the altar.
before Jehovah. 3 But you will f Ex 16:10 14 Further, he washed the intes-
Ex 24:16 tines and the shanks and made
say to the Israelites, ‘Take a Ex 40:34
male goat for a sin offering and them smoke on the burnt offer-
a calf and a young ram, each a g Le 4:3 ing on the altar.
year old, sound ones, for a burnt 15 He then presented the of-
offering, 4 and a bull and a h Heb 7:27 fering of the people and took the
ram for communion sacrifices, c goat of the sin offering that was
to sacrifice them before Jeho- i Heb 5:1-3 for the people and slaughtered
vah, and a grain offering d mixed it and made a sin offering with
with oil, for today Jehovah will j Le 16:33 it like the first one. 16 And he
appear to you.’” e presented the burnt offering and
k Le 4:3, 4
5 So they took what Moses handled it according to the reg-
had commanded before the tent l Heb 9:22
ular procedure. d
of meeting. Then the whole as- 17 He next presented the
sembly came forward and stood m Le 4:7 grain offering, e filling his hand
before Jehovah. 6 And Moses Le 8:14, 15 with some of it and making it
said: “This is what Jehovah has ____________________ smoke on the altar, in addition to
commanded you to do, so that Second Col. the burnt offering of the morn-
the glory of Jehovah may appear a Le 4:8-10 ing. f
to you.” f 7 Then Moses said to 18 After that he slaughtered
Aaron: “Approach the altar and b Le 4:11, 12 the bull and the ram of the com-
Heb 13:11
present your sin offering g and munion sacrifice that was for the
your burnt offering, and make c Le 1:5
people. Then Aaron’s sons hand-
atonement in your own behalf h ed him the blood, and he sprin-
and in behalf of your house; and d Le 1:3 kled it around on all sides of the
present the offering of the peo- Le 6:9 altar. g 19 As for the pieces of
ple, i and make atonement in their fat of the bull, h the fat tail of the
behalf, j just as Jehovah has com- e Le 2:1, 11, 13 ram, the fat covering the inter-
manded.” nal organs, the kidneys, and the
8 Aaron immediately ap- f Ex 29:39 appendage of the liver, i 20 they
proached the altar and slaugh- placed all those pieces of fat on
g Le 3:1, 2
tered the calf of the sin offering the breasts, after which he made
that was for him. k 9 Then Aar- h Le 3:3, 4
the pieces of fat smoke on the al-
on’s sons presented the blood l tar. j 21 But the breasts and the
to him, and he dipped his fin- i Le 3:9, 10 right leg Aaron waved back and
ger in the blood and put it on the forth as a wave offering before
horns of the altar, and he poured j Le 7:29-31 Jehovah, just as Moses had com-
the rest of the blood at the base manded. k
of the altar. m 10 He made the k Ex 29:27, 28 22 Then Aaron raised his
fat and the kidneys and the ap- hands toward the people and
pendage of the liver from the l Nu 6:23-27 blessed them l and came down
De 10:8
sin offering smoke on the altar, De 21:5 from making the sin offering and
just as Jehovah had commanded 1Ch 23:13 the burnt offering and the com-
183 LEVITICUS 9:23–10:16
munion sacrifices. 23 Finally CHAP. 9 hovah’s anointing oil is upon
Moses and Aaron went into the a 2Sa 6:18 you.” a So they did according to
tent of meeting and came out 2Ch 6:3 Moses’ word.
and blessed the people. a
b Le 9:6
8 Then Jehovah said to Aar-
Jehovah’s glory now appeared on: 9 “Do not drink wine or
to all the people, b 24 and fire c Jg 6:21 other alcoholic beverages, you
came out from Jehovah c and be- 1Ch 21:26 and your sons with you, when
gan consuming the burnt of- you come into the tent of meet-
d 1Ki 18:38, 39
fering and the pieces of fat on 2Ch 7:1, 3
ing, b so that you will not die. It
the altar. When all the people ____________________ is a permanent statute for your
saw it, they started shouting and CHAP. 10
generations. 10 This is to dis-
they fell with their faces to the tinguish between the holy thing
e Ex 6:23
ground. d 1Ch 24:2 and the profane and between
10 Later Aaron’s sons Nadab

and A·bihu e each took his f Ex 30:34, 35
Le 16:12
the unclean thing and the clean, c
11 and to teach the Israelites all
the regulations that Jehovah has
fire holder and put fire in it
and placed incense f on it. Then g Ex 30:9 spoken to them through Moses.” d
they began offering before Je- Le 10:9 12 Then Moses spoke to Aar-
hovah unauthorized fire, g which Le 16:1, 2 on and to El·e·azar and Ith-
he had not commanded them h Nu 16:35
a·mar, his sons who were left:
to do. 2 At this a fire came out “Take what was left of the grain
from before Jehovah and con- i Nu 26:61 offering from Jehovah’s offer-
sumed them, h so that they died ings made by fire and eat it as
before Jehovah. i 3 Then Moses j Ex 19:22 unleavened bread near the al-
said to Aaron: “This is what Je- tar, e because it is something
k Ex 6:18
hovah has said, ‘I will be made most holy. f 13 You must eat it
holy among those near to me, j l Le 21:10 in a holy place, g because it is
and I will be glorified before all ____________________ your allowance and the allow-
the people.’” And Aaron kept si- Second Col. ance of your sons from Jeho-
lent. a Ex 28:41
vah’s offerings made by fire, for
4 So Moses called Misha·el Le 8:12 this is what I have been com-
and El·zaphan, the sons of Uz- Le 21:11, 12 manded. 14 You will also eat
zi·el, k Aaron’s uncle, and said to the breast of the wave offering
b Eze 44:21
them: “Come here, carry your and the leg of the sacred por-
brothers from in front of the c Eze 44:23 tion h in a clean place, you and
holy place to a place outside your sons and your daughters
the camp.” 5 So they came for- d De 33:10 with you, i because these things
2Ch 17:8, 9 have been given as your allow-
ward and carried the men away Ne 8:7, 8
in their robes to a place outside Mal 2:7 ance and the allowance of your
the camp, just as Moses had told sons from the communion sacri-
them. e Le 6:14, 16 fices of the Israelites. 15 They
6 Moses then said to Aaron will bring the leg of the sacred
f Le 21:22
and his other sons El·e·azar and portion and the breast of the
Itha·mar: “Do not let your heads g Le 6:26 wave offering along with the of-
go ungroomed or tear your gar- Nu 18:10 ferings of fat made by fire, in
ments, l so that you may not die order to wave the wave offering
h Ex 29:26-28 back and forth before Jehovah;
and that God may not become Le 7:31, 34
indignant against all the assem- Le 9:21 and it will serve as a permanent
bly. Your brothers of the whole allowance for you and your sons
house of Israel will weep over i Le 22:13 with you, j just as Jehovah has
Nu 18:11 commanded.”
those whom Jehovah has killed
by the fire. 7 You must not go j 1Co 9:13 16 And Moses diligently
out from the entrance of the tent searched for the goat of the sin
of meeting or you will die, for Je- k Le 9:3, 15 offering, k and he discovered that
LEVITICUS 10:17–11:25 184
it had been burned up. So he CHAP. 10 9 “‘This is what you may eat
grew indignant at El·e·azar and a Le 6:25, 26 of everything in the waters: Any-
Itha·mar, Aaron’s sons who were Eze 44:29 thing in the waters that has fins
left, and he said: 17 “Why did and scales, whether in the seas
you not eat the sin offering in or in the rivers, it you may eat. a
the holy place, a since it is some- 10 But anything in the seas and
b Le 6:29, 30
thing most holy and he has giv- in the rivers that has no fins and
en it to you so that you may scales, among all the swarming
answer for the error of the as- creatures and of every other liv-
sembly and make atonement for c Le 9:8, 12 ing creature1 that is in the wa-
them before Jehovah? 18 Look! ____________________ ters, it is a loathsome thing
Its blood has not been brought CHAP. 11 for you. 11 Yes, they should be
inside the holy place. b You cer- d De 14:4-6 loathsome to you, and you must
tainly should have eaten it in Eze 4:14 not eat any of their flesh b and
the holy place, just as I was you must loathe their carcasses.
commanded.” 19 Aaron replied 12 Everything in the waters that
to Moses: “Look! Today they has no fins and scales is a loath-
presented their sin offering and e De 14:7, 8
some thing to you.
their burnt offering before Jeho- 13 “‘These are the flying crea-
vah, c and yet these things hap- tures that you are to loathe; they
pened to me. If I had eaten the f Pr 30:26 should not be eaten, for they
sin offering today, would that are loathsome: the eagle, c the os-
have been pleasing to Jehovah?” prey, the black vulture, d 14 the
20 When Moses heard that, he red kite and every kind of black
was satisfied. g Isa 65:4 kite, 15 every kind of raven,
11 16 the ostrich, the owl, the gull,

Isa 66:3, 17
Then Jehovah said to Mo-
ses and Aaron: 2 “Tell every kind of falcon, 17 the lit-
the Israelites, ‘These are the liv- tle owl, the cormorant, the
ing creatures of the earth1 that h Ac 10:14
long-eared owl, 18 the swan,
you may eat: d 3 Every animal ____________________ the pelican, the vulture, 19 the
that has a split hoof and a cleft Second Col.
stork, every kind of heron, the
in its hooves and that chews the a De 14:9, 10
hoopoe, and the bat. 20 Every
cud may be eaten. winged swarming creature1 that
4 “‘But you must not eat goes on all fours is something
these animals that chew the cud loathsome to you.
or have a split hoof: the camel, b De 14:3 21 “‘Of the winged swarming
which chews the cud but does creatures that move on all fours,
not have a split hoof. It is un- you may eat only those that have
clean for you. e 5 Also the rock jointed legs above their feet for
badger, f because it chews the c Job 39:27, 30 leaping on the ground. 22 Of
cud but does not have a split these you may eat: various kinds
hoof. It is unclean for you. of migratory locusts, other edi-
6 Also the hare, because it d De 14:12-19
ble locusts, e crickets, and grass-
chews the cud but does not have hoppers. 23 All other winged
a split hoof. It is unclean for you. swarming creatures with four
7 Also the pig, g because it has a legs are something loathsome
split hoof and a cleft in the hoof e Mt 3:4 to you. 24 By these you would
but does not chew the cud. It Mr 1:6 make yourselves unclean. Every-
is unclean for you. 8 You must one touching their dead bodies
not eat any of their flesh or will be unclean until the eve-
touch their dead body. They are ning. f 25 Anyone carrying any
f Le 14:46, 47
unclean for you. h Le 15:8
Le 17:15 11:10 1 Or “soul.” 11:20 1 Or “Every in-
11:2 1 Or “the land animals.” Le 22:4-6 sect.”
of their dead bodies should wash CHAP. 11 ies will be unclean. 37 If their
his garments; a he will be unclean a Le 14:2, 8 dead bodies fall on a plant seed
until the evening. Le 15:2, 5 that is to be sown, it is clean.
26 “‘Any animal that has a Nu 19:10
38 But if water is put on a seed
split hoof but does not have and part of their dead body falls
b De 14:7, 8
a cleft and does not chew its on it, the seed is unclean to you.
cud is unclean to you. Everyone 39 “‘Now if an animal that
touching them will be unclean. b c Le 17:15, 16 you use for food dies, who-
27 Every living creature that ever touches its dead body will
walks on paws among the crea- d Le 5:2 be unclean until the evening. a
tures that walk on all fours is un- 40 Whoever eats any of its
clean to you. Everyone touching e Isa 66:17 dead body should wash his gar-
their dead bodies will be unclean ments, and he will be unclean
until the evening. 28 The one f De 14:19 until the evening. b Whoever car-
who carries their dead bodies ries off its dead body should
should wash his garments, c and g Le 11:24 wash his garments, and he
he will be unclean until the eve- Le 22:4, 5 will be unclean until the eve-
ning. d They are unclean to you. ning. 41 Every swarming crea-
29 “‘These are the swarming h Le 15:12 ture of the earth is something
____________________
creatures of the earth that are loathsome. c It must not be eat-
unclean to you: the mole rat, Second Col. en. 42 You must not eat any
the mouse, e every kind of liz- a Le 11:23, 24 creature that crawls on its bel-
ard, 30 the gecko, the large Nu 19:11, 16
ly, any creature that goes on all
lizard, the newt, the sand liz- fours, or any of earth’s swarming
ard, and the chameleon. b Le 17:15
Le 22:3, 8
creatures with a great number
31 These swarming creatures De 14:21 of legs, for they are something
are unclean to you. f Everyone Eze 4:14 loathsome. d 43 Do not make
touching their dead bodies will Eze 44:31 yourselves1 loathsome by means
be unclean until the evening. g of any swarming creature, and
32 “‘Now anything they fall c Le 11:21 do not defile yourselves and be-
on when they die will be un- come unclean by them. e 44 For
clean, whether a wooden uten- d De 14:3 I am Jehovah your God, f and you
sil, a garment, a skin, or a piece must sanctify yourselves and be-
of sackcloth. Any utensil that is e Le 20:25 come holy, g because I am holy. h
used should be immersed in wa- So you must not make your-
ter, and it will be unclean until f Ex 20:2 selves1 unclean by any swarming
the evening; then it will be clean. creature that moves on the
33 If they fall into an earthen- g Ex 19:6 earth. 45 For I am Jehovah,
ware vessel, you are to smash it, Le 19:2 who is leading you up out of
De 14:2
and anything that was in it will 1Th 4:7
the land of Egypt to prove my-
be unclean. h 34 Any kind of self God to you, i and you must be
food that comes in contact with holy, j because I am holy. k
h 1Pe 1:15, 16
water from such a vessel will be Re 4:8 46 “‘This is the law about
unclean, and any drinkable liq- the animals, the flying crea-
uid in such a vessel will be un- i Ex 6:7 tures, every living creature1 that
clean. 35 Anything their dead Ex 29:46 moves through the waters, and
bodies fall on will be unclean. Ho 11:1
concerning every creature1 that
Whether oven or small stove, it swarms on the earth, 47 in or-
should be broken into pieces. j Ex 22:31 der to make a distinction be-
Nu 15:40
They are unclean, and they will De 7:6 tween the unclean and the clean
remain unclean to you. 36 Only and between the living creatures
a spring and a cistern for storing
k Le 20:7, 26
water will continue clean, but Jos 24:19 11:43, 44 1 Or “your souls.” 11:46 1 Or
anyone touching their dead bod- 1Sa 2:2 “soul.”
LEVITICUS 12:1–13:10 186
that may be eaten and those that CHAP. 11 sy1a on his skin, he must then be
may not be eaten.’” a a Le 20:25 brought to Aaron the priest or
12 Jehovah went on to say to Eze 44:23 to one of his sons, the priests. b
____________________ 3 The priest will examine the
Moses: 2 “Tell the Israel-
ites, ‘If a woman becomes preg- CHAP. 12 infection on his skin. When the
nant1 and gives birth to a male, b Le 15:19 hair in the infection has turned
she will be unclean for seven white and the appearance of
days, just as she is in the days the infection is deeper than the
of the impurity when she is men- c Ge 17:12
skin, it is the disease of lep-
struating. b 3 On the eighth day, Ge 21:4 rosy. The priest will examine it
the flesh of his foreskin will be Lu 1:59 and declare him unclean. 4 But
circumcised. c 4 She will con- Lu 2:21, 22
Joh 7:22
if the blotch on his skin is white
tinue cleansing herself from the and its appearance is not deep-
blood for the next 33 days. She er than the skin and the hair
should not touch any holy thing, has not turned white, the priest
and she should not come into the d Le 1:10 will then quarantine the infected
holy place until she fulfills the person for seven days. c 5 The
days of her purification. priest will then examine him on
5 “‘If she should give birth to the seventh day, and if it appears
e Le 1:14
a female, she will then be un- Le 5:7
that the infection has stopped
clean for 14 days, just as she Le 14:21, 22 and has not spread on the skin,
would be during her menstrua- Lu 2:24 the priest will quarantine him for
tion. She will continue cleansing ____________________ another seven days.
herself from the blood for the Second Col. 6 “The priest should examine
next 66 days. 6 When the days ____________________ him again on the seventh day,
of her purification for a son or a CHAP. 13 and if the infection has faded
daughter are completed, she will a Nu 12:10, 12 and has not spread in the
bring a young ram in its first 2Ch 26:19 skin, the priest will declare him
year for a burnt offering d and a Mt 8:3
clean; d it was only a scab. The
young pigeon or a turtledove for man will then wash his garments
a sin offering to the entrance of and be clean. 7 But if the scab1
the tent of meeting, to the priest. b De 24:8 has definitely spread on the
7 He will present it before Jeho- Eze 44:23 skin after he appears before the
vah and make atonement for Mal 2:7
priest to establish his purifica-
Lu 17:14
her, and she will be clean from tion, he will then appear again2
her flow of blood. This is the before the priest. 8 The priest
law about the woman who gives will examine it, and if the scab
birth to either a male or a fe- c Le 13:50 has spread in the skin, the priest
male. 8 But if she cannot af- Le 14:38 will then declare him unclean. It
Nu 12:15
ford a sheep, she must then take is leprosy. e
two turtledoves or two young pi- 9 “If the disease of leprosy
geons, e one for a burnt offering develops in a man, he must
and one for a sin offering, and d Mt 8:4 then be brought to the priest,
the priest will make atonement Mr 1:44
10 and the priest will examine
for her, and she will be clean.’” Lu 5:14
him. f If there is a white swelling
13
Lu 17:14
Jehovah continued to on the skin and it has turned the
speak to Moses and Aar-
on, saying: 2 “If a man devel- 13:2 1 The Hebrew word rendered “lep-
ops on his skin1 a swelling, a e Le 13:15, 25,
30, 42
rosy” is broad in meaning and can in-
scab, or a blotch and it could Nu 12:10, 12 clude various contagious skin diseases.
become the disease of lepro- It may also include certain infections
found on clothing and in houses. 13:7
12:2 1 Or “conceives seed.” 13:2 1 Lit., 1 Or “the infection.” 2 Or “a second
“in the skin of his flesh.” f Le 13:3 time.”
hair white and there is an open CHAP. 13 not spread, it is only the inflam-
sore a in the swelling, 11 it is a Le 13:24, 25 mation from the boil, and the
chronic leprosy on his skin, and priest will declare him clean. a
the priest will declare him un- 24 “Or if someone has a scar
clean. He should not quarantine from the fire and the raw flesh
him, b for he is unclean. 12 Now of the scar becomes a reddish-
b Le 13:4
if the leprosy breaks out all over white blotch or a white one,
the skin and the leprosy covers 25 the priest will then examine
the person with the disease from it. If the hair in the blotch has
head to foot, as far as the priest turned white and it appears to
can see, 13 and the priest has c De 24:8 be deeper than the skin, it is lep-
examined him and sees that the rosy that has broken out in the
leprosy has covered all his skin, scar, and the priest will declare
he will then declare the infected him unclean. It is the disease of
person clean.1 All of it has leprosy. 26 But if the priest ex-
d Le 13:8
turned white, and he is clean. amines it and sees that there is
14 But whenever an open sore no white hair in the blotch and it
appears in it, he will be un- is not deeper than the skin and
clean. 15 When the priest sees it is faded, the priest will then
the open sore, he will declare e Lu 5:14 quarantine him for seven days. b
him unclean. c The open sore is Lu 17:14 27 The priest will examine him
unclean. It is leprosy. d 16 But if on the seventh day, and if it has
the open sore again turns white, clearly spread on the skin, the
he will then come to the priest. priest will then declare him un-
17 The priest will examine him, e f Eze 44:23
clean. It is the disease of lep-
and if the infection has turned rosy. 28 But if the blotch stays
white, the priest will then de- in one place and has not spread
clare the infected person clean. over the skin and it is faded, it
He is clean. is only a swelling of the scar, and
18 “If a person develops a g Le 13:4, 50 the priest will declare him clean,
Le 14:38 because it is an inflammation of
boil on his skin and it heals, Nu 12:15
19 but in the place of the boil a ____________________ the scar.
white swelling or a reddish-white Second Col.
29 “When a man or a wom-
blotch has developed, he must an develops an infection on the
a Mt 8:4
then show himself to the priest. Mr 1:44 head or on the chin, 30 the
20 The priest will examine it, f Lu 5:14 priest will then examine the in-
and if it appears to be deep- Lu 17:14 fection. c If it appears to be deep-
er than the skin and its hair er than the skin and the hair is
has turned white, the priest will yellow and thin, the priest will
then declare him unclean. It is then declare such one unclean;
the disease of leprosy that has b Le 13:4, 50 it is an infection of the scalp or
broken out in the boil. 21 But if Le 14:38 the beard. It is leprosy of the
the priest examines it and sees Nu 12:15 head or of the chin. 31 But if
that there is no white hair in it the priest sees that the infec-
and it is not deeper than the skin tion does not appear to be deep-
and appears faded, the priest er than the skin and there is no
will then quarantine him for sev- c De 24:8 black hair in it, the priest should
en days. g 22 And if it has clear- Mal 2:7 quarantine the infected person
ly spread on the skin, the priest for seven days. d 32 The priest
will then declare him unclean. will examine the infection on the
It is a disease. 23 But if the seventh day, and if the infected
blotch stays in one place and has area has not spread and no yel-
d Le 13:4, 50
Le 14:38 low hair has developed in it and
13:13 1 Or “not contagious.” Nu 12:15 the appearance of the infected
area is not deeper than the skin, CHAP. 13 er. He is unclean, and the priest
33 the person should have him- a Mt 8:4 should declare him unclean be-
self shaved, but he will not have Mr 1:44 cause of the disease on his head.
the infected area shaved. Then Lu 5:14
Lu 17:14
45 As for the leper who has the
the priest will quarantine the in- disease, his garments should be
fected person for seven days. torn and his head should be left
34 “The priest will again ex- ungroomed and he should cover
amine the infected area on the over his mustache and call out,
seventh day, and if the infection ‘Unclean, unclean!’ 46 He will
of the scalp and beard has not be unclean the whole time that
spread on the skin and it does he has the disease. Since he is
not appear deeper than the skin, unclean, he should live in isola-
the priest must then declare him tion. His dwelling place will be
clean, and he should wash his outside the camp. a
garments and be clean. 35 But 47 “If the disease of leprosy
if the infection clearly spreads contaminates a garment, wheth-
on the skin after his purification, er a woolen or a linen gar-
36 the priest will examine him, ment, 48 either in the warp or
b Le 13:2
and if the infection has spread ____________________
in the woof of the linen or of
on the skin, the priest does not the wool, or in a skin or in any-
Second Col.
need to look for yellow hair; thing made of skin, 49 and the
that person is unclean. 37 But a Nu 5:2
Nu 12:14
yellowish-green or reddish stain
if the examination shows that 2Ki 7:3 from the disease contaminates
the infection has not spread and 2Ch 26:20, 21 the garment, a skin, the warp,
black hair has grown on it, the the woof, or any article of skin,
infection has been healed. He is it is a contamination from lepro-
clean, and the priest will declare sy, and it should be shown to the
him clean. a priest. 50 The priest will exam-
38 “If a man or a woman de- ine the disease, and he must
velops blotches on the skin1 and quarantine the disease for sev-
the blotches are white, 39 the en days. b 51 When he examines
priest will examine them. b If the the disease on the seventh day
skin blotches are faded white, it and sees that it has spread in
is a harmless rash that has bro- the garment, in the warp, in the
ken out on the skin. That person woof, or in the skin (regardless
is clean. of what the skin is used for),
40 “If a man loses the hair of the disease is malignant leprosy,
his head and becomes bald, he b Le 13:4 and it is unclean. c 52 He should
is clean. 41 If he loses the hair Le 14:38 burn the garment or the warp or
on the front of his head and be- Nu 12:15 the woof in the wool or in the lin-
comes bald there, he is clean. en or any article of skin in which
42 But if a reddish-white sore the disease has developed, for it
develops on the bald part of his is malignant leprosy. It should be
scalp or on his forehead, it is lep- burned in the fire.
rosy breaking out on his scalp or 53 “But if the priest examines
on his forehead. 43 The priest it and the disease has not spread
will examine him, and if the in the garment or in the warp
swelling from the infection is or in the woof or in any article
reddish-white on the bald spot of skin, 54 the priest will then
on top of his head or on his command that they should wash
forehead and it looks like lepro- the contaminated item, and he
sy on his skin, 44 he is a lep- will quarantine it for another
seven days. 55 The priest will
13:38 1 Lit., “in the skin of their flesh.” c Le 14:44, 45 then examine the contaminated
189 LEVITICUS 13:56–14:14
item after it has been thoroughly CHAP. 13 running water. 7 Then he will
washed. If the appearance of the a Le 13:52 spatter it seven times on the one
contamination has not changed, ____________________ cleansing himself from the lepro-
even if the disease has not CHAP. 14 sy and declare him clean, and he
spread, it is unclean. You should b Le 13:2 will set the living bird free in the
burn it in the fire because it has Mt 8:4 open field. a
been eaten away, either from its Mr 1:44
Lu 5:14
8 “The one cleansing himself
underside or from its outside. Lu 17:14 must wash his garments and
56 “But if the priest has ex- shave off all his hair and bathe
amined it and the contaminated in water, and he will be clean.
part is faded after it has been Afterward, he may come into the
thoroughly washed, he will then c Le 14:49-53 camp, but he will dwell outside
tear it out of the garment or the Nu 19:6, 9 his tent for seven days. 9 On
skin or the warp or the woof. Ps 51:7 the seventh day, he should shave
57 However, if it still appears in ____________________ off all the hair on his head and
another part of the garment or Second Col. his chin and his eyebrows. After
in the warp or in the woof or in a Le 16:22 he shaves off all his hair, he will
any article of skin, it is spread- wash his garments and bathe
ing, and you should burn any himself in water, and he will be
contaminated item in the fire. a clean.
58 But when the contamination b Le 4:32 10 “On the eighth day, he will
disappears from the garment or take two sound young rams, one
the warp or the woof or any ar- sound female lamb b in its first
ticle of skin that you wash, it year, three tenths of an ephah1
should then be washed a second of fine flour mixed with oil as a
c Le 2:1
time, and it will be clean. grain offering, c and one log mea-
59 “This is the law of the dis- sure2 of oil; d 11 and the priest
ease of leprosy in a garment of who declares him clean will pre-
wool or of linen, or in the warp sent the man who is cleansing
or in the woof, or in any article d Mr 1:44
himself, along with the offerings,
of skin, for declaring it clean or before Jehovah at the entrance
unclean.” of the tent of meeting. 12 The
14 Jehovah continued to
speak to Moses, saying: e Le 6:6
priest will take the one young
ram and offer it as a guilt of-
2 “This is to be the law of fering e together with the log
the leper on the day his puri- measure of oil, and he will
fication is established, when he wave them back and forth as a
is to be brought to the priest. b f Le 14:21, 24 wave offering before Jehovah. f
3 The priest will go outside the 13 Then he will slaughter the
camp and examine him. If the young ram in the place where
leper has been cured of the lep- the sin offering and the burnt of-
rosy, 4 the priest will command fering are usually slaughtered, g
g Le 1:10, 11
him to bring two live clean Le 4:3, 4 in a holy place, because, like the
birds, cedarwood, scarlet ma- sin offering, the guilt offering be-
terial, and hyssop for his cleans- longs to the priest. h It is some-
ing. c 5 The priest will com- thing most holy. i
mand that the one bird be 14 “Then the priest will take
h Le 2:3
killed in an earthenware vessel Le 7:7 some of the blood of the guilt
over running water. 6 But he 1Co 9:13 offering, and the priest will put
should take the living bird along 1Co 10:18
with the cedarwood, the scar- 14:10 1 Three tenths of an ephah
let material, and the hyssop, and equaled 6.6 L (6 dry qt). See App. B14.
dip them together in the blood of 2 A log equaled 0.31 L (0.66 pt). See
the bird that was killed over the i Le 6:25 App. B14.
it on the right earlobe of the CHAP. 14 to the priest at the entrance of
one cleansing himself and on the a Le 14:10 the tent of meeting before Jeho-
thumb of his right hand and on vah. a
the big toe of his right foot. 24 “The priest will take the
15 And the priest will take some b Le 6:7 young ram of the guilt offering b
1Jo 1:7
of the log measure of oil a and 1Jo 2:1, 2 and the log measure of oil, and
pour it into his own left palm. the priest will wave them back
16 The priest will then dip his and forth as a wave offering be-
right finger into the oil that is c Le 5:6 fore Jehovah. c 25 He will then
in his left palm and spatter some slaughter the young ram of the
of the oil with his finger seven guilt offering, and the priest will
times before Jehovah. 17 Then d Le 2:1 take some of the blood of the
Le 14:10
the priest will put some of the Nu 15:4
guilt offering and put it on the
remaining oil in his palm on the right earlobe of the one cleans-
right earlobe of the one cleansing himself and on the thumb of
ing himself and on the thumb of e Mt 8:4 his right hand and on the big toe
his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot. d 26 The priest
of his right foot over the blood will pour some of the oil into
of the guilt offering. 18 The f Le 14:9 his own left palm, e 27 and he
Mr 1:44
priest will put what is left over Lu 5:14
will then spatter with his right
of the oil in his palm on the head Lu 17:14 finger some of the oil that is in
of the one cleansing himself, and his left palm seven times before
the priest will make atonement Jehovah. 28 And the priest will
for him before Jehovah. b g Le 1:14 put some of the oil that is in
Le 5:7
19 “The priest will sacrifice Le 12:8
his palm on the right earlobe of
the sin offering c and make atone- the one cleansing himself and on
ment for the one cleansing him- the thumb of his right hand and
self from his impurity, and after- h Le 15:13, 14 on the big toe of his right foot
ward he will slaughter the burnt ____________________ on the same places that he put
offering. 20 And the priest will Second Col. the blood of the guilt offering.
offer up the burnt offering and a Le 14:10, 11 29 The priest will then put what
the grain offering d on the altar, is left over of the oil in his palm
and the priest will make atone- on the head of the one cleansing
ment for him, e and he will be b Le 6:6 himself, in order to make atone-
clean. f ment for him before Jehovah.
21 “However, if he is poor 30 “He will offer up one of
c Le 14:12 the turtledoves or one of the
and does not have enough
means, he will then take one young pigeons, according to his
young ram as a guilt offering for means, f 31 the one he can af-
d Le 14:14
a wave offering, in order to make ford, as a sin offering and the
atonement for himself, along other as a burnt offering g along
with one tenth of an ephah1 of e Le 14:15-18
with the grain offering; and the
fine flour mixed with oil as a priest will make atonement for
grain offering, a log measure of the one cleansing himself before
oil, 22 and two turtledoves or f Le 12:8 Jehovah. h
two young pigeons, according to Le 14:22 32 “This is the law for the one
his means. The one will serve in whom the disease of leprosy
as a sin offering, and the other was but who does not have the
g Le 5:7
as a burnt offering. g 23 On the means when establishing his pu-
eighth day, h he will bring them rification.”
for establishing his purification h Le 14:20 33 Then Jehovah said to Mo-
ses and Aaron: 34 “When you
14:21 1 A tenth of an ephah equaled come into the land of Ca-
2.2 L (2 dry qt). See App. B14. i Nu 35:10 naan, i which I am giving you
as a possession, a and I contam- CHAP. 14 down—its stones, its timbers,
inate a house in your land with a Ge 17:8 and all the plaster and mortar
the disease of leprosy, b 35 the of the house—and carried out-
one to whom the house belongs side the city to an unclean
should then come and tell the place. a 46 But whoever enters
b De 7:12, 15
priest, ‘Some kind of contamina- the house any of the days it
tion has appeared in my house.’ is quarantined b will be unclean
36 The priest will give orders until the evening; c 47 and who-
to clear out the house before he c Le 13:4, 50 ever lies down in the house
comes to examine the contami- Nu 12:15 should wash his garments, and
nation, in order that he may not whoever eats in the house
declare everything that is in the should wash his garments.
house unclean; and after that d Le 13:51 48 “However, if the priest
the priest will come in to in- ____________________ comes and sees that the con-
spect the house. 37 He will ex- Second Col. tamination has not spread in the
amine the affected area, and if a Le 14:41 house after the house was re-
the walls of the house are con- plastered, the priest will then
taminated with yellowish-green declare the house clean, because
or reddish depressions and they the contamination has been
b Le 14:38
appear to be deeper than the healed. 49 In order to purify
wall surface, 38 the priest will the house from uncleanness,1 he
then go out of the house to the will take two birds, cedarwood,
entryway of the house and quar- c Le 11:23-25 scarlet material, and hyssop. d
antine the house for seven days. c Le 15:8
Le 17:15
50 He is to kill the one bird
39 “Then the priest will re- Le 22:4-6 in an earthenware vessel over
turn on the seventh day and running water. 51 Then he will
make an inspection. If the con- take the cedarwood, the hyssop,
tamination has spread in the scarlet material, and the live
the walls of the house, 40 the d Le 14:3, 4
Nu 19:6, 7
bird and dip them in the blood
priest will then give orders, and of the bird that was killed and in
the contaminated stones must be the running water, and he must
torn out and thrown outside the spatter it toward the house sev-
city into an unclean place. e Le 14:6, 7 en times. e 52 And he will pu-
41 Then he is to have the inside rify the house from unclean-
of the house thoroughly scraped, ness1 with the blood of the
and the plaster and mortar that f Le 13:30 bird, the running water, the live
is removed should be discarded bird, the cedarwood, the hyssop,
outside the city in an unclean and the scarlet material. 53 He
place. 42 They will then insert will then set the live bird free
other stones in the place of the g Le 13:47
outside the city in the open
stones they removed, and he field and make atonement for the
should use different mortar and house, and it will be clean.
have the house plastered. h Le 14:34 54 “This is the law respect-
43 “If, though, the contamina- ing any case of leprosy, in-
tion returns and breaks out in fection of the scalp or the
the house after the stones i Le 13:2 beard, f 55 leprosy of the gar-
were torn out and the house ment g or the house, h 56 and re-
was scraped and replastered, specting swellings, scabs, and
44 the priest will then go in and blotches, i 57 in order to deter-
inspect it. If the contamination j Le 10:10 mine when something is unclean
Eze 44:23
has spread in the house, it is and when something is clean. j
malignant leprosy d in the house. This is the law about leprosy.” k
The house is unclean. 45 He
will then have the house pulled k De 24:8 14:49, 52 1 Lit., “sin.”
speak to Moses and Aar-
CHAP. 15
a Le 22:4
13 “‘When the discharge
stops and the person becomes
on, saying: 2 “Speak to the Is- Nu 5:2 clean from it, he will then count
raelites and tell them, ‘If a man seven days for his purification,
has a discharge from his geni- and he must wash his garments,
tal organ,1 this discharge makes bathe himself in running water,
him unclean. a 3 He is unclean b Le 11:24, 25 and he will be clean. a 14 On
from the discharge, whether the Le 14:46, 47 the eighth day, he should take
discharge continues to flow from Le 17:15 two turtledoves or two young pi-
Le 22:6
his genitals or is obstructed, he geons b and come before Jeho-
is still unclean. vah at the entrance of the tent
4 “‘Any bed that the one with of meeting and give them to the
the discharge lies on will be un- priest. 15 And the priest will
clean, and anything he sits on c Le 15:2 offer them, the one as a sin offer-
will be unclean. 5 A man who ing and the other as a burnt of-
touches his bed must wash his fering, and the priest will make
garments, and he should bathe atonement for him before Jeho-
in water and be unclean un- d Le 11:32, 33
vah concerning his discharge.
til the evening. b 6 Anyone who ____________________ 16 “‘Now if a man has an
sits on an article that the one Second Col.
emission of semen, he should
having a discharge sat on should a Le 14:8
bathe his whole body in water
wash his garments, bathe in and be unclean until the eve-
water, and be unclean until ning. c 17 He must wash with
the evening. 7 Whoever touch- water any garment and any skin
es the flesh of the one having with semen on it, and it will be
a discharge should wash his gar- b Le 1:14 unclean until the evening.
ments, bathe in water, and be un- 18 “‘When a man lies with a
clean until the evening. 8 If the woman and has an emission of
one who has a discharge spits semen, they should bathe in wa-
on someone clean, that person c Le 22:4 ter and be unclean until the eve-
must wash his garments, bathe De 23:10, 11 ning. d
in water, and be unclean until 19 “‘If a woman has a dis-
the evening. 9 Any saddle that charge of blood from her body,
the one with the discharge rides she will continue in her menstru-
on will be unclean. 10 Anyone d Ex 19:15
al impurity for seven days. e Any-
touching anything that was un- 1Sa 21:5 one touching her will be unclean
der him will be unclean until the until the evening. f 20 Anything
evening, and anyone who carries she lies down on in her men-
those items will wash his gar- strual impurity will be un-
ments, bathe in water, and be clean, and everything she sits
e Le 12:2, 5
unclean until the evening. 11 If on will be unclean. g 21 Anyone
the one with the discharge c touching her bed should wash
has not washed his hands in his garments, bathe in water,
water and he touches someone, and be unclean until the eve-
that person must then wash his f Le 20:18 ning. 22 Anyone touching any
garments, bathe in water, and article she sat on should wash
be unclean until the evening. his garments, bathe in water,
12 An earthenware vessel that and be unclean until the eve-
the one having a discharge ning. 23 If she sat on the bed
g Le 15:4-6
touches should be smashed, and or on another article, his touch-
any wooden vessel should be ing it will make him unclean un-
washed with water. d til the evening. h 24 And if a
man lies down with her and
15:2 1 Lit., “his flesh.” h Le 15:10 her menstrual impurity comes
193 LEVITICUS 15:25–16:10
on him, a he will then be unclean
for seven days, and any bed on
CHAP. 15
a Le 18:19 16 Jehovah spoke to Moses
after the death of Aaron’s
which he lies down will be un- Le 20:18 two sons who died for approach-
clean. b Mt 9:20 ing Jehovah. a 2 Jehovah said
25 “‘When a woman’s dis- Lu 8:43 to Moses: “Tell Aaron your
charge of blood flows for many c Le 15:19
brother that he may not come at
days b when it is not the reg- just any time into the holy place b
d Le 15:21 inside the curtain, c in front of
ular time of her menstruation, c
or if she should have a flow e Le 15:22 the cover on the Ark, so that he
longer than her usual menstrua- f Le 15:13
may not die, d for I will appear
tion, she will be unclean during over the cover e in a cloud. f
all the days of her discharge, as g Le 1:14 3 “This is what Aaron should
in the days of her menstrual im- h Le 15:14, 15 bring when he comes into the
purity. 26 Any bed she lies on i Le 12:7
holy place: a young bull for
during the days of her discharge a sin offering g and a ram for
will become like the bed of her j Le 19:30 a burnt offering. h 4 He should
Nu 5:3
menstrual impurity, d and any ar- Nu 19:20
put on the holy linen robe, i and
ticle she sits on will become un- the linen shorts1j should cover
k Le 15:16 his body,2 and he should wrap
clean like the uncleanness of her
menstrual impurity. 27 Anyone l Le 15:19 himself with the linen sash k and
touching them will be unclean, his head with the linen turban. l
m Le 15:2, 25
and he must wash his garments, ____________________
They are holy garments. m He will
bathe in water, and be unclean bathe himself in water n and put
Second Col.
until the evening. e them on.
____________________ 5 “He should take from the
28 “‘However, when she is
clean from her discharge, she CHAP. 16 assembly of the Israelites o two
will count for herself seven days, a Le 10:1, 2 young male goats for a sin offer-
and afterward she will be clean. f b Le 23:27 ing and one ram for a burnt of-
29 On the eighth day, she should fering.
take two turtledoves or two
c Ex 40:21
Heb 6:19
6 “Aaron must then present
young pigeons, g and she will Heb 9:3, 7 the bull of the sin offering, which
bring them to the priest at the is for himself, and he will make
d Nu 4:19, 20
entrance of the tent of meeting. h atonement in behalf of himself p
30 The priest will make the one
e Ex 25:22 and his house.
a sin offering and the other f Ex 40:34 7 “He will then take the two
a burnt offering, and the priest goats and make them stand be-
g Le 4:3
will make atonement for her before Jehovah at the entrance
fore Jehovah concerning her un- h Le 1:3 of the tent of meeting. 8 Aar-
clean discharge. i i Ex 28:39 on will draw lots over the two
31 “‘Thus you must keep the goats, the one lot for Jehovah
j Ex 28:42 and the other lot for A·zazel.1
Israelites separate from their un-
k Ex 39:27, 29 9 Aaron will present the goat
cleanness, so that they do not
that was designated by lot q for
die in their uncleanness by de- l Ex 28:4
Jehovah and make it a sin offer-
filing my tabernacle, which is in m Ex 28:2 ing. 10 But the goat designat-
their midst. j ed by lot for A·zazel should be
n Ex 30:20
32 “‘This is the law about Heb 10:22 brought alive to stand before Je-
the man having a discharge, the hovah in order to perform the
o Heb 7:27
man who is unclean because of atonement upon it, so that it
an emission of semen, k 33 the p Heb 5:1-3 may be sent away for A·zazel
woman during her menstrual im- q Pr 16:33 into the wilderness. r
purity, l any male or female who
has a discharge flowing from the r Le 14:7, 53
Le 16:21, 22
16:4 1 Or “undergarments.” 2 Or “his
body, m and a man who lies down Isa 53:4 exposed flesh.” 16:8 1 Possibly mean-
with an unclean woman.’” Ro 15:3 ing “Goat That Disappears.”
11 “Aaron will present the CHAP. 16 it, and he will take some of
bull of the sin offering, which a Le 16:6 the bull’s blood and some of the
is for himself, and make atone- b Heb 9:4 goat’s blood and put it on the
ment in behalf of himself and his c Ex 40:29 horns of the altar on all sides.
house; afterward he will slaugh- Le 6:13 19 He will also spatter some of
Nu 16:46
ter the bull of the sin offering, the blood on it with his finger
d Ex 30:34-36
which is for himself. a Re 5:8
seven times and cleanse it and
12 “He will then take the fire Re 8:3-5 sanctify it from the acts of un-
holder b full of burning coals e Le 16:2 cleanness of the Israelites.
from the altar c before Jehovah Heb 6:19 20 “When he has finished
Heb 10:19, 20
and two handfuls of fine per- making atonement a for the holy
f Ex 25:22
fumed incense, d and he will 2Ki 19:15 place and the tent of meet-
bring them inside the curtain. e g Ex 25:18, 21 ing and the altar, b he will also
13 He will also put the incense 1Ch 28:11 present the live goat. c 21 Aar-
on the fire before Jehovah, f and h Ex 34:29 on will lay both his hands on the
the cloud of the incense will en- i Heb 9:22 head of the live goat and confess
velop the Ark cover, g which is on j Ro 3:25 over it all the errors of the Is-
the Testimony, h so that he may Heb 9:12 raelites and all their transgres-
Heb 9:24, 25
not die. Heb 10:4, 12 sions and all their sins, and he
14 “He will take some of the k Le 16:5 will put them on the head of the
bull’s blood i and spatter it with Heb 2:17 goat d and send it away into the
his finger in front of the cover on Heb 5:1-3 wilderness by the hand of a man
the east side, and he will spatter Heb 9:26
1Jo 2:1, 2
designated to do this.1 22 The
some of the blood with his finger l Heb 6:19 goat will carry upon itself all
seven times before the cover. j Heb 9:3, 7 their errors e into a desert land, f
15 “He will then slaughter the Heb 10:19, 20 and he will send the goat away
goat of the sin offering, which m Le 17:11 into the wilderness. g
is for the people, k and bring its n Ec 7:20 23 “Aaron will then enter into
blood inside the curtain l and do o Le 16:6 the tent of meeting and take off
with its blood m the same as he p Mr 10:45 the linen garments that he put
Heb 2:9
did with the bull’s blood; he is to Heb 7:27 on when he went into the holy
spatter it toward the cover and Heb 9:7, 12 place, and he will lay them down
before the cover. Re 1:5 there. 24 He must bathe him-
16 “He must make atonement q Ex 38:1 self1 in water h in a holy place
for the holy place concerning ____________________
and put on his garments; i then
the acts of uncleanness of the Second Col. he will come out and offer up his
Israelites and concerning their a Heb 9:23 burnt offering j and the people’s
transgressions and their sins, n b Le 16:16 burnt offering k and make atone-
and that is what he should do for c Le 16:8, 10 ment in his own behalf and in be-
the tent of meeting, which is lo- d Isa 53:5, 6 half of the people. l 25 He will
2Co 5:21
cated among them in the midst make the fat of the sin offering
of their acts of uncleanness. e Isa 53:12
Eph 1:7
smoke on the altar.
17 “No other man should be Heb 9:28 26 “The man who sent away
in the tent of meeting from the 1Pe 2:24 the goat for A·zazel m should
1Jo 3:5
time he goes in to make atone- wash his garments and bathe
f Ps 103:12
ment in the holy place until Heb 13:12 himself in water, and after that
he comes out. He will make g Le 16:10 he may come into the camp.
atonement in behalf of him- h Ex 30:20 27 “And the bull of the sin of-
self and his house o and in be- i Ex 28:4 fering and the goat of the sin of-
half of the entire congregation of Le 8:7 fering, whose blood was brought
Israel. p j Le 16:3 into the holy place to make
18 “He will then come out to k Le 16:5
the altar, q which is before Je- l Eph 1:7 16:21 1 Or “a man standing ready.”
hovah, and make atonement for m Le 16:8, 21 16:24 1 Lit., “his flesh.”
195 LEVITICUS 16:28–17:11
atonement, will be taken outside CHAP. 16 or if he slaughters it outside the
the camp, and their skins and a Le 4:11, 12 camp, 4 instead of bringing it
their flesh and their dung will be Heb 13:11, 12 to the entrance of the tent of
burned in the fire. a 28 The one b Le 23:27, 28 meeting to present it as an offer-
who burns them should wash Nu 29:7 ing to Jehovah before the taber-
his garments and bathe himself c Joh 3:16 nacle of Jehovah, bloodguilt will
Ro 8:32
in water, and after that he may Tit 2:13, 14
be counted to that man. He has
come into the camp. 1Jo 1:7 shed blood, and that man must
29 “It will serve as a last- 1Jo 3:16 be cut off 1 from among his peo-
ing statute for you: In the sev- d Jer 33:8 ple. 5 This is so that the Is-
enth month, on the tenth of the Heb 9:13, 14 raelites will bring the sacrifices,
Heb 10:2
month, you should afflict your- which they now sacrifice in the
selves,1 and you must not do e Le 23:32 open field, to Jehovah, to the
any work, b whether a native or a f Ex 29:4, 7 entrance of the tent of meeting,
Le 8:12
foreigner who is residing among to the priest. They are to sac-
you. 30 On this day atonement c g Le 8:33 rifice these as communion sac-
will be made for you, to declare h Nu 20:26 rifices to Jehovah. a 6 And the
you clean. You will be clean from i Ex 28:39 priest will sprinkle the blood
all your sins before Jehovah. d Ex 39:27, 28 on Jehovah’s altar at the en-
31 It is a sabbath of complete j Ex 28:2 trance of the tent of meeting and
rest for you, and you should af- Ex 29:29 make the fat smoke as a pleas-
Le 16:4
flict yourselves.2e It is a lasting ing1 aroma to Jehovah. b 7 So
statute. k Le 16:16 they should no longer offer sac-
32 “The priest who is anoint- l Le 16:20 rifices to the goatlike demons,1c
ed f and installed1 to serve as m Le 16:18 with which they are prostituting
priest g in place of his father h n Le 16:24 themselves. d This will serve as a
will make atonement and put on 1Jo 2:1, 2 lasting statute for you through-
the linen garments, i the holy gar- o Le 23:31 out your generations.”’
ments. j 33 He will make atone- Nu 29:7
8 “You should say to them,
ment for the holy sanctuary, k the p Ex 30:10 ‘Any man of the house of Isra-
Heb 9:7
tent of meeting, l and the altar; m el or any foreigner who is re-
____________________
and he will make atonement for siding in your midst who offers
the priests and for all the people Second Col.
up a burnt offering or a sacrifice
of the congregation. n 34 This ____________________ 9 and does not bring it to the en-
will serve as a lasting statute for CHAP. 17 trance of the tent of meeting to
you, o to make atonement for the a Le 3:1, 2 offer it to Jehovah must be cut
Israelites concerning all their Le 7:11 off 1 from his people. e
sins once each year.” p b Le 3:3-5 10 “‘If any man of the house
Le 7:29-31
So he did just as Jehovah had of Israel or any foreigner who is
commanded Moses. c De 32:17
residing in your midst eats any
17
Jos 24:14
Jehovah went on to say to sort of blood, f I will certainly set
d Ex 34:15
Moses: 2 “Speak to Aar- De 31:16
my face against the one1 who is
on and his sons and all the Isra- e Le 1:3
eating the blood, and I will cut
elites and say to them, ‘This is De 12:5, 6 him off 2 from among his people.
what Jehovah has commanded: De 12:13, 14 11 For the life1 of the flesh is
3 “‘“If any man of the house f Ge 9:4 in the blood, g and I myself have
of Israel slaughters a bull or a Le 3:17 given it on the altar h for you
Le 7:26
young ram or a goat in the camp Le 19:26
to make atonement for your-
1Sa 14:33 selves,2 because it is the blood
16:29 1 Or “your souls.” To “afflict one- Ac 15:20, 29
self” is generally understood to mean g Le 17:14 17:4, 9 1 Or “put to death.” 17:6 1 Or
various forms of self-denial, including De 12:23 “appeasing; soothing.” Lit., “restful.”
fasting. 16:31; 17:11 2 Or “your souls.” h Le 8:15 17:7 1 Lit., “the goats.” 17:10, 11 1 Or
16:32 1 Lit., “whose hand will be filled.” Le 16:18 “soul.” 17:10 2 Or “put him to death.”
LEVITICUS 17:12–18:15 196
that makes atonement a by means CHAP. 17 6 “‘No man among you should
of the life1 in it. 12 That is a Mt 26:28 approach any of his close rela-
why I have said to the Israelites: Ro 3:25 tives to have sexual relations.1a
“None1 of you should eat blood, Ro 5:9
Eph 1:7
I am Jehovah. 7 You must not
and no foreigner who is re- Heb 9:22 have sexual relations with your
siding in your midst b should eat Heb 13:12 father, and you must not have
blood.” c 1Pe 1:2
1Jo 1:7
sexual relations with your moth-
13 “‘If one of the Israelites Re 1:5 er. She is your mother, and you
or some foreigner who is resid- must not have sexual relations
ing in your midst is hunting and b Ex 12:49 with her.
catches a wild animal or a bird 8 “‘You must not have sex-
that may be eaten, he must pour c De 12:23 ual relations with your father’s
its blood out d and cover it with wife. b It is exposing your father
dust. 14 For the life1 of every d De 12:16 to shame.1
sort of flesh is its blood, because De 15:23
9 “‘You must not have sexu-
the life1 is in it. Consequently, al relations with your sister, ei-
I said to the Israelites: “You must e Le 17:10, 11
ther the daughter of your father
not eat the blood of any sort of or the daughter of your mother,
f Ex 22:31
flesh because the life1 of every De 14:21 whether she is born in the same
sort of flesh is its blood. Anyone household or born outside of it. c
eating it will be cut off.”2e 15 If g Le 11:40 10 “‘You must not have sexu-
anyone,1 whether a native or a
al relations with the daughter of
foreigner, eats an animal found h Nu 19:20 your son or the daughter of your
dead or one torn by a wild ani- ____________________
daughter, because they are your
mal, f he must then wash his gar- CHAP. 18 own nakedness.
ments and bathe in water and be
unclean until the evening; g then
i Ge 17:7
Ex 6:7
11 “‘You must not have sexu-
he will be clean. 16 But if he al relations with the daughter of
does not wash them and does j Ex 23:24 your father’s wife, the offspring
not bathe himself,1 he will an- Le 20:23 of your father, because she is
swer for his error.’” h your sister.
12 “‘You must not have sex-
18
k Le 20:22
Jehovah continued to De 4:1
speak to Moses, saying: ual relations with your father’s
2 “Speak to the Israelites and sister. She is your father’s blood
l Lu 10:27, 28
say to them, ‘I am Jehovah your Ro 10:5 relative. d
God. i 3 You must not behave as Ga 3:12 13 “‘You must not have sex-
____________________ ual relations with your mother’s
they do in the land of Egypt,
where you were dwelling, and Second Col. sister, because she is your moth-
you must not do what they do in a Le 20:17 er’s blood relative.
the land of Canaan, where I am 14 “‘You must not expose
bringing you. j And you must not b Ge 35:22 your father’s brother to shame1
Ge 49:4
walk in their statutes. 4 You Le 20:11
by having sexual relations with
should carry out my judicial de- De 27:20 his wife. She is your aunt. e
cisions, and you should keep my 2Sa 16:21 15 “‘You must not have sexu-
1Co 5:1
statutes and walk in them. k I am al relations with your daughter-
Jehovah your God. 5 You must c Le 20:17
in-law. f She is your son’s wife,
keep my statutes and my judicial De 27:22 and you must not have relations
decisions; anyone who does so 2Sa 13:10-12 with her.
will live by means of them. l I am
Jehovah. d Le 20:19 18:6 1 Lit., “to uncover nakedness,” here
and in subsequent occurrences. 18:8
17:11, 14 1 Or “soul.” 17:12 1 Or “No e Le 20:20 1 Lit., “It is your father’s nakedness.”
soul.” 17:14 2 Or “put to death.” 17:15 18:14 1 Lit., “expose the nakedness of
1 Or “any soul.” 17:16 1 Lit., “his flesh.” f Le 20:12 your father’s brother.”
197 LEVITICUS 18:16–19:7
16 “‘You must not have sex- CHAP. 18 will bring punishment on it for
ual relations with your broth- a Le 20:21 its error, and the land will vomit
er’s wife, a because it is exposing De 25:5 its inhabitants out. a 26 But you
Mr 6:17, 18
your brother to shame.1 yourselves must keep my stat-
b Le 20:14
17 “‘You must not have sex- De 27:23 utes and my judicial decisions, b
ual relations with a woman and c Ge 30:15 and you must not do any of
her daughter. b You must not take d Le 15:19, 24 these detestable things, whether
the daughter of her son and the Le 20:18 a native or a foreigner who
daughter of her daughter in or- e Ex 20:14 is residing among you. c 27 For
Le 20:10
der to have relations. They are De 22:22
all these detestable things were
her close relatives; it is an ob- Pr 6:29 done by the men who lived
scene act.1 Mt 5:27, 28 in the land before you, d and now
18 “‘You must not take a
1Co 6:9, 10
Heb 13:4
the land is unclean. 28 Then
woman in addition to her sister f Le 20:2
the land will not have to vomit
as a rival wife c and have sexual De 18:10 you out for defiling it in the
relations with her while her sis- 1Ki 11:7 same way that it will vomit out
2Ki 23:10
ter is alive. the nations that were before you.
g Le 20:3
19 “‘You must not approach a h Ge 19:5
29 If anyone does any of these
woman during her menstrual im- Le 20:13 detestable things, all those1 do-
purity to have sexual relations Jg 19:22 ing them must be cut off 2 from
with her. d Ro 1:26, 27 among their people. 30 You
1Co 6:9, 10
20 “‘You must not have sex- Jude 7 must keep your obligation to me
ual intercourse with the wife of i Ex 22:19 by not practicing any of the de-
your fellow man,1 making your- Le 20:15, 16 testable customs that were car-
self unclean. e j Le 20:23 ried on before you, e so that you
De 18:12
21 “‘You must not allow any do not make yourselves unclean
____________________
of your offspring to be offered1 by them. I am Jehovah your
Second Col. God.’”
to Molech. f You must not pro-
19
a Ge 15:16
fane the name of your God in b Le 20:22
Jehovah spoke further to
that way. g I am Jehovah. De 4:1, 40 Moses, saying: 2 “Speak
22 “‘You must not lie down c Ex 12:49 to the entire assembly of the Is-
with a male in the same way that d De 20:17, 18 raelites and tell them, ‘You
you lie down with a woman. h It 2Ki 16:2, 3 should be holy, because I, Jeho-
2Ki 21:1, 2
is a detestable act. vah your God, am holy. f
e Le 18:3
23 “‘A man must not have Le 20:23 3 “‘Each of you should re-
sexual intercourse with an ani- De 18:9 spect1 his mother and his fa-
____________________ ther, g and you should keep my
mal to become unclean by it;
nor should a woman offer herself CHAP. 19 sabbaths. h I am Jehovah your
to an animal to have intercourse f Le 11:44 God. 4 Do not turn to worth-
with it. i It is a violation of what Isa 6:3 less gods i or make for yourselves
1Pe 1:15, 16
is natural. Re 4:8
gods of cast metal. j I am Jehovah
24 “‘Do not make yourselves g Ex 20:12 your God.
unclean by any of these things, Eph 6:2 5 “‘Now if you offer a commu-
Heb 12:9 nion sacrifice to Jehovah, k you
for it is by all these things that h Ex 20:8, 11
the nations that I am driving Ex 31:13
should sacrifice it in such a way
out from before you have made Lu 6:5 that you gain approval for your-
themselves unclean. j 25 There- i Le 26:1 selves. l 6 It should be eaten on
fore, the land is unclean, and I Ps 96:5 the day of your sacrifice and on
Hab 2:18
1Co 10:14
the next day, but what is left
18:16 1 Lit., “it is your brother’s naked- j Ex 20:4, 23 over until the third day should
ness.” 18:17 1 Or “shameful conduct; De 27:15 be burned in the fire. m 7 If,
lewdness.” 18:20 1 Or “your neighbor; k Le 3:1
your associate.” 18:21 1 Or “devoted; l Le 7:11, 12 18:29 1 Or “the souls.” 2 Or “put to
sacrificed.” m Le 7:17, 18 death.” 19:3 1 Lit., “fear.”
though, any of it is eaten on the CHAP. 19 17 “‘You must not hate your
third day, it is an offensive thing a Le 23:22 brother in your heart. a You
that will not be accepted with De 24:19 should by all means reprove your
approval. 8 The one eating it b De 15:7 fellow man, b so that you will not
will answer for his error because c Ex 20:15 bear sin along with him.
he has profaned a holy thing of Eph 4:28 18 “‘You must not take ven-
Jehovah, and that person1 must d Le 6:2 geance c nor hold a grudge
be cut off2 from his people. Pr 12:22 against the sons of your people,
9 “‘When you reap the har- Eph 4:25 and you must love your fellow
vest of your land, you must not e Ex 20:7 man as yourself. d I am Jehovah.
reap the edge of your field com- Mt 5:33, 37
Jas 5:12
19 “‘You should keep my stat-
pletely and you must not pick up utes: You must not interbreed
the gleaning1 of your harvest. a f Pr 22:16 two sorts of your domestic an-
Mr 10:19
10 Also, you must not gather imals. You must not sow your
the leftovers of your vineyard or g Pr 22:22
field with two sorts of seed, e and
pick up the scattered grapes of h De 24:15 you must not wear a garment
Jer 22:13
your vineyard. You should leave Jas 5:4
made with two sorts of thread
them for the poor1b and the for- mixed together. f
i De 27:18
eign resident. I am Jehovah your 20 “‘Now if a man lies down
God. j Le 25:17 with a woman and has inter-
Ne 5:15
11 “‘You must not steal, c you Pr 1:7
course with her and she is a ser-
must not deceive, d and you must Pr 8:13 vant who is designated for an-
not deal falsely with one another. 1Pe 2:17 other man, but she has not been
12 You must not swear to a lie in k Ex 23:3 redeemed or given her freedom,
my name e and thus profane the De 1:16, 17 there should be a punishment.
De 16:19
name of your God. I am Jeho- 2Ch 19:6
However, they should not be put
vah. 13 You must not defraud Ro 2:11 to death, for she was not yet
your fellow man, f and you must Jas 2:9 set free. 21 He should bring his
not rob. g You should not with- l Ps 15:1, 3 guilt offering to Jehovah to the
hold the wages of a hired work- m Ex 20:16
entrance of the tent of meeting,
er all night until morning. h 1Ki 21:13 a ram of guilt offering. g 22 The
14 “‘You must not curse1 a ____________________ priest will make atonement for
deaf man or put an obstacle be- Second Col. him with the ram of the guilt of-
fore a blind man, i and you must a Pr 10:18 fering before Jehovah for the sin
be in fear of your God. j I am Je- 1Jo 2:9 that he committed, and he will
1Jo 3:15 be forgiven for the sin that he
hovah.
15 “‘You must not be un- b Ps 141:5 committed.
just in your judgment. You must
Pr 9:8
Mt 18:15
23 “‘When you come into the
not show partiality to the poor land and you plant any tree for
c Pr 20:22
or show preference to the rich. k Ro 12:19
food, you must consider its fruit-
With justice you should judge age impure and forbidden.1 For
d Mt 5:43, 44
your fellow man. Mt 22:39
three years it will be forbidden2
16 “‘You must not go around Ro 13:9 to you. It must not be eaten.
spreading slander among your Ga 5:14 24 But in the fourth year, all its
Jas 2:8 fruit will be holy for rejoicing be-
people. l You must not stand up
against the life1 of your fellow e De 22:9 fore Jehovah. h 25 Then in the
man.2m I am Jehovah. f De 22:11 fifth year, you may eat its fruit in
g Le 6:6, 7
order to add its produce to your
19:8 1 Or “soul.” 2 Or “put to death.” harvest. I am Jehovah your God.
h De 26:1, 2
19:9 1 Or “what is left.” 19:10 1 Or “af- Pr 3:9
26 “‘You must eat nothing
flicted.” 19:14 1 Or “call down evil containing blood. i
i Le 3:17
upon.” 19:16 1 Lit., “blood.” 2 Or pos- Le 17:13
sibly, “You must not stand by when your De 12:23 19:23 1 Lit., “as its foreskin.” 2 Lit., “un-
fellow man’s life is endangered.” Ac 15:20, 29 circumcised.”
199 LEVITICUS 19:27–20:9
“‘You must not look for omens CHAP. 19 hovah your God, who brought
or practice magic. a a Ex 8:7 you out of the land of Egypt.
27 “‘You must not shave1 the De 18:10-12 37 So you must keep all my stat-
Ga 5:19, 20
hair on the side of your head2 Re 21:8
utes and all my judicial de-
or disfigure the edges of your b Le 21:1, 5
cisions, and you must follow
beard. b them. a I am Jehovah.’”
c De 14:1
28 “‘You must not make cuts
in your flesh for a dead person,1c
and you must not make tattoo
d De 23:17
e Heb 13:4
20 Jehovah went on speaking
to Moses, saying: 2 “You
1Pe 4:3 are to say to the Israelites,
markings on yourselves. I am Je- f Ex 20:10 ‘Any man of Israel and any for-
hovah. Ex 31:13 eigner who resides in Israel who
29 “‘Do not dishonor your g Le 20:6 gives any of his offspring to
daughter by making her a pros- De 18:10-12 Molech should be put to death
titute, d so that the land may not 1Ch 10:13
Isa 8:19
without fail. b The people of the
commit prostitution and be filled land should stone him to death.
h Le 20:27
with loose morals. e Ac 16:16 3 I myself will set my face
30 “‘You must keep my sab- i Pr 16:31 against that man, and I will cut
baths, f and you must show rev- Pr 20:29 him off 2 from among his people,
erence1 for my sanctuary. I am j Job 32:6 because he has given some of his
Jehovah. Pr 23:22 offspring to Molech and has de-
31 “‘Do not turn to the spir- 1Ti 5:1
filed my holy place c and has pro-
k Job 28:28
it mediums, g and do not consult
Pr 1:7
faned my holy name. 4 If the
fortune-tellers h so as to become Pr 8:13 people of the land should delib-
unclean by them. I am Jehovah 1Pe 2:17 erately close their eyes to what
your God. l Ex 23:9 that man does when he gives
32 “‘Before gray hair you m Ex 12:49 his offspring to Molech and they
should rise up, i and you must n Ex 22:21 do not put him to death, d
show honor to an older man, j o De 25:13, 15 5 then I myself will certainly set
and you must be in fear of your Pr 20:10 my face against that man and
God. k I am Jehovah. p Pr 11:1 his family. e I will cut off 1 that
33 “‘If a foreigner resides ____________________ man from his people along with
with you in your land, you must Second Col. all who join him in prostituting
not mistreat him. l 34 The for- a Le 18:5 themselves to Molech.
eigner who resides with you De 4:6 6 “‘As for the person1 who
should become to you like a na- ____________________
turns to the spirit mediums f
tive among you; m and you must CHAP. 20 and the fortune-tellers g so as
love him as yourself, for you b Le 18:21 to commit spiritual prostitution
were foreign residents in the De 18:10
with them, I will certainly turn
land of Egypt. n I am Jehovah c Eze 5:11
against that person1 and cut him
your God. d De 13:6-9
off 2 from his people. h
35 “‘You must not use dis- e Ex 20:5
7 “‘You must sanctify your-
honest standards in measur- f Le 19:31 selves and become holy, i be-
ing length, weight, or volume. o De 18:10-12
cause I am Jehovah your God.
36 You should use accurate Ga 5:19, 20
Re 21:8 8 And you must keep my stat-
scales, accurate weights, an ac-
curate dry measure,1 and an ac- g Le 20:27 utes and carry them out. j I am
curate liquid measure.2p I am Je-
Ac 16:16 Jehovah, who is sanctifying
h 1Ch 10:13 you. k
19:27 1 Or “trim; cut.” 2 Or “cut your i Le 11:44 9 “‘If there is any man who
1Pe 1:15, 16
sidelocks.” 19:28 1 Or “for a soul.” The curses1 his father or his moth-
j Le 18:4 er, he should be put to death
Hebrew word nephesh here refers to a Ec 12:13
dead person. 19:30 1 Or “stand in awe
k Ex 31:13
of.” Lit., “fear.” 19:36 1 Lit., “an accu- Le 21:8
20:3, 6 2 Or “put him to death.” 20:5
rate ephah.” See App. B14. 2 Lit., “an 1Th 5:23 1 Or “put to death.” 20:6 1 Or “soul.”
accurate hin.” See App. B14. 2Th 2:13 20:9 1 Or “calls down evil upon.”
without fail. a Since he has CHAP. 20 must be cut off1 before the
cursed his father or his mother, a Ex 21:17 eyes of the sons of their peo-
his own blood is upon him. De 27:16 ple. He has exposed his sister
Pr 20:20
10 “‘Now regarding a man Mt 15:4
to shame.2 He should answer for
who commits adultery with an- his error.
other man’s wife: The one who b De 5:18 18 “‘If a man lies down with
De 22:22
commits adultery with the wife Ro 7:3
a menstruating woman and has
of his fellow man should be 1Co 6:9, 10 sexual relations with her, both
put to death without fail, the he and she have exposed her
adulterer and the adulteress. b c Le 18:8 flow of blood. a Both of them
De 27:20
11 A man who lies down with must be cut off 1 from among
his father’s wife has exposed his d Le 18:15, 29 their people.
father to shame.1c Both of them 19 “‘You must not have sex-
e Ge 19:5
should be put to death without Le 18:22 ual relations with your mother’s
fail. Their own blood is upon Jg 19:22 sister or your father’s sister, be-
them. 12 If a man lies down Ro 1:26, 27 cause that would be exposing a
with his daughter-in-law, both of 1Co 6:9, 10
Jude 7
blood relative to shame. b They
them should be put to death should answer for their error.
without fail. They have violated f Le 18:17 20 A man who lies down with
what is natural. Their own blood De 27:23
his uncle’s wife has exposed his
is upon them. d g Le 21:9 uncle to shame.1c They should
13 “‘If a man lies down with a answer for their sin. They should
male the same as one lies down h Ex 22:19 die childless. 21 If a man takes
De 27:21
with a woman, both of them have his brother’s wife, it is some-
done a detestable thing. e They i Le 18:23 thing abhorrent. d He has ex-
should be put to death without posed his brother to shame.1
fail. Their own blood is upon j Le 18:9
De 27:22
They should become childless.
them. ____________________ 22 “‘You must keep all my
14 “‘If a man takes a woman statutes and all my judicial de-
Second Col.
and her mother, it is an obscene cisions e and carry them out, f so
a Le 18:19
act.1f They should burn him and that the land where I am bring-
them in the fire, g so that ob- b Le 18:12, 13 ing you to dwell will not vomit
scene conduct may not continue you out. g 23 You must not walk
among you. c Le 18:14
in the statutes of the nations
15 “‘If a man has intercourse d Le 18:16 that I am driving out from be-
with a beast, he should be put De 25:5 fore you; h for they have done
to death without fail, and you all these things and I abhor
e Ex 21:1
should kill the beast. h 16 If a De 5:1 them. i 24 That is why I said
woman approaches any beast to to you: “You will take posses-
have intercourse with it, i you f Ec 12:13 sion of their land, and I will give
must kill the woman and the it to you as your possession, a
g Le 18:26, 28
beast. They should be put to land flowing with milk and hon-
death without fail. Their own h Le 18:3, 24 ey. j Jehovah your God I am,
blood is upon them. De 12:30
who has set you apart from the
17 “‘If a man has sexual rela- i Le 18:27 peoples.” k 25 You must make a
tions with his sister, the daugh- De 9:5 distinction between the clean an-
ter of his father or the daughter imal and the unclean and be-
j Ex 3:17
of his mother, and he sees Ex 6:8 tween the unclean bird and the
her nakedness and she sees his De 8:7-9
nakedness, it is a disgrace. j They Eze 20:6 20:17, 18 1 Or “put to death.” 20:17
2 Lit., “his sister’s nakedness.”
k Ex 19:5
20:11 1 Lit., “his father’s nakedness.” Ex 33:16
20:20 1 Lit., “his uncle’s naked-
20:14 1 Or “shameful conduct; lewd- 1Ki 8:53 ness.” 20:21 1 Lit., “his brother’s
ness.” 1Pe 2:9 nakedness.”
201 LEVITICUS 20:26–21:19
clean; a you must not make your- CHAP. 20 should be holy to you, because
selves1 loathsome by means of a Le 11:46, 47 I, Jehovah, the one sanctifying
an animal or a bird or anything De 14:4-20 you, am holy. a
that creeps on the ground that b Le 11:43 9 “‘Now if the daughter of a
I set apart for you to regard as priest should profane herself by
unclean. b 26 You must be holy c Le 19:2 committing prostitution, she is
Ps 99:5
to me, because I, Jehovah, am 1Pe 1:15, 16
profaning her father. She should
holy, c and I am setting you apart Re 4:8 be burned in the fire. b
from the peoples to become 10 “‘The high priest of his
mine. d d De 7:6
brothers, on whose head the
27 “‘Any man or woman who e Ex 22:18 anointing oil is poured c and who
acts as a spirit medium or is Le 19:31 has been installed1 to wear
a fortune-teller1 should be put Le 20:6
De 18:10-12
the priestly garments, d should
to death without fail. e The peo- Re 21:8 not let his head go ungroomed
ple should stone them to death. ____________________ or tear his garments. e 11 He
Their own blood is upon them.’” CHAP. 21 should not approach any dead
21 Jehovah went on to say

to Moses: “Talk to the
f Nu 19:14 person;1f he may not defile him-
self even for his father or
priests, Aaron’s sons, and say to g De 14:1 his mother. 12 He should not
them, ‘No one should defile him- h Le 19:27, 28 go out from the sanctuary and
self for a dead person1 among should not profane the sanctu-
his people. f 2 But he may do so i Ex 29:44 ary of his God, g for the sign of
for a close blood relative, for his j Le 18:21
dedication, the anointing oil of
mother, his father, his son, his Le 19:12 his God, h is upon him. I am Je-
daughter, his brother, 3 and he Le 22:32 hovah.
may defile himself for his sister k Isa 52:11 13 “‘He must take as a wife a
if she is a virgin who is near 1Pe 1:15, 16 woman who is a virgin. i 14 He
to him and has not yet mar- may not marry a widow, a di-
l Le 19:29
ried. 4 He may not defile him- vorced woman, one who has
self and make himself profane m De 24:1 been defiled, or a prostitute; but
for a woman who belongs to a Eze 44:22 he should take a virgin from his
husband of his people. 5 They n Ex 28:41
people as a wife. 15 He should
should not make their heads ____________________ not profane his offspring1 among
bald g or shave off the fringe Second Col.
his people, j for I am Jehovah,
of their beard or make cuts a Ex 28:36
who is sanctifying him.’”
on their body. h 6 They should Le 11:45 16 Jehovah continued to
be holy to their God, i and they Le 20:7, 8 speak to Moses, saying:
should not profane the name of b Le 20:14
17 “Tell Aaron, ‘No man of
their God, j for they are present- your offspring1 throughout
ing Jehovah’s offerings made by c Le 8:12 their generations who has a de-
fire, the bread1 of their God, fect may approach to present
d Ex 28:2
and they must be holy. k 7 They Ex 29:29 the bread of his God. 18 If
should not marry a prostitute, l a Le 16:32 there is any man who has
woman who has been defiled, or a defect, he may not approach:
e Ge 37:34
a woman divorced from her hus- Le 10:6 a man who is blind or lame
band, m because the priest is holy or has a disfigured face1 or one
to his God. 8 You must sanctify f Nu 6:7 limb too long, 19 a man with a
Nu 19:11, 14
him, n because he is one present-
ing the bread of your God. He g Le 10:7 21:10 1 Lit., “whose hand was filled.”
21:11 1 Or “any dead soul.” The Hebrew
20:25 1 Or “your souls.” 20:27 1 Or h Le 8:12 word nephesh is here connected to a
“has a spirit of prediction.” 21:1 1 Or i Eze 44:22
Hebrew word meaning “dead.” 21:15,
“for a soul.” 21:6 1 Or “food,” referring 17 1 Lit., “seed.” 21:18 1 Lit., “or with
to sacrifices. j Ezr 9:2 his nose slit.”
LEVITICUS 21:20–22:15 202
fractured foot or a fractured CHAP. 21 clean swarming creature a or who
hand, 20 a hunchback or a a De 23:1 touches a man who is unclean
dwarf,1 or a man with an eye de- for any reason and who can
fect or eczema or ringworm or b Le 2:10 make him unclean. b 6 The per-
damaged testicles. a 21 No man Le 6:14, 16
Le 24:8, 9
son1 who touches any of these
of the offspring1 of Aaron the Nu 18:9 will be unclean until the evening
priest who has a defect may ap- and may not eat any of the holy
proach to present Jehovah’s of- c Le 22:10 things, but he should bathe him-
ferings made by fire. Because Nu 18:19 self in water. c 7 When the sun
he has a defect, he may not has set, he will be clean, and
d Ex 30:6 afterward he may eat some of
approach to present the bread
of his God. 22 He may eat the e Ex 38:1
the holy things because it is
bread of his God from the most his food. d 8 Also, he should not
holy things b and from the holy f Ex 25:8
eat any animal found dead or
things. c 23 However, he may anything torn by wild animals
not come near the curtain, d and g Ex 28:41 and become unclean by it. e I am
he may not approach the al- ____________________ Jehovah.
tar, e because there is a defect in CHAP. 22 9 “‘They must keep their ob-
him; and he should not profane h Le 21:6 ligation to me, so that they may
my sanctuary, f for I am Jehovah, not incur sin because of it and
who is sanctifying them.’” g i Ex 28:38 have to die for it because they
24 So Moses spoke to Aaron Nu 18:32 were profaning it. I am Jehovah,
and his sons and all the Israel- who is sanctifying them.
ites.
j Le 7:20 10 “‘No unauthorized person1
may eat anything holy. f No for-
22 Jehovah spoke further
to Moses, saying: 2 “Tell
k Le 13:2
l Le 15:2
eign guest of a priest or hired
worker may eat anything holy.
Aaron and his sons that they 11 But if a priest should pur-
should be careful how they han- chase someone1 with his own
m Le 14:2
dle1 the holy things of the Isra- Le 15:13 money, that person may share
elites and not profane my holy in eating it. Slaves born in his
name h regarding the things they n Le 21:1 house may also share in eating
are sanctifying to me. i I am Jeho- Nu 19:11, 22
his food. g 12 If the daughter
vah. 3 Say to them, ‘Through- of a priest should marry some-
out your generations, any of o Le 15:16
____________________
one who is not a priest,1 she
your offspring who, while he is may not eat of the contribution
unclean, comes near to the holy Second Col.
of the holy things. 13 But if the
things that the Israelites sancti- a Le 11:24, 43
daughter of a priest should be-
fy to Jehovah, that person1 will come a widow or is divorced and
be cut off 2 from before me. j I am b Le 15:7, 19
she has no offspring and she re-
Jehovah. 4 No man of Aaron’s turns to her father’s house as
c Nu 19:6, 7
offspring who has leprosy k or a in her youth, she may eat some
discharge l may eat of the holy d Nu 18:11 of her father’s food; h but no un-
things until he becomes clean, m authorized person1 may eat it.
neither the man who touches e Ex 22:31 14 “‘Now if a man eats a
someone who became unclean Le 17:15 holy thing by mistake, he must
De 14:21
by a dead person,1n nor a man add a fifth of its value and give
who has a seminal emission, o f Ex 29:33 the holy offering to the priest. i
5 nor a man who touches an un- 15 So they should not profane
g Nu 18:11
21:20 1 Or possibly, “emaciated.” 22:10 1 Lit., “No stranger,” that is, a
21:21 1 Lit., “seed.” 22:2 1 Lit., “they h Le 10:14 man not of Aaron’s family. 22:11 1 Or
should separate themselves from.” Nu 18:19 “a soul.” 22:12 1 Or “marry a stranger.”
22:3, 6 1 Or “soul.” 22:3 2 Or “put to 22:13 1 Lit., “stranger,” that is, a man not
death.” 22:4 1 Or “by a soul.” i Le 5:15, 16 of Aaron’s family.
203 LEVITICUS 22:16–23:7
the holy things of the Israelites CHAP. 22 or a young ram or a goat is born,
that they contribute to Jehovah a a Nu 18:32 it will continue with its moth-
16 and cause themselves to in- er for seven days, a but from the
b Nu 15:14, 16
cur punishment for their guilt eighth day forward it will be ac-
because of eating their holy c Le 7:16 cepted with approval as an offer-
Nu 15:3 ing, an offering made by fire to
things; for I am Jehovah, who is De 12:5, 6
sanctifying them.’” Jehovah. 28 As for a bull or a
17 Jehovah continued speak- d Le 1:3 sheep, you must not slaughter it
Le 22:22 and its young on the same day. b
ing to Moses, saying: 18 “Speak
to Aaron and his sons and all the e De 15:19, 21 29 “If you sacrifice a thanks-
Israelites and say to them, ‘When De 17:1 giving sacrifice to Jehovah, c
Mal 1:8
an Israelite man or a foreign res- Heb 9:14
you should sacrifice it to gain
ident in Israel presents a burnt 1Pe 1:19 approval for yourselves. 30 It
offering b to Jehovah to fulfill his should be eaten on that day. You
f Le 3:1
vows or to make a voluntary of- ____________________
must not leave any of it until
fering, c 19 he should present a morning. d I am Jehovah.
Second Col.
sound male d from the herd, the 31 “You must keep my com-
a Ex 22:30
young rams, or the goats, in mandments and carry them out. e
order to gain approval. 20 You b Ex 23:19 I am Jehovah. 32 You must not
must not present anything with
De 22:6 profane my holy name, f and I
a defect, e for it will not serve to c Le 7:12 must be sanctified in the midst
gain approval for you. of the Israelites. g I am Jehovah,
d Le 7:15
who is sanctifying you, h 33 the
21 “‘If a man presents a com-
e Le 19:37 one bringing you out of the land
munion sacrifice f to Jehovah to Nu 15:40 of Egypt to prove myself God to
pay a vow or as a voluntary of- De 4:40
you. i I am Jehovah.”
fering, it should be a sound ani-
mal from the herd or the flock,
in order to gain approval. No de-
f Le 18:21
Le 19:12 23 Jehovah continued speak-
ing to Moses, saying:
fect at all should be in it. 22 No
g Le 10:3 2 “Speak to the Israelites and
tell them, ‘The seasonal festi-
offering should be blind, have a h Ex 19:5
Le 20:8 vals j of Jehovah that you should
fracture, a cut, a wart, scabbi-
Le 21:8 proclaim k are holy conventions.
ness, or ringworm; you must not
These are my seasonal festivals:
present any of these to Jeho- i Ex 6:7
Le 11:45 3 “‘Six days work may be
vah or make such an offering on ____________________ done, but on the seventh day is a
the altar for Jehovah. 23 You
CHAP. 23 sabbath of complete rest, l a holy
may present a bull or a sheep
j Ex 23:14 convention. You may not do any
with a limb that is too long or Le 23:37 sort of work. It is to be a sabbath
too short as a voluntary offer- to Jehovah wherever you dwell. m
ing, but it will not be accept- k Nu 10:10
4 “‘These are the seasonal
ed with approval as a vow offer- l Ex 16:30 festivals of Jehovah, holy con-
ing. 24 You must not present to Ex 20:10
ventions that you should pro-
Ac 15:21
Jehovah one having the testicles claim at the times appointed for
damaged or crushed or pulled m Ne 13:22 them: 5 In the first month, on
off or cut off, and you should the 14th day of the month, n at
n Nu 9:2, 3
not offer such animals in your Nu 28:16 twilight1 is the Passover o to Je-
land. 25 And you must not pre- hovah.
o Ex 12:3, 6
sent any of these from the hand De 16:1 6 “‘On the 15th day of this
of a foreigner as the bread of 1Co 5:7 month is the Festival of Unleav-
your God, for they are corrupted ened Bread to Jehovah. p Seven
p Nu 28:17
and defective. They will not be 1Co 5:8 days you should eat unleavened
accepted with approval for you.’” bread. q 7 On the first day, you
q Ex 12:15
26 Jehovah spoke further to Ex 13:6
Moses, saying: 27 “When a bull Ex 34:18 23:5 1 Lit., “between the two evenings.”
will observe a holy convention. a CHAP. 23 two loaves as a wave offering.
You should not do any hard a Ex 12:16 These should be made of two
work. 8 But you are to present tenths of an ephah1 of fine flour.
an offering made by fire to Jeho- They should be baked with leav-
vah for seven days. There will be b 1Co 15:20, 23 en, a as first ripe fruits to Jeho-
a holy convention on the seventh vah. b 18 And you should pre-
day. You should not do any hard c Nu 18:8, 12
sent along with the loaves seven
work.’” Pr 3:9 sound male lambs, each a year
9 Jehovah continued to speak Eze 44:30 old, and one young bull and two
to Moses, saying: 10 “Speak to rams. c They will serve as a burnt
the Israelites and tell them, offering to Jehovah along with
d Ex 34:22
‘When you eventually come into De 16:9, 10
the corresponding grain offering
the land that I am giving you and and drink offerings, as an of-
you have reaped its harvest, you fering made by fire, of a pleas-
must bring a sheaf of the first- e Ac 2:1 ing2 aroma to Jehovah. 19 And
fruits b of your harvest to the you must offer one young goat
priest. c 11 And he will wave f Nu 28:26-31
as a sin offering d and two male
the sheaf back and forth be- De 16:16
lambs, each a year old, as a
fore Jehovah to gain approval ____________________ communion sacrifice. e 20 The
for you. The priest should wave Second Col.
priest will wave them back and
it on the day after the Sabbath. a Le 7:11, 13
forth along with the loaves of
12 On the day you have the the first ripe fruits, as a wave
sheaf waved, you must offer a offering before Jehovah, togeth-
sound young ram in its first year, b Ex 23:16 er with the two male lambs.
as a burnt offering to Jehovah. Ex 34:22 They should serve as something
13 Its grain offering will be two holy to Jehovah for the priest. f
tenths of an ephah1 of fine flour 21 On this day you will make a
c Nu 28:26, 27
mixed with oil, as an offering proclamation g for a holy conven-
made by fire to Jehovah, a pleas- tion for yourselves. You may not
ing2 aroma. Its drink offering d Le 4:23 do any hard work. It is a last-
will be a fourth of a hin3 of wine. ing statute in all your dwelling
14 You must not eat any bread, places for all your generations.
roasted grain, or new grain until e Le 3:1 22 “‘When you reap the har-
this day, until you bring the of- vest of your land, you must not
fering of your God. It is a lasting f Le 7:34
reap the edge of your field com-
statute for all your generations Le 10:14 pletely and you should not pick
wherever you dwell. Nu 18:9 up what is left from your har-
De 18:4 vest. h You should leave it for the
15 “‘You are to count seven 1Co 9:13
sabbaths from the day after the poor1i and for the foreign resi-
Sabbath, from the day that you dent. j I am Jehovah your God.’”
bring the sheaf of the wave offer- g Nu 10:10 23 Jehovah went on speaking
ing. d They should be complete to Moses, saying: 24 “Tell the
weeks. 16 You will count off Israelites, ‘In the seventh month,
h Le 19:9 on the first of the month, you
50 days e until the day after the De 24:19
seventh Sabbath, and then you Ru 2:2, 3 should observe a complete rest,
should present a new grain offer- a memorial signaled by a trum-
ing to Jehovah. f 17 You should pet blast, k a holy convention.
bring from your dwelling places i Isa 58:7 25 You may not do any hard
work, and you will present an of-
23:13, 17 1 Two tenths of an ephah j Le 19:33
fering made by fire to Jehovah.’”
equaled 4.4 L (4 dry qt). See App. B14. 26 Jehovah spoke further
23:13, 18 2 Or “appeasing; soothing.” to Moses, saying: 27 “However,
Lit., “restful.” 23:13 3 A hin equaled k Nu 10:10
3.67 L (7.75 pt). See App. B14. Nu 29:1 23:22 1 Or “afflicted.”
205 LEVITICUS 23:28–24:3
on the tenth of this seventh CHAP. 23 should proclaim as holy conven-
month is the Day of Atonement. a a Ex 30:10 tions a for presenting an offer-
You should observe a holy con- Le 25:9 ing made by fire to Jehovah: the
vention, and you must afflict b Le 16:29, 30 burnt offering b and the grain of-
Nu 29:7 fering c of the sacrifice and the
yourselves1b and present an of-
c Le 16:34 drink offerings d according to the
fering made by fire to Jehovah. Heb 9:12,
28 You are not to do any sort of 24-26 daily schedule. 38 These are
work on this particular day be- Heb 10:10 in addition to what is offered
cause it is a day of atonement to 1Jo 2:1, 2 on Jehovah’s sabbaths, e and
make atonement c for you before d Nu 9:13 your gifts, f your vow offerings, g
Nu 15:30
Jehovah your God. 29 Anyone1 and your voluntary offerings, h
e Le 16:29-31 which you should give to Je-
who will not afflict himself2 on Le 23:27
this day will be cut off3 from his Nu 29:7 hovah. 39 However, on the 15th
people. d 30 And I will destroy f Ex 23:16 day of the seventh month, when
from among his people every Nu 29:12 you have gathered the produce
person1 who does any sort of
De 16:13 of the land, you should celebrate
Ezr 3:4
the festival of Jehovah for seven
work on this day. 31 You must Ne 8:14-18
Joh 7:2 days. i On the first day is a com-
not do any sort of work. It
g Ne 8:18 plete rest and on the eighth day
is a lasting statute for all your
h Ex 23:14 is a complete rest. j 40 On the
generations wherever you dwell. first day, you will take the fruit
De 16:16
32 It is a sabbath of complete ____________________ of majestic trees, the fronds
rest for you, and you will afflict Second Col. of palm trees, k the branches of
yourselves1e on the ninth of the leafy trees and poplars of the
a Nu 28:26
month in the evening. You should Nu 29:7 valley,1 and you will rejoice l be-
observe your sabbath from eve- b Le 1:3 fore Jehovah your God for seven
ning to evening.” c Le 2:1, 11 days. m 41 You will celebrate it
33 Jehovah continued speak- d Nu 15:5 as a festival to Jehovah for sev-
ing to Moses, saying: 34 “Tell Nu 28:6, 7 en days in the year. n As a last-
the Israelites, ‘On the 15th day e Ex 16:23 ing statute during all your gen-
of this seventh month is the Fes- Ex 20:8
Ex 31:13
erations, you should celebrate it
tival of Booths1 for seven days in the seventh month. 42 You
f Ex 28:38
to Jehovah. f 35 There is to be a Nu 18:29 should dwell in the booths for
holy convention on the first day, g De 12:11 seven days. o All the natives in Is-
and you should not do any hard h Nu 29:39
rael should dwell in the booths,
work. 36 Seven days you must De 12:6 43 so that your future genera-
present an offering made by fire 1Ch 29:9 tions may know p that it was in
2Ch 35:8
to Jehovah. On the eighth day, Ezr 2:68
the booths that I made the Isra-
you should observe a holy con- elites dwell when I was bringing
i De 16:13
vention, g and you should present them out of the land of Egypt. q
j Nu 29:12
an offering made by fire to Jeho- I am Jehovah your God.’”
k Ne 8:15
vah. It is a solemn assembly. You Re 7:9
44 So Moses spoke of the sea-
may not do any hard work. l Ne 8:10
sonal festivals of Jehovah to the
37 “‘These are the season- Israelites.
m De 16:15
al festivals h of Jehovah that you n Nu 29:12
o De 31:10, 11
speak to Moses, saying:
23:27 1 Or “your souls.” To “afflict 2 “Command the Israelites to
p De 31:13
oneself” is generally understood to Ps 78:6 bring to you pure, beaten olive
mean various forms of self-denial, in- q Ex 12:37, 38 oil for the lights, to keep the
cluding fasting. 23:29 1 Or “Any soul.” Nu 24:5 lamps lit constantly. r 3 Outside
2 Or possibly, “not fast.” 3 Or “put to ____________________ the curtain of the Testimo-
death.” 23:30 1 Or “soul.” 23:32 1 Or CHAP. 24 ny in the tent of meeting, Aaron
“your souls.” 23:34 1 Or “Temporary r Ex 27:20, 21
Shelters.” Nu 8:2 23:40 1 Or “wadi.”
LEVITICUS 24:4–25:3 206
should arrange to keep the lamps CHAP. 24 him must lay their hands on his
lit from evening to morning be- a Ex 25:31 head, and then the entire assem-
fore Jehovah constantly. It is a Ex 39:33, 37 bly must stone him. a 15 And
Heb 9:2
permanent statute for all your you should tell the Israelites, ‘If
generations. 4 He should set b Ex 40:22, 23 any man curses his God, he will
the lamps in order on the lamp- 1Sa 21:4
Mr 2:25, 26
answer for his sin. 16 So the
stand a of pure gold before Jeho- abuser of Jehovah’s name should
vah constantly. c Ex 25:23, 24 be put to death without fail. b The
1Ki 7:48
5 “You will take fine flour entire assembly should stone
and bake it into 12 ring-shaped d Le 2:2 him without fail. The foreign res-
Le 6:15
loaves. Two tenths of an ephah1 ident should be put to death the
should go into each loaf. 6 You e Nu 4:7 same as the native for his abus-
1Ch 9:32
will place them in two sets of 2Ch 2:4
ing the Name.
layers, six to the layer set, b on 17 “‘If a man takes a human
the table of pure gold before Je- f Le 21:22
Le 22:10
life,1 he should be put to death
hovah. c 7 You should put pure 1Sa 21:4, 6 without fail. c 18 Anyone who
frankincense on each layer set, Mt 12:3, 4 strikes and kills a domestic ani-
and it will serve as the bread for Lu 6:3, 4
mal1 should make compensation
a token offering1d made by fire g Le 6:14, 16 for it, life for life.2 19 If a man
to Jehovah. 8 On each Sabbath h Ex 12:38 injures his fellow man, then what
day, he should regularly arrange Nu 11:4 he has done should be done to
it before Jehovah. e It is a last- him. d 20 Fracture for fracture,
i Ex 20:7
ing covenant with the Israelites. Ex 22:28 eye for eye, tooth for tooth, the
9 It will become Aaron’s and his Le 19:12 same sort of injury he inflict-
sons’, f and they will eat it in a j Ex 18:22 ed should be inflicted on him. e
holy place, g because it is some- 21 The man who strikes and
thing most holy for him from Je- k Ex 18:15, 16
Nu 15:32, 34 kills an animal should make
hovah’s offerings made by fire, ____________________ compensation for it, f but the
as a lasting regulation.” one who strikes and kills a man
Second Col.
10 Now among the Israelites should be put to death. g
a Nu 15:32, 35
was a son of an Israelite wom- De 17:7 22 “‘One judicial decision will
an and an Egyptian man, h and a apply for you, whether a foreign
b De 5:11
fight broke out between him resident or a native, h because
and an Israelite man in the c Ge 9:6
I am Jehovah your God.’”
camp. 11 The son of the Isra- Ex 21:12
Nu 35:31 23 Moses then spoke to the
elite woman began to abuse the De 19:11-13 Israelites, and they brought the
Name1 and to curse2 it. i So
d Ex 21:23, 24 one who uttered the curse to the
they brought him to Moses. j Inci-
outside of the camp, and they
dentally, his mother was She- e De 19:21
lomith, the daughter of Dib- Mt 5:38 stoned him. i Thus the Israelites
ri of the tribe of Dan. 12 They f Ex 22:1 did just as Jehovah had com-
placed him in custody until Je- manded Moses.
25
g Ge 9:6
hovah’s decision was made clear Ex 21:12 Jehovah spoke further to
to them. k Moses on Mount Sinai,
h Ex 12:49
13 Then Jehovah said to Mo- Le 17:10 saying: 2 “Speak to the Israel-
ses: 14 “Bring the one who Le 19:34 ites and tell them, ‘When you
cursed to the outside of the Nu 9:14 eventually come into the land
Nu 15:16
camp, and all those who heard that I am giving you, j then the
i Nu 15:33, 36 land will observe a sabbath
De 17:7
24:5 1 Two tenths of an ephah equaled ____________________ to Jehovah. k 3 Six years you
4.4 L (4 dry qt). See App. B14. 24:7
1 Or “as a memorial (representative) CHAP. 25 24:17 1 Or “fatally strikes any human
portion of it.” 24:11 1 That is, the name j Ge 15:16 soul.” 24:18 1 Or “And one who fatal-
Jehovah, as indicated by vss. 15 and 16. k Le 26:34 ly strikes the soul of an animal.” 2 Or
2 Or “call down evil upon.” 2Ch 36:20, 21 “soul for soul.”
should sow your field with seed, CHAP. 25 turn to his property. a 14 If
and six years you should prune a Ex 23:10, 11 you sell anything to your fel-
your vineyard, and you will gath- low man or if you buy from
er the land’s produce. a 4 But in b Le 16:30 him, do not exploit one another. b
the seventh year, there should Le 23:27, 28 15 You should buy from your
be a sabbath of complete rest fellow man, taking into account
c Isa 61:1, 2
for the land, a sabbath to Je- Lu 4:18, 19 the number of the years after
hovah. You should not sow your Ro 8:20, 21 the Jubilee, and he should sell
field with seed or prune your to you according to the remain-
vineyard. 5 You must not reap d Le 27:24 ing years for crops. c 16 If there
what grows on its own from Nu 36:4
are many years remaining, he
De 15:1
the grain left after the har- may increase its purchase price,
vest, and the grapes of your un- and when there are few years
e Le 25:5
pruned vine you must not gather. left, he should reduce its pur-
There should be a year of com- f Ex 23:11 chase price, because he is sell-
plete rest for the land. 6 How- Le 25:6 ing you the number of crops to
ever, you may eat the food that ____________________ be produced. 17 No one among
grows in the land during its sab- Second Col. you should exploit his fellow
bath; you, your male and female a Le 25:29, 30 man, d and you must be in fear
slaves, your hired worker, and Le 27:24
of your God, e for I am Jehovah
the foreign settlers who are re- your God. f 18 By your carrying
siding with you may eat it, 7 as b 1Sa 12:3
out my statutes and keeping my
Pr 14:31
well as the domestic and the wild judicial decisions, you will dwell
animals in your land. Everything in security in the land. g 19 The
c Le 27:18
the land produces may be eaten. land will give its fruitage, h and
8 “‘You will count off seven d Le 19:13 you will eat to satisfaction and
sabbath years, seven times sev- Pr 22:22 dwell there in security. i
en years, and the days of the sev-
20 “‘But if you should say:
en sabbath years will amount to e Le 25:43
“What will we eat in the seventh
49 years. 9 You will then sound Pr 1:7
Pr 8:13 year if we may not sow seed
the horn loudly in the sev-
or gather our crops?” j 21 I will
enth month, on the tenth of the
month; on the Day of Atone-
f Isa 33:22 command my blessing for you in
ment, b you should cause the the sixth year, and the land will
g De 12:10 yield a crop sufficient for three
sound of the horn to be heard Ps 4:8
in all your land. 10 You must Pr 1:33 years. k 22 Then you will sow
sanctify the 50th year and pro- seed in the eighth year and eat
claim liberty in the land to all h Ps 67:6 from the old crop until the ninth
its inhabitants. c It will become year. Until its crop arrives, you
a Jubilee for you, and each of i Le 26:3-5 will eat from the old.
you will return to his proper- 23 “‘The land should not be
j Le 25:4, 5 sold on a permanent basis, l be-
ty and each of you should re- Mt 6:25
turn to his family. d 11 A Jubi- cause the land is mine. m For
lee is what that 50th year will k Ge 26:12
you are foreign residents and
become for you. You will not De 28:8 settlers from my standpoint. n
sow seed or reap what grew on Mal 3:10 24 Throughout the land of your
its own from leftover grain nor possession, you should grant the
l 1Ki 21:3 right of buying back the land.
gather the grapes of unpruned
vines. e 12 For it is a Jubilee. It 25 “‘If your brother becomes
m Ps 24:1
is to be holy to you. You may eat poor and has to sell some of his
only what the land produces by n 1Ch 29:15
property, a repurchaser who is
itself. f closely related to him must
13 “‘In this year of the Jubi- o Ru 2:20 come and buy back what his
lee, each of you should re- Ru 4:4-6 brother sold. o 26 If anyone has
no repurchaser but he becomes CHAP. 25 sustain him a as you would a for-
prosperous and finds the means a Le 25:50 eign resident and a settler, b so
to repurchase it, 27 he should b Le 27:24
that he may keep alive with you.
calculate its value for the years 36 Do not take interest or make
since he sold it and refund the c Le 25:10, 13 a profit1 from him. c You must be
difference to the man whom he d Le 25:25-27 in fear of your God, d and your
sold it to. Then he may return to e Nu 35:2, 8
brother will keep alive with you.
his property. a 37 You must not lend him your
f Le 25:28
28 “‘But if he does not find money on interest e or give out
the means to get it back from g Nu 18:20 your food for profit. 38 I am
Nu 35:2, 4 Jehovah your God, who brought
him, what he sold will remain De 18:1
with the purchaser until the Ju- you out of the land of Egypt f to
h Nu 35:7 give you the land of Canaan, to
bilee year; b and it will revert to Jos 14:4
him in the Jubilee, and he will prove myself your God. g
____________________
return to his property. c 39 “‘If your brother who lives
Second Col.
29 “‘Now if a man should sell nearby becomes poor and he
a De 15:7 has to sell himself to you, h you
a home in a walled city, his right Ps 41:1
of repurchase will also continue Ps 112:5 must not force him to do slave
until the end of the year from the Pr 3:27 labor. i 40 He should be treat-
Pr 19:17 ed like a hired worker, j like a set-
time of his completing the sale; Mr 14:7
his right of repurchase d will be Ac 11:29
tler. He should serve with you
valid a whole year. 30 But if it 1Ti 6:18 until the Jubilee year. 41 Then
is not bought back by the end 1Jo 3:17 he will leave you, he and his chil-
of one full year, the house with- b Ex 22:21 dren1 with him, and return
in the walled city will become Ex 23:9 to his family. He should re-
Le 19:34 turn to the property of his fore-
the permanent property of its De 10:18
purchaser throughout his gener- fathers. k 42 For they are my
c Ex 22:25 slaves whom I brought out of the
ations. It should not be released De 23:19
in the Jubilee. 31 However, the Ps 15:5
land of Egypt. l They should not
houses of settlements with no Pr 28:8 sell themselves the way a slave is
surrounding wall should be con- d Pr 8:13
sold. 43 You must not treat him
sidered to be part of the field of cruelly, m and you must be in
e De 23:20 fear of your God. n 44 Your
the countryside. The right of re- Lu 6:34, 35
male and female slaves are to
purchase should continue for it, f Ex 20:2 come from the nations around
and it should be released in the 1Ki 8:51
you, from them you may buy a
Jubilee. g Ex 6:7 male or a female slave. 45 Also
32 “‘As for the houses of the from the sons of the foreign set-
h Ex 21:2
Levites within their cities, e the De 15:12 tlers who are residing with you, o
Levites will have the perma- from them and from their fami-
nent right to repurchase them. i 1Ki 9:22
lies that are born to them in your
33 When the property of the Le- j Le 25:53
land you may buy slaves, and
vites is not bought back, the k Ex 21:3 they will become your posses-
house sold in the city belonging Le 25:10 sion. 46 You may pass them on
to them will also be released in l Ex 1:13, 14 as an inheritance to your sons
the Jubilee, f because the hous- Ex 19:5 after you to inherit as a per-
es of the cities of the Levites Le 25:55
manent possession. You may use
are their property among the Is- m Ex 3:7 them as workers, but you must
raelites. g 34 Moreover, the field Eph 6:9
not subject your Israelite broth-
Col 4:1
of pasture ground h surrounding ers to cruel treatment. p
their cities may not be sold, for n Le 25:17
47 “‘But if a foreign resi-
it is their permanent possession. Ec 12:13
dent or a settler among you be-
35 “‘If your brother who is o Ex 12:38
Jos 9:21
nearby becomes poor and can- 25:36 1 Or “take usury.” 25:41 1 Lit.,
not support himself, you must p Le 25:39, 43 “sons.”
209 LEVITICUS 25:48–26:13
comes wealthy and your brother CHAP. 25 lar for yourselves, and you must
has become poor alongside him a Le 25:25 not put a stone figure a in your
and must sell himself to the for- land in order to bow down to-
b Le 25:26, 27
eign resident or the settler who ward it; b for I am Jehovah
lives among you, or to a mem- c Le 25:10 your God. 2 You should keep
ber of the family of the foreign my sabbaths and show reverence
d Le 25:15, 16
resident, 48 he will continue to for1 my sanctuary. I am Jehovah.
have the right of repurchase af- e De 15:18 3 “‘If you continue walking
ter he has sold himself. One of f Le 25:40, 43 in my statutes and keeping
his brothers may buy him back, a Col 4:1 my commandments and you car-
49 or his uncle or the son of his ry them out, c 4 I will give you
g Ex 21:3
uncle may buy him back, or any showers of rain at their prop-
close relative,1 one of his family, h Ex 20:2 er time, d and the land will
may buy him back. Le 25:42 yield its produce, e and the trees
____________________
“‘Or if he himself has become of the field will give their fruit.
wealthy, he may also buy him- CHAP. 26 5 Your threshing season will ex-
self back. b 50 He should calcu- i Ex 20:4 tend until your grape harvest,
Le 19:4
late with his purchaser the time Ac 17:29
and the grape harvest will ex-
from the year he sold himself to 1Co 8:4 tend until the sowing season;
him until the Jubilee year, c and and you will eat your bread to
j De 5:8
the money of his sale will corre- satisfaction and dwell in secu-
____________________
spond to the number of years. d rity in your land. f 6 I will put
His workdays during that time Second Col.
peace in the land, g and you
will be assessed at the rate of a Nu 33:52
will lie down with no one mak-
a hired worker. e 51 If there are b Da 3:18 ing you afraid; h and I will rid
many years remaining, he should 1Co 10:14 the land of vicious wild animals,
pay his repurchase price in pro- c De 11:13-15 and a sword of war will not
portion to the years that are left. Ec 12:13 pass through your land. 7 You
52 But if only a few years re- will certainly pursue your ene-
d De 28:12
main until the Jubilee year, he Isa 30:23 mies, and they will fall before
should then calculate for himself Eze 34:26 you by the sword. 8 Five of you
and pay his repurchase price in Joe 2:23 will pursue 100, and 100 of you
proportion to the years remain- e Ps 67:6 will pursue 10,000, and your en-
ing. 53 He should continue to Ps 85:12 emies will fall before you by the
serve him year by year as a hired sword. i
f Le 25:18
worker; and you should see to it 9 “‘I will direct my favor to1
that he does not treat him cruel- g 1Ch 22:9 you and make you fruitful and
ly. f 54 However, if he cannot Ps 29:11
multiply you, j and I will keep my
Hag 2:9
buy himself back on these terms, covenant with you. k 10 While
he will then go free in the year h Mic 4:4 you are still eating the old pro-
of Jubilee, g he and his children1 duce of the preceding year, you
i De 28:7
with him. Jos 23:10 will need to clear out the old to
55 “‘For the Israelites are my Jg 7:15, 16 make way for the new. 11 And I
own slaves. They are my slaves Jg 15:15, 16
1Ch 11:20 will place my tabernacle in your
whom I brought out of the land midst, l and I1 will not reject you.
of Egypt. h I am Jehovah your j De 28:4 12 I will walk among you and be
God. k Ex 6:4 your God, m and you for your part
26 “‘You must not make
worthless gods for your- l Ex 25:8
Eze 37:26
will be my people. n 13 I am Je-
hovah your God, who brought
selves, i and you must not set up Re 21:3 you out of the land of Egypt to
a carved image j or a sacred pil-
m De 23:14 26:2 1 Or “stand in awe of.” Lit., “fear.”
25:49 1 Or “any blood relative.” 25:54 n Ex 6:7 26:9 1 Lit., “will turn to.” 26:11 1 Or “my
1 Lit., “sons.” 2Co 6:16 soul.”
be their slaves no longer, and CHAP. 26 in opposition to me, 24 then
I broke the bars of your yoke and a De 28:15 I too will walk in opposition to
made you walk with heads held b 2Ki 17:15 you, and I myself will strike
high.1 c Ex 24:7 you seven times for your sins.
De 31:16
14 “‘However, if you will not Heb 8:9 25 I will bring an avenging
listen to me or keep all these d De 28:22, 33 sword upon you for breaking the
commandments, a 15 and if you Jg 6:3 covenant. a If you gather your-
reject my statutes, b and if you1 e De 28:15, 25 selves into your cities, I will send
Jg 2:14
abhor my judicial decisions so 1Sa 4:10 disease into your midst, b and you
that you do not keep all my com- f Ps 106:41 will be given into the hand of
mandments, and you violate my La 1:5 an enemy. c 26 When I destroy
g Le 26:36
covenant, c 16 I, for my part, h De 11:17
your supply1 of bread,2d ten
will do the following to you: 1Ki 17:1 women will be able to bake your
I will punish you with distress, i Jer 12:13 bread in only one oven and then
with tuberculosis and burning Hag 1:6, 10 ration your bread by weight; e
j De 32:24
fever, making your eyes fail and Jer 15:3 and you will eat but you will not
your life1 waste away. You will k Eze 5:17 be satisfied. f
sow your seed simply for noth- l Jg 5:6 27 “‘If in spite of this you will
ing, for your enemies will eat it. d Isa 33:8
not listen to me and you insist
Zec 7:14
17 I will set my face against you, m Isa 1:16 on walking in opposition to me,
and you will be defeated by your Jer 2:30 28 I will intensify my opposition
enemies; e and those who hate Jer 5:3
to you, g and I myself will have
you will tread on you, f and you ____________________
to chastise you seven times for
will flee when no one is pursuing Second Col. your sins. 29 So you will have
you. g a Ex 24:7 to eat the flesh of your sons,
18 “‘If even this does not b De 28:21
and you will eat the flesh of your
Jer 24:10
make you listen to me, I will Am 4:10 daughters. h 30 I will annihilate
have to chastise you seven times c Jg 2:14 your sacred high places i and cut
as much for your sins. 19 I will 1Sa 4:10
down your incense stands and
d Eze 5:16
break your stubborn pride and pile your carcasses on the car-
e Eze 4:16
make your heavens like iron h and f Isa 9:20 casses of your disgusting idols,1j
your earth like copper. 20 You Mic 6:14 and I2 will turn away from you in
will exhaust your strength for Hag 1:6
disgust. k 31 I will give your cit-
nothing, as your land will not g Jer 21:5
h De 28:53
ies to the sword l and make your
yield its produce, i and the trees 2Ki 6:29 sanctuaries desolate, and I will
of the land will not produce Jer 19:9 not smell the pleasing1 aromas
fruit. La 4:10
Eze 5:10 of your sacrifices. 32 I myself
21 “‘But if you keep walking i 2Ch 34:3 will make the land desolate, m
in opposition to me and refuse to Isa 27:9 and your enemies who are dwell-
listen to me, I will then have to j 1Ki 13:2
ing in it will stare in amazement
2Ki 23:8, 20
strike you seven times as much, Eze 6:5 over it. n 33 And I will scatter
according to your sins. 22 I will k Ps 78:58, 59 you among the nations, o and
send the wild animals of the field l 2Ki 25:9, 10 I will unsheathe a sword after
among you, j and they will be- 2Ch 36:17
Ne 2:3 you; p and your land will be made
reave you of children k and anni- Isa 1:7 desolate, q and your cities will be
hilate your domestic animals and Jer 4:7
devastated.
reduce your numbers, and your m Jer 9:11
n De 28:37
roads will be deserted. l De 29:22-24 26:26 1 Lit., “rod.” Possibly referring
23 “‘If in spite of these things Jer 18:16 to rods used for storing bread. 2 Or
you do not accept my correc- La 2:15 “food.” 26:30 1 The Hebrew term may
Eze 5:15
tion m and you insist on walking o Ps 44:11
be related to a word for “dung” and
p Jer 9:16
is used as an expression of contempt.
26:13 1 Lit., “walk erect.” 26:15 1 Or Eze 12:14 2 Or “my soul.” 26:31 1 Or “appeasing;
“your souls.” 26:16 1 Or “soul.” q Zec 7:14 soothing.” Lit., “restful.”
211 LEVITICUS 26:34–27:7
34 “‘At that time the land CHAP. 26 off its sabbaths a and lying deso-
will pay off its sabbaths all the a 2Ch 36:20, 21 late without them, and they
days it lies desolate, while you were paying for their error, be-
b Isa 24:6
are in the land of your enemies. cause they rejected my judicial
At that time the land will rest,1 c Le 26:17 decisions and they1 abhorred my
as it must repay its sabbaths. a Isa 30:17 statutes. b 44 But despite all of
35 All the days it lies desolate it d Jos 7:12 this, while they are in the land
will rest, because it did not rest Jg 2:14 of their enemies, I will never
during your sabbaths when you Jer 37:10 completely reject them c nor cast
were dwelling on it. e De 4:27 them away to the point of exter-
36 “‘As for those who sur- De 28:48 minating them, which would vio-
Jer 42:17 late my covenant d with them, for
vive, b I will fill their hearts with
despair in the lands of their en- f De 28:65 I am Jehovah their God. 45 For
emies; and the sound of a blow- their sakes I will remember the
g Ex 20:5 covenant with their ancestors e
ing leaf will cause them to flee, Nu 14:18
and they will flee like someone whom I brought out of the land
running from the sword and fall h 1Ki 8:33 of Egypt under the eyes of the
Ne 9:2
without anyone pursuing them. c Eze 6:9
nations, f in order to prove myself
37 They will stumble over one Da 9:5 their God. I am Jehovah.’”
another like those running from 46 These are the regulations,
i Eze 36:31
a sword, though no one is pur- the judicial decisions, and the
suing them. You will not be able j Le 26:24 laws that Jehovah established
to resist your enemies. d 38 You k 1Ki 8:47
between himself and the Israel-
will perish among the nations, e 2Ch 36:20 ites on Mount Sinai through Mo-
and the land of your enemies ses. g
27
l De 30:6
will consume you. 39 Those of Jer 4:4 Jehovah continued to
you who remain will be left to Ac 7:51 speak to Moses, saying:
rot in the lands of your ene-
m Ge 28:13
2 “Speak to the Israelites and
mies f because of your error. Yes, tell them, ‘If a man makes a spe-
they will rot away because of n Ge 26:3 cial vow h to offer the estimated
the errors of their fathers. g value of a person1 to Jehovah,
o Ge 12:7
40 Then they will confess their De 4:31 3 the estimated value of a male
own error h and the error and un- Ps 106:45 from 20 to 60 years old will be
faithfulness of their fathers and ____________________ 50 shekels1 of silver by the stan-
admit that they behaved unfaith- Second Col. dard shekel of the holy place.2
fully by walking in opposition to a Le 26:34 4 But if it is a female, the esti-
me. i 41 Then I also walked in 2Ch 36:20, 21 mated value will be 30 shekels.
opposition to them j by bringing b 2Ki 17:15 5 If the age is from 5 to 20
them into the land of their ene- years old, the estimated value of
mies. k c De 4:31
2Ki 13:23
the male will be 20 shekels and
“‘Perhaps then their uncir- Ne 9:31 10 shekels for the female. 6 If
cumcised1 heart will be hum- the age is from one month up to
d De 4:13
bled, l and then they will pay Jer 14:21
five years old, the estimated val-
off their error. 42 And I will ue of the male will be five shek-
remember my covenant with e Ex 24:3, 8 els of silver and three shekels of
De 9:9
Jacob, m and my covenant with silver for the female.
Isaac, n and I will remember my f Eze 20:9 7 “‘If the age is 60 years and
covenant with Abraham, o and over, the estimated value will
g Le 27:34
I will remember the land. De 6:1 be 15 shekels for the male and
43 While the land was aban- ____________________
doned by them, it was paying CHAP. 27 26:43 1 Or “their souls.” 27:2 1 Or
h De 23:21
“soul.” 27:3 1 A shekel equaled 11.4 g
26:34 1 Or “keep sabbath.” 26:41 1 Or Jg 11:30, 31 (0.367 oz t). See App. B14. 2 Or “by the
“stubborn.” 1Sa 1:11 holy shekel.”
10 shekels for the female. 8 But CHAP. 27 lee, a the estimated value stands.
if he is too poor to pay the a Le 5:7, 11 18 If he sanctifies his field after
estimated value, a the person will Le 12:8 the Jubilee, the priest will calcu-
Le 14:21
stand before the priest, and the late for him the price in propor-
priest will set a value on him. tion to the years that are left un-
The priest will make the valua- til the next year of Jubilee, and a
tion according to what the one b Lu 21:2-4 deduction should be made from
making the vow can afford. b 2Co 8:12 the estimated value. b 19 But if
9 “‘If the vow involves an an- the one who sanctified it should
imal that is suitable for offer- ever buy the field back, he must
ing to Jehovah, whatever may then give a fifth of the money
c Le 20:25
be given to Jehovah will become De 14:7, 8
of the estimated value in addi-
something holy. 10 He may not tion to it, and it will remain his.
replace it or exchange it with 20 Now if he should not buy
good for bad or with bad for the field back and the field is
good. But if he should exchange d Le 27:19 sold to another man, it may not
it with one animal for anoth- be bought back again. 21 When
er animal, the original and what the field is released in the Jubi-
is exchanged for it will both be- lee, it will become something
e Le 27:11, 12
come holy. 11 If it is an unclean ____________________
holy to Jehovah, as a field that
animal c that may not be present- is devoted to him. It will become
Second Col. the property of the priests. c
ed as an offering to Jehovah, he
will then stand the animal before a Le 25:10
22 “‘If a man sanctifies to Je-
the priest. 12 The priest will hovah a field he purchased that
then set its value, as to whether is not part of his hereditary
it is good or bad. The value es- b Le 25:15, 16 property, d 23 the priest will
timated by the priest will stand. calculate for him the amount of
13 But if he ever wants to buy the valuation up until the year
it back, he must then give a fifth of Jubilee, and he will give the
of it in addition to the estimated c Nu 18:8, 14 estimated value on that day. e
value. d It is something holy to Jeho-
14 “‘Now if a man should vah. 24 In the year of Jubilee,
sanctify his house as something the field will return to the one
d Le 25:25
holy to Jehovah, the priest will he bought it from, to the one the
then set its value, whether it is land belongs to. f
good or bad. According to the 25 “‘Every value should be
value that the priest sets, that is e Le 27:11, 12 estimated by the standard shek-
what it will cost. e 15 But if the Le 27:18 el of the holy place. The shekel
one who sanctifies his house should amount to 20 gerahs.1
wants to buy it back, he must 26 “‘However, no one should
then give a fifth of the money of sanctify the firstborn of the ani-
f Le 25:10, 28
the estimated value in addition mals, since it is born as the first-
to it, and it will become his. born for Jehovah. g Whether bull
16 “‘If a man sanctifies to Je- or sheep, it already belongs to
hovah some of the field that he g Ex 13:2 Jehovah. h 27 If it is among the
possesses, the value will be esti- Nu 18:17 unclean animals and he redeems
mated in proportion to the seed it according to the estimated val-
needed to sow it: a homer1 of ue, he should give a fifth of it
barley seed will be 50 shek- in addition to it. i But if it is not
h Ex 22:30
els of silver. 17 If he sanctifies De 15:19 bought back, it will be sold ac-
his field from the year of Jubi- cording to the estimated value.
27:16 1 A homer equaled 220 L 27:25 1 A gerah equaled 0. 57 g
(200 dry qt). See App. B14. i Le 27:11-13 (0.01835 oz t). See App. B14.
213 LEVITICUS 27:28 – NUMBERS Contents
28 “‘But no devoted thing CHAP. 27 vah. 31 If a man ever wants to
that a man devotes uncondition- a Nu 18:8, 14 buy any of his tenth part back,
ally1 to Jehovah from his be- he should give a fifth of it in
longings may be sold or bought b Nu 21:2
addition to it. 32 As for every
back, whether from mankind tenth part of the herd and flock,
or animals or the field he pos- everything that passes under the
c Jos 6:17 shepherd’s staff, the tenth ani-
sesses. Every devoted thing is 1Sa 15:3, 18
something most holy to Jeho- mal1 should become something
vah. a 29 Furthermore, no con- holy to Jehovah. 33 He should
demned1 person who is set d Ge 14:20 not examine whether it is good
Ge 28:22
apart for destruction may be re- Nu 18:21, 26 or bad, neither should he ex-
deemed. b He should be put to De 14:22 change it. But if he would ever
death without fail. c 2Ch 31:5 try to exchange it, both the orig-
Ne 13:12
30 “‘Every tenth part1d of the Mal 3:10 inal and what is exchanged for it
land, whether from the produce Lu 11:42 should become something holy. a
of the field or the fruit of Heb 7:5 It may not be bought back.’”
____________________
the trees, belongs to Jehovah. 34 These are the command-
It is something holy to Jeho- Second Col. ments that Jehovah gave to
a Le 27:9, 10 Moses for the Israelites on
27:28 1 Or “devotes to destruction.” Mount Sinai. b
27:29 1 Or “devoted.” 27:30 1 Or b Ex 3:1
“Every tithe.” Nu 1:1 27:32 1 Or “head.”
NUMBERS
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 Registration of men for the army (1-46) Service of the Merarites (29-33)
The Levites exempted from the Summary of the census (34-49)
army (47-51) 5 Quarantine of the unclean (1-4)
Orderly arrangement of the camp (52-54) Confession and compensation (5-10)
2 Camp organized into three-tribe Water test for suspected adultery (11-31)
divisions (1-34)
6 Vow of Naziriteship (1-21)
Judah’s division toward the east (3-9) Priestly blessing (22-27)
Reuben’s division toward the
south (10-16) 7 Tabernacle inauguration offerings (1-89)
Levi’s camp in the middle (17) 8 Aaron lights the seven lamps (1-4)
Ephraim’s division toward the Levites cleansed, begin to serve (5-22)
west (18-24) Age restrictions for Levitical
Dan’s division toward the north (25-31) service (23-26)
Total number of registered 9 Provision for late Passover (1-14)
males (32-34)
Cloud and fire above the
3 Aaron’s sons (1-4) tabernacle (15-23)
The Levites chosen to minister (5-39) 10 The silver trumpets (1-10)
Redemption of the firstborn (40-51) Departure from Sinai (11-13)
4 Service of the Kohathites (1-20) Order of marching (14-28)
Service of the Gershonites (21-28) Hobab asked to guide Israel (29-34)
NUMBERS Contents 214
Moses’ prayer when breaking 21 King of Arad defeated (1-3)

camp (35, 36) Copper serpent (4-9)
11 Complaining brings fire from God (1-3) Israel’s march around Moab (10-20)
People cry for meat (4-9) Amorite King Sihon defeated (21-30)
Moses’ feelings of inadequacy (10-15) Amorite King Og defeated (31-35)
Jehovah gives spirit to 70 elders (16-25) 22 Balak hires Balaam (1-21)
Eldad and Medad; Joshua jealous for Balaam’s donkey speaks (22-41)
Moses (26-30)
Quail sent; people punished for 23 Balaam’s 1st proverbial saying (1-12)
greed (31-35) Balaam’s 2nd proverbial saying (13-30)
12 Miriam and Aaron oppose Moses (1-3) 24 Balaam’s 3rd proverbial saying (1-11)
Moses the meekest of all (3) Balaam’s 4th proverbial saying (12-25)
Jehovah defends Moses (4-8) 25 Israel’s sin with Moabite women (1-5)
Miriam struck with leprosy (9-16) Phinehas takes action (6-18)
13 The 12 spies sent into Canaan (1-24) 26 Second census of Israel’s tribes (1-65)
Bad report from ten spies (25-33)
27 Daughters of Zelophehad (1-11)
14 People want to return to Egypt (1-10) Joshua commissioned to succeed
Joshua and Caleb’s good report (6-9) Moses (12-23)
Jehovah angry; Moses intercedes (11-19)
28 Procedures for various offerings (1-31)
Punishment: 40 years in the
wilderness (20-38) Daily offerings (1-8)
Israel defeated by the For the Sabbath (9, 10)
Amalekites (39-45) Monthly offerings (11-15)
For the Passover (16-25)
15 Laws about offerings (1-21)
For the Festival of Weeks (26-31)
Same law for natives and foreign
residents (15, 16) 29 Procedures for various offerings (1-40)
Offerings for unintentional sins (22-29) Day of trumpet blast (1-6)
Punishment for deliberate sins (30, 31) Day of Atonement (7-11)
A Sabbathbreaker put to death (32-36) Festival of Booths (12-38)
Garments to have fringed edges (37-41) 30 Vows of men (1, 2)
16 Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Vows of women and daughters (3-16)
Abiram (1-19)
31 Vengeance on Midian (1-12)
Judgment on the rebels (20-50)
Balaam killed (8)
17 Aaron’s budded rod a sign (1-13) Instruction for spoils of war (13-54)
18 Duties of priests and Levites (1-7) 32 Settlements east of the Jordan (1-42)
Priestly allowances (8-19)
33 Stages of Israel’s wilderness
Covenant of salt (19)
journey (1-49)
Levites to receive and to give a
Instructions for conquering
tenth (20-32)
Canaan (50-56)
19 The red cow and the cleansing
34 Boundaries of Canaan (1-15)
water (1-22)
Men assigned to divide the land (16-29)
20 Miriam dies at Kadesh (1)
Moses strikes the rock and sins (2-13) 35 Cities for the Levites (1-8)
Edom denies Israel passage (14-21) Cities of refuge (9-34)
The death of Aaron (22-29) 36 Law on marriage of female heirs (1-13)
215 NUMBERS 1:1-30
1 And Jehovah spoke to Moses

in the wilderness of Sinai, a
CHAP. 1
a Ex 19:1
day of the second month, so that
they might be registered indi-
in the tent of meeting, b on the Ac 7:38 vidually by name, by family, and
first day of the second month, b Ex 25:22 by their paternal houses, from
in the second year of their com- c Ex 40:17 20 years old and up, a 19 just as
ing out of the land of Egypt. c He Jehovah had commanded Moses.
d Ex 30:12
said: 2 “Take a census d of the So he registered them in the wil-
whole assembly of the Israelites1 e Ex 30:14 derness of Sinai. b
individually2 according to their f Ex 18:25 20 The sons of Reuben, the
families, according to their pa- Nu 1:16 descendants of Israel’s first-
Jos 22:13, 14
ternal houses, according to the Jos 23:2 born, c were listed by name, by
count of the names of all the 1Ch 27:1 family, and by their pater-
males. 3 You and Aaron are to g Nu 2:10 nal houses. All the males from
register by their companies1 all 20 years old and up who could
h Nu 7:11, 36
those from 20 years old and up e serve in the army were counted
who can serve in the army in Is- i Ru 4:20
Lu 3:23, 32
individually, 21 and the num-
rael. ber registered of the tribe of
4 “Take with you one man j Nu 10:15 Reuben was 46,500.
from each tribe; each one is to k Nu 7:11, 24 22 The descendants of Sime-
be a head of his paternal house. f l Ge 48:20 on d were listed by name, by fam-
5 These are the names of the ily, and by their paternal houses.
m Nu 2:22
men who will stand with you: All the males from 20 years old
of Reuben, E·lizur g the son of n Nu 7:11, 66
and up who could serve in the
Shede·ur; 6 of Sime·on, She- o Nu 7:11, 72 army were counted individually,
lumi·el h the son of Zu·ri·shad- p Nu 2:14 23 and the number registered of
dai; 7 of Judah, Nahshon i the Nu 7:11, 42 the tribe of Sime·on was 59,300.
son of Am·mina·dab; 8 of Issa- Nu 10:20
24 The descendants of Gad e
char, Ne·thanel j the son of Zu- q Nu 2:29 were listed by name, by family,
ar; 9 of Zebu·lun, E·liab k the Nu 10:27
and by their paternal houses. All
son of Helon; 10 of the sons of r Ex 18:21 the males from 20 years old and
Joseph: from Ephra·im, l E·lisha- Nu 7:2
up who could serve in the army
ma the son of Am·mihud; from s De 1:15 were counted, 25 and the num-
Ma·nasseh, Ga·mali·el the son ____________________
ber registered of the tribe of
of Pe·dahzur; 11 of Benjamin, Second Col. Gad was 45,650.
Abi·dan m the son of Gid·e·oni; a Ex 30:14 26 The descendants of Ju-
12 of Dan, A·hi·ezer n the son
b Nu 26:1, 2 dah f were listed by name, by
of Am·mi·shaddai; 13 of Ash-
c Ge 29:32 family, and by their pater-
er, Pagi·el o the son of Ochran;
14 of Gad, E·lia·saph p the son of
Nu 2:10, 11 nal houses. All the males from
Deuel; 15 of Naphta·li, A·hira q d Ge 29:33 20 years old and up who could
the son of Enan. 16 These are
Ge 46:10 serve in the army were counted,
the ones summoned from the as-
Nu 2:12, 13 27 and the number registered of
sembly. They are the chieftains r
e Ge 30:10, 11 the tribe of Judah was 74,600.
of the tribes of their fathers, the
Ge 46:16
Nu 2:14, 15
28 The descendants of Issa-
heads of the thousands of Isra- char g were listed by name,
f Ge 29:35
el.” s Ge 46:12
by family, and by their pater-
17 So Moses and Aaron took Nu 2:3, 4 nal houses. All the males from
these men who had been desig-
1Ch 5:2 20 years old and up who could
Mt 1:2
nated by name. 18 They gath- Heb 7:14
serve in the army were counted,
ered all the assembly on the first 29 and the number registered of
g Ge 30:17, 18
Ge 46:13
the tribe of Issa·char was 54,-
1:2 1 Lit., “sons of Israel.” 2 Or “head by Nu 2:5, 6 400.
head of them.” 1:3 1 Lit., “according to h Ge 30:20 30 The descendants of Zeb-
their armies.” Nu 2:7, 8 u·lun h were listed by name, by
NUMBERS 1:31-53 216
family, and by their paternal CHAP. 1 20 years old and up who could
houses. All the males from 20 a Ge 41:51, 52 serve in the army were counted,
years old and up who could Ge 46:20 43 and the number registered of
Ge 48:17-19
serve in the army were counted, Nu 2:18, 19
the tribe of Naphta·li was 53,-
31 and the number registered of 400.
the tribe of Zebu·lun was 57,400. b Nu 2:20, 21 44 These were registered by
32 The descendants of Jo- Moses together with Aaron and
c Ge 43:29
seph through Ephra·im a were Ge 46:21
the 12 chieftains of Israel, each
listed by name, by family, and Nu 2:22, 23 representing his paternal house.
by their paternal houses. All the 45 All the Israelites from 20
males from 20 years old and up d Ge 30:4-6 years old and up who could
Ge 46:23
who could serve in the army Nu 2:25, 26
serve in the army in Israel were
were counted, 33 and the num- Nu 10:25 registered by their paternal
ber registered of the tribe of house, 46 and the total num-
e Ge 35:26 ber registered was 603,550. a
Ephra·im was 40,500. Nu 2:27, 28
34 The descendants of Ma- 47 But the Levites b were not
nasseh b were listed by name, f Ge 30:7, 8 registered in among them by the
by family, and by their pater- Ge 46:24 tribe of their fathers. c 48 So
nal houses. All the males from
Nu 2:29, 30
Nu 26:48
Jehovah told Moses: 49 “Only
20 years old and up who could ____________________ the tribe of Levi you are
serve in the army were counted, Second Col.
not to register, and you should
35 and the number registered of a Ge 13:16
not include the number of them
the tribe of Ma·nasseh was 32,- Ge 22:17 along with the other Israelites. d
200. Ge 46:3 50 You should appoint the Le-
Ex 38:26 vites over the tabernacle of the
36 The descendants of Benja- Nu 2:32
min c were listed by name, by Testimony e and over all its uten-
family, and by their pater- b Ge 29:34 sils and over everything that be-
nal houses. All the males from Ge 46:11 longs to it. f They will carry the
Nu 3:12 tabernacle and all its utensils, g
20 years old and up who could
serve in the army were counted, c Nu 2:33
and they will minister at it, h and
37 and the number registered of Nu 26:63, 64 they are to camp around the tab-
the tribe of Benjamin was 35,- ernacle. i 51 Whenever the tab-
d Nu 26:62, 63 ernacle is to be moved, the Le-
400.
38 The descendants of Dan d vites should take it down; j and
e Ex 31:18
were listed by name, by family, when the tabernacle is to be
f Ex 38:21 reassembled, the Levites should
and by their paternal houses. All Nu 3:6, 8 set it up; and any unauthorized
the males from 20 years old and
person1 who comes near should
up who could serve in the army g Nu 4:15
be put to death. k
were counted, 39 and the num- Nu 4:24-26
ber registered of the tribe of Nu 4:31-33 52 “Each Israelite should set
Dan was 62,700. up his tent in his assigned
h Nu 3:30, 31
camp, each man according to
40 The descendants of Ash- Nu 4:12
his three-tribe division1l by their
er e were listed by name, by fam-
i Nu 2:17 companies.2 53 And the Le-
ily, and by their paternal houses. Nu 3:23, 29 vites should encamp around the
All the males from 20 years old Nu 3:35, 38
tabernacle of the Testimony, so
and up who could serve in the that no indignation may arise
army were counted, 41 and the j Nu 10:17, 21
against the assembly of the Isra-
number registered of the tribe k Nu 3:10 elites; m and the Levites must be
of Asher was 41,500. Nu 18:22
42 The descendants of Naph- 1:51 1 Lit., “any stranger,” that is, a
l Nu 2:2, 34
ta·li f were listed by name, by non-Levite. 1:52 1 Or “by his standard
family, and by their pater- m Nu 8:19 (banner).” 2 Lit., “according to their ar-
nal houses. All the males from Nu 18:5 mies.”
217 NUMBERS 1:54–2:29
responsible for the care of1 the CHAP. 1 Gad; the chieftain for the sons
tabernacle of the Testimony.” a a Nu 8:24 of Gad is E·lia·saph a the son of
54 The people of Israel did Nu 18:2, 3 Reuel. 15 Those registered in
1Ch 23:32
all that Jehovah had command- his army are 45,650. b
____________________
ed Moses. They did just so. 16 “All those registered in the
2
CHAP. 2
Jehovah now spoke to Moses armies of the camp of Reu-
b Nu 1:52
and Aaron, saying: 2 “The ben are 151,450, and they should
Israelites should encamp where c Nu 7:12 break camp second. c
Nu 10:14
their three-tribe division b is as- Ru 4:20 17 “When the tent of meeting
signed, each man near the ban- Mt 1:4 is moved, d the camp of the Le-
ner1 of his paternal house. They d Nu 1:27 vites should be in the middle of
should camp facing the tent of e Nu 7:11, 18
the other camps.
meeting, all around it. Nu 10:15 “They should travel in the
3 “Those camping on the east f Nu 1:29 same order as they encamp, e
side, toward the sunrise, will be with each in his place, according
g Nu 7:11, 24
the three-tribe division of the Nu 10:16 to their three-tribe divisions.
encampment of Judah by their h Nu 1:31 18 “The three-tribe division
companies;1 the chieftain for the of the encampment of Ephra-
i Nu 10:14
sons of Judah is Nahshon c the im by their companies1 will
son of Am·mina·dab. 4 Those j Nu 1:20
be toward the west; the chief-
registered in his army are 74,- k Nu 7:11, 30 tain for the sons of Ephra·im
600. d 5 Camping alongside him Nu 10:18
is E·lisha·ma f the son of Am·mi-
will be the tribe of Issa·char; l Nu 1:21 hud. 19 Those registered in his
the chieftain for the sons of Is- m Nu 7:11, 36 army are 40,500. g 20 Next to
sa·char is Ne·thanel e the son of Nu 10:19
him will be the tribe of Ma·nas-
Zuar. 6 Those registered in his n Nu 1:23 seh; h the chieftain for the sons
army are 54,400. f 7 Next is the ____________________ of Ma·nasseh is Ga·mali·el i the
tribe of Zebu·lun; the chieftain Second Col. son of Pe·dahzur. 21 Those
for the sons of Zebu·lun is E·li- a Nu 7:11, 42 registered in his army are 32,-
ab g the son of Helon. 8 Those Nu 10:20 200. j 22 Next is the tribe of
registered in his army are 57,- b Nu 1:25 Benjamin; the chieftain for the
400. h c Nu 10:18 sons of Benjamin is Abi·dan k the
9 “All those registered in the son of Gid·e·oni. 23 Those reg-
d Nu 1:51
armies of the camp of Judah are istered in his army are 35,400. l
186,400. They should break camp e 1Co 14:33, 40
24 “All those registered in the
first. i f Nu 7:11, 48
armies of the camp of Ephra-
10 “The three-tribe division Nu 10:22
im are 108,100, and they should
of the encampment of Reu- g Nu 1:33
break camp third. m
ben j by their companies1 will h Ge 48:20
25 “The three-tribe division
be toward the south; the chief- i Nu 7:11, 54 of the encampment of Dan by
tain for the sons of Reuben Nu 10:23
their companies1 will be to-
is E·lizur k the son of Shede·ur. j Nu 1:35
ward the north; the chieftain
11 Those registered in his army k Nu 7:11, 60
are 46,500. l 12 Camping along- for the sons of Dan is A·hi·e-
Nu 10:24
side him will be the tribe of Sim- zer n the son of Am·mi·shaddai.
e·on; the chieftain for the sons
l Nu 1:37 26 Those registered in his army
of Sime·on is She·lumi·el m the
m Nu 10:22 are 62,700. o 27 Camping along-
son of Zu·ri·shaddai. 13 Those n Nu 7:11, 66 side him will be the tribe of
registered in his army are 59,-
Nu 10:25 Asher; the chieftain for the
300. n 14 Next is the tribe of o Nu 1:39 sons of Asher is Pagi·el p the
p Nu 7:11, 72 son of Ochran. 28 Those reg-
1:53 1 Or “for guarding; for carrying out Nu 10:26 istered in his army are 41,500. q
their service at.” 2:2 1 Or “sign.” 2:3, q Nu 1:41 29 Next is the tribe of Naphta-
10, 18, 25 1 Lit., “according to their ar- r Nu 7:11, 78 li; the chieftain for the sons of
mies.” Nu 10:27 Naphta·li is A·hira r the son of
NUMBERS 2:30–3:20 218
Enan. 30 Those registered in CHAP. 2 in connection with the taberna-
his army are 53,400. a a Nu 1:43 cle. 8 They are to take care of
31 “All those registered in the b Nu 10:25 all the utensils a of the tent of
camp of Dan are 157,600. They c Ge 15:5 meeting and to carry out their
should break camp last, b ac- Ex 38:26 responsibilities toward the Isra-
Nu 1:46
cording to their three-tribe divi- Nu 14:29
elites by taking care of the ser-
sions.” Nu 26:51, 64 vices related to the tabernacle. b
32 These were the Israelites d Nu 1:47 9 You are to give the Levites
who were registered according Nu 26:62, 63 to Aaron and his sons. They are
to their paternal houses; the to- e Nu 3:15 given ones, given to him from
tal of those in the camps regis-
f Nu 2:2 the Israelites. c 10 You should
g Nu 10:28 appoint Aaron and his sons, and
tered for the army was 603,550. c ____________________
33 But the Levites did not get they are to carry out their priest-
registered d along with the other
CHAP. 3 ly duties, d and any unauthorized
Israelites, e just as Jehovah had h Ex 19:2 person1 who comes near should
commanded Moses. 34 The Is-
i Le 10:1 be put to death.” e
raelites did everything that Je-
1Ch 24:2
j Ex 6:25
hovah had commanded Moses. De 10:6
speak to Moses, saying: 12 “As
This is how they encamped by k Ex 6:23 for me, look! I take the Le-
their three-tribe divisions f and Ex 38:21 vites from among the Israelites
how they broke camp, g each by
1Ch 6:3 in place of all the firstborn1
l Ex 28:1 of the Israelites, f and the Le-
family and according to their pa-
ternal houses.
Le 8:2, 3
vites will become mine. 13 For
m Le 10:1, 2
every firstborn is mine. g In the
3 Now these were the family
lines1 of Aaron and Moses in
n Nu 3:32
Nu 20:26
o Nu 4:28
day that I struck every firstborn
in the land of Egypt, h I sanctified
the day that Jehovah spoke Nu 7:8 to myself every firstborn in Isra-
with Moses on Mount Sinai. h p Nu 8:6 el from man to beast. i They are
2 These were the names of Aar- Nu 18:2 to become mine. I am Jehovah.”
on’s sons: the firstborn Nadab, q Nu 1:50
and A·bihu, i El·e·azar, j and Itha- Nu 8:11
____________________ Moses in the wilderness of Si-
mar. k 3 These were the names nai, j saying: 15 “Register the
of Aaron’s sons, the anointed Second Col.
sons of Levi by their pater-
priests who had been installed1 a Nu 4:12
nal houses and by their fam-
to serve as priests. l 4 However, b Nu 1:51
ilies. You should register every
Nadab and A·bihu died before c Nu 8:15, 16
Nu 18:6 male from a month old and
Jehovah when they offered un- d Ex 40:15 up.” k 16 So Moses registered
authorized fire before Jehovah m Nu 18:7 them at the order of Jehovah,
in the wilderness of Sinai, and e Nu 16:39, 40 just as he had been commanded.
they did not have any sons. But 1Sa 6:19 17 These were the names of the
2Ch 26:16, 18
El·e·azar n and Itha·mar o contin- sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath,
f Nu 3:41, 45
ued to serve as priests along and Me·rari. l
g Ex 13:2
with Aaron their father. Ex 34:19 18 Now these were the names
5 Jehovah then said to Mo- Nu 18:15 of the sons of Gershon by their
ses: 6 “Bring the tribe of Levi p Lu 2:23 families: Libni and Shime·i. m
h
forward, and stand them before Ex 13:15
19 The sons of Kohath by
i Le 27:26
Aaron the priest, and they will their families were Amram, Iz-
j
minister q to him. 7 They are to Ex 19:1
har, Hebron, and Uzzi·el. n
k Nu 3:39
fulfill their responsibilities to-
l Ex 6:16
20 The sons of Me·rari by
ward him and toward all the as- Nu 26:57 their families were Mahli o and
sembly before the tent of meet- 1Ch 23:6 Mushi. p
ing by carrying out their service m Ex 6:17
n Ex 6:18 3:10 1 Lit., “any stranger,” that is, a man
3:1 1 Lit., “the generations.” 3:3 1 Lit., o 1Ch 6:29 not of Aaron’s family. 3:12 1 Lit., “of
“whose hands had been filled.” p Ex 6:19 every firstborn opening the womb.”
219 NUMBERS 3:21-41
These were the families of the CHAP. 3 Aaron the priest, who had the
Levites by their paternal houses. a 1Ch 6:20 oversight of those taking care of
21 From Gershon came the the responsibilities of the holy
b Nu 4:38-40
family of the Libnites a and the place.
family of the Shime·ites. These c Nu 1:53 33 From Me·rari came the
were the families of the Ger- d Nu 4:24-26
family of the Mahlites and
shon·ites. 22 The number of all the family of the Mushites.
their males a month old and up e Ex 26:7 These were the families of Me-
who were registered was 7,500. b f Ex 26:14 rari. a 34 The number of all the
23 The families of the Ger- males from a month old and up
shon·ites were encamped behind g Ex 26:36 who were registered was 6,200. b
the tabernacle c toward the west. h Ex 27:9 35 The chieftain of the pater-
24 The chieftain of the paternal house of the families of Me-
nal house of the Gershon·ites i Ex 27:16 rari was Zuri·el the son of Ab-
was E·lia·saph the son of La- j Nu 3:19 i·ha·il. They were encamped on
el. 25 The responsibility of the the north side of the taber-
k Nu 4:34-36
sons of Gershon d in the tent of nacle. c 36 The sons of Me·rari
meeting was to care for the tab- l Nu 1:53 were responsible for overseeing
ernacle and the tent, e its cover- the panel frames d of the taberna-
m Ex 6:22
ing, f the screen1g of the entrance 1Ch 6:18 cle, its bars, e its pillars, f its sock-
of the tent of meeting, 26 the et pedestals, all its utensils, g and
hanging curtains h of the court- n Ex 25:10 all the service connected with
yard, the screen1i of the en- o Ex 25:23 these, h 37 as well as the pillars
trance of the courtyard that sur- that were all around the court-
p Ex 25:31
rounds the tabernacle and the yard and their socket pedestals, i
altar, its tent cords, and all the q Ex 27:1, 2 their tent pins, and their tent
service connected with these. Ex 30:1-3 cords.
27 From Kohath came the r Ex 38:3 38 Those camping in front of
family of the Amram·ites, the the tabernacle toward the east,
family of the Izhar·ites, the fam- s Ex 26:31 before the tent of meeting to-
ily of the Hebron·ites, and the t Nu 4:15 ward the sunrise, were Moses
family of the Uz·ziel·ites. These and Aaron and his sons. They
u Nu 4:16
were the families of the Kohath- Nu 20:28
were responsible for taking care
ites. j 28 The number of all the ____________________ of the sanctuary as their obliga-
males from a month old and up Second Col.
tion in behalf of the Israelites.
was 8,600; they were responsi- a Nu 3:20
Any unauthorized person1 com-
ble for taking care of the holy Nu 26:58 ing near would be put to death. j
place. k 29 The families of the 39 All the Levite males from
b Nu 4:42-44
sons of Kohath camped on the a month old and up, whom Moses
south side of the tabernacle. l c Nu 1:53 and Aaron registered by their
30 The chieftain of the paternal families at the order of Jehovah,
d Ex 36:20
house of the families of the Ko- were 22,000.
hath·ites was E·li·zaphan the son e Ex 36:31 40 Then Jehovah said to Mo-
of Uzzi·el. m 31 Their responsi- f Ex 26:32, 37 ses: “Register all the firstborn
bility was to care for the Ark, n Ex 36:37, 38 males of the Israelites from a
the table, o the lampstand, p the month old and up, k count them,
g Ex 27:19
altars, q the utensils r used to min- and make a list of their names.
ister in the holy place, the h Nu 4:31, 32 41 You must take the Levites for
screen,1s and all the service con- me—I am Jehovah—in place of
i Ex 27:10, 11
nected with these. t all the firstborn of the Israelites, l
32 The head chieftain of the j Nu 3:10 and take the domestic animals
Levites was El·e·azar u the son of k Nu 3:15
3:38 1 Lit., “Any stranger,” that is, a non-
3:25, 26, 31 1 Or “curtain.” l Nu 3:12 Levite.
NUMBERS 3:42–4:13 220
of the Levites in place of all CHAP. 3 es, 3 all those from 30 a to 50
the firstborn of the domestic an- a Ex 13:2 years old b who are in the group
imals of the Israelites.” a 42 Mo- Nu 18:15 assigned to work in the tent of
ses then registered all the first- meeting. c
born among the Israelites, just b Nu 18:15 4 “This is the service of the
as Jehovah had commanded sons of Kohath in the tent of
him. 43 The number of all the c Nu 3:39, 43
meeting. d It is something most
firstborn males who were regis- holy: 5 Aaron and his sons will
d Nu 18:15, 16
tered by name from a month old come in when the camp is de-
and up was 22,273. parting and take down the
e Le 27:25
44 Jehovah continued to ____________________ screening curtain e and cover the
speak to Moses, saying: ark f of the Testimony with it.
CHAP. 4
45 “Take the Levites in place of 6 They will put a sealskin cover-
f Nu 3:19, 27
all the firstborn among the Isra- ____________________
ing over it and spread out a sol-
elites, and take the domestic an- id blue cloth over it and put its
Second Col.
imals of the Levites in place of carrying poles g in place.
a 1Ch 23:3
their domestic animals, and the Lu 3:23 7 “They will also spread out
Levites must become mine. I a blue cloth over the table
am Jehovah. 46 As the ransom b Nu 8:25, 26 of showbread, h and they will put
price b of the 273 of the firstborn on it the dishes, the cups, the
of the Israelites who are in ex- c Nu 4:30 bowls, and the pitchers of the
cess of the Levites, c 47 you are 1Ch 6:48 drink offering; i the regular offer-
to take five shekels1 for each in- ing of bread j should remain on it.
dividual, d according to the stan- d Nu 3:30, 31 8 They will spread out a scar-
Nu 4:15
dard shekel of the holy place.2 let cloth over them and cov-
A shekel is 20 gerahs.3e 48 You er it with a sealskin cover-
e Ex 26:31
are to give the money to Aaron Ex 40:3 ing and put its carrying poles k
and his sons as the ransom Le 16:2 in place. 9 Then they will take
price of those who are in excess a blue cloth and cover the lamp-
of them.” 49 So Moses took the f Ex 25:10 stand l for the light, along with
money of the redemption price its lamps, m its snuffers,1 its fire
from those who were in ex- g Ex 25:13 holders, n and all its containers
cess of the ransom price of the for oil that are used to maintain
Levites. 50 He took the money h Ex 25:23, 24 it. 10 They will wrap it and all
from the firstborn of the Israel- its utensils in a sealskin cover-
ites, 1,365 shekels, according to i Ex 25:29 ing and put it on a carrying bar.
the standard shekel of the holy 11 And they will spread out a
place. 51 Then Moses gave the j Le 24:5, 6
blue cloth over the golden altar, o
money of the ransom price to cover it with a sealskin cover-
k Ex 25:28
Aaron and his sons according to ing, and put its carrying poles p
the word1 of Jehovah, just as Je- in place. 12 They will then take
l Ex 25:31
hovah had commanded Moses. all the utensils q of the ministry
4 Jehovah now spoke to Mo-

ses and Aaron, saying:
m Ex 25:37
with which they regularly minis-
ter in the holy place and put
2 “A census should be taken of n Ex 25:38
them in a blue cloth and cov-
the sons of Kohath f from among er them with a sealskin covering
the sons of Levi, by their fami- o Ex 30:1 and put them on a carrying bar.
lies and by their paternal hous- Ex 37:25, 26 13 “They should remove the
ashes1 from the altar r and
3:47 1 A shekel equaled 11.4 g p Ex 30:5 spread out a cloth of purple
(0.367 oz t). See App. B14. 2 Or “by the
holy shekel.” 3 A gerah equaled 0.57 g q Nu 3:30, 31 4:9 1 Or “tongs.” 4:13 1 Or “fatty ash-
(0.01835 oz t). See App. B14. 3:51 es,” that is, ashes soaked with the fat of
1 Lit., “mouth.” r Le 6:12 the sacrifices.
221 NUMBERS 4:14-33
wool over it. 14 They will put CHAP. 4 in the tent of meeting. 24 This
on it all its utensils that are used a Ex 27:3 is what the families of the Ger-
when they minister at the altar: shon·ites are assigned to care
b Ex 27:6
the fire holders, the forks, the for and to carry: a 25 They will
shovels, and the bowls, all the c Nu 4:5 carry the tent cloths of the tab-
utensils of the altar; a and they ernacle, b the tent of meet-
d Nu 7:6-9
are to spread a sealskin cover- 1Ch 15:2
ing, its covering and the seal-
ing over it and put its carrying skin covering that is on top over
poles b in place. e 2Sa 6:6, 7 it, c the screen1 of the entrance
15 “Aaron and his sons must f Nu 3:32 of the tent of meeting, d 26 the
finish covering the holy place c hanging curtains of the court-
and all the utensils of the holy g Ex 27:20 yard, e the screen1 of the en-
place when the camp is depart- h Ex 30:34, 35
trance of the courtyard f that
ing. Then the sons of Kohath surrounds the tabernacle and
will come in to carry them, d but i Ex 30:23-25 the altar, their tent cords and
they must not touch the holy j Nu 3:27
all their utensils and everything
place or they will die. e These used in its service. This is their
things are the responsibility1 of k Nu 4:4 assignment. 27 All the service
the sons of Kohath in connec- l Ex 19:21
and the loads of the Gershon-
tion with the tent of meeting. 1Sa 6:19 ites g should be overseen by Aar-
16 “El·e·azar f the son of Aar- on and his sons; you will assign
m Nu 3:21
on the priest is responsible for all these loads as their respon-
____________________
overseeing the oil of the light- sibility. 28 This is the service
Second Col.
ing, g the perfumed incense, h the that the families of the Gershon-
a Nu 3:25, 26 ites are to carry out in the tent
regular grain offering, and the
anointing oil. i He has oversight b Ex 26:1 of meeting, h and their responsi-
of the entire tabernacle and all bilities are under the direction
that is in it, including the holy c Ex 26:7, 14 of Itha·mar i the son of Aaron the
place and its utensils.” d Ex 26:36 priest.
17 Jehovah spoke further 29 “As for the sons of Me-
e Ex 27:9
to Moses and Aaron, saying: rari, j you will register them by
18 “Do not let the tribe of the f Ex 27:16 family and by their paternal
families of the Kohath·ites j be house. 30 From 30 to 50 years
g Nu 3:21, 23
cut off from among the Levites. old you will register them, all
19 But do this for them that h Nu 3:25, 26 who are in the group assigned to
they may remain alive and not the service of the tent of meet-
die because of approaching the i Ex 6:23
Nu 4:33
ing. 31 This is what they are
most holy things. k Aaron and his Nu 7:8 responsible for carrying k in con-
sons will go in and assign each of nection with their service at
j Ex 6:19
them to his service and what he Nu 3:33
the tent of meeting: the pan-
is to carry. 20 They must not el frames l of the tabernacle,
come in and see the holy things k Nu 3:36, 37 its bars, m its pillars, n its sock-
even for an instant, or they will l Ex 26:15
et pedestals; o 32 the pillars p of
die.” l the surrounding courtyard, their
21 Then Jehovah spoke to m Ex 26:26 socket pedestals, q their tent
Moses, saying: 22 “A census n Ex 26:37
pins, r and their tent cords to-
should be taken of the sons Ex 36:38 gether with all their equipment
of Gershon m by their pater- and all the service connected
o Ex 26:19
nal houses and their families. Ex 38:27
with these. You will assign to
23 You are to register all those them by name the equipment
from 30 to 50 years old who are p Ex 27:10 they are responsible for carry-
in the group assigned to serve q Ex 27:11
ing. 33 This is how the families
4:15 1 Lit., “load.” r Ex 27:19 4:25, 26 1 Or “curtain.”
NUMBERS 4:34–5:8 222
of the sons of Me·rari a are to CHAP. 4 lies and by their paternal hous-
serve at the tent of meeting, un- a Nu 3:33 es; 47 they were from 30 to 50
der the direction of Itha·mar the years old, and all were assigned
son of Aaron the priest.” b b Nu 4:28 to serve and carry loads in con-
34 Moses and Aaron and the nection with the tent of meet-
chieftains c of the assembly then c Nu 1:16 ing. a 48 The total of those
registered the sons of the Ko- registered was 8,580. b 49 They
d Nu 3:19, 27
hath·ites d by their families and were registered at the order of
by their paternal house, 35 all e Nu 4:47
Jehovah through Moses, each
those from 30 to 50 years old Nu 8:25, 26 according to his assigned ser-
who were in the group as- vice and his load; they were reg-
signed to the service of the f Nu 3:27, 28 istered just as Jehovah had com-
tent of meeting. e 36 The total manded Moses.
5
of those registered by their fam- g Nu 3:15
Jehovah spoke further to
ilies was 2,750. f 37 These were Moses, saying: 2 “Command
h Nu 3:21
registered from the families of the Israelites to send out of the
the Kohath·ites, all those who i Nu 3:21, 22 camp every leprous person c and
were serving at the tent of meet- everyone having a discharge d
ing. Moses and Aaron registered j Nu 4:22, 23 and everyone unclean by a dead
them at the order of Jehovah person.1e 3 Whether a male or
through Moses. g k Nu 8:25, 26 a female, you should send them
38 The sons of Gershon h out. You should send them out-
were registered by their fami- l Nu 3:33, 34
side the camp, so that they may
lies and by their paternal house, not contaminate f the camps of
39 all those from 30 to 50 years m Nu 4:29
those in whose midst I am dwell-
____________________
old who were in the group as- ing.”1g 4 Therefore, the Israel-
signed to the service at the Second Col.
ites did so and sent them outside
tent of meeting. 40 The total of a Nu 4:15
the camp. Just as Jehovah told
Nu 4:24-26
those registered by their fami- Nu 4:31-33 Moses, so the Israelites did.
lies and by their paternal house 5 Jehovah continued speak-
was 2,630. i 41 This was the reg- b Nu 3:39 ing to Moses, saying: 6 “Tell
istration of the families of the ____________________
the Israelites, ‘If a man or a
sons of Gershon, all those who CHAP. 5 woman commits any of the sins
were serving at the tent of meet- c Le 13:45, 46 of mankind and acts unfaithful-
ing. Moses and Aaron had them ly toward Jehovah, that person1
registered at the order of Jeho- d Le 15:2
has become guilty. h 7 He1 must
vah. j confess i the sin that he has2
42 The sons of Me·rari were e Le 22:4
Nu 19:11 committed and return the full
registered by their families and amount as compensation for his
by their paternal house, 43 all f Nu 19:22 guilt and also add a fifth of its
those from 30 to 50 years old value; j he is to give it to the one
who were in the group assigned g Ex 25:8 he wronged. 8 But if the victim
to the service at the tent of Le 26:11
does not have a close relative
meeting. k 44 The total of those to receive the compensation, it
h Le 5:1, 17
registered of them by their fami- should be returned to Jehovah
lies was 3,200. l 45 This was the i Le 5:5 and will belong to the priest,
registration of the families of the Jos 7:19 apart from the ram of atonement
sons of Me·rari, whom Moses Jas 5:16
with which he will make atone-
and Aaron registered at the or- ment for him. k
der of Jehovah through Moses. m j Le 6:4, 5
46 Moses and Aaron and the 5:2 1 Or “by a soul.” See Glossary. 5:3
k Le 5:16
chieftains of Israel registered Le 6:6, 7 1 Or “tabernacling.” 5:6 1 Or “soul.”
all these Levites by their fami- Le 7:7 5:7 1 Lit., “They.” 2 Lit., “they have.”
223 NUMBERS 5:9-27
9 “‘Every holy contribution a CHAP. 5 19 “‘The priest will then
from the Israelites that is pre- a Le 6:14, 17 make her swear, saying to the
sented to the priest should be- Le 7:1, 6 woman: “If no other man had
come his. b 10 The holy things Le 10:12, 13
sexual relations with you while
of each person will remain his you were under your husband’s
own. Whatever each one gives to authority a and you have not
the priest, that will belong to the gone astray and become de-
priest.’” filed, may you be free of the
11 Jehovah went on to speak b Ex 29:27, 28 effect of this bitter water that
to Moses, saying: 12 “Speak to
Nu 18:8 brings a curse. 20 But if you
De 18:3
the Israelites and tell them, Eze 44:29 have gone astray while under
‘This is what should be done if 1Co 9:13 your husband’s authority by de-
a man’s wife goes astray and is filing yourself, and you have
unfaithful to him 13 and anoth- had sexual relations with an-
er man has sexual relations with other man b besides your hus-
her, c but it was unknown to her band—” 21 The priest will then
husband and remains undiscov- c Le 18:20
make the woman swear an oath
ered, so that she has defiled her- De 5:18 that includes a curse, and the
self but there is no witness priest will say to the woman:
against her and she has not been “May Jehovah make you an ob-
caught: 14 Whether the hus- ject for cursing and for an oath
band becomes jealous and sus- among your people, as Jehovah
picious of his wife’s faithfulness d Jer 17:10
makes your thigh1 fall away2 and
when she has defiled herself, or Heb 13:4 causes your abdomen to swell.
whether he is jealous and sus- 22 This water that brings a
picious of his wife’s faithfulness curse will enter into your intes-
when she has not defiled herself, tines to cause your abdomen to
swell and make your thigh1 fall
15 the man must bring his wife
away.”2 To this the woman
to the priest, along with an offer- e Nu 5:15, 25
should say: “Amen! Amen!”3
ing for her, a tenth of an ephah1
of barley flour. He must not pour 23 “‘Then the priest should
write these curses in the book
oil on it nor put frankincense on
and wash them off into the bit-
it, because it is a grain offer-
ter water. 24 He will then make
ing of jealousy, a grain offering f Nu 5:22, 24 the woman drink the bitter wa-
bringing guilt to mind. ____________________ ter that brings a curse, and the
16 “‘The priest will bring her Second Col. water that brings a curse will en-
forward and make her stand a Ro 7:2 ter into her and produce bitter-
before Jehovah. d 17 The priest ness. 25 And the priest should
will take holy water in an earth- take the grain offering of jealou-
enware vessel, and the priest sy c from the woman’s hand and
will take some of the dust from wave the grain offering back and
the floor of the tabernacle and forth before Jehovah, and he
b Le 18:20
put it in the water. 18 And 1Co 6:9, 10 will bring it near the altar.
the priest will make the wom- 26 The priest will take a hand-
an stand before Jehovah and un- ful of the grain offering as a to-
bind the woman’s hair and put in ken offering and make it smoke
her palms the grain offering for on the altar, d and afterward he
a reminder, that is, the grain of- will make the woman drink the
c Nu 5:15
fering of jealousy, e and the priest water. 27 When he makes her
will have in his hand the bitter
water that brings a curse. f 5:21, 22 1 Evidently referring to the
reproductive organs. 5:21, 22 2 Or
5:15 1 A tenth of an ephah equaled 2.2 L “waste away.” This may suggest loss of
(2 dry qt). See App. B14. d Le 2:9 fertility. 5:22 3 Or “So be it! So be it!”
NUMBERS 5:28–6:14 224
drink the water, if she has de- CHAP. 5 pass over his head. a He is to re-
filed herself and committed an a Nu 5:14, 15 main holy by letting the hair of
act of unfaithfulness toward her ____________________ his head grow until the days of
husband, the water that brings CHAP. 6 his being set apart to Jehovah
a curse will then enter into b Jg 13:5 are completed. 6 He should
her and become something bit- not approach1 a dead person2
ter, and her abdomen will swell, during all the days he remains
and her thigh1 will fall away,2 separated to Jehovah. 7 Even
and the woman will become an if his father or his mother or
object of cursing among her peo- his brother or his sister should
ple. 28 However, if the woman die, he may not defile himself, b
has not defiled herself and is c Le 10:9 because the sign of his Nazirite-
clean, she will then be free from Am 2:11, 12 ship to his God is upon his head.
such punishment, and she will Lu 1:15
8 “‘He is holy to Jehovah
____________________
be able to conceive and produce all the days of his Nazirite-
Second Col.
offspring. ship. 9 But if someone should
29 “‘This is the law about jeal- a Jg 13:5 suddenly die alongside him c and
Jg 16:17
ousy, a when a woman may go 1Sa 1:11 he defiles the hair symbolizing
astray and defile herself while his separation to God,1 he must
under her husband’s authori- shave his head d on the day he
ty, 30 or in the case of a man establishes his purification. He
who becomes jealous and sus- should shave it on the seventh
pects his wife of unfaithfulness; day. 10 And on the eighth day,
he should make his wife stand he should bring two turtledoves
before Jehovah, and the priest b Le 21:1, 11 or two young pigeons to the
must carry out toward her all priest at the entrance of the tent
this law. 31 The man will be of meeting. 11 The priest will
free from guilt, but his wife will prepare one as a sin offering and
answer for her guilt.’” the other as a burnt offering and

Moses and said: 2 “Speak
make atonement for him for his
sin e in connection with the dead
to the Israelites and tell them, ‘If c Nu 19:14 person.1 Then he must sancti-
a man or a woman takes a spe- fy his head on that day. 12 And
cial vow to live as a Nazi·rite1b he must separate himself again
to Jehovah, 3 he should keep to Jehovah for the days of his
away from wine and other alco- Naziriteship, and he will bring a
holic beverages. He should not young ram in its first year as a
drink the vinegar of wine or guilt offering. However, the for-
the vinegar of anything alcohol- d Nu 6:13, 18 mer days will go uncounted be-
ic. c He should not drink any cause he defiled his Nazirite-
liquid made from grapes, nor eat ship.
grapes, whether fresh or dried. 13 “‘Now this is the law about
4 All the days of his Nazirite- the Nazi·rite: When he com-
ship he should not eat anything pletes the days of his Nazirite-
made from the grapevine, from ship, f he will be brought to the
the unripe grapes to the skins. e Le 5:8, 10 entrance of the tent of meet-
5 “‘All the days of the vow of ing. 14 There he must pre-
his Naziriteship no razor should sent his offering to Jehovah:
one sound young ram in its
5:27 1 Evidently referring to the repro-
ductive organs. 2 Or “waste away.” 6:6 1 Or “come anywhere near.” 2 Or
This may suggest loss of fertility. 6:2 “soul.” See Glossary. 6:9 1 Or “defiles
1 Hebrew, na·zir, meaning “One Singled f Nu 30:2 the head of his Naziriteship.” 6:11 1 Or
Out; Dedicated One; Separated One.” Ec 5:4 “with a soul.” See Glossary.
225 NUMBERS 6:15–7:8
first year as a burnt offering, a CHAP. 6 22 Then Jehovah said to Mo-
one sound female lamb in its a Le 1:10 ses: 23 “Tell Aaron and his
first year as a sin offering, b one sons, ‘This is the way you should
sound ram as a communion sac- b Le 4:32 bless a the people of Israel. Say
rifice, c 15 a basket of unleav- to them:
ened ring-shaped loaves of fine c Le 3:1 24 “May Jehovah bless you b and
flour mixed with oil, unleavened safeguard you.
wafers smeared with oil, and d Le 2:1
Le 6:14
25 May Jehovah make his face
their grain offering d and their shine upon you, c and may
drink offerings. e 16 The priest he favor you.
e Nu 15:8, 10
will present them before Jeho- 26 May Jehovah lift up his face
vah and will offer up his sin f Le 2:9 toward you and grant you
offering and his burnt offering. peace.”’ d
17 He will offer the ram as a g Nu 6:5 27 And they must place my
communion sacrifice to Jehovah name upon the people of Israel, e
along with the basket of unleav- h Le 8:31 that I may bless them.” f
ened loaves, and the priest will
present its grain offering f and its
drink offering.
i Ex 29:23, 24 7 On the day that Moses fin-
ished setting up the taberna-
cle, g he anointed it h and sancti-
18 “‘The Nazi·rite must then j Le 7:34
fied it, together with all its
shave the uncut hair of his furnishings, the altar, and all its
head1g at the entrance of the k Jg 13:5
utensils. i When he had anoint-
tent of meeting, and he will take ____________________
ed and sanctified these things, j
the hair of his head grown dur- Second Col.
2 the chieftains of Israel, k the
ing his Naziriteship and put it a Le 9:22
heads of their paternal houses,
De 10:8
on the fire that is under the made an offering. These chief-
communion sacrifice. 19 And tains of the tribes who presided
b Ru 2:4
the priest must take a boiled h Ps 134:3 over the registration 3 brought
shoulder from the ram, one un- before Jehovah their offering of
leavened ring-shaped loaf from c Ps 31:16 six covered wagons and 12 oxen,
the basket, and one unleavened Ps 67:1
a wagon for two chieftains and a
wafer, and put them on the bull1 for each one; and they pre-
palms of the Nazi·rite after he d Ps 29:11
sented them before the taberna-
Lu 2:14
has had the sign of his Naz- cle. 4 Jehovah said to Moses:
iriteship shaved off. 20 And e De 28:10 5 “Accept these things from
the priest must wave them back Isa 43:7, 10 them, as they will be used for
and forth as a wave offering be- the service of the tent of meet-
fore Jehovah. i It is something f Ps 5:12 ing, and you should give them to
holy for the priest, along with Ps 67:7
the Levites, to each one as need-
the breast of the wave offer- ____________________
ed for his duties.”
ing and the leg of the contri- CHAP. 7
6 So Moses accepted the wag-
bution. j Afterward, the Nazi·rite g Ex 40:17
ons and the cattle and gave them
may drink wine. to the Levites. 7 He gave two
21 “‘This is the law about the h Ex 30:26
wagons and four oxen to the
Nazi·rite k who makes a vow: If sons of Gershon, according to
i Le 8:10
he vows and can afford to make what was needed for their du-
an offering to Jehovah that is ties; l 8 and he gave four wag-
j Ex 40:10
beyond the requirements of his ons and eight oxen to the sons of
Naziriteship, he must then carry k Ex 18:21
Me·rari, according to what was
out his vow out of regard for the Nu 1:4, 16 needed for their duties, under
law of his Naziriteship.’” the direction of Itha·mar the son
l Nu 3:25, 26
6:18 1 Or “the head of his Naziriteship.” Nu 4:24-26 7:3 1 Or “an ox.”
NUMBERS 7:9-35 226
of Aaron the priest. a 9 But he CHAP. 7 grain offering; a 20 one gold
did not give any to the sons of a Nu 3:36, 37 cup weighing 10 shekels, full
Kohath because their duties in- Nu 4:31-33 of incense; 21 one young bull,
volved the service of the holy b Nu 3:30, 31 one ram, and one male lamb in
place, b and they carried the holy Nu 4:15 its first year for a burnt offer-
things on their shoulders. c c 2Sa 6:13 ing; b 22 one young goat for a
10 Now the chieftains made 1Ch 15:15 sin offering; c 23 and for a com-
their presentation at the inaugu- d 1Ki 8:63
munion sacrifice, d two cattle,
ration1d of the altar on the day 2Ch 7:5 five rams, five male goats, and
it was anointed. When the chief- five male lambs each a year old.
e Nu 1:4, 7
tains presented their offering Nu 2:3
This was the offering of Ne-
before the altar, 11 Jehovah Ru 4:20 thanel the son of Zuar.
said to Moses: “One chieftain Mt 1:4 24 On the third day, the
each day, on successive days, f Le 27:25 chieftain for the sons of Zeb-
will present his offering for the u·lun, E·liab e the son of Helon,
g Le 2:1
inauguration of the altar.” 25 made his offering of one sil-
12 The one who presented h Le 1:3 ver dish weighing 130 shekels
his offering on the first day i Le 4:22, 23 and one silver bowl weighing
was Nahshon e the son of Am- 70 shekels by the standard shek-
j Le 3:1 el of the holy place, f both of
mina·dab of the tribe of Ju-
dah. 13 His offering was one k Ex 6:23 them full of fine flour mixed with
silver dish weighing 130 shek- Lu 3:23, 33 oil for a grain offering; g 26 one
els1 and one silver bowl weigh- l Nu 1:4, 8 gold cup weighing 10 shekels,
ing 70 shekels by the stan- Nu 2:5 full of incense; 27 one young
Nu 10:15 bull, one ram, and one male lamb
dard shekel of the holy place,2f
both of them full of fine flour m Le 27:25 in its first year for a burnt offer-
mixed with oil for a grain offer- ____________________ ing; h 28 one young goat for a
ing; g 14 one gold cup1 weigh- Second Col. sin offering; i 29 and for a com-
ing 10 shekels, full of incense; a Le 2:1 munion sacrifice, j two cattle,
15 one young bull, one ram, and b Le 1:3
five rams, five male goats, and
one male lamb in its first year five male lambs each a year old.
for a burnt offering; h 16 one c Le 4:22, 23 This was the offering of E·liab k
young goat for a sin offering; i d Le 3:1 the son of Helon.
17 and for a communion sacri- 30 On the fourth day, the
e Nu 2:7
fice, j two cattle, five rams, five Nu 10:16
chieftain for the sons of Reu-
male goats, and five male lambs ben, E·lizur l the son of Shede-
each a year old. This was the f Le 27:25 ur, 31 made his offering of one
offering of Nahshon the son of g Le 2:1 silver dish weighing 130 shek-
Am·mina·dab. k els and one silver bowl weigh-
h Le 1:3
18 On the second day, Ne- ing 70 shekels by the standard
i Le 4:22, 23 shekel of the holy place, m both of
thanel l the son of Zuar, the
chieftain of Issa·char, made a j Le 3:1 them full of fine flour mixed with
presentation. 19 He presented oil for a grain offering; n 32 one
k Nu 1:4, 9
as his offering one silver dish gold cup weighing 10 shekels,
weighing 130 shekels and one sil- l Nu 2:10 full of incense; 33 one young
Nu 10:18 bull, one ram, and one male lamb
ver bowl weighing 70 shekels by
the standard shekel of the holy m Le 27:25 in its first year for a burnt of-
place, m both of them full of fering; o 34 one young goat for
n Le 2:1
fine flour mixed with oil for a a sin offering; p 35 and for a
o Le 1:3 communion sacrifice, q two cat-
7:10 1 Or “dedication.” 7:13 1 A shek- p Le 4:22, 23 tle, five rams, five male goats,
el equaled 11.4 g (0.367 oz t). See and five male lambs each a year
q Le 3:1
App. B14. 2 Or “by the holy shekel.” old. This was the offering of E·li-
7:14 1 Or “small bowl.” r Nu 1:4, 5 zur r the son of Shede·ur.
227 NUMBERS 7:36-65
36 On the fifth day, the chief- CHAP. 7 ing 10 shekels, full of incense;
tain for the sons of Sime- a Nu 2:12 51 one young bull, one ram, and
on, She·lumi·el a the son of Zu·ri- one male lamb in its first year
b Le 27:25
shaddai, 37 made his offering for a burnt offering; a 52 one
of one silver dish weighing c Le 2:1 young goat for a sin offering; b
130 shekels and one silver bowl d Le 1:3 53 and for a communion sacri-
weighing 70 shekels by the stan- fice, c two cattle, five rams, five
dard shekel of the holy place, b e Le 4:22, 23
male goats, and five male lambs
both of them full of fine flour f Le 3:1 each a year old. This was the of-
mixed with oil for a grain of- g Nu 1:4, 6 fering of E·lisha·ma d the son of
fering; c 38 one gold cup weigh- Am·mihud.
ing 10 shekels, full of incense; h Nu 2:14
54 On the eighth day, the
39 one young bull, one ram, and Nu 10:20
chieftain for the sons of Ma-
one male lamb in its first year i Le 27:25
nasseh, Ga·mali·el e the son of
for a burnt offering; d 40 one j Le 2:1 Pe·dahzur, 55 made his offer-
young goat for a sin offering; e ing of one silver dish weighing
41 and for a communion sacri- k Le 1:3
130 shekels and one silver bowl
fice, f two cattle, five rams, five l Le 4:22, 23 weighing 70 shekels by the stan-
male goats, and five male lambs dard shekel of the holy place, f
m Le 3:1
each a year old. This was the of- both of them full of fine flour
fering of She·lumi·el g the son of n Nu 1:4, 14
mixed with oil for a grain offer-
Zu·ri·shaddai. o Nu 2:18 ing; g 56 one gold cup weighing
42 On the sixth day, the Nu 10:22
10 shekels, full of incense;
chieftain for the sons of Gad, p Le 27:25 57 one young bull, one ram, and
E·lia·saph h the son of Deuel,
one male lamb in its first year,
43 made his offering of one sil- q Le 2:1
____________________ for a burnt offering; h 58 one
ver dish weighing 130 shekels
Second Col. young goat for a sin offering; i
and one silver bowl weighing
59 and for a communion sacri-
70 shekels by the standard shek- a Le 1:3
el of the holy place, i both of fice, j two cattle, five rams, five
b Le 4:22, 23 male goats, and five male lambs
them full of fine flour mixed with
oil for a grain offering; j 44 one c Le 3:1 each a year old. This was the of-
gold cup weighing 10 shekels, fering of Ga·mali·el k the son of
d Nu 1:4, 10
full of incense; 45 one young Pe·dahzur.
bull, one ram, and one male lamb
e Nu 2:20 60 On the ninth day, the
Nu 10:23
in its first year for a burnt of- chieftain l for the sons of Ben-
fering; k 46 one young goat for f Le 27:25 jamin, Abi·dan m the son of
a sin offering; l 47 and for a g Le 2:1 Gid·e·oni, 61 made his offer-
communion sacrifice, m two cat- ing of one silver dish weighing
h Le 1:3
tle, five rams, five male goats, 130 shekels and one silver bowl
and five male lambs each a year i Le 4:22, 23 weighing 70 shekels by the stan-
old. This was the offering of E·li- j Le 3:1 dard shekel of the holy place, n
a·saph n the son of Deuel. both of them full of fine flour
k Nu 1:4, 10
48 On the seventh day, the mixed with oil for a grain of-
chieftain for the sons of Ephra- l Nu 1:16 fering; o 62 one gold cup weigh-
im, E·lisha·ma o the son of Am- m Nu 2:22
ing 10 shekels, full of incense;
mihud, 49 made his offering Nu 10:24 63 one young bull, one ram, and
of one silver dish weighing one male lamb in its first year
n Le 27:25
130 shekels and one silver bowl for a burnt offering; p 64 one
weighing 70 shekels by the stan- o Le 2:1 young goat for a sin offering; q
dard shekel of the holy place, p p Le 1:3 65 and for a communion sacri-
both of them full of fine flour fice, r two cattle, five rams, five
q Le 4:22, 23
mixed with oil for a grain of- male goats, and five male lambs
fering; q 50 one gold cup weigh- r Le 3:1 each a year old. This was the
NUMBERS 7:66–8:2 228
offering of Abi·dan a the son of CHAP. 7 oil for a grain offering; a 80 one
Gid·e·oni. a Nu 1:4, 11 gold cup weighing 10 shekels,
66 On the tenth day, the full of incense; 81 one young
b Nu 2:25
chieftain for the sons of Dan, Nu 10:25
bull, one ram, and one male lamb
A·hi·ezer b the son of Am·mi- in its first year for a burnt offer-
shaddai, 67 made his offering c Le 27:25 ing; b 82 one young goat for a
of one silver dish weighing d Le 2:1
sin offering; c 83 and for a com-
130 shekels and one silver bowl munion sacrifice, d two cattle,
weighing 70 shekels by the stan- e Le 1:3 five rams, five male goats, and
dard shekel of the holy place, c f Le 4:22, 23
five male lambs each a year old.
both of them full of fine flour This was the offering of A·hira e
mixed with oil for a grain of- g Le 3:1 the son of Enan.
fering; d 68 one gold cup weigh- h Nu 1:4, 12 84 This was the inauguration
ing 10 shekels, full of incense; offering f of the altar from the
69 one young bull, one ram, and i Nu 2:27 chieftains of Israel when it
Nu 10:26
one male lamb in its first year was anointed: 12 silver dishes,
for a burnt offering; e 70 one j Le 27:25 12 silver bowls, 12 gold cups; g
young goat for a sin offering; f 85 each silver dish weighing
71 and for a communion sacri- k Le 2:1
130 shekels and each bowl
fice, g two cattle, five rams, five l Le 1:3 weighing 70 shekels, all the sil-
male goats, and five male lambs ver of the vessels amounting
m Le 4:22, 23
each a year old. This was the of- to 2,400 shekels by the stan-
fering of A·hi·ezer h the son of n Le 3:1 dard shekel of the holy place; h
Am·mi·shaddai. 86 the 12 gold cups full of in-
o Nu 1:4, 13
72 On the 11th day, the chief- cense each weighed 10 shekels
tain for the sons of Ash- p Nu 2:29 by the standard shekel of the
er, Pagi·el i the son of Ochran, Nu 10:27 holy place, all the gold of the
73 made his offering of one sil- q Le 27:25
cups amounting to 120 shekels.
ver dish weighing 130 shekels ____________________ 87 All the cattle for the burnt
and one silver bowl weighing Second Col.
offering were 12 bulls, 12 rams,
70 shekels by the standard shek- 12 male lambs each a year old
a Le 2:1
el of the holy place, j both of and their grain offerings, and 12
them full of fine flour mixed with b Le 1:3 young goats for a sin offering;
oil for a grain offering; k 74 one 88 and all the cattle of the com-
c Le 4:22, 23
gold cup weighing 10 shekels, munion sacrifice amounted to 24
full of incense; 75 one young d Le 3:1 bulls, 60 rams, 60 male goats,
bull, one ram, and one male lamb and 60 male lambs each a year
e Nu 1:4, 15
in its first year for a burnt of- old. This was the inauguration
fering; l 76 one young goat for a f Nu 7:10 offering i of the altar after it was
sin offering; m 77 and for a com- Ezr 2:68 anointed. j
munion sacrifice, n two cattle, g Nu 7:13-17 89 Whenever Moses went into
five rams, five male goats, and the tent of meeting to speak with
five male lambs each a year old. h Le 27:25 God,1k he would hear the voice
This was the offering of Pagi·el o i Nu 7:10 conversing with him from above
the son of Ochran. the cover l of the ark of the Tes-
78 On the 12th day, the chief- j Nu 7:1 timony, from between the two
tain for the sons of Naphta- k Ex 33:9 cherubs; m and God would speak
li, A·hira p the son of Enan, Nu 11:17 to him.
79 made his offering of one sil-
8
Nu 12:8
Jehovah spoke to Moses,
ver dish weighing 130 shek- l Ex 25:22 saying: 2 “Speak to Aaron
els and one silver bowl weigh- Ex 37:6 and tell him, ‘When you light
ing 70 shekels by the standard up the lamps, the seven lamps
m Ex 25:18
shekel of the holy place, q both of 1Sa 4:4
them full of fine flour mixed with Ps 80:1 7:89 1 Lit., “him.”
229 NUMBERS 8:3-24
should shine on the area in front CHAP. 8 ward, the Levites will come in to
of the lampstand.’” a 3 So Aar- a Ex 25:37 serve at the tent of meeting. This
on did this: He lit up its lamps Ex 40:24, 25 is how you should cleanse them
Le 24:2
for the area in front of the lamp- and offer1 them as a wave offer-
stand, b just as Jehovah had com- b Heb 9:2 ing. 16 For they are given ones,
manded Moses. 4 This is how given to me from among the Is-
the lampstand was made: It was c Ex 37:17 raelites. In place of all those
hammered work of gold; from who are firstborn1 of the Israel-
its stem to its blossoms, it d Ex 25:9, 40
1Ch 28:12, 19 ites, a I will take them for myself.
was hammered work. c The lamp- 17 For every firstborn among
stand was made according to the e Ex 29:4 the Israelites is mine, both man
vision d that Jehovah had shown Isa 52:11
and animal. b I sanctified them
Moses. to myself on the day I struck
f Ex 30:18, 19
5 Jehovah spoke again to Mo- Le 16:28 down every firstborn in the land
ses, saying: 6 “Take the Le- Nu 19:7 of Egypt. c 18 I will take the Le-
vites from among the Israel- vites in place of all the firstborn
ites, and cleanse them. e 7 This g Le 1:3
among the Israelites. 19 I will
is how you should cleanse them: h Le 2:1 give the Levites as given ones to
Sprinkle sin-cleansing water on Aaron and his sons from among
them, and they must shave their i Le 4:3 the Israelites, to carry out the
whole body with a razor, wash service in behalf of the Israel-
j Le 8:2, 3
their garments, and cleanse ites at the tent of meeting d and
themselves. f 8 Then they will k Nu 3:9, 41 to make atonement for the Is-
take a young bull g and its grain raelites, so that no plague may
offering h of fine flour mixed with l Le 7:30
occur among the Israelites e be-
oil, and you will take anoth- Nu 8:21
cause the people of Israel come
er young bull for a sin offering. i m Nu 1:50 near the holy place.”
9 And you are to present the
Levites before the tent of meet-
Nu 3:6
2Ch 31:2
20 Moses and Aaron and all
ing and gather all the assem- the assembly of the Israel-
bly of the Israelites. j 10 When n Ex 29:10 ites did this with the Levites.
you present the Levites before In accord with all that Jehovah
o Le 1:4 had commanded Moses regard-
Jehovah, the Israelites are to
lay their hands on the Levites. k p Nu 3:45 ing the Levites, that is what the
11 And Aaron must offer1 the Nu 16:9 Israelites did with them. 21 So
____________________ the Levites purified themselves
Levites before Jehovah as a
wave offering l from the Israel- Second Col. and washed their garments, f af-
ites, and they will carry out the a Nu 3:12 ter which Aaron offered1 them
service of Jehovah. m as a wave offering before Jeho-
b Ex 13:2, 12 vah. g Then Aaron made atone-
12 “Then the Levites will lay Le 27:26
their hands on the heads of the ment for them to cleanse them. h
bulls. n After that, offer the one c Ex 12:29 22 Thereafter, the Levites went
as a sin offering and the other as Ex 13:15 in to carry out their service at
a burnt offering to Jehovah to the tent of meeting before Aar-
d Nu 3:9
make atonement o for the Levites. Nu 18:6 on and his sons. Just as Jehovah
13 And you will have the Levites 1Ch 23:32 had commanded Moses respect-
stand before Aaron and his sons Eze 44:11 ing the Levites, so they did with
and offer1 them as a wave of- e Nu 1:53
them.
fering to Jehovah. 14 You must Nu 18:5 23 Jehovah now spoke to Mo-
separate the Levites from among 1Sa 6:19 ses, saying: 24 “This applies to
the Israelites, and the Levites the Levites: From 25 years old
f Nu 8:7
will become mine. p 15 After-
g Nu 8:11 8:16 1 Or “all the firstborn opening the
8:11, 13, 15 1 Lit., “wave,” that is, cause wombs.” 8:21 1 Lit., “waved,” that is,
to move back and forth. h Nu 8:12 caused to move back and forth.
NUMBERS 8:25–9:16 230
and up, a man will join the com- CHAP. 8 “Wait there, and let me hear
pany of those in the service of a Nu 1:53 what Jehovah may command re-
the tent of meeting. 25 But af- Nu 3:32 garding you.” a
Nu 18:4
ter the age of 50 years, he
____________________
will retire from the service ses: 10 “Tell the Israelites, ‘Al-
company and not serve any lon- CHAP. 9
though any man among you or of
ger. 26 He may minister to his b Ex 40:2
your future generations should
Nu 1:1
brothers who are taking care of become unclean by touching a
the responsibilities at the tent of c Ex 12:27
dead body1b or should be off on
meeting, but he must not per- a distant journey, he must still
form the service there. This is prepare the Passover sacrifice
d Ex 12:3, 6
what you are to do regarding Le 23:5 to Jehovah. 11 They should
the Levites and their responsi- De 16:1 prepare it in the second month, c
bilities.” a 1Co 5:7 on the 14th day at twilight.1
9 Jehovah spoke to Moses in

the wilderness of Sinai in e Ex 12:8
They should eat it together
with unleavened bread and bit-
the first month b of the sec- ter greens. d 12 They must not
f Nu 5:2 let any of it remain until morn-
ond year after they had come Nu 19:14, 16
out of the land of Egypt, saying: ing, e and they should not break
2 “The Israelites should prepare g Ex 18:15
any bone in it. f They should pre-
the Passover sacrifice c at its ap- Nu 15:33 pare it according to every stat-
pointed time. d 3 On the 14th Nu 27:1, 2 ute regarding the Passover.
day of this month at twilight,1 13 But if a man was clean or
you should prepare it at its ap- h Le 7:21 was not off on a journey and ne-
pointed time. According to all De 16:2 glected to prepare the Passover
____________________ sacrifice, that person1 must then
its statutes and all its set proce-
dures, you should prepare it.” e Second Col. be cut off 2 from his people, g be-
4 So Moses told the Israelites a Ex 25:22 cause he did not present the of-
Le 16:2
to prepare the Passover sacri- Ps 99:6
fering of Jehovah at its appoint-
fice. 5 Then they prepared the ed time. That man will answer
Passover sacrifice in the first b Nu 5:2
for his sin.
month, on the 14th day of the 14 “‘And if a foreign resident
month at twilight,1 in the wil- c 2Ch 30:2, 15
is residing with you, he should
derness of Sinai. According to also prepare the Passover sacri-
all that Jehovah had command- d Ex 12:8
fice to Jehovah. h He should do
ed Moses, so the Israelites did. so according to the statute of
6 Now there were men who e Ex 12:10
the Passover and its set pro-
had become unclean by touching cedure. i There should exist one
a dead body,1f so that they were statute for you, both for the for-
f Ex 12:46
not able to prepare the Passover Ps 34:20 eign resident and for the native
sacrifice on that day. So those Joh 19:36 of the land.’” j
men presented themselves be- 15 Now on the day the taber-
fore Moses and Aaron on that g Ex 12:15 nacle was set up, k the cloud
day g 7 and said to him: “We covered the tabernacle, the tent
are unclean because of touch- h Ex 12:19, 48 of the Testimony, but in the
ing a dead body.1 Why should we evening what appeared to be
be kept from presenting the of- i Ex 12:8 fire remained over the taber-
fering to Jehovah at its appoint- nacle until morning. l 16 That is
ed time among the Israelites?” h j Le 24:22 what continued to take place:
8 At this Moses said to them: De 31:12 The cloud would cover it by day,
and the appearance of fire by
9:3, 5, 11 1 Lit., “between the two eve- k Ex 40:2, 17
nings.” 9:6 1 Or “by a human soul.” 9:10 1 Or “by a soul.” 9:13 1 Or “soul.”
9:7 1 Or “because of a human soul.” l Ex 40:34, 38 2 Or “put to death.”
231 NUMBERS 9:17–10:14
night. a 17 Whenever the cloud CHAP. 9 5 “When you sound a fluctu-
lifted from the tent, the Israel- a Ex 13:22 ating trumpet blast, the camps
ites would promptly depart, b Ne 9:19 of those to the east a should de-
and in the place where the b Nu 10:11, 34 part. 6 When you sound a fluc-
cloud would remain, there is c Ex 40:36, 37
tuating trumpet blast a sec-
where the Israelites would en- ond time, the camps of those to
camp. c 18 At the order of Jeho- d Ex 17:1
Nu 10:11-13
the south b should depart. They
vah the Israelites would depart, should sound the trumpet blasts
e Ex 40:37
and at the order of Jehovah in this way each time one of
they would encamp. d As long as f Ex 40:36 them departs.
the cloud remained over the tab- Ps 78:14
____________________
7 “Now when calling the con-
ernacle, they would remain en- gregation together, you should
camped. 19 When the cloud CHAP. 10
blow the trumpets, c but not
would stay over the taberna- g Le 23:24 with fluctuating blasts. 8 Aar-
cle for many days, the Israel- h Nu 1:18 on’s sons, the priests, should
ites would obey Jehovah and De 29:10, 11 blow the trumpets, d and the use
not depart. e 20 Sometimes the i Ex 18:21 of them will serve as a lasting
cloud would remain for a few Nu 1:16 statute for you throughout your
Nu 7:2
days over the tabernacle. At the De 1:15 generations.
order of Jehovah they would De 5:23 9 “If you should go to war in
remain encamped, and at the ____________________ your land against an oppressor
order of Jehovah they would de- Second Col. who is harassing you, you should
part. 21 Sometimes the cloud a Nu 2:3 sound a war call on the trum-
would remain only from eve- b Nu 2:10 pets, e and you will be remem-
ning until morning, and when bered by Jehovah your God and
the cloud lifted in the morn- c Nu 10:3
be saved from your enemies.
ing, they would depart. Wheth- d Nu 31:6 10 “Also, on your joyous oc-
er it was day or night when the 1Ch 15:24
1Ch 16:6 casions f—your festivals g and at
cloud lifted, they would depart. f 2Ch 29:26 the beginning of your months—
22 Whether it was two days, a Ne 12:35, 41 you are to sound the trum-
month, or longer, as long as the e 2Ch 13:12 pets over your burnt offerings h
cloud stayed over the taberna- and your communion sacrifices; i
f 1Ch 15:28
cle, the Israelites remained en- 2Ch 5:12 they will serve as a reminder for
camped and would not depart. 2Ch 7:6 you before your God. I am Jeho-
But when it lifted, they would Ezr 3:10
vah your God.” j
depart. 23 At the order of Je- g Le 23:24 11 Now in the second year, in
hovah they would encamp, and Nu 29:1
the second month, on the 20th
at the order of Jehovah they h Nu 28:11 day of the month, k the cloud
would depart. They kept their i Le 3:1 lifted from over the tabernacle l
obligation to Jehovah at the or- of the Testimony. 12 So the Is-
j Ex 6:7
der of Jehovah through Moses. Le 11:45 raelites began to pull away
10 Jehovah then said to Mo-
ses: 2 “Make two trum-
k Nu 1:1
l Nu 9:17
from the wilderness of Sinai
in the order established for their
pets g for yourself; make them of Ps 78:14
departure, m and the cloud set-
hammered silver, and use them tled in the wilderness of Paran. n
to summon the assembly and to m Ex 40:36
Nu 2:9, 16,
13 This was the first time they
break up the camps. 3 When 17, 24, 31 departed following the order of
both of them are blown, the Jehovah through Moses. o
n Nu 12:16
whole assembly must be sum- Nu 13:26 14 So the three-tribe division
moned to you at the entrance of De 1:1, 2 of the camp of the sons of Judah
the tent of meeting. h 4 If just o Nu 2:34 departed first by their compa-
one is blown, only the chieftains, Nu 9:23 nies,1 and Nahshon p the son of
the heads of the thousands of Is- p Nu 1:4, 7
rael, will be summoned to you. i Nu 2:3 10:14 1 Lit., “according to their armies.”
NUMBERS 10:15–11:2 232
Am·mina·dab was over its com- CHAP. 10 Enan. 28 This was the order of
pany. 15 Over the company of a Nu 1:4, 8 departure that the Israelites and
the tribe of the sons of Issa- Nu 2:5 their companies1 followed when
char was Ne·thanel a the son of b Nu 2:7 they would depart. a
Zuar. 16 Over the company of c Nu 1:51 29 Then Moses said to Hobab
the tribe of the sons of Zebu·lun d Nu 3:25, 26 the son of Reuel1b the Midi·an-
was E·liab b the son of Helon. ite, the father-in-law of Moses:
e Nu 3:36, 37
17 When the tabernacle was “We are setting out for the place
f Nu 1:4, 5
taken down, c the sons of Ger- Nu 2:10
about which Jehovah said, ‘I will
shon d and the sons of Me·rari, e give it to you.’ c Do come with
g Nu 1:5, 6
who carried the tabernacle, de- Nu 2:12
us, d and we will treat you well,
parted. because Jehovah has promised
h Nu 1:4, 14
18 Then the three-tribe divi- Nu 2:14 good things for Israel.” e 30 But
sion of the camp of Reuben de- i Nu 3:30, 31
he said to him: “I will not go.
parted by their companies,1 and Nu 4:15 I will return to my own coun-
E·lizur f the son of Shede·ur was Nu 7:9 try and to my relatives.” 31 At
over its company. 19 Over the j Nu 1:4, 10 this he said: “Please do not
company of the tribe of the sons Nu 2:18, 24 leave us, for you know where we
of Sime·on was She·lumi·el g the k Nu 1:4, 10 should camp in the wilderness,
son of Zu·ri·shaddai. 20 Over Nu 2:20 and you can serve as our guide.1
the company of the tribe of the l Nu 1:4, 11 32 And if you do come with
Nu 2:22 us, f whatever goodness Jehovah
sons of Gad was E·lia·saph h the
son of Deuel. m Nu 1:4, 12 shows to us, we will surely show
Nu 2:25, 31
21 Then the Kohath·ites, who to you.”
carried the sanctuary items, i de- n Nu 1:4, 13 33 So they began march-
Nu 2:27
parted. The tabernacle was to be ing from the mountain of Je-
o Nu 1:4, 15 hovah g for a journey of three
set up by the time they arrived. Nu 2:29
22 Then the three-tribe divi- ____________________ days, and the ark h of Jeho-
sion of the camp of the sons of vah’s covenant traveled before
Second Col.
Ephra·im departed by their com- them for the three-day journey
a Nu 2:34
panies,1 and E·lisha·ma j the son to search out a resting-place for
of Am·mihud was over its com-
b Ex 2:16, 18 them. i 34 And Jehovah’s cloud j
Ex 3:1
pany. 23 Over the company of Ex 18:1, 5 was over them by day when they
the tribe of the sons of Ma·nas- c Ge 12:7
set out from the encampment.
seh was Ga·mali·el k the son of Ge 13:14, 15 35 Whenever the Ark was
Pe·dahzur. 24 Over the com- Ge 15:18 moved, Moses would say: “Rise
pany of the tribe of the sons of d Jg 1:16 up, O Jehovah, k and let your en-
Benjamin was Abi·dan l the son Jg 4:11 emies be scattered, and let those
1Sa 15:6
of Gid·e·oni. who hate you flee from before
25 Then the three-tribe divi-
e Ex 3:8 you.” 36 And when it would
Ex 6:7
sion of the camp of the sons of rest, he would say: “Do return,
f Jg 1:16 O Jehovah, to the countless1
Dan departed by their compa- Jg 4:11
nies,1 forming the rear guard for thousands of Israel.” l
11
g Ex 3:1
all the camps, and A·hi·ezer m the Ex 19:3 Now the people began to
son of Am·mi·shaddai was over Ex 24:16 complain bitterly before
its company. 26 Over the com- De 5:2 Jehovah. When Jehovah heard
pany of the tribe of the sons h Ex 25:10, 17 it, his anger flared, and a
of Asher was Pagi·el n the son i De 1:32, 33 fire from Jehovah began to
of Ochran. 27 Over the com- Jos 3:3, 4 blaze against them and to con-
pany of the tribe of the sons of j Ex 13:21 sume some on the outskirts of
Naphta·li was A·hira o the son of Ne 9:12 the camp. 2 When the people
Ps 78:14
10:18, 22, 25, 28 1 Lit., “according to k Ps 132:8 10:29 1 That is, Jethro. 10:31 1 Or
their armies.” l De 1:10 “eyes.” 10:36 1 Or “myriads of.”
233 NUMBERS 11:3-21
began to cry out to Moses, he CHAP. 11 to give to their forefathers? a
made supplication to Jehovah, a a Ex 32:11 13 From where will I get meat to
and the fire died out. 3 So that De 9:19 give to all this people? For they
Ps 106:23
place was given the name Tabe- Jas 5:16
keep weeping before me, saying,
rah,1 because a fire from Jeho- ‘Give us meat to eat!’ 14 I am
b De 9:22
vah had blazed against them. b not able to bear all this people
4 The mixed crowd1c who c Ex 12:37, 38 by myself; it is too much for me. b
were in their midst then ex- Le 24:10
15 If this is how you are going
pressed selfish longing, d and the d 1Co 10:6, 10 to treat me, please kill me right
Israelites too began to weep e Ps 78:18, 22 now. c If I have found favor in
again and say: “Who will give us Ps 106:14 your eyes, do not make me see
meat to eat? e 5 How fondly we f Ex 16:3 any more calamity.”
remember the fish that we used g Ex 16:35
16 Jehovah replied to Moses:
to eat without cost in Egypt, also Nu 21:5 “Gather for me 70 men from
the cucumbers, the watermel- h Ex 16:14
the elders of Israel, men whom
ons, the leeks, the onions, and Ne 9:20 you recognize as1 elders and of-
the garlic! f 6 But now we1 are Joh 6:31 ficials of the people, d and take
withering away. We see nothing i Ex 16:31 them to the tent of meeting, and
at all except this manna.” g have them stand there with you.
j Ex 16:16, 23
7 Incidentally, the manna h 17 I will come down e and speak
was like coriander seed, i and k Ps 78:24 with you there, f and I will take
it looked like bdellium gum. l Nu 11:1 away some of the spirit g that is
8 The people would spread out m Ex 17:4 on you and place it on them,
and pick it up and grind it De 1:12 and they will help you in bear-
in hand mills or pound it in a ____________________ ing the burden of the people so
mortar. Then they would boil it Second Col. that you may not have to bear
in cooking pots or make it into a Ge 13:14, 15 it alone. h 18 You should say to
round loaves, j and it tasted like Ge 26:3 the people, ‘Sanctify yourselves
an oiled sweet cake. 9 When b Ex 18:17, 18 for tomorrow, i for you will cer-
the dew descended on the camp De 1:9 tainly eat meat, because you
by night, the manna would also c 1Ki 19:2, 4 have wept in Jehovah’s hearing j
descend on it. k Job 6:8, 9 and have said: “Who will give us
10 Moses heard the people d De 16:18 meat to eat? It was better for
weeping, family after family, e Ex 19:11
us in Egypt.” k Jehovah will cer-
each man at the entrance of Ex 25:22 tainly give you meat, and you
his tent. And Jehovah became Ex 34:5 will eat. l 19 You will eat, not
Nu 12:5 one day nor 2 days nor 5 days
very angry, l and Moses was also
very displeased. 11 Then Mo- f Nu 11:25 nor 10 days nor 20 days, 20 but
Nu 12:8 for a whole month of days, un-
ses said to Jehovah: “Why have
you afflicted your servant? Why g 1Sa 10:6 til it comes out of your nostrils
2Ki 2:15 and it has become loathsome to
have I not found favor in your Ne 9:20
eyes, so that you put the burden Ac 2:17 you, m for you rejected Jehovah,
of all this people on me? m who is in your midst, and you
h Ex 18:21, 22
12 Did I conceive all this peo- were weeping before him, say-
i Ex 19:10 ing: “Why is it that we have come
ple? Did I give birth to them, so
that you should tell me, ‘Carry j Ex 16:7 out of Egypt?”’” n
them in your bosom, just as an k Nu 11:4, 5 21 Then Moses said: “The
attendant1 carries the nursing people I am among number 600,-
l Ex 16:8
child,’ to the land that you swore 000 men o on foot, and yet you
m Ps 78:29 yourself have said, ‘Meat I will
11:3 1 Meaning “Burning,” that is, a con- n Nu 21:5 give them, and they will eat
flagration; blaze. 11:4 1 Apparently the o Ex 12:37
non-Israelites among them. 11:6 1 Or Ex 38:26 11:16 1 Or “who you know are; who are
“our souls.” 11:12 1 Or “a male nurse.” Nu 1:45, 46 known to you as.”
NUMBERS 11:22–12:5 234
enough for a whole month of CHAP. 11 them to fall around the camp, a
days’! 22 If whole flocks and a Ge 18:14 about a day’s journey on this
herds were slaughtered, would Isa 59:1 side and a day’s journey on the
Mr 10:27
it be enough for them? Or if all Lu 1:37
other side, all around the camp,
the fish of the sea were caught, and they were about two cubits1
would it be enough for them?”
b Nu 11:16
deep on the ground. 32 So all
23 Jehovah then said to Mo- that day and all night and all the
ses: “Is the hand of Jehovah too next day, the people stayed up
c Ex 33:9
short? a Now you will see wheth- Nu 12:5 and gathered the quail. No one
er what I say will happen to you De 31:15 gathered less than ten homers,1
or not.” and they kept spreading them all
24 So Moses went out and d Ps 99:7 around the camp for themselves.
spoke the words of Jehovah 33 But while the meat was still
to the people. And he gath- e Nu 11:17 between their teeth, before it
ered 70 men from the elders of 2Ki 2:9, 15 could be chewed, Jehovah’s an-
the people and had them stand ger blazed against the people,
around the tent. b 25 Then Je- f 1Sa 10:6 and Jehovah began striking the
hovah came down in a cloud c 1Sa 19:20 people with a very great slaugh-
and spoke to him d and took away ter. b
some of the spirit e that was on g Ex 17:9 34 So they gave that place
Ex 24:13
him and put it on each of the 70 Ex 33:11
the name Kibroth-hat·taa·vah,1c
elders. And as soon as the spirit Nu 27:18-20 because there they buried the
settled down on them, they be- De 31:3 people who showed selfish
gan to behave as prophets,1f but craving. d 35 From Kibroth-
they did not do it again. h Mr 9:38 hat·taa·vah the people departed
26 There were two of the men ____________________ for Ha·zeroth, and they re-
still in the camp. Their names Second Col. mained at Ha·zeroth. e
were Eldad and Medad. And the
spirit began to settle down on
them, as they were among those
a Ex 16:13
Ps 78:26, 27 12 Now Miri·am and Aar-
on began to speak against
Moses because of the Cushite
whose names had been written b Ps 78:30, 31
wife he had married, for he had
1Co 10:10
down, but they had not gone out taken a Cushite wife. f 2 They
to the tent. So they began to be- were saying: “Is it only by Moses
have as prophets in the camp. c Nu 33:16
De 9:22 that Jehovah has spoken? Has
27 And a young man ran and re- he not also spoken through us?” g
ported to Moses: “Eldad and And Jehovah was listening. h
d 1Co 10:6
Medad are behaving as prophets 3 Now the man Moses was by
in the camp!” 28 Then Joshua g far the meekest of all the men1i
e Nu 33:17
the son of Nun, the minister of on the face of the earth.
____________________
Moses from his youth, respond- 4 Jehovah suddenly said to
ed and said: “My lord Moses, re- CHAP. 12
Moses and Aaron and Miri·am:
strain them!” h 29 But Moses f Ex 2:16, 21
“Go out, the three of you, to the
said to him: “Are you jealous for tent of meeting.” So the three of
me? No, I wish that all of Jeho- g Ex 4:14-16
them went out. 5 And Jehovah
Ex 4:30
vah’s people were prophets and Ex 15:20 came down in the pillar of cloud j
that Jehovah would put his spir- Ex 28:30 and stood at the entrance of the
it on them!” 30 Later Moses re- Mic 6:4
turned to the camp along with 11:31 1 A cubit equaled 44. 5 cm
the elders of Israel. h Nu 11:1 ( 17.5 in.). See App. B14. 11:32 1 A
31 Then a wind from Jeho- homer equaled 220 L (200 dry qt).
vah sprang up and began driving i Mt 11:29 See App. B14. 11:34 1 Meaning “Burial
quail from the sea and causing Places of the Craving.” 12:3 1 Or “was
j Ex 34:5 very humble (mild-tempered), more so
11:25 1 Or “began to prophesy.” Nu 11:25 than any other man.”
235 NUMBERS 12:6–13:18
tent and called Aaron and Miri- CHAP. 12 and began camping in the wil-
am. Both of them went forward. a Ge 15:1 derness of Paran. a
13
6 He then said: “Hear my words, Ge 46:2
Jehovah now spoke to Mo-
Ex 24:9-11
please. If there was a prophet ses, saying: 2 “Send out
of Jehovah among you, I would men to spy1 out the land of Ca-
b Ge 31:10, 11
make myself known to him in naan, which I am giving to the Is-
a vision, a and I would speak to c Heb 3:2, 5 raelites. You are to send out one
him in a dream. b 7 But it is not man from each ancestral tribe,
that way with my servant Mo- d Ex 33:11 each one a chieftain b among
ses! He is being entrusted with De 34:10 them.” c
all my house.1c 8 Face-to-face1 3 So Moses sent them out
I speak to him, d openly, not by e De 24:9 from the wilderness of Paran d
riddles; and the appearance of at the order of Jehovah. All the
Jehovah is what he sees. Why, f 2Ch 26:19
men were heads of the Israelites.
then, did you not fear to speak 4 These are their names: of the
against my servant, against Mo- g Ex 32:11
Jas 5:16
tribe of Reuben, Sham·mua the
ses?” son of Zaccur; 5 of the tribe
9 So Jehovah’s anger burned h Le 13:45, 46 of Sime·on, Shaphat the son
against them, and he depart- Nu 5:2 of Hori; 6 of the tribe of Ju-
ed from them. 10 The cloud dah, Caleb e the son of Je·phun-
moved away from over the tent, i De 24:9 neh; 7 of the tribe of Issa·char,
and look! Miri·am was struck Igal the son of Joseph; 8 of the
with leprosy as white as snow. e j Nu 11:35 tribe of Ephra·im, Ho·shea f the
Then Aaron turned toward Mir- Nu 33:18
____________________
son of Nun; 9 of the tribe of
i·am, and he saw that she was Benjamin, Palti the son of Ra-
struck with leprosy. f 11 Imme- Second Col.
phu; 10 of the tribe of Zebu-
diately Aaron said to Moses: a Nu 10:12
lun, Gaddi·el the son of Sodi;
____________________
“I beg you, my lord! Please do 11 of the tribe of Joseph, g for
not hold this sin against us! We CHAP. 13 the tribe of Ma·nasseh, h Gad-
have acted foolishly in what we b Ex 18:25 di the son of Susi; 12 of the
have done. 12 Please, do not De 1:15
tribe of Dan, Ammi·el the son
let her continue like someone
c De 1:22, 23
of Ge·malli; 13 of the tribe of
dead, whose flesh is half eat- Asher, Sethur the son of Mi-
en away at birth!” 13 And Mo- d Nu 12:16 cha·el; 14 of the tribe of Naph-
ses began to cry out to Jehovah, De 1:19 ta·li, Nahbi the son of Vophsi;
saying: “O God, please heal her! 15 of the tribe of Gad, Geuel
Please!” g e Nu 13:30 the son of Machi. 16 These are
14 Jehovah replied to Moses: Nu 14:30, 38 the names of the men whom Mo-
Nu 34:18, 19
“If her father would spit directly 1Ch 4:15 ses sent to spy out the land. And
in her face, would she not be hu- Moses gave the name Joshua1i to
miliated for seven days? Let her f Nu 11:28 Ho·shea the son of Nun.
be quarantined for seven days Nu 13:16 17 When Moses was sending
outside the camp, h and after- Nu 14:30
Nu 34:17
them to spy out the land of Ca-
ward she may be brought back naan, he said to them: “Go up
in.” 15 So Miri·am was quaran- g Ge 48:5 there into the Negeb, and then
tined outside the camp for sev- go up into the mountainous re-
en days, i and the people did not h Ge 48:17, 19 gion. j 18 You must see what
break camp until Miri·am was kind of land it is k and whether
brought back in. 16 Then the i Ex 17:9 the people who are dwelling in it
people departed from Ha·zeroth j are strong or weak, few or many,
j De 1:7
12:7 1 Lit., “In all my house, he is prov- 13:2 1 Or “to scout.” 13:16 1 Or “Je-
ing himself faithful.” 12:8 1 Lit., “Mouth k Ex 3:8 hoshua,” meaning “Jehovah Is Salva-
to mouth.” De 8:7 tion.”
NUMBERS 13:19–14:4 236
19 and whether the land is good CHAP. 13 Ana·kim there. a 29 The A·mal-
or bad and whether the cities a Ne 9:25 ek·ites b are dwelling in the land
they are dwelling in are encamp- Eze 20:6 of the Negeb, c and the Hittites,
ments or fortifications. 20 And b De 31:6 the Jebu·sites, d and the Amor-
Jos 1:6, 9
find out whether the land is rich1 ites e are dwelling in the moun-
or poor2a and whether there are c Nu 13:23
tainous region, and the Canaan-
trees in it or not. You must be d Nu 34:2, 3 ites f are dwelling by the sea g and
Jos 15:1
courageous b and take some of along the Jordan.”
e 2Sa 10:6, 8
the fruitage of the land.” Now it
f Nu 34:8
30 Then Caleb tried to calm
was the season of the first ripe the people as they stood be-
grapes. c g Ge 13:18
Jos 15:13 fore Moses by saying: “Let us
21 So they went up and spied Jos 21:11, 12 go up immediately, and we are
out the land from the wilder- h Jg 1:10 sure to take possession of it,
ness of Zin d to Rehob e to Lebo- i De 9:1, 2 because we can surely conquer
hamath.1f 22 When they went Jos 11:21 it.” h 31 But the men who went
up into the Negeb, they came j Nu 32:9 up with him said: “We are not
to Hebron, g where A·himan, k De 1:25 able to go up against the people,
Sheshai, and Talmai, h the An- De 8:7-9
because they are stronger than
a·kim, i were living. Incidental- l De 1:24 we are.” i 32 And they kept on
ly, Hebron had been built sev- m Nu 14:33, 34 giving the Israelites a bad report j
en years before Zoan of Egypt. n De 1:19 about the land that they had
23 When they came to the Val- o Ex 3:8 spied out, saying: “The land that
ley1 of Eshcol, j there they cut Le 20:24
we passed through to spy out is
down a branch with one cluster p De 1:25
a land that devours its inhabi-
of grapes, which two of the men ____________________
tants, and all the people whom
had to carry on a bar, as well as Second Col.
we saw in it are men of ex-
some of the pomegranates and a Nu 13:22, 33
traordinary size. k 33 And there
figs. k 24 They called that place De 1:27, 28
we saw the Nephi·lim, the sons
the Valley1 of Eshcol2l because b Ge 36:12
Ex 17:8 of Anak, l who are from1 the
of the cluster that the Israelites 1Sa 15:3 Nephi·lim, and in comparison we
cut down from there. c Nu 13:17 seemed like grasshoppers, both
25 At the end of 40 days, m d Jg 1:21 to us and to them.”
they returned from spying out
14
2Sa 5:6, 7
the land. 26 So they came back Then all the assembly
e Ge 10:15, 16
to Moses and Aaron and all the raised their voice, and the
f Ex 23:23
assembly of the Israelites in the De 7:1
people continued crying out and
wilderness of Paran, at Ka- De 20:17 weeping all through that night. m
desh. n They brought back a re- g Ge 10:19 2 All the Israelites began to
port to all the assembly and h Jos 14:7, 8 murmur against Moses and Aar-
showed them the fruitage of the i Nu 32:9 on, n and the whole assembly
land. 27 This is what they re- j Nu 14:36 spoke against them, saying: “If
ported to Moses: “We entered k Am 2:9
only we had died in the land of
the land into which you sent us, l De 1:28
Egypt, or if only we had died in
and it is indeed flowing with milk De 9:1, 2 this wilderness! 3 Why is Jeho-
and honey, o and this is its fruit- ____________________ vah bringing us to this land to
age. p 28 Nevertheless, the peo- CHAP. 14 fall by the sword? o Our wives
ple who dwell in the land are m De 1:32, 33 and children will become plun-
strong, and the fortified cities n De 1:27 der. p Is it not better for us to
are very great. We also saw the Ps 106:25 return to Egypt?” q 4 They were
o Ps 78:40 even saying to one another: “Let
13:20 1 Lit., “fat.” 2 Lit., “lean.” 13:21 p Nu 14:31 us appoint a leader and return to
1 Or “the entrance of Hamath.” 13:23, De 1:39 Egypt!” r
24 1 Or “Wadi.” 13:24 2 Meaning “Clus- q Nu 11:5
ter of Grapes.” r Ne 9:17 13:33 1 Or “descendants of.”
237 NUMBERS 14:5-25
5 At this Moses and Aar- CHAP. 14 and you are going before them
on fell with their faces to the a Nu 13:8, 16 in the pillar of cloud by day
ground before the whole assem- b Nu 13:6, 16 and in the pillar of fire by
bled congregation of the Israel- Nu 14:30 night. a 15 If you put this peo-
ites. 6 Joshua a the son of Nun c Nu 13:26, 27 ple to death all at once,1 the na-
and Caleb b the son of Je·phun- De 1:25 tions who have heard of your
neh, who were among those De 8:7, 8 fame would say this: 16 ‘Jeho-
who spied out the land, ripped d Ex 3:8 vah was not able to bring this
their garments apart, 7 and e De 7:17, 18 people into the land he swore
they said this to all the assembly De 20:3 to give them, so he slaugh-
of the Israelites: “The land that f Ex 33:16 tered them in the wilderness.’ b
we passed through to spy out is De 20:1 17 Please, now, Jehovah, let
a very, very good land. c 8 If Je- g Ex 17:4 your power be great, as you
hovah is pleased with us, he will h Ex 16:10 promised when you said:
certainly bring us into this land i Ex 16:28
18 ‘Jehovah, slow to anger and
and give it to us, a land that Nu 14:22, 23 abundant in loyal love,1c pardon-
is flowing with milk and honey. d j De 9:23
ing error and transgression, but
9 But you must not rebel against Heb 3:19 he will by no means leave the
Jehovah, and you must not fear k Ex 32:10 guilty unpunished, bringing pun-
the people of the land, e for we ishment for the error of fathers
l Ex 32:12
will devour them.1 Their pro- Eze 20:9 upon sons, upon the third gener-
tection has been removed from ation and upon the fourth gener-
m Ex 15:13, 14
them, and Jehovah is with us. f Jos 2:10 ation.’ d 19 Forgive, please, the
Do not fear them.” Jos 5:1 error of this people according to
10 However, all the assembly n De 4:12 your great loyal love, just as you
talked of stoning them. g But Je- De 5:4 have pardoned this people from
hovah’s glory appeared on the ____________________ Egypt until now.” e
tent of meeting to all the people Second Col. 20 Then Jehovah said: “I for-
of Israel. h a Ex 13:21 give them according to your
11 Then Jehovah said to Mo- Ps 78:14
word. f 21 But on the other
ses: “How much longer will this b De 9:28 hand, as surely as I live, all
people treat me without re- c Ps 103:8 the earth will be filled with the
spect, i and how much longer will Mic 7:18 glory of Jehovah. g 22 However,
they not put faith in me in spite d Ex 34:6, 7 not one of the men who have
of all the signs that I performed e Ex 34:9 seen my glory and my signs h
among them? j 12 Let me strike Ps 78:38 that I performed in Egypt and in
them with pestilence and drive f Jas 5:16 the wilderness and yet have kept
them away, and let me make you g Ps 72:19 testing me i these ten times and
into a nation greater and might- Hab 2:14 have not listened to my voice j
ier than they are.” k h Ne 9:17 23 will ever see the land about
13 But Moses said to Jeho- i Ex 17:2
which I swore to their fathers.
vah: “Then the Egyptians, from Ps 95:9 No, not one of those treating
whose midst you brought this Ps 106:14 me without respect will see it. k
people out by your power, Heb 3:16 24 But because my servant
will hear, l 14 and they will j Ps 81:11 Caleb l had a different spirit
speak about it to the inhabi- k Nu 26:63, 64 and kept following after me
tants of this land. These also Nu 32:11 wholeheartedly, I will certainly
De 1:35
have heard that you, Jehovah, Ps 95:11
bring him into the land where
are among this people m and Ps 106:26 he went, and his offspring
have appeared to them face-to- Heb 3:18 will take possession of it. m
face. n You are Jehovah, and your Heb 4:3 25 Since the A·malek·ites and
cloud is standing over them, l Nu 13:30
Nu 26:65 14:15 1 Lit., “as one man.” 14:18 1 Or
14:9 1 Lit., “for they are bread to us.” m Jos 14:9, 14 “loving-kindness.”
NUMBERS 14:26–15:3 238
the Canaan·ites a are dwelling in CHAP. 14 come to their end, and here they
the valley,1 you should turn back a Nu 13:29 will die. a 36 The men whom
tomorrow and set off for the wil- b De 1:40 Moses sent to spy out the land
derness by the way of the Red and who caused the whole as-
c Ex 16:28
Sea.” b Nu 14:11
sembly to murmur against him
26 Jehovah then said to Mo- d 1Co 10:6, 10
when they returned with a bad
ses and Aaron: 27 “How much report about the land, b 37 yes,
e Nu 14:2 the men who brought back the
longer will this evil assembly Nu 26:64
keep up this murmuring against Nu 32:11 bad report about the land will be
me? c I have heard what the Is- De 1:35 struck down and die before Je-
raelites are murmuring against f Ps 106:26 hovah. c 38 But Joshua the son
me. d 28 Say to them, ‘“As sure- 1Co 10:5 of Nun and Caleb the son of
ly as I live,” declares Jeho- Heb 3:17 Je·phunneh, who were among
vah, “I will do to you just what g Nu 1:45, 46 those who went to spy out the
I have heard you speak! e 29 In Jude 5 land, will certainly keep liv-
this wilderness your corpses will h Ex 6:8 ing.”’” d
fall, f yes, the whole number of i Nu 26:65 39 When Moses spoke these
you from 20 years old and up Nu 32:11, 12 words to all the Israelites, the
De 1:34-38
who were registered, all of people began to mourn a great
you who have murmured against j Nu 14:3 deal. 40 Moreover, they got up
De 1:39
me. g 30 None of you will enter early in the morning and tried
into the land that I swore1 to k Ps 106:24 to go up to the top of the moun-
have you reside in h except Caleb l Nu 32:13 tain, saying: “Here we are ready
the son of Je·phunneh and Josh- Jos 14:10 to go up to the place that Je-
ua the son of Nun. i m De 1:3 hovah spoke about, for we have
31 “‘“And I will bring in your De 2:14 sinned.” e 41 But Moses said:
children, who you said would be- n Nu 13:25 “Why are you going beyond the
come plunder, j and they will o Ps 95:10 order of Jehovah? This will not
get to know the land that you Ac 7:36 succeed. 42 Do not go up, for
have rejected. k 32 But your
Ac 13:18 Jehovah is not with you; and
____________________ you will be defeated by your en-
own corpses will fall in this wil-
derness. 33 Now your sons will
Second Col. emies. f 43 For the A·malek·ites
become shepherds in the wil- a Nu 14:29 and the Canaan·ites are there to
Heb 3:17
derness 40 years, l and they face you, g and you will fall by the
will have to answer for your
b Nu 13:32 sword. Because you turned away
acts of unfaithfulness1 until the c 1Co 10:6, 10 from following Jehovah, Jeho-
last one of your corpses falls in
Jude 5 vah will not be with you.” h
the wilderness. m 34 According d Nu 14:30 44 However, they presumptu-
Nu 26:65 ously went toward the top of
to the number of the days that Nu 32:11, 12
you spied out the land, 40 days, n De 1:35, 36 the mountain, i but the ark of Je-
a day for a year, a day for a Jos 14:6 hovah’s covenant and Moses did
year, you will answer for your er- e De 1:41 not move away from the mid-
rors 40 years, o for you will know dle of the camp. j 45 Then the
f Le 26:14, 17
what it means to oppose me.1 De 1:42 A·malek·ites and the Canaan-
35 “‘“I, Jehovah, have spo- ites who were dwelling in that
g Nu 13:29
mountain came down and struck
ken. This is what I will do to h 2Ch 15:2 them, scattering them as far as
all this evil assembly, those who
i De 1:43 Hormah. k
have gathered together against
me: In this wilderness they will j Nu 10:33
k Nu 21:1, 3
Moses, saying: 2 “Speak
14:25 1 Or “low plain.” 14:30 1 Lit., “I De 1:44 to the Israelites and say to them,
lifted my hand.” 14:33 1 Lit., “prostitu- ____________________ ‘When you eventually come into
tion.” 14:34 1 Or “to have me as an en- CHAP. 15 the land that I am giving you
emy.” l Ge 15:18 to dwell in l 3 and you make
239 NUMBERS 15:4-24
an offering by fire to Jeho- CHAP. 15 offering made by fire, as a pleas-
vah from the herd or from the a Le 1:2, 3 ing1 aroma to Jehovah.
flock—whether a burnt offering a 14 “‘If a foreigner who is re-
or a sacrifice to perform a spe- siding with you or one who has
cial vow or a voluntary offering b b Le 7:16 been in your midst for many
Le 22:18, 19
or an offering during your sea- Le 22:21
of your generations should also
sonal festivals, c in order to make make an offering by fire, as a
a pleasing1 aroma to Jehovah d— pleasing1 aroma to Jehovah, he
4 the one presenting his offer- c Le 23:4 should do just as you do. a
ing must also present to Jehovah Nu 28:16 15 You who are of the congre-
a grain offering of fine flour, e a Nu 29:1 gation and the foreigner who is
De 16:13, 16
tenth of an ephah,1 mixed with residing with you will have one
a fourth of a hin2 of oil. 5 You statute. It will be a lasting stat-
should also offer wine as a drink d Le 1:9 ute for all your generations. The
offering, a fourth of a hin, to- foreign resident should be the
gether with the burnt offering f same as you before Jehovah. b
or for the sacrifice of each e Ex 29:40 16 There should be one law and
male lamb. 6 Or for a ram, you Le 2:1, 11 one judicial decision for you and
should make a grain offering of for the foreigner who is residing
two tenths of an ephah measure with you.’”
of fine flour mixed with a third of f Nu 28:6, 7
Nu 28:11, 14
a hin of oil. 7 And you should Moses: 18 “Speak to the Isra-
present wine as a drink offering, elites and tell them, ‘When you
a third of a hin, as a pleasing1 g Le 1:3 come into the land where I am
aroma to Jehovah. bringing you 19 and you eat
8 “‘But if you should offer a any of the bread1 of the land, c
male of the herd as a burnt of- h Le 7:16 you should make a contribu-
fering g or a sacrifice to per- tion to Jehovah. 20 You should
form a special vow h or commu- make a contribution of the first-
nion sacrifices to Jehovah, i i Le 3:1, 3 fruits d of your coarse meal as
Le 7:11
9 you should also present to- ring-shaped loaves. Like the con-
gether with the male of the herd tribution of a threshing floor
a grain offering j of three tenths j Le 6:14
is the way you should con-
of an ephah measure of fine Nu 28:11, 12 tribute it. 21 Some of the first-
flour mixed with half a hin of Nu 29:6 fruits of your coarse meal you
oil. 10 You should also present should give as a contribution to
wine as a drink offering, k half a Jehovah throughout your gener-
k Nu 28:11, 14 ations.
hin, as an offering made by fire, ____________________
as a pleasing1 aroma to Jehovah. 22 “‘Now if you make a mis-
Second Col.
11 This is what should be done take and fail to observe all these
a Ex 12:49 commandments that Jehovah
for each bull or for each ram or Le 24:22
for each of the male lambs or of Nu 9:14 has spoken to Moses, 23 all
the goats. 12 Whatever may be that Jehovah has commanded
the number that you offer, that you through Moses from the day
is what you should do for each b Le 19:34 that Jehovah commanded and
one, according to their number. onward for your generations,
13 This is how every native- 24 and if it was done by mistake
born Israelite should present an c Jos 5:11, 12 and without the knowledge of
the assembly, the whole assem-
15:3, 7, 10, 13, 14, 24 1 Or “appeasing; bly must offer one young bull as
soothing.” Lit., “restful.” 15:4 1 A tenth d Ex 23:19 a burnt offering for a pleasing1
Le 2:14
of an ephah equaled 2.2 L (2 dry qt). Nu 18:8, 12
aroma to Jehovah, together with
See App. B14. 2 A hin equaled 3.67 L De 26:1, 2
(7.75 pt). See App. B14. Pr 3:9 15:19 1 Or “food.”
NUMBERS 15:25–16:3 240
its grain offering and its drink CHAP. 15 Aaron and the whole assembly.
offering according to the regu- a Nu 15:8-10 34 They committed him into
lar procedure, a and one young custody a because it had not
b Nu 28:15
goat as a sin offering. b 25 The been specified what should be
priest will make atonement for c Le 4:20 done to him.
Heb 2:17
the whole assembly of the Is- 1Jo 2:1, 2
35 And Jehovah said to Mo-
raelites, and it will be forgiv- ses: “The man should be put
en them, c because it was a mis- d Le 4:27, 28 to death without fail, b and the
take, and they brought as their e Le 4:32, 35 whole assembly should stone
offering an offering made by fire
f Ex 12:49
him outside the camp.” c 36 So
to Jehovah and their sin offer- Le 24:22 the whole assembly brought him
ing before Jehovah for their mis- Nu 9:14 outside the camp and stoned
take. 26 It will be forgiven the Nu 15:15 him so that he died, just as Je-
whole assembly of the Israelites g Ex 21:14 hovah had commanded Moses.
and the foreigner who is resid- De 17:12 37 Jehovah went on to say
ing in their midst, because it was Heb 10:26, 27
this to Moses: 38 “Speak to
by mistake on the part of all the h Heb 10:28 the Israelites and tell them that
people. i Eze 18:20 they must make for themselves
27 “‘If any person1 should sin fringed edges on the skirts of
by mistake, then he must pre- j Ex 20:9, 10 their garments throughout their
Ex 35:2
sent a female goat in its first De 5:13, 14 generations, and they are to put
year for a sin offering. d 28 And ____________________ a blue string above the fringed
the priest will make atonement Second Col. edge of the skirt. d 39 ‘You
for the person1 who made a mis- a Le 24:11, 12
must have this fringed edge so
take by an unintentional sin be- that you will see it and remem-
b Ex 31:14 ber all the commandments of
fore Jehovah, so as to make
atonement for it, and it will c Le 24:14 Jehovah and observe them. e
be forgiven him. e 29 As for the d De 22:12
You must not follow your own
native-born among the Israelites Mt 23:5 hearts and eyes, which are lead-
and the foreigner who is residing you to spiritual prostitu-
e De 11:18
ing in their midst, there should tion. f 40 This will help you re-
be one law for you in the matter f Ex 34:15 member, and you will observe all
of doing something unintention- g Le 11:44
my commandments and be holy
ally. f Ro 12:1 to your God. g 41 I am Jehovah
30 “‘But the person1 who 1Pe 1:15 your God, who brought you out
does something deliberately, g h Ge 17:8 of the land of Egypt in order to
whether he is native-born or a Ex 29:45 prove myself your God. h I am Je-
foreign resident, is blaspheming Le 25:38 hovah your God.’” i
Jehovah and must be cut off 2
from among his people. 31 Be-
i Ex 3:15
Ex 6:2, 3
____________________
16 Then Korah j the son of Iz-
har, k the son of Kohath, l
cause he has despised Jehovah’s the son of Levi, m got up togeth-
word and broken his command- CHAP. 16 er with Dathan and A·biram the
ment, that person1 should be cut j Jude 11 sons of E·liab, n and On the son
off without fail. h His own error is k Ex 6:21 of Peleth, of the sons of Reu-
upon him.’” i ben. o 2 They rose up against
l Ex 6:18
32 While the Israelites were Moses along with 250 Israelite
in the wilderness, they found a m Ex 6:16 men, chieftains of the assembly,
man collecting pieces of wood n Nu 26:7-9
chosen ones of the congrega-
on the Sabbath day. j 33 Those tion, prominent men. 3 So they
o Ge 46:8 gathered together against p Mo-
who found him collecting wood
brought him up to Moses and p Nu 12:1, 2 ses and Aaron and said to them:
Nu 14:2 “We have had enough of you!
15:27, 28, 30, 31 1 Or “soul.” 15:30 2 Or Ps 106:16
The whole assembly is holy, q all
“put to death.” q Ex 19:6 of them, and Jehovah is in their
241 NUMBERS 16:4-26
midst. a Why, then, should you ex- CHAP. 16 ing with milk and honey a or giv-
alt yourselves above the congre- a Ex 29:45 en us an inheritance of field and
gation of Jehovah?” vineyard. Would you bore out the
4 When Moses heard this, he b 2Ti 2:19 eyes of those men? We are not
at once fell facedown. 5 Then going to come!”
c Ex 28:43
he said to Korah and to all his Le 21:6
15 So Moses became very an-
supporters: “In the morning Je- gry and said to Jehovah: “Do not
hovah will make known who be- d Ex 28:1 turn to look at their grain offer-
longs to him b and who is holy Nu 17:5 ing. Not one donkey have I tak-
Ps 105:26 en away from them, nor have
and who should approach him, c
and whomever he may choose d I harmed one of them.” b
e Le 10:1
will approach him. 6 Do this: 16 Then Moses said to Kor-
Take fire holders, e Korah and f Nu 16:2 ah: “Present yourself with all
all your supporters, f 7 and put your supporters before Jehovah
fire in them and place incense g Nu 3:10 tomorrow, you and they and Aar-
on them before Jehovah tomor- on. 17 Each one should take
row, and the man whom Jehovah h Nu 16:1 his fire holder and put incense
will choose, g he is the holy one. on it, and each will present his
i Nu 3:9, 41
You sons of Levi h have gone far fire holder before Jehovah, 250
enough!” j Nu 1:53
fire holders, together with you
8 Moses then said to Korah: Nu 3:6 and Aaron, each with his fire
“Listen, please, you sons of Le- Nu 4:4 holder.” 18 So each of them
vi. 9 Does it seem to you such De 10:8 took his fire holder, and they put
a little thing that the God of Is- k Php 2:3
fire and incense on them and
rael has separated you from the stood at the entrance of the tent
assembly of Israel i and allowed l Ex 16:8 of meeting together with Mo-
you to approach him in order Ps 106:16 ses and Aaron. 19 When Kor-
to perform the service of Jeho- ah had gathered his supporters c
vah’s tabernacle and to stand be- m Nu 16:1 against them at the entrance of
fore the assembly to minister to the tent of meeting, Jehovah’s
n Ex 16:3
them, j 10 and that he brought Nu 14:28, 29
glory appeared to all the assem-
you near to him along with all ____________________ bly. d
your brothers, the sons of Levi? Second Col. 20 Jehovah now told Moses
Must you also try to secure the a Ex 3:8
and Aaron: 21 “Separate your-
priesthood? k 11 For this rea- Le 20:24 selves from among this group,
son, you and all your supporters so that I may exterminate them
who are gathering together are b 1Sa 12:1, 3 in an instant.” e 22 At this, they
Ac 20:33 fell with their faces to the
against Jehovah. As for Aaron, 2Co 7:2
who is he that you should mur- ground and said: “O God, the
mur against him?” l c Nu 16:2 God of the spirit of all people,1f
12 Moses later sent for Da- will one man’s sin cause you to
than and A·biram m the sons of d Nu 12:5 become indignant against the en-
E·liab, but they said: “We are not Nu 14:10 tire assembly?” g
going to come! 13 Is it so lit- 23 Jehovah then said to Mo-
e Nu 3:10, 38
tle a thing that you have brought Nu 16:45 ses: 24 “Speak to the assembly
us up out of a land flow- and tell them, ‘Get away from
ing with milk and honey to put f Job 12:10 around the tents of Korah, Da-
us to death in the wilderness? n Ec 3:19 than, and A·biram!’” h
Ec 12:7
Now do you also want to make 25 Then Moses got up and
yourself an absolute ruler over g Ge 18:23 went to Dathan and A·bi-
us?1 14 As it is, you have not ram, and the elders i of Israel
brought us into any land flow- h Nu 16:1, 2 went with him. 26 He told the
16:13 1 Or “to lord it over us?” i Nu 11:16 16:22 1 Lit., “the spirits of all flesh.”
NUMBERS 16:27-45 242
assembly: “Move away, please, CHAP. 16 they said: “We are afraid that
from the tents of these wicked a De 18:21, 22 the earth may swallow us up!”
men and do not touch anything 35 Then a fire came out from
that belongs to them, so that Jehovah a and consumed the 250
you may not be swept away in b Nu 26:10 men offering the incense. b
all their sin.” 27 They immedi- De 11:6 36 Jehovah now said to Mo-
Ps 106:17
ately moved away from the tents ses: 37 “Tell El·e·azar the son
of Korah, Dathan, and A·biram, of Aaron the priest to take the
from every side, and Dathan and fire holders c out of the fire, for
c Ex 6:24
A·biram came out, taking their Nu 26:11 they are holy. Also tell him to
stand at the entrance of their 1Ch 6:31, 37 scatter the fire some distance
tents, together with their wives, away. 38 The fire holders of
their sons, and their little chil- the men who sinned at the cost
dren. d Jude 11 of their lives1 should be made
28 Then Moses said: “By this ____________________ into thin metal plates to overlay
you will know that Jehovah Second Col. the altar, d because they present-
has sent me to do all these a Le 10:1, 2 ed them before Jehovah, and
Nu 11:1 they became holy. They should
things, that it is not of my
own heart:1 29 If these people serve as a sign to the Israelites.” e
die a natural death as all men 39 So El·e·azar the priest took
b Nu 16:17
do and if their punishment is Nu 26:10
the copper fire holders that had
the same as that of all mankind, Ps 106:18 been presented by those who
then Jehovah has not sent me. a were burned up, and beat them
30 But if Jehovah does some- to overlay the altar, 40 just as
thing extraordinary with them c Nu 16:6, 7 Jehovah had told him through
and the ground opens1 and swal- Moses. It was a reminder for the
lows them and everything that Israelites that no unauthorized
belongs to them and they go d Ex 38:1 person1 who is not of the off-
down alive into the Grave,2 you spring of Aaron should approach
will certainly know that these to burn incense before Jehovah f
men have treated Jehovah dis- e Nu 16:5 and that no one should become
respectfully.” Nu 17:10 like Korah and his supporters. g
31 As soon as he finished 41 On the very next day, the
speaking all these words, whole assembly of the Israelites
f Nu 3:10
the ground beneath them Nu 18:7
began to murmur against Mo-
split apart. b 32 And the 2Ch 26:16-18 ses and Aaron, h saying: “You two
earth opened1 and swallowed have put Jehovah’s people to
them up, along with their house- death.” 42 When the assembly
holds and everyone who be- g Ps 106:17 had gathered together against
longed to Korah c and all their Jude 11 Moses and Aaron, they then
goods. 33 So they and all who turned toward the tent of meet-
belonged to them went down ing, and look! the cloud covered
h Nu 14:2 it, and Jehovah’s glory began to
alive into the Grave,2 and the
earth covered them over, so that appear. i
they perished from the midst of 43 Moses and Aaron went
i Ex 16:7
the congregation. d 34 All the Nu 14:10
before the tent of meeting, j
Israelites who were around them Nu 16:19 44 and Jehovah said to Moses:
fled at their screaming, for 45 “You men, remove your-
selves from among this assem-
16:28 1 Or “my own accord.” 16:30 j Nu 20:2, 6 bly, so that I may exterminate
1 Lit., “opens its mouth.” 16:30, 33 them in an instant.” k At this
2 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common grave
of mankind. See Glossary. 16:32 1 Lit., k Ex 23:20, 21 16:38 1 Or “sinned against their own
“opened its mouth.” 1Co 10:6, 10 souls.” 16:40 1 Lit., “no stranger.”
243 NUMBERS 16:46–18:4
they fell with their faces to the CHAP. 16 Moses deposited the rods before
ground. a 46 Moses then said to a Nu 16:21, 22 Jehovah in the tent of the Testi-
Aaron: “Take the fire holder and mony.
put fire from the altar b in it and b Le 6:12 8 On the next day, when Mo-
put incense on it and go quickly ses went into the tent of the
to the assembly and make atone- c Ex 34:9 Testimony, look! Aaron’s rod for
Nu 8:19
ment for them, c because indig- ____________________
the house of Levi had budded
nation has gone out from Je- and was bringing forth buds and
CHAP. 17
hovah. The plague has started!” blossoming flowers and bear-
47 Aaron at once took it, just d Nu 1:4, 16
ing ripe almonds. 9 Moses then
as Moses had said, and ran into brought out all the rods from be-
e Ex 34:29
the midst of the congregation, fore Jehovah to all the people of
and look! the plague had start- f Ex 25:22
Israel. They looked at them, and
ed among the people. So he put Ex 30:36 each man took his own rod.
the incense on the fire holder Le 16:2 10 Jehovah then said to Mo-
and began making atonement for ses: “Put Aaron’s rod a back be-
g Nu 16:5
the people. 48 He kept stand- fore the Testimony as something
ing between the dead and the to be kept for a sign b to the sons
h Nu 11:1
living, and the scourge eventual- Nu 14:27
of rebelliousness, c so that their
ly stopped. 49 Those who died Nu 16:11 murmurings against me may
from the scourge amounted to 1Co 10:6, 10 cease and so that they may not
14,700, besides those dead on die.” 11 Moses immediately did
i Nu 14:2 just as Jehovah had commanded
account of Korah. 50 When at Nu 16:13, 41
last Aaron returned to Moses at ____________________
him. He did just so.
the entrance of the tent of 12 The Israelites then said to
Second Col.
meeting, the scourge had been Moses: “Now we will die, we will
a Heb 9:4
stopped. surely perish, we are all going
to perish! 13 Anyone who even
ses: 2 “Speak to the Isra-
b Nu 16:38
c De 9:7
comes close to Jehovah’s taber-
nacle will die! d Must we end up
elites and take from them one dying that way?” e
De 31:27
rod for each paternal house,
from the chieftains of each pa-
ternal house, d 12 rods in all.
d Nu 1:51
Nu 18:4, 7
18 Jehovah then said to Aar-
on: “You and your sons
and your paternal house with
Write the name of each one
you will be answerable for any
on his rod. 3 You should write e Nu 16:49
____________________ error against the sanctuary, f and
Aaron’s name on Levi’s rod, be- you and your sons with you
cause there is one rod for CHAP. 18
will be answerable for any er-
the head of each paternal house. f Ex 25:8
ror against your priesthood. g
4 Deposit the rods in the tent of Le 21:10-12
2 Also bring near your brothers
meeting before the Testimony, e of the tribe of Levi, your ances-
g Ex 28:38
where I regularly present myself Le 22:9 tral tribe, so that they may join
to you. f 5 And the rod of the Nu 18:23 you and minister to you h and
man whom I choose g will bud, your sons before the tent of the
and I will put a stop to the mur- h Nu 3:6
Testimony. i 3 They are to fulfill
Nu 8:22
muring of the Israelites against Nu 16:9 their responsibilities to you and
me, h which they are also mur- to the entire tent. j However, they
muring against you.” i i Nu 1:53 must not come near the utensils
6 So Moses spoke to the Is- of the holy place and the altar,
raelites, and all their chief- j Nu 3:25, 26 so that neither they nor you may
tains gave him rods—a rod for Nu 3:30, 31
Nu 3:36, 37
die. k 4 They will join you and
each chieftain of a paternal carry out their responsibilities
house, 12 rods—and Aaron’s rod k Nu 4:15, 20 regarding the tent of meeting
was among their rods. 7 Then Nu 16:39, 40 and all the service of the tent,
NUMBERS 18:5-19 244
and no unauthorized person1 CHAP. 18 and the grain, their firstfruits, a
may come near to you. a 5 You a Nu 1:51 which they give to Jehovah,
must carry out your responsibil- Nu 3:10 I give them to you. b 13 The
ity toward the holy place b and b Le 24:2, 3 first ripe fruits of everything
Nu 3:32
the altar, c so that no further c Ex 30:7 from their land, which they will
indignation d may come against d Nu 16:46 bring to Jehovah, will become
the people of Israel. 6 I myself e Nu 3:9, 12 yours. c Everyone clean in your
have taken your brothers, the Nu 8:15, 16 house may eat it.
Levites, from among the Israel- f Nu 8:19 14 “Every devoted thing1 in
g Le 16:2, 12
ites as a gift for you. e They are Heb 9:3, 7
Israel should become yours. d
given to Jehovah to care for h 1Sa 2:28 15 “Every firstborn of all liv-
the service of the tent of meet- Heb 5:4 ing things,1e which they will pre-
ing. f 7 You and your sons are i Nu 3:10 sent to Jehovah, whether man
Nu 16:39, 40
responsible for your priestly du- j Ex 23:19
or animal, should become yours.
ties pertaining to the altar and Le 27:28, 30 However, you should without fail
what is inside the curtain, g and Nu 18:11, 26 redeem the firstborn of man-
you are to render this service. h I k Le 7:34 kind, f and the firstborn of the
Nu 5:9
have given the service of the l Le 2:3
unclean animals you should re-
priesthood as a gift to you, and m Le 5:11, 12 deem. g 16 You should redeem
any unauthorized person1 who Le 6:25, 26 it with the redemption price
approaches should be put to n Le 7:1, 7 when it is a month old and
death.” i o Ex 29:32 up, by the estimated value
Le 6:14, 16
8 Jehovah spoke further to Le 10:12, 13 of five silver shekels,1h accord-
Aaron: “I myself put you in p Le 6:18 ing to the standard shekel of
charge of the contributions Le 7:1, 6 the holy place.2 It is 20 ge-
made to me. j I have given to you
Le 14:13
Le 21:22
rahs.3 17 Only the firstborn
and to your sons a portion of all q Nu 15:20 bull or firstborn male lamb or
the holy things contributed by Eze 44:30 firstborn goat you should not
the Israelites as a permanent al- r Ex 29:27 redeem. i They are something
Le 7:34
lowance. k 9 This will be yours holy. You should sprinkle their
s Le 10:14
out of the most holy offerings De 18:3 blood on the altar, j and their
made by fire: every offering they t Le 22:4-6 fat you should make smoke as
make, including their grain offer- ____________________ an offering made by fire for
ings l and their sin offerings m and Second Col. a pleasing1 aroma to Jehovah. k
their guilt offerings n that they a Pr 3:9 18 And their flesh should be-
bring to me. It is something most b Le 2:14 come yours. Like the breast
holy for you and for your sons.
De 18:4 of the wave offering and like
c Ex 23:19 the right leg, it should become
10 In a most holy place you
should eat it. o Every male may
d Le 27:21, 28
yours. l 19 All the holy contri-
e Ex 13:2
eat it. It will be something holy Le 27:26 butions that the Israelites will
to you. p 11 This also belongs to Nu 3:13 contribute to Jehovah, m I have
you: the gifts they contribute q
f Ex 13:13 given to you and your sons
g Ex 34:20 and your daughters with you as
together with all the wave offer- Le 27:27
ings r of the Israelites. I have giv- h Le 27:6
a permanent allowance. n It is a
en them to you and your sons i Ex 22:30
18:14 1 That is, everything made sacred
De 15:19
and your daughters with you as a to God by being irrevocably and irre-
j Le 17:11
permanent allowance. s Everyone k Le 3:16 deemably devoted to God. 18:15 1 Lit.,
clean in your house may eat it. t l Ex 29:26 “of all flesh.” 18:16 1 A shekel equaled
12 “All the best of the oil and Le 7:31, 34 11.4 g (0.367 oz t). See App. B14. 2 Or
all the best of the new wine m Ex 23:19 “the holy shekel.” 3 A gerah equaled
Nu 15:18, 19
Nu 18:11, 26 0.57 g (0.01835 oz t). See App. B14.
18:4, 7 1 Lit., “stranger,” that is, a man Nu 31:28, 29 18:17 1 Or “appeasing; soothing.” Lit.,
not of Aaron’s family. n 2Ch 31:4 “restful.”
245 NUMBERS 18:20–19:7
lasting covenant of salt1 before CHAP. 18 tribution to Jehovah from all
Jehovah for you and your off- a Nu 26:62, 63 the tenth parts that you receive
spring with you.” De 10:9 from the Israelites, and from
De 14:27
20 Jehovah went on to say to Jos 14:3
them you are to give the contri-
Aaron: “In their land you will not bution for Jehovah to Aaron the
have an inheritance, and no por- priest. 29 You will make every
tion of land among them will be- b De 18:1, 2 sort of contribution to Jehovah
come yours. a I am your por- Jos 18:7 from the very best of all the gifts
tion and your inheritance in the Eze 44:28 given to you a as something holy.’
midst of the Israelites. b 30 “And you must say to
21 “Now see that I have given c Le 27:30
them, ‘When you contribute the
to the sons of Levi every tenth Ne 10:37
best of them, then it will be con-
part c in Israel as an inheritance Ne 12:44 sidered for the Levites as the
in return for the service they Heb 7:5 produce of the threshing floor
are carrying out, the service of and as the produce of the wine-
the tent of meeting. 22 No lon- press or oil press. 31 You and
d Nu 3:6, 7 your household may eat it in any
ger may the people of Israel ap- Nu 18:1
proach the tent of meeting, or place, because it is your wag-
else they will incur sin and die. es in return for your service
23 The Levites themselves are e Jos 13:33
at the tent of meeting. b 32 You
to carry out the service of the will not incur sin in this as long
tent of meeting, and they are the as you contribute the best from
ones who will answer for their f De 10:9 them, and you must not profane
error. d It is a lasting statute dur- the holy things of the Israelites,
ing all your generations that they or you will die.’” c
should not take possession of
an inheritance among the Israel-
g Nu 18:21
De 12:19 19 Jehovah spoke again to
Moses and Aaron, say-
ites. e 24 For I have given to the ing: 2 “This is a statute of the
Levites as an inheritance the law that Jehovah has command-
h Ne 10:38
tenth part contributed by the ed, ‘Tell the Israelites that they
people of Israel, which they will should take for you a sound red
contribute to Jehovah. That is cow in which there is no defect d
i Nu 15:20
why I have said to them, ‘In ____________________ and upon which no yoke has
the midst of the Israelites, they come. 3 You are to give it to
Second Col.
should not take possession of an El·e·azar the priest, and he will
a Nu 18:8, 12
inheritance.’” f lead it outside the camp, and it
25 Then Jehovah said to will be slaughtered before him.
Moses: 26 “You should tell the 4 Then El·e·azar the priest will
b 1Co 9:13
Levites, ‘You will receive from take some of its blood with
the Israelites the tenth part that his finger and spatter its blood
I have given to you from them c Le 22:2, 15
seven times straight toward the
for your inheritance, g and you ____________________ front of the tent of meeting. e
should contribute from it a tenth CHAP. 19
5 The cow will then be burned
part of the tenth part as a con- d Le 22:20
before his eyes. Its skin and its
tribution to Jehovah. h 27 And Mal 1:14 flesh and its blood together with
it will be considered your con- its dung will be burned. f 6 And
tribution, as though it were the the priest will take cedarwood,
grain of the threshing floor i or e Heb 9:13, 14 hyssop, g and scarlet material
the full production of the wine- and throw them into the fire
press or oil press. 28 In this where the cow is being burned.
way you will also give a con- f Le 4:11, 12 7 The priest will then wash his
garments and bathe himself1 in
18:19 1 That is, a permanent and un-
changing covenant. g Ps 51:7 19:7 1 Lit., “his flesh.”
NUMBERS 19:8–20:1 246
water, and afterward he may CHAP. 19 en days. 15 Every opened con-
come into the camp; but the a Heb 9:13, 14 tainer with no lid tied on it
priest will be unclean until the is unclean. a 16 Everyone in the
evening. open field who touches someone
8 “‘The one who burned the b Nu 19:13, 21 killed with the sword or a corpse
cow will wash his garments in or the bone of a man or a buri-
water and bathe himself1 in wa- al place will be unclean for sev-
ter, and he will be unclean until c Ex 12:49 en days. b 17 They should take
the evening. Le 24:22 for the unclean one some of the
9 “‘A clean man will gather up Nu 15:15
ashes of the sin offering that
the ashes of the cow a and de- was burned and pour running
posit them outside the camp in a water on them in a container.
clean place, and they should be d Le 21:1, 11
Nu 5:2
18 Then a clean man c will take
kept by the assembly of the Isra- Nu 6:9 hyssop d and dip it into the wa-
elites to prepare water that will Nu 9:6 ter and spatter it on the tent and
be used for cleansing. b It is a sin Nu 31:19
on all the containers and on the
offering. 10 The one gathering people1 who were there and on
the ashes of the cow will wash the one who touched the bone
his garments and be unclean un- e Le 15:31
or the slain one or the corpse or
til the evening. the burial place. 19 The clean
“‘This will serve the Israelites person will spatter it on the un-
and the foreigner who is residing f Le 22:3
Heb 10:28
clean one on the third day and
in their midst as a lasting stat- on the seventh day, and he will
ute. c 11 Anyone touching any purify him from sin on the sev-
dead person1 will be unclean g Nu 19:9
enth day; e then he should wash
for seven days. d 12 Such one ____________________ his garments and bathe in water,
should purify himself with the and he will become clean in the
Second Col.
water1 on the third day, and on evening.
a Le 11:31, 32
the seventh day he will be 20 “‘But the man who is un-
clean. But if he does not puri- clean and who will not puri-
fy himself on the third day, on fy himself, that person2 must be
b Nu 19:11
the seventh day he will not be Nu 31:19 cut off3 from the congregation, f
clean. 13 Everyone who touch- because he has defiled Jeho-
es the corpse of any dead per- vah’s sanctuary. The water for
son1 and does not purify himself c Nu 19:9 cleansing was not sprinkled on
has defiled Jehovah’s taberna- him, so he is unclean.
cle, e and that person2 must be 21 “‘This will serve as a last-
cut off3 from Israel. f Because ing statute for them: The one
d Ps 51:7
the water for cleansing g has not spattering the water for cleans-
been sprinkled on him, he con- ing g should wash his garments,
tinues unclean. His uncleanness
e Le 14:9 and the one touching the wa-
remains upon him. Nu 19:12 ter for cleansing will be unclean
14 “‘This is the law that ap- Nu 31:19
until the evening. 22 Anything
plies when a man dies in a tent: the unclean one touches will be
Everyone who enters the tent unclean, and the person2 who
and everyone who was already in f Nu 19:13
touches it will be unclean until
the tent will be unclean for sev-
the evening.’” h
19:8 1 Lit., “his flesh.” 19:11 1 Or “the
corpse of any human soul.” See Glos-
g Nu 19:18
Heb 9:9, 10 20 In the first month, the en-
tire assembly of the Israel-
sary. 19:12 1 Lit., “it.” 19:13 1 Or “a Heb 9:13, 14 ites came into the wilderness of
corpse, the soul of any human who has Zin, and the people began dwell-
died.” See Glossary. 19:13, 20, 22 2 Or
“soul.” 19:13, 20 3 Or “put to death.” h Le 15:4, 5 19:18 1 Or “souls.”
247 NUMBERS 20:2-23
ing in Kadesh. a It was there that CHAP. 20 the land that I will give them.” a
Miri·am b died and was buried. a Nu 13:26 13 These are the waters of
2 Now there was no water for Nu 20:22 Meri·bah,1b where the Israelites
Nu 33:36
the assembly, c and they gathered De 2:14
quarreled with Jehovah, so that
together against Moses and Aar- he was sanctified among them.
b Ex 15:20
on. 3 The people were quarrel- Nu 26:59 14 Then Moses sent mes-
ing with Moses, d saying: “If only Mic 6:4 sengers from Kadesh to the
we had died when our brothers c Ex 17:1 king of Edom: c “This is what
died before Jehovah! 4 Why d Ex 17:2 your brother Israel d says, ‘You
have you brought Jehovah’s con- e Ex 14:11 well know all the hardship that
gregation into this wilderness Ex 17:3 we have experienced. 15 Our
for us and our livestock to die Nu 16:13, 14 fathers went to Egypt, e and we
here? e 5 And why have you led Nu 21:5
dwelled in Egypt many years,1f
us up out of Egypt to bring us f De 8:14, 15
and the Egyptians mistreated us
into this evil place? f It is no place g De 8:7, 8 and our fathers. g 16 Finally we
for seed and figs and vines and h Ex 16:10 cried out to Jehovah, h and he
pomegranates, and there is no Nu 14:10
heard us and sent an angel i and
water to drink.” g 6 Then Moses i Ex 17:5, 6 brought us out of Egypt, and
Ps 78:15
and Aaron came from before the Ps 105:41 here we are in Kadesh, a city
congregation to the entrance of Ps 114:8 on the border of your territory.
the tent of meeting and fell with Isa 48:21 17 Please let us pass through
their faces to the ground, and j Ex 7:12, 19 your land. We will not pass
Jehovah’s glory began to appear Nu 17:10
through any field or vineyard,
to them. h k Ps 106:32, 33 and we will not drink the water
7 Then Jehovah said to Mo- l 1Co 10:1, 4 of any well. We will march on
ses: 8 “Take the rod and call ____________________ the King’s Road without turning
the assembly together, you and Second Col. to the right or the left until we
Aaron your brother, and speak a Nu 27:12-14 pass through your territory.’” j
to the crag before their eyes that De 1:37
De 3:26
18 However, Edom said to
it may give its water, and you will De 32:51, 52 him: “You may not pass through
bring out water for them from De 34:4 our territory. If you do, I will
the crag and give the assembly Jos 1:2 come out with the sword to
and their livestock something to b Ps 106:32, 33 meet you.” 19 In turn the Isra-
drink.” i c Jg 11:17 elites said to him: “By the high-
9 So Moses took the rod from d Ge 36:8 way we will go up, and if we and
before Jehovah, j just as He had De 2:4 our livestock drink your water,
commanded him. 10 Then Mo- De 23:7
we will pay for it. k We want noth-
ses and Aaron called the congre- e Ge 46:6
ing more than to pass through
gation together before the crag, f Ge 15:13 on foot.” l 20 Still he said: “You
Ex 12:40
and he said to them: “Hear, now, may not pass through.” m With
you rebels! Must we bring out g Ex 1:11, 14
that Edom came out to encoun-
water for you from this crag?” k h Ex 2:23 ter him with many people and a
11 With that Moses lifted his Ex 3:7
strong army.1 21 So Edom re-
hand up and struck the crag i Ex 14:19
Ex 23:20
fused to allow Israel to pass
twice with his rod, and much wa- Ex 33:2 through his territory; therefore,
ter began to pour out, and the j Nu 21:21, 22 Israel turned away from him. n
assembly and their livestock be- De 2:26, 27 22 The people of Israel, the
gan to drink. l k De 2:5, 6 entire assembly, departed from
12 Jehovah later said to Mo- l De 2:26, 28 Kadesh and came to Mount Hor. o
ses and Aaron: “Because you m Jg 11:17 23 Then Jehovah said to Mo-
did not show faith in me and n De 2:8 ses and Aaron in Mount Hor by
sanctify me before the eyes of Jg 11:18
the people of Israel, you will o Nu 21:4 20:13 1 Meaning “Quarreling.” 20:15
not bring this congregation into Nu 33:37 1 Lit., “days.” 20:20 1 Lit., “hand.”
NUMBERS 20:24–21:15 248
the border of the land of Edom: CHAP. 20 ry of the journey. 5 And the
24 “Aaron will be gathered to a Nu 33:38 people kept speaking against
his people.1a He will not enter De 32:50 God and Moses, a saying: “Why
the land that I will give to the have you brought us up out of
b Nu 20:12
Israelites, because you both re- De 32:51, 52
Egypt to die in the wilderness?
belled against my order regard- There is no food and no water, b
ing the waters of Meri·bah. b c Ex 28:2 and we1 have come to hate2 this
25 Take Aaron and his son El- Ex 29:29 contemptible bread.” c 6 So Je-
e·azar and bring them up into hovah sent poisonous1 serpents
Mount Hor. 26 Remove Aaron’s d Ex 6:23
Nu 4:16
among the people, and they kept
garments c and clothe El·e·azar d biting the people, so that many
his son with them, and Aaron e Nu 33:39 Israelites died. d
will die there.”1 De 10:6 7 So the people came to Mo-
27 So Moses did just as Je- De 32:50
ses and said: “We have sinned
hovah had commanded, and f De 34:8 by speaking against Jehovah and
they climbed Mount Hor be- ____________________ against you. e Intercede with Je-
fore the eyes of all the assembly. CHAP. 21 hovah so that he may remove the
28 Then Moses removed Aar- g Nu 33:40
serpents from us.” And Moses in-
on’s garments and clothed El·e- Jos 12:7, 14 terceded on behalf of the peo-
azar his son with them. After ple. f 8 Then Jehovah said to
that Aaron died there on the top h Nu 14:45 Moses: “Make a replica of a
of the mountain. e And Moses and poisonous1 snake and put it on
El·e·azar came down from the i Nu 33:41
a pole. Then when anyone has
mountain. 29 When all the as- j Nu 20:21
been bitten, he will have to look
sembly saw that Aaron had died, De 2:8 at it in order to keep alive.”
the entire house of Israel wept Jg 11:18 9 Moses at once made a ser-
for Aaron for 30 days. f ____________________ pent of copper g and put it on the
21 pole, h and whenever a serpent

When the Canaan·ite king Second Col.
of Arad, g who dwelled in a Ex 14:11 had bitten a man and he looked
Ex 15:24 at the copper serpent, he sur-
the Negeb, heard that Israel had Nu 16:13
come by the way of Atha·rim, he vived. i
attacked Israel and carried away b Nu 20:5 10 After that the Israelites
some of them as captives. 2 So departed and camped in Oboth. j
Israel made this vow to Jeho- c Ex 16:15 11 Then they departed from
Nu 11:6
vah: “If you give this people into Ps 78:24, 25
Oboth and camped in Iye-
my hand, I will without fail de- aba·rim, k in the wilderness that
vote their cities to destruction.” d 1Co 10:6, 9 faces Moab, toward the east.
3 So Jehovah listened to Israel’s 12 From there they departed
voice and gave the Canaan·ites e Ps 78:34 and camped by the Valley1 of
over to them, and they devoted Zered. l 13 From there they de-
f Ex 32:11 parted and camped in the region
them and their cities to destruc-
tion. Therefore, they named the g 2Ki 18:1, 4
of the Arnon, m which is in the
place Hormah.1h wilderness that extends from the
4 As they continued their h Joh 3:14, 15 border of the Amor·ites, for the
journey from Mount Hor i by Arnon is the boundary of Moab,
the way of the Red Sea in or- i Joh 6:40 between Moab and the Amor-
der to go around the land of ites. 14 That is why the book
j Nu 33:43 of the Wars of Jehovah speaks of
Edom, j the people1 became wea-
“Vaheb in Suphah and the val-
k Nu 33:44
20:24 1 This is a poetic expression for leys1 of Arnon, 15 and the de-
death. 20:26 1 Lit., “will be gathered l De 2:13
and die there.” 21:3 1 Meaning “A De- 21:5 1 Or “our souls.” 2 Or “abhor.”
voting to Destruction.” 21:4 1 Or “the m Nu 22:36 21:6, 8 1 Or “fiery.” 21:12 1 Or “Wadi.”
soul of the people.” Jg 11:18 21:14 1 Or “wadis.”
249 NUMBERS 21:16-34
scent1 of the valleys,2 which ex- CHAP. 21 25 So Israel took all these cit-
tends toward the settlement of a Jos 13:15, 17 ies, and they began dwelling in
Ar and adjoins the border of Mo- all the cities of the Amor-
ab.” b Nu 33:49 ites, a in Heshbon and all its de-
16 Next they went on to Be- pendent1 towns. 26 For Hesh-
er. This is the well about which c De 3:27 bon was the city of Sihon, the
De 34:1
Jehovah said to Moses: “Gather king of the Amor·ites, who had
the people, and let me give them fought with the king of Moab
d Nu 23:28
water.” and taken all his land from him
17 At that time, Israel sang e De 2:26-28
as far as the Arnon. 27 That is
this song: what gave rise to the taunting
“Spring up, O well! f Nu 20:14, 17 proverbial saying:
—Respond1 to it! “Come to Heshbon.
18 The well that princes dug, g De 2:30-35 Let the city of Sihon be built
De 29:7
that nobles of the people Jg 11:19, 20
and firmly established.
excavated, 28 For a fire came out of Hesh-
With a commander’s staff h Ps 135:10, 11 bon, a flame from the town
and with their own staffs.” of Sihon.
Then they went from the i Nu 32:33 It has consumed Ar of Moab,
Ne 9:22
wilderness on to Matta·nah, the lords of the high places
19 from Matta·nah on to Na- j Nu 21:13
of the Arnon.
hali·el, and from Na·hali·el on to De 3:16 29 Woe to you, Moab! You will
Bamoth. a 20 They went from be destroyed, O people of
Bamoth on to the valley that is k Jg 11:21, 22 Chemosh! b
in the territory1 of Moab, b on He makes his sons fugitives
top of Pisgah, c which overlooks l Nu 32:1 and his daughters captives
Je·shimon.2d 1Ch 6:77, 81
of Sihon, the king of the
21 Israel now sent messen- Amor·ites.
m Jos 12:1, 2
gers to Sihon, the king of the ____________________ 30 Let us shoot at them;
Amor·ites, saying: e 22 “Let us Heshbon will be destroyed
Second Col.
pass through your land. We will as far as Dibon; c
a Ge 10:15, 16
not turn aside into a field or a Ge 15:16 Let us desolate it as far as
vineyard. We will not drink wa- Ex 3:8 Nophah;
ter from any well. We will De 7:1
Fire will spread as far as
march on the King’s Road until Mede·ba.” d
we pass through your territory.” f b Jg 11:23, 24
23 But Sihon did not allow Isra- 1Ki 11:7 31 So Israel began to dwell
2Ki 23:13 in the land of the Amor·ites.
el to pass through his territory.
Instead, Sihon gathered all his 32 Moses then sent some men to
c Jos 13:15, 17
people and went out against Is- spy on Jazer. e They captured its
rael in the wilderness and came d Jos 13:8, 9
dependent1 towns and drove out
to Jahaz and began fighting the Amor·ites who were there.
with Israel. g 24 But Israel de- e Nu 32:1 33 After that they turned and
feated him with the sword h and went up by way of Bashan. And
took possession of his land i from f De 3:11 Og f the king of Bashan came out
the Arnon j to the Jabbok, k near De 4:47 with all his people to meet them
the Ammon·ites, because Jazer l
Jos 13:8, 12 in battle at Edre·i. g 34 Jehovah
borders the territory of the Am- said to Moses: “Do not be afraid
g De 3:1
mon·ites. m De 3:8, 10
of him, h for I will give him and
all his people and his land into
21:15 1 Lit., “mouth.” 2 Or “wadis.” h De 20:3 your hand, i and you will do to
21:17 1 Or “Sing.” 21:20 1 Lit., “field.” him just as you did to Sihon the
2 Or possibly, “the desert; the wilder- i Ex 23:27
ness.” De 7:24 21:25, 32 1 Or “surrounding.”
NUMBERS 21:35–22:20 250
king of the Amor·ites, who lived CHAP. 21 the princes of Moab stayed with
in Heshbon.” a 35 So they kept a De 3:2 Balaam.
striking him down, along with Ps 135:10, 11 9 Then God came to Balaam
his sons and all his people, un- and said: a “Who are these men
til none of his people survived, b b De 3:3 with you?” 10 Balaam said to
and they took possession of his the true God: “Balak the son of
land. c Zippor, the king of Moab, has
22
c Jos 12:4-6 sent me a message, saying,
Then the Israelites depart- ____________________
ed and camped on the des- 11 ‘Look! The people who are
ert plains of Moab across the CHAP. 22 coming out of Egypt are cover-
Jordan from Jeri·cho. d 2 Now d Nu 33:48 ing the face2 of the earth.3 Now
Balak e the son of Zippor saw all come and put a curse on them
that Israel had done to the Am- for me. b Perhaps I may be able
e Jos 24:9
or·ites, 3 and Moab became Jg 11:25 to fight against them and drive
very frightened of the people, them out.’” 12 But God said to
Balaam: “You must not go with
because they were so many; in- f Ex 15:15 them. You must not curse the
deed, Moab felt sick with fear De 2:25
people, for they are blessed.” c
because of the Israelites. f 4 So
Moab said to the elders of Midi- 13 Balaam got up in the
g Nu 31:7, 8 morning and said to the princes
an: g “Now this congregation will Jos 13:15, 21 of Balak: “Go to your land, for
devour all our surroundings, just
Jehovah has refused to let me go
as a bull devours the grass in the
h De 23:3, 4 with you.” 14 So the princes of
field.” Moab departed and returned to
Jos 13:22
Balak the son of Zippor was 2Pe 2:15 Balak and said: “Balaam has re-
king of Moab at that time. 5 He fused to come with us.”
sent messengers to Balaam the 15 However, Balak again sent
i Ge 13:14, 16
son of Beor at Pethor, h which princes, more numerous and
is by the River1 in his native more distinguished than the first
land. He summoned him, saying: j Nu 23:7 group. 16 They came to Ba-
“Look! A people has come out of Jos 24:9
laam and said to him: “This is
Ne 13:1, 2
Egypt. Look! They have covered what Balak the son of Zippor
the face2 of the earth,3i and they has said, ‘Please do not let any-
are dwelling right in front of me. k 2Pe 2:15 thing hinder you from coming
6 Now, please, come and curse Jude 11
to me, 17 for I will honor you
____________________
this people for me, j for they are greatly and I will do anything
mightier than I am. Perhaps Second Col.
you tell me to do. So come,
I can defeat them and drive them a Nu 22:20
please, and curse this people for
out of the land, for I well know me.’” 18 But Balaam answered
that the one whom you bless is b Nu 22:5, 6 the servants of Balak: “If Balak
blessed and the one whom you Nu 23:7, 11 were to give me his own house
curse is cursed.” Nu 24:10 full of silver and gold, I could not
7 So the elders of Moab and do anything beyond the order of
the elders of Midi·an traveled c Ge 12:1-3 Jehovah my God, whether small
with the fee for divination in Ge 22:15, 17 or great. d 19 But please stay
De 33:29 here tonight also, so that I may
their hands and went to Balaam k
and conveyed to him Balak’s learn what else Jehovah will tell
message. 8 At that he said to d Nu 24:13 me.” e
them: “Spend the night here, and 20 Then God came to Ba-
I will bring back to you whatever laam by night and said to him:
e Nu 22:8 “If these men have come to sum-
word Jehovah speaks to me.” So
mon you, go along with them.
22:5 1 Evidently, the Euphrates. 22:5, f Nu 22:35 But you may speak only the
11 2 Lit., “eye.” 22:5, 11 3 Or “land.” Nu 23:11, 12 words that I tell you to say.” f
251 NUMBERS 22:21-41
21 So Balaam got up in the CHAP. 22 uncovered Balaam’s eyes, a and
morning and saddled his don- a 2Pe 2:15 he saw Jehovah’s angel standing
key1 and went with the princes Jude 11 in the road with a drawn sword
of Moab. a in his hand. At once he bowed
22 But God’s anger blazed below and prostrated himself on
cause he was going, and Jeho- his face.
vah’s angel stationed himself in 32 Then Jehovah’s angel said
the road to resist him. Now Ba- to him: “Why have you beaten
laam was riding on his donkey, b 2Pe 2:15, 16 your donkey these three times?
and two of his attendants were Look! I myself came out to offer
with him. 23 And when the resistance, because your way is
donkey saw Jehovah’s angel in defiance of my will. b 33 The
standing in the road with a donkey saw me and tried to
drawn sword in his hand, it tried turn away from me these three
to turn off the road into the times. c Supposing it had not
c Nu 22:32
field. But Balaam began to beat ____________________
turned away from me! By now
the donkey to make it return I would have killed you and
Second Col.
to the road. 24 Then Jehovah’s let the donkey live.” 34 Balaam
a 2Ki 6:17
angel stood in a narrow path be- said to Jehovah’s angel: “I have
tween two vineyards, with stone sinned, because I did not know
walls on both sides. 25 When that it was you standing in the
the donkey saw Jehovah’s angel, road to meet me. And now if it is
it began to squeeze itself against bad in your eyes, I will go back.”
the wall and it jammed Balaam’s 35 But Jehovah’s angel said to
foot against the wall, and Ba- b Nu 22:12 Balaam: “Go with the men, but
laam began beating it again. 2Pe 2:15, 16 you may speak only the words
26 Jehovah’s angel now that I tell you.” So Balaam con-
passed by again and stood in a tinued going with the princes of
narrow place where there was Balak.
no way to turn to the right or 36 When Balak heard that
to the left. 27 When the don- Balaam had come, he immedi-
key saw Jehovah’s angel, it lay c Nu 22:23 ately went out to meet him at
down under Balaam, so Balaam Nu 22:25 the city of Moab, which is on the
Nu 22:27
became furious and kept beating bank of the Arnon on the border
the donkey with his staff. of the territory. 37 Balak said
28 Finally Jehovah caused the to Balaam: “Did I not send for
donkey to speak,1b and it said to you? Why did you not come to
Balaam: “What have I done to me? Did you think I am not able
you to make you beat me these to honor you greatly?” d 38 Ba-
three times?” c 29 Balaam re- d Nu 22:16, 17 laam replied to Balak: “Well,
Nu 24:10, 11
plied to the donkey: “It is be- I have come to you now. But
cause you have made a fool will I be allowed to say anything?
of me. If only I had a sword I can only speak words that God
in my hand, I would kill you!” puts in my mouth.” e
30 Then the donkey said to Ba- 39 So Balaam went with
laam: “Am I not your donkey that Balak, and they came to Kir-
you have ridden on all your life e Nu 23:26 i·ath-huzoth. 40 Balak sacri-
Nu 24:13 ficed cattle and sheep and sent
until today? Have I ever treat-
ed you this way before?” He re- some to Balaam and the princes
plied: “No!” 31 Then Jehovah who were with him. 41 In the
morning Balak took Balaam and
22:21 1 Lit., “female donkey.” 22:28 brought him up to Bamoth-baal;
1 Lit., “opened the mouth of the female from there he could see all the
donkey.” f Nu 23:13, 14 people. f
NUMBERS 23:1-20 252
23 Then Balaam said to Ba-

lak: “Build on this spot
CHAP. 23
a Nu 22:41
Let me1 die the death of the
upright,
seven altars, a and prepare sev- And let my end be like
en bulls and seven rams for me.” b Nu 23:13, 14 theirs.”
2 Balak immediately did just as Nu 23:28-30
11 Balak then said to Ba-
Balaam had said. And Balak laam: “What have you done to
and Balaam offered up a bull c Nu 22:20
me? I brought you to put a
and a ram on each altar. b 3 Ba-
d Nu 22:35 curse on my enemies, and here
laam then said to Balak: “Stay
you have done nothing but bless
here by your burnt offering, and
I will go. Perhaps Jehovah will e Nu 23:18 them.” a 12 He answered: “Must
get in touch with me. Whatever
Nu 24:3 I not speak whatever Jehovah
he reveals to me, I will tell you.” puts in my mouth?” b
f Ge 10:22
So he went to a barren hill. Nu 22:5
13 Balak said to him: “Please
4 Then God got in touch with De 23:3, 4 come with me to another place
Balaam, c who said to Him: “I set from which you can see them.
the seven altars in rows, and g Nu 22:6 You will see only a part of them;
I offered up a bull and a ram on you will not see them all. Put
each altar.” 5 Jehovah put this h Nu 22:12 a curse on them for me from
word in the mouth of Balaam: d there.” c 14 So he took him to
i 1Ki 8:53 the field of Zophim, to the top
“Return to Balak, and this is
what you are to say.” 6 So he of Pisgah, d and built seven al-
j Ex 33:16 tars and offered up a bull and a
returned and saw that Balak and
all the princes of Moab were ram on each altar. e 15 So Ba-
k Ge 13:14, 16
standing by his burnt offering. Ge 22:17
laam said to Balak: “Stay here
7 Then he spoke this proverbial Ex 1:7 by your burnt offering while
saying: e ____________________ I get in touch with Him over
“Balak the king of Moab has Second Col. there.” 16 And Jehovah got in
brought me from Aram, f a Nu 24:10 touch with Balaam and put this
From the mountains of the Jos 24:10 word in his mouth: f “Return to
Ne 13:1, 2
east: Balak, and this is what you
‘Do come to curse Jacob are to say.” 17 So he came to
b Nu 22:38
for me. Nu 24:13 him and saw that he was wait-
Yes, come to denounce Isra- ing by his burnt offering, and the
el.’ g c Nu 22:11 princes of Moab were with him.
8 How could I put a curse on Balak asked him: “What has Je-
those whom God has not d De 34:1 hovah said?” 18 Then he spoke
cursed? this proverbial saying: g
e Nu 22:41
And how could I denounce Nu 23:1
“Get up, Balak, and listen.
those whom Jehovah has Nu 23:28, 29 Hear me, O son of Zippor.
not denounced? h 19 God is not a mere man who
9 From the top of the rocks f Nu 22:35 tells lies, h
Nu 23:5
I see them, Nor a son of man who chang-
And from the hills I see es his mind.1i
g Nu 23:7
them. Nu 24:3 When he says something, will
As a people they dwell there he not do it?
alone; i h Ps 89:35 When he speaks, will he not
They do not count them- Tit 1:2
carry it out? j
selves among the nations. j 20 Look! I have been taken to
10 Who can number the dust i 1Sa 15:29
bless;
particles of Jacob k
j Isa 14:24
Or count even the fourth Isa 46:10 23:10 1 Or “my soul.” 23:19 1 Or “who
part of Israel? Mic 7:20 feels regret.”
253 NUMBERS 23:21–24:8
Now He has blessed, a and CHAP. 23 this spot, and prepare seven
I cannot reverse it. b a Ge 12:1, 2 bulls and seven rams for me.” a
21 He does not tolerate any Ge 22:15, 17 30 So Balak did just as Balaam
Nu 22:12
magical power against had said, and he offered up a
Jacob, b Nu 22:18 bull and a ram on each altar.
And he does not allow any
trouble against Israel. c Ex 13:21
Ex 23:20
24 When Balaam saw that it
pleased1 Jehovah to bless
Jehovah his God is with Ex 29:45
Israel, he did not go away
them, c Isa 8:10 again to search for omens of
And he is loudly hailed as doom, b but he turned his face
king among them. d Ex 20:2 to the wilderness. 2 When Ba-
22 God is bringing them out of laam raised his eyes and saw
e Nu 24:8
Egypt. d Israel encamped by his tribes, c
He is like the horns of a wild f Ge 12:1, 3 then the spirit of God came upon
bull for them. e him. d 3 He then spoke this pro-
23 For there are no omens of g Nu 22:7 verbial saying: e
doom against Jacob, f “The saying of Balaam the
h Nu 24:9
Nor any divination against son of Beor,
Israel. g i Nu 22:38 And the saying of a man
At this time it may be said Nu 23:12 whose eyes have been
about Jacob and Israel: opened,
‘Look at what God has done!’
j Nu 23:13 4 The saying of the one hear-
24 Here is a people who will rise k Nu 21:20
ing the word of God,
up like a lion, ____________________ Who saw a vision of the
And like the lion, it will raise Second Col. Almighty,
itself up. h a Nu 22:41 Who has bowed down with
It will not lie down until it Nu 23:1, 14 his eyes uncovered: f
eats prey
____________________ 5 How beautiful are your
And drinks the blood of the CHAP. 24 tents, O Jacob,
slain ones.” b Nu 23:3, 15 Your tabernacles, O Israel! g
Nu 23:23
6 Like the valleys1 they have
25 Balak then said to Ba-
extended a long way, h
laam: “If on the one hand you c Nu 2:2
cannot put any curse on him, Nu 23:9 Like gardens by the river,
then on the other hand you Like aloes that Jehovah has
d 1Sa 19:20
should not bless him either.” planted,
26 Balaam answered Balak: e Nu 23:7, 18 Like cedars by the waters.
“Did I not say to you, ‘I will do 7 Water keeps trickling from
all that Jehovah says’?” i f Nu 24:16 his two leather buckets,
27 Balak said to Balaam: g Nu 1:52
And his seed1 is sown by
“Please come and let me take Nu 2:2
many waters. i
you to yet another place. Per- His king j also will be greater
haps it will be right in the h Nu 22:11 than Agag, k
eyes of the true God for you And his kingdom will be ex-
i De 8:7 alted. l
to put a curse on him for
me from there.” j 28 So Balak j Ge 49:10
8 God is bringing him out of
took Balaam to the top of Pe- Ps 2:6 Egypt;
or, which looks toward Je·shi- Joh 1:49 He is like the horns of a wild
mon.1k 29 Then Balaam said to bull for them.
k Nu 24:20
Balak: “Build seven altars on
24:1 1 Lit., “was good in the eyes of.”
l 1Ch 14:2
23:28 1 Or possibly, “the desert; the wil- Da 2:44 24:6 1 Or “wadis.” 24:7 1 Or “off-
derness.” Re 11:15 spring.”
NUMBERS 24:9-24 254
He will consume the nations, CHAP. 24 A vision of the Almighty
his oppressors, a a Ex 23:27 he saw
And their bones he will De 9:5 While bowing down with his
gnaw, and he will shatter eyes uncovered:
b Ge 12:1-3
them with his arrows. Ge 27:29
17 I will see him, but not now;
9 He has crouched down, he I will behold him, but not
has lain down like the lion, c Nu 22:10, 11 soon.
And like a lion, who dares Nu 23:11 A star a will come out of
Ne 13:1, 2
rouse him? Jacob,
Those blessing you are d Nu 22:16, 17
And a scepter b will rise out
blessed, of Israel. c
And those cursing you are e Nu 22:18, 38 And he will certainly break
cursed.” b apart the forehead of
f Nu 23:7 Moab1d
10 Then Balak became furi-
And the skull of all the sons
ous with Balaam. Balak scorn- g Nu 24:3, 4 of tumult.
fully clapped his hands together ____________________ 18 And Edom will become
and said to Balaam: “It was to Second Col. a possession, e
put a curse on my enemies that a Re 22:16 Yes, Seir f the possession
I called you, c but now you have
of his enemies, g
done nothing but bless them b Ps 110:2
these three times. 11 Now go While Israel is displaying
Heb 1:8
his courage.
home immediately. I intended to
honor you greatly, d but look! Je- c 2Sa 7:16, 17 19 And out of Jacob one will
Isa 9:7 be subduing, h
hovah has deprived you of hon-
or.” And he will destroy any
d 2Sa 8:2 survivor from the city.”
12 Balaam replied to Balak: 1Ch 18:2
“Did I not say to the messengers Ps 108:9 20 When he saw Ama·lek, he
you sent, 13 ‘If Balak were to continued his proverbial saying:
give me his house full of silver e Ge 27:37 “Ama·lek was the first of the
2Sa 8:14
and gold, I could not of my own Am 9:11, 12
nations, i
will1 do anything beyond the or- But in the end he will
der of Jehovah, whether good f Ge 36:8 perish.” j
or bad. I will only speak what Jos 24:4 21 When he saw the Kenites, k
Jehovah will tell me’? e 14 And he continued his proverbial say-
g 1Ch 4:42, 43
now I am going away to my peo- Eze 25:14
ing:
ple. Come and let me advise you “Secure is your dwelling,
what this people will do to your h Ge 49:10 and set on the crag is
people in the future.”1 15 So Ps 2:9 your abode.
Ps 72:11
he spoke this proverbial saying: f Re 6:2 22 But someone will burn Kain
“The saying of Balaam Re 19:15 down.
the son of Beor, How long before As·syri·a
And the saying of a man i Ex 17:8, 14 carries you away captive?”
whose eyes have been 23 And he continued his pro-
j De 25:19
opened, g 1Sa 15:3
verbial saying:
16 The saying of the one hear- 1Ch 4:43 “Woe! Who will survive when
ing the word of God, God does this?
And the one having the k Ge 15:18, 19
Jg 1:16
24 Ships will come from the
knowledge of the Most coast of Kittim, l
High, l Ge 10:2, 4 And they will afflict
Eze 27:6 As·syri·a, m
24:13 1 Lit., “from my heart.” 24:14
1 Or “in the end of the days.” m Na 3:18 24:17 1 Or “the temples of Moab’s head.”
255 NUMBERS 24:25–26:4
And they will afflict Eber. CHAP. 24 10 Then Jehovah said to Mo-
But he too will utterly per- a Nu 31:7, 8 ses: 11 “Phine·has a the son of
ish.” ____________________ El·e·azar the son of Aaron the
25 Then Balaam a got up and CHAP. 25 priest has turned my wrath away
went and returned to his place. b Jos 2:1 from the people of Israel be-
Balak also went his own way. Mic 6:5 cause he tolerated no rivalry at
all toward me among them. b So I
25
c Nu 31:16
When Israel was dwell- 1Co 10:8 have not exterminated the Isra-
ing in Shittim, b the peo- Re 2:14
elites in my insistence on exclu-
ple started to commit sexu- d Ex 34:15 sive devotion. c 12 Therefore,
al immorality with the daughters 1Co 10:20
say, ‘I am giving him my cove-
of Moab. c 2 The women invit- e Ex 20:5
nant of peace. 13 And it will
ed the people to the sacrifices of f De 4:3 serve as the covenant of a last-
their gods, d and the people be- Jos 22:17
ing priesthood for him and his
gan to eat and to bow down to Ps 106:28, 29
Ho 9:10 offspring after him, d because he
their gods. e 3 So Israel joined tolerated no rivalry toward his
g Ex 18:21
in worship of1 the Baal of Peor, f God e and he made atonement for
and Jehovah became enraged h Ex 22:20
Ex 32:25, 27 the people of Israel.’”
with Israel. 4 Jehovah said to De 13:6-9 14 Incidentally, the name of
Moses: “Take all the leaders1 of i Nu 25:14, 15 the Israelite man who was put to
these people and hang them up
j Ex 6:25 death along with the Midi·an·i-
before Jehovah in broad day- Jos 22:30 tess was Zimri the son of Salu,
light,2 that the burning anger of k Ps 106:30 a chieftain of a paternal house
Jehovah may turn back from Is-
l Nu 25:4 of the Sime·on·ites. 15 The
rael.” 5 Then Moses said to the De 4:3 name of the Midi·an·ite woman
judges of Israel: g “Each one of 1Co 10:8
____________________
who was put to death was Coz-
you should kill his men who
bi the daughter of Zur; f he was a
joined in worship of1 the Baal of Second Col.
leader of the clans of a paternal
Peor.” h a Nu 25:7
house in Midi·an. g
6 But just then, there came b Ps 106:30, 31 16 Jehovah later said to Mo-
one of the Israelites bring- c Ex 20:5 ses: 17 “Harass the Midi·an-
ing near to his brothers a Mid- Ex 34:14
ites and strike them down, h
i·an·ite woman i before the eyes De 4:24
18 because they have been ha-
of Moses and of all the assembly d 1Ch 6:4
Ezr 7:1, 5 rassing you with their cunning
of the Israelites, while they were
Ezr 8:1, 2 dealings against you in the af-
weeping at the entrance of the
fair of Peor i and of Cozbi the
tent of meeting. 7 When Phin- e 1Ki 19:10
f Nu 31:7, 8 daughter of a chieftain of Midi-
e·has j the son of El·e·azar the
Jos 13:21 an, their sister who was put to
son of Aaron the priest saw it,
g 1Ch 1:32, 33 death j in the day of the scourge
he immediately rose up from the
h Nu 31:1, 2 over the affair of Peor.” k
midst of the assembly and took
a spear1 in his hand. 8 Then
he went after the man of Isra-
i Nu 25:3
Nu 31:16 26 After the scourge, l Jeho-
vah said to Moses and El-
el into the tent and pierced both j Nu 25:8, 15 e·azar the son of Aaron the
of them through, the man of Is- k Nu 25:9 priest: 2 “Take a census of the
rael and the woman through her ____________________ whole assembly of the Israelites
genital parts. At that the scourge CHAP. 26 from 20 years of age and up, by
on the Israelites was halted. k l Nu 25:7, 8 their paternal houses, counting
9 Those who died from the m Ex 30:12
all those who can serve in the
scourge amounted to 24,000. l Ex 38:26 army in Israel.” m 3 So Moses
Nu 1:2 and El·e·azar n the priest spoke
25:3 1 Or “attached itself to.” 25:4 n Nu 20:26 with them in the desert plains
1 Lit., “heads.” 2 Lit., “in front of the o Nu 22:1 of Moab o by the Jordan at Jer-
sun.” 25:5 1 Or “attached themselves Nu 33:48 i·cho, p saying: 4 “Take a census
to.” 25:7 1 Or “lance.” p Jos 6:1 of them from the age of 20 years
NUMBERS 26:5-32 256
and up, just as Jehovah com- CHAP. 26 lies of the sons of Gad, and their
manded Moses.” a a Nu 1:3 registered ones were 40,500. a
Now the sons of Israel who b Ge 29:32 19 The sons of Judah b were
went out of the land of Egypt c Ge 46:8, 9 Er and Onan. c However, Er and
were: 5 Reuben, b Israel’s first- Ex 6:14 Onan died in the land of
born; Reuben’s sons c were: of d Nu 1:21
Canaan. d 20 And the sons of
e Nu 16:12
Hanoch, the family of the Ha- Judah by their families were:
f Nu 16:1
noch·ites; of Pallu, the family of Shelah, e the family of the
g
of the Pallu·ites; 6 of Hezron, Nu 16:5, 19
De 11:6
She·lanites; of Perez, f the fam-
the family of the Hezron·ites; of Ps 106:17 ily of the Pere·zites; of Zerah, g
Carmi, the family of the Car- h Nu 16:32, 35 the family of the Zerah·ites.
mites. 7 These were the fami- Ps 106:18 21 And the sons of Perez were:
lies of the Reuben·ites, and i Nu 16:38 of Hezron, h the family of the
1Co 10:10, 11
their registered ones amounted Hezron·ites; of Hamul, i the fam-
j Ex 6:24
to 43,730. d Nu 26:58 ily of the Ha·mulites. 22 These
8 The son of Pallu was E·li- Ps 42:Sup were the families of Judah,
ab. 9 And the sons of E·li- k Ge 35:23 and their registered ones were
ab were Nemu·el, Dathan, and Ge 46:10 76,500. j
Ex 6:15
A·biram. This Dathan and A·bi- 1Ch 4:24 23 The sons of Issa·char k by
ram were chosen ones of the l Nu 1:23 their families were: of Tola, l the
assembly who fought against m Ge 35:26 family of the Tola·ites; of Pu-
Moses e and Aaron along with Ge 46:16 vah, the family of the Pu-
Korah’s group f when they ____________________ nites; 24 of Jashub, the family
fought against Jehovah. g Second Col. of the Jashu·bites; of Shimron,
10 Then the earth opened1 a Nu 1:25 the family of the Shimron·ites.
and swallowed them up. As for b Ge 29:35 25 These were the families of
Korah, he died with his support- Ge 46:12 Issa·char, and their registered
ers when the fire consumed 250 c Ge 38:2-4 ones were 64,300. m
men. h And they became a warn- d Ge 38:7-10
26 The sons of Zebu·lun n by
e Ge 38:2, 5
ing example. i 11 However, the Ge 38:26
their families were: of Se-
sons of Korah did not die. j 1Ch 4:21 red, the family of the Sere-
12 The sons of Sime·on k by f Ge 38:29 dites; of Elon, the family of the
their families were: of Nem- Ru 4:18 Elon·ites; of Jahle·el, the family
u·el, the family of the Nemu·el- Mt 1:3
of the Jahle·el·ites. 27 These
g Ge 38:30
ites; of Jamin, the family of the 1Ch 2:4
were the families of the Ze·bulu-
Jamin·ites; of Jachin, the fami- h Ru 4:19
nites, and their registered ones
ly of the Jachin·ites; 13 of Ze- i 1Ch 2:5
were 60,500. o
rah, the family of the Zerah·ites; j Nu 1:27 28 The sons of Joseph p by
of Shaul, the family of the Sha- k Ge 30:18 their families were: Ma·nasseh
ulites. 14 These were the fam- Ge 35:23 and Ephra·im. q 29 The sons of
Ge 46:13 Ma·nasseh r were: of Machir, s
ilies of the Sime·on·ites: 22,200. l 1Ch 7:1
15 The sons of Gad m by their l 1Ch 7:2
the family of the Machir·ites;
families were: of Zephon, the m Nu 1:29
and Machir became father to
family of the Zephon·ites; of n Ge 30:20
Gile·ad; t of Gile·ad, the fami-
Haggi, the family of the Hag- Ge 46:14 ly of the Gile·ad·ites. 30 These
gites; of Shuni, the family of the o Nu 1:31 were the sons of Gile·ad: of Ie-
Shunites; 16 of Ozni, the fam- p Ge 30:24 zer, the family of the Iezer-
ily of the Oznites; of Eri, the Ge 35:24 ites; of Helek, the family of
family of the Erites; 17 of Ar-
Ge 46:20
the Helek·ites; 31 of Asri·el,
q Ge 41:52
od, the family of the Arod·ites; the family of the Asri·el·ites;
r Ge 41:51
of A·reli, the family of the A·re- of Shechem, the family of the
s Ge 50:23
lites. 18 These were the fami- De 3:15 Shechem·ites; 32 of She·mida,
1Ch 7:14 the family of the She·mida·ites;
26:10 1 Lit., “opened its mouth.” t Jos 17:1 of Hepher, the family of the
257 NUMBERS 26:33-58
Hepher·ites. 33 Now Ze·lophe- CHAP. 26 ly of the Heber·ites; of Mal-
had the son of Hepher had no a Nu 27:7 chi·el, the family of the Malchi-
sons, only daughters, a and the 1Ch 7:15 el·ites. 46 The name of Asher’s
names of the daughters of Ze- b Nu 36:11
daughter was Serah. 47 These
lophe·had b were Mahlah, Noah, were the families of the sons of
Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. c Nu 1:35 Asher, and their registered ones
34 These were the families of were 53,400. a
d Ge 41:52
Ma·nasseh, and their registered 48 The sons of Naphta·li b by
ones were 52,700. c e 1Ch 7:20 their families were: of Jah-
35 These were the sons of ze·el, the family of the Jahze·el-
f Nu 1:33
Ephra·im d by their families: of Jos 17:17
ites; of Guni, the family of the
Shuthe·lah, e the family of the Gunites; 49 of Jezer, the fam-
Shuthel·ahites; of Becher, the g Ge 35:24 ily of the Jezer·ites; of Shillem,
family of the Becher·ites; of Ta- Ge 46:21 the family of the Shillem·ites.
1Ch 8:1
han, the family of the Ta- 50 These were the families of
han·ites. 36 And these were h 1Ch 7:6 Naphta·li by their families,
the sons of Shuthe·lah: of Eran, and their registered ones were
i 1Ch 8:3, 4
the family of the Eran·ites. 45,400. c
37 These were the families of j Nu 1:37 51 This is the total of those
the sons of Ephra·im, and their registered of the Israelites:
registered ones were 32,500. f k Ge 30:6
601,730. d
These were the sons of Joseph l Nu 1:39 52 After that Jehovah said
by their families. to Moses: 53 “Among these the
38 The sons of Benjamin g by m Ge 30:13 land should be divided as an in-
Ge 35:26
their families were: of Bela, h the Ge 46:17 heritance according to the list of
family of the Bela·ites; of Ash- 1Ch 7:30 the names.1e 54 For the larger
bel, the family of the Ash- ____________________ groups, you should increase the
bel·ites; of A·hiram, the family Second Col. inheritance, and for the small-
of the A·hiram·ites; 39 of She- a Nu 1:41 er groups, you should reduce
phupham, the family of the Shu- the inheritance. f Each group’s
pham·ites; of Hupham, the fam- b Ge 30:8 inheritance should be given
ily of the Hupham·ites. 40 The Ge 35:25
Ge 46:24 in proportion to the number
sons of Bela were Ard and Na- 1Ch 7:13 of those registered. 55 How-
a·man: i of Ard, the family of the ever, the land should be ap-
Ardites; of Naa·man, the fam- c Nu 1:43
portioned by lot. g They should
ily of the Naa·mites. 41 These d Ex 38:26 receive their inheritance accord-
were the sons of Benjamin by Nu 1:46, 49 ing to the names of the tribes
their families, and their regis- Nu 14:29
of their fathers. 56 Each inher-
tered ones were 45,600. j e Jos 11:23 itance will be determined by lot
42 These were the sons of Jos 14:1 and apportioned among the larg-
Dan k by their families: of Shu- er and the smaller groups.”
f Nu 33:54
ham, the family of the Shuham- 57 Now these were the reg-
ites. These were the families of g Nu 34:13 istered ones of the Levites h by
Dan by their families. 43 All Jos 14:2 their families: of Gershon, the
the families of the Shuham·ites, Jos 17:4
Jos 18:6 family of the Gershon·ites; of
of their registered ones, were Pr 16:33 Kohath, i the family of the Ko-
64,400. l hath·ites; of Me·rari, the fami-
44 The sons of Asher m by h Ge 46:11
ly of the Me·rarites. 58 These
Ex 6:16
their families were: of Im- were the families of the Levites:
nah, the family of the Imnites; i Nu 3:19 the family of the Libnites, j the
of Ishvi, the family of the Ish- family of the Hebron·ites, k the
vites; of Be·riah, the family of j Ex 6:17
Nu 3:18
the Be·riites; 45 of the sons 26:53 1 Or “proportionate to the number
of Be·riah: of Heber, the fami- k Nu 3:27 of names listed.”
NUMBERS 26:59–27:14 258
family of the Mahlites, a the fam- CHAP. 26 derness, but he was not among
ily of the Mushites, b the family a Ex 6:19 the group who banded together
of the Korah·ites. c Nu 3:33 against Jehovah, the supporters
Kohath became father to Am- b Nu 3:20 of Korah, a but he died for his
ram. d 59 And the name of Am- 1Ch 23:23
own sin and he did not have any
ram’s wife was Joche·bed, e Le- c Ex 6:24 sons. 4 Why should the name
vi’s daughter, whom his wife d Ex 6:18 of our father be lost from his
Nu 3:19
bore to Levi in Egypt. And to family because he had no son?
Amram she bore Aaron and Mo- e Ex 2:1 Give us a possession among our
Ex 6:20
ses and their sister Miri·am. f father’s brothers.” 5 So Moses
f Ex 15:20
60 Then to Aaron there were Mic 6:4 presented their case before Je-
born Nadab, A·bihu, El·e·azar, g Ex 6:23
hovah. b
and Itha·mar. g 61 But Nadab Ex 24:9 6 Jehovah then said this to
and A·bihu died for presenting h Le 10:1, 2 Moses: 7 “The daughters of
unauthorized fire before Jeho- Nu 3:2, 4 Ze·lophe·had are correct. You
vah. h 1Ch 24:2
should by all means give them
62 The total of those regis- i Nu 3:39 the possession as an inheritance
tered was 23,000, all males from j Nu 1:49 among their father’s brothers
a month old and up. i For they k Nu 18:24 and transfer their father’s inher-
were not registered among the De 10:9
De 14:27
itance to them. c 8 And tell the
Israelites, j because no inheri- Jos 14:3 Israelites, ‘If a man dies with-
tance was to be given to them l Nu 1:2 out having a son, you must then
among the Israelites. k De 2:14 cause his inheritance to pass
63 These were the ones regis- 1Co 10:5 to his daughter. 9 And if he
tered by Moses and El·e·azar the m Heb 3:17 has no daughter, you will give
priest when they registered the n Nu 14:29, 30 his inheritance to his brothers.
Israelites in the desert plains of Jos 14:14 10 And if he has no brothers,
Jos 19:49
Moab by the Jordan at Jeri·cho. ____________________ you will give his inheritance to
64 But among them there was his father’s brothers. 11 And if
CHAP. 27
no one who had been registered his father has no brothers, you
o Nu 26:33
by Moses and Aaron the priest will give his inheritance to the
in the census of the Israelites p Ex 18:25, 26
____________________
closest blood relative in his fam-
taken in the wilderness of Si- ily, and he will take possession
nai. l 65 For Jehovah had said Second Col.
of it. This will serve as a statute
concerning them: “They will die a Nu 14:35 by judicial decision for the Isra-
Nu 16:1, 2
without fail in the wilderness.” m Nu 16:19, 35 elites, just as Jehovah has com-
So there was not a man left of b Ex 18:15, 16 manded Moses.’”
them except Caleb the son of Je- Ex 33:11 12 Then Jehovah said to Mo-
phunneh and Joshua the son of Le 24:11, 12 ses: “Go up into this moun-
Nun. n c Nu 36:2 tain of Aba·rim, d and view the
27
Jos 17:3, 4
Then the daughters of Ze- land that I will give the Isra-
lophe·had, o the son of He- d Nu 33:47
De 32:48, 49
elites. e 13 When you have seen
pher, the son of Gile·ad, the son it, you will also be gathered
e Ge 13:14, 15
of Machir, the son of Ma·nas- De 3:27 to your people,1f just as Aaron
seh, of the families of Ma·nasseh De 32:52 your brother was, g 14 because
the son of Joseph, approached. De 34:1 when the assembly was quarrel-
The names of his daughters f Nu 31:2 ing with me in the wilderness of
were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, De 34:7
Zin, you rebelled against my or-
Milcah, and Tirzah. 2 They g Nu 20:24, 28
der to sanctify me before them
Nu 33:38
stood before Moses, El·e·azar De 10:6 by means of the waters. h These
the priest, the chieftains, p and De 32:50 are the waters of Meri·bah i at
all the assembly at the entrance h Nu 20:10, 12
of the tent of meeting and said: De 1:37 27:13 1 This is a poetic expression for
3 “Our father died in the wil- i Ps 106:32, 33 death.
259 NUMBERS 27:15–28:12
Kadesh a in the wilderness of CHAP. 27 you will present to Jehovah:
Zin.” b a De 1:2 two sound year-old male lambs
15 Then Moses said to Jeho- a day as a burnt offering regu-
vah: 16 “Let Jehovah, the God b Jos 15:1 larly. a 4 The one male lamb you
of the spirit of all people,1 ap- will offer in the morning, and the
c De 34:9
point over the assembly a man Ac 6:5, 6
other male lamb you will offer
17 who will go out and come in at twilight,1b 5 together with a
before them and who will lead d De 31:7 tenth of an ephah1 of fine flour
them out and bring them in, so mixed with a fourth of a hin2
that Jehovah’s assembly may not e De 1:38 of beaten oil as a grain offer-
become like sheep that have no De 31:3 ing. c 6 It is a regular burnt of-
De 34:10
shepherd.” 18 So Jehovah said fering, d which was established at
to Moses: “Take Joshua the son f Jos 1:17 Mount Sinai as a pleasing2 aro-
of Nun, a man in whom there ma, an offering made by fire to
is spirit, and lay your hand on g Ex 28:30 Jehovah, 7 along with its drink
him. c 19 Then stand him be- 1Sa 23:9 offering, a fourth of a hin for
1Sa 28:6
fore El·e·azar the priest and be- Ne 7:65
each male lamb. e Pour out the al-
fore all the assembly, and you coholic drink in the holy place
must commission him before h Nu 27:18 as a drink offering to Jehovah.
their eyes. d 20 You are to con- 8 And you will offer the other
fer some of your authority1 on i De 3:28 male lamb at twilight.1 With the
him, e so that all the assembly of De 31:14, 23
same grain offering as that made
____________________
the Israelites may listen to him. f in the morning and with its same
21 He will stand before El·e·a- CHAP. 28
drink offering, you will present
zar the priest, who will inquire in j 2Ch 8:13
Ne 10:32, 33
it as an offering made by fire as
his behalf by the judgment of the ____________________ a pleasing2 aroma to Jehovah. f
Urim g before Jehovah. At his or- 9 “‘However, on the Sabbath
Second Col.
der they will go out and at his day, g the offering should be two
a Ex 29:38
order they will come in, he and Le 6:9 sound year-old male lambs and
all the Israelites with him and all Eze 46:15 two tenths of an ephah measure
the assembly.” of fine flour mixed with oil as a
22 So Moses did just as Je- b Ex 29:39 grain offering, together with its
hovah had commanded him. He
c Ex 29:40
drink offering. 10 This is the
took Joshua and stood him be- Nu 15:4 burnt offering for the Sabbath,
fore El·e·azar the priest and be- along with the regular burnt of-
fore all the assembly, 23 and d Ex 29:38, 42 fering and its drink offering. h
he laid his hands on him and 2Ch 2:4
11 “‘At the start of each
commissioned him, h just as Je- Ezr 3:3
month1 you will present as a
hovah had spoken through Mo- burnt offering to Jehovah two
e Ex 29:39, 40
ses. i young bulls, one ram, and sev-
28 Jehovah next said to Mo-
ses: 2 “Command the Is-
f Ex 29:41 en sound male lambs each a year
old, i 12 and three tenth mea-
raelites and tell them, ‘You g Ex 16:29 sures of fine flour mixed with
Ex 20:10
should take care that you pre- Eze 20:12 oil as a grain offering j for each
sent to me my offering, my bull and two tenth measures of
bread. My offerings by fire as a h Nu 28:3, 7 fine flour mixed with oil as a
pleasing2 aroma to me must be grain offering for the one ram, k
made at their appointed times.’ j i Nu 10:10
3 “And say to them, ‘This is 1Ch 23:31
2Ch 2:4
28:4, 8 1 Lit., “between the two eve-
the offering made by fire that Ne 10:32, 33 nings.” 28:5 1 A tenth of an ephah
equaled 2.2 L (2 dry qt). See App. B14.
27:16 1 Lit., “the spirits of all flesh.” j Le 2:11 2 A hin equaled 3.67 L (7.75 pt). See
27:20 1 Or “dignity.” 28:2, 6, 8 2 Or App. B14. 28:11 1 Lit., “of your
“appeasing; soothing.” Lit., “restful.” k Le 1:10 months.”
NUMBERS 28:13–29:6 260
13 and a tenth measure of fine CHAP. 28 burnt offering and its drink of-
flour mixed with oil as a grain a Le 1:10, 13 fering. 25 On the seventh day
offering for each male lamb, as you should hold a holy conven-
a burnt offering, a pleasing1 aro- b Nu 15:8, 10 tion. a You must not do any hard
ma, a an offering made by fire work. b
to Jehovah. 14 And their drink c Nu 15:6, 7 26 “‘On the day of the first
offerings should be half a hin of ripe fruits, c when you present a
wine for a bull b and a third of d Nu 15:5 new grain offering to Jehovah, d
a hin for the ram c and a fourth you should hold a holy conven-
of a hin for a male lamb. d e Ex 12:14 tion in your feast of weeks. e You
This is the monthly burnt offer- Le 23:5 must not do any hard work. f
ing each month throughout the De 16:1 27 You will present as a burnt
year. 15 Also, one young goat Eze 45:21
offering for a pleasing1 aro-
1Co 5:7
should be offered as a sin offer- ma to Jehovah two young bulls,
ing to Jehovah in addition to the one ram, and seven male lambs
f Ex 12:15
regular burnt offering together Le 23:6 each a year old, g 28 and as
with its drink offering. 1Co 5:8 their grain offering of fine flour
16 “‘In the first month, on the mixed with oil, three tenth mea-
14th day of the month, will be Je- g Le 22:20, 22 sures for each bull, two tenth
hovah’s Passover. e 17 And on De 15:21
measures for the one ram, 29 a
the 15th day of this month, tenth measure respectively for
there will be a festival. Unleav- h Le 2:1 each male lamb of the seven
____________________
ened bread will be eaten for male lambs, 30 as well as one
seven days. f 18 On the first day Second Col. young goat to make atonement
there will be a holy conven- a Ex 13:6 for you. h 31 You will offer them
tion. You must not do any hard in addition to the regular burnt
work. 19 And you will present b Ex 12:16 offering and its grain offering.
as a burnt offering made by Le 23:8
They should be sound animals, i
De 16:8
fire to Jehovah two young bulls, along with their drink offerings.
one ram, and seven male lambs
each a year old. You should offer
sound animals. g 20 You should
c Ex 23:16
29 “‘And in the seventh
month, on the first of the
d Le 23:15, 16 month, you should hold a holy
offer them with their grain of-
ferings of fine flour mixed with convention. You must not do any
oil, h three tenth measures for a e Ex 34:22 hard work. j It is a day on which
bull and two tenth measures De 16:10 you should sound the trumpet. k
for the ram. 21 You will offer
Ac 2:1 2 You will offer as a burnt
a tenth measure respectively for offering for a pleasing1 aro-
each male lamb of the seven
f Le 23:16, 21 ma to Jehovah one young bull,
male lambs, 22 as well as one one ram, and seven male lambs
goat as a sin offering to make g Le 23:16, 18 each a year old, all of them
atonement for you. 23 Aside sound, 3 and their grain offer-
from the morning burnt of- h Le 23:16, 19 ing of fine flour mixed with oil,
fering, which is for the regu- three tenths of an ephah mea-
lar burnt offering, you will offer i Le 1:3 sure for the bull, two tenth mea-
these. 24 You will offer these ____________________ sures for the ram, 4 and one
in the same manner each day CHAP. 29 tenth measure for each male
for seven days as food,2 an of- j Le 23:24, 25 lamb of the seven male lambs,
fering made by fire as a pleas- 5 and one young male goat as a
ing1 aroma to Jehovah. It should k Nu 10:2 sin offering to make atonement
be offered along with the regular Ps 81:3 for you. 6 This is in addition to
the monthly burnt offering and
28:13, 24, 27; 29:2 1 Or “appeasing; l Nu 28:11-13 its grain offering l and the regu-
soothing.” Lit., “restful.” 28:24 2 Lit., lar burnt offering and its grain
“bread.” m Nu 28:3, 5 offering, m together with their
261 NUMBERS 29:7-29
drink offerings, a according to CHAP. 29 17 “‘And on the second day,
the regular procedure for them, a Nu 28:6, 7 12 young bulls, 2 rams, and 14
as a pleasing1 aroma, an offering male lambs each a year old, all
made by fire to Jehovah. of them sound, a 18 and their
7 “‘And on the tenth of this b Le 16:29 grain offering and their drink of-
seventh month, you should hold ferings for the bulls, the rams,
a holy convention, b and you must and the male lambs by their
c Le 23:27-31
afflict yourselves.1 You must not number according to the regu-
do any work. c 8 And you will lar procedure, 19 as well as
present as a burnt offering to Je- d Le 1:3 one young goat as a sin offer-
hovah, as a pleasing1 aroma, one Le 22:22 ing, aside from the regular burnt
young bull, one ram, and seven De 15:21 offering and its grain offering,
De 17:1
male lambs each a year old, all together with their drink offer-
of them sound. d 9 And as their ings. b
grain offering of fine flour mixed e Le 16:3 20 “‘And on the third day, 11
with oil, three tenth measures bulls, 2 rams, and 14 male lambs
for the bull, two tenth measures each a year old, all of them
for the one ram, 10 a tenth f Ex 23:16 sound, c 21 and their grain of-
measure respectively for each Le 23:34-36 fering and their drink offerings
De 16:13-15
male lamb of the seven male Ne 8:14-18 for the bulls, the rams, and the
lambs, 11 as well as one young male lambs by their number ac-
goat as a sin offering, aside from cording to the regular proce-
the sin offering of atonement e g Ezr 3:4 dure, 22 as well as one goat as
and the regular burnt offering a sin offering, aside from the
and its grain offering, together regular burnt offering and its
with their drink offerings. h Le 22:22 grain offering and its drink of-
12 “‘And on the 15th day of De 17:1
fering. d
the seventh month, you should 23 “‘And on the fourth day, 10
hold a holy convention. You must i Nu 28:3-8 bulls, 2 rams, and 14 male lambs
not do any hard work, and you ____________________ each a year old, all of them
must celebrate a festival to Je- Second Col. sound, e 24 their grain offering
hovah seven days. f 13 And you a Le 22:22 and their drink offerings for the
will present as a burnt offering, g De 17:1 bulls, the rams, and the male
an offering made by fire as a lambs by their number accord-
pleasing1 aroma to Jehovah, 13 ing to the regular procedure,
young bulls, 2 rams, and 14 male b Nu 28:3-8
25 as well as one young goat
lambs each a year old, all of as a sin offering, aside from the
them sound. h 14 And as their regular burnt offering, its grain
grain offering of fine flour mixed c Le 22:22
De 17:1 offering, and its drink offering. f
with oil, three tenth measures 26 “‘And on the fifth day,
for each bull of the 13 bulls, 9 bulls, 2 rams, and 14 male
two tenth measures for each ram d Nu 28:3-8 lambs each a year old, all of
of the 2 rams, 15 and a tenth
them sound, g 27 and their
measure for each male lamb of
grain offering and their drink of-
the 14 male lambs, 16 as well as e Le 22:22
De 17:1 ferings for the bulls, the rams,
one young goat as a sin offering,
and the male lambs by their
aside from the regular burnt of-
number according to the regular
fering, its grain offering, and its f Nu 28:3-8 procedure, 28 as well as one
drink offering. i
goat as a sin offering, aside from
29:6, 8, 13 1 Or “appeasing; soothing.” the regular burnt offering and
g De 15:21
Lit., “restful.” 29:7 1 Or “your souls.” De 17:1
its grain offering and its drink
To “afflict oneself” is generally under- offering. h
stood to mean various forms of self- 29 “‘And on the sixth day,
denial, including fasting. h Nu 28:3-8 8 bulls, 2 rams, and 14 male
NUMBERS 29:30–30:10 262
lambs each a year old, all CHAP. 29 everything that Jehovah had
of them sound, a 30 and their a Le 22:22 commanded him.
30
grain offering and their drink of- De 17:1
Then Moses spoke to the
ferings for the bulls, the rams, heads a of the tribes of Is-
and the male lambs by their b Nu 28:3-8
rael, saying: “This is the word
number according to the regu- that Jehovah has commanded:
lar procedure, 31 as well as c Le 22:22
2 If a man makes a vow b to Je-
De 17:1
one goat as a sin offering, aside hovah or swears an oath c to im-
from the regular burnt offering, d Nu 28:3-8 pose on himself1 a vow of ab-
its grain offering, and its drink stinence, he must not violate his
offerings. b e Le 23:36, 39 word. d He should do everything
32 “‘And on the seventh day, he vowed he would do. e
7 bulls, 2 rams, and 14 male f Le 22:22 3 “And if a woman makes a
lambs each a year old, all De 17:1 vow to Jehovah or she imposes
of them sound, c 33 and their a vow of abstinence on herself
grain offering and their drink g Nu 28:3-8 when she is young and living in
offerings for the bulls, the rams, the house of her father 4 and
and the male lambs by their h Le 23:2 her father hears her vow or her
De 16:16
number according to the regu- abstinence vow that she has im-
lar procedure for them, 34 as posed on herself1 and her fa-
i De 12:5, 6
well as one goat as a sin offering, ther offers no objection, all her
aside from the regular burnt of- j Le 7:16 vows will stand, and every absti-
fering, its grain offering, and its Le 22:21 nence vow that she has imposed
drink offering. d on herself will stand. 5 But if
35 “‘On the eighth day, you k Le 1:3 her father forbids her when he
should hold a solemn assem- hears that she has imposed vows
bly. You should not do any hard l Le 2:1 or abstinence vows on herself, it
work. e 36 You will present as a will not stand. Jehovah will for-
burnt offering, an offering made m Nu 15:5 give her because her father for-
by fire as a pleasing1 aroma to bade her. f
Jehovah, one bull, one ram, and n Le 3:1 6 “However, if she should
seven male lambs each a year ____________________ marry a husband while under
old, all of them sound, f 37 and Second Col. her vow or the rash promise
their grain offering and their ____________________ that she has imposed on herself
drink offerings for the bull, the CHAP. 30 7 and her husband hears of it
ram, and the male lambs by their a Ex 18:25 and offers no objection on the
number according to the regular day he hears of it, her vows or
procedure, 38 as well as one b Ge 28:20-22 her abstinence vows that she has
goat as a sin offering, aside from Jg 11:30, 31 imposed on herself will stand.
the regular burnt offering and 8 But if her husband forbids her
its grain offering and its drink c Ps 132:1-5 on the day he hears of it, he may
offering. g annul the vow or the rash prom-
39 “‘These you will offer d De 23:21 ise that she imposed on herself, g
Ps 116:14
to Jehovah at your season- Ps 119:106
and Jehovah will forgive her.
al festivals, h in addition to your Ec 5:4 9 “But if a widow or a di-
vow offerings i and your volun- Mt 5:33 vorced woman makes a vow,
tary offerings j as your burnt of- everything that she has imposed
ferings k and your grain offerings l e Ps 50:14 on herself will be binding on her.
Ps 66:13
and your drink offerings m and 10 “However, if a woman im-
your communion sacrifices.’” n f Ex 20:12
posed the vow or the abstinence
40 Moses told the Israelites vow on herself while in the
g Ro 7:2
29:36 1 Or “appeasing; soothing.” Lit., 1Co 11:3 30:2 1 Or “to bind an obligation upon his
“restful.” Eph 5:22 soul.” 30:4 1 Or “her soul.”
263 NUMBERS 30:11–31:16
house of her husband 11 and CHAP. 30 6 Then Moses sent them out,
her husband heard it and has a 1Co 11:3 1,000 from each tribe to the
not objected or disapproved, 1Pe 3:1 army, along with Phine·has a the
all her vows or any absti- son of El·e·azar the priest for
nence vow that she imposed on the army, who had the holy uten-
herself will stand. 12 But if on sils and the signal trumpets b
the day he heard them her hus- b De 23:21 in his hand. 7 They waged war
band completely annulled what- ____________________ against Midi·an, just as Jeho-
ever vows or abstinence vow CHAP. 31 vah had commanded Moses, and
she swore to, they will not c Ps 94:1 they killed every male. 8 Along
stand. a Her husband annulled Isa 1:24
Na 1:2
with the others slain, they killed
them, and Jehovah will forgive the kings of Midi·an, namely,
her. 13 Regarding any vow or Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Re-
any oath involving an abstinence ba, the five kings of Midi·an.
vow to practice self-denial,1 her d Nu 22:7
They also killed Balaam c the son
husband should establish it or Nu 25:1-3 of Beor with the sword. 9 But
her husband should annul it. Nu 25:17, 18 the Israelites carried off captive
14 But if her husband offers 1Co 10:8
the women and children of Midi-
Re 2:14
no objection at all from day to an. They also plundered all their
day, he also establishes all her domestic animals, all their live-
vows or all her abstinence vows stock, and all their possessions.
that are upon her. He establish-
e Nu 27:12, 13
10 And all their cities in which
es them because he did not ob- De 32:48-50 they had settled and all their
ject on the day he heard her encampments1 they burned with
make them. 15 But if he annuls fire. 11 And they took all the
them later, sometime after the spoil and all the plunder, both
day he heard them, he will bear f Nu 26:51 humans and animals. 12 Then
the consequences of her guilt. b ____________________ they brought the captives, the
16 “These are the regulations Second Col. plunder, and the spoil to Moses
that Jehovah commanded Moses a Nu 25:7, 8 and El·e·azar the priest and to
relating to a husband and his the assembly of the Israelites, to
wife, and relating to a father and the camp in the desert plains of
his young daughter living in his Moab d near the Jordan at Jeri-
house.” b Nu 10:2, 9 cho.
31 Jehovah then told Mo-

ses: 2 “Take vengeance c
13 Then Moses and El·e·a-
zar the priest and all the chief-
for the Israelites on the Midi·an- tains of the assembly went out
ites. d Afterward you will be gath- c Nu 22:12 to meet them outside the camp.
ered to your people.”1e 2Pe 2:15 14 But Moses grew indignant at
Re 2:14
3 So Moses spoke to the peo- the appointed men of the com-
ple, saying: “Equip men from bat forces, the chiefs of the
among you for battle1 against thousands and the chiefs of
Midi·an and to execute Je- the hundreds who were com-
d Nu 22:1
hovah’s vengeance on Midi·an. ing in from the military expe-
4 You should send 1,000 of each dition. 15 Moses said to them:
tribe of all the tribes of Isra- “Have you preserved all the fe-
el into the army.” 5 So from the males alive? 16 Look! They are
e Nu 25:1, 2
thousands of Israel, f 1,000 were Re 2:14
the ones who by Balaam’s word
assigned from each tribe, 12,000 induced the Israelites to com-
equipped for battle.1 mit unfaithfulness e toward Jeho-
vah over the affair of Peor, f so
30:13 1 Or “a vow to afflict the soul.” f Nu 25:17, 18
that the scourge came upon the
31:2 1 This is a poetic expression for De 4:3
death. 31:3, 5 1 Or “for the army.” Jos 22:17 31:10 1 Or “walled camps.”
NUMBERS 31:17-44 264
assembly of Jehovah. a 17 Now CHAP. 31 should take from the soldiers
you should kill every male a Nu 25:9 who went out into the battle one
among the children and kill 1Co 10:8 soul1 out of every 500, of the
every woman who has had sexu- people, the herd, the donkeys,
al relations with a man. 18 But and the flock. 29 You should
you may keep alive all the young take it from their half and give
girls who have not had sexual b Nu 31:35 it to El·e·azar the priest as Je-
relations with a man. b 19 And hovah’s contribution. a 30 From
you should camp outside the the half given to the Israelites,
camp seven days. Every one you should take one out of 50,
of you who has killed someone1 of the people, the herd, the don-
and every one of you who has c Nu 5:2 keys, the flock, and every sort of
Nu 19:11, 16
touched someone slain c should domestic animal, and give them
purify himself d on the third day to the Levites, b who care for the
and on the seventh day, you responsibilities connected with
and your captives. 20 And you Jehovah’s tabernacle.” c
should purify from sin every d Nu 19:20 31 So Moses and El·e·azar
garment, every article of skin, the priest did just as Jeho-
everything made of goat hair, vah had commanded Moses.
and every article of wood.” 32 The spoils, the rest of the
21 El·e·azar the priest then plunder that the people of the
e Nu 19:9
said to the men of the army expedition had taken, amounted
who had gone into the battle: to 675,000 of the flock, 33 72,-
“This is the statute of the law 000 of the herd, 34 and 61,000
that Jehovah commanded Mo- donkeys. 35 The women who
ses, 22 ‘Only the gold, the sil- f Nu 19:19, 20 had not had sexual relations
ver, the copper, the iron, the with a man d amounted to 32,000
tin, and the lead, 23 everything women.1 36 The half that was
that can be processed with fire, the share of those who went out
you should pass through the fire, into the battle amounted to 337,-
g Jos 22:7, 8
and it will be clean. However, it 1Sa 30:24 500 of the flock. 37 The tax for
should also be purified by the ____________________ Jehovah from the flock amount-
water for cleansing. e Everything Second Col. ed to 675. 38 And there were
that cannot be processed with a Nu 18:20, 29
36,000 of the herd, and the tax
fire, you should pass through the on them for Jehovah was 72.
water. 24 And you should wash 39 And there were 30,500 don-
your garments on the seventh keys, and the tax on them for
day and be clean, and then you Jehovah was 61. 40 And there
may come into the camp.’” f b De 12:19 were 16,000 humans,2 and the
25 Jehovah then said this to tax on them for Jehovah was 32
Moses: 26 “Take an inventory persons.1 41 Then Moses gave
of the plunder, counting the cap- the tax as Jehovah’s contribu-
tives both of humans and an- c Nu 3:6, 7
tion to El·e·azar the priest, e just
imals; do this together with El- Nu 18:2, 3 as Jehovah had commanded Mo-
e·azar the priest and the heads 1Ch 23:32 ses.
of the paternal houses of the as- 42 From the half belonging to
sembly. 27 Divide what was the Israelites, which Moses had
plundered into two parts to be divided off from the portion that
shared between those in the d Nu 31:18 belonged to the men who waged
army who took part in the battle war, 43 that half of the flock
and all the rest of the assembly. g amounted to 337,500, 44 and of
28 As a tax for Jehovah, you
31:28 1 See Glossary. 31:35, 40 1 Or
31:19 1 Or “a soul.” e Nu 18:8, 19 “souls.” 31:40 2 Or “human souls.”
265 NUMBERS 31:45–32:13
the herd, 36,000, 45 and of the CHAP. 31 were a good region for livestock.
donkeys, 30,500, 46 and of the a De 12:19 2 So the sons of Gad and the
people,1 16,000. 47 Then Moses sons of Reuben approached Mo-
took from the half belonging to b Nu 3:6, 7 ses, El·e·azar the priest, and the
Nu 18:2, 3
the Israelites one out of 50, of 1Ch 23:32
chieftains of the assembly and
the people and of the animals, said: 3 “Ata·roth, Dibon, Ja-
and gave them to the Levites, a c Nu 31:4 zer, Nimrah, Heshbon, a E·le·a-
who cared for the responsibility leh, Sebam, Nebo, b and Beon, c
of Jehovah’s tabernacle, b just as d Ex 23:27
Le 26:7, 8
4 the land that Jehovah defeat-
Jehovah had commanded Moses. ____________________ ed before the assembly of Isra-
48 Then the appointed men CHAP. 32
el, d is a good land for live-
who were of the thousands of stock, and your servants have
e Nu 26:7
the army, c the chiefs of the much livestock.” e 5 They con-
thousands and the chiefs of f Nu 26:18 tinued: “If we have found favor
the hundreds, approached Mo- in your eyes, let this be the land
ses, 49 and they said to Mo- g Nu 21:32 given to your servants as a pos-
ses: “Your servants have taken ____________________ session. Do not make us cross
the count of the men of war who Second Col. the Jordan.”
are under our command, and a Nu 21:26 6 Then Moses said to the
not one has been reported miss- sons of Gad and the sons of
ing from us. d 50 So let us each b Nu 33:47
Reuben: “Are your brothers to
present what he has found as Je- c Nu 32:37, 38 go to war while you yourselves
hovah’s offering, articles of gold, keep dwelling here? 7 Why
ankle chains, bracelets, signet d Nu 21:23, 24 should you discourage the peo-
rings, earrings, and other jewel- De 2:24 ple of Israel from crossing into
ry, in order to make atonement the land that Jehovah is certain
e De 2:35
for ourselves1 before Jehovah.” to give them? 8 That is what
51 So Moses and El·e·azar f Nu 13:31 your fathers did when I sent
the priest accepted the gold Jos 14:7, 8 them from Kadesh-barne·a to
from them, all the jewelry. see the land. f 9 When they
g Nu 13:23
52 All the gold of the contri- De 1:24 went up to the Valley1 of Esh-
bution that they made to Jeho- col g and saw the land, they
vah amounted to 16,750 shekels,1 h Nu 13:32 discouraged the people of Isra-
from the chiefs of the thou- De 1:26-28 el from going into the land
sands and the chiefs of the hun- i Ps 95:11
that Jehovah was to give them. h
dreds. 53 The men of the army Eze 20:15 10 Jehovah’s anger blazed on
had each taken plunder for Heb 3:18 that day so that he swore: i
himself. 54 Moses and El·e·a- 11 ‘The men who came up out
j Nu 14:29, 30
zar the priest accepted the gold De 2:14
of Egypt from 20 years old and
from the chiefs of the thousands up will not see the land j of which
and of the hundreds and brought k Ge 13:14, 15 I have sworn to Abraham, Isaac,
it into the tent of meeting as a Ge 26:3 and Jacob, k because they have
Ge 28:13
reminder1 for the people of Isra- not followed me wholehearted-
el before Jehovah. l Nu 13:30 ly— 12 except Caleb l the son of
32 Now the sons of Reuben e

and the sons of Gad f had m Jos 19:49
Je·phunneh the Keniz·zite and
Joshua m the son of Nun, because
they have followed Jehovah
very large quantities of live-
stock, and they saw that the
n Nu 14:24
De 1:34-38
wholeheartedly.’ n 13 So Jeho-
lands of Jazer g and Gile·ad Jos 14:8 vah’s anger blazed against Israel
and he made them wander about
31:46 1 Or “the human souls.” o Nu 14:33 in the wilderness for 40 years, o
31:50 1 Or “our souls.” 31:52 1 A shek- De 29:5
Jos 5:6
until all the generation that was
el equaled 11.4 g (0.367 oz t). See Ps 95:10
App. B14. 31:54 1 Or “memorial.” Ac 13:18 32:9 1 Or “Wadi.”
NUMBERS 32:14-36 266
doing evil in the eyes of Jehovah CHAP. 32 just as my lord is commanding.
came to its end. a 14 Now here a Nu 26:63, 64 26 Our children, our wives, our
you have risen in the place of De 2:14 livestock, and all our domestic
1Co 10:5
your fathers as a brood of sin- Heb 3:17
animals will stay there in the
ful men who increase the burn- cities of Gile·ad, a 27 but your
ing anger of Jehovah against Is- b De 3:18 servants will cross over, every
rael. 15 If you turn back from Jos 4:12 man armed for battle to wage
following him, he will certainly war before Jehovah, b just as my
c Jos 22:1, 4
leave them again in the wilder- lord is speaking.”
ness, and you will bring ruin to d Nu 32:33 28 So Moses gave a command
all this people.” Jos 12:1 concerning them to El·e·azar the
16 They later approached Jos 13:8
priest, to Joshua the son of Nun,
him and said: “Let us build here e Jos 4:13 and to the heads of the pater-
stone pens for our livestock and nal houses of the tribes of Isra-
cities for our children. 17 But f Ps 78:55 el. 29 Moses said to them: “If
we will continue ready for bat- the sons of Gad and the sons
g Jos 11:23
tle b and will go before the Israel- Jos 18:1
of Reuben cross over the Jor-
ites until we have brought them Ps 44:2 dan with you, every man armed
to their place, while our children for the war before Jehovah, and
will dwell in the fortified cities, h Jos 22:4, 9 the land is subdued before you,
safe from the inhabitants of the you will then give them the
i De 3:19, 20
land. 18 We will not return to Jos 1:14, 15 land of Gile·ad as a possession. c
our houses until each of the Is- Jos 13:8 30 But if they do not take up
raelites has received his land as arms and cross over with you,
an inheritance. c 19 For we will j Nu 32:16
Nu 32:34-38
they will then settle among you
not receive an inheritance with ____________________ in the land of Canaan.”
them on the other side of the
Second Col. 31 To this the sons of Gad
Jordan and beyond, because we and the sons of Reuben an-
a Jos 1:12-14
have received our inheritance swered: “What Jehovah has spo-
on the east side of the Jordan.” d b Jos 4:12 ken to your servants is what
20 Moses replied to them: “If we will do. 32 We will take up
you will do this: Take up arms c Jos 13:15, 24 arms and cross over before Je-
before Jehovah for the war; e d Jos 4:13
hovah to the land of Canaan, d
21 and if every one of you takes but the possession we are to in-
up arms and crosses the Jor- e De 3:12 herit will be on this side of the
dan before Jehovah as he drives Jordan.” 33 So Moses gave to
away his enemies from before f Jos 22:7 them—to the sons of Gad, the
him f 22 until the land is sub- sons of Reuben, e and to the half
g Nu 21:23, 24
dued before Jehovah, g after- De 2:31 tribe of Ma·nasseh f the son of
ward you may return h and be Joseph—the kingdom of Sihon g
free from guilt before Jehovah h De 3:4 the king of the Amor·ites and
and Israel. Then this land will be- the kingdom of Og h the king
i Nu 33:45
come your possession before Je- Jos 13:15, 17 of Bashan, the land belonging
hovah. i 23 But if you do not do to its cities in those territories,
this, you will have sinned against j Nu 32:3, 4 and the cities of the surrounding
Jehovah. In that case, know that land.
k De 2:36
your sin will catch up with you. Jos 12:1, 2 34 And the sons of Gad
24 So you may build cities for built1 Dibon, i Ata·roth, j A·ro-
your children and pens for your l Nu 21:32 er, k 35 Atroth-shophan, Jazer, l
flocks, j but you must do what Jogbe·hah, m 36 Beth-nimrah, n
you have promised.” m Jg 8:11
and Beth-haran, o fortified cities,
25 The sons of Gad and the n Nu 32:3, 4 and they built stone pens for
sons of Reuben said this to
Moses: “Your servants will do o Jos 13:27, 28 32:34 1 Or “rebuilt.”
267 NUMBERS 32:37–33:22
the flocks. 37 And the sons of CHAP. 32 Succoth. a 6 Then they depart-
Reuben built Heshbon, a E·le·a- a Nu 21:26 ed from Succoth and camped at
leh, b Kir·i·a·thaim, c 38 Nebo, d b Nu 32:3, 4 Etham, b which is on the edge of
and Baal-meon e—their names the wilderness. 7 Next they de-
c Jos 13:15, 19
being changed—and Sibmah; parted from Etham and turned
and they began to rename the d Nu 32:3, 4 back toward Pi·ha·hiroth, which
cities that they rebuilt. e Jos 13:15, 17 is in view of Baal-zephon, c and
39 The sons of Machir f the f Nu 26:29 they camped before Migdol. d
son of Ma·nasseh marched g De 3:13 8 After that they departed from
against Gile·ad and captured Jos 13:31 Pi·ha·hiroth and passed through
it and drove away the Amor- Jos 17:1 the midst of the sea e to the wil-
ites who were in it. 40 So h De 3:14 derness f and kept marching a
Moses gave Gile·ad to Ma- Jos 13:29, 30 three-day journey in the wilder-
chir the son of Ma·nasseh, ____________________
ness of Etham g and camped at
and he began dwelling in it. g CHAP. 33 Marah. h
41 And Jair the son of Ma·nas- i Ex 12:51 9 Then they departed from
seh marched against them and j Ex 13:18 Marah and came to Elim. Now
captured their tent villages, and k Jos 24:5 in Elim there were 12 springs of
he began to call them Havvoth- 1Sa 12:8 water and 70 palm trees, so they
jair.1h 42 And Nobah marched l Nu 9:17 camped there. i 10 Next they
against and captured Kenath departed from Elim and camped
and its dependent1 towns, and m Ge 47:11
Ex 12:37 by the Red Sea. 11 After that
he began to call it Nobah by his they departed from the Red Sea
n Ex 12:2
own name. Ex 13:4 and camped in the wilderness
33 These were the stages of
the journey of the peo-
o Ex 12:3, 6
De 16:1
of Sin. j 12 Then they departed
from the wilderness of Sin and
ple of Israel when they went out p Ex 12:29 camped at Dophkah. 13 Later
of the land of Egypt i by their Ps 78:51 they departed from Dophkah
companies1j under the direction q Ex 12:12 and camped at Alush. 14 They
of Moses and Aaron. k 2 Mo- Ex 18:11 next departed from Alush and
ses kept recording the depar- ____________________ camped at Rephi·dim, k where
ture places by the stages of their Second Col. there was no water for the peo-
journey at the order of Jehovah, a Ex 12:37 ple to drink. 15 After that they
and these were their stages from b Ex 13:20 departed from Rephi·dim and
one departure place to another: l camped in the wilderness of Si-
3 They departed from Rame- c Ex 14:9
nai. l
ses m in the first month, on the d Ex 14:2
16 They departed from the
15th day of the month. n On the e Ex 14:22
wilderness of Sinai and
very day after the Passover, o
the Israelites went out with
f Ex 15:22 camped at Kibroth-hat·taa·vah. m
confidence1 before the eyes of g Ex 13:20 17 Then they departed from
all the Egyptians. 4 Meanwhile, h Ex 15:23 Kibroth-hat·taa·vah and camped
the Egyptians were burying all at Ha·zeroth. n 18 After that
i Ex 15:27
the firstborn whom Jehovah they departed from Ha·zeroth
j Ex 16:1 and camped at Rithmah.
had struck down among them, p
for Jehovah had executed judg- k Ex 17:1, 8 19 Next they departed from
ments on their gods. q l Ex 18:5 Rithmah and camped at
5 So the Israelites departed
Ex 19:1, 2 Rimmon-perez. 20 Then they
Nu 1:1
from Rame·ses and camped at Nu 3:4
departed from Rimmon-perez
Nu 9:1 and camped at Libnah.
32:41 1 Meaning “Tent Villages of Jair.” m Nu 11:34
21 They departed from Lib-
32:42 1 Or “surrounding.” 33:1 1 Lit., De 9:22 nah and camped at Rissah.
“according to their armies.” 33:3 1 Lit., n Nu 11:35 22 Next they departed from Ris-
“with uplifted hand.” Nu 12:16 sah and camped at Ke·he·lathah.
NUMBERS 33:23-54 268
23 Then they departed from Ke- CHAP. 33 at Zal·monah. 42 After that
he·lathah and camped at a Nu 9:17 they departed from Zal·monah
Mount Shepher. and camped at Punon. 43 Next
24 After that they depart- b De 10:6 they departed from Punon and
ed from Mount Shepher and camped at Oboth. a 44 Then
c De 10:7
camped at Har·adah. 25 Then they departed from Oboth
they departed from Har·a- d De 2:8
and camped at Iye-aba·rim, on
dah and camped at Mak·heloth. 1Ki 9:26 the border of Moab. b 45 Lat-
26 Next they departed a from er they departed from Iyim and
Mak·heloth and camped at Ta- e Nu 20:1 camped at Dibon-gad. c 46 Af-
hath. 27 After that they depart- Nu 27:14 ter that they departed from Di-
De 32:51
ed from Tahath and camped Jos 15:1 bon-gad and camped at Al-
at Terah. 28 Then they de- mon- d i b ·l a · tha i m . 4 7 The n
parted from Terah and f Nu 20:22 they departed from Almon-
camped at Mithkah. 29 Lat- dib·la·thaim and camped in the
er they departed from Mith- g De 10:6 mountains of Aba·rim d before
kah and camped at Hash·monah. Nebo. e 48 Finally they depart-
h Nu 21:1
30 Next they departed from ed from the mountains of Aba-
Hash·monah and camped at Mo- i Nu 21:4 rim and camped on the desert
seroth. 31 Then they departed ____________________ plains of Moab by the Jordan at
from Mo·seroth and camped at Second Col. Jeri·cho. f 49 They continued
Bene-jaa·kan. b 32 And they de- a Nu 21:10
camping along the Jordan, from
parted from Bene-jaa·kan and Beth-jeshi·moth as far as Abel-
camped at Hor-hag·gidgad. b Ge 19:36, 37 shittim, g on the desert plains of
33 Next they departed from Nu 21:11, 13 Moab.
Hor-hag·gidgad and camped at 50 Jehovah spoke to Moses
Jotba·thah. c 34 Later they de- c Nu 32:34
on the desert plains of Moab by
parted from Jotba·thah and the Jordan at Jeri·cho, saying:
d Nu 27:12
camped at A·bronah. 35 Then De 32:48, 49 51 “Speak to the Israelites and
they departed from A·bronah tell them, ‘You are crossing the
and camped at Ezi·on-geber. d e De 34:1 Jordan into the land of Canaan. h
36 After that they departed 52 You must drive away all the
from Ezi·on-geber and camped f Nu 22:1
inhabitants of the land from be-
in the wilderness of Zin, e that is, fore you and destroy all their
Kadesh. g Nu 25:1
Jos 2:1 carvings of stone i and all their
37 Later they departed from metal statues,1j and you should
Kadesh and camped at h Jos 3:17 demolish all their sacred high
Mount Hor, f on the frontier of places. k 53 And you will take
the land of Edom. 38 And Aar- i Le 26:1 possession of the land and dwell
on the priest went up into in it, because I will certainly
Mount Hor at the order of Jeho- j Le 19:4
De 27:15 give you the land as a posses-
vah and died there in the 40th sion. l 54 You must apportion
year after the Israelites left the k Ex 23:24 the land by lot m as a posses-
land of Egypt, in the fifth month, Ex 34:13, 17 sion among your families. To the
on the first of the month. g De 7:5
De 12:3 larger group you should increase
39 Aaron was 123 years old at his inheritance, and to the small-
his death on Mount Hor. l De 32:8 er group you should reduce his
40 Now the king of Arad, h the inheritance. n Everyone’s inheri-
Canaan·ite who was dwelling in m Pr 16:33 tance will be where his lot falls.
the Negeb in the land of Ca- You will receive your property as
naan, heard about the coming of n Nu 26:53, 54
an inheritance by the tribes of
the Israelites. your fathers. o
o Jos 15:1
41 In time they departed Jos 16:1
from Mount Hor i and camped Jos 18:11 33:52 1 Or “molten statues.”
269 NUMBERS 33:55–34:23
55 “‘If, though, you do not CHAP. 33 Hazar-enan. a This will become
drive the inhabitants of the land a Jg 1:21 your northern boundary.
away from before you, a those Ps 106:34 10 “‘Then you should mark
whom you allow to remain will b Ex 23:31-33 as your boundary on the east
De 7:3, 4
be as irritants in your eyes and Jos 23:12, 13 from Hazar-enan to Shepham.
thorns in your sides, and they Jg 2:2, 3 11 The boundary will extend
will harass you in the land where c Le 18:28 from Shepham to Riblah to the
you will dwell. b 56 And I will do Jos 23:15 east of Ain, and the border will
to you what I intended to do to ____________________
go down and cross the east-
them.’” c CHAP. 34 ern slope of the Sea of Chinne-
34 reth.1b 12 The border will ex-

And Jehovah spoke fur- d Ge 15:18
Ge 17:8
ther to Moses, saying: tend to the Jordan, and its end
e Ge 10:19
2 “Give these instructions to the De 4:38 will be the Salt Sea. c This will be
Israelites: ‘When you go into the Jos 1:4 your land d and the boundaries
land of Canaan, d this is the land Jos 14:1 surrounding it.’”
Jer 3:19
that will fall to you as an inher- Ac 17:26 13 So Moses instructed the
itance, the land of Canaan ac- f Jos 15:1, 2 Israelites, saying: “This is the
cording to its boundaries. e g Jg 1:36 land that you will apportion as
3 “‘Your southern border will h Nu 13:26 your possession by lot, e just as
extend from the wilderness of Nu 32:8 Jehovah has commanded to give
Zin alongside Edom, and your i Jos 15:1, 3 to the nine and a half tribes.
south boundary on the east j Ex 23:31 14 For the tribe of the Reuben-
Jos 15:1, 4
will be from the extremity of k Jos 1:4
ites by their paternal house, the
the Salt Sea.1f 4 Your bound- Jos 15:12 tribe of the Gadites by their pa-
ary will change direction to pass l Nu 13:21 ternal house, and the half tribe
south of the ascent of A·krab- 2Ki 14:25 of Ma·nasseh have already tak-
bim g and continue to Zin, and m Eze 47:15 en their inheritance. f 15 The
____________________ two and a half tribes have al-
its end will be south of Kadesh-
barne·a. h Then it will extend Second Col. ready taken their inheritance
to Hazar-addar i and continue to a Eze 47:17 east of the region of the Jordan
Azmon. 5 The boundary will b De 3:16, 17 by Jeri·cho, toward the sunris-
Jos 11:1, 2
change direction at Azmon to Lu 5:1
ing.” g
the Wadi1 of Egypt, and its end Joh 6:1 16 Jehovah spoke further to
will be at the Sea.2j c Jos 15:1, 2 Moses, saying: 17 “These are
6 “‘Your western boundary d De 8:7-9 the names of the men who will
will be the Great Sea1 and the e Nu 26:55 divide the land for you to pos-
Nu 33:54 sess: El·e·azar h the priest and
coast. This will become your Jos 14:2
western boundary. k Jos 18:6 Joshua i the son of Nun. 18 And
7 “‘Now this will be your Pr 16:33 you will take one chieftain out
northern boundary: From the f Nu 32:33 of each tribe to divide the land
Great Sea you will mark your De 3:12, 13 as your inheritance. j 19 These
Jos 13:8
boundary out to Mount Hor. g Nu 32:5, 32
are the names of the men:
8 From Mount Hor you will h Nu 3:32
of the tribe of Judah, k Caleb l the
mark out the boundary to Lebo- Nu 20:26 son of Je·phunneh; 20 of the
hamath,1l and the end of the Jos 14:1 tribe of the sons of Sime·on, m
boundary will be at Zedad. m i Nu 14:38 She·muel the son of Am·mi-
9 And the boundary will extend
Nu 27:18
Jos 19:51
hud; 21 of the tribe of Benja-
to Ziphron, and its end will be j Nu 1:4, 16 min, n E·lidad the son of Chis-
k Jos 15:1 lon; 22 of the tribe of the sons
34:3 1 That is, the Dead Sea. 34:5 1 See l Nu 14:30 of Dan, o a chieftain, Bukki the
Glossary. 2 That is, the Great Sea, Nu 26:65 son of Jogli; 23 of the sons of
the Mediterranean. 34:6 1 That is, m Jos 19:1
the Mediterranean. 34:8 1 Or “the en- n Jos 18:11 34:11 1 That is, the lake of Gennesaret,
trance of Hamath.” o Jos 19:40 or the Sea of Galilee.
NUMBERS 34:24–35:18 270
Joseph a from the tribe of the CHAP. 34 of 48 cities, together with their
sons of Ma·nasseh, b a chief- a Ge 46:20 pastures. a 8 The cities you give
tain, Hanni·el the son of Ephod; Ge 48:5 them will be from the possession
24 from the tribe of the sons of Jos 16:1
of the Israelites. b From the larg-
Ephra·im, c a chieftain, Kem·uel b Jos 17:1 er group you will take many, and
the son of Shiphtan; 25 of the c Jos 16:5 from the smaller group you will
tribe of the sons of Zebu·lun, d a d Jos 19:10 take few. c Each group will give
chieftain, E·li·zaphan the son of e Jos 19:17
some of its cities to the Levites
Parnach; 26 of the tribe of the in proportion to the inheritance
f Jos 19:24
sons of Issa·char, e a chieftain, that it receives.”
Palti·el the son of Azzan; 27 of g Jos 19:32 9 Jehovah continued to speak
the tribe of the sons of Asher, f h Nu 34:18 to Moses, saying: 10 “Speak to
a chieftain, A·hihud the son of De 32:8
Jos 19:51
the Israelites and tell them,
She·lomi; 28 of the tribe of the Ac 17:26 ‘You are crossing the Jordan
sons of Naphta·li, g a chieftain, ____________________ to the land of Canaan. d 11 You
Ped·ahel the son of Am·mihud.” CHAP. 35 should choose cities convenient
29 These are the ones whom Je- i Nu 22:1 for yourselves to serve as cities
hovah commanded to distribute Nu 36:13 of refuge, where the manslayer
the land to the Israelites in the j Ge 49:7 who unintentionally kills some-
land of Canaan. h De 18:1 one1 should flee. e 12 These cit-
35
Jos 14:4 ies will serve as a refuge for you
Jehovah went on to speak
to Moses on the des- k Le 25:32-34 from the blood avenger, f so that
Jos 21:3
ert plains of Moab by the Jor- 2Ch 11:14
the manslayer will not die until
dan at Jeri·cho, saying: 2 “In-
i he stands trial before the assem-
l Jos 20:2,
struct the Israelites that they are 3, 7, 8 bly. g 13 The six cities of refuge
to give the Levites cities to in- Jos 21:13, 21, that you provide will serve this
habit out of the inheritance they 27, 32, 36, 38 purpose. 14 You will provide
will possess, j and they should m De 4:42 three cities on this side of the
give the Levites the pastures ____________________ Jordan h and three cities in the
around the cities. k 3 They will Second Col. land of Canaan i to serve as cit-
inhabit the cities, and the pas- a Jos 21:3 ies of refuge. 15 These six cit-
tures will be for their livestock, b Ge 49:7 ies will serve as a refuge for the
their goods, and all their other c Nu 26:54
Israelites, for the foreign resi-
animals. 4 The pastures of the Nu 33:54 dent, j and for the settler among
cities that you will give the Le- d Ex 3:8
them, for anyone to flee there
vites will extend for 1,000 cu- Ex 23:23 who unintentionally kills some-
bits1 from the wall all around Nu 34:2 one.1k
the city. 5 You should measure e Ex 21:12, 13 16 “‘But if he struck him with
outside the city 2,000 cubits on De 4:42 an iron instrument and he dies,
De 19:4, 5
the east side, 2,000 cubits on he is a murderer. The murder-
the south side, 2,000 cubits on f Nu 35:19 er should be put to death with-
De 19:6
the west side, and 2,000 cubits out fail. l 17 And if he struck
g De 19:11, 12
on the north side, with the city Jos 20:5, 9
him with a stone that could
in the middle. These will be the cause death and he dies, he
h De 4:41-43
pastures of their cities. is a murderer. The murderer
6 “The cities that you will i De 19:8, 9 should be put to death without
Jos 20:7
give to the Levites will be 6 cit- fail. 18 And if he struck him
j Ex 12:49 with a wooden instrument that
ies of refuge, l which you will give Le 19:34
for the manslayer to flee to, m as Nu 15:16 could cause death and he dies,
well as 42 other cities. 7 You k Jos 20:2, 3
he is a murderer. The murderer
are to give to the Levites a total should be put to death without
l Ge 9:5
Ex 21:12
fail.
35:4 1 A cubit equaled 44. 5 cm Le 24:17
(17.5 in.). See App. B14. De 19:11, 12 35:11, 15 1 Or “strikes a soul.”
271 NUMBERS 35:19–36:4
19 “‘The avenger of blood is CHAP. 35 30 “‘Whoever kills a person1
the one who will put the murder- a Ex 21:14 should be put to death as a mur-
er to death. When he encounters De 19:11, 12 derer a on the testimony2 of wit-
him, he himself will put him to nesses; b but no one1 will be put
death. 20 If death resulted be- to death on the testimony of just
cause he pushed him out of ha- b Ex 21:12, 13 one witness. 31 You must take
tred or threw something at him De 19:4, 5
Jos 20:2, 3 no ransom for the life1 of a mur-
with malicious intent,1a 21 or derer who is deserving to die,
out of hatred he struck him with for he should be put to death
his hand, and he died, the one without fail. c 32 And you must
c Nu 35:12
who struck him will be put to Jos 20:4, 5 not take a ransom for one who
death without fail. He is a mur- has fled to his city of refuge, al-
derer. The avenger of blood will lowing him to resume dwelling in
put the murderer to death when d Ex 29:4, 7 his land before the death of the
he encounters him.
high priest.
22 “‘But if it was unexpected-
ly and not out of hatred that he 33 “‘You must not pollute the
e Jos 20:6 land in which you live, for blood
pushed him or threw any arti- ____________________
cle at him without malicious in- pollutes the land, d and there may
Second Col. be no atonement for the blood
tent,1b 23 or if he did not see a Ge 9:6
him and caused a stone to fall that has been spilled on the land
Ex 20:13
on him and he was not an en- except by the blood of the one
emy or seeking his injury, and who spilled it. e 34 You must
the person died, 24 the assem- b De 17:6
not defile the land in which you
bly should then judge between De 19:15 dwell, in which I am residing; for
the one who struck him and the Heb 10:28 I, Jehovah, am residing in the
avenger of blood, in harmony midst of the people of Israel.’” f
with these judgments. c 25 The
assembly should then save the
manslayer from the hand of the
c Ge 9:5
Ex 21:14
36 The family heads of the
descendants of Gile·ad
De 19:13 the son of Machir g the son
avenger of blood and return him of Ma·nasseh of the families of
to his city of refuge to which he the sons of Joseph approached
had fled, and he must dwell in it d Ge 4:8, 10 and spoke before Moses and the
until the death of the high priest Ps 106:38 chieftains, the family heads of
who was anointed with the holy Lu 11:50
the Israelites. 2 They said: “Je-
oil. d hovah commanded my lord to
26 “‘But if the manslayer goes distribute the land by lot h as
out of the boundary of his city of e Ge 9:6
an inheritance to the Israelites;
refuge to which he fled 27 and
and my lord was commanded by
the avenger of blood finds him
Jehovah to give the inheritance
outside the boundary of his city f Ex 25:8
of refuge and slays the man- Le 26:12 of our brother Ze·lophe·had to
slayer, he has no bloodguilt. ____________________ his daughters. i 3 If they marry
28 For he must dwell in his city CHAP. 36 men from another Israelite tribe,
of refuge until the high priest’s g Nu 26:29 the women’s inheritance will
death. But after the high priest’s also be withdrawn from the in-
death, the manslayer may re- heritance of our fathers and be
turn to the land that he owns. e h Nu 26:55 added to the inheritance of the
29 These things will serve for Nu 33:54 tribe to which they would then
you as a statute for judgment belong, so that it would be with-
throughout your generations in drawn from the lot of our inheri-
all your dwelling places. i Nu 27:1-7 tance. 4 Now when the Jubilee j
35:20 1 Lit., “while lying in wait.” 35:22 35:30, 31 1 Or “soul.” 35:30 2 Lit.,
1 Lit., “without lying in wait.” j Le 25:10 “mouth.”
NUMBERS 36:5 – DEUTERONOMY Contents 272
takes place for the people of Is- Second Col. wife of a descendant of her fa-
rael, the women’s inheritance ____________________ ther’s tribe, a so that the Israel-
will also be added to the inheri- CHAP. 36
ites may keep possession of the
tance of the tribe to which they a 1Ch 23:22
inheritance of their forefathers.
then belong, so that their inher- 9 No inheritance should circu-
itance would be withdrawn from late from one tribe to another
the inheritance of the tribe of tribe, for the tribes of Israel
our fathers.” should hold on to their own in-
5 Then Moses commanded heritance.’”
the Israelites at the order of Je- 10 The daughters of Ze·lo-
hovah: “What the tribe of the b Nu 36:6
phe·had did just as Jehovah
sons of Joseph is saying is cor- had commanded Moses. b 11 So
rect. 6 This is the word that Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Mil-
Jehovah has commanded for cah, and Noah, the daughters
the daughters of Ze·lophe·had: of Ze·lophe·had, c married the
‘They may marry whomever sons of their father’s brothers.
they wish. However, they should 12 They became wives of men
marry someone from a fami- from the families of Ma·nasseh
c Nu 27:1
ly of the tribe of their father. the son of Joseph so that their
7 No inheritance of the Israel- inheritance would remain in the
ites should circulate from tribe tribe of their father’s family.
to tribe, for the Israelites should 13 These are the command-
hold on to the inheritance ments and the judicial decisions
of the tribe of their forefathers. that Jehovah gave to the Israel-
8 And every daughter who pos- ites through Moses on the desert
d Nu 26:3
sesses an inheritance among the Nu 33:50 plains of Moab by the Jordan at
tribes of Israel should become a Nu 35:1 Jeri·cho. d
D E U T E R O N O MY
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 Leaving Mount Horeb (1-8) 4 A call to obedience (1-14)

Chiefs and judges appointed (9-18) Do not forget God’s acts (9)
Disobedience at Kadesh-barnea (19-46) Jehovah requires exclusive
Israel’s refusal to enter the devotion (15-31)
land (26-33) No other God besides Jehovah (32-40)
Unsuccessful conquest of Cities of refuge east of the
Canaan (41-46) Jordan (41-43)
Introduction to the Law (44-49)
2 Wandering in the wilderness for 5 Jehovah’s covenant at Horeb (1-5)
38 years (1-23) The Ten Commandments restated (6-22)
Victory over King Sihon of The people’s fear at Mount Sinai (23-33)
Heshbon (24-37)
6 Love Jehovah with all your heart (1-9)
3 Victory over King Og of Bashan (1-7) “Listen, O Israel” (4)
Division of the land east of the Parents to instruct children (6, 7)
Jordan (8-20) Do not forget Jehovah (10-15)
Joshua told not to be afraid (21, 22) Do not put Jehovah to the test (16-19)
Moses not to enter the land (23-29) Tell the next generation (20-25)
273 DEUTERONOMY Contents
7 Seven nations to be destroyed (1-6) 18 Share of priests and Levites (1-8)

Why Israel was chosen (7-11) Occult practices forbidden (9-14)
Obedience brings future success (12-26) A prophet like Moses (15-19)
How to identify false prophets (20-22)
8 Blessings from Jehovah reviewed (1-9)
“Not live by bread alone” (3) 19 Bloodguilt and cities of refuge (1-13)
Do not forget Jehovah (10-20) Boundary markers not to be moved (14)
Witnesses in court (15-21)
9 Why Israel was given the land (1-6) Two or three witnesses required (15)
Israel provokes Jehovah four
times (7-29) 20 Rules for warfare (1-20)
The golden calf (7-14) Exemptions from military service (5-9)
Moses intercedes (15-21, 25-29) 21 Unsolved murders (1-9)
Three more provocations (22) Marrying captive women (10-14)
Right of the firstborn (15-17)
10 Two tablets remade (1-11)
A stubborn son (18-21)
What Jehovah requires (12-22)
A man hung on a stake accursed (22, 23)
Fear and love Jehovah (12)
22 Respect for neighbors’ animals (1-4)
11 You have seen Jehovah’s greatness (1-7) Wearing garments of the opposite
The Promised Land (8-12) sex (5)
Rewards for obedience (13-17) Kindness to animals (6, 7)
God’s words to be impressed on Parapet for the roof (8)
hearts (18-25) Improper mixtures (9-11)
“A blessing and a curse” (26-32) Tassels on clothing (12)
12 Worship at the place God chooses (1-14) Laws on sexual violations (13-30)
Allowed to eat meat but not 23 Those ineligible for God’s
blood (15-28) congregation (1-8)
Do not be entrapped by other Cleanliness of the camp (9-14)
gods (29-32) Fugitive slaves (15, 16)
13 How to treat apostates (1-18) Prostitution forbidden (17, 18)
Interest and vows (19-23)
14 Inappropriate displays of What passersby are allowed to
mourning (1, 2) eat (24, 25)
Clean and unclean foods (3-21)
24 Marriage and divorce (1-5)
A tenth for Jehovah (22-29)
Respect for life (6-9)
15 Debt canceled every seventh year (1-6) Showing concern for the poor (10-18)
Assisting the poor (7-11) Rules on gleaning (19-22)
Release of slaves every seventh 25 Flogging regulated (1-3)
year (12-18) Do not muzzle a threshing bull (4)
An awl through a slave’s ear (16, 17) Brother-in-law marriage (5-10)
Firstborn animals sanctified (19-23) Improper grabbing in fights (11, 12)
16 Passover; Festival of Unleavened Honest weights and measures (13-16)
Bread (1-8) Amalekites to be destroyed (17-19)
Festival of Weeks (9-12) 26 Offering the firstfruits (1-11)
Festival of Booths (13-17) A second tithe (12-15)
Appointing judges (18-20) Israel, a special property to
Forbidden objects of worship (21, 22) Jehovah (16-19)
17 Sacrifices to be without defect (1) 27 The Law to be written on stones (1-10)
Handling matters of apostasy (2-7) At Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim (11-14)
Difficult judgment matters (8-13) The curses recited (15-26)
Guidelines for a future king (14-20) 28 Blessings for obedience (1-14)
King to write a copy of the Law (18) Curses for disobedience (15-68)
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29 Covenant with Israel at Moab (1-13) 32 Song of Moses (1-47)

Warning against disobedience (14-29) Jehovah, the Rock (4)
Things concealed, things Israel forgets its Rock (18)
revealed (29) “Vengeance is mine” (35)
30 Returning to Jehovah (1-10) “Be glad, you nations, with his
Jehovah’s commands not too people” (43)
difficult (11-14) Moses to die on Mount Nebo (48-52)
Choosing between life and death (15-20) 33 Moses blesses the tribes (1-29)
31 Moses about to die (1-8) Jehovah’s “everlasting arms” (27)
Public reading of the Law (9-13) 34 Jehovah shows Moses the land (1-4)
Joshua appointed (14, 15) Death of Moses (5-12)
Israel’s rebelliousness foretold (16-30)
A song to teach Israel (19, 22, 30)
1 These are the words that Mo-

ses spoke to all Israel in the
CHAP. 1
a De 9:23
ites, and Leba·non,1a up to the
great river, the river Eu·phra-
region of the Jordan in the wil- b Nu 32:13 tes. b 8 See, I have set the land
derness, on the desert plains in Nu 33:38 before you. Go in and take pos-
front of Suph, between Paran, c Nu 21:23, 24 session of the land about which
Jos 12:1, 2
Tophel, Laban, Ha·zeroth, and d Nu 21:33-35
Jehovah swore to your fathers,
Diza·hab. 2 It is 11 days from e Jos 13:8, 12 to Abraham, Isaac, c and Jacob, d
Horeb to Kadesh-barne·a a by f De 4:8 to give it to them and their off-
way of Mount Seir. 3 In the De 17:18 spring1 after them.’ e
40th year, b in the 11th month, Ne 8:7
9 “And I told you at that time,
on the first of the month, Mo- g Ex 19:1
Nu 10:11, 12
‘I am not able to carry you by
ses spoke to the Israelites1 ac- h Ge 15:16 myself. f 10 Jehovah your God
cording to all that Jehovah had i Jos 12:2, 3 has multiplied you, and here you
instructed him to tell them. j Jos 9:1, 2 are today as numerous as the
4 This was after he defeated Si- ____________________ stars of the heavens. g 11 May
hon c the king of the Amor·ites, Second Col. Jehovah, the God of your fore-
who was dwelling in Heshbon, a Jos 13:1, 5 fathers, multiply you h a thou-
and Og d the king of Bashan, who 1Ki 9:19 sand times as many as you are,
was dwelling in Ashta·roth, in b Ge 15:18 and may he bless you just as
Edre·i. e 5 In the region of the c Ge 26:3 he has promised you. i 12 How
Jordan in the land of Moab, Mo- d Ge 28:13 can I bear by myself the bur-
ses undertook to explain this e Ge 12:7
den of you and the load of you
Ge 13:14, 15
Law, f saying: Ge 17:1, 7 and your quarreling? j 13 Select
6 “Jehovah our God told us f Ex 18:17, 18 wise, discreet, and experienced
in Horeb, ‘You have stayed long g Ge 15:1, 5 men of your tribes, and I will ap-
enough in this mountainous re- Ex 32:13 point them as heads over you.’ k
gion. g 7 Turn and set out for Nu 26:51
De 10:22
14 You answered me, ‘What you
the mountainous region of the h 1Ki 3:8 have told us to do is good.’
Amor·ites h and toward all their i Ge 12:1-3 15 So I took the heads of your
neighbors in the Ara·bah, i the Ge 22:15, 17 tribes, wise and experienced
mountainous region, the She- Ge 26:3, 4 men, and appointed them as
Ex 23:25
phelah, the Negeb, and the sea- j Ex 18:17, 18
heads over you, chiefs of thou-
coast, j the land of the Canaan- Nu 11:11
Nu 20:3 1:7 1 Evidently, the Lebanon mountain
1:3 1 Lit., “sons of Israel.” k Ex 18:21 range. 1:8 1 Lit., “seed.”
275 DEUTERONOMY 1:16-36
sands, chiefs of hundreds, chiefs CHAP. 1 some of the fruitage of the land
of fifties, chiefs of tens, and of- a Ex 18:25 and carried it back to us, and
ficers of your tribes. a b Ex 23:8
they brought word back to us,
16 “At that time I instructed De 16:18 ‘The land that Jehovah our God
your judges, ‘When you hear a Joh 7:24 is giving us is good.’ a 26 But
case between your brothers, you c Ex 22:21 you refused to go up, and you
are to judge with righteousness b Le 19:34 rebelled against the order of Je-
between a man and his brother Le 24:22
hovah your God. b 27 You kept
or a foreign resident. c 17 You d Le 19:15 grumbling in your tents and
Ro 2:11
must not be partial in judgment. d were saying, ‘It was because Je-
You should hear the small one e Ex 23:3 hovah hated us that he brought
the same as the great one. e You f Pr 29:25 us out of the land of Egypt to
must not become intimidated by g 2Ch 19:6
hand us over to the Amor·ites to
men, f for the judgment belongs annihilate us. 28 What kind of
h Ex 18:25, 26
to God; g and if a case is too dif- place are we going to? Our
ficult for you, you should pre- i Nu 10:12 brothers made us lose heart1c by
De 8:14, 15
sent it to me, and I will hear it.’ h Jer 2:6
saying, “They are a people great-
18 At that time I instructed you er and taller than we are, and
j Nu 13:29 their cities are great and forti-
regarding all the things that you
should do. k Nu 13:26 fied to the heavens,2d and we
19 “Then we departed from l Ex 23:27 saw the sons of the Ana·kim e
Horeb and marched through all De 1:8 there.”’
that great and fearsome wilder- m Nu 13:1, 2 29 “So I said to you, ‘Do
ness i that you saw on the way n Nu 13:3
not be struck with terror or be
to the mountainous region of afraid because of them. f 30 Je-
o Nu 13:17
the Amor·ites, j just as Jehovah hovah your God will go be-
____________________
our God had commanded us, and fore you and will fight for you, g
Second Col. just as he did in Egypt before
we eventually came to Kadesh-
barne·a. k 20 I then said to you, a Nu 13:23-27 your very eyes. h 31 And you
‘You have come to the moun- b Nu 14:1-4 saw in the wilderness how Je-
tainous region of the Amor·ites, c Nu 32:9 hovah your God carried you just
which Jehovah our God is giving Jos 14:7, 8 as a man carries his son, every-
to us. 21 See, Jehovah your d Nu 13:28, 33 where you went until you came
God has given the land over to to this place.’ 32 But despite
e Nu 13:22
you. Go up, take possession of it, Jos 11:21 all of this, you did not put faith
just as Jehovah, the God of your in Jehovah your God, i 33 who
f Nu 14:9
forefathers, has told you. l Do not was going ahead of you on the
be afraid or terrified.’ g Ex 14:14 way, to spy out a place for you
Jos 10:42
22 “However, all of you ap- to camp. He appeared by fire at
proached me and said, ‘Let us h Nu 14:22 night and by a cloud in the day-
send men ahead of us to search i Ps 78:22 time to show you the way you
out the land for us and bring Ps 106:24 should walk. j
Heb 3:16, 19
word back to us as to what route Jude 5 34 “All the while Jehovah
we should take and what kind heard what you were saying, and
j Ex 13:21
of cities we will encounter.’ m Ex 40:36 he became indignant and sol-
23 The suggestion seemed good Nu 10:33, 34 emnly swore, k 35 ‘Not one of
to me, so I selected 12 of Ps 78:14 these men of this evil genera-
your men, one for each tribe. n k Nu 14:28, 35 tion will see the good land that
24 They left and went up into Nu 32:10-12 I swore to give to your fathers, l
De 2:14
the mountainous region o and Ps 95:11
36 except Caleb the son of Je-
reached the Valley1 of Eshcol Heb 3:11 phunneh. He will see it, and I
and spied it out. 25 They took l Nu 14:29, 35
1Co 10:1, 5 1:28 1 Lit., “caused our heart to melt.”
1:24 1 Or “Wadi.” Heb 3:17 2 That is, with towering walls.
DEUTERONOMY 1:37–2:11 276
will give the land on which he
walked to him and to his sons,
CHAP. 1
a Nu 14:24 2 “Then we turned and de-
parted for the wilderness
because he has followed Jeho- Jos 14:9 by the way of the Red Sea,
vah wholeheartedly.1 a 37 (Je- b Nu 20:12
just as Jehovah had told me, a
hovah even became angry with Nu 27:13, 14 and we traveled for many days
me because of you, and he said, De 3:26 around Mount Seir. 2 Finally
“You too will not go in there. b Ps 106:32
Jehovah said to me, 3 ‘You
38 Joshua the son of Nun, who c Ex 33:11 have gone around this mountain
stands before you, c is the one Nu 11:28 long enough. Now turn north.
who will enter into the land. d 4 And give this command to
d Nu 14:38
Make him strong,1e for he will the people: “You will pass by
cause Israel to inherit it.”) e Nu 27:18 the border of your brothers, the
39 Moreover, your children who De 31:7 descendants of Esau, b who are
Jos 1:6, 9
you said would become plunder f dwelling in Seir, c and they will
and your sons who today do not f Nu 14:3 be afraid of you, d and you must
know good or bad, these will en- be very careful. 5 Do not en-
g Nu 14:30, 31 gage in hostilities with1 them,
ter, and I will give it to them
to possess. g 40 But as for you, h Nu 14:25 for I will not give you any of
turn back and depart for the wil- their land, not even the space of
derness by the way of the Red
i Nu 14:39-45 a footprint, because I have giv-
Sea.’ h j Le 26:14, 17
en Mount Seir to Esau as his
possession. e 6 You should give
41 “At this you said to me, ‘We ____________________
them money for the food you
have sinned against Jehovah. We Second Col.
will eat, and you should pay for
will now go up and fight, just as ____________________ the water you will drink. f 7 For
Jehovah our God has command- CHAP. 2 Jehovah your God has blessed
ed us!’ So each of you put on his a Nu 14:25 you in all that you have done.
weapons of war, and you thought He is fully aware of your walk-
it would be an easy thing to b Nu 20:14
ing through this great wilder-
go up the mountain. i 42 But Je- De 23:7
ness. These 40 years Jehovah
hovah said to me, ‘Tell them: c Ge 27:39, 40 your God has been with you,
“You must not go up and fight, Ge 36:8, 9
and you have lacked nothing.”’ g
for I will not be with you. j If d Ex 15:15 8 So we passed by our broth-
you do, you will be defeated by Ex 23:27 ers, the descendants of Esau, h
your enemies.”’ 43 So I spoke who are dwelling in Seir, keep-
e De 32:8
to you, but you did not listen. In- Jos 24:4 ing away from the way of the
stead, you rebelled against Jeho- Ac 17:26 Ara·bah, from Elath and from
vah’s order and presumptuous- Ezi·on-geber. i
f Nu 20:18, 19
ly tried to go up the mountain. “Next we turned and traveled
44 Then the Amor·ites who g De 29:5 by the way of the wilderness
were dwelling in that mountain Ne 9:21 of Moab. j 9 Jehovah then said
Ps 23:1
came out to meet you and Ps 34:9, 10 to me, ‘Do not engage in hos-
chased you away like bees do, tilities or in war with Mo-
and they scattered you in Seir h Nu 20:20, 21 ab, for I will not give you any
as far as Hormah. 45 So you of his land as a possession be-
i 2Ch 8:17
returned and began to weep because I have given Ar as a pos-
fore Jehovah, but Jehovah did j Nu 21:13 session to the descendants of
not listen to you or pay attention Jg 11:17, 18
2Ch 20:10
Lot. k 10 (The Emim l formerly
to you. 46 That is why you kept lived there, a people great and
dwelling in Kadesh for as long as k Ge 19:36, 37 numerous and tall like the An-
you did. a·kim. 11 The Repha·im m were
l Ge 14:5
also considered like the Ana-
1:36 1 Lit., “fully; completely.” 1:38 1 Or m De 3:11
possibly, “God has made him strong.” 1Ch 20:6 2:5 1 Or “Do not provoke.”
kim, a and the Moab·ites used to CHAP. 2 very day. 23 As for the Avvim,
call them Emim. 12 Previously, a Nu 13:22, 33 they had dwelled in settlements
the Horites b were living in Seir, as far as Gaza a until the Caphto-
but the descendants of Esau dis- b Ge 14:6 rim, b who came out from Caph-
Ge 36:20
possessed and annihilated them tor,1 annihilated them and set-
and settled in their place, c just c Ge 27:39, 40 tled in their place.)
as Israel will do to the land that 24 “‘Get up, and make your
is their possession, which Je- d Nu 21:12 way across the Arnon Valley.1c
hovah will certainly give to See, I have given into your hand
e Nu 14:33
them.) 13 Now go and cross Nu 32:11 Sihon d the Amor·ite, king of
over the Valley1 of Zered.’ So we De 1:35 Heshbon. So begin taking pos-
crossed over the Valley1 of Ze- Ps 95:11 session of his land, and engage
red. d 14 The time it took us to Heb 3:18
Jude 5 him in war. 25 This day I will
walk from Kadesh-barne·a un- start to put the dread and the
til we crossed the Valley1 of Ze- f 1Co 10:1, 5 fear of you upon all the peo-
red was 38 years, until the entire ple under the heavens who hear
generation of the men of war had g Nu 26:63, 64
the report about you. They will
perished from the camp, just as h Ge 19:36, 38 be disturbed and will tremble1
Jehovah had sworn to them. e De 2:9 because of you.’ e
15 Jehovah’s hand was against Jg 11:15 26 “Then I sent messengers
2Ch 20:10
them to eliminate them from the Ac 17:26 from the wilderness of Kede-
camp until they had perished. f moth f to King Sihon of Hesh-
16 “As soon as all the men i Ge 15:18-20 bon, with these peaceful words, g
of war had died off from among De 3:11 27 ‘Let me pass through your
the people, g 17 Jehovah spoke j Nu 13:33
land. I will remain on the road
to me again, saying, 18 ‘Today De 9:1, 2 and not turn to the right or to
you are to pass by the territory the left. h 28 I will eat only the
of Moab, that is, Ar. 19 When k Ge 36:8 food and drink only the water
you come near to the Am- that you will sell to me. Just al-
l Ge 14:6
mon·ites, do not harass or pro- De 2:12 low me to pass through on foot
voke them, for I will not give ____________________ 29 —that is what the descen-
you any of the land of the Second Col. dants of Esau dwelling in Se-
Ammon·ites as a possession, a Ge 10:19 ir and the Moab·ites dwelling in
because I have given it to the de- Ar did for me—until I pass over
scendants of Lot as their posses- b Ge 10:13, 14 the Jordan into the land that Je-
sion. h 20 This too used to be hovah our God is giving to us.’
considered the land of the Reph- c Nu 21:13
30 But King Sihon of Heshbon
a·im. i (The Repha·im formerly d Nu 21:23 did not let us pass through, be-
lived there, and the Ammon·ites cause Jehovah your God allowed
used to call them Zam·zummim. e Ex 15:14 his spirit to become obstinate i
21 They were a great and nu- Ex 23:27 and his heart to become hard, in
De 11:25
merous and tall people like the Jos 2:9, 10
order to give him into your hand
Ana·kim; j but Jehovah annihilat- as is now the case. j
ed them before the Ammon·ites, f Jos 13:15, 18 31 “Then Jehovah said to me,
and these drove them out and Jos 21:8, 37
‘See, I have already begun to
settled in their place. 22 That g De 20:10 give Sihon and his land over
is what he did for the descen- to you. Start to take posses-
dants of Esau, who now dwell h Nu 21:21, 22 sion of his land.’ k 32 When Si-
in Seir, k when he annihilated the hon came out along with all
Horites l from before them, so i Ro 9:18 his people to meet us in battle
that they could dispossess them j Nu 21:25
and dwell in their place to this 2:23 1 That is, Crete. 2:24 1 Or “Wadi
k Nu 32:33 Arnon.” 2:25 1 Or “have pains like
2:13, 14 1 Or “Wadi.” Ps 135:10-12 those of childbirth.”
at Jahaz, a 33 Jehovah our God CHAP. 2 struction, a just as we had done to
handed him over to us, so that a Nu 21:23, 24 King Sihon of Heshbon, in de-
we defeated him, his sons, and Jg 11:20 voting every city to destruction,
all his people. 34 We captured including men, women, and chil-
all his cities at that time and de- b De 20:16, 17 dren. b 7 And we took all the
voted every city to destruc- livestock and the spoil of the cit-
tion, including men, women, c De 3:12 ies for ourselves.
and children. We left no survi- De 4:47, 48 8 “At that time we seized the
vor. b 35 We plundered only the Jos 13:8, 9 land of the two Amor·ite kings c
livestock for ourselves along who were in the region of
with the spoils from the cities d Ps 44:3 the Jordan, from the Arnon Val-
that we had captured. 36 From ley1 as far as Mount Hermon d
A·roer, c which is on the rim e De 3:16 9 (the mountain that the Si·do-
of the Arnon Valley1 (includ- Jg 11:15 ni·ans used to call Siri·on and
ing the city that is in the val- the Amor·ites used to call Se-
ley), as far as Gile·ad, no town f Nu 21:23, 24 nir), 10 all the cities of the
was beyond our reach. Jehovah ____________________ tableland,1 all Gile·ad, and all
our God handed them all over CHAP. 3 Bashan as far as Sale·cah and
to us. d 37 However, you did not g Nu 21:33-35 Edre·i, e the cities of the king-
approach the land of the Am- dom that belonged to Og in Ba-
mon·ites, e the whole bank of the h Nu 32:33
shan. 11 For King Og of Ba-
Valley1 of Jabbok f and the cit- De 29:7, 8 shan was the last remaining one
ies of the mountainous region, or Jos 13:29, 30 of the Repha·im. His bier1 was
____________________ made of iron,2 and it is still in
any other place forbidden by Je-
hovah our God. Second Col. Rabbah of the Ammon·ites. It is
nine cubits3 long and four cu-
3
a Le 27:29
“Then we turned and went
bits wide, by the standard cubit.
up by way of Bashan. And
b Le 18:25 12 At that time we took posses-
Og, the king of Bashan, came
sion of this land: from A·roer, f
out with all his people to meet us which is by the Arnon Valley,1
in battle at Edre·i. g 2 So Jeho- c Nu 32:33
and half of the mountainous re-
vah said to me, ‘Do not be afraid gion of Gile·ad, and I have given
of him, for I will give him and d Jos 12:1, 2
its cities to the Reuben·ites and
all his people and his land into the Gadites. g 13 And the rest
your hand, and you will do to e Nu 21:33 of Gile·ad and all Bashan of the
him just as you did to Sihon the kingdom of Og I have given to
king of the Amor·ites, who lived f Nu 32:34 the half tribe of Ma·nasseh. h All
in Heshbon.’ 3 So Jehovah our the region of Argob, which be-
God also gave King Og of Ba- longs to Bashan, was known as
g Nu 32:33
shan and all his people into our the land of the Repha·im.
hand, and we kept striking him 14 “Jair i the son of Ma-
down until none of his people h Nu 32:39
Jos 13:29-31 nasseh took all the region
survived. 4 We then captured 1Ch 5:23 of Argob j as far as the bound-
all his cities. There was no town ary of the Geshur·ites and
that we did not take from them i 1Ch 2:22 the Ma·aca·thites k and named
—60 cities, all the region of Ar- those villages of Bashan after
gob, the kingdom of Og in Ba- himself, Havvoth-jair,1l to this
j De 3:4
shan. h 5 All these cities were day. 15 And I have given Gile-
fortified with high walls, gates, ad to Machir. m 16 And to the
and bars, along with a great k Jos 13:13
number of rural towns. 6 How- 3:10 1 Or “plateau.” 3:11 1 Or “sarcoph-
ever, we devoted them to de- l Nu 32:40, 41 agus; coffin.” 2 Or possibly, “black ba-
salt.” 3 A cubit equaled 44. 5 cm
2:36; 3:8, 12 1 Or “Wadi Arnon.” 2:37 m Nu 32:39 (17.5 in.). See App. B14. 3:14 1 Mean-
1 Or “Wadi.” Jos 17:1 ing “Tent Villages of Jair.”
279 DEUTERONOMY 3:17–4:6
Reuben·ites and the Gadites, a CHAP. 3 you? a 25 Please let me pass
I have given from Gile·ad to the a Nu 32:33 over and see the good land that
Arnon Valley,1 with the middle Jos 22:9 is across the Jordan, this good
of the valley as a boundary, and b Nu 34:11, 12 mountainous region and Leba-
as far as Jabbok, the valley that c Nu 32:20-22 non.’ b 26 But Jehovah was still
is the boundary of the Ammon- d Jos 1:14, 15 furious with me because of you, c
ites, 17 and the Ara·bah and Jos 22:4, 8 and he would not listen to me.
the Jordan and the border, from e Nu 11:28 Rather, Jehovah said to me,
Chinne·reth to the Sea of the Nu 14:30 ‘Enough from you! Never speak
Ara·bah, the Salt Sea,1 at the Nu 27:18 to me again about this matter.
base of the slopes of Pisgah to- f Jos 10:25 27 Go up to the top of Pisgah, d
ward the east. b g Ex 14:14 and look to the west and north
18 “I then gave you this com- Ex 15:3 and south and east and view
De 1:30
mand: ‘Jehovah your God has De 20:4
the land with your eyes, for you
given you this land to take pos- Jos 10:42 will not cross over this Jordan. e
session of it. All your valiant h Ex 15:16 28 Commission Joshua f and en-
men will take up arms and cross De 11:2 courage him and strengthen him,
over before your brothers, the ____________________ because he is the one who will
Israelites. c 19 Only your wives, Second Col. cross over g before this people
your children, and your live- a Ex 15:11 and he is the one who will cause
stock (I well know that you have 2Sa 7:22 them to inherit the land that you
a great deal of livestock) will 1Ki 8:23 will see.’ 29 All this happened
Ps 86:8
continue dwelling in the cities Jer 10:6, 7 while we were dwelling in the
that I have given you, 20 un- b Ex 3:8
valley in front of Beth-peor. h
til Jehovah gives your broth-
ers rest, as he does for you,
De 1:7
De 11:11, 12 4 “Now, O Israel, listen to the
regulations and the judicial
and they also have taken pos- c Nu 20:12 decisions that I am teaching you
Nu 27:13, 14
session of the land that Jehovah De 4:21
to observe, so that you may live i
your God will give them across Ps 106:32 and go in and take possession of
the Jordan. Then you will come d Nu 27:12
the land that Jehovah, the God
back, each one to his possession of your forefathers, is giving
e De 34:1, 4
that I have given you.’ d you. 2 You must not add to the
f Nu 27:18-20
21 “At that time I gave this De 1:38
word that I am commanding you,
command to Joshua: e ‘You have De 31:7 neither must you take away from
seen with your own eyes what g Jos 1:1, 2 it, j so as to keep the command-
Jehovah your God has done ments of Jehovah your God that
h De 4:45, 46
to these two kings. Jehovah De 34:5, 6 I am commanding you.
will do the same thing to all ____________________ 3 “Your own eyes have seen
the kingdoms into which you will CHAP. 4 what Jehovah did in the case of
cross over. f 22 You must not i Le 18:5 the Baal of Peor; Jehovah your
be afraid of them, for Jehovah j De 12:32
God annihilated from your midst
your God is the one fighting for Pr 30:5, 6 every man who walked after the
you.’ g Re 22:18, 19 Baal of Peor. k 4 But you who
23 “At that time I plead- k Nu 25:5, 9 are holding fast to Jehovah your
ed with Jehovah, saying, Ps 106:28 God are all alive today. 5 See,
Ho 9:10
24 ‘O Sovereign Lord Jehovah, 1Co 10:7, 8
I have taught you regulations
you have begun to show your and judicial decisions, l just as
l Le 26:46
servant your greatness and your Nu 30:16
Jehovah my God has command-
mighty arm, h for what god in Nu 36:13 ed me, so that you may ob-
the heavens or on the earth De 6:1 serve them in the land you will
performs such mighty deeds as m 1Ki 2:3 take possession of. 6 You must
n Ps 111:10 carefully follow them, m because
3:16 1 Or “Wadi Arnon.” 3:17 1 That is, o Ps 119:98,
this will show wisdom n and un-
the Dead Sea. 100 derstanding o on your part before
DEUTERONOMY 4:7-24 280
the peoples who will hear about CHAP. 4 land you will enter to take pos-
all these regulations, and they a 1Ki 4:34 session of.
will say, ‘This great nation is un- 1Ki 10:4-7 15 “Therefore, watch your-
Da 1:19, 20
doubtedly a wise and under- selves closely1—since you did
standing people.’ a 7 For what b Ex 25:8 not see any form on the day
great nation has gods as near Le 26:12
De 5:26
Jehovah spoke to you in Horeb
to it as Jehovah our God is to 2Sa 7:23 out of the middle of the fire—
us whenever we call on him? b
c Ps 147:19, 20
16 that you may not act cor-
8 And what great nation has ruptly by making for yourselves
righteous regulations and judi- d Ge 18:19 any carved image having the
cial decisions like this entire De 6:6, 7
form of any symbol, the repre-
Law that I am putting before you e Ex 19:9 sentation of male or female, a
today? c f Ex 20:20 17 the representation of any an-
9 “Just be careful and watch De 5:29 imal on the earth or the repre-
yourself closely,1 so that you g Pr 22:6 sentation of any bird that flies
may not forget the things that Eph 6:4 in the sky, b 18 the representa-
your eyes have seen and so that h Ex 19:18 tion of anything creeping on the
they may not depart from your Heb 12:18, 19 ground or the representation of
heart all the days of your life. i De 9:10 any fish in the waters under the
You must also make them known earth. c 19 And when you raise
to your sons and to your grand- j Isa 40:18
Joh 1:18 your eyes to the heavens and
sons. d 10 On the day that you Joh 4:24 see the sun and the moon and
stood before Jehovah your God the stars—all the army of the
k Ex 20:22
in Horeb, Jehovah said to me, heavens—do not get seduced and
‘Congregate the people togeth- l Ex 19:5
bow down to them and serve
De 5:2
er to me so that I may let them De 9:9 them. d Jehovah your God has
hear my words, e in order that Heb 9:19, 20 given them to all the peoples un-
they may learn to fear me f all the der the whole heavens. 20 But
m Ex 20:1
days that they are alive on the Ex 34:28 you are the ones Jehovah took
ground and that they may teach De 10:4
and brought out of the iron-
their sons.’ g n Ex 24:12 smelting furnace, out of Egypt,
11 “So you came near and Ex 31:18
to become the people of his per-
stood at the base of the moun- Ex 32:19
sonal possession,1e as you are
Ex 34:1
tain, and the mountain was burn- today.
____________________
ing with fire up to the very heav-
ens;1 there was darkness, cloud, Second Col. 21 “Jehovah became angry
and thick gloom. h 12 And Je- a Ex 20:4 with me because of you, f and he
hovah began to speak to you out De 27:15 swore that I should not cross the
Isa 40:18 Jordan or go into the good land
of the fire. i You heard the Ac 17:29
sound of words, but you saw no 1Co 10:14 that Jehovah your God is giving
form j—there was only a voice. k you as an inheritance. g 22 For
b De 5:8
13 And he declared his cove- Ro 1:22, 23 I am to die in this land; I will not
nant to you, l which he command- cross the Jordan, h but you will
c 1Sa 5:4
ed you to observe—the Ten Com- cross over and take possession
mandments.1 m Afterward, he d De 17:2, 3 of this good land. 23 Be care-
2Ki 17:16
wrote them on two tablets of Eze 8:16
ful that you do not forget the
stone. n 14 At that time Jehovah covenant of Jehovah your God
e Ex 19:5
commanded me to teach you reg- that he made with you, i and
ulations and judicial decisions, f Ps 106:32 do not make for yourselves a
which you are to observe in the g Nu 20:12 carved image, the form of any-
De 31:1, 2 thing forbidden to you by Jeho-
4:9 1 Or “and pay close attention to your h De 3:27 vah your God. j 24 For Jehovah
soul.” 4:11 1 Lit., “up to the heart of the
heavens.” 4:13 1 Lit., “the Ten Words.” i Ex 24:3 4:15 1 Or “pay close attention to your
Also known as the Decalogue. j Ex 20:4 souls.” 4:20 1 Or “of his inheritance.”
your God is a consuming fire, a a CHAP. 4 out of the fire the way you have
God who requires exclusive de- a Ex 24:17 heard it and kept on living? a
votion. b De 9:3 34 Or has God ever attempted
Heb 12:29
25 “If you become father to b Ex 20:5
to take for himself a nation
sons and grandsons and you Ex 34:14 out of the midst of another na-
have lived a long time in the land Nu 25:11 tion along with judgments,1 with
Lu 10:27 signs, with miracles, b with war, c
and you act ruinously and make
c Jg 18:30
a carved image c of any kind 2Ki 21:1, 7
with a mighty hand, d with an out-
and you do what is evil in the d 2Ki 17:16, 17 stretched arm, and with terrify-
eyes of Jehovah your God so as e Le 18:24, 28 ing deeds, e as Jehovah your God
to offend him, d 26 I do take the Le 26:27, 32 did for you in Egypt before your
heavens and the earth as wit- f De 28:64 very eyes? 35 You yourselves
Ne 1:8
nesses against you today that g De 28:62
have been shown these things so
you will surely and quickly per- h De 28:15, 36 you will know that Jehovah is
ish from the land that you are Jer 16:13 the true God; f there is no other
crossing the Jordan to take pos- Eze 20:39 besides him. g 36 He made you
i 2Ch 15:4, 15
session of. You will not last long hear his voice from the heavens
j De 30:1-3
on it, but you will be utterly De 30:8-10 to correct you, and on the earth
annihilated. e 27 Jehovah will 1Ki 8:48, 49 he made you see his great fire,
scatter you among the peoples, f Jer 29:13 and his words you heard from
Joe 2:12
and just a few of you will sur- k 2Ch 33:13
out of the fire. h
vive g among the nations to which Ne 1:9 37 “Because he loved your
Jehovah will have driven you. l Ex 34:6 forefathers and has chosen their
28 There you will have to serve De 30:3
2Ch 30:9
offspring1 after them, i you were
gods of wood and stone made by Ne 9:31 brought out of Egypt in his
human hands, h gods that cannot Isa 54:7 presence by his great power.
see or hear or eat or smell. Isa 55:7
38 From before you he drove
m Le 26:42
29 “If you search for Jehovah n Ps 44:1
away nations greater and might-
your God from there, you will ____________________ ier than you, to bring you in and
certainly find him, i if you inquire Second Col.
give you their land as an inheri-
for him with all your heart and tance, as it is today. j 39 Know,
a De 5:26
with all your soul.1j 30 When b Ex 7:3
therefore, on this day, and take
you are in great distress and c Ex 15:3 it to heart that Jehovah is the
all these things have happened d Ex 13:3 true God in the heavens above
to you in later times, then you e De 26:8 and on the earth beneath. k
will return to Jehovah your God Ps 78:43-51 There is no other. l 40 You must
and listen to his voice. k 31 For f Ex 6:7 keep his regulations and his
g Ex 15:11
Jehovah your God is a merciful De 32:39
commandments that I am com-
God. l He will not desert you or 1Sa 2:2 manding you today, in order that
bring you to ruin or forget the Isa 45:18 it may go well with you and your
Mr 12:32
covenant that he swore to your h Ex 19:18
sons after you, so that you may
forefathers. m Ex 20:22 long remain in the land that Je-
32 “Ask, now, about the for- i De 10:15 hovah your God is giving you.” m
mer days before your time, from Ps 105:6 41 At that time Moses set
j Ex 23:28
the day when God created man De 7:1
apart three cities on the east-
on the earth; search from one De 9:1 ern side of the Jordan. n 42 If
end of the heavens to the other Jos 3:10 any manslayer unintentionally
end of the heavens. Has anything k 2Ch 20:6 kills his fellow man and he
l Isa 44:6
so great ever happened or has did not previously hate him, o he
m Ge 48:3, 4
anything like it ever been heard n Nu 35:14
must flee to one of these cit-
of? n 33 Have any other people o Nu 35:22-24
ies and live. p 43 The cities are
heard the voice of God speaking p Nu 35:11, 25 Bezer q in the wilderness on the
De 19:4, 5
4:29 1 See Glossary. q Jos 21:8, 36 4:34 1 Or “trials.” 4:37 1 Lit., “seed.”
tableland1 for the Reuben·ites, CHAP. 4 6 “‘I am Jehovah your God,
Ramoth a in Gile·ad for the Gad- a Jos 21:8, 38 who brought you out of the
ites, and Golan b in Bashan for b Jos 21:27 land of Egypt, out of the house
the Ma·nassites. c c Jos 20:8, 9 of slavery. a 7 You must nev-
44 Now this is the Law d that d De 17:18 er have any other gods besides
Moses set before the people De 27:2, 3 me.1b
of Israel. 45 These are the re-
Ga 3:24
8 “‘You must not make for
e Le 26:46
minders, the regulations, and De 4:1
yourself a carved image c or a
the judicial decisions that Moses f De 1:5
form1 like anything that is in the
gave to the Israelites after they De 3:29 heavens above or on the earth
came out of Egypt, e 46 in the g Nu 21:26 below or in the waters under
region of the Jordan, in the val- h Nu 21:23, 24 the earth. 9 You must not bow
ley opposite Beth-peor, f in the i Nu 21:33 down to them nor be led to serve
land of King Sihon of the Amor- De 3:4 them, d for I, Jehovah your God,
ites, who was dwelling in Hesh- j De 2:36 am a God who requires exclusive
De 3:12 devotion, e bringing punishment
bon, g whom Moses and the Isra-
k De 3:8, 9 for the error of fathers upon
elites defeated after coming out
l De 3:16, 17 sons, upon the third generation
of Egypt. h 47 And they took De 34:1
possession of his land and of the ____________________
and upon the fourth generation
land of King Og i of Bashan, the of those who hate me, f 10 but
CHAP. 5
two kings of the Amor·ites who showing loyal love1 to the thou-
m Ex 19:5
were in the region east of the Heb 9:19, 20
sandth generation of those who
Jordan, 48 from A·roer, j which n Ex 19:9, 18
love me and keep my command-
is on the rim of the Arnon Val- Ac 7:38 ments.
ley,1 up to Mount Sion, that is, o Ex 20:19 11 “‘You must not take up
Hermon, k 49 and all the Ara- Ga 3:19 the name of Jehovah your God
bah in the region east of the Jor- p Ex 19:16 in a worthless way, g for Jeho-
____________________ vah will not leave anyone un-
dan, and as far as the Sea of
the Ara·bah,1 at the base of the Second Col. punished who takes up his name
slopes of Pisgah. l a Ex 13:3 in a worthless way. h
Ex 20:2 12 “‘Observe the Sabbath day
5 Moses then summoned all Is-
rael and said to them: “Hear,
b Ex 20:3-6
2Ki 17:35
to keep it sacred, just as Jeho-
vah your God commanded you. i
O Israel, the regulations and the c Le 26:1
13 You are to labor and do all
De 4:15, 16
judicial decisions that I am an- De 4:23 your work in six days, j 14 but
nouncing to you today, and you De 27:15 the seventh day is a sabbath to
must learn them and carefully Ac 17:29
Jehovah your God. k You must
observe them. 2 Jehovah our d Ex 23:24 not do any work, l neither you
God made a covenant with us in 1Co 10:14
nor your son nor your daugh-
Horeb. m 3 It was not with our e Ex 34:14
ter nor your slave man nor your
De 4:24
forefathers that Jehovah made Isa 42:8 slave girl nor your bull nor your
this covenant, but with us, all Mt 4:10 donkey nor any of your domes-
of us alive here today. 4 Jeho- f Ex 34:6, 7 tic animals nor your foreign res-
vah spoke face-to-face with you g Ex 22:28 ident who is inside your cities,1m
in the mountain, out of the fire. n Le 19:12
in order that your slave man and
5 I was standing between Jeho- h Ex 20:7
your slave girl may rest the same
Le 24:16
vah and you at that time o to con-
i Ex 16:23
as you. n 15 Remember that you
vey to you the word of Jehovah, Ex 20:8-10 became a slave in the land of
for you were afraid because of Ex 31:13 Egypt and that Jehovah your
the fire and did not go up the j Ex 34:21 God brought you out of there
mountain. p He said: k Ex 16:29
l Ne 13:15 5:7 1 Or “in defiance of me.” Lit.,
4:43 1 Or “plateau.” 4:48 1 Or “Wadi m Ex 23:12 “against my face.” 5:8 1 Or “represen-
Arnon.” 4:49 1 That is, the Salt Sea, or n De 10:17 tation.” 5:10 1 Or “loving-kindness.”
the Dead Sea. Eph 6:9 5:14 1 Lit., “gates.”
with a mighty hand and an out- CHAP. 5 we are sure to die. 26 For who
stretched arm. a That is why Je- a Ex 6:6 is there of all flesh1 who has
hovah your God commanded you De 4:34 heard the voice of the living God
to observe the Sabbath day. b Ex 21:15 speaking out of the fire as we did
Le 19:3
16 “‘Honor your father and De 27:16 and yet goes on living? 27 You
your mother, b just as Jehovah Pr 1:8 yourself must go near to hear all
your God has commanded you, Mr 7:10 that Jehovah our God will say,
c Ex 20:12
so that you may live a long time Eph 6:2, 3
and you will be the one to tell
and you may prosper1 in the d Ge 9:6
us all that Jehovah our God says
land that Jehovah your God is Ex 20:13 to you, and we will listen and do
giving you. c Nu 35:20, 21 it.’ a
Mt 5:21
17 “‘You must not murder. d Ro 13:9 28 “So Jehovah heard the
18 “‘Neither must you commit e Ex 20:14 words you spoke to me, and Je-
adultery. e 1Co 6:18 hovah said to me, ‘I have heard
Heb 13:4
19 “‘Neither must you steal. f f Ex 20:15
the words that this people have
20 “‘Neither must you testify Le 19:11 spoken to you. All they have said
to a falsehood against your fel- Pr 30:8, 9 is good. b 29 If only they would
low man. g 1Co 6:10 always have a heart inclined to
Eph 4:28
21 “‘Neither must you desire g Ex 20:16
fear me c and to keep all my com-
your fellow man’s wife. h Neither Ex 23:1 mandments; d then it would go
must you selfishly desire your Le 19:16 well with them and their sons
fellow man’s house nor his field
De 19:16-19
Pr 6:16, 19
forever! e 30 Go say to them:
nor his slave man nor his slave Pr 19:5 “Return to your tents.” 31 But
girl nor his bull nor his don- h Mt 5:28 you should stay here with me,
key nor anything that belongs to i Ex 20:17 and let me tell you all the
Lu 12:15 commandments, the regulations,
your fellow man.’ i Ro 7:7
22 “These commandments1 j Ex 19:9, 18
and the judicial decisions that
Jehovah spoke to all your con- k Ex 24:12 you should teach to them and
gregation on the mountain, out Ex 31:18 that they are to observe in
of the fire, the cloud, and the
De 4:12, 13 the land that I am giving them
thick gloom, j with a loud voice,
l Ex 20:18 to take possession of.’ 32 Now
Heb 12:18, 19
and he added nothing further; m Ex 24:17
you people should be careful to
then he wrote them on two n De 4:33, 36 do just as Jehovah your God has
tablets of stone and gave them ____________________ commanded you. f You must not
to me. k Second Col. turn to the right or to the left. g
23 “But as soon as you had a Ex 20:19
33 You should walk in all the
heard the voice out of the dark- Heb 12:18, 19 way that Jehovah your God has
ness, while the mountain was b De 18:16, 17 commanded you, h in order that
burning with fire, l all the heads c De 10:12 you may live and prosper and
Job 28:28
of your tribes and the el- Pr 1:7
prolong your days in the land
ders approached me. 24 Then Mt 10:28 that you will take possession of. i
6
1Pe 2:17 “Now these are the com-
you said, ‘Here Jehovah our God
d Pr 4:4
has shown us his glory and his Pr 7:2
mandments, the regulations,
greatness, and we have heard Ec 12:13 and the judicial decisions that
his voice out of the fire. m To- Isa 48:18 Jehovah your God has given to
1Jo 5:3
day we have seen that God can teach you, so that you may ob-
e Ps 19:8, 11
speak with man and he can keep Jas 1:25 serve them when you cross over
living. n 25 Now, why should we f De 6:3, 25 into the land that you are to
die? For this great fire may con- De 8:1 take possession of, 2 in order
sume us. If we continue hearing g De 12:32 that you may fear Jehovah your
Jos 1:7, 8
the voice of Jehovah our God, God and keep all his statutes
h De 10:12
i De 4:40
and his commandments that I
5:16 1 Or “and it may go well with you.” De 12:28
5:22 1 Lit., “words.” Ro 10:5 5:26 1 Or “all mankind.”
am commanding you—you and CHAP. 6 the peoples who are all around
your son and your grandson a— a Ge 18:19 you, a 15 for Jehovah your God
all the days of your life, so De 4:9 who is in your midst is a
that you may live a long time. b b Pr 3:1, 2 God who requires exclusive de-
3 And you must listen, O Isra- c De 5:7 votion. b Otherwise, the anger of
el, and carefully observe them, Isa 42:8 Jehovah your God will blaze
so that you may prosper and be- Zec 14:9
Mr 12:29, 32
against you c and he will anni-
come very many in the land flow- 1Co 8:6 hilate you from the face of the
ing with milk and honey, just as d De 10:12 earth. d
Jehovah, the God of your fore- De 11:13 16 “You must not put Jeho-
fathers, has promised you. De 30:6 vah your God to the test e the
4 “Listen, O Israel: Jehovah Mt 22:37
way you put him to the test
our God is one Jehovah. c 5 You e Mr 12:30, 33
at Massah. f 17 You should dili-
Lu 10:27
must love Jehovah your God gently observe the command-
with all your heart and all your f Ge 18:19
De 4:9 ments of Jehovah your God
soul1d and all your strength.2e Pr 22:6 and his reminders and his regu-
6 These words that I am com- Eph 6:4 lations that he has commanded
manding you today must be on g De 11:19 you to observe. 18 You must
your heart, 7 and you must in- h De 11:18 do what is right and good in Je-
culcate them in1 your sons f and i Ge 15:18 hovah’s eyes, in order that you
speak of them when you sit in may prosper and that you may
j Jos 24:13
your house and when you walk Ps 105:44 enter and take possession of the
on the road and when you lie k De 8:10 good land about which Jehovah
down and when you get up. g has sworn to your forefathers, g
l Jg 3:7
8 Tie them as a reminder on 19 by driving out all your ene-
your hand, and they must be like m De 10:12
De 13:4 mies from before you, just as Je-
a headband on your forehead.1h hovah has promised. h
9 Write them on the doorposts n Lu 4:8
20 “In the future, when your
of your house and on your gates. o Jer 12:16
____________________ son asks you, ‘What is the mean-
10 “When Jehovah your God ing of the reminders, the regula-
brings you into the land that he Second Col.
a Ex 34:14
tions, and the judicial deci-
swore to your forefathers Abra- sions that Jehovah our God has
ham, Isaac, and Jacob to give b Ex 20:5
commanded you?’ 21 then you
you i—great and fine cities that De 4:24
will say to your son, ‘We be-
you did not build, j 11 houses c Ex 32:9, 10
came slaves to Pharaoh in
Nu 25:3
full of all sorts of good things De 11:16, 17 Egypt, but Jehovah brought us
that you did not work for, Jg 2:14 out of Egypt with a mighty
hewn cisterns that you did not d 2Ki 17:18 hand. 22 So before our eyes
dig, and vineyards and olive e Mt 4:7 Jehovah kept sending signs and
trees that you did not plant—and Lu 4:12 miracles, great and devastat-
you have eaten and become sat- 1Co 10:9
ing, upon Egypt, i upon Phar-
isfied, k 12 be careful not to for- f Ex 17:2, 7
aoh, and upon all his household. j
get Jehovah, l who brought you Ps 95:8, 9
out of the land of Egypt, out of Heb 3:8, 9 23 And he brought us out from
the house of slavery. 13 Jeho- g Ge 15:18 there in order to bring us here to
vah your God you should fear, m h Ex 23:30
give us the land about which he
and him you should serve, n had sworn to our forefathers. k
i Ex 7:3
and by his name you should 24 Then Jehovah commanded
j De 4:34
swear. o 14 You must not follow us to carry out all these regu-
k Ex 13:5 lations and to fear Jehovah our
after other gods, any gods of De 1:8
God for our lasting good, l so
l Ps 111:10
6:5 1 See Glossary. 2 Or “vital force; re- Pr 14:27
that we could keep alive, m as we
sources.” 6:7 1 Or “repeat them to; im- are today. 25 And it will mean
m Le 18:5
press them upon.” 6:8 1 Lit., “between De 4:1 righteousness for us if we are
your eyes.” Ga 3:12 careful to observe all these com-
mandments in obedience to1 Je- CHAP. 6 had sworn to your forefathers a
hovah our God, just as he has a Ec 12:13 that Jehovah brought you out
commanded us.’ a Ro 10:5 with a mighty hand, to redeem
7
____________________ you from the house of slav-
“When Jehovah your God
brings you into the land you CHAP. 7 ery, b from the power1 of Phar-
are about to enter and take pos- b De 31:3 aoh king of Egypt. 9 You well
session of, b he will also clear c Ex 33:2 know that Jehovah your God
away populous nations from be- Jos 3:10 is the true God, the faithful
fore you: c the Hittites, the Gir- d Ge 15:16
God, keeping his covenant and
ga·shites, the Amor·ites, d the loyal love to a thousand gen-
e Ge 10:15-17 erations of those who love him
Canaan·ites, the Periz·zites,
the Hivites, and the Jebu- f De 20:1 and keep his commandments. c
sites, e seven nations more popu- g Nu 33:52 10 But those who hate him he
lous and mightier than you are. f will repay to their face with de-
h Le 27:29
2 Jehovah your God will give Jos 6:17
struction. d He will not be slow
them over to you, and you will Jos 10:28 to deal with those who hate him;
defeat them. g You should with- i Ex 23:32
he will repay them to their face.
out fail devote them to destruc- Ex 34:15 11 Therefore, take care to keep
tion. h You must not make any De 20:16, 17 the commandments and the reg-
covenant with them nor show j Jos 23:12, 13 ulations and the judicial deci-
them any favor. i 3 You must 1Ki 11:1, 2 sions that I am commanding you
not form any marriage alliances1 Ezr 9:2 today, by observing them.
with them. Do not give your k Ex 34:16 12 “If you continue listening
daughters to their sons or take 1Ki 11:4 to these judicial decisions and
their daughters for your sons. j l De 6:14, 15 you observe them and carry
4 For they will turn your sons m Ex 23:24
them out, Jehovah your God will
away from following me to serve Ex 34:13 keep the covenant and the loy-
other gods; k then Jehovah’s an- al love about which he swore
n De 16:21, 22
ger will blaze against you, and to your forefathers. 13 He will
he will swiftly annihilate you. l o De 7:25 love you and bless you and mul-
De 12:2, 3
5 “Instead, this is what you tiply you. Yes, he will bless you
should do to them: Tear down p Ex 19:5, 6 with many children1e and with
De 14:2
their altars, break up their sa- Am 3:2
the produce of your soil, your
cred pillars, m cut down their sa- grain, your new wine, your oil, f
cred poles,1n and burn up their q De 10:15 the calves of your herds and
graven images. o 6 For you are r De 10:22 the lambs of your flocks, in the
a holy people to Jehovah your ____________________ land that he swore to your fore-
God, and Jehovah your God has Second Col. fathers to give to you. g 14 You
chosen you to become his peo- a Ge 22:16, 17 will become the most blessed of
ple, his special property,1 out of all the peoples; h no man or wom-
b Ex 6:6
all the peoples who are on the Ex 13:3, 14 an among you will be child-
face of the earth. p less, nor will your livestock
c Ex 34:6, 7
7 “It was not because you be without young. i 15 Jehovah
were the most numerous of d Pr 2:22 will take away from you all sick-
2Pe 3:7
all the peoples that Jehovah ness, and he will not bring upon
showed affection for you and e Le 26:9 you any of the terrible diseases
chose you, q for you were the f Le 26:4 that you have known in Egypt. j
smallest of all the peoples. r Instead, he will bring them upon
g Ge 13:14, 15
8 Rather, it was because of Je- all those who hate you. 16 You
hovah’s love for you and be- h De 33:29 are to destroy1 all the peoples
Ps 147:20
cause he kept the oath that he whom Jehovah your God gives
i Ex 23:26
6:25 1 Lit., “before.” 7:3 1 Or “not inter- De 28:11 7:8 1 Lit., “hand.” 7:13 1 Lit., “bless the
marry.” 7:5 1 See Glossary. 7:6 1 Or Ps 127:3
fruit of your womb.” 7:16 1 Lit., “de-
“treasured possession.” j De 28:15, 27 vour.”
over to you. a You1 must not feel CHAP. 7 thing detestable to Jehovah your
sorry for them, b and you must a De 7:1, 2 God. a 26 You must not bring a
not serve their gods, c because De 20:16
Jos 10:28
detestable thing into your house
that would be a snare to you. d b Ge 15:16 and thereby become something
17 “If you should say in your Le 18:25 devoted to destruction like it.
De 9:5
heart, ‘These nations outnum- c Ex 20:3
You should utterly loathe it and
ber us. How can I drive them d Ex 23:33 absolutely detest it, because it
away?’ e 18 you must not be De 12:30 is something devoted to destruc-
Jg 2:2, 3
afraid of them. f You should re- Ps 106:36
tion.
mind yourself of what Jehovah
your God did to Pharaoh and
all Egypt, g 19 the great judg-
e
f
Nu 13:31
De 1:29
De 31:6
8 “You should be careful to ob-
serve every commandment
Ps 27:1 that I am giving you today,
ments1 that your eyes saw and Isa 41:10 so that you may continue liv-
the signs and the miracles h and g Ex 14:13
h Ne 9:10, 11
ing b and multiply and go in
the mighty hand and the out- Jer 32:20 and take possession of the
stretched arm with which Jeho- i De 4:34 land about which Jehovah swore
vah your God brought you out. i j Ex 23:28
Jos 3:10
to your forefathers. c 2 Remem-
That is what Jehovah your God k Ex 23:29 ber the long road that Jeho-
will do to all the peoples you De 2:25 vah your God made you walk
fear. j 20 Jehovah your God will Jos 2:9
Jos 24:12 these 40 years in the wilder-
send the feeling of dejection1 l Nu 14:9 ness, d to humble you and to put
upon them until those who were m De 10:17 you to the test e so as to know
left remaining k and who were 1Sa 4:7, 8
n Ex 23:30
what was in your heart, f wheth-
concealing themselves from be- o De 9:3 er you would keep his command-
fore you perish. 21 Do not p Jos 10:24 ments or not. 3 So he humbled
be struck with terror because of Jos 12:1 you and let you go hungry g and
them, for Jehovah your God is q Ex 17:14
Ps 9:5 fed you with the manna, h which
with you, l a great and awe- r De 11:25 neither you had known nor your
inspiring God. m Jos 1:5 fathers had known, in order to
Ro 8:31
22 “Jehovah your God will s Jos 11:14 make you know that man does
certainly drive these nations t De 12:3 not live by bread alone but man
away from before you little by 1Ch 14:12 lives by every expression from
u
little. n You will not be allowed Isa 30:22
____________________
Jehovah’s mouth. i 4 The cloth-
to put an end to them quick- ing you wore did not wear out,
Second Col.
ly, so that the wild animals of nor did your feet become swol-
the field will not multiply against a De 27:15
len these 40 years. j 5 You well
____________________
you. 23 Jehovah your God will know in your heart that just as
give them over to you and ut- CHAP. 8 a man corrects his son, Jehovah
terly defeat them until they are b Pr 3:1, 2 your God was correcting you. k
c Ge 15:18
annihilated. o 24 He will give d De 2:7
6 “Now you must keep the
their kings into your hand, p and e Ex 16:4 commandments of Jehovah your
you will wipe out their names Ex 20:20 God by walking in his ways and
from under the heavens. q No- f De 13:3
Pr 17:3
by fearing him. 7 For Jehovah
body will stand up to you, r un- g Ex 16:3 your God is bringing you into
til you have exterminated them. s h Ex 16:31 a good land, l a land of streams
25 You should burn the grav- Ps 78:24
of water,1 springs and foun-
i Mt 4:4
en images of their gods in the j De 29:5 tains2 flowing in the valley plain
fire. t Do not desire the silver Ne 9:21 and in the mountainous region,
and the gold on them or take it k Pr 3:12 8 a land of wheat and barley, of
1Co 11:32
for yourself, u so that you are not Heb 12:5-7 grapevines, fig trees, and pome-
ensnared by it, for it is some- Re 3:19 granates, m a land of olive oil and
l Ex 3:8
Le 26:4
7:16 1 Lit., “Your eye.” 7:19 1 Or “trials.” De 11:11, 12 8:7 1 Or “wadis of water.” 2 Or “deep
7:20 1 Or possibly, “panic; terror.” m Nu 13:23 water sources.”
honey, a 9 a land where food CHAP. 8 the nations that Jehovah is de-
will not be scarce and you will a Eze 20:6 stroying before you, that is how
lack nothing, a land where the you will perish, because you
b De 6:10-12
stones contain iron and from its would not listen to the voice of
mountains you will mine copper. c Ho 13:6 Jehovah your God. a
10 “When you have eaten and
are satisfied, you must praise Je-
d De 9:4
De 32:15 9 “Hear, O Israel, today you
are crossing the Jordan b to
hovah your God for the good e Ps 106:21 go in and dispossess nations
land that he has given you. b greater and mightier than you, c
f De 1:19
11 Be careful not to forget Je- Jer 2:6
cities great and fortified to
hovah your God by failing to the heavens,1d 2 a people great
g Nu 20:11 and tall, the sons of the Ana-
keep his commandments, his ju-
dicial decisions, and his stat- h Ex 16:35 kim, e about whom you know and
utes that I am commanding have heard it said, ‘Who can
i De 8:2
you today. 12 When you eat stand up to the sons of Anak?’
and are satisfied and you build j Heb 12:11 3 Therefore, you should know
fine houses and dwell in them, c k Ho 12:8 this day that Jehovah your God
13 when your herd and your l Ps 127:1
will cross ahead of you. f He is a
flocks multiply and your sil- Ho 2:8
consuming fire, g and he will an-
ver and gold increase and you nihilate them. He will subdue
m De 7:12 them before your eyes so that
have an abundance of every-
thing, 14 do not let your heart n De 4:25, 26 you may quickly drive them out1
become proud d and cause you to De 30:17, 18 and destroy them, just as Jeho-
Jos 23:12, 13 vah has promised you. h
forget Jehovah your God, who ____________________
brought you out of the land of 4 “Do not say in your heart
Second Col. when Jehovah your God drives
Egypt, out of the house of
a Da 9:11, 12
slavery, e 15 who caused you to ____________________
them away from before you,
walk through the great and fear- ‘It was because of my own
CHAP. 9 righteousness that Jehovah has
some wilderness, f with poison-
ous serpents and scorpions and b Jos 4:19 brought me in to take posses-
with parched ground that has no c De 7:1 sion of this land.’ i Rather, it is be-
water. He made water flow out of cause of the wickedness of these
d Nu 13:28
the flinty rock g 16 and fed you nations j that Jehovah is driv-
with manna h in the wilderness, e Nu 13:33 ing them away from before you.
which your fathers had not f De 1:30
5 It is not because of your righ-
known, in order to humble you i De 20:4 teousness or the uprightness of
and to put you to the test so De 31:3 your heart that you are going in
as to benefit you in the future. j g De 4:24
to take possession of their land.
17 If you should say in your Heb 12:29 Instead, it is because of the
heart, ‘My own power and the wickedness of these nations that
h Ex 23:31
strength of my own hand have De 7:23, 24 Jehovah your God is driving
produced this wealth for me,’ k them away from before you k and
i De 7:7, 8
18 remember that it is Jehovah Eze 36:22
in order to carry out the word
that Jehovah swore to your fore-
your God who gives power to j Ge 15:16 fathers, Abraham, l Isaac, m and
you to make wealth, l in order to De 12:31
Jacob. n 6 Know, then, that it is
carry out his covenant that he De 18:9, 12
not because of your righteous-
swore to your forefathers, as it k Le 18:25 ness that Jehovah your God is
is today. m giving you this good land to take
l Ge 13:14, 15
19 “If you should ever forget Ge 17:1, 8 possession of, because you are
Jehovah your God and you walk an obstinate1 people. o
m Ge 26:3
after other gods and serve them
and bow down to them, I do bear n Ge 28:13 9:1 1 That is, with towering walls. 9:3
witness against you today that o Ex 34:9 1 Or “dispossess them.” 9:6 1 Lit.,
you will surely perish. n 20 Like Ps 78:8 “stiff-necked.”
7 “Remember—never forget— CHAP. 9 16 Then I looked and saw that
the way you provoked Jehovah a De 9:22 you had sinned against Jeho-
your God in the wilderness. a Ps 78:40 vah your God! You had made a
Heb 3:16
From the day that you left the metal1 calf for yourselves. You
land of Egypt until your coming b Ex 17:2 had turned aside quickly from
to this place, you have rebelled Nu 11:4 the path Jehovah had command-
against Jehovah. b 8 Even in Nu 16:1, 2
Nu 25:2, 3
ed you to follow. a 17 So I took
Horeb you provoked Jehovah, De 31:27 hold of the two tablets and
and Jehovah was so angry with threw them down with both my
c Ex 32:4, 10 hands and shattered them before
you that he was ready to annihi-
late you. c 9 When I went up the d Ex 24:12 your eyes. b 18 Then I prostrat-
mountain to receive the stone Ex 31:18 ed myself before Jehovah, as at
tablets, d the tablets of the cov-
Ex 32:16 first, for 40 days and 40 nights.
enant that Jehovah made with e Ex 24:7 I neither ate food nor drank wa-
you, e I remained on the mountain ter, c because of all the sins that
f Ex 24:18 you had committed by your do-
40 days and 40 nights, f eating
no food and drinking no water. g Ex 19:19
ing what was evil in Jehovah’s
10 Then Jehovah gave me the De 4:10-13 eyes and offending him. 19 For
two tablets of stone written on I was terrified because of Jeho-
h Ex 32:7
vah’s great anger against you, d in
with God’s finger, and on them
i Ex 32:4 that he was ready to annihilate
were all the words that Jehovah
you. However, Jehovah listened
had spoken to you on the moun- j Ex 32:9 to me that time also. e
tain out of the fire in the day of
20 “Jehovah was so angry
the assembly.1g 11 At the end k Ex 32:10
with Aaron that he was ready to
of the 40 days and 40 nights, l Ex 19:18 annihilate him, f but I made sup-
Jehovah gave me the two tab- plication for Aaron at that
lets of stone, the tablets of the m Ex 32:15
____________________ time also. 21 Then I took the
covenant, 12 and Jehovah told sinful thing you made, the calf, g
Second Col.
me, ‘Get up, go down quickly and burned it up in the fire;
from here, because your people a Ex 20:3, 4
I crushed it and ground it thor-
whom you brought out of Egypt b Ex 32:19 oughly until it was fine like dust,
have acted corruptly. h They have and I threw the dust into the
c Ex 34:28
quickly turned aside from the stream that flows down from the
path I commanded them to fol- d Ex 32:10 mountain. h
low. They have made a metal im- 22 “Further, at Tabe·rah, i
age1 for themselves.’ i 13 Jeho- e Ex 32:11, 14
Ps 106:23 at Massah, j and at Kibroth-
vah then said to me, ‘I have seen hat·taa·vah, k you also provoked
this people, and look! it is an ob- f Ex 32:2, 21
Jehovah to anger. 23 When Je-
stinate1 people. j 14 Let me be, g Ex 32:4 hovah sent you out of Kadesh-
and I will annihilate them and barne·a l and said, ‘Go up and
wipe out their name from under h Ex 32:20 take possession of the land that
the heavens, and let me make i Nu 11:3 I will certainly give you!’ you
you a nation mightier and more again rebelled against the order
numerous than they are.’ k j Ex 17:7 of Jehovah your God, m and you
15 “Then I turned and went k Nu 11:4, 34 did not exercise faith n in him
down the mountain while the and did not obey him. 24 You
mountain was burning with fire, l l Nu 13:26 have rebelled against Jehovah
and the two tablets of the cov- m Nu 14:3, 4
ever since I have known you.
enant were in both my hands. m 25 “So I kept prostrating my-
n De 1:32 self before Jehovah 40 days and
9:10 1 Or “congregation.” 9:12 1 Or Ps 106:24, 25
40 nights, o for I prostrated my-
Heb 3:19
“molten statue.” 9:13 1 Lit., “stiff-
necked.” o Ex 34:28 9:16 1 Or “molten.”
self in this way because Jehovah CHAP. 9 hovah gave them to me. 5 Then
said he would annihilate you. a Ex 19:5 I turned and went down the
26 I began to make supplication Ps 135:4 mountain a and placed the tablets
to Jehovah and to say, ‘O Sover- b Ex 32:11 in the ark that I had made, where
eign Lord Jehovah, do not c Ex 3:6 they remain, just as Jehovah had
bring your people to ruin. They Ex 6:8 commanded me.
are your personal possession,1a De 9:5 6 “The Israelites then depart-
whom you redeemed through d Ex 32:31, 32 ed from Be·eroth Bene-jaa·kan
your greatness and brought e Ex 32:12 for Mo·serah. There Aaron died
out of Egypt with a mighty Nu 14:15, 16 and was buried, b and his son El-
hand. b 27 Remember your ser- f 1Ki 8:51 e·azar began to serve as priest
vants Abraham, Isaac, and Ja- Ne 1:10 in his place. c 7 From there
cob. c Do not pay attention to g Ex 6:6 they departed for Gudgo·dah,
the stubbornness of this people, De 4:20, 34 and from Gudgo·dah for Jot-
their wickedness, and their sin. d ____________________
ba·thah, d a land flowing with
28 Otherwise the people of the CHAP. 10 streams of water.1
land from which you brought us h Ex 34:1 8 “At that time Jehovah set
may say: “Jehovah was unable i Ex 34:4 apart the tribe of Levi e to carry
to bring them into the land that j Ex 32:15 the ark of Jehovah’s covenant, f
he promised them, and because to stand before Jehovah in or-
k Ex 20:1
he hated them, he brought them Ex 34:28 der to minister to him, and to
out to put them to death in the De 4:13 bless in his name, g as they do
wilderness.” e 29 For they are l De 4:36 to this day. 9 That is why Levi
your people and your personal De 5:4 has no share or inheritance with
possession,1f whom you brought m Ex 19:17 his brothers. Jehovah is his in-
out with your great power and De 5:22 heritance, just as Jehovah your
your outstretched arm.’ g ____________________ God had said to him. h 10 I my-
10 self stayed on the mountain as

“At that time Jehovah said Second Col.
to me, ‘Carve out for your- a Ex 34:29 I did the first time, 40 days and
self two tablets of stone like the b Nu 20:23, 24 40 nights, i and Jehovah listened
first ones, h and come up to me Nu 33:31, 38 to me on that occasion also. j Je-
on the mountain; also you must c Nu 20:28 hovah did not want to destroy
make for yourself an ark1 of d Nu 33:33 you. 11 Then Jehovah said to
wood. 2 And I will write on the e Nu 1:50
me, ‘Go ahead of the people, and
tablets the words that appeared Nu 3:6
prepare to depart, so that they
on the first tablets, which you Nu 8:14 may go in and take possession
shattered, and you should place f Nu 3:30, 31 of the land that I have sworn
them in the ark.’ 3 So I made g Nu 6:23-27
to their forefathers to give to
an ark of acacia wood and De 21:5 them.’ k
carved out two tablets of stone 2Ch 30:27 12 “Now, O Israel, what is Je-
like the first ones and went up h Nu 18:20, 24 hovah your God asking of you? l
the mountain with the two tab- De 18:1 Only this: to fear Jehovah your
lets in my hand. i 4 Then he i Ex 24:18 God, m to walk in all his ways, n to
wrote on the tablets the words Ex 34:28 love him, to serve Jehovah your
he had written before, j the Ten j Ex 32:14 God with all your heart and all
Commandments,1k which Jeho- k Ge 15:18 your soul,1o 13 and to keep the
vah had spoken to you on the commandments and statutes of
l Mic 6:8
mountain out of the fire l on the Jehovah that I am commanding
m De 5:29 you today for your own good. p
day of the assembly;2m and Je-
n De 5:33 14 Look, to Jehovah your God
9:26, 29 1 Or “your inheritance.” 10:1 Jos 22:5 belong the heavens, even the
1 Or “chest.” 10:4 1 Lit., “the Ten o De 6:5
Words.” Also known as the Decalogue. Lu 10:27 10:7 1 Or “wadis of water.” 10:12 1 See
2 Or “congregation.” p De 6:24 Glossary.
heavens of the heavens,1 and CHAP. 10 3 They did not see his signs and
the earth with all that is in it. a a 1Ch 29:11 his deeds that he did in Egypt
15 But only to your forefathers Ps 24:1 to Pharaoh king of Egypt and to
did Jehovah draw close and ex- Ps 115:16
all his land; a 4 or what he did
press his love, and he has cho- b De 4:37 to the armies of Egypt, to Phar-
sen you, their offspring, b out of c De 30:6 aoh’s horses and war chariots,
all the peoples, as you are to- d Ex 34:9 which were overwhelmed by the
day. 16 You must now cleanse1 De 9:6 waters of the Red Sea when they
your hearts c and stop being De 31:27 were chasing after you, and Je-
so stubborn.2d 17 For Jehovah e Ex 18:11 hovah destroyed them once and
your God is the God of gods e and 2Ch 2:5 for all.1b 5 They did not see
Ps 97:9
the Lord of lords, the God great, what he has done for1 you in the
f Ac 10:34 wilderness until your coming to
mighty, and awe-inspiring, who Ro 2:11
treats none with partiality f and this place, 6 or what he did to
g Ps 68:5 Dathan and A·biram, the sons
does not accept a bribe. 18 He Jas 1:27
executes justice for the father- of E·liab the son of Reuben,
h Le 19:10 when the earth opened and swal-
less child1 and the widow g and De 24:14
loves the foreign resident, h giv- Ps 146:9 lowed them up, along with their
ing him food and clothing. households and their tents and
i Ex 22:21
19 You too must love the foreign Le 19:34 every living thing that followed
resident, for you became foreign them, before the eyes of all Isra-
j Lu 4:8
residents in the land of Egypt. i el. c 7 Your own eyes have seen
k Ex 15:2 all the great deeds that Jehovah
20 “Jehovah your God you Re 19:6
should fear, him you should did.
l 2Sa 7:23
serve, j to him you should cling, 8 “You must keep the whole
m Ge 46:27 commandment that I am giving
and by his name you should Ex 1:5
swear. 21 He is the One you Ac 7:14
you today, so that you may grow
are to praise. k He is your God, strong and cross over into the
n Ge 15:1, 5
____________________
land to take possession of it,
who has done all these great
9 and so that you may live long d
and awe-inspiring things for you CHAP. 11
in the land that Jehovah swore
that your own eyes have seen. l o De 6:5
to give to your forefathers and
22 With 70 people1 your fore- De 10:12
Mr 12:30 their offspring,1e a land flowing
fathers went down into Egypt, m
p De 8:5
with milk and honey. f
and now Jehovah your God has
Heb 12:6 10 “The land you are going
made you as numerous as the
q De 5:24 to take possession of is not like
stars of the heavens. n
De 9:26 the land of Egypt, out of which
11 “You must love Jehovah
your God o and always
r Ex 13:3
____________________
you came, where you used to
sow your seed and irrigate it
keep your obligation to him and Second Col. with your foot,1 like a garden of
his statutes, his judicial deci-
a De 4:34 vegetables. 11 But the land you
sions, and his commandments. are about to cross into and pos-
2 You know that today I am ad- b Ex 14:23, 28
Heb 11:29 sess is a land of mountains and
dressing you, not your sons valley plains. g It drinks the wa-
c Nu 16:1, 32
who have not known or seen ter that rains from the heavens; h
the discipline of Jehovah your d De 4:40 12 it is a land that Jehovah your
Pr 3:1, 2
God, p his greatness, q his mighty God is caring for. The eyes of
hand r and his outstretched arm. e Ge 13:14, 15 Jehovah your God are constant-
Ge 26:3
Ge 28:13
10:14 1 Or “the highest heavens.” 11:4 1 Or “until this day.” 11:5 1 Or “to.”
10:16 1 Lit., “circumcise the foreskin f Ex 3:8
11:9 1 Lit., “seed.” 11:10 1 Or “water it
Eze 20:6
of.” 2 Lit., “and do not harden your neck with your foot,” that is, by some form of
any longer.” 10:18 1 Or “the orphan.” g De 1:7 foot power, whether on a waterwheel or
10:22 1 Or “souls.” h De 8:7 by forming and opening water channels.
ly upon it, from the beginning of CHAP. 11 from before you, a and you will
the year to the close of the year. a De 4:29 dispossess nations greater and
13 “And if you will diligent- De 6:5 more numerous than you are. b
ly obey my commandments that De 10:12
Mt 22:37
24 Every place you set your foot
I am commanding you today will become yours. c From the
and love Jehovah your God and b Le 26:4 wilderness up to Leba·non, from
De 8:7-9
serve him with all your heart De 28:12 the River, the river Eu·phrates,
and all your soul,1a 14 I will Jer 14:22 to the western sea,1 your bound-
also give rain for your land at its c De 8:10 ary will become. d 25 Nobody
appointed time, autumn rain and will stand up to you. e Jehovah
d De 8:19
spring rain, and you will gath- De 29:18 your God will spread the dread
er your grain and your new wine Heb 3:12 and the fear of you over the
and your oil. b 15 And I will pro- e De 28:15, 23 whole land on which you walk, f
vide vegetation in your fields for 1Ki 8:35, 36 just as he promised you.
your livestock, and you will eat 2Ch 7:13, 14 26 “See, I am putting be-
and be satisfied. c 16 Be careful f De 8:19 fore you today a blessing and a
not to let your heart be enticed curse: g 27 the blessing if you
g Pr 7:1-3
to go astray and worship oth- obey the commandments of Je-
er gods and bow down to them. d h De 6:6-9
hovah your God that I am com-
17 Otherwise, Jehovah’s anger Pr 22:6
Eph 6:4 manding you today, h 28 and
will blaze against you, and he the curse if you do not obey the
will shut up the heavens so that i De 4:40
Pr 4:10 commandments of Jehovah your
it will not rain e and the ground God i and you turn aside from the
will not give its produce and j Ge 13:14, 15
way I am commanding you to fol-
you will quickly perish from the k De 6:5
low today and you follow gods
good land that Jehovah is giving Lu 10:27
that you have not known.
you. f l De 10:20
29 “When Jehovah your God
18 “You must impress these De 13:4
brings you into the land you are
Jos 22:5
words of mine on your heart ____________________ to possess, you must pronounce1
and your soul1 and bind them
Second Col. the blessing on Mount Geri·zim
as a reminder on your hand, and
a Ex 23:28 and the curse on Mount Ebal. j
they should be like a headband
on your forehead.2g 19 Teach
Jos 3:10 30 Are they not on the other
them to your children, speaking b De 7:1 side of the Jordan toward the
about them when you sit in your
De 9:1, 5 west,1 in the land of the Canaan-
house and when you walk on c Jos 14:9 ites who live in the Ara·bah,
the road and when you lie down opposite Gilgal, beside the big
d Ge 15:18
and when you get up. h 20 Write Ex 23:31 trees of Moreh? k 31 For you
them on the doorposts of your are crossing the Jordan to enter
e De 7:24
house and on your gates, 21 so Jos 1:5 and take possession of the land
that you and your sons may that Jehovah your God is giving
f Ex 23:27
live long i in the land that Jeho- Jos 2:9, 10
you. l When you take possession
vah swore to give to your fore- Jos 5:1 of it and live in it, 32 you must
fathers, j for as long as the heav- g De 30:15
be careful to carry out all the
ens are over the earth. regulations and the judicial de-
h De 28:1, 2
22 “If you strictly observe Ps 19:8, 11
cisions that I am putting before
this commandment that I am giv- you today. m
12
i Le 26:15, 16
ing you and you carry it out, Isa 1:20 “These are the regula-
to love Jehovah your God, k to j De 27:12, 13
tions and the judicial de-
walk in all his ways and to Jos 8:33, 34 cisions that you should be care-
cling to him, l 23 Jehovah will k Ge 12:6
ful to carry out all the days that
drive away all these nations
l Jos 1:11 11:24 1 That is, the Great Sea, the Med-
11:13, 18 1 See Glossary. 11:18 2 Lit., m De 5:32 iterranean. 11:29 1 Or “give.” 11:30
“between your eyes.” De 12:32 1 Or “sunset.”
you are alive in the land that CHAP. 12 vah your God chooses to have
Jehovah the God of your fore- a Ex 34:13 his name reside a—your burnt of-
fathers will give you to pos- b Ex 23:24 ferings, your sacrifices, your
sess. 2 You should completely c De 7:25 tithes, b the contribution from
destroy all the places where the d Ex 23:13 your hand, and every vow of-
nations you will dispossess have Jos 23:7 fering that you vow to Jehovah.
served their gods, a whether on e Le 18:3 12 You will rejoice before Je-
the high mountains or on the De 12:31 hovah your God, c you and your
hills or under any luxuriant tree. f 2Ch 7:12 sons, your daughters, your male
3 You should pull down their al- g Le 1:3 and female slaves, and the Le-
tars, shatter their sacred pil- h De 14:22 vite inside your cities,1 for
lars, b burn their sacred poles1 in i Nu 18:19 he has no share or inheritance
the fire, and cut down the grav- De 12:11 with you. d 13 Be careful not to
en images of their gods, c obliter- j 1Ch 29:9 offer up your burnt offerings in
ating their very names from that Ezr 2:68 any other place you may see. e
place. d k De 12:17 14 You should offer your burnt
4 “You must not worship Je- De 15:19 offerings only in the place that
hovah your God in that way. e l De 15:19, 20 Jehovah chooses in one of your
5 Rather, seek Jehovah your m Le 23:40 tribal territories, and there you
De 12:12, 18
God wherever he chooses to es- De 14:23, 26
should do everything I am com-
tablish his name and his place of Ps 32:11 manding you. f
residence among all your tribes, Ps 100:2 15 “But whenever you desire
and go there. f 6 That is where Php 4:4
it,1 you may slaughter and eat
you are to bring your burnt of- n 1Ki 8:56 meat, g according to the blessing
1Ch 23:25
ferings, g your sacrifices, your that Jehovah your God has giv-
o Jos 3:17
tithes,1h the contribution from en you in all your cities.2 The un-
your hand, i your vow offerings, p De 33:28
1Ki 4:25
clean person and the clean per-
your voluntary offerings, j and ____________________ son may eat it, as you would
the firstborn of your herd and
Second Col.
eat a gazelle or a deer. 16 But
flock. k 7 You and your house- you must not eat the blood; h you
a De 16:2
holds must eat there before Je- De 26:2 should pour it out on the ground
hovah your God l and rejoice in b De 14:22, 23 like water. i 17 You will not be
all your undertakings, m because allowed to eat within your cit-
c De 14:26
Jehovah your God has blessed 1Ki 8:66 ies1 the tenth part of your grain,
you. Ne 8:10 your new wine, your oil, the
8 “You must not do as we are d Nu 18:20, 24 firstborn of your herd and flock, j
doing here today, with everyone De 10:9 any of your vow offerings that
De 14:28, 29
doing whatever is right in his Jos 13:14
you vow, your voluntary offer-
own eyes,1 9 because you have e Le 17:3, 4
ings, or the contribution from
not yet come into the resting- 1Ki 12:28 your hand. 18 These you are to
place n and the inheritance that f 2Ch 7:12 eat before Jehovah your God in
Jehovah your God is giving you. g De 12:21 the place Jehovah your God will
10 When you do cross the Jor- h Ge 9:4
choose k—you and your son, your
dan o and dwell in the land that Le 7:26 daughter, your male and female
Jehovah your God is giving you Le 17:10 servant, and the Levite inside
to possess, he will certainly Ac 15:20, 29 your cities;1 and you will rejoice
give you rest from all your en- i Le 17:13 before Jehovah your God in all
emies around you, and you will De 15:23
your undertakings. 19 Be care-
dwell in security. p 11 You will j De 14:22, 23 ful not to neglect the Levite l as
bring all that I am command- k De 12:11 long as you live in your land.
De 14:26
ing you to the place that Jeho-
l Nu 18:21 12:12, 18 1 Lit., “gates.” 12:15 1 Or
De 14:27
12:3 1 See Glossary. 12:6 1 Or “tenth 2Ch 31:4
“in all the desire of your soul.” 2 Lit.,
parts.” 12:8 1 Or “what he thinks is Ne 10:38, 39 “inside all your gates.” 12:17 1 Lit., “in-
right.” Mal 3:8 side your gates.”
20 “When Jehovah your God CHAP. 12 are to dispossess, a and you
enlarges your territory, a just as a 1Ki 4:21 are living in their land, 30 be
he has promised you, b and you careful not to be entrapped
say, ‘I want to eat meat,’ because b Ge 15:18 after they have been annihilat-
you desire1 to eat meat, you Ex 34:24
De 11:24
ed from before you. Do not ask
may eat meat whenever you de- about their gods, saying, ‘How
sire it.2c 21 If the place that Je- c Le 11:2-4 were these nations accustomed
hovah your God chooses to put to serve their gods? I too will
his name d is far away from d De 14:23 do the same.’ b 31 You must not
you, you should then slaughter 2Ch 7:12 do this to Jehovah your God,
some of your herd or some of because they do for their gods
your flock that Jehovah has giv- e De 14:4, 5
every detestable thing that Je-
en you, just as I have command- hovah hates, even burning their
f Le 3:17
ed you, and you should eat in- De 12:16 sons and their daughters in the
side your cities1 whenever you fire to their gods. c 32 Every
desire it.2 22 You may eat it as g Ge 9:4 word that I am commanding you
you would eat the gazelle and Le 17:11, 14
is what you should be careful to
the deer; e both the unclean per- do. d You must not add to it nor
son and the clean person may h Le 17:13
De 15:23 take away from it. e
eat it. 23 Just be firmly re-
solved not to eat the blood, f be-
cause the blood is the life,1g and
i Le 17:11 13 “In case a prophet or one
who foretells by dreams
you must not eat the life1 with arises in your midst and gives
j Le 4:29, 30
the flesh. 24 You must not eat ____________________
you a sign or a portent, 2 and
it. You should pour it out on the sign or the portent about
Second Col.
the ground like water. h 25 You which he spoke to you comes
a Ex 23:23
must not eat it, so that it may Ps 44:2
true while he is saying, ‘Let us
go well with you and your chil- Ps 78:55 walk after other gods, gods that
dren after you, because you are you have not known, and let us
doing what is right in Jehovah’s b De 7:16 serve them,’ 3 you must not lis-
Ps 106:36
eyes. 26 You should take only Eze 20:28
ten to the words of that proph-
the holy things that are yours et or that dreamer, f for Jehovah
and your vow offerings when you c Le 18:3, 21 your God is testing you g to know
come to the place that Jehovah Le 20:2 whether you love Jehovah your
De 18:10-12 God with all your heart and all
will choose. 27 There you will Jer 32:35
offer your burnt offerings, the your soul.1h 4 After Jehovah
flesh and the blood, i on the altar d Jos 22:5 your God you should walk, him
of Jehovah your God, and the you should fear, his command-
blood of your sacrifices should e De 4:2 ments you should keep, to his
be poured out against the altar j Jos 1:7 voice you should listen; he is the
____________________ one you should serve, and to him
of Jehovah your God, but the
flesh you may eat. CHAP. 13 you should hold fast. i 5 But
28 “Be careful to obey all f Isa 8:19
Jer 27:9
that prophet or that dreamer
these words that I am command- should be put to death, j because
ing you, so that it may always go g De 8:2
he encouraged rebellion against
well with you and your sons after Jehovah your God—who brought
you, because you are doing what h De 6:5 you out of the land of Egypt and
is good and right in the eyes of De 10:12 redeemed you from the house
Mt 22:37 of slavery—to turn you from the
Jehovah your God.
29 “When Jehovah your God i De 10:20
way in which Jehovah your God
annihilates the nations that you has commanded you to walk.
j De 18:20 And you must remove what is
12:20 1 Or “your soul desires.” 12:20, evil from your midst. k
21 2 Or “in all the desire of your soul.” k De 17:2, 3, 7
12:21 1 Lit., “gates.” 12:23 1 Or “soul.” 1Co 5:13 13:3 1 See Glossary.
6 “If your brother, the son CHAP. 13 dle of its public square and burn
of your mother, or your son or a 1Ki 11:4 the city with fire, and its spoil
your daughter or your cherished 2Pe 2:1 will serve as a whole offering
wife or your closest companion1 to Jehovah your God. It will be-
should try to entice you in secre- b Ga 1:8 come a permanent heap of ru-
cy, saying, ‘Let us go and serve ins. It should never be rebuilt.
other gods,’ a gods that neither c Ex 22:20
17 Your hand should take noth-
you nor your forefathers have Ex 32:27 ing that was set apart for de-
known, 7 from the gods of the Nu 25:5 struction,1a so that Jehovah may
peoples all around you, whether turn away from his burning an-
near you or those far away from d De 17:2, 3, 7 ger and show you mercy and
you, from one end of the land to compassion and multiply you,
the other end of the land, 8 you just as he has sworn to your
e Le 20:2, 27
must not give in to him or lis- forefathers. b 18 For you should
ten to him, b nor should you show obey1 Jehovah your God by
pity or feel compassion or pro- f De 17:13 keeping all his commandments
tect him; 9 instead, you should 1Ti 5:20
that I am commanding you today,
kill him without fail. c Your hand thus doing what is right in the
should be the first to come upon g De 19:15 eyes of Jehovah your God. c
14
1Ti 5:19
him to put him to death, and “You are sons of Jeho-
the hand of all the people after- vah your God. Do not cut
ward. d 10 And you must stone h De 17:4, 5 yourselves d or shave your fore-
him to death, e because he has 2Ch 28:6
heads bald1 for a dead person. e
sought to turn you away from 2 For you are a holy people f
Jehovah your God, who has i Ex 22:20 to Jehovah your God, and Jeho-
brought you out of the land of ____________________ vah has chosen you to become
Egypt, out of the house of slav- Second Col. his people, his special property,1
ery. 11 Then all Israel will hear a Jos 6:18 out of all the peoples who are on
and become afraid, and they will the face of the earth. g
never again do anything bad like b Ge 22:15, 17 3 “You must not eat anything
this among you. f Ge 26:3, 4 that is detestable. h 4 These are
12 “In case you hear it said in the animals that you may eat: i
one of your cities that Jehovah c De 6:18 the bull, the sheep, the goat,
your God is giving you to occu- ____________________ 5 the deer, the gazelle, the roe-
py, 13 ‘Good-for-nothing men CHAP. 14 buck, the wild goat, the ante-
have gone out among you to turn d Le 19:28 lope, the wild sheep, and the
away the inhabitants of their mountain sheep. 6 You may eat
city, saying: “Let us go and serve any animal that has a split
other gods,” gods that you have e Le 21:1, 5
hoof divided into two and that
not known,’ 14 you should look chews the cud. 7 However, you
into the matter, making a thor- f Le 19:2 must not eat the following ani-
ough investigation and inquiry; g Le 20:26
mals that chew the cud or that
De 28:9
and if it is confirmed to be true 1Pe 1:15 have split hooves: the camel, the
that this detestable thing has hare, and the rock badger, be-
been done among you, 15 you cause they chew the cud but do
should without fail strike down g Ex 19:5, 6
De 7:6 not have split hooves. They are
the inhabitants of that city with unclean for you. j 8 Also the pig
the sword. h Devote it and every- because it has a split hoof but
thing that is in it, including its h Le 11:43
Le 20:25 does not chew the cud. It is un-
livestock, to destruction i by the Ac 10:14
sword. 16 You should then col- 13:17 1 Or “made sacred by ban.” 13:18
lect all its spoil into the mid- 1 Or “listen to the voice of.” 14:1 1 Lit.,
i Le 11:2, 3
“put (make) baldness between your
13:6 1 Or “your companion who is like eyes.” 14:2 1 Or “treasured posses-
your own soul.” j Le 11:4-8 sion.”
clean for you. You must not eat CHAP. 14 that Jehovah your God chooses
their flesh or touch their car- a Le 11:9, 10 as the place for his name a be-
casses. cause it is far away from you
9 “Of everything that is living b Le 11:13-20 (because Jehovah your God will
in the waters, you may eat these: bless you), 25 you may then
Anything with fins and scales, c Ex 22:31
convert it into money, and with
you may eat. a 10 But you must Le 17:15 your money in hand, travel to
not eat anything that has no fins the place that Jehovah your God
and scales. It is unclean for you. d Ex 23:19 will choose. 26 You may then
11 “You may eat any clean Ex 34:26 spend the money on whatever
bird. 12 But you must not eat you desire1—cattle, sheep, goats,
these: the eagle, the osprey, the e De 12:11 wine and other alcoholic bever-
black vulture, b 13 the red kite, De 26:12 ages, and anything you please;2
the black kite, every kind of and you will eat there before Je-
glede, 14 every kind of raven, f De 12:5, 17 hovah your God and rejoice, you
15 the ostrich, the owl, the gull, De 15:19, 20 and your household. b 27 And
every kind of falcon, 16 the lit- do not neglect the Levite who is
tle owl, the long-eared owl, g Ps 111:10 inside your cities, c for he has no
the swan, 17 the pelican, the ____________________ share or inheritance with you. d
vulture, the cormorant, 18 the Second Col. 28 “At the end of every three
stork, every kind of heron, the a De 12:5, 6 years, you should bring out the
hoopoe, and the bat. 19 Every entire tenth part of your pro-
winged swarming creature1 also b De 12:7 duce for that year and deposit it
is unclean for you. They should De 26:11 inside your cities. e 29 Then the
not be eaten. 20 Any clean fly- Ps 100:2
Levite, who has no share or in-
ing creature you may eat. heritance with you, the foreign
21 “You must not eat any an- c Nu 18:21
2Ch 31:4
resident, the fatherless child,1
imal that was found dead. c You 1Co 9:13 and the widow who are in your
may give it to the foreign resi- cities will come and eat their fill, f
dent who is inside your cities,1 d Nu 18:20
so that Jehovah your God may
and he may eat it, or it may be De 10:9 bless you in all that you do. g
sold to a foreigner. For you are
a holy people to Jehovah your e De 26:12 15 “At the end of every seven
years, you should grant a
God. release. h 2 This is the nature of
“You must not boil a young f Ex 22:21 the release: Every creditor will
goat in its mother’s milk. d De 10:18 release his neighbor from the
22 “You must without fail Jas 1:27 debt he incurred. He should not
give a tenth1 of everything your demand payment from his neigh-
seed produces in the field year g De 15:10 bor or his brother, for it will
by year. e 23 You will eat the Ps 41:1
be proclaimed a release to Jeho-
Pr 11:24
tenth part of your grain, your Pr 19:17 vah. i 3 You may demand pay-
new wine, your oil, and the first- Mal 3:10 ment from the foreigner, j but
born of your herd and your flock Lu 6:35 you should release your claim
before Jehovah your God in the ____________________
on whatever your brother owes
place that he chooses to have his CHAP. 15 you. 4 However, no one among
name reside, f so that you may h Le 25:2 you should become poor, for Je-
learn to fear Jehovah your God hovah will surely bless you k in
always. g i De 31:10 the land that Jehovah your God
24 “But if the journey should is giving you to possess as an in-
be too long for you and you are j Ex 12:43 heritance, 5 but only if you
not able to carry it to the place De 14:21
De 23:20 14:26 1 Or “your soul desires.” 2 Or
14:19 1 Or “insect.” 14:21 1 Lit., “anything your soul may ask of you.”
“gates.” 14:22 1 Or “a tithe.” k De 28:8 14:29 1 Or “the orphan.”
strictly obey the voice of Jeho- CHAP. 15 for oil and wine. Just as Jeho-
vah your God and carefully ob- a Jos 1:7, 8 vah your God has blessed you,
serve all this commandment that Isa 1:19 you should give to him. 15 Re-
I am giving you today. a 6 For b De 28:12 member that you became a slave
Jehovah your God will bless you c De 28:13 in the land of Egypt and that Je-
just as he has promised you, and 1Ki 4:24, 25 hovah your God redeemed you.
you will lend1 to many nations, d Pr 21:13 That is why I am commanding
but you will not need to borrow; b Jas 2:15, 16 you to do this today.
and you will dominate many na- 1Jo 3:17 16 “But if he says to you, ‘I
tions, but they will not dominate e Le 25:35 will not go out from your com-
you. c Pr 19:17 pany!’ because he loves you and
7 “If one of your brothers be- Mt 5:42
Lu 6:34, 35 your household, since he has
comes poor among you in one Ga 2:10 been happy while with you, a
of your cities of the land that f De 15:1 17 you should then take an awl
Jehovah your God is giving you, and put it through his ear into
do not harden your heart or g Ex 22:22, 23
De 24:14, 15 the door, and he will become
be tightfisted toward your poor Pr 21:13 your slave for life. You should
brother. d 8 For you should gen- h Ac 20:35 do the same with your slave girl.
erously open your hand to him e 2Co 9:7 18 Do not consider it a hardship
and by all means lend1 whatever 1Ti 6:18 when you set him free and he
he needs or is lacking. 9 Be Heb 13:16
leaves you, because his service
careful not to harbor this evil i De 24:19 to you for six years was worth
idea in your heart, ‘The seventh Ps 41:1
twice as much as that of a hired
year, the year of the release, j Mt 26:11 worker, and Jehovah your God
has approached,’ f and hold back k Pr 3:27 has blessed you in everything
your generosity toward your Mt 5:42 that was done.
poor brother and give him noth- Lu 12:33
19 “You should sanctify every
ing. If he calls out to Jehovah l Ex 21:2
firstborn male of your herd
against you, it will be a sin on Le 25:39
____________________ and your flock to Jehovah your
your part. g 10 You should gen-
God. b You must not do any work
erously give to him, h and you1 Second Col.
with the firstborn of your herd1
should not give to him grudging- a Ex 21:5, 6
nor shear the firstborn of your
ly, for this is why Jehovah your
God will bless your every deed
b Ex 13:2
Ex 22:30
flock. 20 You and your house-
and undertaking. i 11 For there Nu 3:13 hold should eat it before Jeho-
will always be poor people in Nu 18:15, 17 vah your God year by year in the
the land. j That is why I am com- c De 12:5, 6 place that Jehovah will choose. c
manding you, ‘You should gener- De 14:23 21 But if it has a defect—lame-
De 16:11 ness, blindness, or any other se-
ously open up your hand to your
afflicted and poor brother in d Le 22:20 rious defect—you must not sacri-
De 17:1 fice it to Jehovah your God. d
your land.’ k Mal 1:8
12 “If one of your brothers, Heb 9:14 22 You should eat it inside your
a Hebrew man or woman, is e De 12:15
cities,1 the unclean and clean
sold to you and has served you De 14:4, 5 person together, as though it
for six years, then in the sev- f Ge 9:4
were a gazelle or a deer. e
enth year you should set him Le 7:26 23 But you must not eat its
free. l 13 And if you should set Ac 15:20, 29 blood; f you should pour it out on
him free, do not send him away g Le 17:10, 13 the ground like water. g
empty-handed. 14 You should
16
De 12:16 “Observe the month of
____________________
supply him generously with Abib,1 and celebrate the
something from your flock, your CHAP. 16 Passover to Jehovah your God, h
threshing floor, and your press h Ex 12:14 for in the month of Abib, Jeho-
Le 23:5
Nu 9:2
15:6, 8 1 Or “lend on pledge.” 15:10 Nu 28:16 15:19 1 Lit., “bull.” 15:22 1 Lit., “gates.”
1 Lit., “your heart.” 1Co 5:7 16:1 1 See App. B15.
vah your God brought you out CHAP. 16 joice before Jehovah your God,
of Egypt by night. a 2 And you a Ex 34:18 you and your son, your daugh-
should sacrifice the Passover of- b Mt 26:17 ter, your male slave, your fe-
fering to Jehovah your God, b c Ex 12:5, 6 male slave, the Levite who is in-
from the flock and the herd, c in 2Ch 35:7 side your cities,1 the foreign
the place that Jehovah chooses d 1Ki 8:29 resident, the fatherless child,2
to have his name reside. d 3 You e Ex 13:3 and the widow, who are in your
must not eat anything leav- Le 23:6 midst, in the place that Jeho-
Nu 28:17
ened along with it; e for seven 1Co 5:8 vah your God chooses to have
days you should eat unleavened f Ex 12:33 his name reside. a 12 Remem-
bread, the bread of affliction, be- g Ex 12:14 ber that you became a slave in
cause you came out of the land Ex 13:8, 9 Egypt, b and observe and carry
of Egypt in haste. f Do this so h Ex 12:15 out these regulations.
that you may remember the day Ex 13:7 13 “You should celebrate the
you came out of the land of i Ex 12:10 Festival of Booths1c for seven
Egypt as long as you live. g 4 No Ex 34:25
days when you make an ingath-
sourdough should be found with j Ex 12:3, 6
Nu 9:2, 3
ering from your threshing floor
you in all your territory for sev- Mt 26:19, 20 and from your press for oil and
en days, h nor should any of the k Ex 12:8 wine. 14 Rejoice during your
meat that you will sacrifice in 2Ch 35:13 festival, d you and your son, your
the evening on the first day re- l Joh 2:13 daughter, your male slave, your
main all night until the next Joh 11:55 female slave, the Levite, the for-
morning. i 5 You will not be al- m Ex 12:16 eign resident, the fatherless
Le 23:8
lowed to sacrifice the Passover child, and the widow, who are in-
n Ex 23:16
offering in just any of the cities Ex 34:22 side your cities. 15 Seven days
that Jehovah your God is giving Le 23:15 you will celebrate the festival e to
you. 6 But it should be done at o Nu 28:26 Jehovah your God in the place
the place that Jehovah your God p De 16:17 that Jehovah chooses, for Jeho-
chooses to have his name reside. 1Co 16:2 vah your God will bless all your
You should sacrifice the Pass- 2Co 8:12
produce and all that you do, f and
____________________
over offering in the evening as you will become nothing but joy-
soon as the sun sets, j at the ap- Second Col. ful. g
pointed time of your coming out a De 12:5-7
16 “Three times a year, all
of Egypt. 7 You must cook it b Ex 3:7
your males should appear before
De 5:15
and eat it k in the place that Jehovah your God in the place
Jehovah your God will choose, l c Ex 23:16
Le 23:34 that he chooses: at the Festival
and in the morning you may re- Nu 29:12 of Unleavened Bread, h the Fes-
turn to your own tents. 8 Six De 31:10, 11 tival of Weeks, i and the Festival
days you should eat unleavened Joh 7:2
of Booths,1j and none of them
bread, and on the seventh day d De 12:12
Ne 8:10, 17 should appear before Jehovah
there will be a solemn assembly Ec 5:18 empty-handed. 17 The gift that
to Jehovah your God. You must e Le 23:36, 40 each one brings should be in
do no work. m Ne 8:18 proportion to the blessing that
9 “You should count off seven f De 7:13 Jehovah your God has given
weeks. You should begin count- De 28:8
you. k
De 30:16
ing off seven weeks from the 18 “You should appoint
g Php 4:4
time you first put the sickle 1Th 5:16 judges l and officers for each
to the standing grain. n 10 Then h Ex 23:14, 15 tribe in all the cities1 that
you are to celebrate the Festival i De 16:10 Jehovah your God is giving
of Weeks to Jehovah your God o j De 16:13 you, and they must judge the
with the voluntary offering from
k 2Co 8:12
your hand, given in proportion
l Ex 18:25, 26
16:11 1 Lit., “gates.” 2 Or “the orphan.”
to how Jehovah your God bless- De 1:16 16:13, 16 1 Or “Temporary Shelters.”
es you. p 11 And you are to re- 2Ch 19:4, 5 16:18 1 Lit., “inside all your gates.”
people with righteous judgment. CHAP. 16 the testimony of one witness. a
19 You must not pervert jus- a Ex 23:2 7 The hand of the witness-
tice, a show partiality, b or accept Le 19:15 es should be the first to come
a bribe, for the bribe blinds the b De 1:17 against him to put him to death,
eyes of the wise c and distorts the c Ex 23:8 and the hand of all the peo-
words of the righteous. 20 Jus- 1Sa 12:3 ple afterward. You must remove
tice—justice you should pursue, d Ec 7:7 what is bad from your midst. b
so that you may keep living and d Mic 6:8 8 “If a case arises in one of
take possession of the land that e Ex 34:13 your cities that is too difficult
Jehovah your God is giving you. for you to judge, whether it is
f Ex 23:24
21 “You should not plant any Le 26:1 a case involving bloodshed c or a
sort of tree as a sacred pole1e De 12:3 legal claim that has been raised
near the altar of Jehovah your ____________________ or a violent deed that has been
God that you make for yourself. CHAP. 17 committed or other matters of
22 “Neither should you set g Le 22:20 dispute, you should rise up and
up a sacred pillar for yourself, f De 15:21 go to the place that Jehovah
something Jehovah your God Mal 1:8
your God chooses. d 9 Go to
hates. h De 4:23 the Levitical priests and to the
17
De 13:6-9
“You must not sacrifice to judge e serving in those days,
Jehovah your God a bull i De 4:19 and make your inquiry, and they
or a sheep that has a defect or j De 13:12-15 will hand down the decision to
anything wrong with it, for it k Joh 7:51
you. f 10 Then you must act ac-
would be detestable to Jehovah cording to the decision that they
l De 13:6, 10
your God. g hand down to you from the place
m Mt 18:16 that Jehovah chooses. Be care-
2 “Suppose a man or a wom- Joh 8:17
an is found among you, in any 1Ti 5:19
ful to do according to all that
of your cities that Jehovah your Heb 10:28 they instruct you. 11 You must
God is giving you, who is prac- ____________________ act according to the law that
ticing what is bad in the eyes Second Col. they show you and according to
of Jehovah your God and vio- a Nu 35:30 the decision that they declare to
lating his covenant, h 3 and he De 19:15 you. g Do not deviate from the de-
goes astray and worships oth- b De 13:5 cision that they will hand down
er gods and he bows down to 1Co 5:13 to you, either to the right or
them or to the sun or the moon c Nu 35:11 to the left. h 12 The man who
or all the army of the heavens, i d De 12:5
acts presumptuously by not lis-
a thing that I have not com- 1Ki 3:16, 28 tening to the priest who is min-
manded. j 4 When it is reported Ps 122:2, 5 istering to Jehovah your God or
to you or you hear about it, then e 1Sa 7:15, 16 to the judge must die. i You must
you should investigate the mat- f De 19:17
remove what is bad from Isra-
ter thoroughly. If it is confirmed De 21:5 el. j 13 All the people will then
to be true k that this detestable g Mal 2:7
hear and become afraid, and
thing has been done in Israel, they will not act presumptuous-
h De 5:32
5 you must bring the man or the De 12:32
ly anymore. k
woman who has done this evil 14 “When you enter the land
i Pr 11:2
thing out to the city gates, and Heb 10:28
that Jehovah your God is giv-
the man or the woman must be ing you and you have taken pos-
j De 13:5
stoned to death. l 6 On the tes- 1Co 5:13
session of it and are living in
timony1 of two witnesses or of it, and you say, ‘Let me appoint
k De 13:11
three witnesses m the one who is De 19:20 a king over myself like all the
to die should be put to death. nations around me,’ l 15 in that
l 1Sa 8:5, 20
He must not be put to death on 1Sa 10:19 case, you should without fail ap-
point a king whom Jehovah your
m 1Sa 9:17
16:21 1 See Glossary. 17:6 1 Lit., 1Sa 10:24 God chooses. m You should ap-
“mouth.” 1Sa 16:12, 13 point a king from among your
brothers. You are forbidden to CHAP. 17 4 The firstfruits of your grain,
appoint over yourself a foreign- a De 20:1 your new wine, your oil, and
er who is not your brother. 2Sa 8:4 the first wool that is shorn from
16 However, he should not ac- Ps 20:7
Pr 21:31
your flock you should give him. a
quire many horses for himself a b Isa 31:1
5 Jehovah your God has chosen
or make the people go back to him and his sons from all your
c 1Ki 11:1-3
Egypt in order to obtain more Ne 13:26 tribes to minister in the name of
horses, b since Jehovah told you, d Job 31:24, 28 Jehovah always. b
‘You must never go back again 1Ti 6:9 6 “But if a Levite leaves one
by this way.’ 17 Neither should e De 31:9, 26 of your cities in Israel where he
he take many wives for him- 2Ki 22:8 was living c and he1 desires to go
self, so that his heart may not f 2Ch 34:18 to the place that Jehovah choos-
go astray; c nor should he ac- g Ps 1:2 es,2d 7 he may minister there
Ps 119:97
quire vast amounts of silver and in the name of Jehovah his God
____________________
gold for himself. d 18 When he the same as all his brothers, the
takes his seat on the throne of CHAP. 18
Levites, who are stationed there
h Nu 18:20, 24
his kingdom, he must write for
De 10:9
before Jehovah. e 8 He will re-
himself in a book1 a copy of this Jos 13:14, 33 ceive an equal share of food with
Law, taken from the one kept by 1Co 9:13 them, f in addition to what he re-
the Levitical priests. e ____________________ ceives from selling his ancestral
19 “It is to remain with him, Second Col. possessions.
and he must read from it all a Ex 23:19 9 “When you have entered
the days of his life, f so that he Nu 18:8, 12
into the land that Jehovah your
2Ch 31:4
may learn to fear Jehovah his Ne 12:44 God is giving you, you must
God and observe all the words of b Ex 28:1 not learn to imitate the detest-
this Law and these regulations Nu 3:10 able practices of those nations. g
by carrying them out. g 20 Thus De 10:8 10 There should not be found in
his heart will not exalt itself c Nu 35:2 you anyone who makes his son
above his brothers, and he will d De 12:5, 6 or his daughter pass through the
not deviate from the command- De 16:2
Ps 26:8 fire, h anyone who employs div-
ment, either to the right or to ination, i anyone practicing mag-
e 2Ch 31:2
the left, so that he may remain a ic, j anyone who looks for omens, k
f Le 7:10
long time over his kingdom, he a sorcerer, l 11 anyone binding
g Le 18:26
and his sons in the midst of Is- De 12:30 others with a spell, anyone who
rael. h De 12:31 consults a spirit medium m or a
18 “The Levitical priests, and
indeed the entire tribe of
2Ki 16:1, 3
2Ch 28:1, 3
Ps 106:35-37
fortune-teller, n or anyone who in-
quires of the dead. o 12 For
Levi, will have no share or in- Jer 32:35 whoever does these things is de-
heritance with Israel. They will i 2Ki 17:17 testable to Jehovah, and on
eat of the offerings made by fire Ac 16:16 account of these detestable
to Jehovah, which are his inher- j Le 19:26 practices Jehovah your God is
itance. h 2 So they should have Ac 19:19 driving them away from before
no inheritance in the midst of k Eze 21:21 you. 13 You should prove your-
their brothers. Jehovah is their l Ex 22:18 self blameless before Jehovah
inheritance, just as he has spo- m Le 20:27 your God. p
ken to them. 1Ch 10:13
14 “For these nations that
3 “Now this will be the due n Le 19:31
you are dispossessing used to
right of the priests from the o 1Sa 28:7-11
Isa 8:19
listen to those practicing mag-
people: Whoever makes a sacri- Ga 5:19, 20 ic q and divination, r but Jehovah
fice, whether a bull or a sheep, p Mt 5:48 your God has not allowed you to
is to give the shoulder, the jaws, 2Pe 3:14
and the stomach to the priest. q Le 19:26 18:6 1 Or “his soul.” 2 That is, the place
2Ki 21:1, 2, 6 Jehovah selects as the center for wor-
17:18 1 Or “a scroll.” r Jos 13:22 ship.
do anything like this. 15 Jeho- CHAP. 18 and prepare the roads so that
vah your God will raise up for a Ge 49:10 any manslayer can flee to one of
you from among your brothers Nu 24:17 those cities.
Lu 7:16
a prophet like me. You must lis- Joh 1:45 4 “Now this is what should
ten to him. a 16 This is in re- Joh 6:14 take place regarding the man-
sponse to what you asked of Je- Ac 3:22 slayer who may flee there in or-
hovah your God in Horeb on Ac 7:37
der to live: When he strikes his
the day of the assembly1b when fellow man unintentionally and
b Ex 19:17
you said, ‘Do not let me hear he did not previously hate him; a
the voice of Jehovah my God c Ex 20:19 5 as when he goes with his fel-
or see this great fire anymore, low man into the forest to gather
so that I do not die.’ c 17 Then d Ex 34:28 wood and he raises his hand to
Jehovah said to me, ‘What they Nu 12:3 cut the tree with the ax, but the
have said is good. 18 I will Mt 4:1, 2
axhead flies off the handle and
Mt 11:29
raise up for them from the midst Joh 5:46 hits his fellow man and he dies,
of their brothers a prophet like the manslayer should flee to one
you, d and I will put my words in e Joh 17:8 of these cities to live. b 6 Other-
his mouth, e and he will speak to wise, in the heat of anger,1 the
them all that I command him. f f Joh 12:49 avenger of blood c may chase af-
19 Indeed, I will require an ac- Heb 1:2
ter the manslayer, overtake him,
count from the man who will not and kill him, because the dis-
g Ac 3:23
listen to my words that he will tance to the city was too far.
speak in my name. g h De 13:1-5 However, he did not deserve to
20 “‘If any prophet presump- Jer 28:11-17 die, since he did not previously
tuously speaks a word in my ____________________ hate his fellow man. d 7 That is
name that I did not command CHAP. 19 why I am commanding you: ‘Set
him to speak or speaks in the i De 7:1 three cities apart.’
name of other gods, that proph- De 9:1 8 “If Jehovah your God en-
et must die. h 21 However, you larges your territory as he swore
j Nu 35:14
may say in your heart: “How will Jos 20:7, 9 to your forefathers e and he has
we know that Jehovah has not ____________________ given you all the land that he
spoken the word?” 22 When Second Col. promised to give to your fore-
the prophet speaks in the name
a Nu 35:15 fathers f 9 —provided you faith-
of Jehovah and the word is not De 4:42 fully observe all this command-
fulfilled or does not come true, ment that I am giving you today,
then Jehovah did not speak that b Nu 35:25 to love Jehovah your God and al-
word. The prophet spoke it pre- ways to walk in his ways g—then
sumptuously. You should not fear c Nu 35:12, 19 you are to add three other cities
him.’ to these three. h 10 In this way
19
d Jos 20:4, 5
“When Jehovah your God no innocent blood will be spilled i
destroys the nations e Ge 15:18
in your land that Jehovah your
whose land Jehovah your God Ex 23:31 God is giving you as an in-
is giving you and you have dis- De 11:24 heritance, and no bloodguilt will
possessed them and have settled come upon you. j
in their cities and their houses, i f Ge 28:14 11 “But if a man hated his
2 you should set apart three cit- fellow man k and he was wait-
g De 11:22, 23
ies in the midst of your land ing to attack him and he fa-
that Jehovah your God is giving h Jos 20:7, 8 tally wounded him1 and he
you to possess. j 3 You should died, and the man has fled to
divide the territory of the land i Pr 6:16, 17 one of these cities, 12 the el-
that Jehovah your God has given ders of his city should then sum-
you to possess into three parts, j De 21:6-9
19:6 1 Lit., “because his heart is hot.”
18:16 1 Or “congregation.” k 1Jo 3:15 19:11 1 Or “his soul.”
mon him from there and deliver CHAP. 19 Jehovah your God who brought
him into the hand of the aveng- a Ge 9:6 you up out of the land of
er of blood, and he must die. a Ex 21:12 Egypt is with you. a 2 When you
13 You1 should not feel sorry Nu 35:16
De 27:24
are about to go into battle, the
for him, and you must remove priest should approach and ad-
the guilt of innocent blood out of b Le 24:17, 21 dress the people. b 3 He should
Nu 35:33
Israel, b so that it may go well for 2Sa 21:1 tell them, ‘Hear, O Israel, you are
you. about to do battle with your ene-
c De 27:17
14 “When you receive your mies. Do not be fainthearted. Do
inheritance in the land that Je- d Nu 35:30 not be afraid or be terrified or
hovah your God is giving you De 17:6 tremble because of them, 4 for
to possess, you must not move e Mt 18:16 Jehovah your God is marching
your neighbor’s boundary mark- Joh 8:17 with you to fight for you against
2Co 13:1
er c from the place where the an- 1Ti 5:19
your enemies and to save you.’ c
cestors set the boundaries. 5 “The officers too should tell
15 “No single witness may f Ex 23:1
1Ki 21:13
the people, ‘Who has built a new
convict1 another for any error Mr 14:56 house and has not inaugurated
or any sin that he may com- it? Let him return to his house.
g De 17:8, 9
mit. d On the testimony2 of two Otherwise, he may die in the bat-
witnesses or on the testimo- h De 13:14 tle and another man will inau-
ny of three witnesses the mat- De 17:4 gurate it. 6 And who has plant-
2Ch 19:6
ter should be established. e ed a vineyard and not begun to
16 If a malicious witness testi- i Pr 19:5 use it? Let him go and return to
fies against a man and charges j De 21:20, 21 his house. Otherwise, he may die
him with some transgression, f De 24:7 in the battle and another man
17 the two men who have the 1Co 5:13 will begin to use it. 7 And who
dispute will stand before Jeho- k De 13:11 has become engaged to a wom-
vah, before the priests and the De 17:13 an and has not married her? Let
1Ti 5:20
judges who will be serving in him go and return to his house. d
those days. g 18 The judges will l De 19:13 Otherwise, he might die in the
thoroughly investigate, h and if m Ex 21:23-25 battle and another man will mar-
the man who testified is a Le 24:20 ry her.’ 8 The officers should
false witness and has brought a Mt 5:38 also ask the people, ‘Who is fear-
false charge against his broth- ____________________ ful and fainthearted? e He should
er, 19 you should do to him just Second Col. return to his house, so that he
as he had schemed to do to his ____________________ may not cause his brothers to
brother, i and you must remove CHAP. 20 lose heart as he has.’1f 9 When
what is bad from your midst. j a De 3:22 the officers have finished speak-
20 Those who remain will hear De 31:6 ing to the people, they should ap-
and be afraid, and they will nev- Ps 20:7 point chiefs of the armies to lead
Pr 21:31
er again do anything bad like this the people.
among you. k 21 You1 should b Nu 31:6 10 “If you approach a city to
not feel sorry: l Life2 will be for c Ex 14:14 fight against it, you should also
life,3 eye for eye, tooth for tooth, Jos 23:10 announce to it terms of peace. g
hand for hand, foot for foot. m
d De 24:5 11 If it gives a peaceful an-
20 “If you go to war against

your enemies and you see e Jg 7:3
swer to you and opens up to
you, all the people found there
their horses and chariots and f Nu 13:33 will become yours for forced
troops that outnumber yours, Nu 14:1-3 labor, and they will serve you. h
do not be afraid of them, for
Nu 32:9
De 1:28
12 But if it refuses to make
peace with you and instead goes
19:13, 21 1 Lit., “Your eye.” 19:15 1 Lit., g Jos 11:19
“rise up against.” 2 Lit., “mouth.” h Le 25:44, 46 20:8 1 Or “cause the heart of his broth-
19:21 2 Or “Soul.” 3 Or “soul.” Jos 9:22, 27 ers to melt as his own heart.”
to war with you, you should be- CHAP. 20 measure the distance from the
siege it, 13 and Jehovah your a 2Ch 14:13 dead body to the cities that
God will certainly give it into surround it. 3 Then the elders
your hand, and you must strike of the city nearest to the body
down every male in it with the b Jos 22:8 should take from the herd a
sword. 14 However, the wom- young cow that has never been
en, the children, the livestock, put to work, that has never
and everything that is in the city, c Jos 6:17
pulled in a yoke, 4 and the el-
all its spoil, you may plunder Jos 10:28 ders of that city should lead the
for yourself, a and you will eat Jos 11:11 young cow down to a valley1 run-
the spoil of your enemies, which ning with water where no tilling
Jehovah your God has given to or sowing of seed has been done,
you. b d De 7:1 and they should break the neck
15 “That is what you will do of the young cow there in the
to all the cities very far away valley. a
from you that are not of the cit- e Ex 34:15 5 “And the priests, the Le-
ies of these nearby nations. De 7:4 vites, will approach because Je-
16 But in the cities of these peo- Jos 23:12, 13
hovah your God has chosen
Isa 2:6
ples, which Jehovah your God is 1Co 5:6 them to minister to him, b to pro-
giving you as an inheritance, you 1Co 15:33 nounce blessings in the name of
must not allow any breathing Jehovah. c They will declare how
thing to live. c 17 Instead, you every dispute involving violence
should devote them completely f Ne 9:25 should be resolved. d 6 Then all
to destruction, the Hittites, the ____________________ the elders of the city who are
Amor·ites, the Canaan·ites, the CHAP. 21 nearest to the dead body should
Periz·zites, the Hivites, and g De 16:18 wash their hands e over the
the Jebu·sites, d just as Jehovah ____________________ young cow whose neck was bro-
your God has commanded you; Second Col. ken in the valley, 7 and they
18 so that they may not teach a Nu 35:33 should declare, ‘Our hands did
you to follow all their detestable not shed this blood, nor did our
practices that they have done for eyes see it shed. 8 Do not hold
their gods, causing you to sin b Ex 28:1 this against your people Israel,
against Jehovah your God. e whom you redeemed, f O Jeho-
19 “If you lay siege to a vah, and do not let guilt for inno-
city and capture it after fight- cent blood remain among your
c Nu 6:23-27
ing against it for many days, 1Ch 23:13 people Israel.’ g Then the blood-
you should not destroy its trees guilt will not be held against
by wielding an ax against them. them. 9 In this way you will re-
You may eat from them, but d De 17:8, 9 move the guilt of innocent blood
you should not cut them down. f from your midst by doing what is
For should you besiege a tree of right in Jehovah’s eyes.
the field as you would a man? 10 “If you go to war against
e Ps 26:6
20 You may destroy only a tree Mt 27:24 your enemies and Jehovah your
that you know is not used for God defeats them for you and
food. You may cut it down and you take them captive, h 11 and
build siegeworks against the city f 2Sa 7:23 you see among the captives a
that is making war against you, beautiful woman and you are at-
until it falls. tracted to her and you want to
21 “If someone is found slain
in a field of the land that
g Isa 26:21
Jer 26:15
take her as your wife, 12 you
may bring her into your house.
Jehovah your God is giving you She should then shave her head,
to possess and it is not known attend to her nails, 13 and re-
who killed him, 2 your elders h Nu 31:9
and judges g should go out and De 20:13, 14 21:4 1 Or “wadi.”
move the clothing of her captiv- CHAP. 21 22 “If a man commits a sin
ity, and dwell in your house. a Nu 20:29 deserving the sentence of death
She will weep for her father De 34:8 and he has been put to death a
and her mother a whole month, a and you have hung him on
and afterward you may have re- b De 24:1 a stake, b 23 his dead body
lations with her; you will become should not remain all night on
her husband and she will be- c Ge 29:30, 33 the stake. c Instead, you should
come your wife. 14 But if you be sure to bury him on that
are not pleased with her, you d Ge 25:31 day, because the one hung up
should then let her go b wherever 2Ch 21:3 is something accursed of God, d
she wishes.1 But you may not and you should not defile your
sell her for money or treat her e Ex 20:12 land that Jehovah your God is
harshly, since you have humiliat- De 27:16
giving you as an inheritance. e
Pr 1:8
ed her.
15 “If a man has two wives
and he loves one more than
Eph 6:1
22 “If you see your brother’s
bull or his sheep going
the other1 and both have borne
f De 8:5 astray, do not deliberately ignore
Pr 13:24
sons to him and the firstborn Pr 19:18
it. f You should without fail lead
son belongs to the unloved one, c Pr 23:13 it back to your brother. 2 But if
16 on the day that he gives his Heb 12:9 your brother does not live near
inheritance to his sons, he will you or you do not know him, you
not be allowed to treat the son of g Pr 28:7 should bring the animal to your
the loved one as his firstborn at house, and it will remain with
the expense of the son of the un- h Ro 13:13 you until your brother search-
loved one, the firstborn. 17 He 1Co 6:10 es for it. Then you should return
should recognize as the first-
Eph 5:18
it to him. g 3 That is what you
born the unloved one’s son by should do with his donkey, with
i De 13:10, 11 his clothing, and with anything
giving him the double portion of ____________________
everything he has, for that one is that your brother has lost and
Second Col. you have found. You must not ig-
the beginning of his procreative
a Nu 25:5 nore it.
power. The right of the first-
born’s position belongs to him. d 4 “If you see your brother’s
18 “If a man has a son who is b Jos 10:26
Ac 10:39
donkey or his bull fall down on
stubborn and rebellious and he the road, you must not deliber-
does not obey his father or his ately ignore it. You should with-
c Jos 8:29
mother, e and they have tried to Joh 19:31 out fail help him raise the ani-
correct him but he refuses to lis- mal up. h
ten to them, f 19 his father and d Ga 3:13 5 “A woman must not put on
his mother should take hold of the clothing of a man, nor should
him and bring him out to the el- a man wear the clothing of a
e Nu 35:34
ders at the gate of his city ____________________ woman. For anyone doing so is
20 and say to the elders of his detestable to Jehovah your God.
CHAP. 22
city, ‘This son of ours is stub- 6 “If you happen upon a
born and rebellious, and he re- f Ex 23:4
bird’s nest along the road with
fuses to obey us. He is a glut-
young ones or eggs, whether
ton g and a drunkard.’ h 21 Then g Mt 7:12
in a tree or on the ground,
all the men of his city must stone
him to death. So you must re- h Ex 23:5
and the mother is sitting on the
move what is bad from your Le 19:18 young ones or the eggs, you
midst, and all Israel will hear Lu 10:27 must not take the mother togeth-
and become afraid. i
Ga 6:10 er with her young. i 7 Be sure
to send the mother away, but you
i Le 22:28 may take the young for yourself.
21:14 1 Or “according to her soul.” Ps 145:9
21:15 1 Lit., “two wives, one loved and Pr 12:10 Do this so that it may go well
one hated.” Mt 10:29 with you and you may live long.
8 “If you build a new house, CHAP. 22 his wife. He will not be allowed
you must also make a para- a 2Sa 11:2 to divorce her as long as he lives.
pet for your roof, a so that you Ac 10:9 20 “If, though, the accusation
may not bring bloodguilt on your is true, and there is no evi-
house because of someone fall- dence that the girl was a virgin,
ing from it. b Le 19:19 21 they should bring the girl out
9 “You must not sow your to the entrance of her father’s
vineyard with two sorts of seed. b house, and the men of her city
Otherwise, everything produced c Pr 12:10 should stone her to death, be-
from the seed you sow as well as cause she has committed a dis-
the product of the vineyard will graceful act a in Israel by com-
be forfeited to the sanctuary. d Le 19:19 mitting sexual immorality1 in the
10 “You must not plow with a house of her father. b So you
bull and a donkey together. c must remove what is bad from
11 “You must not wear cloth- e Nu 15:38 your midst. c
ing made of wool and linen Mt 23:2, 5 22 “If a man is found lying
mixed together. d down with a woman who is the
12 “You should make tassels wife of another man, both of
on the four corners of the cloth- f Ex 18:21 them must die together, the man
De 1:13
ing you wear. e De 16:18
who lay down with the woman as
13 “If a man takes a wife and well as the woman. d So you must
has relations with her but then remove what is bad out of Israel.
comes to hate her1 14 and he g De 25:2 23 “If a virgin is engaged to a
accuses her of misconduct and Pr 10:13 man, and another man happens
gives her a bad name by saying: Pr 19:29 to meet her in the city and lies
‘I have taken this woman, but down with her, 24 you should
when I had relations with her, bring them both out to the gate
I did not find evidence that h Mal 2:16 of that city and stone them to
____________________
she was a virgin,’ 15 the fa- death, the girl because she did
ther and mother of the girl Second Col. not scream in the city and the
should produce the evidence of a Heb 13:4 man because he humiliated the
the girl’s virginity for the elders wife of his fellow man. e So you
at the gate of the city. 16 The must remove what is evil from
girl’s father must say to the el- b Le 21:9 your midst.
ders, ‘I gave my daughter to this 25 “If, however, the man hap-
man as a wife, but he hates1 her pened to meet the engaged girl
17 and is accusing her of mis- c Le 11:45 in the field and the man over-
conduct by saying: “I have found 1Co 5:13 powered her and lay down with
out that your daughter does not her, the man who lay down with
have evidence of virginity.” Now her is to die by himself, 26 and
this is the evidence of my daugh- d Ge 20:3 you must do nothing to the girl.
Ex 20:14
ter’s virginity.’ They will then Le 20:10
The girl has not committed a
spread out the cloth before the 1Co 6:9, 10 sin deserving of death. This case
elders of the city. 18 The city 1Co 6:18 is the same as when a man at-
elders f will take the man and dis- tacks his fellow man and mur-
cipline him. g 19 They will fine ders him.1f 27 For he happened
him 100 silver shekels1 and give e Le 20:10 to meet her in the field, and the
them to the girl’s father, because De 5:18 engaged girl screamed, but there
1Th 4:3, 6
the man defamed a virgin of Is- Heb 13:4
was no one to rescue her.
rael, h and she will continue to be 28 “If a man happens to meet
a virgin girl who is not en-
22:13 1 Or “then rejects her.” 22:16 f Ge 4:8
1 Or “rejects.” 22:19 1 A shekel equaled Nu 35:20, 21 22:21 1 Or “prostitution.” 22:26 1 Or
11.4 g (0.367 oz t). See App. B14. Jas 2:11 “murders him, a soul.”
gaged and he seizes her and lies CHAP. 22 resident in his country. a 8 The
down with her and they are dis- a Ge 34:2, 5 third generation of children
covered, a 29 the man who lay born to them may enter the con-
down with her must give the b Ge 34:11, 12 gregation of Jehovah.
Ex 22:16
girl’s father 50 silver shekels, 9 “When you are encamped
and she will become his wife. b c Le 18:8 against your enemies, you
Because he humiliated her, he Le 20:11 should avoid anything bad.1b
will not be allowed to divorce De 27:20 10 If a man becomes unclean
1Co 5:1
her as long as he lives. ____________________
because of a nocturnal emis-
30 “No man should take his sion, c he should go outside
CHAP. 23
father’s wife, so that he may not the camp and not reenter the
dishonor his father.1c
d Le 21:18, 20
Isa 56:4, 5
camp. 11 When evening falls,
23 “No man who has been he should wash with water, and
castrated by having his e Ex 20:14 then he may return to the camp
testicles crushed or who has had Le 20:10 at sunset. d 12 A private place1
his male organ cut off may come should be designated for use
f Ne 13:1, 2 outside the camp, and there is
into the congregation of Jeho-
vah. d where you should go. 13 A peg
g Jg 11:18
should be part of your equip-
2 “No illegitimate son may
h Nu 22:6 ment. When you squat outside,
come into the congregation of
Jos 24:9 you should dig a hole with it
Jehovah. e Even to the tenth gen-
and then cover your excrement.
eration, none of his descendants i Nu 22:35 14 For Jehovah your God is
may come into the congregation walking about within your camp e
of Jehovah. j Nu 23:11, 25
to deliver you and to hand over
3 “No Ammon·ite or Moab·ite Nu 24:10
your enemies to you, and your
may come into the congregation k De 7:7, 8 camp must be holy, f so that he
of Jehovah. f Even to the tenth does not see anything indecent
generation, none of their descen- l 2Sa 8:2 in you and turn away from ac-
dants may ever come into the 2Sa 12:31
companying you.
congregation of Jehovah, 4 be- 15 “You should not hand over
m Ge 25:25, 26
cause they did not come to your Ge 36:1 a slave to his master when he
aid with food and water when Nu 20:14 escapes from his master and
you were on the way going out of ____________________ comes to you. 16 He may dwell
Egypt, g and because they hired Second Col. among you in whatever place he
against you Balaam the son of a Ge 46:6 chooses in one of your cities,
Beor from Pethor of Mes·o·po- Le 19:34
wherever he likes. You must not
tami·a to curse1 you. h 5 But Ps 105:23
mistreat him. g
Jehovah your God refused to 17 “None of the daughters
b 1Sa 21:5
listen to Balaam. i Rather, Jeho- 2Sa 11:11 of Israel may become a tem-
vah your God changed the curse ple prostitute, h neither may
into a blessing for you, j be- c Le 15:16
anyone of the sons of Isra-
cause Jehovah your God loved el become a temple prostitute. i
you. k 6 You should never seek d Le 15:31
18 You must not bring the price
their welfare or their prosperity paid to a female prostitute or the
e Le 26:12
all your days. l price paid to1 a male prostitute2
7 “You must not hate an f 1Pe 1:16 into the house of Jehovah your
Edom·ite, for he is your God to fulfill a vow, for both of
brother. m g Ex 22:21 them are something detestable
“You must not hate an Egyp- to Jehovah your God.
h Le 19:29
tian, for you became a foreign Le 21:9
23:9 1 Or “defiling.” 23:12 1 That is, a
22:30 1 Lit., “uncover the skirt of his fa- i 1Ki 14:24 latrine. 23:18 1 Or “the earnings of.”
ther.” 23:4 1 Or “call down evil upon.” 2Ki 23:7 2 Lit., “a dog.”
19 “You must not make your CHAP. 23 missed her will not be allowed to
brother pay interest, a whether a Ex 22:25 take her back again as his wife
interest on money, on food, or on Le 25:36, 37 after she has been defiled, for
Ne 5:10
anything on which interest may Ps 15:5
that is something detestable to
be charged. 20 You may make Jehovah. You must not bring sin
a foreigner pay interest, b but b De 15:6 into the land that Jehovah your
you must not make your broth- c Pr 28:8 God is giving you as an inheri-
er pay interest, c so that Jehovah tance.
d De 15:4
your God may bless you in every De 15:7, 10 5 “When a man is newly mar-
undertaking of yours in the land Pr 19:17 ried, he should not serve in the
you are going to take posses- Lu 6:34, 35 army or be given any other du-
sion of. d e Jg 11:30, 31 ties. He should remain exempt
21 “If you make a vow to Je- 1Sa 1:11 for one year and stay at home
hovah your God, e do not be and bring joy to his wife. a
f Jon 2:9
slow about paying it. f For Jeho- 6 “No one should seize a hand
vah your God will surely require g Ec 5:4, 6 mill or its upper millstone as
it of you; otherwise, it will be a h Ec 5:5 security for a loan,1b for that
sin on your part. g 22 But if would be taking someone’s live-
you refrain from making a vow, i Nu 30:2
Ps 15:4
lihood2 as security.
you will not be guilty of sin. h Pr 20:25 7 “If someone is found to
23 The word of your lips you have kidnapped one1 of his Is-
should keep, i and you must carry j Jg 11:35
1Sa 14:24 raelite brothers and he has mis-
out what your own mouth vowed Mt 5:33 treated him and sold him, c the
as a voluntary offering to Jeho- kidnapper must die. d You should
vah your God. j k Mt 6:11
Ro 13:10 remove what is bad from your
24 “If you enter your neigh- midst. e
bor’s vineyard, you may eat l Mt 12:1
Lu 6:1 8 “When there is an out-
enough grapes to satisfy your ____________________ break of leprosy,1 be very care-
appetite,1 but you should not put ful to do according to all that
CHAP. 24
any in your container. k the Levitical priests will instruct
m Mt 5:31, 32
25 “If you go into your neigh- Mr 10:4, 11 you. f Be careful to do exactly as
bor’s field of standing grain, you I commanded them. 9 Remem-
may pluck the ripe ears with n Mal 2:16
Mt 1:19 ber what Jehovah your God did
your hand, but you should not Mt 19:3-8 to Miri·am on the way when you
put a sickle to your neighbor’s were coming out of Egypt. g
grain. l o Le 21:7
____________________ 10 “If you make any sort of
24 “If a man marries a wom-
an but she does not please
Second Col.
a De 20:7
loan to your neighbor, h you must
not enter into his house to seize
him because he found something Pr 5:18 from him what he has offered as
indecent about her, he must Ec 9:9 security. 11 You should stand
write out a certificate of divorce outside, and the man who re-
b Ex 22:26, 27
for her, m hand it to her, and dis- ceived the loan should bring out-
miss her from his house. n 2 Af- c Ge 37:28 side to you what he is giving
ter she leaves his house, she may Ge 40:15
as security. 12 And if the man
go and become another man’s d Ex 21:16 is in need, you must not go to
wife. o 3 If the second man bed with what he gave as secu-
e De 19:18, 19
hates1 her and writes out a cer- De 21:20, 21
tificate of divorce for her, hands 24:6 1 Or “as a pledge.” 2 Or “taking a
it to her, and dismisses her f Le 13:2, 15 life; taking a soul.” 24:7 1 Or “a soul.”
Mr 1:44
from his house or if the second Lu 17:14 24:8 1 The Hebrew word rendered “lep-
man who married her should die, rosy” is broad in meaning and can in-
4 her first husband who dis- g Nu 12:10, 15 clude various contagious skin diseases.
h De 15:7, 8 It may also include certain infections
23:24 1 Or “soul.” 24:3 1 Or “rejects.” Pr 3:27 found on clothing and in houses.
rity still in your possession. a CHAP. 24 What is left should remain for
13 You should by all means re- a Job 24:9, 10 the foreign resident, the father-
turn to him what he has giv- less child, and the widow. a
b Ex 22:26, 27
en as security as soon as the 21 “When you gather the
sun sets, and he will go to bed c Le 25:39, 43 grapes of your vineyard, you
Pr 14:31
with his garment, b and he will must not return to gather the
bless you; and it will mean righ- d Le 19:13 leftovers. They should be left
teousness for you before Jeho- Jer 22:13 for the foreign resident, the fa-
Mt 20:8
vah your God. therless child, and the widow.
14 “You must not defraud a e Pr 22:22, 23 22 Remember that you became
Jas 5:4 a slave in the land of Egypt. That
hired worker who is in need
and poor, whether one of your f 2Ch 25:3, 4 is why I am commanding you to
brothers or a foreign resident do this.
g Eze 18:20
in your land, within your cities.1c
15 You should give him his wag-
es that very day, d before the sun
h Ex 22:21, 22 25 “When a dispute arises
between men, they may
i Ex 22:26, 27 present themselves before the
sets, because he is in need and judges, b and they will judge
his life1 depends on his wages. j De 5:15
them and pronounce the righ-
Otherwise, he will cry out to Je- k Le 19:9 teous one innocent and the wick-
hovah against you, and you will Le 23:22 ed one guilty. c 2 If the wick-
Ru 2:16
be guilty of sin. e Ps 41:1
ed one deserves to be beaten, d
16 “Fathers should not be put the judge will have him lie down
to death for what their children l De 15:7, 10 prostrate, and he will be beat-
Pr 11:24
do, and children should not be Pr 19:17 en in his presence. The number
put to death for what their fa- Lu 6:38 of strokes should correspond to
thers do. f A person should be 2Co 9:6 the wickedness of his deed.
put to death only for his own 1Jo 3:17
3 He may beat him with up to
____________________
sin. g 40 strokes, e but no more. If he
Second Col.
17 “You must not pervert the would continue beating him with
a Le 19:10 more strokes than this, your
judgment of the foreign resident De 26:13
or of the fatherless child,1h and ____________________
brother would be disgraced be-
you must not seize the garment fore your eyes.
CHAP. 25
of a widow as security for a 4 “You must not muzzle a bull
b De 16:18
loan.2i 18 Remember that you De 17:8, 9 when it is threshing out grain. f
became a slave in Egypt, and Je- De 19:16, 17 5 “If brothers dwell togeth-
hovah your God redeemed you c Ex 23:6
er and one of them dies with-
from there. j That is why I am 2Ch 19:6 out having a son, the wife of
commanding you to do this. Pr 17:15 the dead one should not marry
19 “When you reap your har- Pr 31:9 someone from outside the fami-
vest from your field and you d Pr 10:13 ly. Her brother-in-law should go
have forgotten a sheaf in the Pr 20:30 to her, take her as his wife,
Pr 26:3
field, do not go back to get it. Lu 12:48
and perform brother-in-law mar-
It should be left for the foreign Heb 2:2 riage with her. g 6 The firstborn
resident, the fatherless child, whom she will bear will carry
e 2Co 11:24
and the widow, k so that Jehovah on the name of his dead broth-
your God may bless you in all f Pr 12:10 er, h so that his name may not be
that you do. l 1Co 9:9 wiped out of Israel. i
1Ti 5:18
20 “When you beat your ol- 7 “Now if the man does not
ive tree, you should not repeat g Ge 38:7, 8 want to marry his brother’s wid-
Ru 4:5
the procedure on its branches. Mr 12:19
ow, his brother’s widow should
then go to the elders at the
24:14 1 Lit., “gates.” 24:15 1 Or “soul.” h Ge 38:9 city gate and say, ‘My husband’s
Ru 4:10, 17
24:17 1 Or “the orphan.” 2 Or “as a brother has refused to preserve
pledge.” i Nu 27:1, 4 his brother’s name in Israel. He
has not consented to perform CHAP. 25 around you in the land that Je-
brother-in-law marriage with a Ru 4:7 hovah your God is giving you as
me.’ 8 The elders of his city an inheritance to possess, a you
must call him and speak to him. b Pr 11:1 should wipe out the mention of
Should he insist and say, ‘I do Pr 20:10 Ama·lek from under the heav-
not want to marry her,’ 9 then Mic 6:11 ens. b You must not forget.
26
his brother’s widow should ap- “When eventually you en-
proach him before the elders, re- c Le 19:36 ter into the land that Jeho-
move his sandal from his foot, a vah your God is giving you as an
spit in his face, and say, ‘That is d De 4:40 inheritance and you have taken
what should be done to the man possession of it and are dwelling
who will not build up his broth- e Le 19:35 in it, 2 you are to take some
er’s household.’ 10 After that of the firstfruits of all the pro-
his family name1 in Israel will be f Ex 17:8 duce1 of the ground, which you
known as ‘The house of the one Nu 24:20 will gather from your land that
who had his sandal removed.’ ____________________ Jehovah your God is giving you,
11 “If two men get into a fight Second Col. and put them in a basket and go
with each other and the wife a Jos 22:4 to the place that Jehovah your
of the one intervenes to protect God chooses to have his name
her husband from the one strik- b Ex 17:14 reside. c 3 You must go to the
ing him and she reaches out her 1Sa 14:47, 48 priest who will be serving in
hand and grabs hold of him by 1Sa 15:1-3 those days and say to him, ‘To-
his private parts, 12 you must 1Ch 4:42, 43
____________________
day I am reporting to Jehovah
amputate her hand. You1 should your God that I have come into
not feel sorry. CHAP. 26
the land that Jehovah swore to
13 “You must not have in c Ex 23:19
Le 23:10
our forefathers to give to us.’ d
your bag two different stone Nu 18:8, 12 4 “The priest will then take
weights, b a large one and a small 2Ch 6:6 the basket out of your hand
one. 14 You must not have in 2Ch 31:5 and deposit it before the altar
Pr 3:9
your house two different mea- of Jehovah your God. 5 Then
suring containers,1c a large one you are to declare before Jeho-
and a small one. 15 You should d Ge 17:1, 8
Ge 26:3
vah your God, ‘My father was a
keep an accurate and honest wandering1 A·ra·maean, e and he
weight and an accurate and hon- went down to Egypt f and resided
e Ge 28:5
est measure, so that you will live Ho 12:12 there as a foreigner, with few in
long in the land that Jehovah his household. g But there he be-
your God is giving you. d 16 For f Ge 46:3
came a great nation, mighty and
every unjust person who does Ac 7:15 numerous. h 6 And the Egyp-
such things is detestable to Je- tians mistreated and oppressed
hovah your God. e g Ge 46:27 us and imposed harsh slavery on
17 “Remember what Ama·lek us. i 7 So we began to cry out
did to you on the way as you h Ex 1:7
to Jehovah, the God of our fore-
were coming out of Egypt, f De 10:22 fathers, and Jehovah heard our
18 how he met you along the Ps 105:24 voice and looked upon our af-
way and attacked all those strag- fliction and our trouble and
gling behind you when you were i Ex 1:11 our oppression. j 8 Finally Je-
exhausted and weary. He did hovah brought us out of Egypt
not fear God. 19 When Jeho- j Ex 3:9 with a mighty hand and an out-
vah your God has given you Ex 4:31 stretched arm k and with terri-
rest from all your enemies Ac 7:34 fying deeds and with signs and
miracles. l 9 Then he brought
25:10 1 Or “the name of his household.” k Ex 6:6 us to this place and gave us
Lit., “his name.” 25:12 1 Lit., “Your
eye.” 25:14 1 Lit., “in your house an l Ex 7:3 26:2 1 Lit., “fruit.” 26:5 1 Or possibly,
ephah and an ephah.” See App. B14. De 4:33, 34 “perishing.”
this land, a land flowing with CHAP. 26 his ways and observe his regula-
milk and honey. a 10 Now I have a Ex 3:8 tions, a his commandments, b and
brought the firstfruits of the pro- De 8:7, 8 his judicial decisions, c and as
duce of the ground that Jehovah Eze 20:6
you listen to his voice. 18 And
has given me.’ b today Jehovah has obtained
b De 26:2
“You must deposit it before your declaration that you will
Jehovah your God and bow c De 12:7
become his people, his special
down before Jehovah your God. De 16:14 property,1d just as he has prom-
11 You will then rejoice over all ised you, and that you will
the good that Jehovah your God d De 12:5, 6 observe all his commandments
has given you and your house- De 14:22 19 and that he will put you high
hold, you and the Levite and the above all the other nations that
e De 14:28, 29
foreign resident who is among Pr 14:21
he has made, e giving you praise
you. c 1Jo 3:17 and fame and glory as you prove
12 “When you finish tithing d yourself a people holy to Jeho-
the entire tenth of your produce f Jas 1:27 vah your God, f just as he has
in the third year, the year of the promised.”
27
tenth, you will give it to the Le- g Ex 23:25 Then Moses together with
vite, the foreign resident, the fa- the elders of Israel com-
therless child,1 and the widow, h Ge 15:18
Ge 26:3
manded the people, saying: “Ob-
and they will eat their fill within serve every commandment that I
your cities.2e 13 You will then i De 8:7, 8 am giving you today. 2 And in
say before Jehovah your God, the day when you will cross the
‘I have cleared the holy portion j De 6:6 Jordan into the land that Jeho-
out of my house and given it to De 11:1 vah your God is giving you, set
the Levite, the foreign resident, Ps 119:34
1Jo 5:3
up large stones and cover them
the fatherless child, and the wid- ____________________ with plaster.1g 3 Then write on
ow, f just as you have command- them all the words of this Law
Second Col.
ed me. I have not violated or ne- when you have crossed over, so
a Le 26:46
glected your commandments. that you may enter into the land
14 I have not eaten of it while that Jehovah your God is giv-
b Ec 12:13
mourning or removed any of it ing you, a land flowing with
while unclean or given any of it c Le 19:37 milk and honey, just as Jeho-
for the dead. I have obeyed the vah, the God of your fore-
voice of Jehovah my God and d De 14:2 fathers, has promised you. h
have done all that you command- De 29:10-13 4 When you have crossed the
ed me. 15 Now look down from Jordan, you should set up these
your holy dwelling, the heavens, e De 4:8 stones on Mount Ebal i and cover
and bless your people Israel and them with plaster,1 just as I am
the land that you have given us, g f De 7:6
De 28:1, 9
commanding you today. 5 You
just as you swore to our fore- ____________________ are also to build an altar there
fathers, h the land flowing with to Jehovah your God, an al-
CHAP. 27
milk and honey.’ i tar of stones. You should not
g Jos 8:30-32
16 “This day Jehovah your use iron tools on them. j 6 You
God is commanding you to car- h Nu 13:26, 27
should build the altar of Jeho-
ry out these regulations and judi- vah your God with whole stones
cial decisions. You must observe i De 11:29 and offer burnt offerings to Je-
them and carry them out with hovah your God on it. 7 You
all your heart j and all your soul.1 j Ex 20:25 are to offer communion sacri-
17 Today you have obtained Je- fices k and eat them there, l and
hovah’s declaration that he will k Le 3:1 you will rejoice before Jehovah
become your God as you walk in your God. m 8 And clearly write
l Le 7:15
26:12 1 Or “the orphan.” 2 Lit., “gates.” 26:18 1 Or “treasured possession.”
26:16 1 See Glossary. m De 12:7 27:2, 4 1 Or “whitewash them with lime.”
on the stones all the words of CHAP. 27 child,1 or a widow.’ a (And all the
this Law.” a a Ex 24:12 people will say, ‘Amen!’)
9 Then Moses and the Levit- b Ex 19:5 20 “‘Cursed is the one who
ical priests spoke to all Isra- De 26:18 lies down with his father’s wife,
el, saying: “Keep silent and lis- c 1Ki 2:3 for he has dishonored his fa-
ten, O Israel. This day you Mt 19:17 ther.’1b (And all the people will
1Jo 5:3
have become the people of Je- say, ‘Amen!’)
d De 11:29
hovah your God. b 10 You must 21 “‘Cursed is the one who
e Jos 8:33
listen to the voice of Jehovah lies down with any animal.’ c (And
your God and carry out his com- f De 33:10 all the people will say, ‘Amen!’)
mandments c and his regulations, g Ex 20:4 22 “‘Cursed is the one who
De 4:15, 16
which I am commanding you to- Isa 44:9 lies down with his sister, the
day.” h Ex 34:17
daughter of his father or the
11 On that day Moses com- Le 19:4 daughter of his mother.’ d (And
manded the people, saying: i De 7:25 all the people will say, ‘Amen!’)
12 “The following tribes will De 29:17 23 “‘Cursed is the one who
stand on Mount Geri·zim d to j Ex 20:12 lies down with his mother-
bless the people when you have De 21:18-21 in-law.’ e (And all the people will
Pr 20:20
crossed the Jordan: Sime·on, Pr 30:17 say, ‘Amen!’)
Levi, Judah, Issa·char, Joseph, Mt 15:4 24 “‘Cursed is the one who
and Benjamin. 13 And the fol- k De 19:14 ambushes and kills his neigh-
lowing will stand on Mount Ebal e Pr 23:10 bor.’ f (And all the people will say,
to pronounce the curse: Reu- l Le 19:14 ‘Amen!’)
ben, Gad, Asher, Zebu·lun, Dan, m De 16:20 25 “‘Cursed is the one who
and Naphta·li. 14 And the Le- Pr 17:23 accepts a bribe to kill1 an inno-
vites will answer every man of Mic 3:11
____________________
cent person.’2g (And all the peo-
Israel with a loud voice: f ple will say, ‘Amen!’)
15 “‘Cursed is the man who Second Col.
26 “‘Cursed is the one who
makes a carved image g or a met- a Ex 22:21, 22
De 10:17, 18 will not uphold the words of this
al statue,1h a thing detestable Mal 3:5 Law by carrying them out.’ h (And
to Jehovah, i the workmanship of Jas 1:27 all the people will say, ‘Amen!’)
28
the hands of a craftsman,2 and b Le 18:8 “And if you will without
who has hidden it.’ (And all 1Co 5:1
fail listen to the voice of
the people will respond, saying, c Ex 22:19
Jehovah your God by being care-
‘Amen!’3) Le 18:23
Le 20:15 ful to do all his commandments
16 “‘Cursed is the one who that I am commanding you to-
d Le 18:9
treats his father or his moth- Le 20:17 day, Jehovah your God will cer-
er with contempt.’ j (And all the e Le 18:17 tainly put you high above all oth-
people will say, ‘Amen!’) Le 20:14 er nations of the earth. i 2 All
17 “‘Cursed is the one who f Ex 20:13 these blessings will come upon
moves his neighbor’s boundary Ex 21:12
you and overtake you, j because
Nu 35:31
marker.’ k (And all the people will you keep listening to the voice of
say, ‘Amen!’) g Mt 27:3, 4
Jehovah your God:
18 “‘Cursed is the one who h De 28:15
3 “Blessed you will be in the
Ga 3:10
causes a blind person to lose his ____________________ city, and blessed you will be in
way on the road.’ l (And all the the field. k
CHAP. 28
people will say, ‘Amen!’) 4 “Blessed will be your chil-
i De 26:18, 19
19 “‘Cursed is the one who dren1l and the fruit of your
j Le 26:3, 4
perverts the judgment m of a Pr 10:22
foreign resident, a fatherless Isa 1:19 27:19 1 Or “an orphan.” 27:20 1 Lit.,
k De 11:14 “uncovered the skirt of his father.”
27:15 1 Or “molten statue.” 2 Or “a l Le 26:9
27:25 1 Or “strike down.” 2 Or “a soul of
wood-and-metal worker.” 3 Or “So be Ps 127:3 innocent blood.” 28:4 1 Lit., “the fruit
it!” Ps 128:3 of your womb.”
ground and the offspring of your CHAP. 28 15 “But if you will not lis-
livestock, your young cattle and a De 7:13 ten to the voice of Jehovah your
sheep. a b De 26:2 God by taking care to do all his
5 “Blessed will be your bas- c Ex 23:25
commandments and his statutes
ket b and your kneading bowl. c that I am commanding you today,
d De 32:30 all these curses will come upon
6 “Blessed you will be when Jos 10:11
you come in, and blessed you you and overtake you: a
will be when you go out.
e De 7:23 16 “Cursed you will be in the
2Ch 14:13
7 “Jehovah will cause your city, and cursed you will be in
f Le 26:10 the field. b
enemies who rise up against you Pr 3:9, 10
to be defeated before you. d They Mal 3:10 17 “Cursed will be your bas-
will attack you from one direc- g De 7:6
ket c and your kneading bowl. d
tion, but they will flee from you 18 “Cursed will be your chil-
h Ex 19:6
in seven different directions. e dren1e and the fruit of your
i Isa 43:10 ground and your young cattle
8 Jehovah will decree for you Da 9:19
a blessing on your storehouses f Ac 15:17 and sheep. f
and every undertaking of yours, j Nu 22:3
19 “Cursed you will be when
and he will certainly bless you De 11:25 you come in, and cursed you will
in the land that Jehovah your Jos 5:1 be when you go out.
God is giving you. 9 Jehovah k De 30:9 20 “Jehovah will send upon
will establish you as a holy peo- Ps 65:9 you the curse, confusion and
ple to himself, g just as he swore l Ge 15:18 punishment in every undertak-
to you, h because you continue to m Le 26:4 ing of yours until you have been
keep the commandments of Je- De 11:14 annihilated and have quickly
hovah your God and walk in his n De 15:6 perished, because of your bad
ways. 10 All the peoples of the practices and your forsaking
o 1Ki 4:21
earth will have to see that Jeho- me. g 21 Jehovah will cause the
p De 5:32 disease to cling to you until
vah’s name has been called upon Jos 1:7
you, i and they will be afraid of Isa 30:21
he has exterminated you from
you. j the land you are going to take
q Le 19:4
possession of. h 22 Jehovah will
11 “Jehovah will make you ____________________
strike you with tuberculosis,
overflow with many children Second Col.
burning fever, i inflammation, fe-
and much livestock and fruitful a Le 26:16, 17 verish heat, the sword, j scorch-
ground k in the land that Jehovah Da 9:11
ing blight, and mildew; k and
swore to your forefathers to give b 1Ki 17:1 they will pursue you until you
you. l 12 Jehovah will open up c De 26:2 have perished. 23 The skies
to you his good storehouse, the over your head will be cop-
d Le 26:26
heavens, to give your land rain per, and the earth beneath you,
in its season m and to bless all e La 2:11, 19
La 4:10 iron. l 24 Jehovah will make the
that you do. You will lend rain of your land powder and
to many nations, while you your- f Le 26:20, 22
dust that will come down on you
self will not need to borrow. n g Jos 23:16
from the heavens until you have
13 Jehovah will make you the h Le 26:25 been annihilated. 25 Jehovah
head, and not the tail; and you Jer 24:10
will cause you to be defeated be-
will be on top, o and not on i Le 26:16 fore your enemies. m You will at-
the bottom, if you keep obeying j Le 26:33 tack them from one direction,
the commandments of Jehovah k Am 4:9 but you will flee from them in
your God that I am command- seven different directions; and
l Le 26:19
ing you today to observe and De 11:17 you will become an object of
to do. 14 You must not deviate 1Ki 17:1 horror to all the earth’s king-
from all the words that I am com- m Le 26:14, 17 doms. n 26 And your carcasses
manding you today, to the right 1Sa 4:10 will become food for every bird
or to the left, p to walk after oth- n Jer 29:18
er gods to serve them. q Lu 21:24 28:18 1 Lit., “the fruit of your womb.”
of the sky and animal of the CHAP. 28 will become an object of horror
ground, with no one to frighten a Jer 7:33 and of scorn,1 and a cause for
them away. a ridicule among all the peoples to
27 “Jehovah will strike you b Ex 4:11 whom Jehovah drives you. a
with the boils of Egypt, piles, 38 “You will take much seed
c Isa 59:10
eczema, and skin lesions, from out into the field, but you will
which you cannot be healed. d Jg 3:14 gather little, b because the locust
28 Jehovah will strike you with Jg 6:1-5 will devour it. 39 Vineyards
madness and blindness b and Ne 9:27 you will plant and cultivate, but
confusion.1 29 You will grope you will drink no wine and gath-
e Isa 5:9
about at midday, just as a La 5:2
er nothing, c because the worm
blind man gropes about in dark- will consume it. 40 You will
ness, c and you will not suc- f Am 5:11 have olive trees in all your ter-
ceed in anything you do; and Mic 6:15 ritory, but you will rub no oil
you will be constantly defrauded on yourself, because your ol-
g 2Ch 29:9
and robbed, with no one to save ives will drop off. 41 Sons and
you. d 30 You will become en- h Ne 9:37 daughters you will bear, but
gaged to a woman, but another Isa 1:7 they will not remain yours, be-
man will rape her. You will build cause they will go off into cap-
a house, but you will not live i 2Ki 17:6 tivity. d 42 Swarms of insects1
2Ki 25:7
in it. e You will plant a vineyard, 2Ch 33:11
will overwhelm all your trees
but you will not begin to use 2Ch 36:5, 6 and the fruitage of your ground.
it. f 31 Your bull will be slaugh- 43 The foreign resident who
tered before your eyes, but you j Jer 16:13 is in your midst will keep as-
will not eat any of it. Your don- ____________________ cending higher and higher over
key will be stolen right in front Second Col. you, while you yourself will keep
of you, but it will not return to a 1Ki 9:8 descending lower and lower.
you. Your sheep will be giv- 2Ch 7:20 44 He will lend to you, but you
Jer 24:9
en to your enemies, but you will Jer 25:9
will not lend to him. e He will be-
have no savior. 32 Your sons come the head, while you your-
and your daughters will be giv- b Isa 5:10 self will become the tail. f
en to another people g while you Hag 1:6 45 “All these curses g will cer-
look on, and you will always long tainly come upon you and pur-
c Zep 1:13
for them, but your hands will sue you and overtake you until
be powerless. 33 The fruitage d 2Ki 24:14 you have been annihilated, h be-
of your ground and all that you Jer 52:15, 30 cause you did not listen to the
produce will be eaten by a peo- voice of Jehovah your God by
ple whom you have not known, h e Pr 22:7 keeping his commandments and
and you will always be defraud- his statutes that he command-
ed and crushed. 34 You will be f Ezr 9:7
ed you. i 46 And they will con-
driven mad by what your eyes g De 28:15 tinue on you and your offspring
see. De 29:27 as a permanent sign and por-
35 “Jehovah will strike you tent, j 47 because you did not
with painful and incurable boils h 2Ki 17:20 serve Jehovah your God with re-
Jer 24:10
on your knees and legs, from the joicing and joy of heart
sole of your foot to the crown i De 11:26-28 when you had such an abun-
of your head. 36 Jehovah will dance of everything. k 48 Jeho-
drive you and the king whom you j 1Co 10:11 vah will send your enemies
set up over yourself to a nation against you, and you will serve
that you and your forefathers k De 12:7 them l while you are hungry m and
Ne 9:35
have not known, i and there you thirsty and poorly clothed and
will serve other gods, gods of l 2Ch 12:8, 9 lacking everything. He will put
wood and of stone. j 37 And you Jer 5:19
28:37 1 Lit., “a proverb.” 28:42 1 Or
28:28 1 Or “bewilderment of heart.” m Jer 44:27 “Whirring insects.”
an iron yoke on your neck until CHAP. 28 from between her legs and to-
he has annihilated you. a Jer 6:22 ward the sons she bears, for she
49 “Jehovah will raise up Hab 1:6 will secretly eat them because of
against you a distant nation, a the severity of the siege and the
from the end of the earth; it will b Jer 4:13 distress your enemy inflicts on
Ho 8:1
pounce like an eagle, b a nation your cities.
whose language you will not un- 58 “If you will not carefully
c Jer 5:15
derstand, c 50 a nation fierce in observe all the words of this Law
appearance that will show no re- d 2Ch 36:17
that are written in this book a and
gard to the old or favor to the Isa 47:6 you do not fear this glorious and
young. d 51 They will eat the Lu 19:44 awe-inspiring name, b that of Je-
offspring of your livestock and hovah c your God, 59 Jehovah
the fruitage of your ground un- e Le 26:26 will inflict very severe plagues
til you have been annihilated. Jer 15:13 on you and your offspring,
They will not leave any grain, great and enduring plagues, d and
f 2Ki 17:5 grievous and enduring sickness-
new wine or oil, young cattle or 2Ki 25:1
sheep for you until they have de- Lu 19:43 es. 60 He will bring back upon
stroyed you. e 52 They will be- you all the diseases of Egypt
siege you, shutting you up inside g 2Ki 6:28 that you used to fear, and
all your cities1 throughout your La 4:10 they will certainly cling to you.
land until your high and forti- Eze 5:10 61 Moreover, Jehovah will even
fied walls that you are trusting in bring upon you every sickness
h Jer 52:6 or plague not written in the
fall down. Yes, they will certain-
ly besiege you within all your cit- book of this Law until you have
ies throughout your land that Je- i La 4:5
been annihilated. 62 Although
____________________
hovah your God has given you. f you have become as numerous
Second Col.
53 Then you will have to eat as the stars of the heavens, e very
your own children,1 the flesh of a Ex 24:7 few of your number will be left, f
De 31:26
your sons and your daughters g because you did not listen to the
whom Jehovah your God has b De 10:17
voice of Jehovah your God.
given you, because of the sever- Ps 99:3 63 “And just as Jehovah once
ity of the siege and the distress delighted to make you prosper
your enemy inflicts on you. c Ex 3:15 and to multiply you, so Jehovah
54 “Even the most delicate Ex 6:3 will delight to destroy you and to
Ex 20:2
and sensitive man among you Ps 83:18
annihilate you; and you will be
will have no pity on his brother Ps 113:3 torn from the land you are about
or his cherished wife or his sons Isa 42:8 to possess.
who remain, 55 and he will not 64 “Jehovah will scatter you
share with them any of the flesh d Le 26:21 among all the nations, from the
Da 9:12
of his sons that he will eat, be- one end of the earth to the oth-
cause he has nothing else on ac- er end of the earth, g and there
e De 10:22
count of the severity of the siege you will have to serve gods of
and the distress your enemy in- wood and of stone, which you
f De 4:27
flicts on your cities. h 56 And and your forefathers have not
the delicate and sensitive woman known. h 65 You will have no
g Le 26:33
among you who would not even Ne 1:8 peace among those nations i nor
think of putting the sole of her Lu 21:24 a place of rest for the sole of
foot on the ground because she your foot. Rather, Jehovah will
is so delicate i will show no pity h De 4:27, 28 give you there an anxious heart j
to her cherished husband or her and failing eyes and a feeling of
son or her daughter, 57 even i Am 9:4 despair.1k 66 Your life will be
toward the afterbirth that comes in great peril, and you will feel
j Eze 12:19 dread night and day; and you
28:52 1 Lit., “gates.” 28:53 1 Lit., “the
fruit of your womb.” k Le 26:16, 36 28:65 1 Or “and despair of soul.”
will be uncertain of your surviv- CHAP. 29 9 Therefore, observe the words
al. 67 In the morning you will a Ex 24:8 of this covenant and obey them,
say, ‘If only it were evening!’ and so that everything you do will
in the evening you will say, ‘If b Ex 19:4 turn out well. a
Jos 24:5
only it were morning!’ because 10 “All of you are stationed
of the dread you will feel in your c De 4:34 today before Jehovah your God,
heart and because of what your Ne 9:10 the heads of your tribes, your el-
eyes will see. 68 And Jehovah ders, your officers, every man of
will certainly bring you back to d Ro 11:8 Israel, 11 your children, your
Egypt by ship, by the way that wives, b and your foreign resi-
e De 1:3
I told you, ‘You will never see it De 8:2 dent c who is in the midst of
again,’ and there you will have to your camp, from the one gather-
sell yourselves to your enemies f De 8:4 ing your wood to the one draw-
as male and female slaves, but Ne 9:21 ing your water. 12 You are here
Mt 6:31
there will be no buyer.” in order to enter into the cov-
29 These are the words of g Nu 21:26 enant of Jehovah your God and
the covenant that Jehovah his oath, which Jehovah your
commanded Moses to make with h Nu 21:33 God is making with you today d
the people of Israel in the land 13 in order that he may estab-
i Ps 135:10, 11 lish you today as his people e and
of Moab, in addition to the cov-
enant that he made with them at that he may be your God, f just
j Nu 32:33
as he has promised you and just
Horeb. a De 3:12, 13
____________________ as he swore to your forefathers,
2 Moses then called together Abraham, g Isaac, h and Jacob. i
all Israel and said to them: “You Second Col.
14 “Now it is not with you
have seen all that Jehovah did a De 4:6
alone that I am making this cov-
De 8:18
before your eyes in the land of Jos 1:7, 8 enant and this oath, 15 but it
Egypt to Pharaoh and all his ser- 1Ki 2:3 is with those standing here with
vants and all his land, b 3 the Ps 103:17, 18
us today before Jehovah our
great judgments1 that your eyes Lu 11:28
God and with those who are
saw, those great signs and mira- b Ne 8:2 not here with us today. 16 (For
cles. c 4 But Jehovah has not you well know how we lived
given you a heart to understand c Ex 12:38 in the land of Egypt and how
and eyes to see and ears to hear, we passed through the midst of
down to this day. d 5 ‘While d De 1:3
various nations on our journey. j
De 29:1
I kept guiding you for 40 years 17 And you used to see their de-
in the wilderness, e your gar- e Ex 19:5 testable things and their disgust-
ments did not wear out on you De 7:6 ing idols1k of wood and stone, sil-
and your sandals did not wear De 28:9
ver and gold, that were among
out on your feet. f 6 You did not them.) 18 Beware that there
f Ex 6:7
eat bread, and you did not Ex 29:45 may not be a man or a wom-
drink wine or anything alcohol- an, a family or a tribe among
ic, so that you would know that g Ge 17:1, 7 you today whose heart turns
I am Jehovah your God.’ 7 You Ge 22:16, 17
away from Jehovah our God to
eventually came to this place, go serve the gods of those na-
h Ge 26:3
and Sihon the king of Hesh- tions, l that there may not be a
bon g and Og the king of Bashan h i Ge 28:13 root among you producing poi-
came out to meet us in battle, sonous fruit and wormwood. m
but we defeated them. i 8 After j De 2:4 19 “But if someone hears the
that we took their land and gave words of this oath and boasts
it as an inheritance to the Reu- k Nu 25:1, 2
in his heart, saying, ‘I will have
ben·ites, the Gadites, and the l De 11:16
half tribe of the Ma·nassites. j Heb 3:12 29:17 1 The Hebrew term may be related
to a word for “dung” and is used as an
29:3 1 Or “trials.” m Heb 12:15 expression of contempt.
peace, though I insist on walk- CHAP. 29 fury and great indignation and
ing in the ways of my own heart,’ a Jos 24:19 deported them to another land,
to the ruin of everything1 in his b De 27:26 where they are today.’ a
path, 20 Jehovah will not be De 28:15 29 “The things concealed be-
willing to forgive him. a Instead, c Ge 19:24 long to Jehovah our God, b but
Jehovah’s great anger will blaze Jude 7 the things revealed belong to us
against that man, and the entire d Ge 10:19 and to our descendants forever,
curse written in this book will Ge 14:2 so that we may carry out all the
certainly come upon him, b and e 1Ki 9:8, 9 words of this Law. c
30
Jehovah will indeed wipe out his 2Ch 7:21, 22 “When all these words
name from under the heavens. Jer 22:8, 9
come upon you, the bless-
21 Jehovah will then single him f 1Ki 19:10 ing and the curse that I have put
out from all the tribes of Is- g Jer 31:32 before you, d and you call them to
rael for calamity in accord with h Jg 2:12 mind1e in all the nations where
the entire curse of the covenant Jehovah your God has dis-
i Le 26:16
that is written in this book of the De 27:26 persed you, f 2 and you return
Law. to Jehovah your God g and lis-
j De 28:45, 63
22 “When the future genera- 1Ki 14:15 ten to his voice according to all
tion of your sons and the for- 2Ki 17:18 that I am commanding you today,
eigner from a distant land see Lu 21:24 you and your sons, with all your
the plagues of the land, the mal- ____________________ heart and all your soul,1h 3 Je-
adies that Jehovah has brought Second Col. hovah your God will then bring
upon it— 23 sulfur and salt and a Ezr 9:7 back your captives i and show
burning, so that its whole land Da 9:7 you mercy j and regather you
will not be sown or sprout, nor b Ro 11:33 from all the peoples where Jeho-
will any vegetation spring up in c Ps 78:5 vah your God has scattered
it, like the overthrow of Sod- Ec 12:13 you. k 4 Even if your people are
om and Go·morrah, c Admah and ____________________ dispersed to the extremity of
Ze·boiim, d which Jehovah over- CHAP. 30 the heavens, from there Jeho-
threw in his anger and in his d De 11:26-28 vah your God will gather you
wrath— 24 they and all the na- De 28:2, 15 and bring you back. l 5 Jehovah
tions will say, ‘Why did Jeho- e 1Ki 8:47 your God will bring you into
vah do this to this land? e What Ne 1:9 the land your fathers took pos-
Eze 18:28
caused this great, burning an- Joe 2:13
session of, and you will possess
ger?’ 25 Then they will say, ‘It it; and he will make you prosper
f 2Ki 17:6
was because they abandoned the 2Ch 36:20
and will multiply you more than
covenant of Jehovah, f the God of your fathers. m 6 Jehovah your
g Isa 55:7
their forefathers, which he made 1Jo 1:9
God will cleanse2 your heart and
with them when he brought the heart of your offspring, n so
h De 4:29
them out of the land of Egypt. g that you will love Jehovah your
26 But they went and served i Jer 29:14 God with all your heart and all
other gods and bowed down to j La 3:22 your soul1 and you may live. o
them, gods that they had not k Ezr 1:2, 3 7 Then Jehovah your God will
known and that he had not Ps 147:2 bring all these curses upon your
permitted them to worship.1h Jer 32:37 enemies, who hated and perse-
27 Then Jehovah’s burning an- Eze 34:13
cuted you. p
ger came against that land by l De 28:64 8 “You will then return and
Zep 3:20
bringing upon it the entire curse listen to the voice of Jehovah
written in this book. i 28 There- m Ne 1:9 and observe all his command-
fore, Jehovah uprooted them n Jer 32:37, 39 ments that I am commanding
from their soil in his anger j and o De 6:5 you today. 9 Jehovah your God
p Ge 12:2, 3
29:19 1 Lit., “the well-watered one along Jer 25:12 30:1 1 Lit., “and you bring them back
with the dry one.” 29:26 1 Lit., “not ap- La 3:64 to your heart.” 30:2, 6 1 See Glossary.
portioned to them.” Ro 12:19 30:6 2 Lit., “circumcise.”
will make you abundantly pros- CHAP. 30 live long in the land you are
perous in all the work of your a Isa 65:21, 22 crossing the Jordan to possess.
hands, a multiplying your chil- Mal 3:10 19 I take the heavens and the
dren and your livestock and the b Jer 32:37, 41 earth as witnesses against you
produce of your ground, for Je- c Ne 1:9 today that I have put life and
Ac 3:19
hovah will again delight to make death before you, the bless-
d Isa 45:19
you prosper, just as he delight- ing and the curse; a and you
ed in your forefathers. b 10 For e Ro 10:6
must choose life so that you
f Ro 10:8
then you will listen to the voice may live, b you and your descen-
of Jehovah your God and keep g Mt 7:21
Jas 1:25
dants, c 20 by loving Jehovah
his commandments and statutes h De 11:26
your God, d by listening to his
written in this book of the Law, i De 6:5
voice, and by sticking to him, e
and you will return to Jehovah j Le 18:5
for he is your life and by him
your God with all your heart and k Le 25:18
you will endure a long time in
all your soul.1c De 30:5 the land that Jehovah swore to
11 “Now this commandment l De 29:18 give to your forefathers, Abra-
that I am commanding you today Heb 3:12 ham, Isaac, and Jacob.” f
is not too difficult for you, nor is
31
m De 4:19 Then Moses went out and
it beyond your reach.1d 12 It is n De 8:19 spoke these words to all
Jos 23:15
not in the heavens, so that you 1Sa 12:25 Israel, 2 saying to them: “I am
have to say, ‘Who will ascend to ____________________ 120 years old today. g I can
the heavens and get it for us, Second Col. no longer lead you,1 for Jeho-
so that we may hear it and ob- a De 11:26
vah has said to me, ‘You will
serve it?’ e 13 Nor is it on the De 27:26 not cross this Jordan.’ h 3 Jeho-
other side of the sea, so that De 28:2, 15 vah your God is the one cross-
you have to say, ‘Who will cross b De 32:47 ing before you, and he himself
over to the other side of the sea c Jos 24:15 will annihilate these nations be-
and get it for us, so that we may d De 10:12 fore you, and you will drive them
hear it and observe it?’ 14 For e De 4:4 away. i Joshua is the one who will
the word is very near you, in f Ge 12:7 lead you across, j just as Jehovah
your own mouth and in your own Ge 15:18
has spoken. 4 Jehovah will do
____________________
heart, f so that you may do it. g to them just as he did to Sihon k
15 “See, I do put before you CHAP. 31 and to Og, l the kings of the Am-
today life and good, and death g Ex 7:7 or·ites, and to their land when
De 34:7
and bad. h 16 If you listen to the Ac 7:23 he annihilated them. m 5 Jeho-
commandments of Jehovah your h Nu 20:12 vah will defeat them for you, and
God that I am commanding you De 3:27 you are to do to them according
today, by loving Jehovah your i De 9:3 to the whole commandment that
God, i by walking in his ways, and j Nu 27:18 I have given you. n 6 Be coura-
by keeping his commandments De 3:28 geous and strong. o Do not be
Jos 1:2
and his statutes and his judicial afraid or struck with terror be-
k Nu 21:23, 24
decisions, then you will live j and fore them, p for Jehovah your
l Nu 21:33, 35
multiply, and Jehovah your God God is the one marching with
m Ex 23:23
will bless you in the land you are you. He will neither desert you
n Nu 33:52
going to possess. k De 7:2, 24
nor abandon you.” q
17 “But if your heart turns De 20:16 7 Moses then called Joshua
away l and you do not listen and o Jos 1:6 and said to him before the eyes
you are enticed and bow down Ps 27:14 of all Israel: “Be courageous and
Ps 118:6
to other gods and serve them, m strong, r for you are the one who
p Nu 14:9
18 I tell you today that you will De 7:18
will bring this people into the
certainly perish. n You will not q De 4:31
land that Jehovah swore to their
Jos 1:5 forefathers to give to them, and
30:10 1 See Glossary. 30:11 1 Lit., “nor Heb 13:5
is it far away.” r Jos 10:25 31:2 1 Lit., “go out and come in.”
you will give it to them as an in- CHAP. 31 die,1 and this people will begin
heritance. a 8 Jehovah is the a De 1:38 to commit spiritual prostitution
one marching before you, and he b Ex 33:14 with the foreign gods that are
will continue with you. b He will around them in the land to which
c Jos 1:9
neither desert you nor abandon they are going. a They will for-
you. Do not be afraid or be ter- d Ex 34:27 sake me b and break my covenant
rified.” c e De 15:1 that I have made with them. c
9 Then Moses wrote this f Le 23:34 17 At that time my anger will
Law d and gave it to the priests, g De 16:16
blaze against them, d and I will
the Levites, who carry the ark forsake them e and hide my face
h Ne 8:7
of Jehovah’s covenant, and to all from them f until they are de-
the elders of Israel. 10 Moses i De 4:10 voured. Then after many calam-
Heb 10:25
commanded them, saying: “At ities and distresses have come
j De 6:6, 7 upon them, g they will say, ‘Is it
the end of every seven years, at Eph 6:4
the appointed time in the year of not because our God is not in
k De 30:16 our midst that these calamities
the release, e during the Festival
of Booths,1f 11 when all Israel l Nu 27:13 have come upon us?’ h 18 But
appears before the presence of m De 3:28 I will keep my face hidden in that
Jehovah g your God in the place n Ex 33:9 day because of all the wicked-
that he chooses, you should read Ex 40:38 ness that they have done in turn-
this Law for all Israel to hear ____________________ ing to other gods. i
it. h 12 Gather the people to- Second Col. 19 “Now write down this song
gether, i the men, the women, the a Jg 2:17 for yourselves j and teach it to
children,1 and your foreign resi- Ps 106:37-39 the Israelites. k Have them learn
dent who is within your cities,2 b 1Ki 11:33 it1 in order that this song may
in order that they may listen and c Jg 2:12, 20 serve as my witness against
learn about and fear Jehovah
d De 29:20
the people of Israel. l 20 When
your God and take care to car- I bring them to the land that
ry out all the words of this Law. e 1Ch 28:9
2Ch 15:2
I have sworn about to their fore-
13 Then their sons who have not 2Ch 24:20 fathers m—one flowing with milk
known this Law will listen j and f De 32:20
and honey n—and they eat their
learn to fear Jehovah your God Ps 104:29 fill and prosper,1o they will turn
all the days that you live in the Eze 39:23 to other gods and serve them
land that you are crossing the g Ne 9:27 and treat me with disrespect and
Jordan to possess.” k h Jg 6:13 break my covenant. p 21 When
14 Jehovah then said to Mo- many calamities and distresses
i Isa 59:2
ses: “Look! The time has drawn come upon them, q this song will
near for you to die. l Call Josh- j De 31:30 serve as a witness to them (for
De 32:44
ua, and present yourselves1 at their descendants should not
k De 4:9 forget it), for I already know the
the tent of meeting, so that De 11:19
I may commission him.” m So Mo- inclination that they have devel-
l De 31:21
ses and Joshua went and pre- oped r even before I bring them
sented themselves at the tent of m Ge 15:18 into the land about which I have
meeting. 15 Then Jehovah ap- n Ex 3:8 sworn.”
peared at the tent in the pillar Nu 13:26, 27 22 So Moses wrote down this
of cloud, and the pillar of cloud o Ne 9:25 song in that day and taught it to
stood by the entrance of the p Ex 24:7 the Israelites.
tent. n De 8:12-14 23 He1 then commissioned
16 Jehovah now said to Mo- De 29:1
Ne 9:26
Joshua s the son of Nun and said:
ses: “Look! You are about to
q De 28:59 31:16 1 Lit., “lie down with your fathers.”
31:10 1 Or “Temporary Shelters.” 31:12 r Ex 16:4 31:19 1 Lit., “Place it in their mouths.”
1 Lit., “little ones.” 2 Lit., “gates.” s Nu 27:18 31:20 1 Lit., “grow fat.” 31:23 1 Evi-
31:14 1 Or “take your places.” De 31:14 dently God.
“Be courageous and strong, a for CHAP. 31 And as copious showers
you are the one who will bring a Jos 1:6, 9 upon vegetation.
the Israelites into the land about b De 1:38 3 For I will declare the name
which I have sworn to them, b De 3:28 of Jehovah. a
and I will continue with you.” c Ex 34:27 Tell about the greatness
24 As soon as Moses had d De 17:18 of our God! b
2Ch 34:14
completed writing the words of 4 The Rock, perfect is his
e 1Ki 8:9
this Law in a book in their activity, c
entirety, c 25 Moses command- f De 9:24
Ne 9:26 For all his ways are justice. d
ed the Levites who carry the g Ex 32:9 A God of faithfulness e who
ark of Jehovah’s covenant, say- Ps 78:8 is never unjust; f
ing: 26 “Take this book of the h De 30:19
Law d and place it at the side of Righteous and upright is he. g
i Jg 2:19
the ark e of the covenant of Jeho- 5 They are the ones who have
j De 28:15
vah your God, and it will serve acted corruptly. h
k De 32:44
as a witness there against you. ____________________
They are not his children,
27 For I myself well know your the defect is their own. i
Second Col.
rebelliousness f and your stub- They are a crooked and
____________________
bornness.1g If you have been so twisted generation! j
rebellious against Jehovah while CHAP. 32 6 Is this the way that you
I am still alive with you, then a Joh 17:26 should treat Jehovah, k
how much more so will you be b 1Ch 29:11
Ps 145:3
O foolish and unwise
after my death! 28 Gather to- people? l
c 2Sa 22:31
gether to me all the elders of Ps 18:2 Is he not your Father who
your tribes and your officers, Ps 19:7 caused your existence, m
and let me speak these words in Jas 1:17
The One who made you and
their hearing, and let me take d Ps 33:5
firmly established you?
the heavens and the earth as wit- e De 7:9
7 Remember the days of old;
nesses against them. h 29 For I 1Pe 4:19
f De 25:16 Consider the years of past
well know that after my death
g Ge 18:25 generations.
you will surely act wickedly i and
turn aside from the way about h De 31:27 Ask your father, and he can
which I have commanded you.
Jg 2:19 tell you; n
Ps 14:1
And calamity will certainly be- Your elders, and they will
i Isa 1:4
fall you j at the close of the days, inform you.
j Ps 78:8
because you will do what is bad Lu 9:41 8 When the Most High gave the
in the eyes of Jehovah and you k Isa 1:2 nations their inheritance, o
will offend him by the works of l Jer 4:22 When he divided the sons of
your hands.” m Ex 4:22 Adam1 from one another, p
30 Then in the hearing of De 32:18 He fixed the boundary of
Isa 63:16
the entire congregation of Israel, the peoples q
n Ex 13:14
Moses recited the words of this Ps 44:1 With regard for the number
song from beginning to end: k o Ge 10:5 of the sons of Israel. r
32 “Give ear, O heavens,

and I will speak,
Ps 115:16
p Ge 11:9
q De 2:5, 19
9 For Jehovah’s people are
his portion; s
And let the earth hear the Jacob is his inheritance. t
Ac 17:26
words of my mouth. 10 He found him in a wilderness
r Ge 15:18
2 My instruction will fall as Ex 23:31 land u
the rain; s Ex 19:5 And in an empty, howling
My words will trickle as De 7:6 desert. v
the dew, t Ps 78:71 He protectively encircled
As gentle rains upon grass u De 8:14, 15 him, took care of him, w
v Jer 2:6
31:27 1 Lit., “stiff neck.” w Ne 9:19, 20 32:8 1 Or possibly, “the human race.”
And safeguarded him as CHAP. 32 New ones that came along
the pupil of his eye. a a Zec 2:8 recently,
11 Just as an eagle stirs up To gods that your fore-
b Ex 19:4
its nest, fathers did not know.
Hovers over its fledglings, c De 1:31 18 You forgot the Rock a who
Spreading out its wings, d Isa 43:12
fathered you,
taking them, And you did not remember
e De 33:29 the God who gave birth
Carrying them on its
pinions, b f De 8:7, 8 to you. b
12 Jehovah alone kept leading 19 When Jehovah saw it, he
g Ps 147:14 rejected them c
him;1c
No foreign god was with h De 31:20 Because his sons and his
him. d Ne 9:25 daughters offended him.
13 He made him ride upon i Isa 1:4 20 So he said, ‘I will hide my
earth’s high places, e Ho 13:6 face from them; d
So that he ate the produce j Jg 2:12
I will see what will become
of the field. f 1Ki 14:22 of them.
He nourished him with honey
1Co 10:21, 22 For they are a perverse
from the crag k 2Ki 23:13 generation, e
And oil out of a flinty rock, Eze 8:17 Sons in whom there is no
faithfulness. f
14 Butter of the herd and milk l Le 17:7
Ps 106:37 21 They have incited me to
of the flock,
1Co 10:20 fury1 with what is not a
Together with the choicest1 ____________________ god; g
sheep, Second Col. They have offended me with
And rams of Bashan, and a Ps 106:21 their worthless idols. h
he-goats, Isa 17:10 So I will incite them to
Together with the finest2 Jer 2:32
jealousy with what is not
wheat; g b De 4:34 a people; i
And you drank wine from I will offend them with a
c Jg 2:14
the blood3 of grapes. Ps 78:59 foolish nation. j
15 When Jeshu·run1 grew fat, 22 For my anger has kindled
he kicked out rebelliously. d De 31:17
a fire k
You have grown fat, you e De 32:5 That will burn to the depths
have become stout, you Isa 65:2
of the Grave,1l
Mt 17:17
have become bloated. h And it will consume the
So he forsook God, who f Isa 1:2 earth and its produce
made him, i g Ps 96:5 And will set ablaze the foun-
And despised the Rock of 1Co 10:21, 22 dations of mountains.
his salvation.
h 1Sa 12:10, 21
23 I will increase their
16 They incited him to fury calamities;
with foreign gods; j i Ho 2:23 I will use up my arrows on
Ro 9:25
They were offending him Ro 11:11
them.
with detestable things. k 1Pe 2:10 24 They will be exhausted from
17 They were sacrificing to hunger m
j Ro 10:19
demons, not to God, l And eaten up by burning fe-
To gods that they had not k La 4:11 ver and bitter destruction. n
known, l Am 9:2 I will send the teeth of beasts
against them o
32:12 1 That is, Jacob. 32:14 1 Lit., “fat m De 28:53
of.” 2 Lit., “kidney fat of.” 3 Or “juice.” 32:21 1 Or “jealousy.” 32:22 1 Or “She-
n De 28:21, 22
32:15 1 Meaning “Upright One,” an hon- ol,” that is, the common grave of man-
orary title for Israel. o Le 26:22 kind. See Glossary.
And the venom of reptiles CHAP. 32 The cruel poison of cobras.
of the dust. a La 1:20 34 Is this not stored up with me,
25 Outside, a sword will b Eze 7:15 Sealed up in my storehouse? a
bereave them; a c 2Ch 36:17 35 Vengeance is mine, and
Inside, there is terror b La 2:21 retribution, b
For both young man and d 1Sa 12:22 At the appointed time when
virgin, Eze 20:14 their foot slips, c
Infant together with gray- e Ex 32:12 For the day of their disaster
haired man. c Nu 14:15, 16
is near,
26 I would have said: “I will f Ps 115:2 And what awaits them will
scatter them; g Mt 13:15 come quickly.’
I will make the memory of h Ps 81:13 36 For Jehovah will judge his
them cease from among i Ho 14:9 people, d
men,” j Jer 2:19 And he will feel pity for1
27 If not for my dread of the his servants e
k 2Ch 24:24
enemy’s reaction, d When he sees that their
l Jg 2:14
Because the adversaries 1Sa 12:9 strength has waned,
might misconstrue it. e And that only the helpless
m 1Sa 2:2
They might say: “Our power and weak remain.
n Ex 14:25
has triumphed; f 1Sa 4:8 37 Then he will say, ‘Where are
It was not Jehovah who did Ezr 1:2, 3 their gods, f
all of this.” o Jude 7 The rock in whom they
28 For they are a nation devoid p Isa 5:4 sought refuge,
of sense,1 Jer 2:21 38 Who used to eat the fat
And there is no understand- ____________________ of their sacrifices,1
ing among them. g Second Col. To drink the wine of their
29 If only they were wise! h They a Ro 2:5 drink offerings? g
would ponder over this. i b Na 1:2 Let them rise up and help
They would think about their Ro 12:19 you.
Heb 10:30
outcome. j Let them become your place
30 How could one chase after c Ps 73:12, 18
of refuge.
1,000, d Heb 10:30 39 See now that I—I am he, h
And two put 10,000 to flight? k e Jg 2:18 And there are no gods apart
Ps 90:13
Not unless their Rock had Ps 106:45
from me. i
sold them l Ps 135:14 I put to death, and I make
And Jehovah had surren- f Jg 10:14 alive. j
dered them. g Ho 2:8 I wound, k and I will heal, l
31 For their rock is not like 1Co 10:20, 21 And no one can rescue from
our Rock, m h Isa 41:4 my hand. m
Even our enemies have Isa 48:12 40 For I raise my hand to
understood this. n i De 4:35 heaven,
32 For their vine is from the j 1Sa 2:6 And I swear: “As surely as
vine of Sodom Ps 68:20 I live forever,” n
And from the terraces k 2Ch 21:16, 18 41 If I sharpen my flashing
of Go·morrah. o l Nu 12:13 sword
Their grapes are grapes Jer 17:14 And prepare my hand for
of poison, m Isa 43:13 judgment, o
Their clusters are bitter. p n 1Ti 1:17 I will pay back vengeance
33 Their wine is the venom Re 10:5, 6 on my adversaries p
of serpents, o Na 1:3
p Isa 1:24 32:36 1 Or “feel regret over.” 32:38 1 Or
32:28 1 Or possibly, “deaf to advice.” Isa 59:18 “eat their finest sacrifices.”
And bring retribution to CHAP. 32 was gathered to his people,
those who hate me. a Ge 12:2, 3 51 because both of you were
42 I will make my arrows drunk 1Ki 8:43 unfaithful to me among the Isra-
Ro 3:29
with blood, Ro 15:10
elites at the waters of Meri·bah a
And my sword will eat flesh, of Kadesh in the wilderness of
b 2Ki 9:7
With the blood of the slain Re 6:10
Zin, because you did not sanc-
and the captives, c Mic 5:15
tify me before the people of Is-
With the heads of the leaders rael. b 52 You will see the land
d Re 15:3
of the enemy.’ from a distance, but you will not
e Nu 11:28 enter the land that I am giving to
43 Be glad, you nations, with his De 31:22, 23
the people of Israel.” c
people, a
33
f De 11:18
For he will avenge the blood Now this is the blessing
g De 6:6, 7
of his servants, b that Moses the man of the
h Le 18:5 true God pronounced on the Is-
And he will repay vengeance De 30:19
raelites before his death. d 2 He
to his adversaries c Ro 10:5
i Nu 27:12
said:
And will make atonement
for1 the land of his people.” j De 34:1
“Jehovah—from Sinai he
came, e
44 Thus Moses came and re- k Ge 10:19
And he shone upon them
Ge 15:18
cited all the words of this song Jos 1:3 from Seir.
in the hearing of the people, d he He shone forth in glory from
l Nu 20:28
and Ho·shea1e the son of Nun. Nu 33:38 the mountainous region
45 After Moses finished speak- ____________________ of Paran, f
ing all these words to all Isra- Second Col. And with him were holy
el, 46 he said to them: “Take to a Nu 20:12, 13 myriads,1g
heart all the words of my warn- b Le 22:32 At his right hand his
ing to you today, f so that you Isa 8:13 warriors. h
may command your sons to take
care to do all the words of this
c Nu 27:13, 14 3 He had affection for his
De 3:27
people; i
Law. g 47 For this is no empty De 34:4, 5
word for you, but it means your ____________________ All their holy ones are in
life, h and by this word you may CHAP. 33 your hand. j
live long in the land that you are d Ge 49:28 They were sitting at your
crossing the Jordan to possess.” e Ex 19:18
feet; k
48 Jehovah spoke to Mo- They began to listen to your
f Hab 3:3
ses on this same day, saying: words. l
g Da 7:10
49 “Go up into this mountain of Jude 14
4 (Moses gave us a command,
Aba·rim, i Mount Nebo, j which is a law, m
h Ps 68:17
in the land of Moab, which faces As a possession of the
i De 7:8
toward Jeri·cho, and view the Ho 11:1
congregation of Jacob.) n
land of Canaan, which I am giv- j Ex 19:6
5 And He became king in
ing to the Israelites as a posses- Jeshu·run,1o
k Ex 19:23
sion. k 50 Then you will die on l Ex 20:19
When the heads of the
the mountain you are about to people gathered together, p
m Ex 24:8 Along with all the tribes
ascend, and be gathered to
your people,1 just as Aaron your n De 4:8 of Israel. q
brother died on Mount Hor l and
Ac 7:53
6 Let Reuben live and not die
o Isa 44:2 off, r
32:43 1 Or “will cleanse.” 32:44 1 The p Ex 18:25 And may his men not become
original name of Joshua. Hoshea is Ex 19:7
few.” s
a shortened form of Hoshaiah, which q Nu 1:44, 46
means “Saved by Jah; Jah Has Saved.” r Ge 49:3 33:2 1 Or “were tens of thousands of
32:50 1 This is a poetic expression for s Nu 26:7 holy ones.” 33:5 1 Meaning “Upright
death. Jos 13:15 One,” an honorary title for Israel.
7 And he pronounced this CHAP. 33 While he shelters him the
blessing on Judah: a a Ge 49:8 whole day,
“Hear, O Jehovah, the voice 1Ch 5:2 He will reside between
of Judah, b b Ps 78:68
his shoulders.”
And may you bring him back 13 Of Joseph he said: a
to his people. c Jg 1:2 “May his land be blessed
2Sa 7:8, 9
His arms have defended1 by Jehovah b
what belongs to him, d Ge 49:5 With the choice things
And may you help him Nu 3:12 of heaven,
against his adversaries.” c With dew and the waters
e Ex 28:30
8 Of Levi he said: d Le 8:6, 8 from the springs below, c
“Your1 Thummim and your 14 With choice things produced
f Ex 32:26 by the sun
Urim e belong to the man
loyal to you, f g Ex 17:7
And the choice yield each
Whom you put to the test month, d
at Massah. g h Nu 20:13 15 With the choicest things
You began to contend with from the ancient moun-
i Ex 32:27 tains1e
him by the waters of Le 10:6, 7
Meri·bah, h And choice things of the
9 The man who said to his fa- j Mal 2:4, 5 enduring hills,
ther and his mother, ‘I have 16 With the choice things of
not shown regard to them.’ k De 17:9 the earth and what fills it, f
Even his brothers he did not l 2Ch 17:8, 9
And with the approval of
acknowledge, i Mal 2:7 the One residing in the
And he ignored his own sons. thornbush. g
m Ex 30:7 May they come upon the
For they kept your word, Nu 16:40
And they observed your head of Joseph,
covenant. j n Le 1:9 On the crown of the head of
10 Let them instruct Jacob in the one singled out from
o Ge 49:27 his brothers. h
your judicial decisions k ____________________
And Israel in your Law. l 17 His splendor is like that
Second Col. of a firstborn bull,
Let them offer up incense as
a Ge 49:22 And his horns are the horns
a pleasant aroma for you1m
And a whole offering on b Jos 16:1
of a wild bull.
your altar. n With them he will push1
11 Bless, O Jehovah, his c Ge 49:25 peoples
strength, All together to the ends
d Le 26:5 of the earth.
And may you show pleasure Ps 65:9
in the work of his hands. They are the tens of
Crush the legs1 of those e Jos 17:17, 18 thousands of Ephra·im, i
who rise up against him, And they are the thousands
f De 8:7, 8 of Ma·nasseh.”
So that those who hate him
may rise up no more.” g Ex 3:4 18 Of Zebu·lun he said: j
12 Of Benjamin he said: o Ac 7:30 “Rejoice, O Zebu·lun,
“Let the beloved one of h Ge 37:7
in your going out,
Jehovah reside in security Ge 49:26 And you, Issa·char, in
by him; 1Ch 5:1, 2 your tents. k
i Ge 48:19, 20
19 They will call peoples to
33:7 1 Or “contended for.” 33:8 the mountain.
1 “Your” and “you” in this verse refer j Ge 49:13
to God. 33:10 1 Lit., “in your nose.” 33:15 1 Or possibly, “the mountains of
33:11 1 Or “hips.” k Ge 49:14 the east.” 33:17 1 Or “gore.”
There they will offer the sac- CHAP. 33 Who rides through heaven
rifices of righteousness. a Ge 49:19 to help you
For they will draw from b Jos 13:24-28 And who rides upon the
the abundant wealth of1 c Nu 32:1-5
clouds in his majesty. a
the seas 27 God is a refuge from ancient
d Jos 22:1, 4
And the hidden hoards2 times, b
of the sand.” e Ge 49:16 His everlasting arms are
20 Of Gad he said: a f Jg 13:2, 24 beneath you. c
Jg 15:8, 20
“Blessed is the one widening Jg 16:30
And he will drive away the
the borders of Gad. b enemy from before you, d
g Jos 19:47
He lies there like a lion, And he will say, ‘Annihilate
h Ge 49:21
Ready to tear off the arm, them!’ e
yes, the crown of the head. i Ge 49:20 28 Israel will reside in security,
21 He will select the first j De 8:7, 9 And the fountain of Jacob
portion for himself, c k Ex 15:11 will be secluded
For there the allotment of l Isa 44:2 In a land of grain and new
a lawgiver is reserved. d ____________________ wine, f
The heads of the people Second Col. Whose skies will drip with
will gather together. a Ps 68:32-34 dew. g
The righteousness of b Ps 46:11 29 Happy you are, O Israel! h
Jehovah he will execute, Ps 91:2 Who is there like you, i
And his judicial decisions c Isa 40:11 A people enjoying salvation
with Israel.” d De 9:3 in Jehovah, j
22 Of Dan he said: e e De 31:3, 4
Your protective shield k
“Dan is a lion cub. f And your majestic sword?
f De 8:7, 8
He will leap out from Your enemies will cringe
g De 11:11 before you, l
Bashan.” g
h Ps 33:12 And you will tread on their
23 Of Naphta·li he said: h Ps 144:15
Ps 146:5
backs.”1
“Naphta·li is satisfied with
the approval
And full of the blessing of
i De 4:7
2Sa 7:23 34 Then Moses went up from
the desert plains of Moab
Jehovah.
Ps 147:20 to Mount Nebo, m to the top of
j Ps 27:1 Pisgah, n which faces Jeri·cho. o
Take possession of the west Isa 12:2 And Jehovah showed him all
and south.”
k Ps 115:9 the land, from Gile·ad to Dan, p
24 Of Asher he said: i 2 and all Naphta·li and the land
l Ps 66:3
“Blessed with sons is Asher. ____________________ of Ephra·im and Ma·nasseh, and
May he be favored by his CHAP. 34 all the land of Judah as far as the
brothers, m De 32:49 western sea,1q 3 and the Neg-
And may he dip1 his feet n De 3:27
eb r and the District, s the valley
in oil. plain of Jeri·cho, the city of the
o Nu 36:13
25 Iron and copper are your palm trees, as far as Zoar. t
gate locks, j p Jg 18:29 4 Jehovah then said to him:
And you will be secure all q Ex 23:31 “This is the land about which
Nu 34:2, 6 I have sworn to Abraham, Isaac,
your days.1 De 11:24
26 There is none like the true and Jacob, saying, ‘To your off-
r Jos 15:1
God k of Jeshu·run, l spring1 I will give it.’ u I have
s Ge 13:10 let you see it with your own
33:19 1 Lit., “will suck the abundance t Ge 19:22, 23
of.” 2 Or “treasures.” 33:24 1 Or 33:29 1 Or possibly, “high places.”
u Ge 12:7
“bathe.” 33:25 1 Lit., “And like your Ge 26:3 34:2 1 That is, the Great Sea, the Medi-
days will be your strength.” Ge 28:13 terranean. 34:4 1 Lit., “seed.”
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eyes, but you will not cross over CHAP. 34 9 Joshua the son of Nun was
there.” a a Nu 20:12 full of the spirit of wisdom, for
5 After that Moses the ser- b De 32:50 Moses had laid his hand on him; a
Jos 1:2
vant of Jehovah died there in c Jude 9 and the Israelites began to listen
the land of Moab just as Jeho- d De 31:1, 2 to him, and they did just as Je-
vah had said. b 6 He buried him Ac 7:23
Ac 7:30, 36
hovah had commanded Moses. b
in the valley in the land of Mo- e Nu 20:29 10 But there has never again
ab, opposite Beth-peor, and no- ____________________ arisen a prophet in Israel like
body knows where his grave is Second Col. Moses, c whom Jehovah knew
down to this day. c 7 Moses was a De 31:14 face-to-face. d 11 He performed
120 years old at his death. d 1Ti 4:14 all the signs and the miracles
b Nu 27:18, 21 that Jehovah had sent him to do
His eyes had not grown dim, Jos 1:16
and his strength had not depart- c De 18:15 in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh
ed. 8 The people of Israel wept Ac 3:22
Ac 7:37
and all his servants and all his
for Moses on the desert plains d Ex 33:11 land, e 12 along with the mighty
of Moab for 30 days. e Then the Nu 12:8 hand and the awesome power
e De 4:34
days of weeping and mourning f De 26:8
that Moses displayed before the
for Moses were completed. Lu 24:19 eyes of all Israel. f
J O S H UA
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 Jehovah encourages Joshua (1-9) 9 Shrewd Gibeonites seek peace (1-15)

Read the Law in an undertone (8) Gibeonites’ trick exposed (16-21)
Preparations to cross the Jordan (10-18) Gibeonites to fetch wood and
water (22-27)
2 Joshua sends two spies to Jericho (1-3)
Rahab hides the spies (4-7) 10 Israel defends Gibeon (1-7)
Promise to Rahab (8-21a) Jehovah fights for Israel (8-15)
Scarlet cord as a sign (18) Hailstones on fleeing enemies (11)
The spies return to Joshua (21b-24) The sun stands still (12-14)
The attacking five kings killed (16-28)
3 Israel crosses the Jordan (1-17) Cities in the south captured (29-43)
4 Stones to serve as a memorial (1-24) 11 Cities in the north captured (1-15)
5 Circumcision at Gilgal (1-9) Summary of Joshua’s conquests (16-23)
Passover celebrated; manna 12 Kings defeated east of the Jordan (1-6)
stops (10-12) Kings defeated west of the Jordan (7-24)
Prince of Jehovah’s army (13-15) 13 Land yet to be conquered (1-7)
6 Wall of Jericho falls (1-21) Division of the land east of the
Rahab and her family spared (22-27) Jordan (8-14)
Reuben’s inheritance (15-23)
7 Israel defeated at Ai (1-5) Gad’s inheritance (24-28)
Joshua’s prayer (6-9) Manasseh’s inheritance in the
Sin cause of Israel’s defeat (10-15) east (29-32)
Achan exposed and stoned (16-26) Jehovah is Levites’ inheritance (33)
8 Joshua sets ambush against Ai (1-13) 14 Division of the land west of the
Ai successfully captured (14-29) Jordan (1-5)
Law read at Mount Ebal (30-35) Caleb inherits Hebron (6-15)
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15 Judah’s inheritance (1-12) 21 Cities for the Levites (1-42)

Caleb’s daughter gets land (13-19) For Aaron’s descendants (9-19)
Cities of Judah (20-63) For the rest of the Kohathites (20-26)
16 Inheritance of Joseph’s For the Gershonites (27-33)
descendants (1-4) For the Merarites (34-40)
Ephraim’s inheritance (5-10) Jehovah’s promises fulfilled (43-45)
17 Manasseh’s inheritance in the west (1-13) 22 Eastern tribes return home (1-8)
Altar built at the Jordan (9-12)
Additional land for Joseph’s
descendants (14-18) Meaning of the altar explained (13-29)
Conflict settled (30-34)
18 Rest of the land distributed at
Shiloh (1-10) 23 Joshua’s farewell to Israel’s
Benjamin’s inheritance (11-28) leaders (1-16)
None of Jehovah’s words failed (14)
19 Simeon’s inheritance (1-9)
24 Joshua reviews Israel’s history (1-13)
Zebulun’s inheritance (10-16)
Exhortation to serve Jehovah (14-24)
Issachar’s inheritance (17-23)
“As for me and my household,
Asher’s inheritance (24-31) we will serve Jehovah” (15)
Naphtali’s inheritance (32-39) Joshua’s covenant with Israel (25-28)
Dan’s inheritance (40-48) Joshua’s death and burial (29-31)
Joshua’s inheritance (49-51) Joseph’s bones buried at Shechem (32)
20 Cities of refuge (1-9) Eleazar’s death and burial (33)
1 After the death of Moses the

servant of Jehovah, Jeho-
CHAP. 1
a De 31:14
and strong, a for you are the one
who will cause this people to in-
vah said to Joshua1a the son b Ex 24:13 herit the land that I swore to
Nu 11:28
of Nun, the minister b of Moses: c De 34:5 their forefathers I would give to
2 “Moses my servant is dead. c d De 3:28 them. b
Now get up, cross the Jordan, e De 11:24 7 “Only be courageous and
f Nu 13:29
you and all this people, and go g Ge 15:18 very strong, and observe care-
into the land that I am giving to Ex 23:31 fully the entire Law that Moses
Nu 34:2, 3
them, to the people of Israel. d De 1:7 my servant commanded you. Do
3 I will give you every place on Jos 15:1, 4 not deviate from it either to the
h De 7:24
which you set your foot, just as De 11:25 right or to the left, c so that you
I promised Moses. e 4 Your ter- i Ex 3:12 may act wisely wherever you go. d
ritory will extend from the wil- Jos 3:7
j De 31:6
8 This book of the Law should
derness up to Leba·non and to ____________________ not depart from your mouth, e
the great river, the Eu·phrates Second Col.
and you must read it in an under-
—all the land of the Hittites f— a De 31:23
tone1 day and night, in order to
and to the Great Sea1 on the b Ge 12:7 observe carefully all that is writ-
west.2g 5 No one will be able to Ge 15:18
Ge 26:3
ten in it; f for then your way will
take a stand against you as long c De 5:32 be successful and then you will
as you live. h Just as I was with d De 29:9 act wisely. g 9 Have I not com-
1Ki 2:3
Moses, so I will be with you. i e De 6:6
manded you? Be courageous and
I will neither desert you nor De 30:14 strong. Do not be struck with
abandon you. j 6 Be courageous f De 17:18, 19
Ps 1:1, 2
terror or fear, for Jehovah your
1Ti 4:15 God is with you wherever you
1:1 1 Or “Jehoshua,” meaning “Jehovah Jas 1:25 go.” h
g 1Ch 22:13
Is Salvation.” 1:4 1 That is, the Mediter- h Ex 23:27
ranean. 2 Or “toward the sunset.” De 31:7, 8 1:8 1 Or “meditate on it.”
JOSHUA 1:10–2:11 326
10 Then Joshua command- CHAP. 1 especially Jeri·cho.” So they
ed the officers of the people: a De 9:1 went and came to the house of
11 “Pass throughout the camp Jos 3:2, 3 a prostitute named Rahab, a and
and give this command to the they stayed there. 2 The king
people, ‘Get provisions ready, b Nu 32:20-22 of Jeri·cho was told: “Look! Isra-
Jos 22:1-4
because in three days you will elite men have come in here to-
cross the Jordan to go in and night to spy out the land.” 3 At
c De 3:19, 20
take possession of the land that De 29:8 that the king of Jeri·cho sent
Jehovah your God is giving you Jos 13:8 word to Rahab: “Bring out the
to possess.’” a men who came and are staying in
12 And to the Reuben·ites, d Nu 1:3 your house, for they have come
the Gadites, and the half tribe Nu 26:2 to spy out the entire land.”
of Ma·nasseh, Joshua said: 4 But the woman took the two
13 “Remember what Moses the e De 3:18
men and hid them. Then she
servant of Jehovah commanded said: “Yes, the men came to me,
you: b ‘Jehovah your God is giv- f Nu 32:33
Jos 22:4, 9
but I did not know where they
ing you rest and has given you were from. 5 And at dark when
this land. 14 Your wives, your g Nu 32:17, 25 the city gate was about to be
children, and your livestock will closed, the men went out. I do
dwell in the land that Moses has h Nu 27:18, 20 not know where the men went,
given you on this side1 of the De 34:9 but if you quickly chase after
Jordan, c but all you mighty war- them, you will catch up with
riors d should cross over in bat- i De 17:12 them.” 6 (However, she had
tle formation ahead of your taken them up to the roof and
brothers. e You must help them j De 31:7 hidden them among stalks of flax
15 until Jehovah gives your Jos 1:6, 9 laid in rows on the roof.) 7 So
brothers rest, just as he has giv- ____________________
the men chased after them in
en you, and they also take pos- CHAP. 2 the direction of the Jordan at
session of the land that Jehovah k Nu 25:1 the fords, b and the city gate was
your God is giving them. Then Nu 33:49
____________________
shut once the pursuers had gone
return to the land you were given out.
to occupy and take possession of Second Col.
8 Before the men lay down to
it, the land that Moses the ser- a Jos 6:17
Mt 1:5 sleep, she came up to them
vant of Jehovah gave you on the Heb 11:31 on the roof. 9 She said to
east side of the Jordan.’” f Jas 2:25 the men: “I do know that Je-
16 They answered Joshua: hovah will give you the land c
“We will do all that you have b Jg 3:28 and that the fear of you has fall-
commanded, and we will go Jg 12:5
en upon us. d All the inhabi-
wherever you send us. g 17 Just tants of the land are disheart-
c Ex 3:8
as we listened to everything Mo- ened because of you, e 10 for
ses said, so we will listen to you. we heard how Jehovah dried up
d Ex 23:27
Only may Jehovah your God be De 2:25 the waters of the Red Sea be-
with you just as he was with Mo- De 11:25 fore you when you left Egypt f
ses. h 18 Any man who rebels and what you did to the two
against your order and does not e Ex 15:15 kings of the Amor·ites, Sihon g
obey every command you give Jos 5:1
and Og, h whom you devoted to
him will be put to death. i Only be destruction on the other side1 of
courageous and strong.” j f Ex 14:21
the Jordan. 11 When we heard
2
Ex 15:13, 14
Then Joshua the son of Nun about it, we lost heart,1 and no
secretly sent two men out g Nu 21:21-24 one has any courage2 because
from Shittim k as spies. He told of you, for Jehovah your God is
them: “Go and inspect the land, h Nu 21:33, 34
De 3:3 2:11 1 Lit., “our hearts melted.” 2 Lit.,
1:14; 2:10 1 That is, the east side. Jos 9:9, 10 “and spirit no longer arose in a man.”
327 JOSHUA 2:12–3:6
God in the heavens above and CHAP. 2 guilt respecting your oath that
on the earth beneath. a 12 Now, a De 4:39 you made us swear.” 21 She re-
please, swear to me by Jehovah 2Ch 20:6 plied: “Let it be according to
Da 4:35
that, because I showed loyal love your words.”
to you, you will also show loy- With that she sent them off,
al love to my father’s household; and they went their way. After-
and you must give me a sign of b Jos 6:23 ward, she tied the scarlet cord in
good faith.1 13 You must spare the window. 22 So they left and
the lives of my father and moth- went to the mountainous region
er, my brothers and sisters, and and stayed there for three days,
c Heb 11:31
all who belong to them, and you until the pursuers returned. The
must save us1 from death.” b pursuers had been looking for
14 At that the men said to them on every road but did
her: “We will give our lives for d Nu 30:2 not find them. 23 The two men
yours!1 If you do not tell about then descended from the moun-
our mission, then we will show tainous region and crossed the
loyal love and faithfulness to- e Jos 6:23 river and came to Joshua the
ward you when Jehovah gives us son of Nun. They related to him
the land.” 15 After that she let all the things that had happened
them down by a rope through to them. 24 Then they said to
the window, for her house was f Jos 2:14 Joshua: “Jehovah has handed
on a side of the city wall. In fact, ____________________
over the entire land to us. a In
she was dwelling on the wall. c Second Col. fact, all the inhabitants of the
16 Then she said to them: “Go a Ex 23:31 land are disheartened because
to the mountainous region and Jos 6:2
of us.” b
Jos 21:44
hide there for three days, so that
those pursuing you may not find
you. Then, after your pursuers
3 Then Joshua got up early
in the morning, and he and
all the Israelites1 departed from
have come back, you can go on b Ex 15:14-16
Shittim c and came to the Jor-
your way.” Jos 2:9-11
Jos 5:1 dan. They spent the night there
17 The men said to her: “We ____________________ before crossing over.
will be free from guilt respect-
ing this oath that you made CHAP. 3 2 After three days, the of-
us swear d 18 unless, when we c Nu 25:1 ficers d passed throughout the
come into the land, you tie this
Jos 2:1 camp 3 and commanded the
cord of scarlet thread in the win- people: “As soon as you see the
dow by which you let us down. ark of the covenant of Jehovah
You should gather your father, d De 1:15 your God being carried by the
your mother, your brothers, and Jos 1:10, 11 Levitical priests, e you should de-
all your father’s household with part from your place and fol-
you into the house. e 19 Then if low it. 4 But keep a distance of
anyone goes out the doors of e Nu 4:15
about 2,000 cubits1 from it; do
your house into the open, his 1Ch 15:2 not come any nearer to it, so
blood will be on his own head, that you may know which is the
and we will be free from guilt. way to go, for you have not trav-
But if harm comes to1 anyone eled on this way before.”
f Ex 19:10
who remains with you in the Le 20:7 5 Joshua now said to the peo-
house, his blood will be on our ple: “Sanctify yourselves, f for to-
heads. 20 But if you report our morrow Jehovah will do wonder-
mission, f we will be free from ful things among you.” g
g Ex 34:10
6 Then Joshua said to the
2:12 1 Or “a reliable sign.” 2:13 1 Or priests: “Take up the ark h of the
“our souls.” 2:14 1 Or “Our souls will
die instead of you!” 2:19 1 Or “if a hand h Ex 25:10 3:1 1 Lit., “sons of Israel.” 3:4 1 About
is laid on.” Nu 4:15 890 m (2,920 ft). See App. B14.
JOSHUA 3:7–4:7 328
covenant and pass ahead of the CHAP. 3 flowing from upstream stood
people.” So they took up the ark a Jos 4:14 still. They rose up like a dam2
of the covenant and went ahead very far away at Adam, the city
of the people. near Zare·than, while the wa-
7 Then Jehovah said to Josh- b Jos 1:5, 17 ters descending toward the Sea
ua: “This day I will start to ex- of the Ara·bah, the Salt Sea,1
alt you in the eyes of all Israel, a c Ex 3:12
drained away. They were halted,
so that they may know that I will Ex 14:31 and the people crossed over op-
be with you b just as I was with posite Jeri·cho. 17 While the
Moses. c 8 You should give this priests carrying the ark of Jeho-
command to the priests carrying d Jos 3:17 vah’s covenant kept standing
the ark of the covenant: ‘When still on dry ground a in the middle
you reach the edge of the waters of the Jordan, all Israel crossed
e De 7:21
of the Jordan, you should stand over on dry ground b until the
still in the Jordan.’” d whole nation had finished cross-
9 And Joshua said to the Is- f Ex 3:8 ing the Jordan.
4
raelites: “Come here and lis- De 7:1
Ps 44:2
As soon as the whole nation
ten to the words of Jehovah your had finished crossing the
God.” 10 Joshua then said: “By Jordan, Jehovah said to Joshua:
this you will know that a liv- g Jos 4:2, 3 2 “Take 12 men from the peo-
ing God is among you, e and ple, one man from each tribe, c
that he will without fail drive 3 and give them this command:
away from before you the Ca- h Ps 114:1, 3 ‘Take up 12 stones from the mid-
naan·ites, the Hittites, the Hi- dle of the Jordan, from the place
vites, the Periz·zites, the Gir- i Ex 25:10
where the priests’ feet stood
ga·shites, the Amor·ites, and the Jos 3:6 still, d and carry them over with
Jebu·sites. f 11 Look! The ark Ac 7:44, 45 you and set them down in the
of the covenant of the Lord of place where you will spend the
the whole earth is passing ahead night.’” e
j Jos 4:18
of you into the Jordan. 12 Now 1Ch 12:15 4 So Joshua called the 12 men
take 12 men from the tribes of ____________________ whom he had appointed from the
Israel, one man for each tribe, g Second Col. Israelites, one man from each
13 and as soon as the soles of a Jos 4:3 tribe, 5 and Joshua said to
the feet of the priests carrying them: “Pass ahead of the Ark
the Ark of Jehovah, the Lord of of Jehovah your God to the mid-
the whole earth, touch1 the b Ps 66:6 dle of the Jordan, and each of
waters of the Jordan, the waters ____________________ you should lift up a stone on his
of the Jordan flowing from up- CHAP. 4 shoulder, according to the num-
stream will be halted and they c Jos 3:12, 13 ber of the tribes of the Israel-
will stand still like a dam.”2h ites, 6 to serve as a sign among
14 So when the people de- you. If your children1 should lat-
parted from their tents just be- d Jos 3:17 er ask you, ‘Why do you have
fore crossing the Jordan, the these stones?’ f 7 you must tell
priests carrying the ark i of e Jos 4:19, 20
them: ‘Because the waters of the
the covenant went ahead of the Jordan were halted from before
people. 15 As soon as the car- the ark g of Jehovah’s covenant.
riers of the Ark reached the Jor- f Ex 13:14 When it crossed the Jordan, the
dan and the priests carrying the De 6:20, 21 waters of the Jordan were halt-
Ps 78:3, 4
Ark dipped their feet into the ed. These stones will serve as a
edge of the waters (now the Jor- lasting memorial1 to the people
dan overflows its banks j all the g Jos 3:13, 16 of Israel.’” h
days of harvest), 16 the waters
3:16 1 That is, the Dead Sea. 4:6 1 Lit.,
3:13 1 Lit., “rest in.” 3:13, 16 2 Or “wall.” h De 4:9 “sons.” 4:7 1 Or “reminder.”
329 JOSHUA 4:8–5:3
8 So the Israelites did just as CHAP. 4 the covenant of Jehovah came
Joshua had commanded. They a Jos 3:17 up from the middle of the Jor-
took up 12 stones from the mid- dan and the soles of the feet
dle of the Jordan, just as Je- b Jos 3:8, 17 of the priests stepped onto dry
hovah had instructed Josh- ground, the waters of the Jordan
ua, to correspond to the number c Jos 1:12, 14
resumed their course and over-
of the tribes of the Israelites. flowed the banks a as before.
They took them over to the place 19 The people came up from
d Nu 32:20-22
where they would spend the Nu 32:25-29 the Jordan on the tenth day of
night and set them down there. the first month and camped at
9 Joshua also set up 12 stones e Jos 3:7
Gilgal b on the eastern border of
in the middle of the Jordan Jeri·cho.
at the place where the feet of 20 As for the 12 stones that
f Ex 14:31
the priests who carried the ark they had taken out of the Jor-
of the covenant stood, a and the dan, Joshua set these up at Gil-
stones are there to this day. g Ex 25:22 gal. c 21 Then he said to the Is-
10 The priests carrying the raelites: “In the future when
Ark remained standing in the h Nu 4:15 your children ask their fathers,
middle of the Jordan until every- ____________________ ‘What do these stones mean?’ d
thing that Jehovah had ordered Second Col. 22 you must explain to your
Joshua to tell the people to do a Jos 3:13, 15 children: ‘Israel crossed the Jor-
was completed, in harmony with dan on dry land e 23 when Je-
all that Moses had commanded b Jos 4:3 hovah your God dried up the wa-
Joshua. All the while, the people Jos 5:8, 9 ters of the Jordan before them
hurried across. 11 As soon as Jos 10:6
until they had crossed it, just
all the people had finished cross- as Jehovah your God did to the
ing over, the Ark of Jehovah and c Jos 4:8 Red Sea when he dried it up
the priests crossed over in the before us until we crossed it. f
sight of the people. b 12 And d Ps 44:1 24 He did this so that all the
the Reuben·ites, the Gadites, peoples of the earth may know
and the half tribe of Ma·nasseh e Jos 3:17 how mighty Jehovah’s hand is g
crossed over in battle formation c Ps 66:6 and so that you may always fear
ahead of the other Israelites, just Jehovah your God.’”
as Moses had instructed them. d
13 About 40,000 soldiers armed
for battle crossed over before
f Ex 14:21
Isa 63:12
Heb 11:29
5 As soon as all the kings of
the Amor·ites h who were on
the west side1 of the Jordan and
Jehovah onto the desert plains all the kings of the Canaan·ites i
of Jeri·cho. g Ex 9:16
Ex 15:6 who were by the sea heard that
14 On that day Jehovah exalt- De 28:10 Jehovah had dried up the waters
ed Joshua in the eyes of all Is- 1Sa 17:46 of the Jordan before the Israel-
rael, e and they deeply respect- 2Ki 19:19
Ps 106:8
ites until they had crossed over,
ed1 him all the days of his life, ____________________ they lost heart,2j and they lost all
just as they had deeply respect- courage3 because of the Israel-
CHAP. 5
ed Moses. f ites. k
h Ge 10:15, 16
15 Then Jehovah said to 2 At that time Jehovah said to
Joshua: 16 “Command the Joshua: “Make for yourself flint
i Nu 13:29
priests carrying the ark g of the knives and circumcise l the men
Testimony to come up out of the of Israel again, a second time.”
Jordan.” 17 So Joshua com- j Ex 15:15 3 So Joshua made flint knives
Jos 2:24
manded the priests: “Come up and circumcised the men of
out of the Jordan.” 18 When
the priests carrying the ark h of k Jos 2:9-11 5:1 1 Lit., “the side toward the sea.”
2 Lit., “their hearts melted.” 3 Lit., “and
4:14 1 Lit., “they feared.” l Ge 17:9-11 there was no spirit in them any longer.”
JOSHUA 5:4–6:6 330
Israel at Gibe·ath-ha·ara·loth.1a CHAP. 5 the Israelites, a but they began to
4 This is why Joshua circum- a Jos 5:8, 9 eat the produce of the land of
cised them: All the males of the Canaan in that year. b
people who left Egypt, all the b Nu 14:29 13 When Joshua was near
men of war,1 had died in the Nu 26:65
De 2:14
Jeri·cho, he looked up and saw
wilderness on the journey after a man c standing in front of him
they left Egypt. b 5 All the peo- c Nu 14:33 with a drawn sword in his hand. d
ple who left Egypt were circum- De 1:3 Joshua walked up to him and
cised, but all the people born in asked: “Are you on our side or
the wilderness on the journey af- d Nu 14:22, 23 on the side of our adversaries?”
ter they left Egypt were not cir- 14 To this he said: “No, but I
cumcised. 6 The Israelites had e De 1:35
have come as prince1 of Jeho-
walked for 40 years c in the wil- vah’s army.” e With that Joshua
derness until the entire nation f Ge 13:14, 15
Ex 33:1 fell with his face to the ground
had died off, that is, the men and prostrated himself and said
of war who left Egypt who did g Ex 3:8 to him: “What does my lord have
not obey the voice of Jehovah. d Nu 13:26, 27 to say to his servant?” 15 The
Jehovah swore to them that he Eze 20:6
prince of Jehovah’s army replied
would never let them see the to Joshua: “Remove your san-
land e that Jehovah had sworn to h Nu 14:31
dals from your feet, because the
their forefathers to give to us, f place where you are standing is
i Jos 4:19
a land flowing with milk and Jos 5:3 holy.” At once Joshua did so. f
honey. g 7 So he raised up their
sons instead of them. h These
Joshua circumcised; they were
j Ex 12:24, 25
Nu 9:5
6 Now Jeri·cho was tightly
shut up because of the Isra-
uncircumcised because they had elites; no one was leaving and no
not circumcised them during the k Ex 12:18 one was entering. g
journey. ____________________ 2 Jehovah then said to Josh-
8 When they finished circum- Second Col. ua: “See, I have handed over
cising the entire nation, they re- a Ex 16:35 to you Jeri·cho and its king
mained where they were in the and its mighty warriors. h 3 All
camp until they recovered. b De 6:10-12 you fighting men should march
9 Then Jehovah said to Josh-
De 8:10 around the city, going around
ua: “Today I have rolled away the city once. That is what you
from you the reproach of Egypt.”
c Ge 18:2
Jg 13:6
should do for six days. 4 Have
So that place has been called Ac 1:10 seven priests carry seven ram’s
Gilgal1i until this day. horns before the Ark. But on the
10 The Israelites continued to d Ex 23:23 seventh day, you should march
camp at Gilgal, and they ob-
Nu 22:23 around the city seven times
1Ch 21:16
served the Passover on the 14th and the priests should blow the
day of the month, j in the eve- e Ex 23:20
horns. i 5 When the ram’s horn
ning, on the desert plains of 1Ki 22:19 is sounded—as soon as you hear
Jeri·cho. 11 And they began to Da 10:13 the sound1 of the horn—all the
eat the produce of the land the people should shout a great war
f Ex 3:4, 5 cry. Then the wall of the city
day after the Passover, unleav- ____________________
ened bread k and roasted grains, will fall down flat, j and the peo-
CHAP. 6 ple must go up, each one straight
on this same day. 12 Then the
manna stopped on the day fol- g Jos 2:9 ahead.”
lowing when they had eaten 6 So Joshua the son of Nun
h Nu 14:9
some of the produce of the land; De 7:24
called the priests together and
there was no longer manna for Ne 9:24 told them: “Take up the ark of
the covenant, and seven priests
5:3 1 Meaning “Hill of the Foreskins.” i Jg 7:22 should carry seven ram’s horns
5:4 1 Or “the men of military age.” 5:9
1 Meaning “Rolling; Rolling Away.” j Heb 11:30 5:14 1 Or “chief.” 6:5 1 Or “long blast.”
331 JOSHUA 6:7-24
before the Ark of Jehovah.” a CHAP. 6 the people: “Shout, a for Jehovah
7 Then he told the people: a Nu 4:15 has given you the city! 17 The
“Move on and march around city and everything in it is to
the city, and the armed troops b b Nu 10:14, be devoted to destruction; b it all
should go ahead of the Ark of 18, 22 belongs to Jehovah. Only Ra-
Jehovah.” 8 And just as Josh- Jos 1:12, 14 hab c the prostitute may keep liv-
ua had spoken to the peo- ing, she and all who are with
ple, the seven priests carrying c 1Ch 15:2 her in the house, because she
seven ram’s horns before Jeho- hid the messengers we sent out. d
vah went forward and blew the d Jos 6:3 18 But keep away from what is
horns, and the ark of the cov- devoted to destruction, e so that
enant of Jehovah was following e Jos 6:4
you do not desire something de-
them. 9 And the armed troops ____________________ voted to destruction and take
went ahead of the priests who Second Col.
it, f making the camp of Israel
were blowing the horns, and the something devoted to destruc-
a Jos 6:5, 10
rear guard followed the Ark as tion by bringing disaster1 on it. g
the horns were blown continu- 19 But all the silver and the gold
ously. b Le 27:29 and the articles of copper and
De 7:2
10 Now Joshua had com- De 20:16 iron are holy to Jehovah. h They
manded the people: “Do not should go into the treasury of Je-
shout nor let your voices be c Jos 2:1
hovah.” i
heard. Not a word should come Mt 1:5 20 Then the people shouted
out of your mouths until the Heb 11:31 when the horns were blown. j As
day I say to you, ‘Shout!’ Then soon as the people heard the
shout.” 11 He had the Ark of d Ge 12:3 sound of the horn and shout-
Jehovah go around the city, Jos 2:4, 6 ed a great war cry, the wall fell
Jas 2:25
going around it once, after which down flat. k After that the peo-
they returned to the camp and ple went up into the city, each
spent the night there. e De 7:26 one straight ahead, and they
12 The next morning Josh- captured the city. 21 They de-
ua got up early, and the priests f De 13:17 voted all that was in the city to
took up the Ark c of Jeho- Jos 7:11, 21 destruction by the sword, man
vah, 13 and seven priests car- and woman, young and old, bull,
rying seven ram’s horns walked g Jos 7:25 sheep, and donkey. l
before the Ark of Jehovah, con- 22 Joshua said to the two
tinuously blowing the horns. h Nu 31:22, 23 men who had spied out the land:
The armed troops were walk- “Go into the house of the pros-
ing ahead of them while the titute and bring out the woman
i Jos 6:24
rear guard was following the Ark 1Ki 7:51 and all who belong to her, just as
of Jehovah as the horns were 1Ch 18:11 you swore to her.” m 23 So the
blown continuously. 14 They young spies went in and brought
marched around the city on the j Jos 6:4, 16 out Rahab, along with her fa-
second day once, after which ther, her mother, her brothers,
they returned to the camp. That k Jos 6:5 and all who belonged to her; yes,
was what they did for six days. d Heb 11:30 they brought out her whole fam-
15 On the seventh day they ily, n and they brought them safe-
got up early, as soon as the dawn l De 7:2 ly to a place outside the camp of
broke, and they marched around De 20:16 Israel.
the city in the same manner 24 Then they burned the city
seven times. It was only on that m Jos 2:14 and everything in it with fire.
day that they marched around Heb 11:31 But the silver, the gold, and
the city seven times. e 16 And the articles of copper and iron,
on the seventh time, the priests n Jos 2:12, 13
blew the horns, and Joshua told Jos 2:17-19 6:18 1 Or “trouble; ostracism.”
JOSHUA 6:25–7:13 332
they gave to the treasury of Je- CHAP. 6 them down on the descent. So
hovah’s house. a 25 Only Rahab a Jos 6:19 the courage1 of the people melt-
the prostitute and her father’s ed and flowed away like water.
household and all who belonged b Jos 2:14 6 At this Joshua ripped his
to her were spared by Joshua; b Jos 6:17, 22 garments and fell with his face
and she lives in Israel to this to the ground before the Ark
day, c because she hid the mes- c Mt 1:5 of Jehovah until the evening,
sengers whom Joshua sent out he and the elders of Isra-
to spy on Jeri·cho. d d Heb 6:10
el, and they kept throwing dust
26 At that time Joshua pro- Jas 2:25 on their heads. 7 Joshua said:
nounced this oath:1 “Cursed be “Alas, Sovereign Lord Jehovah,
the man before Jehovah who e 1Ki 16:34 why did you bring this people all
undertakes to rebuild this city of the way across the Jordan just
Jeri·cho. At the cost of his first- to hand us over to the Am-
f De 31:6
born he will lay its foundation, Jos 1:5
or·ites to be destroyed? If only
and at the cost of his youngest we had been satisfied to remain
he will put up its doors.” e on the other side1 of the Jor-
g Jos 9:1, 2
27 So Jehovah was with Jos 9:9, 10 dan! 8 Pardon me, O Jehovah,
Joshua, f and his fame spread ____________________ what can I say now that Israel
through all the earth. g CHAP. 7 has retreated1 before his ene-
mies? 9 When the Canaan·ites
7 But the Israelites were un-
faithful with regard to what
h Jos 22:20
1Ch 2:7 and all the inhabitants of the
land hear about it, they will sur-
had been devoted to destruction, round us and wipe out our very
for Achan h son of Carmi, son of i De 7:26
name from the earth, and what
Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe will you do about your great
of Judah, took some of what was j Jos 6:17, 18
name?” a
devoted to destruction. i At this 10 Jehovah replied to Josh-
Jehovah’s anger blazed against k Ge 12:8
ua: “Get up! Why are you
the Israelites. j lying on your face? 11 Israel
2 Then Joshua sent men out l Ge 28:19 has sinned. They have violated
from Jeri·cho to Ai, k which is my covenant b that I commanded
close by Beth-aven and east m Le 26:14, 17 them to keep. They took some
of Bethel, l telling them: “Go up De 28:15, 25 of what was devoted to destruc-
and spy on the land.” So the De 32:30
tion, c stealing d it and secretly
men went up and spied on Ai. ____________________
putting it among their own pos-
3 When they returned to Josh- Second Col. sessions. e 12 Therefore, the Is-
ua, they told him: “Not all the a De 32:26, 27 raelites will not be able to stand
people need to go up. About Ps 106:8
Ps 143:11 against their enemies. They will
two or three thousand men are Eze 20:9 turn their backs and flee from
enough to defeat Ai. Do not tire their enemies, because they
out all the people by making b Ex 24:7 have become something devot-
them go, for there are only a few ed to destruction. I will not be
of them.” with you again unless you anni-
c Jos 6:17
4 So about 3,000 men went up hilate from your midst what was
there, but they had to flee from devoted to destruction. f 13 Get
the men of Ai. m 5 The men of d Ex 20:15 up and sanctify the people! g Tell
Ai struck down 36 men, and them, ‘Sanctify yourselves to-
they pursued them from outside e Jos 7:21 morrow, for this is what Jehovah
the city gate as far as Sheba- the God of Israel says: “What is
rim,1 and they continued striking f De 7:26 devoted to destruction is among
Jos 6:18 you, O Israel. You will not be
6:26 1 Or possibly, “made the people Isa 59:2
swear this oath.” 7:5 1 Meaning “Quar- 7:5 1 Lit., “heart.” 7:7 1 That is, the east
ries.” g Ex 19:10 side. 7:8 1 Or “turned his back.”
333 JOSHUA 7:14–8:4
able to stand against your ene- CHAP. 7 ground inside my tent, with the
mies until you remove from your a Pr 16:33 money underneath.”
midst the thing devoted to de- 22 At once Joshua sent mes-
struction. 14 You are to pre- sengers, and they ran to the tent,
sent yourselves in the morning, b Jos 1:18 and there the garment was hid-
tribe by tribe, and the tribe that Jos 7:25
den in his tent, with the money
Jehovah selects a will come near, underneath it. 23 So they took
family by family, and the fami- the things out of the tent and
c Ex 24:7
ly that Jehovah selects will come brought them to Joshua and all
near, household by household, the Israelites and placed them
and the household that Jeho- before Jehovah. 24 Joshua and
d Ge 38:30
vah selects will come near, man Nu 26:20 all Israel with him then took
by man. 15 And the one who 1Ch 2:4, 6 Achan a the son of Zerah, the
is caught with the thing devot- silver, the official garment, and
ed to destruction will be burned the bar of gold, b along with his
with fire, b he and all that belongs e Pr 16:33
sons, his daughters, his bull, his
Ac 5:3
to him, because he has violat- donkey, his flock, his tent, and
ed the covenant c of Jehovah and everything that was his, and they
because he has committed a dis- brought them up to the Val-
f Ge 10:10
graceful act in Israel.”’” ____________________ ley1 of Achor. c 25 Joshua said:
16 So Joshua rose early the “Why have you brought disaster1
Second Col.
next morning and had Israel upon us? d Jehovah will bring di-
a Jos 22:20
come near, tribe by tribe, and saster upon you on this day.”
the tribe of Judah was selected. With that all Israel stoned him, e
17 He had the families of Ju- b Jos 6:19 after which they burned them
dah come near and the family with fire. f Thus they stoned all
of the Zerah·ites d was selected, of them. 26 And they raised a
after which he had the fami- c Jos 15:7, 12 huge pile of stones over him that
ly of the Zerah·ites come near, Isa 65:10 remains to this day. At this Jeho-
man by man, and Zabdi was se- Ho 2:15
vah’s hot anger subsided. g That
lected. 18 Finally he had the is why the name of that place is
household of Zabdi come near,
d Jos 6:18 Valley of Achor1 to this day.
man by man, and Achan son of
8 Then Jehovah said to Josh-
1Ch 2:7
Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Ze-
rah, of the tribe of Judah, was ua: “Do not be afraid or be
selected. e 19 Then Joshua said terrified. h Take with you all the
e Le 24:14
to Achan: “My son, please, hon- Jos 1:18
fighting men and go up against
or Jehovah the God of Israel and Ai. See, I have handed over to
make confession to him. Tell me, you the king of Ai, his people,
please, what you have done. Do f Jos 7:15 his city, and his land. i 2 Do to
not hide it from me.” Ai and to its king just as you did
20 Achan answered Joshua: to Jeri·cho and its king, j except
“For a fact I am the one who g De 13:17 you may plunder its spoil and its
sinned against Jehovah the God ____________________ livestock for yourselves. Set an
of Israel, and this is what I have CHAP. 8 ambush behind the city.”
done. 21 When I saw among h De 7:18 3 So Joshua and all the fight-
the spoil a good-looking of- De 31:8 ing men went up against Ai.
Jos 1:9
ficial garment from Shinar f and Isa 12:2
Joshua chose 30,000 mighty
200 shekels1 of silver and one Ro 8:31 warriors and sent them off by
gold bar weighing 50 shekels, night. 4 He gave them this
I desired them, so I took them. command: “See, you are to lie in
They are now hidden in the i Ps 44:3
7:24 1 Or “Low Plain.” 7:25 1 Or “trou-
7:21 1 A shekel equaled 11.4 g ble; ostracism.” 7:26 1 Meaning “Disas-
(0.367 oz t). See App. B14. j Jos 6:2, 21 ter; Ostracism.”
JOSHUA 8:5-24 334
ambush behind the city. Do not CHAP. 8 set against him to the rear of the
go very far from the city, and a Jos 7:5 city. 15 When the men of Ai at-
all of you be ready. 5 I and all tacked, Joshua and all Israel fled
the people with me will approach along the road in the direction
the city, and when they come out of the wilderness. a 16 Then all
against us as before, a we will re- b Jos 8:16 the people who were in the city
treat from them. 6 When they were summoned to pursue them;
come out after us, we will draw and as they pursued Joshua they
them away from the city, for they were drawn away from the city.
will say, ‘They are retreating c Jos 8:19, 28 17 Not a man was remaining in
from us just as before.’ b And we Ai and Bethel who did not go
will retreat from them. 7 Then out after Israel. They left the city
you should rise up from the am- wide open and pursued Israel.
bush and capture the city; Jeho- d Jos 8:1, 3 18 Jehovah now said to Josh-
vah your God will hand it over ua: “Stretch out the javelin that
to you. 8 As soon as you have is in your hand toward Ai, b for
seized the city, you should set it into your hand I will give it.” c
on fire. c You should do according e Jos 8:2 So Joshua stretched out the jav-
to Jehovah’s word. See, I have elin that was in his hand to-
given you your orders.” ward the city. 19 The moment
9 Then Joshua sent them out, he stretched out his hand, the
and they marched to the place f Ge 28:19
ambush rose up quickly from its
of ambush; they took a position place and ran into the city and
between Bethel and Ai, to the captured it. They immediately
west of Ai, while Joshua spent set the city on fire. d
that night with the people. g Jos 8:5
20 When the men of Ai
10 After Joshua rose up ear- turned around, they saw the
ly in the morning and gathered1 smoke of the city rising to the
the troops, he and the elders of sky, and they had no strength to
Israel led them to Ai. 11 All h Jos 8:4
flee in any direction. Then the
____________________
the fighting men d who were with people who had been fleeing to-
him marched up and advanced Second Col.
ward the wilderness turned on
to the front of the city. They a Jos 8:6
their pursuers. 21 When Josh-
camped to the north of Ai, with
ua and all Israel saw that the am-
the valley between them and Ai.
bush had captured the city and
12 In the meantime, he had tak-
saw the smoke of the city ris-
en about 5,000 men and had set b Ex 17:11
them as an ambush e between Jos 8:26 ing, they turned around and at-
Bethel f and Ai, to the west of tacked the men of Ai. 22 And
the city. 13 So the people set the others came out of the city
the main camp to the north of to meet them, so that the men of
the city g and the rear guard west c De 7:24 Ai were trapped in the middle,
of the city, h and Joshua went with some Israelites on this side
that night into the middle of the and some on that side, and they
valley.1 struck them down until there
14 And as soon as the king of
d Jos 8:8, 28 was not one survivor or escapee
Ai saw this, he and the men of remaining. e 23 But they caught
the city hurried out early in the the king of Ai f alive and brought
morning to meet Israel in bat- him before Joshua.
tle at a certain place overlooking
e Le 27:29
De 7:2
24 After Israel finished kill-
the desert plain. But he did not ing all the inhabitants of Ai in
know that there was an ambush the field, in the wilderness where
they had pursued them, and
8:10 1 Or “mustered.” 8:13 1 Or “low f Jos 8:29 every last one of them had fall-
plain.” Jos 12:7, 9 en by the sword, then all Isra-
335 JOSHUA 8:25–9:8
el returned to Ai and struck it CHAP. 8 Mount Ebal a (just as Moses the
with the sword. 25 All those a Ex 17:11 servant of Jehovah had previ-
who fell on that day, from man Jos 8:18 ously commanded), b to bless the
to woman, amounted to 12,000, b Le 27:29 people of Israel. 34 After this
all the people of Ai. 26 Josh- c Jos 8:2 he read aloud all the words of
ua did not draw back his hand d Jos 8:8
the Law, c the blessings d and the
with which he had stretched out curses, e according to all that is
e De 21:22, 23
the javelin a until he had devoted written in the book of the Law.
all the inhabitants of Ai to de- f De 11:29
De 27:4, 5
35 There was not a word of all
struction. b 27 However, Israel that Moses had commanded that
g De 31:9
took the livestock and the spoil Jos 1:8
Joshua did not read aloud in
of that city for themselves, ac- front of all the congregation of
h Ex 20:25
cording to the orders that Jeho- Israel, f including the women and
vah had given to Joshua. c i De 27:6, 7 children and the foreign resi-
28 Then Joshua burned Ai j De 27:2, 3 dents g who were living1 among
and reduced it to a permanent k Ex 24:4 them. h
9
mound of ruins, d as it remains to Ex 34:27
When all the kings who were
this day. 29 He hung the king l Le 24:22 on the west side of the Jor-
Nu 15:16
of Ai on a stake1 until the eve- dan i heard what had happened,
____________________
ning, and as the sun was about those in the mountainous region,
to set, Joshua gave the order to Second Col.
in the She·phelah, along the en-
take his dead body down from a De 27:12, 13
tire coast of the Great Sea,1j
the stake. e Then they pitched it b De 11:29 and in front of Leba·non—the
at the entrance of the city gate c De 31:9 Hittites, the Amor·ites, the Ca-
and raised up a great pile of Ne 8:3 naan·ites, the Periz·zites, the
stones over him, which is there d De 28:2 Hivites, and the Jebu·sites k—
to this day. e De 27:15 2 they formed an alliance to
30 It was then that Josh- De 28:15 fight against Joshua and Israel. l
ua built an altar on Mount Ebal f f De 4:2 3 The inhabitants of Gib-
to Jehovah the God of Israel, De 12:32
e·on m also heard what Joshua
31 just as Moses the servant of g Le 24:22 had done to Jeri·cho n and
Jehovah had commanded the Is- Nu 15:16
Ai. o 4 So they acted shrewdly
raelites and as it is written in the h De 29:10, 11 and put provisions into worn-out
De 31:12
book of the Law g of Moses: “An Ne 8:2 sacks on their donkeys, along
altar of whole stones on which ____________________ with worn-out wineskins that
no iron tool has been wielded.” h had burst and had been mended;
CHAP. 9
On it they offered up burnt offer-
i Jos 12:7, 8
5 they also had worn-out and
ings to Jehovah as well as com- patched sandals on their feet,
munion sacrifices. i j Nu 34:2, 6
and they were wearing worn-out
32 Then he wrote there on k Ge 15:18-21 garments. All the bread of their
Ex 3:17
the stones a copy of the Law j Ex 23:23 provisions was dry and crum-
that Moses had written be- De 7:1 bly. 6 Then they went to Josh-
fore the Israelites. k 33 All Isra- l Jos 24:11 ua at the camp at Gilgal p and
el, their elders, the officers, and m Jos 10:2
said to him and the men of Is-
their judges were standing on Jos 11:19 rael: “We have come from a dis-
both sides of the Ark in front n Jos 6:20 tant land. Now make a covenant
of the Levitical priests who were
o Jos 8:24
with us.” 7 But the men of Isra-
carrying the ark of the cove- el said to the Hivites: q “Perhaps
nant of Jehovah. The foreign p Jos 5:10
Jos 10:43
you are living near us. So how
residents were there as well as can we make a covenant with
q Ge 10:15, 17
the natives. l Half of them stood Ge 34:2
you?” r 8 They replied to Josh-
in front of Mount Geri·zim, Ex 3:8 ua: “We are your servants.”1
and the other half in front of r Ex 34:12
De 7:2 8:35 1 Lit., “walking.” 9:1 1 That is, the
8:29 1 Or “tree.” De 20:16-18 Mediterranean. 9:8 1 Or “slaves.”
JOSHUA 9:9-27 336
Then Joshua said to them: CHAP. 9 the assembly had sworn an
“Who are you, and where do a De 20:10, 15 oath to them by Jehovah a the
you come from?” 9 At this they God of Israel. So all the as-
said to him: “Your servants have b Ex 9:16 sembly began to murmur against
come from a very distant land a
Ex 15:13, 14
Jos 2:9, 10
the chieftains. 19 At this all
out of regard for the name of the chieftains said to the en-
Jehovah your God, because we c Nu 21:21-24 tire assembly: “Since we swore
have heard about his fame and De 2:32-34 an oath to them by Jehovah the
about all he did in Egypt b God of Israel, we are not al-
d Nu 21:33-35
10 and about all he did to the De 3:3
lowed to hurt them. 20 This is
two kings of the Amor·ites who what we will do: We will let
were on the other side1 of the e De 20:10, 11 them live, so that there is no in-
Jordan, King Sihon c of Hesh- dignation against us because of
f Jos 9:6 the oath that we swore to
bon and King Og d of Bashan,
who was in Ashta·roth. 11 So g Jos 9:5
them.” b 21 And the chieftains
our elders and all the inhabitants added: “Let them live, but let
of our land told us, ‘Take pro- h Jos 9:4 them become gatherers of wood
visions with you for the journey and drawers of water for all the
i Nu 27:18, 21 assembly.” This is what the chief-
and go to meet them. Tell them: 1Sa 30:7, 8
“We will be your servants; e now tains promised them.
make a covenant with us.”’ f j Jos 11:19 22 Joshua now called them
12 This bread that we took as and said to them: “Why did you
our provisions was still hot k 2Sa 21:2 trick us by saying, ‘We are from
on the day we left our houses a place very far away from you,’
l Jos 10:2
to come here to you. Now you when you really live right among
can see it is dry and crumbly. g m Jos 18:11, 14 us? c 23 From now on you are
13 And these wineskins were 1Sa 7:1 cursed, d and you will always oc-
new when we filled them, but
1Ch 13:5 cupy a slave’s position as gather-
____________________ ers of wood and drawers of wa-
now they have burst. h And our
garments and sandals have worn
Second Col. ter for the house of my God.”
out because of the great length a Nu 30:2 24 They answered Joshua: “It
of the journey.”
De 6:13 was because your servants were
plainly told that Jehovah your
14 At that the men took1 b 2Sa 21:1
God had commanded Moses his
some of their provisions, but Ps 15:4
Ec 5:4, 6 servant to give you all the land
they did not inquire of Jehovah. i and to annihilate all its inhab-
15 So Joshua made peace with c Jos 9:6, 16 itants from before you. e So we
them j and made a covenant with were afraid for our lives1 be-
them to let them live, and that is d Ge 9:25, 26
cause of you, f and that is why
what the chieftains of the assem- we did this. g 25 Now we are at
e De 7:1
bly swore to them in an oath. k De 20:16 your mercy.1 Do to us whatever
16 At the end of three days, you think is good and right.”
f De 2:25
after they made a covenant
De 11:25
26 And that is what he did with
with them, they heard that they Jos 5:1 them; he saved them from the
lived nearby, in their vicinity. hands of the Israelites, and they
17 Then the Israelites set out g Heb 11:31 did not kill them. 27 But that
and came to their cities on day Joshua made them gather-
the third day; their cities were h Jos 9:21
ers of wood and drawers of wa-
Gibe·on, l Che·phirah, Be·eroth, i 1Ki 8:29 ter for the assembly h and for Je-
and Kiri·ath-jea·rim. m 18 But 2Ch 6:6 hovah’s altar at the place that He
the Israelites did not attack should choose, i and they remain
them, because the chieftains of j 1Ch 9:2 so to this day. j
Ezr 7:24
Ezr 8:17
9:10 1 That is, the east side. 9:14 1 Or Ne 3:26 9:24 1 Or “souls.” 9:25 1 Lit., “in your
“examined.” Ne 7:60 hands.”
337 JOSHUA 10:1-19
10 As soon as King A·doni-

zedek of Jerusalem heard
CHAP. 10
a Jos 8:24, 29
great slaughter on them at Gibe-
on, pursuing them by way of the
that Joshua had captured Ai ascent of Beth-horon and strik-
and devoted it to destruction, b Jos 6:2, 21 ing them down as far as A·ze-
doing to Ai and its king a just c Jos 9:9, 15
kah and Mak·kedah. 11 While
as he had done to Jeri·cho Jos 11:19 they were fleeing from Israel and
and its king, b and how the in- were on the descent of Beth-
habitants of Gibe·on had made d De 2:25 horon, Jehovah hurled great
De 11:25
peace with Israel c and re- Jos 2:10, 11
hailstones from the sky on them
mained among them, 2 he was Jos 5:1 as far as A·zekah, and they per-
greatly alarmed, d because Gibe- ished. In fact, more died from
on was a great city, like one of e Jos 8:25 the hail than from the sword of
the royal cities. It was greater f Ge 23:2
the Israelites.
than Ai, e and all its men were Nu 13:22 12 It was then, on the day
warriors. 3 So A·doni-zedek that Jehovah routed the Amor-
king of Jerusalem sent this mes- g Jos 12:7, ites before the eyes of the Isra-
10-12
sage to Hoham king of Heb- elites, that Joshua said to Jeho-
ron, f Piram king of Jarmuth, Ja- h Jos 9:9, 15 vah before Israel:
phia king of Lachish, and Debir Jos 11:19
“Sun, stand still a over
king of Eglon: g 4 “Come to my i Ge 15:16 Gibe·on, b
aid, and let us attack Gibe- And moon, over the Valley1
on, because it has made peace j Jos 5:10 of Aija·lon!”
with Joshua and the Israelites.” h 13 So the sun stood still and
5 At this the five kings of the k Jos 9:25, 27
the moon did not move until the
Amor·ites i—the king of Jerusa- l Jos 8:3 nation could take vengeance on
lem, the king of Hebron, the its enemies. Is it not written in
king of Jarmuth, the king of La- m De 3:2
the book of Jashar? c The sun
De 20:1
chish, and the king of Eglon— stood still in the middle of the
gathered together along with n De 7:24 sky and did not hasten to set for
their armies, and they marched Jos 11:6 about a whole day. 14 There
on and encamped against Gibe- has never been a day like that
on to fight against it. o Jos 1:3-5
one, either before it or after it,
6 Then the men of Gibe·on p Ps 44:3 when Jehovah listened to the
sent word to Joshua at the camp ____________________ voice of a man, d for Jehovah was
at Gilgal: j “Do not forsake1 your Second Col. fighting for Israel. e
slaves. k Come quickly! Rescue us a 2Ki 20:10 15 After that Joshua togeth-
and help us! All the kings of the Ps 135:6 er with all Israel returned to the
Amor·ites from the mountain- Isa 38:8
camp at Gilgal. f
ous region have gathered against 16 Meanwhile, the five kings
b Isa 28:21
us.” 7 So Joshua went up from fled and hid in the cave at
Gilgal with all the fighting men c 2Sa 1:17, 18 Mak·kedah. g 17 Then it was re-
and the mighty warriors. l ported to Joshua: “The five
8 Jehovah then said to Josh- d De 9:18, 19
1Ki 17:22
kings have been found hiding in
ua: “Do not be afraid of them, m Jas 5:16 the cave at Mak·kedah.” h 18 So
for I have handed them over Joshua said: “Roll large stones
to you. n Not one of them will e De 1:30 over the mouth of the cave
Jos 23:3
be able to stand against you.” o and assign men to guard them.
9 Joshua came against them by f Jos 5:10 19 But the rest of you should
surprise after marching all night Jos 9:6 not stop. Pursue your enemies
long from Gilgal. 10 Jehovah and strike them from the rear. i
g Jos 10:10
threw them into confusion be- Do not allow them to enter into
fore Israel, p and they inflicted a h Jos 10:28 their cities, for Jehovah your
10:6 1 Lit., “let your hand drop from.” i De 28:7 10:12 1 Or “Low Plain.”
JOSHUA 10:20-38 338
God has given them into your CHAP. 10 king and everyone1 in it to de-
hands.” a Jos 10:3-5 struction, letting no survivor re-
20 After Joshua and the Is- Jos 12:7, main. a He did to the king of Mak-
10-12
raelites had finished inflicting a kedah b just as he had done to
very great slaughter on them, to the king of Jeri·cho.
b Ex 23:27
the point of wiping them out ex- 29 Then Joshua together
cept for some survivors who es- with all Israel went from Mak-
caped and entered into the for- c De 31:6 kedah to Libnah and fought
Jos 1:9
tified cities, 21 all the people against Libnah. c 30 Jehovah
returned safely to Joshua at the also gave it and its king d into Is-
d De 3:21
camp at Mak·kedah. Not a man De 7:18, 19 rael’s hand, and they struck it
dared to utter a word1 against and everyone1 in it with the
the Israelites. 22 Then Joshua sword, not letting a survivor re-
e De 21:22, 23
said: “Open the mouth of the Jos 8:29 main in it. So they did to its king
cave and bring the five kings out just as they had done to the king
of the cave to me.” 23 So they f Jos 10:10 of Jeri·cho. e
brought to him from the cave Jos 15:20, 41 31 Next Joshua together with
these five kings: the king of Je- ____________________ all Israel went from Libnah to
rusalem, the king of Hebron, the Second Col. Lachish f and camped there and
king of Jarmuth, the king of La- a De 20:16 fought against it. 32 Jehovah
chish, and the king of Eglon. a gave Lachish into Israel’s hand,
24 When they brought these b Jos 12:7, 16 and they captured it on the sec-
kings to Joshua, he summoned ond day. They struck it and
all the men of Israel and said c Jos 15:20, 42 everyone1 in it with the sword, g
to the commanders of the fight- Jos 21:13 just as they had done to Libnah.
ing men who had gone with him:
33 Then Horam king of Ge-
“Come forward. Place your feet d Jos 12:7, 15 zer h went up to help Lachish,
on the backs of the necks of
but Joshua struck him and his
these kings.” So they came for- e Jos 6:2, 21 people down until not one survi-
ward and placed their feet on the
backs of their necks. b 25 Then vor remained.
Joshua said to them: “Do not be
f Jos 10:3, 4 34 Then Joshua together
Jos 12:7, 11
afraid or be terrified. c Be coura- Jos 15:20, 39
with all Israel went from La-
geous and strong, for this is chish to Eglon i and camped
what Jehovah will do to all your there and fought against it.
g De 20:16
enemies against whom you are 35 They captured it on that day
fighting.” d and struck it with the sword.
h Jos 12:7, 12
26 Then Joshua struck them Jos 16:10
They devoted everyone1 in it to
and put them to death and hung Jos 21:20, 21 destruction on that day, just as
them on five stakes,1 and they 1Ki 9:16 they had done to Lachish. j
remained hanging on the stakes 36 Then Joshua together
until the evening. 27 At sun- i Jos 10:3, 4 with all Israel went up from
Jos 12:7, 12
set Joshua ordered that they be Jos 15:20, 39
Eglon to Hebron k and fought
taken down off the stakes e and against it. 37 They captured it
thrown into the cave where they and struck it, its king, its towns,
j De 20:16
had hidden themselves. Then Jos 10:32 and everyone1 in it with the
large stones were placed at the sword, not letting any survivor
mouth of the cave, and these re- k Ge 13:18 remain. Just as he had done to
main to this very day. Ge 23:19 Eglon, he devoted it and every-
28 Joshua captured Mak·ke- Nu 13:22
Jos 10:3, 4
one1 in it to destruction.
dah f on that day and struck it Jos 15:13 38 Finally Joshua together
with the sword. He devoted its Jos 21:13 with all Israel turned toward
Debir l and fought against it.
10:21 1 Lit., “sharpened his tongue.” l Jos 12:7, 13
10:26 1 Or “trees.” Jos 15:15 10:28, 30, 32, 35, 37 1 Or “every soul.”
339 JOSHUA 10:39–11:15
39 He captured it, its king, and CHAP. 10 ters of Merom to fight against
all its towns, and they struck a De 7:2 Israel.
them down with the sword, de- b Jos 11:14 6 At this Jehovah said to
voting everyone1 in it to destruc- Joshua: “Do not be afraid be-
c Jos 9:1, 2
tion, a not letting any survivor re- Jg 1:9 cause of them, a for about this
main. b He did to Debir and its time tomorrow, I am giving over
d Le 27:29
king just as he had done to Heb- De 20:16 all of them slain to Israel. Their
ron and to Libnah and its king. Jos 11:14 horses you must hamstring, b
40 Joshua conquered all the e De 7:2 and their chariots you must
land of the mountainous region, De 9:5 burn in the fire.” 7 Joshua to-
the Negeb, the She·phelah, c and f Nu 34:2, 4 gether with all the fighting men
the slopes, and all their kings, De 9:23 then launched a surprise attack
not letting any survivor re- g De 2:23 against them along the waters of
main; he devoted everything that Merom. 8 Jehovah gave them
h Jos 15:20, 51
breathed to destruction, d just as into Israel’s hand, c and they de-
Jehovah the God of Israel had i Jos 11:16, 19 feated them and pursued them
commanded. e 41 Joshua con- j Ex 14:14 as far as Great Sidon d and
quered them from Kadesh- De 1:30 Misre·photh-maim e and the Val-
barne·a f to Gaza g and all the k Jos 4:19 ley of Mizpeh to the east, and
land of Goshen h and up to Gib- ____________________ they struck them down until no
e·on. i 42 Joshua captured all CHAP. 11 survivors remained. f 9 Joshua
these kings and their land, l Jos 12:7, 19 then did to them just as Jehovah
all at the same time, because m Jos 12:7, 20
had told him; he hamstrung their
it was Jehovah the God of Isra- horses and burned their chariots
n Jos 17:11
el who was fighting for Israel. j Jg 1:27
in the fire. g
43 Then Joshua returned with 10 Moreover, Joshua then re-
o Nu 13:29
all Israel to the camp at Gilgal. k turned and captured Hazor
11
p Ge 15:16 and struck down its king with
As soon as Jabin king of
Hazor heard of it, he sent q De 7:1 the sword, h because Hazor
word to Jobab king of Madon, l De 20:17 had formerly been the head of
and to the king of Shimron, the r De 4:48 all these kingdoms. 11 They
king of Achshaph, m 2 the kings ____________________ struck down everyone1 in it with
who were in the northern moun- Second Col. the sword, devoting them to de-
tainous region, those in the a Jos 10:8 struction. i Not a breathing thing
plains1 south of Chinne·reth, b De 17:16
was left. j Then he burned Ha-
those in the She·phelah and on Pr 21:31 zor in the fire. 12 Joshua cap-
the slopes of Dor n to the west, c Jos 21:44
tured all the cities of these
3 the Canaan·ites o to the east kings and defeated all their
d Ge 10:19 kings with the sword. k He de-
and the west, the Amor·ites, p Jos 19:28, 31
the Hittites, the Periz·zites, voted them to destruction, l just
e Jos 13:1, 6 as Moses the servant of Jeho-
the Jebu·sites in the mountain-
ous region, and the Hivites q at f De 20:16 vah had commanded. 13 How-
the base of Hermon r in the land g Jos 11:6 ever, Israel did not burn any
of Mizpah. 4 So they came out h Jos 12:7, 19
of the cities that stood on their
with all their armies, a vast mul- mounds except Hazor; it was
i Le 27:29 the only one Joshua burned.
titude as numerous as the grains
of sand on the seashore, togeth- j De 20:16 14 All the spoil of these cities
Jos 11:14 and the livestock, the Israel-
er with very many horses and
war chariots. 5 All these kings k De 9:5 ites plundered for themselves. m
agreed to meet, and they came l De 7:2, 16 But they struck every human
and camped together at the wa- with the sword until they had
m Jos 8:2, 27
annihilated each one. n They did
10:39; 11:11 1 Or “every soul.” 11:2 1 Or n De 7:2 not let anyone who breathed re-
“Arabah.” o De 20:16 main. o 15 Just as Jehovah had
JOSHUA 11:16–12:7 340
commanded Moses his servant,
so Moses commanded Joshua, a
CHAP. 11
a De 3:28 12 Now these are the kings
of the land whom the Isra-
and so Joshua did. He left noth- De 7:1 elites defeated, whose land they
De 31:7
ing undone of all that Jehovah took possession of on the east
b De 4:2, 5
had commanded Moses. b c Nu 13:17
side of the Jordan, from the Ar-
16 Joshua conquered all this De 1:7 non Valley1a up to Mount Her-
land, the mountainous region, all d Jos 10:40, 41 mon b and all the Ara·bah toward
the Negeb, c all the land of Go- e Jos 12:7, 8 the east: c 2 King Sihon d of the
shen, the She·phelah, d the Ar- f Jos 13:1, 5 Amor·ites, who lived in Hesh-
a·bah, e and the mountainous g De 4:48 bon and ruled from A·roer, e
Jos 13:8, 11
region of Israel and its She- which was on the rim of the Ar-
h Jos 9:7, 15
phelah,1 17 from Mount Ha- i De 20:17
non Valley,1f and from the middle
lak, which goes up to Seir, and j De 2:30
of the valley, and half of Gile-
as far as Baal-gad f in the Val- k Ex 34:12
ad as far as the Valley2 of Jab-
ley of Leba·non at the base of De 7:2 bok, the boundary of the Am-
Mount Hermon, g and he cap- l De 20:16 mon·ites. 3 He also ruled over
tured all their kings and defeat- m Nu 13:22 the Ara·bah as far as the Sea
De 1:28 of Chinne·reth1g toward the east
ed them, putting them to death. Jos 15:13, 14
18 Joshua waged war with all n Le 27:29
and as far as the Sea of the Ara-
these kings for quite some time. Jos 11:12 bah, the Salt Sea,2 to the east in
19 There was no city that made Jos 24:11 the direction of Beth-jeshi·moth,
peace with the Israelites except o Ex 23:28-30 and toward the south under the
the Hivites inhabiting Gibe·on. h p Jg 1:18 slopes of Pisgah. h
They conquered all the others q 1Sa 17:4
4 Also the territory of
r
by war. i 20 It was Jehovah who 2Ch 26:1, 6
King Og i of Bashan, who was
s Ex 23:27
allowed their hearts to become De 11:23 one of the last of the Reph-
stubborn j so that they waged t Nu 26:53, 54 a·im j and who lived in Ash-
war against Israel, in order for Jos 14:1 ta·roth and Edre·i 5 and ruled
him to devote them to destruc- u Jos 14:15 in Mount Hermon, in Sale·cah,
Jos 21:44
tion without any favorable con- Jos 23:1
and in all Bashan, k as far as
sideration. k They were to be an- ____________________ the boundary of the Geshur·ites
nihilated, just as Jehovah had Second Col. and the Ma·aca·thites, l and half
commanded Moses. l of Gile·ad, to the territory of
____________________
21 At that time Joshua wiped King Sihon of Heshbon. m
CHAP. 12
out the Ana·kim m from the 6 Moses the servant of Je-
mountainous region, from Heb- a De 2:24
hovah and the Israelites defeat-
b De 3:8
ron, Debir, Anab, and all the ed them, n after which Moses the
c De 4:47-49
mountainous region of Judah d Nu 21:23, 24
servant of Jehovah gave their
and all the mountainous region e De 3:12
land as a possession to the Reu-
of Israel. Joshua devoted them f Nu 21:13 ben·ites, the Gadites, and the
and their cities to destruction. n g Joh 6:1 half tribe of Ma·nasseh. o
22 There were no Ana·kim left h De 3:27 7 These are the kings of the
in the land of the Israelites; i Nu 21:33-35 land whom Joshua and the Isra-
they remained o only in Gaza, p in j De 3:11 elites defeated on the west side
Gath, q and in Ashdod. r 23 So k De 29:7 of the Jordan, from Baal-gad p in
Joshua took control of all the l Jos 13:13 the Valley of Leba·non q and as
land, just as Jehovah had prom- m Nu 21:26 far as Mount Halak, r which goes
ised Moses, s and then Joshua n Nu 21:23, 24
Nu 21:33-35
up to Seir, s after which Joshua
gave it as an inheritance to Isra- o Nu 32:33 gave their land to the tribes of
el by their shares to be divided De 3:12, 13
among their tribes. t And the land p Jos 13:1, 5 12:1, 2 1 Or “Wadi Arnon.” 12:2 2 Or
had rest from war. u q Jos 1:4 “Wadi.” 12:3 1 That is, the lake of Gen-
r Jos 11:16, 17 nesaret, or the Sea of Galilee. 2 That
11:16 1 Or “its foothills.” s De 2:12 is, the Dead Sea.
341 JOSHUA 12:8–13:9
Israel as a possession by their
shares, a 8 in the mountainous
CHAP. 12
a Jos 11:23 13 Now Joshua had grown
old and was advanced in
region, in the She·phelah, in b Jos 10:40 years. So Jehovah said to him:
a
the Ara·bah, on the slopes, in Jos 11:16 “You have grown old and are ad-
the wilderness, and in the Neg- c Ge 15:16 vanced in years; but much of the
eb b—the land of the Hittites, the d Ex 3:8
land remains to be taken in pos-
Amor·ites, c the Canaan·ites, the Ex 23:23 session.1 2 This is the land re-
Periz·zites, the Hivites, and the De 7:1 maining: b all the regions of the
Jebu·sites: d e Jos 6:2 Phi·listines and all the Geshur-
ites c 3 (from the branch of the
9 The king of Jeri·cho, e f Jos 8:29
Nile1 that is east of2 Egypt
one; the king of Ai, f which g Jos 10:23, 26
up to the border of Ekron to
was beside Bethel, one; h Jos 10:33 the north, which used to be con-
10 the king of Jerusalem, i Jos 10:38 sidered Canaan·ite territory) d in-
one; the king of Hebron, g j Jos 10:29 cluding that of the five lords
one; of the Phi·listines e—the Gazites,
k Jos 10:28
11 the king of Jarmuth, one; the Ashdod·ites, f the Ashke·lon-
l Jg 1:22
the king of Lachish, one; ites, g the Gittites, h and the Ek-
m Jos 11:1, 10
12 the king of Eglon, one; ron·ites; i that of the Avvim j
the king of Gezer, h one; n Jos 21:34 4 to the south; all the land of
13 the king of Debir, i one; o Jos 11:1, 2 the Canaan·ites; Me·arah, which
____________________ belongs to the Si·doni·ans, k as
the king of Geder, one;
far as Aphek, to the border
14 the king of Hormah, one; Second Col.
____________________ of the Amor·ites; 5 the land of
the king of Arad, one; the Gebal·ites l and all of Leba-
15 the king of Libnah, j one; CHAP. 13
non toward the east, from Baal-
the king of A·dullam, one; a Jos 23:1
gad at the base of Mount Her-
Jos 24:29
16 the king of Mak·kedah, k mon to Lebo-hamath;1m 6 all
b Ex 23:29, 30
one; the king of Bethel, l the inhabitants of the mountain-
one; c 1Sa 27:8 ous region from Leba·non n to
17 the king of Tappu·ah, d Ge 10:19 Misre·photh-maim; o and all the
one; the king of Hepher, e Jg 3:1, 3 Si·doni·ans. p I will drive them
one; 1Sa 6:4 out1 before the Israelites. q You
18 the king of Aphek, one; f Jos 15:20, 46 have only to assign it to Israel
the king of Las·sharon, g Jg 14:19 as an inheritance, just as I
one; h 2Sa 21:19
have commanded you. r 7 Now
you must apportion this land as
19 the king of Madon, one; i 1Sa 5:10 an inheritance to the nine tribes
the king of Hazor, m one; j De 2:23 and the half tribe of Ma·nas-
20 the king of Shimron- k Jg 1:31 seh.” s
meron, one; the king of 8 With the other half tribe,
l 1Ki 5:18
Achshaph, one; the Reuben·ites and the Gadites
m Nu 34:2, 8
21 the king of Taa·nach, took their inheritance that Mo-
one; the king of Me·giddo, n De 3:25
ses gave them on the east
one; o Jos 11:8 side of the Jordan, just as Mo-
22 the king of Kedesh, one; p Jg 3:1-3 ses the servant of Jehovah
the king of Jokne·am n in q Ex 23:30 had given them: t 9 from A·ro-
Carmel, one; r Nu 34:17 er, u which is on the rim of the
23 the king of Dor on the Jos 14:1 Arnon Valley,1v and the city that
slopes of Dor, o one; the s Nu 33:54
13:1 1 Or “be conquered.” 13:3 1 Or
king of Goiim in Gilgal, t Nu 32:33
“from Shihor.” 2 Lit., “in front of.”
one; Jos 22:4
13:5 1 Or “the entrance of Hamath.”
24 the king of Tirzah, one; a u De 3:12 13:6 1 Or “dispossess them.” 13:9 1 Or
total of 31 kings. v Nu 21:13 “Wadi Arnon.”
JOSHUA 13:10-31 342
is in the middle of the valley, CHAP. 13 and the Midi·an·ite chieftains
and all the tableland1 of Mede- a Nu 21:23, 24 Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Re-
ba as far as Dibon; 10 and b De 3:14 ba, a vassals1 of Sihon who were
all the cities of King Sihon c Jos 17:1
dwelling in the land. 22 Ba-
of the Amor·ites, who reigned laam b the son of Beor, the divin-
d 1Ch 5:11
in Heshbon, up to the border of er, c was one whom the Israelites
the Ammon·ites; a 11 also Gile- e De 3:11 killed with the sword along with
ad and the territory of the f Nu 21:23, 24 the rest who were slain. 23 The
Nu 21:33-35
Geshur·ites and the Ma·aca- boundary of the Reuben·ites was
thites b and all Mount Hermon g Nu 33:55 the Jordan; and this territory
Jos 23:12, 13
and all Bashan c as far as Sale- was the inheritance of the Reu-
cah; d 12 all the royal realm of h Nu 18:20
De 10:9
ben·ites by their families, with
Og in Bashan, who reigned in De 12:12 the cities and their settlements.
Ashta·roth and in Edre·i. (He i Le 7:33-35 24 Furthermore, Moses gave
was one of the last of the Reph- De 18:1 an inheritance to the tribe of
a·im.) e Moses defeated them and j Nu 18:24 Gad, the Gadites by their fam-
drove them out.1f 13 But the Is- k Nu 21:25, 26 ilies, 25 and their territory in-
raelites did not drive out1g the cluded Jazer d and all the cit-
l Nu 32:37, 38
Geshur·ites and the Ma·aca- ies of Gile·ad and half of the
thites, for Geshur and Maa·cath m Nu 21:23
land of the Ammon·ites e as far
live in the midst of Israel to this n De 2:26 as A·roer, which faces Rab-
day. o Jos 21:8, 37 bah; f 26 and from Heshbon g
14 It was only to the tribe of p Nu 32:37, 38 to Ramath-mizpeh and Beto-
the Levites that he did not give q De 3:16, 17 nim, and from Ma·ha·naim h to
an inheritance. h The offerings r Nu 33:48, 49
the border of Debir; 27 and
made by fire to Jehovah the God in the valley,1 Beth-haram, Beth-
s Nu 21:25
of Israel are their inheritance, i nimrah, i Succoth, j and Zaphon,
just as he promised them. j t De 2:30 the rest of the royal realm of
____________________
15 Then Moses gave an in- King Sihon of Heshbon, k with
heritance to the tribe of the Second Col. the Jordan as the border from
Reuben·ites by their families, a Nu 31:7, 8 the lower end of the Sea of Chin-
16 and their territory was from b Nu 22:5 ne·reth2l on the east side of the
A·roer, which is on the rim of 2Pe 2:15 Jordan. 28 This was the inher-
the Arnon Valley,1 and the c Nu 22:7 itance of the Gadites by their
city in the middle of the val- d Nu 32:34, 35 families, with the cities and their
ley, and all the tableland by Med- e Jos 12:2 settlements.
e·ba; 17 Heshbon and all its Jg 11:13 29 Further, Moses gave an in-
towns k on the tableland, Dibon, f 2Sa 11:1 heritance to the half tribe of
Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon, l g Nu 21:26 Ma·nasseh, to half of the tribe
18 Jahaz, m Kede·moth, n Meph- h Ge 32:2
of Ma·nasseh by their families. m
a·ath, o 19 Kir·i·a·thaim, Sib- Jos 21:8, 38 30 And their territory extended
mah, p and Zereth-shahar on i Nu 32:34, 36 from Ma·ha·naim n and took in all
the mountain of the valley,1 j Ge 33:17
of Bashan, all the royal realm of
20 Beth-peor, the slopes of Pis- King Og of Bashan, and all the
k Nu 21:26
gah, q Beth-jeshi·moth, r 21 all tent villages of Jair o in Bashan,
the cities of the tableland, and l Nu 34:2, 11 60 towns. 31 And half of Gile-
De 3:16, 17
all the royal realm of King Sihon Joh 6:1 ad, and Ashta·roth and Edre·i, p
of the Amor·ites, who reigned in m De 3:13
the cities of the royal realm of
Heshbon. s Moses defeated him t Og in Bashan, went to the sons
n 1Ch 6:77, 80
of Machir q the son of Ma·nas-
13:9 1 Or “plateau.” 13:12 1 Or “dis- o Nu 32:40, 41
De 3:14
possessed them.” 13:13 1 Or “dispos- 13:21 1 That is, kings who were subject
sess.” 13:16 1 Or “Wadi Arnon.” p Nu 21:33 to Sihon. 13:27 2 That is, the lake of
13:19, 27 1 Or “low plain.” q Nu 32:39 Gennesaret, or the Sea of Galilee.
343 JOSHUA 13:32–15:1
seh, to half of the sons of Ma- CHAP. 13 report.1a 8 Although my broth-
chir by their families. a Nu 32:33 ers who went up with me caused
32 These were the inheri- b De 10:9 the people to lose heart,1 I fol-
Jos 18:7 lowed Jehovah my God whole-
tances that Moses gave them on
the desert plains of Moab be-
c Nu 18:24
Nu 26:62, 63
heartedly.2b 9 Moses swore on
yond the Jordan, east of Jeri- De 18:1 that day, saying: ‘The land on
cho. a ____________________ which your foot has walked will
33 But to the tribe of the Le- CHAP. 14 become a lasting inheritance for
vites, Moses did not give an in- d Nu 34:17 you and your sons, because you
heritance. b Jehovah the God of Jos 19:51 have followed Jehovah my God
Israel is their inheritance, just as e Nu 26:55 wholeheartedly.’ c 10 Now just
Nu 33:54
he promised them. c Pr 16:33
as he promised, d Jehovah has
preserved me alive e these 45
14
Ac 13:19
Now this is what the Is- f Nu 34:13 years since Jehovah made this
raelites took as an inher- g Nu 32:29 promise to Moses when Israel
itance in the land of Canaan, h De 10:9 walked in the wilderness; f I am
which El·e·azar the priest and Jos 13:14
still here today, 85 years old.
Joshua the son of Nun and the i Ge 48:5
11 And today I am as strong as
1Ch 5:2
heads of the paternal houses of on the day Moses sent me out.
j Ge 48:19, 20
the tribes of Israel gave them k Nu 35:7 My strength is now as it was
to inherit. d 2 Their inheritance Jos 21:1, 2 then, for war and for other activ-
was by lot, e just as Jehovah l Nu 35:2, 5
ities. 12 Therefore, give me
had commanded through Moses m Jos 4:19
this mountainous region that Je-
Jos 10:43
for the nine and a half tribes. f hovah promised on that day.
n Nu 32:11, 12
3 Moses had given the inheri- o De 1:35, 36 Though you heard on that day
tance of the other two and a p Nu 12:7, 8 that there were Ana·kim g there
half tribes on the other side1 of q Nu 13:26 with great fortified cities, h sure-
the Jordan, g and to the Le- r Nu 13:2, 6 ly1 Jehovah will be with me, i and
vites he did not give an in- ____________________
I will drive them out,2 just as Je-
heritance among them. h 4 The Second Col. hovah promised.” j
descendants of Joseph were con- a Nu 13:30 13 So Joshua blessed him
sidered two tribes, i Ma·nasseh Nu 14:6, 7
and gave Hebron to Caleb the
and Ephra·im; j and they did not b Nu 14:24
Nu 32:11, 12 son of Je·phunneh as an inheri-
give a share in the land to the c De 1:36 tance. k 14 That is why Hebron
Levites, except cities k to dwell in d Jos 21:45 belongs to Caleb the son of Je-
and their pastures for their live- e Nu 14:29, 30 phunneh the Keniz·zite as an in-
stock and their property. l 5 So f Nu 14:33 heritance to this day, because
the Israelites apportioned the g Nu 13:33
he followed Jehovah the God of
land just as Jehovah had com- h Nu 13:22, 28
i Nu 14:8
Israel wholeheartedly. l 15 The
manded Moses. Ro 8:31 name of Hebron was previous-
6 Then the men of Judah ap- j Jos 15:14 ly Kiri·ath-arba m (Arba was the
proached Joshua in Gilgal, m and Jg 1:20 great man among the Ana·kim).
Caleb n the son of Je·phunneh k Jos 10:36, 37 And the land had rest from war. n
Jos 15:13
15
the Keniz·zite said to him: “You Jos 21:11, 12 The land allotted1o to the
well know what Jehovah said o to 1Ch 6:55, 56 tribe of Judah for their
Moses the man of the true God p l Nu 14:24
families extended to the bound-
De 1:35, 36
about you and me at Kadesh- Jos 14:8 ary of Edom, p the wilderness of
barne·a. q 7 I was 40 years old m Ge 23:2
when Moses the servant of Je- n Le 26:6 14:7 1 Lit., “with a word just as with my
hovah sent me out of Kadesh- Jos 11:23 heart.” 14:8 1 Lit., “caused the heart of
barne·a to spy out the land, r ____________________ the people to melt.” 2 Lit., “fully; com-
and I returned with a forthright CHAP. 15 pletely.” 14:12 1 Or “likely.” 2 Or “dis-
o Nu 26:55 possess them.” 15:1 1 Or “given by
14:3 1 That is, the east side. p Ge 36:19 lot.”
JOSHUA 15:2-19 344
Zin, to the Negeb at its southern CHAP. 15 is, Kiri·ath-jea·rim. a 10 The
end. 2 Their southern bound- a Nu 34:2, 3 boundary went around from
ary ran from the extremity of b Jg 1:36
Baal·ah westward to Mount Seir
the Salt Sea,1a from the bay and passed over to the slope of
that faces southward. 3 And it c Nu 34:4 Mount Jea·rim at the north, that
extended south to the ascent of d Nu 34:2, 5 is, Chesa·lon, and it went down
A·krabbim, b passed over to Zin, e 1Ki 8:65 to Beth-shemesh b and passed
then went up from the south to over to Timnah. c 11 And the
f Nu 34:12
Kadesh-barne·a, c over to Hez- boundary extended to the slope
ron, up to Addar, and went g Jos 18:19, 20 of Ekron d to the north, and
around toward Karka. 4 Then h Jos 18:21, 22 the boundary was marked to
it passed on to Azmon d and ex- i Jos 18:17, 20
Shikke·ron and passed over
tended to the Wadi1 of Egypt, e to Mount Baal·ah and extended
and the boundary ended at the j Jos 7:26 to Jabne·el, and the boundary
Sea.2 This was their southern k Jos 5:8, 9 ended at the sea.
boundary. l Jos 18:17, 20 12 The western boundary
5 The eastern boundary was was at the Great Sea1e and its
m 1Ki 1:9
the Salt Sea1 up to the end of the coast. This was the boundary
Jordan, and the boundary at the n Jos 18:16, 20 of the descendants of Judah by
2Ki 23:10
northern corner was at the bay Jer 7:31
their families on all sides.
of the sea, at the end of the Jor- 13 And to Caleb f the son of
o Jg 1:21
dan. f 6 The boundary went up Je·phunneh, he gave a share
to Beth-hoglah g and passed over p Jos 18:28 among the descendants of Judah
Jg 19:10
at the north of Beth-ara·bah, h at the order of Jehovah to Josh-
and the boundary went up to the q Jos 18:15, 20 ua, namely, Kiri·ath-arba (Arba
stone of Bohan i the son of Reu- ____________________ was the father of Anak), that is,
ben. 7 The boundary went up Second Col. Hebron. g 14 So Caleb drove
to Debir at the Valley1 of Achor j a Jos 9:16, 17 out from there the three sons of
and turned northward to Gilgal, k 2Sa 6:2 Anak: h Sheshai, A·himan, and
1Ch 13:6
which is in front of the ascent Talmai, i descendants of Anak.
of A·dummim that is south of b Jos 21:8, 16 15 Then he went up from there
the wadi, and the boundary c Jos 19:43, 48 against the inhabitants of Debir. j
passed over to the waters of Jg 14:1, 2 (The name of Debir was previ-
En-shemesh l and ended at En- 2Ch 28:18
ously Kiri·ath-sepher.) 16 Ca-
rogel. m 8 The boundary went d 1Sa 5:10 leb then said: “To the man who
up to the Valley of the Son of 1Sa 7:14 strikes Kiri·ath-sepher and cap-
2Ki 1:2
Hinnom n to the slope of the Jeb- tures it, I will give my daugh-
u·site o at the south, that is, Jeru- e Nu 34:2, 6 ter Achsah as a wife.” 17 And
De 11:24
salem, p and the boundary went Othni·el k the son of Kenaz, l Ca-
up to the top of the mountain f Nu 13:30 leb’s brother, captured it. So he
De 1:36
that faces the Valley of Hinnom gave him his daughter Achsah m
to the west, which is at the ex- g Ge 23:2 as a wife. 18 While she was
Ge 35:27
tremity of the Valley1 of Reph- Jos 20:7
going home, she urged him to
a·im to the north. 9 And the Jos 21:11, 12 ask her father for a field. Then
boundary was marked from the she dismounted from her don-
h Nu 13:33
top of the mountain to the spring Jos 11:21 key.1 Caleb asked her: “What
of the waters of Neph·toah q do you want?” n 19 She said:
i Nu 13:22
and extended to the cities of Jg 1:10, 20 “Please grant me a blessing, for
Mount Ephron; and the bound- you have given me a piece of
j Jos 10:38, 39
ary was marked to Baal·ah, that land in the south;1 give me also
k Jg 3:9-11
15:2, 5 1 That is, the Dead Sea. l 1Ch 4:13 15:12 1 That is, the Mediterranean.
15:4 1 See Glossary. 2 That is, the 15:18 1 Or possibly, “she clapped her
m 1Ch 2:49
Great Sea, the Mediterranean. 15:7, 8 hands while on the donkey.” 15:19 1 Or
1 Or “Low Plain.” n Jg 1:14, 15 “the Negeb.”
345 JOSHUA 15:20–16:1
Gulloth-maim.”1 So he gave her CHAP. 15 that is alongside Ashdod and
Upper Gulloth and Lower Gul- a Nu 34:2, 3 their settlements.
loth. De 2:5 47 Ashdod, a its dependent1
20 This was the inheritance b Jos 19:1, 2 towns and its settlements;
of the tribe of Judah by their c Ne 11:25, 26 Gaza, b its dependent towns and
families. d Ge 21:31
Jos 19:1-3
its settlements, down to the Wadi
21 The cities at the extremi- of Egypt, the Great Sea,2 and the
e Nu 14:44, 45
ty of the tribe of Judah to- Jos 19:1, 4 adjacent region. c
ward the boundary of Edom a Jg 1:17 48 And in the mountainous
in the south were: Kabze·el, f Jos 19:1, 5 region, Shamir, Jattir, d Socoh,
Eder, Jagur, 22 Kinah, Di·mo- 1Sa 27:5, 6
49 Dannah, Kiri·ath-sannah,
1Ch 12:1
nah, A·dadah, 23 Kedesh, Ha- that is, Debir, 50 Anab, Esh-
g Jos 19:1, 7
zor, Ithnan, 24 Ziph, Telem, Ne 11:25, 29 te·moh, e Anim, 51 Goshen, f
Be·aloth, 25 Hazor-ha·dattah, h Jg 1:9 Holon, and Giloh g—11 cities and
and Keri·oth-hezron, that is, i Jos 19:40, 41 their settlements.
Hazor, 26 Amam, Shema, Mo- Jg 16:31
52 Arab, Dumah, Eshan,
ladah, b 27 Hazar-gaddah, Hesh- j 1Sa 22:1
mon, Beth-pelet, c 28 Hazar- 53 Janim, Beth-tappu·ah, A·phe-
k 1Sa 17:1
shual, Beer-sheba,d Biz·i·o·thiah, kah, 54 Humtah, Kiri·ath-arba,
l 1Sa 17:52
29 Baal·ah, Iim, Ezem, 30 El- that is, Hebron, h and Zior—nine
m 2Ki 18:14
tolad, Chesil, Hormah, e 31 Zik- n Jos 10:28
cities and their settlements.
lag, f Mad·mannah, San·sannah, o Jos 10:29
55 Maon, i Carmel, Ziph, j
32 Le·baoth, Shilhim, Ain, and 2Ki 8:22 Juttah, 56 Jezre·el, Jokde-
Rimmong—a total of 29 cities to- p Jos 19:1, 7 am, Za·noah, 57 Kain, Gibe-
gether with their settlements. ____________________ ah, and Timnah k—ten cities and
33 In the She·phelah, h there Second Col. their settlements.
were: Eshta·ol, Zorah, i Ash- a 1Sa 5:1 58 Halhul, Beth-zur, Gedor,
nah, 34 Za·noah, En-gannim, b Ge 10:19 59 Maa·rath, Beth-anoth, and
Tappu·ah, Enam, 35 Jarmuth, c Nu 34:2, 5 Elte·kon—six cities and their set-
A·dullam, j Socoh, A·zekah, k d Jos 21:8, 14 tlements.
36 Shaa·raim, l Ad·i·thaim, and e 1Ch 6:57 60 Kiri·ath-baal, that is,
Ge·derah and Ged·e·ro·thaim1 f Jos 11:16 Kiri·ath-jea·rim, l and Rabbah
—14 cities and their settlements. g 2Sa 15:12 —two cities and their settle-
37 Zenan, Ha·dashah, Migdal- h Jos 14:15 ments.
gad, 38 Dile·an, Mizpeh, Jok- i 1Sa 23:25
61 In the wilderness, Beth-
the·el, 39 Lachish, m Bozkath, 1Sa 25:2, 3
ara·bah, m Middin, Se·cacah,
Eglon, 40 Cabbon, Lahmam, j 1Sa 23:14
62 Nibshan, the City of Salt,
Chitlish, 41 Ge·deroth, Beth- k Ge 38:12
and En-gedi n—six cities and their
l Jos 9:16, 17
dagon, Naa·mah, and Mak- Jos 18:11, 14 settlements.
kedahn—16 cities and their settle- 1Sa 7:1 63 As for the Jebu·sites o who
ments. m Jos 18:21, 22 were dwelling in Jerusalem, p the
42 Libnah, o Ether, Ashan, p n 1Sa 23:29
men of Judah were not able to
43 Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib, o Ge 10:15, 16
drive them away, q so the Jebu-
44 Keilah, Achzib, and Ma·re- p 1Ch 11:4
sites continue dwelling with the
shah—nine cities and their settle- q Nu 33:55
people of Judah in Jerusalem to
ments. Jg 1:8, 21
this day.
45 Ekron and its dependent1 Jg 19:11
16
2Sa 5:6
towns and its settlements; And the land that fell by
____________________
46 from Ekron westward, all lot1r to the descendants of
CHAP. 16
Joseph s was from the Jordan at
r Nu 26:55
15:19 1 Meaning “Basins (Bowls) of Wa- Nu 33:54
Jeri·cho to the waters east of
ter.” 15:36 1 Or possibly, “Gederah and Pr 16:33
its sheepfolds.” 15:45, 47 1 Or “sur- s Ge 49:22 15:47 2 That is, the Mediterranean.
rounding.” De 33:13 16:1 1 Or “was allotted.”
JOSHUA 16:2–17:9 346
Jeri·cho, through the wilderness CHAP. 16 of the descendants of Ma·nas-
going up from Jeri·cho into the a Jos 18:11, 13 seh according to their families,
mountainous region of Bethel. a b Jos 18:11, 13
for the sons of Abi-ezer, a the
2 It extended from Bethel be- 1Ch 7:24 sons of Helek, the sons of As-
longing to Luz and continued to ri·el, the sons of Shechem, the
c 1Ch 7:20, 28
the boundary of the Archites at sons of Hepher, and the sons
Ata·roth, 3 then it went down d Ge 48:5 of She·mida. These were the de-
westward to the boundary of the e De 33:13-15 scendants of Ma·nasseh the son
Japhle·tites as far as the bound- Jos 17:17, 18 of Joseph, the males according
ary of Lower Beth-horon b and f Jos 18:11, 13
to their families. b 3 But Ze·lo-
Gezer, c and it ended at the sea. phe·had c the son of Hepher, the
g 2Ch 8:1, 5
4 So Joseph’s descendants, d son of Gile·ad, the son of Ma-
Ma·nasseh and Ephra·im, took h Jos 17:7 chir, the son of Ma·nasseh, did
possession of their land. e not have sons, only daughters,
i Jos 6:20, 26
5 The boundary of the descen- and these were the names of his
dants of Ephra·im by their fam- j Jos 17:8 daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hog-
ilies was as follows: The bound- k Nu 34:2, 6 lah, Milcah, and Tirzah. 4 So
ary of their inheritance to the they presented themselves be-
l Jos 17:9
east was Ata·roth-addar, f as far fore El·e·azar d the priest, Josh-
as Upper Beth-horon, g 6 and m Jg 1:29 ua the son of Nun, and the
the boundary extended to the n Nu 33:52, 55 chieftains, saying: “It was Jeho-
sea. Mich·methath h was on the vah who commanded Moses to
o Jos 17:13
north, and the boundary went give us an inheritance among
____________________
around east to Taa·nath-shiloh, our brothers.” e So at the order
CHAP. 17 of Jehovah, he gave them an in-
and it passed on the east to p Nu 26:55
Ja·noah. 7 Then it went down heritance among the brothers of
Nu 33:54
from Ja·noah to Ata·roth and Pr 16:33 their father. f
Naa·rah and reached to Jeri- 5 There were also ten al-
q Ge 41:51
cho i and extended to the Jordan. Ge 46:20
lotments that fell to Ma·nasseh
8 From Tappu·ah j the boundary Ge 48:17, 18 apart from the land of Gile·ad
continued westward to the Wadi and Bashan, which were on the
r De 21:17
of Kanah, and it ended at the other side1 of the Jordan, g
sea. k This is the inheritance of
s Ge 50:23 6 for the daughters of Ma-
Nu 26:29
the tribe of Ephra·im by their 1Ch 7:14
nasseh received an inheritance
families; 9 the descendants of along with his sons, and the land
t De 3:13 of Gile·ad became the property
Ephra·im also had enclave cities Jos 13:31
in the midst of the inheritance ____________________ of the rest of the descendants of
of Ma·nasseh, l all the cities and Ma·nasseh.
Second Col.
their settlements. 7 And the boundary of Ma-
a Jg 6:11
10 But they did not drive nasseh was from Asher to Mich-
away the Canaan·ites who were
b Nu 26:29-32 methath, h which faces She-
dwelling in Gezer, m and the c Nu 26:33 chem, i and the boundary
Canaan·ites continue to dwell continued toward the south1 to
d Nu 27:1, 2
among Ephra·im to this day n and Nu 34:17
the land of the inhabitants
have been subjected to forced la- Jos 14:1 of En-Tappu·ah. 8 The land
bor. o of Tappu·ah j became Ma·nas-
e Nu 27:7, 11
seh’s, but Tappu·ah on Ma·nas-
17 Then the lot p fell for the
tribe of Ma·nasseh, q be-
f Nu 36:6, 12
g Jos 13:29
seh’s boundary belonged to
the descendants of Ephra·im.
cause he was Joseph’s firstborn. r 9 And the boundary went down
Since Machir, s the firstborn of h Jos 16:5, 6
to the Wadi of Kanah, south-
Ma·nasseh and the father of Gil- i Jos 20:7 ward to the wadi. There were cit-
e·ad, was a man of war, he re- Jos 24:1
1Ch 6:66, 67
ceived Gile·ad and Bashan. t 17:5 1 That is, the east side. 17:7 1 Lit.,
2 And the lot fell for the rest j Jos 16:8 “to the right.”
347 JOSHUA 17:10–18:6
ies of Ephra·im among the cities CHAP. 17 ous region is not enough for us,
of Ma·nasseh, a and the bound- a Jos 16:9 and all the Canaan·ites who are
ary of Ma·nasseh was on the b Jos 16:8 dwelling in the land of the val-
north of the wadi, and it ended c Nu 34:2, 6 ley2 have war chariots a with iron
at the sea. b 10 To the south it d 2Ki 9:27 scythes,3 both those in Beth-
belonged to Ephra·im, and to the e Jos 12:7, 23 shean b and its dependent1 towns
north it belonged to Ma·nasseh, f 1Sa 28:7 and those in the Valley4 of Jez-
and the sea was his boundary, c g Jos 12:7, 21 re·el.” c 17 So Joshua said this
and on the north they1 reached h Jg 1:27 to the house of Joseph, to
to Asher, and on the east, to Is- i Jos 16:10 Ephra·im and Ma·nasseh: “You
Jg 1:30
sa·char. 2Ch 8:8
are a numerous people, and you
11 In the territories of Issa- j Ex 23:33 have great power. You will not
char and Asher, Ma·nasseh was Nu 33:55 receive only one lot, d 18 but
given Beth-shean and its de- De 20:16, 17 the mountainous region will also
Jos 23:12, 13
pendent1 towns, Ible·am d and Jg 1:28
be yours. e Although it is a for-
its dependent towns, the inhabi- k Nu 33:54 est, you will clear it, and it will
tants of Dor e and its dependent l Ge 48:19 be the extremity of your territo-
towns, the inhabitants of En-dor f Nu 26:34, 37 ry. For you will drive away the
and its dependent towns, the in- m Ex 33:2 Canaan·ites, even though they
habitants of Taa·nach g and its n Ge 15:18-20 are strong and have war chariots
dependent towns, and the inhab- o Jos 24:33 with iron scythes.”3f
18
itants of Me·giddo and its de- ____________________
Then all the assembly of
pendent towns, three of the Second Col. the Israelites congregated
heights. a De 20:1 at Shiloh, g and they set up the
12 But the descendants of Jg 1:19
tent of meeting there, h as the
b Jos 17:11
Ma·nasseh were not able to take land was now subdued before
c Jos 19:17, 18
possession of these cities; the Jg 6:33 them. i 2 But there were still
Canaan·ites persisted in dwell- d Jos 17:14 seven tribes left of the Israelites
ing in this land. h 13 When the e Nu 33:53 whose inheritance had not been
Israelites grew strong, they sub- Jos 20:7 allotted. 3 So Joshua said to
jected the Canaan·ites to forced Jg 4:5 the Israelites: “How long will you
labor, i but they did not drive f De 20:1 put off going in to take posses-
De 31:6
them out1 entirely. j Jos 13:6 sion of the land that Jehovah the
14 The descendants of Jo- Pr 21:31 God of your forefathers has giv-
seph said to Joshua: “Why have ____________________ en you? j 4 Give me three men
you given us1 as an inheritance CHAP. 18 from each tribe to send out; they
only one lot k and one allot- g Jos 19:51 should go out and walk through-
ment? We are a numerous peo- Jos 22:9 out the land and map it out ac-
Jg 21:19
ple, for Jehovah has blessed us cording to their inheritance.
h 1Sa 1:3
until now.” l 15 Joshua replied 1Sa 4:3 Then they should return to me.
to them: “If you are such a nu- Ps 78:60 5 They must apportion it among
merous people, go up to the for- Jer 7:12 themselves into seven shares. k
Ac 7:44, 45
est and clear out a place for Judah will remain in his territo-
i Nu 14:8
yourself there in the land of the De 7:22 ry to the south, l and the house of
Periz·zites m and the Repha·im, n De 33:29 Joseph will remain in their ter-
since the mountainous region of j Nu 33:53, 55 ritory to the north. m 6 As for
Ephra·im o is too cramped for k Nu 34:13 you, map out the land into sev-
you.” 16 Then the descendants Jos 19:51 en shares, and bring them here
of Joseph said: “The mountain- l Jos 15:1 to me, and I will cast lots n here
m Jos 16:1, 4 for you before Jehovah our God.
17:10 1 That is, the people of Manasseh n Nu 26:55
Nu 33:54
or Manasseh’s territory. 17:11, 16 1 Or Jos 14:2
17:16 2 Or “low plain.” 17:16, 18 3 Lit.,
“surrounding.” 17:13 1 Or “not dispos- Pr 16:33 “chariots of iron.” 17:16 4 Or “Low
sess them.” 17:14 1 Lit., “me.” Ac 13:19 Plain.”
JOSHUA 18:7-28 348
7 But the Levites have no share CHAP. 18 15 The south side was from
among you, a because the priest- a Nu 18:20 the extremity of Kiri·ath-
hood of Jehovah is their inheri- Jos 13:33 jea·rim, and the boundary ex-
tance; b and Gad, Reuben, and b De 10:9 tended westward; it went out to
the half tribe of Ma·nasseh c De 18:1 the spring of the waters of Neph-
have already taken their inheri- c De 3:12, 13 toah. a 16 The boundary went
tance on the east side of the Jor- down to the extremity of the
d Jos 19:51 mountain that faces the Valley of
dan, which Moses the servant of Jg 21:19
Jehovah gave them.” the Son of Hinnom, b which is in
e Pr 16:33 the Valley1 of Repha·im c to the
8 The men prepared to go,
and Joshua commanded those f Nu 33:54 north, and it went down to the
who were to map out the land:
Ac 13:19 Valley of Hinnom, to the slope
g Jos 15:1 of the Jebu·site d on the south,
“Go and walk through the land
and down to En-rogel. e 17 And
and map it out and return to h Jos 16:1
it was marked northward and
me, and I will cast lots for i Jos 2:1 extended to En-shemesh and
you here before Jehovah in Shi- Jos 16:1 then out to Gel·iloth, which is
loh.” d 9 With that the men went j Jos 7:2 in front of the ascent of A·dum-
and traveled through the land mim, f and it went down to
and mapped it out by cities into k Ge 28:18, 19
the stone g of Bohan h the son
seven shares, recording it in a l Jos 16:5 of Reuben. 18 And it contin-
book. After that they returned m Jos 10:11 ued to the northern slope in
to Joshua at the camp in Shi- Jos 21:20, 22 front of the Ara·bah and went
loh. 10 Joshua then cast lots n Jos 15:9 down to the Ara·bah. 19 And
for them in Shiloh before Jeho- ____________________ the boundary continued to the
vah. e There Joshua apportioned Second Col. northern slope of Beth-hoglah, i
the land to the Israelites by their a Jos 15:9, 12 and the boundary ended at the
shares. f northern bay of the Salt Sea1j at
b Jos 15:8, 12
11 The lot came up for the Jer 7:31
the southern end of the Jordan.
tribe of Benjamin by their fami- Jer 19:2 This was the southern bound-
lies, and the territory of their lot Mt 5:22 ary. 20 And the Jordan served
was between the people of Ju- c De 2:11 as its boundary on the eastern
dah g and the people of Joseph. h side. This was the inheritance of
d Jos 15:63
12 On the north side, their the descendants of Benjamin by
boundary started at the Jor- e Jos 15:7, 12 their families, according to its
1Ki 1:9 boundaries on all sides.
dan, and the boundary went up
to the slope of Jeri·cho i on the f Jos 15:7, 12 21 And the cities of the
north and went up on the moun- g De 19:14
tribe of Benjamin by their
tain westward, and it extended families were: Jeri·cho, Beth-
to the wilderness of Beth-aven. j
h Jos 15:6, 12 hoglah, Emek-keziz, 22 Beth-
13 And the boundary continued i Jos 15:6, 12 ara·bah, k Zem·a·raim, Bethel, l
from there to Luz, at the south- j Nu 34:12
23 Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,
24 Chephar-ammo·ni, Ophni,
ern slope of Luz, that is, Beth- k Jos 15:6, 12 and Geba m—12 cities and their
el; k the boundary went down to settlements.
l Ge 12:8
Ata·roth-addar l on the mountain 1Ki 12:28, 29 25 Gibe·on, n Ramah, Be·er-
that is south of Lower Beth-
m Jos 21:8, 17 oth, 26 Mizpeh, Che·phirah,
horon. m 14 And the boundary Mozah, 27 Rekem, Irpe·el, Tar-
was marked at the western side n Jos 9:16, 17
a·lah, 28 Zelah, o Ha-eleph, Je-
1Ki 3:4
and went around toward the busi, that is, Jerusalem, p Gib-
south from the mountain that o 2Sa 21:14
e·ah,q and Kiri·ath—14 cities and
faces Beth-horon to the south; p Jos 15:8, 12 their settlements.
it ended at Kiri·ath-baal, that 1Ch 11:4
2Ch 3:1
is, Kiri·ath-jea·rim, n a city of Ju- 18:16 1 Or “Low Plain.” 18:19 1 That is,
dah. This is the western side. q 1Sa 10:26 the Dead Sea.
349 JOSHUA 19:1-31
This was the inheritance of CHAP. 19 thon, and it ended at the Val-
the descendants of Benjamin by a Jos 18:6 ley of Iphtah-el, 15 and Kat-
their families. b Ge 46:10 tath, Na·halal, Shimron, a Ida-
19 Then the second lot a came c Ge 49:5, 7

lah, and Bethle·hem b—12 cities
out for Sime·on, for the and their settlements. 16 This
d Ge 21:31
tribe of Sime·on b by their fam- Ge 26:32, 33
was the inheritance of the de-
ilies. And their inheritance was Jos 15:21, 28 scendants of Zebu·lun by their
within the inheritance of Judah. c e Jos 15:21, 26
families. c These were the cities
2 Their inheritance was Beer- 1Ch 4:28-31 and their settlements.
sheba d with Sheba, Mo·ladah,e f Jos 15:21, 28 17 The fourth lot d came out
3 Hazar-shual, f Balah, Ezem,g g Jos 15:20, 29
for Issa·char, e for the descen-
4 El·tolad, h Bethul, Hormah, dants of Issa·char by their fam-
h Jos 15:21, 30
5 Ziklag, i Beth-marca·both, Ha- ilies. 18 And their boundary
zar-susah, 6 Beth-le·baoth, j and i Jos 15:21, 31
1Sa 27:6
was to Jezre·el, f Che·sulloth,
Sha·ruhen—13 cities and their S hu nem , g 1 9 Ha ph a ·ra i m ,
settlements; 7 Ain, Rimmon, j Jos 15:21, 32 Shion, An·a·harath, 20 Rab-
Ether, and Ashan k—four cit- k Jos 15:20, 42 bith, Kishi·on, Ebez, 21 Re-
1Ch 4:24, 32
ies and their settlements; 8 and 1Ch 6:59, 64
meth, En-gannim, h En-haddah,
all the settlements that were and Beth-pazzez. 22 And the
l Jg 1:3
around these cities as far as boundary reached to Tabor i
Baal·ath-beer, Ramah of the m Jos 18:6 and Sha·ha·zumah and Beth-
south. This was the inheritance of n Ge 49:13 shemesh, and the end of their
the tribe of Sime·on by their fam- o Jos 21:27, 28 border was at the Jordan
ilies. 9 The inheritance of the p 2Ki 14:25
—16 cities and their settlements.
descendants of Sime·on was tak- ____________________ 23 This was the inheritance of
en out of the allotment of Ju- Second Col.
the tribe of Issa·char by their
dah, because the share of Judah families, j the cities and their set-
a Jos 12:7, 20
was too large for them. So the tlements.
b Jg 12:8
descendants of Sime·on received 24 Then the fifth lot k came
a possession within their inheri- c Nu 26:27 out for the tribe of Asher l
tance. l d Nu 33:54 by their families. 25 And their
10 Next the third lot m came e Ge 49:14 boundary was Helkath, m Ha-
up for the descendants of Zeb- f Jos 17:16
li, Beten, Achshaph, 26 Al-
u·lun n by their families, and the Jg 6:33 lamme·lech, Amad, and Mishal.
boundary of their inheritance 1Ki 21:1 It reached westward to Carmel n
went as far as Sarid. 11 Their g 1Sa 28:4 and to Shihor-libnath, 27 and
boundary went up westward to 1Ki 1:3 it went back toward the east to
2Ki 4:8
Mare·al and reached to Dabbe- Beth-dagon and reached to Zeb-
h Jos 21:8, 29 u·lun and the Valley of Iphtah-el
sheth and then to the valley1
in front of Jokne·am. 12 And i Jg 4:6 to the north, to Beth-emek and
it went from Sarid eastward to- j Nu 26:25 Ne·iel, and it extended to Cabul
ward the sunrise, to the bor- k Nu 26:55
on the left, 28 and to Ebron,
der of Chisloth-tabor and out Jos 18:6 Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah
to Dabe·rath o and then up l Ge 49:20
as far as Great Sidon. o 29 And
to Ja·phia. 13 And from there m Jos 21:8, 31
the boundary went back to Ra-
it continued eastward toward mah and as far as the fortified
n 1Ki 18:19 city of Tyre. p Then the bound-
the sunrise to Gath-hepher, p to
Eth-kazin, and out to Rim- o Ge 10:15 ary went back to Hosah, and it
Jg 1:31 ended at the sea in the region of
mon, and it extended to Ne-
ah. 14 And the boundary went p 2Sa 5:11 Achzib, 30 Ummah, Aphek, q
1Ki 5:1
around it on the north to Hanna- and Rehob r—22 cities and their
q Jg 1:31 settlements. 31 This was the
19:11 1 Or “wadi.” r Jos 21:8, 31 inheritance of the tribe of Asher
JOSHUA 19:32–20:6 350
by their families. a These were CHAP. 19 49 Thus they finished divid-
the cities and their settlements. a Nu 26:47 ing the land for inheritance by
32 The sixth lot b came out b Nu 26:55 its territories. Then the Israel-
for the descendants of Naphta- Jos 18:6 ites gave Joshua the son of Nun
li, for the descendants of Naph- c Jg 4:11 an inheritance in their midst.
ta·li by their families. 33 Their d Jos 21:32
50 At the order of Jehovah they
boundary was from Heleph, gave him the city he asked for,
e Jos 11:10
from the big tree in Za·a·nan- Jg 4:2 Timnath-serah, a in the moun-
nim, c and Ada·mi-nekeb and 1Sa 12:9 tainous region of Ephra·im, and
Jabne·el as far as Lakkum; f Jos 20:7 he built up the city and settled
and it ended at the Jordan. g Jg 1:33
in it.
34 The boundary went back 51 These were the inheri-
h Nu 26:50
westward to Aznoth-tabor and tances that El·e·azar the priest,
extended from there to Huk- i Jos 18:6 Joshua the son of Nun, and the
kok and reached to Zebu·lun on j Ge 49:17 heads of the paternal houses of
the south and to Asher on the k Jos 15:20, 33 the tribes of Israel distributed b
west and to Judah at the Jordan Jg 13:2 by lot in Shiloh c before Jeho-
toward the east. 35 And the l Jg 1:35 vah, at the entrance of the tent
fortified cities were Ziddim, m Jos 10:12 of meeting. d So they finished ap-
Zer, Hammath, d Rakkath, Chin- Jos 21:8, 24 portioning the land.
ne·reth, 36 Ada·mah, Ramah,
Hazor, e 37 Kedesh, f Edre·i,
En-hazor, 38 Yiron, Migdal-el,
n Jg 14:1
o Jos 15:20, 45 20 Then Jehovah said to
Joshua: 2 “Tell the Isra-
p Jos 21:8, 23 elites, ‘Select for yourselves the
Horem, Beth-anath, and Beth- cities of refuge e about which
q Jos 21:8, 24
shemesh g—19 cities and their I spoke to you through Moses,
settlements. 39 This was the r Jon 1:3
3 so that the manslayer who
Ac 9:36
inheritance of the tribe of Naph- unintentionally or accidentally1
ta·li by their families, h the cities s Nu 26:54
Nu 33:54 kills someone2 may flee there.
and their settlements. And they will serve as a ref-
t Jg 18:7
40 The seventh lot i came out uge for you from the avenger of
u Jg 18:29
for the tribe of Dan j by their
____________________
blood. f 4 He must flee to one of
families. 41 And the border of these cities g and stand at the en-
their inheritance was Zorah, k Second Col.
trance of the city gate h and pre-
Eshta·ol, Ir-shemesh, 42 Sha- a Jos 24:29, 30 sent his case in the hearing of
al·abbin, l Aija·lon, m Ithlah, b Nu 34:17 the elders of that city. Then they
43 Elon, Timnah, n Ekron, o Jos 14:1
must receive him into the city
44 Elte·keh, Gibbe·thon, p Ba- c Jg 21:19 and give him a place and he will
al·ath, 45 Jehud, Bene-berak, Jer 7:12
live with them. 5 If the avenger
Gath-rimmon, q 46 Me-jarkon, d Jos 18:1, 8 of blood chases after him, they
and Rakkon, with the border ____________________
should not surrender the man-
facing Joppa. r 47 But the ter- CHAP. 20 slayer into his hand, for he killed
ritory of Dan was too cramped e Ex 21:12, 13 his fellow man accidentally1 and
for them. s So they went up and Nu 35:14, 15
De 4:41
he did not previously hate him. i
fought against Leshem t and cap- 6 He must dwell in that city un-
tured it and struck it with the f Ge 9:6
Ex 21:23 til he stands trial before the as-
sword. Then they took posses- Nu 35:26, 27 sembly j and remain there until
sion of it and settled in it, and g De 19:3 the death of the high priest k who
they changed the name of Le- is in office at that time. Then the
h Pr 31:23
shem to Dan, after the name of manslayer may return to the city
Dan their forefather. u 48 This i Nu 35:22-24
from which he fled, and he may
De 19:4-6
was the inheritance of the tribe enter his city and his house.’” l
of Dan by their families. These j Nu 35:12, 24
were the cities and their settle- k Nu 35:25 20:3, 5 1 Or “unknowingly.” 20:3 2 Or
ments. l Nu 35:28 “strikes a soul.”
351 JOSHUA 20:7–21:17
7 So they gave a sacred sta- CHAP. 20 ten cities out of the families of
tus to1 Kedesh a in Gali·lee in the a Jos 21:32 the tribe of Ephra·im, a the tribe
mountainous region of Naph- b Ge 33:18 of Dan, and the half tribe of Ma-
ta·li, Shechem b in the moun- Jos 21:20, 21
nasseh. b
c Jos 14:15
tainous region of Ephra·im, and Jos 21:13 6 And for the Gershon·ites, c
Kiri·ath-arba, c that is, Hebron, d Jos 21:8, 36 there were allotted 13 cities out
in the mountainous region of Ju- 1Ch 6:77, 78 of the families of the tribe of Is-
dah. 8 In the region of the Jor- e Jos 21:8, 38
sa·char, the tribe of Asher, the
1Ch 6:77, 80
dan, east of Jeri·cho, they se- tribe of Naphta·li, and the half
f Jos 21:27
lected Bezer d in the wilderness 1Ch 6:71 tribe of Ma·nasseh in Bashan. d
on the tableland1 out of the tribe g De 4:41-43
7 For the Me·rarites e by their
of Reuben, Ramoth e in Gile·ad h Nu 35:11, 15
families, there were 12 cities out
out of the tribe of Gad, and Go- i Nu 35:12, 24
lan f in Bashan out of the tribe of De 21:5 of the tribe of Reuben, the tribe
____________________ of Gad, and the tribe of Zebu-
Ma·nasseh. g
CHAP. 21 lun. f
9 These became the cities ap-
pointed for all the Israelites and j Nu 34:17 8 Thus the Israelites gave the
for the foreign residents residing k Jos 18:1 Levites these cities and their
l Le 25:33, 34 pastures by lot, just as Jehovah
among them, so that anyone who Nu 35:2-4
unintentionally killed someone1 Jos 14:4 had commanded through Mo-
could flee there h and not die by m Nu 35:8 ses. g
the hand of the avenger of blood n Ge 49:5, 7 9 So from the tribe of Ju-
o Ge 46:11
prior to standing trial before the Nu 3:27-31
dah and the tribe of Sime·on,
assembly. i p 1Ch 6:54, 55 they gave these cities here men-
21 The heads of the paternal q Jos 19:1 tioned by name, h 10 and they
houses of the Levites now r 1Ch 6:60, 64 were given to the sons of Aar-
____________________ on of the Kohath·ite families of
approached El·e·azar j the priest,
Joshua the son of Nun, and the Second Col. the Levites, because they re-
heads of the paternal houses of a 1Ch 6:66 ceived the first lot. 11 They
the tribes of Israel, 2 and they b 1Ch 6:61, 70 gave them Kiri·ath-arba i (Arba
spoke to them in Shiloh k in the c Ex 6:17 was the father of Anak), that is,
Nu 3:21, 22
land of Canaan, saying: “Jeho- d Nu 32:33 Hebron, j in the mountainous re-
vah through Moses commanded 1Ch 6:62 gion of Judah, and its surround-
that we be given cities in which e Ex 6:19 ing pastures. 12 But the field of
to dwell, along with their pas- f 1Ch 6:63 the city and its settlements they
tures for our livestock.” l 3 So g Nu 35:2, 5
gave to Caleb the son of Je-
h 1Ch 6:64, 65
at the order of Jehovah, the Is- i Ge 23:2
phunneh as his possession. k
raelites gave the Levites these Ge 35:27 13 And to the sons of Aar-
cities m and their pastures out of Jos 15:13, 14
on the priest, they gave the
Jos 20:7
their own inheritance. n Jg 1:10 city of refuge for the man-
4 The lot came out for the j 2Sa 2:1 slayer, l namely, Hebron m with
families of the Kohath·ites, o and 2Sa 15:10
its pastures, also Libnah n
1Ch 6:54-56
the Levites who were descen- with its pastures, 14 Jattir o
k Jg 1:20
dants of Aaron the priest were l Nu 35:6, 15 with its pastures, Esh·te-
given by lot1 13 cities out of m Jos 15:20, 54 moa p with its pastures, 15 Ho-
the tribe of Judah, p the tribe of n Jos 15:20, 42 lon q with its pastures, De-
Sime·on, q and the tribe of Ben- o Jos 15:20, 48
bir r with its pastures, 16 Ain s
jamin. r p Jos 15:20, 50
with its pastures, Juttah t with
5 And for the rest of the Ko- q Jos 15:20, 51
its pastures, and Beth-shemesh
hath·ites, there were allotted1 r Jos 15:20, 49
1Ch 6:57, 58 with its pastures—nine cities out
s Jos 19:1, 7 of these two tribes.
20:7 1 Or “they set apart.” 20:8 1 Or t
“plateau.” 20:9 1 Or “a soul.” 21:4 u
Jos 15:20, 55
Jos 9:3
17 And from the tribe of Ben-
1 Or “were allotted.” 21:5 1 Or “given by Jos 18:21, 25 jamin: Gibe·on u with its pas-
lot.” v 1Ch 6:57, 60 tures, Geba with its pastures, v
JOSHUA 21:18-44 352
18 Ana·thoth a with its pastures, CHAP. 21 32 And from the tribe of
and Almon with its pastures a Jer 1:1 Naphta·li: the city of refuge a
—four cities. b Le 25:33, 34 for the manslayer, namely, Ke-
19 All the cities given to Nu 35:4 desh b in Gali·lee with its pas-
the descendants of Aaron, the c Nu 35:11, 15 tures, Hammoth-dor with its
priests, were 13 cities with their d Jos 20:7 pastures, and Kartan with its
pastures. b 1Ki 12:1 pastures—three cities.
20 And the rest of the Ko- e Jos 16:10 33 All the cities of the Ger-
hath·ite families among the Le- f Jos 16:1, 3 shon·ites by their families were
vites were given by lot cit- Jos 18:11, 13 13 cities with their pastures.
ies from the tribe of Ephra·im. g Jos 10:12 34 And the families of the Me-
21 They gave them the city of Jg 1:35 rarites, c the rest of the Levites,
2Ch 28:18
refuge for the manslayer, c name- received from the tribe of Zeb-
ly, Shechem d with its pas- h Jos 17:11 u·lun: d Jokne·am e with its pas-
tures in the mountainous region i Jos 21:6 tures, Kartah with its pastures,
of Ephra·im, Gezer e with its j 1Ch 6:71 35 Dimnah with its pastures,
pastures, 22 Kibza·im with its k 1Ch 6:72, 73 and Na·halal f with its pastures
pastures, and Beth-horon f with l Jos 19:12, 16 —four cities.
its pastures—four cities.
m 1Ch 6:74, 75
36 And from the tribe of
23 And from the tribe of Dan: Reuben: Bezer g with its pas-
n Jos 19:25, 31
Elte·ke with its pastures, Gibbe- tures, Jahaz with its pastures, h
thon with its pastures, 24 Aija- o Jos 19:28, 31 37 Kede·moth with its pastures,
Jg 1:31
lon g with its pastures, Gath- ____________________ and Mepha·ath with its pas-
rimmon with its pastures—four tures—four cities.
Second Col.
cities.
a Nu 35:14, 15
38 And from the tribe of
25 And from the half tribe of Gad: i the city of refuge for
b Jos 20:7
Ma·nasseh: Taa·nach h with its the manslayer, namely, Ramoth
pastures and Gath-rimmon with c Jos 21:7 in Gile·ad j with its pastures,
its pastures—two cities. d 1Ch 6:77 Ma·ha·naim k with its pastures,
26 All the cities together with e Jos 19:10, 11 39 Heshbon l with its pas-
their pastures that the rest of f Jg 1:30 tures, and Jazer m with its pas-
the families of the Kohath·ites g De 4:41-43
tures—a total of four cities.
received were ten. Jos 20:8 40 All the cities that were al-
27 And the Gershon·ites i of h 1Ch 6:78, 79 lotted to the Me·rarites by their
the families of the Levites re- i 1Ch 6:80, 81 families, the rest of the families
ceived from the half tribe of Ma- j Jos 20:8, 9
of the Levites, were 12 cities.
nasseh the city of refuge for 1Ki 22:3 41 All the cities of the Levites
the manslayer, namely, Golan, j k Ge 32:2 within the possession of the Is-
in Bashan, with its pastures and 2Sa 2:8 raelites were 48 cities together
Be·eshte·rah with its pastures l Nu 21:26 with their pastures. n 42 Each
—two cities. Nu 32:37 of these cities had its pastures
28 And from the tribe of Is- m Nu 32:1 all around it—this was the case
sa·char: k Kishi·on with its pas- n Nu 35:5, 7 for all these cities.
tures, Dabe·rath l with its pas- o Ge 13:14, 15 43 So Jehovah gave Israel all
tures, 29 Jarmuth with its Ge 15:18 the land that he had sworn to
pastures, and En-gannim with Ge 26:3 give to their forefathers, o and
Ge 28:4
its pastures—four cities. they took possession of it and
30 And from the tribe of p Ex 23:30 settled in it. p 44 Furthermore,
Asher: m Mishal with its pas- q Ex 33:14 Jehovah gave them rest on every
De 12:10
tures, Abdon with its pastures, Jos 1:13
side, just as he had sworn to
31 Helkath n with its pastures, Jos 11:23 their forefathers, q and not one
and Rehob o with its pastures Jos 22:4 of all their enemies could stand
—four cities. r De 28:7 against them. r Jehovah gave all
353 JOSHUA 21:45–22:16
their enemies into their hand. a CHAP. 21 quantity. a Take your share of
45 Not a promise1 failed out of a De 7:24 the spoil b of your enemies, along
all the good promises that Jeho- De 31:3 with your brothers.”
vah had made to the house of Is- b Jos 23:14 9 After that the Reuben·ites,
rael; all of them came true. b 1Ki 8:56 the Gadites, and the half tribe
22
Heb 6:18
Then Joshua summoned of Ma·nasseh departed from the
____________________
the Reuben·ites, the Gad- other Israelites, from Shiloh in
CHAP. 22 the land of Canaan, and they
ites, and the half tribe of Ma-
c Nu 32:20-22
nasseh 2 and said to them: De 3:18
returned to the land of Gile-
“You have done all that Moses ad, c the land of their possession
the servant of Jehovah com- d Jos 1:16 where they had settled at the or-
manded you, c and you have e Jos 11:18 der of Jehovah through Moses. d
obeyed my voice in all that 10 When they came to the re-
f Nu 32:25-27
I commanded you. d 3 You have gions of the Jordan in the land
not forsaken your brothers all g Jos 21:44 of Canaan, the Reuben·ites, the
this time, down to this day; e h Nu 32:33 Gadites, and the half tribe of
and you have kept the obliga- Ma·nasseh built an altar there
i De 6:6 by the Jordan, a large, impres-
tion of the commandment of Je- De 12:32
hovah your God. f 4 Now Jeho- 2Ki 21:8 sive altar. 11 Later the other
vah your God has given your Israelites heard about it e and
j De 6:5
brothers rest, just as he prom- De 11:1
said: “Look! The Reuben·ites,
ised them. g So now you may re- Mt 22:37 the Gadites, and the half tribe
turn to your tents in the land k De 10:12
of Ma·nasseh have built an altar
that Moses the servant of Je- on the frontier of the land of Ca-
hovah gave you to possess on l De 13:4 naan in the regions of the Jor-
1Jo 5:3
the other side1 of the Jordan. h dan on the side belonging to the
5 Only be very careful to car- m De 4:4 Israelites.” 12 When the Israel-
De 10:20 ites heard about it, the whole as-
ry out the commandment and the Jos 23:8
Law that Moses the servant of sembly of the Israelites congre-
Jehovah gave you, i by loving Je- n De 6:13 gated at Shiloh f to go to war
Jos 24:15
hovah your God, j by walking in Lu 4:8
against them.
all his ways, k by keeping his com- 13 Then the Israelites sent
o De 4:29
mandments, l by sticking to him, m De 11:13
Phine·has g the son of El·e·azar
and by serving him n with all your Mr 12:30, 33 the priest to the Reuben·ites, the
heart and with all your soul.”1o Gadites, and the half tribe of
p Jos 13:29, 30
6 Then Joshua blessed them Ma·nasseh in the land of Gile-
and sent them away, and they q Jos 17:5 ad, 14 and ten chieftains were
____________________
went to their tents. 7 And to with him, one chieftain of each
the half tribe of Ma·nasseh, Mo- Second Col. paternal house of all the tribes
ses had given an inheritance in a De 28:8 of Israel, each a head of his pa-
Bashan, p and to the other half b Nu 31:27
ternal house among the thou-
of the tribe, Joshua gave land sands1 of Israel. h 15 When they
c Nu 32:1 came to the Reuben·ites, the
on the west side of the Jordan, q
along with their brothers. More- d Nu 32:33 Gadites, and the half tribe of
over, when Joshua sent them Ma·nasseh in the land of Gile-
e De 13:12-15
away to their tents, he blessed ad, they said to them:
them 8 and said to them: “Re- f Jos 18:1 16 “This is what all the as-
Jos 19:51
turn to your tents with many sembly of Jehovah says: ‘What
riches, with very much livestock, g Ex 6:25 is this act of unfaithfulness i that
Nu 25:11
with silver and gold, copper and Jg 20:28
you have committed against the
iron, and garments in very great God of Israel? You have turned
h Nu 1:16 back today from following
De 1:13
21:45 1 Or “word.” 22:4 1 That is, the
east side. 22:5 1 See Glossary. i Jos 22:11, 12 22:14 1 Or “clans.”
JOSHUA 22:17-31 354
Jehovah by building yourselves CHAP. 22 el? 25 Jehovah has put the Jor-
an altar and rebelling against a De 12:13, 14 dan as a boundary between us
Jehovah. a 17 Was the error of and you, the Reuben·ites and
Peor not enough for us? We have the Gadites. You have no share
not cleansed ourselves from it b Nu 25:3, 9 in Jehovah.” And your sons will
down to this day, even though De 4:3 hinder our sons from worship-
a plague came upon the assem- ping1 Jehovah.’
bly of Jehovah. b 18 And you 26 “So we said, ‘Let us by all
would turn back today from fol- c Jos 7:1 means take action by building an
lowing Jehovah! If you rebel to- 1Ch 21:14
altar, not for burnt offerings or
day against Jehovah, then to- sacrifices, 27 but to be a wit-
morrow he will be indignant ness between you and us a and
against the entire assembly of Is- d Nu 34:2
Jos 1:11 our descendants1 after us that
rael. c 19 Now if it is because we will carry out our service
the land of your possession is to Jehovah before him with our
unclean, cross over to the land burnt offerings and our sacri-
e Jos 18:1
of Jehovah’s possession d where fices and our communion sacri-
the tabernacle of Jehovah re- fices, b so that your sons may
sides e and settle among us, but not say to our sons in the fu-
f De 12:13, 14
do not rebel against Jehovah, ture: “You have no share in Je-
and do not make us rebels by hovah.”’ 28 So we said, ‘If they
building yourselves an altar in should say that to us and to
addition to the altar of Jehovah g Jos 7:1
our descendants1 in the future,
our God. f 20 When Achan g the we will then say: “See the rep-
son of Zerah committed an act
h Jos 7:11, 15 lica of Jehovah’s altar that our
of unfaithfulness regarding what
forefathers made, not for burnt
was devoted to destruction, did
offerings or sacrifices, but to be
not indignation come against all
the assembly of Israel? h And he i Jos 7:5 a witness between you and us.”’
was not the only man to die for Jos 7:24, 25 29 It is unthinkable for us to re-
his error.’” i bel against Jehovah and to turn
back today from following Jeho-
21 At this the Reuben·ites,
j Jos 22:13, 14 vah c by building an altar for
the Gadites, and the half tribe of
Ma·nasseh said in answer to the burnt offerings, grain offerings,
heads of the thousands1 of Is- and sacrifices, other than the al-
rael: j 22 “The God of gods, Je- k De 10:17 tar of Jehovah our God that is
hovah!1 The God of gods, Jeho- before his tabernacle!” d
vah! k He knows, and Israel will 30 When Phine·has the
also know. If we were rebel- l De 12:11, 13 priest, the chieftains of the as-
____________________ sembly, and the heads of the
lious and unfaithful to Jehovah,
do not spare us this day. 23 If Second Col. thousands1 of Israel who were
we built ourselves an altar to a Ge 31:48 with him heard the words that
turn back from following Jeho- Jos 24:27 the descendants of Reuben,
vah and to offer burnt offerings, Gad, and Ma·nasseh spoke, they
grain offerings, and communion were satisfied. e 31 So Phine-
b De 12:5, 6 has the son of El·e·azar the
sacrifices on it, Jehovah will ex-
act the penalty. l 24 No, it was priest said to the descendants
because of another concern that of Reuben, Gad, and Ma·nasseh:
we did this, for we said, ‘In the c De 6:14 “Today we know that Jehovah is
future, your sons will say to our among us, because you have not
sons: “What do you have to do committed this act of unfaithful-
with Jehovah the God of Isra- d De 12:14 ness against Jehovah. Now you
22:21, 30 1 Or “clans.” 22:22 1 Or “The 22:25 1 Lit., “fearing.” 22:27, 28 1 Lit.,

Divine One, God, Jehovah.” e Jos 22:13, 14 “generations.”
355 JOSHUA 22:32–23:15
have saved the Israelites out of CHAP. 23 6 “Now you must be very cou-
the hand of Jehovah.” a Ex 33:14 rageous to observe and carry out
32 Then Phine·has the son Le 26:6 all that is written in the book of
Jos 21:44
of El·e·azar the priest and the the Law a of Moses by never de-
chieftains returned from the b Jos 13:1 viating from it to the right or to
Reuben·ites and the Gadites in c De 31:28 the left, b 7 by never mingling
the land of Gile·ad to the land of d De 16:18
with these nations c that remain
Canaan, and they brought back with you. You must not even
e De 20:4 mention the names of their gods d
word to the other Israelites. Jos 10:11-14
33 And the Israelites were satis- Jos 10:40, 42 nor swear by them, and you must
fied with the report. The Israel- never serve them nor bow down
f Jos 18:10
ites then praised God, and they to them. e 8 But you must stick
g Jos 13:2-6 to Jehovah your God, f just as
said nothing more about going to
war against the Reuben·ites and h De 7:1 you have done down to this day.
the Gadites to destroy the land i Ex 23:30 9 Jehovah will drive away great
in which they were dwelling. Ex 33:2 and mighty nations from before
34 So the Reuben·ites and
De 11:23 you, g for not a man has been
the Gadites named the altar,1 j Nu 33:53 able to stand before you to this
because “it is a witness between
____________________ day. h 10 Just one man of you
us that Jehovah is the true God.” Second Col. will chase a thousand, i because
Jehovah your God is fighting for
23
a Ex 24:7
Many days after Jeho- De 17:18 you, j just as he promised you. k
vah had given Israel rest a De 31:26 11 So be on guard constantly1l
from all its surrounding ene- b De 5:32 by loving Jehovah your God. m
mies, when Joshua was old and De 12:32
12 “But if you should turn
advanced in years, b 2 Joshua Jos 1:7, 8
back at all and stick to what is
summoned all Israel, c its elders, c Ex 23:33 left of these nations that remain n
its heads, its judges, and its of- De 7:2
with you and you form marriage
ficers, d and he said to them: d Ex 23:13 alliances1o with them and asso-
“I have grown old; I am advanced e Ex 20:5 ciate with them and they with
in years. 3 And you have seen you, 13 you should know for
f De 10:20
for yourselves all that Jehovah Jos 22:5 sure that Jehovah your God will
your God did to all these nations not continue to drive out1 these
g De 11:23
in your behalf because Jehovah nations for you. p They will be-
your God was the one who was h Jos 1:3-5
come a trap and a snare and
fighting for you. e 4 See, I as- i Le 26:8 a scourge on your flanks q and
signed to you by lot1f the land Jg 3:31
2Sa 23:8 thorns in your eyes until you
of the nations that remain as have perished from this good
an inheritance for your tribes, g j Ex 23:27
De 3:22
land that Jehovah your God has
as well as that of all the na- given you.
k De 28:7
tions that I destroyed, h from the 14 “Now look! I am about to
Jordan to the Great Sea2 on l De 4:9 die,1 and you well know with
the west.3 5 And Jehovah your Jos 22:5
all your heart and with all your
God was the one who kept m De 6:5 soul2 that not one word out of all
thrusting them away from before n Ex 23:29 the good promises that Jehovah
you, i and he drove them out1 for Jos 13:2-6 your God has spoken to you has
you, and you took possession of o Ex 34:16 failed. They have all come true
their land, just as Jehovah your De 7:3 for you. Not one word of them
God promised you. j Jg 3:6
1Ki 11:4
has failed. r 15 But just as all
Ezr 9:2
22:34 1 From the explanation given, the 23:11 1 Or “So watch your souls care-
p Jg 2:3, 21
altar was likely named Witness. 23:4 fully.” 23:12 1 Or “you intermarry.”
1 Or “I allotted to you.” 2 That is, the q Nu 33:55 23:13 1 Or “dispossess.” 23:14 1 Lit.,
Mediterranean. 3 Or “toward the sun- r Jos 21:45 “I am going today in the way of all the
set.” 23:5 1 Or “dispossessed them.” 1Ki 8:56 earth.” 2 See Glossary.
JOSHUA 23:16–24:14 356
the good promises that Jehovah CHAP. 23 vah, a so he placed a darkness be-
your God has spoken to you have a Le 26:3-12 tween you and the Egyptians and
come upon you, a so Jehovah will De 28:1 brought the sea over them and
bring upon you all the calami- b Le 26:14-17 covered them, b and your own
De 28:15, 63
ty that he promised1 and will an- eyes saw what I did in Egypt. c
nihilate you from this good land c 2Ki 24:20
Then you dwelled in the wilder-
that Jehovah your God has given d Jos 23:12, 13
____________________
ness many years.1d
you. b 16 If you violate the cov- 8 “‘And I brought you to the
enant of Jehovah your God that CHAP. 24
land of the Amor·ites who were
he commanded you to keep and e Ex 18:25
dwelling on the other side1 of the
Jos 23:2
if you go and serve other gods Jordan, and they fought against
f Ge 11:26, 27
and bow down to them, then Je- you. e But I gave them into your
g Ge 11:28, 31
hovah’s anger will blaze against hand so that you could take pos-
you c and you will quickly perish h Jos 24:15
i Ge 12:1 session of their land, and I an-
from the good land that he has Ne 9:7 nihilated them from before you. f
given you.” d Ac 7:2 9 Then Balak son of Zippor,
24 Joshua then assembled all
the tribes of Israel togeth-
j
k
Ge 15:1, 5
Ge 21:3
the king of Moab, rose up and
fought against Israel. So he sum-
er at Shechem and summoned l Ge 25:26 moned Balaam the son of Beor
the elders of Israel, its heads, m Ge 36:8 to curse you. g 10 But I would
its judges, and its officers, e and De 2:5
not listen to Balaam. h So he
they stood before the true God. n Ge 46:2, 3
blessed you repeatedly, i and
2 Joshua said to all the people: o Ex 3:10
I rescued you from his hand. j
“This is what Jehovah the God of p Ex 11:1
11 “‘Then you crossed the
Israel says, ‘It was on the other q Ex 12:37
Jordan k and came to Jeri·cho. l
side of the River1 that your fore- r Ex 14:9
____________________ And the leaders1 of Jeri·cho, the
fathers f lived a long time ago g
Amor·ites, the Periz·zites, the
—Terah the father of Abraham Second Col.
and the father of Nahor—and Canaan·ites, the Hittites, the
a Ex 14:10
they used to serve other gods. h Girga·shites, the Hivites, and
b Ex 14:20, 27
the Jebu·sites fought against
3 “‘In time I took your fore- Ps 106:11
c Ex 3:20 you, but I gave them into your
father Abraham i from the other
side of the River1 and had him De 4:34 hand. m 12 So I sent the feel-
walk through all the land of Ca- d Nu 14:34 ing of dejection1 ahead of you,
naan and made his offspring2 e Nu 21:23 and it drove them out from be-
many. j I gave him Isaac; k 4 then f Ne 9:22 fore you n—two kings of the Am-
to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. l g Nu 22:2, 5 or·ites. It was not by your sword
Later to Esau I gave Mount Se-
De 23:3, 4 and not by your bow. o 13 Thus
h Nu 22:12 I gave you a land for which you
ir as his possession; m and Ja- i Nu 23:11, 25
cob and his sons went down had not toiled and cities that you
Nu 24:10
to Egypt. n 5 I later sent Mo- had not built, p and you settled in
j Nu 31:7, 49
ses and Aaron, o and I plagued them. You are eating from vine-
k Jos 3:17
Egypt with what I did among yards and olive groves that you
l Jos 5:10
them, p and then I brought you did not plant.’ q
m Jos 11:16
out. 6 When I was bringing Jos 21:44 14 “Therefore, fear Jehovah
your fathers out of Egypt q and Heb 11:30 and serve him with integrity1
you came to the sea, the Egyp- n Ex 23:28 and faithfulness,2r and remove
Jos 2:9, 10 the gods that your forefathers
tians were chasing after your fa-
o Ps 44:3
thers with war chariots and cav- served on the other side of the
p Jos 11:14
alrymen as far as the Red Sea. r
7 They began to cry out to Jeho- q De 6:10, 11 24:7 1 Lit., “days.” 24:8 1 That is, the
De 8:7, 8
east side. 24:11 1 Or possibly, “land-
r Ge 17:1
23:15 1 Or “all the evil word.” 24:2, De 10:12
owners.” 24:12 1 Or possibly, “pan-
3 1 That is, the Euphrates. 24:3 2 Lit., De 18:13 ic; terror.” 24:14 1 Or “in a blameless
“seed.” 1Sa 12:24 way.” 2 Or “in truth.”
357 JOSHUA 24:15-33
River1 and in Egypt, a and serve CHAP. 24 and incline your hearts to Jeho-
Jehovah. 15 Now if it seems a Le 17:7 vah the God of Israel.” 24 The
bad to you to serve Jeho- Eze 23:8 people said to Joshua: “We will
vah, choose for yourselves today b De 30:19, 20 serve Jehovah our God, and we
whom you will serve, b whether 1Ki 18:21 will obey his voice!”
the gods that your forefathers c Jos 24:2 25 So Joshua made a cove-
served on the other side of the d Ex 23:32 nant with the people on that day
River1c or the gods of the Amor- De 7:25 and established a regulation and
ites in whose land you are dwell- Jg 6:10
a ruling for them in Shechem.
Jg 10:6
ing. d But as for me and my 26 Then Joshua wrote these
household, we will serve Jeho- e Ex 19:4
words in the book of God’s Law a
De 32:12
vah.” and took a great stone b and set
16 At this the people an- f De 6:12
it up under the large tree that is
swered: “It is unthinkable for g Ex 14:31
by the sanctuary of Jehovah.
us to abandon Jehovah and to De 4:34
serve other gods. 17 It is Jeho- De 29:2 27 Joshua went on to say to
vah our God who brought us and h Ex 23:23 all the people: “Look! This stone
our fathers up out of the land of i Le 19:2
will serve as a witness against
Egypt, e out of the house of slav- Ps 99:5 us, c because it has heard every-
ery, f and who performed these Isa 6:3 thing Jehovah said to us, and it
1Pe 1:15
great signs before our eyes g and will serve as a witness against
j Ex 20:5 you, so that you may not deny
who kept guarding us the en- Ex 34:14
tire way in which we walked and Nu 25:11
your God.” 28 With that Josh-
among all the peoples through Mt 4:10 ua sent the people away, each
whom we passed. h 18 Jehovah k Ex 23:20, 21 one to his inheritance. d
drove out all the peoples, includ- Nu 14:35 29 After these things, Joshua
ing the Amor·ites, who lived in l De 28:15, 20 the son of Nun, the servant of
the land before us. Therefore, we Jos 23:16 Jehovah, died at the age of 110. e
too will serve Jehovah, because 2Ch 15:2
Isa 63:10
30 So they buried him in the ter-
he is our God.” Jer 17:13 ritory of his inheritance in
19 Then Joshua said to the m Ex 19:8 Timnath-serah, f which is in the
people: “You are not able to mountainous region of Ephra-
n De 26:17
serve Jehovah, for he is a holy Jos 24:15 im, north of Mount Gaash.
God; i he is a God who requires ____________________ 31 Israel continued to serve Je-
exclusive devotion. j He will not Second Col. hovah all the days of Joshua and
pardon your transgressions1 and a De 31:26 all the days of the elders who
your sins. k 20 If you abandon outlived Joshua and who had
Jehovah and serve foreign gods, b Ge 31:45
known all of Jehovah’s deeds in
he will also turn against you c Ge 31:48
behalf of Israel. g
and exterminate you after doing d Jg 2:6 32 The bones of Joseph, h
good for you.” l e Jg 2:8, 9 which the Israelites had brought
21 But the people said to up out of Egypt, were buried in
f Jos 19:49, 50
Joshua: “No, but we will serve Shechem in the portion of the
Jehovah!” m 22 So Joshua said g De 31:12, 13
field that Jacob had acquired
Jg 2:7
to the people: “You are witness-
h Ge 50:25 from the sons of Hamor, i She-
es against yourselves that of
Ex 13:19 chem’s father, for 100 pieces of
your own accord, you have cho- Heb 11:22
sen for yourselves to serve Jeho- money; j and it became the inher-
vah.” n To this they said: “We are
i Ac 7:15, 16 itance of the sons of Joseph. k
witnesses.” j Ge 33:18, 19 33 Also, El·e·azar the son of
23 “Therefore, remove the k Jos 20:7 Aaron died. l So they buried
foreign gods that are among you, l Nu 3:4 him in the Hill of Phine·has his
Nu 20:26 son, m which had been given to
24:14, 15 1 That is, the Euphrates. m Ex 6:25 him in the mountainous region
24:19 1 Or “rebellion.” Jg 20:28 of Ephra·im.
JUDGES
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 Judah and Simeon’s conquests (1-20) Jotham’s parable (7-21)

Jebusites persist in Jerusalem (21) Abimelech’s violent rule (22-33)
Joseph takes Bethel (22-26) Abimelech assaults Shechem (34-49)
Canaanites not completely driven Woman wounds Abimelech; he
out (27-36) dies (50-57)
2 Warning from Jehovah’s angel (1-5) 10 Judges Tola and Jair (1-5)
Death of Joshua (6-10) Israel rebels and repents (6-16)
Judges raised up to save Israel (11-23) Ammonites threaten Israel (17, 18)
3 Jehovah tests Israel (1-6) 11 Judge Jephthah expelled, later made
Othniel, the first judge (7-11) leader (1-11)
Judge Ehud kills fat King Eglon (12-30) Jephthah reasons with Ammon (12-28)
Judge Shamgar (31) Jephthah’s vow and his daughter (29-40)
4 Canaanite King Jabin oppresses Daughter’s life of singleness (38-40)
Israel (1-3) 12 Conflict with the Ephraimites (1-7)
Prophetess Deborah and Shibboleth test (6)
Judge Barak (4-16) Judges Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon (8-15)
Jael kills army chief Sisera (17-24)
13 An angel visits Manoah and his
5 Victory song of Deborah and wife (1-23)
Barak (1-31) Birth of Samson (24, 25)
Stars fight against Sisera (20)
Torrent of Kishon floods (21) 14 Judge Samson seeks a Philistine
wife (1-4)
Those loving Jehovah are like the
sun (31) Samson kills a lion by Jehovah’s
spirit (5-9)
6 Midian oppresses Israel (1-10) Samson’s riddle at the wedding (10-19)
An angel assures Judge Gideon of Samson’s wife given to another man (20)
support (11-24)
Gideon tears down altar of Baal (25-32) 15 Samson’s revenge on the
Philistines (1-20)
God’s spirit active on Gideon (33-35)
The fleece test (36-40) 16 Samson in Gaza (1-3)
7 Gideon and his 300 men (1-8) Samson and Delilah (4-22)
Gideon’s army defeats Midian (9-25) Samson’s revenge and death (23-31)
“The sword of Jehovah and of 17 Micah’s idols and his priest (1-13)
Gideon!” (20)
18 The Danites look for land (1-31)
Confusion in the Midianite
Micah’s idols and priest
camp (21, 22)
captured (14-20)
8 Ephraimites quarrel with Gideon (1-3) Laish taken and renamed Dan (27-29)
Midianite kings pursued and killed (4-21) Idol worship in Dan (30, 31)
Gideon refuses kingship (22-27)
19 Benjaminites’ sex crime in Gibeah (1-30)
Summary of Gideon’s life (28-35)
20 War against the Benjaminites (1-48)
9 Abimelech becomes king in
Shechem (1-6) 21 Benjamin saved as a tribe (1-25)
358
359 JUDGES 1:1-20
1 After the death of Joshua, a

the Israelites1 inquired of Je-
CHAP. 1
a Jos 24:29
previously Kiri·ath-sepher.) a
12 Then Caleb b said: “To the
hovah: b “Who of us will go up b Nu 27:18, 21 man who strikes Kiri·ath-sepher
first to fight against the Canaan- Jg 20:18 and captures it, I will give my
ites?” 2 Jehovah replied: “Ju- c Ge 49:8 daughter Achsah as a wife.” c
dah will go up. c Look! I am giv- De 33:7 13 And Othni·el d the son of
1Ch 5:2
ing1 the land into his hand.” Kenaz, e Caleb’s younger broth-
3 Then Judah said to his broth- d Jos 15:1 er, captured it. So he gave
Jos 19:1, 9
er Sime·on: “Come up with me him his daughter Achsah as a
into my assigned territory1d to e De 9:3
wife. 14 While she was going
fight against the Canaan·ites. f Ge 10:6 home, she urged him to ask
De 20:17
Then I will go with you into your her father for a field. Then
assigned territory.” So Sime·on g Ge 15:18-21
Ex 3:8
she dismounted from her don-
went with him. Jg 3:5 key.1 Caleb asked her: “What do
4 When Judah went up, Je- 1Ki 9:20, 21 you want?” 15 She said to him:
hovah gave the Canaan·ites and h Jos 15:8, 12 “Please grant me a blessing, for
the Periz·zites into their hands, e i Jos 15:63 you have given me a piece of
and they defeated 10,000 men in Jg 1:21 land in the south;1 give me also
Bezek. 5 They found A·doni- j Jos 11:16 Gulloth-maim.”2 So Caleb gave
bezek in Bezek, and there they Jos 15:20, 33 her Upper Gulloth and Lower
fought against him and defeat- k Jos 11:21 Gulloth.
Jos 15:13, 14
ed the Canaan·ites f and the Per- 16 And the descendants of
iz·zites. g 6 When A·doni-bezek l Jos 10:38
the Kenite, f Moses’ father-in-
fled, they chased him and caught ____________________
law, g came up from the city of
him and cut off his thumbs and Second Col. palm trees h with the people of
his big toes. 7 Then A·doni- a Jos 15:15 Judah to the wilderness of Ju-
bezek said: “There are 70 kings b Nu 13:3, 6 dah south of Arad. i They went
whose thumbs and big toes Nu 14:24
there and settled among the peo-
De 1:35, 36
were cut off and who are pick- Jos 14:13 ple. j 17 But Judah marched on
ing up food under my table. Just with his brother Sime·on, and
c Jos 15:16-19
as I have done, so God has re- they attacked the Canaan·ites
d Jg 3:9
paid me.” After that they brought inhabiting Zephath and devoted
him to Jerusalem, h and he died e 1Ch 4:13
it to destruction. k So they named
there. f Nu 24:21
the city Hormah.1 l 18 Then
8 Furthermore, the men of Jg 4:11
Judah captured Gaza m and its
Judah fought against Jerusalem i g Ex 3:1
Ex 4:18 territory, Ashke·lon n and its ter-
and captured it; they struck it Ex 18:1 ritory, and Ekron o and its terri-
with the sword and set the city Nu 10:29 tory. 19 Jehovah was with Ju-
on fire. 9 Afterward, the men h De 34:3 dah, and they took possession of
of Judah went down to fight Jg 3:13 the mountainous region, but
against the Canaan·ites inhabit- i Nu 21:1 they could not drive out the in-
ing the mountainous region and j Nu 10:29-32 habitants of the plain,1 because
the Negeb and the She·phelah. j k Le 27:29 they had war chariots with iron
10 So Judah marched against De 20:16 scythes.2p 20 They gave Heb-
the Canaan·ites who were dwell- l Jos 19:1, 4 ron to Caleb, just as Moses
ing in Hebron (the name of m Ge 10:19 had promised, q and he drove out
Hebron was previously Kiri·ath- Jos 11:22 from there the three sons of
arba), and they struck down n Jg 14:19 Anak. r
Sheshai, A·himan, and Talmai. k o Jos 13:1-3
11 They marched from there Jos 15:20, 45 1:14 1 Or possibly, “she clapped
against the inhabitants of De- p De 20:1 her hands while on the donkey.” 1:15
bir. l (The name of Debir was Jos 17:16 1 Or “the Negeb.” 2 Meaning “Basins
q Nu 14:24 (Bowls) of Water.” 1:17 1 Meaning “A
1:1 1 Lit., “sons of Israel.” 1:2 1 Or “have Jos 14:9 Devoting to Destruction.” 1:19 1 Or
given.” 1:3 1 Lit., “my lot.” r Nu 13:22 “low plain.” 2 Lit., “chariots of iron.”
JUDGES 1:21–2:4 360
21 But the Benja·min·ites did CHAP. 1 31 Asher did not drive out
not drive out the Jebu·sites in- a Jos 15:63 the inhabitants of Acco and the
habiting Jerusalem, so the Jeb- 2Sa 5:6 inhabitants of Sidon, a Ahlab,
u·sites continue dwelling with b Jos 14:4 Achzib, b Helbah, Aphik, c and
the Benja·min·ites in Jerusalem c Ge 49:22, 24 Rehob. d 32 So the Asher·ites
Jos 16:1
down to this day. a Ps 44:3
continued to dwell among the
22 Meantime, the house of d Ge 35:6
Canaan·ites inhabiting the land,
Joseph b went up against Beth- e Jos 6:25
because they did not drive them
el, and Jehovah was with them. c 1Sa 15:6 out.
23 The house of Joseph was f Jos 21:8, 25 33 Naphta·li did not drive out
spying on Bethel (incidentally, Jg 5:19 the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh
the name of the city was pre- g Jos 17:11, 12 and the inhabitants of Beth-
viously Luz), d 24 and the spies h Ge 9:25 anath, e but they continued to
1Ki 9:20, 21 dwell among the Canaan·ites
saw a man going out of the
city. So they said to him: “Show i Nu 33:55 inhabiting the land. f The in-
De 7:2
us, please, the way into the city, De 20:16 habitants of Beth-shemesh and
and we will treat you kindly.”1 Jos 17:13 Beth-anath became forced la-
25 So the man showed them j Jos 16:10 borers for them.
the way into the city, and they 1Ki 9:16 34 The Amor·ites confined
struck the city with the sword, k Jos 19:15, 16 the Danites to the mountain-
but they let the man and all l De 20:17 ous region, for they would not
Jg 2:2
his family go free. e 26 The man ____________________
let them come down into
went to the land of the Hit- the plain.1 g 35 So the Am-
Second Col.
tites and built a city and named or·ites persisted in dwelling in
it Luz, which is its name to this a Jos 11:8
Jos 19:28, 31
Mount Heres, Aija·lon, h and
day. b Jos 19:29, 31
Sha·albim. i But when the pow-
27 Ma·nasseh did not take c Jos 19:30, 31
er1 of the house of Joseph in-
possession of Beth-shean and d Jos 21:8, 31
creased,2 they were forced into
its dependent1 towns, Taa·nach f e Jos 19:38, 39
hard labor. 36 The territory of
and its dependent towns, the in- f De 7:2
the Amor·ites was from the as-
habitants of Dor and its de- g Jos 19:47
cent of A·krabbim, j from Sela
pendent towns, the inhabitants Jg 18:1 upward.
of Ible·am and its dependent
towns, and the inhabitants of
Me·giddo and its dependent
h Jos 10:12
i Jos 19:42, 48 2 Then Jehovah’s angel k went
up from Gilgal l to Bochim
j Nu 34:2, 4 and said: “I brought you up out
towns. g The Canaan·ites persist- Jos 15:3, 12 of Egypt into the land about
ed in dwelling in this land. ____________________
which I swore to your fore-
28 When Israel grew stronger, CHAP. 2 fathers. m Furthermore, I said,
they subjected the Canaan·ites k Ex 23:20, 23 ‘I will never break my covenant
to forced labor, h but they did not Jos 5:13, 14
with you. n 2 For your part, you
drive them out completely. i l Jos 5:8, 9 must not make a covenant with
29 Nor did Ephra·im drive m Ge 12:7 the inhabitants of this land o and
Ge 26:3
out the Canaan·ites who were you should pull down their al-
n Ge 17:1, 7
dwelling in Gezer. The Canaan- Le 26:42 tars.’ p But you have not obeyed
ites continued to dwell among o Ex 23:32 my voice. q Why have you done
them in Gezer. j De 7:2 this? 3 That is why I also said,
30 Zebu·lun did not drive out 2Co 6:14 ‘I will not drive them away from
the inhabitants of Kitron and p Ex 34:13 before you, r and they will en-
Nu 33:52
the inhabitants of Naha·lol. k The snare you, s and their gods will
q Jg 1:28
Canaan·ites continued to dwell lure you away.’” t
r Jg 2:20-23
among them and were subjected 4 When Jehovah’s angel
s Nu 33:55
to forced labor. l Jos 23:12, 13 spoke these words to all the Isra-
t Ex 23:33
1:24 1 Lit., “show you loyal love.” 1:27 De 7:16 1:34 1 Or “low plain.” 1:35 1 Lit.,
1 Or “surrounding.” 1Ki 11:2 “hand.” 2 Lit., “became heavy.”
361 JUDGES 2:5–3:1
elites, the people began to weep CHAP. 2 and just as Jehovah had sworn
loudly. 5 So they named that a Jos 24:28 to them, a and they were in
place Bochim,1 and they sacri- b Jos 23:3
great distress. b 16 So Jehovah
ficed there to Jehovah. Jos 24:31 would raise up judges who would
6 When Joshua sent the peo- c Jos 24:29
save them from the hand of their
ple away, each of the Israelites plunderers. c
went to his inheritance to take d Jos 19:49, 50 17 But they refused to listen
possession of the land. a 7 The e Jos 24:30 even to the judges and would
people continued to serve Jeho- prostitute themselves to other
f Jg 3:7
vah all the days of Joshua and all Jg 10:6
gods and bow down to them.
the days of the elders who out- 1Ki 18:17, 18 They quickly turned aside from
lived Joshua and who had seen g De 31:16
the way in which their fore-
all of Jehovah’s great deeds in fathers had walked, those who
behalf of Israel. b 8 Then Josh- h De 6:14 had obeyed the commandments
ua the son of Nun, the ser- i Ex 20:5 of Jehovah. d They failed to do
vant of Jehovah, died at the age that. 18 Whenever Jehovah did
j Jg 3:7
of 110. c 9 So they buried him in Jg 10:6 raise up judges for them, e Je-
the territory of his inheritance 1Ki 11:5 hovah would be with the judge
in Timnath-heres, d in the moun- k Jg 3:8
and save them from the hand
tainous region of Ephra·im, 2Ki 17:20 of their enemies all the days
north of Mount Gaash. e 10 All Ps 106:40, 41 of the judge; for Jehovah was
that generation were gathered l Jg 4:2 moved to pity1f over their groan-
to their ancestors,1 and another ing caused by those who op-
m Le 26:17, 37
generation arose after them that De 28:15, 25
pressed them g and those who
did not know Jehovah or what were treating them abusively.
he had done for Israel. n De 28:15 19 But when the judge died,
____________________
11 So the Israelites did what they would again act more cor-
Second Col. ruptly than their fathers by fol-
was bad in the eyes of Je-
a De 4:25, 26 lowing other gods, serving them
hovah and served1 the Baals. f
12 Thus they abandoned Jeho- b Jg 10:9 and bowing down to them. h They
vah, the God of their fathers, did not abandon their prac-
c Jg 3:9
who brought them out of the 1Sa 12:11 tices and their stubborn behav-
land of Egypt. g And they fol- Ne 9:27 ior. 20 Finally Jehovah’s anger
lowed other gods, the gods of Ps 106:43 blazed against Israel, i and he
the peoples who were all around d Jg 2:7 said: “Because this nation has vi-
them, h and they bowed down olated my covenant j that I com-
e Jg 3:9
to them and offended Jehovah. i manded their forefathers and
13 They abandoned Jehovah f De 32:36 they have disobeyed me, k 21 I
Ps 106:45 for my part will not drive out
and served Baal and the Ash-
to·reth images. j 14 At this Je- g Jg 4:3 from before them even one of
hovah’s anger blazed against Is- h Jg 4:1
the nations that Joshua left be-
rael, so he handed them over to Jg 8:33 hind when he died. l 22 This is
plunderers who pillaged them. k to test whether Israel will keep
i De 7:4
He sold them into the hand of Jg 10:7 Jehovah’s way m by walking in it
the enemies around them, l and Ps 106:40 as their fathers did.” 23 So Je-
they were no longer able to j Ex 24:3, 8
hovah allowed these nations to
hold their own against their ene- Ex 34:27 remain. He did not drive them
mies. m 15 Wherever they went, De 29:1 out quickly, and he did not give
Jos 23:16 them into Joshua’s hand.
the hand of Jehovah was against
them, bringing disaster on
them, n just as Jehovah had said
k Le 26:14, 17
l Jos 13:1, 2
3 These are the nations that
Jehovah allowed to remain
so that they could test all
m Nu 33:55
2:5 1 Meaning “Weepers.” 2:10 1 This is De 8:2
those of Israel who had not
a poetic expression for death. 2:11 1 Or Jos 23:12, 13
“worshipped.” Jg 3:4 2:18 1 Or “felt regret.”
JUDGES 3:2-21 362
experienced any of the wars CHAP. 3 that the land had rest1 for 40
of Canaan a 2 (this was so that a De 8:2 years. Then Othni·el the son of
succeeding generations of Isra- Jg 2:10 Kenaz died.
elites would experience war, b Jg 1:18, 19 12 And once again the Israel-
those who had not experienced c Jos 13:1, 4 ites began doing what was bad
such things before): 3 the five Jg 1:31 in Jehovah’s eyes. a So Jeho-
lords of the Phi·listines, b and d Jos 9:1, 2 vah let Eglon the king of Mo-
all the Canaan·ites, the Si·do- ab b prevail over Israel, because
e Jos 13:1, 6
ni·ans, c and the Hivites d in- they did what was bad in Jeho-
habiting Mount Leba·non e from f Nu 34:2, 8
Jos 13:1, 5
vah’s eyes. 13 Furthermore, he
Mount Baal-hermon as far as brought against them the Am-
Lebo-hamath.1f 4 They served g Ex 23:33
Jg 2:21, 22
mon·ites c and the A·malek·ites. d
as a means of testing Israel to They attacked Israel and cap-
h Jg 1:29
determine whether Israel would Ps 106:34
tured the city of palm trees. e
obey Jehovah’s commandments 14 The Israelites served Eglon
i Ex 34:15, 16
that he had given their fa- Nu 25:1, 2
the king of Moab for 18 years. f
thers through Moses. g 5 So the De 7:3, 4 15 Then the Israelites called to
Israelites lived among the Ca- 1Ki 11:1, 4 Jehovah for help, g so Jehovah
naan·ites, h the Hittites, the Am- j De 31:16 raised up for them a savior, h
or·ites, the Periz·zites, the Hi- Jg 2:11 Ehud i the son of Gera, a Ben-
Jg 10:6
vites, and the Jebu·sites. ja·min·ite j who was left-handed. k
6 They would take their daugh- k Ex 34:13 In time the Israelites sent tribute
De 12:3
ters as wives, and their own De 16:21
through him to Eglon the king
daughters they gave to their of Moab. 16 Meanwhile, Ehud
l De 4:30
sons, and they began serving Jg 10:10, 15 made for himself a two-edged
their gods. i sword, a cubit1 long, and he
m Jg 2:16, 18
7 So the Israelites did what Jg 3:15 strapped it underneath his gar-
was bad in Jehovah’s eyes, and ment on his right thigh. 17 He
n 1Ch 4:13
they forgot Jehovah their God then presented the tribute to
and were serving the Baals j and o Nu 11:16, 17 Eglon the king of Moab. Now
Jg 6:34
the sacred poles.1k 8 At this Je- Jg 11:29 Eglon was a very fat man.
hovah’s anger blazed against Is- Jg 14:5, 6 18 When Ehud finished pre-
rael, and he sold them into Jg 15:14
1Sa 11:6
senting the tribute, he sent away
the hand of Cushan-rish·a·thaim 1Sa 16:13 the people who had carried the
the king of Mes·o·po·tami·a.1 2Ch 15:1 tribute. 19 But after reaching
The Israelites served Cushan- ____________________ the carved images1 at Gilgal, l
rish·a·thaim for eight years. Second Col. he himself went back and said:
9 When the Israelites called a Jg 2:19 “I have a secret message for you,
to Jehovah for help, l Jehovah b Ge 19:36, 37 O king.” So the king said: “Si-
raised up a savior to rescue the lence!” With that all his at-
c Ge 19:36, 38
Israelites, m Othni·el n the son of Jg 11:4, 5 tendants left him. 20 So Ehud
Kenaz, the younger brother of came to him as he was sit-
d Ex 17:8
Caleb. 10 The spirit of Jeho- Jg 6:3 ting alone in his cool roof cham-
vah came upon him, o and he be- ber. Then Ehud said: “I have
e De 34:3
came the judge of Israel. When a message from God for you.”
he went out to battle, Jehovah f De 28:48
So he rose up from his throne.1
gave Cushan-rish·a·thaim the g Ps 78:34 21 Then Ehud drew the sword
king of Mes·o·po·tami·a1 into his h Jg 3:9 from his right thigh with his left
hand so that he prevailed over i Jg 4:1 hand and plunged it into his bel-
Cushan-rish·a·thaim. 11 After
j Ge 49:27 3:11 1 Or “peace.” 3:16 1 Perhaps a
3:3 1 Or “the entrance of Hamath.” k Jg 20:15, 16 short cubit of about 38 cm (15 in.).
3:7 1 See Glossary. 3:8 1 Lit., “Aram- l Jos 4:19 See App. B14. 3:19 1 Or possibly, “the
naharaim.” 3:10 1 Lit., “Aram.” Jos 5:8, 9 quarries.” 3:20 1 Or “seat.”
363 JUDGES 3:22–4:10
ly. 22 The handle went in after
the blade, and the fat closed in
CHAP. 3
a Jg 3:19 4 But after Ehud died, the Is-
raelites again did what was
over the blade, for he did not bad in Jehovah’s eyes. a 2 So
draw the sword out of his belly, b Jg 6:34 Jehovah sold them into the hand
1Sa 13:3
and the fecal matter came out. of Jabin the king of Canaan, b
23 Ehud went out through the c Jg 7:24 who reigned in Hazor. The
porch,1 closing the doors of the chief of his army was Sise·ra,
d De 28:7 who lived in Ha·rosheth c of the
roof chamber behind him and
locking them. 24 After he left, e Le 26:7, 8 nations.1 3 The Israelites cried
the servants returned and saw out to Jehovah, d because Ja-
that the doors of the roof cham- f Jg 3:11 bin1 had 900 war chariots with
ber were locked. So they said: iron scythes,2e and he harshly
g Jg 5:6
“He must be relieving him- oppressed the Israelites f for 20
self1 in the cool interior room.” h Jos 13:1, 2 years.
25 They kept waiting until they 4 Now Debo·rah, a prophet-
i Jg 15:3, 15 ess, g the wife of Lappi·doth,
were embarrassed, but when 1Sa 17:47, 50
they saw that he was still not ____________________
was judging Israel at that time.
opening the doors of the roof 5 She used to sit under Debo-
Second Col.
chamber, they took the key and rah’s palm tree between Ramah h
____________________ and Bethel i in the mountain-
opened them and saw their lord
fallen to the floor1 dead! CHAP. 4 ous region of Ephra·im; the Is-
26 Ehud escaped while they a Jg 2:19 raelites would go up to her for
were lingering, and he passed by judgment. 6 She sent for Ba-
b Jg 2:14
the carved images1a and made it Jg 3:8
rak j the son of A·bino·am out
safely to Se·irah. 27 When he Jg 10:7 of Kedesh-naphta·li k and said to
him: “Has not Jehovah the God
arrived, he sounded the horn b c Jg 4:16 of Israel given the command?
in the mountainous region of
‘Go and march to1 Mount Tabor,
Ephra·im; c and the Israelites d Jg 2:18
Jg 3:9 and take 10,000 men of Naphta·li
went down out of the mountain- Ps 107:19 and Zebu·lun with you. 7 I will
ous region, with him at their bring to you Sise·ra, the chief
head. 28 Then he said to them: e Jos 17:16
of Jabin’s army, along with his
“Follow me, because Jehovah Jg 1:19
war chariots and his troops to
has given your enemies, the Mo- f De 28:48 the stream1 of Kishon, l and I will
ab·ites, into your hand.” So they give him into your hand.’” m
followed him and captured the g Ex 15:20
8 At this Barak said to her:
fords of the Jordan against the 2Ki 22:14
Lu 2:36 “If you go with me, I will go, but
Moab·ites, and they did not al- Ac 21:8, 9 if you do not go with me, I will
low anyone to cross. 29 At that not go.” 9 To this she said: “I
time they struck down about 10,- h Jos 18:21, 25
will certainly go with you. How-
000 Moab·ites, d all strong and i Ge 28:17, 19 ever, the campaign you are going
valiant men; not a single one es- on will not bring you glory, for it
caped. e 30 So Moab was sub- j Heb 11:32 will be into the hand of a wom-
dued on that day under Israel’s an that Jehovah will give Sise-
k Jos 21:32
hand; and the land had rest1 for ra.” n Then Debo·rah got up and
80 years. f l 1Ki 18:40 went with Barak to Kedesh. o
31 After him was Shamgar g Ps 83:9 10 Barak summoned Zebu·lun
the son of Anath, who struck and Naphta·li p to Kedesh, and
m De 20:1
down 600 Phi·listine men h with a 10,000 men followed his steps.
cattle goad; i he too saved Israel. n Jg 4:21, 22 Debo·rah also went up with him.
Jg 5:24, 26
3:23 1 Or possibly, “air vent.” 3:24 4:2 1 Or “Harosheth-ha-goiim.” 4:3
o Jos 20:7, 9
1 Lit., “covering his feet.” 3:25 1 Lit., Jos 21:32 1 Lit., “he.” 2 Lit., “chariots of iron.”
“earth.” 3:26 1 Or possibly, “the quar- 4:6 1 Or “Deploy your men on.” 4:7 1 Or
ries.” 3:30 1 Or “peace.” p Jg 5:18 “wadi.”
JUDGES 4:11–5:5 364
11 Incidentally, Heber the CHAP. 4 of the tent, and if anybody
Kenite had separated from the a Nu 24:21 comes and asks you, ‘Is there a
Kenites, a the descendants of Jg 1:16 man here?’ say, ‘No!’”
Hobab, Moses’ father-in-law, b 1Sa 15:6
21 But Jael the wife of He-
and his tent was pitched near ber took a tent pin and a ham-
the big tree in Za·a·nannim, b Nu 10:29 mer in her hand. Then while
which is at Kedesh. he was fast asleep and exhaust-
12 They reported to Sise·ra c Jg 4:6 ed, she stealthily approached
that Barak the son of A·bino- him and drove the pin through
am had gone up to Mount Ta- d Jg 5:20, 21 his temples and beat it into the
bor. c 13 At once Sise·ra assem- ground, and he died. a
bled all his war chariots—900 e Ex 14:24 22 Barak went there in pur-
chariots with iron scythes1—and Jos 10:10 suit of Sise·ra, and Jael now
all the troops that were with him came out to meet him and said:
from Ha·rosheth of the nations f Le 26:7 “Come and I will show you the
to go to the stream2 of Kishon. d man you are looking for.” He
14 Debo·rah now said to Barak: g Jg 5:24
went in with her and saw Sise-
“Rise up, for this is the day that ra lying dead, with the tent pin
Jehovah will give Sise·ra into through his temples.
h Jg 4:11
your hand. Is Jehovah not going 23 So on that day, God sub-
out before you?” And Barak de- dued Jabin the king of Canaan
scended from Mount Tabor i Jg 4:1, 2 before the Israelites. b 24 The
with 10,000 men following him. hand of the Israelites came down
15 Then Jehovah threw Sise- j Jg 5:25 harder and harder against Jabin
ra and all his war chariots and ____________________ the king of Canaan, c until they
all the army into confusion e be- Second Col. destroyed Jabin the king of Ca-
fore the sword of Barak. Finally a Jg 4:9 naan. d
5
Sise·ra got down from his char- Jg 5:26, 27
On that day Debo·rah e along
iot and fled on foot. 16 Barak with Barak f the son of A·bin-
chased after the war chariots b Heb 11:32, 33 o·am sang this song: g
and the army as far as Ha·ro- 2 “Because of the unbound
sheth of the nations. So Sise·ra’s c Ge 9:25 hair1 in Israel,
whole army fell by the sword;
not even one remained. f Because of the people’s
d De 7:24 volunteering, h
17 But Sise·ra fled on foot to ____________________
Praise Jehovah!
the tent of Jael g the wife of He-
ber h the Kenite, for there was
CHAP. 5 3 Listen, you kings! Give ear,
e Jg 4:4 you rulers!
peace between Jabin i the king
of Hazor and the house of He- To Jehovah I will sing.
f Jg 4:6 I will sing praises1 to
ber the Kenite. 18 Then Jael Heb 11:32
came out to meet Sise·ra and Jehovah, i Israel’s God. j
said to him: “Come in, my lord, 4 Jehovah, when you went out
g Ex 15:1
come in here. Do not be afraid.” Ps 18:Sup
from Seir, k
So he went into her tent, and When you marched out of
she covered him with a blan- the territory of Edom,
h Jg 4:10
ket. 19 Then he said to her: The earth shook, and the
“Give me, please, a little water to heavens poured,
i 2Sa 22:50
drink, for I am thirsty.” So she Ps 7:17 The clouds poured down
opened a skin bottle of milk and water.
gave him a drink, j after which j Ex 20:2
5 Mountains melted1 before
she again covered him. 20 He the face of Jehovah, l
told her: “Stand at the entrance
k De 33:2 5:2 1 Or “the warriors with unbound
4:13 1 Lit., “chariots of iron.” 2 Or hair.” 5:3 1 Or “make music.” 5:5 1 Or
“wadi.” l De 4:11 possibly, “quaked.”
365 JUDGES 5:6-20
Even Sinai before the face CHAP. 5 14 Out of Ephra·im was their
of Jehovah, a Israel’s God. b a Ex 19:18 origin, those in the valley;1
6 In the days of Shamgar c Ne 9:13 They are following you,
the son of Anath, O Benjamin, among your
b Ex 20:2 peoples.
In the days of Jael, d the
roads were deserted; From Machir a the command-
c Jg 3:31 ers went down,
Travelers kept to the back
roads. And from Zebu·lun those
d Jg 4:17 who bear the recruiter’s
7 The villagers in Israel were
no more;1 staff.2
They were no more until I,
e Jg 4:4 15 The princes in Issa·char
Debo·rah, e rose up, were with Debo·rah,
f Jg 4:5
Until I arose as a mother As was Issa·char, so was
in Israel. f Barak. b
g De 32:16, 17
Into the valley plain1 he was
8 They chose new gods; g Jg 2:12
sent on foot. c
Then there was war in the Among the divisions of
gates. h h Jg 4:1-3
Reuben there was intense
A shield could not be seen, heart-searching.
nor a lance, i Jg 4:6
16 Why did you sit down be-
Among 40,000 in Israel. tween the two saddlebags,
j Jg 4:10
9 My heart is with the com- Listening to them playing
manders of Israel, i their pipes for the flocks? d
k Jg 4:4
Who went as volunteers For the divisions of Reuben,
with the people. j l Jg 5:1 there was intense heart-
Praise Jehovah! searching.
10 You riders on tawny donkeys, m Jg 4:6 17 Gile·ad remained beyond
You who sit on fine carpets, ____________________ the Jordan; e
And you who walk on the Second Col. And Dan, why did he stay
road, a Nu 32:39 with the ships? f
Consider! Asher sat idle at the
11 The voices of the water b Jg 4:6 seashore,
distributors were heard Heb 11:32 And by his harbors1 he
at the watering places; remained. g
There they were recounting
c Jg 4:14 18 Zebu·lun was a people who
the righteous acts of risked their lives1 to the
Jehovah,
d Nu 32:1 point of death;
The righteous acts of his Naphta·li also, h on the open
e Jos 22:9 heights. i
villagers in Israel.
Then Jehovah’s people went 19 Kings came, they fought;
f Jos 19:46, 48 The kings of Canaan then
down to the gates.
fought j
12 Awake, awake, O Debo·rah! k g Jos 19:24, 29
In Taa·nach, by the waters
Awake, awake, sing a song! l of Me·giddo. k
Rise up, Barak! m Lead your h Jg 4:6, 10
No spoil of silver did they
captives away, you son of take. l
A·bino·am! i Jg 4:14
20 From heaven the stars
13 Then those who were left fought;
came down to the nobles; j Jg 4:13
Jehovah’s people came down 5:14, 15 1 Or “low plain.” 5:14 2 Or pos-
to me against the mighty. k Jg 1:27 sibly, “those handling the equipment of
a scribe.” 5:17 1 Or “landing places.”
5:7 1 Or “ceased.” l Jg 4:16 5:18 1 Or “scorned their souls.”
JUDGES 5:21–6:6 366
From their orbits they fought CHAP. 5 Why are the hoofbeats of his
against Sise·ra. a Jg 4:7, 13 chariots so late?’ a
21 The torrent1 of Kishon Ps 83:9 29 The wisest of her noble
washed them away, a ladies would answer her;
The ancient torrent,1 the Yes, she too would repeat
b Ps 20:7
torrent1 of Kishon. Pr 21:31 to herself,
You trampled down the 30 ‘They must be dividing the
powerful, O my soul.2 spoil they found,
22 Then the hooves of horses c Jg 4:17 A girl,1 two girls,2 to every
pounded warrior,
As his stallions galloped Spoil of dyed cloth for Sise-
d Jg 4:11
furiously. b ra, spoil of dyed cloth,
23 ‘Curse Meroz,’ said the angel An embroidered garment,
of Jehovah, e Jg 4:19 dyed cloth, two embroi-
‘Yes, curse its inhabitants, dered garments
For they did not come to the For the necks of the
assistance of Jehovah, f Jg 4:21, 22 plunderers.’
To the assistance of Jehovah
____________________ 31 So let all your enemies
Second Col. perish, b O Jehovah,
with the mighty ones.’
a Jg 4:15, 16 But let those who love you
24 Most blessed of women
be like the sun rising in
is Jael c its glory.”
The wife of Heber d the b Ps 83:9
Kenite; And the land had rest1 for 40
years. c
She is most blessed of
25
women living in tents.
He asked for water; she gave
c Jg 3:10, 11
Jg 3:30
____________________
6 But the Israelites again did
what was bad in the eyes of
Jehovah, d so Jehovah gave them
him milk.
CHAP. 6 into the hand of Midi·an for sev-
In a majestic banquet bowl en years. e 2 The hand of Mid-
d Jg 2:19
she offered curdled milk.1e i·an dominated over Israel. f Be-
26 With her hand she reached cause of Midi·an, the Israelites
for the tent pin, e De 28:15, 48 made hiding places1 for them-
Her right hand for the Jg 2:14
selves in the mountains, in the
Ne 9:28
workman’s mallet. caves, and in the places difficult
And she hammered Sise·ra, to approach. g 3 If Israel sowed
she crushed his head, f Nu 33:55 seed, Midi·an and Ama·lek h
And she smashed and and the Easterners i would at-
pierced his temples. f tack them. 4 They would camp
27 Between her feet he col- g 1Sa 13:5, 6 against them and ruin the pro-
lapsed; he fell and lay still; duce of the land all the way to
Between her feet he col- Gaza, and they left nothing for
h Jg 3:13 Israel to eat and no sheep or bull
lapsed and fell;
Where he collapsed, there or donkey. j 5 For they would
come up with their livestock and
he fell defeated. i Jg 8:10
tents as numerous as the lo-
28 From the window a woman custs, k and they and their cam-
looked out, els could not be numbered, l and
Sise·ra’s mother peered out j De 28:15, 33
De 28:31, 48 they would come into the land to
from the lattice, destroy it. 6 So Israel became
‘Why is his chariot delayed greatly impoverished on account
in coming? k Jg 8:10
5:30 1 Lit., “womb.” 2 Lit., “wombs.”
5:21 1 Or “stream.” 2 See Glossary. 5:31 1 Or “peace.” 6:2 1 Or possibly,
5:25 1 Or “offered cream.” l Jg 7:12 “underground storage places.”
367 JUDGES 6:7-25
of Midi·an; and the Israelites CHAP. 6 you, a you will strike down Midi-
called to Jehovah for help. a a De 4:30 an as if they were one man.”
7 When the Israelites called b Jg 2:18
17 Then he said to him: “If,
to Jehovah for help because of Ps 107:19 now, I have found favor in your
Midi·an, b 8 Jehovah sent to the eyes, show me a sign that you
c Ex 20:2
Israelites a prophet who said to Le 26:13 are the one speaking with me.
them: “This is what Jehovah the Jg 2:1 18 Please do not depart from
God of Israel says, ‘I brought you d Jos 10:42
here until I return with my gift
up from Egypt and thus brought Ne 9:24 and set it before you.” b So he
you out of the house of slav- said: “I will stay here until you
e De 6:4
ery. c 9 So I rescued you from return.” 19 And Gide·on went
the hand of Egypt and from all f Jos 24:15 in and prepared a young goat
your oppressors and drove them g De 28:15
and made unleavened bread
out from before you and gave Jg 2:2 from an ephah1 of flour. c He put
you their land. d 10 And I said Jer 3:13 the meat in the basket and the
to you: “I am Jehovah your God. e h Jg 2:1 broth in the cooking pot; then
You must not fear the gods of he brought them out to him and
the Amor·ites in whose land you i Jos 17:2 served them under the big tree.
Jg 6:24
are dwelling.” f But you did not Jg 8:32 20 The angel of the true God
obey me.’”1g now said to him: “Take the meat
j Ge 49:22, 24
11 Later Jehovah’s angel Heb 11:32 and the unleavened bread and
came h and sat under the big tree place them on the big rock there,
k Jg 2:18 and pour out the broth.” And he
that was in Ophrah, which be-
longed to Joash the Abi-ezrite. i l Jg 6:2 did so. 21 Then Jehovah’s an-
His son Gide·on j was beating out gel stretched out the tip of the
m De 4:9
wheat in the winepress in order Ps 44:1 staff that was in his hand and
to hide it from Midi·an. 12 Je- touched the meat and the un-
n Ex 13:14
hovah’s angel appeared to him leavened bread, and fire flared
and said: “Jehovah is with you, k o De 31:17 up from the rock and con-
you mighty warrior.” 13 At this 2Ch 15:2 sumed the meat and the un-
Gide·on said to him: “Pardon p Jg 8:22 leavened bread. d Jehovah’s an-
me, my lord, but if Jehovah is Heb 11:32 gel then vanished from his sight.
with us, why has all of this come ____________________ 22 Gide·on now realized that it
upon us? l Where are all his won- Second Col. was Jehovah’s angel. e
derful acts that our fathers re- a De 20:3, 4 At once Gide·on said: “Alas,
lated to us, m saying, ‘Did Jeho- Jg 2:18 Sovereign Lord Jehovah, for
vah not bring us up out of b Ge 18:3, 5 I have seen Jehovah’s angel
Egypt?’ n Now Jehovah has de- Jg 13:15 face-to-face!” f 23 But Jehovah
serted us o and given us into Mid- c Ge 18:6, 7 said to him: “Peace be with you.
i·an’s hand.” 14 Jehovah faced Ge 19:1, 3 Have no fear; g you will not die.”
him and said: “Go with the d Le 9:24
24 So Gide·on built an altar
strength you have, and you Jg 13:19, 20 there to Jehovah, and it is called
will save Israel out of Midi·an’s 1Ki 18:38 Je·hovah-shalom1h down to this
hand. p Is it not I who send you?” 1Ch 21:26 day. It is still in Ophrah of the
2Ch 7:1
15 Gide·on answered him: “Par- Abi-ezrites.
don me, Jehovah. How can I e Jg 13:8, 9 25 That night Jehovah said to
Heb 13:2
save Israel? Look! My clan1 is the him: “Take the young bull that
least in Ma·nasseh, and I am the f Ge 16:7, 13 belongs to your father, the sec-
most insignificant in my father’s Ge 32:24, 30 ond young bull that is seven
Jg 13:21, 22
house.” 16 But Jehovah said to Lu 1:11, 12 years old, and tear down the
him: “Because I will be with
g Da 10:19 6:19 1 About 22 L (20 dry qt). See
6:10 1 Lit., “listen to my voice.” 6:15 h Ge 22:14 App. B14. 6:24 1 Meaning “Jehovah Is
1 Lit., “thousand.” Ex 17:15 Peace.”
JUDGES 6:26–7:2 368
altar of Baal that belongs to CHAP. 6 into the Valley1 of Jezre·el
your father, and cut down the a Ex 23:24 and camped. 34 Then Jeho-
sacred pole1 next to it. a 26 Af- De 12:3 vah’s spirit came upon1 Gide-
ter you build an altar to Jehovah on a and he sounded the horn, b
your God on top of this strong- and the Abi-ezrites c rallied be-
hold with the row of stones, b Jg 6:11 hind him. 35 He sent out mes-
take the second young bull and sengers through all of Ma·nas-
offer it as a burnt offering on seh, and they too rallied behind
the pieces of wood from the sa- him. He also sent out messen-
cred pole1 that you cut down.” c De 13:5 gers through Asher, Zebu·lun,
27 So Gide·on took ten men of De 17:2-5
and Naphta·li, and they came up
his servants and did just as Je- to meet him.
hovah told him. But he feared 36 Then Gide·on said to the
the household of his father and d 1Ki 18:26, 27 true God: “If you are saving Isra-
the men of the city too much to Ps 115:5 el by means of me, just as you
do it by day, so he did it at night. Jer 10:5
have promised, d 37 here I am
28 When the men of the city laying a fleece of wool on the
got up early the next morn- threshing floor. If there is dew
ing, they saw that the altar of e Nu 25:17, 18 on the fleece only but all the
Baal had been pulled down Jg 6:2 ground around it is dry, then I
and the sacred pole1 beside it will know that you will save Is-
had been cut down and the sec- rael by means of me, just as you
ond young bull had been offered f Ex 17:16
have promised.” 38 And that is
up on the altar that had been Nu 24:20 how it happened. When he rose
built. 29 They asked one an- De 25:19 up early the next day and wrung
other: “Who did this?” After they the fleece, he squeezed off
investigated, they said: “Gide- enough dew from the fleece to
on the son of Joash did this.” g Jg 6:3
fill a large banquet bowl with wa-
30 So the men of the city said to Jg 7:12 ter. 39 However, Gide·on said
Joash: “Bring your son out that ____________________ to the true God: “Do not let your
he may die, because he pulled Second Col. anger burn against me, but let
down the altar of Baal and cut a Jg 3:9, 10 me ask just once more. Let me,
down the sacred pole1 next to Jg 11:29 please, make just one more test
it.” 31 Joash b then said to all Jg 13:24, 25
Jg 14:6
with the fleece. Please let the
those who confronted him: “Do Jg 15:14 fleece alone be dry while there
you have to defend Baal? Do Zec 4:6 is dew all over the ground.”
you have to save him? Who- 40 So that is what God did that
ever defends him should be put night; only the fleece was dry,
to death this morning. c If he and there was dew all over the
b Jg 3:26, 27
is a god, let him defend himself, d ground.
since someone pulled down his
altar.” 32 And he called Gide- 7 Then Jer·ub·baal, that is,
Gide·on, e and all the peo-
on Jer·ub·baal1 on that day, say- c Jos 17:2 ple with him rose early and en-
ing: “Let Baal defend himself, camped at the Spring of Harod,
for someone has pulled down his while the camp of Midi·an was
altar.” north of him at the hill of Mo-
d Jg 6:14
33 All Midi·an e and Ama- ____________________ reh in the valley plain.1 2 Jeho-
lek f and the Easterners joined vah now said to Gide·on: “There
CHAP. 7
forces; g and they crossed over1 are too many people with you
e Jg 6:11, 32
for me to give Midi·an into their
6:25, 26, 28, 30 1 See Glossary. 6:32 hand. f Otherwise, Israel might
1 Meaning “Let Baal Make a Legal De-
fense (Contend).” 6:33 1 Or “crossed f 1Sa 14:6 6:33 1 Or “Low Plain.” 6:34 1 Lit.,
the river.” 2Ch 14:11 “clothed.” 7:1 1 Or “low plain.”
369 JUDGES 7:3-19
brag about itself against me and CHAP. 7 camp.” At that he and Purah his
say, ‘My own hand saved me.’ a a 1Sa 17:47 attendant went down to the edge
3 Now, please, announce in the of the encamped army.
presence of the people: ‘Who- 12 Now Midi·an and Ama·lek
ever is afraid and trembling, let and all the Easterners a covered
him return home.’” b So Gide·on the valley plain like a swarm of
b De 20:8
put them to the test. With that, locusts, and their camels were
22,000 of the people returned without number, b as many as
home, and 10,000 remained. the grains of sand on the sea-
4 Still Jehovah said to Gide- shore. 13 Gide·on now came,
on: “There are yet too many peo- c Jg 7:2 and there was a man relating a
ple. Have them go down to the dream to his companion, and he
water so that I may test them said: “This is the dream I had.
for you there. When I say to There was a round loaf of bar-
you, ‘This one will go with you,’ d Jg 6:33 ley bread rolling into the camp
he will go with you, but when I of Midi·an. It came to a tent
say to you, ‘This one will not go and struck it so hard that it col-
along with you,’ he will not go lapsed. c Yes, it turned the tent
along.” 5 So he took the people upside down, and the tent fell
e Jg 3:9, 10
down to the water. Jg 4:14 flat.” 14 At this his compan-
Then Jehovah said to Gide- ____________________ ion said: “This can only be the
on: “Separate everyone who laps Second Col. sword of Gide·on d the son of Jo-
up the water with his tongue a Jg 6:33
ash, a man of Israel. God has giv-
just as a dog laps, from those en Midi·an and all the camp into
who bend down on their knees to his hand.” e
drink.” 6 The number of those 15 As soon as Gide·on heard
lapping up the water, putting him relate the dream and its in-
their hand to their mouth, was b Jg 6:3, 5
terpretation, f he bowed down to
300 men. The rest of the peo- worship. After that he returned
ple bent down on their knees to to the camp of Israel and said:
drink. “Get up, for Jehovah has given
7 Jehovah now said to Gide- c Jg 6:16 the camp of Midi·an into your
on: “I will save you with the hand.” 16 Then he divided the
300 men who lapped the water, 300 men into three bands and
and I will give Midi·an into your gave all of them horns g and large
hand. c But let all the other peo- d Jg 6:14
empty jars with torches inside
ple go back home.” 8 So after the jars. 17 Then he said to
they took the provisions and the them: “Watch me and do exact-
horns from the people, he sent ly what I do. When I come to the
all the other men of Israel back edge of the camp, you should do
home, and he kept only the 300 e Jg 7:7 just as I do. 18 When I blow the
men. The camp of Midi·an was horn, I and all who are with me,
below him in the valley plain. d you also must blow the horns all
9 During that night, Jehovah around the camp and shout, ‘For
said to him: “Get up, attack the f Jg 7:11 Jehovah and for Gide·on!’”
camp, for I have given it into 19 Gide·on and the 100 men
your hand. e 10 But if you are who were with him came to the
afraid to attack, go down to edge of the camp at the start
the camp with Purah your at- of the middle night watch,1
g Jg 7:8
tendant. 11 Listen to what they just after the sentries were post-
say, and afterward you will ed. They blew the horns h and
have the courage1 to attack the
7:19 1 From about 10:00 p.m. to about
7:11 1 Lit., “your hands will grow strong.” h Jg 7:8 2:00 a.m.
JUDGES 7:20–8:12 370
smashed the large water jars CHAP. 7 vest of Abi-ezer? a 3 It was into
that were in their hands. a a Jg 7:16 your hand that God gave Mid-
20 So the three bands blew the i·an’s princes Oreb and Zeeb, b
horns and shattered the large and what have I done compared
jars. They held the torches in with you?” When he spoke this
b Ex 14:25
their left hands and blew the 2Ki 7:6, 7 way,1 they calmed down.2
horns in their right hands and 4 Gide·on then came to the
they called out: “The sword Jordan and crossed it. He and
of Jehovah and of Gide·on!” the 300 men with him were
c 2Ch 20:23
21 All the while each man stood tired, but they kept up the pur-
in his place all around the camp, suit. 5 So he said to the men
and the whole army ran away, of Succoth: “Please give loaves
shouting as they fled. b 22 The d 1Ki 19:16 of bread to the people follow-
300 continued to blow the horns, ing me, for they are tired and
and Jehovah turned the sword I am chasing after Zebah and
of each one against the other e Jg 6:35 Zal·munna, the kings of Midi-
throughout the camp; c and the an.” 6 But the princes of Suc-
army fled as far as Beth-shittah, coth said: “Are the palms of Ze-
on to Zere·rah, as far as the bah and Zal·munna already in
outskirts of Abel-me·holah d by f Ps 83:11
Isa 10:26 your hand so that we should
Tabbath. give bread to your army?” 7 At
23 And the men of Israel this Gide·on said: “Just for that,
were called together from Naph- when Jehovah gives Zebah and
ta·li, Asher, and all of Ma- g Jg 8:4
____________________
Zal·munna into my hand, I will
nasseh, e and they chased after give you a thrashing with the
Midi·an. 24 Gide·on sent mes- CHAP. 8
thorns and the briars of the wil-
sengers into all the mountainous h Jg 7:2 derness.” c 8 And he went up
region of Ephra·im, saying: “Go from there to Pe·nuel and made
down to attack Midi·an, and cap- the same request, but the men of
ture the access to the waters as i Jg 12:1 Pe·nuel gave him the same an-
far as Beth-barah and the Jor- 2Ch 25:10 swer as the men of Succoth.
dan.” So all the men of Ephra- 9 So he said also to the men of
im were gathered together, and Pe·nuel: “When I return in
they captured the waters as far j Jg 7:24 peace, I will pull down this tow-
as Beth-barah and the Jordan. ____________________ er.” d
25 They also captured the two Second Col. 10 Now Zebah and Zal·mun-
princes of Midi·an, Oreb and a Jg 6:11, 34 na were in Karkor with their ar-
Zeeb; they killed Oreb on the mies, about 15,000 men. These
rock of Oreb, f and they killed were all who remained of the en-
Zeeb at the winepress of Ze- tire army of the Easterners, e for
eb. They kept on pursuing Midi- b Jg 7:24, 25
120,000 men armed with swords
an, g and they brought the heads had fallen. 11 Gide·on contin-
of Oreb and Zeeb to Gide·on in ued up by the way of the tent
the region of the Jordan. c Jg 8:16 dwellers east of Nobah and Jog-
8 Then the men of Ephra·im
said to him: “What have you
be·hah f and attacked the camp,
which was off guard. 12 When
done to us? Why did you not d Jg 8:17 Zebah and Zal·munna fled, he
call us when you went to fight pursued and captured the two
against Midi·an?” h And they Midi·an·ite kings, Zebah and
quarreled bitterly with him. i Zal·munna, throwing the whole
2 But he said to them: “What e Jg 7:12
camp into a panic.
have I done compared with you?
Are not the gleanings of Ephra- 8:3 1 Lit., “word.” 2 Lit., “their spirit re-
im j better than the grape har- f Nu 32:34, 35 laxed from against him.”
371 JUDGES 8:13-33
13 Gide·on the son of Joash CHAP. 8 23 But Gide·on said to them: “I
then returned from the war by a Jg 8:5, 6 will not rule over you, nor will
way of the pass that goes up my son rule over you. Jeho-
to Heres. 14 En route he cap- vah is the one who will rule
tured and interrogated a young b Jg 8:7 over you.” a 24 Gide·on contin-
man from Succoth. So the ued: “Let me make one request
young man wrote out for him the of you: that each of you give
c Jg 8:8, 9 me a nose ring from his spoil.”
names of the princes and elders
of Succoth, 77 men. 15 With (For they had gold nose rings be-
that he went to the men of Suc- cause they were Ishma·el·ites.) b
d Ps 83:11
coth and said: “Here are Ze- 25 They replied: “We will surely
bah and Zal·munna about whom give them.” With that they
you taunted me, saying, ‘Are the e Jg 6:14
spread out a robe and each man
palms of Zebah and Zal·mun- ____________________ threw a nose ring from his spoil
na already in your hand so that Second Col.
on it. 26 The weight of the gold
we should give bread to your ex- nose rings that he had requested
a Ex 15:18
hausted men?’” a 16 Then he 1Sa 10:19 amounted to 1,700 gold shekels,1
took the elders of the city and Isa 33:22 besides the crescent-shaped or-
with thorns and briars of the wil-
Isa 43:15 naments, the pendants, the pur-
derness, he taught the men of ple wool garments worn by the
Succoth a lesson. b 17 And he kings of Midi·an, and the neck-
b Ge 16:11
pulled down the tower of Pe·nu- Ge 25:13
laces from the camels. c
el c and killed the men of the city. Ge 28:9 27 Gide·on made it into an
18 He asked Zebah and Zal-
Ge 37:28 ephod d and exhibited it in his
city Ophrah; e and all Israel com-
munna: “What sort of men did
mitted spiritual prostitution with
you kill in Tabor?” To this they c Jg 8:21
it there, f and it served as a snare
said: “They were like you, each
to Gide·on and to his house-
one looked like the son of a hold. g
king.” 19 At that he said: “They d Ex 28:6
Jg 17:5 28 Thus Midi·an h was sub-
were my brothers, the sons of
dued before the Israelites, and
my mother. As surely as Jeho-
they did not challenge them1
vah lives, if you had spared their e Jg 6:11 again; and the land had rest2 for
lives, I would not have to kill 40 years in the days of Gide·on. i
you.” 20 Then he said to Je-
29 So Jer·ub·baal j the son of
ther his firstborn: “Get up, kill f Jg 2:17 Joash returned to his home and
them.” But the young man did stayed there.
not draw his sword; he was
30 Gide·on became father to
afraid, for he was still a young g Ps 106:36
70 sons,1 for he had many wives.
man. 21 So Zebah and Zal-
31 His concubine in Shechem
munna said: “Get up yourself also bore him a son, and
and slay us, for a man is judged h Jg 6:1
he named him A·bime·lech. k
by his mightiness.”1 So Gide·on 32 And Gide·on the son of Jo-
got up and killed Zebah and Zal- ash died at a good old age and
i Jg 3:11
munna d and took the crescent- Jg 5:31 was buried in the tomb of Jo-
shaped ornaments that were on ash his father in Ophrah of the
the necks of their camels. Abi-ezrites. l
22 Later the men of Isra- j Jg 6:32
33 As soon as Gide·on died,
1Sa 12:11
el said to Gide·on: “Rule over the Israelites again committed
us, you and your son and your
grandson as well, for you saved k Jg 9:1, 2 8:26 1 A shekel equaled 11.4 g
us out of the hand of Midi·an.” e 2Sa 11:21 (0.367 oz t). See App. B14. 8:28
1 Lit., “did not lift up their head.” 2 Or
8:21 1 Or “for as a man is, so is his “peace.” 8:30 1 Lit., “had 70 sons who
strength.” l Jg 6:11, 24 came out from his thigh.”
JUDGES 8:34–9:19 372
spiritual prostitution with the CHAP. 8 i·zim a and called out in a loud
Baals, a and they appointed a Jg 2:17, 19 voice to them: “Listen to me, you
Baal-berith as their god. b Jg 10:6 leaders of Shechem, and then
34 The Israelites did not re- God will listen to you.
member Jehovah their God, c b Jg 9:4 8 “Once there were trees that
who had rescued them from the went to anoint a king over them.
hand of all their enemies around So they said to the olive tree,
them; d 35 nor did they show c Jg 3:7 ‘Rule over us.’ b 9 But the olive
loyal love toward the household tree said to them, ‘Must I give up
of Jer·ub·baal, that is Gide·on, my oil,1 which they use to glori-
d Ps 106:43
in return for all the good that he fy God and men, to go and wave
had done for Israel. e over the other trees?’ 10 Then
9 In time A·bime·lech f the son
of Jer·ub·baal went to his
e Jg 9:16-18
____________________
the trees said to the fig tree,
‘Come and rule over us.’ 11 But
mother’s brothers in Shechem, CHAP. 9 the fig tree said to them, ‘Must
and he said to them and to all f Jg 8:30, 31 I give up my sweetness and my
the family of his grandfather:1 good fruitage to go and wave
2 “Please ask all the leaders1 of over the other trees?’ 12 Next
Shechem, ‘Which is better for g Jg 8:30
the trees said to the vine, ‘Come
you, for all 70 sons of Jer·ub·ba- and rule over us.’ 13 The vine
al g to rule over you or for one h Jg 8:33 replied to them, ‘Must I give up
man to rule over you? And re- Jg 9:46 my new wine that makes God
member that I am your own bone and men rejoice to go and wave
and flesh.’”2 over the trees?’ 14 Finally all
3 So his mother’s brothers i Jg 6:11
Jg 8:27 the other trees said to the bram-
said this in his behalf to all the ble, ‘Come and rule over us.’ c
leaders of Shechem, and their 15 At this the bramble said to
hearts were inclined to follow j 2Ki 11:1
the trees, ‘If you are really
A·bime·lech, for they said: “He is 2Ch 21:4
anointing me as king over you,
our own brother.” 4 Then they come and seek refuge under my
gave him 70 pieces of silver from k De 17:14 shadow. But if not, let fire come
the house1 of Baal-berith, h and 1Sa 8:7
____________________
out of the bramble and consume
A·bime·lech used it to hire idle
the cedars of Leba·non.’
and insolent men to accompany Second Col.
him. 5 After that he went to his 16 “Now have you acted sin-
a De 11:29
father’s house at Ophrah i and Jos 8:33
cerely and honorably in mak-
killed his brothers, j the sons of Joh 4:20 ing A·bime·lech king, d and have
Jer·ub·baal, 70 men, on one you shown goodness toward
stone. The only survivor was Jo- Jer·ub·baal and his household,
b Jg 8:22
tham, the youngest son of Jer- and have you treated him as he
ub·baal, because he hid. deserves? 17 When my father
6 Then all the leaders of She- c Jg 9:6 fought for you, e he risked his
chem and all Beth-millo gath- life1 to save you from Midi·an’s
ered together and made A·bime- hand. f 18 But today you have
d Jg 9:6 risen up against my father’s
lech king, k close by the big tree,
by the pillar that was in She- household and killed his sons,
chem. e Jg 7:9 70 men, on one stone. g Then you
7 When they reported it to made A·bime·lech, the son of his
Jotham, he at once went and slave girl, h king over the lead-
f Jg 8:28 ers of Shechem just because he
stood on the top of Mount Ger-
is your brother. 19 Yes, if you
9:1 1 Lit., “the family of the house of the g Jg 9:5 are acting sincerely and honor-
father of his mother.” 9:2 1 Or possi-
bly, “landowners.” 2 Or “your blood rel- 9:9 1 Or “fruitfulness.” 9:17 1 Or
ative.” 9:4 1 Or “temple.” h Jg 8:30, 31 “soul.”
373 JUDGES 9:20-39
ably toward Jer·ub·baal and his CHAP. 9 why should we serve him?
household this day, rejoice over a Jg 9:6, 49 29 If only this people were un-
A·bime·lech and let him also re- der my command, I would de-
joice over you. 20 But if not, pose A·bime·lech.” Then he
may fire come out of A·bime- said to A·bime·lech: “Increase
lech and consume the leaders of your army and come out.”
Shechem and Beth-millo, a and 30 When Zebul the prince of
may fire come out of the leaders the city heard the words of Ga-
of Shechem and Beth-millo and al the son of Ebed, his anger
consume A·bime·lech.” b b Jg 9:39, 53 blazed. 31 So he secretly1 sent
21 Then Jotham c fled and es- messengers to A·bime·lech, say-
caped to Beer, and he lived ing: “Look! Gaal the son of
there because of his brother Ebed and his brothers are now
A·bime·lech. in Shechem, and here they are
22 A·bime·lech ruled1 over inciting the city against you.
Israel for three years. 23 Then 32 Now come up by night, you
God let hostility develop1 be- and your men, and lie in wait in
tween A·bime·lech and the lead- c Jg 9:5 the field. 33 As soon as the sun
ers of Shechem, and they dealt rises in the morning, you should
treacherously with A·bime·lech. get up early and attack the city;
24 This was so that the violence and when he and his men come
done to the 70 sons of Jer·ub- out against you, do whatever you
baal might be avenged, so as can to defeat him.”1
to place responsibility for their 34 So A·bime·lech and all the
blood on their brother A·bime- people with him rose up by
lech for killing them d and on the d Ge 9:6 night, and in four bands they
leaders of Shechem for helping Jg 9:5 lay in wait against Shechem.
him to kill his brothers. 25 So 35 When Gaal the son of Ebed
the leaders of Shechem set men went out and stood at the en-
to ambush him on the mountain- trance of the city gate, A·bim-
tops, and they would rob every- e·lech and the people with
one who passed by them on the him rose up from the ambush.
road. In time it was reported to 36 When Gaal saw the people,
A·bime·lech. he said to Zebul: “Look! There
26 Then Gaal son of Ebed e Jos 21:20, 21 are people coming down from
Jos 24:1 the mountaintops.” But Zebul
and his brothers crossed over
into Shechem, e and the leaders said to him: “You are seeing the
of Shechem put their trust in shadows of the mountains as if
him. 27 They went out into the they were men.”
field and gathered the grapes of 37 Gaal later said: “Look!
their vineyards, trod them out, People are coming down from
and held a festival, after which the center of the land, and
they went into the house of one band is coming by the
f Jg 8:33
their god f and ate and drank and way of the big tree of Me-
cursed A·bime·lech. 28 Then one·nim.” 38 Zebul replied to
Gaal the son of Ebed said: him: “Where now is your boast,
“Who is A·bime·lech, and who is ‘Who is A·bime·lech that we
Shechem that we should serve should serve him?’ a Are these
him? Is he not the son of Jer·ub- not the people you rejected? Go
baal, g and is not Zebul his com- out now and fight against them.”
missioner? Serve the men of Ha- 39 So Gaal went out at the
mor, Shechem’s father! But g Jg 6:32 head of the leaders of Shechem
____________________
9:22 1 Or “played the prince.” 9:23 Second Col. 9:31 1 Or “cunningly.” 9:33 1 Or “do to
1 Lit., “sent a bad spirit.” a Jg 9:28, 29 him what your hand finds possible.”
JUDGES 9:40–10:5 374
and fought against A·bime·lech. CHAP. 9 50 A·bime·lech then went
40 A·bime·lech pursued him, a Jg 9:30 to Thebez; he camped against
and Gaal fled from him, and Thebez and captured it.
many fell slain as far as the en- 51 There was a strong tower in
trance of the city gate. the middle of the city, and all
41 And A·bime·lech contin- the men and women and all the
ued to dwell in A·rumah, city leaders fled there. They
and Zebul a drove Gaal and shut themselves in and climbed
his brothers out of Shechem. onto the roof of the tower.
b 1Ki 12:25
42 The next day the people went 52 A·bime·lech made his way to
out into the field, and A·bime- the tower and attacked it. He
lech was told about it. 43 So approached the entrance of the
he took the people and divided tower to set it on fire. 53 Then
them into three bands and lay in one of the women dropped an
wait in the field. When he saw upper millstone on A·bime-
the people going out of the city, lech’s head and crushed his
he attacked them and struck c Jg 8:33 skull. a 54 He quickly called the
Jg 9:4, 27
them down. 44 A·bime·lech ____________________
attendant bearing his weapons
and the bands with him charged and said to him: “Draw your
Second Col. sword and put me to death, so
forward and took a position at
a 2Sa 11:21 that they may not say about me,
the entrance of the city gate,
while two bands attacked all ‘A woman killed him.’” So his at-
who were in the field, and they tendant ran him through, and he
struck them down. 45 A·bime- died.
lech fought against the city all 55 When the men of Isra-
that day and captured it. He el saw that A·bime·lech was
killed the people in it, and then dead, they all went back home.
he pulled the city down b and b Ge 9:6 56 Thus God repaid A·bime-
sowed it with salt. Jg 9:5, 24 lech for the evil that he had
46 When all the leaders of the done to his father by killing his
tower of Shechem heard about 70 brothers. b 57 God also made
this, they immediately went to all the evil of the men of She-
the vault1 of the house2 of El- chem come back on their own
berith. c 47 As soon as it was heads. So the curse of Jotham c
reported to A·bime·lech that all the son of Jer·ub·baal d came
the leaders of the tower of She- c Jg 9:7, 20 upon them.
chem had gathered together,
48 A·bime·lech and all the men 10 After A·bime·lech, Tola
the son of Puah, the son
with him went up Mount Zal- of Dodo, a man of Issa·char,
mon. A·bime·lech took an ax in rose up to save Israel. e He
his hand and cut off a tree lived in Shamir in the mountain-
branch and lifted it on his shoul- ous region of Ephra·im. 2 He
der and said to the people with judged Israel for 23 years. Then
d Jg 6:32
him: “What you saw me do, hur- ____________________
he died and was buried in Sha-
ry and do the same!” 49 So all CHAP. 10
mir.
the people also cut off branches 3 After him Jair the Gile·ad-
e Jg 2:16
and followed A·bime·lech. Then ite rose up and judged Israel for
they put the branches against 22 years. 4 He had 30 sons who
the vault and set the vault on rode on 30 donkeys, and they
fire. So all the people of the tow- had 30 cities, which to this day
er of Shechem also died, about are called Havvoth-jair; f they
1,000 men and women. are in the land of Gile·ad. 5 Af-
ter that Jair died and was bur-
9:46 1 Or “stronghold.” 2 Or “temple.” f De 3:14 ied in Kamon.
375 JUDGES 10:6–11:9
6 Again the Israelites did CHAP. 10 17 In time the Ammon·ites a
what was bad in the eyes of Je- a Jg 2:19 were called together, and they
hovah, a and they began to serve Jg 4:1 pitched camp in Gile·ad. So
Jg 6:1
the Baals, b the Ashto·reth im- Ne 9:28
the Israelites gathered togeth-
ages, the gods of Aram,1 the er and pitched camp in Mizpah.
gods of Sidon, the gods of Mo- b Jg 3:7 18 The people and the princes
ab, c the gods of the Ammon- Ps 106:36-38 of Gile·ad said to one another:
ites, d and the gods of the Phi·lis- c Nu 25:1, 2 “Who will take the lead in fight-
tines. e They abandoned Jehovah ing against the Ammon·ites? b
and did not serve him. 7 Then d 1Ki 11:5 Let him become the chief over
Jehovah’s anger blazed against 2Ki 23:13
all the inhabitants of Gile·ad.”
11
Israel, and he sold them into e Jg 16:23 Now Jephthah c the Gile-
the hands of the Phi·listines and 1Sa 5:4 ad·ite was a mighty war-
the Ammon·ites. f 8 So they 2Ki 1:2
rior; he was the son of a
crushed and greatly oppressed f De 28:15, 48 prostitute, and Gile·ad was
the Israelites in that year—for 18 De 31:17 Jephthah’s father. 2 But Gile-
years they oppressed all the Is- Jg 2:14
ad’s wife also bore him sons.
raelites on the side of the Jor- Jg 4:2
When the sons of his wife grew
dan that had been the land of the g De 4:30 up, they drove Jephthah out and
Amor·ites in Gile·ad. 9 The said to him: “You will have no in-
Ammon·ites would also cross h Jg 2:13
heritance in our father’s house-
the Jordan to fight against Ju- Jg 3:7
1Sa 12:9, 10 hold, for you are the son of an-
dah and Benjamin and the house other woman.” 3 So Jephthah
of Ephra·im; and Israel was i Ex 14:30
fled from his brothers and set-
greatly distressed. 10 Then the
j Nu 21:23-25 tled in the land of Tob. And idle
Israelites called to Jehovah for
men joined company with Jeph-
help, g saying: “We have sinned k Jg 3:31 thah, and they followed him.
against you, for we abandoned
our God and served the Baals.” h l Jg 2:12 4 After a while, the Am-
mon·ites fought against Israel. d
11 But Jehovah said to the Is- m 2Ch 15:2 5 And when the Ammon·ites
raelites: “Did I not save you from Mic 3:4
Egypt i and from the Amor·ites, j fought against Israel, the elders
the Ammon·ites, the Phi·lis- n 1Ki 18:27 of Gile·ad immediately went to
tines, k 12 the Si·doni·ans, Am- bring Jephthah back from the
a·lek, and Midi·an when they op-
o Jer 2:28 land of Tob. 6 They said to
pressed you? When you cried out p De 7:26
Jephthah: “Come and serve as
to me, I saved you out of their our commander, so that we can
hand. 13 But you abandoned q 2Ch 7:14 fight against the Ammon·ites.”
me and served other gods. l That
2Ch 33:13, 15 7 But Jephthah said to the el-
Ps 106:44
is why I will not save you again. m Isa 63:9 ders of Gile·ad: “Was it not you
14 Go to the gods whom you ____________________ who hated me so much that you
have chosen and call for help. n Second Col. drove me out of my father’s
Let them save you in your time a Ge 19:36, 38
house? e Why have you come to
of distress.” o 15 But the Israel- Jg 3:13 me now when you are in dis-
ites said to Jehovah: “We have tress?” 8 At this the elders of
b Jg 11:1 Gile·ad said to Jephthah: “That
sinned. Do to us whatever is ____________________
good in your eyes. Only save us, is why now we have returned to
CHAP. 11 you. If you go with us and fight
please, this day.” 16 And they
c Jg 12:7 against the Ammon·ites, you will
removed the foreign gods from 1Sa 12:11
their midst and served Jeho- Heb 11:32 become our leader over all the
vah, p so that he could no longer inhabitants of Gile·ad.” f 9 So
tolerate1 Israel’s suffering. q d Jg 10:17 Jephthah said to the elders of
e Jg 11:2
Gile·ad: “If you bring me back
10:6 1 Or “Syria.” 10:16 1 Or “and his to fight against the Ammon·ites
soul became impatient because of.” f Jg 10:18 and Jehovah defeats them for
JUDGES 11:10-28 376
me, then I will indeed become CHAP. 11 19 “‘After that Israel sent
your leader!” 10 The elders of a Jg 10:17 messengers to Sihon king of
Gile·ad said to Jephthah: “Let Jg 11:34 the Amor·ites, king of Heshbon,
Jehovah be the witness1 be- and Israel said to him: “Please
b Ge 19:36, 38
tween us if we do not do as let us pass through your land
you say.” 11 So Jephthah went c Nu 21:23, 24 to our own place.” a 20 But Si-
with the elders of Gile·ad, and hon did not trust Israel to cross
the people made him their leader d Nu 21:26 through his territory, so Sihon
and commander. And Jephthah gathered all his people togeth-
e De 3:16, 17 er and encamped in Jahaz and
repeated all his words before Je-
hovah in Mizpah. a f Ge 19:36, 37
fought against Israel. b 21 At
12 Jephthah then sent mes- De 2:9 this Jehovah the God of Isra-
sengers to the king of the Am- el gave Sihon and all his people
mon·ites, b saying: “What do you g De 2:19, 37 into Israel’s hand, so that they
have against me1 that you have defeated them and Israel took
h Nu 14:25
come to attack my land?” 13 So possession of all the land of the
the king of the Ammon·ites said i Nu 20:1
Amor·ites, the inhabitants of
to the messengers of Jephthah: that land. c 22 Thus they took
“It is because Israel took my j Ge 36:1 possession of all the territory of
Nu 20:14 the Amor·ites from the Arnon
land when they came up out of De 2:4
to the Jabbok and from the wil-
Egypt, c from the Arnon d to the
k Ge 19:36, 37 derness to the Jordan. d
Jabbok and as far as the Jor-
dan. e Now return it peaceably.” 23 “‘It was Jehovah the God
14 But Jephthah sent messen-
l Nu 20:22 of Israel who drove out the Am-
or·ites from before his people Is-
gers back to the king of the Am- m Nu 21:4
rael, e and now would you drive
mon·ites 15 to say to him:
n Nu 21:11
them out? 24 Do you not pos-
“This is what Jephthah says: sess whatever your god Che-
‘Israel did not take the land of mosh f gives you to possess?
o Nu 21:13
the Moab·ites f and the land of ____________________ So everyone whom Jehovah our
the Ammon·ites, g 16 for when God has driven out from before
Second Col.
they came up out of Egypt, Is- us is the one we will drive out. g
a Nu 21:21-26
rael walked through the wilder- De 2:26, 27 25 Now are you any better than
ness as far as the Red Sea h and Balak h the son of Zippor, the
came to Kadesh. i 17 Then Isra- b De 2:32, 33
king of Moab? Did he ever con-
el sent messengers to the king tend with Israel, or did he ever
c Jos 13:15, 21
of Edom, j saying: “Please let us fight against them? 26 While Is-
pass through your land,” but the d De 2:36 rael was dwelling in Heshbon
king of Edom did not listen. Also and its dependent1 towns i and
to the king of Moab k they sent e Ne 9:22 in A·roer and its dependent
word, but he did not consent. So towns and in all the cities that
Israel kept dwelling in Kadesh. l f 1Ki 11:7
are by the banks of the Arnon
18 When they walked through g Ex 23:28 for 300 years, why did you nev-
the wilderness, they bypassed Ex 34:11 er try to take them back during
the land of Edom m and the land Nu 33:53 that time? j 27 I have not sinned
De 9:5
of Moab. They traveled east of De 18:12
against you, but you are wrong
the land of Moab n and camped to attack me. Let Jehovah the
in the region of the Arnon; they h Nu 22:2, 3 Judge k be judge today between
did not come within the bound- Jos 24:9 the people of Israel and the peo-
ary of Moab, o for the Arnon was ple of Ammon.’”
i Nu 21:25
the boundary of Moab. 28 But the king of the Am-
j Nu 21:26 mon·ites would not listen to the
11:10 1 Lit., “the one who hears.” 11:12
1 Lit., “What to me and to you?” k Isa 33:22 11:26 1 Or “surrounding.”
377 JUDGES 11:29–12:5
message that Jephthah sent to CHAP. 11 over my virginity with my fe-
him. a Jg 3:9, 10 male companions.”1
29 Jehovah’s spirit came Zec 4:6 38 At this he said: “Go!” So he
upon Jephthah, a and he passed sent her away for two months,
through Gile·ad and Ma·nasseh and she went to the mountains
to go to Mizpeh of Gile·ad, b and with her companions to weep
from Mizpeh of Gile·ad he con- b Jg 10:17 over her virginity. 39 At the
tinued on to the Ammon·ites. end of two months, she returned
30 Then Jephthah made a to her father, after which he car-
vow c to Jehovah and said: “If ried out the vow he had made re-
you give the Ammon·ites into my c De 23:21 garding her. a She never had rela-
hand, 31 then whoever comes tions with a man. And it became
out of the door of my house to a custom1 in Israel: 40 From
meet me when I return in peace year to year, the young women
from the Ammon·ites will be- of Israel would go to give com-
d 1Sa 1:11
come Jehovah’s, d and I will offer mendation to the daughter of
that one up as a burnt offering.” e Jephthah the Gile·ad·ite four
32 So Jephthah went to fight days in the year.
against the Ammon·ites, and
Jehovah gave them into his
hand. 33 He struck them down
e 1Sa 1:24
12 Then the men of Ephra·im
were summoned, and they
with a very great slaughter crossed over to Zaphon1 and
from A·roer all the way to Min- said to Jephthah: “Why did you
nith—20 cities—and as far as not call us to go with you when
f Jg 10:17
Abel-kera·mim. Thus the Am- Jg 11:11
you crossed over to fight against
mon·ites were subdued before the Ammon·ites? b We will burn
the Israelites. your house down with you in it.”
34 Finally Jephthah came to 2 But Jephthah said to them:
his home in Mizpah, f and look! “Along with my people, I was en-
g Nu 30:2
his daughter was coming out to Ps 15:4 gaged in a great conflict with the
meet him, playing the tambou- Ec 5:4 Ammon·ites. I did call to you for
rine and dancing! Now she was help, but you did not save me
his one and only child. Besides from their hand. 3 When I saw
her, he had neither son nor that you would not save me,
daughter. 35 When he saw her, h Jg 11:30, 31 then I decided to risk my life1
he ripped his garments and said: ____________________ and go against the Ammon·ites, c
“Oh no, my daughter! You have Second Col. and Jehovah handed them over
broken my heart,1 for you have a 1Sa 1:22, 24 to me. So why have you come to-
become the one I have banished. ____________________ day to fight against me?”
Now I have opened my mouth to CHAP. 12 4 Jephthah then gathered all
Jehovah, and I am unable to turn b Jg 8:1 the men of Gile·ad, d and they
back.” g fought Ephra·im; the men of
36 But she said to him: “My Gile·ad defeated Ephra·im, who
father, if you have opened your had said: “You are only fugitives
mouth to Jehovah, do to me as from Ephra·im, you Gile·ad·ites
c Jg 11:29
you have promised, h since Jeho- in Ephra·im and Ma·nasseh.”
vah has executed vengeance for 5 Gile·ad captured the fords of
you upon your enemies, the Am- the Jordan e ahead of Ephra·im;
mon·ites.” 37 She then said to and when the men of Ephra·im
her father: “Let this be done for d De 3:12, 13
me: Let me be alone for two 11:37 1 Or “weep with my friends be-
months, and let me go away into cause I will never marry.” 11:39 1 Or
the mountains, and let me weep “regulation.” 12:1 1 Or possibly,
e Jg 3:28 “crossed over northward.” 12:3 1 Or
11:35 1 Lit., “You brought me very low.” Jg 7:24 “I put my soul in my hand.”
JUDGES 12:6–13:12 378
were trying to escape, they CHAP. 12 angel appeared to the woman
would say, “Let me cross over”; a Jg 2:16 and said to her: “Look, you are
then the men of Gile·ad would barren and childless. But you
ask each one, “Are you an will conceive and give birth to a
Ephra·im·ite?” When he would b Ge 36:12 son. a 4 Now be careful not to
reply, “No!” 6 they would say Ex 17:16 drink wine or anything alcohol-
to him, “Please say Shibbo·leth.” Nu 13:29 ic, b and do not eat anything un-
But he would say, “Sibbo·leth,” 1Sa 15:2
clean. c 5 Look! You will con-
____________________
as he was unable to say the word ceive and give birth to a son, and
CHAP. 13 no razor should touch his head, d
correctly. Then they would seize
him and slay him at the fords of c Jg 2:11, 19 because the child will be a Naz-
Jg 10:6
the Jordan. So 42,000 Ephra·im- i·rite of God from birth,1 and he
ites fell at that time. will take the lead in saving Isra-
7 Jephthah judged Israel for el out of the hand of the Phi·lis-
d Jos 13:1-3 tines.” e
six years, after which Jephthah Jg 10:7
the Gile·ad·ite died and was bur- 6 Then the woman went and
ied in his city in Gile·ad. told her husband: “A man of the
8 Ibzan from Bethle·hem true God came to me, and his
e Jos 15:20, 33
judged Israel after him. a 9 He Jos 19:41, 48
appearance was like an angel of
had 30 sons and 30 daughters. the true God, very awe-inspiring.
He sent his daughters to mar- I did not ask him where he
ry men outside his clan, and he was from, nor did he tell me
f Ge 49:16
brought in 30 women to mar- his name. f 7 But he said to me,
ry his sons. He judged Israel ‘Look! You will conceive and
for seven years. 10 Then Ibzan give birth to a son. Now do not
g Jg 16:31 drink wine or anything alcohol-
died and was buried in Bethle-
hem. ic, and do not eat anything un-
11 After him Elon the Ze·bu- clean, because the child will be
lu·nite judged Israel; he judged
h Ge 30:22, 23 a Nazi·rite of God from birth1
____________________ until the day of his death.’”
Israel for ten years. 12 Then
Elon the Ze·bulu·nite died and Second Col. 8 Ma·noah pleaded with Je-
was buried in Aija·lon in the a Ge 18:10 hovah and said: “Pardon me, Je-
1Sa 1:20 hovah. Please let the man of the
land of Zebu·lun. Lu 1:11, 13
13 After him Abdon the son true God whom you just sent
come again to instruct us about
of Hillel the Pira·thon·ite judged
what we should do with the
Israel. 14 He had 40 sons and b Nu 6:2, 3 child who will be born.” 9 So
30 grandsons who rode on 70 Lu 1:15
the true God listened to Ma·no-
donkeys. He judged Israel for
ah, and the angel of the true God
eight years. 15 Then Abdon
came again to the woman while
the son of Hillel the Pira·thon- c Le 11:26, 27
she was sitting in the field; her
ite died and was buried in Pir-
husband Ma·noah was not with
a·thon in the land of Ephra·im her. 10 The woman quickly ran
in the mountain of the A·malek- d Nu 6:2, 5 and told her husband: “Look!
ite. b The man who came to me the
13 Again the Israelites did
what was bad in Jehovah’s e Jg 2:16
other day has appeared to me.” g
11 Then Ma·noah got up and
eyes, and Jehovah gave them
c Jg 13:1 went with his wife. He came to
into the hand of the Phi·listines d Ne 9:27
the man and said to him: “Are
for 40 years. you the man who spoke to my
2 Meanwhile, there was a man wife?” He said: “I am.” 12 Then
of Zorah e of the family of the f Jg 13:17, 18 Ma·noah said: “May your words
Danites, f whose name was Ma- come true! What will be the
noah. g His wife was barren and
childless. h 3 In time Jehovah’s g Jg 13:3 13:5, 7 1 Lit., “from the womb.”
379 JUDGES 13:13–14:7
child’s manner of life, and what CHAP. 13 grain offering from our hand, he
will be his work?” a 13 So Je- a Jg 13:8 would not have shown us all
hovah’s angel said to Ma·noah: these things, and he would not
“Your wife should keep herself have told us any of these things.”
from everything that I men- b Jg 13:4 24 The woman later gave
tioned to her. b 14 She should birth to a son and named him
not eat anything that the grape- Samson; a and as the boy grew,
vine produces, she should not c Nu 6:2, 3 Jehovah continued to bless him.
drink wine or anything alcohol- 25 In time Jehovah’s spirit start-
ic, c and she should not eat any- ed to impel him b in Maha·neh-
thing unclean. d Everything that d Le 11:26, 27 dan, c between Zorah and Esh-
I commanded her, let her ob- ta·ol. d
14
serve.” Then Samson went down
15 Ma·noah now said to Je- e Ge 18:5, 7
Jg 6:18, 19 to Timnah, and in Tim-
hovah’s angel: “Please stay, and Heb 13:2 nah he saw a Phi·listine wom-
let us prepare a young goat for an.1 2 So he went up and told
you.” e 16 But Jehovah’s angel his father and mother: “In Tim-
said to Ma·noah: “If I stay, I will f Ge 32:29 nah a Phi·listine woman caught
not eat your food; but if you Jg 13:6
my eye, and I want you to get
wish to present a burnt offering her for me as a wife.” 3 But his
to Jehovah, you may offer it up.” father and mother said to him:
Ma·noah did not know that he g Jg 6:22, 23
“Can you not find a woman
was Jehovah’s angel. 17 Then among your relatives and among
Ma·noah said to Jehovah’s an- all our people? e Must you go
h Ex 33:20
gel: “What is your name, f so that Joh 1:18 and take a wife from among the
we may honor you when your uncircumcised Phi·listines?” But
word comes true?” 18 How- Samson said to his father: “Get
ever, Jehovah’s angel said to i Jg 13:16 her for me, because she is the
him: “Why are you asking about ____________________ right one for me.”1 4 His fa-
my name, seeing that it is a won- Second Col. ther and mother did not realize
derful one?” a Heb 11:32 that this was from Jehovah, for
19 Then Ma·noah took the He was looking for an opportuni-
young goat and the grain offer- ty against the Phi·listines, as the
ing and offered them on the rock b Jg 3:9, 10 Phi·listines were ruling over Is-
to Jehovah. And He was doing Jg 6:34 rael at that time. f
Jg 11:29
something amazing while Ma·no- 1Sa 11:6 5 So Samson went down with
ah and his wife were looking on. his father and mother to Tim-
20 As the flame ascended from nah. When he reached the vine-
the altar heavenward, Jehovah’s c Jg 18:11, 12 yards of Timnah, why look!
angel ascended in the flame from a lion1 came roaring at him.
the altar while Ma·noah and his 6 Then Jehovah’s spirit empow-
wife were looking on. At once d Jos 15:20, 33 ered him, g and he tore it in two,
they fell with their faces to the ____________________ just as someone tears a young
ground. 21 Jehovah’s angel did CHAP. 14 goat in two with his bare hands.
not appear again to Ma·noah e De 7:3 But he did not tell his father or
and his wife. Then Ma·noah re- mother what he had done.
alized that he was Jehovah’s an- 7 Then he went down and spoke
gel. g 22 Ma·noah then said to f Jg 13:1 to the woman, and she was still
his wife: “We are sure to die, be- the right one in Samson’s eyes. h
cause it is God whom we have
seen.” h 23 But his wife said to g Jg 13:24, 25 14:1 1 Lit., “a woman of the daughters of
him: “If Jehovah wanted to put the Philistines.” 14:3 1 Lit., “she is right
us to death, he would not have in my eyes.” 14:5 1 Or “a maned young
accepted a burnt offering i and a h Jg 14:2 lion.”
JUDGES 14:8–15:4 380
8 Later when he was going CHAP. 14 Should I tell it to you?” 17 But
back to take her home, a he a Ge 24:67 she kept weeping over him the
turned aside to look at the Mt 1:24 rest of the seven-day banquet.
dead body of the lion, and He finally told her on the sev-
there in the lion’s carcass was a enth day, because she had pres-
swarm of bees and honey. 9 So sured him. Then she told her
he scraped the honey out into b Jg 14:8, 9
people the answer to the riddle. a
his hands and ate it as he walked 18 So on the seventh day before
along. When he rejoined his fa- the sun set,1 the men of the city
ther and mother, he gave them said to him:
c Jg 16:5
some to eat. But he did not tell “What is sweeter than honey,
them that he had scraped the And what is stronger than a
honey out of the carcass of a lion?” b
lion. d Jg 16:15
10 His father went down to He replied to them:
____________________
the woman, and Samson held “If you had not plowed with
Second Col.
a banquet there, for that was my young cow, c
a Jg 16:16, 18
what the young men used to You would not have solved
do. 11 When they saw him, my riddle.”
they brought 30 groomsmen to 19 Then Jehovah’s spirit em-
accompany him. 12 Then Sam- b Jg 14:14 powered him, d and he went
son said to them: “Please let me down to Ashke·lon e and struck
tell you a riddle. If during the down 30 of their men and took
seven days of the banquet you their clothing and gave the out-
solve it and tell me the answer, c Jg 14:15 fits to those who had answered
I will have to give you 30 linen the riddle. f He was furious as
garments and 30 outfits of cloth- he went back up to his father’s
ing. 13 But if you are unable house.
to tell me the answer, you must d Jg 13:24, 25 20 Samson’s wife g was then
give me 30 linen garments and Jg 14:6
given to one of his groomsmen
Jg 15:14
30 outfits of clothing.” They said: who had accompanied him. h
“Tell us your riddle; we want to
hear it.” 14 So he said to them:
“Out of the eater came some-
15 After a while, in the days
of the wheat harvest,
e Jos 13:2, 3 Samson went to visit his wife,
thing to eat, Jg 1:18
bringing a young goat. He said:
And out of the strong came “I wish to go in to my wife in the
something sweet.” b bedroom.”1 But her father did
They were unable to solve the
f Jg 14:12
not allow him to go in. 2 Her
riddle for three days. 15 On father said: “I thought, ‘You
the fourth day, they said to Sam- must surely hate her.’ i So I gave
son’s wife: “Trick your husband c her to your groomsman. j Is not
so that he will tell us the an- g Jg 14:2 her younger sister more attrac-
swer to the riddle. Otherwise, tive than she is? Please, take
we will burn you and your fa- her instead.” 3 However, Sam-
ther’s house with fire. Did you son said to them: “This time
invite us here to take our pos- h Jg 14:11 I cannot be blamed by the Phi-
sessions?” 16 So Samson’s wife Jg 15:1, 2 listines for harming them.”
wept over him and said: “You ____________________ 4 So Samson went and
must hate me; you do not love CHAP. 15 caught 300 foxes. Then he took
me. d You told a riddle to my peo- i Jg 14:17 torches, turned the foxes tail to
ple, but you have not told the an-
swer to me.” At this he said to 14:18 1 Or possibly, “before he went into
her: “Why, I have not told it even the interior room.” 15:1 1 Or “the inte-
to my own father and mother! j Jg 14:11, 20 rior room.”
381 JUDGES 15:5–16:2
tail, and put one torch between CHAP. 15 So they bound him with two
each pair of tails. 5 Then he a Jg 14:11, 20 new ropes and brought him
set fire to the torches and sent up from the crag. 14 When he
the foxes out into the fields came to Lehi, the Phi·listines
of standing grain of the Phi·lis- shouted triumphantly at meeting
tines. He set on fire everything him. Then Jehovah’s spirit em-
b Jg 14:15
from sheaf to standing grain, as powered him, a and the ropes
well as the vineyards and the on his arms became like linen
olive groves. threads that were scorched with
6 The Phi·listines asked: fire, and his fetters melted off
“Who did this?” They were c Jg 14:4 his hands. b 15 He now found a
told: “It was Samson, the son- fresh jawbone of a male donkey;
in-law of the Timnite, because he reached out and grabbed it
he took his wife and gave her and struck down 1,000 men with
to his groomsman.” a At that the it. c 16 Then Samson said:
d 2Sa 23:11, 12
Phi·listines went up and burned “With the jawbone of a don-
her and her father with fire. b key—one heap, two heaps!
7 Then Samson said to them: With the jawbone of a don-
“If this is how you act, I will key I struck down 1,000
not quit until I take revenge on e Jg 13:1 men.” d
you.” c 8 Then he struck them ____________________
down one after the other1 with Second Col.
17 When he finished speak-
a great slaughter, after which he ing, he threw the jawbone away
a Jg 13:24, 25
went down and stayed in a cave2 Jg 14:5, 6 and called that place Ramath-
of the crag Etam. lehi.1 e 18 Then he became
9 Later the Phi·listines came very thirsty, and he called on Je-
up and camped in Judah and hovah and said: “It was you who
were tramping about in Le- gave this great salvation into the
b Jg 16:9, 12
hi. d 10 Then the men of Ju- hand of your servant. But now
dah said: “Why have you come am I to die of thirst and fall
up against us?” to which they into the hands of the uncircum-
answered: “We have come up to cised?” 19 So God split open a
capture1 Samson, to do to him c Jg 3:31 hollow that was in Lehi, and
just as he did to us.” 11 So water flowed from it. f When he
3,000 men of Judah went down drank, his spirit1 returned and
to the cave2 of the crag Etam he revived. That is why he
and said to Samson: “Do you not named the place En-hak·kore,2
d Jg 16:30
know that the Phi·listines are which is in Lehi to this day.
ruling over us? e So why have 20 And he judged Israel in the
you done this to us?” He said days of the Phi·listines for 20
to them: “As they did to me, so years. g
I did to them.” 12 But they said
16
e Jg 15:9 One time Samson went to
to him: “We have come to cap- Gaza and saw a prostitute
ture1 you and to hand you over there, and he went in to her.
to the Phi·listines.” Then Sam- 2 The Gazites were told: “Sam-
son said: “Swear to me that you f Ex 17:6 son has come here.” So they
yourselves will not assault me.” surrounded him and lay in
13 They said to him: “No, we will ambush for him all night long
only tie you and hand you over in the city gate. They stayed
to them, but we will not put you quiet the whole night, saying
to death.” g Ge 49:16
Jg 2:16
Jg 13:1, 5
15:17 1 Meaning “Lofty Place of the Jaw-
15:8 1 Lit., “struck them leg on thigh.” Jg 16:31 bone.” 15:19 1 Or “strength.” 2 Mean-
15:8, 11 2 Or “cleft.” 15:10, 12 1 Or “tie.” Heb 11:32 ing “Spring of the One Calling.”
JUDGES 16:3-19 382
to themselves: “When daylight CHAP. 16 that have not been used for
comes, we will kill him.” a Jg 16:18 work, I will grow as weak as
3 However, Samson kept an ordinary man.” 12 So De·li-
lying there until midnight. Then lah took new ropes and tied him
he got up at midnight and with them and called out: “The
grabbed the doors of the city Phi·listines are upon you, Sam-
gate and the two side posts and son!” (All the while the ambush
pulled them out along with the b Jg 14:15 was set in the inner room.) At
bar. He put them on his shoul- that he tore them off his arms
ders and carried them up to the like threads. a
top of the mountain that faces 13 After that De·lilah said to
Hebron. Samson: “Up until now you have
4 After that he fell in love fooled me and told me lies. b
with a woman in the Valley1 of c Jg 15:14 Tell me what can be used to
Sorek whose name was De·li- ____________________ tie you.” Then he said to her: “If
lah. a 5 So the lords of the Second Col. you weave the seven braids of
Phi·listines approached her and a Jg 16:9 my head with the warp thread.”
said: “Trick1 him b and find 14 So she fixed them with a pin
out what gives him such great and called out to him: “The Phi-
strength and how we can over- listines are upon you, Samson!”
power him and tie him and sub- So he woke up from his sleep
due him. For this we will each and pulled out the loom pin and
give you 1,100 silver pieces.” b Jg 16:7, 11 the warp thread.
6 De·lilah later said to Sam- 15 She now said to him: “How
son: “Please tell me where your can you say, ‘I love you,’ c when
great power comes from and your heart is not with me? These
what can be used to tie you and three times you have fooled me
subdue you.” 7 Samson said to and have not told me the source
her: “If they tie me with sev- c Jg 14:16 of your great power.” d 16 Be-
en fresh bowstrings1 that have cause day after day she kept
not been dried out, I will nagging him and pressuring him,
grow as weak as an ordinary he1 was weary to the point of
man.” 8 So the lords of the Phi- dying. e 17 So he finally opened
listines brought up to her sev- his heart to her, saying: “A ra-
en fresh bowstrings that had not d Jg 16:7 zor has never touched my head,
Jg 16:11
been dried out, and she tied him Jg 16:13
because I am a Nazi·rite of God
with them. 9 Now they set an from birth.1f If I am shaved, my
ambush in the inner room, and power will leave me and I will
she called out to him: “The Phi- grow weak and become like all
listines are upon you, Samson!” other men.”
At that he tore apart the bow- 18 When De·lilah saw that he
strings, just as easily as a thread e Jg 14:17 had opened his heart to her, she
of flax1 comes apart when it immediately summoned the Phi-
touches fire. c The secret of his listine lords, g saying: “Come up
power did not become known. this time, for he has opened his
10 Then De·lilah said to Sam- heart to me.” So the Phi·listine
son: “Look! You have fooled me1 lords came up to her, bringing
and told me lies. Now tell me, f Nu 6:5 the money with them. 19 She
please, what can be used to tie Jg 13:5, 7 made him fall asleep on her
you.” 11 So he said to her: “If knees; then she called the man
they tie me up with new ropes and had him shave off the sev-
en braids of his head. After that
16:4 1 Or “Wadi.” 16:5 1 Or “Persuade.”
16:7 1 Or “sinews.” 16:9 1 Or “tow.” 16:16 1 Or “his soul.” 16:17 1 Lit., “from
16:10 1 Or “trifled with me.” g Jg 16:5 my mother’s womb.”
383 JUDGES 16:20–17:5
she began to have control over CHAP. 16 venge on the Phi·listines for one
him, for his power was leaving a Jg 16:9 of my two eyes.” a
him. 20 Now she called out: Jg 16:12 29 Then Samson braced him-
Jg 16:14
“The Phi·listines are upon you, self against the two middle pil-
Samson!” He woke up from his lars that supported the house,
sleep and said: “I will go out as b Jg 13:5 and he leaned on them with his
at other times a and shake myself right hand on one and his left
free.” But he did not know that hand on the other. 30 Samson
Jehovah had left him. 21 So c 1Sa 5:4 called out: “Let me1 die with the
the Phi·listines seized him and Phi·listines!” Then he pushed
bored his eyes out. Then they with all his might, and the house
brought him down to Gaza and d Jg 15:4, 5
fell on the lords and all the peo-
bound him with two copper fet- ple in it. b So he killed more at
ters, and he became a grinder of e Jg 15:7, 8 his death than he had killed dur-
grain in the prison. 22 But the Jg 15:15, 16 ing his life. c
hair of his head started to grow 31 Later his brothers and all
back again after he had been his father’s family came down to
shaved. b f Heb 11:32
take him back. They brought him
23 The Phi·listine lords gath- up and buried him between Zo-
ered together to offer a great g Jg 14:5, 6 rah d and Eshta·ol in the tomb
sacrifice to Dagon c their god Jg 14:19 of Ma·noah e his father. He had
and to celebrate, for they were Jg 15:14 judged Israel for 20 years. f
____________________
17
saying: “Our god has given Sam- There was a man of the
son our enemy into our hand!” Second Col. mountainous region of
24 When the people saw him, a Jg 16:21 Ephra·im g named Micah. 2 He
they praised their god and said: said to his mother: “The 1,100
“Our god has given into our silver pieces that were taken
hand our enemy, the one who b Jg 16:27
from you about which you pro-
devastated our land d and killed nounced a curse, which I heard
so many of us.” e c Jg 14:19 —look! the silver is with me.
25 Because their heart was Jg 15:7, 8 I was the one who took it.” At
cheerful, they said: “Call Sam- Jg 15:15, 16
that his mother said: “May Je-
son to provide us some amuse- hovah bless my son.” 3 So he
ment.” So they called Samson gave the 1,100 pieces of silver
d Jg 13:2
out of the prison to enter- back to his mother, but his moth-
tain them; they made him stand er said: “I will without fail sancti-
between the pillars. 26 Then e Jg 13:8 fy the silver to Jehovah from my
Samson said to the boy hold- hand for my son to use in making
ing him by the hand: “Let me a carved image and a metal stat-
feel the pillars that support f Jg 2:16 ue.1h Now I give it back to you.”
the house, so that I can lean Jg 15:20
____________________ 4 After he returned the silver
against them.” 27 (Incidentally, to his mother, his mother took
the house was full of men and CHAP. 17
g Jos 17:14, 15
200 silver pieces and gave them
women. All the Phi·listine lords to the silversmith. He made a
were there, and on the roof carved image and a metal stat-
there were about 3,000 men and h Ex 20:4 ue;1 and they were put in Mi-
women who were looking on Le 26:1 cah’s house. 5 This man Micah
while Samson provided amuse- De 27:15 had a house of gods, and he
ment.) made an ephod i and teraphim
28 Samson f now called out to statues1j and installed2 one of
i Ex 28:6
Jehovah: “Sovereign Lord Jeho- Jg 8:27
vah, remember me, please, and 16:30 1 Or “my soul.” 17:3, 4 1 Or “mol-
strengthen me, g please, just this ten statue.” 17:5 1 Or “household gods;
once, O God, and let me take re- j Ge 31:19 idols.” 2 Lit., “filled the hand of.”
JUDGES 17:6–18:12 384
his sons to serve as priest CHAP. 17 explore the land.” When they
for him. a 6 In those days, there a Nu 3:10 came to the mountainous re-
was no king in Israel. b Each one De 12:11, 13 gion of Ephra·im, to the house
2Ch 13:8, 9
was doing what was right in his of Micah, a they spent the night
own eyes.1c there. 3 While they were near
7 Now there was a young man b 1Sa 8:4, 5 the house of Micah, they rec-
of Bethle·hem d in Judah who ognized the voice1 of the young
was of the family of Judah. He c Jg 21:25 Levite man, so they went over
was a Levite e who had been liv- to him and asked: “Who brought
ing there for a time. 8 The d Mic 5:2
you here? What are you do-
man left the city of Beth- ing in this place? What is keep-
le·hem in Judah to find a place ing you here?” 4 He replied to
e Nu 3:45
to live. While on his journey, Jos 14:3
them: “Thus and so Micah did
he came to the mountainous re- Jos 18:7 for me, and he hired me to serve
gion of Ephra·im, to the house as priest for him.” b 5 Then they
of Micah. f 9 Then Micah said f Jg 17:1, 5
said to him: “Please ask God
to him: “Where do you come whether our journey will be suc-
from?” He replied: “I am a Le- cessful.” 6 The priest said to
g Nu 3:10 them: “Go in peace. Jehovah is
vite from Bethle·hem in Ju- Jg 17:5
dah, and I am on my way to ____________________ with you on your journey.”
find a place to live.” 10 So Mi- CHAP. 18
7 So the five men went on and
cah said to him: “Stay with me h Jg 8:23
came to Laish. c They saw how
and serve as a father1 and a 1Sa 8:4, 5 the people in it were dwelling in
priest for me. I will give you ten self-reliance in the manner of the
silver pieces a year and a set of i Jos 19:40
Si·doni·ans. They were quiet and
garments and your food.” So the unsuspecting, d and no oppres-
Levite went in. 11 Thus the Le- sive conqueror was in the land
vite agreed to stay with the man, j Jos 19:47, 48 to disturb them. They were far
Jg 1:34
and the young man became like away from the Si·doni·ans, and
one of his sons. 12 Further- they had no dealings with any-
more, Micah installed1 the Le- k Jos 19:41, 48 one else.
____________________
vite to serve as a priest for 8 When they returned to their
him, g and he lived in the house Second Col.
brothers at Zorah and Eshta-
of Micah. 13 Then Micah said: a Jg 17:1, 5 ol, e their brothers said to them:
“Now I know that Jehovah will “How did it go?” 9 They re-
be good to me, for the Levite has b Jg 17:9, 10 plied: “Let us go up against
become my priest.” them, for we have seen that the
18 In those days there was

no king in Israel. h And in
c Jos 19:47, 48
Jg 18:29
land is very good. Why are you
hesitant? Do not delay to go in
to take possession of the land.
those days the tribe of the Dan-
ites was looking for an inheri-
i
d Jg 18:27 10 When you arrive, you will
tance to dwell in, because until find an unsuspecting people, f
then they had not received an in- e Jos 15:20, 33
and the land is spacious. God has
heritance among the tribes of Is- Jg 18:2 given it into your hand, a place
rael. j where there is no lack of any-
2 The Danites sent five men f Jg 18:7, 27
thing on the earth.” g
from among their family, capa- 11 Then 600 men armed for
ble men from Zorah and Eshta- battle from the family of the
g Ex 3:8
ol, k to spy out the land and to ex- De 8:7-9
Danites departed from Zorah
plore it. They said to them: “Go, and Eshta·ol. h 12 They went
up and camped at Kiri·ath-
h Jg 18:2
17:6 1 Or “what he thought was right.” jea·rim i in Judah. That is why
17:10 1 Or “an adviser.” 17:12 1 Lit.,
“filled the hand of.” i 1Sa 7:1 18:3 1 Or “accent.”
385 JUDGES 18:13-30
that place, which is west CHAP. 18 things ahead of them. 22 They
of Kiri·ath-jea·rim, is called a Jg 13:24, 25 had gone some distance away
Maha·neh-dan1 a to this day. from the house of Micah when
13 They went from there to the b Jg 17:1, 5 the men who lived in the hous-
mountainous region of Ephra- es near the house of Micah
im and came to the house of c Jg 18:2 gathered together and caught
Micah. b Jg 18:29 up with the Danites. 23 When
14 Then the five men who had d De 27:15
they cried out to the Danites,
gone to spy out the land of La- Jg 17:4, 5
they turned to face them and
ish c said to their brothers: “Did said to Micah: “What is the mat-
you know that there are in these e Jg 17:7, 12 ter? Why have you been gath-
houses an ephod, teraphim stat- Jg 18:30 ered together?” 24 So he said:
ues,1 a carved image, and a met- “You have taken my gods that
al statue?2d Think about what f Jg 18:11 I made, and you have gone off
you should do.” 15 So they with the priest too. What do
stopped there and came to the g Jg 18:2 I have left? How, then, can you
house of the young Levite man e ask me, ‘What is the matter with
at the house of Micah and asked
h Ex 28:6 you?’” 25 The Danites replied:
Jg 8:27
how he was. 16 All the while “Do not raise your voice against
the 600 men of Dan, f armed for us; otherwise, angry men1 may
i Ge 31:19
battle, stood at the entrance of assault you, and that would
the gate. 17 The five men who j Le 19:4
cost you your life2 and the lives3
De 27:15 of your household.” 26 So the
had gone to spy out the land g
Jg 17:3-5 Danites went on their way; and
went inside to take the carved
Micah, seeing that they were
image, the ephod, h the teraphim k Jg 17:12 stronger than he was, turned
statues,1i and the metal image.2j and went back to his house.
(The priest k was standing at the l Jg 17:12 27 After they took what Mi-
entrance of the gate with the 600
cah had made, as well as his
men armed for battle.) 18 They m Jg 18:30 priest, they went to Laish, a to a
went into the house of Micah
people quiet and unsuspecting. b
and took the carved image, the n Jg 17:4, 5
They struck them down with the
ephod, the teraphim statues,1 ____________________
sword and burned the city with
and the metal image.2 The priest Second Col. fire. 28 There was no one to
said to them: “What are you do- a Jos 19:47, 48 rescue it, for it was far from
ing?” 19 But they said to him: Jg 18:29
Sidon and they had no dealings
“Be quiet. Put your hand over with anyone else and it was in
your mouth, and come with us to b Jg 18:7, 10
the valley plain1 that belonged
be a father1 and a priest for us. to Beth-rehob. c Then they re-
Which is better—for you to be a c Nu 13:17, 21
built the city and settled in it.
priest to the house of one man l 29 Furthermore, they named
d Jos 19:47, 48
or to become a priest to a tribe Jg 20:1 the city Dan d after the name of
and family in Israel?” m 20 So 1Ki 4:25 their father, Dan, who was
the priest was satisfied, and he 1Ki 12:28, 29
born to Israel. e But Laish was
took the ephod, the teraphim the city’s former name. f 30 Af-
statues,1 and the carved image n e Ge 30:6
Ge 32:28 ter that the Danites set up the
and went off with the people. carved image g for themselves,
21 Then they turned to go on f Jg 18:7 and Jona·than h the son of Ger-
their way, putting the children, shom, i the son of Moses, and his
the livestock, and the valuable g Jg 17:1, 4 sons became priests to the tribe
Jg 18:18 of the Danites until the day that
18:12 1 Meaning “Camp of Dan.” 18:14,
17, 18, 20 1 Or “household gods; idols.” h Jg 17:12 18:25 1 Or “men bitter of soul.” 2 Or
18:14, 17, 18 2 Or “molten statue.” “soul.” 3 Or “souls.” 18:28 1 Or “low
18:19 1 Or “an adviser.” i Ex 2:21, 22 plain.”
JUDGES 18:31–19:17 386
the inhabitants of the land went CHAP. 18 day, and they both kept eat-
into exile. 31 And they set up a Ex 40:2 ing. 9 When the man rose to go
the carved image that Micah Jos 18:1 with his concubine and his atten-
1Sa 1:3
had made, and it remained there dant, his father-in-law, the young
____________________
all the days that the house of the woman’s father, said to him:
true God was in Shiloh. a CHAP. 19 “Look, now! It is almost evening.
19
b 1Sa 8:4, 5 Please, stay overnight. Here the
In those days, when there
was no king in Israel, b a day is coming to an end. Stay
Levite who was then living in a here overnight and enjoy your-
remote part of the mountainous self. Tomorrow you can get up
region of Ephra·im c took a con- early for your journey and go to
cubine from Bethle·hem d in Ju- your home.”1 10 However, the
dah as his wife. 2 But his con-
c Jos 17:14, 15 man did not want to stay another
cubine was unfaithful to him, night, so he got up and traveled
and she left him to go to her as far as Jebus, that is, Jerusa-
father’s house at Bethle·hem in lem. a He had with him the two
saddled donkeys, his concubine,
Judah. She remained there for
and his attendant.
four months. 3 Then her hus-
band went after her to per- d Ge 35:19 11 When they were close to
Mic 5:2 Jebus, the daylight was nearly
suade her to come back; he had ____________________
his male attendant and a cou- gone. So the attendant said to
Second Col. his master: “Should we stop at
ple of donkeys with him. So she a Jos 15:8, 63 this city of the Jebu·sites and
brought him into her father’s Jos 18:28
stay overnight here?” 12 But
house. When her father saw him, Jg 1:8
his master said to him: “We
he was glad to meet him. 4 So should not stop at a city of for-
his father-in-law, the young wom- eigners who are not Israelites.
an’s father, convinced him to We will go on as far as Gibe-
stay with him three days; and ah.” b 13 Then he said to his at-
they would eat and drink, and he tendant: “Come and let us try
would spend the night there. b Jos 18:28
to reach one of those places;
5 On the fourth day, when we will stay overnight either in
they got up early in the morn- Gibe·ah or in Ramah.” c 14 So
ing to go, the father of the they went on their way, and the
young woman said to his son-in- sun began to set when they were
law: “Eat something to give you near Gibe·ah, which belongs to
strength,1 and then you may go.” c Jos 18:21, 25
Benjamin.
6 So they sat down, and they 15 So they stopped there and
both ate and drank together; af- went in to stay overnight in
ter that the father of the young Gibe·ah. Once inside, they sat
woman said to the man: “Please, down in the public square of
stay overnight and enjoy your- the city, but nobody took them
self.”1 7 When the man rose to d Ge 19:2
into his house to stay over-
go, his father-in-law kept beg- night. d 16 Eventually that eve-
ging him, so he stayed overnight ning, an old man came in from
again. his work in the field. He was
8 When he got up early in from the mountainous region of
the morning on the fifth day to Ephra·im, e and he was living for
go, the father of the young wom- e Jg 19:1 a time in Gibe·ah; but the
an said: “Please, eat something residents of the city were Ben-
to give you strength.”1 And they ja·min·ites. f 17 When he looked
lingered until it was late in the up and saw the traveler in the
public square of the city, the old
19:5, 8 1 Or “to sustain your heart.”
19:6 1 Or “make your heart feel good.” f Jos 18:21, 28 19:9 1 Lit., “tent.”
387 JUDGES 19:18–20:4
man said: “Where are you going, CHAP. 19 all night long until the morning.
and where do you come from?” a Jg 19:1, 2 Then they sent her away at the
18 He replied: “We are trav- break of dawn. 26 Early in the
eling from Bethle·hem in Ju- morning, the woman came and
dah to a remote area of the fell down at the entrance of the
mountainous region of Ephra- b Ge 24:32 man’s house where her master
im, where I am from. I went to was and lay there until it was
Bethle·hem in Judah, a and I am light. 27 When her master got
going to the house of Jehovah,1 up in the morning and opened
but nobody is taking me into c Ge 18:5 the doors of the house to go out
his house. 19 We have enough Ge 19:3 to resume his journey, he saw
straw and fodder for our don- the woman, his concubine, lying
keys, b and bread c and wine for at the entrance of the house
me, the woman, and our atten- with her hands on the threshold.
dant. There is nothing lack- d Ge 19:4, 5
Le 20:13
28 So he said to her: “Get up;
ing.” 20 However, the old man Ro 1:27 let us go.” But there was no an-
said: “May you have peace! Let 1Co 6:9, 10 swer. The man then put her on
me take care of anything you Jude 7 the donkey and set out for his
need. Just do not stay overnight home.
in the public square.” 21 So he 29 When he reached his
brought him into his house and house, he took the slaughtering
gave feed1 to the donkeys. Then e Ge 19:6-8
knife and took hold of his concu-
they washed their feet and ate bine and cut her up limb by limb
and drank. into 12 pieces and sent one piece
22 While they were enjoy- into each territory of Israel.
ing themselves, some worthless f Jg 19:2
____________________ 30 All who saw it said: “Such a
men of the city surrounded the thing has never happened or
house and were pounding on the Second Col.
been seen from the day that the
door, and they kept saying to the a Jg 20:7
____________________
Israelites went up out of the land
old man who owned the house: of Egypt down to this day. Con-
“Bring out the man who came CHAP. 20
sider it,1 take counsel, a and tell
into your house, so that we may b Jos 19:47, 48
us what to do.”
have sex with him.” d 23 At that Jg 18:29
the owner of the house went out

and said to them: “No, my broth-
20 Consequently, all the Isra-
elites came out from Dan b
ers, do not act wickedly. Please, down to Beer-sheba and from
this man is a guest in my c Jos 22:9 the land of Gile·ad, c and the en-
house. Do not commit this dis- tire assembly gathered united-
graceful act. 24 Here are my ly1 before Jehovah at Mizpah. d
virgin daughter and this man’s 2 So the chiefs of the people
concubine. Let me bring them d 1Sa 7:5 and all the tribes of Israel took
1Sa 10:17 their places in the congregation
out, and you can humiliate them 2Ki 25:23
if you must.1e But you must not of God’s people—400,000 foot
commit this disgraceful act to- soldiers armed with swords. e
ward this man.” 3 The Benja·min·ites heard
25 But the men refused to lis- e Jg 20:17 that the men of Israel had gone
ten to him, so the man grabbed 2Sa 24:9 up to Mizpah.
hold of his concubine f and Then the men of Israel said:
brought her outside to them. “Tell us, how did this terri-
They raped her and abused her ble thing happen?” f 4 At this
f Jg 19:22 the Levite man, g the husband of
19:18 1 Or possibly, “and I serve at the the murdered woman, said in
house of Jehovah.” 19:21 1 Or “gave
mixed fodder.” 19:24 1 Or “abuse them 19:30 1 Or “Set your hearts on it.” 20:1
and do what is good in your eyes.” g Jg 19:1, 2 1 Lit., “as one man.”
JUDGES 20:5-26 388
answer: “I came to Gibe·ah a of CHAP. 20 from the 700 chosen men of
Benjamin with my concubine to a Jg 19:12, 14 Gibe·ah. 16 In this army were
stay overnight. 5 And the in- 700 chosen men who were left-
habitants1 of Gibe·ah rose up handed. Every one of these men
against me and surrounded the could sling a stone to within a
house by night. They meant to b Jg 19:25, 26 hairbreadth and would not miss.
kill me, but they raped my con- 17 The men of Israel apart
cubine instead, and she died. b from Benjamin mustered 400,-
6 So I took my concubine’s body c Jg 19:29 000 men armed with swords, a
and cut it up and sent the pieces and each one was an expe-
into every part of Israel’s inher- rienced warrior. 18 They rose
itance, c because they had com- up and went up to Bethel to in-
mitted a shameful and disgrace- d Jg 19:30 quire of God. b Then the people
ful act in Israel. 7 Now all you of Israel said: “Who of us should
people of Israel, give your advice go up in the lead to the battle
and counsel d here.” against the Benja·min·ites?” Je-
e Jg 20:18
8 Then all the people rose up Pr 16:33
hovah replied: “Judah is to take
in unison1 and said: “Not one of the lead.”
us will go to his tent or return to 19 After that the Israelites
his house. 9 Now this is what rose up in the morning and
we will do to Gibe·ah: We will f Jg 19:22, 25 camped against Gibe·ah.
go up against it by lot. e 10 We 20 The men of Israel now
will take 10 men out of 100 from went out to battle against Benja-
all the tribes of Israel, and 100 min; they drew up in battle for-
g De 13:5
out of 1,000 and 1,000 out of 10,- De 17:7 mation against them at Gibe-
000 to collect provisions for the De 22:22 ah. 21 So the Benja·min·ites
army, so that they may take ac- 1Co 5:6, 13 came out from Gibe·ah and
tion against Gibe·ah of Benja- ____________________ struck down 22,000 men of Is-
min, in view of the disgraceful Second Col. rael on that day. 22 However,
act that they committed in Isra- a Jg 20:2 the army of the men of Israel
el.” 11 Thus all the men of Isra- showed themselves courageous
el were gathered against the city and again drew up in battle for-
united1 as allies. mation in the same place as on
b Ex 28:30
12 Then the tribes of Israel Nu 27:21
the first day. 23 Then the Isra-
sent men to all the tribesmen of Jg 20:27 elites went up and wept before
Benjamin, saying: “What is this Jehovah until the evening and
terrible thing that has happened inquired of Jehovah: “Should we
among you? 13 Now hand over again go into battle against our
c Jg 20:28 brothers, the people of Benja-
the worthless men from Gibe-
ah, f so that we may put them to min?” c To this Jehovah said: “Go
death and clear out what is bad up against them.”
from Israel.” g But the Benja·min- d Jg 20:21 24 So the Israelites drew
ites refused to listen to their Is- near to the Benja·min·ites on the
raelite brothers. second day. 25 In turn Benja-
14 Then the Benja·min·ites min came out from Gibe·ah to
gathered together out of the cit- e Jg 20:23 meet them on the second day
ies to Gibe·ah to go out to bat- and struck down another 18,-
tle against the men of Israel. 000 Israelites, d all of them armed
15 That day the Benja·min·ites with swords. 26 At that all the
f 2Ch 20:3
mustered from their cities 26,000 Ezr 8:21
men of Israel went up to Beth-
men armed with swords, apart el. They wept and sat there be-
fore Jehovah, e and they fasted f
20:5 1 Or possibly, “landowners.” on that day until the evening and
20:8, 11 1 Lit., “as one man.” g Le 1:3 offered up burnt offerings g and
389 JUDGES 20:27-45
communion offerings a before Je- CHAP. 20 day the Israelites struck down
hovah. 27 After that the men a Le 3:1 25,100 men in Benjamin, all of
of Israel inquired of Jehovah, b them armed with swords. a
for the ark of the covenant of 36 However, the Benja·min-
the true God was there in those b Nu 27:21 ites imagined that the men of
days. 28 Now Phine·has c the Jg 20:18 Israel would be defeated
son of El·e·azar, the son of Aar- when they retreated from Benja-
on, was ministering1 before it in min, b but they retreated because
those days. They asked: “Should c Ex 6:25 they trusted in the ambush
we go out yet again to battle Nu 25:7
that was set against Gibe·ah. c
against our brothers, the men of 37 The ambush acted quick-
Benjamin, or should we stop?” d ly and charged toward Gibe·ah.
Jehovah replied: “Go up, be- d Jg 20:23
Then the ambush spread out and
cause tomorrow I will give them
struck down the whole city with
into your hand.” 29 Then Isra-
el set men in ambush e all around e Jos 8:3, 4
the sword.
Gibe·ah. 38 Now the men of Israel had
30 The Israelites went up arranged that the men who am-
against the Benja·min·ites on f Jg 20:20, 22
bushed the city would make a
the third day, and they drew smoke signal go up from there.
up in formation against Gib- 39 When the Israelites turned
e·ah the same as at the oth- g Jg 20:36 around in the battle, the men
er times. f 31 When the Benja- of Benjamin started by attack-
min·ites went out to meet the ing and killing about 30 men of
army, they were drawn away h Jg 20:39 Israel, d and they said: “They are
from the city. g Then, as at the clearly suffering another defeat
other times, they started to at- before us, just as in the previ-
tack and kill some of the men i Jg 20:21, 25 ous battle.” e 40 But the signal
on the highways, one of which started to go up from the city
goes up to Bethel and the oth- as a pillar of smoke. When
er to Gibe·ah, leaving about the men of Benjamin turned
j Jg 20:28, 48
30 men of Israel dead in the ____________________ to look, they saw the whole
open field. h 32 So the Benja- city going up in flames to the
Second Col.
min·ites said: “They are suffer- sky. 41 Then the men of Isra-
a Jg 20:14, 15
ing defeat before us the same Jg 20:46 el made an about-face, and
as before.” i But the Israelites the men of Benjamin were dis-
said: “We will retreat and draw mayed, for they saw that disas-
them away from the city onto b Jg 20:31 ter had overtaken them. 42 So
the highways.” 33 So all the they retreated from the men
men of Israel rose up from their of Israel toward the wilderness,
places and drew up in formation but the battle followed them;
c Jg 20:29
at Baal-tamar while the Israel-
the men coming out of the cit-
ite ambush charged out of their
ies joined in striking them down.
places in the vicinity of Gibe·ah.
34 Thus 10,000 chosen men out d Jg 20:31 43 They surrounded the Benja-
of all Israel came in front of Gib- min·ites and pursued them re-
e·ah, and the fighting was heavy. lentlessly. They trampled them
But the Benja·min·ites did not e Jg 20:21, 25 down directly in front of Gibe-
know that disaster was near at ah toward the east. 44 Finally
hand. 18,000 men of Benjamin fell, all
35 Jehovah defeated Benja- f Jg 20:15 mighty warriors. f
min j before Israel, and on that 45 The men of Benjamin
turned and fled into the wilder-
20:28 1 Lit., “standing.” g Jg 21:13 ness to the crag of Rimmon, g
JUDGES 20:46–21:18 390
and the Israelites killed1 5,000 of CHAP. 20 Jehovah a not to give them any of
them on the highways, and they a Jg 20:15, 35 our daughters as wives?” b
kept pursuing them as far as Gi- ____________________ 8 They asked: “Who among
dom; so they struck down 2,000 CHAP. 21 the tribes of Israel did not come
more men. 46 All those of Ben- b Jg 20:1 up to Jehovah at Mizpah?” c It
jamin who fell on that day so happened that no one had
amounted to 25,000 men armed come from Jabesh-gile·ad
with swords, a all mighty war- into the camp where the con-
riors. 47 But 600 retreated into gregation was. 9 When the peo-
the wilderness to the crag c Jg 21:18 ple were counted, they saw
of Rimmon, and they stayed that none of the inhabitants
on the crag of Rimmon for four of Jabesh-gile·ad were there.
months. 10 So the assembly sent there
48 And the men of Israel d Jg 20:18, 26 12,000 of the mightiest men.
turned back against the Benja- They commanded them: “Go and
min·ites and struck those of the strike down the inhabitants of
city with the sword, from men Jabesh-gile·ad with the sword,
to livestock, all that remained. even the women and the chil-
Also, they set all the cities in e Le 3:1 dren. d 11 This is what you
their path on fire. ____________________ should do: Every male, as well as
21 Now the men of Israel had Second Col. every woman who has had sexu-
sworn this oath in Miz- a Le 5:4 al relations with a male, you
Le 19:12 should devote to destruction.”
pah: b “Not one of us will give his Mt 5:33
daughter to a man from Benja- 12 Among the inhabitants of
min as a wife.” c 2 Consequent- Jabesh-gile·ad, they found 400
ly, the people came to Beth- girls who were virgins, who had
el d and sat there before the never had sexual relations with
true God until evening, crying b Jg 21:1, 18 a man. So they brought them to
out and weeping bitterly. 3 And the camp at Shiloh, e which is in
they were saying: “Why, O Jeho- the land of Canaan.
vah the God of Israel, has this 13 Then all the assembly sent
happened in Israel? Why should c Jg 20:1
a message to the Benja·min·ites
one tribe be missing today from on the crag of Rimmon f and of-
Israel?” 4 And the next day the fered them peace. 14 So Ben-
people got up early and built jamin came back at that time.
an altar there to offer up burnt They gave them the women
offerings and communion offer- d Jg 21:5 whom they had kept alive from
ings. e the women of Jabesh-gile·ad, g
5 Then the people of Israel but they did not find enough for
said: “Who of all the tribes of Is- them. 15 And the people felt
rael did not come up to assemble e Jos 18:1
sorrow over what had happened
before Jehovah?” for they had to Benjamin h because Jehovah
taken a great oath that anyone had made a division among the
who did not come up to Jehovah tribes of Israel. 16 The elders
at Mizpah would be put to death of the assembly said: “What
without fail. 6 So the people of f Jg 20:46, 47 should we do to provide wives
Israel felt sorrow over what for the remaining men, since all
had happened to Benjamin their the women were annihilated out
brother. They said: “Today one of Benjamin?” 17 They replied:
tribe has been chopped off from “There should be an inheritance
g Jg 21:8, 12
Israel. 7 What should we do to for the survivors of Benjamin,
provide wives for those who are so that a tribe may not be wiped
left, now that we have sworn by out of Israel. 18 But we are not
allowed to give them wives from
20:45 1 Lit., “they made a gleaning of.” h Jg 21:6 our daughters, because the peo-
391 JUDGES 21:19– RUTH 1:2
ple of Israel have sworn: ‘Cursed CHAP. 21 will then tell them, ‘Show us fa-
is the one who gives a wife to a Le 19:12 vor for their sakes, because we
Benjamin.’” a Jg 21:1 could not provide each one a
19 Then they said: “Look! wife by war a and you could not
There is a festival of Jehovah give a wife to them without be-
from year to year in Shiloh, b coming guilty.’” b
which is north of Bethel and b Jos 18:1
23 So the men of Benjamin
east of the highway that goes ____________________ did just that, and they each car-
up from Bethel to Shechem Second Col.
ried off a wife from the wom-
and south of Le·bonah.” 20 So a Jg 21:12, 14
en who were dancing. After that
they commanded the men of they went back to their inheri-
Benjamin: “Go and set an am- tance and rebuilt their cities c
bush in the vineyards. 21 And and settled in them.
when you see the young wom- 24 And the Israelites dis-
en1 of Shiloh come out to join in b Jg 21:1, 18 persed from there at that time,
their circle dances, each of you each one to his tribe and his
should come out from the vine- family, and they departed from
yards and seize a wife from the there, each one to his inheri-
young women of Shiloh, and you tance.
c Jg 20:48
should return to the land of Ben- 25 In those days there was no
jamin. 22 And should their fa- king in Israel. d Each one was do-
thers or their brothers come to ing what was right in his own
make a complaint against us, we eyes.1
d Jg 17:6
21:21 1 Lit., “the daughters.” 1Sa 8:4, 5 21:25 1 Or “what he thought was right.”
RUTH
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 Elimelech’s family moves to Moab (1, 2) 3 Naomi instructs Ruth (1-4)

Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth widowed (3-6) Ruth and Boaz at the threshing
Ruth loyal to Naomi and her God (7-17) floor (5-15)
Naomi returns to Bethlehem with Ruth returns to Naomi (16-18)
Ruth (18-22) 4 Boaz acts as a repurchaser (1-12)
2 Ruth gleans in Boaz’ field (1-3) Obed born to Boaz and Ruth (13-17)
Ruth and Boaz meet (4-16) Genealogy of David (18-22)
Ruth tells Naomi about Boaz’
kindness (17-23)
1 Now in the days when the

judges administered jus-
a
CHAP. 1
a Jg 2:16
foreigner in the fields1 of Moab, a
he along with his wife and his
tice,1 a famine occurred in the b Mic 5:2 two sons. 2 The man’s name
____________________
land; and a man went from Beth- was E·lime·lech,1 his wife’s
le·hem b in Judah to reside as a Second Col.
a Ge 19:36, 37
De 2:9
1:1 1 Or “region.” 1:2 1 Meaning “My
1:1 1 Lit., “judged.” Jg 3:30 God Is King.”
RUTH 1:3-21 392
name was Na·omi,1 and the CHAP. 1 ters. Go, for I have grown too old
names of his two sons were a Mt 1:5 to marry. Even if I could hope to
Mahlon2 and Chili·on.3 They find a husband tonight and could
were Ephrath·ites from Bethle- also bear sons, 13 would you
hem in Judah. And they came to keep waiting for them until they
the fields of Moab and remained could grow up? Would you re-
there. frain from getting remarried for
3 After some time E·lime- their sakes? No, my daughters,
lech, Na·omi’s husband, died, b Ex 34:6 I feel very bitter for you, be-
and she was left with her two Ru 2:20 cause the hand of Jehovah has
sons. 4 The men later mar- turned against me.” a
ried Moab·ite women; one was 14 Again they wept loudly, af-
named Orpah, and the oth- ter which Orpah kissed her
er was named Ruth. a They re- mother-in-law and departed. But
mained there for about ten Ruth stuck with her. 15 So Na-
years. 5 Then the two sons, omi said: “Look! Your widowed
c Ru 3:1
Mahlon and Chili·on, also died, sister-in-law has returned to her
and the woman was left without people and her gods. Return
her two children and her hus- with your sister-in-law.”
band. 6 So she started out with 16 But Ruth said: “Do not
her daughters-in-law to return plead with me to abandon you,
from the fields of Moab, for she to turn back from accompanying
had heard in Moab that Jehovah you; for where you go I will go,
d De 25:5, 6
had turned his attention to his and where you spend the night,
____________________
people by giving them food.1 I will spend the night. Your peo-
Second Col.
7 She left the place where she ple will be my people, and your
had been living with both of her a Ru 1:20
God my God. b 17 Where you
daughters-in-law. As they were die I will die, and there I will
walking on the road to return be buried. May Jehovah do so to
to the land of Judah, 8 Na·omi me and add to it if anything but
said to both of her daughters- death should separate me from
in-law: “Go, return, each of you you.”
to your mother’s home. May Je-
b Ru 2:11, 12 18 When Na·omi saw that
hovah show loyal love to you, b
Ruth insisted on going with her,
just as you have shown it to
she stopped trying to convince
the men who have died and to
her. 19 And they both contin-
me. 9 May Jehovah grant1 that
each of you finds security2 in the ued on their way until they
home of your husband.” c Then came to Bethle·hem. c As soon
she kissed them, and they wept as they arrived in Bethle·hem,
loudly. 10 They kept saying to c Ru 1:1, 2 the whole city became stirred up
her: “No, but we will go with you over them, and women were say-
to your people.” 11 But Na·o- ing: “Is this Na·omi?” 20 She
mi said: “Return, my daughters. would say to the women: “Do not
Why should you go with me? call me Na·omi.1 Call me Mara,2
Can I still give birth to sons for the Almighty has made life
who could become your hus- very bitter for me. d 21 I was
bands? d 12 Return, my daugh- d Ru 1:13 full when I went, but Jehovah
made me return empty-handed.
1:2, 20 1 Meaning “My Pleasantness.” Why should you call me Na·o-
1:2 2 Possibly from a Hebrew mi, when it is Jehovah who op-
word meaning “grow weak; fall sick.” posed me and the Almighty who
3 Meaning “One Failing; One Coming to caused me calamity?” e
an End.” 1:6 1 Lit., “bread.” 1:9 1 Or
“make a gift.” 2 Lit., “a resting-place.” e Ru 1:3, 5 1:20 2 Meaning “Bitter.”
393 RUTH 1:22–2:17
22 This is how Na·omi re- CHAP. 1 young men not to touch1 you.
turned from the fields of Mo- a Nu 21:13 When you are thirsty, go to the
ab, a along with her Moab·ite Ru 1:1 water jars and drink from what
daughter-in-law Ruth. They came the young men have drawn.”
to Bethle·hem at the beginning
b Ru 2:23
10 At that she fell facedown
of the barley harvest. b ____________________ and bowed down to the ground
2 Now Na·omi had a relative and said to him: “How have

CHAP. 2
on her husband’s side who I found favor in your eyes, and
c Ru 2:20
was very wealthy; his name was Ru 4:21, 22
why have you taken notice of
Boaz, c and he was of the family Mt 1:5 me, when I am a foreigner?” a
of E·lime·lech. Lu 3:23, 32 11 Boaz answered her: “A full
2 Ruth the Moab·i·tess said report was made to me of all
to Na·omi: “Let me go out, you have done for your mother-
d Le 23:22
please, to the fields and glean d De 24:19
in-law after the death of your
among the ears of grain behind husband and how you left your
whoever looks on me with fa- father and your mother and the
vor.” So Na·omi said to her: “Go, e Ru 2:20 land of your relatives to go to a
my daughter.” 3 At that she people whom you had not known
went out and began to glean in before. b 12 May Jehovah re-
f Ru 1:2 ward you for what you have
the field behind the harvesters.
done, c and may there be a per-
By chance she came upon a plot
fect wage1 for you from Jehovah
of land belonging to Boaz, e who g Ru 1:3, 4
the God of Israel, under whose
was of the family of E·lime·lech. f
wings you have come to seek ref-
4 Just then Boaz arrived from
h Ru 1:16, 22 uge.” d 13 To this she said: “Let
Bethle·hem and said to the har- me find favor in your eyes, my
vesters: “Jehovah be with you.” lord, because you have comfort-
And they replied: “Jehovah bless i Le 23:22 ed me and spoken reassuringly
you.” De 24:19
to1 your servant, although I am
5 Boaz then asked the young not even one of your servants.”
man in charge of the harvesters: j Ru 2:22 14 Boaz said to her at meal-
“To whom does this young wom- ____________________ time: “Come here, eat some of
an belong?” 6 The young man the bread, and dip your piece
Second Col.
in charge of the harvesters an- in the vinegar.” So she sat down
a Ex 23:9
swered: “The young woman is a Le 19:34 beside the harvesters. He then
Moab·i·tess g who returned with handed her some roasted grain,
Na·omi from the fields of Mo- and she ate and was satis-
ab. h 7 She asked, ‘Please, may b Ru 1:14, 16
fied, and she had something
I glean i and gather among the left over. 15 When she got up
cut-off ears1 of grain left behind to glean, e Boaz commanded his
c Ru 4:11, 17
by the harvesters?’ And she has Mt 1:5, 16 young men: “Let her glean
been on her feet since she came even among the cut-off ears1 of
this morning until just now, grain, and do not mistreat her. f
when she sat in the shelter for a d Ps 17:8 16 You should also be sure to
short rest.” Ps 36:7
Ps 57:1 pull out some ears of grain from
8 Then Boaz said to Ruth: Ps 63:7 the bundles for her and leave
“Listen, my daughter. Do not go them behind for her to glean,
away to glean in another field, and do not say anything to stop
and do not go anywhere else; e Le 19:9 her.”
Ru 2:2
stay close by my young women. j 17 So she continued to glean
9 Keep your eyes on the field in the field until evening. g When
that they harvest, and go with f Ru 2:9
them. I have commanded the 2:9 1 Or “disturb.” 2:12 1 Or “a full re-
ward.” 2:13 1 Lit., “spoken to the heart
2:7, 15 1 Or possibly, “the sheaves.” g Ru 2:7 of.”
RUTH 2:18–3:13 394
she beat out what she had CHAP. 2 the threshing floor. 3 So wash
gleaned, it came to about an a Ru 2:14 yourself and rub on some per-
ephah1 of barley. 18 Then she fumed oil; then dress up1 and go
took it and went into the city, down to the threshing floor. Do
and her mother-in-law saw what b Ps 41:1 not make your presence known
she had gleaned. Ruth also took to the man until he has finished
out and gave to her the food that eating and drinking. 4 When
was left over a after she had eat- c Ex 34:6
he lies down, take note of the
en her fill. Ru 1:8 place where he lies down; then
19 Her mother-in-law then Ps 36:7 go and uncover his feet and lie
said to her: “Where did you down. He will tell you what you
glean today? Where did you should do.”
work? May the one who took d Ru 2:1 5 At that she replied: “All
notice of you be blessed.” b So that you say to me I will do.”
she told her mother-in-law about 6 So she went down to the
whom she had worked with, e Le 25:25 threshing floor and did all that
saying: “The name of the man De 25:5, 6 her mother-in-law had instruct-
I worked with today is Bo- Ru 3:9, 12 ed her to do. 7 Meanwhile, Bo-
az.” 20 At that Na·omi said to az ate and drank and was feel-
her daughter-in-law: “May he be ing good at heart. Then he went
blessed by Jehovah, who has not f Ru 2:8 to lie down at the end of the
failed in his loyal love toward grain heap. After that she quiet-
the living and the dead.” c Na·o- ly came and uncovered his feet
mi continued: “The man is relat- g Ru 1:22 and lay down. 8 At midnight
ed to us. d He is one of our repur- the man began to shiver, and he
chasers.”1e 21 Then Ruth the leaned forward and saw a wom-
Moab·i·tess said: “He also told h Ru 1:16 an lying at his feet. 9 He said:
me, ‘Stay close by my young peo- ____________________ “Who are you?” She replied: “I
ple until they have finished CHAP. 3 am Ruth, your servant. Spread
my entire harvest.’” f 22 Na·omi i Ru 1:9
out your garment1 over your ser-
said to her daughter-in-law Ruth: vant, for you are a repurchas-
“It is better, my daughter, for er.” a 10 At that he said: “May
you to go out with his young Jehovah bless you, my daughter.
j Ru 2:1, 20
women than to be harassed in ____________________
You have shown your loyal love
more in this last instance than in
another field.” Second Col.
the first instance, b by not going
23 So she stayed close to a Le 25:25 after the young men, whether
the young women of Boaz and De 25:5, 6
poor or rich. 11 And now, my
Ru 2:20
gleaned until the barley harvest g daughter, have no fear. I will do
and the wheat harvest came to for you everything that you say, c
an end. And she kept dwelling for everyone in the city1 knows
with her mother-in-law. h b Ru 1:14, 16
that you are an excellent wom-
3 Na·omi, her mother-in-law,
now said to her: “My daugh-
c Ru 3:9
an. 12 While it is true that I am
a repurchaser, d there is a repur-
ter, should I not look for a home1 chaser more closely related than
for you, i so that it may go well I am. e 13 Stay here tonight,
with you? 2 Is not Boaz our and if he will repurchase you in
relative? j He is the one whose d Le 25:25 the morning, fine! Let him repur-
Ru 2:20
young women you were with. To- chase you. f But if he does not
night he is winnowing barley at want to repurchase you, I will
then repurchase you myself, as
2:17 1 About 22 L (20 dry qt). See e Ru 4:1
App. B14. 2:20 1 Or “one of our rela- 3:3 1 Or “put on your outer garments.”
tives with the right to repurchase (re- 3:9 1 Or “the skirt of your garment.”
deem).” 3:1 1 Lit., “resting-place.” f Ru 4:5 3:11 1 Lit., “all the gate of my people.”
395 RUTH 3:14–4:11
surely as Jehovah lives. Lie CHAP. 4 chase it, and I am next in line af-
down here until the morning.” a De 25:7 ter you.’” He replied: “I am will-
14 So she lay at his feet until Pr 31:23 ing to repurchase it.” a 5 Then
the morning and then got up be- Boaz said: “On the day you buy
fore it was light enough for any- the field from Na·omi, you must
b Ru 3:12 also buy it from Ruth the Mo-
one to be recognized. He then
said: “Do not let it be known that ab·i·tess, the wife of the dead
a woman came to the threshing man, in order to restore the
c De 16:18
floor.” 15 He also said: “Bring name of the dead man to his
the cloak that you are wearing, inheritance.” b 6 To this the re-
and hold it out.” So she held it d Le 25:25
purchaser said: “I am unable to
out, and he put six measures1 of De 25:5, 6 repurchase it, for I may ruin my
barley in it and put it on her, af- Ru 2:20 own inheritance. Repurchase it
ter which he went into the city. Ru 3:9, 12 for yourself with my right of re-
16 She went her way to her purchase, because I am not able
mother-in-law, who now said: to repurchase it.”
e Ru 1:1, 6
“How did it go for you,1 my 7 Now this was the custom of
daughter?” She told her every- former times in Israel concern-
thing that the man had done for f Ru 1:2 ing the right of repurchase and
her. 17 She added: “He gave exchange to validate every sort
me these six measures of bar- of transaction: A man had to re-
ley and said to me, ‘Do not go g Ge 23:18 move his sandal c and give it to
empty-handed to your mother- Jer 32:9, 10 the other party, and this was the
in-law.’” 18 At that she said: ____________________ manner of confirming an agree-
“Sit here, my daughter, until you Second Col. ment1 in Israel. 8 So when the
learn how the matter will turn a Ru 3:13 repurchaser said to Boaz, “Buy
out, for the man will not rest unit for yourself,” he removed his
til he settles the matter today.” sandal. 9 Then Boaz said to
4 the elders and all the people:

Now Boaz went up to the b Ge 38:7, 8
De 25:5, 6 “You are witnesses d today that
city gate a and sat there.
And look! the repurchaser whom I am buying from Na·omi all
Boaz had mentioned b passed that belonged to E·lime·lech and
c De 25:7, 9
by. At that Boaz said: “Come all that belonged to Chili·on and
here and sit down, So-and-so.” Mahlon. 10 I am also acquiring
And he went over and sat down. d Ge 23:18 Ruth the Moab·i·tess, the wife of
2 Then Boaz took ten of the Ru 4:4 Mahlon, as a wife to restore the
city elders c and said: “Sit down Jer 32:12 name of the dead man to his in-
here.” So they sat down. heritance, e so that the name of
3 Boaz now said to the repur- the dead man will not be cut
e Ge 38:7, 8 off from among his brothers and
chaser: d “Na·omi, who has re- De 25:5, 6
turned from the fields of Moab, e from the city gate of his home.
must sell the plot of land that You are witnesses today.” f
belonged to our brother E·lim- f Ru 4:4 11 At this all the people who
e·lech. f 4 So I thought I should were in the city gate and the
disclose it to you and say, ‘Buy elders said: “We are witness-
it in front of the inhabitants and g Ge 28:3 es! May Jehovah grant the wife
the elders of my people. g If you Ge 35:23-26 who is entering your house
Ge 46:15, 18
will repurchase it, repurchase it. Ge 46:22, 25
to be like Rachel and like Le-
But if you will not repurchase ah, both of whom built the
it, tell me so that I will know, house of Israel. g May you pros-
for you have the claim to repur- h Ge 35:19 per in Ephra·thah h and make
a good name1 in Bethle·hem. i
3:15 1 Possibly six seah measures, or
about 44 L (40 dry qt). See App. B14. i Ru 1:1 4:7 1 Or “the attestation.” 4:11 1 Lit.,
3:16 1 Lit., “Who are you?” Mic 5:2 “proclaim a name.”
RUTH 4:12 – 1 SAMUEL Contents 396
12 May your house become like CHAP. 4 mi took the child and held him
the house of Perez, a whom Ta- a Ge 38:29 to her bosom, and she cared
mar bore to Judah, through the Nu 26:20 for him.1 17 Then the neigh-
Mt 1:3
offspring that Jehovah will give bor women gave him a name.
you by this young woman.” b b Ps 127:3 They said, “A son has been born
13 So Boaz took Ruth and c Ru 1:14, 16 to Na·omi,” and they named him
____________________ Obed. a He is the father of Jes-
she became his wife. He had re-
lations with her, and Jehovah let Second Col. se, b David’s father.
her conceive and she gave birth a Mt 1:5 18 Now this is the family
to a son. 14 Then the women
Lu 3:23, 32 line1 of Perez: c Perez became
b 1Sa 17:12 father to Hezron; d 19 Hezron
said to Na·omi: “Praised be Je- Isa 11:1 became father to Ram; Ram be-
hovah, who has not left you with- Ro 15:12
came father to Am·mina·dab; e
out a repurchaser today. May c Ru 4:12 20 Am·mina·dab f became father
his name be proclaimed in Isra- Mt 1:2-6
to Nahshon; Nahshon became
el! 15 He1 has restored2 your d Ge 46:12 father to Salmon; 21 Salmon
life3 and will sustain you in your Nu 26:21
became father to Boaz; Boaz
1Ch 2:5
old age, because he has been became father to Obed;
born to your daughter-in-law, e 1Ch 2:9-15
22 Obed became father to Jes-
who loves you c and is better to f Ex 6:23 se; and Jesse became father to
g
you than seven sons.” 16 Na·o- g Ru 4:17 David. h

1Sa 16:1
4:15 1 That is, Naomi’s grandson. 2 Or h 2Sa 7:8 4:16 1 Or “became his nurse.” 4:18
“has become a restorer of.” 3 Or “soul.” 1Ch 2:13, 15 1 Lit., “these are the generations.”
THE FIRST OF
SAM U E L
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 Elkanah and his wives (1-8) Israel’s victory at Mizpah (7-14)

Childless Hannah prays for a son (9-18) Samuel judges Israel (15-17)
Samuel born and given to 8 Israel demands a king (1-9)
Jehovah (19-28) Samuel warns the people (10-18)
2 Hannah’s prayer (1-11) Jehovah grants the request for a
Sins of Eli’s two sons (12-26) king (19-22)
Jehovah judges the house of Eli (27-36) 9 Samuel meets with Saul (1-27)
3 Samuel called to be a prophet (1-21) 10 Saul anointed to be king (1-16)
4 Philistines capture the Ark (1-11) Saul presented to the people (17-27)
Eli and his sons die (12-22) 11 Saul defeats the Ammonites (1-11)
5 The Ark in Philistine territory (1-12) Saul’s kingship reconfirmed (12-15)
Dagon humiliated (1-5) 12 Samuel’s farewell speech (1-25)
Philistines scourged (6-12) ‘Do not follow empty things’ (21)
6 Philistines return the Ark to Israel (1-21) Jehovah will not abandon his
7 The Ark in Kiriath-jearim (1) people (22)
Samuel urges: ‘Serve only 13 Saul selects an army (1-4)
Jehovah’ (2-6) Saul acts presumptuously (5-9)
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Samuel reproves Saul (10-14) 22 David at Adullam and Mizpeh (1-5)

Israel without weapons (15-23) Saul has the priests of Nob killed (6-19)
14 Jonathan’s exploit at Michmash (1-14) Abiathar escapes (20-23)
Israel’s enemies routed by God (15-23) 23 David saves the city of Keilah (1-12)
Saul’s rash oath (24-46) Saul pursues David (13-15)
People eat meat with the Jonathan strengthens David (16-18)
blood (32-34) David narrowly escapes Saul (19-29)
Saul’s wars; his family (47-52)
24 David spares Saul’s life (1-22)
15 Saul disobediently spares Agag (1-9) David respects Jehovah’s
Samuel reproves Saul (10-23) anointed (6)
“To obey is better than a
sacrifice” (22) 25 Death of Samuel (1)
Saul rejected as king (24-29) Nabal rejects David’s men (2-13)
Samuel kills Agag (30-35) Abigail’s wise action (14-35)
“Bag of life with Jehovah” (29)
16 Samuel anoints David as next king (1-13) Senseless Nabal struck by
“Jehovah sees into the heart” (7) Jehovah (36-38)
God’s spirit removed from Saul (14-17) Abigail becomes David’s wife (39-44)
David becomes harpist for Saul (18-23)
26 David again spares Saul’s life (1-25)
17 David defeats Goliath (1-58) David respects Jehovah’s
Goliath taunts Israel (8-10) anointed (11)
David accepts the challenge (32-37)
David fights in Jehovah’s 27 David given Ziklag by the
name (45-47) Philistines (1-12)
18 David and Jonathan’s friendship (1-4) 28 Saul visits a spirit medium at
David’s victories make Saul jealous (5-9) En-dor (1-25)
Saul attempts to kill David (10-19) 29 Philistines mistrust David (1-11)
David marries Saul’s daughter
30 Amalekites raid and burn Ziklag (1-6)
Michal (20-30)
David draws strength from God (6)
19 Saul continues to hate David (1-13) David defeats the Amalekites (7-31)
David escapes from Saul (14-24) Captives retaken by David (18, 19)
20 Jonathan’s loyalty to David (1-42) David’s regulation on spoil (23, 24)
21 David eats the showbread at Nob (1-9) 31 Deaths of Saul and three of his
David feigns insanity in Gath (10-15) sons (1-13)
1 Now there was a man of

Ra·math·aim-zophim1 of the a
CHAP. 1
a 1Sa 1:19
1Sa 7:15, 17
had no children. 3 That man
went up from his city year after
mountainous region of Ephra- b Jos 16:5 year to worship1 and to sacri-
im b whose name was El·kanah, c c 1Ch 6:22, 27 fice to Jehovah of armies in Shi-
the son of Je·roham, the son ____________________ loh. a That is where the two sons
of E·lihu, the son of Tohu, the Second Col. of Eli, Hophni and Phine·has, b
son of Zuph, an Ephra·im·ite. a Ex 23:14 served as priests to Jehovah. c
Ex 34:23
2 He had two wives; one was De 12:5, 6 4 One day when El·kanah of-
Jos 18:1
named Hannah, and the other Jg 21:19 fered a sacrifice, he gave por-
was named Pe·ninnah. Pe·nin- Lu 2:41 tions to his wife Pe·ninnah as
b 1Sa 2:12, 22
nah had children, but Hannah 1Sa 4:17 well as to all her sons and
c Nu 3:10
De 33:10
1:1 1 Or “of Ramah, a Zuphite.” Mal 2:7 1:3 1 Or “bow down.”
1 SAMUEL 1:5-24 398
her daughters, a 5 but to Han- CHAP. 1 I am a woman under great
nah he gave a special portion, a Le 7:15 stress;1 I have not drunk wine
because Hannah was the one he or anything alcoholic, but I am
loved; but Jehovah had not giv- pouring out my soul2 before Je-
en her children.1 6 Moreover, b De 16:16
hovah. a 16 Do not take your
her rival wife taunted her re- 1Sa 2:18, 19 servant for a worthless wom-
lentlessly in order to upset her an, for I have been speaking un-
because Jehovah had not giv- til now out of my great anguish
en her children. 7 That is what and distress.” 17 Then Eli an-
c Ex 25:8
she would do year after year; 1Sa 3:3 swered: “Go in peace, and may
whenever Hannah went up to 2Sa 7:2 the God of Israel grant your pe-
the house of Jehovah, b her ri- tition that you have asked of
val would taunt her so much him.” b 18 To this she said: “Let
that she would weep and not d Ps 55:22 your servant find favor in your
eat. 8 But her husband El·ka- Ps 65:2 eyes.” And the woman went on
nah said to her: “Hannah, why her way and ate, and her face
do you weep, and why do you not was no longer downcast.
eat, and why are you so sad? 1 e Ge 30:22 19 Then they got up early in
Am I not better to you than ten the morning and bowed before
sons?” Jehovah, after which they re-
9 Then Hannah got up af- turned to their house in Ra-
f Nu 6:5
ter they had finished eating and ____________________
mah. c El·kanah had sexual rela-
drinking in Shiloh. At the time, tions with his wife Hannah, and
Second Col.
Eli the priest was sitting on the Jehovah gave attention to1 her. d
seat by the doorpost of the tem-
a Ps 42:6 20 Within a year1 Hannah be-
Ps 62:8
came pregnant and gave birth to
ple1c of Jehovah. 10 Hannah Ps 142:2
a son and named e him Samuel,2
was extremely bitter,1 and she
because, as she said, “it is from
began to pray to Jehovah d and
Jehovah that I have asked him.”
to weep uncontrollably. 11 And b 1Sa 1:11
21 In time El·kanah went up
she made this vow: “O Jehovah
with all his household to offer
of armies, if you look upon the
the yearly sacrifice to Jeho-
affliction of your servant and re- c 1Sa 1:1 vah f and to present his vow of-
member me and you do not for- fering. 22 But Hannah did not
get your servant and give to your go up, g for she said to her
servant a male child, e I will give husband: “As soon as the boy
d 1Sa 1:11
him to Jehovah all the days of Ps 66:19 is weaned, I will bring him;
his life, and no razor will touch Pr 15:29
then he will appear before Jeho-
his head.” f vah and remain there from then
12 While she prayed for a on.” h 23 El·kanah her husband
long time before Jehovah, Eli e Ge 5:29 then said to her: “Do what you
was watching her mouth. Ge 41:51 think is best.1 Stay at home until
13 Hannah was speaking in her Ex 2:21, 22
you wean him. May Jehovah car-
Mt 1:21
heart, only her lips were trem- ry out what you have said.” So
bling, but her voice was not the woman stayed at home and
heard. So Eli thought she was nursed her son until she weaned
drunk. 14 Eli said to her: “How f 1Sa 1:3
him.
long will you stay drunk? Stop 24 As soon as she had
drinking your wine.” 15 At this weaned him, she took him
Hannah answered: “No, my lord! g De 16:16
1:15 1 Or “a woman hard-pressed in
1:5 1 Lit., “had closed her womb.” 1:8 spirit.” 2 See Glossary. 1:19 1 Lit., “re-
1 Or “why does your heart feel bad?” h 1Sa 1:11
membered.” 1:20 1 Or possibly, “In
1:9 1 That is, the tabernacle. 1:10 1 Or 1Sa 2:11 due time.” 2 Meaning “Name of God.”
“bitter of soul.” 2Ch 31:16 1:23 1 Lit., “what is good in your eyes.”
399 1 SAMUEL 1:25–2:11
up to Shiloh, along with a CHAP. 1 5 The well-fed must hire them-
three-year-old bull, one ephah1 a Nu 15:8-10 selves out for bread,
of flour, and a large jar of b Jos 18:1 But the hungry hunger no
wine, a and she came to the c 1Sa 1:15 more. a
house of Jehovah in Shiloh b and The barren has given birth
d 1Sa 1:11, 17
brought the young boy with her. Ps 66:19 to seven, b
25 Then they slaughtered the ____________________ But she who had many sons
bull and brought the boy to Eli. CHAP. 2 has become desolate.1
26 With that she said: “Pardon e Ps 13:6 6 Jehovah kills, and he
me, my lord! As surely as you Lu 1:46
preserves life;1
live,1 my lord, I am the wom- f Ex 15:11
an who was standing with you De 4:35
He brings down to the
in this place to pray to Jeho- Ps 73:25 Grave,2 and he raises up. c
vah. c 27 It was for this boy that
Ps 86:8 7 Jehovah impoverishes, and
Ps 89:6
I prayed, and Jehovah granted he enriches; d
g De 32:4 He abases, and he exalts. e
my petition that I asked of him. d
28 I, in turn, now lend him to h Job 36:4 8 He raises the lowly one from
Job 37:16
Jehovah. For all his days, he is Ro 11:33 the dust;
lent to Jehovah.” i Isa 40:29 He lifts up the poor from the
And he1 bowed down there to ____________________ ash heap,1f
Jehovah. Second Col. To make them sit with
2 Then Hannah said in prayer: a Lu 1:53 princes,

“My heart rejoices in b 1Sa 1:11, 20 Giving them a seat of honor.
Jehovah; e c De 32:39 To Jehovah belong earth’s
My horn1 is exalted by Job 14:13 supports, g
Ps 30:3 And he places the productive
Jehovah. Ps 49:15
My mouth is opened wide Ps 68:20 land upon them.
against my enemies, Ho 13:14 9 He guards the steps of his
Joh 11:24
For I rejoice in your acts 1Co 15:55
loyal ones, h
of salvation. d De 8:18
But the wicked will be
2 There is no one holy like De 28:12 silenced in darkness, i
Jehovah, 2Ch 1:11, 12 For not by power does a man
Job 42:12
There is no one but you, f Pr 10:22
prevail. j
And there is no rock like e Ps 75:7
10 Jehovah will shatter those
our God. g fighting against him;2k
f Ps 113:5, 7
3 Do not keep speaking with Lu 1:52 He will thunder against them
haughtiness; g Ps 102:25
from the heavens. l
Let nothing arrogant come h Ps 91:11
Jehovah will judge to the
from your mouth, Ps 97:10 ends of the earth, m
For Jehovah is a God of Ps 121:3 He will give power to his
knowledge, h i Ps 37:28 king n
And by him deeds are rightly j Ps 33:16 And exalt the horn1 of his
Zec 4:6 anointed one.” o
evaluated.
4 The bows of mighty men are k Ex 15:6
11 Then El·kanah went to his
shattered, l 1Sa 7:10 house in Ramah, but the boy
2Sa 22:14
But those who are stumbling Ps 18:13
are given strength. i 2:5 1 Lit., “has withered.” 2:6 1 Or
m Ps 96:13
Ac 17:31
“brings to life.” 2 Or “Sheol,” that is,
1:24 1 About 22 L (20 dry qt). See n Ps 2:6
the common grave of mankind. See
App. B14. 1:26 1 Or “By the life of Ps 110:1 Glossary. 2:8 1 Or possibly, “garbage
your soul.” 1:28 1 Evidently referring to Mt 28:18 dump.” 2:10 2 Or possibly, “Those con-
Elkanah. 2:1, 10 1 Or “strength.” See o Lu 1:69 tending against Jehovah will be terri-
Glossary. Ac 4:27 fied.”
1 SAMUEL 2:12-29 400
became a minister of 1 Jehovah a CHAP. 2 they went back home. 21 Jeho-
before Eli the priest. a 1Sa 1:11 vah turned his attention to Han-
12 Now the sons of Eli were 1Sa 3:1, 15 nah, so that she could conceive; a
wicked men; b they had no regard and she gave birth to three more
for Jehovah. 13 This is what b 1Sa 2:22 sons and two daughters. And the
they did with the due right of the boy Samuel continued growing
c Le 7:34 up before Jehovah. b
priests from the people: c When-
ever any man was offering a sac- 22 Now Eli was very old,
d Le 3:3-5
rifice, an attendant of the priest but he had heard about every-
came with a three-pronged fork thing that his sons were doing c
e Le 3:16
in his hand when the meat was Le 7:25, 31 to all Israel and how they
boiling, 14 and he would thrust would lie down with the wom-
it into the basin, the two-handled f 1Sa 2:29 en who served at the entrance
cooking pot, the cauldron, or of the tent of meeting. d 23 He
the one-handled cooking pot. g 1Sa 2:11 used to say to them: “Why do
Whatever the fork brought up, 1Sa 3:15 you keep doing things like
the priest would take for him- these? For the things I am hear-
self. That is what they would do h 2Sa 6:14 ing about you from all the peo-
in Shiloh to all the Israelites ple are bad. 24 No, my sons,
coming there. 15 Also, even i Ex 23:14 the report that I hear circulat-
1Sa 1:3, 21
before the man sacrificing could ing among the people of Jehovah
make the fat smoke, d an atten- j 1Sa 1:27, 28
is not good. 25 If a man should
dant of the priest would come ____________________ sin against another man, some-
and say to him: “Give the priest one may appeal to Jehovah for
Second Col.
meat to roast. He will not take him;1 but if a man should sin
a Ge 21:1, 2
boiled meat from you, only raw 1Sa 1:19 against Jehovah, e who can pray
meat.” 16 When the man would for him?” But they refused to lis-
say to him: “Let them first be b 1Sa 2:26 ten to their father, for Jehovah
sure to make the fat smoke, e 1Sa 3:19 had determined to put them to
then take for yourself whatever death. f 26 Meanwhile, the boy
you desire,”1 he would say: “No, c 1Sa 2:12-17 Samuel kept growing in stature
give it to me now; if not, I will and in favor both with Jehovah
take it by force!” 17 Thus the d Ex 38:8 and with the people. g
Le 21:6
sin of the attendants came to be 27 A man of God came to Eli
very great before Jehovah, f for and said to him: “This is what
e Nu 15:31
the men treated the offering of 1Sa 2:17 Jehovah says: ‘Did I not plain-
Jehovah with disrespect. 1Sa 3:13, 14 ly reveal myself to your fa-
18 Now Samuel was minister- ther’s house while they were in
ing g before Jehovah, wearing1 f Pr 29:1 Egypt as slaves to the house of
Pr 30:17
a linen ephod, h though he was Pharaoh? h 28 And he was cho-
just a boy. 19 Also, his moth- sen out of all the tribes of Isra-
g 1Sa 2:21
er would make for him a little el i to serve as my priest and to
sleeveless coat, and she brought h Ex 4:14, 27
go up on my altar j to make sac-
it up to him year after year rifices, to offer incense,1 and to
when she came up with her hus- i Ex 28:1 bear an ephod before me; and
band to offer the yearly sacri- Le 8:12 I gave to the house of your fore-
fice. i 20 And Eli blessed El·ka- Nu 17:5, 8 father all the offerings made by
nah and his wife and said: “May fire of the Israelites.2k 29 Why
Jehovah grant you a child from j Nu 18:7 do you men scorn1 my sacrifice
this wife in place of the one
who was lent to Jehovah.” j And k Le 2:3 2:25 1 Or possibly, “God will arbitrate
Le 6:16
Le 10:14
for him.” 2:28 1 Or possibly, “to make
2:11 1 Or “was serving.” 2:16 1 Or “your Nu 5:9 sacrificial smoke billow up.” 2 Lit.,
soul craves.” 2:18 1 Lit., “girded with.” Nu 18:9 “sons of Israel.” 2:29 1 Lit., “kick at.”
401 1 SAMUEL 2:30–3:12
and my offering that I have com-
manded in my place of dwell-
CHAP. 2
a Ex 25:8 3 Meanwhile, the boy Samuel
was ministering a to Jehovah
ing? a Why do you keep honoring Jos 18:1 before Eli, but word from Jeho-
1Sa 1:3
your sons more than me by fat- vah had become rare in those
tening yourselves from the best days; visions b were not wide-
portions of every offering of my b 1Sa 2:14-16 spread.
people Israel? b 2 One day Eli was lying
30 “‘That is why the word of down in his usual place, and
Jehovah the God of Israel is: “I c Ex 28:43 his eyes had grown dim; he was
did indeed say that your house not able to see. c 3 The lamp of
and the house of your forefather d Ps 18:20 God d had not yet been extin-
would always walk before me.” c Ps 91:14 guished, and Samuel was lying in
But now Jehovah declares: “It the temple1e of Jehovah, where
is unthinkable, on my part, be- the Ark of God was. 4 Jeho-
e 1Sa 3:14 vah then called Samuel. He an-
cause those honoring me I will 1Sa 4:11, 18
honor, d but those despising me 1Sa 22:18 swered: “Here I am.” 5 He ran
will be treated with contempt.” 1Ki 2:27 to Eli and said: “Here I am,
31 Look! Days are coming when for you called me.” But he said:
I will cut off your strength1 and “I did not call. Lie down again.”
f Ps 78:60, 61
that of your father’s house, so So he went and lay down. 6 Je-
that no man in your house will hovah called once again: “Sam-
live to old age. e 32 And you g 1Sa 22:18, 21 uel!” At this Samuel got up and
will look upon a rival in my went to Eli and said: “Here I am,
dwelling amid all the good that for you called me.” But he said:
is done to Israel, f and never h 1Sa 4:11, 17 “I did not call, my son. Lie down
again will there be an old man again.” 7 (Now Samuel had not
in your house. 33 The man of i 1Ki 2:27, 35
yet come to know Jehovah, and
yours whom I do not cut off 1Ch 29:22 the word of Jehovah had not yet
from serving at my altar will been revealed to him.) f 8 So
cause your eyes to fail and will Jehovah called again, a third
j Le 2:3 time: “Samuel!” At that he got up
bring you grief,1 but the great- Nu 5:9
er number of your house will die ____________________ and went to Eli and said: “Here
by the sword of men. g 34 And Second Col.
I am, for you called me.”
what happens to your two sons, Eli then realized that it was
____________________
Hophni and Phine·has, will be Jehovah who was calling the
the sign for you: On one day CHAP. 3 boy. 9 So Eli said to Samuel:
both of them will die. h 35 Then a 1Sa 2:11, 18 “Go, lie down, and if he calls
I will raise up for myself a faith- you, you should say, ‘Speak, Je-
ful priest. i He will act in harmo- b Nu 12:6
hovah, for your servant is listen-
ny with what is my heart’s de- 1Ch 17:15 ing.’” And Samuel went and lay
sire;1 and I will build for him a down in his place.
lasting house, and he will walk 10 Jehovah came and stood
c 1Sa 4:15 there, and he called as at
before my anointed one always.
36 Anyone who remains in your the other times: “Samuel, Samu-
house will come and bow down d Le 24:2 el!” At this Samuel said: “Speak,
to him for the payment of mon- for your servant is listening.”
ey and a loaf of bread, and will 11 Jehovah said to Samuel:
say: “Assign me, please, to one of e 1Sa 1:9 “Look! I am doing something in
1Sa 3:15
the priestly offices to eat a piece Israel that will make both ears
of bread.”’” j of anyone who hears about it tin-
f Am 3:7 gle. g 12 On that day I will car-
2:31 1 Lit., “arm.” 2:33 1 Or “will cause ry out toward Eli all that I said
your soul to pine away.” 2:35 1 Or “is in
my heart and in my soul.” g 1Sa 4:17 3:3 1 That is, the tabernacle.
1 SAMUEL 3:13–4:11 402
about his house, from start to CHAP. 3 down about 4,000 men from the
finish. a 13 You must tell him a Nu 23:19 battle line in the field. 3 When
that I am bringing a lasting judg- 1Sa 2:31-34 the people returned to the camp,
Isa 55:10, 11
ment on his house for the error the elders of Israel said: “Why
that he has known about, b for did Jehovah allow us to be de-
his sons are cursing God, c but b 1Sa 2:22, 23 feated1 today by the Phi·lis-
he has not rebuked them. d Joh 15:22 tines? a Let us take the ark of Je-
14 That is why I have sworn to Jas 4:17
hovah’s covenant with us from
the house of Eli that the error Shiloh, b so that it may be with
of the house of Eli will never be c Nu 15:30 us and save us from the hand
atoned for by sacrifices or by of- 1Sa 2:12, 17 of our enemies.” 4 So the peo-
ferings.” e ple sent men to Shiloh, and they
15 Samuel lay down until the d Ec 8:11 carried from there the ark of the
morning; then he opened the covenant of Jehovah of armies,
doors of Jehovah’s house. Sam- who sits enthroned above1 the
uel was afraid to tell Eli of the e 1Sa 4:11 cherubs. c The two sons of Eli,
1Sa 22:21
vision. 16 But Eli called for 1Ki 2:27 Hophni and Phine·has, d were
Samuel: “Samuel, my son!” At also there with the ark of the
this he said: “Here I am.” 17 He covenant of the true God.
f 1Sa 2:21
asked: “What message did he 5 As soon as the ark of the
speak to you? Please, do not hide covenant of Jehovah came into
it from me. May God do so to you g 1Sa 3:1, 4 the camp, all the Israelites broke
and add to it if you hide from me Ps 99:6 out into loud shouting, so that
a single word of all that he said ____________________ the earth shook. 6 When the
to you.” 18 So Samuel told him Second Col. Phi·listines heard the sound of
everything, and he did not hide ____________________ the shouting, they said: “Why is
anything from him. Eli said: “It CHAP. 4 there such loud shouting in the
is Jehovah. Let him do what is a De 28:15, 25 camp of the Hebrews?” Final-
good in his eyes.” De 32:30 ly they learned that the Ark
19 Samuel continued growing Jg 2:14 of Jehovah had come into the
up, and Jehovah himself was camp. 7 The Phi·listines be-
with him f and did not let any b 2Sa 15:25 came afraid, for they said: “God
of all his words go unfulfilled.1 has come into the camp!” e So
20 All Israel from Dan to Beer- they said: “Too bad for us, for
sheba became aware that Samu- c Ex 25:18 nothing like this has ever hap-
Nu 7:89
el had been confirmed as Jeho- 2Ki 19:15 pened before! 8 Too bad for
vah’s prophet. 21 And Jehovah Ps 80:1 us! Who will save us from the
continued to appear in Shiloh, hand of this majestic God? This
for Jehovah revealed himself to is the God who struck Egypt
d 1Sa 2:12
Samuel in Shiloh by the word of with every sort of slaughter in
Jehovah. g the wilderness. f 9 Be coura-
4 And the word of Samuel went
out to all Israel.
e Ex 14:25
Ex 15:14
geous and act like men, you Phi-
listines, so that you may not
Then Israel went out to meet serve the Hebrews just as they
the Phi·listines in battle; they f Ex 7:5 have served you. g Act like men
camped beside Eb·en·ezer, and Ps 78:43, 51 and fight!” 10 So the Phi·lis-
the Phi·listines were encamped tines fought and Israel was de-
at Aphek. 2 The Phi·listines g De 28:48
feated, h and each one fled to
drew up in battle formation to Jg 10:7 his tent. The slaughter was
meet Israel, but the battle went Jg 13:1 very great; on Israel’s side, 30,-
badly and Israel was defeated 000 foot soldiers fell. 11 More-
by the Phi·listines, who struck h Le 26:14, 17
De 28:25 4:3 1 Lit., “Why has Jehovah defeated
3:19 1 Lit., “fall to the earth.” 1Sa 4:2 us?” 4:4 1 Or possibly, “between.”
403 1 SAMUEL 4:12–5:7
over, the Ark of God was cap- CHAP. 4 afraid, for you have given birth
tured, and the two sons of Eli, a 1Sa 2:31, 34 to a son.” She did not answer
Hophni and Phine·has, died. a 1Sa 4:3, 17 and did not pay attention to it.1
12 A man of Benjamin ran Ps 78:61, 64
21 But she named the boy Ich-
from the battle line and arrived a·bod,1a saying: “Glory has gone
at Shiloh on that day with his away from Israel into exile,” b re-
b Jos 7:6 ferring to the capture of the
garments ripped apart and dirt
on his head. b 13 When the man Ark of the true God and what
arrived, Eli was sitting on the happened to her father-in-law
seat by the roadside watch- c 1Sa 4:4 and her husband. c 22 She said:
ing, because his heart was trem- “Glory has gone away from Isra-
bling over the Ark of the true el into exile, because the Ark of
God. c The man went into the d 1Sa 3:2 the true God has been cap-
city to report the news, and tured.” d
the whole city began crying out.
14 When Eli heard the sound
of the outcry, he asked: “What
e 1Sa 3:11 5 When the Phi·listines cap-
tured the Ark e of the true
God, they brought it from Eb·en-
does the sound of this tur- ezer to Ashdod. 2 The Phi·lis-
moil mean?” The same man hur- f 1Sa 2:34 tines took the Ark of the true
ried in and reported the news God and brought it into the
to Eli. 15 (Now Eli was 98 house1 of Dagon and set it be-
years old, and his eyes stared g 1Sa 4:10, 11 side Dagon. f 3 When the Ash-
straight ahead, and he could not ____________________ dod·ites got up early the next
see.) d 16 Then the man said to Second Col. day, there was Dagon fallen
Eli: “I am the one who came a 1Sa 14:3 facedown on the ground before
from the battle line! Just today the Ark of Jehovah. g So they
I fled from the battle line.” At took Dagon and returned him to
this he asked: “What happened,
b Ps 78:61 his place. h 4 When they got up
my son?” 17 So the bearer of early in the morning on the fol-
the news related: “Israel has fled lowing day, there was Dagon fall-
from the Phi·listines, and there en facedown on the ground be-
was a great defeat among the c 1Sa 2:32, 34
1Sa 4:5, 11 fore the Ark of Jehovah. The
people; e also your own two sons, head of Dagon and the palms
Hophni and Phine·has, have of both his hands were cut off
died, f and the Ark of the true and were lying on the thresh-
d 1Sa 4:11
God has been captured.” g Jer 7:12 old. Only the fish part1 had
18 At the moment he men- ____________________ been left intact. 5 That is why
tioned the Ark of the true CHAP. 5 to this day, the priests of Da-
God, Eli fell backward from e 1Sa 4:11 gon and all those who enter the
his seat beside the gate, and his house of Dagon do not walk on
neck was broken and he died, the threshold of Dagon in Ash-
for he was old and heavy. He f Jg 16:23 dod.
had judged Israel for 40 years. 1Ch 10:8-10 6 The hand of Jehovah was
19 His daughter-in-law, the wife heavy against the Ashdod·ites,
of Phine·has, was pregnant and and he devastated them by strik-
close to giving birth. When she g Ex 12:12 ing Ashdod and its territories
heard the report that the Ark of 1Ch 16:26 with piles.1i 7 When the men of
the true God had been cap- Ps 97:7
Ashdod saw what was happen-
tured and that her father-in-law ing, they said: “Do not let the
and her husband had died, she
doubled over and unexpectedly h Isa 46:6, 7 4:20 1 Or “and did not set her heart
went into labor and gave birth. on it.” 4:21 1 Meaning “Where Is the
20 As she was dying, the women Glory?” 5:2 1 Or “temple.” 5:4 1 Lit.,
standing by her said: “Do not be i 1Sa 6:5, 6 “Only Dagon.” 5:6 1 Or “hemorrhoids.”
1 SAMUEL 5:8–6:12 404
Ark of the God of Israel remain CHAP. 5 be made known to you why his
with us, for his hand has dealt a 1Sa 17:4 hand has not turned away from
harshly with us and our god Da- you.” 4 So they asked: “What
gon.” 8 So they sent for and guilt offering should we send to
gathered all the lords of the Phi- b 1Sa 5:6 him?” They said: “According to
listines and asked them: “What the number of the lords of the
should we do with the Ark of Phi·listines, a send five golden
the God of Israel?” They replied: c Jos 15:20, 45 piles1 and five golden mice, for
2Ki 1:2
“Let the Ark of the God of Isra- Am 1:8
the same scourge has afflicted
el be moved to Gath.” a So they every one of you and your lords.
moved the Ark of the God of Is- 5 You should make images of
rael there. d 1Sa 5:7 your piles and images of your
9 After they moved it there, mice b that are bringing the land
the hand of Jehovah came to ruin, and you should honor
against the city, bringing great e 1Sa 5:6, 9 the God of Israel. Perhaps he
____________________ will lighten the weight of his
panic. He struck the men of the
city, from small to great, and CHAP. 6 hand that is on you and your god
piles broke out on them. b 10 So f 1Sa 4:11 and your land. c 6 Why should
they sent the Ark of the true
1Sa 5:1 you harden your heart as Egypt
Ps 78:61
God to Ekron, c but as soon as and Pharaoh hardened their
the Ark of the true God came to hearts? d When He dealt harsh-
Ekron, the Ekron·ites began to g De 18:9, 10
ly with them, e they had to send
cry out: “They have brought the Isa 2:6 Israel away, and they departed. f
Ark of the God of Israel to us to 7 Now prepare a new wagon and
put us and our people to death!” d two cows that have calves and
11 Then they sent for and gath- h 1Sa 6:4, 17 have never been under a yoke.
____________________ Then hitch the cows to the wag-
ered all the lords of the Phi·lis-
tines and said: “Send the Ark of Second Col. on, but take their calves back
the God of Israel away; let it re- a Jos 13:2, 3 home, away from them. 8 Take
turn to its place so that we and
1Sa 6:16 the Ark of Jehovah and place it
our people may not be put to on the wagon, and put the gold-
death.” For the terror of death en articles that you are sending
b 1Sa 6:18
to him as a guilt offering in a box
had spread through the whole
next to it. g Then send it on its
city; the hand of the true God
way 9 and watch: If it goes up
had been very heavy there, e c 1Sa 5:6, 11
the road to Beth-shemesh, h to
12 and the men who did not die
its own territory, then he is the
had been struck with piles. And
d Ex 7:13 one who has done this great evil
the city’s cry for help ascended
Ex 8:15 to us. But if not, we will know
to the heavens. Ex 14:17 that it was not his hand that
6 The Ark f of Jehovah was in
Phi·listine territory for sev-
struck us; it happened to us by
coincidence.”
en months. 2 The Phi·listines e Ex 9:14, 16
10 The men did according-
Ro 9:17, 18
called the priests and the divin- ly. They took two cows that
ers g and asked: “What should we had calves and hitched them to
do with the Ark of Jehovah? Let f Ex 6:1 the wagon, and the calves they
us know how we should send it Ex 11:1 penned up at home. 11 Then
back to its place.” 3 They re- Ex 12:33 they put the Ark of Jeho-
plied: “If you send the ark vah on the wagon, as well
of the covenant of Jehovah the as the box containing the gold-
God of Israel away, do not send g 1Sa 6:3, 4
en mice and the images of their
it back without an offering. You piles. 12 And the cows went
should by all means return to straight ahead on the road to
h Jos 15:10, 12
him a guilt offering. h Only then Jos 21:8, 16
will you be healed, and it will 2Ch 28:18 6:4 1 Or “hemorrhoids.”
405 1 SAMUEL 6:13–7:6
Beth-shemesh. a They stayed on CHAP. 6 He struck down 50,0701 among
the one highway, mooing as a 1Sa 6:8, 9 the people, and the people began
they went; they did not turn ei- mourning because Jehovah had
b 1Sa 6:7
ther to the right or to the left. struck them down with a great
All the while the lords of the c Nu 3:30, 31 slaughter. a 20 So the men of
Phi·listines were walking behind d Jos 21:8, 16
Beth-shemesh asked: “Who will
them as far as the boundary of be able to stand before Jehovah,
Beth-shemesh. 13 The people e 1Sa 6:4 this holy God, b and to whom will
of Beth-shemesh were reaping f 1Sa 5:1 he go away from us?” c 21 So
the wheat harvest in the valley they sent messengers to the
g 1Sa 5:8 inhabitants of Kiri·ath-jea·rim, d
plain.1 When they raised their
eyes and saw the Ark, they were h Jg 1:18 saying: “The Phi·listines have
overjoyed at seeing it. 14 The 1Sa 5:10 returned the Ark of Jehovah.
____________________ Come down and take it up with
wagon came into the field of
Joshua the Beth-shemite and Second Col. you.” e
stopped there near a large stone.
So they chopped up the wood of
a Nu 4:15, 20
1Ch 13:10 7 So the men of Kiri·ath-
jea·rim came and took the
the wagon, and they offered the b Le 11:45 Ark of Jehovah up into the
cows b as a burnt offering to Je- c Nu 17:12, 13
house of A·bina·dab f on the hill,
hovah. 2Sa 6:8, 9 and they sanctified his son El·e-
15 The Levites c took down Ps 76:7 azar to guard the Ark of Jeho-
the Ark of Jehovah and the box d Jos 18:14
vah.
that was with it, which contained 1Ch 13:5, 6 2 A long time elapsed, 20
the golden articles, and they years in all, from the day of
e 1Ch 16:1
put them on the large stone. The 2Ch 1:4
the Ark’s coming to Kiri·ath-
men of Beth-shemesh d offered ____________________ jea·rim, and all the house of Is-
up burnt offerings and made CHAP. 7
rael began to seek1 after Jeho-
sacrifices on that day to Jeho- f 2Sa 6:2, 4
vah. g 3 Samuel then said to all
vah. 1Ch 13:5, 7 the house of Israel: “If you are
16 When the five lords of the returning to Jehovah with all
g Ne 9:28
Phi·listines saw it, they returned your heart, h put away the for-
h 1Sa 12:24 eign gods i and the Ashto·reth
to Ekron on that day. 17 Now
images j from among you, and di-
these are the golden piles that i Jos 24:14, 23
Jg 3:7 rect your heart unswervingly to
the Phi·listines sent as a guilt of- Jehovah and serve only him, k
fering to Jehovah: e one for Ash- j Jg 2:13 and he will rescue you from the
dod, f one for Gaza, one for Ash- Jg 10:6
hand of the Phi·listines.” l 4 At
ke·lon, one for Gath, g one for 1Ki 11:33
that the Israelites got rid of the
Ekron. h 18 And the number of k De 10:20 Baals and the Ashto·reth im-
the golden mice corresponded De 13:4
ages and served only Jehovah. m
Lu 4:8
to the number of all the cities 5 Then Samuel said: “Gather
of the Phi·listines that belonged l De 28:1
all Israel together at Mizpah, n
to the five lords—both the forti- m Jg 10:16 and I will pray to Jehovah in
fied cities and the villages in the your behalf.” o 6 So they gath-
open country. n Jg 20:1
1Sa 10:17 ered together at Mizpah, and
And the large stone upon 2Ki 25:23 they drew water and poured it
which they rested the Ark of Je- Jer 40:6 out before Jehovah and kept a
hovah serves as a witness down o 1Sa 12:23 fast on that day. p There they
to this day in the field of Joshua Jas 5:16 said: “We have sinned against
the Beth-shemite. 19 But God Jehovah.” q And Samuel began
p 2Ch 20:3
struck down the men of Beth- Ne 9:1 serving as judge r over the Israel-
shemesh, because they had Joe 2:12 ites in Mizpah.
looked upon the Ark of Jehovah.
q Jg 10:10
6:19 1 Lit., “70 men, 50,000 men.” 7:2
6:13 1 Or “low plain.” r Jg 2:18 1 Or “mourn.”
1 SAMUEL 7:7–8:11 406
7 When the Phi·listines heard CHAP. 7 Mizpah, a and he judged Isra-
that the Israelites had gathered a Jos 13:2, 3 el in all these places. 17 But
together at Mizpah, the lords of 1Sa 6:4 he would return to Ramah, b be-
the Phi·listines a went up against b 1Sa 12:19 cause his house was there, and
Israel. When the Israelites heard Isa 37:4 there he also judged Israel. He
of it, they were afraid because c Le 1:10 built an altar there to Jehovah. c
8
of the Phi·listines. 8 So the Is- d Ps 99:6 When Samuel had grown old,
raelites said to Samuel: “Do not e 1Sa 2:10 he appointed his sons as
stop calling to Jehovah our God 2Sa 22:14 judges for Israel. 2 The name
to help us b and to save us f Jos 10:10 of his firstborn son was Joel,
from the hand of the Phi·lis- Jg 4:15 and the name of his second,
tines.” 9 Then Samuel took a g De 20:4 A·bijah; d they were judges in
suckling lamb and offered it up De 28:7
Beer-sheba. 3 But his sons did
as a whole burnt offering c to Je- h Jos 4:9 not walk in his ways; they were
hovah; and Samuel called to Je- Jos 24:26
inclined to pursue dishonest
hovah for help in behalf of Isra- i Ps 44:3 profit, e they accepted bribes, f
el, and Jehovah answered him. d j 1Sa 9:16 and they perverted justice. g
10 As Samuel was offering up 1Sa 13:5
4 In time all the elders of Is-
the burnt offering, the Phi·lis- k 1Sa 14:22, 23 rael gathered together and came
tines advanced for battle against 1Sa 17:51
to Samuel at Ramah. 5 They
Israel. Jehovah now caused it to l Ge 15:18, 21 said to him: “Look! You have
thunder loudly e on that day m 1Sa 3:20 grown old, but your sons are not
against the Phi·listines, and He 1Sa 12:11
walking in your ways. Now ap-
1Sa 25:1
threw them into confusion, f and Ac 13:20 point for us a king to judge
they were defeated before Isra- us like all the other nations.” h
n Jos 16:1
el. g 11 At that the men of Is- 6 But it displeased1 Samuel
rael went out from Mizpah and o Jos 15:7, 12
1Sa 11:15 when they said: “Give us a
pursued the Phi·listines, strik- ____________________ king to judge us.” Then Samu-
ing them down as far as south of
Second Col. el prayed to Jehovah, 7 and Je-
Beth-car. 12 Then Samuel took hovah said to Samuel: “Listen
a 1Sa 7:5
a stone h and set it between Miz- to everything the people say to
pah and Jesha·nah and named b 1Sa 1:1
1Sa 8:4 you; for it is not you whom they
it Eb·en·ezer,1 for he said: “Un- 1Sa 19:18 have rejected, but it is I whom
til now Jehovah has helped us.” i c Ex 20:25 they have rejected as their
13 Thus the Phi·listines were ____________________ king. i 8 They are doing just
subdued, and they did not come CHAP. 8 as they have done from the day
again into the territory of Isra- d 1Ch 6:28 I brought them up out of Egypt
el; j and the hand of Jehovah con- until this day; they keep forsak-
e Ex 18:21
tinued against the Phi·listines all ing me j and serving other gods, k
the days of Samuel. k 14 Also, f Ex 23:8
and that is what they are doing
De 16:19
the cities that the Phi·listines Ps 15:5 to you. 9 Now listen to them.
had taken from Israel were re- Pr 29:4 However, you should solemnly
turned to Israel, from Ekron to g De 24:17 warn them; tell them what the
Gath, and Israel recovered their h De 17:14, 15 king who rules over them will
territory from the hand of the 1Sa 12:13 have the right to demand.”
Phi·listines. Ac 13:21 10 So Samuel told the peo-
There was also peace between i Jg 8:23 ple who were asking him for
Israel and the Amor·ites. l 1Sa 10:19
1Sa 12:12
a king all the words of Jeho-
15 Samuel kept on judging Isa 33:22 vah. 11 He said: “This is what
Israel throughout his life. m j De 9:24
the king who rules over you
16 Each year he traveled in a will have the right to demand: l
k Jg 2:19
circuit to Bethel, n Gilgal, o and He will take your sons m and put
l 1Sa 10:25
7:12 1 Meaning “Stone of Help.” m 1Sa 14:52 8:6 1 Lit., “was bad in the eyes of.”
407 1 SAMUEL 8:12–9:9
them in his chariots a and make CHAP. 8 ah, a Benja·min·ite a and a very
them his horsemen, b and some a 1Ki 9:22 wealthy man. 2 He had a son
will have to run before his char- 1Ki 10:26 named Saul, b who was young
iots. 12 And he will appoint for and handsome—there was no
himself chiefs over thousands c b 1Ki 4:26 man among the Israelites more
and chiefs over fifties, d and handsome than he—and he stood
some will do his plowing, e reap head and shoulders taller than
his harvest, f and make his weap- c 2Sa 18:1 all the people.
ons of war and equipment for his 1Ch 27:1
3 When the donkeys1 belong-
chariots. g 13 He will take your ing to Saul’s father Kish got lost,
daughters to be ointment mix- d 2Ki 1:14 Kish said to his son Saul: “Please
ers,1 cooks, and bakers. h 14 He take with you one of the atten-
will take the best of your fields, dants and go look for the don-
your vineyards, and your olive e 1Ch 27:26
keys.” 4 They passed through
groves, i and he will give them the mountainous region of
to his servants. 15 He will take f 1Ki 4:7 Ephra·im and through the land
the tenth of your grainfields of Shali·shah, and they did not
and your vineyards, and he will find them. They traveled through
give it to his court officials g 1Ki 4:26 the land of Shaa·lim, but the
and his servants. 16 And he donkeys were not there. They
will take your male and female passed through the entire land
h 1Ki 4:22
servants, your best herds, and of the Benja·min·ites, and they
your donkeys, and he will use did not find them.
them for his work. j 17 He will i 1Ch 27:28, 31 5 They came into the land
take the tenth of your flocks, k of Zuph, and Saul said to his
and you will become his ser- attendant who was with him:
j 1Ki 5:15, 16
vants. 18 The day will come “Come, let us return, so that
when you will cry out because my father does not start worry-
of the king you have chosen for k 1Ki 4:22, 23 ing about us rather than the don-
yourselves, l but Jehovah will not keys.” c 6 But the attendant re-
answer you in that day.” plied: “Look, there is a man of
l 1Ki 12:3, 4
19 However, the people re- God in this city, a man who is
fused to listen to what Samu- held in honor. All that he says
el told them, and they said: “No, m 1Sa 8:7 is sure to come true. d Let us go
we are determined to have a Ho 13:11 there now. Perhaps he can tell
king over us. 20 Then we will ____________________
us which way to go.” 7 At this
be like all the other nations, and CHAP. 9 Saul said to his attendant: “If
our king will judge us and n 1Sa 14:51 we go, what can we take to the
lead us and fight our battles.” 1Ch 8:33
Ac 13:21 man? There is no bread in our
21 After Samuel heard all the ____________________ bags; there is nothing to take
words of the people, he repeat- as a gift to the man of the true
Second Col.
ed them in the hearing of Jeho- God. What do we have?” 8 So
vah. 22 Jehovah said to Samu- a Jg 21:17
the attendant answered Saul
el: “Listen to them, and appoint a again: “Look! There is a quar-
king to reign over them.” m Sam- b 1Sa 11:15 ter of a shekel1 of silver in my
uel then said to the men of Isra- 1Sa 13:13
hand. I will give it to the man of
el: “Each of you should return to 1Sa 15:26
1Sa 28:7 the true God, and he will tell us
his city.” 1Sa 31:4 which way to go.” 9 (In former
9 There was a man of Ben- 2Sa 1:23 times in Israel, this was what a
jamin named Kish, n the son man would say when going to
of A·biel, the son of Zeror c 1Sa 10:2
son of Be·corath son of A·phi- 9:3 1 Lit., “female donkeys.” 9:8 1 A
shekel equaled 11.4 g (0.367 oz t). See
8:13 1 Or “perfume makers.” d 1Sa 3:19 App. B14.
1 SAMUEL 9:10-27 408
seek God: “Come, and let us go CHAP. 9 where is the house of the seer?”
to the seer.” a For the prophet of a 1Sa 9:19 19 Samuel answered Saul: “I am
today used to be called a seer 2Sa 15:27 the seer. Go up ahead of me to
in former times.) 10 Then Saul 1Ch 9:22
1Ch 29:29
the high place, and you will eat
said to his attendant: “What you with me today. a I will send you
said is good. Let us go.” So they away in the morning, and I will
went to the city where the man tell you all that you want to
of the true God was. b 1Sa 9:19 know.1 20 As for the donkeys
11 While they were going up that were lost three days ago, b
the ascent to the city, they met do not worry about them, for
girls going out to draw water. So c 1Sa 7:9 they have been found. And to
they said to them: “Is the seer b in 1Sa 16:5 whom does all that is desirable
this place?” 12 They answered: of Israel belong? Is it not to you
“He is. Look, he is just ahead and to the whole house of your
of you. Hurry now, for today he d 1Ki 3:2 father?” c 21 At this Saul an-
has come to the city, because 1Ch 16:39 swered: “Am I not a Benja·min-
the people are making a sacri- 2Ch 1:3 ite of the smallest of the tribes
fice c today on the high place. d of Israel, d and my family the
13 As soon as you come into most insignificant of all the fam-
the city, you will find him before e Jos 18:11 ilies of the tribe of Benjamin? So
he goes up to the high place to why have you spoken to me in
eat. The people will not eat un- this way?”
til he comes, for he is the one f 1Sa 10:1
22 Then Samuel took Saul
who blesses the sacrifice. Once 1Sa 15:1 and his attendant and brought
that is done, those who are invit- them to the dining hall and gave
ed may eat. So now go up right them a place at the head of
away, and you will find him.” those invited; there were about
g Ps 106:43, 44
14 So they went up to the city. Ps 107:19 30 men. 23 Samuel said to the
As they were coming into the cook: “Bring the portion that
middle of the city, there was I gave you and told you, ‘Set it
Samuel coming out to meet them aside.’” 24 At that the cook lift-
to go up to the high place. h 1Sa 10:24
1Sa 15:17
ed up the leg and what was on
15 The day before Saul came, Ac 13:21 it, and set it before Saul. And
Jehovah had told1 Samuel: ____________________ Samuel said: “What has been re-
16 “Tomorrow about this time, I Second Col. served has been set before you.
will send to you a man from a 1Sa 9:13, 24 Eat, because they have reserved
the land of Benjamin. e You must it for you for this occasion. For
anoint him as leader over my I told them, ‘I invited guests.’”
people Israel, f and he will save So Saul ate with Samuel on that
b 1Sa 9:3
my people from the hand of day. 25 Then they went down
the Phi·listines. For I have seen from the high place e to the city,
the affliction of my people, and and he continued to speak with
their outcry has reached me.” g c 1Sa 8:5, 19 Saul on the housetop. 26 They
17 When Samuel saw Saul, Je- 1Sa 12:13 rose early, and at daybreak Sam-
hovah told him: “Here is the man uel called to Saul on the house-
of whom I said to you, ‘This is top, saying: “Get ready, so that
the one who will govern my peo- d Jg 20:46, 47 I may send you away.” So Saul
ple.’”1h got ready and both he and Sam-
18 Then Saul approached uel went outside. 27 While they
Samuel in the middle of the e 1Sa 9:13, 19
were descending toward the out-
gate and said: “Tell me, please, skirts of the city, Samuel said to
Saul: “Tell the attendant f to go
9:15 1 Lit., “uncovered the ear of.” 9:17
1 Or “keep my people within bounds.” f 1Sa 9:3, 10 9:19 1 Lit., “all that is in your heart.”
409 1 SAMUEL 10:1-19
on ahead of us,” so he went on CHAP. 10 should wait for seven days until
ahead. “But you, stand still now, a 1Sa 16:13 I come to you. Then I will let you
so that I may let you hear the 2Ki 9:2, 3 know what you should do.”
word of God.” 9 As soon as Saul turned
10 Samuel then took the flask around to leave Samuel, God

b 1Sa 9:16 began changing his heart to
of oil and poured it out on Ac 13:21
Saul’s head. a He kissed him and be like that of someone else,
said: “Has not Jehovah anoint- and all these signs came true on
ed you as a leader b over his that day. 10 So they went from
c Ex 19:5
inheritance? c 2 When you leave De 32:9 there to the hill, and a group of
me today, you will find two men prophets met him. At once
near the tomb of Rachel d in the the spirit of God empowered
territory of Benjamin at Zelzah, d Ge 35:19 him, a and he began to proph-
and they will say to you, ‘The esy b among them. 11 When all
donkeys that you went to look those who previously knew him
for have been found, but now e 1Sa 9:3, 5 saw him prophesying with the
your father has forgotten about prophets, they said to one anoth-
the donkeys e and is worried er: “What has happened to the
about you. He is saying: “What f Ge 28:19, 22 son of Kish? Is Saul also among
the prophets?” 12 Then a man
should I do about my son?”’
from there said: “But who is
3 Go on from there until you
g Nu 11:25 their father?” So it became a
come to the big tree of Tabor,
saying:1 “Is Saul also among the
where you will meet three men
prophets?” c
going up to the true God at
h 1Sa 10:10 13 When he finished prophe-
Bethel, f one carrying three
sying, he came to the high
young goats, one carrying three
place. 14 The brother of Saul’s
loaves of bread, and one carry-
father later said to him and
ing a large jar of wine. 4 They i 1Sa 7:15, 16
1Sa 11:14 to his attendant: “Where did you
will ask about your welfare ____________________ go?” At that he said: “To look
and give you two loaves, and for the donkeys, d but we saw
Second Col.
you must accept the loaves from that they were not there, so we
a Jg 14:5, 6
them. 5 After that you will 1Sa 11:6 went to Samuel.” 15 Saul’s un-
come to the hill of the true God, 1Sa 16:13
cle asked: “Please tell me,
where there is a garrison of the what did Samuel say to you?”
Phi·listines. When you come to 16 Saul replied to his uncle: “He
the city, you will meet a group of b 1Sa 10:6
told us that the donkeys had al-
prophets coming down from the 1Sa 19:23
ready been found.” But Saul did
high place, and a stringed instru- not tell him what Samuel said
ment and tambourine and flute about the matter of the kingship.
and harp will be played ahead c 1Sa 19:24
17 Samuel then called the
of them while they are proph- people together to Jehovah at
esying. 6 The spirit of Jehovah Mizpah e 18 and said to the Is-
d 1Sa 9:3
will empower you, g and you will raelites: “This is what Jehovah
prophesy along with them and the God of Israel says: ‘It was
be changed into a different per- I who brought Israel up out of
e 1Sa 7:5
son. h 7 When these signs have Egypt and who rescued you from
taken place, do whatever your the hand of Egypt f and from the
hand finds possible, because the hand of all the kingdoms that
f Ex 13:14
true God is with you. 8 Then De 4:34 were oppressing you. 19 But
go down ahead of me to Gilgal, i today you have rejected your
and I will go down to you God g who was your Savior out
there to offer up burnt sacrifices g 1Sa 8:7
and communion sacrifices. You 1Sa 12:12 10:12 1 Or “a proverb.”
1 SAMUEL 10:20–11:10 410
of all your evils and distresses, CHAP. 10 to Nahash: “Make a covenant1
and you said: “No, you should ap- a Jos 7:16-18 with us, and we will serve you.”
point a king over us.” Now take Ac 1:24 2 Nahash the Ammon·ite said
your stand before Jehovah by to them: “I will make it with you
your tribes and by your thou- on this condition: that all your
sands.’”1 right eyes be bored out. I will
b 1Sa 9:21
20 So Samuel had all the do this to humiliate all Israel.”
tribes of Israel draw near, a and 3 The elders of Jabesh replied
the tribe of Benjamin was select- to him: “Give us seven days’ time
ed. b 21 Then he had the tribe c Ac 13:21 so that we can send messen-
of Benjamin draw near by its gers into all the territory of Is-
families, and the family of the rael. Then, if there is no one to
Matrites was selected. Finally rescue us, we will surrender to
Saul the son of Kish was se- d Jg 1:1 you.” 4 In time the messengers
Jg 20:18, 28
lected. c But when they went to 1Sa 23:2
came to Gibe·ah a of Saul and
look for him, he was nowhere to spoke these words in the hearing
be found. 22 So they inquired of the people, and all the people
of Jehovah: d “Has the man wept at the top of their voice.
come here yet?” Jehovah an- e 1Sa 9:2 5 But Saul was coming from
swered: “There he is hiding him- the field behind the herd, and
self among the luggage.” 23 So Saul said: “What is the matter
they ran and brought him from with the people? Why are they
there. When he stood in the mid- f De 17:14, 15
1Sa 9:17
weeping?” So they related to him
dle of the people, he was head the words of the men of Jabesh.
and shoulders taller than all the 6 The spirit of God empow-
other people. e 24 Samuel said ered Saul b when he heard these
to all the people: “Do you see g 1Sa 8:11-18 words, and he burned with an-
the one whom Jehovah has cho- ger. 7 So he took a pair of bulls
sen, f that there is none like him and cut them into pieces, and
among all the people?” And all he sent these into all the terri-
the people began to shout: “Long h 1Sa 11:12
tory of Israel by the hand of the
live the king!” messengers, who said: “Whoever
25 Samuel spoke to the peo- does not follow Saul and Samuel
ple about the rightful due of i 1Ki 10:1, 10 should expect this to be done to
kings g and wrote it in a book 2Ch 17:5 his cattle!” And the fear of Jeho-
and deposited it before Jehovah. ____________________ vah fell upon the people, so that
Then Samuel sent all the peo- CHAP. 11 they came out with one accord.1
ple away, everyone to his house. j De 2:19 8 Then he counted them in Be-
26 Saul also went to his home zek, and there were 300,000 Isra-
in Gibe·ah, accompanied by the elites and 30,000 men of Judah.
warriors whose hearts Jeho- 9 They now said to the mes-
vah had touched. 27 But some k Jg 21:8 sengers who had come: “This is
worthless men said: “How will 1Sa 31:11, 12
____________________
what you should say to the men
this one save us?” h So they de- of Jabesh in Gile·ad, ‘Tomorrow
spised him, and they did not Second Col.
when the sun gets hot, you will
bring any gift to him. i But he said a 1Sa 10:26
1Sa 14:2
be saved.’” With that the mes-
nothing about it.1 sengers came and told the men
11 Then Nahash the Am-
mon·ite j came up and
of Jabesh, and they were over-
joyed. 10 So the men of Ja-
camped against Jabesh k in Gil- b Jg 3:9, 10 besh said: “Tomorrow we will
e·ad. All the men of Jabesh said Jg 6:34 surrender to you, and you may
Jg 11:29
Jg 14:5, 6
10:19 1 Or “clans.” 10:27 1 Lit., “And he 1Sa 10:10, 11 11:1 1 Or “an agreement.” 11:7 1 Lit.,
was like someone speechless.” 1Sa 16:13 “as one man.”
411 1 SAMUEL 11:11–12:12
do to us whatever seems good to CHAP. 11 store it to you.” a 4 To this they
you.” a a 1Sa 11:3 said: “You have not defrauded us
11 On the next day, Saul di- b 1Sa 11:1
or crushed us or accepted any-
vided the people into three thing at all from anyone’s hand.”
bands, and they made their way c 1Sa 10:26, 27
5 So he said to them: “Jehovah
into the middle of the camp d 2Sa 19:22 is a witness against you, and his
during the morning watch1 and e 1Sa 7:15, 16 anointed one is a witness this
struck down the Ammon·ites b f 1Sa 10:17, 24
day that you have found nothing
until the day grew hot. Those to accuse me of.”1 To this they
g Le 7:11
who survived were scattered, said: “He is a witness.”
so that no two of them were h 1Ki 1:39, 40 6 So Samuel said to the peo-
left together. 12 Then the peo- 2Ki 11:12, 14
1Ch 12:39, 40
ple: “Jehovah, who used Mo-
ple said to Samuel: “Who was ____________________ ses and Aaron and who brought
saying, ‘Is Saul to be king CHAP. 12
your forefathers up out of the
over us?’ c Hand the men over, i 1Sa 8:5
land of Egypt, b is a witness.
and we will put them to death.” 1Sa 10:24 7 And now take your positions,
13 However, Saul said: “Not a 1Sa 11:14, 15 and I will judge you before Jeho-
man should be put to death on j 1Sa 8:20 vah in view of all the righteous
this day, d for today Jehovah has acts that Jehovah has done for
k 1Sa 8:1, 3
rescued Israel.” you and for your forefathers.
14 Samuel later said to the l 1Sa 3:19
8 “As soon as Jacob had
people: “Come and let us go to m 1Sa 9:16, 17 come into Egypt c and your fore-
Gilgal e to reconfirm the king- 1Sa 10:1
fathers began calling to Jeho-
ship.” f 15 So all the people n Nu 16:15 vah for help, d Jehovah sent Mo-
went to Gilgal, and in Gil- o De 16:19 ses e and Aaron to lead your
gal they made Saul king be- ____________________ forefathers out of Egypt and to
fore Jehovah. Then they offered Second Col. cause them to dwell in this
communion sacrifices there be- a Ex 22:4 place. f 9 But they forgot Jeho-
fore Jehovah, g and Saul and all Le 6:4 vah their God, and he sold
the men of Israel celebrated with b Ex 6:26 them g into the hand of Sise·ra h
great joy. h the chief of the army of Ha-
c Ge 46:6
12 Finally Samuel said to all

Israel: “Here I have done1 d Ex 2:23
zor and into the hand of the Phi-
listines i and into the hand of
the king of Moab, j and they
all that you asked of me, and e Ex 3:9, 10
I appointed a king to reign over f Jos 11:23 fought against them. 10 And
you. i 2 Now here is the king g De 32:18, 30
they called to Jehovah for help k
who is leading1 you! j As for Jg 2:12, 14 and said, ‘We have sinned, l for
me, I have grown old and gray, we have left Jehovah to serve
h Jg 4:2
and my sons are here with the Baals m and the Ashto·reth n
i Jg 10:7 images; now rescue us out of the
you, k and I have led you from Jg 13:1
my youth until this day. l 3 Here hand of our enemies so that we
I am. Testify against me before j Jg 3:12 may serve you.’ 11 Then Jeho-
Jehovah and before his anoint- k Jg 2:18 vah sent Jer·ub·baal o and Be-
Jg 3:9 dan and Jephthah p and Samuel q
ed one: m Whose bull or whose
donkey have I taken? n Or whom l Jg 10:10, 15 and rescued you from the hand
have I defrauded or crushed? m Jg 3:7 of the enemies all around you,
From whose hand have I accept- so that you could live in securi-
n Jg 2:13
ed a bribe1 to make me look the ty. r 12 When you saw that Na-
other way? o If I have, I will re- o Jg 6:32 hash, s the king of the Ammon-
p Jg 11:1 ites, had come against you, you
11:11 1 That is, about 2:00 a.m. until q Heb 11:32 kept saying to me, ‘No, we are
6:00 a.m. 12:1 1 Lit., “listened to your
voice as respects.” 12:2 1 Lit., “walking r Le 26:6 12:5 1 Lit., “have not found anything in
before.” 12:3 1 Or “hush money.” s 1Sa 11:1 my hand.”
1 SAMUEL 12:13–13:6 412
determined to have a king over CHAP. 12 upon himself to make you his
us!’ a even though Jehovah your a 1Sa 8:5, 19 people. a 23 As for me, it is un-
God is your King. b 13 Now here b Jg 8:23 thinkable for me to sin against
is the king whom you have cho- 1Sa 8:7
Isa 33:22
Jehovah by ceasing to pray in
sen, the one you asked for. Look! c 1Sa 9:16, 17 your behalf, and I will continue
Jehovah has appointed a king 1Sa 10:24 to instruct you in the good and
over you. c 14 If you fear Jeho- d De 10:12
right way. 24 Only fear Jeho-
De 17:19
vah d and serve him e and obey e Jos 24:14 vah, b and serve him faithfully1
his voice f and you do not re- f De 13:4 with all your heart, for see what
bel against the order of Jeho- De 28:2 great things he has done for
vah, and both you and the king g Le 26:14, 17
you. c 25 But if you flagrantly
De 28:15
who reigns over you follow Je- Jos 24:20 do what is bad, you will be swept
hovah your God, fine. 15 But if h 1Sa 8:7 away, d both you and your king.” e
you do not obey the voice of Je- Ho 13:11
hovah and you rebel against the
order of Jehovah, the hand of
i 1Sa 7:5
1Sa 12:23
j De 31:29
13 Saul was . . .1 years old
when he became king, f
Jehovah will be against you Jos 23:6
and for two years he reigned
and your fathers. g 16 Now take 1Sa 12:15 over Israel. 2 Saul chose 3,000
your positions and see this great k De 6:5 men out of Israel; 2,000 of these
l De 32:21
thing that Jehovah is doing be- Jer 2:11
were with Saul at Michmash
fore your eyes. 17 Is it not the m Ps 115:4, 5 and in the mountainous region of
wheat harvest today? I will call Jer 16:19 Bethel and 1,000 were with Jon-
on Jehovah to make it thun- n Jos 7:9 a·than g at Gibe·ah h of Benjamin.
Ps 23:3
der and rain; then know and un- Ps 106:8 He sent the rest of the people
derstand what an evil thing you Jer 14:21 away, each one to his tent.
Eze 20:14
have done in the eyes of Jeho-
o 1Ki 6:13
3 Then Jona·than struck down
vah in asking for a king for your- Ps 94:14 the garrison of the Phi·listines i
selves.” h Ro 11:1 that was in Geba, j and the Phi-
18 At that Samuel called to ____________________
listines heard about it. And Saul
Jehovah, and Jehovah made it Second Col. had the horn blown k through-
thunder and rain on that day, so a Ex 19:5 out all the land, saying: “Let
De 7:7
that all the people were greatly the Hebrews hear!” 4 All Israel
b 1Sa 12:14
in fear of Jehovah and of Sam- Ps 111:10 heard the news: “Saul has struck
uel. 19 And all the people said Ec 12:13
down a garrison of the Phi·lis-
to Samuel: “Pray to Jehovah c De 10:12, 21
tines, and now Israel has become
your God for your servants, i as d Jos 24:20
e De 28:15, 36 a stench among the Phi·listines.”
we do not want to die, for we ____________________ So the people were summoned
have added to all our sins anoth-
CHAP. 13 to follow Saul at Gilgal. l
er evil by asking for a king.”
f Ac 13:21 5 The Phi·listines also gath-
20 So Samuel said to the peo-
ple: “Do not be afraid. You have
g 1Sa 18:1 ered together to fight against Is-
2Sa 1:4
indeed done all this evil. Only 2Sa 21:7 rael, with 30,000 war chariots
do not turn away from follow- h Jos 18:28 and 6,000 horsemen and troops
ing Jehovah, j and serve Jeho-
1Sa 10:26 as numerous as the grains of
i Jos 13:2, 3
vah with all your heart. k 21 Do 1Sa 9:16
sand on the seashore; m and they
not turn away to follow the j Jos 21:8, 17 went up and camped in Mich-
empty things,1l which are of no k Jg 3:26, 27 mash to the east of Beth-aven. n
benefit m and cannot rescue, be-
Jg 6:34
2Sa 2:28
6 And the men of Israel saw that
cause they are empty.1 22 For l Jos 5:9 they were in trouble, because
the sake of his great name, n Je- 1Sa 11:14 they were hard-pressed; so the
hovah will not abandon his peo- m De 20:1 people hid in the caves, o the hol-
n Jos 7:2
ple, o for Jehovah has taken it Jos 18:11, 12
1Sa 14:23 12:24 1 Or “in truth.” 13:1 1 The number
12:21 1 Or “unrealities.” o 1Sa 14:11 is missing in the Hebrew text.
413 1 SAMUEL 13:7–14:2
lows, the crags, the cellars,1 and CHAP. 13 ple; those still with him were
the cisterns. 7 Some of the He- a Nu 32:1, 33 about 600 men. a 16 Saul, his
brews even crossed the Jordan Jos 13:24, 25 son Jona·than, and the people
to the land of Gad and Gil- still with them were dwelling in
e·ad. a But Saul was still in Gil- Geba b of Benjamin, and the Phi-
b 1Sa 15:22, 23
gal, and all the people follow- listines had encamped at Mich-
ing him were trembling. 8 He mash. c 17 And the raiding par-
continued waiting for seven c 1Sa 13:6, 8 ties would go out from the
days until the designated1 time camp of the Phi·listines in three
that Samuel had set, but Samu- bands. One band would turn to-
el did not come to Gilgal, and d 1Sa 13:5 ward the road to Ophrah, to
the people were scattering from the land of Shual; 18 another
him. 9 Finally Saul said: “Bring band would turn toward the road
e 1Sa 15:11 of Beth-horon; d and the third
to me the burnt sacrifice and the
communion sacrifices.” And he band would turn toward the road
offered up the burnt sacrifice. b leading to the boundary that
f 1Sa 15:28
10 But as soon as he had overlooks the valley of Ze·boim,
finished offering up the burnt toward the wilderness.
sacrifice, Samuel arrived. So g 1Sa 16:1 19 Now there was not a
Saul went out to meet him and 2Sa 7:15 metalworker to be found in all
bless him. 11 Then Samuel
Ps 78:70 the land of Israel, because the
Ac 13:22
said: “What have you done?” Phi·listines had said: “So that
Saul replied: “I saw that the peo- the Hebrews may not make a
ple were deserting me, c and you h Ge 49:10 sword or a spear.” 20 And all
2Sa 5:2 the Israelites had to go down to
did not come within the desig- 2Sa 7:8 the Phi·listines to get their plow-
nated time, and the Phi·lis- 1Ch 28:4
shares, mattocks, axes, or sick-
tines were gathering together at les sharpened. 21 The price
Michmash. d 12 So I said to my- for sharpening was a pim1 for
self, ‘Now the Phi·listines will i Pr 11:2
____________________ the plowshares, for the mat-
come down against me at Gilgal, tocks, for the three-toothed in-
and I have not sought the favor1 Second Col.
struments, for the axes, and for
of Jehovah.’ So I felt obligated to a 1Sa 13:7
fixing fast the oxgoad. 22 And
1Sa 14:2
offer up the burnt sacrifice.” on the day of battle, not a sword
13 At this Samuel said to or a spear was found in the hand
Saul: “You have acted foolishly. b 1Sa 13:3 of any of the people who were
You have not obeyed the com- with Saul and Jona·than; e only
mandment that Jehovah your Saul and his son Jona·than had
God gave you. e If you had, Je- c 1Sa 13:2 weapons.
hovah would have made your 23 Now a garrison1 of the Phi-
kingdom firm over Israel forever. listines had gone out to the ra-
d Jos 10:11
14 But now your kingdom will vine pass of Michmash. f
14
not last. f Jehovah will find a man One day Jona·than g the
agreeable to his heart, g and Je- e 1Sa 17:47, 50 son of Saul said to the
hovah will commission him as a attendant carrying his weapons:
leader over his people, h because “Come and let us cross over to
you did not obey what Jehovah f 1Sa 13:2
the Phi·listine outpost on the
1Sa 14:4, 5
commanded you.” i other side.” But he did not tell
____________________
15 Then Samuel rose and his father. 2 Saul was staying
CHAP. 14
went his way up from Gil- on the outskirts of Gibe·ah h un-
g 1Sa 14:49
gal to Gibe·ah of Benjamin, and 1Sa 18:1 der the pomegranate tree in
Saul took the count of the peo- 2Sa 1:4
13:21 1 An ancient weight, approximate-
13:6 1 Or “vaults.” 13:8 1 Or “appoint- ly two thirds of a shekel. 13:23 1 Or “an
ed.” 13:12 1 Or “softened the face.” h 1Sa 10:26 outpost.”
1 SAMUEL 14:3-20 414
Migron, and there were about CHAP. 14 son!” a At once Jona·than said
600 men with him. a 3 (And a 1Sa 13:15 to his armor-bearer: “Follow me,
A·hijah the son of A·hitub, b the for Jehovah will give them into
brother of Icha·bod, c the son of b 1Sa 22:9
the hand of Israel.” b 13 And
Phine·has, d the son of Eli, e the Jona·than climbed up on his
priest of Jehovah in Shiloh, f was hands and feet, and his armor-
carrying the ephod.) g And the c 1Sa 4:21 bearer was behind him; and the
people did not know that Jona- Phi·listines began to fall before
than had gone. 4 Now between d 1Sa 2:12 Jona·than, and his armor-bearer
the passages that Jona·than was 1Sa 4:17 was putting them to death be-
trying to cross over to reach the hind him. 14 In the first attack
outpost of the Phi·listines, there e 1Sa 1:9 that Jona·than and his armor-
was a toothlike crag on one side bearer made, they struck down
and a toothlike crag on the oth- about 20 men within about half
f Jos 18:1
er side; the name of the one was 1Sa 1:3 the plowing line in an acre of
Bozez, and the name of the oth- field.1
er was Seneh. 5 The one crag 15 Then terror spread in the
was a pillar on the north facing g Ex 29:5
Nu 27:21 field camp and among all the
Michmash, and the other was on people of the outpost, and even
the south facing Geba. h the raiding parties c were terri-
6 So Jona·than said to his h 1Sa 13:2, 3
fied. The earth began quaking,
armor-bearer: “Come and let us and a terror from God ensued.
cross over to the outpost of i Ge 17:9, 10 16 Saul’s watchmen in Gibe·ah d
these uncircumcised men. i Per- Jg 14:3 of Benjamin saw that the tur-
Jg 15:18
haps Jehovah will act in our be- 1Sa 17:36 moil was spreading in every di-
half, for nothing can hinder Je- 1Ch 10:4 rection. e
hovah from saving by many or 17 Saul said to the people
by few.” j 7 At this his armor- with him: “Take a count, please,
j Jg 7:2
bearer said to him: “Do what- 2Ki 6:15, 16 and see who has left us.” When
ever your heart impels you to 2Ch 14:11 they took the count, they saw
do. Turn wherever you wish, and that Jona·than and his armor-
I will follow you wherever your k Ge 24:14 bearer were not there. 18 Saul
heart impels you.” 8 Then Jon- Jg 7:11 now said to A·hijah: f “Bring the
a·than said: “We will cross over 1Sa 10:7
Ark of the true God near!” (For
to those men and reveal our the Ark of the true God was
presence to them. 9 If they say l 1Sa 13:6 with the Israelites at that time.1)
to us, ‘Stand still until we come 1Sa 14:22
19 And while Saul was speak-
to you!’ we will stand where ____________________
ing to the priest, the turmoil
we are and not go up to them. Second Col. in the camp of the Phi·listines
10 But if they say, ‘Come up a 1Sa 14:10 was growing greater and great-
against us!’ we will go up, beer. Then Saul said to the priest:
cause Jehovah will give them b 1Sa 14:6 “Stop what you are doing.”1
into our hand. This will be our 2Sa 5:23, 24 20 So Saul and all the people
sign.” k 2Ki 6:15, 16
with him assembled and went
11 Then both of them re- into the battle, where they found
vealed their presence to the c 1Sa 13:17 that the Phi·listines had turned
outpost of the Phi·listines. The their swords against one an-
Phi·listines said: “Look! The He- other, and the confusion was
d 1Sa 10:26
brews are coming out from 1Sa 14:2
the holes where they have been 14:14 1 Lit., “a span of a field,” that
hiding.” l 12 So the men of the is, the measure of land that a span of
e 1Sa 14:20
outpost said to Jona·than and bulls can plow in a day. 14:18 1 Lit., “on
his armor-bearer: “Come up to that day.” 14:19 1 Lit., “Withdraw your
us, and we will teach you a les- f 1Sa 14:3 hand.”
415 1 SAMUEL 14:21-39
very great. 21 Also, the He- CHAP. 14 day from the spoil of their en-
brews who had previously sid- a 1Sa 13:6 emies that they found! For then
ed with the Phi·listines and who the slaughter of the Phi·listines
had come up with them into would have been even greater.”
the camp were going over to Is-
b De 33:29
31 On that day they kept
rael under Saul and Jona·than. Jg 2:18 striking down the Phi·listines
22 All the men of Israel who from Michmash to Aija·lon, a and
had hidden a in the mountain- the people became very tired.
ous region of Ephra·im heard 32 So the people began rushing
c 1Sa 13:5
that the Phi·listines had fled, greedily at the spoil, and they
and they too joined in pursuing took sheep and cattle and calves
them in the battle. 23 So Je- and slaughtered them on the
hovah saved Israel on that day, b d Le 5:4 ground, and they ate the meat
and the battle extended as far as Nu 30:2
De 23:21
along with the blood. b 33 So
Beth-aven. c it was reported to Saul: “Look!
24 But the men of Israel were The people are sinning against
hard-pressed on that day, for Jehovah by eating meat with the
Saul had put the people under e 1Sa 14:17 blood.” c At this he said: “You
this oath: “Cursed is the man have acted faithlessly. Roll a
who eats any food1 before the large stone to me immediate-
evening and until I have taken f 1Sa 14:24 ly.” 34 Saul then said: “Spread
vengeance on my enemies!” So out among the people and say
none of the people ate any food. d to them, ‘Each of you must
25 And all the people1 came g 1Sa 14:26
bring his bull and his sheep and
into the forest, and there was ____________________
slaughter them here and then
honey on the ground. 26 When Second Col.
eat them. Do not sin against Je-
the people came into the forest, hovah by eating meat with
a Jos 10:12
they saw the honey dripping, but the blood.’” d So each of them
no one would put his hand to brought his bull with him that
his mouth, because they feared night and slaughtered it there.
the oath. 27 But Jona·than b Ge 9:4 35 And Saul built an altar to Je-
Le 3:17 hovah. e This was the first altar
had not heard his father put Le 17:10
the people under an oath, e so he De 12:16 he built to Jehovah.
stretched out the tip of the staff Ac 15:29 36 Saul later said: “Let us go
that was in his hand and dipped down after the Phi·listines by
it into the honeycomb. When he night and plunder them until the
drew his hand back to his mouth, c De 12:23 morning light. We will not leave
his eyes brightened. 28 At this a single survivor.” To this they
one of the people said: “Your fa- said: “Do whatever seems good
ther put the people under a in your eyes.” Then the priest
d 1Sa 14:32
strict oath, saying, ‘Cursed is said: “Let us approach the true
the man who eats food today!’ f God here.” f 37 And Saul in-
That is why the people are so quired of God: “Should I go
tired.” 29 However, Jona·than e 1Sa 7:15, 17 down after the Phi·listines? g Will
said: “My father has brought you give them into the hand of
great trouble1 on the land. Look Israel?” But God did not answer
at how my eyes brightened be- f Nu 27:21
him on that day. 38 So Saul
cause I tasted this little bit of 1Sa 30:7, 8 said: “Come here, all you chiefs
honey. 30 How much better if of the people, and find out what
the people had eaten freely g to- sin has been committed today.
39 For as surely as Jehovah is
g Jg 1:1
14:24 1 Lit., “bread.” 14:25 1 Lit., 1Sa 30:8 alive, who rescued Israel, even if
“land.” 14:29 1 Or “brought ostracism.” 2Sa 5:19 it turns out to be Jona·than my
1 SAMUEL 14:40–15:6 416
son, he must die.” But none of CHAP. 14 49 The sons of Saul were
the people would answer him. a Ex 28:30 Jona·than, Ishvi, and Malchi-
40 Then he said to all Israel: De 33:8 shua. a And he had two daugh-
“You will be on one side, and my Ezr 2:62, 63
ters; the name of the older one
son Jona·than and I will be on b Pr 16:33
was Merab, b and the name of the
the other side.” At this the peo- c 1Sa 14:27
younger one, Michal. c 50 The
ple said to Saul: “Do whatever d 1Sa 14:24
name of Saul’s wife was A·hin-
seems good in your eyes.” e 1Sa 14:14
o·am the daughter of A·hima·az.
41 Saul then said to Jeho- f 1Sa 14:6
The name of the chief of his
vah: “O God of Israel, an- g 1Sa 12:9
army was Abner d the son of Ner,
h
swer with the Thummim!” a Then 1Sa 11:11
the uncle of Saul. 51 Kish e was
Jona·than and Saul were se- i Ge 36:8
the father of Saul, and Ner f the
lected, and the people went free. j 2Sa 10:6
father of Abner was the son of
42 Saul now said: “Cast lots b to k 1Sa 9:16, 17
A·biel.
decide between me and my son l Ex 17:14
De 25:19 52 There was fierce warfare
Jona·than.” And Jona·than was 1Sa 15:3 with the Phi·listines all the days
selected. 43 Then Saul said to ____________________ of Saul. g When Saul saw any
Jona·than: “Tell me, what have Second Col. strong or courageous man, he
you done?” So Jona·than told a 1Sa 31:2 would recruit him into his ser-
him: “I merely tasted a little hon- 1Ch 8:33 vice. h
ey on the tip of the staff in my
15
1Ch 9:39
hand. c Here I am! I am ready to b 1Sa 18:17
Then Samuel said to Saul:
die!” c 1Sa 18:27
“Jehovah sent me to
anoint you as king over his peo-
44 At this Saul said: “Thus 1Sa 25:44
may God do and may he add to

2Sa 3:13 ple Israel; i now listen to what Je-
it if you do not die, Jona·than.” d
2Sa 6:20 hovah has to say. j 2 This is
d 1Sa 17:55 what Jehovah of armies says: ‘I
45 But the people said to Saul: 2Sa 2:8
“Should Jona·than die—the one 2Sa 3:27 will call to account the A·mal-
who brought this great victory1e e 1Sa 9:1 ek·ites for what they did to
to Israel? It is unthinkable! As f 1Ki 2:5 Israel when they opposed them
surely as Jehovah is alive, not g Ge 49:27 along their way coming up from
even a single hair of his head 1Sa 9:16, 17 Egypt. k 3 Now go, and strike
should fall to the ground, for it h 1Sa 8:11 down the A·malek·ites, l and de-
1Sa 10:26 vote them to destruction m along
was with God that he acted this ____________________
day.” f With that the people res- with all that they have. You must
CHAP. 15 not spare1 them; you are to put
cued2 Jona·than, and he did not
i 1Sa 9:16 them to death, n man as well as
die. 1Sa 10:1
46 So Saul stopped pursuing woman, child as well as infant,
j 1Sa 12:14
the Phi·listines, and the Phi·lis- bull as well as sheep, camel as
k Ex 17:8
tines went to their own territory. Nu 24:20
well as donkey.’” o 4 Saul sum-
47 Saul secured the kingship De 25:17, 18 moned the people and count-
over Israel and fought against l Ex 17:14 ed them in Te·laim: There were
all his enemies on every side, De 25:19 200,000 foot soldiers and 10,000
1Ch 4:43
against the Moab·ites, g the Am- men of Judah. p
m Le 27:29
mon·ites, h the Edom·ites, i the 1Sa 15:18 5 Saul advanced as far as
kings of Zobah, j and the Phi- n De 9:1, 3 the city of Ama·lek and set an
listines; k and wherever he went o De 13:17 ambush by the valley.1 6 Saul
he defeated them. 48 And he Jos 6:18 then said to the Kenites: q “Go,
fought bravely and conquered p 1Sa 11:8 depart from among the A·malek-
the A·malek·ites l and rescued Is- 1Sa 13:15 ites, so that I do not sweep
rael from the hand of their plun- q Nu 10:29, 32 you away with them. r For you
Nu 24:21
derers. Jg 1:16
showed loyal love to all the peo-
r Ge 18:25
14:45 1 Or “salvation.” 2 Lit., “re- Ge 19:12, 13 15:3 1 Or “show compassion to.” 15:5
deemed.” Jos 6:17 1 Or “wadi.”
417 1 SAMUEL 15:7-25
ple of Israel a at the time they CHAP. 15 to me last night.” a So he said to
came up out of Egypt.” So a Ex 18:9, 12 him: “Speak!”
the Kenites departed from the 17 Samuel continued: “Were
midst of Ama·lek. 7 After that b De 25:19
1Sa 14:47, 48
you not insignificant in your own
Saul struck down the A·mal- eyes b when you were made head
ek·ites b from Havi·lah c as far c Ge 25:17, 18 of the tribes of Israel and when
as Shur, d which is next to d 1Sa 27:8
Jehovah anointed you as king
Egypt. 8 He caught Agag e the over Israel? c 18 Jehovah later
king of Ama·lek alive, but all e 1Sa 15:33 sent you on a mission and said,
the other people he devoted ‘Go, and devote the sinful A·mal-
f Le 27:29
to destruction with the sword. f 1Sa 15:3 ek·ites to destruction. d Fight
9 However, Saul and the people against them until you have ex-
spared1 Agag and the best of g Jos 7:12 terminated them.’ e 19 So why
the flock, the herd, the fattened h 1Sa 13:13 did you not obey the voice
animals, the rams, and all that 1Sa 15:3 of Jehovah? Instead, you rushed
was good. g They did not want to greedily toward the spoil f and
i 1Sa 16:1
devote them to destruction. But did what was bad in the eyes of
all the goods that were worth- j Jos 15:20, 55 Jehovah!”
less and unwanted, these they 20 However, Saul said to
k 2Sa 18:18
devoted to destruction. Samuel: “But I have obeyed the
10 Then the word of Jehovah l 1Sa 15:3 voice of Jehovah! I went on the
came to Samuel: 11 “I regret1 ____________________ mission to which Jehovah sent
that I have made Saul king, for Second Col. me, and I brought back Agag
he has turned away from follow- a 1Sa 15:10, 11 the king of Ama·lek, and I devot-
ing me and he has not carried ed the A·malek·ites to destruc-
out my words.” h Samuel became b 1Sa 9:21 tion. g 21 But the people took
1Sa 10:22
very upset, and he kept crying sheep and cattle from the spoil,
out to Jehovah all night long. i c 1Sa 9:16 the best of what was devoted to
12 When Samuel got up ear- 1Sa 10:1 destruction, to sacrifice to Jeho-
ly in the morning to meet Saul, d 1Sa 15:3 vah your God at Gilgal.” h
Samuel was told: “Saul went to 22 Samuel then said: “Does
Carmel, j and there he erected a e De 25:19 Jehovah take as much pleasure
monument for himself. k Then he f De 13:17 in burnt offerings and sacrifices i
turned around and went down to 1Sa 15:9 as in obeying the voice of Je-
Gilgal.” 13 When Samuel final- hovah? Look! To obey is bet-
g Le 27:29
ly came to him, Saul said to De 7:16
ter than a sacrifice, j and to pay
him: “May Jehovah bless you. I 1Sa 15:3, 9 attention than the fat k of rams;
have carried out the word of 23 for rebelliousness l is the
h 1Sa 15:15
Jehovah.” 14 But Samuel said: same as the sin of divination, m
“Then what is this sound of i Isa 1:11 and pushing ahead presumptu-
the flock in my ears and the ously the same as using magi-
j Pr 21:3 cal power and idolatry.1 Because
sound of the cattle that I hear?” l Ho 6:6
15 To this Saul said: “They were Mr 12:33 you have rejected the word of
brought from the A·malek·ites, Jehovah, n he has rejected you
because the people spared1 the k Le 3:16 from being king.” o
best of the flock and the herd for l 1Sa 12:15 24 Then Saul said to Sam-
sacrificing them to Jehovah your uel: “I have sinned, for I have
God; but what was left we devot- m Le 20:6 overstepped the order of Je-
De 18:10, 12
ed to destruction.” 16 At this 1Ch 10:13 hovah and your words, because
Samuel said to Saul: “Stop! Let I feared the people and listened
me tell you what Jehovah said n 1Sa 15:3 to what they said. 25 And now,
o 1Sa 13:14
15:9, 15 1 Or “showed compassion to.” 1Sa 16:1 15:23 1 Lit., “teraphim statues,” that is,
15:11 1 Or “am grieved.” Ac 13:22 household gods; idols.
1 SAMUEL 15:26–16:10 418
please, pardon my sin, and re-
turn with me so that I may
CHAP. 15
a 1Sa 15:30 16 Jehovah eventually said to
Samuel: “How long will
bow down to Jehovah.” a 26 But you mourn for Saul a now that
Samuel said to Saul: “I will not b 1Sa 13:14 I have rejected him from ruling
1Sa 16:1
return with you, for you have re- as king over Israel? b Fill your
jected the word of Jehovah, and c 1Sa 13:14 horn with oil c and go. I will send
Jehovah has rejected you from 1Sa 16:12, 13 you to Jesse d the Bethle·hem-
Ac 13:22
continuing as king over Israel.” b ite, because I have selected from
27 As Samuel was turning to go, d 1Ch 29:11 among his sons a king for my-
Saul grabbed hold of the hem of self.” e 2 But Samuel said: “How
e Tit 1:2
his sleeveless coat, but it ripped Heb 6:18
can I go? When Saul hears about
away. 28 At this Samuel said to it, he will kill me.” f Jehovah re-
him: “Jehovah has ripped away f Nu 23:19 plied: “Take a young cow with
the royal rule of Israel from you you and say, ‘I have come to sac-
g 1Sa 15:25
today, and he will give it to one rifice to Jehovah.’ 3 Invite Jes-
of your fellow men who is better h Ex 17:14 se to the sacrifice; then I will
than you. c 29 Moreover, the Ex- De 25:19 make known to you what to do.
1Sa 15:3
cellency of Israel d will not prove You must anoint for me the one
false e or change his mind,1 for i 1Sa 16:1 whom I designate to you.” g
He is not a mere man that he 4 Samuel did what Jehovah
should change his mind.”1f j 1Sa 15:11 said. When he came to Beth-
____________________
30 At this he said: “I have le·hem, h the elders of the city
sinned. But honor me, please, in Second Col. were trembling at meeting him,
front of the elders of my peo- ____________________ and they said: “Does your com-
ple and in front of Israel. Re- CHAP. 16 ing mean peace?” 5 To this he
turn with me, and I will bow a 1Sa 15:35 said: “It means peace. I have
down to Jehovah your God.” g come to sacrifice to Jehovah.
b 1Sa 15:23, 26
31 So Samuel returned behind Sanctify yourselves, and come
Saul, and Saul bowed down to c 1Ki 1:39 with me to the sacrifice.” Then
Jehovah. 32 And Samuel said: he sanctified Jesse and his
“Bring Agag the king of Ama·lek d Ru 4:17 sons, after which he summoned
1Ch 2:12
near to me.” Then Agag went to them to the sacrifice. 6 As they
him reluctantly,1 for Agag had e Ge 49:10 came in and he saw E·liab, i he
been saying to himself: ‘Sure- 1Sa 13:14 said: “Surely here before Jeho-
Ps 78:70
ly the threat2 of death is past.’ Ac 13:22
vah stands his anointed one.”
33 However, Samuel said: “Just 7 But Jehovah said to Samuel:
as your sword has bereaved f 1Sa 22:17 “Do not pay attention to his ap-
women of children, so your pearance and how tall he is, j for
g Ps 89:20
mother will be most bereaved I have rejected him. For the way
among women.” With that Samu- h Ru 4:11 man sees is not the way God
el hacked Agag to pieces before 1Sa 20:6 sees, because mere man sees
Jehovah at Gilgal. h i 1Sa 17:28
what appears to the eyes, but Je-
34 Samuel now went to Ra- 1Ch 2:13 hovah sees into the heart.” k
mah, and Saul went up to his 8 Then Jesse called A·bina·dab l
j 1Sa 10:21, 23 and had him pass before Samu-
own house at Gibe·ah of Saul.
35 Samuel did not see Saul k 1Ki 8:39 el, but he said: “Jehovah has not
again until the day of his death, 1Ch 28:9 chosen this one either.” 9 Next
for Samuel went into mourning Ps 7:9 Jesse presented Shammah, m
Pr 24:12
for Saul. i And Jehovah regretted Jer 17:10
but he said: “Jehovah has not
that he had made Saul king over Ac 1:24 chosen this one either.” 10 So
Israel. j Jesse had seven of his sons pass
l 1Sa 17:13 before Samuel, but Samuel said
1Ch 2:13
15:29 1 Or “feel regret.” 15:32 1 Or pos- to Jesse: “Jehovah has not cho-
sibly, “confidently.” 2 Lit., “bitterness.” m 2Sa 13:3 sen any of these.”
419 1 SAMUEL 16:11–17:8
11 Finally Samuel said to CHAP. 16 him very much, and he became
Jesse: “Are these all of your a 1Sa 17:14 his armor-bearer. 22 Saul sent
boys?” To this he said: “The a message to Jesse: “Please let
b 2Sa 7:8
youngest a has been left out un- Ps 78:70 David remain in my service, for
til now; he is pasturing the he has found favor in my eyes.”
sheep.” b Then Samuel said to c 1Sa 17:42 23 Whenever a bad spirit from
Jesse: “Send for him, because d 1Sa 13:14 God came upon Saul, David took
we will not sit down for the meal Ps 89:20 the harp and played it, and Saul
until he comes here.” 12 So he Ac 13:22
found relief and felt better, and
sent for him and brought him in. e 1Sa 16:1 the bad spirit would depart from
Now he was ruddy, with beau- 1Ki 1:39 him. a
17
tiful eyes, and handsome in ap- f Nu 11:17 And the Phi·listines b as-
pearance. c Then Jehovah said: Jg 3:9, 10 sembled their armies1 for
“Get up, anoint him, for this is 1Sa 10:6
war. They assembled at So-
the one!” d 13 So Samuel took 2Sa 23:2
coh, c which belongs to Judah,
the horn of oil e and anointed him g 1Sa 1:1, 19 and they camped between So-
in the presence of his brothers. h 1Sa 18:12 coh and A·zekah, d in Ephes-
And the spirit of Jehovah began 1Sa 28:15 dammim. e 2 Saul and the men
to empower David from that day of Israel assembled and camped
i 1Sa 18:10
forward. f Samuel later rose and 1Sa 19:9 in the Valley1 of Elah, f and
went his way to Ramah. g they drew up in battle formation
14 Now the spirit of Jehovah j Pr 22:29
to meet the Phi·listines. 3 The
had departed from Saul, h and a k 1Sa 17:32, 36 Phi·listines occupied the moun-
bad spirit from Jehovah terror- 1Sa 17:45, 46
tain on one side, and the Isra-
ized him. i 15 The servants of l 1Sa 16:12 elites occupied the mountain on
Saul said to him: “You see that the other side, with the valley
a bad spirit from God is ter- m 1Sa 18:12
between them.
rorizing you. 16 Let our lord, n 1Sa 17:15 4 Then a champion came out
please, command your servants from the camps of the Phi·lis-
before you to look for a man who o Pr 22:29
____________________ tines; his name was Go·liath, g
is skilled at playing the harp. j from Gath, h and his height was
Whenever a bad spirit from God Second Col.
a 1Sa 16:14
six cubits and a span.1 5 He
comes upon you, he will play it, had a helmet of copper on his
1Sa 18:10
and you will feel better.” 17 So 1Sa 19:9 head, and he was wearing a coat
Saul said to his servants: “Find ____________________ of mail of overlapping scales.
me, please, a man who plays CHAP. 17 The weight of the copper coat of
well, and bring him to me.” b Jg 3:1, 3 mail i was 5,000 shekels.1 6 He
18 One of the attendants 1Sa 9:16 had shin guards of copper on
said: “Look! I have seen how 1Sa 14:52
his legs and a javelin j of cop-
a son of Jesse the Bethle- c 2Ch 28:18 per slung between his shoulders.
hem·ite plays skillfully, and he 7 The wooden shaft of his spear
is a courageous, mighty war- d Jos 15:20, 35
Jer 34:7 was like the beam of loom work-
rior. k He can speak well, and ers, k and the iron blade of his
he is handsome, l and Jehovah is e 1Ch 11:12, 13
spear weighed 600 shekels;1 and
with him.” m 19 Saul then sent f 1Sa 21:9 his shield-bearer was marching
messengers to Jesse and said: ahead of him. 8 Then he stood
“Send to me your son David, who g 1Sa 17:23
and called out to the battle line
is with the flock.” n 20 So Jes- h Jos 11:22
se loaded a donkey with bread, a 2Sa 21:20, 21 17:1 1 Lit., “camps.” 17:2 1 Or “Low
skin bottle of wine, and a young i 1Sa 17:38, 39 Plain.” 17:4 1 His height was about
goat and sent them to Saul with 1Ki 22:34 2.9 m (9 ft 5.75 in.). See App. B14.
his son David. 21 Thus David 17:5 1 About 57 kg ( 125 lb). See
j 1Sa 17:45
came to Saul and began serv- App. B14. 17:7 1 About 6.84 kg (15 lb).
ing him. o Saul grew to love k 1Ch 20:5 See App. B14.
1 SAMUEL 17:9-27 420
of Israel a and said to them: “Why CHAP. 17 on the welfare of your brothers
have you come out to draw up a Nu 33:55 and bring back some token from
in battle formation? Am I not the them.” 19 They were with Saul
Phi·listine, and are you not the b 1Sa 17:26
and all the other men of Israel
servants of Saul? Choose a man 2Ki 19:22 in the Valley1 of Elah, a fighting
for yourselves, and let him come against the Phi·listines. b
down to me. 9 If he is able to c Ge 35:16, 19 20 So David got up early in
fight with me and strike me Ru 1:2 the morning and left someone
down, we will then become your in charge of the sheep; then he
servants. But if I prevail against d 1Sa 17:58 packed up and went just as Jes-
him and strike him down, you Mic 5:2 se had commanded him. When
will become our servants and Mt 2:6 he came to the camp enclo-
serve us.” 10 The Phi·listine sure, the army was going out to
then said: “I do taunt1 the battle e Ru 4:22 the battle line, shouting a battle
line of Israel b this day. Give me a cry. 21 Israel and the Phi·lis-
man, and let us fight it out!” f 1Ch 2:13-15 tines drew up so that one battle
11 When Saul and all Israel line faced the other battle line.
heard these words of the Phi·lis- 22 David immediately left his
g Nu 1:3
tine, they became terrified and baggage in the care of the bag-
greatly afraid. gage keeper and ran to the bat-
12 Now David was the son h 1Sa 16:6 tle line. When he arrived, he be-
of the Ephrath·ite c from Beth- gan asking about the welfare of
le·hem d of Judah named Jesse, e i 1Sa 16:8 his brothers. c
who had eight sons f and who 23 While he was speaking
in the days of Saul was already j 1Sa 16:9 with them, there came the cham-
an old man. 13 The three old- pion named Go·liath, d the Phi-
est sons of Jesse had followed listine from Gath. He came out
k 1Ch 2:13, 15
Saul to the war. g The names of from the battle line of the Phi-
his three sons who went to war listines, and he spoke the
were E·liab h the firstborn, his l 1Sa 16:11, 19 same words as before, e and Da-
second son A·bina·dab, i and the ____________________ vid heard him. 24 When all
third Shammah. j 14 David was Second Col. the men of Israel saw the man,
the youngest, k and the three old- a 1Sa 17:2 they fled from him, terrified. f
est followed Saul. 1Sa 21:9
25 The men of Israel were say-
15 David was going back and ing: “Have you seen this man
forth from Saul to tend the b 1Sa 9:16, 17 who is coming out? He comes
sheep l of his father at Beth- to taunt1 Israel. g The king will
le·hem. 16 Meanwhile, the Phi- c 1Sa 17:17, 18 give great riches to the man who
listine would come forward and strikes him down, he will give
take his position each morning d 1Sa 17:4
him his own daughter, h and he
and each evening for 40 days. will give the house of his father
17 Then Jesse said to his exemption in Israel.”
e 1Sa 17:10
son David: “Take, please, this 26 David began to say to the
ephah1 of roasted grain and men who were standing near
these ten loaves of bread, and f 1Sa 17:11 him: “What will be done for
carry them quickly to your the man who strikes down
brothers in the camp. 18 And g 1Sa 17:10 that Phi·listine over there and
take these ten portions of takes away reproach from Isra-
cheese1 to the chief of the thou- h Jos 15:16
el? For who is this uncircum-
sand; also, you should check 1Sa 14:49 cised Phi·listine that he should
1Sa 18:17, 21 taunt1 the battle line of the living
17:10, 25, 26 1 Or “challenge.” 17:17 God?” i 27 Then the people told
1 About 22 L (20 dry qt). See App. B14. i 1Sa 17:10
17:18 1 Lit., “milk.” Jer 10:10 17:19 1 Or “Low Plain.”
421 1 SAMUEL 17:28-46
him the same thing as before: CHAP. 17 37 Then David added: “Jehovah,
“This is what will be done for a 1Sa 16:6, 7 who rescued me from the claws
the man who strikes him down.” 1Ch 2:13 of the lion and the bear, he is the
28 When his oldest brother E·li- one who will rescue me from the
ab a heard him speak to the men, hand of this Phi·listine.” a At this
he became angry with David b 1Sa 17:20 Saul said to David: “Go, and may
and said: “Why have you come Jehovah be with you.”
down? And with whom did you 38 Saul now clothed David
leave those few sheep in the wil- c 1Sa 17:26 with his garments. He put a
derness? b I well know your pre- copper helmet on his head, af-
sumptuousness and the bad inter which he clothed him with
tentions of your heart; you came d 1Sa 17:25
a coat of mail. 39 Then David
down just to see the battle.” strapped on his sword over his
29 To this David said: “What garments and tried to go but
e 1Sa 16:18
have I done now? I was only could not, for he was not used to
asking a question!” 30 So he them. David said to Saul: “I am
turned from him toward some- unable to go in these things, for
f 1Sa 17:42
one else and asked the same I am not used to them.” So Da-
thing as before, c and the peo- vid took them off. 40 He then
ple gave him the same reply as took his staff in his hand and
g Isa 31:4
before. d chose five smooth stones from
31 The words that David had the streambed1 and placed them
spoken were overheard and re- in the pouch of his shepherd’s
h 1Sa 17:10
ported to Saul. So he sent Jer 10:10 bag, and his sling b was in his
for him. 32 David said to Saul: ____________________ hand. And he began approaching
“Let no one lose heart1 because Second Col. the Phi·listine.
of him. Your servant will go a De 7:21 41 The Phi·listine came clos-
and fight with this Phi·listine.” e 2Ki 6:16 er and closer to David, and his
33 But Saul said to David: “You Heb 11:32-34 shield-bearer was ahead of him.
are not able to go fight against 42 When the Phi·listine looked
this Phi·listine, for you are but and saw David, he sneered at
b Jg 20:15, 16 him in contempt because he was
a boy, f and he has been a sol-
dier1 from his youth.” 34 Da- just a ruddy and handsome boy. c
vid then said to Saul: “Your ser- 43 So the Phi·listine said to Da-
c 1Sa 16:12 vid: “Am I a dog, d so that you are
vant became a shepherd of his 1Sa 17:33
father’s flock, and a lion g came, coming against me with sticks?”
also a bear, and each carried With that the Phi·listine cursed
off a sheep from the flock. 35 I d 1Sa 24:14
David by his gods. 44 The Phi-
went out after it and struck it 2Sa 16:9 listine said to David: “Just come
down and rescued it from its 2Ki 8:13 to me, and I will give your flesh
mouth. When it rose up against to the birds of the heavens and
me, I grabbed it by its fur1 and to the beasts of the field.”
struck it down and put it to e 1Sa 17:4, 6 45 David replied to the Phi-
death. 36 Your servant struck listine: “You are coming against
down both the lion and the bear, me with sword and spear and
f 2Sa 5:10 javelin, e but I am coming against
and this uncircumcised Phi·lis- Heb 11:32-34
tine will become like one of you in the name of Jehovah
them, for he has taunted1 the of armies, f the God of the bat-
battle lines of the living God.” h g 1Sa 17:10
tle line of Israel, whom you have
2Ki 19:22 taunted.1g 46 This very day Je-
17:32 1 Or “courage.” 17:33 1 Or “a man hovah will surrender you into my
of war.” 17:35 1 Or “by the jaw.” Lit., hand, h and I will strike you down
“by its beard.” 17:36, 45 1 Or “chal- h De 9:1-3
lenged.” Jos 10:8 17:40 1 Or “wadi.”
1 SAMUEL 17:47–18:6 422
and cut off your head; and on CHAP. 17 Phi·listine’s weapons in his own
this day I will give the corpses a Ex 9:16 tent. a
of the camp of the Phi·listines to De 28:10 55 At the moment that Saul
1Ki 8:43
the birds of the heavens and to 2Ki 19:19 saw David go out to meet the
the wild beasts of the earth; and Da 3:29 Phi·listine, he said to Abner, b
people of all the earth will know b Ps 44:6, 7 the chief of the army: “Whose
that there is a God in Israel. a Zec 4:6 son is this boy, c Abner?” Abner
47 And all those gathered here1 c 2Ch 20:15 replied: “As surely as you live,1
will know that it is not with the Pr 21:31 O king, I do not know!” 56 The
sword or the spear that Jehovah d De 20:4 king said: “Find out whose
saves, b for the battle belongs to
e 1Sa 17:37
son the young man is.” 57 So
Jehovah, c and he will give all of 2Sa 21:22 as soon as David returned
you into our hand.” d from striking down the Phi-
f Jg 3:31
48 Then the Phi·listine rose Jg 15:15, 16 listine, Abner took him and
and drew steadily closer to meet 1Sa 17:47 brought him before Saul with
David, but David ran quickly to- g 1Sa 21:9 the head of the Phi·listine d in
ward the battle line to meet the h De 28:7
his hand. 58 Saul now said to
Phi·listine. 49 David thrust his Jos 23:10 him: “Whose son are you, boy?”
hand into his bag and took a Heb 11:32-34 to which David said: “The son of
stone from there and slung it. He i 1Sa 17:2, 19 your servant Jesse e the Bethle-
struck the Phi·listine in the fore- j Jos 15:20, 45 hem·ite.” f
18
head, and the stone sank into As soon as David had fin-
k Jos 15:20, 36
his forehead and he fell face- ____________________ ished speaking to Saul,
down on the ground. e 50 So Jona·than g and David became
Second Col.
David prevailed over the Phi·lis- bound together in close friend-
a 1Sa 21:9
tine with a sling and a stone; he ship,1 and Jona·than began to
struck down the Phi·listine and b 1Sa 14:50
love him as himself.2h 2 From
put him to death, though there c 1Sa 16:19, 21 that day, Saul kept David with
was no sword in David’s hand. f d 1Sa 17:54 him, and he did not allow him
51 David continued running and to return to his father’s house. i
e Ru 4:22
stood over him. Then he took 1Sa 16:1 3 And Jona·than and David
hold of the Phi·listine’s sword g 1Ch 2:13, 15 made a covenant, j because he
and pulled it out of its sheath Mt 1:6
loved him as himself.2k 4 Jon-
Lu 3:23, 32
and made sure that he was dead Ac 13:22 a·than took off the sleeveless
by cutting off his head with it. coat that he wore and gave it to
f 1Sa 17:12
When the Phi·listines saw that ____________________ David, along with his gear, his
their mighty one had died, they sword, his bow, and his belt.
CHAP. 18
fled. h 5 David began going out and
g 1Sa 14:1, 49
52 At that the men of Israel was successful1l wherever Saul
and of Judah rose and broke into h 1Sa 19:2
1Sa 20:17, 41
would send him. So Saul put him
shouting and pursued the Phi- 2Sa 1:26 in charge of the fighting men, m
listines all the way from the val- and this pleased all the people
i 1Sa 8:11
ley i to the gates of Ekron, j and 1Sa 16:22 and the servants of Saul.
the slain of the Phi·listines lay 1Sa 17:15 6 When David and the others
fallen along the road from Shaa- j 1Sa 20:8, 42 would return from striking down
raim, k as far as Gath and Ekron. 1Sa 23:18 the Phi·listines, the women
53 After the Israelites returned 2Sa 9:1
would come out from all the cit-
2Sa 21:7
from hotly pursuing the Phi·lis- ies of Israel with song n and danc-
tines, they pillaged their camps. k Pr 17:17
Pr 18:24
54 Then David took the head 17:55 1 Or “By the life of your soul.”
l 1Sa 18:30
of the Phi·listine and brought 18:1 1 Or “Jonathan’s soul became
it to Jerusalem, but he put the m 1Sa 14:52 bound with David’s soul.” 18:1, 3 2 Or
n Ex 15:20, 21 “as his own soul.” 18:5 1 Or “acted
17:47 1 Lit., “all this congregation.” Jg 5:1 wisely.”
423 1 SAMUEL 18:7-27
es to meet King Saul with tam- CHAP. 18 vah.” a For Saul said to him-
bourines, a with rejoicing, and a Jg 11:34 self: ‘Do not let my hand come
with lutes. 7 The women who against him. Let the hand of the
were celebrating would sing: b 1Sa 21:11 Phi·listines strike him.’ b 18 At
1Sa 29:5
“Saul has struck down his this David said to Saul: “Who
thousands, c Ge 4:5 am I and who are my relatives,
And David his tens of thou- Pr 14:30 my father’s family in Israel, for
sands.” b me to become son-in-law to the
d 1Sa 13:14
king?” c 19 However, when the
8 Saul became very angry, c and 1Sa 15:27, 28
this song displeased him, for he 1Sa 16:13 time came to give Saul’s daugh-
said: “They have credited Da-
1Sa 20:31 ter Merab to David, she had al-
1Sa 24:17, 20
ready been given to be the wife
vid with tens of thousands, but
to me they have credited thou- e 1Sa 16:14 of Adri·el d the Me·holath·ite.
sands. The only thing left to give 20 Now Saul’s daughter Mi-
him is the kingship!” d 9 From f 1Sa 16:16, 23 chal e was in love with David, and
that day on, Saul was always it was reported to Saul, and this
g 1Sa 19:9, 10
looking at David suspiciously. pleased him. 21 So Saul said:
10 The next day a bad spirit h 1Sa 20:33 “I will give her to him to serve as
from God gripped Saul, e and he a snare to him, so that the hand
started to act strangely1 inside
i 1Sa 18:28, 29 of the Phi·listines may come
the house, while David was play- upon him.” f Saul then said to Da-
j 1Sa 16:14
ing music on the harp f as on oth- vid a second time: “You will form
er occasions. Saul had a spear k 2Sa 5:2 a marriage alliance with me1 to-
in his hand, g 11 and he hurled day.” 22 Further, Saul ordered
the spear, h saying to himself: ‘I
l 1Sa 18:5 his servants: “Speak to David se-
will pin David to the wall!’ But cretly and say, ‘Look! The king
m Ge 39:2
David escaped from him twice. Jos 6:27 is pleased with you, and all
12 Then Saul was afraid of Da- 1Sa 10:7 his servants are fond of you.
vid because Jehovah was with
1Sa 16:18 So now form a marriage alli-
him i but had departed from n 1Sa 14:49
ance with the king.’” 23 When
Saul. j 13 So Saul removed him Saul’s servants told David these
from his presence and appoint- o 1Sa 17:25 things, David said: “Is it a trivi-
ed him as chief of a thousand, ____________________ al matter to you to form a mar-
and David would lead the army Second Col. riage alliance with the king when
into battle.1k 14 David contin- a 1Sa 25:28 I am a man poor and lightly es-
ued to have success1l in all he teemed?” g 24 Then Saul’s ser-
did, and Jehovah was with him. m b 1Sa 18:25 vants reported to him: “These
15 And when Saul saw that he are the words that David spoke.”
c 2Sa 7:18
was very successful, he became 25 At that Saul said: “This
afraid of him. 16 But all Israel d 2Sa 21:8 is what you should say to Da-
and Judah loved David, because vid, ‘The king does not want
e 1Sa 14:49 any bride price h except 100 fore-
he would lead them in their cam- 1Sa 19:11
paigns. 1Sa 25:44 skins i of the Phi·listines, to take
17 Saul later said to David: 2Sa 3:13 revenge on the enemies of the
“Here is my oldest daughter Me- 2Sa 6:16 king.’” For Saul was scheming to
rab. n I will give her to you as a f 1Sa 18:17
have David fall by the hand
wife. o However, you should con- of the Phi·listines. 26 So his
tinue to display your courage for g 1Sa 18:18 servants reported these words
me and fight the wars of Jeho- to David, and it was pleas-
h Ge 29:18 ing to David to form a mar-
18:10 1 Or “behaved like a prophet.” i 1Sa 17:26, 36
riage alliance with the king. j Be-
18:13 1 Lit., “and he went out and came 2Sa 3:14 fore the allotted time, 27 David
in before the people.” 18:14 1 Or “act
wisely.” j 1Sa 18:21 18:21 1 Or “will become my son-in-law.”
1 SAMUEL 18:28–19:17 424
went with his men and struck CHAP. 18 Jona·than, and Saul swore: “As
down 200 Phi·listine men, and a 1Sa 17:25 surely as Jehovah is living, he
David brought the full number will not be put to death.” 7 Af-
of their foreskins to the king, terward Jona·than called David
to form a marriage alliance with b 1Sa 16:13 and told him all these things.
the king. Therefore, Saul gave 1Sa 24:17, 20 So Jona·than brought David to
him his daughter Michal as a Saul, and he continued to serve
wife. a 28 Saul realized that Je- him as before. a
hovah was with David b and that c 1Sa 18:20
8 In time war broke out again,
his daughter Michal loved him. c and David went out and fought
29 This made Saul even more against the Phi·listines and
afraid of David, and Saul be- d 1Sa 18:9, 12
1Sa 20:33
struck them down with a great
came an enemy of David for the slaughter, and they fled from be-
rest of his life. d fore him.
30 The princes of the Phi·lis- e 1Sa 18:5 9 And a bad spirit from Jeho-
tines would go out to battle, but vah came upon Saul b when he
as often as they went out, Da- was sitting in his house with his
vid was more successful1 than f 2Sa 7:9 spear in his hand, while David
all the servants of Saul; e and his ____________________ was playing music on the harp. c
name was highly esteemed. f CHAP. 19 10 Saul tried to pin David to
19 Saul later spoke to Jona-

than his son and to all his
g 1Sa 18:9
Pr 27:4
the wall with the spear, but he
eluded Saul, who drove the
servants about putting David to spear into the wall. David fled
death. g 2 Since Saul’s son Jon- and escaped during that night.
a·than was very fond of David, h h 1Sa 18:1 11 Saul later sent messengers
Pr 18:24
Jona·than told David: “My father to David’s house to watch it and
Saul wants to have you put to to kill him in the morning, d but
death. Please be on your guard David’s wife Michal told him: “If
i 1Sa 20:9, 13
in the morning, and go to a se- Pr 17:17
you do not escape1 tonight, to-
cret place and remain hidden. morrow you will be a dead man.”
3 I will go out and stand next 12 Immediately Michal let Da-
to my father in the field where j 1Sa 22:14 vid down through the window, so
you will be. I will talk about you that he could run away and es-
to my father, and if I learn any- cape. 13 Michal took the tera-
thing, I will be sure to tell you.” i k 1Sa 17:49 phim statue1 and placed it on the
4 So Jona·than spoke well of bed, and she put a net of goat
David j to his father Saul. He said hair at the place of his head, and
to him: “The king should not sin l 1Sa 20:32 she covered it with a garment.
against his servant David, for he ____________________ 14 Saul now sent messengers
has not sinned against you and Second Col. to take David, but she said: “He
what he has done for you has a 1Sa 16:21 is sick.” 15 So Saul sent the
benefited you. 5 He risked his 1Sa 18:2, 13 messengers to see David and
life1 to strike down the Phi·lis- told them: “Bring him to me
tine, k so that Jehovah brought on his bed to have him put to
about a great victory2 for all Is- b 1Sa 16:14 death.” e 16 When the messen-
rael. You saw it, and you were gers came in, there was the ter-
overjoyed. So why should you aphim statue1 on the bed and a
sin against innocent blood in c 1Sa 18:10, 11 net of goat hair where his head
having David put to death for would have been. 17 Saul said
no reason?” l 6 Saul listened to to Michal: “Why did you trick
d Ps 59:Sup, 3
18:30 1 Or “acted more wisely.” 19:5 19:11 1 Or “If you do not let your soul
1 Or “put his soul in his hand.” 2 Or escape.” 19:13, 16 1 Or “the household
“salvation.” e 1Sa 18:9 god; the idol.”
425 1 SAMUEL 19:18–20:10
me like this and send my enemy a CHAP. 19 sinned against your father for
away so that he could escape?” a 1Sa 18:29 him to seek my life?”1 2 At
Michal replied to Saul: “He said this Jona·than said to him: “It
to me, ‘Send me away, or I will is unthinkable! a You will not die.
kill you!’” b 1Sa 7:15, 17
Look! My father will not do any-
18 Now David had run away thing, great or small, without
and escaped, and he came to disclosing it to me. Why should
Samuel at Ramah. b He told him my father hide this matter from
c 1Sa 20:1 me? This will not happen.”
all that Saul had done to him.
Then he and Samuel went away, 3 But David swore further and
and they stayed in Naioth. c said: “Your father surely knows
19 In time it was reported to d 1Sa 19:18 that I have found favor in your
Saul: “Look! David is in Naioth eyes b and would say, ‘Do not let
in Ramah.” 20 At once Saul Jona·than know this or he will
sent messengers to seize Da- e 1Sa 10:11 be upset.’ But as surely as Jeho-
vid. When they saw the elder- ____________________ vah is living and as surely as you
ly ones of the prophets prophe- CHAP. 20 are1 living, there is only a step
sying and Samuel standing and f 1Sa 24:11
between me and death!” c
presiding over them, the spirit of Ps 18:20 4 Then Jona·than said to Da-
God came to be upon Saul’s mes- ____________________ vid: “Whatever you say,1 I will do
sengers, and they began behav- Second Col. for you.” 5 David said to Jona-
ing as prophets as well. a 1Sa 19:6 than: “Tomorrow is the new
21 When they told it to Saul, moon, d and I am certainly ex-
he immediately sent other mes- pected to sit with the king to
sengers, and they too began be- b 1Sa 18:1
eat; you must send me away,
having as prophets. So Saul 1Sa 19:2 and I will hide in the field un-
sent messengers again, a third til the evening on the third day.
group, and they too began be- 6 If your father misses me at
having as prophets. 22 Finally all, then say, ‘David begged me
c 1Sa 27:1
he also went to Ramah. When for permission to go quickly to
he reached the great cistern that his city Bethle·hem, e because
is in Secu, he asked: “Where there is a yearly sacrifice there
are Samuel and David?” They re- d Nu 10:10
2Ch 2:4
for all the family.’ f 7 If his re-
plied: “There in Naioth d in Ra- sponse is, ‘That is fine,’ it means
mah.” 23 While Saul was on his peace to your servant. But if he
way from there to Naioth in becomes angry, you can be sure
Ramah, the spirit of God came e 1Sa 16:4, 18 that he is determined to harm
upon him as well, and he walked me. 8 Show loyal love to your
along behaving as a prophet un- servant, g for you have brought
til he came into Naioth in Ra- f 1Sa 20:28, 29 your servant into Jehovah’s cov-
mah. 24 He also stripped off enant with you. h But if I am
his garments, and he too be- guilty, i put me to death yourself.
haved as a prophet before Sam- g Pr 17:17 Why turn me over to your fa-
uel, and he lay there naked1 all ther?”
that day and all that night. That 9 To this Jona·than said: “It
is why they say: “Is Saul also is unthinkable to suggest that
among the prophets?” e h 1Sa 18:3
1Sa 23:18 about you! If I learn that my fa-
20 Then David ran away from
Naioth in Ramah. How-
ther is determined to harm you,
would I not tell you?” j 10 Then
ever, he came to Jona·than and David said to Jona·than: “Who
i 1Sa 20:1
said: “What have I done? f What will tell me whether your father
is my offense, and how have I
20:1 1 Or “soul.” 20:3 1 Or “your soul
19:24 1 Or “lightly clad.” j 1Sa 19:2 is.” 20:4 1 Or “your soul says.”
1 SAMUEL 20:11-31 426
gives you a harsh answer?” CHAP. 20 ly as Jehovah is living, it means
11 Jona·than said to David: a 1Sa 16:13 everything is peaceful for you
“Come, let us go out into the 1Sa 17:37 and there is no danger. 22 But
field.” So both of them went out if I should say to the boy, ‘Look!
into the field. 12 And Jona- The arrows are beyond you,’
than said to David: “Let Jehovah b 1Sa 10:7
then go, for Jehovah has sent
the God of Israel be a witness 1Sa 11:6 you away. 23 As for the prom-
that I will sound out my father ise that we have made, a you and
about this time tomorrow or by I, may Jehovah be between us
the third day. If he is favorably forever.” b
c 2Sa 9:1, 3
disposed toward David, will I not 2Sa 9:6, 7
24 So David hid in the field.
then send you word and disclose When the new moon came, the
it to you? 13 But if my father king took his seat at the meal to
intends to harm you, may Jeho- eat. c 25 The king was sitting in
vah do that and more to Jon- d 2Sa 21:7 his usual seat by the wall. Jona-
a·than if I do not disclose it to than was facing him, and Abner d
you and send you away in peace. was sitting at Saul’s side, but Da-
May Jehovah be with you, a just
e 1Sa 18:1, 3
vid’s place was vacant. 26 Saul
as he was with my father. b 2Sa 1:26 did not say anything that day,
14 And will you not show me Pr 18:24 for he said to himself: ‘Some-
the loyal love of Jehovah while thing has happened so that he is
I am alive and even when I die? c not clean. e Yes, he must be un-
15 Never withdraw your loyal clean.’ 27 And the day after the
f 1Sa 20:5
love from my household, d even ____________________ new moon, on the second day,
when Jehovah wipes out all the David’s place continued vacant.
Second Col.
enemies of David from the face Saul then said to Jona·than his
of the earth.” 16 So Jona·than a 1Sa 20:13, 14
son: “Why has the son of Jes-
made a covenant with the house se f not come to the meal either
of David, saying, “Jehovah will yesterday or today?” 28 Jon-
require it and call David’s ene- b 1Sa 20:42 a·than answered Saul: “David
mies to account.” 17 So Jona- begged me for permission to
than had David swear again by go to Bethle·hem. g 29 He said,
his love for him, for he loved him ‘Please permit me to go, be-
as he loved himself.1e c 1Sa 20:5 cause we have a family sacrifice
18 Jona·than then said to in the city, and my own broth-
him: “Tomorrow is the new er summoned me. So if I have
moon, f and you will be missed, d 1Sa 14:50 found favor in your eyes, please
for your seat will be vacant. let me slip away to see my broth-
19 By the third day, you will be ers.’ That is why he has not come
missed even more, and you must to the king’s table.” 30 Then
go to the place where you hid e Le 11:23, 24 Saul became enraged with Jon-
Le 15:4, 5
the other day1 and stay near the Le 15:16, 18
a·than, and he said to him: “You
stone here. 20 I will then shoot Nu 19:16 son of a rebellious woman, do
three arrows to one side of it, you think I do not know that you
as though I were shooting at a are choosing to side with the son
target. 21 When I send the at- of Jesse, to your own shame and
f 1Sa 17:12
tendant, I will say, ‘Go, find the to the shame of your mother?1
arrows.’ If I say to the atten- 31 As long as the son of Jes-
dant, ‘Look! The arrows are on se is alive on the earth, you and
this side of you, get them,’ then g 1Sa 20:6 your kingship will not be firmly
you may come back, for as sure- established. h So now send some-
20:17 1 Or “his own soul.” 20:19 1 Lit., 20:30 1 Lit., “to the shame of your moth-
“on the working day.” h 1Sa 18:8 er’s nakedness?”
427 1 SAMUEL 20:32–21:7
one to bring him to me, for he CHAP. 20 name of Jehovah, saying, ‘May
must die.”1a a 1Sa 19:6, 10 Jehovah be between you and me
32 However, Jona·than said and between your offspring1 and
to Saul his father: “Why should my offspring1 forever.’” a
he be put to death? b What has he b 1Sa 19:5 Then David rose up and left,
done?” 33 At that Saul hurled Pr 17:17
Pr 18:24
and Jona·than went back to the
the spear at him to strike him, c city.
21
so Jona·than knew that his fa- David later came to Nob b
ther was determined to put Da- c 1Sa 18:11 to A·hime·lech the priest.
vid to death. d 34 Jona·than im- 1Sa 19:10 A·hime·lech began to tremble
mediately rose up from the table when he met David, and he said
in the heat of anger, and he did to him: “Why are you by your-
not eat any food on the second d 1Sa 20:6, 7 self and no one is with you?” c
day after the new moon, for he 2 David replied to A·hime·lech
was upset over David e and his the priest: “The king instructed
own father had humiliated him. e 1Sa 18:1
me to do something, but he said,
35 In the morning Jona·than ‘Do not let anyone know any-
went out to the field for the thing about the mission on which
f 1Sa 20:19-22
appointment with David, and a I am sending you and about the
young attendant was with him. f instructions I have given you.’
36 And he said to his atten- I made an appointment with my
g 1Sa 20:17, 23
dant: “Please run and find the ____________________ young men to meet at a certain
arrows that I shoot.” The at- place. 3 Now if there are five
Second Col.
tendant ran, and Jona·than loaves of bread at your dispos-
a 1Sa 23:18
shot the arrow beyond him. 2Sa 9:7 al, just give them to me, or what-
37 When the attendant reached ____________________ ever is available.” 4 But the
the place where Jona·than had CHAP. 21 priest answered David: “There is
shot the arrow, Jona·than called b 1Sa 22:9, 19
no ordinary bread on hand, but
out to the attendant: “Is not the there is holy bread d—provided
arrow beyond you?” 38 Jona- that the young men have kept
than called out to the attendant: c 1Sa 18:13 away from women.”1e 5 David
“Hurry! Go quickly! Do not de- answered the priest: “Women
lay!” And Jona·than’s attendant have certainly been kept away
picked up the arrows and came d Ex 25:30 from us as on previous occa-
back to his master. 39 The at- Le 24:5, 9 sions when I went out on a cam-
tendant did not understand any- Mt 12:3, 4 paign. f If the bodies of the young
thing about the matter; only men are holy even when the mis-
Jona·than and David knew what sion is ordinary, how much more
was meant. 40 Then Jona·than e Ex 19:15
Le 15:16
so today should they be holy!”
gave his weapons to his atten- 2Sa 11:11 6 So the priest gave him the
dant and told him: “Go, take holy bread, g because there was
them to the city.” no bread there except the show-
41 When the attendant left, f Le 15:18 bread, which had been removed
David rose up from a place near- from Jehovah’s presence to be
by that was to the south. Then replaced by fresh bread on the
he fell with his face to the g Le 24:7-9 day it was taken away.
Mr 2:25, 26
ground and bowed three times, Lu 6:3, 4
7 Now one of Saul’s servants
and they kissed each other and was there on that day, detained
wept for each other, but Da- before Jehovah. His name was
vid wept the most. 42 Jona- h 1Sa 22:9 Doeg h the Edom·ite, i the chief of
than said to David: “Go in peace, Ps 52:Sup Saul’s shepherds.
since we have both sworn g in the
20:42 1 Lit., “seed.” 21:4 1 Or “have ab-
20:31 1 Lit., “for he is a son of death.” i Ge 36:1 stained from sexual relations.”
1 SAMUEL 21:8–22:10 428
8 David then said to A·hime- CHAP. 21 and who had a grievance1 gath-
lech: “Is there a spear or a sword a 1Sa 17:51, 54 ered to him, and he became
here at your disposal? I did not their chief. There were about
take my own sword or my weap- b 1Sa 17:2, 50 400 men with him.
ons with me, because the king’s 3 David later went from there
mission was urgent.” 9 To this c Ex 28:6 to Mizpeh in Moab and said to
the priest said: “The sword of the king of Moab: a “Please let
Go·liath a the Phi·listine, whom d 1Sa 27:1 my father and mother stay with
you struck down in the Valley1 you until I know what God will
of Elah, b is here, wrapped up e Jos 11:22 do for me.” 4 So he left them
1Sa 5:8
in a cloth behind the ephod. c If 1Sa 17:4 with the king of Moab, and they
you want to take it for yourself, 1Sa 27:2 stayed with him the whole time
take it, because it is the only one Ps 56:Sup that David was in the strong-
here.” David said: “There is none hold. b
f 1Sa 18:6-8
like it. Give it to me.” 1Sa 29:4, 5
5 In time Gad c the prophet
10 That day David rose up said to David: “Do not stay in the
and continued his flight d from g Ps 56:3, 6 stronghold. Go from there into
Saul, and he eventually came to the land of Judah.” d So David left
King Achish of Gath. e 11 The h Ps 34:Sup and went into the forest of He-
servants of Achish said to him: ____________________ reth.
“Is this not David, the king of the CHAP. 22 6 Saul heard that David and
land? Is he not the one they sang i 1Sa 21:10 the men with him had been
about when they danced, saying, found. Saul was then sitting
‘Saul has struck down his j Jos 15:20, 35 in Gibe·ah e under the tamarisk
thousands, 2Sa 23:13 tree on the high place with his
Ps 34:19
And David his tens of thou- Ps 56:13
spear in his hand, and all his
sands’?” f ____________________ servants were stationed around
him. 7 Then Saul said to his
12 David took these words to Second Col.
servants stationed around him:
heart, and he became very much a Ru 4:10, 17
“Listen, please, you Benja·min-
1Sa 14:47
afraid g of King Achish of Gath. ites. Will the son of Jesse f also
13 So he disguised his sanity h b 1Sa 22:1 give fields and vineyards to all of
in their presence and acted in- you? Will he appoint all of you as
sane while among them.1 He was c 2Sa 24:11, 12 chiefs of thousands and chiefs of
making marks on the doors of 1Ch 21:9, 10 hundreds? g 8 All of you have
the gate and letting his saliva 1Ch 29:29
conspired against me! No one in-
run down his beard. 14 Finally 2Ch 29:25
formed me when my own son
Achish said to his servants: made a covenant with the son of
d 1Sa 23:3
“You see that this man is crazy! Jesse! h Not one of you has sym-
Why bring him to me? 15 Do e 1Sa 10:26 pathy for me and informs me
I have a shortage of crazy men that my own son has incited my
that I need to have this one act- f Ru 4:22 own servant against me to am-
ing crazy before me? Should this bush me, as is now the case.”
man enter my house?” g 1Sa 8:11, 12 9 Then Doeg i the Edom·ite,
22 So David went from there, i
escaping to the cave of h 1Sa 18:3
1Sa 20:17
who was stationed there over
the servants of Saul, answered: j
A·dullam. j When his brothers “I saw the son of Jesse come to
and his father’s entire house Nob to A·hime·lech the son of
i 1Sa 21:1, 7
heard of it, they went down Ps 52:Sup A·hitub. k 10 And he inquired
there to him. 2 And all those of Jehovah for him and gave him
who were in trouble and in debt j Ps 52:2, 3 provisions. He even gave him the
sword of Go·liath the Phi·lis-
21:9 1 Or “Low Plain.” 21:13 1 Lit., “in k 1Sa 14:3
their hand.” 1Sa 22:20 22:2 1 Or “were bitter of soul.”
429 1 SAMUEL 22:11–23:7
tine.” a 11 At once the king sent CHAP. 22 of the priests, with the sword;
for A·hime·lech son of A·hitub a 1Sa 21:6, 9 man as well as woman, child as
the priest and all the priests of well as infant, bull, donkey, and
his father’s house, who were in b 1Sa 19:4 sheep, he put to the sword.
Nob. So all of them came to the 1Sa 20:32
1Sa 24:11
20 However, one son of
king. 1Sa 26:23 A·hime·lech the son of A·hitub,
12 Saul now said: “Listen, whose name was A·bia·thar, a es-
please, you son of A·hitub!” to c 1Sa 17:25 caped and ran away to follow Da-
which he replied: “Here I am, 1Sa 18:27
vid. 21 A·bia·thar told David:
my lord.” 13 Saul said to him: d 1Sa 18:5, 13
“Saul has killed the priests of Je-
“Why have you conspired against hovah.” 22 At this David said to
me, you and the son of Jes- e 1Sa 22:10 A·bia·thar: “I knew on that day, b
se, by giving him bread and a when Doeg the Edom·ite was
sword and by making an inquiry f 1Sa 21:1, 2 there, that he would be sure to
of God for him? He opposes me tell Saul. I am personally re-
and waits in ambush, as is now g 1Sa 14:44 sponsible for the death of every-
the case.” 14 At this A·hime- 1Sa 20:31
one1 in your father’s house.
lech answered the king: “Who h 1Sa 2:27, 32
23 Stay with me. Do not be
among all your servants is as afraid, for whoever seeks your
trustworthy1 as David? b He is i Ps 52:Sup life1 seeks my life;1 you are un-
the king’s son-in-law c and a chief der my protection.” c
over your bodyguard and hon-
ored in your house. d 15 Was to-
day the first time I inquired of
j Ge 25:30
k 1Sa 2:27, 31
23 In time David was told:
“The Phi·listines are fight-
ing against Keilah, d and they
God for him? e What you are say- are raiding the threshing floors.”
l 1Sa 21:1
ing is unthinkable on my part! 1Sa 22:9 2 So David inquired of Jeho-
Do not let the king hold anything ____________________ vah: e “Should I go and strike
against his servant and against Second Col. down these Phi·listines?” Jeho-
my father’s entire house, for a 1Sa 23:6 vah said to David: “Go, strike
your servant did not know a sin- 1Sa 30:7 down the Phi·listines and rescue
gle thing about any of this.” f 2Sa 20:25 Keilah.” 3 But the men of Da-
16 But the king said: “You 1Ki 2:27
vid said to him: “Look! We
will surely die, g A·hime·lech, b 1Sa 21:1, 7
are afraid while here in Ju-
you along with all your father’s dah; f how much more so if we
house.” h 17 With that the king c 1Ki 2:26 go to Keilah against the battle
said to the guards1 stationed ____________________ line of the Phi·listines!” g 4 So
around him: “Turn and kill the CHAP. 23 David inquired once again of Je-
priests of Jehovah, because they d Jos 15:20, 44 hovah. h Jehovah now answered
have sided with David! They him: “Rise up; go down to Kei-
knew that he was a runaway, e 1Sa 30:8 lah because I will give the Phi-
and they did not inform me!” But 2Sa 5:19 listines into your hand.” i 5 So
Ps 37:5
the king’s servants did not want David went with his men to Kei-
to lift their hands to assault the f 1Sa 22:5
lah and fought against the Phi-
priests of Jehovah. 18 Then listines; he carried off their live-
the king said to Doeg: i “You turn g 1Sa 13:5 stock and struck them down with
and assault the priests!” Imme- 1Sa 14:52 a great slaughter, and David res-
diately Doeg the Edom·ite j went cued the inhabitants of Keilah. j
and assaulted the priests him- h Jg 6:39 6 Now when A·bia·thar k the
self. He killed on that day 85 son of A·hime·lech ran away to
i 1Sa 14:6
men wearing the linen ephod. k 2Sa 5:19 David at Keilah, he had an eph-
19 He also struck Nob, l the city od with him. 7 Saul was told:
j 1Sa 23:1
22:14 1 Or “faithful.” 22:17 1 Lit., “run- 22:22 1 Or “every soul.” 22:23 1 Or
ners.” k 1Sa 22:20 “soul.”
1 SAMUEL 23:8-26 430
“David has come to Keilah.” CHAP. 23 strength1 in Jehovah. a 17 He
Then Saul said: “God has hand- a 1Sa 23:14 said to him: “Do not be afraid,
ed him over to me,1a for he has for my father Saul will not find
trapped himself by entering a b Nu 27:21 you; you will be king over Israel, b
city with gates and bars.” 8 So 1Sa 30:7 and I will become second to you;
Saul summoned all the peo- and my father Saul also knows
ple to war, to go down to Keilah c 1Sa 22:19 that.” c 18 Then the two of them
and besiege David and his men. made a covenant d before Jeho-
9 When David learned that Saul d 1Sa 22:1, 2 vah, and David stayed in Ho-
1Sa 25:13
was plotting against him, he said 1Sa 30:9 resh, and Jona·than went to his
to A·bia·thar the priest: “Bring home.
the ephod here.” b 10 Then Da- e Jos 15:20, 55 19 The men of Ziph later
vid said: “O Jehovah the God of 1Sa 23:19 went up to Saul at Gibe·ah e and
Israel, your servant has indeed 1Sa 26:1
said: “Is not David hiding near
heard that Saul intends to come us f in the places difficult to
to Keilah to destroy the city be- f 1Sa 18:29
1Sa 20:33
approach at Horesh, g on the hill
cause of me. c 11 Will the lead- 1Sa 27:1 of Hach·ilah, h which is south1
ers1 of Keilah surrender me into ____________________ of Je·shimon?2i 20 Whenever
his hand? Will Saul come down Second Col. it pleases you1 to come down,
as your servant has heard? O Je- a Ps 37:5 O king, come, and we will sur-
hovah the God of Israel, please Pr 17:17 render him into the hand of
tell your servant.” To this Jeho- the king.” j 21 At this Saul said:
vah said: “He will come down.” b 1Sa 16:13 “May you be blessed by Jeho-
12 David asked: “Will the lead- 2Sa 2:4
vah, for you have shown com-
2Sa 5:3
ers of Keilah surrender me and passion to me. 22 Please go
my men into Saul’s hand?” Jeho- c 1Sa 20:31
and try to find out exactly
vah replied: “They will surren- 1Sa 24:17, 20 where he is and who saw him
der you.” there, for I have been told that
13 At once David rose up d 1Sa 18:3 he is very cunning. 23 Careful-
with his men, about 600 in 1Sa 20:42 ly ascertain where all his hid-
number, d and they left Keilah ing places are and return to me
and moved about wherever they e 1Sa 10:26 with the evidence. I will then go
could. When Saul was told that with you, and if he is in the land,
David had escaped from Keilah, f 1Sa 26:1 I will search him out among all
Ps 54:Sup
he did not go out after him. the thousands1 of Judah.”
14 David stayed in the wilder- 24 So they left and went to
g 1Sa 23:15
ness in places difficult to ap- Ziph k ahead of Saul, while Da-
proach, in the mountainous re- vid and his men were in the wil-
h 1Sa 26:3
gion of the wilderness of Ziph. e derness of Maon, l in the Ara-
Saul searched for him constant- i 1Sa 23:24 bah m to the south of Je·shimon.
ly, f but Jehovah did not give him 25 Then Saul came with his men
into his hand. 15 David was j Ps 54:3 to look for him. n When David
aware that1 Saul had gone out was told, he at once went down
to seek his life2 while David was k 1Sa 23:14 to the crag o and stayed in the
in the wilderness of Ziph at Ho- wilderness of Maon. When Saul
resh. l Jos 15:20, 55 heard this, he chased after Da-
16 Jona·than the son of Saul 1Sa 25:2, 3 vid into the wilderness of Maon.
now went out to David at Ho- 26 As Saul came to one side
resh, and he helped him find m De 1:7
23:16 1 Lit., “he strengthened his hand.”
23:7 1 Lit., “sold him into my hand.” n 1Sa 26:2 23:19 1 Lit., “on the right side.”
23:11 1 Or possibly, “landowners.” Ps 54:3 2 Or possibly, “the desert; the wilder-
23:15 1 Or possibly, “was fearful be- ness.” 23:20 1 Or “your soul.” 23:23
cause.” 2 Or “soul.” o 1Sa 23:28 1 Or “clans.”
431 1 SAMUEL 23:27–24:15
of the mountain, David and his CHAP. 23 against him, for he is the anoint-
men were on the other side of a Ps 31:22 ed of Jehovah.” a 7 So David re-
the mountain. David was hurry- strained1 his men with these
ing to get away a from Saul, but b Ps 17:9 words, and he did not allow
Saul and his men were closing them to attack Saul. As for Saul,
in on David and his men to cap- he rose up from the cave and
c Ps 54:7
ture them. b 27 But a messen- went on his way.
ger came to Saul, saying: “Come 8 Then David got up and went
quickly, for the Phi·listines have d Jos 15:20, 62 out from the cave and called out
made a raid on the land!” 28 At Ca 1:14
after Saul: “My lord the king!” b
____________________
that Saul stopped chasing af- When Saul looked behind him,
ter David c and went to confront CHAP. 24
David bowed down low with his
the Phi·listines. That is why that e 1Sa 23:28, 29
face to the ground and pros-
place was named the Crag of the trated himself. 9 David said to
Divisions. f Ps 57:Sup Saul: “Why do you listen to the
29 Then David made his way Ps 142:Sup
words of men who say, ‘Look!
up from there and stayed in the David is seeking to harm you’? c
places difficult to approach at g 1Sa 26:8, 23 10 This very day your own eyes
En-gedi. d have seen how Jehovah gave
24 As soon as Saul returned

from pursuing the Phi·lis-
h 2Sa 24:10
____________________
you into my hand in the cave.
But when someone said to kill
tines, they told him: “Look! Da- Second Col. you, d I had pity on you and said,
vid is in the wilderness of En- a Ex 22:28 ‘I will not lift my hand against
gedi.” e 1Sa 26:11 my lord, for he is the anointed of
2 So Saul took 3,000 men
2Sa 1:14
1Ch 16:22
Jehovah.’ e 11 And look, my fa-
chosen from all Israel and went ther, yes, see the edge of your
to look for David and his men sleeveless coat in my hand; for
b 1Sa 26:17
on the rocky cliffs of the moun- when I cut off the edge of your
tain goats. 3 Saul came to the sleeveless coat, I did not kill
stone sheepfolds along the road, c 1Sa 26:19 you. You can now see and un-
where there was a cave, and he derstand that I do not intend to
went in to relieve himself1 while d 1Sa 24:4 harm you or to rebel, and I have
David and his men were sitting not sinned against you, f where-
in the recesses at the back of e 1Sa 9:16
as you are hunting me down
the cave. f 4 David’s men said to 1Sa 10:1 to take my life.1g 12 May Je-
him: “This is the day on which 1Sa 26:9 hovah judge between you and
Ps 105:15
Jehovah is saying to you, ‘Look! me, h and may Jehovah take ven-
I am giving your enemy into your geance on you for me, i but my
hand, g and you can do to him f 1Sa 26:18 hand will not come against you. j
whatever seems good to you.’”
Ps 35:7
13 Just as the ancient proverb
So David rose up and quietly says, ‘From the wicked comes
cut off the edge of Saul’s sleeve- g 1Sa 23:14 wickedness,’ but my hand will
less coat. 5 But afterward Da- not come against you. 14 Af-
vid’s heart1 kept striking him h h 1Sa 26:23 ter whom has the king of Isra-
because he had cut off the el gone out? Whom are you chas-
edge of Saul’s sleeveless coat. i De 32:35 ing? A dead dog? A single flea? k
6 He said to his men: “It is un- 15 May Jehovah be the judge,
thinkable from Jehovah’s stand- and he will judge between you
j 1Sa 26:11
point that I should do such a and me, and he will see and will
thing to my lord, the anointed plead my case l and judge me and
of Jehovah, by lifting my hand k 1Sa 26:20 rescue me from your hand.”
24:3 1 Lit., “to cover his feet.” 24:5 1 Or l 1Sa 25:39 24:7 1 Or possibly, “dispersed.” 24:11
“conscience.” Ps 35:1 1 Or “soul.”
1 SAMUEL 24:16–25:15 432
16 At the moment that David CHAP. 24 him, and David told the young
finished speaking these words a 1Sa 26:17 men: “Go up to Carmel, and
to him, Saul said: “Is this your when you come to Nabal, ask
voice, my son David?” a And Saul b 1Sa 26:21 him in my name about his wel-
began to weep loudly. 17 He fare. 6 Then say, ‘May you live
said to David: “You are more c 1Sa 24:4, 10 long and may you be well1 and
righteous than I am, for you may your household be well and
have treated me well and I have d 1Sa 26:25 may all that you have be well.
repaid you with evil. b 18 Yes, Ps 18:20
7 Now I hear that you are do-
today you have told me of the ing your shearing. When your
e 1Sa 13:14
good you did by not killing me 1Sa 15:28
shepherds were with us, we did
when Jehovah surrendered me 1Sa 18:8 not harm them, a and they found
into your hand. c 19 For what 1Sa 20:31 nothing missing the whole time
man finds his enemy and sends
1Sa 23:17 they were in Carmel. 8 Ask
him on his way unharmed? Je- your young men, and they will
f Le 19:12
hovah will reward you with De 6:13
tell you. May my young men find
good d because of what you have favor in your eyes, because we
done for me today. 20 And now g 2Sa 9:1 have come at a joyous time.1
look! I know that you will sure- 2Sa 21:7 Please give to your servants and
ly rule as king e and that in to your son David whatever you
your hand the kingdom of Isra- h 1Sa 15:34 can spare.’” b
el will endure. 21 Now swear 9 So David’s young men went
i 1Sa 23:29 and told all of this to Nabal
to me by Jehovah f that you will ____________________
not wipe out my descendants1 in David’s name. When they fin-
after me and that you will not CHAP. 25 ished, 10 Nabal answered Da-
annihilate my name out of my j 1Sa 1:20 vid’s servants: “Who is David,
1Sa 2:18 and who is the son of Jes-
father’s house.” g 22 So David 1Sa 3:20
swore to Saul, after which Saul Ps 99:6 se? Nowadays many servants are
went home. h But David and his breaking away from their mas-
men went up to the stronghold. i k 1Sa 7:15, 17 ters. c 11 Do I have to take my
bread and my water and the
25 In time Samuel j died; and
all Israel gathered togeth-
l 1Sa 23:24 meat that I butchered for my
shearers and give it to men who
er to mourn for him and to bury m Jos 15:20, 55 come from who knows where?”
him at his house in Ramah. k 12 At that David’s young men
Then David rose and went down n 1Sa 25:25 returned and reported all these
to the wilderness of Paran. words to him. 13 David imme-
2 Now there was a man in o 1Sa 27:3 diately said to his men: “Every-
Maon l whose work was in Car- one strap on your sword!” d
mel.1 m The man was very p Nu 13:6 So they all strapped on their
wealthy; he had 3,000 sheep and Nu 32:11, 12
swords, and David also strapped
1,000 goats, and he was then on his own sword, and about 400
q 1Sa 25:17, 21
shearing his sheep at Carmel. men went up with David, while
____________________
3 The man’s name was Nabal, n 200 men stayed with the bag-
and his wife’s name was Abi- Second Col.
gage.
a 1Sa 25:14-16
gail. o The wife was discerning 14 Meanwhile, one of the ser-
and beautiful, but the husband, vants reported to Abi·gail, Na-
b De 15:7
a Caleb·ite, p was harsh, and he bal’s wife: “Look! David sent
behaved badly. q 4 David heard messengers from the wilder-
c 1Sa 22:2
in the wilderness that Nabal was ness to wish our master well,
shearing his sheep. 5 So Da- d Ps 37:8
but he screamed insults at
vid sent ten young men to Pr 15:1 them. e 15 Those men were
Ec 7:9
24:21 1 Lit., “seed.” 25:2 1 A city in Ju- 25:6 1 Or “may you have peace.” 25:8
dah; not the same as Mount Carmel. e 1Sa 25:10 1 Lit., “a good day.”
433 1 SAMUEL 25:16-31
very good to us. They never CHAP. 25 at his feet and said: “My lord, let
harmed us, and we did not miss a 1Sa 25:7 the blame be on me; let your ser-
a single thing the whole time vant girl speak to you, and lis-
we were together with them in ten to the words of your servant
the fields. a 16 They were like a b 1Sa 25:13 girl. 25 Please, do not let my
protective wall around us, both lord pay attention to this worth-
by night and by day, the whole less Nabal, a for he is just like his
c 1Sa 25:3
time we were with them shep- name. Nabal1 is his name, and
herding the flock. 17 Now de- senselessness is with him. But
cide what you are going to d 1Sa 25:3 I, your servant girl, did not see
do, for disaster has been deter- my lord’s young men whom you
mined against our master and sent. 26 And now, my lord, as
against all his house, b and he is e 2Sa 16:1 surely as Jehovah is living and
such a worthless1 man c that no 2Sa 17:27-29
as you are1 living, it is Jeho-
one can speak to him.” vah who has held you back b from
18 So Abi·gail d quickly took f 1Sa 25:7 incurring bloodguilt c and from
200 loaves of bread, two large taking revenge2 with your own
jars of wine, five dressed sheep, hand. May your enemies and
five seah measures1 of roast- g 1Sa 25:10 those seeking injury to my lord
ed grain, 100 cakes of raisins, Ps 35:12 become like Nabal. 27 Now let
____________________
and 200 cakes of pressed figs this gift1d that your servant girl
and put all of it on the donkeys. e Second Col. has brought to my lord be giv-
19 Then she said to her ser- a 1Sa 25:17 en to the young men who are
vants: “Go on ahead of me; I will following my lord. e 28 Pardon,
follow you.” But she said nothing please, the transgression of your
b Ge 20:6
to her husband Nabal. servant girl, for Jehovah will
20 While she was riding on without fail make for my lord a
the donkey and going down un- c Ge 9:6 lasting house, f because my lord
der cover of the mountain, just is fighting the wars of Jeho-
then David and his men were vah, g and no evil has been found
coming down toward her, and d 1Sa 25:18 in you all your days. h 29 When
she met them. 21 Now David someone rises up to pursue you
had been saying: “It was for and seeks your life,1 the life1 of
e 1Sa 22:2
nothing that I guarded every- 1Sa 25:13
my lord will be wrapped secure-
thing that belongs to this fel- ly in the bag of life with Jehovah
low in the wilderness. Not a sin- your God, but the lives2 of your
gle thing belonging to him went f 1Sa 15:28 enemies he will hurl away like
missing, f and yet he repays me 2Sa 7:8, 11 stones from a sling.3 30 And
evil for good. g 22 May God do 1Ki 9:5
when Jehovah has done for my
the same and more to the ene- lord all the good things he has
mies of David1 if I allow a single g 1Sa 17:45 promised and he appoints you as
male2 of his to survive until the 1Sa 18:17 leader over Israel, i 31 you will
morning.” have no remorse or regret1 in
23 When Abi·gail caught your heart for shedding blood
h 1Sa 24:11
sight of David, she hurried down 1Ki 15:5
without cause and for letting
off the donkey and threw herself the hand of my lord take re-
facedown before David, bowing venge.2j When Jehovah confers
to the ground. 24 She then fell i 1Sa 13:13, 14
1Sa 23:17 25:25 1 Meaning “Senseless; Stupid.”
25:17 1 Or “good-for-nothing.” 25:18 2Sa 6:21 25:26 1 Or “your soul is.” 2 Or “bring-
2Sa 7:8
1 A seah equaled 7.33 L (6.66 dry qt). Ps 89:20
ing salvation.” 25:27 1 Lit., “blessing.”
See App. B14. 25:22 1 Or possibly, 25:29 1 Or “soul.” 2 Or “souls.” 3 Or
“to David.” 2 Lit., “anyone urinating “as from the hollow of a sling.” 25:31
against a wall.” A Hebrew expression of j De 32:35 1 Lit., “staggering or stumbling.” 2 Or
contempt referring to males. 1Sa 24:15 “bring salvation.”
1 SAMUEL 25:32–26:6 434
good upon my lord, remember CHAP. 25 vants came to Abi·gail at Car-
your servant girl.” a De 19:10 mel and said to her: “David has
32 At this David said to Ab- 1Sa 25:26 sent us to you to take you as his
i·gail: “Praise Jehovah the God wife.” 41 She immediately rose
b 1Sa 25:24
of Israel, who sent you this day up and bowed with her face to
to meet me! 33 And blessed be c 1Sa 25:18
the ground and said: “Here is
your good sense! May you be your slave as a servant to wash
blessed for restraining me this d 1Sa 25:22 the feet a of the servants of my
day from incurring bloodguilt a lord.” 42 Then Abi·gail b quick-
and from taking revenge1 with e 1Sa 24:15 ly rose up and rode on her don-
my own hands. 34 Otherwise, Ps 35:1 key with five of her female ser-
as surely as Jehovah the God of vants walking behind her; she
Israel who held me back from f 1Sa 25:10, 14 accompanied the messengers of
harming you b is living, if you had David and became his wife.
g 1Sa 25:34
not come quickly to meet me, c
____________________ 43 David had also married
by morning there would not have A·hino·am c from Jezre·el, d and
remained a single male1 belong- Second Col.
both women became his wives. e
ing to Nabal.” d 35 With that a Ge 18:3, 4
44 But Saul had given his
Lu 7:44
David accepted from her what daughter Michal, f David’s wife,
she had brought him and said b 1Sa 25:3 to Palti g the son of Laish, who
to her: “Go up in peace to your was from Gallim.
house. See, I have listened to
26
c 1Sa 27:3
you, and I will grant your re- 2Sa 3:2
In time the men of Ziph h
quest.” 1Ch 3:1 came to Saul at Gibe·ah, i
36 Abi·gail later went back to saying: “Is David not hiding on
Nabal, who was feasting like a
d Jos 15:20, 56 the hill of Hach·ilah facing Je-
king in his house, and Nabal1 shimon?”1j 2 So Saul rose up
e 1Sa 30:5 and went down to the wilder-
was in a good mood and was as 2Sa 5:13
drunk as could be. She did not ness of Ziph with 3,000 chosen
tell him a single thing until the f 1Sa 18:20 men of Israel to look for David in
morning light. 37 In the morn- the wilderness of Ziph. k 3 Saul
ing, when Nabal was sober, his g 2Sa 3:14, 15 camped on the hill of Hach·ilah,
wife told him these things. And ____________________ which faces Je·shimon, by the
his heart became like a dead CHAP. 26 road. David was then living in
man’s, and he lay paralyzed like h Jos 15:20, 55 the wilderness, and he learned
a stone. 38 About ten days lat- that Saul had come into the wil-
er, Jehovah struck Nabal, and i Jg 19:14 derness after him. 4 So David
he died. 1Sa 10:26 sent spies to verify that Saul
39 When David heard that had indeed come. 5 David lat-
j 1Sa 23:14 er went to the place where Saul
Nabal had died, he said: “Praise 1Sa 23:19, 24
Jehovah, who has pleaded my Ps 54:Sup had encamped, and David saw
case e of reproach from Nabal f the place where Saul and Ab-
and has kept his servant from k 1Sa 24:2 ner l the son of Ner, the chief of
doing anything bad, g and Jeho- his army, were lying asleep; Saul
l 1Sa 14:50 lay asleep in the camp enclo-
vah has brought the badness of 1Sa 17:55
Nabal back on his own head!” 2Sa 2:8
sure with the troops camping all
Then David sent word to pro- 2Sa 3:27 around him. 6 Then David said
pose to Abi·gail to take her to A·hime·lech the Hittite m and
as his wife. 40 So David’s ser- m Ge 10:15 A·bishai n the son of Ze·ruiah, o
the brother of Joab: “Who will
n 2Sa 16:9
25:33 1 Or “bringing salvation.” 25:34 2Sa 18:5
go down with me into the camp
1 Lit., “anyone urinating against a wall.” 2Sa 23:18 to Saul?” A·bishai replied: “I will
A Hebrew expression of contempt re-
ferring to males. 25:36 1 Lit., “Nabal’s o 2Sa 2:18 26:1 1 Or possibly, “the desert; the wil-
heart.” 1Ch 2:15, 16 derness.”
435 1 SAMUEL 26:7-24
go down with you.” 7 So David CHAP. 26 have done is not good. As sure-
and A·bishai made their way to a 1Sa 24:4 ly as Jehovah is living, you de-
the troops by night, and they 1Sa 26:23 serve to die, because you have
found Saul lying asleep in the not kept watch over your lord,
b 1Sa 10:1
camp enclosure with his spear the anointed of Jehovah. a Now
stuck into the ground next to c 1Sa 24:6
look around! Where are the
his head; Abner and the troops 2Sa 1:14 king’s spear and the water jug b
were lying all around him. 1Ch 16:22 that were next to his head?”
8 A·bishai now said to David: Ps 20:6
17 Then Saul recognized the
“Today God has surrendered d De 32:35 voice of David and said: “Is this
your enemy into your hand. a And 1Sa 24:12 your voice, my son David?” c Da-
now, please, let me pin him to 1Sa 25:38 vid replied: “It is my voice,
the ground with the spear just Ps 94:1, 23
my lord the king.” 18 He add-
once, and I will not need to e Ps 37:12, 13 ed: “Why is my lord chasing af-
do it twice.” 9 However, David ter his servant, d for what have
said to A·bishai: “Do not harm f 1Sa 31:3, 6 I done, and what am I guilty of? e
him, for who can lift his hand 19 My lord the king, please, lis-
against the anointed of Jehovah b g Le 19:18 ten to the words of his servant:
and remain innocent?” c 10 Da- 1Sa 24:6
If it is Jehovah who incited you
1Ch 16:22
vid continued: “As surely as Je- Ps 105:15 against me, let him accept1 my
hovah is living, Jehovah himself grain offering. But if men have
will strike him down, d or his day h 1Sa 24:4 incited you, f they are cursed be-
will come e and he will die, or fore Jehovah, because they have
he will go down into battle i 1Sa 14:50 driven me away today from be-
1Sa 17:55
and perish. f 11 It is unthink- 2Sa 2:8 ing united with Jehovah’s inher-
able from Jehovah’s standpoint 2Sa 3:8 itance, g saying, ‘Go, serve oth-
for me to lift my hand against the er gods!’ 20 And now do not let
anointed of Jehovah! g So now j 1Sa 26:8 my blood fall to the ground away
take, please, the spear next to ____________________
from the presence of Jehovah,
his head and the water jug, and Second Col. for the king of Israel has gone
let us be on our way.” 12 So Da- a 1Sa 9:16, 17 out to look for a single flea, h as
1Sa 10:1
vid took the spear and the wa- if he were chasing a partridge on
ter jug from next to Saul’s head, b 1Sa 26:11 the mountains.”
and they went away. No one saw h 21 In turn Saul said: “I have
or noticed them or woke up, for c 1Sa 24:8, 16 sinned. i Come back, my son Da-
they were all asleep, because vid, for I will do you no more
a deep sleep from Jehovah had d Ps 35:7 harm, because you regarded
fallen upon them. 13 Then Da- my life1 as precious j this day.
vid crossed to the other side and e 1Sa 24:9, 11
Yes, I have acted foolishly and
stood on the top of the mountain have made a terrible mistake.”
f 1Sa 24:9
some distance away, with a con- 22 David answered: “Here is the
siderable space between them. g Ex 19:5 spear of the king. Let one of
14 David called out to the De 26:18 the young men come over and
troops and to Abner i the son of take it. 23 It is Jehovah who
Ner, saying: “Abner, will you not h 1Sa 24:14
will repay each one for his
answer?” Abner answered: “Who i 1Sa 24:17 own righteousness k and his own
are you who calls to the king?” faithfulness, for today Jehovah
15 David said to Abner: “Are j 1Sa 24:10 gave you into my hand, but
you not a man? And who is like 1Sa 26:11 I was unwilling to lift my hand
you in Israel? So why did you against the anointed of Jehovah. l
k Ps 7:8
not keep watch over your lord
Ps 18:20
24 Look! Just as your life1 was
the king? For one of the soldiers
came in to do away with your l 1Sa 24:6 26:19 1 Lit., “smell.” 26:21, 24 1 Or
lord the king. j 16 What you 1Sa 26:9 “soul.”
1 SAMUEL 26:25–28:5 436
precious to me this day, so may CHAP. 26 Shur a and down to the land of
my life1 be precious in the eyes a Ps 34:19 Egypt. 9 When David would at-
of Jehovah, and may he rescue b 1Sa 24:19 tack the land, he preserved
me out of all distress.” a 25 Saul c 1Sa 24:22 neither man nor woman alive, b
replied to David: “May you be 1Sa 27:4 but he took the flocks, herds,
blessed, my son David. You will ____________________ donkeys, camels, and cloth-
surely do great things, and you CHAP. 27 ing, after which he would return
will surely prevail.” b Then David d 1Sa 19:18 to Achish. 10 Then Achish
went on his way, and Saul re- 1Sa 22:1, 5 would ask: “Where did you make
turned to his place. c e 1Sa 18:29 a raid today?” David would reply:
27
1Sa 23:23
However, David said in his “Against the south1 of Judah” c or
f 1Sa 25:13
heart: “One day I will per- 1Sa 30:9
“Against the south of the Je·rah-
ish by Saul’s hand. The best g 1Sa 21:10, 14
me·el·ites” d or “Against the south
thing for me is to escape d to 1Sa 27:12 of the Kenites.” e 11 David did
the land of the Phi·listines; then h 1Sa 25:43 not spare alive any man or wom-
Saul will give up looking for me i 1Sa 25:39, 42 an to be brought to Gath, say-
in all the territory of Israel, e j 1Sa 23:14 ing: “That they may not tell
and I will escape from his hand.” 1Sa 26:25 them about us and say, ‘This is
2 So David rose up with the 600 k Jos 19:1, 5 what David did.’” (And that was
men f who were with him and 1Sa 30:1 his practice the whole time he
went over to Achish g the son of 2Sa 1:1
1Ch 12:1, 20
lived in the countryside of the
Maoch, the king of Gath. 3 Da- Phi·listines.) 12 So Achish be-
l 1Sa 29:3
vid stayed with Achish in Gath, lieved David, saying to him-
he and his men, each man with m Jos 13:1, 2
self: ‘He has certainly become a
his household. With David were n Ge 36:12
Ex 17:8, 14 stench among his people Israel,
his two wives, A·hino·am h of Nu 13:29 so he will always be my servant.’
Jezre·el and Abi·gail i the Car-
28
1Sa 15:2
In those days the Phi·lis-
mel·ite, Nabal’s widow. 4 When 2Sa 1:1
____________________ tines assembled their ar-
report was made to Saul that Da-
mies for war against Israel. f
vid had run away to Gath, he Second Col.
stopped searching for him. j a Ge 25:17, 18
So Achish said to David: “You
know, of course, that you and
5 Then David said to Achish: Ex 15:22
1Sa 15:7 your men will go out into bat-
“If I have found favor in your
eyes, let them give me a place
b De 25:19 tle with me.” g 2 At that Da-
1Sa 15:3
in one of the cities of the coun- vid said to Achish: “You sure-
c Jos 15:1, 2 ly know what your servant will
tryside, so that I may live there. d 1Ch 2:9
Why should your servant live in do.” Achish said to David: “That
the royal city with you?” 6 So
e Nu 24:21 is why I will appoint you as my
1Sa 15:6
Achish gave him Ziklag k on that permanent bodyguard.”1h
____________________
day. That is why Ziklag belongs 3 Now Samuel had died, and
CHAP. 28
to the kings of Judah down to all Israel had mourned him and
f 1Sa 14:52
this day. had buried him in Ramah, his
g 1Sa 27:12
7 The length of time1 that Da- 1Sa 29:3
own city. i And Saul had removed
vid lived in the countryside of h 1Sa 29:2
the spirit mediums and the
the Phi·listines was a year and fortune-tellers from the land. j
i 1Sa 25:1
four months. l 8 David would go 4 The Phi·listines assembled
j Ex 22:18
up with his men to raid the Le 19:31 and went and set up camp in
Geshur·ites, m the Girzites, and Le 20:6, 27 Shunem. k So Saul assembled all
De 18:10, 11 Israel, and they set up camp in
the A·malek·ites, n for they were Re 21:8
inhabiting the land that ex- Gil·boa. l 5 When Saul saw the
k Jos 19:17, 18
tended from Telam as far as 2Ki 4:8 camp of the Phi·listines, he
l 1Sa 31:1
26:24 1 Or “soul.” 27:7 1 Lit., “number 2Sa 1:21 27:10 1 Or “the Negeb.” 28:2 1 Lit., “as
of days.” 2Sa 21:12 guardian of my head all the days.”
437 1 SAMUEL 28:6-23
was afraid, and his heart trem- CHAP. 28 15 Then “Samuel” said to
bled greatly. a 6 Although Saul a 1Sa 28:20 Saul: “Why have you disturbed
would inquire of Jehovah, b Jeho- me by having me brought up?”
vah never answered him, either b 1Sa 14:37 Saul replied: “I am in great trou-
in dreams or by the Urim c or ble. The Phi·listines are fight-
through the prophets. 7 Finally c Ex 28:30
ing against me, and God has de-
Saul said to his servants: “Find Nu 27:21 parted from me and no longer
me a woman who is a spirit me- answers me, either through the
dium, d and I will go and consult d Ex 22:18
prophets or in dreams; a so that
her.” His servants replied: “Look! Le 19:31 is why I am calling on you to let
There is a woman who is a spir- Le 20:6 me know what I should do.” b
it medium in En-dor.” e
1Sa 15:23
1Sa 28:3
16 And “Samuel” said: “Why
do you inquire of me now that
8 So Saul disguised himself
Jehovah has departed from you c
and put on other garments and e Jos 17:11
and has become your adversary?
went to the woman by night with 17 Jehovah will do for him-
two of his men. He said: “Use f De 18:10, 11 self what he foretold through
divination, please, by acting as 1Ch 10:13
me: Jehovah will rip the king-
a spirit medium, f and bring up dom out of your hands and give
for me the one whom I designate g 1Sa 28:3 it to one of your fellow men,
to you.” 9 However, the wom- David. d 18 Because you did not
an said to him: “You must know h Ex 22:18 obey the voice of Jehovah and
what Saul did, how he removed Le 20:27
you did not execute his burning
the spirit mediums and the anger against the A·malek·ites, e
fortune-tellers from the land. g i 1Sa 28:3 that is why Jehovah is doing
Why, then, are you trying to trap this to you this day. 19 Jeho-
me1 to have me put to death?” h j 1Sa 15:27 vah will also give both Israel and
10 Saul then swore to her by Je- ____________________ you into the hand of the Phi·lis-
hovah, saying: “As surely as Je- Second Col. tines, f and tomorrow you g and
hovah is alive, you will not incur a 1Sa 28:6 your sons h will be with me. Je-
any guilt in this matter!” 11 At hovah will also give the army of
this the woman said: “Whom b Le 19:31 Israel into the hands of the Phi-
should I bring up for you?” He listines.” i
replied: “Bring up Samuel for c 1Sa 15:23
20 At once Saul fell full
me.” 12 When the woman saw 1Sa 16:14 length on the ground and be-
“Samuel,”1i she cried out at the came very much afraid because
top of her voice and said to Saul: d 1Sa 13:14 of “Samuel’s” words. And there
“Why did you trick me? You are 1Sa 15:28 was no strength left in him, be-
Saul!” 13 The king said to her:
1Sa 16:13 cause he had not eaten food all
1Sa 24:20
day and all night. 21 When the
“Do not be afraid, but what do
woman came to Saul and saw
you see?” The woman replied to e 1Sa 15:9 that he had been greatly dis-
Saul: “I see one like a god com- 1Ch 10:13
turbed, she said to him: “Here
ing up out of the earth.” 14 At your servant has obeyed what
once he asked her: “What does f 1Sa 28:1 you said, and I risked my life1j
he look like?” to which she said: 1Sa 31:1
and did what you told me to
“It is an old man coming up, do. 22 Now, please, listen to
and he is clothed in a sleeveless g 1Sa 31:5
what your servant has to say.
coat.” j At that Saul realized that Let me set before you a piece of
it was “Samuel,” and he bowed h 1Sa 31:2 bread; then eat so that you will
2Sa 2:8
low with his face to the ground have some strength to go on
and prostrated himself. your way.” 23 But he refused
i 1Sa 31:7 and said: “I am not going to
28:9 1 Or “my soul.” 28:12 1 Or “what
appeared to be Samuel.” j Le 20:27 28:21 1 Or “took my soul in my hand.”
1 SAMUEL 28:24–30:4 438
eat.” However, his servants and CHAP. 28 as Jehovah is living, you are up-
also the woman kept urging him. a 1Sa 28:8 right, and I am pleased to have
Finally he listened to them and ____________________ you go on the campaign with my
got up from the ground and sat CHAP. 29 army, a for I have not found any
on the bed. 24 The woman had b 1Sa 28:1 fault with you from the day you
a fattened calf in the house, so came to me until today. b But the
she quickly slaughtered1 it and lords do not trust you. c 7 So
took flour and kneaded dough c Jos 19:17, 18 return in peace, and do not do
and baked it into unleavened 1Sa 29:11
anything to displease the lords
bread. 25 She served them to of the Phi·listines.” 8 However,
Saul and his servants, and they David said to Achish: “Why,
ate. After that they rose up and d 1Sa 28:2
what have I done? What fault
left during the night. a have you found in your servant
29 The Phi·listines b assem-
bled all their armies at
e 1Sa 27:7, 12 from the day that I came to you
until today? Why should I not
Aphek, while the Israelites were come with you and fight against
camping by the spring in Jezre- f 1Ch 12:19 the enemies of my lord the
el. c 2 And the lords of the Phi- king?” 9 Achish answered Da-
listines were passing by with vid: “From my standpoint, you
their hundreds and their thou- g 1Sa 14:21 have been as good as an angel
sands, and David and his men of God. d But the princes of the
were marching at the rear with Phi·listines have said, ‘Do not
Achish. d 3 But the princes of h 1Sa 18:7
let him go up with us into the
1Sa 21:11
the Phi·listines said: “Why are battle.’ 10 Now get up early in
these Hebrews here?” Achish re-
the morning with the servants
plied to the princes of the Phi-
i 1Sa 21:10 of your lord who came with you;
listines: “This is David, the ser- 1Sa 27:2 rise up and leave early in the
vant of King Saul of Israel, ____________________
who has been with me for a morning as soon as it is light.”
year or more. e I have not found
Second Col. 11 So David and his men rose
a 1Sa 28:2 up early in the morning to re-
any fault in him from the day
he deserted to me until today.” turn to the land of the Phi·lis-
4 But the princes of the Phi·lis- b 1Sa 27:11, 12
tines, and the Phi·listines went
tines became indignant at him, up to Jezre·el. e
and they said to him: “Make the
man go back. f Let him return c 1Sa 29:3, 9 30 When David and his men
came to Ziklag f on the
to the place where you assigned third day, the A·malek·ites g had
him. Do not let him go down made a raid on the south1 and
with us into the battle, so that d 1Sa 27:12 on Ziklag, and they had attacked
he will not turn against us dur- Ziklag and burned it with fire.
ing the battle. g For what better 2 They had taken captive the
way to put himself in favor with e Jos 19:17, 18
1Sa 29:1
women h and all who were in it,
his lord than with the heads of ____________________ from the smallest to the great-
our men? 5 Is this not the Da- est. They had not killed anyone,
CHAP. 30
vid about whom they sang when but they had carried them off
they danced, saying: f Jos 15:21, 31
1Sa 27:5, 6 and gone on their way. 3 When
‘Saul has struck down his David and his men came to the
thousands, city, they found it burned down,
And David his tens of thou- g Ge 36:12 and their wives and their sons
sands’?” h Ex 17:14
1Sa 15:2
and their daughters had been
6 So Achish i summoned Da- 1Sa 27:8 carried off captive. 4 So David
vid and said to him: “As surely and the men with him began
28:24 1 Or “sacrificed.” h 1Sa 27:3 30:1 1 Or “the Negeb.”
439 1 SAMUEL 30:5-22
weeping loudly until they had no CHAP. 30 sick three days ago. 14 We
strength left to weep. 5 David’s a 1Sa 25:42 made a raid on the south1 of the
two wives had also been carried 1Sa 25:43 Chere·thites a and on the territo-
off captive, A·hino·am of Jez- ry of Judah and on the south1
re·el and Abi·gail the widow of of Caleb, b and Ziklag we burned
Nabal the Carmel·ite. a 6 David b Ps 18:6 with fire.” 15 At this David said
was very distressed, because the Ps 31:1, 9 to him: “Will you lead me down
Ps 34:19
men were talking of stoning him, Ps 143:5 to this marauder band?” He re-
for all the men1 had become plied: “If you swear to me by God
very bitter over the loss of their that you will not put me to death
sons and daughters. But David c 1Sa 22:20
and that you will not hand me
strengthened himself by Jeho- 1Ki 2:26 over to my master, I will lead you
vah his God. b down to this marauder band.”
7 David then said to A·bi- 16 So he led him down to
a·thar c the priest, the son of d 1Sa 23:9 where they were spread out all
A·hime·lech: “Please bring the over the land, eating and drink-
ephod here.” d So A·bia·thar ing and celebrating because of
brought the ephod to David. e Nu 27:21 all the great spoil that they had
8 David inquired of Jehovah: e Jg 20:28 taken from the land of the Phi-
“Should I chase after this ma- 1Sa 23:2, 11 listines and the land of Judah.
rauder band? Will I overtake 1Sa 28:6
17 Then David struck them
them?” At this He said to him: down from the morning dark-
“Go in pursuit, for you will cer- ness until the following eve-
tainly overtake them, and you f 1Sa 30:18 ning; not a man escaped c except
Ps 34:19
will make the rescue.” f 400 men who fled on camels.
9 David immediately set out 18 David recovered all that the
with the 600 men g who were A·malek·ites had taken, d and Da-
g 1Sa 23:13
with him, and they went on as 1Sa 27:2
vid rescued his two wives.
far as the Wadi1 Besor, where 19 Nothing of theirs was miss-
some of the men stayed behind. ing, from the smallest to the
10 David kept up the chase with h 1Sa 30:21
greatest. They recovered their
400 men, but the 200 men who ____________________ sons and daughters and the
were too tired to cross the Wadi Second Col.
spoil; e David recovered every-
Besor stayed behind. h thing that they had taken.
a 2Sa 8:18
11 They found an Egyptian 1Ki 1:38 20 So David took all the flocks
man in the field and took him to 1Ch 18:17 and the herds, which they drove
Eze 25:16 before their own livestock. They
David. They gave him food to eat Zep 2:5
and water to drink, 12 as well said: “This is David’s spoil.”
as a slice of a cake of pressed 21 Then David came to the
figs and two cakes of raisins. 200 men who had been too
b Jos 14:13
After he ate, he regained his tired to go along with David
strength,1 for he had not eat- and who had stayed behind by
en any food or drunk any water the Wadi Besor, f and they came
c Ex 17:14 out to meet David and the peo-
for three days and three nights.
13 David now asked him: “To ple with him. When David came
whom do you belong, and where near to the men, he asked
are you from?” to which he said: d 1Sa 30:3 them how they were. 22 How-
“I am an Egyptian attendant, a ever, every bad and worthless
slave of an A·malek·ite man, but man among those who had gone
my master left me because I got e 1Sa 30:8 with David said: “Since they did
Ps 34:19 not go with us, we will not give
30:6 1 Or “for the souls of all the them any of the spoil that we
people.” 30:9 1 See Glossary. 30:12
1 Lit., “his spirit returned to him.” f 1Sa 30:10 30:14 1 Or “the Negeb.”
1 SAMUEL 30:23–31:13 440
recovered except that each one CHAP. 30 4 Then Saul said to his armor-
may take his wife and his a 1Sa 30:8 bearer: “Draw your sword and
sons and go away.” 23 But Da- b 1Sa 30:10
run me through with it, so
vid said: “You must not do this, that these uncircumcised men a
my brothers, with what Jehovah c Nu 31:27 may not come and run me
Jos 22:8
has given us. He protected us Ps 68:12 through and deal ruthlessly1
and gave into our hand the ma- with me.” But his armor-bearer
d Jos 19:4, 8
rauder band that came against was unwilling, because he was
us. a 24 Who would agree with e Jos 15:20, 48 very much afraid. So Saul
Jos 21:8, 14
you on this? The share of the one took the sword and fell on it. b
who went down into the battle f Jos 15:20, 50 5 When his armor-bearer saw
will be the same as the share of Jos 21:8, 14
that Saul was dead, c he too fell
the one who sat by the baggage. b g 1Sa 27:10 on his own sword and died with
All will have a share together.” c 1Ch 2:9 him. 6 Thus Saul, his three
25 And from that day forward, h Jg 1:16 sons, his armor-bearer, and all
he kept it set as a regulation and 1Sa 15:6 his men died together on that
a rule for Israel down to this day. i Nu 21:3 day. d 7 When the people of Is-
26 When David returned to Jos 19:1, 4 rael who were in the region of
Jg 1:17
Ziklag, he sent some of the spoil the valley1 and in the region of
to the elders of Judah who were j Jos 14:13 the Jordan saw that the men of
2Sa 2:1
his friends, saying: “Here is a Israel had fled and that Saul and
____________________
gift1 for you from the spoil of Je- his sons had died, they began to
hovah’s enemies.” 27 He sent it CHAP. 31 abandon the cities and flee; e the
to those who were in Bethel, d to k 1Sa 14:52 Phi·listines then came and occu-
1Sa 29:1
those in Ramoth of the Negeb,1 pied them.
to those in Jattir, e 28 to those l 1Sa 28:4 8 The next day, when the Phi-
2Sa 1:21
in A·roer, to those in Siphmoth, 1Ch 10:1-5 listines came to strip the slain,
to those in Esh·te·moa, f 29 to they found Saul and his three
m 1Sa 13:2
those in Racal, to those in the sons fallen on Mount Gil·boa. f
cities of the Je·rahme·el·ites, g to n 1Ch 8:33 9 So they cut off his head and
those in the cities of the Ken- o 2Sa 1:4, 6 stripped off his armor and sent
ites, h 30 to those in Hormah, i ____________________ word throughout the land of the
to those in Bora·shan, to those Second Col. Phi·listines to spread the news g
in Athach, 31 to those in Heb- a 1Sa 17:26 in the houses1 of their idols h
ron, j and to all the places that 2Sa 1:20 and among the people. 10 Then
David and his men had fre- b 1Ch 10:4 they put his armor in the house
quented. of the Ashto·reth images and
31
c 1Sa 26:10
Now the Phi·listines were 1Ch 10:13 fastened his corpse to the wall
fighting against Israel. k of Beth-shan. i 11 When the
d 1Sa 28:19
And the men of Israel fled 1Ch 10:6, 7
inhabitants of Jabesh-gile·ad j
from before the Phi·listines, and heard what the Phi·listines had
many fell slain on Mount Gil- e 1Sa 13:6 done to Saul, 12 all the war-
boa. l 2 The Phi·listines kept in f 1Sa 28:4 riors rose and traveled all night
close range of Saul and his 1Sa 31:1 and took the bodies of Saul
2Sa 1:6
sons, and the Phi·listines struck 1Ch 10:8-12 and his sons off the wall of
down Jona·than, m A·bina·dab, Beth-shan. They returned to Ja-
g 2Sa 1:20
and Malchi-shua, Saul’s sons. n besh and burned them there.
3 The fighting grew fierce h Jg 16:23 13 Then they took their bones k
against Saul, and the archers i Jos 17:11 and buried them under the tam-
found him, and he was severe- Jg 1:27 arisk tree in Jabesh, l and they
ly wounded by the archers. o j 1Sa 11:1, 9-11 fasted for seven days.
k 2Sa 21:12 31:4 1 Or “abusively.” 31:7 1 Or “low
30:26 1 Lit., “blessing.” 30:27 1 Or “the
south.” l 2Sa 2:4, 5 plain.” 31:9 1 Or “temples.”
THE SECOND OF
SAM U E L
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 David hears of Saul’s death (1-16) 14 Joab and the Tekoite woman (1-17)
David’s dirge over Saul and David detects Joab’s scheme (18-20)
Jonathan (17-27) Absalom allowed to return (21-33)
2 David, king over Judah (1-7) 15 Absalom’s conspiracy and revolt (1-12)
Ish-bosheth, king over Israel (8-11) David flees Jerusalem (13-30)
War between David’s house and Saul’s Ahithophel joins Absalom (31)
house (12-32) Hushai sent to counteract
Ahithophel (32-37)
3 David’s house grows stronger (1)
David’s sons (2-5) 16 Ziba slanders Mephibosheth (1-4)
Abner defects to David (6-21) Shimei curses David (5-14)
Absalom receives Hushai (15-19)
Joab kills Abner (22-30)
Ahithophel’s advice (20-23)
David mourns for Abner (31-39)
17 Hushai thwarts Ahithophel’s
4 Ish-bosheth assassinated (1-8) advice (1-14)
David has the assassins killed (9-12) David is warned; he escapes
5 David made king over all Israel (1-5) Absalom (15-29)
Jerusalem captured (6-16) Barzillai and others provide
Zion, the City of David (7) supplies (27-29)
David defeats the Philistines (17-25) 18 Absalom’s defeat and death (1-18)
6 The Ark brought to Jerusalem (1-23) David informed of Absalom’s
death (19-33)
Uzzah grabs the Ark and is killed (6-8)
Michal despises David (16, 20-23) 19 David mourns for Absalom (1-4)
Joab reproves David (5-8a)
7 David not to build the temple (1-7) David returns to Jerusalem (8b-15)
Covenant with David for a Shimei asks for forgiveness (16-23)
kingdom (8-17) Mephibosheth proved innocent (24-30)
David’s prayer of thanksgiving (18-29) Barzillai honored (31-40)
8 David’s victories (1-14) Dispute among the tribes (41-43)
David’s administration (15-18) 20 Sheba’s revolt; Joab kills Amasa (1-13)
9 David’s loyal love for Sheba pursued and beheaded (14-22)
Mephibosheth (1-13) David’s administration (23-26)
10 Victories over Ammon and Syria (1-19) 21 Gibeonites avenged on Saul’s
house (1-14)
11 David’s adultery with Bath-sheba (1-13) Wars against the Philistines (15-22)
David arranges to have Uriah
22 David praises God for his acts of
killed (14-25)
salvation (1-51)
David takes Bath-sheba as wife (26, 27)
“Jehovah is my crag” (2)
12 Nathan reproves David (1-15a) Jehovah loyal to the loyal ones (26)
Bath-sheba’s son dies (15b-23) 23 David’s last words (1-7)
Bath-sheba bears Solomon (24, 25) Exploits of David’s mighty
Ammonite city of Rabbah warriors (8-39)
captured (26-31)
24 David’s census sin (1-14)
13 Amnon rapes Tamar (1-22) Pestilence kills 70,000 (15-17)
Absalom kills Amnon (23-33) David builds an altar (18-25)
Absalom flees to Geshur (34-39) No sacrifices without cost (24)
441
2 SAMUEL 1:1-21 442
1 After Saul’s death, when Da-

vid had returned from de-
CHAP. 1
a 1Sa 27:5, 6
they wailed and wept and fasted a
until evening for Saul, for his
feating1 the A·malek·ites, David son Jona·than, for the people of
stayed at Ziklag a for two days. Jehovah, and for the house of Is-
2 On the third day, a man came b 1Sa 31:1, 6 rael, b because they had fallen by
1Ch 10:4, 6
from the camp of Saul with his the sword.
garments ripped apart and dirt 13 David asked the young
on his head. When he ap- c 1Sa 28:4 man who brought him the news:
proached David, he fell down to 1Ch 10:1 “Where are you from?” He said:
the ground and prostrated him- “I am the son of a foreign resi-
self. dent, an A·malek·ite.” 14 Then
3 David asked him: “Where d 1Sa 31:3 David said to him: “Why did you
1Ch 10:3
are you coming from?” He re- not fear to lift your hand to
plied: “I have escaped from the do away with the anointed of
camp of Israel.” 4 David asked e Ex 17:16 Jehovah?” c 15 With that David
him: “How did things turn out? De 25:19 called one of the young men and
Please tell me.” To this he said: 1Sa 15:20 said: “Step forward and strike
1Sa 30:1
“The people have fled from the him.” So he struck him down,
battle and many have fallen and and he died. d 16 David said to
died. Even Saul and his son Jon- f 1Sa 31:4 him: “Your blood is on your own
a·than have died.” b 5 Then Da- ____________________ head, because your own mouth
vid asked the young man who Second Col. testified against you by saying,
brought him the news: “How do a 1Sa 31:11, 13 ‘I myself put the anointed of Je-
you know that Saul and his son hovah to death.’” e
Jona·than are dead?” 6 The 17 Then David chanted this
young man replied: “By chance b 1Sa 31:1 dirge1 over Saul and his son
I was on Mount Gil·boa, c and Jona·than f 18 and said that
there was Saul supporting him- the people of Judah should be
self on his spear, and the chari- c Nu 12:8 taught the dirge called “The
1Sa 24:6
ots and horsemen had caught up 1Sa 26:9
Bow,” which is written in the
with him. d 7 When he turned 1Sa 31:4 book of Jashar: g
around and saw me, he called 19 “The beauty, O Israel, lies
me, and I said, ‘Here I am!’ slain upon your high
8 He asked me, ‘Who are you?’ d 2Sa 4:10
places. h
I replied, ‘I am an A·malek·ite.’ e How the mighty have fallen!
9 Then he said, ‘Please stand 20 Do not tell it in Gath; i
e 2Sa 1:6, 10
over me and put me to death, for
Do not announce it in the
I am in great agony, but I am still
streets of Ashke·lon,
alive.’1 10 So I stood over him f 1Sa 31:6 Or the daughters of the Phi-
and put him to death, f for I knew
that he could not survive after listines will rejoice,
he had fallen down wounded. Or the daughters of the un-
g Jos 10:13
Then I took the crown1 that was circumcised men will exult.
on his head and the bracelet that 21 You mountains of Gil·boa, j
was on his arm, and I brought h 1Sa 31:8 May there be no dew or rain
them here to my lord.” upon you,
11 At this David took hold of Nor fields producing holy
i 1Sa 31:9 contributions, k
his garments and ripped them
apart, and so did all the men Because there the shield of
who were with him. 12 And j 1Sa 31:1
mighty ones was defiled,
1Ch 10:1 The shield of Saul is no lon-
1:1 1 Or “striking down.” 1:9 1 Or “be- ger anointed with oil.
cause all my soul is still in me.” 1:10
1 Or “diadem.” k Le 27:16 1:17 1 Or “song of mourning.”
443 2 SAMUEL 1:22–2:15
22 From the blood of the slain, CHAP. 1 and there they anointed David as
from the fat of mighty a 1Sa 18:4 king over the house of Judah. a
ones, 1Sa 20:20 They told David: “The men
b 1Sa 14:47 of Jabesh-gile·ad were the ones
The bow of Jona·than did c 1Sa 18:1
not turn back, a d 1Sa 31:6
who buried Saul.” 5 So Da-
And the sword of Saul would 1Ch 10:6 vid sent messengers to the
not return without suc- e Job 9:26 men of Jabesh-gile·ad and said
cess. b f Pr 30:30 to them: “May you be blessed by
23 Saul and Jona·than, c be-
g 1Sa 31:8 Jehovah, because you showed
h 1Sa 18:1, 3 loyal love to your lord Saul
loved and cherished1 dur- i 1Sa 19:2
by burying him. b 6 May Jeho-
ing their life, 1Sa 20:17, 41
1Sa 23:16-18 vah show loyal love and faithful-
And in death they were not Pr 17:17 ness to you. I will also show you
separated. d Pr 18:24
kindness because you have done
Swifter than the eagles they ____________________
this. c 7 Now let your hands be
were, e CHAP. 2
strong and be courageous men,
Mightier than the lions. f j Nu 27:21 for your lord Saul is dead, and
1Sa 28:6
24 O daughters of Israel, weep k Ge 23:2 the house of Judah has anointed
over Saul, Nu 13:22 me as king over them.”
Who clothed you in scarlet Jos 14:14
Jos 20:7
8 But Abner d the son of Ner,
and finery, 2Sa 5:1 the chief of Saul’s army, had tak-
Who put gold ornaments 1Ki 2:11 en Saul’s son Ish-bosheth e and
l 1Sa 25:43 brought him across to Ma·ha·na-
upon your clothing.
25 How the mighty have fallen
m 1Sa 25:42
1Sa 30:5
im f 9 and made him king over
in battle! n 1Sa 22:1, 2 Gile·ad, g the Ashur·ites, Jez-
1Sa 27:2 re·el, h Ephra·im, i Benjamin, and
Jona·than lies slain upon 1Ch 12:1 over all Israel. 10 Ish-bosheth,
your high places! g ____________________ Saul’s son, was 40 years old
26 I am distressed over you, Second Col. when he became king over Isra-
my brother Jona·than; a Ge 49:10 el, and he reigned for two years.
You were very dear to me. h 1Sa 15:24, 28 The house of Judah, however,
1Sa 16:13
More wonderful was your 2Sa 5:4, 5 supported David. j 11 The time1
love to me than the love of 1Ch 11:3 that David was king in Hebron
women. i b 1Sa 31:11-13 over the house of Judah was sev-
c 2Sa 9:7
27 How the mighty have fallen 2Sa 10:2
en years and six months. k
And the weapons of war d 1Sa 14:50 12 In time Abner the son of
have perished!” 1Sa 17:55 Ner and the servants of Ish-
1Sa 26:5
2 Afterward David inquired of 2Sa 4:1

bosheth, Saul’s son, went out
1Ki 2:5 from Ma·ha·naim l to Gibe·on. m
Jehovah, j saying: “Should I
e 2Sa 4:5-8 13 Joab n the son of Ze·ruiah o
go up into one of the cities of Ju- 2Sa 4:12 and the servants of David also
dah?” Jehovah said to him: “Go f Ge 32:1, 2
went out and encountered them
up.” David then asked: “Where Jos 13:29, 30
at the pool of Gibe·on; and one
g Jos 13:8, 11
should I go?” He replied: “To group sat on this side of the
h Jos 19:17, 18
Hebron.” k 2 So David went up i Jos 16:5-8 pool, and the other group on
there with his two wives, A·hin- j 2Sa 2:4 that side of the pool. 14 Final-
o·am l of Jezre·el and Abi·gail m k 1Ch 3:4 ly Abner said to Joab: “Let the
the widow of Nabal the Carmel- l 2Sa 2:8 young men get up and engage in
ite. 3 David also brought the m Jos 10:12
combat1 before us.” To this Jo-
Jos 18:21, 25
men who were with him, n each Jos 21:8, 17 ab said: “Let them get up.”
with his household, and they set- 2Sa 20:8 15 So they got up and crossed
tled in the cities around Hebron. 2Ch 1:3
n 2Sa 8:16
over by number, 12 for Benjamin
4 Then the men of Judah came, 2Sa 20:23
1Ki 1:5, 7 2:11 1 Lit., “The number of days.” 2:14
1:23 1 Or “pleasant.” o 1Ch 2:15, 16 1 Or “put on a competition.”
2 SAMUEL 2:16–3:3 444
and Saul’s son Ish-bosheth and CHAP. 2 on the top of a certain hill.
12 from the servants of David. a 1Ch 2:15, 16 26 Then Abner called out to
16 They grabbed one another by Joab: “Is the sword going to de-
the head and each of them thrust vour endlessly? Do you not know
b 2Sa 10:7
his sword into the side of his op- 2Sa 24:2
that the outcome will only be
ponent, and they all fell down to- 1Ki 11:15 bitterness? How long, then, will
gether. So that place, which is 1Ch 11:6 it be before you tell the peo-
in Gibe·on, was called Helkath- ple to turn back from pursu-
haz·zurim. c 1Sa 26:6 ing their brothers?” 27 At that
17 The fighting that ensued 2Sa 20:6 Joab said: “As surely as the
was extremely fierce that day, 1Ch 11:20 true God is living, if you had
and Abner and the men of Isra- not spoken, then only by the
el were finally defeated before d 2Sa 3:27 morning would the people have
the servants of David. 18 Now 2Sa 23:24 stopped pursuing their broth-
the three sons of Ze·ruiah a were 1Ch 27:1, 7 ers.” 28 Joab now blew the
there—Joab, b A·bishai, c and As- horn, and his men stopped chas-
a·hel; d and Asa·hel was as swift e 2Sa 3:27 ing after Israel, and the fighting
on his feet as a gazelle in the ____________________ ceased.
open field. 19 Asa·hel chased Second Col. 29 Abner and his men then
after Abner, and he would not a De 1:7 marched through the Ara·bah a
veer to the right or to the left in Jos 12:2, 3 all that night and crossed the
his pursuit of Abner. 20 When Jordan and marched through
Abner looked behind, he asked, the entire ravine1 and final-
b Jos 21:8, 38
“Is that you, Asa·hel?” to which 2Sa 2:8 ly came to Ma·ha·naim. b 30 Af-
he replied, “Yes, it is.” 21 Then ter Joab turned back from pur-
Abner said to him: “Veer to your suing Abner, he gathered all the
right or to your left and cap- c 2Sa 2:18 people together. Of David’s ser-
1Ch 2:15, 16
ture one of the young men, and vants, 19 were missing, in addi-
take whatever you strip off him tion to Asa·hel. 31 But the ser-
for yourself.” But Asa·hel did d Ge 35:19 vants of David had defeated
Ru 4:11
not want to stop chasing him. 1Sa 16:1
the Benja·min·ites and the men
22 So Abner said to Asa·hel of Abner, and 360 of their men
once again: “Stop chasing me. had died. 32 They took Asa-
Why should I strike you down? e 2Sa 2:1, 3 hel c and buried him in his fa-
1Ch 11:1
How could I look your brother ther’s tomb, which is at Bethle-
____________________
Joab in the face?” 23 But he hem. d Then Joab and his men
kept refusing to stop, so Ab- CHAP. 3 marched all night long, and they
ner struck him in the abdomen f 1Sa 15:27, 28 reached Hebron e at daybreak.
1Sa 24:17, 20
3
with the butt end of the spear, e 1Sa 26:25 The war between the house
and the spear came out from his of Saul and the house of Da-
back; and he fell there and died vid dragged on; and David kept
on the spot. Everyone who came g 2Sa 2:17
getting stronger, f and the house
to the place where Asa·hel fell of Saul grew steadily weaker. g
and died would stop and pause h 1Ch 3:1-4 2 Meanwhile, sons were born
there. to David in Hebron. h His first-
24 Then Joab and A·bishai born was Amnon i by A·hino·am j
i 2Sa 13:1
went in pursuit of Abner. As the of Jezre·el. 3 His second was
sun was setting, they came to the Chile·ab by Abi·gail, k the widow
hill of Ammah, which faces Gi- j 1Sa 25:43 of Nabal the Carmel·ite; and the
ah on the way to the wilderness third was Absa·lom l the son of
of Gibe·on. 25 There the Ben- Maa·cah, the daughter of Tal-
k 1Sa 25:42
ja·min·ites gathered together be-
hind Abner, and they formed 2:29 1 Or possibly, “through all of Bith-
one company and made a stand l 2Sa 15:12 ron.”
445 2 SAMUEL 3:4-23
mai a the king of Geshur. 4 The CHAP. 3 ter, when you come to see me.”
fourth was Ad·o·nijah b the son a 2Sa 13:37 14 Then David sent messengers
of Haggith, and the fifth was to Ish-bosheth, a Saul’s son, say-
Sheph·a·tiah the son of A·bital. b 1Ki 1:5 ing: “Give me my wife Michal, to
5 The sixth was Ithre·am by whom I became engaged for 100
David’s wife Eglah. These were c 2Sa 2:8
foreskins of the Phi·listines.” b
born to David in Hebron. 15 So Ish-bosheth sent to take
6 While the war between the d 2Sa 21:8-11
her from her husband, Palti·el c
house of Saul and the house the son of Laish. 16 But her
of David continued, Abner c kept husband kept walking with her,
e 2Sa 2:10
strengthening his position in the weeping as he followed her as
house of Saul. 7 Now Saul had far as Ba·hurim. d Then Abner
had a concubine whose name f 2Sa 16:21 said to him: “Go, return!” At that
1Ki 2:22
was Rizpah, d the daughter of he returned.
Aiah. Ish-bosheth e later said to 17 Meanwhile, Abner sent
g 1Sa 15:27, 28
Abner: “Why did you have rela- Ps 78:70
word to the elders of Israel, say-
tions with the concubine of my Ps 89:20 ing: “For some time you wanted
father?” f 8 Abner grew very to have David as king over you.
angry over the words of Ish- h Jg 20:1 18 Now act, for Jehovah said to
bosheth and said: “Am I a dog’s 2Sa 24:2 David: ‘By the hand of my ser-
head from Judah? Until this very vant David e I will save my peo-
day, I have shown loyal love to- i 2Sa 3:39 ple Israel from the hand of the
ward the house of your father Phi·listines and from the hand
Saul and to his brothers and his j 2Sa 5:3 of all their enemies.’” 19 Then
friends, and I have not betrayed Abner spoke to the people of
you into the hand of David; yet k 1Sa 18:20 Benjamin. f Abner also went to
today you call me to account for 1Sa 19:11 speak privately to David at Heb-
an error concerning a woman. 1Ch 15:29 ron to tell him what Israel and
9 May God do so to Abner and ____________________ the whole house of Benjamin
add to it if I do not do for David Second Col. had agreed upon.
just as Jehovah swore to him: g a 2Sa 2:10 20 When Abner came to Da-
10 to transfer the kingdom from vid at Hebron with 20 men, Da-
the house of Saul and to estab- b 1Sa 18:25, 27 vid held a feast for Abner and
lish the throne of David over Is- for the men with him. 21 Then
rael and over Judah, from Dan to c 1Sa 25:44 Abner said to David: “Let me go
Beer-sheba.” h 11 He was not and gather all Israel together to
able to say one more word in re- d 2Sa 16:5 my lord the king, so that they
ply to Abner, for he was afraid 1Ki 2:8 may make a covenant with you,
of him. i and you will become king over
12 Abner immediately sent e 1Sa 13:14 all that you desire.”1 So David
messengers to David, saying: 1Sa 15:27, 28 sent Abner off, and he went his
1Sa 16:1, 13
“To whom does the land be- Ps 89:3, 20
way in peace.
long?” He added: “Make a cove- Ps 132:17 22 Just then, David’s ser-
nant with me, and I will do what- Ac 13:22 vants and Joab returned from
ever I can1 to turn all Israel a raid, bringing a great quanti-
to your side.” j 13 To this he re- f 1Sa 10:20, 21 ty of spoil back with them. Ab-
plied: “Good! I will make a cove- 1Ch 12:29 ner was no longer with David in
nant with you. The only thing I Hebron, for he had sent him on
ask of you is that you do not try g 2Sa 8:16 his way in peace. 23 When Jo-
to see my face unless first ab g and all the army that was
you bring Michal, k Saul’s daugh- h 1Sa 14:50 with him arrived, Joab was told:
2Sa 2:8, 22 “Abner h the son of Ner i came to
3:12 1 Lit., “and look! my hand is with
you.” i 1Sa 14:51 3:21 1 Or “your soul desires.”
2 SAMUEL 3:24–4:2 446
the king, and he sent him off, CHAP. 3 gave way to weeping. 33 The
and he went his way in peace.” a 2Sa 3:20 king chanted over Abner and
24 So Joab went in to the king said:
and said: “What have you done? b 1Ki 2:5 “Should Abner die the death
Here Abner came to you. Why of a senseless person?
did you send him off so that he c 2Sa 2:22, 23
34 Your hands had not been
successfully got away? 25 You bound,
know Abner the son of Ner! He d Ge 9:6
Ex 21:12 And your feet were not in
came here to fool you and to get Nu 35:33 fetters.1
to know your every move and to De 21:9 You fell like one falling
find out everything that you are before criminals.”2a
doing.” e Ps 7:16
At that all the people wept
26 So Joab left David and Ps 55:23
Pr 5:22 over him again.
sent messengers after Abner,
35 Later all the people came
and they brought him back from f Le 15:2 to give David bread for consola-
the cistern of Sirah; but Da- tion1 while it was still daytime,
vid did not know anything about g Le 13:44 but David swore: “May God do
it. 27 When Abner returned to Nu 5:2
so to me and add to it if before
Hebron, a Joab took him aside the sun sets I taste bread or any-
inside the gate to speak with h De 27:24
Ps 109:2, 10 thing at all!” b 36 All the people
him privately. However, there he took notice, and it pleased them.
stabbed him in the abdomen, i 2Sa 2:24 Like everything that the king
and he died; b this was for killing1 did, it pleased all the people.
his brother Asa·hel. c 28 When j 2Sa 2:8 37 So all the people and all Is-
David heard about it later, he rael knew on that day that the
said: “I and my kingdom are for- k 2Sa 2:23 king was not responsible for
ever innocent before Jehovah of ____________________ having Abner the son of Ner
the bloodguilt d for Abner the Second Col. put to death. c 38 Then the king
son of Ner. 29 May it turn back a 1Ki 2:31, 32 said to his servants: “Do you not
on the head of Joab e and on the know that a prince and a great
entire house of his father. May b Jg 20:26 man has fallen this day in Is-
Joab’s house never be without a rael? d 39 Today I am weak, al-
man suffering from a discharge f c 2Sa 3:28 though anointed as king, e and
or a leper g or a man working at 1Ki 2:5
these men, the sons of Ze·ruiah, f
the spindle1 or one falling by the are too brutal for me. g May Je-
d 1Sa 14:50
sword or one in need of food!” h 2Sa 2:8 hovah repay the evildoer accord-
30 So Joab and his brother 2Sa 3:12 ing to his own evil.” h
4
A·bishai i killed Abner j because When Saul’s son Ish-
he had put Asa·hel their broth- e 2Sa 2:4 bosheth1i heard that Abner
er to death in the battle k at Gib- had died in Hebron, j his courage
e·on. f 1Ch 2:15, 16
failed him2 and all the Israelites
31 Then David said to Jo- were disturbed. 2 There were
ab and all the people with him: g 2Sa 19:13
2Sa 20:10 two men in charge of the ma-
“Rip your garments apart and rauder bands that belonged to
tie on sackcloth and wail over h 2Sa 3:29 the son of Saul: one was named
Abner.” King David himself was 1Ki 2:5, 34 Baa·nah and the other Rechab.
walking behind the funeral bier. ____________________ They were sons of Rimmon the
32 They buried Abner in Heb- CHAP. 4 Be·eroth·ite, of the tribe of Ben-
ron; and the king wept loudly at i 2Sa 2:8 jamin. (For Be·eroth k too used
Abner’s tomb, and all the people
j 2Sa 3:27 3:34 1 Lit., “copper.” 2 Lit., “the sons of
3:27 1 Lit., “for the blood of.” 3:29 unrighteousness.” 3:35 1 Or “bread of
1 Perhaps referring to a crippled man re- k Jos 9:17 mourning.” 4:1 1 Lit., “the son of Saul.”
quired to do women’s work. Jos 18:21, 25 2 Lit., “his hands became feeble.”
447 2 SAMUEL 4:3–5:8
to be counted as part of Ben- CHAP. 4 Ziklag. That was the messen-
jamin. 3 The Be·eroth·ites ran a Ne 11:31, 33 ger’s reward he received from
away to Gitta·im, a and they are b 1Sa 20:16
me! 11 How much more so
foreign residents there down to when wicked men have killed a
this day.) c 2Sa 9:3 righteous man in his own house
4 Now Saul’s son Jona·than b d 1Sa 29:1, 11 on his bed! Should I not require
had a son whose feet were crip- e 2Sa 9:13 his blood from your hands a and
pled.1c He was five years old 1Ch 8:34 rid the earth of you?” 12 Da-
when the report about Saul and f 2Sa 4:2 vid then ordered the young men
Jona·than came from Jezre·el, d to kill them. b They cut off their
g 2Sa 2:10
and his nurse picked him up and hands and feet and hung them c
fled, but as she was fleeing in h 1Sa 18:28, 29 by the pool in Hebron. But they
panic, he fell and was crippled. i 1Sa 18:10, 11 took the head of Ish-bosheth
His name was Me·phibo·sheth. e 1Sa 20:1, 33 and buried it in the burial place
5 The sons of Rimmon the 1Sa 23:15 of Abner in Hebron.
Be·eroth·ite, Rechab and Baa-
nah, went to the house of Ish-
j 1Sa 24:12
1Sa 26:25
2Sa 12:7
5 In time all the tribes of Is-
rael came to David at Heb-
bosheth during the hot part of Ps 34:7 ron and said: “Look! We are
d
the day, as he was taking his

k 2Sa 1:2, 4
your own bone and flesh.1e 2 In
midday rest. 6 They went into times past while Saul was our
the house as if they were get- l 2Sa 1:13-15 king, you were the one who was
____________________
ting wheat, and they struck leading Israel on its campaigns.1f
him in the abdomen; then Re- Second Col. And Jehovah said to you: ‘You
chab and his brother Baa·nah f a Ge 9:6 will shepherd my people Is-
escaped. 7 When they had en- Ex 21:12
Nu 35:16, 30
rael, and you will become lead-
tered the house, he was lying er over Israel.’” g 3 So all the el-
b Ps 55:23
on his bed in his bedroom, and ders of Israel came to the king
they struck him and put him to c De 21:22 at Hebron, and King David made
death, after which they cut off ____________________ a covenant with them h in Heb-
his head. Then they took his CHAP. 5 ron before Jehovah. Then they
head and walked all night long d 2Sa 2:1, 11 anointed David as king over Is-
on the road to the Ara·bah. 1Ch 12:23 rael. i
8 And they brought the head of e 1Ch 11:1-3 4 David was 30 years old
Ish-bosheth g to David at Heb- f 1Sa 18:13 when he became king, and he
ron and said to the king: “Here is 1Sa 25:28 reigned for 40 years. j 5 In Heb-
the head of Ish-bosheth the son g Ge 49:10 ron he reigned over Judah for
of Saul your enemy h who sought 1Sa 16:1 7 years and 6 months, and in
your life.1i This day Jehovah 1Sa 25:30 Jerusalem k he reigned for 33
gives to my lord the king revenge 2Sa 6:21
2Sa 7:8
years over all Israel and Judah.
on Saul and his descendants.” 1Ch 28:4 6 And the king and his men set
9 However, David answered Ps 78:71 out for Jerusalem against the
Rechab and his brother Ba- h 2Ki 11:17 Jebu·sites l who were inhabiting
a·nah, the sons of Rimmon the the land. They taunted David:
i 1Sa 16:13
Be·eroth·ite, and said to them: 2Sa 2:4 “You will never come in here!
“As surely as Jehovah is living, Ac 13:22 Even the blind and the lame will
the one who rescued me1 out j 1Ch 29:26, 27 drive you away.” They thought,
of all distress, j 10 when some- ‘David will never get in here.’ m
k Ge 14:18
one reported to me, ‘Here Saul 7 However, David captured the
is dead,’ k and he thought he was l Ex 23:23 stronghold of Zion, which is now
bringing me good news, I took Jos 15:63
Jg 1:8, 21
the City of David. n 8 So David
hold of him and killed him l in
m 1Ch 11:4-6 5:1 1 Or “your blood relatives.” 5:2
4:4 1 Or “lame.” 4:8 1 Or “soul.” 4:9 n 1Ki 2:10 1 Lit., “the one bringing out and the one
1 Or “redeemed my soul.” Ne 12:37 bringing in Israel.”
2 SAMUEL 5:9–6:4 448
said on that day: “Those who CHAP. 5 hovah said to David: “Go up, for
attack the Jebu·sites should go a 1Ki 9:15, 24 I will surely give the Phi·listines
through the water tunnel to 1Ki 11:27 into your hand.” a 20 So David
2Ch 32:5
strike down both ‘the lame and came to Baal-pe·razim, and Da-
b 1Ch 11:7-9
the blind,’ who are hateful to Da- vid struck them down there. At
vid!”1 That is why it is said: c 1Sa 16:13
2Sa 3:1
that he said: “Jehovah has bro-
“The blind and the lame will nev- d 1Sa 17:45
ken through my enemies b before
er enter the house.” 9 Then Da- e 1Ki 5:1, 8
me, like a breach made by wa-
vid took up residence in the f 2Ch 2:3 ters.” That is why he named that
stronghold, and it was called1 g 2Sa 7:2 place Baal-pe·razim.1c 21 The
the City of David; and David be- 1Ch 14:1, 2 Phi·listines abandoned their
gan to build all around from the h 2Sa 7:16 idols there, and David and his
Mound2a inward. b 10 Thus Da- Ps 41:11 men took them away.
vid became greater and greater, c Ps 89:21
22 Later the Phi·listines
and Jehovah the God of armies i Ps 89:27
j 1Ki 10:9
came up once again and spread
was with him. d out in the Valley1 of Repha·im. d
2Ch 2:11
11 King Hiram e of Tyre sent k 2Sa 15:16 23 David inquired of Jehovah,
messengers to David, also ce- l 1Ch 3:5-9 but He said: “Do not go direct-
dar timbers, f woodworkers, and 1Ch 14:3-7 ly up. Instead, go around be-
stonemasons for building walls, m Lu 3:23, 31 hind them, and come against
and they began to build a house1 n 2Sa 12:24 them in front of the baca bush-
for David. g 12 And David knew o 2Sa 5:3 es. 24 And when you hear the
that Jehovah had firmly estab- p Ps 2:2 sound of marching in the tops
lished him as king over Israel h q 1Sa 22:1, 5 of the baca bushes, then act de-
and had exalted his kingdom i for 1Sa 24:22
cisively, for Jehovah will have
the sake of His people Israel. j 2Sa 23:14
gone out before you to strike
1Ch 14:8
13 David took more concu- r Jos 15:8, 12 down the army of the Phi·lis-
bines k and wives in Jerusalem af- 1Ch 11:15 tines.” 25 So David did just as
ter he came from Hebron, and 1Ch 14:9
Jehovah commanded him, and
more sons and daughters were s Nu 27:21 he struck down the Phi·listines e
born to David. l 14 These are ____________________
from Geba f all the way to Ge-
the names of those born to Second Col. zer. g
him in Jerusalem: Sham·mua,
6
a 1Ch 14:10-12
Shobab, Nathan, m Solo·mon, n David again gathered all
b 2Sa 22:41
15 Ibhar, E·lishu·a, Nepheg, the best troops in Israel,
c Isa 28:21
Ja·phia, 16 E·lisha·ma, E·lia- 30,000 men. 2 Then David and
d Jos 15:8, 12
da, and E·liphe·let. 1Ch 11:15 all the men with him set out for
17 When the Phi·listines 1Ch 14:13-17 Baal·e-judah to bring up from
heard that David had been e Le 26:7 there the Ark of the true God, h
anointed as king over Isra- f Jos 18:21, 24 before which people call on the
el, o all the Phi·listines came up g Jos 16:10 name of Jehovah of armies, i who
____________________ sits enthroned above1 the cher-
to search for David. p When Da-
vid heard about it, he went down CHAP. 6 ubs. j 3 However, they placed
to the stronghold. q 18 Then the h 1Sa 7:2 the Ark of the true God on a
Phi·listines came in and spread 1Ki 8:1 new wagon k to transport it from
1Ch 13:1-5
out in the Valley1 of Repha·im. r the house of A·bina·dab, l which
i De 20:4
19 David inquired of Jehovah, s 1Sa 1:3
was on the hill; and Uzzah and
saying: “Should I go up against 1Ch 17:24 A·hio, the sons of A·bina·dab,
the Phi·listines? Will you give j Ex 25:22 were leading the new wagon.
them into my hand?” At this Je- 1Sa 4:4 4 So they transported the
1Ch 13:6-11
Ps 80:1 Ark of the true God from A·bin-
5:8 1 Or “the soul of David.” 5:9 1 Or k Ex 25:14
possibly, “and he called it.” 2 Or “Mil- Nu 7:9 5:20 1 Meaning “Master of Breakings
lo.” A Hebrew term meaning “fill.” 5:11 Jos 3:14 Through.” 6:2 1 Or possibly, “be-
1 Or “palace.” 5:18, 22 1 Or “Low Plain.” l 1Sa 7:1 tween.”
449 2 SAMUEL 6:5-22
a·dab’s house on the hill, and CHAP. 6 14 David was dancing around
A·hio was walking ahead of a 1Sa 10:5 before Jehovah with all his
the Ark. 5 David and all the might; all the while David wore1
house of Israel were celebrat- b Ex 15:20 a linen ephod. a 15 David and
ing before Jehovah with all c Ps 150:3-5 all the house of Israel were
sorts of juniper-wood instru- bringing up the Ark b of Jehovah
ments, harps, other stringed in- d Nu 4:15 with joyful shouting c and with
struments, a tambourines, b sis- 1Ch 15:2
the sound of the horn. d 16 But
trums, and cymbals. c 6 But e Le 10:1, 2 when the Ark of Jehovah came
when they came to the threshing 1Sa 6:19 into the City of David, Saul’s
floor of Nacon, Uzzah thrust his daughter Michal e looked down
f Pr 11:2
hand out to the Ark of the true through the window and saw
God and grabbed hold of it, d for g 1Sa 6:20 King David leaping and danc-
the cattle nearly upset it. 7 At Ps 119:120 ing around before Jehovah; and
that Jehovah’s anger blazed she began to despise him in her
h 1Ch 13:12-14
against Uzzah, and the true heart. f 17 So they brought the
God struck him down e there for i 2Sa 5:7 Ark of Jehovah in and set it in
his irreverent act, f and he died its place inside the tent that Da-
j 1Ch 15:25
there beside the Ark of the true vid had pitched for it. g Then Da-
God. 8 But David became an- k Ge 30:27 vid offered up burnt offerings h
gry1 because Jehovah’s wrath Ge 39:5 and communion sacrifices i be-
had broken through against Uz- fore Jehovah. j 18 When David
l 1Ch 15:25, 26
zah; and that place has been Ps 24:7
finished offering up the burnt of-
called Perez-uzzah2 down to Ps 68:24 ferings and the communion sac-
this day. 9 So David became rifices, he blessed the people in
fearful of Jehovah g on that day m Nu 4:15 the name of Jehovah of armies.
Nu 7:9
and said: “How can the Ark of Jos 3:3 19 Further, he distributed to all
Jehovah come to me?” h 10 Da- 1Ch 15:2, 15 the people, to the whole multi-
vid was not willing to bring the ____________________ tude of Israel, to each man and
Ark of Jehovah to where he was Second Col. woman, a ring-shaped loaf of
in the City of David. i Instead, Da- a 1Ch 15:27, 28 bread, a date cake, and a rai-
vid had it taken to the house of sin cake, and then all the people
b Ex 37:1
Obed-edom j the Gittite. Ps 132:8
left, each to his own house.
11 The Ark of Jehovah re- 20 When David returned to
mained at the house of Obed- c 1Ch 15:16 bless his own household, Saul’s
edom the Gittite for three daughter Michal k came out to
d Ps 150:3
months, and Jehovah kept bless- meet him. She said: “How glori-
ing Obed-edom and all his e 1Sa 14:49 ous the king of Israel made him-
household. k 12 The report was 1Sa 18:20, 27 self when he uncovered himself
2Sa 3:14
made to King David: “Jehovah today before the eyes of the
has blessed the house of Obed- f 1Ch 15:29 slave girls of his servants, just
edom and all that belongs to him as an empty-headed man openly
because of the Ark of the true g 1Ch 15:1 uncovers himself!” l 21 At this
God.” So David went to bring the h Le 1:3
David said to Michal: “My cele-
Ark of the true God from the bration was before Jehovah, who
house of Obed-edom up to i Le 3:1 chose me rather than your fa-
the City of David with rejoicing. l ther and all his household and
j 1Ch 16:1-3
13 When the carriers m of the who appointed me as leader over
Ark of Jehovah had marched six k 1Sa 18:27 Jehovah’s people, Israel. m There-
steps, he sacrificed a bull and a fore, I will celebrate before Je-
fattened animal. l Ex 22:28 hovah, 22 and I will humble
m 1Sa 13:13, 14
myself even more than this and
6:8 1 Or “upset.” 2 Meaning “Breach 1Sa 15:27, 28
Against Uzzah.” 1Sa 16:1, 12 6:14 1 Lit., “was girded with.”
2 SAMUEL 6:23–7:20 450
become low even in my own CHAP. 6 there and not be disturbed any-
eyes. But by the slave girls a 1Sa 14:49 more; and wicked men will not
whom you mentioned, I will be 2Sa 6:16 oppress them again as they did
glorified.” 23 So Saul’s daugh- ____________________ in the past, a 11 from the day
ter Michal a had no children CHAP. 7 that I appointed judges b over my
down to the day of her death. b 1Ch 17:1 people Israel. And I will give you
7
c 2Sa 12:1 rest from all your enemies. c
When the king was settled in 1Ch 29:29
his own house1b and Jeho- d 2Sa 5:11 “‘“Also, Jehovah has told you
vah had given him rest from all e 2Sa 6:17 that Jehovah will make a house1
his surrounding enemies, 2 the f 1Ki 8:17 for you. d 12 When your days
1Ch 17:2
king said to Nathan c the proph- 1Ch 22:7 come to an end e and you are
et: “Here I am living in a house g 1Ki 5:3 laid to rest with your fore-
1Ki 8:17-19 fathers, then I will raise up
of cedars d while the Ark of the 1Ch 17:4-6
true God sits in the midst of 1Ch 22:7, 8 your offspring1 after you, your
tent cloths.” e 3 Nathan replied h Jos 18:1 own son,2 and I will firmly es-
to the king: “Go and do whatever i Ex 40:18, 34 tablish his kingdom. f 13 He is
j 1Sa 16:11
is in your heart, for Jehovah is k 2Sa 5:2
the one who will build a house
with you.” f 1Ch 17:7-10 for my name, g and I will firmly
4 On that very night, the 1Ch 28:4
Ps 78:70, 71
establish the throne of his king-
word of Jehovah came to Na- l 1Sa 18:14
dom forever. h 14 I will become
than, saying: 5 “Go and say to 2Sa 5:10 his father, and he will become
my servant David, ‘This is what m 2Sa 22:1 my son. i When he does wrong,
Ps 18:37
Jehovah says: “Should you build n 1Ch 14:2, 17
I will reprove him with the rod
me a house to dwell in? g 6 For I ____________________ of men and with the strokes of
have not dwelled in a house from Second Col.
the sons of men.1j 15 My loyal
the day I brought the people of love will not be taken away from
a Jg 2:14
Israel out of Egypt to this day, h Ps 89:20, 22 him the way I took it away from
but I have been moving1 about b Jg 2:16 Saul, k whom I removed from be-
in a tent and in a tabernacle. i c De 25:19 fore you. 16 Your house and
d 1Ki 2:24
7 During all the time that I went Ps 89:4
your kingdom will be secure for-
with all the Israelites,1 did I ever e 1Ki 2:1 ever before you; your throne will
say one word to any of the tribal f Ge 49:10 be firmly established forever.”’” l
leaders of Israel whom I appoint- 1Ki 8:20
1Ch 17:11-14
17 Nathan told David all
ed to shepherd my people Israel, Ps 132:11 these words and this entire vi-
Isa 9:7 sion. m
saying, ‘Why did you not build Isa 11:1
a house of cedars for me?’”’ Mt 21:9 18 At that King David came
8 Now say this to my servant Mt 22:42
Lu 1:32, 33
in and sat down before Jehovah
David, ‘This is what Jehovah of Joh 7:42 and said: “Who am I, O Sover-
armies says: “I took you from Ac 2:30 eign Lord Jehovah? And what is
g 1Ki 5:5
the pastures, from following the 1Ki 6:12 my house that you have brought
flock, j to become a leader over Zec 6:12, 13 me this far? n 19 As if this were
my people Israel. k 9 And I will h 1Ki 1:37 not enough, O Sovereign Lord
1Ch 22:10
be with you wherever you go, l 1Ch 28:7 Jehovah, you also speak about
and I will do away with1 all your Ps 89:4, 36 the house of your servant down
enemies from before you; m and I i 1Ch 28:6 to a distant future time; and
Mt 3:17
will make a great name for you n Heb 1:5 this is instruction1 for all man-
like the name of the great men j Ps 89:30, 32 kind, O Sovereign Lord Jehovah.
of the earth. 10 I will appoint Jer 52:3
20 What more can your ser-
k 1Sa 15:23, 26
a place for my people Israel and l Ps 45:6 vant David say to you when you
settle them, and they will live Ps 89:36
Da 2:44 7:11 1 Or “dynasty.” 7:12 1 Lit., “seed.”
Heb 1:8
7:1 1 Or “palace.” 7:6 1 Lit., “walking.” Re 11:15 2 Lit., “one who will come out of
7:7 1 Lit., “sons of Israel.” 7:9 1 Lit., m 1Ch 17:15 your inward parts.” 7:14 1 Or possibly,
“cut off.” n 1Ch 17:16-22 “Adam.” 7:19 1 Or “law.”
451 2 SAMUEL 7:21–8:10
know me so well, a O Sovereign CHAP. 7 your servant, and may it contin-
Lord Jehovah? 21 For the sake a 1Sa 16:7 ue forever before you; a for you,
of your word and in agreement Ps 17:3 O Sovereign Lord Jehovah, have
b Ps 25:14 promised, and with your bless-
with your heart1 you have done
c De 3:24
all these great things and have 1Ch 16:25 ing may the house of your ser-
revealed them to your servant. b d Ex 15:11 vant be blessed forever.” b
22 That is why you are truly
8
Ps 83:18
Some time later, David de-
great, c O Sovereign Lord Jeho- e De 4:35
f De 4:7
feated the Phi·listines c and
vah. There is no one like you, d Ps 147:19, 20 subdued them, d and David took
and there is no God except you; e g Ex 3:8 Metheg-ammah out of the hands
everything we have heard with Ex 19:5 of the Phi·listines.
Isa 63:9
our ears confirms this. 23 And h Ex 9:16 2 He defeated the Moab·ites e
what other nation on earth is i De 10:21 and made them lie down on the
like your people Israel? f God j De 26:18 ground and measured them with
went and redeemed them as his k Ex 15:2 a line. He measured out two lines
people, g making a name for him- l 1Ch 17:23-27
to be put to death, and one full
Ps 89:20, 28
self h by doing great and awe- m 1Ch 29:11 line to be kept alive. f And the
inspiring things for them. i You Ps 72:19 Moab·ites became David’s ser-
drove out the nations and their Mt 6:9 vants and brought tribute. g
Joh 12:28
gods in behalf of your people, n Isa 9:7 3 David defeated Had·ad·ezer
whom you redeemed to your- Jer 33:22 the son of Rehob the king
self from Egypt. 24 You estab- o 2Sa 7:11 of Zobah h as he was on his way
lished your people Israel as your p Nu 23:19
to restore his authority at the
Ps 89:35
own people for all time; j and you, Ps 132:11 Eu·phrates River. i 4 David cap-
O Jehovah, have become their Joh 17:17 tured 1,700 horsemen and 20,-
God. k ____________________ 000 foot soldiers from him. Then
25 “Now, O Jehovah God, Second Col. David hamstrung all but 100 of
carry out the promise you have a Ps 89:20, 36 the chariot horses. j
made concerning your servant Ps 132:12
b 2Sa 22:51
5 When the Syrians of Da-
and his house for all time, and Ps 72:17 mascus k came to help King Had-
may you do just as you have ____________________ ad·ezer of Zobah, David struck
promised. l 26 May your name CHAP. 8 down 22,000 of the Syrians. l
be exalted forever, m so that peo- c Jos 13:2, 3 6 David then established garri-
ple may say, ‘Jehovah of ar- 2Sa 21:15 sons in Syria of Damascus, and
mies is God over Israel,’ and d 1Ch 18:1 the Syrians became David’s ser-
may the house of your ser- e Nu 24:17 vants and brought tribute. Je-
Jg 3:29
vant David be firmly established 1Sa 14:47 hovah gave David victory1 wher-
before you. n 27 For you, Jeho- Ps 60:8 ever he went. m 7 Moreover,
vah of armies, the God of Israel, f De 23:3-6 David took the circular shields
g 2Ki 3:4
have made a revelation to your 1Ch 18:2
of gold from the servants of Had-
servant by saying, ‘I will build h 2Sa 10:6 ad·ezer and brought them to
a house1 for you.’ o That is why 1Ki 11:23 Jerusalem. n 8 From Betah and
Ps 60:Sup
your servant has the courage2 to Be·rothai, cities of Had·ad·ezer,
i Ge 15:18
pray this prayer to you. 28 And Ex 23:31 King David took a great quantity
now, O Sovereign Lord Jehovah, 1Ki 4:21 of copper.
you are the true God, and your 1Ch 18:3, 4
9 Now King Toi of Hamath o
j De 17:16
words are truth, p and you have Ps 20:7 heard that David had defeated
promised these good things to Ps 33:17 the entire army of Had·ad·ezer. p
your servant. 29 So may it k Isa 7:8 10 So Toi sent his son Jo-
l 1Ch 18:5, 6
ram to King David to ask about
please you to bless the house of
m De 7:24
2Sa 8:14 his welfare and to congratu-
7:21 1 Or “in harmony with your will.” n 1Ch 18:7, 8 late him because he had fought
7:27 1 Or “dynasty.” 2 Lit., “has found o 2Ki 14:28
his heart.” p 1Ch 18:9-11 8:6 1 Or “salvation.”
2 SAMUEL 8:11–9:11 452
and defeated Had·ad·ezer (for CHAP. 8 ba replied to the king: “There is
Had·ad·ezer had often fought a Jos 6:19 still one son of Jona·than; he is
against Toi), and he brought ar- 1Ki 7:51 crippled1 in both feet.” a 4 The
ticles of silver, gold, and copper. 1Ch 22:14
1Ch 26:27
king asked him: “Where is he?”
11 King David sanctified these Ziba replied to the king: “He is
to Jehovah, along with the sil- b 2Sa 8:2 in the house of Machir b the son
ver and the gold that he had c 2Sa 8:1 of Ammi·el at Lo-debar.”
sanctified from all the nations
d 1Sa 30:18
5 King David immediately
that he had subdued: a 12 from sent for him and took him from
Syria and Moab, b from the Am- e 2Sa 8:7 the house of Machir the son of
mon·ites, the Phi·listines, c the f 1Ch 18:12, 13 Ammi·el at Lo-debar. 6 When
A·malek·ites, d and from the spoil Ps 60:Sup Me·phibo·sheth the son of Jon-
of Had·ad·ezer e the son of Re- g Ge 25:23, 26 a·than the son of Saul came in to
hob the king of Zobah. 13 Da- Ge 27:29, 37 David, he at once fell facedown
vid also made a name for him- Nu 24:18 and prostrated himself. Then Da-
self when he came back from h Ps 60:12 vid said: “Me·phibo·sheth!” to
striking down 18,000 Edom·ites which he replied: “Here is your
in the Valley of Salt. f 14 He es- i 2Sa 5:3, 5
servant.” 7 David said to him:
tablished garrisons in Edom. In j 1Ki 3:6 “Do not be afraid, for I will cer-
all Edom he established garri- k 1Ch 18:14-17 tainly show loyal love c to you
sons, and all the Edom·ites be- for the sake of your father Jon-
came David’s servants. g Jehovah l 2Sa 20:23
1Ch 11:6
a·than, and I will return to you
gave David victory1 wherever he all the land of Saul your grand-
went. h m 2Sa 20:24 father, and you will always dine1
1Ki 4:3
15 David kept reigning over at my table.” d
all Israel, i and David was admin- n 2Sa 15:27 8 At that he prostrated him-
1Ch 6:8
istering justice and righteous- 1Ch 24:3 self and said: “What is your ser-
ness j for all his people. k 16 Jo- vant, that you have turned your
ab l the son of Ze·ruiah was over o 2Sa 23:20
1Ki 1:44
attention1 to a dead dog e like
the army, and Je·hosha·phat m 1Ki 2:35 me?” 9 The king now sent for
the son of A·hilud was recorder. Ziba, Saul’s attendant, and said
17 Zadok n the son of A·hitub p 2Sa 15:18
to him: “Everything that be-
2Sa 20:7
and A·hime·lech the son of A·bi- ____________________ longed to Saul and to all his
a·thar were priests, and Se·rai- house I give to the grand-
CHAP. 9
ah was secretary. 18 Be·naiah o son of your master. f 10 You
q 1Sa 18:1, 3
the son of Je·hoia·da was over 1Sa 20:15, 42 will cultivate the land for him
the Chere·thites and the Pele- —you and your sons and your
thites. p And David’s sons be- r 2Sa 16:1
2Sa 19:17
servants—and you will gather
came chief ministers.1 ____________________ its produce to provide food for
9 David then said: “Is there

anyone still left of the house
Second Col.
a 2Sa 4:4
those who belong to the grand-
son of your master to eat. But
of Saul to whom I may show loy- 2Sa 9:13 Me·phibo·sheth, the grandson of
al love for the sake of Jona- 2Sa 19:26 your master, will always dine at
than?” q 2 Now there was a ser- b 2Sa 17:27-29
my table.” g
vant of the house of Saul named Now Ziba had 15 sons and 20
Ziba. r So they called him to Da- c Pr 11:17 servants. h 11 Then Ziba said
vid, and the king asked him: d 2Sa 19:28 to the king: “Your servant will
“Are you Ziba?” He replied: “I am Pr 11:25 do all that my lord the king com-
your servant.” 3 The king con- e 1Sa 24:14 mands his servant to do.” So Me-
tinued: “Is there anyone left of phibo·sheth ate at David’s1 table
f 2Sa 9:1
the house of Saul to whom I 2Sa 16:4 like one of the sons of the king.
may extend God’s loyal love?” Zi- 2Sa 19:29
9:3 1 Or “lame.” 9:7 1 Lit., “eat bread.”
g 2Sa 19:28
8:14 1 Or “salvation.” 8:18 1 Lit., “be- 9:8 1 Lit., “face.” 9:11 1 Or possibly,
came priests.” h 2Sa 19:17 “my.”
453 2 SAMUEL 9:12–10:17
12 Now Me·phibo·sheth also CHAP. 9 mon·ites went out and drew up
had a young son named Mica; a a 1Ch 8:34 in battle formation at the en-
and all those who lived in Ziba’s 1Ch 9:40 trance of the city gate while the
house became servants of Me- Syrians of Zobah and of Rehob,
phibo·sheth. 13 And Me·phib- b 2Sa 9:7 along with Ishtob1 and Maa·cah,
2Sa 19:28
o·sheth lived in Jerusalem, for were by themselves in the open
he always ate at the table of the field.
c 2Sa 4:4
king; b and he was crippled in
____________________
9 When Joab saw that the
both feet. c battle charges were coming
10
CHAP. 10
Later the king of the Am- against him from the front and
d Ge 19:36, 38 the rear, he chose some of the
mon·ites d died, and his Jg 10:7
son Hanun became king in his Jg 11:12, 33 best troops in Israel and drew
place. e 2 At that David said: “I 1Sa 11:1 them up in battle formation to
will show loyal love toward Ha- meet the Syrians. a 10 He put
nun the son of Nahash as e 1Ch 19:1-5 the rest of the men under the
his father showed loyal love to- command1 of his brother A·bish-
ward me.” So David sent his ser- f Le 19:27 ai, b in order to draw them up
vants to offer him comfort over in battle formation to meet the
the loss of his father. But when g Jos 18:21 Ammon·ites. c 11 Then he said:
David’s servants came into the “If the Syrians become too
land of the Ammon·ites, 3 the h Nu 13:21 strong for me, then you must
princes of the Ammon·ites said come to my rescue; but if the
to Hanun their lord: “Do you i 2Sa 8:5 Ammon·ites become too strong
think that David is honoring for you, I will come to your res-
your father by sending comfort- j Jos 13:13 cue. 12 We must be strong and
ers to you? Is it not to search courageous d for our people and
through the city and to spy it out k 1Ch 19:6, 7 for the cities of our God, and Je-
and to overthrow it that David hovah will do what is good in his
has sent his servants to you?” l 2Sa 23:8 eyes.” e
4 So Hanun took the servants 1Ch 19:8, 9 13 Then Joab and his men
of David and shaved off half ____________________ advanced to meet the Syrians in
their beards f and cut their gar- Second Col. battle, and they fled from before
ments in half at their buttocks a 1Ch 19:10-13 him. f 14 When the Ammon·ites
and sent them away. 5 When saw that the Syrians had fled,
David was told, he at once sent b 1Sa 26:6 they fled from A·bishai and went
men to meet them, because the 2Sa 2:18 into the city. After that Joab
2Sa 23:18
men had been deeply humiliat- 1Ch 2:15, 16
returned from the Ammon·ites
ed; and the king told them: “Stay and came to Jerusalem.
in Jeri·cho g until your beards c Nu 21:24
15 When the Syrians saw
grow back, and then return.” that they had been defeated by
6 In time the Ammon·ites d De 31:6
Israel, they regrouped. g 16 So
saw that they had become a Had·ad·ezer h sent for the Syri-
stench to David, so the Am- e Ps 37:5
ans in the region of the Riv-
mon·ites sent and hired Syri- Ps 44:5 er,1i and then they came to He-
ans of Beth-rehob h and Syrians Pr 29:25 lam, with Shobach the chief of
of Zobah, i 20,000 foot soldiers; the army of Had·ad·ezer leading
and the king of Maa·cah, j with f 1Ch 19:14, 15 them.
1,000 men; and from Ishtob,1 12,- 17 When the report was made
000 men. k 7 When David heard g 1Ch 19:16 to David, he immediately gath-
about it, he sent Joab and the ered all Israel and crossed the
entire army, including his mighti- h 2Sa 8:3-5 Jordan and came to Helam. The
est warriors. l 8 And the Am-
i Ge 15:18 10:10 1 Lit., “in the hand.” 10:16 1 That
10:6, 8 1 Or “the men of Tob.” Ex 23:31 is, the Euphrates.
2 SAMUEL 10:18–11:15 454
Syrians then drew up in bat- CHAP. 10 was getting along, how the
tle formation to meet David and a 1Ch 19:17-19 troops were getting along, and
fought against him. a 18 But the how the war was going. 8 Da-
Syrians fled from Israel; and Da- vid then said to U·riah: “Go
vid killed 700 charioteers and b De 20:1 down to your house and re-
40,000 horsemen of the Syrians, Ps 18:37, 38 lax.”1 When U·riah left the king’s
and he struck down Shobach house, the king’s courtesy gift2
the chief of their army, who died was sent after him. 9 However,
there. b 19 When all the kings, c Ge 15:18 U·riah slept at the entrance of
the servants of Had·ad·ezer, De 20:10, 11
the king’s house with all the oth-
saw that they had been defeat- ____________________
er servants of his lord, and he
ed by Israel, they promptly made CHAP. 11
did not go down to his own
peace with Israel and became d 2Sa 12:26
house. 10 So David was told:
their subjects; c and the Syrians “U·riah did not go down to his
were afraid to help the Ammon- own house.” At that David said
ites anymore. e 1Ch 20:1
to U·riah: “Have you not just re-
11 At the start of the year,1 at
the time when kings go on
turned from a journey? Why
did you not go down to your
campaigns, David sent Joab and f 2Sa 12:24
1Ki 1:11
own house?” 11 U·riah replied
his servants and the entire army to David: “The Ark a and Israel
of Israel to bring the Ammon- and Judah are dwelling in tem-
ites to ruin, and they besieged porary shelters, and my lord Jo-
g 1Ch 3:5, 9
Rabbah, d while David stayed in ab and the servants of my lord
Jerusalem. e are camping in the open field. So
2 One evening1 David got up should I go into my own house to
h 2Sa 23:8, 39
from his bed and walked around 1Ki 15:5 eat and drink and lie down with
on the rooftop of the king’s my wife? b As surely as you live
house.2 From the rooftop he saw and are alive,1 I will not do this
a woman bathing, and the wom- i Ge 10:15 thing!”
an was very beautiful. 3 David De 20:17 12 Then David said to U·ri-
sent someone to inquire about
ah: “Stay here also today, and to-
the woman, and he reported: “Is
this not Bath-sheba f the daugh- morrow I will send you away.” So
j Ex 20:14, 17 U·riah stayed in Jerusalem on
ter of E·liam g and the wife of
U·riah h the Hittite?” i 4 Then that day and the following day.
David sent messengers to bring 13 David then sent for him to
k Le 18:20 come and eat and drink with
her. j So she came in to him, and Le 20:10
he lay down with her. k (This hap- Pr 6:32 him, and he got him drunk. But
pened while she was purifying Heb 13:4 in the evening, he went out to
herself from her uncleanness.1) l sleep on his bed with the ser-
Afterward, she returned to her vants of his lord, and he did not
house. l Le 12:2 go down to his house. 14 In the
Le 15:19 morning David wrote a letter to
5 The woman became preg- Le 18:19
nant, and she sent a message ____________________ Joab and sent it by the hand of
to David: “I am pregnant.” 6 At U·riah. 15 He wrote in the let-
Second Col.
this David sent a message to Jo- ter: “Put U·riah in the front lines
a 2Sa 6:17
ab: “Send to me U·riah the Hit- 2Sa 7:2
where the fighting is fiercest.
tite.” So Joab sent U·riah to Then retreat from behind him,
David. 7 When U·riah came to so that he will be struck down
him, David asked him how Joab b Le 15:16 and die.” c
1Sa 21:5
11:1 1 That is, in the spring. 11:2 1 Or 11:8 1 Lit., “wash your feet.” 2 Or “the
“Late one afternoon.” 2 Or “palace.” king’s portion,” that is, the portion sent
11:4 1 Possibly her menstrual unclean- c Ps 51:14 by the host to the honored guest. 11:11
ness. Pr 3:29 1 Or “and as your soul is living.”
455 2 SAMUEL 11:16–12:9
16 Joab had been carefully CHAP. 11 mourning period was over, Da-
watching the city, and he sta- a 2Sa 12:9 vid sent for her and brought her
tioned U·riah where he knew to his house, and she became his
there were mighty warriors. b Jg 9:50-53 wife a and bore him a son. But
17 When the men of the city what David had done was very
came out and fought against Jo- c Jg 6:32 displeasing to1 Jehovah. b
12
ab, some of David’s servants Jg 7:1 So Jehovah sent Nathan c
fell, and U·riah the Hittite was to David. He came in to
among those who died. a 18 Jo- d 2Sa 11:17 him d and said: “There were two
ab now reported to David all the men in one city, the one rich
news about the war. 19 He in- e 2Sa 12:26 and the other poor. 2 The rich
structed the messenger: “When ____________________
man had very many sheep and
you finish speaking to the king Second Col. cattle; e 3 but the poor man had
about all the news of the war, a 2Sa 5:13 nothing but one small female
20 the king may become angry 2Sa 12:9
lamb, which he had bought. f He
and say to you, ‘Why did you cared for it, and it grew up to-
have to go so near to the city b Ge 39:7-9 gether with him and his sons.
1Ki 15:5
to fight? Did you not know that Ps 5:6 It would eat from the little food
they would shoot from the top of Ps 11:4 he had and drink from his cup
the wall? 21 Who struck down Heb 13:4 and sleep in his arms. It became
____________________
A·bime·lech b the son of Je·rub- as a daughter to him. 4 Later
be·sheth? c Was it not a woman CHAP. 12 a visitor came to the rich man,
who threw an upper millstone c 1Ki 1:8 but he would not take any of his
on him from the top of the 1Ch 17:1
own sheep and cattle to prepare
1Ch 29:29
wall, causing his death at The- a meal for the traveler who had
bez? Why did you have to go come to him. Instead, he took
d Ps 51:Sup
so close to the wall?’ Then say, the poor man’s lamb and pre-
‘Your servant U·riah the Hittite pared it for the man who had
e 2Sa 5:13
also died.’” 2Sa 15:16 come to him.” g
22 So the messenger went 5 At this David grew very an-
and told David everything that f 2Sa 11:3 gry against the man, and he said
Joab had sent him to tell. to Nathan: “As surely as Jeho-
23 Then the messenger told Da- g 2Sa 11:4 vah is living, h the man who did
vid: “Their men overpowered us, this deserves to die! 6 And he
and they came out against us h De 6:13 should pay for the lamb four
in the field; but we drove them times over, i because he did this
back to the entrance of the city i Ex 22:1 and showed no compassion.”
gate. 24 And the archers were 7 Then Nathan said to David:
shooting at your servants from j 1Sa 16:13 “You are the man! This is what
the top of the wall, and some 2Sa 7:8 Jehovah the God of Israel says:
of the servants of the king died; ‘I myself anointed you as king
your servant U·riah the Hit- k 1Sa 18:10, 11 over Israel, j and I rescued you
tite also died.” d 25 At that Da- 1Sa 19:10 from the hand of Saul. k 8 I was
vid said to the messenger: “Say 1Sa 23:14
willing to give you your mas-
this to Joab: ‘Do not let this matter’s house l and put your mas-
ter trouble you, for the sword l 1Sa 13:13, 14
1Sa 15:26, 28 ter’s wives m in your arms, and
devours one as well as anoth- I gave you the house of Israel
er. Intensify your battle against and of Judah. n And as if that
m 2Sa 3:7
the city and conquer it.’ e And en- 1Ki 2:22 were not enough, I was willing to
courage him.” do much more for you. o 9 Why
26 When U·riah’s wife heard n 2Sa 2:4 did you despise the word of Je-
that her husband U·riah had 2Sa 5:5 hovah by doing what is bad in
died, she began to mourn her
husband. 27 As soon as the o 2Sa 7:19 11:27 1 Lit., “was bad in the eyes of.”
2 SAMUEL 12:10-27 456
his eyes? You struck down U·ri- CHAP. 12 spoke to him, and he did not lis-
ah the Hittite with the sword! a a Ex 20:13 ten to us. So how can we tell him
Then you took his wife as b Ex 20:14, 17 that the child has died? He may
your wife b after you killed him c 2Sa 11:15, 27 do something terrible.”
by the sword of the Ammon- d Nu 14:18 19 When David saw that his
ites. c 10 Now a sword will nev- 2Sa 13:32 servants were whispering to one
er depart from your own house, d 2Sa 18:33
Ga 6:7
another, he discerned that the
because you despised me by tak- child had died. David said to his
e 2Sa 12:15, 19
ing the wife of U·riah the Hittite 2Sa 13:10-15 servants: “Has the child died?”
as your wife.’ 11 This is what 2Sa 15:14 They replied: “He has died.”
Jehovah says: ‘Here I am bring- f Ex 21:24 20 So David got up from the
ing against you calamity from Job 31:9-11 ground. He washed, rubbed him-
Job 34:11
within your own house; e and be- self with oil, a changed his cloth-
g 2Sa 16:21, 22
fore your own eyes, I will take ing, and went to the house b of
your wives and give them to an- h 2Sa 11:4, 15
Jehovah and prostrated himself.
other man,1f and he will lie down i Ge 39:9
Ps 32:5
Afterward, he went to his house1
with your wives in broad day- Ps 38:3 and asked for food to be brought
light.2g 12 Although you acted Ps 51:Sup, 4 to him, and he ate. 21 His ser-
in secret, h I will do this in front Pr 28:13 vants asked him: “Why have you
of all Israel and in broad day- j Ex 34:6 acted in this way? While the
Ps 32:1
light.’”1 child was alive, you fasted and
k Le 20:10
13 David then said to Nathan: Ps 103:10 kept weeping; but as soon as the
“I have sinned against Jehovah.” i l 2Sa 12:22 child died, you got up and ate
Nathan replied to David: “Jeho- Jon 3:8, 9 food.” 22 He replied: “While
vah, in turn, forgives your sin.1j ____________________ the child was alive, I fasted c and
You will not die. k 14 Neverthe- Second Col. kept weeping because I said to
less, because you have treated a Ru 3:3 myself, ‘Who knows whether Je-
Jehovah with utter disrespect in 2Sa 14:2 hovah may show me favor and
this matter, the son just born to b 2Sa 6:17 let the child live?’ d 23 Now that
you will certainly die.” c 2Sa 12:16 he has died, why should I fast?
15 Then Nathan went to his Joe 1:14 Can I bring him back? e I will go
own house. d Isa 38:3, 5 to him, f but he will not return to
Joe 2:13, 14
And Jehovah struck the child Am 5:15 me.” g
whom U·riah’s wife had borne Jon 3:8, 9 24 Then David comforted his
to David, and he became sick. e Ec 9:6 wife Bath-sheba. h He went in to
16 David pleaded with the true f Job 30:23 her and lay down with her. In
God in behalf of the boy. David Ec 3:20 time she bore a son, and he was
Ac 2:29, 34
went on a strict fast and would Ac 13:36
named Solo·mon.1i And Jeho-
go in and spend the night lying g Ec 9:5, 10
vah loved him, j 25 and he sent
on the ground. l 17 So the el- h 2Sa 11:3
word through Nathan k the proph-
ders of his house stood over et to name him Jed·i·diah,1 for
i 1Ch 3:5, 9
him and tried to raise him up 1Ch 22:9 the sake of Jehovah.
from the ground, but he re- 1Ch 28:5 26 Joab continued fighting
fused and would not eat with Mt 1:6 against Rabbah l of the Ammon-
them. 18 On the seventh day j 2Sa 7:12 ites, m and he captured the roy-
1Ch 29:1
the child died, but David’s ser- al city.1n 27 So Joab sent mes-
k 2Sa 7:4, 5
vants were afraid to tell him that 2Sa 12:1
sengers to David and said:
the child was dead. They said: 1Ki 1:8 “I have fought against Rabbah, o
“While the child was alive we l De 3:11 and I have captured the city
Jos 13:24, 25
12:11 1 Or “to your fellow man.” 2 Lit., m De 23:3, 6 12:20 1 Or “palace.” 12:24 1 From a He-
“to the eyes of this sun.” 12:12 1 Lit., n 2Sa 11:25 brew word meaning “Peace.” 12:25
“before the sun.” 12:13 1 Or “lets your 1Ch 20:1 1 Meaning “Beloved of Jah.” 12:26 1 Or
sin pass by.” o 2Sa 11:1 “the city of the kingdom.”
457 2 SAMUEL 12:28–13:15
of waters.1 28 Now gather the CHAP. 12 him, ‘Please, let my sister Ta-
rest of the troops and encamp a 2Sa 8:11, 12 mar come and serve me some
against the city and capture it. food. If she prepares the food
Otherwise, I will be the one to given to the sick1 before my
capture the city, and it will be eyes, I will eat it from her hand.’”
credited to me.”1 6 So Amnon lay down and
29 So David gathered all the pretended to be sick, and the
troops and went to Rabbah and king came in to see him. Then
fought against it and captured b 1Ch 20:2, 3 Amnon said to the king: “Please,
it. 30 Then he took the crown ____________________ let my sister Tamar come in and
of Malcam from its head. The CHAP. 13 bake two heart-shaped cakes be-
weight of it was a talent1 of gold, c 1Ch 3:9 fore my eyes so that I may take
along with precious stones, and food from her hand.” 7 At that
it was placed on David’s head. David sent a message to Ta-
He also took a vast amount of mar at the house, saying: “Please
spoil a from the city. b 31 And he go to the house of your broth-
brought out the people who were er Amnon and prepare food1
in it and put them to work at for him.” 8 So Tamar went to
sawing stones, at working with d 2Sa 3:2 the house of her brother Am-
sharp iron instruments and with non, where he was lying down.
iron axes, and at brickmaking. She took the dough and knead-
That was what he did to all the ed it into cakes before his eyes
cities of the Ammon·ites. Final- and cooked the cakes. 9 Then
ly David and all the troops re- she took the pan and served
turned to Jerusalem. him. But Amnon refused to eat
13 Now David’s son Absa- e 2Sa 13:35 and said: “Have everybody leave
lom had a beautiful sister me!” So everybody left him.
named Tamar, c and David’s son 10 Amnon now said to Ta-
Amnon d fell in love with her. mar: “Bring the food1 into the
2 Amnon was so distressed that bedroom, so that I may eat it
he became sick because of his from your hand.” So Tamar took
sister Tamar, for she was a vir- the heart-shaped cakes that she
gin and it seemed impossible for f 1Sa 16:9 had made and brought them to
Amnon to do anything to her. 1Ch 2:13 her brother Amnon in the bed-
3 Now Amnon had a companion room. 11 When she brought
named Je·hona·dab, e the son of them for him to eat, he grabbed
Shime·ah, f David’s brother; and her and said: “Come, lie down
Je·hona·dab was a very clev- with me, my sister.” 12 But she
er man. 4 So he said to him: said to him: “No, my brother!
“Why are you, the king’s son, so Do not humiliate me, for such a
g Le 18:9 thing is not done in Israel. a Do
depressed every morning? Why Le 20:17
not tell me?” Amnon replied to ____________________
not do this disgraceful thing. b
him: “I am in love with Tamar, 13 How could I live down my
Second Col.
the sister g of my brother Absa- shame? And you will be regard-
a Le 18:9, 29
lom.” 5 Je·hona·dab replied to Le 20:17
ed as one of the disgraceful men
him: “Lie down on your bed and De 27:22 in Israel. Now speak, please, to
pretend to be sick. When your the king, for he will not with-
father comes to see you, say to hold me from you.” 14 But he
refused to listen to her, and he
12:27 1 Possibly referring to the water overpowered her and humiliat-
resources of the city. 12:28 1 Lit., “and ed her by raping her. 15 Then
my name will be called upon it.” 12:30
1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg (1,101 oz t). b Ge 34:2, 7 13:5, 7, 10 1 Or “the bread of consola-
See App. B14. Jg 20:5, 6 tion.”
2 SAMUEL 13:16-33 458
Amnon began hating her with CHAP. 13 let the king and his servants go
a very intense hatred, so that a Jos 7:6 with me.” 25 But the king said
his hatred for her became great- Es 4:1 to Absa·lom: “No, my son. If all
Jer 6:26
er than the love he had felt for of us go, we will be a burden
her. Amnon said to her: “Get up; to you.” Although he kept urging
go away!” 16 At this she said to him, he did not consent to go,
him: “No, my brother, for send- b 2Sa 3:3 but he blessed him. 26 Absa-
ing me away now is worse than 2Sa 13:1
lom then said: “If not you, please
what you have done with me!” let my brother Amnon go with
But he refused to listen to her. us.” a The king replied to him:
17 With that he called his c Le 18:9 “Why should he go with you?”
De 27:22
young attendant and said: “Get 27 But Absa·lom urged him, so
this person out of my presence, he sent Amnon and all the king’s
please, and lock the door behind sons with him.
her.” 18 (Now she was wearing d Pr 19:13
28 Then Absa·lom ordered
a special1 robe, for those were his attendants: “Watch, and
the garments that the virgin when Amnon’s heart is in a
daughters of the king wore.) So e Pr 18:19 cheerful mood from the wine,
his attendant led her outside, I will say to you, ‘Strike down
and he locked the door behind Amnon!’ You must then put him
her. 19 Then Tamar put ash- to death. Do not be afraid. Is
f Ge 34:7
es on her head, a and she ripped it not I who command you? Be
apart the fine robe she was strong and courageous.” 29 So
wearing; and she kept her hands
Absa·lom’s attendants did to
on her head and walked off, cry- g Joh 11:54
Amnon exactly as Absa·lom had
ing out as she walked.
ordered; then all the other sons
20 At this her brother Ab- of the king got up, and each
sa·lom b asked her: “Was it your h 1Ki 1:9, 19 one mounted his mule and fled.
brother Amnon who was with ____________________
30 While they were on the way,
you? And now keep silent, my Second Col.
sister. He is your brother. c Do the report reached David: “Ab-
a Ps 55:21 sa·lom has struck down all the
not let your heart dwell on Pr 10:18
this matter.” Then Tamar lived Pr 26:24-26 sons of the king, and not one
in isolation at the house of her of them survived.” 31 At this
brother Absa·lom. 21 When the king got up and ripped his
King David heard about all these clothes apart and lay on the
b 2Sa 13:3
things, he became very angry. d ground, and all his servants
But he would not hurt the feel- were standing by with their gar-
ings of Amnon his son, be- ments ripped apart.
cause he loved him, for he was
c 1Sa 16:9
1Ch 2:13
32 However, Je·hona·dab b
his firstborn. 22 And Absa·lom the son of Shime·ah, c David’s
said nothing to Amnon, either brother, said: “Do not let my lord
bad or good; for Absa·lom hat- think that they have killed all
d 2Sa 12:10
ed e Amnon because he had hu- the young sons of the king, for
miliated his sister Tamar. f only Amnon has died. d This is
23 After two full years, Ab- by the order of Absa·lom, who
sa·lom’s sheepshearers were at e Ge 27:41 decided to do this e from the day
Ps 7:14
Baal-hazor, near Ephra·im, g Pr 18:19
that Amnon humiliated his sis-
and Absa·lom invited all the ter f Tamar. g 33 Now do not let
sons of the king. h 24 So Ab- my lord the king pay attention
sa·lom came in to the king to1 the report that says, ‘All the
f Le 18:9, 29
and said: “Your servant is hav- king’s sons have died’; only Am-
ing his sheep sheared. Please non has died.”
13:18 1 Or “an ornamented.” g 2Sa 13:12-14 13:33 1 Lit., “take to his heart.”
459 2 SAMUEL 13:34–14:14
34 Meanwhile, Absa·lom ran CHAP. 13 er down and killed him. 7 Now
away. a Later the watchman a 2Sa 13:38 the whole family has risen up
raised his eyes and saw that against me, your servant, and
there were many people coming they are saying, ‘Hand over the
from the road behind him next one who struck his brother, so
to the mountain. 35 At this Je- b 2Sa 13:3 that we may put him to death for
hona·dab b said to the king: the life1 of his brother whom he
“Look! The king’s sons have re- killed, a even if it means wiping
turned. It is just as your servant out the heir!’ They would extin-
said.” 36 As he finished speak- c 2Sa 3:3
guish the last glowing coal that I
ing, the king’s sons came in, have left2 and leave to my hus-
weeping loudly; also the king band neither a name nor a survi-
and all his servants wept very vor3 on the surface of the earth.”
d De 3:14
bitterly. 37 But Absa·lom fled Jos 12:4, 5 8 Then the king said to the
and went to Talmai c the son of 2Sa 14:23
woman: “Go to your home, and
Am·mihud the king of Geshur. ____________________
I will issue an order regard-
David mourned his son for many CHAP. 14 ing you.” 9 At this the Te·koite
days. 38 After Absa·lom fled e 2Sa 2:18 woman said to the king: “O my
and went to Geshur, d he stayed 1Ch 2:15, 16
lord the king, let the guilt be
there for three years.
on me and on my father’s house,
39 Finally King David longed while the king and his throne are
to go to Absa·lom, for he had be-
f 2Sa 13:39 innocent.” 10 The king then
come reconciled to1 the death of 2Sa 18:33 said: “If anyone speaks further
Amnon. 2Sa 19:2
to you, bring him to me, and
14 Now Joab the son of Ze-
ruiah e learned that the
he will never trouble you again.”
11 But she said: “Please, let the
king’s heart longed for Absa- king remember Jehovah your
lom. f 2 So Joab sent to Te- g 2Ch 11:5, 6
2Ch 20:20 God, so that the avenger of
koa g and summoned from there Am 1:1 blood b does not bring ruin and
a clever woman and told her: annihilate my son.” To this he
“Act like you are in mourning,
said: “As surely as Jehovah is liv-
please, and put on garments of
ing, c not one of your son’s hairs
mourning, and do not rub your- h Ec 9:8
self with oil. h Behave like a wom- Da 10:3 will fall to the ground.” 12 The
an who has been mourning over ____________________ woman now said: “Let your ser-
someone dead for a long time. Second Col. vant, please, speak a word to my
3 Then go in and speak to the a Nu 35:19 lord the king.” So he said:
king like this.” With that Joab De 19:11, 12 “Speak!”
put the words in her mouth.1 13 The woman said: “Why,
4 The Te·koite woman went then, have you thought to do
in to the king and fell with her something like this against the
b Nu 35:19, 27
face to the ground and prostrat- De 19:6
people of God? d When the king
ed herself and said: “Help me, speaks this way, he makes him-
O king!” 5 The king replied to self guilty, for the king does
her: “What is the matter?” To not bring back his own ban-
this she said: “Alas, I am a wid- c De 6:13 ished son. e 14 We will surely
ow; my husband is dead. 6 And Ec 8:4 die and be like waters that
I, your servant, had two sons, are poured out on the ground,
and the two of them fought which cannot be recovered. But
with each other in the field. d Ex 19:5
God would not take away a
There was no one to separate Nu 6:27 life,1 and he considers reasons
them, and one struck the oth-
14:7, 14 1 Or “soul.” 14:7 2 That is, the
13:39 1 Or “had found consolation over.” last hope for descendants. 3 Lit., “rem-
14:3 1 Or “told her what to say.” e 2Sa 13:38 nant.”
2 SAMUEL 14:15-32 460
why the banished one should not CHAP. 14 of his servant.” 23 Then Joab
always be banished from him. a 2Sa 14:2, 7 got up and went to Geshur a and
15 I have come in to say this brought Absa·lom to Jerusalem.
to my lord the king because 24 However, the king said: “Let
the people made me afraid. So him return to his own house,
your servant said, ‘Let me speak, but he may not see my face.” So
please, to the king. Perhaps the Absa·lom returned to his own
king will act on the request of house, and he did not see the
his slave. 16 The king may lis- face of the king.
ten and rescue his slave from the b 2Sa 14:1-3 25 Now in all Israel, no man
hand of the man seeking to anni- was as highly praised for his
hilate me and my only son from handsome appearance as Absa-
the inheritance God gave us.’ a lom. From the sole of his
17 Then your servant said, ‘May foot to the crown of his head,
the word of my lord the king there was no flaw in him.
please give me relief,’ for my 26 When he shaved his head
lord the king is just like an angel —he had to shave it at the end
of the true God in distinguishing c 2Sa 14:13 of every year because it was so
what is good from what is bad. heavy for him—the hair of his
May Jehovah your God be with head weighed 200 shekels1 by
you.” the royal stone weight.2 27 To
18 The king now answered Absa·lom were born three sons b
the woman: “Please do not hide and one daughter, whose name
from me anything I ask you.” was Tamar. She was a very
The woman replied: “Let my lord beautiful woman.
the king speak, please.” 19 The d 2Sa 13:38 28 And Absa·lom continued
____________________ living in Jerusalem for two full
king then asked: “Did Joab put
you up to all of this?” b The wom- Second Col. years, but he did not see the
an answered: “As surely as you a De 3:14 face of the king. c 29 So Absa-
are1 living, O my lord the king, 2Sa 3:3 lom summoned Joab in order to
2Sa 13:37 send him to the king, but Jo-
it is just as2 my lord the king
says, for it was your servant Jo- ab would not come to him. Then
ab who instructed me and put all he sent for him again, a sec-
these words in the mouth of your ond time, and he still refused
servant. 20 Your servant Joab to come. 30 Finally he said to
his servants: “Joab’s plot of
has done this to change the ap-
land is next to mine, and he
pearance of things, but my lord
has some barley there. Go and
has wisdom like that of the an- b 2Sa 18:18
set it on fire.” So the servants
gel of the true God and knows all
of Absa·lom set the plot of land
that is happening in the land.”
on fire. 31 At this Joab got up
21 The king then said to Jo- and came to Absa·lom’s house
ab: “All right, I will do this and said to him: “Why did your
thing. c Go and bring back the servants set my plot of land on
young man Absa·lom.” d 22 At fire?” 32 Absa·lom replied to
this Joab fell with his face to the Joab: “Look! I sent this message
ground and prostrated himself c 2Sa 14:24
to you, ‘Come and let me send
and praised the king. Joab said: you to the king to ask: “Why
“Today your servant knows that have I come from Geshur? d It
I have found favor in your eyes,
O my lord the king, because the 14:26 1 About 2.3 kg ( 5 lb). See
king has acted on the request App. B14. 2 This may have been a stan-
dard weight kept at the royal palace or
14:19 1 Or “your soul is.” 2 Or “no one a “royal” shekel that was different from
can go to the left or right from what.” d 2Sa 14:23 the common shekel.
461 2 SAMUEL 14:33–15:18
would have been better for me CHAP. 14 salem, I will make an offering to1
to stay there. Now let me see the a Ge 45:15 Jehovah.’” 9 So the king said
face of the king, and if there is ____________________ to him: “Go in peace.” With that
guilt in me, then he should put CHAP. 15 he rose up and went to Hebron.
me to death.”’” b 1Sa 8:11 10 Absa·lom now sent spies
33 So Joab went in to the 1Ki 1:5 through all the tribes of Isra-
Pr 11:2
king and told him. Then he el, saying: “As soon as you
called Absa·lom, who came in to c De 25:7 hear the sound of the horn, an-
the king and prostrated himself Ru 4:1 nounce, ‘Absa·lom has become
before him, falling with his face king in Hebron!’” a 11 Now 200
to the ground before the king. d 1Sa 8:20 men from Jerusalem had gone
2Sa 8:15
Then the king kissed Absa·lom. a there with Absa·lom; they were
15 After all these things, Ab-

sa·lom acquired for him-
e Ps 10:9
Ps 55:21
invited and went unsuspectingly,
unaware of what was happening.
self a chariot and horses and 50
Pr 26:25
12 Further, when he offered the
men to run before him. b 2 Ab- f Pr 11:9 sacrifices, Absa·lom sent for
sa·lom would rise up early and A·hitho·phel b the Gilon·ite, Da-
stand at the side of the road g 2Sa 3:2 vid’s adviser,1c from his city Gi-
to the city gate. c Whenever any loh. d The conspiracy kept gain-
h Le 22:21
man had a legal case that was to ing momentum, and the people
come to the king for judgment, d i 2Sa 13:38 who supported Absa·lom were
Absa·lom would call him and 2Sa 14:23 growing in number. e
say: “From what city are you?” ____________________ 13 In time an informer came
and he would say: “Your servant Second Col. to David, saying: “The heart of
is from one of the tribes of Is- a 2Sa 2:1 the men of Israel has turned
rael.” 3 Absa·lom would say to 2Sa 5:1, 5 to Absa·lom.” 14 At once David
1Ch 3:4
him: “See, your claims are right said to all his servants with him
and proper, but there is no one b 2Sa 16:23 in Jerusalem: “Get up, and let us
from the king to hear your case.” 2Sa 17:14 run away, f for none of us will es-
4 Absa·lom would say: “If only 2Sa 23:8, 34
cape from Absa·lom! Hurry, for
I were appointed judge in the c Ps 41:9 fear he may quickly overtake us
land! Then every man who has a Ps 55:12, 13 and bring disaster on us and
legal case or judgment could Joh 13:18 strike the city with the sword!” g
come to me, and I would see that 15 The king’s servants replied
d Jos 15:20, 51
he receives justice.” to the king: “Whatever my lord
5 And when a man came near e Ps 3:1 the king decides, your servants
to bow down to him, Absa- Pr 24:21 are ready to do.” h 16 So the
lom would extend his hand and king went out with all his house-
f 2Sa 19:9
grab hold of him and kiss him. e Ps 3:Sup
hold following him, but the king
6 Absa·lom would do this to all left ten concubines i to take care
the Israelites who would come in g 2Sa 12:11 of the house.1 17 And the king
to the king for judgment; so Ab- continued on his way out with all
sa·lom kept stealing the hearts h Pr 18:24
the people following, and they
of the men of Israel. f i 2Sa 12:11 stopped at Beth-merhak.
7 At the end of four years,1 2Sa 16:21 18 All his servants leaving
Absa·lom said to the king: “Let 2Sa 20:3 with him1 and all the Chere-
me go, please, to Hebron g to pay thites, the Pele·thites, j and the
j 2Sa 8:18
my vow that I made to Jehovah. 2Sa 20:7 Gittites, k 600 men who had fol-
8 For your servant made this 1Ki 1:38 lowed him from Gath, l were
solemn vow h when I was dwell- 1Ch 18:17
ing in Geshur i in Syria: ‘If Jeho- 15:8 1 Or “worship.” Lit., “render service
k Jos 13:2, 3
vah will bring me back to Jeru- to.” 15:12 1 Or “counselor.” 15:16 1 Or
l 1Sa 27:4 “palace.” 15:18 1 Or “crossing at his
15:7 1 Or possibly, “40 years.” 1Ch 18:1 side.”
2 SAMUEL 15:19-37 462
passing by as the king reviewed CHAP. 15 take the two sons of you men
them.1 19 Then the king said to a 2Sa 18:2 with you, A·hima·az your own
Ittai a the Gittite: “Why should b 2Sa 2:5, 6 son and Jona·than a the son of
you also go with us? Go back and Ps 25:10 A·bia·thar. 28 See, I will linger
dwell with the new king, for you Ps 57:3 by the fords of the wilderness
Ps 61:7
are a foreigner and also an ex- Ps 89:14
until word comes from you to
ile from your place. 20 Yester- inform me.” b 29 So Zadok and
c Pr 17:17
day you came, so today should Pr 18:24
A·bia·thar took the Ark of the
I make you wander with us, to true God back to Jerusalem, and
d 2Sa 18:2
go when I must go and where they remained there.
e 1Ki 2:36, 37
I must go? Go back and take your 2Ch 30:14
30 As David was going up the
brothers with you, and may Je- Joh 18:1 Mount1 of Olives, c he was weep-
hovah show you loyal love and f 2Sa 8:17 ing as he went up; his head
faithfulness!” b 21 But Ittai an- 2Sa 20:25 was covered, and he was walk-
swered the king: “As surely as 1Ki 1:8 ing barefoot. All the people with
1Ki 2:35
Jehovah is living and as sure- 1Ch 6:8
him also covered their heads
ly as my lord the king is liv- and were weeping as they went
g Nu 8:19
ing, wherever my lord the king up. 31 David was then told:
h Ex 37:1 “A·hitho·phel is among those
may be, whether for death or for Le 16:2
life, there your servant will be!” c conspiring d with Absa·lom.” e At
i Nu 4:15 this David said: “Turn, please,
22 At that David said to Ittai: d Nu 7:9
“Go and cross over.” So Ittai 1Ch 15:2 the advice1 of A·hitho·phel into
the Gittite crossed over, togeth- j 1Sa 22:20
foolishness, f O Jehovah!” g
er with all his men and children. 1Sa 30:7 32 When David came to the
23 Everyone in the land was k 2Sa 6:17 summit where people used to
weeping loudly while all these l 2Sa 7:2
bow down to God, Hushai h the
people crossed over, and the Ps 26:8 Archite i was there to meet him,
king was standing by the Kid-
Ps 27:4 with his robe ripped apart and
m 1Sa 9:9 dirt on his head. 33 However,
ron Valley; e all the people were
____________________ David said to him: “If you go
crossing over to the road lead-
across with me, you will be a
ing to the wilderness. 24 Za- Second Col.
load on me. 34 But if you re-
dok f was also there and with a 2Sa 17:17
turn to the city and you say to
him were all the Levites g carry- b 2Sa 15:36
Absa·lom, ‘I am your servant,
2Sa 17:16, 21
ing the ark h of the covenant of O King. I was the servant of your
the true God; i and they set the c Mt 21:1
Mt 24:3 father in the past, but now I am
Ark of the true God down; and Ac 1:12 your servant,’ j you can then frus-
A·bia·thar j went up, while all the d Ps 41:9 trate the advice of A·hitho·phel
people completed crossing over Ps 55:12, 13 for me. k 35 Are not Zadok and
from the city. 25 But the king Joh 13:18
A·bia·thar the priests there with
said to Zadok: “Take the Ark of e Ps 3:Sup you? You must tell Zadok and
the true God back to the city. k If f 2Sa 16:23 A·bia·thar the priests everything
I find favor in the eyes of Jeho- 2Sa 17:14 that you hear from the house of
vah, he will also bring me back g Ps 3:7 the king. l 36 Look! There with
and let me see it and its dwell- h 2Sa 16:16 them are their two sons, A·hima-
ing place. l 26 But if he should i Jos 16:1, 2 az m the son of Zadok and Jona-
say, ‘I have found no pleasure in than n the son of A·bia·thar, and
j 2Sa 16:18, 19
you,’ then let him do to me what- through them send to me every-
ever seems good in his eyes.” k 2Sa 17:7, 14
thing that you hear.” 37 So Hu-
27 The king said to Zadok the l 2Sa 17:15, 16 shai, David’s friend,1o went into
priest: “Are you not a seer? m Re- m 2Sa 18:19 the city as Absa·lom was enter-
turn to the city in peace, and n 2Sa 17:17 ing into Jerusalem.
1Ki 1:42
15:18 1 Or “crossing before the king’s o 2Sa 16:16 15:30 1 Or “ascent.” 15:31 1 Or “coun-
face.” 1Ch 27:33 sel.” 15:37 1 Or “confidant.”
463 2 SAMUEL 16:1-19
16 When David had passed a

little beyond the summit, a
CHAP. 16
a 2Sa 15:30
9 Then A·bishai the son of
Ze·ruiah a said to the king: “Why
Ziba, the attendant of Me·phib-
b
should this dead dog b curse my
b 2Sa 9:2, 9
o·sheth, c was there to meet him lord the king? c Let me go over,
with a couple of saddled don- c 2Sa 9:6 please, and take off his head.” d
keys, and on them were 200 10 But the king said: “What do
loaves of bread, 100 cakes of rai- d 1Sa 25:18
I have to do with you, you sons
sins, 100 cakes of summer fruit,1 e 2Sa 17:27-29 of Ze·ruiah? e Let him curse me, f
and a large jar of wine. d 2 Then for Jehovah has said to him, g
the king said to Ziba: “Why f 2Sa 9:3
‘Curse David!’ So who should
have you brought these things?” g 2Sa 19:25-27 say, ‘Why are you doing this?’”
Ziba replied: “The donkeys are 11 David then said to A·bishai
for the household of the king to h 2Sa 9:9, 10
and all his servants: “Here my
ride, the bread and the summer i Pr 26:22 own son, who came from my
fruit are for the young men to own body, is seeking my life,1h
eat, and the wine is for those j 2Sa 19:16
and how much more now a
1Ki 2:8, 44
who get exhausted in the wilder- Benja·min·ite! i Leave him alone
ness to drink.” e 3 The king now k Ex 22:28 so that he may curse me, for
said: “And where is the son1 of Ec 10:20
Jehovah told him to! 12 Per-
your master?” f At this Ziba said l 1Sa 24:6, 7 haps Jehovah will see my afflic-
to the king: “He is staying in Je- 1Sa 26:9, 11 tion, j and Jehovah will restore
rusalem, for he said, ‘Today the Ps 3:1, 2
goodness to me instead of the
house of Israel will give back the Ps 7:1
Ps 71:10, 11 curses shouted at me this day.” k
royal rule of my father to me.’” g ____________________ 13 With that David and his men
4 The king then said to Ziba: kept going down the road while
Second Col.
“Look! Everything that belongs Shime·i was walking alongside
a 1Ch 2:15, 16
to Me·phibo·sheth is yours.” h Zi- the mountain abreast of him,
ba replied: “I bow down before b 1Sa 24:14 shouting curses l and throwing
you. May I find favor in your stones and a lot of dust.
eyes, my lord the king.” i c Ex 22:28
14 At length the king and all
5 When King David reached d 1Sa 26:8
the people with him arrived at
Ba·hurim, a man of the family
e 2Sa 19:22 their destination exhausted, and
of Saul’s house named Shime·i, j
the son of Gera, came out shout-
1Ki 2:5 they refreshed themselves.
ing curses as he approached. k f Ps 37:8 15 Meanwhile, Absa·lom and
6 He was throwing stones at Da- 1Pe 2:23 all the men of Israel ar-
vid and at all the servants rived in Jerusalem, and A·hith-
g 2Sa 12:10
of King David, as well as at o·phel m was with him. 16 When
all the people and the mighty h 2Sa 12:11 Hushai n the Archite, o David’s
men on his right and on his left.
2Sa 15:14 friend,1 came in to Absa·lom,
2Sa 17:12
7 Shime·i said as he cursed: Hushai said to Absa·lom: “Long
“Get out, get out, you blood- i 2Sa 19:16 live the king! p Long live the
guilty man! You worthless man! king!” 17 At this Absa·lom said
j Ge 29:32
8 Jehovah has brought back on Ex 3:7
to Hushai: “Is this your loy-
you all the bloodguilt for the Ps 25:18 al love toward your friend? Why
house of Saul, in whose place did you not go with your friend?”
k Ps 109:28
you have ruled as king, but Jeho- 18 So Hushai said to Absa·lom:
vah gives the kingship into the l 2Sa 16:5 “No, I am on the side of the
hand of Absa·lom your son. Now one who has been chosen by Je-
m 2Sa 15:12, 31
calamity has overtaken you be- hovah, this people, and all the
cause you are a bloodguilty n 2Sa 15:32, 37 men of Israel. I will stay with
man!” l 1Ch 27:33 him. 19 And again I say, Whom
o Jos 16:1, 2
16:1 1 Especially figs and perhaps also 16:11 1 Or “soul.” 16:16 1 Or “confi-
dates. 16:3 1 Or “grandson.” p 1Ki 1:25 dant.”
2 SAMUEL 16:20–17:14 464
should I serve? Should it not be CHAP. 16 said to him: “This is the ad-
his son? Just as I served your fa- a 2Sa 15:34 vice A·hitho·phel gave. Should
ther, so I will serve you.” a we act on his advice? If not, you
20 Absa·lom then said to b Ps 37:12 tell us.” 7 At this Hushai said
A·hitho·phel: “Give me your ad- c Le 18:8
to Absa·lom: “The advice that
vice.1b What should we do?” Le 20:11 A·hitho·phel gave is not good in
21 At that A·hitho·phel said to 1Ki 2:22 this instance!” a
Absa·lom: “Have relations with
d 2Sa 15:16
8 Hushai continued: “You
your father’s concubines, c those well know that your father and
whom he left behind to take care e 2Sa 11:2 his men are mighty, b and they
of the house.1d Then all Israel are desperate,1 like a bear that
will hear that you have made f De 22:30 has lost her cubs in the field. c
2Sa 20:3
yourself a stench to your father, Moreover, your father is a war-
and those who support you will g 2Sa 12:11, 12 rior, d and he will not spend the
be strengthened.” 22 So they night with the people. 9 At this
pitched a tent for Absa·lom on h 2Sa 15:12 very moment he is hiding in one
2Sa 17:14, 23
the roof, e and Absa·lom had re- of the caves1 or in some oth-
____________________
lations with the concubines of er place; e and if he attacks first,
his father f before the eyes of all CHAP. 17
those hearing of it will say, ‘The
Israel. g i 2Sa 16:14
people following Absa·lom have
23 In those days the advice j Ps 37:12 been defeated!’ 10 Even the
that A·hitho·phel h gave was con- Ps 41:9 courageous man whose heart is
sidered as1 the word of the true Ps 55:12, 13 like that of a lion f will surely
God. That was how all the advice k 2Sa 15:32
melt in fear, for all Israel knows
of A·hitho·phel was esteemed, 2Sa 16:16 that your father is a mighty
both by David and by Absa·lom. ____________________ man g and that the men with him
17 A·hitho·phel then said to

Absa·lom: “Please let me
Second Col.
a 2Sa 15:34
are courageous. 11 I give this
advice: Let all Israel be gath-
ered to you, from Dan to Beer-
choose 12,000 men and rise up
and chase after David tonight. b 1Sa 16:18 sheba, h as many as the grains of
2Sa 15:18
2 I will come upon him when he 2Sa 23:8, 18
sand by the sea, i and you should
is weary and powerless,1i and I 1Ch 11:26 lead them into the fight. 12 We
will throw him into a panic; and will come against him wherever
all the people who are with him c Pr 17:12 he is found, and we will come
will flee, and I will strike down upon him just like the dew that
d 1Sa 17:50
only the king. j 3 Then I will 1Sa 18:7 falls on the ground; and not one
bring all the people back to you. 1Sa 19:8 of them will survive, not he nor
The return of all the people de- 2Sa 10:18 any of the men with him. 13 If
pends on what happens with the e 1Sa 22:1
he retreats into a city, all Isra-
man you are seeking. Then all 1Sa 23:19 el will carry ropes to that city,
the people will be at peace.” and we will drag it down into the
4 The proposal was just right in f Ge 49:9 valley until not even a pebble is
2Sa 1:23
the eyes of Absa·lom and all the Isa 31:4
left.”
elders of Israel. 14 Then Absa·lom and all the
5 However, Absa·lom said: g 1Sa 18:5 men of Israel said: “The advice
“Please call Hushai k the Archite of Hushai the Archite is bet-
h Jg 20:1
as well, and let us hear what he ter j than the advice of A·hith-
has to say.” 6 So Hushai came i 1Ki 4:20 o·phel!” For Jehovah had deter-
in to Absa·lom. Then Absa·lom mined1 to frustrate the sound
j Pr 21:1 advice of A·hitho·phel, k so that
16:20 1 Or “counsel.” 16:21 1 Or “pal-
k 2Sa 15:31, 34
ace.” 16:23 1 Or “was as if someone 2Sa 16:23
17:8 1 Or “bitter of soul.” 17:9 1 Or
were inquiring of.” 17:2 1 Or “feeble in Pr 19:21 “pits; ravines.” 17:14 1 Or “command-
both hands.” Pr 21:30 ed.”
465 2 SAMUEL 17:15–18:2
Jehovah could bring disaster on CHAP. 17 23 When A·hitho·phel saw
Absa·lom. a a De 2:30 that his advice had not been act-
15 Hushai later said to Za- 2Ch 25:20 ed on, he saddled a donkey and
dok and A·bia·thar b the priests: b 2Sa 8:17 went to his house in his home-
“This is what A·hitho·phel has 2Sa 15:35 town. a After he gave instructions
advised Absa·lom and the el- c Ps 35:24, 25 to his household, b he hanged1
ders of Israel, and this is what d 1Ki 1:42 himself. c So he died and was
I have advised. 16 Now quick- e 2Sa 15:27, 36
buried in the burial place of his
ly send word to David and warn 2Sa 18:19 forefathers.
him: ‘Do not stay at the fords1 of f Jos 15:7, 12 24 Meanwhile, David went
the wilderness tonight, but cross Jos 18:16, 20 to Ma·ha·naim, d and Absa·lom
over without fail, or the king and 1Ki 1:9 crossed the Jordan with all the
all the people with him may be g 2Sa 16:5 men of Israel. 25 Absa·lom put
2Sa 19:16 A·masa e in charge of the army in
wiped out.’”2c
17 Jona·than d and A·hima- h Ex 1:19 place of Joab; f A·masa was the
Jos 2:3-5
az e were staying at En-rogel; f 1Sa 19:12, 14
son of a man named Ithra the
so a servant girl went off and 1Sa 21:2 Israelite, who had relations with
told them and they went to tell i 2Sa 17:1, 2 Abi·gail g the daughter of Na-
King David, for they did not ____________________ hash, the sister of Ze·ruiah, Jo-
dare to be seen entering the Second Col.
ab’s mother. 26 Israel and Ab-
city. 18 However, a young man a Jos 15:20, 51
sa·lom camped in the land of
saw them and told Absa·lom. So 2Sa 15:12 Gile·ad. h
the two of them quickly went off b 2Ki 20:1 27 As soon as David came
and came to the house of a man c 1Sa 31:4
to Ma·ha·naim, Shobi the son
in Ba·hurim g who had a well in 1Ki 16:18 of Nahash from Rabbah i of the
his courtyard. They went down Ps 5:10 Ammon·ites, Machir j the son
into it, 19 and the man’s wife Ps 55:23 of Ammi·el from Lo-debar, and
Mt 27:3, 5
spread a covering over the top Ac 1:18
Bar·zillai k the Gile·ad·ite from
of the well and covered it with Ro·gelim 28 brought beds, ba-
d Ge 32:1, 2
cracked grain; no one knew Jos 13:24, 26 sins, clay pots, wheat, bar-
about it. 20 The servants of e 2Sa 19:13
ley, flour, roasted grain, broad
Absa·lom came to the woman at 2Sa 20:4, 10 beans, lentils, parched grain,
her house and asked: “Where are f 2Sa 8:16
29 honey, butter, sheep, and
A·hima·az and Jona·than?” The cheese.1 They brought all of this
g 1Ch 2:16, 17
woman replied: “They passed by out for David and the people
h Nu 32:1 with him to eat, l for they said:
toward the water.” h Then the De 3:15
men searched for them but did “The people are hungry and
i De 3:11 tired and thirsty in the wilder-
not find them, so they returned Jos 13:24, 25
to Jerusalem. 2Sa 12:26, 29 ness.” m
21 After the men were gone,
they came up out of the well
j 2Sa 9:3-5
k 2Sa 19:31, 32
18 Then David numbered the
men who were with him
and went and informed King Da- 1Ki 2:7 and placed over them chiefs of
vid. They said to him: “Rise up l Pr 11:25 thousands and chiefs of hun-
and quickly cross the water, for dreds. n 2 And David sent one
m 1Sa 25:18
this is what A·hitho·phel advised 2Sa 16:2 third of the men under the com-
against you.” i 22 Immediately ____________________ mand1 of Joab, o one third under
David and all the people with CHAP. 18 the command of Joab’s brother
him rose up and crossed the Jor- n Pr 20:18 A·bishai p the son of Ze·ruiah, q
dan. By daybreak, there was no and one third under the com-
o 2Sa 8:16
one left who had not crossed the 2Sa 10:7 mand of Ittai r the Gittite. The
Jordan. p 2Sa 23:18, 19
king then said to the men: “I will
17:16 1 Or possibly, “the desert plains.” q 1Ch 2:15, 16 17:23 1 Or “strangled.” 17:29 1 Lit.,
2 Lit., “swallowed up.” r 2Sa 15:19, 21 “curds of cattle.” 18:2 1 Lit., “hand.”
2 SAMUEL 18:3-20 466
also go out with you.” 3 But CHAP. 18 12 But the man said to Joab:
they said: “You must not go out, a a 2Sa 21:17 “Even if I were handed1 1,000
for if we flee, they would not pieces of silver, I could not lift
care about1 us; and if half of us my hand against the king’s son,
would die, they would not care for we heard the king order you
about us, because you are worth b 2Sa 17:1-3 and A·bishai and Ittai, ‘Whoever
La 4:20
10,000 of us. b Therefore, it would you are, watch over the young
be better if you would send us man Absa·lom.’ a 13 If I had dis-
help from the city.” 4 The king obeyed and taken his life,1 it
said to them: “Whatever seems c 2Sa 18:12 could never have remained hid-
best to you, I will do.” So the den from the king, and you
king stood next to the city would not have protected me.”
gate, and all the men went out 14 To this Joab said: “I am not
d 2Sa 17:26
by hundreds and by thousands. going to waste any more time
5 Then the king gave Joab and with you!” So he took three
A·bishai and Ittai this order: spikes1 in his hand and drove
“Deal gently with the young man e 2Sa 16:15 them through the heart of Absa-
Absa·lom for my sake.” c All the lom while he was still alive in the
men heard it when the king gave midst of the big tree. 15 Then
all the chiefs the order about ten attendants who carried Jo-
Absa·lom. f Ps 3:7 ab’s weapons came and struck
Pr 24:21, 22
6 The men went out to the Absa·lom until he was dead. b
field to meet Israel, and the bat- 16 Joab now blew the horn,
tle took place in the forest of and the men returned from chas-
Ephra·im. d 7 There the people g 2Sa 8:16 ing after Israel; Joab called for
of Israel e were defeated by the 2Sa 18:2 them to halt. 17 They took Ab-
____________________
servants of David, f and a great sa·lom and threw him into a big
slaughter took place on that Second Col. pit in the forest and piled up
day—20,000 men. 8 The battle a 2Sa 18:5 over him a very big heap of
spread through the whole re- stones. c And all Israel fled to
gion. Furthermore, the forest de- their homes.
voured more of the people than b 2Sa 12:10
18 Now Absa·lom, while he
the sword did on that day. Pr 2:22 was alive, had taken and set up
9 Absa·lom eventually found Pr 20:20 for himself a pillar in the Valley1
himself facing the servants of Pr 30:17 of the King, d for he said: “I have
David. Absa·lom was riding on no son to preserve the memo-
a mule, and the mule went un- ry of my name.” e So he named
der the thick branches of a large c Jos 7:24, 26 the pillar after himself, and it is
tree, and his head got entan- Jos 8:29 called Absa·lom’s Monument to
gled in the big tree, so that he Jos 10:23, 27 this day.
was suspended in midair1 while 19 A·hima·az f the son of Za-
the mule he had been riding kept dok said: “Let me run, please,
going. 10 Then someone saw it d Ge 14:17 and break the news to the king,
and told Joab: g “Look! I have for Jehovah has given him jus-
seen Absa·lom hanging in a big tice by freeing him from his en-
tree.” 11 Joab replied to the emies.” g 20 But Joab said to
man who told him: “If you saw it, e 2Sa 14:27 him: “You will not be a bearer
why did you not strike him down of news this day. You may break
to the ground on the spot? Then the news on another day, but to-
I would have gladly given you f 2Sa 15:35, 36
ten pieces of silver and a belt.” 2Sa 17:17 18:12 1 Lit., “were weighing upon my
palms.” 18:13 1 Or “If I had dealt
18:3 1 Lit., “set heart toward.” 18:9 treacherously against his soul.” 18:14
1 Lit., “between the heavens and the 1 Or possibly, “darts; spears.” Lit.,
earth.” g Ps 9:4 “rods.” 18:18 1 Or “Low Plain.”
467 2 SAMUEL 18:21–19:6
day you will not break the news, CHAP. 18 commotion when Joab sent the
because the king’s own son has a 2Sa 18:5 king’s servant and your servant,
died.” a 21 Then Joab said to but I did not know what it was.” a
a Cushite: b “Go, tell the king 30 So the king said: “Step aside,
what you have seen.” At that b Ge 10:6 stand here.” At that he stepped
the Cushite bowed to Joab and aside and stood there.
ran off. 22 A·hima·az the son 31 Then the Cushite ar-
of Zadok said once again to Jo- c 2Sa 18:4
rived, b and the Cushite said:
ab: “Whatever happens, please “Let my lord the king accept
let me also run behind the Cush- d 2Ki 9:17
this news: Today Jehovah has
ite.” However, Joab said: “Why brought justice by freeing you
should you run, my son, when from the hand of all those who
there is no news for you to tell?” e 2Sa 18:19 rebelled against you.” c 32 But
23 Still he said: “Whatever hap- the king said to the Cushite:
pens, let me run.” So Joab said “Is everything all right with the
to him: “Run!” And A·hima·az f 2Sa 22:47 young man Absa·lom?” To this
ran by the way of the district of Ps 144:1 the Cushite said: “May all the
the Jordan,1 and he eventually ____________________ enemies of my lord the king and
overtook the Cushite. Second Col. all those who rebelled against
24 Now David was sitting be- a 2Sa 18:22 you to harm you become like the
tween the two city gates, c and young man!” d
the watchman d went up to the 33 This disturbed the king,
b 2Sa 18:21 and he went up to the roof cham-
roof of the gate by the wall.
He looked up and saw a man ber over the gateway and wept,
running by himself. 25 So the c 2Sa 22:49
saying as he walked: “My son
watchman called out and told Ps 55:18 Absa·lom, my son, my son Absa-
the king. The king said: “If he Ps 94:1 lom! If only I had died instead of
is by himself, he has news to Ps 124:2, 3 you, Absa·lom my son, my son!” e
tell.” As he came steadily nearer,
26 the watchman saw another
d Ps 27:2
19 It was reported to Joab:
“The king is weeping and
man running. The watchman mourning for Absa·lom.” f 2 So
then called to the gatekeeper: the victory1 on that day was
“Look! Another man running by e 2Sa 12:10 turned into mourning for all the
himself!” The king said: “This 2Sa 17:14 people, because they heard that
one is also bringing news.” 2Sa 19:1 the king was grieving over his
27 The watchman said: “I can Pr 19:13
son. 3 The people quietly re-
____________________
see that the first man runs like turned to the city g that day
A·hima·az e the son of Zadok,” so CHAP. 19
like people who are ashamed
the king said: “He is a good man, f 2Sa 18:5
2Sa 18:14
because they fled in the bat-
and he comes with good news.” tle. 4 The king covered his face
28 A·hima·az then called out to and kept crying out with a loud
the king: “All is well!” With that g 2Sa 17:24 voice: “My son Absa·lom! Absa-
he bowed to the king with his lom my son, my son!” h
face to the ground. Then he 5 Then Joab went in to the
said: “May Jehovah your God h 2Sa 18:33 king at the house and said: “To-
be praised, who has surrendered day you have put to shame
the men who rebelled1 against all your servants who this day
my lord the king!” f i 2Sa 3:2-5 saved your life1 and the lives2 of
2Sa 5:14-16
29 However, the king said: your sons, i your daughters, j your
“Is everything all right with the wives, and your concubines. k
young man Absa·lom?” To this j 2Sa 13:1 6 You love those who hate you
A·hima·az said: “I saw the great and hate those who love you,
18:23 1 Lit., “the district.” 18:28 1 Lit., k 2Sa 5:13 19:2 1 Or “salvation.” 19:5 1 Or “soul.”
“lifted up their hand.” 2Sa 15:16 2 Or “souls.”
2 SAMUEL 19:7-24 468
for you have made it clear today CHAP. 19 one man, and they sent word to
that your chiefs and servants a 2Sa 18:17 the king: “Come back, you and all
mean nothing to you, because your servants.”
I am sure that if only Ab- b 1Sa 17:50 15 The king started back and
sa·lom were alive today and the 1Sa 18:7 reached the Jordan, and the
1Sa 19:5
rest of us were dead, it would 2Sa 5:25
people of Judah came to Gil-
be all right with you. 7 Now 2Sa 8:5 gal a to meet the king and to
get up, go out and reassure1 escort him across the Jor-
your servants, because by Jeho- c 2Sa 15:14 dan. 16 Then Shime·i b the son
vah I swear that if you do not of Gera, the Benja·min·ite from
go out, not a man will remain d 2Sa 15:10, 12 Ba·hurim, hurried down with
with you tonight. This will be the men of Judah to meet
worse for you than all the injury e 2Sa 18:14 King David, 17 and there were
that has come upon you from 1,000 men from Benjamin with
your youth until now.” 8 So the f 2Sa 8:17 him. Also Ziba, c the attendant
king rose up and sat in the city 2Sa 15:25 of the house of Saul, with his
gate, and all the people were in- 1Ki 1:8 15 sons and 20 servants, rushed
formed: “Now the king is sitting down to the Jordan ahead of the
in the gate.” Then all the people g 1Sa 22:20 king. 18 He1 crossed the ford
1Sa 30:7
came before the king. 2Sa 15:24 to bring the king’s household
But Israel had fled, each to his 1Ch 15:11, 12 across and to do whatever he
home. a 9 All the people in all desired. But Shime·i the son of
the tribes of Israel were disput- h 2Sa 2:4 Gera fell down before the king
ing, saying: “The king saved us when he was about to cross the
from our enemies, b and he res- i 2Sa 17:25 Jordan. 19 He said to the king:
cued us from the Phi·listines; 1Ch 2:16, 17 “Do not let my lord hold me
but now he has fled the land guilty, and do not remember the
because of Absa·lom. c 10 And j 2Sa 8:16 wrong your servant did d on the
2Sa 18:5, 14
Absa·lom, whom we anointed ____________________
day that my lord the king went
over us, d has died in the battle. e out of Jerusalem. May the king
So now, why are you doing noth- Second Col.
not take it to heart, 20 for your
a Jos 5:9 servant well knows that I have
ing to bring the king back?” 1Sa 11:14
11 King David sent this mes- sinned; so today I have been the
sage to Zadok f and A·bia·thar g b 2Sa 16:5
first of all the house of Joseph
the priests: “Speak to the elders 1Ki 2:8, 9 to come down to meet my lord
of Judah, h saying, ‘Why should the king.”
you be the last ones to bring the c 2Sa 9:2, 10 21 At once A·bishai e the son
king back to his house, when the 2Sa 16:1 of Ze·ruiah f said: “Should not
word of all Israel has come to Shime·i be put to death for this,
the king at his house? 12 You d 2Sa 16:5 because he cursed the anoint-
are my brothers; you are my own ed of Jehovah?” g 22 But David
bone and flesh.1 Why should you e 2Sa 23:18 said: “What does this have to
be the last ones to bring the king do with you, you sons of Ze·ru-
back?’ 13 And you should say f 2Sa 2:18 iah, h that you should act against
to A·masa, i ‘Are you not my own me today? Should anyone be put
bone and flesh? So may God do g Ex 22:28 to death today in Israel? For do
2Sa 16:7 I not know that today I am king
to me and add to it if you will not 1Ki 21:13
become my army chief from now over Israel?” 23 Then the king
on instead of Joab.’” j h 2Sa 3:39
said to Shime·i: “You will not
14 So he won over1 the 2Sa 16:10 die.” And the king gave him his
hearts of all the men of Judah as oath. i
i 1Ki 2:8, 9 24 Me·phibo·sheth, j the grand-
19:7 1 Lit., “speak to the heart of.” son of Saul, also came down to
19:12 1 Or “my blood relatives.” 19:14 j 2Sa 9:3, 6
1 Lit., “he bent.” 2Sa 16:3, 4 19:18 1 Or possibly, “They.”
469 2 SAMUEL 19:25-43
meet the king. He had not CHAP. 19 I discern between good and bad?
cared for his feet or trimmed a 2Sa 9:9 Can I, your servant, taste what
his mustache or washed his gar- I eat and drink? Can I still lis-
ments from the day the king ten to the voice of male and
left until the day he returned b 2Sa 4:4 female singers? a So why should
in peace. 25 When he came to1 your servant be an added bur-
Jerusalem to meet the king, the den to my lord the king? 36 It is
king said to him: “Why did you c Le 19:16 enough that your servant could
not go with me, Me·phibo·sheth?” 2Sa 16:3 bring the king to the Jordan.
26 To this he said: “My lord the Why should the king repay me
king, my servanta tricked me. For with this reward? 37 Let your
your servant had said, ‘Let me d 2Sa 9:7-10 servant return, please, and let
get my donkey saddled so that I me die in my city near the burial
may ride on it and go with the place of my father and my moth-
king,’ for your servant is crip- e 2Sa 16:4 er. b But here is your servant
pled. b 27 But he slandered your Chimham. c Let him cross over
servant to my lord the king. c How- with my lord the king, and you
ever, my lord the king is like an f 2Sa 17:27-29 may do for him what seems good
1Ki 2:7
angel of the true God, so do what- to you.”
ever seems good to you. 28 All 38 So the king said: “Chim-
the household of my father could ham will go across with me, and
g Pr 3:27
have been doomed to death by I will do for him what seems
my lord the king, and yet you good to you; whatever you ask of
placed your servant among those me I will do for you.” 39 All the
eating at your table. d So what h Pr 11:25
people now began to cross the
right do I have to cry out further Jordan, and when the king
to the king?” crossed, the king kissed Bar·zil-
29 However, the king said to i Ps 90:10
lai d and blessed him; and Bar-
____________________
him: “Why keep on speaking like zillai returned home. 40 When
this? I have decided that you and Second Col.
a Ec 2:8 the king went across to Gilgal, e
Ziba should share the field.” e Chimham crossed with him. All
30 At this Me·phibo·sheth said the people of Judah and half the
to the king: “Let him take it all, people of Israel brought the king
now that my lord the king has b Ge 50:13
across. f
come to his house in peace.”
41 Then all the men of Israel
31 Then Bar·zillai f the Gile- approached the king and said to
ad·ite came down from Ro·ge- c 1Ki 2:7
him: “Why did our brothers the
lim to the Jordan to escort the
men of Judah steal you away and
king to the Jordan. 32 Bar·zil-
d Ge 31:55 bring the king and his house-
lai was very old, 80 years of
age, and he supplied the king
1Sa 20:41 hold over the Jordan, along with
with food while he was stay-
Ac 20:37 all of David’s men?” g 42 All the
ing in Ma·ha·naim, g for he was men of Judah answered the men
a very wealthy man. 33 So the of Israel: “Because the king is re-
e 1Sa 11:14 lated to us. h Why are you angry
king said to Bar·zillai: “Cross
over with me, and I will sup- over this? Have we eaten any-
ply you with food in Jerusa- thing at the king’s expense, or
f 2Sa 2:4 has a gift been given to us?”
lem.” h 34 But Bar·zillai said to
the king: “How many days1 of 43 However, the men of Israel
my life are left that I should go answered the men of Judah: “We
g Jg 8:1
up with the king to Jerusalem? Jg 12:1
have ten parts in the king, so
35 I am 80 years old today. i Can 2Sa 19:15 that we have a greater claim in
David than you have. Why, then,
19:25 1 Or possibly, “from.” 19:34 have you treated us with con-
1 Lit., “days of years.” h Ps 78:68, 70 tempt? Should we not have been
2 SAMUEL 20:1-16 470
first to bring our king back?” But CHAP. 20 were near the great stone in
the word of the men of Judah a 2Sa 20:21 Gibe·on, a A·masa b came to meet
prevailed over1 that of the men them. Now Joab was wearing
of Israel. b Jg 3:26, 27 his battle clothing, and he had a
20 Now there was a trouble- 2Sa 15:10 sword in its sheath strapped to
maker named Sheba a the his hip. When he stepped for-
son of Bichri, a Benja·min·ite. c 2Sa 19:43 ward, the sword fell out.
He blew the horn b and said: “We 9 Joab said to A·masa: “Are
have no share in David, and we d 1Ki 12:16 you all right, my brother?” Then
have no inheritance in the son with his right hand, Joab took
of Jesse. c Everyone to his gods,1 hold of A·masa’s beard as if to
e Pr 24:21
O Israel!” d 2 At that all the men kiss him. 10 A·masa was not
of Israel quit following David to on guard against the sword that
f 2Sa 19:15
follow Sheba the son of Bich- 2Sa 19:41, 42
was in Joab’s hand, and Joab
ri; e but the men of Judah stuck stabbed him with it in the abdo-
to their king, from the Jordan to men, c and his intestines spilled
g 2Sa 5:11
Jerusalem. f out on the ground. He did not
3 When David came to his have to stab him again; once was
h 2Sa 15:16 enough to kill him. Then Joab
house1 at Jerusalem, g the king
took the ten concubines he had and his brother A·bishai chased
left behind to take care of the i 2Sa 16:21, 22 after Sheba the son of Bichri.
house, h and he put them in a 11 One of Joab’s young men
house under guard. He supplied j 2Sa 17:25 stood by him and was say-
food to them, but he did not 2Sa 19:13 ing: “Whoever is on Joab’s side
1Ch 2:17
have any relations with them. i and whoever belongs to David,
They remained in confinement let him follow Joab!” 12 All
k 1Sa 26:6 the while A·masa was wallow-
until the day of their death, liv- 2Sa 10:10
ing as if they were widows, even 2Sa 23:18 ing in his blood in the middle
though they had a living hus- 1Ch 18:12 of the road. When the man saw
band. that all the people were stop-
4 The king now said to A·ma- l 2Sa 20:1 ping, he moved A·masa from the
sa: j “Call the men of Judah to- road to the field. Then he threw
gether to me within three days, m 2Sa 15:12 a garment over him, because
and you also should be here.” he saw that everyone was stop-
5 So A·masa went to call Ju- ping when they came up to him.
n 2Sa 8:16
dah together, but he came later 13 After he had removed him
than the set time that had been from the road, all the men fol-
o 2Sa 8:18 lowed Joab to chase after She-
appointed for him. 6 Then Da- 2Sa 15:18
vid said to A·bishai: k “Sheba l 1Ki 1:38 ba d the son of Bichri.
the son of Bichri may do us ____________________ 14 Sheba passed through all
more harm than Absa·lom did. m Second Col. the tribes of Israel to Abel
Take the servants of your lord a Jos 18:21, 25 of Beth-maa·cah. e The Bichrites
and chase after him, so that he Jos 21:8, 17 gathered together and also went
may not find fortified cities and in after him.
escape from us.” 7 So the men b 2Sa 17:25 15 Joab and his men1 came
of Joab, n the Chere·thites, the 2Sa 19:13 and besieged him in Abel of
Pele·thites, o and all the mighty Beth-maa·cah and raised up a
men went out after him; they left c 2Sa 3:27 siege rampart against the city,
1Ki 2:5 as it was standing within a ram-
Jerusalem to chase after Sheba
the son of Bichri. 8 When they part. And all the men with Jo-
d 2Sa 20:1 ab were undermining the wall to
19:43 1 Or “was more severe than.” knock it down. 16 And a wise
20:1 1 Or possibly, “tents.” 20:3 1 Or e 1Ki 15:20
“palace.” 2Ki 15:29 20:15 1 Lit., “They.”
471 2 SAMUEL 20:17–21:8
woman called out from the city: CHAP. 20 Jair·ite also became a chief min-
“Listen, men, listen! Please tell a Ex 19:5 ister1 for David.
21
Joab, ‘Come here, and let me De 32:9
Now there was a famine a
speak to you.’” 17 So he went b 2Sa 20:1 in the days of David for
near to her, and the woman said: three consecutive years, so Da-
“Are you Joab?” He replied: c Jos 17:14, 15
vid consulted Jehovah, and Je-
Jg 2:8, 9
“I am.” At this she said to him: hovah said: “There is bloodguilt
“Listen to the words of your ser- d Ec 9:14, 15 on Saul and on his house, be-
vant.” He said: “I am listening.” Ec 9:18
cause he put the Gibe·on·ites
18 She continued: “They would e 2Sa 8:16 to death.” b 2 So the king called
always say in the past, ‘Let them 2Sa 19:13 the Gibe·on·ites c and spoke to
inquire in Abel, and that was them. (Incidentally, the Gibe·on-
f 2Sa 23:20
the end of the matter.’ 19 I rep- 1Ch 27:5 ites were not Israelites but Am-
resent the peaceable and faith- or·ites d who remained, and the
ful ones of Israel. You are seek- g 1Ch 12:27
Israelites had sworn to spare
ing to destroy a city that is like h 2Sa 8:18 them, e but Saul sought to strike
a mother in Israel. Why should 2Sa 15:18 them down in his zeal for
you do away with1 the inheri- 1Ki 1:38, 44
the people of Israel and Judah.)
tance of Jehovah?” a 20 Joab i 1Ki 4:6 3 David said to the Gibe·on·ites:
answered: “It is unthinkable for 1Ki 12:18 “What should I do for you, and
me to do away with it and de- how can I make atonement, so
j 1Ki 4:3
stroy it. 21 That is not the that you will bless the inheri-
case at all. Rather, a man k 2Sa 15:27 tance of Jehovah?” 4 The Gib-
named Sheba b the son of Bichri e·on·ites said to him: “It is not a
l 2Sa 17:15
from the mountainous region of 2Sa 19:11 matter of silver or gold f for us
Ephra·im c has rebelled1 against 1Ki 4:4 in connection with Saul and his
King David. If you hand over this ____________________ household; nor can we put any
one man, I will withdraw from Second Col. man to death in Israel.” At that
the city.” Then the woman said ____________________ he said: “Whatever you say, I will
to Joab: “Look! His head will be CHAP. 21 do for you.” 5 They said to the
thrown over the wall to you!” king: “The man who exterminat-
a Le 26:18, 20
22 At once the wise woman ed us and schemed to annihilate
went in to all the people, and b Ge 9:6 us from living anywhere in the
they cut off the head of Sheba Ex 20:13
Nu 35:30, 33
territory of Israel g— 6 let sev-
the son of Bichri and threw it to en of his sons be given to us.
Joab. At that he blew the horn, c Jos 9:3, 27 We will hang their dead bod-
and they dispersed from the city, d Ge 10:15, 16 ies1h before Jehovah in Gibe·ah i
each one to his home; d and Jo- of Saul, the chosen one of Jeho-
ab returned to Jerusalem to the e Jos 9:15 vah.” j The king then said: “I will
king. f Nu 35:31 hand them over.”
23 Now Joab was in charge 7 However, the king showed
of all the army of Israel; e g 2Sa 21:1 compassion for Me·phibo-
Be·naiah f the son of Je·hoia- h Nu 25:4 sheth, k the son of Jona·than the
da g was over the Chere·thites De 21:22 son of Saul, because of the oath
and the Pele·thites. h 24 A·do- made before Jehovah between
i 1Sa 10:26
ram i was over those conscripted David and Jona·than, l the son
for forced labor; Je·hosha·phat j j 1Sa 9:17 of Saul. 8 So the king took Ar-
the son of A·hilud was the re- moni and Me·phibo·sheth, the
k 2Sa 4:4
corder. 25 Sheva was the sec- 2Sa 9:10 two sons of Rizpah m the daugh-
retary; Zadok k and A·bia·thar l 2Sa 19:24 ter of Aiah whom she bore to
were priests. 26 And Ira the
l 1Sa 18:3
1Sa 20:42
20:26 1 Lit., “became a priest.” 21:6
20:19 1 Lit., “swallow up.” 20:21 1 Lit., 1 Lit., “will expose them,” that is, with
“lifted up his hand.” m 2Sa 3:7 arms and legs broken.
2 SAMUEL 21:9–22:2 472
Saul, and the five sons of Mi- CHAP. 21 the Phi·listines, but David be-
chal1a the daughter of Saul a 1Sa 18:20 came exhausted. 16 A descen-
whom she bore to Adri·el b the 1Sa 25:44 dant of the Repha·im a named
2Sa 3:14
son of Bar·zillai the Me·hol- 2Sa 6:23
Ishbi-benob, whose copper
ath·ite. 9 Then he handed them spear weighed 300 shekels1b and
b 1Sa 18:19
over to the Gibe·on·ites, and who was armed with a new
they hung their dead bodies on c Nu 35:31 sword, intended to strike David
De 19:21
the mountain before Jehovah. c down. 17 At once A·bishai c the
All seven of them died togeth- d 2Sa 3:7
son of Ze·ruiah came to his aid d
er; they were put to death in the e 2Sa 2:5 and struck the Phi·listine down
first days of harvest, at the start f 1Sa 28:4 and put him to death. At that
of the barley harvest. 10 Then 1Sa 31:1 time the men of David swore this
1Sa 31:11, 12
Rizpah d the daughter of Aiah 2Sa 1:6
oath to him: “You must not go
took sackcloth and spread it out 1Ch 10:8 out with us to battle anymore! e
on the rock from the start of g 2Sa 21:9 You must not extinguish the
harvest until rain poured down lamp of Israel!” f
h Jos 18:28
from the heavens on the bodies; 18 After this, war broke out
she did not allow the birds of the i 1Sa 9:1
1Sa 10:11
again with the Phi·listines g at
heavens to land on them by day Gob. At that time Sibbe·cai h the
nor the wild beasts of the field j Jos 7:24-26
2Sa 24:25 Hushath·ite struck down Saph,
to come near by night. who was a descendant of the
11 David was told what Saul’s k 2Sa 5:17, 22
Repha·im. i
____________________
concubine Rizpah the daughter 19 And war broke out again
of Aiah had done. 12 So Da- Second Col.
with the Phi·listines j at Gob,
vid went and took the bones of a De 2:11
and El·hanan the son of
Saul and the bones of his son b 1Sa 17:4, 7
Jaa·re-ore·gim the Bethle·hem-
1Ch 11:23
Jona·than from the leaders1 of ite struck down Go·liath the
Jabesh-gile·ad, e who had sto- c 2Sa 23:18, 19
Gittite, whose spear had a shaft
len them from the public square d 2Sa 22:19 like the beam of loom workers. k
of Beth-shan, where the Phi·lis- e 2Sa 18:3 20 War broke out yet again
tines had hung them on the
f 1Ki 11:36 at Gath, where there was a man
day that the Phi·listines struck 1Ki 15:4 of extraordinary size, with 6 fin-
down Saul on Gil·boa. f 13 He 2Ki 8:19
gers on each hand and 6 toes
brought the bones of Saul and g 1Ch 20:4 on each foot, 24 in all; and
the bones of his son Jon- h 1Ch 11:26, 29 he too was a descendant of the
a·than up from there, and they
also gathered the bones of
1Ch 27:1, 11
Repha·im. l 21 He kept taunting
i Ge 14:5 Israel. m So Jona·than the son of
the men who had been execut-
ed.1g 14 Then they buried the j 1Ch 20:5 Shime·i, n David’s brother, struck
bones of Saul and of Jona·than k 1Sa 17:4, 7 him down.
his son in the land of Benjamin l 1Ch 20:6-8
22 These four were descen-
in Zela h in the tomb of Kish i his dants of the Repha·im in Gath,
m 1Sa 17:10, 45
father. After they did everything 2Ki 19:22 and they fell by the hand of Da-
that the king had commanded, vid and by the hand of his ser-
n 1Sa 16:9
God listened to their entreaties 1Sa 17:13 vants. o
22
for the land. j 1Ch 2:13 And David spoke to Je-
15 Once again there was war o Ps 60:12 hovah the words of this
between the Phi·listines and Is- ____________________ song in the day that Jehovah
p
rael. k So David and his ser- CHAP. 22 rescued him out of the hand of
vants went down and fought p Ex 15:1 all his enemies q and out of Saul’s
Jg 5:1 hand. r 2 He said:
21:8 1 Or possibly, “Merab.” 21:12 1 Or q Ps 34:19
possibly, “landowners.” 21:13 1 Lit., r 1Sa 23:14 21:16 1 About 3.42 kg (7.5 lb). See
“exposed.” Ps 18:Sup App. B14.
473 2 SAMUEL 22:3-22
“Jehovah is my crag and my CHAP. 22 11 He rode on a cherub a and
stronghold a and the One a Ps 31:3 came flying.
who rescues me. b b Ps 18:2, 3 He was visible on the wings
3 My God is my rock, c in whom c De 32:4
1Sa 2:1, 2
of a spirit.1b
I take refuge, d Ge 15:1 12 Then he put darkness
My shield d and my horn1 De 33:29 around him as a shelter, c
Ps 3:3
of salvation,2 my secure In dark waters and thick
e Ps 9:9
refuge3e Pr 18:10 clouds.
And my place to flee, f my f Ps 59:16 13 From the brightness before
savior; g you who save me g Isa 12:2 him fiery coals blazed.
from violence. Lu 1:46, 47
Tit 3:4
14 Then Jehovah began to
4 I call on Jehovah, who is h Ps 69:14 thunder from heaven; d
worthy of praise, i Ps 18:4 The Most High made his
And I will be saved from j Ps 116:3, 4 voice heard. e
my enemies.
k Ps 18:5
15 He shot his arrows f and
l Ps 142:1
5 The waves of death broke Jon 2:2 scattered them;
all around me; h m Ex 3:7 Lightning, and he threw
Flash floods of worthless
Ps 18:6 them into confusion. g
Ps 34:15
men terrified me. i n Jg 5:4
16 The bed of the sea became
6 The ropes of the Grave1 o Job 26:11 visible; h
surrounded me; j p Ps 18:7-12 The foundations of the
Ps 77:18 land were exposed by
The snares of death q Isa 30:27
confronted me. k the rebuke of Jehovah,
r Ps 144:5
7 In my distress I called Isa 64:1 By the blast of the breath
on Jehovah, l s De 4:11 from his nostrils. i
1Ki 8:12
17 He reached down from
To my God I kept calling. Ps 18:9
Ps 97:2 on high;
Then from his temple he ____________________ He took hold of me
heard my voice,
Second Col. and pulled me from deep
And my cry for help reached waters. j
a 1Sa 4:4
his ears. m Ps 80:1 18 He rescued me from my
8 Back and forth the earth Ps 99:1
strong enemy, k
began to shake and rock; n b Heb 1:7
c Job 36:29 From those hating me, who
The foundations of the d Ex 19:16 were stronger than I was.
heavens trembled o 1Sa 2:10 19 They confronted me on the
And shook back and forth e Ps 18:13-16
day of my disaster, l
Isa 30:30
because he had been f Ps 7:13 But Jehovah was my
angered. p Ps 77:17 support.
9 Smoke ascended from his g Ps 144:6
20 He brought me out into
nostrils, h Ex 14:21
Ps 106:9 a place of safety;1m
And a consuming fire came Ps 114:3 He rescued me because he
from his mouth; q i Ex 15:8 was pleased with me. n
j Ps 18:16-19
Glowing coals blazed from
Ps 124:2-4 21 Jehovah rewards me accord-
him. Ps 144:7 ing to my righteousness; o
10 He made the heavens bend k Ps 3:7 He repays me according
Ps 56:9
as he descended, r to the innocence1 of my
l 1Sa 19:11
And thick gloom was 1Sa 23:26 hands. p
beneath his feet. s 2Sa 15:10 22 For I have kept the ways
m Ps 31:8 of Jehovah,
22:3 1 See Glossary. 2 Or “my power- n Ps 149:4
o 1Sa 26:23
ful savior.” 3 Or “secure height.” 22:6 1Ki 8:32 22:11 1 Or “of the wind.” 22:20 1 Or “a
1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common grave p Ps 18:20-24 roomy place.” 22:21 1 Lit., “the clean-
of mankind. See Glossary. Ps 24:3, 4 ness.”
2 SAMUEL 22:23-45 474
And I have not wickedly CHAP. 22 34 He makes my feet like those
abandoned my God. a De 6:1 of a deer;
23 All his judgments a are Ps 19:9 He makes me stand on high
before me; b De 8:11 places. a
I will not deviate from his c Ps 84:11
35 He trains my hands for
d Ps 18:23
statutes. b Pr 14:16
warfare;
24 I will remain blameless c e Job 34:11 My arms can bend a bow
before him, Isa 3:10 of copper.
And I will keep myself from Heb 11:6 36 You give me your shield
f Ps 18:24 of salvation,
error. d Pr 5:21
25 May Jehovah repay me ac- g Ps 37:28 And your humility makes
cording to my righteous- Ps 97:10 me great. b
ness, e h Ps 18:25-30 37 You widen the path for my
According to my innocence i Mt 5:8 footsteps;
1Pe 1:16
before him. f My feet1 will not slip. c
j Ps 125:5
26 With someone loyal you act k Job 34:28
38 I will pursue my enemies
in loyalty; g l Da 4:37
and annihilate them;
With the blameless, mighty 1Pe 5:5 I will not return until they
man, you deal blamelessly; h m Ps 27:1 are wiped out.
27 With the pure you show n Ps 97:11 39 And I will wipe them out and
yourself pure, i o Ps 18:29 crush them, so that they
Php 4:13 will not rise up; d
But with the crooked you Heb 11:33, 34
show yourself shrewd.1j p De 32:4
They will fall under my feet.
28 For you save those who are q Ps 12:6 40 You will equip me with
humble, k Pr 30:5 strength for the battle; e
But your eyes are against
r Ps 35:2 You will make my foes col-
Ps 91:4
the haughty, and you abase lapse under me. f
s Isa 44:6
them. l 41 You will make my enemies
t De 32:31
29 For you are my lamp, Ps 18:31-42 retreat from me;1g
O Jehovah; m u Ps 27:1 I will put an end to2 those
It is Jehovah who lights up
Isa 12:2 who hate me. h
my darkness. n
v Isa 26:7 42 They cry for help, but there
____________________
is no one to save them;
30 With your help I can charge Second Col.
against a marauder band; They even cry to Jehovah,
a Isa 33:15, 16 but he does not answer
By God’s power I can scale Hab 3:19
them. i
a wall. o b Ps 18:35
43 I will pound them as fine as
31 The way of the true God Ps 113:6-8
the dust of the earth;
c Ps 17:5
is perfect; p
d Ex 14:13 I will pulverize and trample
The saying of Jehovah e 1Sa 23:5 them like mud in the
is refined. q f 1Sa 17:49 streets.
He is a shield to all those Ps 44:3, 5
44 You will rescue me from the
taking refuge in him. r g Ge 49:8
faultfinding of my people. j
32 For who is a God besides h Ps 18:40
You will safeguard me to be
Jehovah? s i 1Sa 28:6
Pr 1:28 the head of nations; k
And who is a rock except our Isa 1:15 A people whom I have not
God? t Mic 3:4 known will serve me. l
33 The true God is my strong j 1Sa 30:6
45 Foreigners will come cring-
2Sa 15:12
fortress, u ing before me; m
k 2Sa 8:3
And he will make my way Ps 2:8
perfect. v Ps 60:8 22:37 1 Or “ankles.” 22:41 1 Or “You
l Ps 18:43-45 will give me the backs of my enemies.”
22:27 1 Or possibly, “act as silly.” m De 33:29 2 Lit., “silence.”
475 2 SAMUEL 22:46–23:10
What they hear about me will CHAP. 22 To me the Rock of Israel a
make them obey me.1 a De 32:4 said:
46 Foreigners will lose b Ps 18:46 ‘When the one ruling over
Ps 89:26 mankind is righteous, b
courage;1
c 1Sa 25:29
They will come trembling 2Sa 18:19 Ruling in the fear of God, c
from their strongholds. d Ps 18:47 4 It is like the morning light
47 Jehovah is alive! Praised be Ps 110:1
Ps 144:1, 2
when the sun shines, d
my Rock! a A morning without clouds.
e 2Sa 5:12
Let the God of the rock of 2Sa 7:9 It is like the brightness after
my salvation be exalted. b f Ps 18:48 the rain,
48 The true God executes g De 32:43 Making grass sprout from
Ps 117:1 the earth.’ e
vengeance for me; c h 1Ch 16:9
He subdues the peoples Ps 145:2
5 Is not my house like that
under me; d Ro 15:9 before God?
49 He rescues me from my
i Ps 2:6 For he has made an eternal
Ps 21:1 covenant with me, f
enemies. j Ps 89:20, 29
Arranged in every detail
You lift me high e above those Lu 1:32, 33
____________________ and secured.
who attack me;
CHAP. 23 Because it means my com-
You save me from the man plete salvation and all my
of violence. f k Ge 49:1
De 33:1 delight,
50 That is why I will thank you, l 1Sa 17:58 Is that not why he makes
O Jehovah, among the Mt 1:6
it flourish? g
nations, g m 2Sa 7:8
6 But worthless men are all
n 1Sa 16:13
And to your name I will sing thrown away h like thorn-
o 1Ch 16:9
praises:1h bushes,
p Mr 12:36
51 He performs great acts of 2Ti 3:16 For they cannot be taken
salvation1 for his king; i q Ac 1:16 with the hand.
He displays loyal love to his 2Pe 1:21
____________________
7 When a man touches them,
anointed one, He should be fully armed
Second Col.
To David and his offspring2 with iron and the shaft of
a De 32:4
forever.” j Ps 144:1
a spear,
23 These are the last words

of David: k
b Pr 29:2
Isa 9:7
Isa 32:1
And they should be com-
pletely burned up with fire
in their place.”
“The word of David the son c Ex 18:21
of Jesse, l Isa 11:3 8 These are the names of Da-
And the word of the man who d Mal 4:2 vid’s mighty warriors: i Josheb-
Mt 17:2 bas·shebeth a Tah·chemo·nite,
was raised on high, m Re 1:16
the head of the three. j He bran-
The anointed n of the God e Ps 72:1, 6
dished his spear over 800 slain
of Jacob, f 2Sa 7:16, 19
at one time. 9 Next to him, El-
1Ch 17:11
The pleasant singer1 of the Ps 89:3 e·azar k the son of Dodo l the son
songs o of Israel. Ps 89:28, 29 of A·hohi was among the three
2 The spirit of Jehovah spoke Ps 132:11
mighty warriors with David
g Isa 9:7
through me; p Isa 11:1 when they taunted the Phi·lis-
His word was on my tongue. q Am 9:11 tines. They had gathered there
3 The God of Israel spoke; h Ps 37:10 for the battle, and when the
i 2Sa 10:7 men of Israel retreated, 10 he
2Sa 20:7
22:45 1 Lit., “At the hearing of the 1Ch 11:10
stood his ground and kept strik-
ear, they will obey me.” 22:46 1 Or j 1Ch 11:11 ing down the Phi·listines until
“fade away.” 22:50 1 Or “make music.” k 1Ch 11:12-14 his arm grew weary and his
22:51 1 Or “great victories.” 2 Lit., l 1Ch 27:1, 4 hand became stiff from gripping
“seed.” 23:1 1 Or “The pleasant one.” m Jg 8:4 the sword. m So Jehovah brought
2 SAMUEL 23:11-33 476
about a great victory1 on that CHAP. 23 the other three and he was their
day; a and the people returned a Jg 15:14, 16 chief, he did not attain to the
behind him to strip the slain. 1Sa 14:6 rank of the first three.
1Sa 19:5
11 Next to him was Shammah 20 Be·naiah a the son of Je-
the son of Agee the Hara·rite. b Ps 3:8 hoia·da was a courageous man1
The Phi·listines gathered to- Ps 44:3 who performed many exploits in
gether at Lehi, where there was Kabze·el. b He struck down the
a plot of land full of lentils; and c Jos 15:20, 35 two sons of Ari·el of Moab,
1Sa 22:1
the people fled because of the and he descended into a water-
Phi·listines. 12 But he took his d Jos 15:1, 8 pit on a snowy day and killed
stand in the middle of the field 2Sa 5:22 a lion. c 21 He also struck down
and defended it and kept strik- 1Ch 11:15-19 an Egyptian man of extraordi-
ing down the Phi·listines, so that e 1Sa 22:1, 4
nary size. Though the Egyp-
Jehovah brought about a great 1Ch 12:16 tian had a spear in his hand,
victory.1b he went against him with a
13 Three of the 30 headmen f Le 9:9 rod and snatched the spear
Le 17:13
went down during the harvest away from the Egyptian’s hand
to David at the cave of A·dul- g Ge 9:4
and killed him with his own
lam, c and a company1 of the Le 17:10 spear. 22 These things Be·nai-
Phi·listines was camped in the ah the son of Je·hoia·da did,
Valley2 of Repha·im. d 14 David h 1Sa 26:6 and he had a reputation like
2Sa 21:17
was then in the stronghold, e and that of the three mighty war-
an outpost of the Phi·listines i 2Sa 2:18 riors. 23 Although he was dis-
was in Bethle·hem. 15 Then 1Ch 2:15, 16 tinguished even more than the
David expressed his longing: “If thirty, he did not attain to the
only I could have a drink of j 1Ch 11:20, 21 rank of the three. However, Da-
____________________ vid appointed him over his own
the water from the cistern by
the gate of Bethle·hem!” 16 At Second Col. bodyguard.
that the three mighty warriors a 2Sa 8:18 24 Asa·hel d the brother of
2Sa 20:23
forced their way into the camp 1Ki 1:8 Joab was among the thirty:
of the Phi·listines and drew wa- 1Ki 2:29 El·hanan the son of Dodo of
ter from the cistern by the gate 1Ch 27:5, 6 Bethle·hem, e 25 Shammah the
of Bethle·hem and brought it to Harod·ite, E·lika the Harod-
b Jos 15:21
David; but he refused to drink ite, 26 Helez f the Paltite, Ira g
it and poured it out to Jeho- c 1Ch 11:22-25 the son of Ikkesh the Te·koite,
vah. f 17 He said: “It is unthink- Pr 30:30 27 Abi-ezer h the Ana·thoth-
able on my part, O Jehovah, that ite, i Me·bunnai the Hushath·ite,
I should do this! Should I drink d 2Sa 2:18, 23 28 Zalmon the A·hohite, Maha-
1Ch 2:15, 16
the blood g of the men going at 1Ch 27:1, 7 rai j the Ne·topha·thite, 29 He-
the risk of their lives?”1 So he re- leb the son of Baa·nah the
fused to drink it. These are the e 1Ch 11:26-41 Ne·topha·thite, Ittai the son of
things that his three mighty war- Ribai of Gibe·ah of the Benja-
riors did. f 1Ch 27:1, 10 min·ites, 30 Be·naiah k a Pira-
18 A·bishai h the brother of g 1Ch 27:1, 9
thon·ite, Hiddai of the wa-
Joab the son of Ze·ruiah i was dis1 of Gaash, l 31 Abi-albon
the head of another three; he h 1Ch 27:1, 12 the Arbath·ite, Azma·veth the
brandished his spear over 300 Bar-humite, 32 E·liah·ba the
slain, and he had a reputation i Jos 21:8, 18 Sha·albo·nite, the sons of Ja-
like the three. j 19 Although he Jer 1:1
shen, Jona·than, 33 Shammah
was the most distinguished of j 1Ch 27:1, 13
the Hara·rite, A·hiam the
son of Sharar the Hara·rite,
23:10, 12 1 Or “salvation.” 23:13 1 Or k 1Ch 27:1, 14
“tent village.” 2 Or “Low Plain.” 23:17 23:20 1 Lit., “the son of a man of valor.”
1 Or “souls?” l Jg 2:8, 9 23:30 1 See Glossary.
477 2 SAMUEL 23:34–24:16
34 E·liphe·let the son of A·has- CHAP. 23 they went through all the land
bai the son of the Ma·aca- a 2Sa 15:31 and came to Jerusalem at the
thite, E·liam the son of A·hith- 2Sa 16:23 end of nine months and 20 days.
o·phel a the Gilon·ite, 35 Hezro 2Sa 17:23
1Ch 27:33
9 Joab now gave to the king the
the Carmel·ite, Paa·rai the Ar- b 1Ch 2:53 number of the people who were
bite, 36 Igal the son of Na- c 2Sa 11:3 registered. Israel amounted to
than of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, 1Ki 15:5 800,000 warriors armed with
37 Zelek the Ammon·ite, Naha- ____________________ swords, and the men of Judah
rai the Be·eroth·ite, the armor- CHAP. 24 were 500,000. a
bearer of Joab the son of Ze·ru- d 2Sa 21:1 10 But David’s heart1 was
iah, 38 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb e 1Ch 27:23, 24 struck with remorse b after he
the Ithrite, b 39 and U·riah c the f 1Ch 21:1-3 had numbered the people. Da-
Hittite—37 in all. g 2Sa 8:16 vid then said to Jehovah: “I have
24
2Sa 20:23
The anger of Jehovah sinned c greatly by doing this.
h Jg 20:1
again blazed against Isra- i Nu 1:2
And now, Jehovah, please for-
el when one incited David1
d
1Ch 21:4 give your servant’s error, d for
against them, saying: “Go, take j De 2:36 I have acted very foolishly.” e
a count e of Israel and Judah.” f Jos 13:8, 9 11 When David got up in the
2 So the king said to Joab g the k Nu 32:34, 35 morning, Jehovah’s word came
chief of the army who was with l Nu 32:40 to Gad f the prophet, David’s vi-
him: “Please go through all the m Ge 10:15 sionary, saying: 12 “Go and say
Ge 49:13
tribes of Israel, from Dan to Jos 11:8 to David, ‘This is what Jeho-
Beer-sheba, h and register the n Jos 19:24, 29 vah says: “I am giving you
people, so that I may know the o Jos 11:19 three options. Choose the one
number of the people.” 3 But p Jos 15:1 that I should bring on you.”’” g
Joab said to the king: “May Je- q Ge 21:31 13 So Gad came in to David and
Jos 15:21, 28 told him: “Should seven years of
hovah your God multiply the
____________________
people 100 times, and may the famine come on your land? h Or
eyes of my lord the king see it, Second Col. should you flee for three months
but why does my lord the king a Nu 2:32 from your adversaries while
Nu 26:51
want to do such a thing?” 1Ch 21:5, 6
they pursue you? i Or should
4 But the king’s word pre- 1Ch 27:23 there be three days of pestilence
vailed over Joab and the b 1Sa 24:5 in your land? j Now consider care-
chiefs of the army. So Jo- Ro 2:15 fully what I should reply to the
ab and the chiefs of the army c 2Sa 12:13 One who sent me.” 14 So David
d Ps 130:3 said to Gad: “It is very distress-
went out from before the king Ho 14:2
to register the people of Isra- 1Jo 1:9 ing to me. Let us fall, please, into
el. i 5 They crossed the Jordan e 1Ch 21:8-13 the hand of Jehovah, k for his
and camped at A·roer, j to the f 1Sa 22:5 mercy is great; l but do not let me
right1 of the city in the middle 1Ch 29:29 fall into the hand of man.” m
of the valley,2 toward the Gad- g Pr 3:12
15 Then Jehovah sent a pes-
h Le 26:18, 20
ites, and on to Jazer. k 6 After 2Sa 21:1
tilence n on Israel from the morn-
that they went on to Gile·ad l and i Le 26:14, 17 ing until the designated time,
the land of Tahtim-hodshi and j Le 26:16 so that 70,000 of the people
continued to Dan-jaan and went k Heb 12:6 from Dan to Beer-sheba o died. p
around to Sidon. m 7 Then they l Ps 103:8 16 When the angel stretched out
went to the fortress of Tyre n and Ps 119:156 his hand toward Jerusalem to
all the cities of the Hivites o and m 2Ch 28:1, 5 destroy it, Jehovah felt regret1
of the Canaan·ites, and finally n Nu 16:46 over the calamity, q and he said
1Ch 27:24
they ended up in the Negeb p of o 2Sa 24:2
to the angel bringing destruc-
Judah at Beer-sheba. q 8 Thus p 1Ch 21:14, 15
tion among the people: “It is
q Ps 78:38
24:1 1 Or “when David was incited.” Jer 26:19 24:10 1 Or “conscience.” 24:16 1 Or
24:5 1 Or “the south.” 2 Or “wadi.” Joe 2:13 “grieved.”
2 SAMUEL 24:17– 1 KINGS Contents 478
enough! Now let your hand CHAP. 24 the scourge against the people
drop.” Jehovah’s angel was close a 2Ch 3:1 may be halted.” a 22 But A·rau-
to the threshing floor of A·raunah said to David: “Let my lord
nah a the Jebu·site. b the king take it and offer up
17 When David saw the an- b Ge 10:15, 16 what seems good to him.1 Here
gel who was striking the peo- Jos 15:8 are cattle for the burnt offering
ple down, he said to Jehovah: and the threshing sledge and the
“I am the one who sinned, and equipment of the cattle for the
I am the one who did wrong; c Ps 95:7 wood. 23 All of this, O king,
but these sheep c—what have they A·raunah gives to the king.”
done? Let your hand, please, Then A·raunah said to the king:
come against me and my father’s d 1Ch 21:16, 17
“May Jehovah your God show
house.” d you favor.”
18 So Gad came in to David 24 However, the king said to
on that day and said to him: “Go e 1Ch 21:18-23
A·raunah: “No, I must buy it
up, set up for Jehovah an altar 2Ch 3:1 from you for a price. I will not
on the threshing floor of A·rau- ____________________ offer up to Jehovah my God
nah the Jebu·site.” e 19 So Da- Second Col. burnt sacrifices that cost me
a Nu 16:46, 47 nothing.” So David bought the
vid went up at the word of Gad,
Nu 25:8 threshing floor and the cattle
as Jehovah had commanded. 2Sa 24:15 for 50 silver shekels.1b 25 And
20 When A·raunah looked down
David built an altar c there to
and saw the king and his ser- Jehovah and offered up burnt
vants coming toward him, A·rau- b 1Ch 21:24-28 sacrifices and communion sac-
nah immediately went out and rifices. Jehovah then responded
bowed down to the king with his to the entreaty for the land, d and
face to the ground. 21 A·rau- the scourge against Israel was
c Ex 20:25
nah asked: “Why has my lord the 1Ch 22:1 halted.
king come to his servant?” Da-
vid replied: “To buy from you the 24:22 1 Lit., “what is good in his eyes.”
threshing floor in order to build d 2Sa 21:14 24:24 1 A shekel equaled 11.4 g
an altar to Jehovah, so that 2Ch 33:13 (0.367 oz t). See App. B14.
THE FIRST OF
KI NGS
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 David and Abishag (1-4) Adonijah’s plot leads to his death (13-25)
Adonijah seeks the throne (5-10) Abiathar banished; Joab killed (26-35)
Nathan and Bath-sheba take Shimei killed (36-46)
action (11-27) 3 Solomon marries Pharaoh’s
David orders that Solomon be daughter (1-3)
anointed (28-40) Jehovah appears to Solomon in a
Adonijah flees to the altar (41-53) dream (4-15)
2 David instructs Solomon (1-9) Solomon asks for wisdom (7-9)
David dies; Solomon on the Solomon judges between two
throne (10-12) mothers (16-28)
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4 Solomon’s administration (1-19) 14 Ahijah’s prophecy against

Prosperity under Solomon’s rule (20-28) Jeroboam (1-20)
Security under vine and fig tree (25) Rehoboam reigns over Judah (21-31)
Solomon’s wisdom and proverbs (29-34) Shishak’s invasion (25, 26)
5 King Hiram provides building 15 Abijam, king of Judah (1-8)
materials (1-12) Asa, king of Judah (9-24)
Solomon’s conscripted workforce (13-18) Nadab, king of Israel (25-32)
6 Solomon builds the temple (1-38) Baasha, king of Israel (33, 34)
Innermost room (19-22) 16 Jehovah’s judgment against
Cherubs (23-28) Baasha (1-7)
Engravings, doors, inner Elah, king of Israel (8-14)
courtyard (29-36) Zimri, king of Israel (15-20)
Temple completed in about seven Omri, king of Israel (21-28)
years (37, 38) Ahab, king of Israel (29-33)
7 Solomon’s palace complex (1-12) Hiel rebuilds Jericho (34)
Skilled Hiram to assist Solomon (13-47) 17 The prophet Elijah foretells a
The two copper pillars (15-22) drought (1)
The Sea of cast metal (23-26) Elijah fed by ravens (2-7)
Ten carriages and basins of Elijah visits a widow in Zarephath (8-16)
copper (27-39) Widow’s son dies and is raised (17-24)
Furnishings of gold completed (48-51)
18 Elijah meets Obadiah and Ahab (1-18)
8 The Ark brought into the temple (1-13) Elijah versus the Baal prophets at
Solomon addresses the people (14-21) Carmel (19-40)
Solomon’s prayer of temple ‘Limping between two opinions’ (21)
dedication (22-53) The three-and-a-half-year drought
Solomon blesses the people (54-61) ends (41-46)
Sacrifices and dedication festival (62-66)
19 Elijah flees Jezebel’s wrath (1-8)
9 Jehovah appears to Solomon again (1-9) Jehovah appears to Elijah at
Solomon’s gift to King Hiram (10-14) Horeb (9-14)
Diverse projects of Solomon (15-28) Elijah to anoint Hazael, Jehu,
10 Queen of Sheba visits Solomon (1-13) Elisha (15-18)
Solomon’s great wealth (14-29) Elisha appointed to succeed
Elijah (19-21)
11 Solomon’s wives incline his heart (1-13)
Resisters against Solomon (14-25) 20 Syrians wage war against Ahab (1-12)
Jeroboam promised ten tribes (26-40) Ahab defeats the Syrians (13-34)
Solomon dies; Rehoboam made A prophecy against Ahab (35-43)
king (41-43) 21 Ahab covets Naboth’s vineyard (1-4)
12 Rehoboam’s harsh reply (1-15) Jezebel maneuvers Naboth’s
Ten tribes revolt (16-19) death (5-16)
Jeroboam made king of Israel (20) Elijah’s message against Ahab (17-26)
Rehoboam not to fight against Ahab humbles himself (27-29)
Israel (21-24) 22 Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahab (1-12)
Jeroboam’s calf worship (25-33) Micaiah’s prophecy of defeat (13-28)
13 Prophecy against the altar at A deceptive spirit to fool Ahab (21, 22)
Bethel (1-10) Ahab killed at Ramoth-gilead (29-40)
Altar ripped apart (5) Jehoshaphat’s reign over Judah (41-50)
The man of God is disobedient (11-34) Ahaziah king of Israel (51-53)
1 KINGS 1:1-21 480
1 Now King David was old, a

advanced in years,1 and al-
CHAP. 1
a 2Sa 5:4
o·mon his brother. 11 Nathan a
then said to Bath-sheba, b Sol-
though they would cover him 1Ch 29:26, 27 o·mon’s mother: c “Have you not
with garments, he could not get heard that Ad·o·nijah d the son of
warm. 2 So his servants said b 1Ki 2:17, 22 Haggith has become king, and
to him: “Let a girl, a virgin, our lord David does not know
c Jos 19:17, 18
be found for my lord the king, anything about it? 12 So now
and she will wait on the king come, please, and let me ad-
d 2Sa 3:2, 4
as his nurse. She will lie in 1Ch 3:1, 2 vise you, so that you may save
your arms so that my lord the your own life and the life of1
king may feel warm.” 3 They e 2Sa 15:1 your son Solo·mon. e 13 Go in
searched throughout all the ter- to King David and say to him,
ritory of Israel for a beautiful f 2Sa 20:25 ‘Was it not you, my lord the king,
girl, and they found Abi·shag b who swore to your servant, say-
the Shunam·mite c and brought g 1Ki 2:22 ing: “Your son Solo·mon will be-
her in to the king. 4 The girl come king after me, and he is
was extremely beautiful, and she h 2Sa 8:17 the one who will sit on my
became the king’s nurse and throne”? f So why has Ad·o·ni-
i 2Sa 20:23
waited on him, but the king did 1Ch 27:5
jah become king?’ 14 While you
not have sexual relations with are still there speaking with the
her. j 2Sa 7:2 king, I will come in after you and
5 Meanwhile, Ad·o·nijah d the 2Sa 12:1 confirm your words.”
son of Haggith was exalting him- 15 So Bath-sheba went in to
self, saying: “I am going to be k 1Ki 4:7, 18 the king, into his private room.
king!” He had a chariot made for The king was very old, and
l 2Sa 23:8
himself with horsemen and 50 1Ch 11:10
Abi·shag g the Shunam·mite was
men to run before him. e 6 But waiting on the king. 16 Then
his father had never confronted m 2Sa 15:12 Bath-sheba bowed low and pros-
him1 by saying: “Why have you ____________________ trated herself to the king, and
done this?” He was also very Second Col. the king said: “What is your
handsome, and his mother had a 2Sa 7:4, 5 request?” 17 She replied: “My
given birth to him after Absa- lord, it was you who swore by Je-
lom. 7 He conferred with Joab b 2Sa 11:3, 27 hovah your God to your servant,
the son of Ze·ruiah and A·bia- ‘Your son Solo·mon will become
thar f the priest, and they offered c 2Sa 12:24 king after me, and he is the
Ad·o·nijah help and support. g one who will sit on my throne.’ h
8 But Zadok h the priest, Be·nai- d 2Sa 3:2, 4 18 But look! Ad·o·nijah has be-
ah i the son of Je·hoia·da, Na- come king, and my lord the king
than j the prophet, Shime·i, k Rei, e Jg 9:4-6 does not know anything about
and David’s mighty warriors l did 1Ki 1:21
2Ki 11:1
it. i 19 He sacrificed bulls, fat-
not support Ad·o·nijah. tened animals, and sheep in
9 Eventually Ad·o·nijah held f 1Ch 22:9 great quantity and invited all the
a sacrifice m of sheep, cattle, and 1Ch 28:5 sons of the king and A·bia·thar
fattened animals by the stone 1Ch 29:1 the priest and Joab the chief
of Zohe·leth, which is near En- of the army; j but he did not in-
g 1Ki 1:1, 3
rogel, and he invited all his vite your servant Solo·mon. k
brothers the king’s sons, and all 20 And now, my lord the king,
h 1Ki 1:13
the men of Judah the king’s ser- 1Ch 22:9, 10 the eyes of all Israel are upon
vants. 10 But he did not invite you to tell them who will sit on
Nathan the prophet, Be·naiah i 1Ki 1:5, 11 the throne of my lord the king af-
and the mighty warriors, or Sol- ter him. 21 Otherwise, as soon
j 1Ki 1:7
1:1 1 Lit., “days.” 1:6 1 Or “hurt his feel- 1:12 1 Or “your own soul and the soul
ings; rebuked him.” k 1Ki 1:9, 10 of.”
481 1 KINGS 1:22-41
as my lord the king is laid to rest CHAP. 1 “May my lord King David live for-
with his forefathers, I and also a 1Ki 1:14 ever!”
my son Solo·mon will be consid- 32 Immediately King David
ered traitors.” b 1Ki 1:5 said: “Call for me Zadok the
22 And while she was still priest, Nathan the prophet, and
speaking to the king, Nathan the c 2Sa 15:12 Be·naiah a the son of Je·hoia-
prophet came in. a 23 At once da.” b So they came in before the
the king was told: “Here is Na- d 1Ki 1:5, 7 king. 33 The king said to them:
than the prophet!” He came in “Take with you the servants of
e 1Ch 27:5 your lord, and have my son Sol-
before the king and prostrated
himself to the king with his face o·mon ride on my own mule,1c
f Ps 71:23 and lead him down to Gihon. d
to the ground. 24 Then Nathan Ps 103:4
said: “My lord the king, did ____________________ 34 Zadok the priest and Na-
you say, ‘Ad·o·nijah will become than the prophet will anoint him e
Second Col.
king after me, and he is the there as king over Israel; then
a 2Sa 20:23
one who will sit on my throne’? b 2Sa 23:20 blow the horn and say, ‘Long live
25 For today he has gone down 1Ch 27:5 King Solo·mon!’ f 35 Then fol-
to sacrifice c bulls, fattened ani- low him back, and he will come
mals, and sheep in great quanti- b 1Ki 1:8 in and sit on my throne; and he
ty, and he has invited all the will be king in my place, and
sons of the king and the chiefs
c 1Ki 1:38 I will commission him as lead-
Lu 19:33-35 er over Israel and over Judah.”
of the army and A·bia·thar the
36 At once Be·naiah the son of
priest. d They are there eating d 2Ch 32:30
Je·hoia·da said to the king:
and drinking with him, and they
“Amen! May Jehovah the God
keep saying, ‘Long live King Ad- e 1Sa 16:13
of my lord the king confirm it.
o·nijah!’ 26 But he did not in- 37 Just as Jehovah was with my
vite me, your servant, or Zadok f 1Sa 10:1, 24
lord the king, so let him be with
2Sa 15:10
the priest, or Be·naiah e the son 2Ki 11:12 Solo·mon, g and may He make his
of Je·hoia·da, or your servant throne greater than the throne
Solo·mon. 27 Has my lord the g 1Ch 28:20 of my lord King David.” h
king authorized this without tell- 38 Then Zadok the priest,
ing your servant who should sit h 1Ki 3:12 Nathan the prophet, Be·nai-
on the throne of my lord the king 1Ki 10:23
ah i the son of Je·hoia·da, and
Ps 72:8
after him?” the Chere·thites and the Pele-
28 King David now answered: thites j went down and had Solo-
i 1Ch 27:5
“Call Bath-sheba for me.” At mon ride on the mule of King Da-
that she came in and stood be- j 2Sa 15:18 vid, k and they brought him to
fore the king. 29 The king then 1Ch 18:17 Gihon. l 39 Zadok the priest
swore an oath: “As surely as Je- now took the horn of oil m out
hovah is living, the one who res- k 1Ki 1:33 of the tent n and anointed Sol-
cued me1 out of all distress, f Mt 21:7
o·mon, o and they began to blow
30 just as I swore to you by Je- the horn, and all the peo-
l 2Ch 32:30
hovah the God of Israel, say- ple began shouting: “Long live
ing, ‘Your son Solo·mon will be-
m Ex 30:23-25
King Solo·mon!” 40 After that
come king after me, and he is the 1Sa 16:13 all the people followed him and
one who will sit on my throne went up, playing flutes and re-
in my place!’ that is what I will n 2Sa 6:17 joicing greatly, so that the earth
bring about this day.” 31 Then was split open by their noise. p
Bath-sheba bowed low with her o 1Ch 29:22 41 Ad·o·nijah and all those
face to the ground and prostrat- invited by him heard it when
ed herself to the king and said: p 1Sa 4:5 they had finished eating. q As
1:29 1 Or “redeemed my soul.” q 1Ki 1:9, 25 1:33 1 Or “she-mule.”
1 KINGS 1:42–2:6 482
soon as Joab heard the sound of CHAP. 1 ‘Let King Solo·mon first swear
the horn, he said: “Why is there a 2Sa 15:36 to me that he will not put his
such a noisy uproar in the city?” 2Sa 17:17 servant to death by the sword.’”
42 While he was still speaking, 52 To this Solo·mon said: “If he
Jona·than a the son of A·bia·thar behaves in a worthy manner, not
the priest came. Then Ad·o·ni- a single hair of his will fall to
b 1Ki 1:33, 34
jah said: “Come in, for you are a the ground; but if what is bad
good1 man, and you must bring is found in him, a he will have
good news.” 43 But Jona·than to die.” 53 So King Solo·mon
answered Ad·o·nijah: “No! Our c Ex 21:14 sent for him to be brought down
lord King David has made Solo- Ex 38:1, 2 from the altar. Then he came in
mon king. 44 The king sent 1Ki 2:28 and bowed down to King Solo-
with him Zadok the priest, Na- ____________________ mon, after which Solo·mon said
than the prophet, Be·naiah the Second Col. to him: “Go to your own house.”
2
son of Je·hoia·da, and the Cher- a 1Ki 2:23 When the time of David’s
e·thites and the Pele·thites, and ____________________
death drew near, he gave
they had him ride on the mule CHAP. 2 his son Solo·mon these instruc-
of the king. b 45 Then Zadok b De 31:6 tions: 2 “I am about to die.1
the priest and Nathan the proph- Jos 1:6
1Ch 28:20 Therefore, be strong b and prove
et anointed him as king in Gi- yourself a man. c 3 You must
hon. After that they came up keep your obligation to Jehovah
from there rejoicing, and the your God by walking in his ways
city is in an uproar. That was the c 1Ki 3:7 and by observing his statutes,
noise that you heard. 46 More- his commandments, his judg-
over, Solo·mon has sat down ments, and his reminders as they
on the royal throne. 47 Anoth- are written in the Law of Moses; d
er thing, the servants of the d De 17:18-20 then you will succeed1 in every-
king have come in to congratu- Ec 12:13
thing you do and everywhere
late our lord King David, say- you turn. 4 And Jehovah will
ing, ‘May your God make Solo- carry out his promise that he
mon’s name more splendid than e De 6:5 made concerning me: ‘If your
your name, and may He make 2Ki 20:3 sons pay attention to their way
his throne greater than your 2Ki 23:3 by walking faithfully before me
throne!’ At that the king bowed 2Ch 17:3
Mt 22:37
with all their heart and soul,1e
down on the bed. 48 And the there will never fail to be a
king also said, ‘May Jehovah the man of your line2 sitting on the
God of Israel be praised, who to- throne of Israel.’ f
day has granted someone to sit f 2Sa 7:12, 16 5 “You also well know what
on my throne and has allowed 1Ki 8:25 Joab the son of Ze·ruiah did to
my own eyes to see it!’” 1Ch 17:11
Ps 132:11, 12 me, what he did to two chiefs of
49 And all those invited by the armies of Israel—Abner g the
Ad·o·nijah became terrified, and son of Ner and A·masa h the son
each of them rose up and went of Jether. He killed them, shed-
his own way. 50 Ad·o·nijah was g 2Sa 3:27, 30 ding the blood i of war in peace-
also afraid because of Solo- time, and he put the blood of
mon, so he got up and went and war on the belt around his waist
grabbed hold of the horns of the and on the sandals on his feet.
altar. c 51 The report was made h 2Sa 17:25 6 You must act according to
2Sa 20:10
to Solo·mon: “Here Ad·o·nijah 1Ch 2:17 your wisdom and not let his gray
has become afraid of King Sol-
o·mon; and he has taken hold of 2:2 1 Lit., “I am going in the way of all
the horns of the altar, saying, the earth.” 2:3 1 Or “act wisely.” 2:4
i Nu 35:33 1 See Glossary. 2 Lit., “will not be cut
1:42 1 Or “worthy.” 2Sa 3:28 off from you a man.”
483 1 KINGS 2:7-25
hairs go down in peace to the CHAP. 2 from Jehovah that it became
Grave.1a a 2Sa 3:29 his. a 16 But now there is just
7 “But toward the sons of 1Ki 2:31-34 one request that I am making of
Bar·zillai b the Gile·ad·ite, you you. Do not turn me away.” So
should show loyal love, and they b 2Sa 19:31 she said to him: “Speak.” 17 He
should be among those eating at then said: “Please, ask Solo·mon
c 2Sa 17:27-29
your table, for that was how they the king—for he will not turn you
stood by me c when I ran away d 2Sa 15:14
away—to give me Abi·shag b the
from your brother Absa·lom. d Shunam·mite as a wife.” 18 To
8 “There is also with you e 2Sa 16:5-7 this Bath-sheba said: “Very well!
Shime·i the son of Gera the I will speak for you to the king.”
Benja·min·ite from Ba·hurim. f 2Sa 17:24 19 So Bath-sheba went in to
He was the one who cursed me King Solo·mon to speak to him
with a vicious curse e on the day g 2Sa 19:23 for Ad·o·nijah. At once the king
that I was going to Ma·ha·naim; f rose to meet her and bowed
h Ex 22:28
but when he came down to meet down to her. Then he sat down
me at the Jordan, I swore to him on his throne and had a throne
i 1Ki 2:44, 46
by Jehovah: ‘I will not put you set for the king’s mother, so
to death by the sword.’ g 9 Now j 2Sa 5:7 that she could sit at his right.
do not leave him unpunished, h 1Ch 11:7 20 She then said: “There is one
for you are a wise man and you 1Ch 29:26, 27 small request that I am making
Ac 2:29
know what you should do to him; of you. Do not turn me away.” So
you must bring his gray hairs k 1Ch 12:23
the king said to her: “Make it, my
down to the Grave1 with blood.” i mother; for I will not turn you
10 Then David was laid to l 2Sa 5:4, 5 away.” 21 She said: “Let Abi-
rest with his forefathers and shag the Shunam·mite be given
was buried in the City of David. j m 2Sa 7:8, 12 as a wife to your brother Ad-
11 The length1 of David’s reign 1Ch 29:23 o·nijah.” 22 At this King Sol-
2Ch 1:1 o·mon answered his mother:
over Israel was 40 years. In Heb- Ps 89:36, 37
ron k he reigned for 7 years, and Ps 132:12 “Why are you requesting Abi-
in Jerusalem he reigned for 33 shag the Shunam·mite for Ad·o-
years. l n 1Ki 1:5, 25 nijah? You may as well request
12 Solo·mon then sat down ____________________ the kingship for him, c for he is
on the throne of David his fa- Second Col. my older brother, d and support-
ther, and gradually his kingship a 1Ch 22:9 ing him are A·bia·thar the priest
became firmly established. m and Joab e the son of Ze·ruiah.” f
13 In time Ad·o·nijah the son b 1Ki 1:1, 3 23 With that King Solo·mon
of Haggith came to Bath-sheba, swore by Jehovah: “So may God
c 2Sa 16:21 do to me and add to it if it
Solo·mon’s mother. She asked:
“Is your coming peaceable?” He was not at the cost of his own
d 1Ch 3:1, 2, 5
replied: “It is peaceable.” 14 He life1 that Ad·o·nijah made this
then said: “I have something to e 2Sa 8:16
request. 24 And now, as sure-
say to you.” So she said: “Speak.” ly as Jehovah is living, who has
15 He continued: “You well f 1Ki 1:7 firmly established me g and seat-
know that the kingship was to ed me on the throne of David my
become mine, and all Israel ex- g 1Ch 22:9, 10 father and who made a house1
pected1 me to become king; n but for me, h just as he promised, Ad-
the kingship eluded me and be- h 2Sa 7:11 o·nijah will be put to death i to-
came my brother’s, for it was
1Ch 17:10
day.” 25 King Solo·mon imme-
diately sent Be·naiah j the son
i 1Ki 1:51, 52
2:6, 9 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common of Je·hoia·da, who went out and
grave of mankind. See Glossary. 2:11 j 2Sa 8:18
1 Lit., “The days.” 2:15 1 Lit., “had set 1Ki 1:8 2:23 1 Or “not against his own soul.”
their faces on.” 1Ch 27:5 2:24 1 Or “dynasty.”
1 KINGS 2:26-42 484
struck Ad·o·nijah down,1 and he CHAP. 2 33 Their blood will come back
died. a 1Sa 22:20 on the head of Joab and on the
26 To A·bia·thar a the priest, 1Ki 1:7 head of his offspring1 forever; a
the king said: “Go to your fields but for David, his offspring,1
in Ana·thoth! b You deserve to b Jos 21:8, 18 his house, and his throne, may
Jer 1:1
die, but on this day I will not there be peace from Jehovah
put you to death because you forever.” 34 Then Be·naiah the
c 1Sa 23:6 son of Je·hoia·da went up and
carried the Ark of the Sovereign 2Sa 15:24
Lord Jehovah before David my 1Ch 15:11, 12 struck Joab down and put him
father c and because you shared to death, and he was buried
in all the hardships that my fa- d 1Sa 22:22, 23 at his own house in the wil-
ther suffered.” d 27 So Solo- derness. 35 Then the king ap-
mon drove A·bia·thar out from e 1Sa 2:31 pointed Be·naiah b the son of Je-
serving as a priest of Jehovah, 1Sa 3:12 hoia·da over the army in his
to fulfill Jehovah’s word against place, and the king appointed
the house of Eli e in Shiloh. f f Jos 18:1 Zadok c the priest in place of
A·bia·thar.
28 When the news reached
Joab—for Joab had supported g 1Ki 1:7 36 Then the king summoned
Ad·o·nijah g but he had not sup- Shime·i d and said to him: “Build
ported Absa·lom h—Joab fled to h 2Sa 18:14 yourself a house in Jerusalem,
and live there; do not go out
the tent of Jehovah i and grabbed
i 1Ch 21:29 from there to any other place.
hold of the horns of the altar.
37 On the day you go out and
29 Then King Solo·mon was
j Ge 9:6 cross the Kidron Valley, e you
told: “Joab has fled to the tent Ex 21:14 can be sure that you will die.
of Jehovah, and he is there be- Nu 35:33 Your blood will be on your
side the altar.” So Solo·mon De 19:13
own head.” 38 Shime·i replied
sent Be·naiah the son of Je- 1Ki 2:5
to the king: “What you have said
hoia·da, saying: “Go, strike him is fair. Your servant will do just
down!” 30 So Be·naiah went to k 2Sa 3:26, 27
as my lord the king has said.” So
the tent of Jehovah and said to Shime·i stayed in Jerusalem for
him: “This is what the king l 2Sa 2:8
many days.
says, ‘Come out!’” But he said: 39 But at the end of three
“No! I will die here.” Be·naiah m 2Sa 20:10
years, two of Shime·i’s slaves
brought word back to the king: ran away to Achish f the son of
“This is what Joab said, and n 2Sa 17:25
____________________ Maa·cah the king of Gath. When
this is what he answered me.” Shime·i was told: “Look! Your
31 Then the king said to him: Second Col.
slaves are in Gath,” 40 Shime·i
“Do just as he said; strike him a 2Sa 3:29
immediately saddled his donkey
down and bury him and remove and went to see Achish in Gath
from me and from the house b 1Ch 11:24
to find his slaves. When Shim-
1Ch 27:5
of my father the blood that e·i returned from Gath with his
Joab spilled without just cause. j
c 1Sa 2:35
slaves, 41 Solo·mon was told:
32 Jehovah will bring his blood 1Ch 6:50, 53 “Shime·i has gone out of Jeru-
back on his own head, for with- 1Ch 12:28 salem to Gath and has re-
out my father David’s knowl- 1Ch 16:37, 39 turned.” 42 At that the king
1Ch 24:3
edge, he struck down and killed summoned Shime·i and said to
with the sword two men more him: “Did I not put you under
d 1Ki 2:8
righteous and better than he oath by Jehovah and warn you:
was: Abner k the son of Ner, ‘On the day you go out from
e 2Sa 15:23
the chief of the army of Israel, l 2Ki 23:6
here to any other place, you
and A·masa m the son of Jether, Joh 18:1 can be sure that you will die’?
the chief of the army of Judah. n And did you not say to me,
f 1Sa 21:10
2:25 1 Or “who fell upon Adonijah.” 1Sa 27:2 2:33 1 Or “descendants.”
485 1 KINGS 2:43–3:15
‘What you are saying is fair; CHAP. 2 in faithfulness and in righ-
I will obey’? a 43 Why, then, did a 1Ki 2:38 teousness and in uprightness of
you not keep the oath of Jeho- b 2Sa 16:5, 13 heart. You have continued to
vah and the commandment that c Ps 7:16 show him this great loyal love
I imposed on you?” 44 The king Pr 5:22
down to this day by giving him a
d Ps 21:6
then said to Shime·i: “You know Ps 72:17 son to sit on his throne. a 7 And
in your heart all the injury that e 1Ki 2:8, 9 now, Jehovah my God, you have
you did to David my father, b and f 2Ch 1:1 made your servant king in the
Jehovah will bring back that in- Pr 16:12 place of David my father, though
jury on your own head. c 45 But ____________________ I am just a youth1 and I am in-
King Solo·mon will be blessed, d CHAP. 3 experienced.2b 8 Your servant
and the throne of David will g De 7:3, 4 is among your people whom you
be firmly established before 1Ki 7:8
1Ki 9:24
have chosen, c a people so vast
Jehovah forever.” 46 With that 1Ki 11:1 that they cannot be numbered or
the king commanded Be·naiah Ne 13:25-27 counted. 9 So grant your ser-
the son of Je·hoia·da, who went h 2Sa 5:7 vant an obedient heart to judge
out and struck him down, and he 1Ch 11:7
i 1Ki 7:1
your people, d to discern be-
died. e tween good and bad, e for who
j 1Ki 8:17-19
Thus the kingdom was firmly k 1Ki 9:15 is able to judge this numerous1
established in the hand of Solo- l 2Ch 33:17 people of yours?”
mon. f m De 12:5, 6 10 It was pleasing to Jeho-
3
1Ki 5:3 vah that Solo·mon had re-
Solo·mon made a marriage 1Ch 28:6
alliance with Pharaoh king n 1Sa 7:9
quested this. f 11 God then said
of Egypt. He married1 Phar- 1Sa 10:8 to him: “Because you request-
aoh’s daughter g and brought her 1Ch 21:26 ed this and you did not re-
to the City of David h until he o 1Ch 16:39, 40 quest for yourself long life1 or
1Ch 21:29
finished building his own house, i p 2Ch 1:3-6
riches or the death2 of your en-
and the house of Jehovah, j q 2Ch 1:7-10 emies, but you requested under-
and the wall around Jerusalem. k ____________________ standing to hear judicial cases, g
2 But the people were still sac- Second Col. 12 I will do what you asked. h
rificing on the high places, l be- a 1Ki 2:1, 4
I will give you a wise and under-
cause until that time a house b 1Ch 29:1 standing heart, i so that just as
for the name of Jehovah had Jer 1:6 there has never been anyone like
not yet been built. m 3 Solo- c Ex 19:5, 6 you before, there will never be
mon continued to love Jehovah d Ps 72:1 anyone like you again. j 13 Fur-
Ps 119:34
by walking in the statutes of Da- thermore, what you have not re-
e Heb 5:14
vid his father, except that he was quested I will give you, k both
f Pr 15:8
sacrificing and making offerings g 1Ch 22:12 riches and glory, l so that there
smoke on the high places. n 1Ch 29:19 will be no other king like you in
4 The king went to Gib- 2Ch 1:11, 12 your lifetime.1m 14 And if you
Pr 16:16
e·on to sacrifice there, for that walk in my ways by keeping my
h Ec 1:16
was the most prominent1 high 1Jo 5:14 regulations and my command-
place. o Solo·mon offered 1,000 i 1Ki 4:29 ments, just as David your father
burnt sacrifices on that altar. p Pr 2:3-5 walked, n I will also give you a
5 In Gibe·on Jehovah appeared Jas 1:5
long life.”1o
j Mt 12:42
to Solo·mon in a dream by
k Ps 84:11 15 When Solo·mon awoke, he
night, and God said: “Ask what Mt 6:33 realized that it had been a
you would like me to give you.” q Eph 3:20
6 At this Solo·mon said: “You l 1Ki 4:21 3:7 1 Or “little boy.” 2 Lit., “and I do not
Ec 7:11
have shown great loyal love to- know going out and coming in.” 3:9
m 1Ki 10:23
ward your servant David my fa- 1 Or possibly, “difficult.” Lit., “heavy.”
n 1Ki 15:5
ther as he walked before you o Ps 21:4
3:11 1 Lit., “many days.” 2 Or “souls.”
Ps 91:14, 16 3:13 1 Lit., “all your days.” 3:14 1 Lit.,
3:1 1 Or “took.” 3:4 1 Lit., “the great.” Pr 3:13, 16 “lengthen your days.”
1 KINGS 3:16–4:10 486
dream. Then he went to Je- CHAP. 3 one pleaded with the king, for
rusalem and stood before the a Le 7:11 her compassions were stirred to-
ark of the covenant of Jeho- ____________________ ward her son. She said: “Please,
vah and offered up burnt sacri- Second Col. my lord! You should give her the
fices and communion offerings a a 1Ch 29:23-25 living child! By no means put him
and spread a feast for all his ser- Ps 72:5 to death!” But the other woman
vants. was saying: “He will be neither
16 At that time two prosti- mine nor yours! Let them cut
tutes came in to the king and b 1Ki 3:9, 10 him in two!” 27 At that the king
stood before him. 17 The first ____________________ answered: “Give the living child
woman said: “Please, my lord, CHAP. 4 to the first woman! By no means
this woman and I live in one c 2Ch 9:30 put him to death, for she is his
house, and I gave birth while Ec 1:12 mother.”
she was in the house. 18 On 28 So all Israel heard about
the third day after I gave birth, the judgment that the king had
this woman also gave birth. We d 1Ch 6:8 handed down, and they were in
were together, just the two of us; 1Ch 27:16, 17 awe1 of the king, a for they saw
there was no one else with us in that the wisdom of God was with
the house. 19 During the night him to execute justice. b
this woman’s son died, because
4
e 2Sa 8:17 King Solo·mon ruled over
she lay on him. 20 So she got 1Ch 27:32
all Israel. c 2 These were
up in the middle of the night and his high officials:1 Az·a·riah
took my son from my side while the son of Zadok d was the
your slave girl was asleep and f 2Sa 8:16 priest; 3 El·i·horeph and A·hi-
2Sa 20:24
laid him in her arms,1 and she jah the sons of Shisha were
laid her dead son in my arms. secretaries; e Je·hosha·phat f the
21 When I got up in the morn- son of A·hilud was the record-
ing to nurse my son, I saw that g 1Ki 1:8
1Ki 2:35
er; 4 Be·naiah g the son of Je-
he was dead. So I examined him 1Ch 27:5 hoia·da was in charge of the
closely in the morning and saw army; Zadok and A·bia·thar h
that it was not my son whom I were priests; 5 Az·a·riah the
had given birth to.” 22 But the son of Nathan i was over the
h 1Ki 2:26
other woman said: “No, my son deputies; Zabud the son of Na-
is the living one, and your son is than was a priest and the king’s
the dead one!” But the first wom- friend; j 6 A·hishar was over
an was saying: “No, your son is i 1Ki 1:9, 10
the household; and Ad·o·niram k
the dead one, and my son is the the son of Abda was over those
living one.” That is how they ar- conscripted for forced labor. l
gued before the king. j 2Sa 15:37 7 Solo·mon had 12 deputies
23 Finally the king said: “This 1Ch 27:33
in charge of all Israel who pro-
one says, ‘This is my son, the vided the king and his house-
living one, and your son is the hold with food. Each one was re-
dead one!’ and that one says, ‘No, k 2Sa 20:24 sponsible for providing the food
1Ki 5:14
your son is the dead one, and my 1Ki 12:18 for one month of the year. m
son is the living one!’” 24 The 8 These were their names: The
king said: “Bring me a sword.” son of Hur, in the mountain-
So they brought a sword to the l 1Ki 9:15
ous region of Ephra·im;
king. 25 The king then said: 9 the son of Deker, in Ma-
“Cut the living child in two, and kaz, Sha·albim, Beth-shemesh,
n
give half to one woman and half and Elon-beth-hanan; 10 the

to the other.” 26 At once the m 1Ch 27:1
son of Hesed, in A·rubboth (he
woman whose son was the living
3:28 1 Lit., “fear.” 4:2 1 Or “his
3:20 1 Lit., “her bosom.” n Jos 19:42, 48 princes.”
487 1 KINGS 4:11-33
had Socoh and all the land of CHAP. 4 besides some stags, gazelles,
Hepher); 11 the son of A·bin- a 2Ki 23:29 roebucks, and fattened cuckoos.
a·dab, in all the slopes of Dor b Jos 17:11 24 For he controlled everything
(Solo·mon’s daughter Taphath 1Sa 31:8, 10 this side of the River,1a from
became his wife); 12 Baa·na c Jos 21:34 Tiphsah to Gaza, b including all
the son of A·hilud, in Taa·nach, the kings on this side of the
d De 4:41-43
Me·giddo, a and all Beth-shean, b 1Ki 22:3
River; and he enjoyed peace in
which is beside Zare·than below every region, all around him. c
e Nu 32:41
Jezre·el, from Beth-shean to De 3:14
25 Judah and Israel lived in se-
Abel-me·holah to the region of curity, everyone under his own
f Nu 32:1
Jokme·am; c 13 the son of Ge- vine and under his own fig tree,
ber, in Ramoth-gile·ad d (he had g De 3:4 from Dan to Beer-sheba, all the
the tent villages of Jair e the son h Jos 13:8, 11 days of Solo·mon.
of Ma·nasseh, which are in Gil- i Ge 32:1, 2 26 And Solo·mon had 4,0001
e·ad; f he also had the region of 2Sa 2:8, 9 stalls of horses for his chariots
Argob, g which is in Bashan: h 60 j 1Ki 1:8 and 12,000 horses.2d
large cities with walls and cop- k Jos 18:11
27 These deputies supplied
per bars); 14 A·hina·dab the food to King Solo·mon and to
l Jos 17:1
son of Iddo, in Ma·ha·naim; i everyone who ate at the table
15 A·hima·az, in Naphta·li (he m Nu 21:21 of King Solo·mon. Each was re-
took Base·math, another of Sol- n De 3:4 sponsible for his month and saw
o·mon’s daughters, as his wife); o Ge 22:15, 17
to it that nothing was lacking. e
16 Baa·na the son of Hu- 28 They also brought barley and
p Ec 2:24
shai, in Asher and Be·aloth; straw wherever it was needed
17 Je·hosha·phat the son of Pa- q Ge 15:18 for the horses and for the teams
Ex 23:31
ruah, in Issa·char; 18 Shime·i j 2Sa 8:3
of horses, each according to his
the son of Ela, in Benjamin; k Ps 72:8-10 quota.
19 Geber the son of Uri, in the r Ps 72:10 29 And God gave Solo·mon
land of Gile·ad, l the land of Si- ____________________ wisdom and discernment in very
hon m king of the Amor·ites and Second Col. great measure and a broadness
of Og n king of Bashan. There a Jos 1:4
of heart1 like the sand on the
was also one deputy in charge seashore. f 30 Solo·mon’s wis-
b Ge 10:19
of all these other deputies in the dom surpassed the wisdom of all
land. c 1Ki 5:4 the people of the East and all
20 Judah and Israel were as
1Ch 22:9
Ps 72:7
the wisdom of Egypt. g 31 He
numerous as the grains of sand was wiser than any other man,
d De 17:15, 16
by the sea; o they were eating and 1Ki 10:24-26
wiser than Ethan h the Ezra·hite
drinking and rejoicing. p 2Ch 1:14, 17 and Heman, i Calcol, j and Dar-
da, the sons of Mahol; his
21 Solo·mon ruled over all e 1Ki 4:7
fame spread among all the sur-
the kingdoms from the River1q to f 1Ki 10:23
rounding nations. k 32 He com-
the land of the Phi·listines and 2Ch 1:10
posed1 3,000 proverbs l and his
Pr 2:6
to the boundary of Egypt. They songs m numbered 1,005. 33 He
brought tribute and served Sol- g Ac 7:22
would speak about the trees,
o·mon all the days of his life. r h Ps 89:Sup
from the cedar in Leba·non
22 Solo·mon’s food for each i Ps 88:Sup to the hyssop n that grows on
day was 30 cor measures1 of fine j 1Ch 2:4, 6 the wall; he would speak about
flour and 60 cor measures of
flour, 23 10 fattened cattle, 20 k 1Ki 10:1, 7
Lu 11:31
4:24 1 That is, west of the Euphrates.
pastured cattle, and 100 sheep, 4:26 1 This figure is found in some
l Pr 1:1
Ec 12:9
manuscripts and in the parallel ac-
4:21 1 That is, the Euphrates. 4:22 1 A count. Other manuscripts say 40,000.
cor equaled 220 L (200 dry qt). See m Ca 1:1 2 Or “horsemen.” 4:29 1 Or “heart with
App. B14. n Ex 12:22 understanding.” 4:32 1 Or “spoke.”
1 KINGS 4:34–5:18 488
the animals, a the birds,1b the CHAP. 4 heard the message you sent to
creeping things,2c and the fish. a Pr 30:30 me. I will do all you desire in pro-
34 People from all the nations viding the cedar and juniper tim-
b Pr 30:19
came to hear Solo·mon’s wis- bers. a 9 My servants will bring
dom, including kings from all c Pr 6:6 them down from Leba·non to the
over the earth who had heard Pr 30:25 sea, and I will make them into
about his wisdom. d d 2Ch 9:1, 23 log rafts to go by sea to the
5 When Hiram the king of

Tyre e heard that Solo·mon
____________________
CHAP. 5
place that you designate to me.
I will have them broken up there,
and you can carry them away.
had been anointed as king in e Eze 27:3
place of his father, he sent his In exchange, you will provide the
f 2Sa 5:11 food that I request for my house-
servants to Solo·mon, for Hi-
ram had always been a friend of g 2Ch 2:3 hold.” b
David’s.1f 2 In turn Solo·mon 10 So Hiram supplied all
h 2Sa 7:5
sent word to Hiram: g 3 “You 1Ch 22:7, 8
the timbers of cedar and ju-
well know that David my father niper that Solo·mon desired.
was not able to build a house i 1Ki 4:24, 25 11 And Solo·mon gave Hiram
for the name of Jehovah his j Pr 16:7 20,000 cor measures1 of wheat
God because of the wars waged as food supplies for his house-
k 2Sa 7:12, 13 hold and 20 cor measures of
against him from every side un- 1Ch 22:9, 10
til Jehovah put his enemies un- 2Ch 2:4 very fine olive oil.2 That was
der the soles of his feet. h 4 But what Solo·mon gave Hiram
now Jehovah my God has giv- l 1Ki 6:9, 20 year after year. c 12 And Jeho-
en me rest on all sides. i There is m 2Ch 2:8 vah gave Solo·mon wisdom, just
no one opposing me and nothing as He had promised him. d And
n 2Ch 2:11, 12
bad happening. j 5 So I intend ____________________
there was peace between Hiram
to build a house for the name and Solo·mon, and the two of
Second Col.
of Jehovah my God, just as Je- them made a treaty.1
a 2Sa 6:5
hovah promised to David my fa- 1Ki 6:15
13 King Solo·mon conscript-
ther, saying: ‘Your son whom 2Ch 3:5 ed men for forced labor out of
I will put on your throne in your all Israel; 30,000 men were con-
b 2Ch 2:15, 16
place, he is the one who will Ezr 3:7
scripted. e 14 He would send
build the house for my name.’ k them to Leba·non in shifts of
6 Now command your people to c 2Ch 2:10 10,000 each month. They would
cut cedars of Leba·non l for me. d 1Ki 3:12 spend a month in Leba·non
My servants will work with your 1Ki 4:29 and two months at their homes;
servants, and I will pay the wag- Jas 1:5 and Ad·o·niram f was over those
es of your servants according e 1Ki 9:15 conscripted for forced labor.
to the rate you set, for you are 15 Solo·mon had 70,000 com-
aware that not one of us knows f 2Sa 20:24
1Ki 4:6
mon laborers1 and 80,000 stone-
how to cut trees like the Si·do- 1Ki 12:18 cutters g in the mountains, h
ni·ans.” m 16 as well as Solo·mon’s 3,300
g 1Ch 22:15
7 When Hiram heard Solo- princely deputies i who served as
mon’s words, he rejoiced greatly h Jos 16:10 foremen to supervise the
and said: “May Jehovah be 1Ki 9:20-22 workmen. 17 At the king’s or-
2Ch 2:2
praised today, for he has giv- 2Ch 2:17, 18
der, they quarried large stones,
en David a wise son over this 2Ch 8:7-9 expensive stones, j to lay
great1 people!” n 8 So Hiram the foundation k of the house
i 1Ki 9:23
sent word to Solo·mon: “I have with hewn stones. 18 So Solo-
l
j 1Ki 7:9
4:33 1 Or “flying creatures.” 2 Possibly 1Ch 22:2 5:11 1 A cor equaled 220 L (200 dry qt).
including reptiles and insects. 5:1 1 Or See App. B14. 2 Lit., “of beaten oil.”
k Re 21:14
“had always loved David.” 5:7 1 Or “nu- 5:12 1 Or “covenant.” 5:15 1 Or “burden
merous.” l 1Ki 6:7 bearers.”
489 1 KINGS 6:1-19
mon’s builders and Hiram’s CHAP. 5 trance of the lowest side cham-
builders and the Gebal·ites a did a Jos 13:1, 5 ber was on the south1 side of
the cutting, and they prepared ____________________ the house, a and a winding stair-
the timbers and the stones to CHAP. 6 case led up to the middle floor,
build the house. b Ex 12:14, 51 and from the middle floor up to
the third floor. 9 He continued
6 In the 480th year after the Is-
raelites1 came out of the land
c 1Ki 6:37 building the house and finished
it b and covered the house with
of Egypt, b in the fourth year af- d 1Ch 28:11, 12
2Ch 3:1, 2 cedar beams and rows of cedar
ter Solo·mon became king over planks. c 10 He built the side
Israel, in the month of Ziv2c (that e 2Ch 3:3 chambers all around the house, d
is, the second month), he began Ezr 6:3
each five cubits high, and they
to build the house of Jehovah.3d f 2Ch 3:4 were joined to the house by ce-
2 The house that King Solo- dar timbers.
mon built for Jehovah was 60 cu- g Eze 41:26
11 Meanwhile, the word of Je-
bits1 long, 20 cubits wide, and hovah came to Solo·mon, say-
h Le 16:2
30 cubits high. e 3 The porch f in 2Ch 5:7 ing: 12 “As for this house that
front of the temple1 was 20 cu- Heb 9:3 you are building, if you walk in
bits long,2 corresponding to the my statutes and carry out my
i 1Ki 6:10
width of the house.3 Its depth Eze 41:5, 26 judgments and observe all my
was ten cubits from the front of commandments by walking in
the house. j Eze 41:6, 7 them, e I will also carry out
4 He made windows of nar- k 1Ki 5:17 with you my promise that I made
rowing frames1g for the house. ____________________ to David your father, f 13 and
5 Further, he built a side struc- Second Col.
I will reside in the midst of the
ture against the wall of the a Eze 41:11
Israelites, g and I will not forsake
house; it went around the walls my people Israel.” h
of the house, those of the tem- b 1Ki 6:38 14 Solo·mon continued build-
ple1 and the innermost room, h ing the house to finish it.
c 1Ki 5:6
and he made side chambers all 1Ki 6:20
15 He built the inside walls of
around. i 6 The lowest level of the house with cedar boards.
the side chambers was five cu- d 1Ki 6:5 He paneled the inside walls with
bits wide, the middle level was timber, from the floor of the
e De 17:18, 19
house up to the rafters of
six cubits wide, and the third 1Ki 8:25
1Ch 28:9 the ceiling, and he overlaid the
level was seven cubits wide, for floor of the house with juniper
he made offsets1 all around the f 2Sa 7:13 boards. i 16 And he built a sec-
house, so that nothing was at- 1Ch 22:9
tion of 20 cubits at the rear
tached to the walls of the house. j g Ex 25:8 of the house with cedar boards,
7 The house was built with Le 26:12 from the floor up to the rafters,
quarry stone that had already Ps 132:13
and he built inside of it1 the in-
been prepared, k so that no ham- h 1Ch 28:20 nermost room, j the Most Holy. k
mers or axes or any iron tools 17 And the temple1l—the part
were heard in the house while i 1Ki 5:8 of the house in front of it—
2Ch 3:5
it was being built. 8 The en- was 40 cubits. 18 The cedar in-
j 1Ki 6:5 side the house was carved with
6:1 1 Lit., “sons of Israel.” 2 See gourds m and flowers in bloom. n
App. B15. 3 See App. B8. 6:2 1 A cu- k 2Ch 3:8, 9 All of it was cedar; no stone was
Heb 9:3
bit equaled 44.5 cm (17.5 in.). See seen.
App. B14. 6:3 1 Lit., “temple of the l Heb 9:2 19 And he prepared the in-
house.” 2 Or “wide.” 3 Or “20 cubits nermost room o inside the house
extending across the width of the m 1Ki 7:24
house.” 6:4 1 Or “beveled (splayed) n Ex 25:33 6:8 1 Lit., “right.” 6:16 1 That is, in-
windows.” 6:5 1 Here referring to the side the house. 6:17 1 That is, the Holy,
Holy. 6:6 1 Or “recesses.” o Heb 9:3 which was in front of the Most Holy.
1 KINGS 6:20–7:3 490
to put there the ark of the cov- CHAP. 6 trance of the innermost room he
enant of Jehovah. a 20 The in- a Ex 40:21 made doors of pinewood, side
nermost room was 20 cubits 1Ki 8:6 pillars, and doorposts, as a fifth
long, 20 cubits wide, and 20 cu- part.1 32 The two doors were
bits high; b and he overlaid it b 1Ki 6:16 of pinewood, and he carved on
with pure gold; he overlaid them cherubs, palm trees, and
the altar c with cedar. 21 Solo- c Ex 30:1 flowers in bloom, and he over-
1Ki 7:48
mon overlaid the interior of the laid them with gold; and he
house with pure gold, d and he hammered the gold down over
d Ex 26:29
stretched gold chains in front of 2Ch 3:7
the cherubs and the palm trees.
the innermost room, e which was 33 For the entrance of the tem-
overlaid with gold. 22 He over- e Ex 26:33 ple,2 that was how he made the
laid the whole house with gold doorposts of pinewood, belong-
until all the house was complet- f Ex 30:1, 3 ing to a fourth part.1 34 And
ed; he also overlaid with gold the Ex 40:5 he made two doors of juniper
entire altar f near the innermost wood. The one door had two
room. g Ge 3:24 leaves that turned on pivots, and
23 In the innermost room he 2Ki 19:15 the other door had two leaves
made two cherubs g of pine-
Ps 99:1
that turned on pivots. a 35 He
wood,1 each ten cubits high. h carved cherubs, palm trees, and
h 2Ch 3:10-13
24 One wing of the cherub mea- 2Ch 5:8
flowers in bloom, and overlaid
sured five cubits, and the oth- gold foil on the carvings.
er wing was five cubits. From i Ps 80:1 36 He built the inner court-
the tip of one wing to the tip Isa 37:16 yard b with three rows of hewn
of the other wing was ten Heb 9:4, 5 stone and a row of cedar beams. c
cubits. 25 The second cherub 37 In the 4th year, in the
was also ten cubits. The two j 2Ch 3:14 month of Ziv,1 the house of Je-
cherubs had the same size and hovah had its foundation laid; d
shape. 26 The height of the k Eze 41:17, 18 38 and in the 11th year, in the
one cherub was ten cubits, as month of Bul1 (that is, the eighth
was that of the other cherub. l Ex 25:33 month), the house was finished
1Ki 6:18
27 Then he put the cherubs i in- ____________________ in all its details and according
side the inner house.1 The wings to its plan. e So he spent seven
Second Col.
of the cherubs were extended so years building it.
a Eze 41:24, 25
that the wing of the one cherub
reached to one wall and the wing
of the other cherub reached to
b Ex 27:9
7 And it took Solo·mon 13
years to build his own
2Ch 4:9 house,1f until his whole house
the other wall, and their wings 2Ch 7:7 was completed. g
extended toward the middle of 2 And he built the House of
the house, so that the wings c 1Ki 7:12 the Forest of Leba·non h 100 cu-
touched. 28 And he overlaid bits1 long, 50 cubits wide, and
the cherubs with gold. d 1Ki 6:1 30 cubits high on four rows of
29 And on all the walls of the cedar pillars; and there were ce-
house all around both the in- e 1Ch 28:11, 12 dar beams i on the pillars. 3 It
ner and outer rooms,1 he carved ____________________
was paneled above with cedar
figures of cherubs, j palm trees, k CHAP. 7 on the girders that rested on the
and flowers in bloom. l 30 He f 1Ki 9:10 pillars; they numbered 45, with
overlaid the floor of the house
with gold in the inner and out- g Ec 2:4, 5 6:31, 33 1 Perhaps referring to the con-
er rooms. 31 And for the en- struction of the doorframe or to the
h 1Ki 10:16, 17 size of the doors. 6:33 2 Here referring
6:23 1 Lit., “oil wood,” possibly the Isa 22:8 to the Holy. 6:37, 38 1 See App. B15.
Aleppo pine. 6:27 1 That is, the Most 7:1 1 Or “palace.” 7:2 1 A cubit equaled
Holy. 6:29 1 Lit., “inside and outside.” i 1Ki 5:8 44.5 cm (17.5 in.). See App. B14.
491 1 KINGS 7:4-22
15 to a row. 4 There were CHAP. 7 widow from the tribe of Naph-
three rows of framed windows, a 1Ki 10:18 ta·li, and his father was a Tyr-
and each window was opposite Ps 122:2, 5 i·an coppersmith; a and he had
another window in three tiers. great skill, understanding, b and
5 All the entrances and the b 1Ki 3:9, 28
experience for all kinds of
doorposts had square1 frames, Pr 20:8 work in copper.1 So he came to
as did the front of the windows King Solo·mon and did all his
that were opposite each other in work.
three tiers. c 2Ki 20:4 15 He cast the two pillars of
6 And he built the Hall1 of copper; c each pillar was 18 cu-
Pillars 50 cubits long and 30 cu- d 1Ki 3:1
bits high, and it took a measur-
bits wide, and there was a porch 1Ki 9:24 ing cord 12 cubits long to
in front of it with pillars and a 2Ch 8:11 encircle each of the two pil-
canopy. lars.1d 16 And he made two
7 He also built the Hall1 of e 1Ki 5:17
capitals cast in copper to put
the Throne, a where he would on the tops of the pillars. One
judge—the Hall of Judgment b— capital was five cubits high, and
and they paneled it with cedar f 2Ch 4:9 the other capital was five cu-
from the floor to the rafters. bits high. 17 The capital on top
8 The house1 where he was of each pillar had mesh net-
to live, at the other courtyard, c g 1Ki 6:36 work with wreathed chains; e sev-
2Ch 4:9
was set back from the Hall,2 and 2Ch 7:7
en for the one capital and seven
it was similar in workmanship. for the other capital. 18 And
He also built a house similar to he made pomegranates in two
this Hall for Pharaoh’s daugh- h 1Ki 6:3 rows around the one network to
ter, whom Solo·mon had taken cover the capitals that were on
as a wife. d the top of the pillars; he did the
9 All of these were made
i 1Ki 7:40
2Ch 2:13, 14
same for both capitals. 19 The
____________________ capitals on top of the pillars at
of expensive stones e hewn ac-
the porch were of a lily pattern
cording to measure, trimmed Second Col.
four cubits high. 20 The capi-
with stonesaws inside and out, a 2Ch 4:16
tals were on the two pillars, just
from the foundation up to the
above the rounded portion ad-
coping, and outside as far as
joining the network; and there
the great courtyard. f 10 And b Ex 36:1
were 200 pomegranates in rows
the foundation was laid with
all around on each capital. f
very large, expensive stones;
some stones measured ten cu-
c 1Ki 7:21 21 He set up the pillars of the
porch of the temple.1g He set up
bits, and other stones, eight cu-
the right-hand2 pillar and named
bits. 11 And above these were d 2Ki 25:13, 17
2Ch 3:15 it Jachin,3 and then he set up
expensive stones, hewn accord- Jer 52:21 the left-hand4 pillar and named it
ing to measure, as well as cedar.
Boaz.5h 22 And the top of the
12 Around the great courtyard
pillars were of a lily pattern. So
were three rows of hewn stone e 2Ki 25:17
the work of the pillars was com-
and a row of cedar beams, like 2Ch 4:12, 13
pleted.
that for the inner courtyard g of
the house of Jehovah and the f 2Ki 25:17 7:14 1 Or “bronze,” here and in sub-
porch of the house. h 2Ch 3:16 sequent occurrences in this chap-
13 King Solo·mon sent for Jer 52:22, 23 ter. 7:15 1 Or “each of the two pil-
Hiram i and brought him from lars was 12 cubits in circumference.”
Tyre. 14 He was the son of a g 1Ki 6:3
7:21 1 Here referring to the Holy. 2 Or
Eze 40:48 “southern.” 3 Meaning “May He [that
7:5 1 Or “four-sided; rectangular.” 7:6, is, Jehovah] Firmly Establish.” 4 Or
7 1 Or “Porch.” 7:8 1 Or “palace.” “northern.” 5 Possibly meaning “In
2 Lit., “house of the Hall.” h 2Ch 3:17 Strength.”
1 KINGS 7:23-41 492
23 Then he made the Sea1 CHAP. 7 their side panels were square,
of cast metal. a It was circular a Ex 30:18 not round. 32 The four wheels
in shape, 10 cubits from brim 2Ki 25:13 were below the side panels, and
to brim and 5 cubits high, and it the supports of the wheels were
took a measuring line 30 cubits b 2Ch 4:2-5
attached to the carriage, and
long to encircle it.2b 24 And the height of each wheel was
there were ornamental gourds c one and a half cubits. 33 And
below its brim, completely encir- c 1Ki 6:18 the wheels were made like chari-
cling it, ten to a cubit all around ot wheels. Their supports, rims,1
the Sea, with two rows of the spokes, and hubs were all of
d Jer 52:20
gourds cast in one piece with it. cast metal. 34 There were four
25 It stood on 12 bulls, d 3 fac- supports on the four corners of
ing north, 3 facing west, 3 fac- e 2Ki 25:16 each carriage; its supports were
ing south, and 3 facing east; and Jer 52:17 cast as part of1 the carriage.
the Sea rested on them, and all 35 On top of the carriage was a
their hindquarters were toward f Eze 41:19
circular band half a cubit high,
the center. 26 And its thick- and on the top of the carriage,
ness was a handbreadth;1 and its its framing pieces and its side
brim was made like the brim of a g Ge 3:24 panels were cast as part of1 it.
cup, like a lily blossom. It would Ex 25:18 36 On the surfaces of its fram-
1Ki 6:27
hold 2,000 bath measures.2 2Ch 3:7
ing pieces and on its side pan-
27 Then he made the ten car- Eze 41:17, 18 els he engraved cherubs, lions,
riages1e of copper. Each carriage ____________________ and palm trees according to the
was four cubits long, four cu- Second Col. amount of space on each, with
bits wide, and three cubits high. a 1Ki 6:29 wreaths all around. a 37 This is
28 And this was how the car- 1Ki 6:32 how he made the ten carriages; b
riages were constructed: They they were all cast alike, c with the
had side panels, and the side same measure and shape.
b 1Ki 7:27
panels were between the cross- 38 He made ten copper ba-
bars. 29 And on the side pan- sins; d each could hold 40 bath
els between the crossbars were c 1Ki 7:15, 46 measures. Each basin measured
2Ch 4:3 four cubits.1 There was one ba-
lions, f bulls, and cherubs, g and
the same design was on the sin for each of the ten carriages.
crossbars. Above and beneath d Ex 30:18 39 Then he put five carriages on
the lions and the bulls were the right side of the house and
wreaths in relief. 30 And each five on the left side of the house,
carriage had four copper wheels e 2Ch 4:6, 10 and he placed the Sea on the
and copper axles, and its four right side of the house, toward
cornerpieces served as sup- the southeast. e
f 1Ki 7:13
ports for them. Beneath the ba- 2Ch 2:13 40 Hiram f also made the ba-
sin were the supports, cast with sins, the shovels, g and the
wreaths at the side of each. bowls. h So Hiram finished all
31 Its opening was inside the g Ex 27:3
2Ki 25:14
the work that he did for
crown, extending upward one King Solo·mon on the house
cubit; and its opening was of Jehovah: i 41 the two pillars j
round, making up a stand of h Ex 24:6 and the bowl-shaped capitals
one and a half cubits, and on that were on top of the two pil-
its mouth were engravings. And lars; the two networks k to cov-
i 2Ch 4:11-17
er the two bowl-shaped capitals
7:23 1 Or “reservoir.” 2 Or “it was that were on top of the pillars;
30 cubits in circumference.” 7:26 j 1Ki 7:15
1 About 7.4 cm (2.9 in.). See App. B14. 7:33 1 Or “fellies.” 7:34, 35 1 Or “were
2 A bath equaled 22 L (5.81 gal). See one piece with.” 7:38 1 Or “four cubits
App. B14. 7:27 1 Or “water carts.” k 1Ki 7:17 in diameter.”
493 1 KINGS 7:42–8:11
42 the 400 pomegranates a for CHAP. 7 es of Israel. a They came to
the two networks, two rows of a 1Ki 7:20 King Solo·mon at Jerusalem to
pomegranates for each network, b 1Ki 7:27 bring up the ark of the cove-
to cover the two bowl-shaped c 1Ki 7:38 nant of Jehovah from the City of
capitals that were on the two pil- d 1Ki 7:23 David, b that is, Zion. c 2 All the
lars; 43 the ten carriages b and e 1Ch 22:14, 16 men of Israel assembled before
the ten basins c on the carriages; 2Ch 4:18-22 King Solo·mon at the festival1
44 the Sea d and the 12 bulls be- f Ex 37:25 in the month of Etha·nim,2 that
neath the Sea; 45 and the cans, g Ex 37:10 is, the seventh month. d 3 So all
the shovels, the bowls, and all h Ex 37:17 the elders of Israel came, and
the utensils, which Hiram made Re 1:20
the priests lifted up the Ark. e
of polished copper for King Sol- i 1Ki 6:18
4 They brought up the Ark of
o·mon for the house of Jehovah. j Ex 37:23 Jehovah, the tent of meeting, f
46 The king cast them in clay k Jer 52:18 and all the holy utensils that
molds in the district of the Jor- l Ex 25:29 were in the tent. The priests and
dan, between Succoth and Zar- m Le 16:12 the Levites brought them up.
e·than. n 1Ki 6:31 5 King Solo·mon and the entire
47 Solo·mon left all the uten- o 1Ki 6:33 assembly of Israel, who had been
sils unweighed because they p 2Sa 8:10-12 summoned to meet with him,
were in such great quanti- q 2Ch 5:1 were before the Ark. So many
____________________
ties. The weight of the copper sheep and cattle were being sac-
was not ascertained. e 48 Sol- CHAP. 8 rificed g that they could not be
o·mon made all the utensils for r Ec 1:1 counted or numbered.
____________________
the house of Jehovah: the al- 6 Then the priests brought
tar f of gold; the gold table g Second Col. the ark of the covenant of Je-
on which to put the show- a 2Ch 5:2, 3 hovah to its place, h into the in-
bread; 49 the lampstands h of b 2Sa 6:17 nermost room of the house, the
pure gold, five on the right and c 2Sa 5:7 Most Holy, underneath the wings
1Ch 11:5
five on the left before the inner- of the cherubs. i
d Le 23:34
most room; and the blossoms, i De 16:13 7 Thus the wings of the cher-
the lamps, and the snuffers,1 of e 1Ch 15:2, 15 ubs were spread out over the
gold; j 50 the basins, the extin- 2Ch 5:4-6 place of the Ark, so that the
guishers, k the bowls, the cups, l f Ex 40:2 cherubs overshadowed the Ark
and the fire holders, m of pure 2Ch 1:13 and its poles. j 8 The poles k
gold; and the sockets for the g 1Ch 16:1 were so long that the tips of the
doors of the inner house, n that h Ex 26:33 poles were visible from the Holy
is, the Most Holy, and for the Ex 40:21
2Sa 6:17 in front of the innermost room,
doors of the house of the tem- Re 11:19 but they were not visible from
ple, o of gold. i 1Ki 6:27 outside. And they are there to
51 So King Solo·mon com- 2Ch 5:7 this day. 9 There was nothing
pleted all the work he had to do Ps 80:1
Eze 10:5
in the Ark but the two stone tab-
for the house of Jehovah. Solo- lets l that Moses placed there m at
j Ex 25:20
mon then brought in the things 2Ch 5:8-10 Horeb, when Jehovah made a
that David his father had made k Ex 25:14 covenant n with the people of Is-
holy, p and he put the silver, the Ex 37:4 rael while they were coming out
gold, and the articles into the l De 4:13 of the land of Egypt. o
treasuries of the house of Jeho- Heb 9:4
10 When the priests came out
vah. q m Ex 40:20
from the holy place, the cloud p
8
De 10:5
At that time Solo·mon con- n Ex 24:8 filled the house of Jehovah. q
gregated r the elders of Isra- o Ex 19:1 11 The priests were not able
el, all the heads of the tribes, the Nu 10:11, 12 to stand to minister because of
chieftains of the paternal hous- p Ex 40:34
Le 16:2 8:2 1 That is, the Festival of Booths.
7:49 1 Or “tongs.” q 2Ch 5:11-14 2 See App. B15.
1 KINGS 8:12-30 494
the cloud, for the glory of Jeho- CHAP. 8 22 Then Solo·mon stood be-
vah filled the house of Jehovah. a a Ex 40:35 fore the altar of Jehovah in
12 At that time Solo·mon said: Eze 10:4 front of all the congregation of
Eze 43:4
“Jehovah said he would reside in Eze 44:4
Israel, and he spread his hands
the thick gloom. b 13 I have suc- Ac 7:55 out to the heavens, a 23 and he
cessfully built a lofty house for Re 21:23 said: “O Jehovah the God of Is-
you, an established place for you rael, there is no God like you b
b Ex 20:21 in the heavens above or on the
to dwell in forever.” c De 5:22
14 Then the king turned 2Ch 6:1, 2 earth beneath, keeping the cov-
around and began to bless all Ps 18:11 enant and showing loyal love c to
the congregation of Israel while
Ps 97:2 your servants who are walking
all the congregation of Israel before you with all their heart. d
c Ps 78:69
stood. d 15 He said: “May Jeho- Ps 132:13, 14 24 You have kept the promise
vah the God of Israel be praised, that you made to your servant
the one who by his own mouth d 2Ch 6:3-11 David my father. You made the
promised my father David, and promise with your own mouth,
by his own hand has given fulfill-
e De 12:11 and this day you have fulfilled
it with your own hand. e 25 And
ment, saying, 16 ‘From the day f 2Sa 7:1-3
now, O Jehovah the God of Is-
I brought my people Israel out of 1Ch 17:1, 2
rael, keep the promise you made
Egypt, I have not chosen a city
g 2Sa 7:12, 13 to your servant David my father
out of all the tribes of Isra-
when you said: ‘There will nev-
el in which to build a house h 1Ch 28:5, 6 er fail to be a man of your
for my name to remain there, e line before me to sit on the
but I have chosen David to be i Ex 34:28 throne of Israel, if only your
over my people Israel.’ 17 And De 9:9
sons will pay attention to their
De 31:26
it was the heart’s desire of my fa- way by walking before me, just
____________________
ther David to build a house for as you have walked before me.’ f
Second Col.
the name of Jehovah the God 26 And now, O God of Israel,
of Israel. f 18 But Jehovah said a 2Ch 6:12
let the promise that you made
to my father David, ‘It was your b Ex 15:11 to your servant David my father
heart’s desire to build a house 1Sa 2:2 prove trustworthy, please.
for my name, and you did 2Sa 7:22
27 “But will God really dwell
well to desire this in your heart. on the earth? g Look! The heav-
19 However, you will not build c De 7:9
ens, yes, the heaven of the heav-
the house, but your own son who d 2Ch 6:14-17 ens, cannot contain you; h how
is to be born to you1 is the one much less, then, this house that
who will build the house for my e 2Sa 7:12, 13 I have built! i 28 Now pay atten-
name.’ g 20 Jehovah has carried tion to the prayer of your ser-
out the promise that he made, f 1Ki 2:4 vant and to his request for favor,
Ps 132:12
for I have succeeded my father O Jehovah my God, and listen
David and I sit on the throne g Isa 66:1 to the cry for help and to the
of Israel, just as Jehovah prom- prayer that your servant is pray-
ised. I have also built the house h Ps 148:13 ing before you today. 29 May
for the name of Jehovah the God Jer 23:24 your eyes be open toward this
of Israel h 21 and have set up a house night and day, toward
i 2Ch 2:6 the place of which you said,
place there for the Ark contain- 2Ch 6:18-21
ing the covenant i that Jehovah Ne 9:6 ‘My name will be there,’ j to lis-
made with our forefathers when Ac 17:24 ten to the prayer that your ser-
he was bringing them out of the vant prays toward this place. k
land of Egypt.” j Ex 20:24 30 And listen to your servant’s
2Sa 7:13
request for favor and to the re-
8:19 1 Lit., “your son, the one coming k Da 6:10 quest by your people Israel that
out of your loins.” 1Pe 3:12 they pray toward this place, and
495 1 KINGS 8:31-45
may you hear from your dwelling CHAP. 8 custs, or voracious locusts;1 or
place in the heavens; a yes, may a Ps 33:13 if their enemy besieges them in
you hear and forgive. b b 2Ch 7:13, 14 any of the cities of the land2 or
31 “When a man sins against Da 9:19 if any other sort of plague or
his fellow man and is made to c 2Ch 6:22, 23 disease occurs, a 38 whatever
take an oath1 and is brought un- d Job 34:11
prayer, whatever request for fa-
der liability to the oath,2 and vor b may be made by any man
e Le 26:14, 17
while under the oath2 he comes Jos 7:8, 11
or by all your people Israel (for
before your altar in this house, c 2Ki 17:6, 7 each one knows the plague of his
32 may you then hear from the f Ne 1:11
own heart) c when they spread
heavens and act and judge your out their hands toward this
g 2Ki 19:19, 20
servants by pronouncing the 2Ch 6:24, 25
house, 39 then may you hear
wicked one guilty1 and bringing from the heavens, your dwelling
h Ps 106:47
what he did on his own head, place, d and may you forgive e and
i Le 26:19 take action; and reward each one
and by pronouncing the righ- De 28:23
teous one innocent2 and reward- according to all his ways, f for
j Eze 14:13 you know his heart (you alone
ing him according to his own
righteousness. d k 2Ch 6:26, 27 truly know every human heart), g
33 “When your people Israel l Isa 30:20 40 so that they may fear you all
are defeated by an enemy be- Isa 54:13 the days they live on the land
cause they kept sinning against m 1Ki 18:1 that you gave to our forefathers.
you, e and they return to you and n Le 26:16 41 “Also concerning the for-
glorify your name f and pray and 2Ki 6:25 eigner who is not part of your
beg you for favor in this house, g o De 28:21, 22 people Israel and who comes
34 may you then hear from Am 4:9 from a distant land because of
the heavens and forgive the sin ____________________ your name1h 42 (for they will
of your people Israel and bring Second Col. hear about your great name i and
them back to the land that you a 2Ch 6:28-31 your mighty hand and your out-
gave to their forefathers. h b 2Ch 33:12, 13 stretched arm), and he comes
35 “When the heavens are c Pr 14:10
and prays toward this house,
shut up and there is no rain i be- 43 may you then listen from the
d Isa 63:15
cause they kept sinning against heavens, your dwelling place, j
e Ps 130:4 and do all that the foreigner asks
you, j and they pray toward this
place and glorify your name and f Job 34:11 of you, so that all the peoples of
Ps 18:20 the earth may know your name
turn back from their sin because
you humbled1 them, k 36 may g 1Sa 16:7 and fear you, k as your people Is-
1Ch 28:9 rael do, and may know that your
you then hear from the heavens Jer 17:10
and forgive the sin of your ser- name has been called on this
h Nu 9:14
vants, of your people Israel, for Ru 1:16
house that I have built.
you will instruct them l about the 2Ki 5:15 44 “If your people go to war
good way in which they should 2Ch 6:32, 33 against their enemy in the way
Isa 56:6, 7
walk; and bring rain on your Ac 8:27
that you send them, l and they
land m that you gave to your peo- pray m to Jehovah in the direc-
i Ne 9:10
ple as an inheritance. tion of the city that you have
37 “If a famine occurs in the j Ps 11:4 chosen n and toward the house
land, n or a pestilence, a scorch- k Ps 67:2 that I have built for your name, o
ing blight, mildew, o swarming lo- Ps 102:15 45 then hear from the heavens
l Ex 23:31 their prayer and their request
8:31 1 Or “and the latter lays a curs- 1Ki 20:13 for favor and execute judgment
ing on him.” That is, an oath that m 2Ch 14:11 for them.
carried with it a curse as its penal- 2Ch 20:5, 6
ty if sworn falsely or violated. 2 Lit., n Ps 78:68 8:37 1 Or “grasshoppers.” 2 Lit., “in the
“curse.” 8:32 1 Lit., “wicked.” 2 Lit., Ps 132:13 land of his gates.” 8:41 1 Or “reputa-
“righteous.” 8:35 1 Or “afflicted.” o 2Ch 6:34, 35 tion.”
1 KINGS 8:46-64 496
46 “If they sin against you CHAP. 8 Egypt, O Sovereign Lord Jeho-
(for there is no man who does a Ps 51:5 vah.”
not sin), a and you are furious Ps 130:3 54 And as soon as Solo·mon
Ec 7:20
with them and you abandon Ro 3:23 finished offering to Jehovah this
them to an enemy, and their cap- 1Jo 1:8 entire prayer and request for fa-
tors carry them off captive b De 28:15, 36 vor, he rose up from before the
to the land of the enemy, far 2Ki 17:6
2Ki 25:21
altar of Jehovah, where he had
or near; b 47 and they come to 2Ch 6:36-39 been kneeling with his hands
their senses in the land where c Le 26:40 spread out to the heavens. a
they were carried off captive, c d De 30:1, 2 55 He then stood and blessed all
and they return to you d and beg e De 4:27, 29 the congregation of Israel with a
you for favor in the land of 2Ch 33:12, 13 loud voice, saying: 56 “Praised
f Ne 1:6
their captors, e saying, ‘We have Ps 106:6
be Jehovah, who has given a
sinned and done wrong; we Pr 28:13 resting-place to his people Isra-
have acted wickedly,’ f 48 and Da 9:5 el, just as he promised. b Not
they return to you with all their g 1Sa 7:3 one word of all his good prom-
heart g and all their soul1 in the h Da 6:10 ise that he made through Moses
land of their enemies who car- i Isa 63:15
his servant has failed. c 57 May
j 2Ch 30:9
ried them off captive, and they Ezr 7:28 Jehovah our God be with us just
pray to you in the direction of Ne 2:7, 8 as he was with our forefathers. d
their land that you gave to k Ex 19:5 May he not abandon us nor
their forefathers and of the city De 9:26 forsake us. e 58 May he draw
l Ex 14:30
that you have chosen and the our heart toward himself, f to
m De 4:20
house that I have built for your walk in all his ways and to keep
n 2Ch 6:40
name, h 49 then hear from the o Ps 86:5
his commandments, his regula-
heavens, your dwelling place, i Ps 145:18 tions, and his judgments, which
their prayer and their request p Ex 19:6 he commanded our forefathers
for favor, and execute judg- De 4:34 to observe. 59 And may these
De 32:9
ment for them 50 and forgive ____________________
words of mine with which I have
your people who have sinned begged Jehovah for favor be
Second Col.
against you, forgiving all their near to Jehovah our God by day
a 2Ch 6:12, 13
transgressions they committed and night, that he may execute
b 1Ki 4:24, 25
against you. You will make them c De 10:11
judgment for his servant and for
objects of pity before their cap- Jos 21:45 his people Israel as each day re-
tors, and they will pity them j d De 31:6 quires, 60 so that all the peo-
51 (for they are your people Jos 1:5 ples of the earth may know that
2Ch 32:7
and your inheritance, k whom you Ps 46:7
Jehovah is the true God. g There
brought out of Egypt, l from in- e Isa 41:10 is no other! h 61 So let your
side the iron-smelting furnace). m Heb 13:5 heart be complete i with1 Jeho-
52 May your eyes be opened to f Ps 86:11 vah our God by walking in his
Ps 119:36
your servant’s request for fa- 2Th 3:5
regulations and by keeping his
vor n and to the request for fa- g Jos 4:24
commandments as on this day.”
vor by your people Israel by 1Sa 17:46 62 Now the king and all Israel
listening whenever they call to Eze 36:23 with him offered a grand sacri-
Eze 39:7
you.1 o 53 For you set them fice before Jehovah. j 63 Solo-
h De 4:35, 39
apart as your inheritance out Isa 44:6 mon offered the communion sac-
of all the peoples of the earth, p i De 18:13 rifices k to Jehovah: He offered
just as you declared through Mo- 2Ki 20:3 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep.
1Ch 28:9
ses your servant when you were Mt 22:37
Thus the king and all the Israel-
bringing our forefathers out of j 2Ch 7:4, 5 ites inaugurated the house of Je-
k Le 3:1 hovah. l 64 On that day the king
8:48 1 See Glossary. 8:52 1 Or “listen- l Ezr 6:16
ing to them whatever they ask of you.” Ne 12:27 8:61 1 Or “completely devoted to.”
497 1 KINGS 8:65–9:13
had to sanctify the middle of CHAP. 8 tablish the throne of your king-
the courtyard that is before the a 2Ch 4:1 dom over Israel forever, just as
house of Jehovah, for there he b Le 3:16
I promised your father David,
had to offer up the burnt sac- saying, ‘There will never fail to
c Le 23:34 be a man of your line sitting
rifices, the grain offerings, and
the fat pieces of the communion d Ge 15:18 on the throne of Israel.’ a 6 But
Nu 34:5, 8 if you and your sons turn away
sacrifices, because the copper
altar a that is before Jehovah was e Ps 31:19 from following me and do not
too small to contain the burnt Isa 63:7 keep my commandments and my
Jer 31:12
sacrifices, the grain offerings, ____________________
statutes that I have put before
and the fat b pieces of the com- you, and you go and serve oth-
CHAP. 9
munion sacrifices. 65 At that f 2Ch 8:1
er gods and bow down to them, b
time Solo·mon held the festi- Ec 2:4
7 I will cut Israel off from the
val c together with all Israel, a surface of the land that I have
g 2Ch 7:11
great congregation from Lebo- given to them, c and the house
hamath1 down to the Wadi2 of h 1Ki 3:5 that I have sanctified for my
Egypt, d before Jehovah our God i De 12:5, 6 name I will cast out of my sight, d
for 7 days and then another 1Ki 8:28, 29 and Israel will become an ob-
7 days, 14 days in all. 66 On the j 2Ch 6:40 ject of scorn1 and a cause for
following1 day, he sent the peo- 2Ch 16:9 ridicule among all the peoples. e
ple away, and they blessed the
Ps 132:13 8 And this house will become
king and went to their homes re- k 1Ki 3:6 heaps of ruins. f Everyone pass-
joicing and feeling glad of heart l Ps 78:70, 72
ing by it will stare in amaze-
over all the goodness e that Jeho- ment and will whistle and say,
m 1Ch 29:17 ‘Why did Jehovah do that to this
vah had shown to David his ser-
n Ec 12:13 land and this house?’ g 9 Then
vant and Israel his people.
they will say, ‘It was because
9
o 2Ch 7:17, 18
As soon as Solo·mon had fin- ____________________ they abandoned Jehovah their
ished building the house of God, who had brought their fore-
Second Col.
Jehovah, the house1 of the king, f fathers out of the land of Egypt,
a 2Sa 7:16, 17
and everything Solo·mon de- 1Ki 2:4 and they embraced other gods
sired to make, g 2 Jehovah ap- Ps 89:20, 29 and bowed down to them and
peared to Solo·mon a second b 1Ki 11:4 served them. That is why Jeho-
time, just as he had appeared 2Ch 7:19-22 vah brought all this calamity on
to him in Gibe·on. h 3 Jehovah c Le 18:28 them.’” h
said to him: “I have heard your De 4:26 10 At the end of 20 years,
prayer and your request for fa- 2Sa 7:14
during which Solo·mon built the
2Ki 17:22, 23
vor that you made before me. Ps 89:30-32 two houses, the house of Jeho-
I have sanctified this house that vah and the house1 of the king, i
d 2Ki 25:9, 10
you built by permanently putting 2Ch 15:2 11 Hiram j the king of Tyre had
my name there, i and my eyes and supplied Solo·mon with cedar
e De 28:37
my heart will always be there. j Ps 44:14 and juniper timbers and with as
4 And you, if you walk before much gold as he desired, k and
me as your father David walked, k f 2Ch 36:19
Isa 64:11
King Solo·mon gave to Hiram
with integrity of heart l and with 20 cities in the land of Gali·lee.
uprightness, m by doing every- g De 29:24, 25
Jer 22:8, 9
12 So Hiram went out from
thing I have commanded you, n Tyre to see the cities that Solo-
and you obey my regulations and h De 28:64
Jer 5:19
mon had given him, but he was
my judgments, o 5 then I will es- Jer 12:7 not satisfied with them.1 13 He
said: “What sort of cities are
i 1Ki 6:37–7:1
8:65 1 Or “the entrance of Hamath.” 2Ch 8:1, 2 these that you have given me,
2 See Glossary. 8:66 1 Lit., “eighth,”
that is, the day after the second seven- j 1Ki 5:1, 7 9:7 1 Lit., “a proverb.” 9:12 1 Lit., “they
day period. 9:1, 10 1 Or “palace.” k 1Ki 5:8 were not right in his eyes.”
1 KINGS 9:14–10:5 498
my brother?” So they came to be CHAP. 9 horsemen. 23 There were 550
called the Land of Cabul1 down a 1Ki 10:21 chiefs of the deputies who were
to this day. 14 In the meantime, b 1Ki 4:6 over the work of Solo·mon, the
Hiram sent to the king 120 tal- 1Ki 5:13 foremen over the people who
ents1 of gold. a c 1Ki 6:37 were doing the work. a
15 This is the account of d 2Sa 5:9 24 But Pharaoh’s daughter b
those whom King Solo·mon con- 1Ki 11:27 came up from the City of David c
2Ki 12:20
scripted for forced labor b to to her own house that he had
e Jos 19:32, 36 built for her; then he built the
build the house of Jehovah, c his
f Jos 17:11 Mound.2d
own house,1 the Mound,2d the Jg 5:19
wall of Jerusalem, Hazor, e Me- 2Ki 9:27 25 Three times a year e Solo-
giddo, f and Gezer. g 16 (Phar- g Jg 1:29 mon offered up burnt sacrifices
aoh king of Egypt had come h Jos 16:10
and communion sacrifices on the
up and captured Gezer and had altar that he had built for Je-
i 1Ki 3:1
burned it with fire, and he hovah, f also making sacrificial
j Jos 16:1, 3
had also killed the Canaan·ites h 2Ch 8:4-6
smoke on the altar, which was
dwelling in the city. So he gave k Jos 19:44, 48
before Jehovah, so he complet-
it as a parting gift1 to his daugh- ed the house. g
l 1Ki 4:26
ter, i the wife of Solo·mon.) 26 King Solo·mon also made
m Nu 13:29
17 Solo·mon built up1 Gezer, De 7:1 a fleet of ships in Ezi·on-geber, h
Lower Beth-horon, j 18 Baal- Jg 1:21 which is by Eloth, on the shore
ath, k and Tamar in the wil- n 2Ch 8:7-10 of the Red Sea in the land of
derness, within the land, 19 as o Ge 9:25 Edom. i 27 Hiram sent his own
well as all of Solo·mon’s storage p Le 25:39 servants with the fleet of ships, j
cities, the chariot cities, l the cit- ____________________ experienced seamen, to serve
ies for the horsemen, and what- Second Col.
along with the servants of Sol-
ever Solo·mon desired to build a 1Ki 5:16
o·mon. 28 They went to Ophir k
in Jerusalem, in Leba·non, and 2Ch 2:18 and took from there 420 tal-
in all the land of his domin- b 1Ki 3:1 ents of gold and brought it to
ion. 20 As for all the people 1Ki 7:8 King Solo·mon.
10
2Ch 8:11
who were left from the Amor- Now the queen of She-
c 2Sa 5:9 ba heard the report about
ites, the Hittites, the Periz-
zites, the Hivites, and the Jeb- d 1Ki 9:15 Solo·mon in connection with the
u·sites, m who were not part of e Ex 23:14 name of Jehovah, l so she came
the people of Israel, n 21 their f 2Ch 8:12, 13 to test him with perplexing ques-
descendants who were left in g 2Ch 8:16 tions.1m 2 She arrived in Jeru-
the land—those whom the Isra- h De 2:8 salem with a very impressive en-
elites had been unable to de- i 2Ch 8:17, 18 tourage,1n with camels carrying
vote to destruction—were con- j 1Ki 5:12 balsam oil o and great quantities
scripted by Solo·mon for forced k Ge 10:29
of gold and precious stones. She
labor as slaves until this day. o 1Ch 29:3, 4 went in to Solo·mon and spoke
22 But Solo·mon did not make Ps 45:9 to him about everything that was
any of the Israelites slaves, p ____________________ close to her heart. 3 Solo·mon
for they were his warriors, ser- CHAP. 10 then answered all her questions.
vants, princes, adjutants, and l 1Ki 4:29 There was nothing too difficult
the chiefs of his charioteers and m 2Ch 9:1, 2 for1 the king to explain to her.
Mt 12:42 4 When the queen of She-
9:13 1 Or possibly, “the Land as Good n Ps 72:10 ba had seen all the wisdom
as Nothing.” 9:14 1 A talent equaled o Ex 25:3, 6 of Solo·mon, p the house that he
34.2 kg (1,101 oz t). See App. B14. 2Ki 20:13 built, q 5 the food of his table, r
9:15 1 Or “palace.” 9:15, 24 2 Or “Mil- p 1Ki 3:28
lo.” A Hebrew term meaning “fill.” 9:16 Ec 12:9 10:1 1 Or “with riddles.” 10:2 1 Or
1 Or “a wedding gift; a dowry.” 9:17 q 2Ch 9:3-8 “train.” 10:3 1 Lit., “nothing hidden
1 Or “fortified.” r 1Ki 4:22 from.”
499 1 KINGS 10:6-22
the seating of his servants, CHAP. 10 13 King Solo·mon also gave
the table service of his wait- a Pr 8:34 the queen of Sheba whatever
ers and their attire, his cup- she desired and asked for, in ad-
bearers, and his burnt sacri- dition to what he gave her out
fices that he regularly offered b 1Ki 5:7 of his own generosity.1 After
up at the house of Jehovah, she that she left and returned to her
was left completely breathless.1 own land, together with her ser-
6 So she said to the king: “The c Ge 43:11 vants. a
report that I heard in my own 14 And the weight of the gold
land about your achievements1 that came to Solo·mon in one
and about your wisdom was true. d Ps 72:10
year amounted to 666 talents of
7 But I did not put faith in the gold, b 15 besides that from the
reports until I had come and had merchants and the profit from
e 1Ki 9:27, 28
seen it with my own eyes. And Ps 45:9 the traders and from all the
look! I had not been told the kings of the Arabs and the gov-
half. You have far surpassed in ernors of the land.
wisdom and prosperity the re- f 2Ch 2:8 16 King Solo·mon made 200
port that I heard. 8 Happy are large shields of alloyed gold c
your men, and happy are your (600 shekels1 of gold went on
servants who stand before you g 2Ch 9:10, 11 each shield) d 17 and 300 buck-
constantly, listening to your wis- lers1 of alloyed gold (three mi-
dom! a 9 May Jehovah your God nas2 of gold went on each buck-
be praised, b who has taken plea- h 2Ch 5:12 ler). Then the king put them in
Ps 150:3
sure in you by putting you on the the House of the Forest of Leb-
____________________
throne of Israel. Because of Je- a·non. e
Second Col.
hovah’s everlasting love for Isra- 18 The king also made a
el, he appointed you as king a 2Ch 9:12
great ivory throne f and overlaid
to administer justice and righ- it with refined gold. g 19 There
teousness.” were six steps to the throne, and
b 2Ch 9:13, 14
10 Then she gave the king the throne had a round canopy
120 talents1 of gold and a great behind it, and there were arm-
amount of balsam oil c and pre- c 1Ki 14:25, 26 rests on both sides of the seat,
cious stones. d Never again was and two lions h were standing
such a quantity of balsam oil beside the armrests. 20 And
brought in as what the queen of d 2Ch 9:15, 16 there were 12 lions standing on
Sheba gave to King Solo·mon. the six steps, one at each end of
11 Hiram’s fleet of ships that the six steps. No other kingdom
carried gold from Ophir e also e 1Ki 7:2 had made anything like it.
brought from Ophir algum tim- 21 All the drinking vessels
bers f in very great quantity, and of King Solo·mon were of gold,
precious stones. g 12 The king f Ps 122:2, 5
and all the utensils of the House
made from the algum timbers of the Forest of Leba·non i were
supports for the house of Jeho- of pure gold. There was noth-
vah and for the king’s house,1 g 2Ch 9:17-19
ing made of silver, for sil-
as well as harps and stringed in- ver was considered as nothing in
struments for the singers. h Such
h Ge 49:9
the days of Solo·mon. j 22 For
algum timbers have never again Nu 23:24
been brought in or seen down to Nu 24:9 10:13 1 Lit., “according to the hand
this day. of King Solomon.” 10:16 1 A shek-
el equaled 11.4 g (0.367 oz t).
10:5 1 Lit., “there was no more spirit in i 1Ki 7:2 See App. B14. 10:17 1 A small shield,
her.” 10:6 1 Or “words.” 10:10 1 A tal- often carried by archers. 2 A mina in
ent equaled 34.2 kg (1,101 oz t). See the Hebrew Scriptures equaled 570 g
App. B14. 10:12 1 Or “palace.” j 2Ch 9:20, 21 (18.35 oz t). See App. B14.
1 KINGS 10:23–11:11 500
the king had a fleet of ships of CHAP. 10 had said to the Israelites: “You
Tarshish a on the sea along with a Ge 10:4 must not go in among them,1 and
Hiram’s fleet. Once every three Ps 72:10 they should not come in among
Eze 27:12
years, the fleet of ships of Tar- Jon 1:3
you, for they will surely incline
shish would come loaded with your heart to follow their gods.” a
b 1Ki 10:18
gold and silver, ivory, b apes, and But Solo·mon clung to them and
peacocks. c Ec 5:19 loved them. 3 And he had 700
23 So King Solo·mon was d 1Ki 3:12, 13 wives who were princesses and
1Ki 4:29 300 concubines, and his wives
greater than all the other kings 2Ch 9:22-24
of the earth in riches c and wis- gradually inclined his heart.1
dom. d 24 And people of all the e Pr 2:6
4 In Solo·mon’s old age, b his
earth sought an audience with1 f De 17:15, 16 wives inclined1 his heart to fol-
1Ki 4:26
Solo·mon to hear his wisdom low other gods, c and his heart
that God had put in his heart. e g 2Ch 1:14 was not complete with2 Jeho-
2Ch 9:25
25 They would each bring a vah his God like the heart of
gift—articles of silver, articles of h 2Ch 1:15 David his father. 5 And Solo-
2Ch 9:27
gold, garments, armor, balsam mon followed after Ashto·reth, d
oil, horses, and mules—and this i 2Ch 1:16, 17
2Ch 9:28
the goddess of the Si·doni·ans,
continued year after year. and Milcom, e the disgusting god
j Jos 1:4
26 And Solo·mon kept accu- ____________________
of the Ammon·ites. 6 And Sol-
mulating chariots and horses;1 o·mon did what was bad in the
CHAP. 11
he had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 eyes of Jehovah, and he did not
k De 17:15, 17
horses,1f and he kept them sta- Ne 13:26
follow Jehovah completely1 as
tioned in the chariot cities and David his father had done. f
l 1Ki 3:1
close by the king in Jerusalem. g 7 It was then that Solo·mon
27 The king made the silver m Ge 19:36, 37 built a high place g to Chemosh,
in Jerusalem as plentiful as the n 1Ki 14:21 the disgusting god of Moab, on
stones, and cedarwood as plen- o 1Ki 16:30, 31 the mountain in front of Jeru-
tiful as the sycamore trees in the p Ge 26:34, 35 salem and to Molech, h the dis-
She·phelah. h ____________________ gusting god of the Ammon·ites. i
28 The horses of Solo·mon Second Col. 8 That was what he did for all
had been imported from Egypt, a Ex 34:16
his foreign wives who were mak-
and the company of the king’s De 7:3 ing sacrificial smoke and sacri-
merchants would obtain the Jos 23:12, 13 ficing to their gods.
2Co 6:14
horses in droves1 for one price. i 9 Jehovah became furious at
29 Each chariot imported from b 1Ki 11:42 Solo·mon, because his heart
Egypt cost 600 silver pieces, and c De 7:3, 4 had inclined away from Jeho-
a horse cost 150; in turn, they Ne 13:26 vah the God of Israel, j who had
would export them to all the d Jg 2:11, 13 appeared to him twice k 10 and
kings of the Hittites j and the Jg 10:6
1Sa 7:3
had warned him about this very
kings of Syria. thing, that he should not go af-
11
e Zep 1:5
But King Solo·mon loved ter other gods. l But he did not
many foreign women k be- f 1Ki 15:5 obey what Jehovah had com-
sides the daughter of Pharaoh: l g Le 26:30 manded. 11 Jehovah now said
Nu 33:52 to Solo·mon: “Because you have
Moab·ite, m Ammon·ite, n Edom- 2Ki 21:1, 3
ite, Si·doni·an, o and Hittite p done this and you have not kept
women. 2 They were from the h Le 18:21
Ac 7:43
my covenant and my statutes as
nations about whom Jehovah I commanded you, I will surely
i 2Ki 23:13
10:24 1 Lit., “sought the face of.” 10:26 j De 7:3, 4 11:2 1 Or “You must not intermarry with
1 Or “horsemen.” 10:28 1 Or possibly, Pr 4:23 them.” 11:3 1 Or “his wives had a pow-
“from Egypt and from Kue; the king’s k 1Ki 3:5 erful influence over him.” 11:4 1 Or
merchants would buy them from Kue,” 1Ki 9:2 “turned away.” 2 Or “completely devot-
perhaps referring to Cilicia. l 2Ch 7:19, 20 ed to.” 11:6 1 Lit., “fully.”
501 1 KINGS 11:12-30
rip the kingdom away from CHAP. 11 So Hadad said to Pharaoh:
you, and I will give it to one a 2Ki 17:21 “Send me away, so that I may go
of your servants. a 12 However, to my own land.” 22 But Phar-
for the sake of your father Da- b 2Ch 10:18, 19 aoh said to him: “What have you
vid, I will not do it in your life- lacked with me that you now
time. I will rip it out of the hand c 2Sa 7:12, 15 seek to go to your own land?” To
of your son, b 13 but I will not this he said: “Nothing, but please
rip away the entire kingdom. c d 1Ki 12:20
send me away.”
One tribe I will give to your son, d 2Ch 11:1 23 God also raised up against
for the sake of David my servant Solo·mon another resister, a Re-
and for the sake of Jerusalem, e De 12:11 zon the son of E·lia·da, who had
which I have chosen.” e fled from his lord, Had·ad·ezer b
14 Jehovah then raised up a f 2Sa 7:12, 14 the king of Zobah. 24 He gath-
resister against Solo·mon, f Ha- ered men to himself and became
dad the Edom·ite, of the royal g Ge 27:40 chief of a marauder band when
family of Edom. g 15 When Da- David defeated1 them. c So they
vid defeated Edom, h Joab the h 2Sa 8:13
went to Damascus d and settled
chief of the army went up to there and began reigning in Da-
bury the slain, and he tried mascus. 25 And he became a
i Nu 10:12
to strike down every male in resister of Israel all the days of
Edom. 16 (For Joab and all Is- Solo·mon, adding to the harm
j 1Ki 2:10
rael stayed there for six months done by Hadad, and he abhorred
until he had done away with1 Israel while he reigned over
every male in Edom.) 17 But k 1Ki 2:34 Syria.
____________________
Hadad fled with some of his 26 And there was Jer·o·bo-
father’s Edom·ite servants, and Second Col. am e the son of Nebat, an Ephra-
they went to Egypt; Hadad was a 1Ki 11:14 im·ite from Zere·dah, a servant
then a young boy. 18 So they of Solo·mon’s f whose mother’s
set out from Midi·an and came b 2Sa 8:3 name was Ze·ruah, a widow. He
to Paran. They took men with too began to rebel1 against the
them from Paran i and came to c 2Sa 10:18 king. g 27 This is why he re-
Egypt, to Pharaoh king of belled against the king: Solo-
Egypt, who gave him a house, d 2Sa 8:5 mon had built the Mound1h and
assigned him a food allowance, 1Ki 19:15 had closed up the gap of the City
and gave him land. 19 Hadad Isa 7:8
of David his father. i 28 Now
found favor in the eyes of this Jer·o·boam was a capable
Pharaoh, so much so that he e 1Ki 11:31
1Ki 12:32
man. When Solo·mon saw that
gave him in marriage the sister 1Ki 14:10 the young man was a hard work-
of his own wife, Tahpe·nes the 2Ch 11:14 er, he made him overseer j over
queen.1 20 In time the sister of 2Ch 13:3, 20 all the compulsory service of the
Tahpe·nes bore him a son, Ge- house of Joseph. 29 During
nubath, and Tahpe·nes brought f 1Ki 9:22 that time Jer·o·boam went out
him up1 in the house of Phar- from Jerusalem, and the proph-
aoh, and Ge·nubath remained in g 2Ch 13:6 et A·hijah k the Shilo·nite found
the house of Pharaoh among the him on the road. A·hijah was
sons of Pharaoh. h 1Ki 9:15, 24 wearing a new garment, and
21 Hadad heard in Egypt that the two of them were by them-
David had been laid to rest with i 2Sa 5:7 selves in the field. 30 A·hijah
his forefathers j and that Joab took hold of the new garment
the chief of the army had died. k j 1Ki 5:16 he was wearing and ripped it
11:16 1 Lit., “cut off.” 11:19 1 Not a rul- k 1Ki 12:15

11:24 1 Lit., “killed.” 11:26 1 Lit., “lift
ing queen. 11:20 1 Or possibly, 1Ki 14:2 his hand.” 11:27 1 Or “Millo.” A Hebrew
“weaned him.” 2Ch 9:29 term meaning “fill.”
1 KINGS 11:31–12:7 502
into 12 pieces. 31 Then he said CHAP. 11 spring of David because of this, a
to Jer·o·boam: a 1Ki 12:16 but not always.’” b
“Take ten pieces for yourself, 40 So Solo·mon tried to put
for this is what Jehovah the God b 1Ki 12:20 Jer·o·boam to death, but Jer·o-
2Ch 11:1
of Israel says: ‘Here I am ripping boam fled to Egypt, to Shi-
the kingdom out of the hand of c Ge 49:10
shak c the king of Egypt, d and
Solo·mon, and I will give you ten he remained in Egypt until Sol-
tribes. a 32 But one tribe will d De 12:5, 6 o·mon’s death.
remain his b for the sake of my 1Ki 11:13 41 As for the rest of the his-
Ps 132:13 tory of Solo·mon, all that he did
servant David c and for the sake
of Jerusalem, the city I have and his wisdom, is it not written
e De 28:15
chosen out of all the tribes of Is- 2Ch 15:2
in the book of the history of Sol-
rael. d 33 I will do this because o·mon? e 42 The length1 of Sol-
they have left me e and are bow- f 1Ki 9:4, 5 o·mon’s reign in Jerusalem over
ing down to Ashto·reth the god- Ps 89:49 all Israel was 40 years. 43 Then
Ps 132:17 Solo·mon was laid to rest with
dess of the Si·doni·ans, to Che- Isa 9:7
mosh the god of Moab, and to his forefathers and was buried
Milcom the god of the Ammon- g 1Ki 12:20 in the City of David his father;
ites, and they have not walked in 2Ch 10:16 and his son Re·ho·boam f became
my ways by doing what is right in king in his place.
12
h 2Sa 7:29 Re·ho·boam went to She-
my eyes and observing my stat- 1Ki 15:4
utes and my judgments as his 2Ki 8:19 chem, for all Israel had
father David did. 34 But I will come to Shechem g to make him
not take the entire kingdom out i 1Ki 15:5 king. h 2 As soon as Jer·o·bo-
of his hand, and I will keep him am the son of Nebat heard of
as a chieftain for all the days of j 2Sa 7:11 it (he was still in Egypt because
____________________ he had run off on account of
his life, for the sake of David
my servant whom I chose, f be- Second Col. King Solo·mon and was living in
cause he obeyed my command- a 1Ki 12:16 Egypt), i 3 they sent for him. Af-
ments and my statutes. 35 But ter that Jer·o·boam and all the
I will take the kingship out of
b Ge 49:10 congregation of Israel came to
the hand of his son and give
Isa 11:1
Lu 1:32, 33
Re·ho·boam and said: 4 “Your
father made our yoke harsh. j But
it to you, that is, ten tribes. g
if you make the harsh service of
36 To his son I will give one c 1Ki 14:25
your father easier and you light-
tribe, so that David my servant en the heavy1 yoke he put on us,
d 2Ch 10:2
may always have a lamp before we will serve you.”
me in Jerusalem, h the city that e 2Ch 9:29-31 5 At this he said to them: “Go
I have chosen for myself as the away for three days; then re-
place to put my name. 37 I will f 1Ch 3:10 turn to me.” So the people went
take you, and you will reign over 2Ch 13:7
away. k 6 King Re·ho·boam then
Mt 1:7
all that you desire,1 and you consulted with the older men1
____________________
will become king over Israel. who had served his father Sol-
38 And if you obey all that CHAP. 12
o·mon while he was alive, say-
I command you and walk in my g Ge 12:6
Jos 20:7, 9 ing: “What advice would you give
ways and do what is right in my Jg 9:1, 2 on how to reply to this people?”
eyes by obeying my statutes and Ac 7:15, 16 7 They answered him: “If today
my commandments, just as Da- you would become a servant to
vid my servant did, i I will also be h 2Ch 10:1-4
this people and submit to their
with you. I will build you a last- request and give them a favor-
i 1Ki 11:26, 40
ing house, just as I have built for able answer, they will always be
David, j and I will give you Israel. j 1Sa 8:11-18 your servants.”
39 And I will humiliate the off- 1Ki 4:7
11:42 1 Lit., “The days.” 12:4 1 Or “op-
11:37 1 Or “your soul desires.” k 2Ch 10:5-7 pressive.” 12:6 1 Or “the elders.”
503 1 KINGS 12:8-25
8 However, he rejected the CHAP. 12 ter your own house, O Da-
advice that the older men1 gave a 2Ch 10:8-11 vid!” With that Israel returned
him, and he consulted with the to their homes.1a 17 But Re·ho-
young men who had grown up boam continued to reign over
with him and who were now his the Israelites living in the cities
b 2Ch 10:12-15
attendants. a 9 He asked them: of Judah. b
“What advice do you offer on 18 Then King Re·ho·boam
how we should reply to this peo- sent A·doram, c who was in
ple who have said to me, ‘Make c De 2:30 charge of those conscripted for
the yoke your father put on 2Ch 22:7
Ro 9:18 forced labor, but all Israel
us lighter’?” 10 The young men stoned him to death. King Re-
who had grown up with him said ho·boam managed to mount his
to him: “This is what you should chariot to flee to Jerusalem. d
say to this people who have said d 1Ki 11:31
19 And the Israelites have been
to you, ‘Your father made our ____________________
in revolt e against the house of
yoke heavy, but you should make Second Col.
David down to this day.
it lighter for us’; this is what you a 2Ch 10:16, 17
20 As soon as all Israel heard
should tell them, ‘My little finger that Jer·o·boam had returned,
will be thicker than my father’s
they summoned him to the as-
hips. 11 My father imposed a b 1Ki 11:12, 13 sembly and made him king over
heavy yoke on you, but I will 2Ch 11:13, 16 all Israel. f None of the people fol-
add to your yoke. My father pun-
lowed the house of David except
ished you with whips, but I will
punish you with scourges.’” the tribe of Judah. g
12 Jer·o·boam and all the c 2Sa 20:24 21 When Re·ho·boam arrived
1Ki 4:6 in Jerusalem, he immediately
people came to Re·ho·boam on 1Ki 5:13, 14
the third day, just as the king congregated all the house of Ju-
had said: “Return to me on the dah and the tribe of Benjamin,
third day.” b 13 But the king an- 180,000 trained1 warriors, to
swered the people harshly, re-
d 2Ch 10:18, 19 fight against the house of Israel
jecting the advice that the old- in order to restore the kingship
er men1 had given him. 14 He to Re·ho·boam the son of Solo-
spoke to them according to the e 2Ki 17:21 mon. h 22 Then the word of the
advice of the young men, say- true God came to She·maiah i
ing: “My father made your yoke the man of the true God, say-
heavy, but I will add to your ing: 23 “Say to Re·ho·boam the
f 1Ki 11:30, 31
yoke. My father punished you son of Solo·mon the king of Ju-
with whips, but I will punish dah and to all the house of Ju-
you with scourges.” 15 So the dah and Benjamin and the rest
king did not listen to the peo- g 1Ki 11:12, 13 of the people, 24 ‘This is what
Ho 11:12 Jehovah says: “You must not go
ple, for this turn of events was
caused by Jehovah, c in order to up and fight against your Isra-
carry out the word that Jehovah elite brothers. Each one of you
had spoken through A·hijah d the h 2Ch 11:1-4 must return to his house, for
Shilo·nite to Jer·o·boam the son 2Ch 25:5 I have caused this to happen.”’” j
of Nebat. So they obeyed the word of Je-
16 When all Israel saw that hovah and went back home, as
the king refused to listen to i 2Ch 12:5 Jehovah had told them.
them, the people replied to the 25 Jer·o·boam then built up1
king: “What share do we have in Shechem k in the mountainous
David? We have no inheritance region of Ephra·im and lived
j 1Ki 11:30, 31
in the son of Jesse. To your there. From there he went out
gods, O Israel. Now look af-
12:16 1 Lit., “tents.” 12:21 1 Lit., “cho-
12:8, 13 1 Or “the elders.” k 1Ki 12:1 sen.” 12:25 1 Or “fortified.”
1 KINGS 12:26–13:9 504
and built up1 Pe·nuel. a 26 Jer- CHAP. 12 by the word of Jehovah and said:
o·boam said in his heart: “Now a Ge 32:30 “O altar, altar! This is what Je-
the kingdom will return to the Jg 8:13, 17 hovah says: ‘Look! A son named
house of David. b 27 If this peo- Jo·siah a will be born to the
ple continues to go up to offer b 1Ki 11:38 house of David! He will sacrifice
sacrifices at the house of Jeho- on you the priests of the high
vah in Jerusalem, c the heart of c De 12:5, 6 places, those making sacrificial
this people will also return to smoke on you, and he will burn
their lord, King Re·ho·boam of d Ex 20:4 human bones on you.’” b 3 He
Judah. Yes, they will kill me 2Ki 10:29 gave a sign1 on that day, say-
and return to King Re·ho·bo- ing: “This is the sign1 that Jeho-
am of Judah.” 28 After consul- e Ex 32:4, 8 vah has declared: Look! The al-
tation, the king made two golden 2Ch 11:15, 16 tar will be ripped apart, and
calves d and said to the people: the ashes2 that are on it will be
“It is too much for you to go up f Ge 12:8, 9 spilled out.”
to Jerusalem. Here is your God, Ge 28:19 4 As soon as the king heard
O Israel, who brought you up out the word that the man of the
of the land of Egypt.” e 29 Then g Ge 14:14 true God had called out against
he placed one in Bethel, f and the De 34:1
Jg 18:29
the altar at Bethel, Jer·o·boam
other he put in Dan. g 30 And Jg 20:1 stretched out his hand from the
this caused them to sin, h and altar and said: “Seize him!” c Im-
the people went as far as Dan to h 2Ki 10:31 mediately, the hand that he had
worship the one there. 2Ki 17:21-23 stretched out against him dried
31 And he made houses of up,1 and he could not draw
worship on the high places i Nu 3:10 it back. d 5 Then the altar was
and appointed priests from the 1Ki 13:33 ripped apart and the ashes were
people in general, those who 2Ch 11:14
spilled out from the altar accord-
were not Levites. i 32 Jer·o·bo- 2Ch 13:9
ing to the sign1 that the man of
am also established a festival in the true God had given by the
the eighth month, on the 15th j Le 23:34
word of Jehovah.
day of the month, like the festi- 6 The king now said to the
val in Judah. j On the altar that k Am 7:13
man of the true God: “Please,
he made at Bethel, k he sacri- ____________________
beg for the favor1 of Jehovah
ficed to the calves he had CHAP. 13
your God, and pray in my behalf
made, and at Bethel he assigned l 2Ki 23:16, 17 that my hand may be restored to
priests for the high places that me.” e At this the man of the true
he had made. 33 And he began m 1Ki 12:32 God begged for the favor of Je-
to make offerings on the altar Am 3:14
hovah, and the king’s hand was
that he had made at Bethel on ____________________
restored to its former condition.
the 15th day in the eighth month, Second Col.
7 The king then said to the man
in the month that he had devised a 2Ki 21:24
of the true God: “Come home
on his own; and he established 2Ki 22:1
with me and take some food, and
a festival for the people of Is- let me give you a gift.” 8 But
rael, and he ascended the altar b 2Ki 23:15, 16
the man of the true God said
2Ch 34:33
to make offerings and sacrificial to the king: “Even if you gave
smoke. me half your house, I would not
13
c 2Ch 16:10
By the word of Jehovah, Jer 20:2 come with you and eat bread or
a man of God l came from drink water in this place. 9 For
Judah to Bethel while Jer·o·bo- d 2Ki 6:18 this is what I was commanded by
am was standing by the altar m to
make sacrificial smoke. 2 Then 13:3, 5 1 Or “portent.” 13:3 2 Or “fat-
e Ex 10:16, 17
he called out against the altar Nu 21:7
ty ashes,” that is, ashes soaked with
Jer 37:3 the fat of the sacrifices. 13:4 1 Or “was
12:25 1 Or “fortified.” Ac 8:24 paralyzed.” 13:6 1 Or “soften the face.”
505 1 KINGS 13:10-30
the word of Jehovah: ‘You must CHAP. 13 is what Jehovah says: ‘Because
not eat bread or drink water, and a 1Ki 13:1 you rebelled against the or-
you must not return by the way ____________________ der of Jehovah and did not keep
you came.’” 10 So he left by an- Second Col. the commandment that Jehovah
other way, and he did not re- a 1Ki 13:30 your God gave you, 22 but you
turn by the way he had come to 2Ki 23:17, 18 went back to eat bread and drink
Bethel. water in the place about which
11 There was a certain old you were told, “Do not eat bread
prophet dwelling in Bethel, and or drink water,” your dead body
his sons came home and relat- will not come into the tomb of
ed to him all the things that the your forefathers.’” a
man of the true God had done 23 After the man of the
that day in Bethel and the words true God ate bread and drank,
he had spoken to the king. After the old prophet saddled the
they related this to their father, donkey for the prophet whom
12 their father asked them: he had brought back. 24 Then
“Which way did he go?” So his he got on his way, but a lion
sons showed him the way that came across him on the road
the man of the true God from Ju- and killed him. b His dead body
dah had gone. 13 He now said was thrown onto the road, and
to his sons: “Saddle the donkey b 2Sa 6:7 the donkey stood beside it; the
for me.” They saddled the don- 1Ki 20:35, 36 lion was also standing beside the
key for him, and he mounted it. 2Ki 17:25 dead body. 25 There were men
14 He followed the man of passing by who saw the dead
the true God and found him sit- body thrown onto the road and
ting under a big tree. Then he the lion standing beside the
said to him: “Are you the man of dead body. They came in and
the true God who came from Ju- told about it in the city where
dah?” a He replied: “I am.” 15 He the old prophet lived.
said to him: “Come home with 26 When the prophet who
me and eat bread.” 16 But he had brought him back from the
said: “I cannot go back with you road heard of it, he immediate-
or accept your invitation, nor ly said: “It is the man of the
may I eat bread or drink water true God who rebelled against
with you in this place. 17 For the order of Jehovah; c so Jeho-
I was told by the word of Jeho- vah gave him over to the lion,
vah, ‘You must not eat bread or to maul and to kill him, accord-
drink water there. You must not c 1Ki 13:9 ing to the word of Jehovah that
return by the way you came.’” he spoke to him.” d 27 He then
18 At this he said to him: “I too said to his sons: “Saddle the don-
am a prophet like you, and an an- key for me.” So they saddled
gel told me by the word of Jeho- it. 28 Then he went on his way
vah, ‘Have him come back with and found the dead body thrown
you to your house so that he may onto the road, with the donkey
eat bread and drink water.’” (He and the lion standing beside it.
deceived him.) 19 So he went The lion had not eaten the dead
back with him to eat bread and body, nor had it mauled the
drink water in his house. donkey. 29 The prophet lifted
20 While they were sitting at up the dead body of the man
the table, the word of Jehovah of the true God and put him on
came to the prophet who had the donkey, and he brought him
brought him back, 21 and he back into his own city to mourn
called out to the man of the true and bury him. 30 So he laid the
God from Judah, saying, “This d 1Ki 13:21, 22 dead body in his own tomb, and
1 KINGS 13:31–14:13 506
they kept crying out over him: CHAP. 13 I will tell you what to say to her.1
“Too bad, my brother!” 31 Af- a 2Ki 23:17, 18 When she arrives, she will con-
ter burying him, he told his ceal her identity.”
sons: “When I die, you must 6 As soon as A·hijah heard
bury me in the place where the b Le 26:30 the sound of her footsteps as
man of the true God is buried. 1Ki 12:29, 31 she was coming into the en-
Lay my bones next to his bones. a trance, he said: “Come in, wife
32 The word that he called out of Jer·o·boam. Why are you con-
by the word of Jehovah against c 2Ki 23:15, 19 cealing your identity? I have
the altar in Bethel and against been assigned to give you a
all the houses of worship on the harsh message. 7 Go, tell Jer-
high places b in the cities of Sa- d 1Ki 12:25, 31 o·boam, ‘This is what Jehovah
mari·a is sure to take place.” c the God of Israel says: “I raised
33 Even after this happened, you up from among your peo-
Jer·o·boam did not turn back e 2Ch 11:14, 15 ple to make you a leader over
from his bad way, but he kept my people Israel. a 8 Then I
appointing priests for the high ripped the kingdom away from
places from the people in gener- f 1Ki 16:30, 31
the house of David and gave it
al. d He would install as priests1 2Ki 3:1, 3 to you. b But you have not be-
anyone who so desired, say- 2Ki 10:31 come like my servant David, who
2Ki 13:1, 2
ing: “Let him become one of kept my commandments and
the priests for the high places.” e who walked after me with all
34 This sin on the part of the his heart, doing only what was
household of Jer·o·boam f led to
g 1Ki 14:10 right in my eyes. c 9 But you
1Ki 15:25-29
their destruction and annihila- 2Ki 17:22, 23 have done worse than all those
tion from the face of the earth. g ____________________ who were prior to you, and
14 CHAP. 14 you made for yourself another

At that time A·bijah the
god and metal images1 to offend
son of Jer·o·boam fell h 1Ki 11:30, 31
me, d and it is I whom you have
sick. 2 So Jer·o·boam said to
turned your back on. e 10 For
his wife: “Rise up, please, and
that reason I am bringing ca-
disguise yourself so that they i Jos 18:1
1Sa 4:3 lamity on the house of Jer·o·bo-
will not know that you are Jer-
____________________ am, and I will annihilate1 from
o·boam’s wife, and go to Shi-
Second Col. Jer·o·boam every male,2 includ-
loh. Look! A·hijah the prophet is
a 1Ki 11:30, 31 ing the helpless and weak in Isra-
there. He is the one who spoke
1Ki 12:20 el, and I will make a clean sweep
of me becoming king over this of the house of Jer·o·boam, f just
people. h 3 Take with you ten as one clears away the dung un-
loaves of bread, sprinkled cakes, til it is all gone! 11 Anyone be-
b 1Ki 12:16
and a flask of honey, and go to longing to Jer·o·boam who dies
him. He will then tell you what in the city, the dogs will eat; and
is going to happen to the boy.” anyone who dies in the field, the
c 1Ki 15:5
4 Jer·o·boam’s wife did what Ac 13:22 birds of the heavens will eat, for
he said. She rose up and went Jehovah has spoken it.”’
to Shiloh i and came to the house 12 “Now rise up; go to your
of A·hijah. A·hijah’s eyes stared d De 27:15 house. When you set foot in the
straight ahead, and he could not 2Ch 11:15 city, the child will die. 13 All
see because of his age.
5 But Jehovah had told A·hi- 14:5 1 Or “You should tell her such
jah: “Here is the wife of Jer·o- e Ne 9:26 and such.” 14:9 1 Or “molten statues.”
boam coming to inquire of you Ps 50:17 14:10 1 Lit., “cut off.” 2 Lit., “anyone
regarding her son, for he is sick. urinating against a wall.” A Hebrew
expression of contempt referring to
13:33 1 Lit., “fill the hand of.” f 1Ki 15:25-29 males.
507 1 KINGS 14:14-31
Israel will mourn him and bury CHAP. 14 of all the tribes of Israel as
him, for he alone of Jer·o·bo- a 1Ki 15:25-29 the place to put his name. a
am’s family will be laid in a b De 8:7-9
The name of Re·ho·boam’s
grave, because he is the only De 29:28 mother was Naa·mah the Am-
one of the house of Jer·o·boam Jos 23:15 mon·it·ess. b 22 And Judah was
in whom Jehovah the God of Is- 2Ki 17:6 doing what was bad in the
rael has found something good. c De 28:64 eyes of Jehovah, c and by the
14 Jehovah will raise up for 2Ki 15:29 sins they committed they pro-
2Ki 18:11
himself a king over Israel who voked him more than their fore-
will do away with1 the house of d De 12:3 fathers had done. d 23 They too
Jer·o·boam a from that day for- e 1Ki 12:28-30
kept building for themselves
ward, yes, even now. 15 Jeho- 1Ki 13:33, 34 high places, sacred pillars, and
vah will strike Israel down like sacred poles2e on every high hill f
f 2Ch 12:15
a reed that sways in the wa- 2Ch 13:3
and under every luxuriant tree. g
ter, and he will uproot Israel 24 There were also male tem-
off this good land that he gave g 2Ch 13:20 ple prostitutes in the land. h They
to their forefathers, b and he will h 1Ki 15:25 acted according to all the detest-
scatter them beyond the Riv- able things of the nations that
i Ps 78:68
er,1c because they made their sa- Ps 132:13 Jehovah had driven out before
cred poles,2d offending Jehovah. ____________________ the Israelites.
16 And he will abandon Israel Second Col. 25 In the fifth year of
because of the sins that Jer·o- a Ex 20:24 King Re·ho·boam, King Shishak i
boam has committed and has De 12:5, 6 of Egypt came up against Je-
caused Israel to commit.” e 1Ki 8:16, 17 rusalem. j 26 He took the trea-
17 At that Jer·o·boam’s wife b 1Ki 11:1 sures of the house of Jehovah
rose up and went on her way and 2Ch 12:13 and the treasures of the king’s
came to Tirzah. As she came to c 1Ki 11:7 house.1k He took everything, in-
the threshold of the house, the 2Ch 12:1 cluding all the gold shields that
boy died. 18 So they buried Solo·mon had made. l 27 So
d Isa 65:2
him, and all Israel mourned him, King Re·ho·boam made copper
according to Jehovah’s word e Le 26:1 shields to replace them, and he
that he had spoken through his f Isa 65:7 entrusted them to the chiefs of
servant A·hijah the prophet. the guard,1 who guarded the en-
g De 12:2, 3
19 And the rest of the histo- Isa 57:5
trance of the king’s house.
ry of Jer·o·boam, how he waged Jer 2:20 28 Whenever the king came
war f and how he reigned, is writ- Ho 4:13 to the house of Jehovah, the
ten in the book of the history of h De 23:17, 18
guards would carry them, and
the times of the kings of Isra- 1Ki 15:11, 12 then they would return them to
el. 20 And the length1 of Jer·o- 1Ki 22:46 the guard chamber.
2Ki 23:7
boam’s reign was 22 years, after Ho 4:14
29 And the rest of the history
which he was laid to rest with of Re·ho·boam, all that he did, is
his forefathers; g and his son Na- i 1Ki 11:40 it not written in the book of the
dab became king in his place. h j 2Ch 12:2-4 history of the times of the kings
21 Meanwhile, Re·ho·boam of Judah? m 30 There was con-
k 1Ki 7:51
the son of Solo·mon had be- 1Ki 15:18 stant warfare between Re·ho·bo-
come king in Judah. Re·ho·bo- 2Ki 18:14, 15 am and Jer·o·boam. n 31 Then
am was 41 years old when he be- 2Ki 24:12, 13 Re·ho·boam was laid to rest
came king, and he reigned for 17 l 1Ki 10:16, 17 with his forefathers and was
years in Jerusalem, the city 2Ch 12:9-11 buried with his forefathers in
that Jehovah had chosen i out m 1Ch 27:24 the City of David. o His moth-
2Ch 12:15 er’s name was Naa·mah the
14:14 1 Lit., “cut off.” 14:15 1 That is,
n 1Ki 15:6
the Euphrates. 14:15, 23 2 See Glos- 14:26 1 Or “palace.” 14:27 1 Lit., “run-
sary. 14:20 1 Lit., “days.” o 1Ki 11:43 ners.”
1 KINGS 15:1-20 508
Ammon·it·ess. a And his son CHAP. 14 the male temple prostitutes from
A·bijam1b became king in his a 1Ki 11:1 the land a and removed all the
place. 2Ch 12:13 disgusting idols1 that his fore-
15 In the 18th year of b 1Ch 3:10 fathers had made. b 13 He even

King Jer·o·boam c the son Mt 1:7 removed Maa·cah c his grand-
____________________ mother from her position as
of Nebat, A·bijam became king
over Judah. d 2 He reigned for CHAP. 15 queen mother,1 because she had
three years in Jerusalem. His c 1Ki 12:20 made an obscene idol for the
mother’s name was Maa·cah e d 2Ch 13:1, 2
worship of the sacred pole.2
the granddaughter of A·bisha- Asa cut down her obscene idol d
e 2Ch 11:20-22 and burned it in the Kidron
lom. 3 He went on walking in
all the sins that his father com- f 2Sa 7:8, 12 Valley. e 14 But the high places
Ps 89:33-37 were not removed. f Neverthe-
mitted prior to him, and his Isa 37:35
heart was not complete with1 Jer 33:20, 21
less, Asa’s heart was com-
Jehovah his God like the heart plete with1 Jehovah all his life.2
g 1Ki 11:36
of David his forefather. 4 How- 2Ch 21:7
15 And he brought the things
ever, on account of David, f Jeho- Ps 132:13, 17 that he and his father had made
vah his God gave him a lamp in h 2Sa 11:4, 15
holy into the house of Jehovah
Jerusalem g by raising up his son Ps 51:Sup —silver, gold, and various uten-
after him and keeping Jerusalem sils. g
i 1Ki 14:30
in existence. 5 For David did 2Ch 12:15 16 There was constant war-
what was right in the eyes of Je- fare between Asa and Baa-
j 2Ch 13:22
hovah, and he did not turn aside sha h the king of Israel. 17 So
from anything that He had com- k 2Ch 13:3 King Baa·sha of Israel came
manded him all the days of his l 1Ch 3:10 up against Judah and began to
life, except in the matter of U·ri- Mt 1:7 build up1 Ramah i to prevent
ah the Hittite. h 6 And there m 2Ch 14:1 anyone from going out or coming
was warfare between Re·ho·bo- in to2 King Asa of Judah. j
n 2Ch 11:21, 22
am and Jer·o·boam all the days 18 At that Asa took all the sil-
of his life. i
o 2Ch 14:2-5 ver and the gold that were left in
2Ch 14:11
7 As for the rest of the histo- 2Ch 15:17
the treasuries of the house of Je-
ry of A·bijam, all that he did, is ____________________ hovah and the treasuries of the
it not written in the book of the Second Col.
house1 of the king and handed
history of the times of the kings them over to his servants.
a De 23:17, 18
King Asa then sent them to Ben-
of Judah? j There was also war 1Ki 14:24
1Ki 22:45, 46 hadad the son of Tab·rimmon
between A·bijam and Jer·o·bo-
the son of Hezi·on, the king of
am. k 8 Then A·bijam was laid b 1Ki 11:7
1Ki 14:22, 23 Syria, k who was dwelling in Da-
to rest with his forefathers, and
mascus, saying: 19 “There is a
they buried him in the City of c 2Ch 11:18, 20
treaty1 between me and you and
David; and his son Asa l became d De 7:5 between my father and your fa-
king in his place. m 2Ki 18:1, 4
ther. I am sending you a gift
9 In the 20th year of 2Ch 34:1, 4
of silver and gold. Come, break
King Jer·o·boam of Israel, Asa e 2Sa 15:23
your treaty1 with King Baa-
began to reign over Judah. 2Ch 15:16-18
Joh 18:1 sha of Israel, so that he will
10 He reigned in Jerusalem withdraw from me.” 20 Ben-
for 41 years. His grandmoth- f Nu 33:52
De 12:2
er’s name was Maa·cah n the 1Ki 22:41, 43 15:12 1 The Hebrew term may be related
granddaughter of A·bisha·lom. to a word for “dung” and is used as an
11 Asa did what was right in g 1Ch 26:26, 27
expression of contempt. 15:13 1 Or “as
the eyes of Jehovah, o like David h 1Ki 16:3, 12 lady.” 2 See Glossary. 15:14 1 Or “was
his forefather. 12 He expelled i Jos 18:21, 25 completely devoted to.” 2 Lit., “days.”
15:17 1 Or “fortify; rebuild.” 2 Or “leav-
j 2Ch 16:1-6
14:31 1 Also called Abijah. 15:3 1 Or ing or entering the territory of.” 15:18
“not completely devoted to.” k 2Ch 16:7 1 Or “palace.” 15:19 1 Or “covenant.”
509 1 KINGS 15:21–16:5
hadad listened to King Asa and CHAP. 15 came king, he struck down all
sent the chiefs of his armies a 2Ki 15:29 the house of Jer·o·boam. He did
against the cities of Israel, and not let remain anyone breath-
they struck down Ijon, a Dan, b b Jg 18:29 ing who belonged to Jer·o·bo-
Abel-beth-maa·cah, all Chinne- 1Ki 12:28, 29 am; he had them annihilat-
reth, and all the land of Naphta- ed according to Jehovah’s word
li. 21 When Baa·sha heard of c 1Ki 14:17
Ca 6:4
that he had spoken through his
it, he immediately quit building1 servant A·hijah the Shilo·nite. a
Ramah and continued dwelling d Jos 21:8, 17 30 This was because of the sins
in Tirzah. c 22 King Asa then that Jer·o·boam had committed
summoned all Judah—no one e Jos 18:21, 26 and had caused Israel to com-
was exempt—and they carried Jg 20:1 mit and because he had greatly
off the stones and timbers of 1Sa 7:5
Jer 40:6
offended Jehovah the God of Is-
Ramah that Baa·sha had been rael. 31 As for the rest of the
building with, and with them f 2Ch 16:11-14 history of Nadab, all that he did,
King Asa built up1 Geba d in is it not written in the book of
Benjamin, and Mizpah. e g 1Ki 22:42 the history of the times of the
23 As for all the rest of the 2Ch 17:3, 4 kings of Israel? 32 And there
history of Asa, all his mighti- 2Ch 18:1
2Ch 19:4
was constant warfare between
ness and all that he did and the Mt 1:8 Asa and King Baa·sha of Israel. b
cities that he built,1 is it not 33 In the third year of
written in the book of the his- h 1Ki 14:20 King Asa of Judah, Baa·sha
tory of the times of the kings the son of A·hijah became king
of Judah? But in his old age i 1Ki 14:7, 9 in Tirzah over all Israel and
he suffered from a disease in his reigned for 24 years. c 34 But
feet. f 24 Then Asa was laid to j 1Ki 12:28-30 he kept doing what was bad in
rest with his forefathers and was 1Ki 13:33
the eyes of Jehovah, d and he
buried with them in the City of walked in the way of Jer·o·boam
David his forefather; and his son k Jos 19:44, 48
Jos 21:20, 23 and in his sin that he caused Is-
Je·hosha·phat g became king in 1Ki 16:15 rael to commit. e
his place. ____________________
25 Nadab h the son of Jer·o-
boam became king over Israel in
Second Col.
a 1Ki 14:9, 10
16 The word of Jehovah
against Baa·sha then
came to Jehu f the son of Ha·na-
the second year of King Asa of
ni, saying: 2 “I raised you up
g
Judah, and he reigned over Isra- b 2Ch 12:15
out of the dust and made you
el for two years. 26 He kept do-
ing what was bad in the eyes of c 1Ki 16:8
leader over my people Israel, h
Jehovah and walked in the way but you kept walking in the way
of his father i and in his sin d 1Ki 16:7
of Jer·o·boam and caused my
that he caused Israel to commit. j people Israel to sin so that they
27 Baa·sha the son of A·hijah of e 1Ki 12:28-30 offended me with their sins. i
the house of Issa·char con- 1Ki 13:33 3 So I am making a clean sweep
____________________ of Baa·sha and his house, and
spired against him, and Baa·sha
struck him down at Gibbe·thon, k CHAP. 16 I will make his house like the
which belonged to the Phi·lis- f 2Ch 19:2 house of Jer·o·boam j the son of
tines, while Nadab and all Is-
2Ch 20:34 Nebat. 4 Anyone belonging to
rael were besieging Gibbe·thon. Baa·sha who dies in the city the
g 2Ch 16:7 dogs will eat; and anyone belong-
28 So Baa·sha put him to death
in the third year of King Asa of ing to him who dies in the field
h 1Sa 2:8
Judah and became king in his the birds of the heavens will
place. 29 And as soon as he be- eat.”
i 1Ki 13:33
5 As for the rest of the histo-
15:21 1 Or “fortifying; rebuilding.” j 1Ki 14:10, 11 ry of Baa·sha, what he did and
15:22, 23 1 Or “fortified; rebuilt.” 1Ki 15:29 his mightiness, is it not written
1 KINGS 16:6-24 510
in the book of the history of CHAP. 16 14 As for the rest of the history
the times of the kings of Is- a 1Ki 15:21, 33 of Elah, all that he did, is it not
rael? 6 Then Baa·sha was laid written in the book of the histo-
to rest with his forefathers and ry of the times of the kings of Is-
was buried in Tirzah; a and Elah rael?
his son became king in his place. 15 In the 27th year of
7 Also through the prophet Je- King Asa of Judah, Zimri be-
hu the son of Ha·nani, Jehovah’s b 1Ki 15:25-29 came king for seven days in
word came against Baa·sha and Tirzah while the troops were
his house, both because of all camped against Gibbe·thon, a
the badness that he committed which belonged to the Phi-
in the eyes of Jehovah by of- listines. 16 In time the troops
fending him with the work of his who were encamped heard it be-
hands, becoming like the house c 2Ki 9:31 ing said: “Zimri has conspired
of Jer·o·boam, and also because and has also struck down the
of his striking him1 down. b king.” So all Israel made Omri, b
8 In the 26th year of the chief of the army, king over
King Asa of Judah, Elah the son Israel on that day in the camp.
of Baa·sha became king over Is- 17 Omri and all Israel with him
rael in Tirzah, and he reigned d 1Ki 16:1-3 went up from Gibbe·thon and
for two years. 9 His servant laid siege to Tirzah. 18 When
Zimri, the chief of half of his Zimri saw that the city had been
chariot forces, conspired against captured, he went into the for-
him while he was in Tirzah tified tower of the king’s house1
drinking himself drunk at the and burned the house down over
house of Arza, who was over the e De 32:21 himself, and he died. c 19 This
household in Tirzah. 10 Zimri 1Sa 12:21 was for his own sins that he had
2Ki 17:15 committed by doing what was
came in and struck him down c Isa 41:29
and put him to death in the ____________________ bad in the eyes of Jehovah by
27th year of King Asa of Ju- walking in the way of Jer·o·bo-
Second Col.
dah, and he became king in am and for the sin he had caused
a Jos 19:44, 48
his place. 11 When he became Jos 21:20, 23
Israel to commit. d 20 As for
king, as soon as he sat down 1Ki 15:27 the rest of the history of Zimri
on his throne, he struck down and his conspiracy, is it not writ-
all the house of Baa·sha. He did ten in the book of the history of
not spare a single male,1 wheth- the times of the kings of Israel?
er of his relatives2 or of his 21 It was then that the people
friends. 12 Thus Zimri annihi- of Israel were divided into two
lated the whole house of Baa- b 2Ki 8:26 factions. One part of the people
Mic 6:16 became followers of Tibni the
sha, according to the word that
Jehovah had spoken against Ba- son of Ginath, wanting to make
a·sha through Jehu the proph- him king, and the other part fol-
et. d 13 This was for all the sins lowed Omri. 22 But the people
that Baa·sha and his son Elah who were following Omri pre-
had committed and the sins they vailed over the people following
c Jg 9:53, 54 Tibni the son of Ginath. So Tib-
had caused Israel to commit by 1Sa 31:4
offending Jehovah the God of Is- 2Sa 17:23 ni died, and Omri became king.
rael with their worthless idols. e 23 In the 31st year of
King Asa of Judah, Omri be-
16:7 1 That is, Nadab, the son of Jer- came king over Israel, and he
oboam. 16:11 1 Lit., “anyone urinating reigned for 12 years. In Tirzah
against a wall.” A Hebrew expression of he reigned for six years. 24 He
contempt referring to males. 2 Or “his d 1Ki 12:28-30
avengers of blood.” 1Ki 14:7, 9 16:18 1 Or “palace.”
511 1 KINGS 16:25–17:11
bought the mountain of Sa·mar- CHAP. 16 34 In his days, Hiel the Beth-
i·a from Shemer for two tal- a 1Ki 20:1 el·ite rebuilt Jeri·cho. At the
ents1 of silver, and he built a city 2Ki 17:24 cost of A·biram his firstborn he
Am 6:1
on the mountain. He named the Ac 8:5
laid its foundation, and at the
city that he built Sa·mari·a,2a cost of Segub his youngest
after Shemer the owner3 of the b Mic 6:16 he put up its doors, according
mountain. 25 Omri kept doing c 1Ki 12:28-30 to the word of Jehovah spoken
what was bad in the eyes of Je- 1Ki 13:33 through Joshua the son of Nun. a
hovah, and he was worse than all
who were prior to him. b 26 He
walked in all the ways of Jer·o-
d 1Ki 16:33
1Ki 21:4
1Ki 21:20-22
17 Now E·lijah1b the Tish-
bite, an inhabitant of Gil-
2Ki 10:1 e·ad, c said to Ahab: “As sure-
boam the son of Nebat and ly as Jehovah the God of Israel
e 1Ki 16:23, 24
in the sin he had caused Isra- Isa 7:9 whom I serve2 is living, during
el to commit by offending Jeho- these years there will be no dew
vah the God of Israel with their f 1Ki 16:25
1Ki 21:25
or rain except by my word!” d
worthless idols. c 27 As for the 2Ki 3:1, 2 2 The word of Jehovah came
rest of the history of Omri, what
g 1Ki 12:28-30 to him, saying: 3 “Leave here,
he did and his mighty exploits, is and turn eastward and hide at
it not written in the book of the h 1Ki 18:4, 19 the Valley of Cherith,1 east of
1Ki 21:7
history of the times of the kings 2Ki 9:30 the Jordan. 4 You should drink
of Israel? 28 Then Omri was Re 2:20 from the stream, and I will com-
laid to rest with his forefathers i Ge 10:15 mand the ravens to supply you
and was buried in Sa·mari·a; and food there.” e 5 He immediately
his son Ahab d became king in j Jg 2:11
Jg 10:6
went and did according to the
his place. 2Ki 10:19 word of Jehovah; he went and
29 Ahab the son of Omri be- 2Ki 17:16 stayed by the Valley of Cherith,1
came king over Israel in the 38th k 2Ki 10:21, 27 east of the Jordan. 6 And the
year of King Asa of Judah, and ravens were bringing him bread
l Ex 34:13
Ahab the son of Omri reigned 2Ki 10:26, 28 and meat in the morning and
over Israel in Sa·mari·a e for 22 2Ki 13:6 bread and meat in the evening,
years. 30 Ahab the son of Om- ____________________ and he drank from the stream. f
ri was worse in the eyes of Je- Second Col. 7 But after some days, the
hovah than all those who were a Jos 6:26 stream ran dry, g because there
prior to him. f 31 As if it were ____________________ was no rain in the land.
a trivial thing for him to walk in CHAP. 17 8 The word of Jehovah then
the sins of Jer·o·boam g the b 1Ki 17:15, 16 came to him: 9 “Rise up, go
son of Nebat, he also took as 1Ki 17:22, 24 to Zare·phath, which belongs to
wife Jeze·bel h the daughter of 1Ki 18:36, 38
1Ki 18:46
Sidon, and stay there. Look!
Eth·baal, the king of the Si·do- 2Ki 2:8, 11 I will command a widow there to
ni·ans, i and began to serve Ba- Lu 1:17 supply you with food.” h 10 So
al j and to bow down to him. Joh 1:19, 21 he rose up and went to Zare-
32 Further, he set up an altar to c Jos 22:9 phath. When he came to the en-
Baal at the house1 of Baal k that d De 28:15, 23
trance of the city, there was a
he built in Sa·mari·a. 33 Ahab Jer 14:22 widow gathering pieces of wood.
also made the sacred pole.1l Lu 4:25 So he called to her and said:
Jas 5:17 “Please, bring me a little water
Ahab did more to offend Jeho-
vah the God of Israel than all the e Ps 37:25 in a cup so that I may drink.” i
kings of Israel prior to him. Mt 6:11 11 As she went to get it, he
f Nu 11:23 called to her: “Please, bring me
16:24 1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg Jg 15:19 a piece of bread in your hand.”
(1,101 oz t). See App. B14. 2 Meaning g 1Ki 18:5
“Belonging to the Clan Shemer.” 3 Lit., 17:1 1 Meaning “My God Is Jehovah.”
h Lu 4:25, 26
“lord.” 16:32 1 Or “temple.” 16:33 2 Lit., “before whom I stand.” 17:3, 5
1 See Glossary. i Heb 11:32, 37 1 Or “Wadi Cherith.”
1 KINGS 17:12–18:7 512
12 At this she said: “As surely CHAP. 17 death?” 21 Then he stretched
as Jehovah your God is living, a 2Ki 4:2 himself out over the child three
I have no bread, only a handful times and called out to Jeho-
of flour in the large jar and a lit- vah: “O Jehovah my God, please,
tle oil in the small jar. a Now I am b Ps 34:10 let this child’s life1 come back
gathering a few pieces of wood, Ps 37:17, 19
Php 4:19
into him.” 22 Jehovah listened
and I will go in and make some- to E·lijah’s request, a and the
thing for me and my son. After life1 of the child came back into
we have eaten, we will die.” c Mt 10:41, 42 him, and he revived.2b 23 E·li-
13 Then E·lijah said to her: Lu 4:25, 26 jah took the child and brought
“Do not be afraid. Go in and do him down from the roof cham-
as you said. But first make me ber into the house and gave him
d 2Ki 4:19, 20
a small round loaf of bread with to his mother; and E·lijah said:
what is there, and bring it out “See, your son is alive.” c 24 At
to me. Then you can make some- e Job 13:26
that the woman said to E·lijah:
thing afterward for you and your “Now I know that you truly are a
son. 14 For this is what Jeho- man of God d and that Jehovah’s
vah the God of Israel says: ‘The f 2Ki 4:21, 32 word in your mouth is truth.”
large jar of flour will not run out,
and the small jar of oil will not
g Ps 99:6
18 After some time, in the
third year, e Jehovah’s
run dry until the day Jehovah word came to E·lijah, saying:
____________________
makes it rain on the surface of “Go, present yourself to Ahab,
the ground.’” b 15 So she went Second Col. and I will send rain on the sur-
and did as E·lijah said, and a Jas 5:16 face of the ground.” f 2 So E·li-
she together with him and her jah went to present himself to
household ate for many days. c Ahab, while the famine was se-
b De 32:39
16 The large jar of flour did not 1Sa 2:6 vere g in Sa·mari·a.
run out, and the small jar of oil 2Ki 4:32, 34 3 Meanwhile, Ahab called
did not run dry, according to Je- 2Ki 13:21 O·ba·diah, who was over the
Lu 7:15
hovah’s word that he had spoken Lu 8:54, 55 household. (Now O·ba·diah
through E·lijah. Joh 5:28, 29 greatly feared Jehovah, 4 and
17 After these things, the Joh 11:44 when Jeze·bel h was doing away
Ac 9:40, 41
son of the woman who owned Ac 20:9, 10
with1 Jehovah’s prophets, O·ba-
the house fell sick, and his sick- Ro 14:9 diah took 100 prophets and hid
ness became so severe that he Heb 11:17, 19 them 50 to a cave, and he sup-
stopped breathing. d 18 At this plied them with bread and wa-
she said to E·lijah: “What do you ter.) 5 Ahab then said to O·ba-
c Heb 11:35
have against me,1 O man of the diah: “Go through the land to all
true God? Have you come to re- the springs of water and to all
mind me of my guilt and to put d Joh 3:2 the valleys.1 Perhaps we can find
my son to death?” e 19 But he ____________________ enough grass to keep the hors-
said to her: “Give me your son.” CHAP. 18
es and mules alive and not have
Then he took him from her arms e Lu 4:25
all our animals die.” 6 So they
and carried him up to the roof Jas 5:17 divided between themselves the
chamber, where he was staying, land they were going to pass
and he laid him on his own through. Ahab went alone by
bed. f 20 He called out to Je- f Ps 65:9, 10 one way, and O·ba·diah went
Jer 14:22
hovah: “O Jehovah my God, g alone by another way.
are you also bringing harm to 7 As O·ba·diah was on his
the widow with whom I am g Le 26:26 way, E·lijah was there to meet
staying by putting her son to De 28:24
17:21, 22 1 Or “soul.” 17:22 2 Or “came
17:18 1 Or “What do I have to do with to life.” 18:4 1 Lit., “cutting off.” 18:5
you, . . .?” h 1Ki 16:31 1 Or “wadis.”
513 1 KINGS 18:8-26
him. At once he recognized CHAP. 18 following the Baals. a 19 And
him and fell facedown and said: a 2Ki 1:8 now summon all Israel to me at
“Is this you, my lord E·lijah?” a Mount Carmel, b as well as the
8 He replied to him: “It is I. 450 prophets of Baal and the
Go and tell your lord: ‘E·lijah is b 1Ki 17:2, 3 400 prophets of the sacred
here.’” 9 But he said: “What sin pole,1c who are eating at the
have I committed that you table of Jeze·bel.” 20 So Ahab
should hand your servant over c 2Ki 2:15, 16
sent word among all the people
to Ahab to put me to death? Mt 4:1 of Israel and collected the
10 As surely as Jehovah your Ac 8:39 prophets together at Mount Car-
God is living, there is not a na- mel.
tion or a kingdom where my lord 21 Then E·lijah approached
has not sent to look for you. Af- d 1Ki 18:4 all the people and said: “How
ter they said, ‘He is not here,’ he ____________________ long will you be limping between
made the kingdom and the na- Second Col. two different opinions?1d If Jeho-
tion swear that they could not a Ex 20:4 vah is the true God, follow him; e
find you. b 11 Now you are say- 1Ki 9:9 but if Baal is, follow him!” But
1Ki 16:30-33
ing, ‘Go and tell your lord: “E·li- the people did not say a word in
jah is here.”’ 12 When I depart answer to him. 22 E·lijah then
from you, the spirit of Jehovah said to the people: “I am the
will carry you away c to a place b Jos 19:26, 31
only prophet of Jehovah left, f
I will not know, and when I while the prophets of Baal are
tell Ahab and he does not find 450 men. 23 Let them give us
you, he will surely kill me. Yet, c 1Ki 16:33 two young bulls, and let them
your servant has feared Jehovah choose one young bull and cut
from his youth. 13 Has my lord it into pieces and put it on the
not been told what I did when d Jer 2:11 wood, but they should not put
Jeze·bel was killing the proph- Ho 10:2
Mt 12:30
fire to it. I will prepare the other
ets of Jehovah, how I hid 100 of 1Co 10:21 young bull, and I will place it on
the prophets of Jehovah by 2Co 6:14, 15 the wood, but I will not put fire
groups of 50 in a cave and kept to it. 24 Then you must call on
supplying them bread and wa- the name of your god, g and I will
ter? d 14 But now you are say- e Ex 20:5 call on the name of Jehovah. The
ing, ‘Go and tell your lord: “E·li- Jos 24:15 God who answers by fire will
jah is here.”’ He will certainly kill 1Sa 7:3
Ps 100:3
show that he is the true God.” h
me.” 15 However, E·lijah said: To this all the people answered:
“As surely as Jehovah of armies “What you say is good.”
whom I serve1 is living, today 25 E·lijah now said to the
f 1Ki 19:9, 10
I will present myself to him.” prophets of Baal: “Choose one
16 So O·ba·diah went off to young bull and prepare it first,
meet Ahab and told him, and because you are the majority.
g Jg 6:31
Ahab went to meet E·lijah. Then call on the name of your
17 As soon as Ahab saw E·li- god, but you must not put fire to
jah, he said to him: “Is this you, it.” 26 So they took the young
the one bringing great trouble1 h Le 9:23, 24
De 4:24
bull that was given to them, pre-
on Israel?” Jg 6:21 pared it, and kept calling on the
18 To this he said: “I have not 1Ch 21:26 name of Baal from morning un-
brought trouble on Israel, but 2Ch 7:1 til noon, saying: “O Baal, an-
you and the house of your father swer us!” But there was no voice
have, by abandoning the com- and no one answering. i They
mandments of Jehovah and by i Isa 45:20 kept limping around the altar
Jer 10:5
Da 5:23
18:15 1 Lit., “before whom I stand.” Hab 2:18, 19 18:19 1 See Glossary. 18:21 1 Or “on
18:17 1 Or “bringing ostracism.” 1Co 8:4 two crutches.”
1 KINGS 18:27-44 514
that they had made. 27 About CHAP. 18 36 About the time when the
noon E·lijah began to mock them a Isa 41:23 evening grain offering is pre-
and say: “Call out at the top of sented, a E·lijah the prophet
your voice! After all, he is a god! a stepped forward and said: “O Je-
Perhaps he is deep in thought b Isa 44:19, 20 hovah, the God of Abraham, b
or he has gone to relieve him- Isaac, c and Israel, today let it be
self.1 Or maybe he is asleep known that you are God in Is-
and someone needs to wake him c 1Ki 19:14
rael and that I am your servant
up!” 28 They were calling out and that it is by your word that
at the top of their voice and I have done all these things. d
d Ge 32:28, 30
cutting themselves with daggers Ge 35:10 37 Answer me, O Jehovah! An-
and lances, according to their Isa 48:1 swer me so that this people may
custom, until their blood gushed know that you, Jehovah, are the
out all over them. 29 Noon was true God and that you are turn-
past and they continued in a e Ex 20:25
De 27:6 ing their hearts back to you.” e
frenzy1 until the time the eve-
ning grain offering is presented, 38 At that the fire of Jehovah
but there was no voice and no fell from above and consumed
f Ge 22:9 the burnt offering, f the pieces of
one answering; no one was pay- Le 1:7, 8
ing attention. b ____________________ wood, the stones, and the dust,
30 At length E·lijah said to all Second Col.
and it licked up the water from
the people: “Approach me.” So the trench. g 39 When all the
a Ex 29:41
all the people approached him. people saw it, they immediately
Then he repaired the altar of Je- fell facedown and said: “Jehovah
hovah that had been torn down. c b Ge 26:24 is the true God! Jehovah is the
31 E·lijah then took 12 stones, true God!” 40 Then E·lijah said
corresponding to the number of to them: “Seize the prophets of
the tribes of the sons of Jacob, c Ge 28:13 Baal! Do not let a single one
to whom Jehovah’s word had of them escape!” At once they
come, saying: “Israel will be your seized them, and E·lijah brought
d Nu 16:28
name.” d 32 With the stones he Joh 11:42
them down to the stream1 of
built an altar e in the name of Je- Kishon h and slaughtered them
hovah. Then he made a trench there. i
all around the altar, an area e Jer 31:18 41 E·lijah now said to Ahab:
large enough to sow with two Eze 33:11 “Go up, eat and drink, for there
seah measures1 of seed. 33 Af- is the sound of a heavy down-
ter that he put the pieces of pour.” j 42 So Ahab went up to
wood in order, cut the young bull f Le 9:23, 24
Jg 6:21 eat and drink, while E·lijah went
into pieces, and placed it on the 2Ch 7:1 up to the top of Carmel and
wood. f He now said: “Fill four crouched on the ground, keep-
large jars with water and pour ing his face between his knees. k
it on the burnt offering and on g 1Ki 18:23, 24
43 Then he said to his atten-
the pieces of wood.” 34 Then
dant: “Go up, please, and look
he said: “Do it again.” So they
did it again. Once more he said: h Jg 5:20, 21 toward the sea.” So he went
“Do it a third time.” So they did Ps 83:9 up and looked and said: “There
it a third time. 35 And the wa- is nothing at all.” Seven times
ter ran all around the altar, and E·lijah said, “Go back.” 44 The
i De 13:1-5 seventh time his attendant said:
he also filled the trench with wa- De 18:20
ter. “Look! There is a small cloud
like a man’s hand ascending out
18:27 1 Or possibly, “he has gone on j 1Ki 17:1 of the sea.” He now said: “Go,
a journey.” 18:29 1 Or “behaving like say to Ahab, ‘Hitch up the char-
prophets.” 18:32 1 A seah equaled
7.33 L (6.66 dry qt). See App. B14. k Jas 5:17, 18 18:40 1 Or “wadi.”
515 1 KINGS 18:45–19:16
iot! Go down so that the down- CHAP. 18 nights until he reached Horeb,
pour may not detain you!’” a 1Sa 12:18 the mountain of the true God. a
45 Meanwhile, the sky grew Job 38:37 9 There he entered a cave b
dark with clouds, the wind blew, b Jos 19:17, 18 and spent the night; and look!
and a heavy downpour fell; a and 1Ki 21:1
____________________
Jehovah’s word came to him,
Ahab kept riding and made his telling him: “What are you do-
way to Jezre·el. b 46 But the CHAP. 19
ing here, E·lijah?” 10 To this
hand of Jehovah came on E·li- c 1Ki 16:29
1Ki 21:25
he said: “I have been absolute-
jah, and he wrapped his garment ly zealous for Jehovah the God
d 1Ki 16:31
around1 his hips and ran ahead of armies; c for the people of Is-
of Ahab all the way to Jezre·el. e 1Ki 18:40
rael have forsaken your cove-
19 Then Ahab c told Jeze- f Ex 2:15
1Sa 27:1
nant, d your altars they have torn
bel d all that E·lijah had down, and your prophets they
g Ge 21:31
done and how he had killed all have killed with the sword, e and
h Jos 15:21, 28
the prophets with the sword. e I am the only one left. Now
2 At that Jeze·bel sent a mes- i Nu 11:15 they are seeking to take my life1
Job 3:21
senger to E·lijah, saying: “So Jon 4:3 away.” f 11 But He said: “Go out
may the gods do to me and j Da 10:8-10 and stand on the mountain be-
add to it if by this time to- Ac 12:7 fore Jehovah.” And look! Jeho-
morrow I do not make you like k Ps 34:7 vah was passing by, g and a
each one1 of them!” 3 At that Heb 1:7, 14 great and strong wind was split-
he became afraid, so he got ____________________ ting mountains and breaking
up and ran for his life.1f He Second Col. crags before Jehovah, h but Je-
came to Beer-sheba, g which be- a Ex 3:1 hovah was not in the wind. Af-
longs to Judah, h and he left Ex 19:18
ter the wind, there was an earth-
his attendant there. 4 He went Mal 4:4
quake, i but Jehovah was not
a day’s journey into the wilder- b Heb 11:32, 38
in the earthquake. 12 After the
ness and came and sat down un- c Ex 20:4, 5
earthquake, there was a fire, j but
Nu 25:11
der a broom tree, and he asked Ps 69:9 Jehovah was not in the fire. Af-
that he2 might die. He said: “It ter the fire, there was a calm,
d De 29:24, 25
is enough! Now, O Jehovah, take Jg 2:20 low voice. k 13 As soon as E·li-
my life1 away, i for I am no better 1Ki 8:9
jah heard it, he wrapped his face
than my forefathers.” 2Ki 17:15
in his official garment l and went
5 Then he lay down and fell e 1Ki 18:4
out and stood at the entrance
asleep under the broom tree. But f 1Ki 19:2
of the cave. Then a voice asked
suddenly an angel touched him j Ro 11:2, 3
him: “What are you doing here,
and said to him: “Get up and g Ex 33:22
E·lijah?” 14 To this he said:
eat.” k 6 When he looked, there h Ps 50:3
“I have been absolutely zealous
at his head was a round loaf on Isa 29:6
i 1Sa 14:15
for Jehovah the God of armies;
heated stones and a jug of water. for the people of Israel have for-
Job 9:6
He ate and drank and lay down Ps 68:8 saken your covenant, m your al-
again. 7 Later the angel of Je- Na 1:5
tars they have torn down, and
hovah came back a second time j De 4:11 your prophets they have killed
and touched him and said: “Get k Ex 34:5, 6 with the sword, and I am the
up and eat, for the journey will l Ex 3:6 only one left. Now they are seek-
be too much for you.” 8 So he
m De 31:20 ing to take my life1 away.” n
got up and ate and drank, and in
the strength of that nourishment
Ps 78:37 15 Jehovah said to him: “Re-
Isa 1:4
he went on for 40 days and 40 Jer 22:9 turn, and go to the wilderness
n Ro 11:2, 3
of Damascus. When you arrive,
18:46 1 Or “he girded.” 19:2 1 Or “make anoint Haza·el o as king over Syr-
o 2Ki 8:7, 8
your soul like the soul of each one.” Am 1:4 ia. 16 And you should anoint
19:3, 4, 10, 14 1 Or “soul.” 19:4 2 Or p 2Ki 9:1-3 Jehu p the grandson of Nimshi
“his soul.” 2Ki 9:30-33 as king over Israel, and you
1 KINGS 19:17–20:14 516
should anoint E·lisha1 the son CHAP. 19 Ben-hadad says, ‘I sent this mes-
of Shaphat from Abel-me·holah a 2Ki 2:9, 15 sage to you: “Your silver, your
as prophet to take your place. a gold, your wives, and your sons
17 Anyone escaping from Haz- you will give me.” 6 But about
b 2Ki 8:12
a·el’s sword, b Jehu will put to 2Ki 10:32 this time tomorrow I will send
death; c and anyone escaping 2Ki 13:3 my servants to you, and they will
from Jehu’s sword, E·lisha will carefully search your house and
put to death. d 18 And I still the houses of your servants, and
c 2Ki 9:14, 24
have left 7,000 in Israel, e all 2Ki 10:6, 7 all your desirable things they
whose knees have not bent down 2Ki 10:23, 25 will seize and take away.’”
to Baal f and whose mouths have 7 At that the king of Israel
not kissed him.” g called all the elders of the land
d 2Ki 2:23, 24
19 So he went from there and and said: “Take note, please,
found E·lisha the son of Sha- and see that this man is bent
phat while he was plowing with e Ro 11:4
on bringing calamity, for he de-
12 pairs of bulls ahead of him, manded my wives, my sons, my
and he was with the 12th pair. f Ex 20:5 silver, and my gold, and I did not
So E·lijah went over to him and refuse him.” 8 Then all the el-
threw his official garment h on ders and all the people said to
him. 20 At that he left the bulls g Ho 13:2
him: “Do not obey, and do not
and ran after E·lijah and said: consent.” 9 So he said to the
“Please, let me kiss my father h 2Ki 2:8 messengers of Ben-hadad: “Say
and my mother. Then I will fol-
to my lord the king, ‘All that you
low you.” He replied to him: “Go,
i Ex 24:13 first demanded of your servant
return, for what have I done to
stop you?” 21 So he went back
2Ki 2:3 I will do, but this I cannot do.’”
2Ki 3:11 With that the messengers went
and took a pair of bulls and sac- ____________________
rificed them, and he used the off and brought word back to
CHAP. 20 him.
plowing gear to boil the meat of
the bulls and gave it to the peo-
j 2Ki 8:7
10 Ben-hadad now sent him
ple, and they ate. After that he this message: “So may the gods
rose up and followed E·lijah and k 2Sa 8:6 do to me and add to it if there is
began to minister to him. i 2Ki 5:2 enough dust in Sa·mari·a to give
Isa 9:12
20 Now King Ben-hadad j of each of the people following me

Syria k gathered his whole a handful!” 11 The king of Isra-
army together along with 32 oth- l De 28:52 el answered: “Tell him, ‘The one
er kings and their horses and who puts on his armor should
chariots; he went up and laid m 2Ki 6:24 not boast about himself like one
siege l to Sa·mari·a m and fought 2Ki 17:5 who takes it off.’” a 12 As soon
against it. 2 Then he sent mes- as he heard this reply, while he
sengers to King Ahab n of Is- n 1Ki 16:29
and the kings were drinking in
rael at the city and said to him: their tents,1 he said to his ser-
“This is what Ben-hadad says, vants: “Get ready to attack!” So
3 ‘Your silver and your gold are o De 28:15, 48 they got ready to attack the city.
____________________
mine, as well as the best of your 13 But a prophet approached
wives and your sons.’” 4 To Second Col. King Ahab b of Israel and said:
this the king of Israel answered: a Pr 16:18 “This is what Jehovah says,
Pr 27:1
“According to your word, my Ec 7:8
‘Have you seen all this large
lord the king, I am yours along crowd? Here I am giving it into
with all that belongs to me.” o your hand today, and then you
5 The messengers later came b 1Ki 16:29
will know that I am Jehovah.’” c
back and said: “This is what 14 Ahab asked: “By whom?” to
c Ex 14:18
19:16 1 Meaning “God Is Salvation.” Ps 37:20 20:12 1 Or “booths.”
517 1 KINGS 20:15-31
which he said: “This is what Je- CHAP. 20 is why they overpowered us.
hovah says, ‘By the attendants of a Le 26:8 But if we fight against them
the princes of the provinces.’”1 De 28:7 on level land, we will overpower
So he asked: “Who will start the them. 24 Also do this: Remove
battle?” to which he said: “You!” all the kings a from their places,
15 Ahab then counted the at- and replace them with gover-
tendants of the princes of the nors. 25 Then gather1 an army
provinces, and they were 232; af- b 1Ki 20:13 equal to the army you lost, horse
ter that, he counted all the Isra- for horse and chariot for chari-
elite men, 7,000. 16 They went ot. Let us fight against them on
out at noon while Ben-hadad level land, and we will surely
was drinking himself drunk in overpower them.” So he listened
the tents1 along with the 32 c Pr 20:18
to their advice and did just that.
kings who were helping him. 26 At the start of the year,1
17 When the attendants of the Ben-hadad mustered the Syri-
princes of the provinces came ans and went up to Aphek b for
out first, Ben-hadad at once battle against Israel. 27 The
sent messengers. They report- people of Israel were also mus-
d 2Sa 11:1
ed to him: “Men have come out ____________________
tered and supplied, and they
from Sa·mari·a.” 18 At that he went out to meet them. When the
Second Col.
said: “If they have come out people of Israel camped in front
a 1Ki 20:1, 16 of them, they were like two tiny
for peace, take them alive; or
if they have come out for bat- flocks of goats, while the Syrians
tle, you should still take them filled the whole land. c 28 Then
alive.” 19 But when these came the man of the true God ap-
out of the city—the attendants proached the king of Israel and
of the princes of the provinces b 2Ki 13:17 said: “This is what Jehovah says,
and the armies that were follow- ‘Because the Syrians have said:
ing them— 20 each one struck “Jehovah is a God of mountains,
down his opponent. Then the and he is not a God of plains,”
Syrians fled, a and Israel pur- I will give all this large crowd
sued them, but King Ben-hadad c Jg 6:5, 6 into your hand, d and you will cer-
of Syria escaped on a horse with 1Sa 13:5 tainly know that I am Jehovah.’” e
some of the horsemen. 21 But 2Ch 32:7 29 They remained encamped
the king of Israel went out and opposite each other for sev-
kept striking down the horses en days, and on the seventh
and the chariots, and he inflict- day the battle began. The peo-
ed a great defeat1 on the Syri- ple of Israel struck down 100,000
ans. d De 32:26, 27 Syrian foot soldiers in one day.
22 Later the prophet b ap- Eze 20:9
Eze 36:22
30 And the rest fled to Aphek, f
proached the king of Israel and into the city. But the wall fell
said to him: “Go, strengthen down on 27,000 of the men who
yourself and consider what you were left. Ben-hadad also fled
are going to do, c for at the start and came into the city, and he
of the next year1 the king of Syr- hid in an inner room.
e Ex 6:7
ia will come up against you.” d Ex 7:5 31 So his servants said to
23 Now the servants of the Ps 83:18 him: “Look, we have heard that
king of Syria said to him: “Their Eze 6:14 the kings of the house of Isra-
Eze 39:7
God is a God of mountains. That el are merciful kings.1 Please, let
us wear sackcloth on our hips
20:14 1 Or “the jurisdictional dis-
tricts.” 20:16 1 Or “booths.” 20:21 20:25 1 Lit., “number.” 20:26 1 That is,
1 Or “slaughter.” 20:22 1 That is, next in the spring. 20:31 1 Or “are kings of
spring. f 1Ki 20:26 loyal love.”
1 KINGS 20:32–21:4 518
and put ropes on our heads CHAP. 20 bandage over his eyes. 39 As
and go out to the king of Isra- a Jon 3:8, 9 the king was passing by, he cried
el. Perhaps he will spare your out to the king: “Your servant
life.”1a 32 So they wore sack- went into the thick of the bat-
cloth around their hips and tle, and there was a man com-
ropes on their heads and came ing out who brought a man to
in to the king of Israel and said: me and said, ‘Guard this man.
“Your servant Ben-hadad says, b 2Ki 2:3 If he is found missing, your life
‘Please, let me1 live.’” He replied: ____________________ will have to take the place of
“Is he still alive? He is my broth- Second Col. his life,1a or else you will pay a
er.” 33 The men took it as an a 2Ki 10:24 talent2 of silver.’ 40 And while
Ac 12:19
omen and quickly took him at his Ac 16:27
your servant was busy here and
word, so they said: “Ben-hadad there, suddenly the man was
is your brother.” At that he said: gone.” The king of Israel said
“Go and get him.” Then Ben- to him: “So your own judg-
hadad went out to him, and he ment will be; you have decided
had him get up into the chariot. it yourself.” 41 Then he quick-
34 Ben-hadad now said to b 1Ki 20:35 ly removed the bandage from his
him: “The cities that my father eyes, and the king of Israel rec-
took from your father I will re- ognized that he was one of the
turn, and you may establish mar- prophets. b 42 He said to him:
kets1 for yourself in Damascus, “This is what Jehovah says, ‘Be-
just as my father did in Sa·mar- cause you have let the man
i·a.” c Le 27:29 whom I said should be destroyed
1Sa 15:9
Ahab replied: “On the basis Jer 48:10 escape from your hand, c your
of this agreement,2 I will let you life must take the place of his
go.” life,1d and your people the place
With that he made an agree- of his people.’” e 43 At that the
ment with him and let him go. king of Israel went home to Sa-
35 By the word of Jehovah, mari·a, f sullen and dejected.
21
d 1Ki 22:31, 35 After these things, an in-
one of the sons of the prophets1b 2Ch 18:33
said to his companion: “Strike cident took place concern-
me, please.” But the man refused ing a vineyard that belonged to
to strike him. 36 So he said to Naboth the Jezre·el·ite; it was
him: “Because you did not listen in Jezre·el, g next to the palace
to the voice of Jehovah, as soon of Ahab the king of Sa·mari·a.
as you leave me, a lion will kill e 2Ki 6:24 2 Ahab said to Naboth: “Give
you.”1 After he left him, a lion 2Ki 8:12 me your vineyard for me to use
2Ch 18:16
came upon him and killed him. as a vegetable garden, for it is
37 He found another man and near my house. Then I will give
said: “Strike me, please.” So the you a better vineyard to replace
man struck him and wounded it. Or if you prefer, I will give
him. you its value in money.” 3 But
38 Then the prophet went f 1Ki 16:29 Naboth said to Ahab: “It is un-
and waited for the king by the ____________________ thinkable, from Jehovah’s stand-
road, disguising himself with a CHAP. 21 point, for me to give you the
g Jos 19:17, 18 inheritance of my forefathers.” h
20:31 1 Or “soul.” 20:32 1 Or “my soul.” 4 So Ahab came into his house,
20:34 1 Or “assign streets.” 2 Or “cov- sullen and dejected over the an-
enant.” 20:35 1 “The sons of the proph- swer that Naboth the Jezre·el-
ets” seems to refer to a school of
instruction for prophets or to an asso- 20:39, 42 1 Or “your soul will be in place
ciation of prophets. 20:36 1 Or “strike h Le 25:23 of his soul.” 20:39 2 A talent equaled
you down.” Nu 36:7 34.2 kg (1,101 oz t). See App. B14.
519 1 KINGS 21:5-23
ite had given him when he said: CHAP. 21 to Jeze·bel, saying: “Naboth has
“I will not give you the inheri- a 1Ki 16:31 been stoned to death.” a
tance of my forefathers.” Then 1Ki 18:4 15 As soon as Jeze·bel heard
1Ki 19:2
he lay down on his bed, kept his 1Ki 21:25 that Naboth had been stoned to
face turned away, and refused to death, she said to Ahab: “Get
eat. b Mic 2:1 up, take possession of the vine-
5 His wife Jeze·bel a came in Mic 7:3 yard of Naboth the Jezre·el·ite, b
to him and asked him: “Why are which he refused to give you for
you1 so sad that you refuse to c Ne 9:38 money, for Naboth is no longer
eat?” 6 He replied to her: “Be- Es 8:8
alive. He is dead.” 16 As soon
cause I said to Naboth the Jez- as Ahab heard that Naboth was
d De 16:18
re·el·ite, ‘Give me your vineyard dead, Ahab got up to go down to
for money. Or if you prefer, let e Ex 20:16
the vineyard of Naboth the Jez-
me give you another vineyard to De 17:6 re·el·ite to take possession of it.
replace it.’ But he said, ‘I will not 17 But Jehovah’s word came
give you my vineyard.’” 7 His f Ex 22:28 to E·lijah c the Tishbite, saying:
wife Jeze·bel said to him: “Are 18 “Get up, go down to meet
you not the one ruling as king g Le 24:16 Ahab the king of Israel, who is
over Israel? Get up, eat some- Joh 10:33
in Sa·mari·a. d There he is in the
thing, and let your heart be vineyard of Naboth, where he
cheerful. I will give you the vine- h Am 5:12
Hab 1:4
has gone to take possession of
yard of Naboth the Jezre·el- it. 19 You must tell him, ‘This
ite.” b 8 So she wrote letters in i 2Ki 9:25, 26 is what Jehovah says: “Have you
Ahab’s name and sealed them Ec 4:1 murdered a man e and also tak-
with his seal c and sent the let- ____________________ en his property?”’1f Then say to
ters to the elders d and the no- Second Col. him, ‘This is what Jehovah says:
bles who lived in Naboth’s city. a Ec 5:8 “In the place where the dogs
9 She wrote in the letters: “Pro- Ec 8:14 licked up the blood of Naboth,
claim a fast, and have Na- Hab 1:13
the dogs will lick up your own
both sit at the head of the blood.”’” g
people. 10 And have two good- b 1Ki 21:7
20 Ahab said to E·lijah: “So
for-nothing men sit in front of you have found me, O my ene-
c 1Ki 17:1
him and testify against him, e my!” h He replied: “I have found
saying, ‘You have cursed God d 1Ki 16:29 you. ‘Because you are deter-
and the king!’ f Then bring him mined1 to do what is bad in the
out and stone him to death.” g e Ge 4:8, 10 eyes of Jehovah, i 21 here I am
11 So the men of his city, the bringing calamity upon you, and
elders and the nobles who lived f De 5:21 I will make a clean sweep af-
in his city, did just as was written Hab 2:9 ter you and will annihilate from
in the letters that Jeze·bel sent Ahab every male,1j including the
to them. 12 They proclaimed a g 1Ki 22:37, 38 helpless and weak in Israel. k
2Ki 9:25, 26
fast and had Naboth sit at the 22 And I will make your house
head of the people. 13 Then like the house of Jer·o·boam l
h 1Ki 18:17
two of the good-for-nothing men Am 5:10 the son of Nebat and like the
came in and sat down in front of house of Baa·sha m the son of
him and began to testify against i 1Ki 16:30 A·hijah, for you have provoked
Naboth in front of the people, my anger and have caused Is-
saying: “Naboth has cursed God j 2Ki 10:7, 17 rael to sin.’ 23 Also concerning
and the king!” h After that they
brought him to the outskirts of k 2Ki 9:7-9 21:19 1 Lit., “taken possession?” 21:20
the city and stoned him to 1 Lit., “you have sold yourself.” 21:21
death. i 14 They now sent word l 1Ki 15:25-29 1 Lit., “anyone urinating against a wall.”
A Hebrew expression of contempt refer-
21:5 1 Lit., “is your spirit.” m 1Ki 16:3, 11 ring to males.
1 KINGS 21:24–22:13 520
Jeze·bel, Jehovah has said: ‘The CHAP. 21 people are the same as your peo-
dogs will eat up Jeze·bel in a 2Ki 9:10, 35 ple. My horses are the same as
the plot of land of Jezre·el. a your horses.” a
24 Anyone belonging to Ahab b 1Ki 14:11
5 But Je·hosha·phat said to
who dies in the city the dogs 1Ki 16:4 the king of Israel: “First inquire, b
will eat up, and anyone who please, for the word of Jeho-
dies in the field the birds of vah.” c 6 So the king of Israel
c 1Ki 16:30
the heavens will eat up. b 25 In- gathered the prophets together,
deed, there has never been any- about 400 men, and said to them:
one like Ahab, c who was so de- d 1Ki 16:31 “Should I go to war against
2Ch 22:2, 3 Ramoth-gile·ad, or should I re-
termined1 to do what was bad in Re 2:20
the eyes of Jehovah, egged on by frain?” They said: “Go up, and
his wife Jeze·bel. d 26 He act- Jehovah will give it into the
ed in the most detestable way by e Ex 23:28 king’s hand.”
De 9:5
going after the disgusting idols,1 7 Je·hosha·phat then said: “Is
just as all the Amor·ites had there not here a prophet of Je-
done, whom Jehovah drove out f Ps 78:34 hovah? Let us also inquire
from before the Israelites.’” e through him.” d 8 At that the
27 As soon as Ahab heard g 2Ki 9:25, 26
king of Israel said to Je·hosh-
these words, he ripped his gar- 2Ki 10:7, 11 a·phat: “There is still one more
____________________ man through whom we can in-
ments apart and put sackcloth
on his body; and he went on a CHAP. 22 quire of Jehovah; e but I hate
fast and kept lying down in sack- h 1Ki 15:24 him, f for he never prophesies
cloth and walking despondently. good things concerning me, only
28 Jehovah’s word then came to bad. g He is Mi·caiah the son of
i 2Ch 18:2, 3
Imlah.” However, Je·hosha·phat
E·lijah the Tishbite: 29 “Have
said: “The king should not say
you seen how Ahab has hum-
j Jos 20:8, 9 such a thing.”
bled himself on my account? f
Because he has humbled him-
1Ki 4:7, 13
9 So the king of Israel called
____________________
a court official and said: “Bring
self before me, I will not bring Second Col. Mi·caiah the son of Imlah quick-
the calamity during his lifetime. a 2Ki 3:7 ly.” h 10 Now the king of Isra-
I will bring the calamity upon his 2Ch 19:2
el and Je·hosha·phat the king of
house in the days of his son.” g Judah were each sitting on his
22 For three years there was
no war between Syria
b Nu 27:21 throne, dressed in royal attire,
at the threshing floor at the en-
and Israel. 2 In the third year c 2Ch 18:4, 5 trance of the gate of Sa·mari·a,
King Je·hosha·phat h of Judah and all the prophets were proph-
went down to the king of Israel. i esying before them. i 11 Then
3 Then the king of Israel said d 2Ki 3:11 Zed·e·kiah the son of Che·naa-
2Ch 18:6, 7
to his servants: “Do you know nah made for himself iron horns
that Ramoth-gile·ad j belongs to and said: “This is what Jehovah
us? And yet we are hesitating to e 1Ki 18:4 says, ‘With these you will gore1
take it back from the king of Syr- the Syrians until you extermi-
ia.” 4 He then said to Je·hosh- f 1Ki 21:20 nate them.’” 12 All the other
a·phat: “Will you go with me 2Ch 36:16 prophets were prophesying the
to fight at Ramoth-gile·ad?” Je- same way, saying: “Go up to
hosha·phat replied to the king of g Isa 30:9, 10
Ramoth-gile·ad and you will be
Israel: “I am the same as you. My Jer 38:4 successful; Jehovah will give it
into the king’s hand.”
21:25 1 Lit., “who sold himself.” 21:26 13 So the messenger who
h 2Ch 18:8-11
1 The Hebrew term may be related to a went to call Mi·caiah said to
word for “dung” and is used as an ex-
pression of contempt. i Eze 13:2, 3 22:11 1 Or “push.”
521 1 KINGS 22:14-33
him: “Look! The words of the CHAP. 22 him, and what is more, you
prophets are unanimously favor- a 2Ch 18:12-16 will be successful. Go out and
able to the king. Let your word, do that.’ 23 And now Jehovah
please, become like their words, has put a deceptive spirit in
and speak favorably.” a 14 But b De 28:15, 25
the mouth of all these prophets
Mi·caiah said: “As surely as Je- of yours, a but Jehovah has de-
hovah is living, whatever Jeho- clared calamity for you.” b
vah says to me is what I will 24 Zed·e·kiah the son of Che-
speak.” 15 Then he came in to c 2Ch 18:17 naa·nah now approached and
the king, and the king asked struck Mi·caiah on the cheek
him: “Mi·caiah, should we go to and said: “Which way did the
war against Ramoth-gile·ad, or d Isa 6:1 spirit of Jehovah pass from me
should we refrain?” At once he Eze 1:26 to speak with you?” c 25 Mi·cai-
replied: “Go up and you will be ah replied: “Look! You will see
successful; Jehovah will give it which way on the day when you
into the king’s hand.” 16 At e 2Ch 18:18-22 will enter the innermost room to
that the king said to him: “How Job 1:6 hide.” 26 Then the king of Isra-
Da 7:9, 10
many times must I put you under Mt 18:10
el said: “Take Mi·caiah and turn
oath not to speak to me anything Re 5:11 him over to Amon the chief of
but the truth in the name of Je- the city and to Joash the king’s
hovah?” 17 So he said: “I see son. 27 Tell them, ‘This is what
all the Israelites scattered on the king says: “Put this fellow in
f Ps 104:4
the mountains, b like sheep that Heb 1:7, 14 the prison d and feed him with a
have no shepherd. Jehovah said: reduced allowance of bread and
‘These have no master. Let each water until I return in peace.”’”
one go back to his house in 28 But Mi·caiah said: “If you do
g 1Ki 22:6
peace.’” ____________________
return in peace, Jehovah has not
18 Then the king of Israel Second Col.
spoken with me.” e Then he add-
said to Je·hosha·phat: “Did I not ed: “Take note, all you peoples.”
a Eze 14:9
tell you, ‘He will not prophesy 29 So the king of Israel and
good things concerning me, only Je·hosha·phat the king of Ju-
bad’?” c dah went up to Ramoth-gile·ad. f
19 Mi·caiah then said: b 1Ki 20:42 30 The king of Israel now said
“Therefore, hear the word of Je- to Je·hosha·phat: “I will disguise
hovah: I saw Jehovah sitting on myself and will go into the bat-
his throne d and all the army of c 2Ch 18:23-27 tle, but you should put on your
the heavens standing by him, royal attire.” So the king of Israel
to his right and to his left. e disguised himself g and entered
20 Jehovah then said, ‘Who will the battle. 31 Now the king of
d Heb 11:32, 36
fool Ahab, so that he will go Syria had ordered his 32 chariot
up and fall at Ramoth-gile·ad?’ commanders: h “Do not fight with
And one was saying one thing anyone, small or great, except
while another said something e Nu 16:28, 29 the king of Israel.” 32 And as
else. 21 Then a spirit1f came soon as the chariot commanders
forward and stood before Jeho- saw Je·hosha·phat, they said to
vah and said, ‘I will fool him.’ Je- f 2Ch 18:28-32 themselves: “Surely it is the king
hovah asked him, ‘How will you of Israel.” So they turned to fight
do it?’ 22 He replied, ‘I will go against him; and Je·hosha·phat
out and become a deceptive spir- began to cry for help. 33 When
g 2Ch 35:22
it in the mouth of all his proph- the chariot commanders saw
ets.’ g So he said, ‘You will fool that it was not the king of Isra-
el, they immediately turned back
22:21 1 Or “an angel.” h 1Ki 20:1 from following him.
1 KINGS 22:34-53 522
34 But one man shot his CHAP. 22 eyes. a However, the high places
bow at random,1 and he struck a 2Ch 18:33, 34 were not removed, and the peo-
the king of Israel between the ple were still sacrificing and
b 1Ki 20:42
joints of his coat of mail. So making sacrificial smoke on the
the king said to his charioteer: c 1Ki 22:17 high places. b 44 Je·hosha·phat
“Turn around and take me out of kept peaceful relations with the
d 1Ki 21:18, 19
the battle,2 for I have been bad- king of Israel. c 45 As for the
ly wounded.” a 35 The fighting e 1Ki 10:22 rest of the history of Je·hosh-
raged throughout that day, and Eze 27:15 a·phat, his mighty exploits and
the king had to be propped up in f 1Ki 16:28 how he waged war, is it not writ-
the chariot, facing the Syrians. ten in the book of the history of
The blood of the wound poured g 2Ki 1:2 the times of the kings of Judah?
2Ch 20:35
out into the interior of the war 46 He also cleared out of the
chariot, and he died in the eve- h 1Ch 3:10 land the rest of the male temple
ning. b 36 Around sunset a cry 2Ch 17:1
prostitutes d who had been left
2Ch 20:31
passed through the camp, say- Mt 1:8 over in the days of Asa his fa-
ing: “Everyone to his city! Every- ther. e
one to his land!” c 37 Thus the i 1Ki 15:11
47 Then there was no king in
2Ch 14:11
king died, and he was brought to 2Ch 15:8 Edom; f a deputy was acting as
Sa·mari·a; they buried the king ____________________ king. g
in Sa·mari·a. 38 When they 48 Je·hosha·phat also made
Second Col.
washed off the war chariot by Tarshish ships1 to go to Ophir
a 2Ch 17:3
the pool of Sa·mari·a, the dogs for gold, h but they did not go be-
licked up his blood and the pros- b De 12:14
cause the ships were wrecked at
titutes bathed there,1 according 1Ki 14:23
1Ki 15:14 Ezi·on-geber. i 49 It was then
to the word that Jehovah had
that A·ha·ziah the son of Ahab
spoken. d c 2Ch 18:1
said to Je·hosha·phat: “Let my
39 As for the rest of the his- 2Ch 19:2
servants go with your servants
tory of Ahab, all that he did and d De 23:17, 18 in the ships,” but Je·hosha·phat
the house1 of ivory e that he built 1Ki 14:24
did not consent.
and all the cities that he built,
is it not written in the book of
e 1Ki 15:11, 12 50 Then Je·hosha·phat was
the history of the times of the f Ge 36:1, 9
laid to rest with his forefathers j
kings of Israel? 40 Then Ahab and was buried with his fore-
was laid to rest with his fore-
g 2Sa 8:14 fathers in the City of David his
2Ki 8:20-22 forefather; and his son Je·ho-
fathers; f and his son A·ha·ziah g Ps 108:9
became king in his place. ram k became king in his place.
41 Je·hosha·phat h the son
h 1Ki 10:22 51 A·ha·ziah l the son of Ahab
of Asa had become king over i 1Ki 9:26 became king over Israel in Sa-
Judah in the fourth year of 2Ch 20:35-37 mari·a in the 17th year of
King Ahab of Israel. 42 Je- King Je·hosha·phat of Judah,
j 1Ki 2:10
hosha·phat was 35 years old and he reigned over Israel for
when he became king, and he k 2Ki 8:16 two years. 52 And he kept do-
2Ch 21:1, 5 ing what was bad in Jehovah’s
reigned for 25 years in Jeru-
salem. His mother’s name was l 2Ki 1:2 eyes and walking in the way of
A·zubah the daughter of Shil- his father m and his mother n and
m 1Ki 16:30 in the way of Jer·o·boam the son
hi. 43 He kept walking in all
the way of Asa i his father. He n 1Ki 21:25 of Nebat, who had caused Israel
did not deviate from it, and he to sin. o 53 He continued serv-
o 1Ki 12:28-30 ing Baal p and bowing down to
did what was right in Jehovah’s 1Ki 13:33
him and kept offending Jehovah
22:34 1 Or “in his innocence.” 2 Lit., p 1Ki 16:31, 32 the God of Israel, q just as his fa-
“camp.” 22:38 1 Or possibly, “where 2Ki 1:2
ther had done.
the prostitutes bathed, the dogs licked q Ex 20:3
up his blood.” 22:39 1 Or “palace.” Ex 34:14 22:48 1 See Glossary.
THE SECOND OF
KI NGS
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 Elijah foretells Ahaziah’s death (1-18) 11 Athaliah usurps the throne (1-3)
2 Elijah taken up in a windstorm (1-18) Jehoash secretly made king (4-12)
Elisha gets Elijah’s official Athaliah killed (13-16)
garment (13, 14) Jehoiada’s reforms (17-21)
Elisha heals Jericho’s water (19-22) 12 Jehoash, king of Judah (1-3)
Bears kill young boys from Bethel (23-25) Jehoash repairs the temple (4-16)
3 Jehoram, king of Israel (1-3) Syrian invasion (17, 18)
Moab rebels against Israel (4-25) Jehoash killed (19-21)
Moab defeated (26, 27) 13 Jehoahaz, king of Israel (1-9)
4 Elisha multiplies a widow’s oil (1-7) Jehoash, king of Israel (10-13)
Elisha tests Jehoash’s zeal (14-19)
A Shunammite woman’s
hospitality (8-16) Elisha’s death; his bones resurrect a
man (20, 21)
Woman rewarded with a son; he
dies (17-31) Elisha’s final prophecy fulfilled (22-25)
Elisha resurrects the dead son (32-37) 14 Amaziah, king of Judah (1-6)
Elisha makes stew edible (38-41) War with Edom and with Israel (7-14)
Elisha multiplies bread (42-44) Death of Jehoash of Israel (15, 16)
Death of Amaziah (17-22)
5 Naaman healed of leprosy by
Jeroboam II, king of Israel (23-29)
Elisha (1-19)
Greedy Gehazi struck with 15 Azariah, king of Judah (1-7)
leprosy (20-27) Israel’s last kings: Zechariah (8-12),
Shallum (13-16), Menahem (17-22),
6 Elisha makes axhead float (1-7) Pekahiah (23-26), Pekah (27-31)
Elisha versus the Syrians (8-23) Jotham, king of Judah (32-38)
Eyes of Elisha’s attendant
opened (16, 17) 16 Ahaz, king of Judah (1-6)
Syrians mentally blinded (18, 19) Ahaz bribes the Assyrians (7-9)
Famine in besieged Samaria (24-33) Ahaz copies pagan altar (10-18)
Death of Ahaz (19, 20)
7 Elisha foretells end of famine (1, 2)
Food found at abandoned Syrian 17 Hoshea, king of Israel (1-4)
camp (3-15) Fall of Israel (5, 6)
Elisha’s prophecy fulfilled (16-20) Israel exiled because of apostasy (7-23)
Foreigners brought into Samaritan
8 Shunammite woman’s land restored to cities (24-26)
her (1-6) Samaritans’ mixed religion (27-41)
Elisha, Ben-hadad, and Hazael (7-15)
18 Hezekiah, king of Judah (1-8)
Jehoram, king of Judah (16-24)
Review of Israel’s fall (9-12)
Ahaziah, king of Judah (25-29)
Sennacherib invades Judah (13-18)
9 Jehu anointed as king of Israel (1-13) The Rabshakeh taunts Jehovah (19-37)
Jehu kills Jehoram and Ahaziah (14-29)
19 Hezekiah seeks God’s help through
Jezebel killed; dogs eat her flesh (30-37) Isaiah (1-7)
10 Jehu kills the house of Ahab (1-17) Sennacherib threatens Jerusalem (8-13)
Jehonadab joins Jehu (15-17) Hezekiah’s prayer (14-19)
Baal worshippers killed by Jehu (18-27) Isaiah conveys God’s answer (20-34)
Summary of Jehu’s reign (28-36) Angel slays 185,000 Assyrians (35-37)
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20 Hezekiah’s sickness and recovery (1-11) Jehoahaz, king of Judah (31-33)

Messengers from Babylon (12-19) Jehoiakim, king of Judah (34-37)
Death of Hezekiah (20, 21) 24 Jehoiakim’s rebellion and death (1-7)
21 Manasseh, king of Judah; his Jehoiachin, king of Judah (8, 9)
bloodshed (1-18) First deportation to Babylon (10-17)
Jerusalem to be destroyed (12-15) Zedekiah, king of Judah; his
Amon, king of Judah (19-26) rebellion (18-20)
22 Josiah, king of Judah (1, 2) 25 Nebuchadnezzar’s siege of
Instructions for temple repair (3-7) Jerusalem (1-7)
Book of the Law found (8-13) Jerusalem and its temple destroyed;
Huldah’s prophecy of calamity (14-20) second deportation (8-21)
23 Josiah’s reforms (1-20) Gedaliah made governor (22-24)
Passover celebrated (21-23) Gedaliah murdered; people flee to
Josiah’s further reforms (24-27) Egypt (25, 26)
Josiah’s death (28-30) Jehoiachin released in Babylon (27-30)
1 After the death of Ahab,

Moab revolted against Is-
a
CHAP. 1
a Ge 19:36, 37
to us, ‘Go, return to the king
who sent you and tell him, “This
rael. 2Sa 8:2 is what Jehovah says: ‘Is it be-
Ps 60:8
2 It was then that A·ha·ziah cause there is no God in Is-
fell down through the grating in rael that you are sending to in-
his roof chamber in Sa·mari·a b Jos 13:2, 3 quire of Baal-zebub the god
1Sa 5:10 of Ekron? Therefore, you will
and was injured. So he sent mes-
sengers and said to them: “Go, not leave the bed on which
inquire of Baal-zebub the god c 2Ki 1:16 you are lying, for you will
of Ekron b to find out whether I certainly die.’”’” a 7 At this he
will recover from this injury.” c asked them: “What did the man
d 1Ki 17:1
3 But the angel of Jehovah said 1Ki 18:36
look like who came up to meet
to E·lijah1d the Tishbite: “Rise you and spoke these words to
up, go to meet the messengers you?” 8 So they said to him:
e Isa 8:19 “He was a man with a garment of
of the king of Sa·mari·a and say Jer 2:11
to them, ‘Is it because there is ____________________
hair b and a leather belt around
no God in Israel that you are his waist.” c Immediately he said:
Second Col.
going to inquire of Baal-zebub “It was E·lijah the Tishbite.”
a 1Ch 10:13, 14
the god of Ekron? e 4 There- 9 The king then sent to him
fore this is what Jehovah says: a chief of 50 with his 50 men.
“You will not leave the bed on b 1Ki 19:19 When he went up to him, he
Zec 13:4
which you are lying, for you will Heb 11:32, 37
was sitting on the top of the
certainly die.”’” With that E·lijah mountain. He said to him: “Man
went off. of the true God, d the king says,
5 When the messengers re- c Mt 3:4 ‘Come down.’” 10 But E·lijah
turned to him, he immediate- answered the chief of the 50:
ly said to them: “Why have you d De 33:1 “Well, if I am a man of God, let
come back?” 6 They replied to fire come down from the heav-
him: “There was a man who ens e and consume you and your
e Nu 11:1 50 men.” And fire came down
came up to meet us, and he said Nu 16:35
Lu 9:54 from the heavens and consumed
1:3 1 Meaning “My God Is Jehovah.” Jude 7 him and his 50 men.
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11 So the king sent again to CHAP. 1 is it not written in the book of
him another chief of 50 with his a Jos 13:2, 3 the history of the times of the
50 men. He went and said to kings of Israel?
2
him: “Man of the true God, this When Jehovah was about to
is what the king says, ‘Come take E·lijah a up to the heav-
down quickly.’” 12 But E·lijah b 2Ki 1:3 ens1 in a windstorm, b E·lijah
answered them: “If I am a man of and E·lisha c went out from Gil-
the true God, let fire come down gal. d 2 E·lijah said to E·lisha:
from the heavens and consume “Stay here, please, because Je-
you and your 50 men.” And fire of c 2Ki 3:1 hovah has sent me on to Beth-
God came down from the heav- 2Ki 9:22 el.” But E·lisha said: “As surely
ens and consumed him and his as Jehovah is living and as you
50 men. are1 living, I will not leave you.”
13 Then the king sent again a So they went down to Bethel. e
third chief of 50 and his 50 men. d 2Ki 8:16 3 Then the sons of the proph-
But the third chief of 50 went up ets1 in Bethel came out to E·li-
and bowed down on his knees in sha and said to him: “Do you
front of E·lijah and began to beg know that today Jehovah is tak-
for favor and say to him: “Man e 1Ki 22:51 ing your master away from head-
of the true God, please, let my ____________________ ship over you?” f At this he said:
life and the lives of1 these 50 Second Col. “I already know it. Be silent.”
servants of yours be precious in ____________________ 4 E·lijah now said to him:
your eyes. 14 Fire has already CHAP. 2 “E·lisha, stay here, please, be-
come down from the heavens a 1Ki 17:1 cause Jehovah has sent me on
and consumed the two former to Jeri·cho.” g But he said: “As
chiefs of 50 and their groups of surely as Jehovah is living and as
50, but now let my life1 be pre- you are1 living, I will not leave
cious in your eyes.” b 2Ki 2:11 you.” So they came to Jeri-
15 At that the angel of Jeho- cho. 5 Then the sons of the
vah told E·lijah: “Go down with prophets who were in Jeri·cho
him. Do not be afraid of him.” approached E·lisha and said to
So he rose and went down c 1Ki 19:16 him: “Do you know that today
with him to the king. 16 E·li- Jehovah is taking your master
jah then said to the king, “This away from headship over you?”
is what Jehovah says: ‘You sent At this he said: “I already know
messengers to inquire of Baal- d 2Ki 4:38 it. Be silent.”
zebub the god of Ekron. a Is it 6 E·lijah now said to him:
because there is no God in Isra- “Stay here, please, because Je-
el? b Why did you not inquire of hovah has sent me on to the Jor-
his word? Therefore, you will not dan.” But he said: “As surely as
e Ge 28:18, 19
leave the bed on which you are 1Ki 12:28, 29 Jehovah is living and as you are1
lying, for you will certainly die.’” 2Ki 2:23 living, I will not leave you.” So
17 So he died, according to the both of them went on. 7 And 50
word of Jehovah that E·lijah had of the sons of the prophets also
spoken; and because he did not went and stood watching from a
have a son, Je·horam1c became f 1Ki 19:16 distance while the two of them
king in his place, in the second stood by the Jordan. 8 Then
year of Je·horam d the son of Je- E·lijah took his official garment h
hosha·phat the king of Judah. and rolled it up and struck the
18 As for the rest of the his- g Jos 6:26
tory of A·ha·ziah, e what he did, 1Ki 16:34 2:1 1 Or “sky.” 2:2, 4, 6 1 Or “your soul
is.” 2:3 1 “The sons of the prophets”
1:13 1 Or “let my soul and the souls of.” seems to refer to a school of instruc-
1:14 1 Or “soul.” 1:17 1 That is, Ahazi- tion for prophets or to an association of
ah’s brother. h 1Ki 19:19 prophets.
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waters, and they were divided to CHAP. 2 master. Perhaps the spirit1 of
the left and to the right, so that a Ex 14:21, 22 Jehovah has lifted him up and
both of them went across on the Jos 3:17 then thrown him on one of the
dry ground. a 2Ki 2:13, 14 mountains or in one of the val-
9 As soon as they had gone leys.” a But he said: “Do not send
across, E·lijah said to E·lisha: b De 21:17 them.” 17 However, they kept
“Ask what you want me to do urging him until he was embar-
for you before I am taken from c De 34:9 rassed, so he said: “Send them.”
1Ki 19:16 They sent the 50 men, who kept
you.” So E·lisha said: “Please, Lu 1:17
may I receive a double portion1b looking for three days but did
of your spirit?” c 10 He replied: not find him. 18 When they re-
d 2Ki 6:17 turned to him, he was staying in
“You have asked a difficult thing. Ps 68:17
If you see me when I am taken Jeri·cho. b Then he said to them:
from you, it will happen for you “Did I not tell you not to go?”
e 2Ch 21:5, 12
that way; but if you do not, it will Joh 3:13 19 In time the men of the
not happen.” city said to E·lisha: “My mas-
11 As they were walking f 2Ki 13:14
ter can see that the city is well-
along, speaking as they walked, situated; c but the water is bad,
suddenly a fiery chariot and and the land is barren.”1 20 At
g 2Sa 1:11, 12
fiery horses d made a separation Job 1:19, 20
that he said: “Bring me a small
between the two of them, and new bowl and put salt in it.” So
E·lijah ascended to the heavens1 h 1Ki 19:19
they brought it to him. 21 Then
in the windstorm. e 12 While 2Ki 1:8 he went out to the source of
E·lisha was watching, he was Zec 13:4 the water and threw salt into it d
crying out: “My father, my fa- Mt 3:4 and said: “This is what Jehovah
ther! The chariot of Israel and says, ‘I have healed this water.
his horsemen!” f When he could i Jos 3:13 No more will it cause death or
no longer see him, he took 2Ki 2:8 barrenness.’”1 22 And the wa-
hold of his own garments and ter has been healed down to this
ripped them into two pieces. g j Nu 11:24, 25 day, according to the word spo-
Nu 27:18, 20
13 After that he picked up the 2Ki 2:9
ken by E·lisha.
official garment h of E·lijah that ____________________ 23 He went up from there to
had fallen off him and went back Second Col.
Bethel. As he was going along
and stood by the bank of the Jor- a 1Ki 18:11, 12
the way, some young boys came
dan. 14 Then he took the of- out from the city and began to
ficial garment of E·lijah that had jeer at him, e and they kept say-
b Jos 6:26
fallen off him and struck the wa- 1Ki 16:34
ing to him: “Go up, you bald-
ters and said: “Where is Jeho- head! Go up, you baldhead!”
vah, the God of E·lijah?” When 24 Finally he turned around and
c De 34:1-3
he struck the waters, they were looked at them and cursed them
divided to the left and to the in the name of Jehovah. Then
right, so that E·lisha went d Ex 15:23-25 two she-bears f came out of the
2Ki 4:38-41
across. i forest and tore 42 of the chil-
15 When the sons of the dren to pieces. g 25 He kept
e 2Ch 36:15, 16
prophets at Jeri·cho saw him Lu 10:16
going from there to Mount Car-
from a distance, they said: “The mel, h and from there he returned
spirit of E·lijah has settled down to Sa·mari·a.
f Pr 17:12
on E·lisha.” j So they went to
meet him and bowed down to the
ground before him. 16 They g 2Ki 1:10
3 Je·horam i the son of Ahab
became king over Israel in
Sa·mari·a in the 18th year of
said to him: “Here are 50 capa- King Je·hosha·phat of Judah,
ble men with your servants. Let h 2Ki 4:25
____________________
them go, please, to look for your 2:16 1 Or “wind.” 2:19 1 Or possibly,
CHAP. 3 “causing miscarriages.” 2:21 1 Or pos-
2:9 1 Or “two parts.” 2:11 1 Or “sky.” i 2Ki 1:17 sibly, “miscarriages.”
527 2 KINGS 3:2-21
and he reigned for 12 years. CHAP. 3 hosha·phat said: “The word of
2 He kept doing what was bad a 1Ki 16:30-33 Jehovah is with him.” So the
in Jehovah’s eyes, but not to the king of Israel and Je·hosha·phat
extent of his father or his moth- b 1Ki 12:28-30 and the king of Edom went down
er, for he removed the sacred to him.
pillar of Baal that his father had c 1Ki 22:37 13 E·lisha said to the king of
made. a 3 However, he clung to Israel: “What do I have to do
the sins that Jer·o·boam the son with you?1a Go to the prophets
d 2Sa 8:2
of Nebat had caused Israel to of your father and to the proph-
commit. b He did not depart from ets of your mother.” b But the
them. e 2Ch 19:2
king of Israel said to him: “No,
4 Now Mesha the king of Mo- for it is Jehovah who has
ab was a sheep raiser, and he f 1Ki 22:3, 4 called these three kings to give
used to pay 100,000 lambs and them into the hand of Moab.”
100,000 unshorn rams as tribute g 2Sa 8:14 14 To this E·lisha said: “As sure-
to the king of Israel. 5 As soon ly as Jehovah of armies whom
as Ahab died, c the king of Moab h 1Ki 22:7 I serve1 is living, if I did not have
revolted against the king of Isra- regard for King Je·hosha·phat c
el. d 6 So King Je·horam went i 1Ki 19:16 of Judah, I would not look at you
out on that day from Sa·mari·a 2Ki 2:15 or take notice of you. d 15 Now
and mustered all Israel. 7 He bring me a harpist.”1e As soon as
also sent a message to King Je- j 1Ki 19:19, 21 the harpist started playing, the
hosha·phat of Judah, saying: ____________________ hand of Jehovah came on him. f
“The king of Moab has revolted Second Col. 16 He said, “This is what Je-
against me. Will you go with me a 1Sa 2:30 hovah says: ‘Dig trench after
to war against Moab?” To this he Eze 14:3 trench in this valley,1 17 for
said: “I will go. e I am the same as this is what Jehovah says: “You
you. My people are the same as b Jg 10:14 will not see wind, and you will
your people. My horses are the 1Ki 18:19 not see rain; yet this valley1 will
same as your horses.” f 8 Then 1Ki 22:6 be filled with water, g and you
he asked: “By which way should will drink from it, you, your live-
we go up?” He replied: “By the c 2Ch 17:3, 4 stock, and your other animals.”’
way of the wilderness of Edom.” 2Ch 19:3, 4
18 But this is a trivial thing in
9 The king of Israel then set the eyes of Jehovah, h for he will
out with the king of Judah and d Pr 15:29 also give Moab into your hand. i
the king of Edom. g After they 19 You must strike down every
journeyed roundabout for sev- e 1Sa 10:5 fortified city j and every choice
1Ch 25:1
en days, there was no water for city, you should cut down every
the camp and for the domestic good tree, you should stop up
animals that were following be- f 1Ki 18:46 all the springs of water, and you
Eze 1:3
hind them. 10 The king of Is- Ac 11:21
should ruin every good plot of
rael said: “How terrible! Jeho- land with stones.” k
vah has called these three kings, g Ps 107:35
20 And in the morning, at the
only to give them into the hand time of the morning grain offer-
of Moab!” 11 At that Je·hosh- ing, l water was suddenly coming
h Jer 32:17
a·phat said: “Is there no prophet Mr 10:27 from the direction of Edom, and
of Jehovah here through whom the land became filled with the
we may inquire of Jehovah?” h So i De 28:7
water.
one of the servants of the king of 21 All the Moab·ites heard
Israel answered: “There is E·li- that the kings had come up
j De 3:5
sha i the son of Shaphat, who to fight against them, so they
used to pour out water on the
hands of E·lijah.”1j 12 Then Je- k 2Ki 3:25 3:13 1 Lit., “What to me and to you?”
3:14 1 Lit., “before whom I stand.” 3:15
3:11 1 Or “who was Elijah’s servant.” l Ex 29:39, 40 1 Or “musician.” 3:16, 17 1 Or “wadi.”
2 KINGS 3:22–4:13 528
called together all the men who CHAP. 3 Tell me, what do you have in the
could bear arms,1 and they sta- a Ex 15:9, 10 house?” She replied: “Your ser-
tioned themselves at the bor- vant has nothing at all in the
der. 22 When they got up ear- b Le 26:7 house but a jar1 of oil.” a 3 Then
ly in the morning, the sun was he said: “Go outside, ask for
shining on the water, and to the containers from all your neigh-
c Ge 26:15
Moab·ites on the opposite side, 2Ch 32:4 bors, empty containers. Do not
the water looked red like blood. limit yourself to a few. 4 Then
23 They said: “This is blood! go in and close the door behind
d 2Ki 3:19
The kings have surely slaugh- you and your sons. Fill all these
tered one another with the containers, and set the full ones
sword. So, then, to the spoil, a e Isa 16:7 aside.” 5 So she left him.
O Moab!” 24 When they came When she closed the door be-
into the camp of Israel, the Is- f 2Ki 3:9 hind her and her sons, they
raelites rose up and began strik- passed the containers to her,
ing down the Moab·ites, who fled g De 12:31 and she kept pouring. b 6 When
from them. b They advanced into 2Ch 28:1, 3 the containers were full, she
Moab, striking the Moab·ites Ps 106:37, 38
____________________
said to one of her sons: “Bring
down as they went. 25 They another container to me.” c But
tore down the cities, and each CHAP. 4
he said to her: “There are no
man threw a stone into every h 2Ki 2:3, 5
more containers.” At that the oil
good plot of land, filling it with stopped. d 7 So she came in and
stones; they stopped up every i 1Ki 19:18 told the man of the true God,
spring of water, c and they cut ____________________ and he said: “Go, sell the oil and
down every good tree. d Finally Second Col. pay off your debts, and you and
only the stone walls of Kir- a 1Ki 17:9, 12 your sons can live from what is
hare·seth e remained standing, left.”
and the slingers surrounded it b Mr 6:41 8 One day E·lisha went to
and struck it down. Mr 8:6-8 Shunem, e where there was a
26 When the king of Moab Joh 2:7-9
prominent woman, and she
saw that the battle was lost, he urged him to eat a meal there. f
took with him 700 men armed c Mt 14:19 As often as he would pass by, he
with swords to break through would stop there to eat. 9 So
to the king of Edom; f but they d Jos 5:12 she said to her husband: “I know
were not able to. 27 So he took 1Ki 17:14 that it is a holy man of God
his firstborn son who was going who comes this way regularly.
to reign in his place and offered e Jos 19:17, 18 10 Please, let us make a small
him up as a burnt sacrifice g on room on the roof g and put there
the wall. And there came to be f Ge 19:1-3 for him a bed, a table, a chair,
great indignation against Israel, Jg 13:15 and a lampstand. Then, when-
so they withdrew from against ever he comes to us, he can stay
him and returned to their land. g Jg 3:20 there.” h
4 Now one of the wives of the

sons of the prophets h cried
1Ki 17:19 11 One day he came there,
and he went to the room on the
out to E·lisha, saying: “Your ser- h Mt 10:41 roof to lie down. 12 He then
vant my husband is dead, and Ro 12:13 said to Ge·hazi i his attendant:
Heb 13:2
you well know that your ser- “Call this Shunam·mite j woman.”
vant had always feared Jeho- So he called her, and she stood
vah. i Now a creditor has come to i 2Ki 5:25-27 before him. 13 Then he said to
2Ki 8:4
take both of my children as his Ge·hazi: “Please tell her, ‘Here
slaves.” 2 At this E·lisha said you have gone to all this trou-
j Jos 19:17, 18
to her: “What can I do for you? ble for us. k What can be done for
3:21 1 Or “all who girded on a belt.” k Ro 16:6 4:2 1 Or “spouted jar.”
529 2 KINGS 4:14-35
you? a Should I speak in your be- CHAP. 4 woman is over there. 26 Please
half to the king b or to the chief a 2Ki 4:1, 2 run to meet her and ask her,
of the army?’” But her reply Heb 6:10 ‘Are you well? Is your husband
was: “I am living among my own well? Is your child well?’” To this
people.” 14 So he said: “Then she said: “All is well.” 27 When
what can be done for her?” Ge- b 2Ki 8:3 she came to the man of the true
hazi now said: “Well, she does God at the mountain, she at once
not have a son, c and her hus- grabbed hold of his feet. a At this
band is old.” 15 Immediately he Ge·hazi came near to push her
c Ge 15:2 away, but the man of the true
said: “Call her.” So he called her, Ge 30:1
and she stood at the doorway. God said: “Let her alone, for she
16 Then he said: “At this time is in bitter distress,1 and Jeho-
next year, you will be embrac- vah has hidden it from me and
ing a son.” d But she said: “No, my d Ge 18:10 has not told me.” 28 She then
master, man of the true God! Do said: “Did I ask my lord for a son?
not tell lies to your servant.” Did I not say, ‘You must not give
17 However, the woman be- e 1Ki 17:17 me a false hope’?” b
came pregnant and gave birth to 29 He immediately said to
a son at the same time the next Ge·hazi: “Wrap your garments
year, just as E·lisha had told around your waist c and take my
f 2Ki 4:9, 10
her. 18 The child grew up, and staff in your hand and go. If you
one day he went out to his fa- encounter anyone, do not greet
ther, who was with the reap- him; and if anyone should greet
ers. 19 He kept saying to his g Nu 10:10 you, do not answer him. Go and
father: “My head, O my head!”
Nu 28:11 place my staff on the boy’s face.”
____________________ 30 At this the boy’s mother said:
Then his father said to the atten-
dant: “Carry him to his mother.”
Second Col. “As surely as Jehovah is living
20 So he carried him back to his a Mt 28:9 and as you yourself are1 living,
mother, and he sat on her lap un- I will not leave you.” d So he got
til noon, and then he died. e up and went with her. 31 Ge-
21 Then she went up and laid b 2Ki 4:16
hazi went before them and put
the staff on the boy’s face,
him on the bed of the man of the
but there was no sound or re-
true God, f and she shut the door
sponse. e He went back to meet
behind her and left. 22 She c 1Ki 18:46 E·lisha and told him: “The boy
now called her husband and
did not wake up.”
said: “Send me, please, one of
the attendants and one of the 32 When E·lisha came into
donkeys, and let me go quick- d Mt 15:22, 28 the house, the boy was lying
dead on his bed. f 33 He went in
ly to the man of the true God
and closed the door behind them
and return.” 23 But he said:
both and began to pray to Jeho-
“Why are you going to see him e Mt 17:15, 16
vah. g 34 Then he got up on the
today? It is not a new moon g Mr 9:17, 18
bed and lay down on the child
or a sabbath.” However, she said: and put his own mouth on the
“Everything is all right.” 24 So boy’s mouth, his own eyes on
she saddled the donkey and said f 2Ki 4:21 his eyes, and his own palms
to her attendant: “Go quickly. on his palms and kept bent
Do not slow down for me unless over him, and the child’s body
I tell you to.” started to grow warm. h 35 He
g 1Ki 17:19, 20
25 So she went to the man Joh 11:41 walked back and forth in the
of the true God at Mount Car- Ac 9:40 house, and he got up on the
mel. As soon as the man of bed and bent over him again.
the true God saw her from afar,
he said to Ge·hazi his atten- h 1Ki 17:21, 22 4:27 1 Or “for her soul is bitter within
dant: “Look! The Shunam·mite Ac 20:9, 10 her.” 4:30 1 Or “your soul is.”
2 KINGS 4:36–5:9 530
The boy sneezed seven times,
after which he opened his
CHAP. 4
a 2Ki 8:1, 5 5 Now Naa·man the army chief
of the king of Syria was
eyes. a 36 E·lisha now called a prominent man who was held
Ge·hazi and said: “Call the Shu- in esteem by his lord, because
nam·mite woman.” So he called b Heb 11:35 through him Jehovah had giv-
her and she came in to him. en victory1 to Syria. He was a
Then he said: “Pick up your mighty warrior, although he was
c De 28:23, 24
son.” b 37 And she came in and 2Ki 8:1 a leper.2 2 On one of their
fell at his feet and bowed down Eze 14:13 raids, the Syrians had taken cap-
to the ground before him, after tive from the land of Israel a lit-
which she picked up her son and tle girl who became a ser-
went out. d 2Ki 2:3, 5 vant to Naa·man’s wife. 3 She
38 When E·lisha returned to said to her mistress: “If only my
Gilgal, there was famine in the lord would visit the prophet a in
e 2Ki 4:12
land. c The sons of the prophets d Sa·mari·a! Then he would cure
were sitting before him, and he him of his leprosy.” b 4 So he1
said to his attendant: e “Put f Ex 15:23-25 went and reported to his lord,
the large pot on and boil stew 2Ki 2:19-21 telling him what the girl from Is-
for the sons of the proph- rael had said.
ets.” 39 So one of them went 5 Then the king of Syria said:
out to the field to pick mal- g 1Sa 9:3, 4
“Go now! And I will send a letter
lows, and he found a wild vine to the king of Israel.” So he went,
and picked wild gourds from it, taking with him ten talents1 of
h Joh 6:9
filling his garment. He then re- silver, 6,000 pieces of gold, and
turned and sliced them into the ten changes of garments. 6 He
stewpot, not knowing what they i 1Sa 9:6, 7 brought to the king of Israel the
were. 40 They later served it letter, which read: “Along with
to the men to eat, but as soon this letter that has come to you,
as they ate from the stew, they j Mt 14:17 I send my servant Naa·man so
cried out: “There is death in the Mr 8:4
that you may cure him of his lep-
pot, O man of the true God.” And rosy.” 7 As soon as the king of
they could not eat it. 41 So he k Mt 14:20 Israel read the letter, he ripped
said: “Bring some flour.” After he Mr 8:8 his garments apart and said:
threw it into the pot, he said: “Am I God, to put to death and
“Serve it to the people.” And to keep alive? c For he is send-
nothing harmful was in the pot. f l Lu 9:17 ing this man to me, telling me
42 A man came from Baal- Joh 6:13
____________________ to cure him of his leprosy! You
shali·shah, g and he brought the can see for yourselves that he is
Second Col.
man of the true God 20 loaves seeking a quarrel with me.”
of barley bread h made from the ____________________
8 But when E·lisha the man
first ripe fruits, as well as a bag CHAP. 5 of the true God heard that the
of new grain. i Then E·lisha said: a 1Ki 19:16 king of Israel had ripped his gar-
“Give it to the people so that ments apart, he at once sent
they may eat.” 43 However, his word to the king: “Why did you
attendant said: “How can I set b Mt 8:2
Mt 11:5 rip your garments apart? Please
this before 100 men?” j To this he Lu 4:27 let him come to me so that he
said: “Give it to the people so may know that there is a prophet
that they may eat, for this is in Israel.” d 9 So Naa·man came
what Jehovah says, ‘They will c De 32:39 with his horses and his war char-
eat and have some left over.’” k
44 At that he put it before them, 5:1 1 Or “salvation.” 2 Or “struck with
d 1Ki 17:24
and they ate and they had some
1Ki 19:16
a skin disease.” 5:4 1 Possibly refer-
left over, l according to the word 2Ki 3:11, 12 ring to Naaman. 5:5 1 A talent equaled
of Jehovah. 2Ki 8:4 34.2 kg (1,101 oz t). See App. B14.
531 2 KINGS 5:10-25
iots and stood at the entrance of CHAP. 5 your servant will no longer offer
the house of E·lisha. 10 How- a Le 14:7 a burnt offering or a sacrifice
ever, E·lisha sent a messenger to Nu 19:4 to any gods other than Jeho-
tell him: “Go, wash seven times a vah. 18 But may Jehovah for-
in the Jordan, b and your flesh give your servant for this one
will be restored, and you will be thing: When my lord goes into
b Joh 9:6, 7
clean.” 11 At this Naa·man be- the house1 of Rimmon to bow
came indignant and started to down there, he supports him-
leave, saying: “Here I said to myself on my arm, so I have to
self, ‘He will come out to me and bow down at the house of Rim-
c Isa 7:8
stand here and call on the name mon. When I bow down at the
of Jehovah his God, moving his house of Rimmon, may Jeho-
hand back and forth over the vah, please, forgive your servant
leprosy to cure it.’ 12 Are not d 2Ki 5:10 for this.” 19 At this he said to
the A·banah and the Pharpar, him: “Go in peace.” After he de-
the rivers of Damascus, c better parted from him and had trav-
than all the waters of Israel? Can eled for some distance, 20 Ge-
I not wash in them and become e Job 33:25 hazi a the attendant of E·lisha
clean?” With that he turned and the man of the true God b said
went away in a rage. to himself: ‘Here my master has
13 His servants now ap- spared this Syrian Naa·man c by
proached him and said: “My fa- f Lu 4:27 not accepting from him what
ther, if the prophet had told you
Lu 5:13 he brought. As surely as Jeho-
vah is living, I will run after
to do something extraordinary,
him and take something from
would you not do it? How much
him.’ 21 So Ge·hazi chased af-
more, then, since he only said to g Lu 17:15, 16
ter Naa·man. When Naa·man
you, ‘Wash and be clean’?”
saw someone running after him,
14 At that he went down and he got down from his chariot
plunged into1 the Jordan seven to meet him and said: “Is every-
times, according to the word of h Ps 96:4, 5
Isa 43:10 thing all right?” 22 To this he
the man of the true God. d Then said: “All is well. My master has
his flesh was restored like the sent me, saying, ‘Look! Just now
flesh of a little boy, e and he be- two young men from the moun-
came clean. f i Mt 10:8 tainous region of Ephra·im from
15 After that he went back ____________________ the sons of the prophets came to
to the man of the true God, g he Second Col. me. Give them, please, a talent
and all his entourage,1 and he a 2Ki 4:12 of silver and two changes of gar-
stood before him and said: “Now 2Ki 8:4 ments.’” d 23 Naa·man said: “Go
I know that there is no God any- on, take two talents.” He kept
where in all the earth but in Is- urging him, e and he wrapped up
rael. h Now accept, please, a gift2 two talents of silver in two bags,
from your servant.” 16 How- b 1Ki 17:24
with two changes of garments,
ever, E·lisha said: “As surely as and gave them to two of his at-
Jehovah whom I serve1 is liv- tendants, who carried them be-
ing, I will not accept it.” i He fore him.
c 2Ki 5:1
urged him to accept it, but he Lu 4:27 24 When he reached Ophel,1
kept refusing. 17 Finally Naa- he took them from their hand
man said: “If not, please, let and put them in the house and
your servant be given two mule- sent the men away. After they
loads of soil from this land, for d 2Ki 5:5 left, 25 he went in and stood
5:14 1 Or “immersed himself in.” 5:15 5:18 1 Or “temple.” 5:24 1 A location in
1 Lit., “camp.” 2 Lit., “blessing.” 5:16 Samaria, possibly a hill or a fortifica-
1 Lit., “before whom I stand.” e 2Ki 5:16 tion.
2 KINGS 5:26–6:19 532
by his master. E·lisha now said CHAP. 5 word to the place that the man
to him: “Where did you come a Ac 5:8, 9 of the true God had warned him
from, Ge·hazi?” But he said: about. He kept warning him, and
“Your servant did not go any- he stayed away from there on
where.” a 26 E·lisha said to him: b Mt 10:8
Lu 12:15
several occasions.1a
“Was my heart not there with Ac 20:33 11 This enraged the king1 of
you when the man got down 1Ti 6:10 Syria, so he summoned his ser-
from his chariot to meet you? Is vants and said to them: “Tell me!
it a time to accept silver or to Who among us is on the side
c 2Ki 5:1
accept garments or olive groves of the king of Israel?” 12 Then
or vineyards or sheep or cat- one of his servants said: “None
tle or male or female servants? b d Ex 4:6 of us, my lord the king! It is E·li-
27 Now Naa·man’s leprosy c will Nu 12:10
sha the prophet in Israel who
stick to you and your descen- ____________________
tells the king of Israel the things
dants forever.” Immediately he CHAP. 6 that you say in your own bed-
went out from before him a lep- e 2Ki 2:3, 5 room.” b 13 He said: “Go and
2Ki 9:1
er, white as snow. d find out where he is, so that
6 The sons of the prophets e

said to E·lisha: “Look! The f 1Ki 20:1, 34
I may send men to capture him.”
Later the report was made to
place where we are staying with 1Ki 22:31 him: “He is in Dothan.” c 14 He
you is too cramped for us. immediately sent horses and war
2 Please let us go to the Jor- g 1Ki 17:24 chariots there, as well as a large
dan. Let each of us take a log ____________________ army; they came by night and
from there and make a place Second Col. surrounded the city.
there where we can dwell.” He a Mt 2:12 15 When the attendant1 of the
said: “Go.” 3 One of them said: man of the true God rose early
“Will you please come along with and went outside, he saw that an
your servants?” At that he said: b Da 2:22, 28 army with horses and war char-
“I will come.” 4 So he went iots was surrounding the city. At
with them, and they came to the c Ge 37:16, 17 once the attendant said to him:
Jordan and began to cut down “Alas, my master! What are we to
the trees. 5 As one of them was do?” 16 But he said: “Do not be
cutting down a tree, the axhead d Ex 14:13 afraid! d For there are more who
fell into the water, and he cried Ps 3:6
are with us than those who are
out: “Alas, my master, it was bor- with them.” e 17 Then E·lisha
rowed!” 6 The man of the true e 2Sa 22:31 began to pray and say: “O Jeho-
God said: “Where did it fall?” 2Ch 32:7 vah, open his eyes, please, that
So he showed him the place. He Ps 18:2
he may see.” f Immediately Jeho-
Ps 27:3
then cut off a piece of wood and Ps 46:7 vah opened the attendant’s eyes
threw it there and made the ax- Ps 55:18 and he saw, and look! the moun-
head float. 7 He said: “Lift it Ps 118:11 tainous region was full of hors-
Ro 8:31
out.” So he reached out his hand es and war chariots of fire g all
and took it. around E·lisha. h
8 Now the king of Syria went f Ac 7:56 18 When the Syrians came
to war against Israel. f He con- down to him, E·lisha prayed to
sulted with his servants and Jehovah and said: “Please, strike
said: “I will encamp at such and g 2Ki 2:11
Ps 68:17 this nation with blindness.” i So
such a place with you.” 9 Then Zec 6:1 he struck them with blindness,
the man of the true God g sent just as E·lisha had requested.
word to the king of Israel, say- 19 E·lisha now said to them:
ing: “Beware of passing by this h Ps 34:7
Mt 26:53
place, because that is where 6:10 1 Or “more than once or twice.”
the Syrians are coming down.” 6:11 1 Lit., “the heart of the king.” 6:15
10 So the king of Israel sent i Ge 19:10, 11 1 Or “minister.”
533 2 KINGS 6:20–7:2
“This is not the way, and this CHAP. 6 She replied: “This woman said to
is not the city. Follow me, and a 1Ki 16:29 me, ‘Hand over your son, and we
let me lead you to the man you will eat him today, and we will
are looking for.” However, he led eat my son tomorrow.’ a 29 So
them to Sa·mari·a. a we boiled my son and ate him. b
20 When they arrived in Sa- b Pr 25:21
The next day I said to her, ‘Hand
mari·a, E·lisha said: “O Jeho- Ro 12:20 over your son so that we may eat
vah, open their eyes so that they him.’ But she hid her son.”
may see.” So Jehovah opened 30 As soon as the king heard
their eyes, and they saw that the woman’s words, he ripped
they were in the middle of Sa- c 2Ki 5:2
his garments apart. c When he
mari·a. 21 When the king of Is- passed by on the wall, the
rael saw them, he said to E·li- people saw that he was wear-
sha: “Should I strike them down, ing sackcloth under his clothes.1
should I strike them down, my 31 Then he said: “So may God
father?” 22 But he said: “You d De 28:52 do to me and add to it if the head
1Ki 20:1
must not strike them down. Do of E·lisha the son of Shaphat re-
you strike down those whom you mains on him today!” d
have taken captive with your 32 E·lisha was sitting in his
sword and with your bow? Give house, and the elders were sit-
them bread and water so they e Le 26:26 ting with him. The king sent a
De 28:15, 17
may eat and drink b and return man ahead of him, but be-
to their lord.” 23 So he spread fore the messenger arrived, E·li-
a great feast for them, and sha said to the elders: “Have
they ate and drank, after which you seen how this son of a mur-
he sent them away to return to f De 14:3 derer e has sent to take off my
Eze 4:14
their lord. And not once did the head? Watch when the messen-
____________________
marauder bands of the Syrians c ger comes, close the door, and
come again into the land of Is- Second Col.
hold the door shut against
rael. a Le 26:29 him. Is not the sound of his
De 28:53-57
24 Afterward Ben-hadad the Eze 5:10 lord’s footsteps behind him?”
king of Syria gathered all his 33 While he was still speaking
army1 together and went with them, the messenger came
up and besieged Sa·mari·a. d to him, and the king said: “This
25 So there was a great fam- b La 4:10
calamity is from Jehovah. Why
ine e in Sa·mari·a, and they be- should I wait any longer for Je-
sieged it until a donkey’s head f hovah?”
was worth 80 silver pieces, and
a fourth of a cab measure1 of
c Ge 37:29
7 E·lisha now said, “Listen to
the word of Jehovah. This is
dove’s droppings was worth 5 sil- what Jehovah says: ‘Tomorrow
1Ki 21:27
ver pieces. 26 As the king of about this time at the gate1 of
Israel was passing by on the wall, Sa·mari·a, a seah measure2 of
a woman cried out to him: “Help fine flour will be worth a shek-
us, O my lord the king!” 27 To el,3 and two seah measures of
this he said: “If Jehovah does d Jer 38:4 barley will be worth a shekel.’” f
not help you, where can I get 2 At that the adjutant whom the
help for you? From the thresh- king relied on said to the man of
ing floor? Or from the wine or oil the true God: “Even if Jehovah
press?” 28 The king asked her: e 1Ki 18:13
“What is the matter with you?” 1Ki 21:9, 10 6:30 1 Or “underneath, next to his skin.”
____________________ 7:1 1 Or “markets.” 2 A seah equaled
6:24 1 Lit., “camp.” 6:25 1 A cab CHAP. 7 7.33 L (6.66 dry qt). See App. B14.
equaled 1.22 L ( 1.11 dry qt). See f De 32:36 3 A shekel equaled 11.4 g (0.367 oz t).
App. B14. 2Ki 7:18 See App. B14.
2 KINGS 7:3-17 534
should open floodgates in the CHAP. 7 til dawn, we will deserve to be
heavens, could this1 possibly a Nu 14:11 punished. Let us now go and re-
take place?” a To that he said: port this at the king’s house.”
“You will see it with your own 10 So they went and called out
eyes, b but you will not eat from to the gatekeepers of the city
it.” c and reported to them: “We went
3 There were four lepers at into the camp of the Syrians, but
the entrance of the city gate, d nobody was there—we did not
b Nu 11:23
and they said to one another: hear anyone at all. There were
“Why are we sitting here until only the horses and donkeys tied
we die? 4 If we say, ‘Let us go and the tents left just as they
into the city,’ while the famine is were.” 11 At once the gate-
in the city, e we would die there. keepers called out, and it was re-
And if we sit here, we will die ported inside the king’s house.
anyway. So now let us go over c 2Ki 7:17 12 Immediately the king got
to the camp of the Syrians. If up by night and said to his ser-
they spare our lives, we will live, vants: “Please let me tell you
but if they put us to death, then what the Syrians have done to
we will die.” 5 They then got up us. They know that we are hun-
in the evening darkness and en- gry, a so they left the camp to
tered the camp of the Syrians. hide in the field, saying, ‘They
d Le 13:45, 46
When they reached the outskirts will come out of the city, and
of the Syrian camp, there was we will catch them alive and en-
nobody there. ter into the city.’” b 13 Then one
6 For Jehovah had caused the of his servants said: “Please, let
Syrian camp to hear the sound some men take five of the re-
of war chariots and horses, the maining horses that are in the
sound of a huge army. f So they e 2Ki 6:25 city. Look! They will end up the
said to one another: “Look! The same as all the crowd of Isra-
king of Israel has hired the el that remain here. Look! They
kings of the Hittites and the will end up the same as all the
kings of Egypt to come against crowd of Israel that perished.
us!” 7 They immediately got up Let us then send them out and
and fled in the evening darkness, f De 28:7
see.” 14 So they took two char-
leaving their tents, horses, don- 2Sa 5:24 iots with horses, and the king
keys, and the whole camp just ____________________ sent them out to the camp
as it was, and they fled for their Second Col. of the Syrians, saying: “Go and
lives.1 a 2Ki 6:25 see.” 15 They followed them as
8 When these lepers reached 2Ki 6:28, 29 far as the Jordan, and the entire
the outskirts of the camp, they way was covered with garments
entered into one of the tents and and utensils that the Syrians had
began to eat and drink. They thrown away as they fled in pan-
carried away from there silver, ic. The messengers returned and
gold, and garments and went and reported it to the king.
hid them. Then they returned b Jos 8:4, 12
16 The people then went out
and entered another tent and Jg 20:29, 37 and plundered the camp of the
carried things away from there Syrians, so that a seah measure
and went and hid them. of fine flour came to be worth a
9 Finally they said to one an- shekel, and two seah measures
other: “What we are doing is not of barley came to be worth a
right. This day is a day of good shekel, according to the word of
news! If we hesitate and wait un- Jehovah. c 17 The king had ap-
c Nu 23:19
2Ki 7:1 pointed the adjutant whom he
7:2 1 Lit., “this word.” 7:7 1 Or “souls.” Isa 55:10, 11 relied on to be in charge of the
535 2 KINGS 7:18–8:13
gate, but the people trampled CHAP. 7 and her field. a At once Ge·ha-
him to death at the gate, just as a 2Ki 7:1, 2 zi said: “My lord the king, this is
the man of the true God had told ____________________ the woman, and this is her son,
the king when he came down to CHAP. 8 whom E·lisha restored to life.”
him. 18 It happened just as the b 2Ki 4:32-35 6 At that the king asked the
man of the true God had said woman, and she related the sto-
to the king: “Two seah measures ry to him. Then the king as-
of barley will be worth a shekel, c Le 26:19 signed her a court official, tell-
and a seah measure of fine flour De 28:15, 23 ing him: “Return all that belongs
1Ki 17:1
will be worth a shekel tomorrow to her and all the products of
at this time at the gate of Sa- the field from the day she left the
mari·a.” a 19 But the adjutant d Jos 13:2, 3 land until now.”
had said to the man of the true 7 E·lisha came to Damascus b
God: “Even if Jehovah should when Ben-hadad c the king of
open floodgates in the heavens, e 2Ki 2:14 Syria was sick. So the report
could such a thing1 take place?” 2Ki 2:20, 21
2Ki 3:17
was made to him: “The man of
To this E·lisha had said: “You 2Ki 4:4, 7 the true God d has come here.”
will see it with your own eyes, 2Ki 6:5-7 8 At that the king said to Haz-
but you will not eat from it.” 2Ki 7:1 a·el: e “Take a gift with you
20 That is exactly what hap- and go and meet the man of
pened to him, because the peo- the true God. f Inquire of Jeho-
f 2Ki 4:32-35
ple trampled him to death at the ____________________
vah through him, asking, ‘Will
gate. I recover from this sickness?’”
Second Col.
8 E·lisha said to the woman

whose son he had restored
a Nu 36:9
9 Haza·el went to meet him and
took a gift with him, every sort
of good thing of Damascus, the
to life:1b “Rise up and go, you
with your household, and live as b Isa 7:8
load of 40 camels. He came and
a foreigner wherever you can, stood before him and said: “Your
for Jehovah has declared a fam- son, Ben-hadad the king of Syr-
ine, c and it will come on the c 1Ki 20:1 ia, has sent me to you, asking,
land for seven years.” 2 So the 2Ki 6:24 ‘Will I recover from this sick-
woman got up and did what the ness?’” 10 E·lisha replied to
man of the true God said. him: “Go and tell him, ‘You
d 1Ki 17:24
She went with her household will certainly recover,’ but Jeho-
and settled in the land of the Phi- vah has shown me that he will
listines d for seven years. e 1Ki 19:15
certainly die.” g 11 And he kept
3 At the end of seven years, staring at him to the point of
the woman returned from the embarrassment. Then the man of
land of the Phi·listines and went f 1Sa 9:8 the true God gave way to weep-
to appeal to the king for her 1Ki 14:2, 3 ing. 12 Haza·el asked: “Why is
house and her field. 4 Now the my lord weeping?” He replied:
king was speaking to Ge·hazi “Because I know what harm you
g 2Ki 8:15 will do to the people of Is-
the attendant of the man of the
true God, saying: “Relate to me, rael. h Their fortified places you
please, all the great things that will set on fire, their choice men
h 2Ki 10:32
E·lisha has done.” e 5 Just as he 2Ki 12:17 you will kill with the sword, their
was relating to the king how he 2Ki 13:3 children you will dash to pieces,
Am 1:3 and their pregnant women you
had restored the dead one to
life, f the woman whose son he will rip open.” i 13 Haza·el said:
had restored to life came to the “How could your servant, who is
i De 28:63
king, appealing for her house Am 1:13 a mere dog, do such a deed?”
But E·lisha said: “Jehovah has
7:19 1 Lit., “such a word as this.” 8:1 shown me that you will be king
1 Or “had revived.” j 1Ki 19:15 over Syria.” j
2 KINGS 8:14–9:4 536
14 Then he left E·lisha and CHAP. 8 25 In the 12th year of Je·ho-
returned to his own lord, who a 2Ki 8:10 ram the son of Ahab the king
said to him: “What did E·lisha b 1Ki 16:8, 10
of Israel, A·ha·ziah the son of
say to you?” He replied: “He told 2Ki 11:1 King Je·horam of Judah be-
me that you will certainly recov- 2Ki 15:8, 10 came king. a 26 A·ha·ziah was
er.” a 15 But the next day, Haz- c 1Ki 19:15 22 years old when he became
a·el took a coverlet, dipped it in king, and he reigned for one
d 2Ki 1:17
water, and held1 it over his face year in Jerusalem. His mother’s
until he died. b And Haza·el be- e 1Ki 22:50
2Ch 21:3, 5
name was Ath·a·liah b the grand-
came king in his place. c daughter1 of King Omri c of Is-
16 In the fifth year of Je·ho- f 1Ki 12:28-30 rael. 27 He walked in the way
ram d the son of Ahab the king of g 1Ki 16:32, 33 of the house of Ahab d and kept
Israel, while Je·hosha·phat was 1Ki 21:25 doing what was bad in Jeho-
king of Judah, Je·horam e the h 2Ki 8:26, 27 vah’s eyes, like the house of
son of King Je·hosha·phat of Ju- 2Ch 18:1 Ahab, for he was related to
dah became king. 17 He was 32 i 2Ch 21:6, 7 the house of Ahab by mar-
years old when he became king, j Ge 49:10 riage. e 28 So he went with Je-
and he reigned for eight years 2Sa 7:16, 17 horam the son of Ahab to
in Jerusalem. 18 He walked in wage war against King Haza·el
k 1Ki 11:36
the way of the kings of Isra- Ps 132:17 of Syria at Ramoth-gile·ad, f but
el, f just as those of the house the Syrians wounded Je·horam. g
l Ge 27:40
of Ahab had done, g for Ahab’s 2Sa 8:14 29 So King Je·horam returned
daughter had become his wife; h to Jezre·el h to recover from the
m 1Ki 22:47
and he kept doing what was bad 2Ch 21:8-10 wounds that the Syrians had in-
in Jehovah’s eyes. i 19 But Je- flicted on him at Ramah when
n Jos 21:13
hovah did not want to bring Ju- 2Ki 19:8 he fought against King Haza·el
dah to ruin for the sake of David of Syria. i A·ha·ziah the son of
his servant, j since he had prom- o 1Ki 2:10
2Ch 21:18-20 Je·horam the king of Judah
ised him to give a lamp to him k went down to Jezre·el to see
and to his sons always. p 1Ch 3:10, 11
2Ch 21:16, 17 Je·horam the son of Ahab, be-
20 In his days Edom revolt- 2Ch 22:1, 2 cause he had been wounded.1
ed against Judah l and then set ____________________
up its own king. m 21 So Je·ho-
ram crossed over to Zair with
Second Col.
a 2Ki 9:29
9 E·lisha the prophet then
called one of the sons of
all his chariots, and he rose up the prophets and said to him:
by night and defeated the Edom- b 2Ki 11:1 “Wrap your garments around
2Ki 11:13, 16
ites who were surrounding him your waist, and quickly take
and the chariot commanders; c 1Ki 16:16, 23 this flask of oil with you and
and the troops fled to their d 1Ki 16:33 go to Ramoth-gile·ad. j 2 When
tents. 22 But Edom has kept e 2Ki 8:16, 18
you arrive there, look for Jehu k
up its revolt against Judah to 2Ch 22:3, 4 the son of Je·hosha·phat the son
this day. Libnah n also revolted of Nimshi; go in and have him
f Jos 21:38
at that time. 1Ki 22:2, 3 get up from among his brothers
23 And the rest of the histo- g 1Ki 19:17
and take him into the innermost
ry of Je·horam, all that he did, 2Ch 22:5 room. 3 Then take the flask of
is it not written in the book of oil and pour it out on his head
h Jos 19:17, 18
the history of the times of the 1Ki 21:1 and say, ‘This is what Jehovah
kings of Judah? 24 Then Je- 2Ch 22:6 says: “I anoint you as king over
horam was laid to rest with his i 2Ki 9:15 Israel.”’ l Then open the door and
forefathers and was buried with ____________________ flee without delay.”
his forefathers in the City of Da- CHAP. 9 4 So the prophet’s attendant
vid. o And his son A·ha·ziah p be- j 2Ki 8:25, 28 got on his way to Ramoth-
came king in his place.
k 1Ki 19:16, 17 8:26 1 Lit., “daughter.” 8:29 1 Or “he
8:15 1 Or “placed.” l 2Ch 22:7 was sick.”
537 2 KINGS 9:5-21
gile·ad. 5 When he arrived, the CHAP. 9 of Nimshi conspired against Je-
army chiefs were seated there. a 1Ki 19:16 horam.
He said: “I have a message for Je·horam had been on guard
you, O chief.” Jehu asked: “For at Ramoth-gile·ad, a he with all
which one of us?” He said: “For b 1Ki 18:4 Israel, because of King Haza·el b
you, O chief.” 6 So Jehu got 1Ki 19:2 of Syria. 15 King Je·horam lat-
up and went into the house; the 1Ki 21:15, 25 er returned to Jezre·el c to re-
attendant poured the oil out on Lu 18:7
cover from the wounds that the
his head and said to him, “This Syrians inflicted on him when he
is what Jehovah the God of Is- fought King Haza·el of Syria. d
rael says: ‘I anoint you as king c 1Ki 21:20, 21 Jehu now said: “If you agree,1
over Jehovah’s people, over Isra- do not let anyone escape from
el. a 7 You must strike down the the city to go and report this
house of Ahab your lord, and d 1Ki 15:28, 29 in Jezre·el.” 16 Then Jehu
I will avenge the blood of my ser- mounted his chariot and went to
vants the prophets and of all the Jezre·el, for Je·horam was lying
servants of Jehovah who died at there wounded, and King A·ha-
the hands of Jeze·bel. b 8 And e 1Ki 16:11, 12
ziah of Judah had gone down
the whole house of Ahab will to see Je·horam. 17 As the
perish; and I will annihilate from watchman was standing on the
Ahab every male,1 including the f 1Ki 21:23
tower in Jezre·el, he saw the
helpless and weak in Israel. c throng of Jehu’s men approach-
9 And I will make the house of
ing. At once he said: “I see a
Ahab like the house of Jer·o·bo- g 2Ki 9:3 throng of men.” Je·horam said:
am d the son of Nebat and like
“Take a cavalryman and send
the house of Baa·sha e the son
him to meet them, and let him
of A·hijah. 10 As for Jeze·bel,
h 2Ki 9:6 say, ‘Are you coming in peace?’”
the dogs will eat her up in the
18 So a horseman went to meet
plot of land at Jezre·el, f and no
one will bury her.’” With that he him and said: “This is what the
opened the door and fled. g king says, ‘Are you coming in
i Mt 21:7
peace?’” But Jehu said: “What
11 When Jehu went back to
do you have to do with ‘peace’?
the servants of his lord, they
Fall in behind me!”
asked him: “Is everything all j 2Sa 15:10
right? Why did this crazy man The watchman then reported:
1Ki 1:34, 39
come to you?” He answered “The messenger reached them,
them: “You know that sort of but he has not returned.” 19 So
man and his sort of talk.” he sent out a second horseman,
k 1Ki 19:16 who said when he came to them:
12 But they said: “That is not ____________________
true! Tell us, please.” Then he “This is what the king says, ‘Are
Second Col. you coming in peace?’” But Jehu
said: “This is what he said to me,
a 2Ki 8:28 said: “What do you have to do
and then he added, ‘This is what
Jehovah says: “I anoint you as with ‘peace’? Fall in behind me!”
king over Israel.”’” h 13 At this 20 The watchman then re-
each of them quickly took his b 1Ki 19:15 ported: “He reached them, but
garment and put it under him on 2Ki 8:15 he has not returned, and the
2Ki 10:32
the bare steps, i and they blew driving is like the driving of
the horn and said: “Jehu has Jehu the grandson1 of Nimshi,
become king!” j 14 Then Jehu k for he drives like a madman.”
the son of Je·hosha·phat the son c Jos 19:17, 18 21 Je·horam said: “Hitch up!”
1Ki 21:1
So his war chariot was hitched
9:8 1 Lit., “anyone urinating against a
wall.” A Hebrew expression of contempt 9:15 1 Or “your soul agrees.” 9:20
referring to males. d 2Ch 22:6 1 Lit., “son.”
2 KINGS 9:22–10:2 538
up and King Je·horam of Isra- CHAP. 9 in the 11th year of Je·horam the
el and King A·ha·ziah a of Judah a 2Ki 8:25 son of Ahab that A·ha·ziah a had
each went out in his own war 2Ki 8:29 become king over Judah.)
2Ch 22:7
chariot to meet Jehu. They en- 30 When Jehu came to Jez-
countered him in the plot of land b 1Ki 21:1, 15 re·el, b Jeze·bel c heard of it.
of Naboth b the Jezre·el·ite. So she painted her eyes with
22 As soon as Je·horam saw c 1Ki 16:31 black paint1 and adorned her
Jehu, he said: “Are you coming 1Ki 18:4 head and looked down through
in peace, Jehu?” But he said: 1Ki 19:2
1Ki 21:7
the window. 31 As Jehu came
“What peace could there be as in through the gate, she said:
long as there is the prostitution d Le 20:6 “Did it go well with Zimri, the
of Jeze·bel c your mother and De 18:10 killer of his lord?” d 32 Looking
her many sorceries?” d 23 At 1Ki 18:19
up to the window, he said: “Who
once Je·horam turned his char- e 1Ki 21:19
is on my side? Who?” e Immedi-
iot to flee, and he said to A·ha·zi- ately two or three court officials
ah: “We have been tricked, A·ha- f 1Ki 21:29 looked down at him. 33 He
ziah!” 24 Jehu took his bow said: “Throw her down!” So they
in hand and shot Je·horam be- g Ge 4:8, 10 threw her down, and some of
Ps 9:12
tween the shoulders, and the ar- Ps 72:14
her blood splattered on the wall
row came out at his heart, and and on the horses, and he tram-
he collapsed in his war chariot. h Ge 9:5 pled her. 34 After that he went
25 He then said to Bidkar his Le 24:17 in and ate and drank. He then
adjutant: “Pick him up and said: “Please, take care of this
i 1Ki 21:24 accursed woman and bury her.
throw him into the field of Na-
both the Jezre·el·ite. e Remem- j 2Ki 8:29
After all, she is the daughter of a
ber, you and I were riding to- 2Ch 22:7 king.” f 35 But when they went
gether1 behind Ahab his father to bury her, they did not find
when Jehovah himself made this k Jos 17:11 anything but her skull and her
pronouncement against him: f feet and the palms of her
26 ‘“As surely as I saw the blood l 2Sa 5:7 hands. g 36 When they returned
____________________
of Naboth g and the blood of his and told him, he said: “This ful-
sons yesterday,” declares Jeho- Second Col. fills the word of Jehovah h that
vah, “I will repay h you in this a 2Ki 8:24 he spoke through his servant
2Ch 22:2
very plot of land,” declares Je- E·lijah the Tishbite, saying, ‘In
hovah.’ So now pick him up and b 1Ki 21:1 the plot of land of Jezre·el, the
throw him into the plot of land, dogs will eat the flesh of Jeze-
according to the word of Jeho- c 1Ki 16:31 bel. i 37 And the dead body of
vah.” i 1Ki 21:25 Jeze·bel will become as manure
27 When King A·ha·ziah j of d 1Ki 16:15-19
on the surface of the field in the
Judah saw what was happening, plot of land of Jezre·el, so that
he fled by way of the garden e Ex 32:26
they may not say: “This is Jeze-
house. (Later Jehu pursued him Ps 94:16 bel.”’”
and said: “Strike him down also!”
So they struck him down in the f 1Ki 16:31 10 Now Ahab j had 70 sons in
Sa·mari·a. So Jehu wrote
chariot on his way up to Gur, letters and sent them to Sa-
g 2Ki 9:10
which is by Ible·am. k But he con- mari·a, to the princes of Jez-
tinued his flight to Me·giddo and h Isa 55:10, 11 re·el, the elders, k and the guard-
died there. 28 Then his ser- ians of Ahab’s children,1 saying:
vants carried him in a chariot to i 1Ki 21:23 2 “Now when this letter comes
Jerusalem, and they buried him ____________________ to you, the sons of your lord
in his grave with his forefathers CHAP. 10 will be with you, as well as the
in the City of David. l 29 It was j 1Ki 16:29
9:30 1 Or “eye shadow.” 10:1 1 Lit., “the
9:25 1 Lit., “riding teams.” k 1Ki 21:8 guardians of Ahab.”
539 2 KINGS 10:3-17
war chariots, the horses, a for- CHAP. 10 done what he spoke through his
tified city, and weapons. 3 Se- a 2Ki 9:24, 27 servant E·lijah.” a 11 Moreover,
lect the best and most suitable1 Jehu struck down all who were
of the sons of your lord and put left of the house of Ahab in Jez-
him on the throne of his father. re·el, as well as all his distin-
Then fight for the house of your b 1Ki 21:21 guished men, his acquaintances,
lord.” and his priests, b until he had left
4 But they were overcome him no survivor. c
with fear and said: “Look! If 12 Then he got up and went
two kings could not stand before c 2Ki 9:14, 24 on his way to Sa·mari·a. The
him, a how can we stand?” 5 So binding house1 of the shepherds
the overseer of the palace,1 the was on the way. 13 There Je-
governor of the city, the elders, hu encountered the brothers of
and the guardians sent this mes- d 1Sa 15:29 King A·ha·ziah d of Judah, and
sage to Jehu: “We are your ser- Isa 14:27 he said to them, “Who are you?”
____________________
vants, and we will do everything They said: “We are the brothers
that you tell us. We will not make Second Col. of A·ha·ziah, and we are on our
anyone king. Do whatever seems a 1Ki 21:19-24 way down to ask if all is well
2Ki 9:7, 36
good in your eyes.” with the sons of the king and
6 Then he wrote them a sec- the sons of the queen mother.”1
ond letter, saying: “If you belong 14 Immediately he said: “Cap-
to me and are willing to obey me, ture them alive!” So they cap-
b 1Ki 18:19
bring the heads of the sons of 2Ki 23:19, 20 tured them alive and slaugh-
your lord and come to me tomor- tered them at the cistern of the
row at this time at Jezre·el.” binding house, 42 men. He did
Now the 70 sons of the king not let a single one of them sur-
were with the distinguished men c 1Ki 21:21 vive. e
of the city who were rais- 15 As he went from there, he
ing them. 7 As soon as the let- encountered Je·hona·dab f the
ter came to them, they took the son of Rechab, g who was com-
sons of the king and slaughtered d 2Ki 8:29 ing to meet him. When he greet-
them, 70 men, b and they put 2Ki 9:21, 27 ed1 him, he said to him: “Is your
2Ch 22:1
their heads in baskets and sent heart fully2 with me, just as my
them to him at Jezre·el. 8 The heart is with your heart?”
messenger came in and told him: Je·hona·dab replied: “It is.”
“They have brought the heads e 2Ch 22:8
“If so, give me your hand.”
of the sons of the king.” So he So he gave him his hand, and
said: “Put them in two heaps at Jehu pulled him up into the
the entrance of the city gate un- chariot with him. 16 Then he
til morning.” 9 When he went f Jer 35:6, 19 said: “Come along with me, and
out in the morning, he stood be- see my toleration of no rivalry
fore all the people and said: “You toward1 Jehovah.” h So they had
are innocent.1 Yes, I conspired him ride with him in his war
against my lord, and I killed g 1Ch 2:55 chariot. 17 Then he came to
him, c but who struck down all of Sa·mari·a, and he struck down
these? 10 Know, then, that not all who were left over of Ahab’s
a single word of Jehovah’s house in Sa·mari·a until he had
that Jehovah has spoken against h Nu 25:11 annihilated them, i according to
the house of Ahab will go un- 1Ki 19:10
fulfilled,1 d and Jehovah has 10:12 1 Apparently a place where sheep
were bound in order to be sheared.
10:3 1 Or “upright.” 10:5 1 Lit., “house.” 10:13 1 Or “the lady.” 10:15 1 Or
10:9 1 Or “righteous.” 10:10 1 Lit., “will i 2Ki 9:8 “blessed.” 2 Lit., “upright.” 10:16 1 Or
fall to the earth.” 2Ch 22:7 “my zeal for.”
2 KINGS 10:18-34 540
Jehovah’s word that he had spo- CHAP. 10 one escape!” a So the guards and
ken to E·lijah. a a 1Ki 21:20, 21 the adjutants struck them down
18 Further, Jehu collected 2Ki 9:26 with the sword and threw them
all the people together and said out, and they kept going as far
to them: “Ahab worshipped Ba- b 1Ki 16:32, 33 as the inner sanctuary1 of the
al a little, b but Jehu will worship 1Ki 18:22
house of Baal. 26 Then they
him much more. 19 So sum- brought out the sacred pillars b
mon all the prophets of Baal, c c 2Ki 3:13 of the house of Baal and burned
all his worshippers, and all his each one. c 27 They tore down
priests d to me. Do not let a single d 2Ki 10:11 the sacred pillar d of Baal, and
one be absent, because I have they tore down the house of Ba-
a great sacrifice for Baal. Any- e 1Ki 16:30, 32 al e and turned it into latrines, as
one who is absent will not live.” it remains to this day.
But Jehu was acting with cun- f 2Ki 10:15 28 Thus Jehu annihilated
ning to destroy the worshippers Jer 35:6, 19 Baal out of Israel. 29 However,
____________________
of Baal. Jehu did not turn away from
Second Col.
20 Jehu continued: “Declare1 the sins that Jer·o·boam the
a Ex 32:26, 27 son of Nebat had caused Israel
a solemn assembly for Baal.” De 13:6-9
So they proclaimed it. 21 After Eze 9:5 to commit as regards the golden
that Jehu sent word throughout calves that were in Bethel and
Israel, and all the worshippers of b Le 26:1 in Dan. f 30 So Jehovah said to
Baal came. Not a single one was Jehu: “Because you have act-
left out who did not come. They c De 7:25
ed well and have done what is
entered the house1 of Baal, e and right in my eyes by carrying out
the house of Baal was filled all that was in my heart to do to
d Le 26:30
from end to end. 22 He said to De 7:5 the house of Ahab, g four gener-
the one who was in charge of the ations of your sons will sit on the
wardrobe: “Bring out garments e 1Ki 16:30, 32 throne of Israel.” h 31 But Jehu
for all the worshippers of Baal.” did not take care to walk in the
So he brought out the clothing f 1Ki 12:28-30
Law of Jehovah the God of Is-
for them. 23 Then Jehu and 1Ki 13:33 rael with all his heart. i He did
Je·hona·dab f the son of Rechab Ho 8:6 not turn away from the sins that
went into the house of Baal. He Jer·o·boam had caused Israel to
now said to the worshippers of g 1Ki 21:21 commit. j
Baal: “Search carefully and see 32 In those days Jehovah
that there are no worshippers of h 2Ki 13:1, 10 started to cut off1 Israel piece
Jehovah here, only worshippers 2Ki 14:23 by piece. Haza·el kept attack-
2Ki 15:8, 12
of Baal.” 24 Finally they came ing them throughout the territo-
in to offer up sacrifices and ry of Israel, k 33 from the Jor-
i De 10:12
burnt offerings. Jehu had sta- Ho 1:4
dan eastward, all the land of
tioned 80 of his men outside and Gile·ad—of the Gadites, the
said: “If any one of the men I am j 1Ki 12:28-30
Reuben·ites, and the Ma·nas-
putting into your hands escapes, 1Ki 13:34 sites l—from A·roer, which is by
it will be your life for his.”1 1Ki 14:16 the Arnon Valley,1 to Gile·ad
25 As soon as he finished of- and Bashan. m
fering up the burnt offering, Je- k 1Ki 19:17 34 And the rest of the histo-
2Ki 8:12
hu said to the guards1 and the 2Ki 13:22
ry of Jehu, all that he did and
adjutants: “Come in and strike all his mightiness, is it not writ-
them down! Do not let a single l Nu 32:33
ten in the book of the history of
Jos 22:9 the times of the kings of Israel?
10:20 1 Lit., “Sanctify.” 10:21 1 Or
“temple.” 10:24 1 Or “it will be your m De 3:13-16
10:25 1 Lit., “the city,” perhaps a for-
soul for his soul.” 10:25 1 Lit., “run- De 28:63 tresslike structure. 10:32 1 Or “re-
ners.” Jos 13:8-12 duce.” 10:33 1 Or “Wadi Arnon.”
541 2 KINGS 10:35–11:15
35 Then Jehu was laid to rest CHAP. 10 watch over the house of Jeho-
with his forefathers, and they a 2Ki 13:1 vah to protect the king. 8 You
buried him in Sa·mari·a; and ____________________ must surround the king on every
his son Je·hoa·haz a became king CHAP. 11 side, each with his weapons in
in his place. 36 The length1 of b 2Ki 8:26 hand. Anyone entering within
Jehu’s reign over Israel was 28 2Ki 11:20 the ranks will be put to death.
years in Sa·mari·a. 2Ch 21:5, 6 Stay with the king wherever he
2Ch 24:7
11 Now when Ath·a·liah, b

A·ha·ziah’s mother, saw
goes.”1
9 The chiefs of hundreds a
that her son had died, c she rose c 2Ki 9:27 did exactly what Je·hoia·da the
up and destroyed the entire roy- priest had commanded. So each
al line.1d 2 However, Je·hoshe- one took his men who were on
d 2Ch 21:4 duty on the Sabbath, together
ba the daughter of King Je·ho- 2Ch 22:10-12
ram, A·ha·ziah’s sister, took with those who were off duty on
Je·hoash e the son of A·ha·ziah the Sabbath, and they came in to
and stole him away from among e 2Ki 12:1 Je·hoia·da the priest. b 10 The
the sons of the king who were to priest then gave the chiefs of
be put to death, keeping him and hundreds the spears and the cir-
his nurse in an inner bedroom. f 1Ki 14:27 cular shields that had belonged
They managed to keep him con- to King David, which were in
cealed from Ath·a·liah, so he the house of Jehovah. 11 And
g 2Ch 23:1-3
was not put to death. 3 He re- the palace guards c took their
mained with her for six years, positions, each with his weap-
hidden at the house of Jehovah, h 1Ki 7:1 ons in hand, from the right side
while Ath·a·liah was ruling over 2Ch 23:4-7 of the house to the left side of
the land. ____________________ the house, by the altar d and by
4 In the seventh year, Je·hoi- Second Col. the house, all around the king.
a·da sent for the chiefs of hun- a 2Ki 11:4 12 Then Je·hoia·da brought the
dreds of the Cari·an bodyguard king’s son e out and put on
and of the palace guards1f and him the crown1 and the Testi-
b 2Ch 23:8-11 mony,2f and they made him king
had them come to him at the
house of Jehovah. He made a and anointed him. They began to
pact2 with them and had them clap their hands and say: “Long
c 1Ki 14:27
swear to it at the house of Je- live the king!” g
hovah, and then he showed them 13 When Ath·a·liah heard the
the son of the king. g 5 He or- d 1Ki 8:22 sound of the people running,
dered them: “This is what you 2Ch 4:1 she immediately came to the
are to do: One third of you people at the house of Jehovah. h
will be on duty on the Sab- 14 Then she saw the king stand-
e 2Ki 11:2
bath and will keep strict watch ing there by the pillar according
over the king’s house,1h 6 an- to the custom. i The chiefs and
other third will be at the Gate f Ex 25:21 the trumpeters j were with the
of the Foundation, and anoth- Ex 31:18 king, and all the people of the
er third will be at the gate be- land were rejoicing and blow-
hind the palace guards. You ing the trumpets. At this Ath·a-
g 1Ki 1:39, 40
will take turns watching over liah ripped her garments apart
the house. 7 Your two divisions and cried out: “Conspiracy! Con-
that are supposed to be off duty h 2Ch 23:12-15 spiracy!” 15 But Je·hoia·da the
on the Sabbath must keep strict priest commanded the chiefs of
10:36 1 Lit., “The days.” 11:1 1 Lit., “all i 2Ki 23:3 11:8 1 Lit., “when he goes out and when
seed of the kingdom.” 11:4 1 Lit., “the he comes in.” 11:12 1 Or “diadem.”
runners.” 2 Or “covenant.” 11:5 1 Or 2 Possibly a scroll containing the Law of
“palace.” j 2Ch 5:12 God.
2 KINGS 11:16–12:10 542
hundreds, a those appointed over CHAP. 11 that Je·hoia·da the priest in-
the army, and said to them: a 2Ki 11:4 structed him. 3 However, the
“Take her out from among the 2Ch 23:9 high places a were not removed,
ranks, and if anyone follows her, and the people were still sac-
b 1Ki 7:1
put him to death with the rificing and making sacrificial
sword!” For the priest had said: c 1Sa 10:25 smoke on the high places.
“Do not put her to death in 2Sa 5:3 4 Je·hoash said to the
the house of Jehovah.” 16 So priests: “Take all the money that
d 2Ch 23:16, 17
they seized her, and when she is brought to the house of Jeho-
reached the place where the e De 12:3 vah for the holy offerings, b the
horses enter the king’s house,1b money for which each one is as-
she was put to death there. f De 7:25 sessed, c the money given as an
17 Then Je·hoia·da made a estimated value for a person,1
g De 13:5
covenant between Jehovah and and all the money that each per-
the king and the people, c that h 2Ch 23:18-21 son’s heart is moved to bring to
they would continue as the peo- the house of Jehovah. d 5 The
ple of Jehovah, and he also i 2Ki 11:4, 15 priests will personally take it
made a covenant between the from their donors1 and use it to
j 1Ki 14:27
king and the people. d 18 After repair the house, wherever any
that all the people of the land k 2Sa 7:8, 16 damage is2 found.” e
came to the house1 of Baal and 6 By the 23rd year of King Je-
tore down his altars, e completely l 2Ki 11:2 hoash, the priests had not
smashed his images, f and killed yet repaired the damage to
m 2Ch 24:1
Mattan the priest of Baal g in ____________________ the house. f 7 So King Je·ho-
front of the altars. ash called Je·hoia·da g the priest
CHAP. 12
Then the priest appointed and the other priests and said
n 1Ki 19:16
overseers over the house of 2Ki 10:30 to them: “Why are you not re-
Jehovah. h 19 Further, he took pairing the damage to the house?
the chiefs of hundreds, i the o 2Ki 11:2 Therefore, do not take any more
Cari·an bodyguard, the palace 1Ch 3:10, 11
money from your donors unless
guards, j and all the people of p 2Ch 24:1, 2 it is used to repair the house.” h
the land to escort the king down ____________________ 8 At that the priests agreed not
from the house of Jehovah, and to take any more money from
Second Col.
they came to the king’s house1 the people and not to be respon-
a Nu 33:52
by the way of the gate of the pal- sible for repairing the house.
ace guard. He then sat on the b 2Ch 31:12 9 Je·hoia·da the priest then
throne of the kings. k 20 So all took a chest i and bored a hole in
the people of the land rejoiced c Ex 30:13
its lid and put it next to the al-
2Ch 24:9
and the city was quiet, for they tar on the right as one enters the
had put Ath·a·liah to death with d Ex 25:2 house of Jehovah. That is where
the sword at the king’s house. Ex 35:21 the priests who served as door-
21 Je·hoash l was seven years keepers would put all the money
e 2Ch 24:7
old when he became king. m that was brought into the house
12 In the seventh year of
Jehu, n Je·hoash o became
f 2Ch 24:5
g 2Ki 11:4
of Jehovah. j 10 Whenever they
saw that there was a great deal
king, and he reigned for 40 of money in the chest, the sec-
2Ch 23:1
years in Jerusalem. His moth- 2Ch 24:15 retary of the king and the high
er’s name was Zibi·ah from priest would come up and col-
Beer-sheba. p 2 Je·hoash con- h 2Ch 24:6 lect1 and count the money that
tinued doing what was right in had been brought to the house
i 2Ch 24:8
Jehovah’s eyes all the days Mr 12:41
Lu 21:1 12:4 1 Or “soul.” 12:5 1 Or “acquain-
11:16, 19 1 Or “palace.” 11:18 1 Or “tem- tances.” 2 Or “cracks are.” 12:10 1 Or
ple.” j 2Ch 24:10 “put into bags.” Lit., “bind.”
543 2 KINGS 12:11–13:6
of Jehovah. a 11 They would CHAP. 12 19 As for the rest of the his-
give the money that had been a 2Ch 24:11 tory of Je·hoash, all that he did,
counted to those appointed over is it not written in the book of
b 2Ki 22:4-6
the work being done in the house 2Ch 24:12 the history of the times of the
of Jehovah. They, in turn, paid kings of Judah? 20 However,
c Nu 10:2
it to the woodworkers and to 2Ch 5:12
his servants joined in a conspir-
the builders who were working acy against him a and struck Je-
at the house of Jehovah, b 12 as d 2Ch 24:14 hoash down at the house of the
well as to the masons and the e 2Ki 22:7 Mound,1b on the way that goes
stonecutters. They also bought down to Silla. 21 His servants
f Le 5:15
timbers and hewn stones for re- Joza·car the son of Shime·ath
pairing the damage to the house g Le 7:7 and Je·hoza·bad the son of Sho-
of Jehovah and used the mon- Nu 18:8 mer were the ones who struck
ey for all the other expenses in- h 1Ki 19:15 him and put him to death. c They
curred in repairing the house. 2Ki 8:13 buried him with his forefathers
13 However, none of the mon- 2Ki 10:32 in the City of David, and his son
ey brought to the house of Je- i 1Ch 18:1 Am·a·ziah became king in his
hovah was used to make basins place. d
j 2Ch 24:23
of silver, extinguishers, bowls,
trumpets, c or any sort of gold or k 1Ki 15:18
2Ki 16:8
13 In the 23rd year of Je·ho-
ash e the son of A·ha·ziah f
silver article for the house of Je- 2Ki 18:15 the king of Judah, Je·hoa·haz
hovah. d 14 They would give it ____________________ the son of Jehu g became king
only to those who did the Second Col. over Israel in Sa·mari·a, and he
work, and with it they repaired a 2Ch 24:25, reigned for 17 years. 2 He con-
the house of Jehovah. 15 They 26 tinued to do what was bad in
would not call for an accounting 2Ch 25:27
Jehovah’s eyes, and he persist-
from the men to whom they gave b 2Sa 5:9 ed in the sin that Jer·o·boam
the money to give to the work- 1Ki 9:15, 24 the son of Nebat had caused Is-
ers, for they were trustworthy. e 2Ch 32:5
rael to commit. h He did not
16 However, the money for guilt c 2Ki 14:1, 5 turn away from it. 3 So Jeho-
offerings f and the money for sin vah’s anger i grew hot against Is-
d 2Ch 24:27
offerings was not brought to the ____________________ rael, j and he gave them into the
house of Jehovah; it belonged to hand of King Haza·el k of Syria
CHAP. 13
the priests. g and into the hand of Ben-hadad l
e 2Ki 11:2, 21
17 It was then that Haza·el h the son of Haza·el all their days.
the king of Syria went up to fight f 2Ki 8:26 4 In time Je·hoa·haz begged
2Ki 9:27
against Gath, i and he captured for the favor1 of Jehovah, and
it, after which he decided to g 2Ki 10:30, 35 Jehovah listened to him, for he
attack1 Jerusalem. j 18 At that h 1Ki 12:28-30 had seen the oppression the king
King Je·hoash of Judah took all 1Ki 13:33 of Syria had inflicted on Isra-
the holy offerings that his fore- 1Ki 14:16 el. m 5 So Jehovah provided Is-
fathers Je·hosha·phat, Je·ho- i Heb 12:29 rael with a savior n to free them
ram, and A·ha·ziah, the kings of from Syria’s grip, and the Israel-
Judah, had sanctified, as well as j Le 26:14, 17 ites were able to dwell in their
his own holy offerings and all k 1Ki 19:17 homes as before.1 6 (However,
the gold to be found in the trea- 2Ki 8:12 they did not depart from the sin
suries of the house of Jehovah l 2Ki 13:24 of the house of Jer·o·boam that
and the king’s house,1 and sent he had caused Israel to commit. o
them to Haza·el the king of Syr- m Ex 3:7
Jg 10:16
They continued in this sin,1 and
ia. k So he withdrew from Jerusa- 2Ki 14:26, 27
lem. 12:20 1 Or “at Beth-millo.” 13:4 1 Or
n Ne 9:27 “softened the face.” 13:5 1 That is, in
12:17 1 Lit., “Hazael set his face to go up o 2Ki 10:29 peace and security. 13:6 1 Lit., “In it he
against.” 12:18 1 Or “palace.” 2Ki 17:21 walked.”
2 KINGS 13:7-23 544
the sacred pole1a continued to CHAP. 13 16 Then he said to the king of
stand in Sa·mari·a.) 7 Je·hoa- a De 7:5 Israel: “Put your hand to the
haz was left with an army of only 1Ki 14:15 bow.” So he put his hand to it, af-
1Ki 16:33
50 horsemen, 10 chariots, and ter which E·lisha laid his hands
10,000 foot soldiers, because the on the king’s hands. 17 Then
king of Syria had destroyed b 2Ki 8:12 he said: “Open the window to-
2Ki 10:32
them, b trampling them like the ward the east.” So he opened it.
dust at threshing time. c E·lisha said: “Shoot!” So he shot.
c Am 1:3
8 As for the rest of the histo- He now said: “Jehovah’s arrow
ry of Je·hoa·haz, all that he did of victory,1 the arrow of vic-
and his mightiness, is it not writ- d 2Ki 10:35 tory over2 Syria! You will strike
ten in the book of the history of down3 Syria at Aphek a until you
the times of the kings of Isra- e 2Ki 14:1 finish it off.”
el? 9 Then Je·hoa·haz was laid 18 He continued: “Take the
to rest with his forefathers, and f 2Ki 10:29 arrows,” and he took them. Then
they buried him in Sa·mari·a; d he said to the king of Isra-
and his son Je·hoash became g 2Ki 14:8, 13 el: “Strike the ground.” So he
king in his place. struck the ground three times
10 In the 37th year of King Je- and stopped. 19 At that the
h 2Ki 14:28
hoash of Judah, Je·hoash e the man of the true God grew in-
son of Je·hoa·haz became king dignant at him and said: “You
over Israel in Sa·mari·a, and i 2Ki 10:35 should have struck the ground
2Ki 13:9
he reigned for 16 years. 11 He five or six times! Then you would
continued to do what was bad have struck down Syria until
j 1Ki 19:16
in Jehovah’s eyes, not departing you finished it off, but now you
from all the sins that Jer·o·bo- will strike down Syria only three
am the son of Nebat had made k 2Ki 2:11, 12 times.” b
____________________
Israel commit. f He continued1 in 20 After that E·lisha died and
these sins. Second Col. was buried. There were Moab-
12 As for the rest of the his- a 1Sa 29:1 ite marauder bands c that would
1Ki 20:26
tory of Je·hoash, all that he did come into the land at the begin-
and his mightiness and how he ning of the year.1 21 As some
fought against King Am·a·ziah of b 2Ki 13:25
men were burying a man, they
Judah, g is it not written in the saw the marauder band, so they
book of the history of the times c 2Ki 1:1 quickly threw the man into E·li-
of the kings of Israel? 13 Then 2Ki 24:2
sha’s burial place and ran off.
Je·hoash was laid to rest with When the man touched the
his forefathers, and Jer·o·bo- d Joh 11:44 bones of E·lisha, he came to life d
Heb 11:35
am1h sat on his throne. And Je- and stood on his feet.
hoash was buried in Sa·mari·a 22 Now King Haza·el e of Syr-
with the kings of Israel. i e 1Ki 19:15
ia oppressed Israel f all the days
14 Now when E·lisha j be- of Je·hoa·haz. 23 However, Je-
came ill with the sickness from f 2Ki 8:12 hovah extended favor and mer-
2Ki 10:32
which he eventually died, Je·ho- cy to them g and showed his con-
ash the king of Israel came down cern for them for the sake of his
to him and wept over him, say- g 2Ki 14:26, 27 covenant with Abraham, h Isaac, i
ing: “My father, my father! The and Jacob. j He did not want to
chariot of Israel and his horse- h Ge 13:14-16 bring them to ruin, and he has
men!” k 15 E·lisha then said to not cast them away from his
him: “Take a bow and arrows.” i Ge 26:3
So he took a bow and arrows. 13:17 1 Or “salvation.” 2 Or “salvation
j Ge 28:13
against.” 3 Or “defeat.” 13:20 1 Lit.,
13:6 1 See Glossary. 13:11 1 Lit., Ps 105:8 “at the coming in of the year,” likely in
“walked.” 13:13 1 That is, Jeroboam II. Mic 7:20 the spring.
545 2 KINGS 13:24–14:16
presence to this day. 24 When CHAP. 13 confront each other in battle.”1a
King Haza·el of Syria died, his a 2Ki 13:19 9 King Je·hoash of Israel sent
son Ben-hadad became king in ____________________ this message to King Am·a·ziah
his place. 25 Je·hoash the son CHAP. 14 of Judah: “The thorny weed in
of Je·hoa·haz then took back b 2Ki 13:10 Leba·non sent a message to
from Ben-hadad the son of Haz- the cedar in Leba·non, ‘Give
a·el the cities that he had tak- your daughter to my son as a
en in war from Je·hoa·haz c 2Ch 25:1-4 wife.’ However, a wild beast of
his father. Three times Je·hoash Leba·non passed by and tram-
struck him down,1a and he re- d 1Ki 15:5
pled down the thorny weed.
covered the cities of Israel. 10 True, you have struck down
14 In the second year of Je- Edom, b so your heart has be-

hoash b the son of Je·hoa- e 2Ch 24:2 come arrogant. Enjoy your glo-
haz the king of Israel, Am·a·zi- ry, but stay in your own house.1
ah the son of King Je·hoash of Why should you provoke di-
f 1Ki 15:14 saster and fall, bringing Judah
Judah became king. 2 He was
down with you?” 11 But Am·a-
25 years old when he became
ziah did not listen. c
king, and he reigned for 29 years g 2Ki 12:1, 3
in Jerusalem. His mother’s name So King Je·hoash of Israel
was Je·ho·addin of Jerusalem. c went up, and he and King Am-
3 He continued to do what was
h 2Ki 12:20 a·ziah of Judah confronted
2Ch 24:25
right in Jehovah’s eyes, but not each other in battle at Beth-
like David d his forefather. He shemesh, d which belongs to Ju-
i De 24:16 dah. e 12 Judah was defeated
did everything as Je·hoash his
by Israel, so each one fled to his
father had done. e 4 However,
home.1 13 King Je·hoash of Is-
the high places were not re- j 2Ki 8:20 rael captured King Am·a·ziah of
moved, f and the people were still
Judah, son of Je·hoash son of
sacrificing and making sacrifi-
A·ha·ziah, at Beth-shemesh.
cial smoke on the high places. g k 2Sa 8:13
Then they came to Jerusa-
5 As soon as he had the king- 1Ch 18:12
lem, and he made a breach in
dom firmly in his control, he the wall of Jerusalem from the
struck down his servants who l 2Ch 25:11, 12 Gate of Ephra·im f to the Corner
had struck down his father the ____________________ Gate, g 400 cubits.1 14 He took
king. h 6 But he did not put the Second Col. all the gold and the silver and all
sons of the murderers to death, a 2Ch 25:17-19 the articles that were found in
in harmony with Jehovah’s com- the house of Jehovah and in the
mandment written in the book of treasuries of the house1 of the
Moses’ Law: “Fathers should not b 2Ki 14:7
king, as well as hostages. Then
be put to death for their sons, he returned to Sa·mari·a.
and sons should not be put to c 2Ch 25:15, 16 15 As for the rest of the his-
death for their fathers; but each tory of Je·hoash, what he did
one should be put to death for and his mightiness and how he
his own sin.” i 7 He struck down d Jos 15:10, 12 fought against King Am·a·ziah of
the Edom·ites j in the Valley of Jos 21:8, 16
Judah, is it not written in the
Salt, k 10,000 men, and captured book of the history of the times
Sela in the war, l and its name e 2Ch 25:20-24 of the kings of Israel? 16 Then
became Jokthe·el to this day. Je·hoash was laid to rest with
8 Then Am·a·ziah sent mes- his forefathers and was buried in
sengers to Je·hoash son of Je- f Ne 8:16
Ne 12:38, 39
hoa·haz son of Jehu the king 14:8 1 Or “meet face-to-face.” 14:10,
of Israel, saying: “Come, let us 14 1 Or “palace.” 14:12 1 Lit., “tent.”
g Jer 31:38 14:13 1 About 178 m (584 ft). See
13:25 1 Or “defeated him.” Zec 14:10 App. B14.
2 KINGS 14:17–15:7 546
Sa·mari·a a with the kings of Isra- CHAP. 14 the prophet from Gath-hepher. a
el; and his son Jer·o·boam1b be- a 2Ki 10:35 26 For Jehovah had seen the
came king in his place. 2Ki 13:9 very bitter affliction of Israel. b
17 Am·a·ziah c the son of Je- b Ho 1:1 There was no one left to help
Am 1:1 Israel, not even the helpless or
hoash the king of Judah lived Am 7:10
for 15 years after the death of the weak. 27 But Jehovah had
c 2Ki 14:1
Je·hoash d the son of Je·hoa·haz promised not to wipe out the
d 2Ki 13:10
the king of Israel. e 18 As for name of Israel from under the
e 2Ch 25:25-28 heavens. c So he saved them by
the rest of the history of Am·a-
f 2Ki 12:20 the hand of Jer·o·boam the son
ziah, is it not written in the
book of the history of the times g 1Ki 2:10 of Je·hoash. d
of the kings of Judah? 19 Later h Mt 1:8 28 As for the rest of the his-
a conspiracy was formed against i 2Ki 15:1, 2 tory of Jer·o·boam, all that he
him f at Jerusalem, and he fled to j 2Ch 26:1 did and his mightiness, how he
Lachish, but they sent men af- k De 2:8 fought and how he restored Da-
ter him to Lachish and put him 1Ki 9:26 mascus e and Hamath f to Judah
2Ki 16:6
to death there. 20 So they car- in Israel, is it not written in the
l 2Ch 26:2 book of the history of the times
ried him back on horses, and
he was buried in Jerusalem with m Ho 1:1 of the kings of Israel? 29 Then
Am 1:1
his forefathers in the City of Da- Jer·o·boam was laid to rest with
n 1Ki 12:28-30
vid. g 21 Then all the people of 1Ki 13:34
his forefathers, with the kings of
Judah took Az·a·riah,2h who was Ps 106:20 Israel; and his son Zech·a·riah g
16 years old, i and made him king o Nu 13:21 became king in his place.
15
in place of his father Am·a·ziah. j Nu 34:2, 7, 8 In the 27th year of
22 He rebuilt Elath k and re- p De 3:16, 17 King Jer·o·boam1 of Is-
stored it to Judah after the king1 q Jon 1:1 rael, Az·a·riah2 h the son of
Mt 12:39
was laid to rest with his fore- King Am·a·ziah i of Judah be-
____________________
fathers. l came king. j 2 He was 16 years
Second Col.
23 In the 15th year of Am- old when he became king, and
a Jos 19:10, 13 he reigned for 52 years in Je-
a·ziah the son of Je·hoash
the king of Judah, Jer·o·bo- b Ex 3:7 rusalem. His mother’s name
Jg 10:16
am m the son of King Je·ho- Ps 106:43, 44
was Je·co·liah of Jerusalem.
ash of Israel became king in Sa- c Jer 31:20
3 He continued to do what was
mari·a, and he reigned for 41 right in Jehovah’s eyes, just as
d 2Ki 13:4, 5
years. 24 He continued to do e 2Sa 8:6
his father Am·a·ziah had done. k
what was bad in Jehovah’s eyes. 4 However, the high places were
f 2Ch 8:3
He did not depart from all not removed, l and the people
g 2Ki 15:8 were still sacrificing and mak-
the sins that Jer·o·boam the ____________________
son of Nebat had caused Israel ing sacrificial smoke on the
to commit. n 25 He restored the CHAP. 15 high places. m 5 Jehovah afflict-
h 2Ki 14:21 ed the king, and he remained a
boundary of Israel from Lebo-
hamath1o clear to the Sea of i 2Ki 14:1 leper n until the day of his death;
the Ara·bah,2p according to the j 2Ch 26:1, 3 and he stayed in a separate
word that Jehovah the God k 2Ch 26:4, 5 house, o while the king’s son Jo-
of Israel spoke through his ser- l Nu 33:52 tham p was in charge of the
vant Jonah q the son of A·mittai, m De 12:13, 14 house,1 judging the people of
1Ki 22:41, 43 the land. q 6 As for the rest of
14:16; 15:1 1 That is, Jeroboam II. 2Ki 14:1, 4 the history of Az·a·riah, r all that
14:21; 15:1 2 Meaning “Jehovah Has n Nu 12:10 he did, is it not written in the
2Ki 5:27
Helped.” He is called Uzziah at 2Ki 15: book of the history of the times
13; 2Ch 26:1-23; Isa 6:1; and Zec 14:5. o Le 13:45, 46
of the kings of Judah? 7 Then
14:22 1 That is, his father Amaziah. p 2Ki 15:32 Az·a·riah was laid to rest with
14:25 1 Or “the entrance of Hamath.” q 2Ch 26:16-21
2 That is, the Salt Sea, or the Dead Sea. r 2Ch 26:22, 23 15:5 1 Or “palace.”
547 2 KINGS 15:8-26
his forefathers, a and they buried CHAP. 15 a·hem the son of Gadi became
him with his forefathers in the a Isa 6:1 king over Israel, and he reigned
City of David; and his son Jo- for ten years in Sa·mari·a.
tham became king in his place. 18 He continued to do what was
b 2Ki 14:21
8 In the 38th year of King Az- bad in Jehovah’s eyes. He did
a·riah b of Judah, Zech·a·riah c not depart from all the sins that
the son of Jer·o·boam be- c 2Ki 14:29 Jer·o·boam the son of Nebat
came king over Israel in Sa- had caused Israel to commit, a
mari·a, and he reigned for all his days. 19 King Pul b of As-
six months. 9 He did what was d 1Ki 12:28-30
1Ki 13:33
syri·a came into the land, and
bad in Jehovah’s eyes, just 1Ki 14:16 Mena·hem gave Pul 1,000 tal-
as his forefathers had done. He ents1 of silver in return for
did not depart from the sins his support in strengthening his
that Jer·o·boam the son of Ne- e Ho 1:4 hold on the kingdom. c 20 So
Am 7:9
bat had caused Israel to com- Mena·hem raised the silver from
mit. d 10 Then Shallum the son Israel by exacting it from the
of Jabesh conspired against him f Jos 17:11 prominent, wealthy men. d He
and struck him down e at Ible- gave the king of As·syri·a 50 sil-
am. f After putting him to death, ver shekels1 for each man. Then
g 2Ki 13:1, 10
he became king in his place. 2Ki 14:23, 29 the king of As·syri·a turned back
11 As for the rest of the histo- and did not stay in the land.
ry of Zech·a·riah, it is writ- 21 As for the rest of the histo-
ten in the book of the history of h 2Ki 10:30 ry of Mena·hem, e all that he did,
the times of the kings of Israel. is it not written in the book of
12 That fulfilled Jehovah’s word i 2Ch 26:1 the history of the times of the
spoken to Jehu: “Four genera- kings of Israel? 22 Then Men-
tions of your sons g will sit on a·hem was laid to rest with his
the throne of Israel.” h And that j 1Ki 14:17 forefathers; and his son Pek·a-
is how it happened. 1Ki 15:21
1Ki 16:8, 17
hiah became king in his place.
13 Shallum the son of Ja- 23 In the 50th year of
besh became king in the 39th King Az·a·riah of Judah, Pek·a-
year of King Uz·ziah i of Judah, k 2Ki 15:10 hiah the son of Mena·hem be-
and he reigned for a full month ____________________
came king over Israel in Sa·mar-
in Sa·mari·a. 14 Then Mena- Second Col. i·a, and he reigned for two years.
hem the son of Gadi came up a 1Ki 12:28-30 24 He continued to do what was
from Tirzah j to Sa·mari·a and 1Ki 13:33
bad in Jehovah’s eyes. He did
1Ki 14:16
struck down Shallum k the son of not depart from the sins that
Jabesh in Sa·mari·a. After put- Jer·o·boam the son of Nebat
ting him to death, he became b 1Ch 5:26 had caused Israel to commit. f
king in his place. 15 As for 25 Then his adjutant Pekah g
the rest of the history of Shal- the son of Rem·a·liah conspired
lum and the conspiracy that he c 2Ki 12:18
2Ki 16:8 against him and struck him down
formed, it is written in the book in Sa·mari·a in the fortified tow-
of the history of the times of the er of the king’s house1 with Ar-
kings of Israel. 16 It was then d 2Ki 23:35 gob and A·rieh. He had 50 men
that Mena·hem came from Tir- of Gile·ad with him; and after
zah and struck down Tiphsah he put him to death, he became
e 2Ki 15:14
and all who were in it and its ter- king in his place. 26 As for the
ritory, because it did not open rest of the history of Pek·a·hiah,
its gates to him. He struck it f 1Ki 12:28-30
down and ripped open its preg- 1Ki 13:33
15:19 1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg
1Ki 14:16
nant women. ( 1,101 oz t). See App. B14. 15:20
17 In the 39th year of 1 A shekel equaled 11.4 g (0.367 oz t).
King Az·a·riah of Judah, Men- g 2Ch 28:6 See App. B14. 15:25 1 Or “palace.”
2 KINGS 15:27–16:8 548
all that he did, it is written in the CHAP. 15 ten in the book of the history of
book of the history of the times a 2Ch 28:6 the times of the kings of Judah?
of the kings of Israel. Isa 7:1, 4 37 In those days Jehovah began
27 In the 52nd year of b 1Ki 12:28-30 sending Rezin the king of Syr-
King Az·a·riah of Judah, Pe- 1Ki 13:33 ia and Pekah a the son of Rem-
kah a the son of Rem·a·liah be-
1Ki 14:16 a·liah against Judah. b 38 Then
came king over Israel in Sa·mar- c 2Ki 16:7 Jotham was laid to rest with his
1Ch 5:6
i·a, and he reigned for 20 years. 1Ch 5:26
forefathers and was buried with
28 He continued to do what was 2Ch 28:19, 20 his forefathers in the City of Da-
bad in Jehovah’s eyes, and he d 1Ki 15:20
vid his forefather. And his son
did not depart from the sins that Ahaz became king in his place.
16
e Jos 20:7, 9
Jer·o·boam the son of Nebat In the 17th year of Pe-
f Nu 32:40
had caused Israel to commit. b kah the son of Rem·a·liah,
29 In the days of King Pekah g Isa 9:1 Ahaz the son of King Jotham
c
of Israel, King Tiglath-pil·eser c h Le 26:38 of Judah became king. 2 Ahaz

of As·syri·a invaded and cap- De 28:64 was 20 years old when he be-
2Ki 17:22, 23
tured Ijon, Abel-beth-maa·cah, d Isa 8:4
came king, and he reigned for 16
Ja·noah, Kedesh, e Hazor, Gile- years in Jerusalem. He did not
i 2Ki 17:1
ad, f and Gali·lee, all the land of do what was right in the eyes
Naphta·li, g and he took the in- j 2Ch 27:1 of Jehovah his God as Da-
habitants into exile in As·syr- k 2Ch 27:7 vid his forefather had done. d
i·a. h 30 Then Ho·shea i the son Mt 1:9 3 Instead, he walked in the way
of Elah formed a conspiracy l 2Ki 14:21 of the kings of Israel, e and
against Pekah the son of Rem·a- m 2Ch 27:1 he even made his own son pass
liah, and he struck him and put through the fire, f following the
n 2Ch 27:2
him to death; and he became detestable practices of the na-
o Nu 33:52 tions g that Jehovah had driv-
king in his place in the 20th year De 12:14
of Jotham j the son of Uz·ziah. en out from before the Israelites.
31 As for the rest of the histo-
p 2Ch 27:3 4 He also kept sacrificing and
____________________
ry of Pekah, all that he did, it is making sacrificial smoke on the
Second Col. high places, h on the hills, and
written in the book of the histo-
ry of the times of the kings of Is-
a 2Ki 15:27 under every luxuriant tree. i
rael.
2Ch 28:6
5 It was then that King Rezin
b 2Ki 16:5 of Syria and Pekah son of Rem-
32 In the second year of Pe- Isa 7:1, 2
____________________
a·liah the king of Israel came up
kah the son of Rem·a·liah the
to wage war against Jerusalem. j
king of Israel, Jotham k the son CHAP. 16
They laid siege against Ahaz but
of King Uz·ziah l of Judah be- c Isa 1:1 were not able to capture the
came king. 33 He was 25 years Isa 7:1
city. 6 At that time King Re-
Ho 1:1
old when he became king, and Mic 1:1 zin of Syria restored Elath k to
he reigned for 16 years in Je- Mt 1:9 Edom, after which he drove the
rusalem. His mother’s name was d 2Ch 28:1-4 Jews1 out of Elath. And the
Je·rusha the daughter of Za- Edom·ites entered Elath, and
e 1Ki 12:28-30
dok. m 34 He kept doing what 1Ki 16:33 they have occupied it down to
was right in Jehovah’s eyes, just this day. 7 So Ahaz sent mes-
f Le 20:2, 3
as his father Uz·ziah had done. n 2Ch 33:1, 6 sengers to King Tiglath-pil·eser l
35 However, the high places Jer 7:31 of As·syri·a, saying: “I am your
were not removed, and the g De 12:29-31 servant and your son. Come up
people were still sacrificing and h Nu 33:52 and save me from the hand of
making sacrificial smoke on the the king of Syria and the hand
high places. o He was the one i De 12:2
of the king of Israel, who are at-
who built the upper gate of the j 2Ki 15:37 tacking me.” 8 Ahaz then took
house of Jehovah. p 36 As for 2Ch 28:5, 6
the silver and the gold that was
the rest of the history of Jo- k 2Ki 14:21, 22
tham, what he did, is it not writ- l 2Ki 15:29 16:6 1 Or “the men of Judah.”
549 2 KINGS 16:9–17:5
to be found at the house of Jeho- CHAP. 16 U·rijah the priest did every-
vah and in the treasuries of the a 1Ki 15:18, 19 thing that King Ahaz had com-
king’s house1 and sent the king manded. a
of As·syri·a a bribe. a 9 The b Am 1:4, 5 17 Furthermore, King Ahaz
king of As·syri·a responded to cut the side panels of the car-
his request, and he went up to c Isa 9:11 riages b into pieces and removed
Damascus and captured it and the basins from them, c and he
led its people into exile to Kir, b d De 12:30 took the Sea down off the cop-
and he put Rezin to death. c per bulls d that supported it and
10 Then King Ahaz went to e Isa 8:2 put it on a stone pavement. e
meet King Tiglath-pil·eser of 18 And the covered structure
As·syri·a at Damascus. When he f Jer 23:11 for the Sabbath that had been
saw the altar that was in Damas- Eze 22:26
built in the house and the king’s
cus, King Ahaz sent U·rijah the outer entryway he shifted away
priest a plan of the altar, show- g 2Ch 28:22,
23 from the house of Jehovah; he
ing its pattern and how it was 2Ch 28:25 did so because of the king of As-
made. d 11 U·rijah e the priest syri·a.
built an altar f according to all h 2Ch 4:1 19 As for the rest of the his-
the directions that King Ahaz tory of Ahaz, what he did, is it
had sent from Damascus. U·ri- i Isa 8:2 not written in the book of the
jah the priest finished building it history of the times of the kings
before King Ahaz returned from j 2Ch 28:23 of Judah? f 20 Then Ahaz was
Damascus. 12 When the king laid to rest with his forefathers
returned from Damascus and k Ex 29:39-41 and was buried with his fore-
saw the altar, he approached the ____________________
fathers in the City of David;
altar and made offerings on it. g Second Col. and his son Hez·e·kiah1g became
13 And on that altar he contin- a 2Ki 16:11 king in his place.
ued to make his burnt offerings
and his grain offerings smoke;
he also poured out his drink of-
b 1Ki 7:27, 28
17 In the 12th year of
King Ahaz of Judah, Ho-
ferings and sprinkled the blood c 1Ki 7:38
shea h the son of Elah became
of his communion sacrifices on 2Ch 4:6 king over Israel in Sa·mari·a; he
it. 14 Then he moved the cop- ruled for nine years. 2 He con-
per altar h that was before Jeho- d 1Ki 7:23, 25 tinued to do what was bad in
vah from its place in front of the Jehovah’s eyes, only not to the
house, from between his own al- e 2Ch 28:24 extent of the kings of Israel pri-
tar and the house of Jehovah, 2Ch 29:19 or to him. 3 King Shal·man·e-
and he put it at the north side ser of As·syri·a came up against
f 2Ch 28:26, him, i and Ho·shea became his
of his own altar. 15 King Ahaz 27
commanded U·rijah i the priest: servant and began to pay tribute
“Make the morning burnt offer- g 2Ki 18:1
to him. j 4 However, the king of
ing smoke on the great altar, j 2Ch 29:1 As·syri·a learned that Ho·shea
also the evening grain offering, k Isa 1:1 was involved in a conspiracy,
Ho 1:1
the king’s burnt offering, and Mt 1:9
for he had sent messengers to
his grain offering, as well as the ____________________ King So of Egypt k and did not
burnt offerings, the grain offer- bring the tribute up to the king
CHAP. 17
ings, and the drink offerings of of As·syri·a as in former years.
h 2Ki 15:30
all the people. You should also Therefore, the king of As·syri·a
sprinkle on it all the blood of the kept him confined and bound in
i 2Ki 18:9
burnt offerings and all the blood Isa 10:5, 6 prison.
of the other sacrifices. As for Ho 10:14, 15 5 The king of As·syri·a invad-
the copper altar, let me decide ed the entire land, and he came
what to do with it.” 16 And j 2Ki 18:14 to Sa·mari·a and laid siege to it
16:8 1 Or “palace.” k Isa 31:1 16:20 1 Meaning “Jehovah Strengthens.”
2 KINGS 17:6-21 550
for three years. 6 In the ninth CHAP. 17 statutes according to all the law
year of Ho·shea, the king of As- a Ho 13:16 that I commanded your fore-
syri·a captured Sa·mari·a. a He b Le 26:32, 33 fathers and that I sent to you
then led the people of Israel De 4:27 through my servants the proph-
into exile b in As·syri·a and made De 28:64 ets.” 14 But they did not listen,
1Ki 14:15
them dwell in Halah and in Ha- and they remained just as stub-
bor at the river Gozan c and in c 1Ch 5:26 born as1 their forefathers who
the cities of the Medes. d d 2Ki 18:9-11 had not shown faith in Jehovah
7 This happened because the e Ex 20:2 their God. a 15 They continued
people of Israel had sinned f Ex 20:5 rejecting his regulations and his
against Jehovah their God, who covenant b that he had made with
g Ho 12:11
brought them up out of the land their forefathers and his remind-
h Ex 34:13 ers that he had given to warn
of Egypt from under the con- De 16:21, 22
trol of Pharaoh king of Egypt. e them, c and they kept following
i De 12:2 worthless idols d and became
They worshipped1 other gods, f Isa 57:5
8 they followed the customs of worthless themselves, e imitating
j Le 20:23
the nations that Jehovah had the nations all around them that
driven out from before the Isra- k 1Ki 12:28-30 Jehovah had commanded them
1Ki 21:25, 26
elites, and they followed the cus- not to imitate. f
toms that the kings of Israel had l Ex 20:3-5
Le 26:1
16 They kept leaving all the
established. De 4:23 commandments of Jehovah their
9 The Israelites were pur- m 2Ch 24:18, 19
God, and they made metal stat-
suing the things that were 2Ch 36:15, 16 ues2 of two calves g and a sacred
not right according to Jehovah Jer 25:4 pole,1h and they bowed down
their God. They kept building n Isa 55:7 to all the army of the heavens i
high places in all their cit- ____________________ and served Baal. j 17 They also
ies, g from watchtower to forti- Second Col. made their sons and their daugh-
fied city.1 10 They kept setting a De 1:32 ters pass through the fire, k they
up for themselves sacred pil- De 31:27 practiced divination l and looked
lars and sacred poles1h on every b De 5:2 for omens, and they kept devot-
high hill and under every luxuri- De 29:12 ing1 themselves to do what was
ant tree; i 11 and on all the high c Ho 4:6 bad in the eyes of Jehovah, to
places they would make sacrifi- d De 32:21 offend him.
cial smoke just as the nations did 1Sa 12:21 18 So Jehovah was very an-
that Jehovah had driven into ex- e Ps 115:4-8 gry with Israel, so that he re-
ile from before them. j They kept Isa 44:9 moved them from his sight. m He
doing wicked things to offend f De 12:30 did not let any remain but the
Jehovah. g 1Ki 12:28-30 tribe of Judah alone.
12 They continued to serve h 1Ki 14:15
19 Even Judah did not keep
disgusting idols,1k about which 1Ki 16:33 the commandments of Jeho-
Jehovah had told them: “You i De 4:19 vah their God; n they also
must not do this!” l 13 Jeho- Jer 8:2 walked in the customs that Is-
vah kept warning Israel and Ju- j 1Ki 16:30, 31 rael followed. o 20 Jehovah re-
dah through all his prophets and 1Ki 22:51, 53 jected all the descendants of Is-
every visionary, m saying: “Turn 2Ki 10:21 rael and humiliated them and
2Ki 23:4, 5
back from your wicked ways! n gave them into the hand of plun-
k 2Ki 16:1, 3 derers, until he had cast them
Keep my commandments and my
l De 18:10 away from before him. 21 He
17:7 1 Lit., “feared.” 17:9 1 That is, in Mic 5:12 ripped Israel away from the
every place, whether sparsely inhabited m Jos 23:12, 13 house of David, and they made
or populous. 17:10, 16 1 See Glossary. Isa 42:24
17:12 1 The Hebrew term may be related n 1Ki 14:22 17:14 1 Lit., “hardened their neck like the
to a word for “dung” and is used as an Jer 3:8 neck of.” 17:16 2 Or “molten statues.”
expression of contempt. o Eze 23:4, 11 17:17 1 Lit., “selling.”
551 2 KINGS 17:22-38
Jer·o·boam the son of Nebat CHAP. 17 which they placed in the hous-
king. a But Jer·o·boam caused Is- a 1Ki 12:20 es of worship on the high
rael to stray from following Je- places that the Sa·mari·tans had
hovah, and he caused them to made; each different nation did
b 1Ki 12:28-30
commit a great sin. 22 And the so in their cities where they
people of Israel kept walking in were living. 30 So the men of
all the sins that Jer·o·boam had c De 28:45, 63 Babylon made Succoth-benoth,
committed. b They did not depart 1Ki 14:16 the men of Cuth made Nergal,
from them 23 until Jehovah re- Ho 1:4
Am 5:27
the men of Hamath a made A·shi-
moved Israel from his sight, just Mic 1:6 ma, 31 and the Avvites made
as he had declared through all Nibhaz and Tartak. The Se-
his servants the prophets. c So Is- phar·vites would burn their sons
d 2Ki 18:11
rael was taken into exile from in the fire to A·dramme·lech
its land to As·syri·a, d where they and A·namme·lech, the gods
remain to this day. e 2Ki 19:11, 13 of Seph·ar·vaim. b 32 Although
24 The king of As·syri·a then they feared Jehovah, they ap-
brought people from Babylon, pointed priests for the high
f Ex 23:29
Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and places from the people in gener-
Seph·ar·vaim e and settled them al, and these officiated for them
in the cities of Sa·mari·a in g Ge 28:18, 19 at the houses of worship on
place of the Israelites; they took Jos 16:1 the high places. c 33 Thus, they
1Ki 12:28, 29
possession of Sa·mari·a and feared Jehovah, but they wor-
lived in its cities. 25 When they shipped their own gods accord-
first began dwelling there, they h Joh 4:20-22 ing to the religion1 of the nations
did not fear1 Jehovah. So Jeho- ____________________ from which they had been de-
vah sent lions among them, f and Second Col. ported. d
they killed some of the people. a 2Ki 17:24 34 To this day they follow
26 It was reported to the king of their former religions.1 None
As·syri·a: “The nations that you of them worship2 Jehovah, and
b 2Ki 18:34
have taken into exile and re- none follow his statutes, his
settled in the cities of Sa·mar- judgments, the Law, and
i·a do not know the religion1 of c 1Ki 12:31, 32 the commandment that Jehovah
the God of the land. So he 1Ki 13:33 gave the sons of Jacob, whose
keeps sending lions among them, name he changed to Israel. e
which are putting them to death, d 2Ki 17:24, 41 35 When Jehovah made a cov-
because none of them know the enant with them, f he command-
religion of the God of the land.” ed them: “You must not fear oth-
e Ge 32:28
27 At that the king of As·syr- er gods, and you must not bow
i·a commanded: “Have one of the down to them or serve them or
priests whom you took into exile f Ex 19:5 sacrifice to them. g 36 But Je-
from there return to live there Ex 24:7 hovah, who brought you up out
De 29:1
and to teach them the religion of of the land of Egypt with great
the God of the land.” 28 So one power and an outstretched arm, h
of the priests whom they had g Ex 20:3-5 is the One you should fear, i and
taken into exile from Sa·mari·a Ex 23:24 to him you should bow down,
Ex 34:14
came back to live in Bethel, g and De 5:9
and to him you should sacri-
he began to teach them how they fice. 37 And the regulations,
should fear1 Jehovah. h the judgments, the Law, and the
29 However, each different h Ex 6:6 commandment that he wrote for
nation made their own god,1 you, j you should always follow
i De 6:12, 13
carefully, and you must not fear
17:25, 28 1 Or “worship.” 17:26, 33, other gods. 38 And you must
34 1 Or “religious customs.” 17:29 1 Or
“gods.” j De 31:9 17:34 2 Lit., “fear.”
2 KINGS 17:39–18:16 552
not forget the covenant that CHAP. 17 i·a and refused to serve him. a
I made with you, a and you must a De 4:23 8 He also defeated the Phi·lis-
not fear other gods. 39 But it tines b clear to Gaza and its ter-
b 2Ki 17:34
is Jehovah your God whom you ritories, from watchtower to for-
should fear, as he is the one who c Ezr 4:1, 2 tified city.1
will rescue you out of the hand ____________________ 9 In the fourth year of
of all your enemies.” CHAP. 18 King Hez·e·kiah, that is, the
40 But they did not obey, d 2Ki 15:30 seventh year of Ho·shea c the
and they followed their for- 2Ki 17:1 son of Elah the king of Israel,
mer religion.1b 41 So these na- e 2Ch 28:27 King Shal·man·eser of As·syr-
tions came to fear Jehovah, c but Mt 1:9 i·a came up against Sa·mari·a
they were also serving their own f 2Ki 16:2, 20 and began to lay siege to it. d
graven images. Both their sons 10 They captured it e at the end
and their grandsons have done g 2Ch 29:1, 2
of three years; in the sixth year
just as their forefathers did, h 2Ki 20:3 of Hez·e·kiah, which was the
down to this day. 2Ch 31:20, 21 ninth year of King Ho·shea of Is-
18
Ps 119:128
In the third year of Ho- rael, Sa·mari·a was captured.
shea d the son of Elah the i 1Ki 15:5 11 Then the king of As·syri·a
king of Israel, Hez·e·kiah e the j Nu 33:52 took Israel into exile f in As·syr-
son of King Ahaz f of Judah be- 1Ki 3:2 i·a and settled them in Halah
came king. 2 He was 25 years 2Ki 14:1, 4 and in Habor at the river Gozan
old when he became king, and k De 7:5 and in the cities of the Medes. g
he reigned for 29 years in Je- De 12:3 12 This was because they had
rusalem. His mother’s name was 2Ch 31:1 not listened to the voice of Je-
Abi1 the daughter of Zech·a·ri- l Nu 21:8, 9 hovah their God but kept violat-
ah. g 3 He kept doing what was m 2Ki 19:15
ing his covenant, all that Moses
right in Jehovah’s eyes, h just as 2Ch 32:7, 8
the servant of Jehovah had com-
David his forefather had done. i manded. h They neither listened
n De 10:20
4 He was the one who removed Jos 23:8
nor obeyed.
the high places, j smashed the sa- ____________________ 13 In the 14th year of
cred pillars, and cut down the Second Col.
King Hez·e·kiah, Sen·nacher·ib
sacred pole.1k He also crushed the king of As·syri·a i came up
a 2Ki 16:7
the copper serpent that Moses against all the fortified cit-
had made; l for down to that time b 2Ch 28:18, 19 ies of Judah and captured them. j
the people of Israel had been Isa 14:28, 29
14 So King Hez·e·kiah of Judah
making sacrificial smoke to it c 2Ki 17:1 sent word to the king of As·syr-
and it used to be called the cop- d 2Ki 17:3-6
i·a at Lachish: “I am at fault.
per serpent-idol.2 5 He trusted Withdraw from against me, and
in Jehovah m the God of Israel; e Ho 13:16 I will give whatever you may im-
Am 3:11
there was no one like him among Mic 1:6
pose on me.” The king of As·syr-
all the kings of Judah after him i·a imposed on King Hez·e·kiah
nor among those prior to him. f Isa 8:4 of Judah a fine of 300 sil-
Am 6:1, 7
6 He held fast to Jehovah. n He ver talents1 and 30 gold tal-
did not turn away from follow- g 2Ki 17:6 ents. 15 So Hez·e·kiah gave all
ing him; he continued to keep 1Ch 5:26 the silver that could be found at
the commandments that Jeho- h De 8:20 the house of Jehovah and in the
vah had given to Moses. 7 And 1Ki 14:15 treasuries of the king’s house.1k
Jehovah was with him. Wherever i Isa 10:5 16 At that time Hez·e·kiah re-
he went, he acted wisely. He re- moved1 the doors of the temple l
j 2Ch 32:1
belled against the king of As·syr- Isa 36:1
18:8 1 That is, in every place, whether
17:40 1 Or “religious customs.” 18:2 k 2Ki 12:18 sparsely inhabited or populous. 18:14
1 An abbreviated form of Abijah. 18:4 2Ki 16:8 1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg (1,101 oz t).
2Ch 16:2, 3
1 See Glossary. 2 Or “called Nehush- See App. B14. 18:15 1 Or “palace.”
tan.” l 1Ki 6:33-35 18:16 1 Lit., “cut off.”
553 2 KINGS 18:17-32
of Jehovah and the doorposts CHAP. 18 them. a 24 How, then, could you
that King Hez·e·kiah of Judah a 2Ch 29:1, 3 drive back even one governor
himself had overlaid,1a and he who is the least of my lord’s ser-
gave them to the king of As- vants, while you put your trust in
b Jos 15:20, 39
syri·a. 2Ch 11:5, 9 Egypt for chariots and for horse-
17 The king of As·syri·a then men? 25 Now is it without au-
sent the Tartan,1 the Rabsa·ris,2 thorization from Jehovah that
c 2Ch 32:9 I have come up against this place
and the Rabsha·keh3 with a vast
army from Lachish b to King Hez- to destroy it? Jehovah himself
e·kiah in Jerusalem. c They went d Isa 36:2, 3 said to me, ‘Go up against this
up to Jerusalem and took up a land and destroy it.’”
position by the conduit of the e 2Ki 19:2
26 At this E·lia·kim son of
upper pool, which is at the high- Isa 22:20-24 Hil·kiah, and Shebnah b and Jo-
way of the laundryman’s field. d ah said to the Rabsha·keh: c
18 When they called for the “Speak to your servants, please,
f Isa 22:15-19
king to come out, E·lia·kim e son in the Ar·a·maic1 language, d for
of Hil·kiah, who was in charge we can understand it; do not
of the household,1 Shebnah f g 2Ch 32:10 speak to us in the language of
the secretary, and Joah son of Isa 36:4-10 the Jews in the hearing of the
Asaph the recorder came out to people on the wall.” e 27 But the
them. h 2Ki 18:7 Rabsha·keh said to them: “Is it
19 So the Rabsha·keh said to just to your lord and to you that
them: “Please, say to Hez·e·ki- my lord sent me to speak these
i Isa 30:1, 2
ah, ‘This is what the great words? Is it not also to the men
king, the king of As·syri·a, says: who sit on the wall, those who
“What is the basis for your con- j 2Ch 32:8 will eat their own excrement and
fidence? g 20 You are saying, drink their own urine along with
‘I have a strategy and the power k 2Ch 31:1
you?”
to wage war,’ but these are emp- 28 Then the Rabsha·keh
ty words. In whom have you stood and called out loudly in
put your trust, so that you dare l De 12:11, 13 the language of the Jews, saying:
2Ch 32:12
to rebel against me? h 21 Look! ____________________
“Hear the word of the great king,
You trust in the support of this the king of As·syri·a. f 29 This
Second Col.
crushed reed, Egypt, i which if a is what the king says, ‘Do not
a Isa 10:12, 13 let Hez·e·kiah deceive you, for
man should lean on it would en-
ter into his palm and pierce it. he is not able to rescue you
That is the way Pharaoh king of b 2Ki 18:18 out of my hand. g 30 And do
Egypt is to all those who trust in not let Hez·e·kiah cause you to
him. 22 And if you should say trust in Jehovah by saying: “Je-
c 2Ki 18:17
to me, ‘We trust in Jehovah our hovah will surely rescue us, and
God,’ j is he not the one whose this city will not be given into
high places and altars Hez·e·ki- d Ezr 4:7 the hand of the king of As·syr-
ah has removed, k while he says Da 2:4 i·a.” h 31 Do not listen to Hez·e-
to Judah and Jerusalem, ‘You kiah, for this is what the king
should bow down before this al- e Isa 36:11, 12 of As·syri·a says: “Make peace
tar in Jerusalem’?”’ l 23 So now with me and surrender,1 and
make this wager, please, with my each of you will eat from his
f Isa 36:13-20
lord the king of As·syri·a: I will own vine and from his own fig
give you 2,000 horses if you are tree and will drink the water of
able to find enough riders for g 2Ch 32:15 his own cistern, 32 until I come
and take you to a land like your
18:16 1 That is, overlaid with gold. h 2Ki 19:32-34
own land, i a land of grain and
18:17 1 Or “the commander.” 2 Or “the
chief court official.” 3 Or “the chief 18:26 1 Or “Syrian.” 18:31 1 Lit., “Make
cupbearer.” 18:18 1 Or “palace.” i 2Ki 17:6 a blessing with me and come out to me.”
2 KINGS 18:33–19:13 554
new wine, a land of bread and CHAP. 18 of As·syri·a his lord sent to taunt
vineyards, a land of olive trees a Nu 13:21 the living God, a and he will call
and honey. Then you will live and him to account for the words
not die. Do not listen to Hez·e- b 2Ki 17:24 that Jehovah your God has
kiah, for he misleads you by heard. So offer up a prayer b in
saying, ‘Jehovah will rescue us.’ c 2Ki 17:6 behalf of the remnant who have
33 Have any of the gods of the survived.’”
nations rescued their land out of d 2Ki 19:17-19 5 So the servants of
the hand of the king of As·syr- 2Ch 32:15 King Hez·e·kiah went in to Isa-
i·a? 34 Where are the gods of Isa 37:23 iah, c 6 and Isaiah said to them:
Hamath a and Arpad? Where are “This is what you should say to
the gods of Seph·ar·vaim, b He- e Isa 36:21, 22 your lord, ‘This is what Jehovah
na, and Ivvah? Have they res- ____________________ says: “Do not be afraid d because
cued Sa·mari·a out of my hand? c CHAP. 19 of the words that you heard, the
35 Who among all the gods of f Isa 37:1-4 words with which the attendants
the lands have rescued their of the king of As·syri·a blas-
land out of my hand, so that Je- g Isa 1:1 phemed me. e 7 Here I am put-
hovah should rescue Jerusalem ting a thought in his mind,1 and
out of my hand?”’” d h Isa 26:17, 18 he will hear a report and return
36 But the people kept si- ____________________ to his own land; and I will make
lent and did not say a word Second Col. him fall by the sword in his own
to him in reply, for the or- a 1Sa 17:45
land.”’” f
der of the king was, “You must 2Ki 18:35 8 After the Rabsha·keh heard
not answer him.” e 37 But E·lia- that the king of As·syri·a had
kim son of Hil·kiah, who was in b 2Sa 22:7 pulled away from Lachish, g he
charge of the household,1 Sheb- 2Ch 20:9 returned to him and found
nah the secretary, and Joah son 2Ch 32:20
Ps 50:15
him fighting against Libnah. h
of Asaph the recorder came to 9 Now the king heard it said
Hez·e·kiah with their garments about King Tir·hakah of E·thi·o-
c Isa 37:5-7
ripped apart and told him the pi·a: “Here he has come out to
words of the Rabsha·keh. fight against you.” So he sent
19
d De 20:3
As soon as King Hez·e·ki- Isa 41:10
messengers i again to Hez·e·kiah,
ah heard this, he ripped Isa 51:7 saying: 10 “This is what you
his garments apart and cov- should say to King Hez·e·kiah of
ered himself with sackcloth and e 2Ki 18:17 Judah, ‘Do not let your God in
went into the house of Jeho- whom you trust deceive you by
vah. f 2 Then he sent E·lia·kim, f 2Ch 32:21 saying: “Jerusalem will not be
who was in charge of the Isa 37:37, 38 given into the hand of the king of
household,1 Shebnah the secre- As·syri·a.” j 11 Look! You have
tary, and the elders of the g 2Ki 18:14 heard what the kings of As·syr-
priests, covered with sackcloth, i·a did to all the lands by de-
to the prophet Isaiah, g the son h Isa 37:8-13 voting them to destruction. k Will
of Amoz. 3 They said to him: you alone be rescued? 12 Did
“This is what Hez·e·kiah says, i 2Ki 18:17 the gods of the nations that
‘This day is a day of distress, of my forefathers destroyed rescue
rebuke,1 and of disgrace; for the j 2Ch 32:15
them? Where are Gozan, Ha-
children are ready to be born,2 ran, l Rezeph, and the people of
but there is no strength to give k 2Ki 17:5
Eden who were in Tel-assar?
birth. h 4 Perhaps Jehovah your 2Ch 32:10, 13 13 Where is the king of Ha-
God will hear all the words of Isa 10:8-11 math, the king of Arpad, and
the Rabsha·keh, whom the king the king of the cities of Seph·ar-
l Ge 11:31 vaim, and of Hena, and of Iv-
18:37; 19:2 1 Or “palace.” 19:3 1 Or “in- vah?’” m
sult.” 2 Lit., “have come to the opening m 2Ki 17:24
of the womb.” 2Ki 18:33, 34 19:7 1 Lit., “a spirit in him.”
555 2 KINGS 19:14-28
14 Hez·e·kiah took the letters CHAP. 19 It is against the Holy One
out of the hand of the messen- a 1Ki 8:30 of Israel! a
gers and read them. Hez·e·ki- Isa 37:14-20 23 Through your messengers b
ah then went up to the house you have taunted Jehovah c
b 2Ch 32:20
of Jehovah and spread them1 out and said,
before Jehovah. a 15 And Hez- c Ex 25:22 ‘With the multitude of my
e·kiah began to pray b before Je- war chariots
hovah and say: “O Jehovah d 1Ch 29:10, 11
I will ascend the heights
the God of Israel, sitting en- e 1Ki 8:29 of mountains,
throned above1 the cherubs, c Ps 65:2 The remotest parts of
you alone are the true God Leba·non.
of all the kingdoms of the f 2Ch 16:9
Da 9:18 I will cut down its lofty
earth. d You made the heavens cedars, its choice juniper
and the earth. 16 Incline your g 2Ki 16:8, 9 trees.
ear, O Jehovah, and hear! e Open 2Ki 17:6, 24
I will enter its farthest re-
your eyes, f O Jehovah, and see!
h Isa 41:29 treats, its densest forests.
Hear the words that Sen·nach-
er·ib has sent to taunt the 24 I will dig wells and drink
i Jer 10:3
living God. 17 It is a fact, O Je- foreign waters;
hovah, that the kings of As- j Ps 83:17, 18 I will dry up all the streams1
syri·a have devastated the na- Isa 45:5, 6 of Egypt with the soles
tions and their lands. g 18 And of my feet.’
k 2Ki 19:15
they have thrown their gods into 25 Have you not heard? From
the fire, because they were not l Isa 37:21, 22 long ago it was deter-
gods h but the work of human mined.1d
m 2Ki 19:10 From days gone by I have
hands, i wood and stone. That
is why they could destroy them. n 2Ki 18:30
prepared2 it. e
19 But now, O Jehovah our Isa 10:12, 13 Now I will bring it about. f
God, please save us out of his ____________________ You will turn fortified cities
hand, so that all the kingdoms Second Col. into desolate piles of
of the earth may know that you a Isa 37:23-25 ruins. g
alone are God, O Jehovah.” j 26 Their inhabitants will
b 2Ki 18:17
20 Isaiah son of Amoz then be helpless;
sent this message to Hez·e·ki- c 2Ch 32:17 They will be terrified
ah: “This is what Jehovah the Isa 10:10, 11 and put to shame.
God of Israel says, ‘I have heard They will become as
d Isa 14:24
your prayer k to me concerning vegetation of the field
King Sen·nacher·ib of As·syri·a. l e Ps 33:11 and green grass, h
21 This is the word that Jeho- As grass of the roofs that is
vah has spoken against him: f Isa 46:10 scorched by the east wind.
“The virgin daughter of Zion g Isa 10:5 27 But I well know when you
despises you, she scoffs Isa 37:26, 27 sit, when you go out, when
at you. you come in, i
h Isa 40:7
The daughter of Jerusalem And when you are enraged
shakes her head at you. i Pr 5:21 against me, j
22 Whom have you taunted Heb 4:13 28 Because your rage against
and blasphemed? m me k and your roaring have
j Isa 37:28, 29
Against whom have you reached my ears. l
raised your voice n k Ps 46:6 So I will put my hook in
And lifted your arrogant Isa 10:5, 15 your nose and my bridle m
eyes? l 2Ki 18:35
between your lips,
Isa 10:12, 13
19:14 1 Lit., “it.” 19:15 1 Or possibly, 19:24 1 Or “the Nile canals.” 19:25
“between.” m Ps 32:9 1 Lit., “done.” 2 Or “formed.”
2 KINGS 19:29–20:9 556
And I will lead you back the CHAP. 19 sword a and then escaped to the
way you came.” a a 2Ki 19:33 land of Ara·rat. b And his son
29 “‘And this will be the sign b Le 25:4-6
Esar-haddon c became king in
for you:1 This year you will eat his place.
20
c Isa 37:30-32
what grows on its own;2 and In those days Hez·e·kiah
in the second year you will eat d 2Ch 32:22 became sick and was at
Isa 10:20
grain that sprouts from that; b the point of death. d The proph-
but in the third year you will sow e Isa 59:17 et Isaiah the son of Amoz came
Zec 1:14, 15
seed and reap, and you will plant and said to him, “This is what Je-
vineyards and eat their fruitage. c f Isa 10:24 hovah says: ‘Give instructions to
30 Those of the house of Judah g 2Ch 32:22 your household, for you will die;
who escape, those who are left, d you will not recover.’” e 2 At
h Isa 37:33-35
will take root downward and that he turned his face to the
produce fruit upward. 31 For a i Isa 31:5 wall and began to pray to Jeho-
remnant will go out of Jerusalem j 1Sa 12:22 vah: 3 “I beg you, O Jehovah,
and survivors from Mount Zion. Isa 43:25 remember, please, how I have
Eze 36:22
The zeal of Jehovah of armies walked before you faithfully
will do this. e k 2Ki 20:6 and with a complete heart, and
Jer 23:5
32 “‘Therefore this is what I have done what was good in
Jehovah says about the king of l 2Ch 32:21 your eyes.” f And Hez·e·kiah be-
As·syri·a: f Isa 31:8 gan to weep profusely.
“He will not come into this m Ex 12:30 4 Isaiah had not yet gone out
Isa 37:36-38 to the middle courtyard when
city g
Or shoot an arrow there n Jon 1:2 Jehovah’s word came to him,
saying: g 5 “Go back and say to
Or confront it with a shield o 2Ki 19:7, 28
____________________ Hez·e·kiah, the leader of my
Or cast up a siege rampart people, ‘This is what Jehovah
against it. h Second Col.
the God of David your forefather
33 By the way he came he will a 2Ch 32:21
says: “I have heard your prayer.
return; b Ge 8:4 I have seen your tears. h Here
He will not come into this c Ezr 4:2 I am healing you. i On the third
city,” declares Jehovah. ____________________ day you will go up to the house
34 “I will defend this city i and CHAP. 20 of Jehovah. j 6 I will add 15
save it for my own sake j d 2Ch 32:24 years to your life,1 and I will res-
And for the sake of my cue you and this city out of the
e Isa 38:1-3
servant David.”’” k hand of the king of As·syri·a, k
f 2Ch 31:20, 21
35 On that very night the an- Ps 25:7
and I will defend this city for my
gel of Jehovah went out and Ps 119:49
own sake and for the sake of Da-
struck down 185,000 men in the vid my servant.”’” l
g Isa 38:4-6
camp of the As·syri·ans. l When 7 Isaiah then said: “Bring a
people rose up early in the h Ps 39:12 cake of pressed dried figs.” So
morning, they saw all the dead i De 32:39 they brought it and applied it to
bodies. m 36 So King Sen·nach- Ps 41:3 the boil, after which he gradual-
Ps 103:3
er·ib of As·syri·a departed and Ps 147:3
ly recovered. m
returned to Nine·veh n and 8 Hez·e·kiah had asked Isa-
j Ps 66:13
stayed there. o 37 And as he Ps 116:12-14
iah: “What is the sign n to show
was bowing down at the house1 that Jehovah will heal me and
k 2Ch 32:22 that I will go up on the third
of his god Nisroch, his own Isa 10:24
sons A·dramme·lech and Shar- day to the house of Jehovah?”
ezer struck him down with the l 2Ki 19:34 9 Isaiah replied: “This is the
Isa 37:35
sign from Jehovah to show you
19:29 1 That is, Hezekiah. 2 Or “the m Isa 38:21, 22 that Jehovah will carry out the
growth from spilled kernels of grain.” n Jg 6:17
19:37 1 Or “temple.” Isa 7:11 20:6 1 Lit., “days.”
557 2 KINGS 20:10–21:6
word that he has spoken: Do you CHAP. 20 18 ‘And some of your own sons
want the shadow on the stair- a Isa 38:7, 8 to whom you will become father
way1 to move forward ten steps b Jos 10:12
will be taken a and will become
or back ten steps?” a 10 Hez·e- 2Ch 32:31 court officials in the palace of
kiah said: “It is an easy thing the king of Babylon.’” b
c Isa 39:1, 2
for the shadow to extend itself 19 At that Hez·e·kiah said to
ten steps but not to go back ten d 2Ch 32:27 Isaiah: “The word of Jehovah
steps.” 11 So Isaiah the proph- e Isa 39:3, 4 that you have spoken is good.” c
et called out to Jehovah, and He f Isa 39:5-7
Then he added: “It is good if
made the shadow on the stair- there will be peace and stability1
way of Ahaz go back ten steps g 2Ki 24:12, 13 during my lifetime.”2d
2Ki 25:13
after it had already descended 2Ch 36:7, 18 20 As for the rest of the
the steps. b Jer 27:21, 22 history of Hez·e·kiah, all his
12 At that time the king Da 1:2 mightiness and how he made
____________________
of Babylon, Be·rodach-bala·dan the pool e and the conduit and
son of Bala·dan, sent letters Second Col. brought the water into the city, f
and a gift to Hez·e·kiah, for he a 2Ki 24:12 is it not written in the book of
had heard that Hez·e·kiah had b Da 1:19 the history of the times of the
been sick. c 13 Hez·e·kiah wel- Da 2:49 kings of Judah? 21 Then Hez-
comed1 them and showed them c Ps 141:5 e·kiah was laid to rest with
his entire treasure-house d—the his forefathers; g and his son
d Isa 39:8
silver, the gold, the balsam oil Ma·nasseh h became king in his
and other precious oil, his ar- e Joh 9:11 place. i
mory, and everything that was to
be found in his treasuries. There
was nothing that Hez·e·kiah did
f 2Ch 32:30
g 1Ki 2:10
21 Ma·nasseh j was 12 years
old when he became king,
and he reigned for 55 years in
not show them in his own house2 h 2Ki 21:16
Jerusalem. k His mother’s name
2Ki 23:26
and in all his dominion. 2Ch 33:11-13 was Hephzi·bah. 2 He did what
14 After that Isaiah the was bad in Jehovah’s eyes,
i 2Ch 32:33
prophet came in to King Hez·e- ____________________
following the detestable prac-
kiah and asked him: “What did tices of the nations l that Jeho-
CHAP. 21
these men say, and where did vah had driven out from before
j 1Ch 3:13
they come from?” So Hez·e·kiah Mt 1:10
the people of Israel. m 3 He re-
said: “They came from a distant built the high places that his fa-
land, from Babylon.” e 15 Next k 2Ch 33:1
ther Hez·e·kiah had destroyed, n
he asked: “What did they see l De 12:30, 31 and he set up altars to Baal
in your house?”2 Hez·e·kiah re- 2Ch 36:14 and made a sacred pole,1o just
Eze 16:51
plied: “They saw everything in as Ahab the king of Israel had
my house.2 There was nothing m 2Ch 33:2-6 done. p And he bowed down to
that I did not show them in my n 2Ki 18:1, 4 all the army of the heavens and
treasuries.” served them. q 4 He also built
o 2Ki 23:4
16 Isaiah now said to Hez·e- altars in the house of Jeho-
kiah: “Hear the word of Jeho- p 1Ki 16:30, 32 vah, r about which Jehovah had
vah, f 17 ‘Look! Days are com- q De 4:19 said: “In Jerusalem, I will put my
ing, and all that is in your house2 name.” s 5 And he built altars to
r Jer 32:34
and all that your forefathers all the army of the heavens t in
have stored up to this day will s De 12:5 two courtyards of the house of
be carried off to Babylon. g Noth-
2Sa 7:12, 13
1Ki 8:29
Jehovah. u 6 And he made his
ing will be left,’ says Jehovah. 1Ki 9:3 own son pass through the fire;
t Eze 8:16
he practiced magic, looked for
20:9 1 Perhaps these stairs were used to omens, v and appointed spirit
count time, as on a sundial. 20:13 1 Or u 1Ki 6:36
“listened to.” 20:13, 15, 17 2 Or “pal- 1Ki 7:12
20:19 1 Or “truth.” 2 Lit., “days.” 21:3
ace.” v Le 19:26 1 See Glossary.
2 KINGS 21:7-25 558
mediums and fortune-tellers. a CHAP. 21 into the hand of their enemies,
He did on a grand scale what was a Le 20:27 and they will become plunder
bad in Jehovah’s eyes, to offend De 18:10, 11 and spoil to all their enemies, a
him. b 2Ki 23:6 15 because they did what was
7 He put the carved image of bad in my eyes and were contin-
c 2Ch 33:7-9 ually offending me from the day
the sacred pole1b that he made
into the house about which Je- d 1Ch 17:9 that their forefathers came out
hovah had said to David and to of Egypt to this day.’” b
e De 28:1
his son Solo·mon: “In this house 16 Ma·nasseh also shed inno-
and in Jerusalem, which I have f De 7:1 cent blood in very great quanti-
chosen out of all the tribes of Is- g 2Ch 33:10
ty until he had filled Jerusalem
rael, I will permanently put my 2Ch 36:15, 16 from one end to the other, c be-
name. c 8 And I will never again Jer 7:25 sides his sin of causing Judah to
Mt 23:37 sin by doing what was bad in the
make the feet of Israel wander
from the land that I gave to their h Ge 15:16 eyes of Jehovah. 17 As for the
forefathers, d provided they care- rest of the history of Ma·nasseh
i Le 18:24, 25
fully observe all that I have com- 2Ki 23:26
and all that he did and the sins
manded them, e the entire Law 2Ki 24:3 that he committed, are they not
that my servant Moses ordered Jer 15:4 written in the book of the histo-
them to follow.” 9 But they did j 2Ki 22:16, 17 ry of the times of the kings of Ju-
not obey, and Ma·nasseh kept Mic 3:12 dah? 18 Then Ma·nasseh was
leading them astray, causing laid to rest with his forefathers
k Jer 19:3
them to do greater evil than the and was buried in the garden of
nations that Jehovah had annihi- l Isa 28:17 his house, in the garden of Uz-
La 2:8 za; d and his son Amon became
lated from before the Israelites. f
10 Jehovah kept speaking m 2Ki 17:6 king in his place.
through his servants the Eze 23:33 19 Amon e was 22 years old
prophets, g saying: 11 “Ma·nas- n 1Ki 21:21 when he became king, and he
seh the king of Judah has done 2Ki 10:11 reigned for two years in Jeru-
all these detestable things; he o Jer 25:9
salem. f His mother’s name was
has acted more wickedly than all Me·shulle·meth the daughter
the Amor·ites h before him, i and p De 32:9 of Haruz from Jotbah. 20 He
2Ki 17:18
he has made Judah sin with his continued to do what was bad in
____________________
disgusting idols.1 12 Therefore Jehovah’s eyes, just as his father
this is what Jehovah the God
Second Col. Ma·nasseh had done. g 21 He
a Le 26:25 kept walking in all the ways that
of Israel says: ‘Here I am bring- De 28:63
ing such a disaster on Jerusalem j his father walked, and he con-
and Judah that it will make both b De 9:21 tinued serving and bowing down
De 31:29 to the disgusting idols that
ears of anyone who hears about Jg 2:11, 13
it tingle. k 13 And I will stretch his father had served. h 22 So
out on Jerusalem the measuring c 2Ki 24:3, 4 he abandoned Jehovah the God
Jer 2:34
line l applied to Sa·mari·a m and Mt 23:30
of his forefathers, and he did
use the leveling tool1 applied to Heb 11:37 not walk in the way of Jehovah. i
the house of Ahab, n and I will 23 Eventually Amon’s servants
d 2Ki 21:23, 26
wipe Jerusalem clean, just as conspired against him and put
one wipes a bowl clean, wiping e Mt 1:10 the king to death in his own
it and turning it upside down. o house. 24 But the people of the
f 2Ch 33:21
14 I will forsake the remnant of land struck down all those who
my inheritance p and give them g 2Ch 33:22, 23 conspired against King Amon,
h 2Ki 21:1, 3
and they made his son Jo·si-
21:7 1 See Glossary. 21:11 1 The He- ah king in his place. j 25 As for
brew term may be related to a word for i 2Ki 22:16, 17 the rest of the history of Amon,
Jer 2:13
“dung” and is used as an expression of what he did, is it not writ-
contempt. 21:13 1 Or “plumb line.” j 2Ch 33:25 ten in the book of the history
559 2 KINGS 21:26–22:18
of the times of the kings of Ju- CHAP. 21 it over to those appointed over
dah? 26 So they buried him in a 2Ki 21:18 the work in the house of Jeho-
his grave in the garden of Uz- b Mt 1:10
vah.” a 10 Shaphan the secre-
za, a and his son Jo·siah b became ____________________ tary also told the king: “There is
king in his place. CHAP. 22
a book b that Hil·kiah the priest
22 Jo·siah c was eight years c 1Ki 13:2

has given me.” Then Shaphan
old when he became king, Jer 1:2 began to read it before the king.
and he reigned for 31 years in Je- Zep 1:1 11 As soon as the king heard
rusalem. d His mother’s name was d 2Ch 34:1, 2 the words of the book of the
Je·didah the daughter of A·dai- e Jos 15:20, 39
Law, he ripped his garments
ah from Bozkath. e 2 He did apart. c 12 Then the king gave
f 1Ki 15:5 this order to Hil·kiah the priest,
what was right in Jehovah’s eyes
and walked in all the ways of g 2Ch 34:8 A·hikam d the son of Shaphan,
David his forefather, f and he did h 1Ch 6:13 Achbor the son of Mi·caiah,
not deviate to the right or to the Shaphan the secretary, and
i 2Ki 12:4, 5
left. 2Ch 24:8
A·saiah the king’s servant:
3 In the 18th year of King Jo- 13 “Go, inquire of Jehovah in
j 2Ki 12:9
siah, the king sent Shaphan 2Ch 34:9
my behalf, in behalf of the peo-
the secretary, the son of Az·a- ple, and in behalf of all Ju-
k 2Ki 12:11, 12
liah the son of Me·shullam, to 2Ch 34:10
dah concerning the words of this
the house of Jehovah, g saying: book that has been found; for
l 2Ch 34:11
4 “Go up to Hil·kiah h the high Jehovah’s rage that has been set
priest, and let him collect all the m 2Ki 12:15 ablaze against us is great, e be-
2Ch 34:12 cause our forefathers did not
money that is being brought into
the house of Jehovah, i which n 2Ki 22:3 obey the words of this book by
the doorkeepers have collected o De 31:24-26 observing all that is written con-
from the people. j 5 Have them p 2Ch 34:14, 15
cerning us.”
give it to those appointed over ____________________ 14 So Hil·kiah the priest,
the work in the house of Jeho- A·hikam, Achbor, Shaphan,
Second Col.
vah who, in turn, will give it to and A·saiah went to Huldah the
a 2Ch 34:16-18
the workers in the house of Je- prophetess. f She was the wife
hovah who are to repair the b De 31:9 of Shallum son of Tikvah son
damage to1 the house, k 6 that c 2Ch 34:19-21 of Harhas, the caretaker of the
is, to the craftsmen, the build- Joe 2:13 wardrobe, and she was dwell-
ers, and the masons; and they d 2Ki 25:22 ing in the Second Quarter of Je-
are to use it to buy timbers and Jer 26:24 rusalem; and they spoke to her
hewn stones to repair the house. l e De 4:24 there. g 15 She said to them:
7 But no accounting should be De 29:27 “This is what Jehovah the God
De 31:17 of Israel says, ‘Tell the man
required of them for the money
that they are given, because they f Ex 15:20 who sent you to me: 16 “This is
Jg 4:4 what Jehovah says, ‘I will bring
are trustworthy.” m Ne 6:14
8 Later Hil·kiah the high Lu 2:36 calamity on this place and its in-
priest said to Shaphan the sec- Ac 21:8, 9 habitants, all the words of the
retary: n “I have found the book g 2Ch 34:22-28 book that the king of Judah has
of the Law o in the house of Jeho- read. h 17 Because they have
h 2Ki 22:8
vah.” So Hil·kiah gave the book abandoned me and are making
to Shaphan, who began to read i Ex 20:3 sacrifices smoke to other gods i
De 32:17
it. p 9 Then Shaphan the secre- Jg 2:12
in order to offend me with all
tary went to the king and told Jer 2:11 the work of their hands, j my rage
him: “Your servants have poured j Isa 2:8
will be set ablaze against this
out the money that was found in place and it will not be extin-
the house, and they have handed k De 32:22 guished.’” k 18 But to the king
Isa 33:14
Jer 7:20 of Judah who sent you to inquire
22:5 1 Or “the cracks in.” Eze 20:48 of Jehovah, this is what you
2 KINGS 22:19–23:11 560
should say to him, “This is what CHAP. 22 sacred pole,2a and for all the
Jehovah the God of Israel says: a 1Ki 21:29 army of the heavens. Then he
‘Regarding the words that you Jas 4:6 burned them outside Jerusalem
have heard, 19 because your on the terraces of Kidron, and
heart was responsive1 and you b 2Ki 22:11 he took their ashes to Bethel. b
humbled yourself a before Jeho- ____________________ 5 So he put out of business the
vah on hearing what I have spo- CHAP. 23 foreign-god priests, whom the
ken against this place and its c 2Ch 34:29, kings of Judah had appointed to
30
inhabitants—that they would be- make sacrificial smoke on the
come an object of horror and a high places in the cities of Ju-
d De 31:26
curse—and you ripped your gar- dah and the surroundings of Je-
ments apart b and wept before rusalem, as well as those mak-
e Ex 24:8
me, I also have heard you, de- ing sacrificial smoke to Baal, to
clares Jehovah. 20 That is why the sun, to the moon, to the
f 2Ki 22:8
I will gather you to your ances- constellations of the zodiac, and
tors,1 and you will be laid in to all the army of the heav-
g 2Ki 11:17
your grave in peace, and your 2Ch 15:10, 12
ens. c 6 He brought the sacred
eyes will not see all the calamity pole2d out from the house of Je-
that I will bring on this place.’”’” h Jos 24:24, 25 hovah to the outskirts of Jeru-
Then they brought the reply to 2Ch 34:31, 32 salem, to the Kidron Valley,
the king. and he burned it e in the Kid-
23 So the king sent word, and i 2Ki 22:4 ron Valley and ground it to dust
they summoned all the el- ____________________ and scattered its dust on the
ders of Judah and Jerusalem. c Second Col. graves of the common people. f
2 After that the king went up a 2Ki 21:1, 7 7 He also tore down the houses
to the house of Jehovah with all 2Ch 34:4 of the male temple prostitutes, g
the men of Judah, all the inhab- which were in the house of Jeho-
itants of Jerusalem, the priests, b 1Ki 12:28, 29 vah and where the women were
and the prophets—all the people, weaving tent shrines for the sa-
from small to great. He read in c 2Ki 21:1, 3 cred pole.2
Jer 8:1, 2
their hearing all the words of the 8 Then he brought all the
book d of the covenant e that had priests out of the cities of Ju-
d 2Ki 21:1, 7
been found in the house of Jeho- dah, and he made unfit for wor-
vah. f 3 The king stood by the e De 7:25
ship the high places where the
pillar and made a covenant1 be- priests had been making sacrifi-
fore Jehovah, g that he would fol- cial smoke, from Geba h to
f 2Ch 34:4
low Jehovah and keep his com- Beer-sheba. i He also tore down
mandments, his reminders, and g Le 18:22
the high places of the gates
his statutes with all his heart De 23:17, 18 that were at the entrance of
and with all his soul2 by carrying 1Ki 15:11, 12 the gate of Joshua the chief
out the words of this covenant 1Ki 22:46 of the city, which were on the
that were written in this book. left as one entered the city gate.
And all the people agreed to the h Jos 21:17, 19 9 The priests of the high places
1Ki 15:22
covenant. h did not serve at the altar of Je-
4 The king then ordered Hil- i Ge 21:31
hovah in Jerusalem, j but they
kiah i the high priest, the priests did eat unleavened bread along
of the second rank, and the j Eze 44:10
with their brothers. 10 He also
doorkeepers to bring out from Mal 2:7, 8 made unfit for worship To-
the temple of Jehovah all the pheth, k which is in the Valley of
utensils made for Baal, for the k Jer 7:31 the Sons of Hinnom,1l so that no
one could make his son or his
22:19 1 Lit., “soft.” 22:20 1 This is a l Jos 15:8 daughter pass through the fire
poetic expression for death. 23:3 1 Or to Molech. m 11 And he prohib-
“renewed the covenant.” 23:3, 4, 6, 7 m 2Ki 16:2, 3
2 See Glossary. Jer 32:35 23:10 1 See Glossary, “Gehenna.”
561 2 KINGS 23:12-24
ited the horses that the kings of CHAP. 23 God who foretold that these
Judah had dedicated1 to the sun a De 4:19 things would happen. a 17 Then
from entering the house of Jeho- Eze 8:16 he said: “What is the gravestone
vah by the chamber2 of Nathan- over there that I am looking at?”
melech the court official, which b Jer 19:13 At this the men of the city said
was in the porticoes; and he Zep 1:4, 5 to him: “It is the grave of the
burned the chariots of the sun a man of the true God from Ju-
in the fire. 12 The king also c 2Ki 21:1, 5 dah b who foretold these things
tore down the altars that the that you have done against the
kings of Judah had set up on altar of Bethel.” 18 So he said:
d Zep 1:4, 5
the roof b of Ahaz’s upper cham- “Let him rest. Do not let anyone
ber, as well as the altars that Ma- disturb his bones.” So they left
nasseh had set up in two court- e 1Ki 11:5, 7 his bones undisturbed, as well
yards of the house of Jehovah. c as the bones of the prophet who
He crushed them and scattered f Ex 23:24 had come from Sa·mari·a. c
their dust in the Kidron Val- De 7:5 19 Jo·siah also removed all
ley. 13 And the king made unfit 2Ch 34:1, 3 the houses of worship on the
for worship the high places in high places that were in the cit-
front of Jerusalem that were to g 1Ki 12:28, 33 ies of Sa·mari·a, d which the
the south1 of the Mount of Ruin- kings of Israel had built to of-
ation,2 which Solo·mon the king h 2Ch 34:6, 7
fend God, and he did the same
of Israel had built to Ashto·reth ____________________ thing to them that he had done
the disgusting goddess of the Si- Second Col.
at Bethel. e 20 So he sacrificed
doni·ans; and to Chemosh the on the altars all the priests of
a 1Ki 13:2
disgusting god of Moab; and to the high places who were there,
Milcom d the detestable god of and he burned human bones on
the Ammon·ites. e 14 He broke b 1Ki 13:1 them. f After that he returned to
the sacred pillars to pieces and Jerusalem.
cut down the sacred poles1f and c 1Ki 13:30, 31 21 The king now command-
filled their places with human ed all the people: “Hold a Pass-
bones. 15 He also tore down d 1Ki 12:25, 31
over g to Jehovah your God as is
the altar in Bethel, the high 1Ki 13:32 written in this book of the cove-
place that Jer·o·boam the son of 2Ki 17:9 nant.” h 22 No Passover like this
Nebat had made that caused Is- had been held since the days
rael to sin. g After tearing down e 2Ch 34:6, 7
when the judges had judged Isra-
that altar and the high place, he el or in all the days of the kings
burned the high place, ground it of Israel and the kings of Ju-
to dust, and burned the sacred f 1Ki 13:2 dah. i 23 But in the 18th year of
pole.1h King Jo·siah, this Passover to
16 When Jo·siah turned and g 2Ch 35:1 Jehovah was held in Jerusalem.
saw the graves on the mountain, 24 Jo·siah also cleared out
he had the bones taken from h Ex 12:3-14 the spirit mediums, the fortune-
the graves and burned them on tellers, j the teraphim statues,1k
the altar, making it unfit for the disgusting idols,2 and all the
i 2Ch 35:18, 19
worship, according to Jeho- disgusting things that had ap-
vah’s word that had been pro- peared in the land of Judah
claimed by the man of the true j Le 19:31 and in Jerusalem, in order to
De 18:10, 11 carry out the words of the Law l
2Ki 21:1, 6
23:11 1 Lit., “given.” 2 Or “dining Isa 8:19 that were written in the book
room.” 23:13 1 Lit., “right.” That is, that Hil·kiah the priest had
south, when one faces east. 2 That
is, the Mount of Olives, particularly k Ge 31:19 23:24 1 Or “household gods; idols.”
the southern extremity also known as 2 The Hebrew term may be related to a
the Mount of Offense. 23:14, 15 1 See l Nu 33:52 word for “dung” and is used as an ex-
Glossary. De 12:2 pression of contempt.
2 KINGS 23:25–24:4 562
found in the house of Jehovah. a CHAP. 23 of Hamath, to keep him from
25 There was no king like him a 2Ki 22:8 reigning in Jerusalem, and then
prior to him, who returned to b De 4:29 imposed on the land a fine of
Jehovah with all his heart and c 2Ki 21:11, 12 100 silver talents1 and a gold
with all his soul1b and with all 2Ki 24:3, 4 talent. a 34 Furthermore, Phar-
his strength, according to all the Jer 15:4 aoh Nechoh made Jo·siah’s son
Law of Moses; nor did anyone d De 29:28 E·lia·kim king in place of his
like him rise up after him. 2Ki 25:11 father Jo·siah and changed his
Eze 23:33
26 Nevertheless, Jehovah did name to Je·hoia·kim; but he
e 2Ki 18:11
not turn away from his burn- 2Ki 21:13
took Je·hoa·haz and brought
ing anger that blazed against Ju- him to Egypt, b where he eventu-
f De 12:5
dah because of all the offen- 1Ki 8:29 ally died. c 35 Je·hoia·kim gave
sive things that Ma·nasseh had 1Ki 9:3 the silver and the gold to Phar-
done to offend Him. c 27 Jeho- g 1Ki 9:15 aoh, but he had to tax the land to
vah said: “I will also remove Ju- 2Ch 35:20-25 give the silver that Pharaoh de-
Zec 12:11 manded. He exacted an assessed
dah from my sight, d just as I re-
moved Israel; e and I will reject
h 2Ch 36:1, 2 amount of silver and gold from
this city that I chose, Jerusa- i Jer 22:11 each of the people of the land to
lem, and the house about which j 2Ki 24:18 give to Pharaoh Nechoh.
I said, ‘My name will continue k 2Ki 21:1, 2 36 Je·hoia·kim d was 25 years
there.’” f 2Ki 21:19-21 old when he became king, and
l 2Ki 23:29 he reigned for 11 years in Jerusa-
28 As for the rest of the his-
m Jer 39:5 lem. e His mother’s name was Ze-
tory of Jo·siah, all that he did, Jer 52:10 bidah the daughter of Pe·daiah
is it not written in the book of ____________________ from Rumah. 37 He continued
the history of the times of the Second Col. to do what was bad in Jehovah’s
kings of Judah? 29 In his days eyes, f according to all that his
a 2Ch 36:3
Pharaoh Nechoh the king of forefathers had done. g
b 2Ch 36:4, 5
Egypt came to meet the king of
As·syri·a by the Eu·phrates Riv-
er, and King Jo·siah went out
c Jer 22:11, 12
d Jer 1:3 24 In Je·hoia·kim’s days
King Neb·u·chad·nezzar h
to confront him; but when Ne-
Jer 22:18, 19 of Babylon came against him,
choh saw him, he put him to e 2Ch 36:5 and Je·hoia·kim became his ser-
death at Me·giddo. g 30 So his f Jer 26:21 vant for three years. However,
Jer 36:22-24 he turned against him and re-
servants transported his dead
g 2Ch 28:24, belled. 2 Then Jehovah began
body in a chariot from Me·gid- 25 to send against him marauder
do and brought him to Jerusa- 2Ch 33:1, 4
____________________ bands of Chal·deans, i Syrians,
lem and buried him in his grave.
Moab·ites, and Ammon·ites. He
Then the people of the land took CHAP. 24
kept sending them against Judah
Jo·siah’s son Je·hoa·haz and h Jer 25:1
to destroy it, according to Jeho-
anointed him and made him king Jer 46:2
vah’s word j that he had spoken
Da 1:1
in place of his father. h Da 3:1 through his servants the proph-
31 Je·hoa·haz i was 23 years Da 4:33 ets. 3 Surely it was by the or-
old when he became king, and i Hab 1:6 der of Jehovah that this hap-
he reigned for three months in j Le 26:27, 28 pened to Judah, to remove them
Jerusalem. His mother’s name De 28:15 from his sight k because of all the
was Ha·mutal j the daughter of 2Ki 23:27
sins that Ma·nasseh had commit-
Jeremiah from Libnah. 32 He k Le 26:33
ted, l 4 and also the innocent
De 4:26
began to do what was bad in blood that he had shed, m for he
l 2Ki 21:11
Jehovah’s eyes, according to all 2Ki 23:26 had filled Jerusalem with inno-
that his forefathers had done. k cent blood and Jehovah was not
m 2Ki 21:16
33 Pharaoh Nechoh l impris- Jer 2:34 willing to forgive. n
oned him at Riblah m in the land Jer 19:4
n Jer 15:1 23:33 1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg
23:25 1 See Glossary. La 3:42 (1,101 oz t). See App. B14.
563 2 KINGS 24:5–25:4
5 As for the rest of the his- CHAP. 24 and every craftsman and metal-
tory of Je·hoia·kim, all that he a 2Ch 36:8 worker1a—he took 10,000 into ex-
did, is it not written in the book b Jer 22:18, 19 ile. No one was left behind ex-
of the history of the times of Jer 36:30 cept the poorest people of the
the kings of Judah? a 6 Then Je- c Jer 46:2
land. b 15 Thus he took Je·hoi-
d Nu 34:2, 5
hoia·kim was laid to rest with e Ge 15:18
a·chin c into exile to Babylon; d he
his forefathers; b and his son Je- 1Ki 4:21 also led away the king’s moth-
hoia·chin became king in his f Jer 24:1 er, the king’s wives, his court of-
Jer 37:1 ficials, and the foremost men
place.
g 2Ch 36:8 of the land, taking them into ex-
7 Never again did the king of h Da 1:1
Egypt venture out of his land, i 2Ch 36:9, 10
ile from Jerusalem to Babylon.
for the king of Babylon had tak- Jer 24:1 16 The king of Babylon also
en all that belonged to the Eze 17:12 took into exile to Babylon all the
j Jer 29:1, 2 warriors, 7,000, as well as 1,000
king of Egypt, c from the Wadi1 k Jer 52:28
of Egypt d up to the Eu·phra- craftsmen and metalworkers,1
l 2Ki 20:13, 17
tes River. e all of them mighty men and
m 1Ki 7:48-50
trained for war. 17 The king of
8 Je·hoia·chin f was 18 years Ezr 1:7
Da 5:2 Babylon made Mat·ta·niah, Je-
old when he became king, and n Da 1:3, 6 hoia·chin’s uncle, e king in his
he reigned for three months in ____________________ place and changed his name to
Jerusalem. g His mother’s name Second Col. Zed·e·kiah. f
was Ne·hushta the daughter of a Jer 24:1 18 Zed·e·kiah was 21 years
El·nathan of Jerusalem. 9 He b 2Ki 25:12 old when he became king, and
continued to do what was bad c 2Ki 25:27
he reigned for 11 years in Je-
in Jehovah’s eyes, according 1Ch 3:17
d Jer 22:24, 25 rusalem. His mother’s name was
to all that his father had done. Ha·mutal g the daughter of Jere-
10 During that time the ser- e 1Ch 3:15
miah from Libnah. 19 He con-
f 2Ch 36:10-12
vants of King Neb·u·chad·nezzar Jer 37:1 tinued to do what was bad in
of Babylon came up against Je- Jer 52:1
Jehovah’s eyes, according to all
rusalem, and the city came un- g 2Ki 23:31
that Je·hoia·kim had done. h
der siege. h 11 King Neb·u·chad- h 2Ki 23:36, 37
Jer 24:8 20 It was because of Jehovah’s
nezzar of Babylon came to the Jer 37:1, 2 anger that these things took
city while his servants were lay- Jer 38:5, 6
place in Jerusalem and in Ju-
Eze 21:25
ing siege to it. i 2Ki 23:27 dah, until he cast them out of his
12 King Je·hoia·chin of Ju- j 2Ch 36:11, 13 sight. i And Zed·e·kiah rebelled
dah went out to the king of Jer 27:12 against the king of Babylon. j
Jer 38:17
25
Babylon, i along with his moth- Eze 17:12-15 In the ninth year of Zed·e-
er, his servants, his princes, and ____________________ kiah’s reign, in the tenth
his court officials; j and the king CHAP. 25 month, on the tenth day of
of Babylon took him captive in the month, King Neb·u·chad·nez-
k Jer 27:8
the eighth year of his reign. k Jer 43:10 zar k of Babylon came with all
13 Then he took out from there Da 4:1
his army against Jerusalem. l He
all the treasures of the house l 2Ch 36:17
Jer 34:2 camped against it and built a
of Jehovah and the treasures of Eze 24:1, 2 siege wall all around it, m 2 and
the king’s house.1l He cut into m Isa 29:3 the city was under siege until
pieces all the gold utensils that Jer 32:2, 28
the 11th year of King Zed·e-
Jer 39:1
Solo·mon the king of Israel had Jer 52:4, 5 kiah. 3 On the ninth day of
made in the temple of Jeho- Eze 4:1, 2 the fourth month the famine
vah. m This happened just as Je- Eze 21:21, 22
was severe n in the city, and
hovah had foretold. 14 He took n Le 26:26
De 28:53 there was no food for the peo-
into exile all Jerusalem, all the Jer 37:21 ple of the land. o 4 The city wall
princes, n all the mighty warriors, Jer 38:2
La 4:4
Eze 4:16 24:14 1 Or possibly, “builder of bul-
24:7 1 See Glossary. 24:13 1 Or “pal- Eze 5:10, 12 warks.” 24:16 1 Or possibly, “builders
ace.” o Jer 52:6-11 of bulwarks.”
2 KINGS 25:5-23 564
was broken through, a and all the CHAP. 25 the house of Jehovah, and they
soldiers fled by night through a Jer 21:4 carried the copper away to Bab-
the gate between the double wall Jer 39:2, 4-7 ylon. a 14 They also took the
Eze 33:21
near the king’s garden, while cans, the shovels, the extinguish-
b Eze 12:12
the Chal·deans were surround- c Jer 21:7
ers, the cups, and all the cop-
ing the city; and the king went by d Jer 32:4, 5
per utensils used in the tem-
the way of the Ara·bah. b 5 But Eze 12:12, 13 ple service. 15 The chief of the
the Chal·dean army pursued the Eze 17:16 guard took the fire holders and
king, and they overtook him e Jer 40:1 the bowls that were of genuine
in the desert plains of Jeri·cho, f Jer 52:12-14 gold b and silver. c 16 As for the
La 4:12
and all his troops were scattered g 1Ki 9:8
two pillars, the Sea, and the car-
from his side. 6 Then they Ps 74:3 riages that Solo·mon had made
seized the king c and brought him Ps 79:1 for the house of Jehovah, the
Isa 64:11 copper of all these articles was
up to the king of Babylon at Rib- Jer 7:14
lah, and they passed sentence on La 1:10 beyond weighing. d 17 Each pil-
him. 7 They slaughtered Zed·e- La 2:7 lar was 18 cubits1 high, e and the
Mic 3:12 capital on it was of copper; and
kiah’s sons before his eyes; then h 1Ki 7:1
Neb·u·chad·nezzar blinded Zed- the height of the capital was
i Jer 34:22
e·kiah’s eyes, bound him with three cubits, and the network
j 2Ch 36:19
copper fetters, and brought him k Ne 1:3
and pomegranates all around on
to Babylon. d Jer 39:8 the capital were all made of cop-
l per. f The second pillar with its
8 In the fifth month, on the Jer 15:2
Jer 39:9 network was like it.
seventh day of the month, that Jer 52:15, 30
is, in the 19th year of King Neb- Eze 5:2 18 The chief of the guard also
u·chad·nezzar the king of Bab- m Jer 39:10 took Se·raiah g the chief priest,
Jer 52:16 Zeph·a·niah h the second priest,
ylon, Neb·uzar·adan e the chief n 1Ki 7:15 and the three doorkeepers. i
of the guard, the servant of the o 1Ki 7:27 19 And he took from the city
king of Babylon, came to Jeru- p 1Ki 7:23 one court official who was the
salem. f 9 He burned down the ____________________
commissioner over the soldiers,
house of Jehovah, g the king’s Second Col. five close associates of the king
house,1h and all the houses of Je- a 2Ki 20:17 who were found in the city, as
rusalem; i he also burned down Jer 52:17-20
well as the secretary of the chief
the house of every prominent b 1Ki 7:48, 50
of the army, the one mustering
man. j 10 And the walls sur- c 2Ch 24:14
the people of the land, and 60
2Ch 36:18
rounding Jerusalem were pulled Ezr 1:7, 10, 11 men of the common people of
down by the entire Chal·de- Da 5:2 the land who were yet found in
an army that was with the chief d 1Ki 7:47
the city. 20 Neb·uzar·adan j the
of the guard. k 11 Neb·uzar·ad- e 1Ki 7:15
chief of the guard took them
an the chief of the guard took f 1Ki 7:16, 20
Jer 52:21-23 and brought them to the king
into exile the rest of the peo- g Ezr 7:1 of Babylon at Riblah. k 21 The
ple who were left in the city, h Jer 21:1, 2 king of Babylon struck them
the deserters who had gone over Jer 29:25, 29 down and put them to death at
to the king of Babylon, and the i Jer 52:24-27 Riblah in the land of Hamath. l
rest of the population. l 12 But j 2Ki 25:8
Thus Judah went into exile from
Jer 39:9
the chief of the guard left some Jer 40:1 its land. m
of the poorest people of the land k Jer 39:5 22 King Neb·u·chad·nezzar of
to serve as vinedressers and as l Nu 34:2, 8 Babylon appointed Ged·a·liah n
compulsory laborers. m 13 And 1Ki 8:65 the son of A·hikam o the son of
the Chal·deans broke into pieces m De 28:36, 64
2Ki 23:27
Shaphan p over the people whom
the copper pillars n of the house Jer 25:11 he had left behind in the land of
of Jehovah and the carriages o n Jer 39:13, 14 Judah. q 23 When all the army
and the copper Sea p that were in o Jer 26:24
p 2Ki 22:8 25:17 1 A cubit equaled 44. 5 cm
25:9 1 Or “palace.” q Jer 40:5, 6 (17.5 in.). See App. B14.
565 2 KINGS 25:24 – 1 CHRONICLES Contents
chiefs and their men heard that CHAP. 25 who were with him in Miz-
the king of Babylon had appoint- a Jer 40:7-9 pah. a 26 After that all the peo-
ed Ged·a·liah, they immediately ple, from small to great, includ-
came to Ged·a·liah at Mizpah. ing the army chiefs, rose up and
They were Ishma·el the son of b Jer 27:12 went to Egypt, b for they were
Neth·a·niah, Jo·hanan the son afraid of the Chal·deans. c
of Ka·reah, Se·raiah the son of 27 And in the 37th year of the
Tan·humeth the Ne·topha·thite, c Jer 40:15 exile of King Je·hoia·chin d of Ju-
and Ja·az·a·niah the son of the ____________________ dah, in the 12th month, on the
Ma·aca·thite, together with their Second Col. 27th day of the month, King Evil-
men. a 24 Ged·a·liah swore an a Jer 41:1, 2 mero·dach of Babylon, in the
oath to them and their men and year he became king, released1
said to them: “Do not be afraid King Je·hoia·chin of Judah from
of being servants to the Chal·de- b Jer 42:14
prison. e 28 He spoke kindly
ans. Live in the land and serve Jer 43:4, 7 with him and put his throne
the king of Babylon, and it will higher than the thrones of the
go well with you.” b other kings who were with
25 And in the seventh month, c Jer 41:17, 18 him in Babylon. 29 So Je·hoia-
Ishma·el c son of Neth·a·niah son chin took off his prison gar-
of E·lisha·ma, who was of the ments, and he regularly ate be-
royal line,1 came with ten other d 2Ki 24:8, 12 fore him all the days of his life.
men, and they struck down Ged- Jer 24:1 30 A regular allowance of food
a·liah and he died, along with Mt 1:11 was given him from the king, day
the Jews and the Chal·deans after day, all the days of his life.
25:25 1 Lit., “the seed of the kingdom.” e Jer 52:31-34 25:27 1 Lit., “raised up the head of.”
THE FIRST OF
CH R O N ICLE S
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 From Adam to Abraham (1-27) 6 Descendants of Levi (1-30)

Abraham’s descendants (28-37) Temple singers (31-47)
The Edomites and their kings and Descendants of Aaron (48-53)
sheikhs (38-54) Settlements of the Levites (54-81)
2 Israel’s 12 sons (1, 2)
7 Descendants of Issachar (1-5), of
Descendants of Judah (3-55)
Benjamin (6-12), of Naphtali (13), of
3 Descendants of David (1-9) Manasseh (14-19), of Ephraim (20-29),
Royal line of David (10-24) and of Asher (30-40)
4 Other descendants of Judah (1-23) 8 Descendants of Benjamin (1-40)
Jabez and his prayer (9, 10) Saul’s family line (33-40)
Descendants of Simeon (24-43)
9 Genealogy after returning from the
5 Descendants of Reuben (1-10)
exile (1-34)
Descendants of Gad (11-17)
Saul’s family line repeated (35-44)
Hagrites are conquered (18-22)
Half tribe of Manasseh (23-26) 10 Death of Saul and his sons (1-14)
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11 David anointed as king by all Israel (1-3) 21 David’s illegal census (1-6)
David captures Zion (4-9) Punishment from Jehovah (7-17)
David’s mighty warriors (10-47) David builds an altar (18-30)
12 Supporters of David’s kingship (1-40) 22 David’s preparations for the temple (1-5)
13 The Ark brought from David instructs Solomon (6-16)
Kiriath-jearim (1-14) Princes commanded to help
Uzzah struck dead (9, 10) Solomon (17-19)
14 David established as king (1, 2) 23 David organizes the Levites (1-32)
David’s family (3-7) Aaron and his sons set apart (13)
Philistines defeated (8-17) 24 David organizes priests into
15 Levites carry the Ark to Jerusalem (1-29) 24 divisions (1-19)
Michal despises David (29) Other Levitical assignments (20-31)
16 The Ark placed in a tent (1-6) 25 Musicians and singers for God’s
David’s song of thanks (7-36) house (1-31)
“Jehovah has become King!” (31) 26 Divisions of gatekeepers (1-19)
Service before the Ark (37-43) Treasurers and other officials (20-32)
17 David not to build temple (1-6) 27 Officers in the king’s service (1-34)
Covenant with David for a 28 David’s speech on the temple
kingdom (7-15) construction (1-8)
David’s prayer of thanksgiving (16-27) Instructions to Solomon; architectural
18 David’s victories (1-13) plan given (9-21)
David’s administration (14-17) 29 Contributions for the temple (1-9)
19 Ammonites insult David’s David’s prayer (10-19)
messengers (1-5) People rejoice; Solomon’s
Victory over Ammon and Syria (6-19) kingship (20-25)
Death of David (26-30)
20 Rabbah captured (1-3)
Philistine giants killed (4-8)
1 Adam,
Seth, a a
b
CHAP. 1
Ge 4:25
Ge 5:12, 15
7 The sons of Javan were
E·lishah, Tarshish, Kittim,
Enosh, c Ge 5:18
and Roda·nim.
2 Kenan, d Heb 11:5 8 The sons of Ham were
e Ge 5:25, 28 Cush, a Mizra·im, Put, and Ca-
Ma·hala·lel, b f Ge 5:29
g Ge 11:10 naan. b
Jared, c
h Ge 6:10 9 The sons of Cush were
3 Enoch, d i Isa 66:19
j Eze 27:13
Seba, c Havi·lah, Sabtah, Ra-
Me·thuse·lah, k Ge 10:2 a·mah, d and Sabte·ca.
Lamech, e l Ge 10:3
The sons of Raa·mah were
Eze 27:14
4 Noah, f ____________________ Sheba and Dedan. e
Shem, g Ham, and Japheth. h Second Col. 10 Cush became father to
5 The sons of Japheth were a Isa 11:11 Nimrod. f He was the first to
Gomer, Magog, Mada·i, Javan, b Ge 10:6 become a mighty one on the
c Ps 72:10
Tubal, i Meshech, j and Tiras. k d Eze 27:22 earth.
6 The sons of Gomer were e Ge 10:7 11 Mizra·im became father
f Ge 10:8, 9
Ashke·naz, Riphath, and To- g Jer 46:9 to Ludim, g Ana·mim, Le·ha-
garmah. l h Ge 10:13, 14 bim, Naph·tuhim, h 12 Path-
567 1 CHRONICLES 1:13-43
rusim, a Cas·luhim (from whom CHAP. 1 Massa, Hadad, Tema, 31 Je-
the Phi·listines b came), and a Eze 29:14 tur, Naphish, and Kede·mah.
Caphto·rim. c b Jos 13:2, 3 These were the sons of Ish-
13 Canaan became father c De 2:23 ma·el.
to Sidon, d his firstborn, and Am 9:7 32 The sons that Ke·turah, a
d
Heth, e 14 as well as the Jeb- Isa 23:2 Abraham’s concubine, gave birth
e Ge 10:15-18 to were Zimran, Jokshan, Me-
u·site, f the Amor·ite, g the Gir-
f Jg 1:21
ga·shite, h 15 the Hivite, i the dan, Midi·an, b Ishbak, and
g Ge 15:16
Arkite, the Sinite, 16 the Nu 13:29
Shuah. c
Arvad·ite, j the Zema·rite, and De 3:8 The sons of Jokshan were
the Hamath·ite. h De 7:1 Sheba and Dedan. d
17 The sons of Shem were i Jos 9:3, 7 33 The sons of Midi·an were
Elam, k Asshur, l Ar·pachshad, j Eze 27:11 Ephah, e Epher, Hanoch, A·bi-
Lud, and Aram, k Ezr 4:9 da, and El·daah.
and1 Uz, Hul, Gether, and l Eze 27:23 All of these were the sons of
m Ge 10:22, 23 Ke·turah.
Mash. m
18 Ar·pachshad became fa-
n Ge 11:14 34 Abraham became father
o Ge 11:19 to Isaac. f The sons of Isaac were
ther to Shelah, n and Shelah p Ge 10:26-29
became father to Eber. Esau g and Israel. h
q
19 Two sons were born to
1Ki 9:28
35 The sons of Esau were
r Ge 2:11
Eber. The name of the one was Ge 25:18 Eli·phaz, Reuel, Jeush, Ja-
Peleg,1o because in his life- s Ge 11:19 lam, and Korah. i
time the earth2 was divided. t Ge 11:21 36 The sons of Eli·phaz
The name of his brother was u Ge 11:23 were Teman, j Omar, Zepho,
Joktan. v Ge 11:25 Gatam, Kenaz, Timna, and
20 Joktan became father w Ge 11:26 Ama·lek. k
to Al·modad, Sheleph, Ha·zar- x Ge 17:5 37 The sons of Reuel were
maveth, Jerah, p 21 Ha·do- y Ge 21:3 Nahath, Zerah, Shammah,
ram, Uzal, Diklah, 22 Obal, z Ge 16:11, 12 and Mizzah. l
A·bima·el, Sheba, 23 Ophir, q
a Ge 28:9 38 The sons of Seir m were
Havi·lah, r and Jobab; all of
b Eze 27:21 Lotan, Shobal, Zibe·on, Anah,
c Ge 25:13-15 Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. n
these were the sons of Joktan. ____________________
24 Shem, 39 The sons of Lotan were
Second Col. Hori and Homam. Lotan’s sis-
Ar·pachshad, a Ge 25:1-4 ter was Timna. o
Shelah, b Ge 37:28 40 The sons of Shobal were
25 Eber, c Job 2:11 Alvan, Mana·hath, Ebal, She-
Peleg, s d Isa 21:13
pho, and Onam.
Reu, t e Isa 60:6
The sons of Zibe·on were
26 Serug, u f Ac 7:8
Aiah and Anah. p
g Ge 25:25
Nahor, v
h Ge 32:28
41 The son1 of Anah was
Terah, w i Ge 36:4, 5
Dishon.
27 Abram, that is, Abraham. x j Ob 9
The sons of Dishon were
28 The sons of Abraham k Ge 36:11, 12 Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and
were Isaac y and Ishma·el. z l Ge 36:13 Cheran. q
29 These are their family ori- m Ge 36:8 42 The sons of Ezer r were
gins: Ishma·el’s firstborn Ne- n Ge 36:20, 21 Bilhan, Zaa·van, and Akan.
baioth, a then Kedar, b Adbe·el, o Ge 36:22 The sons of Dishan were Uz
Mibsam, c 30 Mishma, Dumah, p Ge 36:23, 24 and Aran. s
q Ge 36:25, 26 43 These are the kings who
1:17 1 The following are the sons of r 1Ch 1:38 reigned in the land of Edom t
Aram. See Ge 10:23. 1:19 1 Meaning s Ge 36:27, 28
“Division.” 2 Or “earth’s population.” t Ge 32:3 1:41 1 Lit., “sons.”
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before any king reigned over the CHAP. 1 displeasing to Jehovah, so He
Israelites:1a Bela the son of Be- a Ge 36:31-39 put him to death. a 4 Tamar, b
or; the name of his city was Din- b Jer 49:13 Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to
ha·bah. 44 When Bela died, c Ge 36:40-43 him Perez c and Zerah. Judah
Jobab the son of Zerah from ____________________ had five sons in all.
Bozrah b began to reign in his CHAP. 2 5 The sons of Perez were
place. 45 When Jobab died, d Ge 32:28 Hezron and Hamul. d
e Ge 29:32
Husham from the land of the Ge 49:3, 4 6 The sons of Zerah were
Teman·ites began to reign in his f Ge 29:33 Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol,
place. 46 When Husham died, g Ge 29:34 and Dara. There were five of
Hadad the son of Bedad, who Ge 49:5-7
them in all.
defeated Midi·an in the territo- h Ge 29:35
Ge 49:8-12 7 The son1 of Carmi was
ry1 of Moab, began to reign in Heb 7:14 Achar,2 who brought disaster3
his place. The name of his i Ge 30:18 on Israel, e who was unfaithful
city was Avith. 47 When Ha- Ge 49:14, 15
with regard to what had been
j Ge 30:20
dad died, Samlah from Mas·re- Ge 49:13 devoted to destruction. f
kah began to reign in his k Ge 30:4-6 8 The son1 of Ethan was Az-
place. 48 When Samlah died, Ge 49:16-18
a·riah.
l Ge 30:22, 24
Shaul from Re·hoboth by the Ge 49:22-26 9 The sons of Hezron who
River began to reign in his place. m Ge 35:16, 18 were born to him were Je·rah-
49 When Shaul died, Baal- Ge 49:27
me·el, g Ram, h and Che·lubai.1
hanan the son of Achbor began n Ge 30:7, 8
Ge 49:21 10 Ram became father to
to reign in his place. 50 When o Ge 30:9-11 Am·mina·dab. i Am·mina·dab
Baal-hanan died, Hadad began Ge 49:19
became father to Nahshon j the
to reign in his place. The name of p Ge 30:12, 13
Ge 49:20 chieftain of the descendants
his city was Pau, and the name q Ge 38:2-5 of Judah. 11 Nahshon be-
of his wife was Me·heta·bel the ____________________ came father to Salma. k Sal-
daughter of Matred, the daugh- Second Col. ma became father to Boaz. l
ter of Meza·hab. 51 Then Ha- a Ge 38:7 12 Boaz became father to
dad died. b Ge 38:11 Obed. Obed became father
The sheikhs1 of Edom were c Lu 3:23, 33
to Jesse. m 13 Jesse became
Sheikh Timna, Sheikh Alvah, d Nu 26:21
father to his firstborn E·liab,
Sheikh Jetheth, c 52 Sheikh e Jos 7:15, 18
A·bina·dab n the second, Shim-
f De 7:26
O·hol·i·bamah, Sheikh Elah, Jos 6:18 e·a the third, o 14 Ne·thanel
Sheikh Pinon, 53 Sheikh Ke- Jos 22:20
the fourth, Raddai the fifth,
naz, Sheikh Teman, Sheikh g 1Sa 27:10
15 Ozem the sixth, and David p
Mibzar, 54 Sheikh Magdi·el, h Ru 4:19-21
Mt 1:3 the seventh. 16 Their sisters
Sheikh Iram. These were the i Mt 1:4, 5 were Ze·ruiah and Abi·gail. q
sheikhs of Edom. j Nu 2:3 The sons of Ze·ruiah were
2 These were the sons of k Lu 3:23, 32
l Ru 2:1
A·bishai, r Joab, s and Asa·hel, t
Israel: d Reuben, e Sime·on, f m Ru 4:17, 22 three. 17 Abi·gail gave birth
Levi, g Judah, h Issa·char, i Zeb- 1Sa 16:1 to A·masa, u and the father of
u·lun, j 2 Dan, k Joseph, l Ben- n 1Sa 17:13 A·masa was Jether the Ishma-
jamin, m Naphta·li, n Gad, o and o 1Sa 16:6-10
el·ite.
Asher. p p 1Sa 16:13
1Sa 17:12 18 Caleb1 the son of Hez-
3 The sons of Judah were Er, Mt 1:6 ron became father to sons by
Onan, and Shelah. These three q 2Sa 17:25 his wife A·zubah and by Jeri-
were born to him from Shu- r 2Sa 21:17
2Sa 23:18, 19
a’s daughter, the Canaan·it·ess. q s 2Sa 8:16 2:7, 8 1 Lit., “sons.” 2:7 2 Meaning
But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was 1Ch 11:6 “Bringer of Disaster; Bringer of Ostra-
t 2Sa 2:18 cism.” In Jos 7:1, also called Achan.
1:43 1 Lit., “sons of Israel.” 1:46 1 Lit., 2Sa 3:30
2Sa 23:24
3 Or “trouble; ostracism.” 2:9 1 Also
“field.” 1:51 1 A sheikh was a tribal u 2Sa 19:13 called Caleb in vss. 18, 19, 42. 2:18
chief. 1Ki 2:5 1 Also called Chelubai in vs. 9.
oth; and these were her sons: CHAP. 2 sons. 33 The sons of Jona-
Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon. a 1Ch 4:4 than were Peleth and Zaza.
19 When A·zubah died, Ca- These were the descendants of
leb married Ephrath, a and she Je·rahme·el.
bore Hur b to him. 20 Hur be- b Ex 17:12 34 Sheshan had no sons,
came father to Uri. Uri be- Ex 24:14
only daughters. Now Sheshan
came father to Bezal·el. c had an Egyptian servant whose
21 Afterward Hezron had re- c Ex 31:2-5
name was Jarha. 35 She-
lations with the daughter of Ma- Ex 36:1 shan gave his daughter to be
chir d the father of Gile·ad. e He Ex 37:1 the wife of his servant Jar-
married her when he was 60 ha, and she bore him Attai.
years old, and she bore Segub 36 Attai became father to Na-
to him. 22 Segub became fa- d Ge 50:23 than. Nathan became father to
ther to Jair, f who had 23 cities 1Ch 7:14
Zabad. 37 Zabad became fa-
in the land of Gile·ad. g 23 Lat- ther to Ephlal. Ephlal became
er Geshur h and Syria i took e Nu 26:29
father to Obed. 38 Obed be-
Havvoth-jair j from them, along Jos 17:1 came father to Jehu. Je-
with Kenath k and its dependent1 hu became father to Az·a·riah.
towns, 60 cities. All of these 39 Az·a·riah became father to
were the descendants of Machir f De 3:14 Helez. Helez became father
the father of Gile·ad. Jos 13:29, 30 to El·e·asah. 40 El·e·asah be-
24 After the death of Hez- came father to Sismai. Sis-
ron l in Caleb-ephra·thah, A·bi- mai became father to Shallum.
g Nu 32:40, 41
jah the wife of Hezron bore him 41 Shallum became father
Ashhur m the father of Te·koa. n to Jek·a·miah. Jek·a·miah be-
25 The sons of Je·rahme- h 2Sa 3:3
came father to E·lisha·ma.
el the firstborn of Hezron 2Sa 13:38 42 The sons of Caleb1a the
were Ram the firstborn, Bu- brother of Je·rahme·el were
nah, Oren, Ozem, and A·hi- Mesha his firstborn, who was
jah. 26 Je·rahme·el had an- i 2Sa 8:6 the father of Ziph, and the
other wife, whose name was sons of Ma·reshah the fa-
Ata·rah. She was the moth- ther of Hebron. 43 The sons
er of Onam. 27 The sons of j 1Ki 4:13 of Hebron were Korah, Tap-
Ram the firstborn of Je·rah- pu·ah, Rekem, and Shema.
me·el were Maaz, Jamin, and 44 Shema became father to
Eker. 28 The sons of Onam k Nu 32:42 Raham the father of Jor-
were Shammai and Jada. The ke·am. Rekem became fa-
sons of Shammai were Nadab ther to Shammai. 45 The son
l Ge 46:12
and A·bishur. 29 The name of Shammai was Maon. Ma-
of A·bishur’s wife was Abi·ha- on was the father of Beth-zur. b
il, who bore him Ahban and m 1Ch 4:5
46 Caleb’s concubine Ephah
Molid. 30 The sons of Na- gave birth to Haran, Moza,
dab were Seled and Appa·im. and Gazez. Haran became fa-
But Seled died without sons. n Ne 3:5 ther to Gazez. 47 The sons
31 The son1 of Appa·im was ____________________ of Jahdai were Regem, Jo-
Ishi. And the son1 of Ishi Second Col. tham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah,
was Sheshan, and the son1 of a 1Ch 2:9
and Shaaph. 48 Caleb’s con-
Sheshan, Ahlai. 32 The sons cubine Maa·cah gave birth to
of Jada the brother of Sham- Sheber and Tirha·nah. 49 In
mai were Jether and Jona- b Jos 15:20, 58 time she bore Shaaph the fa-
than. But Jether died without Ne 3:16 ther of Mad·mannah c and She-
va the father of Mach·benah
2:23 1 Or “surrounding.” 2:31 1 Lit.,
“sons.” c Jos 15:21, 31 2:42 1 Also called Chelubai in vs. 9.
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and Gibe·a. a Caleb’s b daughter CHAP. 2 Ammi·el. 6 And nine other
was Achsah. c 50 These were a Jos 15:20, 57 sons were Ibhar, E·lisha·ma,
the descendants of Caleb. b 1Ch 2:18 E·liphe·let, 7 Nogah, Nepheg,
The sons of Hur d the first- c Jos 15:16, 17 Ja·phia, 8 E·lisha·ma, E·lia·da,
born of Ephra·thah e were
d Ex 17:12
Ex 24:14
and E·liphe·let. 9 All of these
Shobal the father of Kiri·ath- e 1Ch 2:19 were the sons of David, besides
jea·rim, f 51 Salma the fa- f Jos 15:9, 12 the sons of the concubines, and
1Ch 13:5 Tamar a was their sister.
ther of Bethle·hem, g and g Ge 35:19
Hareph the father of Beth- Joh 7:42 10 The son of Solo·mon was
gader. 52 Shobal the fa- h 1Ch 11:10, 40 Re·ho·boam; b A·bijah c was his
ther of Kiri·ath-jea·rim had i 1Ch 4:2 son, Asa d his son, Je·hosha-
sons: Ha·roeh and half of j Jos 15:20, 33 phat e his son, 11 Je·horam f his
k Ge 35:19
the Me·nuhoth. 53 The fam- Mt 2:1 son, A·ha·ziah g his son, Je·ho-
ilies of Kiri·ath-jea·rim were l Jg 1:16 ash h his son, 12 Am·a·ziah i his
the Ithrites, h the Puthites, the Jg 4:11 son, Az·a·riah j his son, Jotham k
1Sa 15:6
Shumath·ites, and the Mish- m 2Ki 10:15
his son, 13 Ahaz l his son, Hez-
ra·ites. It was from these Jer 35:6, 19 e·kiah m his son, Ma·nasseh n his
that the Zorath·ites i and the ____________________ son, 14 Amon o his son, Jo·si-
Eshta·ol·ites j came. 54 The CHAP. 3 ah p his son. 15 The sons of
sons of Salma were Beth- n 2Sa 3:2-5 Jo·siah were the firstborn, Jo-
le·hem, k the Ne·topha·thites, o 2Sa 13:32 hanan, the second, Je·hoia-
Atroth-beth-joab, half of the p 1Sa 25:43 kim, q the third, Zed·e·kiah, r the
Man·a·hathites, and the Zor-
q 1Sa 25:2, 39 fourth, Shallum. 16 The sons
r 2Sa 13:28, 37
ites. 55 The families of the 2Sa 15:10
of Je·hoia·kim were Jec·o·ni-
scribes dwelling at Jabez were 2Sa 18:14 ah s his son and Zed·e·kiah his
the Tirath·ites, the Shime- s 1Ki 1:5, 11 son. 17 The sons of Jec·o·ni-
1Ki 2:24
ath·ites, and the Sucath·ites. t 2Sa 5:5
ah the prisoner were She·alti·el,
These were the Kenites l who u 2Sa 5:13-16 18 Mal·chiram, Pe·daiah, She-
came from Hammath the fa- 1Ch 14:3-7 nazzar, Jek·a·miah, Hosha·ma,
ther of the house of Rechab. m
v Lu 3:23, 31 and Ned·a·biah. 19 The sons
w Mt 1:7
of Pe·daiah were Ze·rubba·bel t
3 These were the sons of Da-
vid who were born to him in
x 2Sa 11:3, 27
____________________ and Shime·i; and the sons
of Ze·rubba·bel were Me·shul-
Hebron: n the firstborn Amnon, o Second Col.
lam and Han·a·niah (and She-
whose mother was A·hino·am p a 2Sa 13:1
lomith was their sister);
of Jezre·el; the second, Daniel, b 1Ki 11:43
20 and five other sons were
whose mother was Abi·gail q the c 2Ch 13:1
d 2Ch 14:1 Ha·shubah, Ohel, Ber·e·chiah,
Carmel·ite; 2 the third, Absa- e 2Ch 20:31 Has·a·diah, and Jushab-hesed.
lom r the son of Maa·cah the f 2Ch 21:5 21 And the sons of Han·a·niah
daughter of Talmai the king of g 2Ch 22:2 were Pel·a·tiah and Je·shaiah;
Geshur; the fourth, Ad·o·nijah s h 2Ch 24:1
the son1 of Je·shaiah was Re-
the son of Haggith; 3 the fifth, i 2Ch 25:1
phaiah; the son1 of Re·phaiah
j 2Ki 14:21
Sheph·a·tiah, whose mother was k 2Ch 27:1 was Arnan; the son1 of Arnan
A·bital; and the sixth, Ithre·am, l 2Ch 28:1 was O·ba·diah; the son1 of O·ba-
whose mother was David’s wife m 2Ch 29:1 diah was Shec·a·niah; 22 and
Eglah. 4 These six were born n 2Ki 21:1
the sons of Shec·a·niah were
to him in Hebron; he reigned o 2Ki 21:19
p 2Ki 22:1 She·maiah and the sons of She-
there for 7 years and 6 months, q 2Ki 23:34 maiah: Hattush, Igal, Ba·riah,
and for 33 years he reigned in 2Ch 36:5 Ne·a·riah, and Shaphat—six in
Jerusalem. t r 2Ki 24:17 all. 23 And the sons of Ne-
5 These were born to him 2Ch 36:11
s 2Ki 24:6, 8 a·riah were Eli·o·enai, Hiz·kiah,
in Jerusalem: u Shime·a, Sho- 2Ki 25:27 and Az·rikam, three. 24 And
bab, Nathan, v and Solo·mon; w Es 2:6
the sons of Eli·o·enai were Hod-
t Ezr 5:2
the mother of these four was Mt 1:12
Bath-sheba x the daughter of Lu 3:23, 27 3:21 1 Lit., “sons.”
a·viah, E·lia·shib, Pe·laiah, Ak- CHAP. 4 Othni·el a and Se·raiah, and the
kub, Jo·hanan, De·laiah, and a Ge 38:29 son1 of Othni·el was Hathath.
A·nani, seven. Nu 26:20 14 Me·ono·thai became father
4
Ru 4:18
The sons of Judah were Pe- Mt 1:3
to Ophrah. Se·raiah became fa-
rez, a Hezron, b Carmi, Hur, c ther to Joab the father of Ge-
and Shobal. d 2 Re·aiah the hara·shim,1 so called because
son of Shobal became father to they were craftsmen.
Jahath; Jahath became father b Ge 46:12 15 The sons of Caleb b the
to A·humai and Lahad. These 1Ch 2:5 son of Je·phunneh were Iru,
were the families of the Zorath- Elah, and Naam; and the son1
ites. e 3 These were the sons of Elah was Kenaz. 16 The
of the father of Etam: f Jezre- sons of Je·halle·lel were Ziph,
c Ex 17:12
el, Ishma, and Idbash (and the Ex 24:14
Ziphah, Tiri·a, and Asa·rel.
name of their sister was Haz- 1Ch 2:19 17 The sons of Ezrah were Je-
ze·lel·poni), 4 and Pe·nuel was ther, Mered, Epher, and Jalon;
the father of Gedor, and Ezer she1 conceived and bore Mir-
was the father of Hushah. These i·am, Shammai, and Ishbah the
were the sons of Hur, g the d 1Ch 2:50 father of Esh·te·moa. 18 (And
firstborn of Ephra·thah and the his Jewish wife gave birth to
father of Bethle·hem. h 5 Ash- Jered the father of Gedor, He-
hur i the father of Te·koa j had ber the father of Soco, and Je-
two wives, Helah and Naa·rah. e 1Ch 2:53 kuthi·el the father of Za·noah.)
6 Naa·rah bore to him A·huz- These were the sons of Bi·thiah,
zam, Hepher, Teme·ni, and Ha- the daughter of Pharaoh, whom
a·hashta·ri. These were the sons Mered married.
f 2Ch 11:5, 6
of Naa·rah. 7 And the sons of 19 The sons of Ho·diah’s
Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and wife, the sister of Naham, were
Ethnan. 8 Koz became father the fathers of Keilah the Gar-
to Anub, Zo·bebah, and the g 1Ch 2:19
mite and Esh·te·moa the Ma-
families of A·harhel the son of aca·thite. 20 And the sons of
Harum. Shimon were Amnon, Rinnah,
9 Jabez was more honorable Ben-hanan, and Tilon. And the
than his brothers; and his moth- h Mic 5:2 sons of Ishi were Zoheth and
er named him Jabez,1 saying: Ben-zoheth.
“I gave birth to him in pain.” 21 The sons of Shelah c the
10 Jabez called on the God of son of Judah were Er the fa-
Israel, saying: “O that you would i 1Ch 2:24 ther of Lecah, Laa·dah the fa-
bless me and enlarge my territo- ther of Ma·reshah, and the fam-
ry and let your hand be with me ilies of the workers of fine
and preserve me from calamity, fabric of the house of Ash·bea,
so that it may bring no harm to j 2Ch 11:5, 6 22 and Jokim, the men of Co-
me!” So God brought about what ____________________ zeba, Joash, and Saraph, who
he had asked for. Second Col. became husbands of Moab·ite
11 Chelub the brother of a Jos 15:16, 17 women, and Jashu·bi-lehem.
Shuhah became father to Me- Jg 3:9, 11
These records are ancient.1
hir, who was the father of Esh- 23 They were potters who lived
ton. 12 Eshton became father in Ne·taim and Ge·derah. They
to Beth-rapha, Pa·seah, and Te- lived there and worked for the
b Nu 32:11, 12
hinnah, the father of Ir-nahash. Jos 15:13 king.
These were the men of Recah.
13 And the sons of Kenaz were 4:13, 15 1 Lit., “sons.” 4:14 1 Meaning
“Valley of Craftsmen.” 4:17 1 Possibly
4:9 1 The name Jabez may be related to c Ge 38:2, 5 referring to Bithiah in vs. 18. 4:22 1 Or
a Hebrew word meaning “pain.” Nu 26:20 “The sayings are of old tradition.”
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24 The sons of Sime·on a CHAP. 4 King Hez·e·kiah a of Judah and
were Nemu·el, Jamin, Jarib, a Ge 46:10 struck down the tents of the
Zerah, and Shaul. b 25 Shal- b Nu 26:12, 13
Hamites and the Me·unim who
lum was his son, Mibsam were there. They devoted them
his son, and Mishma his son. c Nu 26:22 to destruction down to this day;
26 And the sons of Mishma d Jos 19:1, 2 and they settled in their place
were Hammu·el his son, Zac- because there were pastures for
e Jos 15:21, 26
cur his son, Shime·i his son. their flocks there.
27 And Shime·i had 16 sons f Jos 15:21, 28 42 Some of the Sime·on·ites,
Jos 19:1, 3
and 6 daughters; but his broth- Ne 11:25-27
500 men, went to Mount Se-
ers did not have many sons, ir with Pel·a·tiah, Ne·a·riah, Re-
b
and none of their families had as g Jos 15:21, 29 phaiah, and Uzzi·el, the sons
many as the men of Judah h Jos 19:1, 4 of Ishi who led them. 43 And
had. c 28 They lived in Beer- i Jg 1:17
they struck down the rest of the
sheba, d Mo·ladah, e Hazar- A·malek·ites c who had escaped,
shual, f 29 Bilhah, Ezem, g To- j Jos 15:20, 31 and they have lived there down
Jos 19:1, 5 to this day.
lad, 30 Be·thuel, h Hormah, i 1Sa 27:5, 6
Ziklag, j 31 Beth-marca·both,
Hazar-susim, k Beth-biri, and k Jos 19:1, 5 5 These are the sons of Reu-
ben, d Israel’s firstborn. He
Shaa·raim. These were their cit- l Jos 19:1, 7 was the firstborn, but because
ies until the reign of David. m Ge 10:6, 20
he defiled1 the bed of his father, e
32 Their settlements were ____________________ his right as firstborn was giv-
Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, Second Col.
en to the sons of Joseph f the son
and Ashan, l five cities, 33 along of Israel, so he was not enrolled
a 2Ch 29:1
with their settlements that were genealogically for the right of
all around these cities as far b Ge 36:8 the firstborn. 2 Though Judah g
as Baal. These were their ge- c Ex 17:14, 16 was superior to his brothers and
nealogical enrollments and the 1Sa 15:7 from him came the one to be the
____________________ leader, h the right as firstborn be-
places where they lived. 34 And
Me·shobab, Jamlech, Joshah CHAP. 5 longed to Joseph. 3 The sons
the son of Am·a·ziah, 35 Joel, d Ge 29:32 of Reuben the firstborn of Isra-
Jehu son of Josh·i·biah son of Ge 49:3, 4 el were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron,
Se·raiah son of Asi·el, 36 and e Ge 35:22 and Carmi. i 4 The sons of Joel
were She·maiah his son, Gog his
Eli·o·enai, Ja·a·kobah, Jesh- f Ge 49:22, 26 son, Shime·i his son, 5 Micah
o·haiah, A·saiah, Adi·el, Je- Jos 14:4
his son, Re·aiah his son, Baal
simi·el, Be·naiah, 37 and Ziza g Ge 49:8, 10 his son, 6 and Be·erah his son,
son of Shiphi son of Allon Nu 2:3
whom King Tilgath-pil·neser j of
son of Je·daiah son of Shim- Nu 10:14
As·syri·a took into exile; he was
ri son of She·maiah; 38 these Jg 1:1, 2
Ps 60:7 a chieftain of the Reuben·ites.
mentioned by name were the 7 His brothers by their fami-
chieftains among their families, h Mt 2:6
Heb 7:14 lies in the genealogical enroll-
and the household of their fore- ment by their descendants were,
fathers increased in number. i Ge 46:9
Ex 6:14 as the head, Je·iel, Zech·a·riah,
39 And they went to the en- 8 and Bela son of Azaz son of
trance of Gedor, to the east j 2Ki 16:7
Shema son of Joel, who lived
side of the valley, to look k De 2:36 in A·roer k and as far as Nebo
for pastures for their flocks. and Baal-meon. l 9 To the east
l Nu 32:34, 38
40 They eventually found rich Jos 13:15, 17 he settled as far as the beginning
and good pastures, and the land Eze 25:9, 10 of the wilderness at the Eu·phra-
was spacious, quiet, and un- m Ge 15:18 tes River, m for their livestock
disturbed. Those who previous- De 1:7 had become numerous in the
ly lived there were Hamites. m Jos 1:4 land of Gile·ad. n 10 In the days
41 These whose names are list- 2Sa 8:3
ed came during the days of n Jos 22:9 5:1 1 Or “profaned.”

573 1 CHRONICLES 5:11–6:7
of Saul, they waged war against CHAP. 5 ple.1 22 Many had fallen slain,
the Hagrites, who were defeat- a De 3:8, 10 because the war was waged by
ed before them, so they dwelled Jos 12:4, 5 the true God. a And they lived in
in their tents throughout all the b Nu 32:1 their place until the time of the
territory east of Gile·ad. c De 3:3, 13 exile. b
De 32:14
11 Now the descendants of d 2Ki 15:32
23 The descendants of the
Gad lived next to them in the 2Ch 27:1 half tribe of Ma·nasseh c lived
land of Bashan as far as Sale- Isa 1:1 in the land from Bashan to
cah. a 12 Joel was the head, Ho 1:1
Mic 1:1
Baal-hermon and Senir and
Shapham the second, and Ja- Mount Hermon. d They were
e 2Ki 14:16, 28
nai and Shaphat in Bashan. f 1Ch 5:10
numerous. 24 These were the
13 And their brothers belonging g Ge 25:13, 15
heads of their paternal houses:
to their paternal houses were 1Ch 1:31 Epher, Ishi, Eli·el, Azri·el, Jer-
Micha·el, Me·shullam, Sheba, h Ps 20:7 emiah, Hod·a·viah, and Jahdi·el;
Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, Ps 22:4 they were mighty warriors, men
____________________ of fame, and heads of their pa-
seven in all. 14 These were the
sons of Abi·ha·il son of Huri son Second Col. ternal houses. 25 But they act-
of Ja·roah son of Gile·ad son of a Jos 10:42 ed unfaithfully toward the God
Micha·el son of Je·shishai son
1Sa 17:45, 47 of their forefathers and prosti-
2Ch 20:15
of Jahdo son of Buz. 15 Ahi tuted themselves to the gods
b 2Ki 15:29
son of Abdi·el son of Guni was 2Ki 17:6
of the peoples of the land, e
whom God had annihilated from
head of their paternal house. c Jos 13:29, 30
before them. 26 So the God
16 They lived in Gile·ad, b in Ba- d De 4:47, 48
e De 5:7-9 of Israel stirred up the spir-
shan c and its dependent1 towns, Jg 2:17 it of King Pul of As·syri·a f (that
and in all the pastures of Shar- Jg 8:33 is, King Tilgath-pil·neser g of As-
on as far as they extended. 2Ki 17:10, 11
syri·a) so that he took into ex-
17 They were all enrolled gene- f Ezr 1:1
ile those of the Reuben·ites, the
alogically in the days of King Jo- Pr 21:1
g 2Ki 15:19, 29 Gadites, and the half tribe of
tham d of Judah and in the days Ma·nasseh and brought them to
h 2Ki 17:6
of King Jer·o·boam1e of Israel. 2Ki 18:11 Halah, Habor, Hara, and the
18 The Reuben·ites, the Gad- ____________________ river Gozan, h where they are un-
ites, and the half tribe of Ma- CHAP. 6 til this day.
6
nasseh had 44,760 mighty war- i Ge 29:34 The sons of Levi i were Ger-
riors in their army who carried Ex 6:16
shon, Kohath, j and Me·rari. k
shields and swords and were j Ex 6:18
2 The sons of Kohath were Am-
armed with bows,1 and they Nu 3:27
ram, Izhar, l Hebron, and Uz-
were trained in war. 19 They k Nu 3:17
Nu 26:57 zi·el. m 3 The children1 of Am-
waged war against the Hag- l Ex 6:21 ram n were Aaron, o Moses, p and
rites, f Jetur, Naphish, g and No- m Ex 6:22 also Miri·am. q And the sons of
dab. 20 And they were helped Le 10:4 Aaron were Nadab, A·bihu, r El-
in fighting them, so that the n Ex 6:20 e·azar, s and Itha·mar. t 4 El·e-
Hagrites and all who were with o 1Ch 23:13 azar became father to Phine-
them were given into their hand, p Ex 6:26 has; u Phine·has became father
Ac 7:37, 38
for they called to God for help
q Ex 15:20
to Ab·i·shua. 5 Ab·i·shua be-
in the war, and he respond- came father to Bukki; Bukki
r Ex 24:1
ed to their entreaty because Le 10:1 became father to Uzzi. 6 Uz-
they trusted in him. h 21 They s Nu 3:32 zi became father to Zer·a·hiah;
captured their livestock—50,000 De 10:6 Zer·a·hiah became father to Me-
camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 t Ex 6:23 raioth. 7 Me·raioth became fa-
Ex 28:1
donkeys—as well as 100,000 peo- Nu 4:28
ther to Am·a·riah; Am·a·ri-
1Ch 24:2, 4 ah became father to A·hitub. v
5:16 1 Or “surrounding.” 5:17 1 That is, u Ex 6:25
Jeroboam II. 5:18 1 Lit., “and tread the Nu 25:11 5:21 1 Or “human souls.” 6:3 1 Lit.,
bow.” v 2Sa 8:17 “sons.”
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8 A·hitub became father to CHAP. 6 son. 28 The sons of Samuel a
Zadok; a Zadok became father a 1Ki 1:8 were Joel the firstborn and A·bi-
to A·hima·az. b 9 A·hima·az be- 1Ki 2:35 jah the second. b 29 The sons1
came father to Az·a·riah; Az- of Me·rari were Mahli, c Libni
a·riah became father to Jo- b 2Sa 15:27, 36 his son, Shime·i his son, Uzzah
hanan. 10 Jo·hanan became his son, 30 Shime·a his son,
c Ne 11:11
father to Az·a·riah. He served Hag·giah his son, and A·saiah
as priest in the house that Sol- his son.
d 2Ch 34:14
o·mon built in Jerusalem. 31 These were the ones
11 Az·a·riah became father e 2Ki 25:18 whom David appointed to direct
to Am·a·riah; Am·a·riah became the singing at the house of Jeho-
father to A·hitub. 12 A·hitub f Hag 1:1 vah after the Ark came to rest
became father to Zadok; c Za- there. d 32 They were responsi-
dok became father to Shallum. g Nu 3:18 ble for the singing at the taber-
13 Shallum became father to nacle of the tent of meeting un-
Hil·kiah; d Hil·kiah became fa- h Nu 3:19, 20 til Solo·mon built the house of
ther to Az·a·riah. 14 Az·a·riah Jehovah in Jerusalem, e and they
became father to Se·raiah; e Se- i Nu 26:57 carried out their service as
raiah became father to Je·hoza- prescribed for them. f 33 These
dak. f 15 And Je·hoza·dak went j Nu 3:18
are the men who served with
into exile when Jehovah took Ju- their sons: Of the Kohath·ites,
dah and Jerusalem into exile by k Nu 16:1, 32
Nu 26:10, 11 Heman g the singer, son of Joel h
the hand of Neb·u·chad·nezzar. Jude 11 son of Samuel 34 son of El·ka-
16 The sons of Levi were nah i son of Je·roham son of Eli-
Gershom,1 Kohath, and Me- l Ex 6:24 el son of Toah 35 son of Zuph
rari. 17 These are the names son of El·kanah son of Ma-
of the sons of Gershom: Lib- m 1Sa 1:1
hath son of A·masai 36 son
ni and Shime·i. g 18 The sons ____________________
of El·kanah son of Joel son
of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Second Col.
of Az·a·riah son of Zeph·a·niah
Hebron, and Uzzi·el. h 19 The a 1Sa 1:20
37 son of Tahath son of Assir
sons of Me·rari were Mahli and son of E·bia·saph son of Korah
Mushi. b 1Sa 8:1, 2
38 son of Izhar son of Kohath
These were the families of son of Levi son of Israel.
the Levites by their forefathers: i c Ex 6:19
1Ch 23:21 39 His brother Asaph j stood
20 Of Gershom, j Libni his son, at his right hand; Asaph was son
Jahath his son, Zimmah his d 2Sa 6:17 of Ber·e·chiah son of Shime·a
son, 21 Joah his son, Iddo his 1Ch 15:16
40 son of Micha·el son of Ba·a-
son, Zerah his son, Je·athe·rai
seiah son of Mal·chijah 41 son
his son. 22 The sons1 of Ko- e 1Ki 6:14
of Ethni son of Zerah son of
hath were Am·mina·dab his son,
A·daiah 42 son of Ethan son
Korah k his son, Assir his son, f 2Ch 35:15
23 El·kanah his son, E·bia·saph l of Zimmah son of Shime·i
his son, Assir his son, 24 Ta- g 1Ch 15:16, 17 43 son of Jahath son of Ger-
hath his son, U·riel his son, Uz- shom son of Levi.
ziah his son, and Shaul his son. h 1Sa 8:1, 2 44 The descendants of Me-
25 The sons of El·kanah were rari k their brothers were at the
A·masai and A·himoth. 26 As i 1Sa 1:1 left hand; there was Ethan l son
for El·kanah, the sons of El·ka- of Kishi son of Abdi son of
nah were Zophai his son, Na- j 1Ch 25:1 Malluch 45 son of Hash·a·biah
2Ch 5:12
hath his son, 27 E·liab his son, Ps 50:Sup
son of Am·a·ziah son of Hil·ki-
Je·roham his son, El·kanah m his ah 46 son of Amzi son of Bani
k 1Ch 23:6 son of Shemer 47 son of Mah-
6:16 1 Also called Gershon in vs. 1. li son of Mushi son of Me·rari
6:22, 29 1 Or “descendants.” l 1Ch 15:16, 17 son of Levi.
48 Their brothers the Levites CHAP. 6 ies, from the family of the tribe,
were appointed1 for all the ser- a Nu 3:5-7 from the half tribe, the half of
vice of the tabernacle, the b Ex 28:1 Ma·nasseh. a
house of the true God. a 49 Aar- Nu 3:10 62 To the Gershom·ites by
on and his sons b made the sacri- c Ex 29:38 their families they assigned 13
fices smoke on the altar of cities from the tribe of Is-
d Ex 30:7
burnt offering c and on the al- sa·char, the tribe of Asher, the
tar of incense, d performing the e Ex 30:10 tribe of Naphta·li, and the tribe
Le 4:20
duties connected with the most Le 17:11 of Ma·nasseh in Bashan. b
holy things, to make atone- 2Ch 29:24 63 To the Me·rarites by their
ment for Israel, e according to families they assigned by lot 12
f Ex 6:23
all that Moses the servant of cities from the tribe of Reuben,
the true God had commanded. g Ex 28:1
Nu 3:32 the tribe of Gad, and the tribe of
50 These were the descendants Zebu·lun. c
of Aaron: f El·e·azar g his son, h 2Sa 8:17
64 Thus the Israelites gave
Phine·has his son, Ab·i·shua his i 1Ki 2:35
the Levites these cities with
son, 51 Bukki his son, Uzzi his j Nu 13:22 their pastures. d 65 Further-
son, Zer·a·hiah his son, 52 Me- Jos 21:8, 11
more, they assigned by lot these
raioth his son, Am·a·riah his k Jos 14:13 cities from the tribe of Ju-
son, A·hitub h his son, 53 Za- Jg 1:20
dah, the tribe of Sime·on, and
dok i his son, and A·hima·az his l Nu 35:12, 13 the tribe of Benjamin, which are
son.
m Jos 20:7, 9 mentioned by their names.
54 These were their settle-
n Jos 15:20, 42 66 Some of the Kohath·ite
ments by their encampments1 in
families had cities from the tribe
their territory: for the de- o Jos 15:20, 48
of Ephra·im as their territory. e
scendants of Aaron belonging
to the family of the Kohath-
p Jos 21:13-16 67 They gave them the cities1 of
ites, as the first lot fell to them,
q Jg 1:11 refuge, Shechem f with its pas-
55 they gave them Hebron j in r 1Ch 4:24, 32 tures in the mountainous region
the land of Judah, with its sur- s Jos 15:10, 12
of Ephra·im, Gezer g with its
rounding pastures. 56 But the pastures, 68 Jokme·am with
t Jos 18:21, 24 its pastures, Beth-horon h with
field of the city and its settle-
ments they gave to Caleb k the u Jos 21:8, 18 its pastures, 69 Aija·lon i with
Jer 1:1 its pastures, and Gath-rimmon j
son of Je·phunneh. 57 And to
the descendants of Aaron they v Jos 21:4 with its pastures; 70 and from
____________________ half of the tribe of Ma·nasseh,
gave the cities1 of refuge, l Heb-
ron, m also Libnah n with its pas- Second Col. Aner with its pastures and Bile-
tures, Jattir, o Esh·te·moa with a Jos 21:5 am with its pastures, to the rest
its pastures, p 58 Hilen with its b Jos 21:27-33 of the families of the Kohath-
pastures, Debir q with its pas- ites.
c Jos 21:34-40
tures, 59 Ashan r with its pas- 71 To the Gershom·ites they
d Nu 35:2-4
tures, and Beth-shemesh s with assigned from the family of the
its pastures; 60 and from the e Jos 21:20-26 half tribe of Ma·nasseh, Golan k
tribe of Benjamin, Geba t with f Jos 20:7, 9 in Bashan with its pastures and
its pastures, Ale·meth with its g Jos 16:10
Ashta·roth with its pastures; l
pastures, and Ana·thoth u with 72 and from the tribe of Issa-
h Jos 10:11
its pastures. All their cities for char, Kedesh with its pastures,
their families were 13 cities. v i Jos 10:12 Dabe·rath m with its pastures, n
61 To the rest of the Kohath-
Jg 1:35
73 Ramoth with its pastures,
ites, there were allotted1 ten cit- j Jos 19:45, 48 and Anem with its pastures;
k De 4:41-43 74 and from the tribe of Asher,
6:48 1 Lit., “were the ones given.” 6:54 l Jos 21:27 Mashal with its pastures, Abdon
1 Or “walled camps.” 6:57 1 Or possi-
bly, “city,” in agreement with Jos 21:13. m Jos 19:12, 16 6:67 1 Or possibly, “city,” in agreement
6:61 1 Or “given by lot.” n Jos 21:8, 28 with Jos 21:21.
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with its pastures, a 75 Hukok CHAP. 6 Bela were Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzzi·el,
with its pastures, and Rehob b a Jos 21:8, 30 Jeri·moth, and Iri—five—heads
with its pastures; 76 and from of their paternal houses, mighty
the tribe of Naphta·li, Kedesh c b Jos 19:28, 31 warriors, and 22,034 were in
in Gali·lee d with its pastures, Jg 1:31
their genealogical enrollment. a
Hammon with its pastures, and 8 And the sons of Becher were
c Jos 20:7, 9
Kir·i·a·thaim with its pastures. Jos 21:32, 33 Ze·mirah, Joash, E·li·ezer, Eli·o-
77 To the rest of the Me·rar- enai, Omri, Jere·moth, A·bijah,
ites they assigned from the tribe d Mt 3:13 Ana·thoth, and Ale·meth—all of
of Zebu·lun, e Rimmo·no with its these were the sons of Becher.
pastures, Tabor with its pas- e Jos 21:34-39 9 Their genealogical enrollment
tures; 78 and in the region of by their descendants as re-
the Jordan at Jeri·cho, to the f Nu 21:23 spects the heads of their pater-
east of the Jordan, from the nal houses was 20,200 mighty
g De 2:26
tribe of Reuben, they were giv- warriors. 10 And the sons of
en Bezer in the wilderness with Je·dia·el b were Bilhan and the
h Ge 32:1, 2
its pastures, Jahaz f with its pas- 2Sa 2:8 sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benja-
tures, 79 Kede·moth g with its min, Ehud, Che·naa·nah, Ze-
pastures, and Mepha·ath with i Nu 21:26 than, Tarshish, and A·hisha·har.
its pastures; 80 and from the 11 All of these were the sons
tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gile- j Nu 32:1 of Je·dia·el, according to the
ad with its pastures, Ma·ha·na- ____________________
heads of their forefathers, 17,200
im h with its pastures, 81 Hesh- CHAP. 7 mighty warriors ready to go out
bon i with its pastures, and k Ge 46:13 to the army for war.
Jazer j with its pastures. Nu 26:23, 24
12 The Shuppim and the
7 Now the sons of Issa·char
were Tola, Puah, Jashub,
l Nu 26:25 Huppim were the sons of Ir; c the
Hushim were the sons of Aher.
and Shimron k—four. 2 And the m Ge 35:16, 18 13 The sons of Naphta·li d
sons of Tola were Uzzi, Re- Nu 26:38, 39 were Jahzi·el, Guni, Jezer, and
phaiah, Jeri·el, Jahmai, Ib- Shallum—descendants1 of Bil-
sam, and She·muel, the heads of n 1Ch 8:1
hah. e
their paternal houses. Descend-
o Ge 46:21 14 The sons of Ma·nasseh: f
ed from Tola were mighty war-
Asri·el, whom his Syrian con-
riors, whose number in the days
cubine bore. (She bore Machir g
of David was 22,600. 3 And the p 1Ch 7:10
____________________ the father of Gile·ad. 15 Ma-
descendants1 of Uzzi were Iz·ra-
hiah and the sons of Iz·ra·hi- Second Col. chir took a wife for Hup-
ah: Micha·el, O·ba·diah, Joel, a Nu 26:41 pim and for Shuppim, and the
and Is·shiah—all five of them name of his sister was Maa·cah.)
were chiefs.2 4 And with them b 1Ch 7:6 The name of the second was
by their descendants, accord- Ze·lophe·had, h but Ze·lophe·had
ing to their paternal houses,
c 1Ch 7:7 had daughters. i 16 Maa·cah,
there were 36,000 soldiers in Machir’s wife, bore a son and
d Nu 26:48, 49 named him Peresh; and the
their army available for war, for
they had many wives and sons. name of his brother was She-
e Ge 30:3, 8
5 And their brothers of all Ge 46:24, 25 resh; and his sons were Ulam
the families of Issa·char were and Rekem. 17 And the son1
mighty warriors, 87,000 as listed f Ge 41:50, 51 of Ulam was Bedan. These were
in the genealogical enrollment. l the sons of Gile·ad son of Ma-
6 The sons of Benjamin m g Ge 50:23 chir son of Ma·nasseh. 18 And
Nu 26:29
were Bela, n Becher, o and Je·di- De 3:15
his sister was Ham·mole·cheth.
a·el p—three. 7 And the sons of She gave birth to Ishhod, Abi-
h Nu 26:33 ezer, and Mahlah. 19 And the
7:3, 13, 17 1 Lit., “sons.” 7:3 2 Lit., sons of She·mida were A·hian,
“heads.” i Nu 27:1, 7 Shechem, Likhi, and A·niam.
20 The sons of Ephra·im a CHAP. 7 who was the father of Birza-
were Shuthe·lah, b Bered his a Nu 1:33 ith. 32 Heber became father
son, Tahath his son, E·le·adah to Japhlet, Shomer, and Ho-
his son, Tahath his son, 21 Za- b Nu 26:35 tham, and to Shua their sister.
bad his son, Shuthe·lah his son, 33 The sons of Japhlet were
Ezer, and Ele·ad. The men of Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath.
c 1Sa 7:14
Gath c who were born in the land 1Sa 17:4 These were the sons of Japhlet.
killed them because they went 34 The sons of Shemer1 were
down to take their livestock. d Jos 16:1, 3 Ahi, Rohgah, Je·hubbah, and
22 Ephra·im their father car- Aram. 35 The sons of Helem1
ried on mourning for many his brother were Zophah, Imna,
e Jos 16:5
days, and his brothers kept com- Jos 21:20, 22 Shelesh, and Amal. 36 The
ing in to comfort him. 23 Af- 2Ch 8:3, 5 sons of Zophah were Suah,
terward he had relations with his Harne·pher, Shual, Beri, Im-
wife, and she became pregnant f Ex 33:11 rah, 37 Bezer, Hod, Shamma,
and gave birth to a son. But he Nu 11:28 Shilshah, Ithran, and Be·era.
named him Be·riah1 because it Nu 32:11, 12
38 The sons of Jether were Je-
was with calamity that she was De 34:9
Jos 1:1 phunneh, Pispah, and Ara.
in his house. 24 And his daugh- 39 The sons of Ulla were Arah,
ter was Shee·rah, who built Hanni·el, and Ri·zia. 40 All of
g Ge 28:16, 19
Lower d and Upper Beth-horon e Jos 16:1, 2 these were the sons of Asher,
and Uzzen-shee·rah. 25 And heads of their paternal houses,
there was Rephah his son, Re- select, mighty warriors, heads
h Jos 17:11
sheph, Telah his son, Tahan his 1Sa 31:8, 10 of the chieftains; and their num-
son, 26 Ladan his son, Am·mi- ber listed in the genealogical en-
hud his son, E·lisha·ma his son, rollment a was 26,000 men b in the
i Jg 5:1, 19
27 Nun his son, and Joshua1f army available for war.
his son.
28 Their possession and their
settlements were Bethel g and its
j Jg 1:27
1Ki 9:15 8 Benjamin c became father to
Bela d his firstborn, Ashbel e
dependent1 towns, and to the the second, A·harah the third,
east Naa·ran, and to the west k 1Ki 4:7, 11 2 Nohah the fourth, and Ra-
Gezer and its dependent towns, pha the fifth. 3 Bela’s sons
and Shechem and its dependent l Nu 26:44, 45 were Addar, Gera, f A·bihud,
towns, as far as Ayyah2 and its 4 Ab·i·shua, Naa·man, A·hoah,
dependent towns; 29 and next m Ge 46:17 5 Gera, She·phuphan, and Hu-
to the descendants of Ma·nas- ____________________ ram. 6 These were the sons of
seh, Beth-shean h and its depen- Second Col. Ehud, the heads of the paternal
dent towns, Taa·nach i and its a Ex 30:14 houses of the inhabitants of Ge-
dependent towns, Me·giddo j and ba, g who were taken into exile to
its dependent towns, and Dor k Mana·hath: 7 Naa·man, A·hi-
b Nu 1:41
and its dependent towns. In Nu 26:47 jah, and Gera—he was the one
these the descendants of Joseph ____________________ who took them into exile and he
the son of Israel lived. CHAP. 8 became father to Uzza and A·hi-
30 The sons of Asher were c Ge 35:16, 18 hud. 8 Sha·ha·raim became fa-
Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Be- ther to children in the territo-
riah, l and their sister was Se- d 1Ch 7:6
ry1 of Moab after he sent them
rah. m 31 The sons of Be·ri- away. Hushim and Baa·ra were
ah were Heber and Malchi·el, his wives.2 9 And by his wife
e Ge 46:21
7:23 1 Meaning “With Calamity.” 7:27 7:34 1 Also called Shomer in vs. 32.
1 Or “Jehoshua,” meaning “Jehovah Is f Ge 46:21 7:35 1 Likely the same as “Hotham” in
Salvation.” 7:28 1 Or “surrounding.” vs. 32. 8:8 1 Lit., “field.” 2 Or possi-
2 Or possibly, “Gaza,” though not the g Jos 21:8, 17 bly, “after he sent away his wives Hu-
Gaza in Philistia. 1Sa 13:16 shim and Baara.”
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Hodesh, he became father to CHAP. 8 to Jona·than, a Malchi-shua, b
Jobab, Zibi·a, Mesha, Malcam, a Ne 6:2 A·bina·dab, c and Esh·baal.1d
10 Jeuz, Sa·chia, and Mirmah. 34 And Jona·than’s son was
These were his sons, heads of Merib-baal.1e Merib-baal be-
b Ezr 2:1, 33
the paternal houses. came father to Micah. f 35 And
11 By Hushim he became fa- the sons of Micah were Pithon,
ther to A·bitub and El·paal. c Jos 19:42, 48 Melech, Ta·rea, and Ahaz.
12 And the sons of El·pa- Jos 21:8, 24
36 Ahaz became father to Je-
al were Eber, Misham, Shemed hoad·dah; Je·hoad·dah became
(who built Ono a and Lod b and d Jos 9:15, 17 father to Ale·meth, Azma·veth,
its dependent1 towns), 13 Be- Jos 21:8, 17 and Zimri. Zimri became father
riah, and Shema. These were 1Ch 21:29
to Moza. 37 Moza became fa-
heads of the paternal hous- ther to Bine·a, Raphah his son,
es of the inhabitants of Ai- e 1Ch 9:35-38 El·e·asah his son, Azel his son.
ja·lon. c These drove out the in- 38 Azel had six sons, and their
habitants of Gath. 14 And f 1Sa 14:50 names were Az·rikam, Boche-
there were A·hio, Shashak, Jer- ru, Ishma·el, She·a·riah, O·ba-
e·moth, 15 Zeb·a·diah, Arad, diah, and Hanan. All of these
Eder, 16 Micha·el, Ishpah, g 1Sa 9:1, 2
1Sa 11:15
were the sons of Azel. 39 And
Joha, the sons of Be·riah; ____________________ the sons of his brother Eshek
17 and Zeb·a·diah, Me·shullam, were Ulam his firstborn, Je-
Second Col.
Hizki, Heber, 18 Ishme·rai, Iz- ush the second, and E·liphe·let
a 1Sa 14:45
liah, Jobab, the sons of El- the third. 40 And the sons of
paal; 19 and Jakim, Zichri, Ulam were mighty warriors who
Zabdi, 20 E·li·enai, Zille·thai, b 1Sa 14:49 could handle1 the bow, and they
Eli·el, 21 A·daiah, Be·raiah, had many sons and grandsons,
Shimrath, the sons of Shime·i; c 1Sa 31:2
numbering 150. All of these were
22 and Ishpan, Eber, Eli·el, descendants of Benjamin.
9
23 Abdon, Zichri, Hanan, All the Israelites were en-
24 Han·a·niah, Elam, An·tho- d 2Sa 2:8
rolled genealogically, and
thijah, 25 Iph·deiah, Pe·nuel, 1Ch 9:39-44
they are written in the Book
the sons of Shashak; 26 and of the Kings of Israel. And
Shamshe·rai, She·ha·riah, Ath- e 2Sa 4:4 Judah was taken into exile to
a·liah, 27 Ja·a·re·shiah, E·li- Babylon for its unfaithfulness. g
jah, Zichri, the sons of Je·ro- f 2Sa 9:12 2 The first inhabitants to re-
ham. 28 These were heads of ____________________ turn to their possession in their
the paternal houses by their de- CHAP. 9 cities were some Israelites, the
scendants. These headmen lived priests, the Levites, and the tem-
g Jer 39:9
in Jerusalem. ple servants.1h 3 And some of
29 The father of Gibe·on, Je- the descendants of Judah, i of
iel, lived in Gibe·on. d His wife’s h Jos 9:3, 27
Benjamin, j of Ephra·im, and of
name was Maa·cah. e 30 And Ezr 2:43-54
Ezr 2:70 Ma·nasseh settled in Jerusalem:
his firstborn son was Abdon, Ezr 8:20 4 Uthai son of Am·mihud son of
followed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Ne 7:73 Omri son of Imri son of Bani,
Nadab, 31 Gedor, A·hio, and Ne 11:3
of the descendants of Perez k son
Zecher. 32 Mikloth became fa- of Judah. 5 And of the Shilo-
ther to Shime·ah. And they all i Ne 11:4, 5 nites, A·saiah the firstborn and
lived near their brothers in Je- his sons. 6 And of the sons of
rusalem, along with their other j Ne 11:7-9 Zerah, l Je·uel and 690 of their
brothers. brothers.
33 Ner f became father to
Kish; Kish became father to k Ge 46:12 8:33 1 Also called Ish-bosheth. 8:34
1Ch 2:4
Saul; g Saul became father 1 Also called Mephibosheth. 8:40
1 Lit., “who tread.” 9:2 1 Or “the Nethi-
8:12 1 Or “surrounding.” l 1Ch 2:4, 6 nim.” Lit., “the given ones.”
7 And of the descendants of CHAP. 9 nal house, the Korah·ites, were
Benjamin, Sallu son of Me·shul- a Ne 11:10-14 over the duties of the service,
lam son of Hod·a·viah son of the doorkeepers of the tent, and
Has·se·nuah, 8 Ib·neiah son of their fathers had been over the
Je·roham, Elah son of Uzzi b Ne 11:15 camp of Jehovah as the keep-
son of Michri, and Me·shullam ers of the entryway. 20 It was
son of Sheph·a·tiah son of Reu- c 1Ch 2:54
Phine·has a the son of El·e·azar b
el son of Ib·nijah. 9 And their Ne 12:28 who had been their leader in
brothers by line of descent were the past; Jehovah was with him.
956. All these men were heads of 21 Zech·a·riah c the son of Me-
their paternal houses.1 d Ezr 2:1, 42 shel·e·miah was the gatekeeper
10 And of the priests, there Ne 11:19
of the entrance of the tent of
were Je·daiah, Je·hoia·rib, Ja- meeting.
chin, a 11 Az·a·riah son of Hil- e Ne 3:29 22 All those selected as gate-
kiah son of Me·shullam son of ____________________ keepers at the thresholds num-
Zadok son of Me·raioth son of Second Col. bered 212. They were in their
A·hitub, a leader of the house1 a Nu 25:11, 13
settlements by their genealogi-
of the true God, 12 A·daiah Jos 22:30 cal enrollment. d David and Sam-
son of Je·roham son of Pashhur Jg 20:28 uel the seer e appointed these
son of Mal·chijah, Maa·sai son to their office of trust. 23 They
of Adi·el son of Jahze·rah son and their sons were over the
b Ex 6:25
of Me·shullam son of Me·shille- Nu 3:32
guard service for the gates
mith son of Immer, 13 and of the house of Jehovah, f the
their brothers, heads of the pa- house of the tent. 24 The gate-
ternal houses, 1,760 mighty, ca- c 1Ch 26:14, 19 keepers were on the four sides
pable men available for the ser- —east, west, north, and south. g
vice of the house of the true 25 From time to time, their
God. d 1Ch 9:1 brothers were to come in from
14 And of the Levites, there their settlements for seven days
were She·maiah b son of Has- e 1Sa 9:9
to serve along with them.
shub son of Az·rikam son of 26 There were four chief1 gate-
Hash·a·biah from the descen- keepers in the office of trust.
dants of Me·rari; 15 and Bak- f 2Ch 23:16, 19 They were Levites, and they
bakkar, Heresh, Galal, Mat·ta- Ne 12:45 were in charge of the cham-
niah son of Mica son of Zichri bers2 and of the treasuries of
son of Asaph, 16 O·ba·diah g 1Ch 26:14-16
the house of the true God. h
son of She·maiah son of Ga- 27 They would spend the night
lal son of Je·duthun, and Ber- in their stations all around the
e·chiah son of Asa son of El- h 1Ch 26:20 house of the true God, for they
kanah, who was dwelling in 1Ch 28:11, 12 cared for the guard service and
the settlements of the Ne·topha- 2Ch 31:12 were in charge of the key and
thites. c would open up the house from
17 The gatekeepers d were i Nu 1:50
morning to morning.
Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, A·hi- 28 Some of them were in
man, and their brother Shallum charge of the utensils i of the
the head, 18 and until then he j 1Ki 8:4 service; they would count them
was at the king’s gate to the when they brought them in and
east. e These were the gatekeep- count them when they took them
ers of the camps of the Levites. k Le 2:1 out. 29 Some of them were ap-
1Ch 23:29
19 And Shallum son of Kore pointed over the utensils, over
son of E·bia·saph son of Kor- all the holy utensils, j and over
ah, and his brothers of his pater- l Le 23:12, 13 the fine flour, k the wine, l the oil, m
9:9 1 Lit., “heads of fathers for the house 9:26 1 Lit., “mighty.” 2 Or “dining
of their fathers.” 9:11 1 Or “temple.” m Ex 27:20 rooms.”
1 CHRONICLES 9:30–10:10 580
the frankincense, a and the bal- CHAP. 9 44 Azel had six sons, and their
sam oil. b 30 Some of the sons a Le 2:1, 2 names were Az·rikam, Boche-
of the priests mixed the oint- ru, Ishma·el, She·a·riah, O·ba-
ment of balsam oil. 31 And b Ex 25:3, 6 diah, and Hanan. These were
Mat·ti·thiah of the Levites, who the sons of Azel.
10
was the firstborn of Shallum the Now the Phi·listines
c Le 2:5, 7
Korah·ite, was in the office of were fighting against Is-
trust over the things baked in rael. And the men of Isra-
pans. c 32 Some of their broth- d 2Ch 2:4
el fled from before the Phi-
2Ch 13:11
ers of the Kohath·ites were in listines, and many fell slain
charge of the layer bread,1d to
e Le 24:6, 8
on Mount Gil·boa. a 2 The Phi-
prepare it every sabbath. e listines kept in close range
33 These were the singers, of Saul and his sons, and the
the heads of the paternal houses f Jos 21:8, 17 Phi·listines struck down Jon-
of the Levites in the chambers,1 a·than, A·bina·dab, and Malchi-
those set free from other du- g 1Sa 14:50 shua, b Saul’s sons. 3 The fight-
ties; for by day and by night it ing grew fierce against Saul,
was their responsibility to be on h 1Sa 9:1, 2 and the archers found him, and
duty. 34 These were the heads 1Sa 11:15 he was wounded by the ar-
of the paternal houses of the Le- chers. c 4 Then Saul said to his
vites by their line of descent, i 1Sa 14:45 armor-bearer: “Draw your sword
headmen. These lived in Jerusa- 1Sa 18:1 and run me through with it, so
lem. 2Sa 1:23
that these uncircumcised men
35 The father of Gibe·on, Je- may not come and deal ruth-
iel, lived in Gibe·on. f His wife’s j 1Sa 14:49 lessly1d with me.” But his armor-
name was Maa·cah. 36 And his bearer was unwilling, because
firstborn son was Abdon, fol- k 1Sa 31:2 he was very much afraid. So
lowed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Saul took the sword and fell on
Nadab, 37 Gedor, A·hio, Zech- l 2Sa 4:4 it. e 5 When his armor-bearer
a·riah, and Mikloth. 38 Mik- saw that Saul was dead, he too
loth became father to Shime- fell on his own sword and died.
m 2Sa 9:12
am. And they all lived near ____________________ 6 Thus Saul and his three sons
their brothers in Jerusalem, died, and all those of his house
Second Col.
along with their other brothers. died together. f 7 When all the
39 Ner g became father to Kish; ____________________ people of Israel in the valley1
Kish became father to Saul; h CHAP. 10 saw that everyone had fled and
Saul became father to Jon- a 1Sa 31:1-5 that Saul and his sons had died,
2Sa 1:21, 25
a·than, i Malchi-shua, j A·bin- they began to abandon their cit-
a·dab, k and Esh·baal. 40 And ies and flee; the Phi·listines then
Jona·than’s son was Merib- b 1Ch 8:33 came and occupied them.
baal. l Merib-baal became fa- 8 The next day, when the Phi-
ther to Micah. m 41 And the c 1Sa 26:9, 10 listines came to strip the slain,
sons of Micah were Pithon, they found Saul and his sons
Melech, Tahre·a, and Ahaz. d Jg 16:21, 23 fallen on Mount Gil·boa. g 9 So
42 Ahaz became father to Ja- they stripped him and took off
rah; Jarah became father to Al- e 1Ch 10:13
his head and his armor, and they
e·meth, Azma·veth, and Zimri. sent word throughout the land
Zimri became father to Moza. of the Phi·listines to spread the
43 Moza became father to Bin- f 1Sa 31:6, 7
news to their idols h and the peo-
e·a and Re·phaiah his son, El·e- ple. 10 Then they put his ar-
asah his son, Azel his son. g 1Sa 28:4 mor in the house1 of their god
1Sa 31:8-10
9:32 1 That is, the showbread. 9:33 10:4 1 Or “abusively.” 10:7 1 Or “low
1 Or “dining rooms.” h Jg 16:23, 24 plain.” 10:10 1 Or “temple.”
581 1 CHRONICLES 10:11–11:17
and fastened his skull to the CHAP. 10 first to strike the Jebu·sites
house of Dagon. a a 1Sa 5:2 will become chief1 and prince.”
11 When all those of Ja- b 1Sa 11:1 And Joab a the son of Ze·ru-
besh b in Gile·ad heard about all c 1Sa 31:11-13 iah went up first, and he be-
that the Phi·listines had done to d 2Sa 2:5
came the chief. 7 Then David
Saul, c 12 all the warriors rose 2Sa 21:12 took up residence in the strong-
up and carried off the corpse of e 1Sa 13:13 hold. That is why they called it
Saul and the corpses of his 1Sa 15:22, 23 the City of David. 8 He began
sons. They brought them to Ja- f Le 20:6 to build up the city all around,
besh and buried their bones un- 1Sa 28:7 from the Mound1 to the areas
der the big tree in Jabesh, d and g Ru 4:17 around it, and Joab restored
they fasted for seven days. 1Sa 13:14 the rest of the city. 9 Thus Da-
1Sa 15:27, 28
13 Thus Saul died for the 2Sa 5:3 vid became greater and greater, b
unfaithfulness he had shown ____________________ and Jehovah of armies was with
against Jehovah because he had CHAP. 11 him.
not obeyed the word of Jeho- h Nu 13:22 10 Now these are the heads
vah, e also for consulting a spirit 2Sa 2:1 of David’s mighty warriors, who
medium f 14 instead of inquir- 2Sa 5:5 gave him strong support in his
1Ch 12:23
ing of Jehovah. So He put him kingship, together with all Isra-
i 2Sa 5:1, 2
to death and turned the kingship el, to make him king according
over to David the son of Jesse. g j 1Sa 18:6, 13 to Jehovah’s word concerning Is-
11 rael. c 11 This is the list of Da-

k 2Sa 6:21
In time all the Israelites 2Sa 7:8, 9
gathered to David at Heb- Ps 78:70, 71
vid’s mighty warriors: Ja·shobe-
ron h and said: “Look! We are l 1Sa 16:13
am d the son of a Hachmon·ite,
your own bone and flesh.1i 2 In 2Sa 2:4 the head of the three. e He bran-
times past while Saul was king, 2Sa 5:3 dished his spear over 300 slain
you were the one who was lead- m 1Sa 15:27, 28 at one time. f 12 Next to him
ing Israel on its campaigns.1j n Jos 15:63 was El·e·azar g the son of Dodo
And Jehovah your God said to Jg 1:21 the A·hohite. h He was among the
you: ‘You will shepherd my peo- Jg 19:10 three mighty warriors. 13 He
o Ge 10:15, 16 was with David at Pas-dammim, i
ple Israel, and you will be- Ge 15:18, 21
come leader over my people Is- Ex 3:17
where the Phi·listines had gath-
rael.’” k 3 So all the elders of p 2Sa 5:6-10
ered together for war. Now there
Israel came to the king at Heb- was a plot of land full of barley,
q 1Ki 8:1
ron, and David made a covenant Ps 2:6 and the people had fled because
with them in Hebron before Je- Ps 48:2 of the Phi·listines. 14 But he
hovah. Then they anointed Da- r 1Ki 2:10 took his stand in the middle of
vid as king over Israel, l accord- ____________________ the field and defended it and
ing to Jehovah’s word through Second Col. kept striking down the Phi·lis-
Samuel. m a 2Sa 2:18 tines, so that Jehovah brought
4 Later David and all Israel b 2Sa 3:1 about a great victory.1j
set out for Jerusalem, that is, c 1Sa 16:12, 13
15 Three of the 30 head-
Jebus, n where the Jebu·sites o d 1Ch 27:1, 2
men went down to the rock,
were inhabiting the land. 5 The to David at the cave of A·dul-
e 2Sa 23:8
inhabitants of Jebus taunted lam, k while a Phi·listine army
f Jos 23:10 was camped in the Valley1 of
David: “You will never come in
here!” p However, David captured g 2Sa 23:9, 10 Repha·im. l 16 David was then
2Sa 23:15-17
the stronghold of Zion, q which in the stronghold, and a garrison
h 1Ch 8:1, 4
is now the City of David. r 6 So of the Phi·listines was in Bethle-
David said: “Whoever is the i 1Sa 17:1 hem. 17 Then David expressed
j Ps 18:50
11:1 1 Or “your blood relatives.” 11:2 k 1Sa 22:1 11:6 1 Lit., “head.” 11:8 1 Or “Millo.” A
1 Lit., “the one bringing out and the one l Jos 15:8, 12 Hebrew term meaning “fill.” 11:14 1 Or
bringing in Israel.” 2Sa 23:13-17 “salvation.” 11:15 1 Or “Low Plain.”
his longing: “If only I could CHAP. 11 tinguished even more than the
have a drink of the water from a 1Sa 20:6 thirty, he did not attain to the
the cistern by the gate of Beth- rank of the three. a However, Da-
le·hem!” a 18 At that the three b Ge 9:4 vid appointed him over his own
forced their way into the camp Le 17:10 bodyguard.
of the Phi·listines and drew wa- 26 The mighty warriors of
ter from the cistern by the gate c 1Sa 26:6 the military forces were As-
of Bethle·hem and brought it 2Sa 2:18 a·hel b the brother of Joab, El-
2Sa 18:2
to David; but David refused to hanan the son of Dodo of
drink it and poured it out to Bethle·hem, c 27 Shammoth the
d 2Sa 3:30
Jehovah. 19 He said: “It is un- Haro·rite, Helez the Pelo·nite,
thinkable on my part from the 28 Ira d the son of Ikkesh
e 2Sa 23:18, 19
standpoint of my God to do this! the Te·koite, Abi-ezer e the An-
Should I drink the blood of these a·thoth·ite, 29 Sibbe·cai f the
men who risked their lives?1b For f 1Ki 4:4
1Ch 27:1, 5
Hushath·ite, Ilai the A·hohite,
it was at the risk of their lives1 30 Maha·rai g the Ne·topha-
that they brought it.” So he re- thite, Heled h the son of Baa·nah
g Jos 15:21
fused to drink it. These are the the Ne·topha·thite, 31 Ithai
things that his three mighty war- the son of Ribai of Gibe·ah
h Jg 14:5, 6
riors did. 1Sa 17:36, 37
of the Benja·min·ites, i Be·naiah
20 A·bishai c the brother of 2Sa 23:20-23 the Pira·thon·ite, 32 Hurai of
Joab d became head of another the wadis1 of Gaash, j A·biel the
three; he brandished his spear i 1Sa 17:4 Arbath·ite, 33 Azma·veth the
over 300 slain, and he had a rep- Ba·harum·ite, E·liah·ba the Sha-
utation like the three. e 21 Of j 1Sa 17:7 albo·nite, 34 the sons of Ha-
the other three, he was more dis- shem the Gizo·nite, Jona·than
tinguished than two of them, and k 1Sa 17:51 the son of Shagee the Hara·rite,
he was their chief; yet he did ____________________ 35 A·hiam the son of Sacar
not attain to the rank of the first Second Col. the Hara·rite, E·liphal the son
three. a 1Ch 11:19
of Ur, 36 Hepher the Me·che-
22 Be·naiah f the son of Je- rath·ite, A·hijah the Pelo·nite,
hoia·da was a courageous man1 37 Hezro the Carmel·ite, Naa-
b 2Sa 2:18, 23
who performed many exploits in 1Ch 27:1, 7 rai the son of Ezbai, 38 Joel
Kabze·el. g He struck down the the brother of Nathan, Mibhar
two sons of Ari·el of Moab, and c 2Sa 23:24-39 the son of Hagri, 39 Zelek the
he descended into a waterpit on Ammon·ite, Naha·rai the Be-
a snowy day and killed a lion. h d 1Ch 27:1, 9
rothite, the armor-bearer of Jo-
23 He also struck down an ab the son of Ze·ruiah; 40 Ira
Egyptian man of extraordinary e 1Ch 27:1, 12
the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
size—five cubits1 tall. i Though 41 U·riah k the Hittite, Zabad
the Egyptian had a spear in the son of Ahlai, 42 Adi·na
f 2Sa 21:18
his hand like the beam of loom 1Ch 27:1, 11 the son of Shiza the Reuben-
workers, j he went against him ite, a head of the Reuben·ites,
with a rod and snatched the g 1Ch 27:1, 13 and 30 with him; 43 Hanan the
spear away from the Egyptian’s son of Maa·cah, Josha·phat the
hand and killed him with his own h 1Ch 27:1, 15
Mithnite, 44 Uz·zia the Ashte-
spear. k 24 These things Be·nai- rath·ite, Shama and Je·iel, the
ah the son of Je·hoia·da did, sons of Hotham the A·roer·ite;
i Jg 20:15
and he had a reputation like 1Ch 12:1, 2 45 Je·dia·el the son of Shimri,
that of the three mighty war- and Joha his brother the Tizite;
riors. 25 Although he was dis- j Jos 24:30 46 Eli·el the Maha·vite, Jeri·bai
and Josh·a·viah the sons of El-
11:19 1 Or “souls.” 11:22 1 Lit., “the son k 2Sa 11:3, 17
na·am, and Ithmah the Moab-
of a man of valor.” 11:23 1 His height 2Sa 12:9
was about 2.23 m (7.3 ft). See App. B14. 1Ki 15:5 11:32 1 See Glossary.
583 1 CHRONICLES 11:47–12:22
ite; 47 Eli·el, Obed, and Ja·a- CHAP. 12 to 1,000. a 15 These are the men
siel the Me·zoba·ite. a 1Sa 27:5, 6 who crossed the Jordan in the
12 These were the men who 2Sa 1:1 first month when it was over-
came to David at Ziklag a flowing its banks, and they
b 1Sa 27:1 chased away all those living in
while he was unable to move
about freely because of Saul b the lowlands, to the east and to
c 1Ch 11:10
the son of Kish, and they the west.
were among the mighty warriors d Jg 3:15
16 Some of the men of Benja-
who supported him in battle. c Jg 20:15, 16 min and Judah also came to Da-
2 They were armed with the vid at his stronghold. b 17 Then
bow, and they could use both the e 1Sa 17:49 David went out before them and
right hand and the left hand d to said to them: “If you have come
sling stones e or to shoot arrows f Ge 49:27 to me in peace to help me, my
with the bow. They were of heart will be united with you.
g 1Sa 11:4 But if it is to betray me to
the brothers of Saul, from Ben-
jamin. f 3 The head was A·hi·e- my adversaries when my hands
h 1Ch 11:26, 33
zer, along with Joash, both have done no wrong, let the
sons of She·maah the Gibe·ath- i Jos 9:3
God of our forefathers see it
ite; g Jezi·el and Pelet the sons and judge.” c 18 Then the spirit
of Azma·veth, h Bera·cah, Jehu j 1Ch 11:15 came upon1 A·masai, d the head
the Ana·thoth·ite, 4 Ish·maiah of the thirty:
the Gibe·on·ite, i a mighty war- k Nu 26:10, 11 “We are yours, O David, and
rior among the thirty j and over we are with you, O son of
the thirty; also Jeremiah, Ja- l 1Sa 23:14, 29 Jesse. e
1Sa 24:22
ha·ziel, Jo·hanan, Joza·bad the 1Ch 11:16 Peace, peace be yours, and
Ge·derath·ite, 5 E·luzai, Jeri- peace to the one helping
moth, Be·a·liah, Shem·a·riah, m Ge 49:19 you,
Sheph·a·tiah the Hari·phite, De 33:20 For your God is helping
6 El·kanah, Is·shiah, Azar·el, ____________________ you.” f
Jo·ezer, and Ja·shobe·am, the Second Col. So David received them and ap-
Korah·ites; k 7 and Jo·elah and a Le 26:8 pointed them among the heads
Zeb·a·diah the sons of Je·roham of the troops.
of Gedor. b 1Sa 22:1
19 Some from Ma·nasseh
1Sa 23:14
8 Some of the Gadites went 1Sa 24:22 also deserted to David when he
over to David’s side at the came with the Phi·listines to bat-
stronghold in the wilderness; l c 1Sa 24:12, 15 tle against Saul; but he did
they were mighty warriors, sol- 1Sa 26:23
not help the Phi·listines, for af-
diers trained for war, standing Ps 7:6
ter consultation, the lords of the
ready with the large shield and Phi·listines g sent him away, say-
d Jg 6:34
the lance, whose faces were like Jg 13:24, 25 ing: “He will desert to his lord
those of lions and who were Saul, and it will cost us our
as swift as the gazelles on e 2Sa 15:21 heads.” h 20 When he went to
the mountains. 9 Ezer was the Ziklag, i these deserted to him
head, O·ba·diah the second, f Ps 54:4 from Ma·nasseh: Adnah, Joza-
E·liab the third, 10 Mish·man- bad, Je·dia·el, Micha·el, Joza-
nah the fourth, Jeremiah the g Jg 3:1, 3 bad, E·lihu, and Zille·thai, heads
fifth, 11 Attai the sixth, Eli- of the thousands of Ma·nasseh. j
el the seventh, 12 Jo·hanan h 1Sa 29:2-4
21 They helped David against
the eighth, El·zabad the ninth, the marauder band, because all
i 1Sa 30:1
13 Jeremiah the tenth, Mach- of them were mighty, coura-
ban·nai the eleventh. 14 These j De 33:17 geous men, k and they became
were of the Gadites, m heads of chiefs in the army. 22 Day after
the army. The least one was k 1Ch 5:23, 24
equal to 100, and the greatest 1Ch 11:10 12:18 1 Lit., “clothed.”
1 CHRONICLES 12:23–13:5 584
day people kept coming to Da- CHAP. 12 those drawing up in battle for-
vid a to help him until it was a a 2Sa 2:3 mation were 28,600. 36 And of
camp as great as the camp of Asher, those who could serve in
God. b the army for drawing up in bat-
23 This is the number of the tle formation were 40,000.
b 2Sa 3:1
heads of those armed for bat- 37 From across the Jordan, a
tle who came to David at Heb- of the Reuben·ites, the Gadites,
ron c to turn the kingship of Saul and the half tribe of Ma·nas-
over to him according to Jeho- c 2Sa 2:1 seh, there were 120,000 soldiers
vah’s order. d 24 The men of Ju- 2Sa 5:1 with all kinds of weapons of
dah carrying the large shield and war. 38 All of these were men
the lance were 6,800, armed for of war, joining together in battle
battle. 25 Of the Sime·on·ites, d 1Sa 16:1, 13
line; they came with a complete
the mighty, courageous men of 1Ch 11:10 heart to Hebron to make David
the army were 7,100. king over all Israel, and also all
26 Of the Levites, 4,600. the rest of Israel were united in
27 Je·hoia·da e was the leader of wanting1 to make David king. b
the sons of Aaron, f and with him
e 1Ch 27:1, 5 39 And they remained there
were 3,700, 28 as well as Za- with David for three days, eating
dok, g a mighty and courageous and drinking, for their brothers
young man, along with 22 chiefs f 1Ch 6:49 had made preparation for them.
40 Also those near them, and
from his paternal house.
even those as far as Issa·char,
29 Of the Benja·min·ites, the Zebu·lun, and Naphta·li, were
brothers of Saul, h there were g 2Sa 8:17 bringing food on donkeys, cam-
3,000, of whom the greater num- 1Ki 1:8
els, mules, and cattle—provi-
ber had previously been guard- 1Ki 2:35
1Ch 6:1, 8 sions of flour, cakes of pressed
ing the interests of the house of 1Ch 27:16, 17 figs and raisins, wine, oil, and
Saul. 30 Of the Ephra·im·ites, cattle and sheep in great quanti-
there were 20,800 mighty, coura- ty, for there was rejoicing in Is-
geous men of fame among their rael.
paternal houses. h 1Ch 8:1, 33
31 Of the half tribe of Ma-

nasseh, there were 18,000 who
1Ch 12:1, 2
____________________ 13 David consulted with the
chiefs of the thousands
Second Col. and of the hundreds and with
had been designated by name a Nu 32:33 every leader. c 2 Then David
to come to make David king. Jos 13:8 said to all the congregation of
32 Of the tribe of Issa·char, Israel: “If it seems good to you
who understood the times and and it is acceptable to Jeho-
knew what Israel should do, vah our God, let us send word
b Ge 49:8, 10
there were 200 of their head- 1Ch 11:10 to our remaining brothers in
men, and all their brothers were ____________________ all regions of Israel and also
under their command. 33 Of CHAP. 13 to the priests and the Levites
Zebu·lun, there were 50,000 who c 1Ch 15:25 in their cities d with pastures to
could serve in the army, drawing come and join us. 3 And let us
up in battle formation with all bring back the Ark e of our God.”
the weapons of war, all joining For they had not cared for it
David with undivided loyalty.1 d Nu 35:2 in the days of Saul. f 4 All the
34 Of Naphta·li, there were congregation agreed to do that,
1,000 chiefs, and with them were for it seemed right to all the
37,000 with the large shield and e 1Sa 7:2 people. 5 So David congregat-
the spear. 35 Of the Danites, ed all Israel, from the river1 of
12:33 1 Or “all those joining David were 12:38 1 Lit., “were of one heart.” 13:5
not doublehearted.” f 1Sa 14:18 1 Or “from Shihor.”
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Egypt as far as Lebo-hamath,1a CHAP. 13 hold of Obed-edom and all he
to bring the Ark of the true God a Nu 34:2, 8 had. a
from Kiri·ath-jea·rim. b
6 David and all Israel went up b 1Sa 6:21–7:1
2Sa 6:1, 2
14 King Hiram b of Tyre sent
messengers to David,
to Baal·ah, c to Kiri·ath-jea·rim, 1Ch 15:3 along with cedar timbers, stone-
which belongs to Judah, to masons,1 and woodworkers to
bring up from there the Ark of c Jos 15:9, 12
build a house2 for him. c 2 And
the true God, Jehovah, who d Ex 25:22 David knew that Jehovah had
sits enthroned above1 the cher- Nu 7:89 firmly established him as king
ubs, d where his name is called 1Sa 4:4 over Israel, d for his kingship was
2Sa 6:2
on. 7 However, they placed the highly exalted for the sake of
Ark of the true God on a new e Ex 37:5 His people Israel. e
wagon e and brought it from the 3 David took more wives f
f 2Sa 6:3-8
house of A·bina·dab, and Uzzah in Jerusalem, and David be-
and A·hio were leading the wag- g Ex 15:20 came father to more sons
on. f 8 David and all Israel were and daughters. g 4 These are
celebrating before the true God h 1Ch 25:1 the names of the children
with all their might, accompa- i 2Ch 5:13
born to him in Jerusalem: h
nied by songs, harps, other Sham·mua, Shobab, Nathan, i
stringed instruments, tambou- j Nu 4:15 Solo·mon, j 5 Ibhar, E·lishu·a,
rines, g cymbals, h and trumpets. i Elpe·let, 6 Nogah, Nepheg,
9 But when they came to the
k Le 10:1, 2
Ja·phia, 7 E·lisha·ma, Be·e·lia-
threshing floor of Chidon, Uz- l 2Sa 6:9-11 da, and E·liphe·let.
zah thrust his hand out and ____________________ 8 When the Phi·listines heard
grabbed hold of the Ark, for Second Col. that David had been anointed as
the cattle nearly upset it. 10 At a Ge 30:27 king over all Israel, k all the Phi-
that Jehovah’s anger blazed Ge 39:5 listines came up to search for
____________________ David. l When David heard about
against Uzzah, and He struck
him down because he had thrust CHAP. 14 it, he went out against them.
his hand out to the Ark, j and he b 1Ki 5:6, 8 9 Then the Phi·listines came in
died there before God. k 11 But and kept making raids in the Val-
David became angry1 because
c 2Sa 5:11, 12 ley1 of Repha·im. m 10 David in-
Jehovah’s wrath had broken d Ps 89:20, 21
quired of God, saying: “Should
through against Uzzah; and that I go up against the Phi·lis-
e 2Sa 7:8 tines? Will you give them into
place has been called Perez-
my hand?” At this Jehovah said
uzzah2 down to this day. f De 17:17
to him: “Go up, and I will
12 So David became fearful surely give them into your
g 2Sa 5:13-16
of the true God on that day and hand.” n 11 So David went up
said: “How can I bring the Ark of h 1Ch 3:5-9 to Baal-pe·razim, o and he struck
the true God to me?” l 13 David them down there. At that David
i Lu 3:23, 31
did not bring the Ark to where said: “The true God has broken
he was in the City of Da- j 1Ki 1:47 through my enemies by my hand,
vid, but he had it taken to the Mt 1:6
like a breach made by waters.”
house of Obed-edom the Git- That is why they named that
k 1Ch 11:3
tite. 14 The Ark of the true place Baal-pe·razim.1 12 The
God was with the household of l 2Sa 5:17 Phi·listines abandoned their
Obed-edom, remaining at his Ps 2:2
gods there, and when David gave
house for three months, and Je- m 2Sa 5:18, 22 the order, these were burned in
hovah kept blessing the house- 2Sa 23:13 the fire. p
13:5 1 Or “the entrance of Ha- n 2Sa 5:19-21
14:1 1 Or “builders of walls.” 2 Or “pal-
math.” 13:6 1 Or possibly, “between.” o Isa 28:21 ace.” 14:9 1 Or “Low Plain.” 14:11
13:11 1 Or “upset.” 2 Meaning “Breach 1 Meaning “Master of Breakings
Against Uzzah.” p De 7:25 Through.”
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13 Later the Phi·listines once CHAP. 14 scendants of Uzzi·el, a Am·mina-
again made a raid in the val- a 2Sa 5:22-25 dab the chief and 112 of his
ley.1a 14 David again inquired b Jos 8:2 brothers. 11 Furthermore, Da-
of God, but the true God said Ps 18:34 vid called the priests Zadok b
to him: “Do not go directly up c De 23:14 and A·bia·thar c and the Le-
after them. Instead, go around Jg 4:14 vites U·riel, A·saiah, Joel, She-
behind them, and come against d Ge 6:22 maiah, Eli·el, and Am·mina·dab,
them in front of the baca bush- Ex 39:32 12 and he said to them: “You are
es. b 15 And when you hear the e Jos 16:10 the heads of the paternal hous-
sound of marching in the tops f De 2:25 es of the Levites. Sanctify your-
of the baca bushes, launch De 11:25 selves, you and your brothers,
your attack, for the true God Jos 2:9 and bring the Ark of Jehovah
____________________
will have gone out before you the God of Israel up to the
to strike down the army of the CHAP. 15 place that I have prepared for it.
Phi·listines.” c 16 So David did g 2Sa 7:1, 2 13 Since you did not carry it the
1Ch 16:1
just as the true God commanded Ps 132:1-5 first time, d the anger of Jehovah
him, d and they struck down the our God broke out against us, e
h Nu 4:15
Phi·listine army from Gibe·on De 10:8 because we did not search out
to Gezer. e 17 And David’s fame i 2Sa 6:12
the proper procedure.” f 14 So
spread into all the lands, and Je- 1Ch 13:5 the priests and the Levites sanc-
hovah put the dread of him upon j Nu 3:2, 3
tified themselves to bring up the
all the nations. f Ark of Jehovah the God of Is-
15
k 1Ch 6:1
And he continued building rael.
houses for himself in the
l 1Ch 6:29, 30 15 Then the Levites carried
City of David, and he prepared m 1Ch 23:6-8 the Ark of the true God on their
a place for the Ark of the true n Ex 6:18, 22 shoulders with the poles, g just as
God and pitched a tent for it. g ____________________ Moses had commanded by Jeho-
2 It was then that David said: Second Col. vah’s word. 16 David then told
“No one is to carry the Ark of a Ex 6:16, 18 the chiefs of the Levites to ap-
the true God except the Levites, b 2Sa 8:17
point their brothers the singers
for Jehovah has chosen them to sing out joyfully, accompanied
c 1Sa 22:20
to carry the Ark of Jehovah 1Ki 2:27, 35 by musical instruments: stringed
and to minister to him always.” h instruments, harps, h and cym-
d 2Sa 6:3
3 Then David congregated all Is- bals. i
e 2Sa 6:8
rael at Jerusalem to bring the 17 So the Levites appointed
Ark of Jehovah up to the place f Nu 4:15 Heman j the son of Joel and, of
De 31:9
that he had prepared for it. i his brothers, Asaph k the son of
g Ex 25:14
4 David gathered the descen- Nu 4:6
Ber·e·chiah and, of the Me·rar-
dants of Aaron j and the Levites: k 2Ch 5:9 ites their brothers, Ethan l the
5 from the Kohath·ites, U·riel h Ps 33:2
son of Kush·aiah. 18 Together
the chief and 120 of his brothers; with them were their brothers
i 1Ch 16:5
6 from the Me·rarites, A·saiah l 2Ch 5:12, 13
of the second division, m Zech·a-
the chief and 220 of his broth- riah, Ben, Ja·azi·el, She·mira-
j 1Ch 6:31, 33
ers; 7 from the Gershom·ites, 1Ch 25:5
moth, Je·hiel, Unni, E·liab, Be-
Joel m the chief and 130 of his naiah, Ma·a·seiah, Mat·ti·thiah,
k 1Ch 6:31, 39
brothers; 8 from the descen- 1Ch 25:1, 2 E·liphe·le·hu, and Mik·neiah and
dants of E·li·zaphan, n She·maiah Ps 83:Sup Obed-edom and Je·iel the gate-
the chief and 200 of his broth- l 1Ch 6:31, 44 keepers. 19 The singers He-
ers; 9 from the descendants of m 1Ch 25:9
man, n Asaph, o and Ethan were
Hebron, Eli·el the chief and 80 to play the copper cymbals; p
of his brothers; 10 from the de-
n 1Ch 6:31-33
20 and Zech·a·riah, Azi·el, She-
o 1Ch 25:1 mira·moth, Je·hiel, Unni, E·li-
14:13 1 Or “low plain.” p 1Ch 13:8 ab, Ma·a·seiah, and Be·naiah
587 1 CHRONICLES 15:21–16:11
played stringed instruments
tuned to Ala·moth;1a 21 and
CHAP. 15
a Ps 46:Sup 16 So they brought the Ark of
the true God in and placed
Mat·ti·thiah, b E·liphe·le·hu, Mik- b 1Ch 16:4, 5 it inside the tent that David had
neiah, Obed-edom, Je·iel, and pitched for it; a and they pre-
c Ps 6:Sup
Az·a·ziah played harps tuned sented burnt offerings and com-
to Shemi·nith,1c to act as di- d 1Ch 15:27 munion sacrifices before the
rectors. 22 Chen·a·niah d the e 1Ch 16:4, 6 true God. b 2 When David fin-
chief of the Levites super- f 1Ch 13:14 ished offering up the burnt offer-
vised the transport, for he was g 2Sa 6:4, 5
ings c and the communion sacri-
an expert, 23 and Ber·e·chiah 2Sa 6:12 fices, d he blessed the people in
and El·kanah were gatekeep- h 2Sa 6:13
the name of Jehovah. 3 Fur-
ers for the Ark. 24 The priests i 2Sa 6:14, 15
ther, he distributed to all the Is-
Sheb·a·niah, Josha·phat, Ne- raelites, to each man and wom-
thanel, A·masai, Zech·a·riah, j 1Ch 13:8 an, a round loaf of bread, a date
Be·naiah, and E·li·ezer loudly k 1Ch 16:4, 6 cake, and a raisin cake. 4 Then
sounded the trumpets before the l 2Sa 6:5 he appointed some of the Le-
Ark of the true God, e and Obed- vites to minister before the Ark
m 1Ch 17:1
edom and Je·hiah also served of Jehovah, e to honor,1 thank,
n 1Sa 18:27 and praise Jehovah the God of
as gatekeepers for the Ark. 2Sa 3:13, 14
25 Then David and the elders Israel. 5 Asaph f was the head,
o 2Sa 6:16 and second to him was Zech·a-
of Israel and the chiefs of the ____________________
thousands were walking along riah; and Je·iel, She·mira·moth,
Second Col. Je·hiel, Mat·ti·thiah, E·liab, Be-
to bring the ark of the covenant
____________________ naiah, Obed-edom, and Je·iel g
of Jehovah up from the house
of Obed-edom f with rejoicing. g CHAP. 16 played stringed instruments and
26 When the true God helped a 1Ki 8:1 harps; h and Asaph played the
the Levites who were carrying
1Ch 15:1 cymbals, i 6 and Be·naiah and
the ark of the covenant of Jeho- b 2Sa 6:17-19 Ja·ha·ziel the priests blew the
vah, they sacrificed seven young
1Ki 8:5 trumpets constantly before the
bulls and seven rams. h 27 Da- c Le 1:3 ark of the covenant of the true
vid was dressed in a sleeve- d Le 3:1 God.
less coat of fine fabric, as were e Nu 18:2
7 It was on that day that Da-
all the Levites carrying the Ark, vid first contributed a song
f 1Ch 6:31, 39
the singers, and Chen·a·niah the of thanks to Jehovah through
g 1Ch 15:18 Asaph j and his brothers:
chief of the transport and the
singers; David was also wearing h 1Ch 15:21 8 “Give thanks to Jehovah, k
a linen ephod. i 28 All the Isra- i 1Ch 15:17, 19 call on his name,
elites were bringing up the ark j 1Ch 6:31, 39 Make his deeds known
of the covenant of Jehovah with k Ps 106:1
among the peoples! l
joyful shouting, j with the sound 9 Sing to him, sing praises1
l Ps 67:2
of the horn, with trumpets, k Ps 105:1-6
to him, m
with cymbals, playing loudly on Isa 12:4 Ponder over2 all his wonder-
stringed instruments and harps. l m 2Sa 23:1 ful works. n
29 But when the ark of the Eph 5:19 10 Boast about his holy name. o
covenant of Jehovah came to the n Ps 107:43 Let the hearts of those seek-
City of David, m Saul’s daughter o Le 22:32 ing Jehovah rejoice. p
Michal n looked down through Isa 45:25 11 Search for Jehovah q and his
the window and saw King David Jer 9:24 strength.
skipping about and celebrating; p 1Ch 28:9 Seek his face1 constantly. r
Php 4:4
and she began to despise him in
her heart. o q Am 5:4 16:4 1 Lit., “to remember.” 16:9 1 Or
Zep 2:3 “make music.” 2 Or possibly, “Speak
15:20, 21 1 See Glossary. r Ps 24:5, 6 about.” 16:11 1 Or “presence.”
12 Remember the wonderful CHAP. 16 His wonderful works among
works he has performed, a a Ps 111:2-4 all the peoples.
His miracles and the judg- b Isa 41:8 25 For Jehovah is great and
ments he has pronounced, most worthy of praise.
c Ps 135:4
13 You offspring1 of Israel his He is more awe-inspiring
servant, b d Ps 95:7 than all other gods. a
You sons of Jacob, his cho- e Ps 105:7-11 26 All the gods of the peoples
sen ones. c f De 7:9 are worthless gods, b
14 He is Jehovah our God. d But Jehovah is the one who
g Ge 15:18
His judgments are through- Ge 17:1, 2 made the heavens. c
out the earth. e 27 In his presence are majesty1
h Ge 26:3-5
15 Remember his covenant and splendor; d
forever, i Ge 28:14 Strength and joy are in his
The promise he made,1 to a j Ge 12:7 dwelling place. e
thousand generations, f Ge 17:8
Ge 35:12
28 Give Jehovah his due, you
16 The covenant he made with families of the peoples,
Abraham, g k De 32:8
Give Jehovah his due for his
And the oath he swore to l Ge 34:30 glory and strength. f
Isaac, h De 26:5
Ps 105:12-15
29 Give Jehovah the glory due
17 Which he established as a his name; g
decree to Jacob i m Ge 20:1
Ge 46:6 Bring a gift and come in be-
And as a lasting covenant to fore him. h
Israel, n Ge 31:7, 42
Bow down to1 Jehovah in
18 Saying, ‘I will give you the o Ge 12:17 holy adornment.2i
land of Canaan j Ge 20:3
30 Tremble before him, all the
As your allotted p Ge 20:7 earth!
inheritance.’ k q Ps 40:10 The earth1 is firmly es-
19 This was when you were few Ps 96:1-6 tablished; it cannot be
in number, ____________________
moved.2j
Yes, very few, and you were Second Col.
31 Let the heavens rejoice, and
foreigners in the land. l a Ex 15:11
let the earth be joyful; k
20 They walked about from na- b Isa 45:20 Declare among the nations:
tion to nation, 1Co 8:4
‘Jehovah has become
From one kingdom to anoth- c Isa 44:24 King!’ l
er people. m d De 33:26 32 Let the sea thunder and all
21 He did not allow any man to Ps 8:1 that fills it;
oppress them, n e 1Ti 1:11 Let the fields and everything
But on their account he re- in them rejoice.
f Ps 68:34
proved kings, o Ps 96:7-13 33 At the same time let the trees
22 Saying, ‘Do not touch my of the forest shout joyfully
g De 28:58
anointed ones, Ne 9:5 before Jehovah,
And to my prophets do noth- Ps 148:13 For he is coming1 to judge
ing bad.’ p h 1Ch 29:3-5 the earth.
23 Sing to Jehovah, all the Mt 5:23
34 Give thanks to Jehovah, for
earth! i De 26:10 he is good; m
Announce his salvation day
j Ps 104:5
after day! q Ec 1:4 16:27 1 Or “dignity.” 16:29 1 Or “Wor-
24 Declare his glory among the ship.” 2 Or possibly, “because of the
k Ps 97:1
nations, splendor of his holiness.” 16:30 1 Or
l Re 19:6 “The productive land.” 2 Or “be shak-
16:13 1 Or “descendants.” Lit., “seed.” m 2Ch 5:13 en; be made to totter.” 16:33 1 Or “has
16:15 1 Lit., “The word he commanded.” Lu 18:19 come.”
589 1 CHRONICLES 16:35–17:10
His loyal love endures for- CHAP. 16 vid went to bless his own house-
ever. a a Ps 103:17 hold.
35 And say, ‘Save us, O God of
17
Jer 31:3
La 3:22
As soon as David was set-
our salvation, b tled in his own house,1
Gather us and rescue us b Ps 68:20 he said to Nathan a the proph-
from the nations, c Ps 122:4 et: “Here I am living in a house
So that we may give thanks d Isa 43:21 of cedars b while the ark of
to your holy name c the covenant of Jehovah is un-
e 1Ch 15:16, 17
And exult in praising you.1d der tent cloths.” c 2 Nathan re-
36 May Jehovah, the God of Is- f 1Ch 16:4-6 plied to David: “Do whatever is
rael, be praised g Ex 29:38 in your heart, for the true God
Throughout all eternity.’”1 2Ch 13:11 is with you.”
Ezr 3:4
3 On that very night, the
And all the people said, h 1Ch 12:28 word of God came to Nathan,
“Amen!”2 and they praised Jeho- saying: 4 “Go and say to my
vah. i 1Ki 3:4
servant David, ‘This is what Je-
37 Then David left Asaph e j Ex 29:39
hovah says: “You are not the one
2Ch 2:4
and his brothers there be- who will build the house for me
fore the ark of the covenant k 1Ch 25:1
to dwell in. d 5 For I have not
of Jehovah to minister contin- l 1Ch 16:4 dwelled in a house from the day
ually before the Ark, f according I brought Israel out to this day,
m 2Ch 5:13
to the daily routine. g 38 Obed- Ezr 3:11 but I continued going from tent
edom and his brothers, num- to tent and from one tabernacle
n 1Ch 6:31, 33
bering 68, and Obed-edom, 1Ch 15:16, 17 to another.1e 6 During all the
the son of Je·duthun, and Ho- time that I went with all Israel,
o 1Ch 25:1, 3
sah were gatekeepers; 39 and ____________________ did I ever say one word to any of
Zadok h the priest and his fel- the judges of Israel whom I ap-
Second Col.
low priests were before the tab- pointed to shepherd my people,
ernacle of Jehovah on the ____________________
saying, ‘Why did you not build a
high place at Gibe·on i 40 to CHAP. 17
house of cedars for me?’”’
offer up burnt offerings to Je- a 1Ki 1:8
7 “Now say this to my servant
1Ch 29:29
hovah regularly on the altar of David, ‘This is what Jehovah of
burnt offering, morning and eve- b 1Ch 14:1
armies says: “I took you from
ning, and to do all that is writ- c 2Sa 7:1-3 the pastures, from following the
ten in the Law of Jehovah that 1Ch 15:1 flock, to become a leader over
he commanded Israel. j 41 With 2Ch 1:4
my people Israel. f 8 And I will
them were Heman and Je·du- d 2Sa 7:4-7 be with you wherever you go, g
thun k and the rest of the select- 1Ki 8:17-19
1Ch 22:7, 8 and I will do away with1 all your
ed men who were designated by enemies from before you; h and
their names to thank Jehovah, l e Ex 40:2
Nu 4:24, 25 I will make a name for you like
because “his loyal love endures 2Sa 6:17 the name of the great men of the
forever”; m 42 and with them Ps 78:60 earth. i 9 I will appoint a place
were Heman n and Je·duthun f 1Sa 16:11, 12 for my people Israel and set-
to sound the trumpets, cym- 1Sa 17:15 tle them, and they will live there
bals, and the instruments used 1Sa 25:30
and not be disturbed anymore;
2Sa 7:8-11
to praise1 the true God; and Ps 78:70, 71 and wicked men will not op-
the sons of Je·duthun o were at press them1 again as they did in
g 1Sa 18:14
the gate. 43 Then all the peo- 2Sa 8:6 the past, j 10 from the day that
ple went to their homes, and Da-
h 1Sa 25:29 17:1 1 Or “palace.” 17:5 1 Possibly
1Sa 26:10
16:35 1 Or “exult in your praise.” 16:36 Ps 89:20, 22 meaning “from one tent site to another
1 Or “From eternity to eternity.” 2 Or and from one dwelling place to another.”
i 1Sa 18:30
“So be it!” 16:42 1 Or “instruments of 17:8 1 Lit., “cut off.” 17:9 1 Lit., “wear
the song of.” j Ex 2:23 them out.”
1 CHRONICLES 17:11–18:3 590
I appointed judges over my peo- CHAP. 17 what other nation on earth is
ple Israel. a And I will subdue all a Jg 2:16 like your people Israel? a The
your enemies. b Moreover, I tell b Ps 18:40 true God went and redeemed
you, ‘Jehovah will build a house1 c 1Ki 8:20
Ps 132:11
them as his people. b You made a
for you.’ d 2Sa 7:12-17 name for yourself by your
11 “‘“When your days come to 1Ki 9:5
1Ch 28:5
great and awe-inspiring deeds, c
an end and you go to be Jer 23:5 driving out nations from be-
with your forefathers, I will raise e 1Ki 5:5 fore your people, d whom you
1Ch 22:10
up your offspring1 after you, f Ps 89:3, 4 redeemed from Egypt. 22 You
one of your sons, c and I will Isa 9:7 made your people Israel your
Da 2:44
firmly establish his kingship. d g 2Sa 7:14 own people for all time; e and
12 He is the one who will build Lu 9:35 you, O Jehovah, became their
Heb 1:5
a house for me, e and I will firm- h Isa 55:3
God. f 23 Now, O Jehovah, may
ly establish his throne forever. f i 1Sa 15:24, 28 the promise you have made con-
13 I will become his father, and 1Ch 10:13, 14 cerning your servant and his
he will become my son. g I will j Da 2:44
Joh 1:49 house prove faithful for all time,
not remove my loyal love from 2Pe 1:11 and may you do just as you have
k
him h the way I removed it from Ps 89:36
Jer 33:20, 21 promised. g 24 May your name
the one who was prior to you. i Lu 1:32, 33 endure1 and be exalted h forever,
14 I will cause him to stand in Heb 1:8
Re 3:21 so that people may say, ‘Jeho-
my house and in my kingship for- l 2Sa 7:8 vah of armies, the God of Is-
ever, j and his throne will last for- 2Sa 7:18-20
rael, is God to Israel,’ and may
m Mt 22:42
ever.”’” k Ac 13:34 the house of your servant Da-
15 Nathan told David all these Re 22:16
vid be firmly established before
n Ps 139:1
words and this entire vision. o 2Sa 7:21-24 you. i 25 For you, my God, have
16 At that King David came p Ex 15:11 revealed to your servant your
in and sat down before Jehovah q Isa 43:10 purpose to build him a house.1
and said: “Who am I, O Jeho- ____________________
That is why your servant has the
vah God? And what is my Second Col. confidence to offer this prayer
house that you have brought me a De 4:7 to you. 26 And now, O Jeho-
this far? l 17 As if this were not Ps 147:20
vah, you are the true God, and
b Ex 19:5
enough, O God, you also speak Ps 77:15 you have promised these good
about the house of your servant c De 4:34 things concerning your servant.
Ne 9:10
down to a distant future time, m Isa 63:12 27 So may it please you to bless
and you have looked on me as if Eze 20:9
the house of your servant, and
I were a man who should be fur- d De 7:1
Jos 10:42 may it continue forever before
ther exalted,1 O Jehovah God. Jos 21:44 you, for you, O Jehovah, have
18 What more can your servant e 1Sa 12:22
blessed, and it is blessed for-
f Ge 17:7
David say to you about the hon- De 7:6, 9 ever.”
or given me when you know
18
g 2Sa 7:25-29
your servant so well? n 19 O Je- h 2Ch 6:33 Some time later, David de-
hovah, for the sake of your ser-
Ps 72:19 feated the Phi·listines and
Mt 6:9
vant and in agreement with Joh 12:28 subdued them and took Gath j
your heart1 you have done i Ps 89:35, 36 and its dependent1 towns out of
____________________ the hands of the Phi·listines. k
all these great things by reveal-
ing your greatness. o 20 O Je- CHAP. 18 2 Then he defeated Moab, l and
hovah, there is no one like you, p j 1Sa 5:8 the Moab·ites became David’s
2Sa 1:20
and there is no God except you; q k 2Sa 8:1
servants and brought tribute. m
everything we have heard with l Nu 24:17 3 David defeated King Had-
our ears confirms this. 21 And Ps 60:8
m 2Sa 8:2
ad·ezer n of Zobah o near Ha-
2Ki 3:4 math p as he was on his way
17:10, 25 1 Or “dynasty.” 17:11 1 Lit., n 1Ki 11:23 to establish his authority at
“seed.” 17:17 1 Or “a man of high sta- o 1Sa 14:47
2Sa 10:6
tion.” 17:19 1 Or “in harmony with your Ps 60:Sup 17:24 1 Or “prove faithful.” 18:1 1 Or
will.” p 2Ch 8:3 “surrounding.”
591 1 CHRONICLES 18:4–19:6
the Eu·phrates River. a 4 Da- CHAP. 18 ing over all Israel, a and he was
vid captured 1,000 chariots, a Ge 15:18 administering justice and righ-
7,000 horsemen, and 20,000 foot Ex 23:31 teousness for all his people. b
soldiers from him. b Then Da- 2Sa 8:3, 4 15 Joab the son of Ze·ruiah
vid hamstrung all but 100 of b Ps 20:7 was over the army, c Je·hosha-
the chariot horses. c 5 When c De 17:16
phat d the son of A·hilud was
the Syrians of Damascus came Ps 33:17 recorder, 16 Zadok the son of
to help King Had·ad·ezer of Zo- A·hitub and A·hime·lech the son
d 2Sa 8:5-8
bah, David struck down 22,000 of A·bia·thar were priests, and
of the Syrians. d 6 David then e 1Ch 17:8 Shavsha was secretary. 17 Be-
established garrisons in Syr- f 1Ki 7:23 naiah the son of Je·hoia·da was
ia of Damascus, and the Syri- over the Chere·thites e and the
g 1Ki 7:15, 45 Pele·thites. f And David’s sons
ans became David’s servants
and brought tribute. Jehovah h 2Sa 8:3 were first in position next to the
gave David victory1 wherever he king.
i 2Sa 8:9-11
went. e 7 Moreover, David took
the circular shields of gold from
j Jos 6:19
2Ch 5:1
19 Later Nahash the king of
the Ammon·ites died, and
the servants of Had·ad·ezer his son became king in his
and brought them to Jerusalem. k 1Ch 20:1 place. 2 At that David said:
g
8 From Tibhath and Cun, cit- l 2Sa 5:25 “I will show loyal love h toward
ies of Had·ad·ezer, David took a Hanun the son of Nahash, be-
m 1Sa 27:8, 9
great quantity of copper. With it 1Sa 30:18, 20
cause his father showed loyal
Solo·mon made the copper Sea, f love toward me.” So David sent
n 1Sa 26:6 messengers to offer him comfort
the pillars, and the copper uten- 2Sa 3:30
sils. g 2Sa 10:10 over the loss of his father. But
9 When King Tou of Hamath 2Sa 20:6 when David’s servants came into
heard that David had defeated
2Sa 21:17 the land of the Ammon·ites i to
the entire army of King Had·ad- o 1Ch 2:15, 16 comfort Hanun, 3 the princes
ezer h of Zobah, i 10 he imme- of the Ammon·ites said to Ha-
p 2Sa 8:13, 14
diately sent his son Ha·doram to nun: “Do you think that David is
King David to ask about his wel-
q Ge 25:23 honoring your father by sending
Ge 27:40 comforters to you? Is it not to
fare and to congratulate him be-
r Ps 18:48 make a thorough search and to
cause he had fought and defeat- Ps 144:10 overthrow you and to spy out the
ed Had·ad·ezer (for Had·ad·ezer ____________________ land that his servants have come
had often fought against Tou), Second Col. to you?” 4 So Hanun took the
and he brought all sorts of arti- a 1Ki 2:11 servants of David and shaved
cles of gold, silver, and copper. them j and cut their garments in
11 King David sanctified these b 2Sa 8:15-18
half at their buttocks and sent
2Sa 23:3, 4
to Jehovah, j along with the sil- Ps 78:70-72 them away. 5 When David was
ver and the gold that he had told about the men, he at once
c 1Ch 11:6
carried off from all the nations: sent others to meet them, be-
from Edom and Moab, from the d 1Ki 4:3 cause the men had been deep-
Ammon·ites, k the Phi·listines, l e 1Sa 30:14 ly humiliated; and the king told
and the A·malek·ites. m Zep 2:5 them: “Stay in Jeri·cho k until
12 A·bishai n the son of Ze·ru- f 1Ki 1:38 your beards grow back, and then
iah o struck down 18,000 Edom- ____________________ return.”
ites in the Valley of Salt. p CHAP. 19 6 In time the Ammon·ites
13 He established garrisons in g 2Sa 10:1-5 saw that they had become a
Edom, and all the Edom·ites be- stench to David, so Hanun and
came David’s servants. q Jehovah h 2Sa 9:7 the Ammon·ites sent 1,000 sil-
gave David victory1 wherever i Ge 19:36, 38 ver talents1 to hire chariots
he went. r 14 David kept reign-
j Le 19:27
19:6 1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg
18:6, 13 1 Or “salvation.” k 1Ki 16:34 (1,101 oz t). See App. B14.
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and horsemen from Mes·o·po·ta- CHAP. 19 el, they sent messengers to sum-
mi·a,1 Aram-maa·cah, and Zo- a 1Sa 14:47 mon the Syrians in the region of
bah. a 7 Thus they hired 32,000 2Sa 8:3 the River,1a with Shophach the
2Sa 10:6 chief of the army of Had·ad·ezer
chariots, along with the king
of Maa·cah and his people. leading them. b
Then they came and camped be- b Jos 13:8, 9 17 When the report was made
fore Mede·ba. b The Ammon·ites to David, he immediately gath-
gathered together from their cit- c 2Sa 8:16 ered all Israel and crossed the
ies and came out for the battle. Jordan and came to them and
8 When David heard about it, drew up in battle formation
d 2Sa 10:7, 8 against them. David drew up
he sent Joab c and the en- 2Sa 23:8
tire army, including his mightiest in battle formation to meet the
warriors. d 9 And the Ammon- Syrians, and they fought
ites went out and drew up in bat- e 2Sa 10:9-12 against him. c 18 But the Syri-
tle formation at the entrance of ans fled from Israel; and David
the city while the kings who had f 1Ch 11:20, 21 killed 7,000 charioteers and 40,-
come were by themselves in the 000 foot soldiers of the Syrians,
open field. and he put Shophach the chief
10 When Joab saw that the
g 2Sa 8:5
of the army to death. 19 When
battle charges were coming the servants of Had·ad·ezer
against him from the front and h De 31:6 saw that they had been de-
the rear, he chose some of the
Jos 1:9 feated by Israel, d they promptly
made peace with David and be-
best troops in Israel and drew
i Le 26:7, 8 came his subjects; e and Syria did
them up in battle formation to De 28:7 not want to help the Ammon·ites
meet the Syrians. e 11 He put 2Sa 10:13, 14 anymore.
the rest of the men under the ____________________
command1 of his brother A·bish-
ai, f in order to draw them up
Second Col.
a 2Sa 8:3
20 At the start of the year,1
at the time when kings go
in battle formation to meet the on campaigns, Joab f led a mil-
Ammon·ites. 12 Then he said: itary expedition and devastat-
“If the Syrians g become too b 2Sa 10:15, 16 ed the land of the Ammon·ites;
strong for me, then you must he came and besieged Rab-
come to my rescue; but if the c 2Sa 10:17-19
bah, g while David stayed in Jeru-
Ammon·ites become too strong salem. h Joab attacked Rabbah
for you, I will rescue you. and tore it down. i 2 Then Da-
d Ps 18:39 vid took the crown of Malcam
13 We must be strong and cou-
from its head, and found that it
rageous h for our people and for
e 1Ch 14:17 weighed a talent1 of gold, and
the cities of our God, and Jeho- Ps 18:44 in it there were precious stones;
vah will do what is good in his ____________________ and it was placed on David’s
eyes.”
CHAP. 20 head. He also took a vast amount
14 Then Joab and his men f 1Ch 11:6 of spoil from the city. j 3 And
advanced to meet the Syrians in he brought out the people who
battle, and they fled from before were in it and put them to work k
him. i 15 When the Ammon·ites g De 3:11
at sawing stones and at working
saw that the Syrians had fled, with sharp iron instruments and
they also fled from his brother h 2Sa 11:1 with axes. That was what David
A·bishai and went into the city. did to all the cities of the Am-
After that Joab came to Jerusa- mon·ites. Finally David and all
i 2Sa 12:26
lem. the troops returned to Jerusa-
16 When the Syrians saw that lem.
they had been defeated by Isra- j 2Sa 8:11, 12
2Sa 12:30, 31
19:16 1 That is, the Euphrates. 20:1
19:6 1 Lit., “Aram-naharaim.” 19:11 1 That is, in the spring. 20:2 1 About
1 Lit., “in the hand.” k 1Ki 9:20, 21 34.2 kg (1,101 oz t). See App. B14.
593 1 CHRONICLES 20:4–21:16
4 After this, war broke out CHAP. 20 dah, 470,000 men armed with
at Gezer with the Phi·listines. a 2Sa 21:18 swords. a 6 But Levi and Benja-
At that time Sibbe·cai a the Hu- 1Ch 11:26, 29 min were not registered among
shath·ite struck down Sippai, b De 3:13 them, b because the king’s word
who was a descendant of the c 1Sa 17:4, 7 was detestable to Joab. c
Repha·im, b and they were sub- 1Sa 21:9 7 Now this was very displeas-
dued. d 2Sa 21:19 ing to the true God, so he
5 And there was war again 1Ch 11:23, 24 struck Israel. 8 David then said
with the Phi·listines, and El·ha- e Jos 11:22 to the true God: “I have sinned d
1Sa 7:14 greatly by doing this. And now,
nan the son of Jair struck down
Lahmi the brother of Go·liath c f Nu 13:33 please, forgive your servant’s er-
De 2:10
the Gittite, whose spear had a De 3:11
ror, e for I have acted very fool-
shaft like the beam of loom ishly.” f 9 Jehovah then spoke
g 2Sa 21:16
workers. d 2Sa 21:20-22
to Gad, g David’s visionary, say-
6 War broke out yet again at ing: 10 “Go and say to David,
h 1Sa 17:10
Gath, e where there was a man 2Ki 19:22 ‘This is what Jehovah says: “I am
of extraordinary size, f with 6 fin- i 1Ch 2:13
giving you three options. Choose
gers on each hand and 6 toes on the one that I should bring on
each foot, 24 in all; and he too
j De 2:11
you.”’” 11 So Gad came in to
k 1Sa 17:4 David and said to him: “This is
was a descendant of the Repha- ____________________
im. g 7 He kept taunting h Israel. what Jehovah says, ‘Take your
So Jona·than the son of Shim-
CHAP. 21 pick 12 whether there should
e·a, i David’s brother, struck him
l 2Sa 24:1-3 be three years of famine, h or
down. m 2Sa 8:16 three months of being swept
away by your adversaries while
8 These were descendants of n Jg 18:29
2Sa 17:11 the sword of your enemies over-
the Repha·im j in Gath, k and they
o 2Sa 24:4, 8 takes you, i or three days of the
fell by the hand of David and by
____________________ sword of Jehovah—pestilence in
the hand of his servants.
the land j—with Jehovah’s angel
21
Second Col.
Then Satan1 stood up bringing destruction k in all the
a 2Sa 24:9
against Israel and incited territory of Israel.’ Now consid-
David to number Israel. l 2 So b Nu 1:47
er what I should reply to the One
David said to Joab m and the c 1Ch 27:23, 24
who sent me.” 13 So David said
chiefs of the people: “Go, count d 2Sa 12:13 to Gad: “It is very distressing to
Israel from Beer-sheba to Dan; n e Ps 25:11 me. Please, let me fall into the
then report to me so that I may Ps 51:1 hand of Jehovah, for his mercy
know their number.” 3 But Jo- f 2Sa 24:10-14 is very great; l but do not let me
ab said: “May Jehovah multiply g 1Ch 29:29 fall into the hand of man.” m
his people 100 times! My lord h Le 26:26 14 Then Jehovah sent a pes-
the king, are not all of them al- i Le 26:14, 17 tilence n on Israel, so that 70,-
ready servants of my lord? Why 000 people out of Israel fell. o
j Le 26:25
does my lord want to do this? 15 Moreover, the true God sent
Why should he become a cause k 2Ki 19:35
an angel to Jerusalem to destroy
of guilt to Israel?” l Ex 34:6 it; but as he was about to do so,
4 But the king’s word pre- Ps 51:1
Isa 55:7
Jehovah saw it and felt regret1
vailed over Joab. So Joab went La 3:22 over the calamity, p and he said
out and traveled throughout Is- m 2Ch 28:9 to the angel bringing destruc-
rael, after which he came to n Nu 16:46
tion: “It is enough! q Now let your
Jerusalem. o 5 Joab now gave hand drop.” Jehovah’s angel was
o 2Sa 24:15, 16
to David the number of the standing close to the threshing
people who were registered. p Ex 32:14 floor of Ornan r the Jebu·site. s
De 32:36
All Israel amounted to 1,100,000 16 When David raised his
q Ps 90:13
men armed with swords, and Ju- eyes, he saw Jehovah’s angel
r 2Ch 3:1
21:1 1 Or possibly, “a resister.” s 2Sa 5:6 21:15 1 Or “grieved.”
1 CHRONICLES 21:17–22:5 594
standing between the earth and CHAP. 21 for the full price, because I will
the heavens with a drawn sword a a Nu 22:31 not take what is yours and give
in his hand extended toward Jos 5:13 it to Jehovah or offer up burnt
Jerusalem. David and the el- sacrifices that cost me noth-
ders, covered with sackcloth, b b 2Ki 19:1 ing.” a 25 So David gave Ornan
at once threw themselves down 600 gold shekels1 by weight for
with their faces to the ground. c c 2Sa 24:17 the site. 26 And David built an
17 David said to the true God: altar b there to Jehovah and of-
“Was it not I who said to num- d Ps 51:4 fered up burnt sacrifices and
ber the people? I am the one who communion sacrifices, and he
sinned, and I am the one who did e Ex 32:12 called on Jehovah, who now an-
Nu 16:22
wrong; d but these sheep—what swered him with fire c from the
have they done? O Jehovah heavens on the altar of burnt
my God, let your hand, please, f 2Sa 24:11
offering. 27 Then Jehovah or-
come against me and my father’s dered the angel d to return his
house; but do not bring this g 2Sa 24:18-23
2Ch 3:1
sword to its sheath. 28 At that
scourge on your people.” e time, when David saw that Je-
18 Jehovah’s angel then told h Nu 25:8
hovah had answered him at the
Gad f to tell David to go up threshing floor of Ornan the
and erect an altar to Jehovah i Isa 28:27
Jebu·site, he continued to sac-
on the threshing floor of Or- ____________________ rifice there. 29 However, the
nan the Jebu·site. g 19 So Da- Second Col.
tabernacle of Jehovah that Mo-
vid went up at the word of Gad, a 2Sa 24:24, 25
ses had made in the wilderness
which he had spoken in the name and the altar of burnt offering
of Jehovah. 20 Meanwhile, Or- b Ex 20:25
were at that time on the high
nan turned around and saw the place at Gibe·on. e 30 But Da-
angel, and his four sons who vid had not been able to go be-
c Le 9:23, 24
were with him hid themselves. 1Ki 18:38 fore it to consult God, for he was
Now Ornan had been threshing 2Ch 7:1 terrified because of the sword of
wheat. 21 When David came Jehovah’s angel.
up to him, Ornan looked and
22
d 2Sa 24:16 David then said: “This is
Ps 103:20
saw David, and he immediately the house of Jehovah the
went out from the threshing true God, and this is an altar for
e 1Ki 3:4
floor and bowed down to Da- 1Ch 16:39 burnt offering for Israel.” f
vid with his face to the ground. 2Ch 1:3 2 David then gave orders to
22 David said to Ornan: “Sell1 ____________________ bring together the foreign resi-
me the site of the threshing CHAP. 22 dents g who were in the land of
floor, so that I may build an al- f De 12:5, 6 Israel, and he assigned them to
tar to Jehovah on it. Sell it to 2Sa 24:18 be stonecutters to cut and shape
me for the full price, so that the 2Ch 3:1
stones for building the house
scourge against the people may of the true God. h 3 David also
be halted.” h 23 But Ornan said g 1Ki 9:20, 21
2Ch 2:17, 18 prepared iron in great quanti-
to David: “Take it as your own, ty for nails for the doors of
and let my lord the king do what h 1Ki 5:15, 17 the gates and for clamps, and
seems good to him.1 Here, I am 1Ki 6:7 so much copper that it was be-
providing the cattle for burnt of- 1Ki 7:9 yond weighing, i 4 and also ce-
ferings and the threshing sledge i dar timbers j without number, for
for the wood and the wheat as a i 1Ki 7:47 the Si·doni·ans k and the Tyri-
grain offering. I give all of it.” ans l brought great quantities of
24 However, King David said j 2Sa 5:11 cedar timbers to David. 5 And
to Ornan: “No, I must buy it David said: “My son Solo·mon is
k 1Ki 5:6, 8
21:22 1 Lit., “Give.” 21:23 1 Lit., “what is 21:25 1 A shekel equaled 11.4 g
good in his eyes.” l 2Ch 2:3 (0.367 oz t). See App. B14.
595 1 CHRONICLES 22:6–23:4
young and inexperienced,1a and CHAP. 22 and strong. Do not be afraid
the house to be built for Jeho- a 1Ki 3:7 or be terrified. a 14 Here I have
vah is to be exceedingly magnif- b 2Ch 2:5 taken great pains to prepare
icent, b so that its fame and beau- c Hag 2:3 for Jehovah’s house 100,000 tal-
ty c will be known in all lands. d d Ps 68:29 ents1 of gold and 1,000,000 tal-
Therefore, I will make prepara- e De 12:5, 6 ents of silver and such great
tion for him.” So David prepared 2Sa 7:2 quantities of copper and iron b
Ps 132:3-5
materials in great quantity be- that they cannot be weighed,
f 1Ch 17:4
fore his death. and I have prepared timbers
g 1Ch 28:5
6 Moreover, he summoned and stones, c but you will add
h 2Sa 7:12, 13
his son Solo·mon and instructed 1Ki 4:25 to them. 15 A great number of
him to build a house for Jehovah 1Ki 5:4 workmen are with you—stone-
the God of Israel. 7 David told i 2Sa 12:24 cutters, stonemasons, d wood-
his son Solo·mon: “As for me, it j Ps 72:7 workers, and all kinds of skilled
was my heart’s desire to build a k 1Ki 5:5 workers. e 16 The gold, silver,
house for the name of Jehovah l 2Sa 7:14 copper, and iron are beyond
my God. e 8 But Jehovah’s word Heb 1:5
measure. f Get up and begin the
came to me, saying, ‘You have m 1Ch 17:12-14
Ps 89:35, 36 work, and may Jehovah be with
shed a great deal of blood, and you.” g
n 1Ch 28:20
you have fought great wars. You 17 David then ordered all the
o 2Ch 1:10
will not build a house for my Ps 72:1 princes of Israel to help his son
name, f for you have shed a great p De 4:6 Solo·mon: 18 “Is not Jehovah
deal of blood on the earth be- q Le 19:37 your God with you, and has he
fore me. 9 Look! You will have 1Ch 28:7
not given you rest on every side?
a son g who will be a man of r De 12:1
For he handed over to me the
peace,1 and I will give him rest De 17:18, 19
Jos 1:8 inhabitants of the land, and the
from all his enemies who sur- 1Ki 2:3 land has been subdued before
round him, h for Solo·mon2i will 1Ch 28:7
Jehovah and before his people.
be his name and I will grant Is- Ps 19:8, 11
____________________ 19 Now determine with all your
rael peace and quiet in his days. j
10 He is the one who will build a Second Col. heart and soul1 to seek Jehovah
house for my name. k He will be- a Jos 1:6, 9 your God, h and start building the
come my son, and I will be his 1Ch 28:20 sanctuary of Jehovah the true
father. l I will firmly establish the b 1Ch 29:6, 7 God, i in order to bring the ark of
throne of his kingship over Isra- c 1Ch 29:2-4 the covenant of Jehovah and the
el forever.’ m d 1Ki 5:17 holy utensils of the true God j to
1Ki 6:7 the house built for the name of
11 “Now, my son, may Jeho- 1Ki 7:9
vah be with you, and may you be e 1Ki 7:13, 14
Jehovah.” k
successful and build the house
of Jehovah your God, just as
f 1Ch 22:3
g 2Ch 1:1
23 When David had grown
old and was near the end
he has spoken concerning you. n h De 4:29 of his life,1 he made his son Sol-
12 Only may Jehovah give you 2Ch 20:3 o·mon king over Israel. l 2 He
Da 9:3
discretion and understanding o then gathered all the princes
i 1Ki 6:1
when he gives you authority of Israel, the priests, m and the
j 1Ki 8:6, 21
over Israel, so that you may keep Levites. n 3 The Levites who
k De 12:21
the law of Jehovah your God. p 1Ki 8:29 were 30 years old and up
13 Then you will be successful 1Ki 9:3 were numbered; o their number,
if you carefully observe the reg- ____________________ their head count man by man,
ulations q and the judgments CHAP. 23 was 38,000. 4 Of these, 24,000
that Jehovah ordered Moses l 1Ki 1:33, 39
to give Israel. r Be courageous 1Ch 28:5 22:14 1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg
m Ex 29:8, 9 (1,101 oz t). See App. B14. 22:19 1 See
22:5 1 Or “delicate.” 22:9 1 Lit., “rest.” n Nu 3:6 Glossary. 23:1 1 Lit., “old and full of
2 From a Hebrew word meaning “Peace.” o Nu 4:2, 3 days.”
served as supervisors over the CHAP. 23 sons of Izhar, a She·lomith b was
work of Jehovah’s house, and a De 16:18 the headman. 19 The sons of
there were 6,000 officers and 1Ch 26:29 Hebron were Je·riah the head,
judges, a 5 and there were 4,000 2Ch 19:8
Am·a·riah the second, Ja·ha·ziel
gatekeepers, b and 4,000 gave b 1Ch 26:12 the third, and Jek·a·meam c the
praise c to Jehovah on the instru- fourth. 20 The sons of Uzzi·el d
ments about which David said, c 1Ch 6:31, 32 were Micah the head and Is·shi-
“I made them for giving praise.” d 2Ch 8:14
ah the second.
6 Then David organized1 2Ch 31:2 21 The sons of Me·rari were
them into divisions d according Mahli and Mushi. e The sons
e Ex 6:16
to the sons of Levi: Gershon, of Mahli were El·e·azar and
Kohath, and Me·rari. e 7 Of the f 1Ch 26:21, 22 Kish. 22 El·e·azar died, but he
Gershon·ites were Ladan and had no sons, only daughters. So
Shime·i. 8 The sons of La- g Ex 6:21 the sons of Kish, their relatives,1
dan were Je·hiel the head- h Ex 6:18
took them as wives. 23 The
man, Zetham, and Joel, f three. sons of Mushi were Mahli,
9 The sons of Shime·i were i Ex 4:14 Eder, and Jere·moth, three.
She·lomoth, Hazi·el, and Ha- 24 These were the sons of
j Ex 6:20, 26
ran, three. These were the heads Levi according to their paternal
of the paternal houses for La- k Ex 28:1 houses, the heads of the pater-
dan. 10 And the sons of Shim- nal houses, by those registered
e·i were Jahath, Zina, Jeush, l Le 9:22
Nu 6:23-27
who were counted and listed by
and Be·riah. These four were De 21:5 their names and who carried out
the sons of Shime·i. 11 Jahath the work for the service of the
was the head and Zizah, the sec- m Ex 2:21, 22 house of Jehovah, from 20 years
ond. But since Jeush and Be·ri- n Ex 18:3, 4 old and up. 25 For David had
ah did not have many sons, they said: “Jehovah the God of Israel
were counted as one paternal o 1Ch 26:24 has given rest to his people, f and
house with one area of responsi- he will reside in Jerusalem for-
p 1Ch 26:25
bility. ____________________ ever. g 26 Also the Levites will
12 The sons of Kohath were not have to carry the tabernacle
Second Col.
Amram, Izhar, g Hebron, and or any of its utensils for its ser-
a Nu 3:27
Uzzi·el, h four. 13 The sons of vice.” h 27 For according to the
Amram were Aaron i and Mo- b 1Ch 24:20, 22 last instructions of David, the
ses. j But Aaron was permanent- Levites from 20 years old and
ly set apart k to sanctify the c 1Ch 24:20, 23 up were numbered. 28 Their
Most Holy, he and his sons, to d Ex 6:22 function was to assist the sons
offer sacrifices before Jehovah, of Aaron i for the service of
to minister to him, and to pro- e Ex 6:19 the house of Jehovah, to be in
nounce blessings in his name al- charge of the courtyards, j the
f 2Sa 7:1
ways. l 14 As for Moses the man dining rooms, the purification of
of the true God, his sons were g 1Ki 8:12, 13 every holy thing, and any work
named among the tribe of the Ps 135:21 needed for the service of the
Levites. 15 The sons of Mo- h Nu 4:15
house of the true God. 29 They
ses were Gershom m and E·li·e- assisted with the layer bread,1k
zer. n 16 Of the sons of Ger- i Nu 3:9 the fine flour for the grain of-
shom, Shebu·el o was the head. fering, the wafers of unleavened
j 1Ki 6:36
17 Of the descendants1 of E·li- bread, l the griddle cakes, the
ezer, Re·ha·biah p was the head; k Le 24:5, 6 mixed dough, m and all measures
E·li·ezer did not have other 1Ch 9:32 of quantity and size. 30 They
sons, but the sons of Re·ha·bi- were to stand morning by morn-
l Ex 29:1, 2
ah were very many. 18 Of the Le 2:4
23:22 1 Lit., “brothers.” 23:29 1 That is,
23:6 1 Or “divided.” 23:17 1 Lit., “sons.” m Le 7:12 the showbread.
597 1 CHRONICLES 23:31–24:29
ing a to thank and praise Jeho- CHAP. 23 being selected for El·e·azar and
vah and likewise in the evening. b a Ex 29:39 one being selected for Itha·mar.
31 They assisted whenever the 7 The first lot came out
burnt sacrifices were offered to b 1Ch 16:4, 37 to Je·hoia·rib; the second to
Jehovah on the Sabbaths, c the Je·daiah, 8 the third to Ha-
new moons, d and during the fes- c Ex 20:10 rim, the fourth to Se·orim,
tival seasons, e according to the 9 the fifth to Mal·chijah, the
number required by the rules d Nu 10:10
sixth to Mija·min, 10 the sev-
concerning them, doing so regu- Ps 81:3 enth to Hakkoz, the eighth to
larly before Jehovah. 32 They A·bijah, a 11 the ninth to Jesh-
also took care of their responsi- e De 16:16 u·a, the tenth to Shec·a·niah,
bilities toward the tent of meet- ____________________ 12 the 11th to E·lia·shib, the 12th
ing, toward the holy place, and CHAP. 24 to Jakim, 13 the 13th to Hup-
toward their brothers the sons f Le 10:1 pah, the 14th to Je·shebe·ab,
of Aaron for the service of the 14 the 15th to Bilgah, the 16th
house of Jehovah. g Ex 6:23
to Immer, 15 the 17th to He-
24 Now the divisions of the Ex 28:1 zir, the 18th to Happiz·zez,

16 the 19th to Peth·a·hiah, the
descendants of Aaron
h Nu 26:61 20th to Je·hezkel, 17 the 21st
were these: The sons of Aaron
to Jachin, the 22nd to Gamul,
were Nadab, A·bihu, f El·e·azar,
18 the 23rd to De·laiah, the 24th
and Itha·mar. g 2 However, Na- i Nu 16:39, 40
to Ma·a·ziah.
dab and A·bihu died before
19 These were their offic-
their father, h and they did not j 2Sa 8:17
es for their service b when they
have any sons; but El·e·azar i
would come into the house of
and Itha·mar continued to serve k Pr 16:33
Jehovah according to the proce-
as priests. 3 David, along with dure set by their forefather Aar-
Zadok j from the sons of El·e- l 1Ki 2:35 on, just as Jehovah the God of
azar and A·hime·lech from the Israel had commanded him.
sons of Itha·mar, made divisions m 2Sa 8:17 20 And of the rest of the Le-
of them for the office of their vites: of the sons of Am-
service. 4 Since the sons of El- n 2Sa 19:11 ram, c there was Shuba·el; d of
e·azar had more headmen than 1Ki 1:5, 7
the sons of Shuba·el, Jeh-
the sons of Itha·mar had, they ____________________
deiah; 21 of Re·ha·biah: e of
divided them accordingly: The Second Col.
the sons of Re·ha·biah, Is·shi-
sons of El·e·azar had 16 as heads a Lu 1:5 ah the head; 22 of the Izhar-
of their paternal houses, and the ites, She·lomoth; f of the sons
sons of Itha·mar had 8 as heads b 2Ki 11:9 of She·lomoth, Jahath; 23 and
of their paternal houses. Lu 1:8, 23
of the sons of Hebron, Je·riah g
5 Further, they divided them the head, Am·a·riah the second,
by lots, k the one group along c Ex 6:18
Ja·ha·ziel the third, Jek·a·me-
with the other, for there were am the fourth; 24 of the sons
chiefs of the holy place and d 1Ch 23:16 of Uzzi·el, Micah; of the sons of
1Ch 26:24
chiefs of the true God from both Micah, Shamir. 25 The broth-
the sons of El·e·azar and the er of Micah was Is·shiah; of the
sons of Itha·mar. 6 Then She- e 1Ch 23:17
sons of Is·shiah, Zech·a·riah.
maiah the son of Ne·thanel the 26 The sons of Me·rari h were
secretary of the Levites record- f 1Ch 23:18
Mahli and Mushi; of the sons of
ed their names before the king, Ja·a·ziah, Beno. 27 The sons
the princes, Zadok l the priest, g 1Ch 26:31 of Me·rari: of Ja·a·ziah, Be-
A·hime·lech m the son of A·bia- no, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri;
thar, n and the heads of the pater- h Ge 46:11 28 of Mahli, El·e·azar, who did
nal houses of the priests and of not have any sons; i 29 of Kish:
the Levites, one paternal house i 1Ch 23:22 the sons of Kish, Je·rahme·el;
1 CHRONICLES 24:30–25:29 598
30 and the sons of Mushi were CHAP. 24 Under the king’s direction
Mahli, Eder, and Jeri·moth. a Pr 16:33 were Asaph, Je·duthun, and
These were the sons of Le- ____________________ Heman.
vi by their paternal houses. CHAP. 25 7 The number of them and
31 And they also cast lots a just b 1Ch 16:41, 42 their brothers who were trained
as their brothers the sons of 2Ch 5:11, 12 in song to Jehovah, all experts,
2Ch 35:15
Aaron did in the presence of was 288. 8 So they cast lots a
King David, Zadok, A·hime·lech, for their duties, the small and
and the heads of the paternal the great alike, the expert along
houses of the priests and of the c 1Sa 10:5 with the learner.
Levites. Regarding the paternal 9 The first lot to come out
houses, the head one was just as belonged to Asaph for Joseph, b
his younger brother. d 1Ch 15:16 the second for Ged·a·liah c (he
25 Further, David and the
chiefs of the groups for
and his brothers and his sons
were 12); 10 the third for Zac-
the service separated some e 1Ch 16:41, 42 cur, d his sons and his broth-
of the sons of Asaph, Heman, ers, 12; 11 the fourth for Iz-
and Je·duthun b to serve by ri, his sons and his brothers, 12;
prophesying with the harps, the
f 1Ch 15:16, 18
12 the fifth for Neth·a·niah, e
stringed instruments, c and the his sons and his brothers, 12;
cymbals. d The list of the official 13 the sixth for Buk·kiah, his
men for this service was, 2 of sons and his brothers, 12;
the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Jo- g Eph 5:19
14 the seventh for Jesh·a·re-
seph, Neth·a·niah, and Ash·a·re- lah, his sons and his brothers,
lah, the sons of Asaph under the 12; 15 the eighth for Je·sha-
direction of Asaph, who proph- h 1Ch 15:16, 19 iah, his sons and his brothers,
esied under the direction of 12; 16 the ninth for Mat·ta·ni-
the king. 3 Of Je·duthun, e the ah, his sons and his broth-
sons of Je·duthun: Ged·a·liah, i 1Ch 13:8 ers, 12; 17 the tenth for Shim-
Zeri, Je·shaiah, Shime·i, Hash- 1Ch 15:16 e·i, his sons and his brothers, 12;
a·biah, and Mat·ti·thiah, f six, un- 1Ch 16:5
18 the 11th for Azar·el, his sons
der the direction of their father ____________________
and his brothers, 12; 19 the
Je·duthun, who prophesied with Second Col.
12th for Hash·a·biah, his sons
the harp, thanking and praising a Pr 16:33
and his brothers, 12; 20 for the
Jehovah. g 4 Of Heman, h the
13th, Shuba·el, f his sons and his
sons of Heman: Buk·kiah, Mat-
brothers, 12; 21 for the 14th,
ta·niah, Uzzi·el, Shebu·el, Jer- b 1Ch 25:1, 2
i·moth, Han·a·niah, Ha·nani, Mat·ti·thiah, his sons and his
E·lia·thah, Gid·dalti, Ro·mamti- brothers, 12; 22 for the 15th,
ezer, Josh·be·kashah, Mal·lothi, for Jere·moth, his sons and his
Hothir, and Ma·hazi·oth. 5 All c 1Ch 25:1, 3 brothers, 12; 23 for the 16th,
of these were sons of Heman, a for Han·a·niah, his sons and his
visionary of the king in matters brothers, 12; 24 for the 17th,
pertaining to the true God to his d 1Ch 25:1, 2 for Josh·be·kashah, his sons
glory;1 thus the true God gave and his brothers, 12; 25 for the
Heman 14 sons and 3 daughters. 18th, for Ha·nani, his sons and
6 All of these were under the di- his brothers, 12; 26 for the
e 1Ch 25:1, 2
rection of their father for sing- 19th, for Mal·lothi, his sons
ing at the house of Jehovah, with and his brothers, 12; 27 for the
cymbals, stringed instruments, 20th, for E·lia·thah, his sons
and harps i for the service of the f 1Ch 25:1, 4 and his brothers, 12; 28 for
house of the true God. the 21st, for Hothir, his sons
and his brothers, 12; 29 for the
25:5 1 Lit., “to raise up his horn.” g 1Ch 25:1, 4 22nd, for Gid·dalti, g his sons
599 1 CHRONICLES 25:30–26:26
and his brothers, 12; 30 for the CHAP. 25 their paternal houses, for the
23rd, for Ma·hazi·oth, a his sons a 1Ch 25:1, 4 different gates. 14 Then the lot
and his brothers, 12; 31 for the to the east fell to Shel·e·miah.
24th, for Ro·mamti-ezer, b his For Zech·a·riah his son, a dis-
sons and his brothers, 12. b 1Ch 25:1, 4
creet adviser, they cast the
26 The divisions of gatekeep- ____________________ lots, and his lot came out to
ers c were as follows: of CHAP. 26
the north. 15 Obed-edom had
the Korah·ites, Me·shel·e·miah d c 1Ch 9:2, 22
his to the south, and his sons a
the son of Kore of the sons of 2Ch 23:16, 19 were assigned the storehouses.
Asaph. 2 And Me·shel·e·miah 16 Shuppim and Hosah b had
had sons: Zech·a·riah the first- theirs to the west, near the
born, Je·dia·el the second, Zeb- d 1Ch 26:14, 19
Shallech·eth Gate by the high-
a·diah the third, Jathni·el the way that goes up, guard group
fourth, 3 Elam the fifth, Je·ho- corresponding to guard group;
hanan the sixth, Elie·ho-enai 17 there were six Levites to the
e 1Ch 26:14, 19 east; to the north, four each day
the seventh. 4 And Obed-
edom had sons: She·maiah the and to the south, four each day;
firstborn, Je·hoza·bad the sec- and for the storehouses, c two by
ond, Joah the third, Sacar f Pr 16:33 two; 18 for the portico to the
____________________ west, there were four at the
the fourth, Ne·thanel the fifth,
5 Ammi·el the sixth, Issa·char Second Col. highway d and two at the portico.
the seventh, and Pe·ulle·thai the a 1Ch 26:4, 5 19 These were the divisions of
eighth; for God had blessed him. the gatekeepers from the sons
of the Korah·ites and of the Me-
6 And to his son She·maiah, rarites.
there were sons born who were b 1Ch 26:10, 11
20 As regards the Levites,
rulers of their paternal house,
A·hijah was in charge of the
for they were mighty, capable
treasuries of the house of the
men. 7 The sons of She·maiah: c 1Ch 26:15
true God and the treasuries of
Othni, Repha·el, Obed, and El-
the things made holy.1e 21 The
zabad; and his brothers E·lihu
sons of Ladan: the sons of
and Sem·a·chiah were also ca- d 1Ch 26:16 the Gershon·ite belonging to
pable men. 8 All of these were
Ladan, the heads of the pater-
of the sons of Obed-edom; they nal houses belonging to La-
and their sons and their broth- dan the Gershon·ite, Je·hie·li f
e 1Ki 7:51
ers were capable men and quali- 1Ki 14:25, 26 22 and the sons of Je·hie·li, Ze-
fied for the service, 62 belonging 1Ch 9:26 tham and his brother Joel. They
to Obed-edom. 9 And Me·shel- 1Ch 18:10, 11
were in charge of the trea-
e·miah e had sons and brothers, suries of the house of Jeho-
18 capable men. 10 And Hosah vah. g 23 From the Amram·ites,
of the sons of Me·rari had sons. f 1Ch 29:8 the Izhar·ites, the Hebron·ites,
Shimri was the head, for al- and the Uz·ziel·ites, h 24 Sheb-
though he was not the first- u·el son of Gershom son of Mo-
born, his father appointed him g 1Ki 15:18 ses was a leader in charge
as head, 11 Hil·kiah the sec- of the storehouses. 25 As re-
ond, Teb·a·liah the third, Zech·a- gards his brothers, of E·li·e-
riah the fourth. All the sons and zer, i there was Re·ha·biah j his
h Nu 3:27
brothers of Hosah were 13. son, Je·shaiah his son, Joram
12 Of these divisions of the his son, Zichri his son, and She-
gatekeepers, the headmen had lomoth his son. 26 This She-
duties just as their brothers did, i Ex 18:3, 4
lomoth and his brothers were
to minister at the house of Jeho- in charge of all the treasuries
vah. 13 So they cast lots, f the
small and the great alike by j 1Ch 23:17 26:20 1 Or “the things dedicated.”
1 CHRONICLES 26:27–27:15 600
of the things made holy, a which CHAP. 26 2 Over the first division of
King David, b the heads of the pa- a Nu 31:50 the first month was Ja·shobe-
ternal houses, c the chiefs of the 1Ch 18:10, 11 am a the son of Zabdi·el, and 24,-
thousands and of the hundreds, b 1Ch 29:3, 4 000 were in his division. 3 Of
and the chiefs of the army had c 1Ch 29:6, 7 the sons of Perez, b he was the
made holy. 27 From the wars d head of all the chiefs of the
d Jos 6:19
and from the spoil, e they had groups assigned to serve during
made things holy to maintain the e Nu 31:28 the first month. 4 Over the di-
house of Jehovah; 28 also, all f 1Sa 9:9 vision of the second month was
that Samuel the seer, f Saul the g 1Sa 14:50 Dodai c the A·hohite d with his di-
son of Kish, Abner g the son of vision, and Mikloth was the lead-
h 2Sa 20:23
Ner, and Joab h the son of Ze- er, and 24,000 were in his divi-
ruiah i had made holy. Whatever i 2Sa 2:18 sion. 5 The chief of the third
anyone made holy was put in j 1Ch 23:12 group assigned to serve during
the care of She·lomith and his k De 17:9 the third month was Be·naiah e
brothers. 2Ch 19:8 the son of Je·hoia·da f the chief
29 Of the Izhar·ites, j Chen·a- l 1Ch 23:12 priest, and 24,000 were in his di-
niah and his sons were assigned vision. 6 This Be·naiah was a
m 1Ch 23:19
outside administrative duties as mighty warrior of the thirty and
officers and as judges k over Is- n 1Ch 29:26, 27 in charge of the thirty, and over
rael. o Jos 13:24, 25 his division was his son Am-
30 Of the Hebron·ites, l Hash- Jos 21:8, 39 miza·bad. 7 The fourth for the
____________________
a·biah and his brothers, 1,700 fourth month was Asa·hel, g Jo-
capable men, were over the ad- CHAP. 27 ab’s brother, h and his son Zeb-
ministration of Israel in the re- p Ex 18:25 a·diah after him, and 24,000
De 1:15
gion west of the Jordan for all 1Sa 8:11, 12
were in his division. 8 The fifth
the work of Jehovah and for the chief for the fifth month was
q 1Ch 28:1
king’s service. 31 Of the Heb- ____________________
Shamhuth the Izrah·ite, and 24,-
ron·ites, Je·rijah m was the head 000 were in his division. 9 The
Second Col.
of the Hebron·ites by line of de- sixth for the sixth month was
scent of their paternal house. In a 1Ch 11:11
Ira i the son of Ikkesh the Te-
the 40th year of David’s king- b Nu 26:20, 21 koite, j and 24,000 were in his di-
ship, n they were sought out, and c 2Sa 23:9 vision. 10 The seventh for the
mighty, capable men were found d 1Ch 8:1, 4
seventh month was Helez k the
among them in Jazer o in Gile- Pelo·nite of the Ephra·im·ites,
ad. 32 And his brothers num- e 2Sa 23:20-23
1Ki 4:4
and 24,000 were in his divi-
bered 2,700 capable men, heads sion. 11 The eighth for the
of the paternal houses. So f 1Ch 12:27
eighth month was Sibbe·cai l the
King David assigned them over g 2Sa 2:18 Hushath·ite of the Zerah·ites, m
the Reuben·ites, the Gadites, 2Sa 23:8, 24
and 24,000 were in his di-
and the half tribe of the Ma- h 1Ch 2:15, 16 vision. 12 The ninth for the
nassites, for every matter of the i 2Sa 23:8, 26 ninth month was Abi-ezer n the
true God and matter of the king. j 2Ch 11:5, 6 Ana·thoth·ite o of the Benja·min-
27 This is the number of Isra-

elites, the heads of the pa-
Am 1:1
k 1Ch 11:10, 27
ites, and 24,000 were in his di-
vision. 13 The tenth for the
ternal houses, the chiefs of the tenth month was Maha·rai p the
l 2Sa 21:18
thousands and of the hundreds, p Ne·topha·thite of the Zerah-
and their officers who minis- m Nu 26:20 ites, q and 24,000 were in his di-
tered to the king q in every mat- n 2Sa 23:8, 27 vision. 14 The 11th for the 11th
ter of the divisions that would o 1Ch 6:60, 64 month was Be·naiah r the Pira-
come in and go out month by thon·ite of the sons of Ephra·im,
p 2Sa 23:8, 28
month during all the months of and 24,000 were in his division.
the year; there were 24,000 in q Nu 26:20 15 The 12th for the 12th month
each division. r 2Sa 23:8, 30 was Heldai the Ne·topha·thite,
601 1 CHRONICLES 27:16–28:3
of Othni·el, and 24,000 were in CHAP. 27 28 Over the olive groves and
his division. a 1Sa 16:1, 6 the sycamore trees a in the She-
16 These were the leaders of 1Sa 17:28 phelah b was Baal-hanan the Ge-
the tribes of Israel: Of the Reu- derite; over the oil supplies was
ben·ites, E·li·ezer the son of b 1Sa 14:50 Joash. 29 Over the herds that
2Sa 3:27 grazed in Sharon c was Shit-
Zichri was leader; of the Sime-
on·ites, Sheph·a·tiah the son of rai the Sharon·ite, and Sha-
Maa·cah; 17 of Levi, Hash·a- c Ge 15:5 phat the son of Adlai was over
biah the son of Kem·uel; of Aar- the herds in the valley plains.1
on, Zadok; 18 of Judah, E·li- d 2Sa 24:2, 15 30 Over the camels was Obil
1Ch 21:6, 7
hu, a one of David’s brothers; of the Ishma·el·ite; over the don-
Issa·char, Omri the son of Mi- keys1 was Jeh·deiah the Me·ron-
cha·el; 19 of Zebu·lun, Ish·ma- e 2Ki 18:15 o·thite. 31 Over the flocks was
____________________
iah the son of O·ba·diah; of Jaziz the Hagrite. All of these
Second Col. were the chiefs of King David’s
Naphta·li, Jeri·moth the son
of Azri·el; 20 of the Ephra·im- a 2Ch 9:27 property.
ites, Ho·shea the son of Az·a·zi- 32 Jona·than, d David’s neph-
ah; of the half tribe of Ma·nas- b 2Ch 26:9, 10 ew, was an adviser, a man of
seh, Joel the son of Pe·daiah; understanding and a secretary,
21 of the half tribe of Ma·nas- c Isa 35:2 and Je·hiel the son of Hachmo-
seh in Gile·ad, Iddo the son of ni looked after the king’s sons. e
Zech·a·riah; of Benjamin, Ja·a- d 2Sa 13:3 33 A·hitho·phel f was an advis-
siel the son of Abner; b 22 of 2Sa 21:21 er to the king, and Hushai g
Dan, Azar·el the son of Je·ro- the Archite was the king’s
ham. These were the princes of e 1Ch 3:1-9 friend.1 34 After A·hitho·phel
the tribes of Israel. there were Je·hoia·da the son of
23 David did not count those f 2Sa 15:12 Be·naiah h and A·bia·thar; i and
2Sa 16:23 Joab j was chief of the king’s
20 years of age and under, be- 2Sa 17:23
cause Jehovah had promised to army.
make Israel as many as the
stars of the heavens. c 24 Joab
the son of Ze·ruiah had start-
g 2Sa 15:37
2Sa 16:16, 17 28 David then congregated
all the princes of Isra-
el to Jerusalem: the princes of
ed to take the count, but he did h 2Sa 23:20-23 the tribes, the chiefs of the di-
not finish; and God’s anger came 1Ki 2:35 visions k ministering to the king,
against Israel1 because of this, d the chiefs of thousands and the
and the number was not entered i 1Ki 1:7 chiefs of hundreds, l the chiefs of
into the account of the history of all the property and livestock of
the times of King David. j 1Ch 11:6 the king m and of his sons, n to-
25 Over the treasuries of the ____________________ gether with the court officials
king e was Azma·veth the son of CHAP. 28 and every mighty and capable
Adi·el. Jona·than the son of Uz- k 1Ch 27:1 man. o 2 Then King David rose
ziah was over the storehouses1 to his feet and said:
in the fields, in the cities, in l Ex 18:25 “Hear me, my brothers and
the villages, and in the towers. my people. It was my heart’s
26 Over the field workers who m 1Ch 27:25, 29
desire to build a house as
cultivated the soil was Ezri the the resting-place for the ark of
son of Chelub. 27 Shime·i the the covenant of Jehovah and
n 1Ch 3:1-9
Ramath·ite was over the vine- as the footstool of our God, p and
yards; over the produce of I made preparations to build. q
o 1Ch 11:10
the vineyards for the wine sup- 3 But the true God told me,
plies was Zabdi the Shiphmite.
p Ps 132:3-5 27:29 1 Or “low plains.” 27:30 1 Lit.,
27:24 1 Lit., “and anger was on Israel.” “female donkeys.” 27:33 1 Or “confi-
27:25 1 Or “treasuries.” q 1Ch 22:2-4 dant.”
‘You will not build a house for CHAP. 28 11 David then gave to his
my name, a for you are a man of a 1Ch 17:4 son Solo·mon the architectur-
wars, and you have shed blood.’ b b 1Ch 22:7, 8 al plan a of the porch b and
4 However, Jehovah the God of c 1Sa 16:1, 13
of its houses, its storerooms, its
Israel chose me out of all the 2Sa 7:8 roof chambers, its inner rooms,
house of my father to become Ps 89:20 and the house of the propi-
king over Israel forever, c for he d Ge 49:10 tiatory cover.1c 12 He gave him
chose Judah as leader d and of 1Ch 5:2 the architectural plan of every-
Ps 60:7
the house of Judah, my father’s thing that had been conveyed to
house, e and of my father’s sons, e Ru 4:22 him through inspiration1 for the
I was the one whom he ap- f 1Sa 13:14 courtyards d of Jehovah’s house,
1Sa 16:11, 12 for all the dining rooms around
proved, to make me king over
all Israel. f 5 And of all my sons g 1Ch 3:1-9 it, for the treasuries of the
—for Jehovah has given me many h 1Ch 22:9 house of the true God, and
sons g—he chose my son Solo- i 1Ch 17:14 for the treasuries of the things
mon h to sit on the throne of the 2Ch 1:8 made holy;2e 13 also for the di-
kingship of Jehovah over Israel. i j 2Sa 7:13, 14 visions of the priests f and of the
6 “He said to me, ‘Your son k 1Ch 17:13, 14 Levites, for all the duties of the
Solo·mon is the one who will Ps 72:8 service of Jehovah’s house, and
build my house and my court- l De 12:1 for all the utensils of the service
yards, for I have chosen him 1Ki 6:12 of Jehovah’s house; 14 also for
as my son and I will become m De 6:3 the weight of the gold, the gold
his father. j 7 I will firmly es- n De 10:12 for all the utensils for the dif-
tablish his kingship forever k if ferent services, the weight of all
o 1Sa 16:7
he resolutely observes my com- 1Ch 29:17 the utensils of silver, and for
mandments and my judicial deci- Pr 17:3 all the utensils for the different
sions, l as he is now doing.’ 8 So
Re 2:23 services; 15 also the weight for
p De 31:21 the gold lampstands g and their
I say before the eyes of all Isra- Ps 139:2 gold lamps, the weight of the dif-
el, Jehovah’s congregation, and q Mt 7:7 ferent lampstands and their
in the ears of our God: Careful- Heb 11:6
lamps, and the weight of the sil-
ly observe and search for all the Jas 4:8
ver lampstands, for each lamp-
commandments of Jehovah your r De 31:17
2Ch 15:2 stand and its lamps according to
God, so that you may possess
Heb 10:38 its use; 16 also the weight of
the good land m and pass it on as ____________________ the gold for the tables of the
a permanent inheritance to your layer bread,1h for each table, as
Second Col.
sons after you. well as the silver for the tables
a Heb 8:5
9 “And you, Solo·mon my of silver, 17 for the forks, the
b 2Ch 3:4
son, know the God of your fa- bowls, the pitchers of pure gold,
ther and serve him with a com- c Le 16:2
1Ki 6:19 and the weight of the small gold
plete1 heart n and with a delight- bowls, i for each small bowl, and
d 1Ki 6:36
ful2 soul,3 for Jehovah searches 1Ki 7:12 the weight of the small silver
through all hearts, o and he dis- bowls, for each small bowl.
e 1Ch 9:26
cerns every inclination of the 1Ch 26:20 18 He also gave the weight for
thoughts. p If you search for him, f 1Ch 24:1 the refined gold for the in-
he will let himself be found by cense altar j and for the repre-
g 2Ch 4:7
you, q but if you leave him, he sentation of the chariot, k namely,
will reject you forever. r 10 See, h 2Ch 4:8, 19
the cherubs l of gold that spread
now, for Jehovah has chosen you i 1Ki 7:48, 50 their wings out and overshadow
to build a house as a sanctuary. j 1Ki 7:48
Be courageous and go to work.” k Ps 18:10 28:11 1 Or “house of the atonement.”
l Ex 25:20
28:12 1 Lit., “by the spirit.” 2 Or “things
28:9 1 Or “completely devoted.” 2 Or 1Sa 4:4 dedicated.” 28:16 1 That is, the show-
“willing.” 3 See Glossary. 1Ki 6:23 bread.
603 1 CHRONICLES 28:19–29:12
the ark of the covenant of Jeho- CHAP. 28 3,000 talents1 of gold from
vah. 19 David said: “The hand a 1Ch 28:11 Ophir a and 7,000 talents of re-
of Jehovah was upon me, and he fined silver, for coating the walls
b Ex 25:9, 40
gave me insight to put all the de- of the houses, 5 the gold for
tails of the architectural plan a in c De 31:6 the goldwork and the silver for
writing.” b Jos 1:6, 9 the silverwork, and for all the
Ro 8:31
20 Then David said to his son work to be done by the crafts-
Solo·mon: “Be courageous and d Jos 1:5 men. Now who volunteers to
strong and go to work. Do not be e 1Ch 24:1
come forward today with a gift
afraid or be terrified, for Jeho- in hand for Jehovah?” b
vah God, my God, is with you. c f 1Ch 24:20 6 So the princes of the pa-
He will not desert you or aban- g Ex 36:1, 2 ternal houses, the princes of
don you, d but he will be with you the tribes of Israel, the chiefs
h 1Ch 22:17 of thousands and of hundreds, c
until all the work for the service 1Ch 28:1
of Jehovah’s house is finished. ____________________
and the chiefs of the busi-
21 And here are the divisions of CHAP. 29
ness of the king d came forward
the priests e and of the Levites f voluntarily. 7 And they gave to
i 1Ch 28:5
for all the service of the house the service of the house of the
of the true God. You have will- j 1Ki 3:7 true God: 5,000 talents of gold,
ing, skilled workers to perform 10,000 darics,1 10,000 talents of
k 2Ch 2:4
every kind of service, g as well silver, 18,000 talents of cop-
as the princes h and all the peo- l 1Ch 22:3, 16 per, and 100,000 talents of iron.
ple who will carry out all your in- m 1Ch 22:4, 14
8 Whoever had precious stones
structions.” gave them to the treasury of
n Ps 26:8 the house of Jehovah, under
29 King David now said to all
the congregation: “My son
Ps 27:4
Ps 122:1
the care of Je·hiel e the Ger-
shon·ite. f 9 The people rejoiced
Solo·mon, the one whom God o 1Ch 21:24 over making these voluntary of-
has chosen, i is young and in- ____________________ ferings, for they made the volun-
experienced,1j and the work is Second Col. tary offerings to Jehovah with a
great, for it is not a tem- a Job 28:16 complete heart, g and David the
ple2 for man but for Jehovah king also rejoiced greatly.
God. k 2 And I have spared no b Ex 35:5
10 Then David praised Je-
effort to prepare for the house c Ex 18:25 hovah before the eyes of
of my God, providing the gold all the congregation. David said:
for the goldwork, the silver for d 1Ch 27:25, 29
1Ch 27:31 “May you be praised, O Je-
the silverwork, the copper for hovah the God of Israel our
the copperwork, the iron for the e 1Ch 26:22
father, throughout all eternity.1
ironwork, l the timbers m for the f 1Ch 6:1 11 Yours, O Jehovah, are the
timberwork, onyx stones, and greatness h and the mightiness i
stones to be set with mortar, mo- g 2Co 9:7
and the beauty and the splendor
saic pebbles, every kind of pre- h Ps 145:3 and the majesty,1j for everything
cious stone, and alabaster stones 1Ti 1:17
in the heavens and on the earth
in great quantity. 3 Moreover, i Re 5:13 is yours. k Yours is the kingdom,
because of my delight in the O Jehovah. l You are the One ex-
house of my God, n there is also j 1Ch 16:27
Ps 8:1 alting yourself as head over all.
my private treasure o of gold 12 The riches and the glory are
and silver that I am giving to k Ps 24:1 from you, m and you rule over
the house of my God, in addi- Isa 42:5
tion to all that I have prepared l Ps 103:19 29:4 1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg
for the holy house, 4 including Mt 6:10 (1,101 oz t). See App. B14. 29:7 1 A
m De 8:18
daric was a Persian gold coin. See
29:1 1 Or “delicate.” 2 Or “citadel; pal- Pr 10:22 App. B14. 29:10 1 Or “from eternity to
ace.” Php 4:19 eternity.” 29:11 1 Or “dignity.”
everything, a and in your hand CHAP. 29 bowed low and prostrated them-
there are power b and mighti- a 2Ch 20:6 selves to Jehovah and to the
ness, c and your hand is able to b Isa 40:26
king. 21 And they continued to
make great d and to give strength offer sacrifices to Jehovah and
to all. e 13 And now, O our God, c De 3:24 to offer up burnt offerings a to
Eph 1:19
we thank you and praise your Re 15:3
Jehovah on the following day,
beautiful name. 1,000 young bulls, 1,000 rams,
d 2Ch 1:11, 12
14 “And yet, who am I and 1,000 male lambs, and their
who are my people that we e 2Ch 16:9 drink offerings; b they offered
Ps 18:32 sacrifices in great number for all
should be in a position to make Isa 40:29
voluntary offerings like this? For Israel. c 22 They continued eat-
everything is from you, and we f Le 25:23 ing and drinking before Jehovah
Heb 11:13
have given to you what comes on that day with great rejoic-
from your own hand. 15 For g Job 14:1, 2 ing, d and for a second time they
Jas 4:13, 14 made Solo·mon the son of Da-
we are foreign residents in your
presence and settlers, just like h 1Ch 28:9 vid king and anointed him be-
all our forefathers. f For our days i Pr 11:20
fore Jehovah as leader, e and also
on the earth are like a shad- Pr 15:8 Zadok as priest. f 23 And Sol-
ow g—without hope. 16 O Jeho- Heb 1:9 o·mon sat on Jehovah’s throne g
vah our God, all this wealth that j Ps 10:17 as king in place of David his fa-
we have prepared to build for Ps 86:11 ther, and he was successful, and
all the Israelites were obedient
you a house for your holy name k Mr 12:30
to him. 24 All the princes, h the
is from your own hand, and it all l 1Ki 6:12 mighty warriors, i and also all
belongs to you. 17 I well know,
m 1Ch 22:14 the sons of King David j submit-
O my God, that you examine the ____________________ ted themselves to Solo·mon the
heart h and that you take plea-
Second Col. king. 25 And Jehovah made
sure in integrity.1i In the upright- Solo·mon exceedingly great be-
a Le 1:3
ness2 of my heart, I have vol- fore the eyes of all Israel and
untarily offered all these things, b Le 23:12, 13
bestowed on him royal majesty
Nu 15:5
and I am overjoyed to see your such as no king over Israel ever
people who are present here c 1Ki 8:63, 64
had before. k
make voluntary offerings to you. d De 12:7 26 Thus David the son of
18 O Jehovah, the God of Abra- 2Ch 7:10
Jesse reigned over all Israel,
ham, Isaac, and Israel, our fore- Ne 8:12
27 and the length1 of his reign
fathers, keep these inclinations e 1Ki 1:38-40 over Israel was 40 years. In
and thoughts in the hearts of 1Ch 23:1
Hebron he reigned for 7 years, l
your people forever, and direct f 1Ki 2:35 and in Jerusalem he reigned for
their hearts to you. j 19 And g 1Ch 28:5 33 years. m 28 And he died at a
give a complete1 heart k to my good old age, n satisfied with long
son Solo·mon, so that he may h 1Ch 22:17
life,1 wealth, and glory; and his
observe your commandments, l i 1Ch 28:1 son Solo·mon became king in
your reminders, and your regu- j 1Ch 3:1-9 his place. o 29 As for the histo-
lations and do all these things ry of King David, from beginning
and build the temple2 for which k 1Ki 3:12
2Ch 1:1, 12 to end, it is written among the
I have made preparation.” m Ec 2:9 words of Samuel the seer, Na-
20 David then said to all the than p the prophet, and Gad q the
l 2Sa 2:11
congregation: “Now praise Jeho- visionary, 30 together with all
vah your God.” And all the con- m 2Sa 5:4, 5 his kingship, his mightiness, and
gregation praised Jehovah the n 1Ki 1:1 the events of the times involving
God of their forefathers and o 1Ki 2:10-12
him and Israel and all the sur-
rounding kingdoms.
29:17 1 Or “rectitude; uprightness.” p 2Sa 7:2
2 Or “sincerity.” 29:19 1 Or “completely 2Sa 12:1
29:27 1 Lit., “the days.” 29:28 1 Lit.,
devoted.” 2 Or “citadel; palace.” q 1Ch 21:9, 10 “with days.”
THE SECOND OF
CH R O N ICLE S
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 Solomon’s request for wisdom (1-12) 17 Jehoshaphat, king of Judah (1-6)

Solomon’s wealth (13-17) Teaching campaign (7-9)
2 Preparations for building the Jehoshaphat’s military power (10-19)
temple (1-18) 18 Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahab (1-11)
3 Solomon starts building the temple (1-7) Micaiah’s prophecy of defeat (12-27)
The Most Holy (8-14) Ahab killed at Ramoth-gilead (28-34)
The two copper pillars (15-17) 19 Jehu rebukes Jehoshaphat (1-3)
4 The altar, the Sea, and the basins (1-6) Jehoshaphat’s reforms (4-11)
Lampstands, tables, and 20 Neighboring nations threaten
courtyards (7-11a) Judah (1-4)
Completion of the temple Jehoshaphat prays for help (5-13)
furnishings (11b-22) Answer from Jehovah (14-19)
5 Preparations for the temple Judah miraculously saved (20-30)
inauguration (1-14) End of Jehoshaphat’s rule (31-37)
The Ark brought to the temple (2-10)
21 Jehoram, king of Judah (1-11)
6 Solomon’s address to the people (1-11) Written message from Elijah (12-15)
Solomon’s prayer of inauguration (12-42) Jehoram’s bad end (16-20)
7 Temple filled with Jehovah’s glory (1-3) 22 Ahaziah, king of Judah (1-9)
Inauguration ceremonies (4-10) Athaliah usurps the throne (10-12)
Jehovah appears to Solomon (11-22)
23 Jehoiada intervenes; Jehoash made
8 Solomon’s other building projects (1-11) king (1-11)
Worship at the temple organized (12-16) Athaliah put to death (12-15)
Solomon’s fleet (17, 18)
Jehoiada’s reforms (16-21)
9 Queen of Sheba visits Solomon (1-12)
24 Jehoash’s rule (1-3)
Solomon’s wealth (13-28)
Jehoash renovates the temple (4-14)
Death of Solomon (29-31)
Jehoash’s apostasy (15-22)
10 Israel’s rebellion against Jehoash assassinated (23-27)
Rehoboam (1-19)
25 Amaziah, king of Judah (1-4)
11 Rehoboam’s rule (1-12) War with Edom (5-13)
Loyal Levites move to Judah (13-17) Amaziah’s idolatry (14-16)
Rehoboam’s family (18-23) War with Israel’s King Jehoash (17-24)
12 Shishak’s attack on Jerusalem (1-12) Death of Amaziah (25-28)
End of Rehoboam’s rule (13-16) 26 Uzziah, king of Judah (1-5)
13 Abijah, king of Judah (1-22) Uzziah’s military exploits (6-15)
Abijah defeats Jeroboam (3-20) Haughty Uzziah made a leper (16-21)
14 Death of Abijah (1) Death of Uzziah (22, 23)
Asa, king of Judah (2-8) 27 Jotham, king of Judah (1-9)
Asa defeats 1,000,000 Ethiopians (9-15)
28 Ahaz, king of Judah (1-4)
15 Asa’s reforms (1-19) Defeated by Syria and Israel (5-8)
16 Asa’s treaty with Syria (1-6) Oded warns Israel (9-15)
Hanani rebukes Asa (7-10) Judah humbled (16-19)
Death of Asa (11-14) Ahaz’ idolatry; his death (20-27)
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29 Hezekiah, king of Judah (1, 2) Death of Manasseh (18-20)

Hezekiah’s reforms (3-11) Amon, king of Judah (21-25)
Temple cleansed (12-19) 34 Josiah, king of Judah (1, 2)
Temple services revived (20-36) Josiah’s reforms (3-13)
30 Hezekiah observes the Passover (1-27) Book of the Law found (14-21)
Huldah’s prophecy of calamity (22-28)
31 Hezekiah uproots apostasy (1) Josiah reads the book to the
Priests and Levites properly people (29-33)
supported (2-21)
35 Josiah arranges for a great
32 Sennacherib threatens Jerusalem (1-8) Passover (1-19)
Sennacherib defies Jehovah (9-19) Josiah killed by Pharaoh Necho (20-27)
Angel strikes Assyrian army (20-23)
36 Jehoahaz, king of Judah (1-3)
Hezekiah’s sickness and
Jehoiakim, king of Judah (4-8)
haughtiness (24-26)
Jehoiachin, king of Judah (9, 10)
Hezekiah’s achievements and
Zedekiah, king of Judah (11-14)
death (27-33)
Destruction of Jerusalem (15-21)
33 Manasseh, king of Judah (1-9) Cyrus’ decree to rebuild the
Manasseh repents of his badness (10-17) temple (22, 23)
1 Solo·mon the son of David

grew ever stronger in his
CHAP. 1
a 1Ch 29:25
offerings there before Jehovah,
and he offered up 1,000 burnt of-
kingship, and Jehovah his God Ec 2:9 ferings on the copper altar a of
was with him and made him ex- Mt 6:28, 29
Mt 12:42
the tent of meeting.
ceedingly great. a 7 That night God appeared to
2 Solo·mon sent for all Isra- b 1Ki 3:4 Solo·mon and said to him: “Ask
el, the chiefs of the thousands 1Ch 21:29
what you would like me to give
and of the hundreds, the judges, c 1Ch 13:5 you.” b 8 At this Solo·mon said
and all the chieftains of all Isra- to God: “You have shown great
el, the heads of the paternal d 1Ch 16:1 loyal love toward my father Da-
houses. 3 Then Solo·mon and vid, c and you have made me king
e Ex 38:1, 2
all the congregation went to the in his place. d 9 Now, O Jeho-
high place at Gibe·on, b for that f Ex 31:2-5 vah God, let your promise to Da-
was where the tent of meeting of ____________________ vid my father prove faithful, e for
the true God was, which tent Mo- Second Col. you have made me king over a
ses the servant of Jehovah had
made in the wilderness. 4 How-
a 1Ki 3:4 people as numerous as the dust
ever, David had brought the Ark particles of the earth. f 10 Give
b 1Ki 3:5-9
of the true God up from Kiri·ath- me now wisdom and knowledge g
jea·rim c to the place that Da- c 2Sa 7:8 to lead this people,1 for who can
vid had prepared for it; he possibly judge this great people
d 1Ch 28:5
had pitched a tent for it in Je- Ps 89:28, 29
of yours?” h
rusalem. d 5 And the copper al- 11 Then God said to Sol-
tar e that Bezal·el f the son of Uri e 2Sa 7:12 o·mon: “Because this is your
1Ch 28:6
the son of Hur had made had Ps 132:11
heart’s desire and you have not
been put before the tabernacle asked for wealth, riches, and
of Jehovah; and Solo·mon and f Ge 13:14, 16 honor or for the death1 of those
the congregation would pray be- hating you, nor have you asked
g Pr 2:6
fore it.1 6 Solo·mon now made Jas 1:5
1:10 1 Lit., “to go out before this people
1:5 1 Or “would inquire of Him there.” h Ps 72:1, 2 and to come in.” 1:11 1 Or “soul.”
607 2 CHRONICLES 1:12–2:11
for a long life,1 but you have CHAP. 1 ther when you sent him cedar-
asked for wisdom and knowl- a 1Ki 3:10-13 wood to build a house1 to
edge to judge my people over 1Ki 3:28 live in. a 4 Now I am building a
whom I have made you king, a b 1Ch 29:25 house for the name of Jehovah
12 wisdom and knowledge will 2Ch 9:22 my God, to sanctify it to him, to
be given you; but I will also give Ec 2:9 burn perfumed incense b before
you wealth and riches and hon- c 1Ki 3:4 him, and also for the constant
or such as no kings before you layer bread1c and the burnt of-
d De 17:16
have had and none after you will 1Ki 4:26
ferings, morning and evening, d
have.” b on the Sabbaths, e on the new
e 2Ch 8:5, 6 moons, f and at the festival sea-
13 So Solo·mon came from
the high place at Gibe·on, c from f 2Ch 9:25 sons g of Jehovah our God. This
before the tent of meeting, to is a lasting obligation for Isra-
Jerusalem; and he reigned over
g 1Ki 10:21
el. 5 The house that I am build-
Israel. 14 Solo·mon kept accu- h 1Ki 10:27 ing will be great, for our God is
mulating chariots and horses;1
2Ch 9:27 greater than all the other gods.
he had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 i 2Ch 9:28 6 And who is up to the task of
horses,1d and he kept them sta- building him a house? For the
j 1Ki 10:28, 29
tioned in the chariot cities e and heavens and the heaven of the
____________________
close by the king in Jerusa- heavens cannot contain him, h so
CHAP. 2 who am I that I should build him
lem. f 15 The king made the sil- k De 12:11
ver and the gold in Jerusa- a house except as a place for
1Ch 22:10
lem as plentiful as the stones, g making sacrifices smoke before
and cedarwood as plentiful as
l 1Ki 7:1 him? 7 Now send me a crafts-
m 1Ki 5:15 man who is skilled in working in
the sycamore trees in the She-
gold, silver, copper, i iron, purple
phelah. h 16 The horses of Sol- n 1Ki 5:16 wool, crimson, and blue thread
o·mon had been imported from 1Ki 9:22
2Ch 2:17, 18 and who knows how to cut en-
Egypt, i and the company of the
gravings. He will work in Judah
king’s merchants would obtain o 1Ki 5:1
and in Jerusalem with my skilled
the horses in droves1 for one ____________________
craftsmen, whom David my fa-
price. j 17 Each chariot import- Second Col. ther has provided. j 8 And send
ed from Egypt cost 600 silver a 2Sa 5:11 me timbers of cedar, juniper, k
pieces, and a horse cost 150; in and algum l from Leba·non, for
b Ex 30:7
turn, they would export them to I well know that your servants
all the kings of the Hittites and c Ex 25:30
are experienced at cutting down
the kings of Syria. d Nu 28:4 the trees of Leba·non. m My ser-
2 Solo·mon now gave the or-
der to build a house for Jeho-
e Nu 28:9
vants will work along with your
servants n 9 to prepare for me
vah’s name k and a house1 for his f Nu 28:11 great quantities of timber, for
kingdom. l 2 Solo·mon enlisted g De 16:16 the house that I am to build
70,000 men as common labor- will be extraordinarily great.
ers,1 80,000 men as stonecutters h 1Ki 8:27
Isa 66:1
10 Now look! I will supply the
in the mountains, m and 3,600 as Ac 17:24 food for your servants, o the
overseers over them. n 3 Fur- woodcutters who cut down the
i 1Ki 7:13, 14
ther, Solo·mon sent word to Hi- trees: 20,000 cors1 of wheat, 20,-
ram o the king of Tyre: “Do for j 1Ch 22:15 000 cors of barley, 20,000 baths2
me as you did for David my fa- k 1Ki 5:6, 8
of wine, and 20,000 baths of oil.”
2Ch 3:5 11 At that Hiram the king of
1:11 1 Lit., “many days.” 1:14 1 Or Tyre sent this written message
l 1Ki 10:11
“horsemen.” 1:16 1 Or possibly, “from
Egypt and from Kue; the king’s mer- m 1Ki 5:9 2:4 1 That is, the showbread. 2:10
chants would buy them from Kue,” per- 1 A cor equaled 220 L (200 dry qt).
n 1Ki 5:14
haps referring to Cilicia. 2:1, 3 1 Or See App. B14. 2 A bath equaled 22 L
“palace.” 2:2 1 Or “as burden bearers.” o 1Ki 5:11 (5.81 gal). See App. B14.
2 CHRONICLES 2:12–3:11 608
to Solo·mon: “Because Jehovah CHAP. 2 of Ornan a the Jebu·site. 2 He
loves his people, he has made a 1Ki 5:7 started to build on the second
you their king.” 12 Hiram then day of the second month, in
b 2Ch 1:11, 12
said: “May Jehovah the God of the fourth year of his reign.
Israel be praised, who made the c 1Ki 7:13, 14 3 And the foundation that Solo-
heavens and the earth, because 2Ch 4:11-16 mon laid for building the house
he has given to King David a wise d 2Ch 3:14 of the true God was 60 cubits
son, a endowed with discretion long and 20 cubits wide, b accord-
e Ex 31:2-5
and understanding, b who will ing to the former measurement.1
build a house for Jehovah and a f 2Ch 2:10 4 The porch in front was 20 cu-
house for his kingdom. 13 Now g 1Ki 5:6, 8
bits long, corresponding to the
I am sending a skilled craftsman, width of the house,1 and its
endowed with understanding, h Jos 19:46, 48 height was 120;2 and he overlaid
Hiram-abi, c 14 who is the son Ezr 3:7
it inside with pure gold. c 5 He
of a Danite woman but whose fa- i 1Ki 5:9 paneled the great house with ju-
ther was a man of Tyre; he has niper wood, after which he cov-
j 2Ch 8:7, 8
experience in working in gold, ered it with fine gold, d and then
silver, copper, iron, stones, tim- k 1Ch 22:2 he decorated it with palm-tree
bers, purple wool, blue thread, l 1Ki 5:17, 18 figures e and chains. f 6 Further,
fine fabric, and crimson. d He can 1Ch 22:15 he overlaid the house with beau-
do every sort of engraving and tiful precious stones; g and the
m 1Ki 5:15, 16
make any design he is given. e He ____________________
gold h he used was gold from Par-
will work with your own skilled vaim. 7 He covered the house,
CHAP. 3
craftsmen and the skilled crafts- the rafters, the thresholds, its
n 1Ki 6:1
men of my lord David your fa- 1Ki 6:37
walls, and its doors with gold; i
ther. 15 Now let my lord send and he engraved cherubs on the
the wheat, barley, oil, and wine o Ge 22:2, 14 walls. j
he has promised to his servants. f p 2Sa 24:25 8 He now made the Most
16 And we will cut down trees 1Ch 21:18 Holy compartment;1k its length
from Leba·non, g as many as you ____________________ matched the width of the house,
need, and we will bring them to Second Col. 20 cubits, and its width was
you as rafts by sea to Joppa; h a 2Sa 24:18 20 cubits. He covered it with
and you will take them up to Je- 1Ch 21:22 600 talents2 of fine gold. l 9 The
rusalem.” i b 1Ki 6:2 weight of the gold for the nails
17 Solo·mon then took a c 1Ki 6:3
was 50 shekels;1 and he covered
count of all the men who were the roof chambers with gold.
foreign residents in the land of d 1Ki 6:15, 22 10 Then he made in the Most
Israel, j after the census taken e 1Ki 6:29
Holy compartment1 two cher-
by David his father, k and there ub sculptures, and he overlaid
were found 153,600. 18 So he f 1Ki 6:21 them with gold. m 11 The over-
assigned 70,000 of them as com- g 1Ch 29:2, 8 all length of the wings of the
mon laborers,1 80,000 as stone- cherubs n was 20 cubits; one
h 1Ch 29:3, 4 wing of the first cherub was
cutters l in the mountains, and
3,600 as overseers for putting i Ex 26:29
the people to work. m 3:3 1 A standard cubit equaled 44.5 cm
j Ex 26:1 (17.5 in.), but some feel that “the for-
3 Then Solo·mon started to
build the house of Jeho-
1Ki 6:29
k Ex 26:33
mer measurement” refers to the long
cubit that equaled 51.8 cm (20.4 in.).
vah n in Jerusalem on Mount Mo- 1Ki 8:6 See App. B14. 3:4 1 Or “20 cubits ex-
riah, o where Jehovah had ap- Heb 9:24 tending across the width of the house.”
peared to his father David, p in l 1Ki 6:20 2 An uncertain dimension. 3:8, 10
the place that David had pre- 1 Lit., “house.” 3:8 2 A talent equaled
pared on the threshing floor m 1Ki 6:23-28 34.2 kg (1,101 oz t). See App. B14. 3:9
n 1Ki 8:6 1 A shekel equaled 11.4 g (0.367 oz t).
2:18 1 Or “as burden bearers.” 1Ch 28:18 See App. B14.
609 2 CHRONICLES 3:12–4:14
five cubits long and touched the CHAP. 3 ing north, 3 facing west, 3 fac-
wall of the house, and its oth- a Mt 27:51 ing south, and 3 facing east; and
er wing was five cubits long and Heb 10:19, 20 the Sea rested on them, and all
touched one of the other cher- their hindquarters were toward
ub’s wings. 12 And one wing of b Ex 26:31, 33
the center. 5 And its thickness
the other cherub was five cubits c 2Ki 25:13
was a handbreadth;1 and its
long and touched the other wall brim was made like the brim of
of the house, and its other wing d 1Ki 7:15-22 a cup, like a lily blossom. The
was five cubits long and touched 2Ki 25:17 reservoir could hold2 3,000 bath
2Ch 4:11-13 measures.3
one of the first cherub’s wings. Jer 52:22, 23
13 The wings of these cherubs ____________________ 6 Further, he made ten basins
were spread out 20 cubits; and for washing and put five to the
CHAP. 4
they stood on their feet, and right and five to the left. a They
e Ex 38:1, 2
they faced inward.1 1Ki 8:22
would rinse in them the things
14 He also made the curtain a used for the burnt offering. b But
of blue thread, purple wool, f Ex 30:20 the Sea was for the priests for
crimson, and fine fabric, and Ex 38:8 washing. c
incorporated cherub designs 7 He then made ten lamp-
g 1Ki 7:23-26
into it. b stands of gold, d as specified, e
15 Then he made two pillars c h 1Ki 6:18 and put them in the temple, five
at the front of the house, 35 cu- on the right and five on the left. f
bits in length, and the capital on i Jer 52:20 8 He also made ten tables and
____________________ placed them in the temple, five
top of each pillar was five cu-
bits. d 16 And he made chains, Second Col. on the right and five on the left; g
like necklaces, and put them on a 1Ki 7:38, 39 and he made 100 golden bowls.
the tops of the pillars, and he 9 Then he made the court-
b Le 1:9 yard h of the priests i and the
made 100 pomegranates and put Le 9:14
them on the chains. 17 He set great court1j and the doors for
up the pillars in front of the tem- c Ex 29:4 the court, and he overlaid their
ple, one to the right1 and one to doors with copper. 10 And he
the left;2 he named the one on d Ex 37:17 placed the Sea on the right side,
the right Jachin3 and the one on toward the southeast. k
the left Boaz.4
e 1Ch 28:12, 15 11 Hiram also made the cans,
the shovels, and the bowls. l
4 Then he made the copper al-
tar, e 20 cubits long, 20 cubits
f Ex 40:24
g 2Ch 4:19
So Hiram finished the work
that he did for King Solo·mon
wide, and 10 cubits high. on the house of the true God: m
2 He made the Sea1f of cast h Ex 27:9 12 the two pillars n and the bowl-
metal. It was circular in shape, Le 6:16 shaped capitals that were on top
10 cubits from brim to brim and of the two pillars; the two net-
5 cubits high, and it took a mea- i 1Ki 6:36
works o to cover the two bowl-
suring line 30 cubits long to en- shaped capitals that were on top
j 1Ki 7:12
circle it. g 3 And there were or- of the pillars; 13 the 400 pome-
namental gourds h under it, k 1Ki 7:39 granates p for the two networks,
completely encircling it, ten to two rows of pomegranates for
a cubit all around the Sea. The l Ex 27:3 each network, to cover the two
gourds were in two rows and bowl-shaped capitals that were
m 1Ki 7:40-46
were cast in one piece with it. on the pillars; q 14 the ten car-
4 It stood on 12 bulls, i 3 fac- riages1 and the ten basins on
n 2Ch 3:17
3:13 1 That is, toward the Holy. 3:17 o 1Ki 7:17 4:5 1 About 7.4 cm ( 2.9 in.). See
1 Or “south.” 2 Or “north.” 3 Meaning App. B14. 2 Or “Its capacity was.” 3 A
“May He [that is, Jehovah] Firmly Estab- p 1Ki 7:20 bath equaled 22 L (5.81 gal). See
lish.” 4 Possibly meaning “In Strength.” App. B14. 4:9 1 Or “enclosure.” 4:14
4:2 1 Or “reservoir.” q Jer 52:22 1 Or “water carts.”
2 CHRONICLES 4:15–5:13 610
the carriages; a 15 the Sea and CHAP. 4 4 So all the elders of Isra-
the 12 bulls beneath it; b 16 and a 1Ki 7:27, 38 el came, and the Levites lifted
the cans, the shovels, the forks, c b 1Ki 7:23, 25 up the Ark. a 5 They brought up
and all their utensils Hiram- c Ex 38:3 the Ark, the tent of meeting, b
abiv d made of polished copper d 2Ch 2:13, 14 and all the holy utensils that
for King Solo·mon for the e Jos 13:27, 28 were in the tent. The priests and
house of Jehovah. 17 The king f 1Ki 7:47 the Levites1 brought them up.
cast them in the district of 1Ch 22:3, 14 6 King Solo·mon and the entire
the Jordan in the thick clay be- Jer 52:20 assembly of Israel who had been
tween Succoth e and Zere·dah. g 2Ki 24:13 summoned to meet with him
18 Solo·mon made all these h Ex 37:25, 26 were before the Ark. So many
Re 8:3
utensils in great quantities; the sheep and cattle were being sac-
weight of the copper was not as- i Ex 25:23, 24
2Ch 4:8
rificed c that they could not be
certained. f
j 1Ki 7:48-50
counted or numbered. 7 Then
19 Solo·mon made all the k Ex 25:31, 37
the priests brought the ark of
utensils g for the house of the the covenant of Jehovah to its
l 1Ki 6:31, 32
true God: the altar of gold; h place, into the innermost room
m 1Ki 6:33-35
the tables i with the showbread ____________________
of the house, the Most Holy, un-
on them; j 20 the lampstands derneath the wings of the cher-
CHAP. 5
and their lamps of pure gold, k to ubs. d 8 Thus the wings of the
n 1Ki 6:38
burn before the innermost room cherubs were spread out over
o 1Ch 22:14
according to the requirements; the place of the Ark, so that
21 and the blossoms, the lamps, p 1Ki 7:51
1Ch 26:26
the cherubs covered over the
and the snuffers,1 of gold, the Ark and its poles e from above.
q 2Sa 6:12
purest gold; 22 the extinguish- 2Ch 1:4 9 The poles were so long that
ers, the bowls, the cups, and the r 1Ki 8:1, 2 the tips of the poles were visible
fire holders, of pure gold; and Ps 2:6 from the Holy in front of the in-
the entrance of the house, its in- s Le 23:34 nermost room, but they were not
ner doors for the Most Holy, l and 2Ch 7:8 visible from outside. And they
the doors of the house of the ____________________ are there to this day. 10 There
temple, of gold. m Second Col. was nothing in the Ark but the
5 two tablets that Moses placed in

So Solo·mon completed all a Ex 25:14
Nu 4:15
the work he had to do for the 1Ki 8:3-5
it at Horeb, f when Jehovah
house of Jehovah. n Solo·mon 1Ch 15:2, 15 made a covenant g with the peo-
then brought in the things that b Ex 40:35 ple of Israel while they were
David his father had made holy, o Nu 4:29, 31 coming out of Egypt. h
and he put the silver, the gold, c 2Sa 6:13 11 When the priests came out
and all the articles into the trea- d 1Ki 6:20, 23 from the holy place (for all the
1Ki 8:6-9 priests who were present had
suries of the house of the true
God. p 2 At that time Solo·mon e Ex 25:14 sanctified themselves, i regard-
congregated the elders of Israel, f Ex 34:1 less of their divisions), j 12 all
Ex 40:20
all the heads of the tribes, the the Levite singers k who be-
g Ex 19:5
chieftains of the paternal hous- Ex 24:7 longed to Asaph, l to Heman, m
es of Israel. They came to Jeru- h Ex 19:1 to Je·duthun, n and to their sons
salem to bring up the ark of i Ex 19:10
and their brothers were clothed
the covenant of Jehovah from Nu 8:21 in fine fabric, holding cymbals,
the City of David, q that is, Zion. r j 1Ch 24:1 stringed instruments, and harps;
3 All the men of Israel assem- k 1Ch 15:16 they were standing east of the
bled before the king at the festi- l 1Ch 6:31, 39 altar, and along with them 120
val1 that is held in the seventh m 1Ch 6:31, 33 priests were sounding the trum-
month. s n 1Ch 16:41 pets. o 13 At the moment when
1Ch 25:1, 6 the trumpeters and the singers
4:21 1 Or “tongs.” 5:3 1 That is, the Fes- 1Ch 25:3
tival of Booths. o 1Ch 15:24 5:5 1 Or “The Levitical priests.”
611 2 CHRONICLES 5:14–6:17
were praising and thanking Je- CHAP. 5 the one who will build the house
hovah in unison, and as the a 1Ch 16:34 for my name.’ a 10 Jehovah has
sound ascended from the trum- carried out the promise that he
pets, the cymbals, and the other b Ex 40:34, 35 made, for I have succeeded my
musical instruments as they 1Ki 8:10, 11 father David and I sit on the
were praising Jehovah, “for he is throne of Israel, b just as Jehovah
good; his loyal love endures for- c 2Ch 7:1, 2 promised. c I have also built the
ever,” a then the house, the house Eze 10:4
Re 21:23 house for the name of Jehovah
of Jehovah, was filled with a ____________________ the God of Israel, 11 and there
cloud. b 14 The priests were not I have placed the Ark contain-
CHAP. 6
able to stand to minister being the covenant d that Jehovah
d Ex 20:21
cause of the cloud, for the glo- 1Ki 8:12, 13 made with the people of Israel.”
ry of Jehovah filled the house of Ps 97:2 12 Then he stood before the
the true God. c altar of Jehovah in front of
6 At that time Solo·mon said:
“Jehovah said he would re-
e Ps 132:13, 14 all the congregation of Israel,
and he spread out his hands. e
side in the thick gloom. d 2 Now f 1Ki 8:14-21 13 (For Solo·mon had made a
I have built a lofty house for you, platform of copper and put it
an established place for you to g De 12:5, 6 in the middle of the court.1f It
dwell in forever.” e was five cubits2 long, five cu-
3 Then the king turned h Ps 48:1 bits wide, and three cubits high;
around and began to bless all and he stood on it.) And he knelt
the congregation of Israel while i 2Sa 7:8
down in front of all the con-
all the congregation of Isra- 1Ch 28:4
gregation of Israel and spread
el stood. f 4 He said: “May Jeho- his hands out to the heav-
vah the God of Israel be praised, j 2Sa 7:2
1Ki 5:3 ens, g 14 and he said: “O Jeho-
the one who by his own mouth ____________________ vah the God of Israel, there is
promised my father David and no God like you in the heavens
Second Col.
by his own hands has giv- or on the earth, keeping the cov-
a 1Ch 17:4
en fulfillment, saying, 5 ‘From enant and showing loyal love to
the day I brought my people
b 1Ch 28:5 your servants who are walking
out of the land of Egypt, I have 1Ch 29:23 before you with all their heart. h
not chosen a city out of all the
tribes of Israel in which to build 15 You have kept the promise
c 1Ch 17:11 that you made to your servant
a house for my name to remain
there, g and I have not chosen a David my father. i You made the
d Ex 40:20 promise with your own mouth,
man to become leader over my 1Ki 8:9
people Israel. 6 But I have cho- and this day you have fulfilled
sen Jerusalem h for my name to it with your own hand. j 16 And
e 1Ki 8:22
remain there, and I have chosen now, O Jehovah the God of Is-
David to be over my people Isra- f 1Ki 6:36
rael, keep the promise you made
el.’ i 7 And it was the heart’s de- to your servant David my father
sire of my father David to build g 1Ki 8:54
when you said: ‘There will nev-
a house for the name of Jehovah er fail to be a man of your
the God of Israel. j 8 But Jeho- h De 7:9
line before me to sit on the
vah said to my father David, ‘It 1Ki 8:23-26 throne of Israel, if only your
was your heart’s desire to build sons will pay attention to their
a house for my name, and you i 1Ki 3:6 way by walking in my law, k just
did well to desire this in your as you have walked before me.’ l
heart. 9 However, you will not j 2Sa 7:12, 13 17 And now, O Jehovah the God
build the house, but your own 1Ch 22:10 of Israel, let the promise that
son who is to be born to you1 is
k Ps 132:12 6:13 1 Or “enclosure.” 2 A cubit
6:9 1 Lit., “your son, the one coming out equaled 44. 5 cm ( 17. 5 in.). See
of your loins.” l 1Ki 2:4 App. B14.
you made to your servant David CHAP. 6 beg for favor before you in this
prove trustworthy. a Ac 7:48 house, a 25 may you then hear
18 “But will God really dwell b 2Ch 2:6 from the heavens b and forgive
with mankind on the earth? a Isa 40:12 the sin of your people Israel and
Ac 17:24 bring them back to the land that
Look! The heavens, yes, the
heaven of the heavens, cannot c 1Ki 8:27-30 you gave to them and their fore-
Isa 66:1
contain you; b how much less, fathers. c
d De 26:2
then, this house that I have 26 “When the heavens are
built! c 19 Now pay attention to e Da 6:10 shut up and there is no rain d be-
the prayer of your servant and f 2Ki 19:20 cause they kept sinning against
2Ch 30:27
to his request for favor, O Je- you, e and they pray toward this
g 2Ch 7:12-14
hovah my God, and listen to the Mic 7:18
place and glorify your name and
cry for help and to the prayer turn back from their sin because
h 1Ki 8:31, 32
that your servant is praying be- you humbled1 them, f 27 may
i Job 34:11
fore you. 20 May your eyes be you then hear from the heavens
j Isa 3:10, 11 and forgive the sin of your ser-
open toward this house day and Eze 18:20
night, toward the place where vants, of your people Israel, for
k Le 26:14, 17
you said that you would put your Jos 7:8, 11
you will instruct them about the
name, d to listen to the prayer Jg 2:14 good way in which they should
that your servant prays toward l Da 9:3, 19 walk; g and bring rain h on your
this place. 21 And listen to m Ezr 9:5 land that you gave to your peo-
your servant’s pleas for help and ____________________ ple as an inheritance.
to the pleas of your people Is- Second Col. 28 “If a famine occurs in the
rael when they pray toward this a 1Ki 8:33, 34 land, i or a pestilence, j a scorch-
place, e and may you hear from b Isa 57:15
ing blight, mildew, k swarming lo-
your dwelling place, from the custs, or voracious locusts1l or
c Ps 106:47
heavens; f yes, may you hear and if their enemies besiege them in
d Le 26:19
forgive. g De 28:23
any of the cities of the land2m
22 “If a man sins against his e Eze 14:13
or if any other sort of plague
fellow man and is made to or disease occurs, n 29 what-
f 1Ki 8:35, 36
take an oath1 and is brought un- ever prayer, o whatever request
g Isa 30:20, 21
der liability to the oath,2 and Isa 54:13
for favor p may be made by any
while under the oath2 he comes man or by all your people Isra-
h 1Ki 18:1
before your altar in this house, h el (for each one knows his own
i Ru 1:1
23 may you then hear from the 2Ki 6:25
plague and his own pain) q when
heavens and act and judge your they spread out their hands to-
j Le 26:14, 16
servants by paying back the De 28:21, 22 ward this house, r 30 then may
wicked one and bringing what k Am 4:9 you hear from the heavens, your
he did on his own head i and by Hag 2:17 dwelling place, s and may you for-
pronouncing the righteous one l De 28:38 give; t and reward each one ac-
innocent1 and rewarding him Joe 1:4 cording to all his ways, for you
according to his own righteous- m 2Ch 12:2 know his heart (you alone truly
ness. j 2Ch 32:1 know the human heart), u 31 so
24 “And if your people Isra- n 1Ki 8:37-40 that they may fear you by walk-
el are defeated by an enemy be- o 2Ch 20:5, 6 ing in your ways all the days
cause they kept sinning against p 2Ch 33:13 they live on the land that you
you, k and they return and glo- q Pr 14:10 gave to our forefathers.
rify your name l and pray m and r Da 6:10 32 “Also concerning the for-
s Isa 63:15 eigner who is not part of your
6:22 1 Or “and the latter lays a curs- people Israel and who comes
t Ps 130:4
ing on him.” That is, an oath that
u 1Sa 16:7
carried with it a curse as its penal- 1Ch 28:9
6:26 1 Or “afflicted.” 6:28 1 Or “grass-
ty if sworn falsely or violated. 2 Lit., Jer 11:20 hoppers.” 2 Lit., “in the land of his
“curse.” 6:23 1 Lit., “righteous.” Jer 17:10 gates.”
from a distant land because CHAP. 6 quest for favor, and execute
of your great name1a and your a Ex 12:48 judgment for them a and forgive
mighty hand and your out- Ru 1:16 your people who have sinned
2Ki 5:15
stretched arm, and he comes Isa 56:6, 7
against you.
and prays toward this house, b Ac 8:27 40 “Now, O my God, please,
33 may you then listen from the b 1Ki 8:41-43 may your eyes be opened and
heavens, your dwelling place, your ears attentive to the prayer
c Ps 22:27
and do all that the foreigner asks Ps 46:10 offered in1 this place. b 41 And
of you, so that all the peoples of d Nu 31:2 now go up, O Jehovah God, to
the earth may know your name c Jos 8:1 your resting-place, c you and the
and fear you, as your people Is- Jg 1:1, 2 Ark of your strength. Let your
1Sa 15:3
rael do, and may know that your priests, O Jehovah God, be
name has been called on this e 2Ch 14:11 clothed with salvation, and let
2Ch 20:5, 6
house that I have built. your loyal ones rejoice in your
34 “If your people go to war f 1Ki 8:44, 45 goodness. d 42 O Jehovah God,
against their enemies in the way g Isa 37:36 do not reject1 your anointed
that you send them d and they h Ps 130:3 one. e May you remember your
pray e to you in the direction of Ec 7:20 loyal love to David your ser-
Ro 3:23
this city that you have chosen vant.” f
7
and toward the house that I have i Le 26:34
1Ki 8:46-50 Now as soon as Solo·mon
built for your name, f 35 then Da 9:7 had finished praying, g fire
hear from the heavens their j Le 26:40 came down from the heavens h
prayer and their request for fa- Ezr 9:6 and consumed the burnt offer-
vor and execute judgment for Ne 1:6 ing and the sacrifices, and Je-
Ps 106:6
them. g Da 9:5 hovah’s glory filled the house. i
36 “If they sin against you 2 The priests were unable to en-
k 1Sa 7:3
(for there is no man who does ter the house of Jehovah be-
l De 30:1-3
not sin), h and you are furi- Da 9:2, 3
cause Jehovah’s glory had filled
ous with them and you abandon the house of Jehovah. j 3 And
m Da 6:10
them to an enemy, and their cap- ____________________
all the people of Israel were
tors carry them off captive to a looking on when the fire came
Second Col.
land, far or near, i 37 and they down and the glory of Jeho-
a Jer 51:36, 37
come to their senses in the vah was upon the house, and
land where they were carried b 2Ch 7:15 they bowed low with their faces
2Ch 16:9
off captive, and they return to Ps 65:2
to the ground on the pave-
you and beg you for favor in Isa 37:17 ment and prostrated themselves
the land where they are cap- c 1Ch 28:2 and thanked Jehovah, “for he is
tives, saying, ‘We have sinned d Ps 65:4
good; his loyal love endures for-
and done wrong; we have acted Ps 132:8-10 ever.”
wickedly,’ j 38 and they return e 1Ki 1:34 4 Now the king and all the
to you with all their heart k and Ps 18:50 people offered sacrifices before
all their soul1 in the land of their f Ac 13:34 Jehovah. k 5 King Solo·mon of-
captivity l where they were car- ____________________ fered the sacrifice of 22,000 cat-
ried off captive, and they pray CHAP. 7 tle and 120,000 sheep. Thus the
in the direction of their land that g 1Ki 8:54 king and all the people inaugu-
you gave to their forefathers and rated the house of the true God. l
h Le 9:24
the city that you have chosen m 1Ch 21:26 6 The priests were standing at
and the house that I have built i Ex 40:34, 35
their posts of duty, as were the
for your name, 39 then hear Levites who had the instruments
j 1Ki 8:11
from the heavens, your dwelling used to accompany the song to
place, their prayer and their re- k 1Ki 8:62, 63 Jehovah. m (King David had made
l Ezr 6:16
6:32 1 Or “reputation.” 6:38 1 See m 1Ch 25:7 6:40 1 Or “respecting.” 6:42 1 Lit.,
Glossary. 2Ch 5:11, 12 “turn away the face of.”
these instruments for giving CHAP. 7 the heavens and there is no rain
thanks to Jehovah—“for his loyal a 2Ch 5:13 and when I command the grass-
love endures forever”—when Da- hoppers to devour the land and
b Le 1:3
vid would offer praise with if I send a pestilence among
them.1) And the priests were c 2Ch 4:1 my people, 14 if my people on
loudly sounding the trumpets a in d Le 2:1
whom my name has been called a
front of them, while all the Isra- humble themselves b and pray
elites were standing. e Le 4:8-10 and seek my face and turn away
7 Then Solo·mon sanctified 1Ki 8:64-66
from their evil ways, c then I will
the middle of the courtyard that f Le 23:34 hear from the heavens and for-
was before the house of Jeho- De 16:13 give their sin and heal their
vah, for there he had to offer up g Nu 34:2, 5, 8 land. d 15 Now my eyes will be
the burnt offerings b and the fat open and my ears attentive to
h Le 23:36
pieces of the communion sacri- prayer at this place. e 16 And
fices, because the copper altar c i De 16:15 now I have chosen and sancti-
that Solo·mon had made could fied this house so that my name
j 2Ch 6:41
not contain the burnt sacrifices, may be there permanently, f and
the grain offerings, d and the k Ec 2:4 my eyes and my heart will al-
fat pieces. e 8 At that time Sol- ways be there. g
l 1Ki 9:1-3
o·mon held the festival for 17 “And you, if you walk be-
seven days f together with all Is- m 2Ch 1:7
fore me as your father Da-
rael, a very great congregation n De 12:5, 6 vid walked by doing everything
from Lebo-hamath1 down to the Ps 78:68 I have commanded you, and you
Wadi2 of Egypt. g 9 But on the ____________________
obey my regulations and my
eighth day1 they held a solemn Second Col. judgments, h 18 then I will es-
assembly, h because they had a Isa 43:10 tablish the throne of your king-
held the inauguration of the al- ship, i just as I made a covenant
tar for seven days and the festi- b Le 26:41
2Ch 33:12, 13 with your father David, j saying,
val for seven days. 10 Then ‘There will never fail to be a
on the 23rd day of the sev- c Isa 55:7
man of your line ruling over Is-
enth month, he sent the people d 2Ch 6:39 rael.’ k 19 But if you turn away
away to their homes rejoicing i
e 2Ch 6:40 and forsake my statutes and
and feeling glad of heart over
my commandments that I have
the goodness that Jehovah had f De 12:21
shown to David and Solo·mon put before you and you go and
and Israel his people. j g 2Ch 6:20 serve other gods and bow down
to them, l 20 I will uproot Isra-
11 Thus Solo·mon finished h 1Ki 9:4, 5
el from my land that I have
the house of Jehovah and the
house1 of the king; k and every-
i 2Sa 7:12, 13 given them, m and this house that
thing that came into Solo·mon’s j Ps 89:28, 29
I have sanctified for my name
heart to do regarding the house I will cast out of my sight, and
k 1Ki 2:4 I will make it an object of
of Jehovah and his own house
he accomplished successfully. l l Ex 20:5 scorn1 and a cause for ridicule
12 Jehovah then appeared to 1Ki 9:6-9 among all the peoples. n 21 And
Solo·mon m during the night and m De 4:25, 26
this house will become heaps
said to him: “I have heard your 2Ki 17:20 of ruins. Everyone passing by it
prayer, and I have chosen this will stare in amazement o and will
n De 28:37
place for myself as a house of Jer 24:9
say, ‘Why did Jehovah do that
sacrifice. n 13 When I shut up to this land and this house?’ p
o 2Ch 29:8 22 Then they will say, ‘It was be-
Da 9:12
7:6 1 Possibly referring to the Levites. cause they abandoned Jehovah q
7:8 1 Or “the entrance of Hamath.” p De 29:24, 25 the God of their forefathers, who
2 See Glossary. 7:9 1 The day after the 2Ki 25:8, 9
had brought them out of the land
Jer 22:8, 9
festival, or the 15th day. 7:11 1 Or “pal-
ace.” q 2Ch 15:2 7:20 1 Lit., “a proverb.”
of Egypt, a and they embraced CHAP. 7 he said: “Although she is my
other gods and bowed down to a Ex 12:51 wife, she should not dwell in the
them and served them. b That is b Isa 2:8 house of King David of Israel,
why he brought all this calamity Jer 2:11 for the places to which the Ark
c 2Ch 36:17
on them.’” c of Jehovah has come are holy.” a
____________________
8 At the end of 20 years, dur-

ing which Solo·mon built
CHAP. 8
d 1Ki 6:37, 38
12 Then Solo·mon offered up
burnt sacrifices b to Jehovah on
the altar c of Jehovah that he
the house of Jehovah and his 1Ki 7:1
own house,1d 2 Solo·mon re- 1Ki 9:10 had built in front of the porch. d
built the cities that Hiram e e 1Ki 5:1 13 He followed the daily routine
had given Solo·mon and set- f 1Ki 9:17-19 and made offerings according to
tled Israelites1 there. 3 Fur- g 2Ki 14:28 the commandment of Moses for
h Jos 16:5
the Sabbaths, e the new moons, f
thermore, Solo·mon went to
i Jos 16:1, 3
Hamath-zobah and captured it. 1Ch 7:24 and the appointed festivals three
4 Then he built up1 Tadmor in j Jos 19:44, 48 times in the year g—the Festival
the wilderness and all the stor- k 1Ki 4:26 of Unleavened Bread, h the Fes-
age cities f that he had built l Ge 15:18-21 tival of Weeks, i and the Festi-
in Hamath. g 5 He also built up Nu 13:29 val of Booths.1j 14 Further, he
m 1Ki 9:20-23
Upper Beth-horon h and Lower appointed the divisions of the
n Jos 15:63
Beth-horon, i fortified cities with Jos 17:12 priests k for their services ac-
walls, gates, and bars, 6 and o Jos 16:10 cording to the rule of his father
Baal·ath j as well as all of Solo- 2Ch 2:17, 18 David, and the Levites for their
mon’s storage cities, all the char- p Le 25:39 posts of duty, to praise l and to
iot cities, k the cities for the q 1Sa 8:11, 12
minister in the presence of the
r 1Ki 5:16
horsemen, and whatever Solo- 1Ki 9:23
priests according to the daily
mon desired to build in Jerusa- 2Ch 2:18 routine, and the gatekeepers in
lem, in Leba·non, and in all the s 1Ki 3:1 their divisions for the different
land of his dominion. t 1Ki 7:8 gates, m for such was the com-
1Ki 9:24
7 As for all the people who ____________________
mandment of David, the man of
were left from the Hittites, the the true God. 15 And they did
Second Col.
Amor·ites, the Periz·zites, the not deviate from the king’s com-
a Ex 29:43
Hivites, and the Jebu·sites, l mandment to the priests and the
b Le 1:3
who were not part of Israel, m c 2Ch 4:1
Levites concerning any matter
8 their descendants who were d 1Ki 6:3
or concerning the storehouses.
left in the land—those whom the e Nu 28:9 16 So Solo·mon’s work was all
Israelites had not exterminat- f Nu 28:11-15 well-organized,1 from the day
ed n—were conscripted by Solo- g De 16:16 the foundation of the house of
mon for forced labor until this h Le 23:6 Jehovah was laid n until it was
day. o 9 But Solo·mon did not i Le 23:15, 16 finished. So the house of Jeho-
make any of the Israelites slaves j Le 23:34 vah was completed. o
k 1Ch 24:1
for his work, p for they were
l 1Ch 6:31, 32
17 It was then that Solo-
his warriors, the chiefs of his 1Ch 15:16 mon went to Ezi·on-geber p and
adjutants, and the chiefs of 1Ch 16:37, 42 to Eloth q on the seashore in the
his charioteers and horsemen. q 1Ch 25:1
land of Edom. r 18 Hiram s sent
10 There were 250 chiefs of the m 1Ch 26:1
him ships and experienced sea-
n 1Ki 6:1
deputies of King Solo·mon, the o 1Ki 7:51 men by means of his own ser-
foremen over the people. r p Nu 33:1, 35 vants. They went with Solo-
11 Solo·mon also brought 1Ki 22:48 mon’s servants to Ophir t and
Pharaoh’s daughter s up from q De 2:8 took from there 450 talents1 of
2Ki 14:21, 22
the City of David to the house 2Ki 16:6
that he had built for her, t for r 1Ki 9:26-28
8:13 1 Or “Temporary Shelters.” 8:16
s 2Sa 5:11 1 Or “well-arranged; completed.” 8:18
8:1 1 Or “palace.” 8:2 1 Lit., “sons of Is- t 1Ki 22:48 1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg (1,101 oz t).
rael.” 8:4 1 Or “rebuilt.” Ps 45:9 See App. B14.
gold a and brought it to King Sol- CHAP. 8 over it as king to administer jus-
o·mon. b a 1Ki 10:22 tice and righteousness.”
9 Now the queen of Sheba c

heard the report about Solo- b Ec 2:8
____________________
9 Then she gave the king
120 talents1 of gold a and a great
quantity of balsam oil and pre-
mon, so she came to Jerusalem
to test Solo·mon with perplex- CHAP. 9 cious stones. Never again was
ing questions.1 She was accom- c Mt 12:42 such balsam oil brought in as
Lu 11:31 what the queen of Sheba gave to
panied by a very impressive en-
tourage,2 with camels carrying King Solo·mon. b
d Ps 72:15
balsam oil and great quantities 10 Moreover, the servants of
of gold d and precious stones. e 1Ki 10:1-3 Hiram and the servants of Sol-
She went in to Solo·mon and o·mon who brought gold from
spoke to him about everything f 1Ki 3:28 Ophir c also brought algum tim-
that was close to her heart. e Ec 12:9 bers and precious stones. d
2 Solo·mon then answered all 11 The king made from the al-
g 1Ki 10:4-9
her questions. There was noth- gum timbers stairs for the
ing too difficult for1 Solo·mon to h 1Ki 4:22, 23 house of Jehovah e and for the
explain to her. king’s house,1f as well as harps
3 When the queen of She- i 2Ch 8:12, 13 and stringed instruments for the
ba had seen Solo·mon’s wis- singers. g Nothing like them had
dom, f the house that he built, g j Lu 11:31 ever been seen before in the
4 the food of his table, h the land of Judah.
seating of his servants, the k Ec 1:16
12 King Solo·mon also gave
table service of his waiters and the queen of Sheba whatever
l 1Ki 4:31, 34
their attire, his cupbearers and 2Ch 1:11, 12 she desired and asked for, more
their attire, and his burnt sac- than1 what she had brought to
rifices that he regularly offered m 2Ch 2:11 the king. Then she left and re-
up at the house of Jehovah, i she ____________________ turned to her own land, togeth-
was left completely breathless.1 Second Col. er with her servants. h
5 So she said to the king: “The a Ps 72:10 13 And the weight of the gold
report that I heard in my own that came to Solo·mon in one
land about your achievements1 b 1Ki 10:10 year amounted to 666 talents of
and about your wisdom was true. gold, i 14 besides that brought
6 But I did not put faith in the c 1Ki 9:27, 28
in by the merchants and the
1Ki 10:22
reports until I had come and 2Ch 8:18 traders and all the kings of the
had seen it with my own eyes. j Arabs and the governors of the
And look! I had not been told d 1Ki 10:11, 12 land who were bringing gold and
the half of your great wisdom. k silver in to Solo·mon. j
You have far surpassed the re- e 1Ki 6:8 15 King Solo·mon made 200
port that I heard. l 7 Happy are large shields of alloyed gold k
your men, and happy are your f 1Ki 7:1
(600 shekels1 of alloyed gold
servants who stand before you went on each shield) l 16 and 300
g 1Ch 25:1
constantly, listening to your wis- Ps 92:3 bucklers1 of alloyed gold (three
dom! 8 May Jehovah your God minas2 of gold went on each
be praised, who has taken plea- h 1Ki 10:13
sure in you by putting you on his 9:9 1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg
throne as king for Jehovah your i 1Ki 10:14, 15 (1,101 oz t). See App. B14. 9:11 1 Or
God. Because your God loves Is- 2Ch 1:15
“palace.” 9:12 1 Or possibly, “in addi-
Ps 68:29
rael, m in order to make it con- Ps 72:15 tion to gifts corresponding to the val-
tinue forever, he appointed you ue of.” 9:15 1 A shekel equaled 11.4 g
j Ps 72:10 (0.367 oz t). See App. B14. 9:16 1 A
9:1 1 Or “with riddles.” 2 Or “train.” small shield, often carried by ar-
9:2 1 Lit., “nothing hidden from.” 9:4 k 2Ch 12:9 chers. 2 A mina in the Hebrew Scrip-
1 Lit., “there was no more spirit in her.” tures equaled 570 g (18.35 oz t). See
9:5 1 Or “words.” l 1Ki 10:16, 17 App. B14.
617 2 CHRONICLES 9:17–10:7
buckler). Then the king put them CHAP. 9 Egypt. a 27 The king made the
in the House of the Forest of a 1Ki 7:2 silver in Jerusalem as plenti-
Leba·non. a b 1Ki 10:18-20 ful as the stones, and cedar-
17 The king also made a great c Ge 49:9
wood as plentiful as the syca-
ivory throne and overlaid it with more trees in the She·phelah. b
pure gold. b 18 There were six d Nu 23:24 28 And they would bring hors-
steps to the throne, and there e 1Ki 10:21, 22 es to Solo·mon from Egypt c and
1Ki 10:27 from all the other lands.
was a gold footstool attached to
the throne, and there were arm- f Ps 72:10 29 As for the rest of the his-
Jon 1:3
rests on both sides of the seat, tory of Solo·mon, d from begin-
and two lions c were standing be- g 1Ki 9:27 ning to end, is it not written
side the armrests. 19 And h 1Ki 10:18 among the words of Nathan e the
there were 12 lions d standing on i 1Ki 3:12, 13 prophet, in the prophecy of A·hi-
the six steps, one at each end 1Ki 4:29 jah f the Shilo·nite, and in the
of the six steps. No other king- 1Ki 10:23-25 record of visions of Iddo g the vi-
dom had made anything like j 1Ki 3:28 sionary concerning Jer·o·boam h
it. 20 All the drinking vessels 1Ki 4:34 the son of Nebat? 30 Solo-
2Ch 1:12
of King Solo·mon were of gold, Pr 2:6
mon reigned in Jerusalem over
and all the utensils of the House all Israel for 40 years. 31 Then
k Mt 6:29
of the Forest of Leba·non were Solo·mon was laid to rest with
l De 17:16 his forefathers. So they buried
of pure gold. There was noth- 1Ki 4:26
ing made of silver, for silver him in the City of David his fa-
m 1Ki 10:26 ther; i and his son Re·ho·boam
was considered as nothing in the ____________________
days of Solo·mon. e 21 For the became king in his place. j
10
king’s ships would go to Tar- Second Col.
Re·ho·boam went to She-
shish f with the servants of Hi- a 1Ki 4:21
chem, k for all Israel had
ram. g Once every three years, b 1Ki 10:27 come to Shechem to make him
the ships of Tarshish would 1Ch 27:28
king. l 2 As soon as Jer·o·bo-
come loaded with gold and sil- c 1Ki 10:28 am m the son of Nebat heard of it
2Ch 1:16
ver, ivory, h apes, and peacocks. (he was still in Egypt because he
22 So King Solo·mon was d 1Ki 11:41-43 had fled on account of King Sol-
greater than all the other kings e 2Sa 7:2 o·mon), n Jer·o·boam came back
of the earth in riches and wis- 2Sa 12:1 from Egypt. 3 Then they sent
1Ki 1:8
dom. i 23 And the kings of all 1Ch 29:29 for him, and Jer·o·boam and all
the earth sought an audience Israel came to Re·ho·boam and
f 1Ki 11:30, 31
with1 Solo·mon to hear his wis- 1Ki 14:2 said: 4 “Your father made our
dom that the true God had put 1Ki 14:6, 10 yoke harsh. o But if you make the
in his heart. j 24 They would g 2Ch 12:15 harsh service of your father eas-
each bring a gift—articles of sil- 2Ch 13:22 ier and you lighten the heavy1
ver, articles of gold, garments, k h 1Ki 11:26 yoke he put on us, we will serve
armor, balsam oil, horses, and i 2Sa 5:9
you.”
mules—and this continued year 1Ki 2:10 5 At this he said to them:
after year. 25 And Solo·mon j 1Ki 14:21 “Return to me after three days.”
had 4,000 stalls for his horses ____________________ So the people went away. p
and chariots and 12,000 horses,1l CHAP. 10
6 King Re·ho·boam then con-
and he kept them stationed in k Jos 20:7
sulted with the older men1
the chariot cities and close by Jos 24:1 who had served his father Sol-
the king in Jerusalem. m 26 And Jg 9:1 o·mon while he was alive, say-
he ruled over all the kings from l 1Ki 12:1-4 ing: “What advice would you
the River1 to the land of the Phi- m 1Ki 11:28
give on how to reply to this
listines and to the boundary of people?” 7 They answered him:
n 1Ki 11:40
“If you are good to this people
9:23 1 Lit., “sought the face of.” 9:25 o 1Sa 8:11-18
1 Or “horsemen.” 9:26 1 That is, the Eu- 1Ki 4:7 10:4 1 Or “oppressive.” 10:6 1 Or “the
phrates. p 1Ki 12:5-7 elders.”
2 CHRONICLES 10:8–11:11 618
and please them and give them CHAP. 10 David? We have no inheritance
a favorable answer, they will al- a 1Ki 12:8-11 in the son of Jesse. Each one to
ways be your servants.” your gods, O Israel! Now look af-
8 However, he rejected the b 1Ki 12:12-15 ter your own house, O David.” a
advice that the older men1 gave With that all Israel returned to
him, and he consulted with the c De 2:30 their homes.1b
young men who had grown up 2Sa 17:14 17 But Re·ho·boam contin-
with him and who were now his ued to reign over the Israelites
attendants. a 9 He asked them: d 1Ki 11:29-31 living in the cities of Judah. c
“What advice do you offer on ____________________ 18 Then King Re·ho·boam
how we should reply to this peo- Second Col. sent Ha·doram, d who was in
ple who have said to me, ‘Make a 1Ki 11:32 charge of those conscripted for
the yoke your father put on forced labor, but the Israelites
us lighter’?” 10 The young men b 1Ki 12:16, 17 stoned him to death. King Re-
who had grown up with him said ho·boam managed to mount his
to him: “This is what you should c 1Ki 11:35, 36 chariot to flee to Jerusalem. e
say to the people who have said 19 And the Israelites have been
to you, ‘Your father made our d 2Sa 20:24 in revolt against the house of Da-
yoke heavy, but you should make 1Ki 4:6 vid down to this day.
11
it lighter for us’; this is what you When Re·ho·boam arrived
should tell them, ‘My little finger e 1Ki 12:18, 19
____________________
in Jerusalem, he immedi-
will be thicker than my father’s ately congregated the house
hips. 11 My father imposed a CHAP. 11
of Judah and Benjamin, f 180,-
heavy yoke on you, but I will f Ge 49:27 000 trained1 warriors, to fight
2Ch 14:8
add to your yoke. My father pun- against Israel in order to re-
ished you with whips, but I will store the kingdom to Re·ho·bo-
g 1Ki 12:21-24
do so with scourges.’” am. g 2 Then the word of Jeho-
12 Jer·o·boam and all the vah came to She·maiah h the man
h 2Ch 12:15
people came to Re·ho·boam of the true God, saying: 3 “Say
on the third day, just as the to Re·ho·boam the son of Sol-
i 1Ki 11:31
king had said: “Return to me 2Ch 10:15 o·mon the king of Judah and
on the third day.” b 13 But the to all Israel in Judah and Ben-
king answered them harshly. j Ge 35:19 jamin, 4 ‘This is what Jehovah
Thus King Re·ho·boam rejected Mt 2:1 says: “You must not go up and
the advice of the older men.1 fight against your brothers. Each
14 He spoke to them according k Am 1:1 of you return to his house, for
to the advice of the young men, I have caused this to happen.”’” i
saying: “I will make your yoke l 2Ch 28:18 So they obeyed the word of Je-
heavier, and I will add to it. My hovah and returned and did not
father punished you with whips, m 1Sa 22:1 go against Jer·o·boam.
but I will do so with scourges.” 5 Re·ho·boam lived in Jeru-
15 So the king did not lis- n 1Ch 18:1 salem and built fortified cit-
ten to the people, for this turn ies in Judah. 6 Thus he built
of events was caused by the true o 1Sa 23:14 up1 Bethle·hem, j Etam, Te·koa, k
God, c in order to carry out the 7 Beth-zur, Soco, l A·dullam, m
word that Jehovah had spoken p 2Ch 32:9 8 Gath, n Ma·reshah, Ziph, o
through A·hijah d the Shilo·nite 9 Ad·o·raim, Lachish, p A·ze-
to Jer·o·boam the son of Nebat. q Jos 10:10 kah, q 10 Zorah, Aija·lon, r and
16 As for all Israel, because Jer 34:7 Hebron, s fortified cities that
the king refused to listen to were in Judah and Benjamin.
them, the people replied to the r Jos 19:42, 48 11 Further, he reinforced the
king: “What share do we have in
s Jos 14:14, 15 10:16 1 Lit., “tents.” 11:1 1 Lit., “cho-
10:8, 13 1 Or “the elders.” 2Sa 2:1 sen.” 11:6 1 Or “fortified.”
619 2 CHRONICLES 11:12–12:8
fortified places and put com- CHAP. 11 ters. 22 So Re·ho·boam ap-
manders in them and supplied a Nu 35:2, 3 pointed A·bijah the son of Ma-
them with food and oil and wine, a·cah as head and leader among
12 and he supplied all the dif- b 1Ki 12:31, 32
his brothers, for he intended
ferent cities with large shields to make him king. 23 However,
and lances; he reinforced them he acted with understanding and
to a very great degree. And Ju- c 1Ki 13:33 sent1 some of his sons to all
dah and Benjamin remained his. the regions of Judah and Benja-
13 And the priests and the d Le 17:7 min, to all the fortified cities, a
Levites who were in all Israel and gave them abundant provi-
took their stand with him, com- e 1Ki 12:26, 28
sions and acquired many wives
ing out of all their territories. for them.
14 The Levites left their pas-
tures and their possession a and
f De 12:11
1Ch 22:1
12 Soon after the kingship of
Re·ho·boam was firmly es-
came to Judah and Jerusalem, 2Ch 15:8, 9 tablished b and he had become
because Jer·o·boam and his 2Ch 30:10, 11 strong, he abandoned the Law of
sons had dismissed them from Jehovah, c and also all Isra-
serving as priests to Jehovah. b g 1Sa 16:6 el with him. 2 In the fifth year
15 Jer·o·boam then appointed 1Sa 17:13 of King Re·ho·boam, King Shi-
his own priests for the high shak d of Egypt came up against
places c and for the goatlike de- h 2Sa 13:1 Jerusalem, for they had be-
mons1d and for the calves that 2Sa 18:33 haved unfaithfully toward Jeho-
he had made. e 16 And those vah. 3 He had 1,200 chariots,
from all the tribes of Israel who i 1Ki 15:1 60,000 horsemen, and countless
had their heart set on seeking 2Ch 12:16 troops who came with him from
Jehovah the God of Israel fol- Mt 1:7
Egypt—Liby·ans, Sukki·im, and
lowed them to Jerusalem to sac- E·thi·opi·ans. e 4 He captured
rifice to Jehovah the God of j De 17:17 the fortified cities of Judah and
their forefathers. f 17 For three ____________________ finally reached Jerusalem.
years they strengthened the Second Col. 5 She·maiah f the prophet
kingship of Judah and support- a 2Ch 11:5, 11 came to Re·ho·boam and the
ed Re·ho·boam the son of Solo- ____________________ princes of Judah who had gath-
mon, for they walked in the way CHAP. 12 ered at Jerusalem because of
of David and Solo·mon for three b 2Ch 11:17 Shishak, and he said to them:
years. “This is what Jehovah says, ‘You
18 Then Re·ho·boam took as c De 32:15 have abandoned me, so I have
his wife Maha·lath the daughter 2Ch 26:11, 16 also abandoned you g to the hand
of David’s son Jeri·moth and of of Shishak.’” 6 At that the
Abi·ha·il the daughter of Jesse’s d 1Ki 11:40 princes of Israel and the king
son E·liab. g 19 In time she bore 1Ki 14:25 humbled themselves h and said:
him sons: Jeush, Shem·a·riah, “Jehovah is righteous.” 7 When
and Zaham. 20 After her, he e Na 3:9
Jehovah saw that they had
married Maa·cah the grand- humbled themselves, the word
daughter of Absa·lom. h In time of Jehovah came to She·mai-
she bore him A·bijah, i Attai, Zi- f 1Ki 12:22-24 ah, saying: “They have hum-
za, and She·lomith. 21 Re·ho- bled themselves. I will not de-
boam loved Maa·cah the grand- g De 28:15 stroy them, i and in a little while
daughter of Absa·lom more than 2Ch 15:2 I will rescue them. I will not
all his other wives and concu- pour out my wrath on Jerusalem
bines, j for he took 18 wives and h 2Ch 33:10, 12 through Shishak. 8 But they
60 concubines, and he became will become his servants, so that
father to 28 sons and 60 daugh- i 1Ki 21:29
they will know the difference
2Ch 34:26,
11:15 1 Lit., “the goats.” 27 11:23 1 Or “dispersed.”
2 CHRONICLES 12:9–13:9 620
between serving me and serving CHAP. 12 his son A·bijah a became king in
the kings1 of other lands.” a 1Ki 7:51 his place.
9 So King Shishak of Egypt
came up against Jerusalem. He
b 1Ki 10:16, 17
1Ki 14:25-28
13 In the 18th year of King
Jer·o·boam, A·bijah be-
took the treasures of the house came king over Judah. b 2 He
of Jehovah a and the treasures of c 2Ch 33:10, 12 reigned for three years in Jeru-
the king’s house.1 He took every- d La 3:22
salem. His mother’s name was
thing, including the gold shields Mi·caiah c the daughter of U·riel
that Solo·mon had made. b 10 So e Ge 18:23-25 of Gibe·ah. d And there was
1Ki 14:1, 13 war between A·bijah and Jer·o-
King Re·ho·boam made copper 2Ch 19:2, 3
shields to replace them, and he boam. e
entrusted them to the chiefs of f De 23:3 3 So A·bijah went to war
1Ki 11:1 with an army of 400,000 mighty,
the guard,1 who guarded the en- 1Ki 14:21
trance of the king’s house. trained1 warriors. f And Jer-
11 Whenever the king came g 1Sa 7:3 o·boam drew up in battle for-
to the house of Jehovah, the
1Ki 18:21 mation against him with 800,-
Mr 12:30
guards would come in and car- 000 trained1 men, mighty
ry them, and then they would h 1Ki 12:22-24 warriors. 4 A·bijah now stood
on Mount Zem·a·raim, which is
return them to the guard cham- i 2Ch 9:29 in the mountainous region of
ber. 12 Because the king hum- 2Ch 13:22
Ephra·im, and said: “Hear me,
bled himself, Jehovah’s anger O Jer·o·boam and all Israel.
j 1Ki 14:30, 31
turned away from him, c and he 5 Do you not know that Jehovah
did not destroy them complete- k 2Sa 5:9
the God of Israel gave to David a
ly. d Moreover, there were some ____________________
kingdom over Israel forever, g to
good things found in Judah. e Second Col. him and to his sons, h by a cov-
13 King Re·ho·boam strength- a Mt 1:7 enant of salt?1i 6 But Jer·o·bo-
ened his position in Jerusalem ____________________ am j the son of Nebat, the ser-
and continued to reign; Re·ho- CHAP. 13 vant of David’s son Solo·mon,
boam was 41 years old when he b 1Ki 15:1, 2 rose up and rebelled against
became king, and he reigned for his lord. k 7 And idle, worthless
c 2Ch 11:20, 21
17 years in Jerusalem, the city men kept gathering to him. And
that Jehovah had chosen out of d Jos 18:28 they proved superior to Re·ho-
all the tribes of Israel as the 1Sa 10:26 boam the son of Solo·mon when
place to put his name. The name e 1Ki 15:6
Re·ho·boam was young and
of the king’s mother was Naa- fainthearted, and he could not
mah the Ammon·it·ess. f 14 But f 2Ch 11:1 hold his own against them.
he did what was bad, for he g Ge 49:10
8 “And now you think you can
had not resolved in his heart to 2Sa 7:8 hold your own against the king-
search for Jehovah. g Ps 78:70, 71 dom of Jehovah in the hand of
15 As for Re·ho·boam’s histo- the sons of David because you
h 2Sa 7:12, 13
ry, from beginning to end, is it 1Ch 17:11, 14 are a large crowd and you
Lu 1:32 have the golden calves that Jer-
not written among the words of
o·boam made as gods for you. l
She·maiah h the prophet and i Ps 89:28, 29
9 Have you not driven out Jeho-
of Iddo i the visionary in the vah’s priests, m the descendants
j 2Ch 10:2
genealogical record? And there of Aaron, and the Levites, and
were constant wars between k 1Ki 11:26, 27 have you not appointed your
Re·ho·boam and Jer·o·boam. j 1Ki 12:20
own priests just like the peo-
16 Then Re·ho·boam was laid to l 1Ki 12:26, 28 ples of the other lands? n Any-
rest with his forefathers and was 2Ch 11:15 one who came along with1 a
buried in the City of David; k and
m 2Ch 11:14
13:3 1 Lit., “chosen.” 13:5 1 That is, a
12:8 1 Lit., “kingdoms.” 12:9 1 Or “pal- n 1Ki 12:31, 33 permanent and unchanging covenant.
ace.” 12:10 1 Lit., “runners.” 1Ki 13:33 13:9 1 Lit., “came to fill his hand with.”
621 2 CHRONICLES 13:10–14:6
young bull and seven rams CHAP. 13 men. 18 Thus the men of Isra-
could become a priest of what a 2Ch 11:16 el were humbled at that time,
are not gods. 10 As for us, Je- but the men of Judah proved
hovah is our God, a and we b Ex 29:39
superior because they relied1
have not abandoned him; our on Jehovah the God of their
priests, the descendants of Aar- forefathers. a 19 A·bijah kept
c Ex 30:1
on, are ministering to Jeho- chasing after Jer·o·boam and
vah, and the Levites assist in captured cities from him, Beth-
the work. 11 They are making d Ex 25:30 el b and its dependent1 towns,
burnt offerings smoke to Jeho- Jesha·nah and its dependent
vah each morning and each eve- e Ex 25:31 towns, and Ephra·in c and its de-
ning b along with perfumed in- pendent towns. 20 And Jer·o-
cense, c and the layer bread1d is f Ex 27:20
boam never regained his power
on the table of pure gold, and during the time of A·bijah; then
they light up the golden lamp- Jehovah struck him down and he
g Nu 10:9
stand e and its lamps each eve- died. d
ning, f because we are caring 21 But A·bijah grew in
for our responsibility to Jeho- h 2Ch 14:11 strength. In time he took 14
2Ch 18:31
vah our God; but you have aban- ____________________
wives, e and he became father
doned him. 12 Now look! the to 22 sons and 16 daughters.
Second Col.
true God is with us, leading us, 22 And the rest of A·bijah’s his-
a 2Ki 18:1, 5
with his priests and the signal 1Ch 5:20
tory, his deeds and his words, is
trumpets for sounding the battle 2Ch 16:8 recorded in the writings1 of the
alarm against you. O men of Is- Ps 22:5 prophet Iddo. f
14
Ps 37:5
rael, do not fight against Jeho- Na 1:7 Then A·bijah was laid to
vah the God of your forefathers, rest with his forefathers,
for you will not be successful.” g and they buried him in the City
b 1Ki 12:28, 29
13 But Jer·o·boam dis- of David; g and his son Asa be-
patched an ambush to come came king in his place. In his
from behind them, so that they c Joh 11:54 days the land had rest for ten
were in front of Judah and years.
the ambush was behind them. d 1Sa 25:38 2 Asa did what was good and
14 When the men of Judah 1Ki 14:20
right in the eyes of Jehovah
Ac 12:21-23
turned around, they saw that his God. 3 He removed the for-
they had to fight the battle eign altars h and the high places,
both in front and from behind. e De 17:17
smashed the sacred pillars, i and
So they began to cry out to Je- cut down the sacred poles.1j
hovah, h while the priests were f 2Ch 9:29 4 Further, he told Judah to
loudly sounding the trumpets. 2Ch 12:15 search for Jehovah the God of
15 The men of Judah broke out ____________________
their forefathers and to observe
in a war cry, and when the men CHAP. 14 the Law and the commandment.
of Judah shouted the war cry, g 2Sa 5:9 5 So he removed from all the
the true God defeated Jer·o·bo- cities of Judah the high places
am and all Israel before A·bi- h De 7:5 and the incense stands, k and un-
jah and Judah. 16 The Israel- der him, the kingdom continued
ites fled before Judah, and i Ex 23:24 without disturbance. 6 He built
God gave them into their hand. fortified cities in Judah, l since
17 A·bijah and his people in- the land had no disturbance and
j 1Ki 14:22, 23
flicted a great slaughter on 2Ki 18:1, 4 there was no war against him
them, and the slain of Isra- during these years, for Jehovah
el kept falling, 500,000 trained1
k 2Ch 34:1, 4
13:18 1 Lit., “leaned.” 13:19 1 Or “sur-
13:11 1 That is, the showbread. 13:17 rounding.” 13:22 1 Or “exposition;
1 Lit., “chosen.” l 2Ch 11:5 commentary.” 14:3 1 See Glossary.
2 CHRONICLES 14:7–15:8 622
gave him rest. a 7 He said to CHAP. 14 the dread of Jehovah had come
Judah: “Let us build these cit- a 2Ch 15:15 upon them; and they plundered
ies and surround them with walls Pr 16:7 all the cities, for there was much
and towers, b gates1 and bars. to plunder in them. 15 They
For the land is still at our dispos- b 2Ch 32:2, 5 also attacked the tents of those
al, because we have searched with livestock, and they cap-
c Ps 127:1
for Jehovah our God. We have tured a great number of flocks
searched, and he has given us d 2Ch 11:1, 12
and camels, after which they re-
rest all around.” So their build- 2Ch 13:3 turned to Jerusalem.
ing was successful. c
8 Asa had an army of 300,000 e 2Ch 16:8 15 Now the spirit of God
came upon Az·a·riah the
men from Judah, equipped with son of Oded. 2 So he went out
large shields and lances. And f Jos 15:20, 44
2Ch 11:5, 8
to meet Asa and said to him:
out of Benjamin were 280,- “Hear me, O Asa and all Judah
000 mighty warriors who carried g Ex 14:10 and Benjamin! Jehovah is with
bucklers1 and were armed with 1Ch 5:20 you as long as you remain with
bows.2d 2Ch 32:20 him; a and if you search for him,
9 Later Zerah the E·thi·opi- he will let himself be found by
an came against them with an h Jg 7:7
1Sa 14:6
you, b but if you abandon him,
army of 1,000,000 men and he will abandon you. c 3 For a
300 chariots. e When he reached i 2Ch 13:12 long time1 Israel had been with-
Ma·reshah, f 10 Asa went out 2Ch 32:7, 8 out the true God, without a
against him and they drew up priest teaching, and without
in battle formation in the Val- j 1Sa 17:45 law. d 4 But when in their dis-
Ps 20:5
ley of Zepha·thah at Ma·reshah. Pr 18:10
tress they returned to Jehovah
11 Asa then called to Jehovah the God of Israel and searched
his God g and said: “O Jehovah, it k Jos 7:9 for him, he let himself be found
does not matter to you whether Ps 9:19 by them. e 5 In those times no
those you help are many or have one could travel safely,1 for
no power. h Help us, O Jehovah l De 28:7 there was much unrest among
our God, for we are relying1 on all the inhabitants of the lands.
you, i and in your name we have m Ge 20:1
6 Nation was being crushed by
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come against this crowd. j O Je- nation and one city by another
hovah, you are our God. Do not Second Col. city, because God kept them in
let mortal man prevail against ____________________ disorder with every sort of dis-
you.” k CHAP. 15 tress. f 7 But you, be strong and
12 So Jehovah defeated the a Jas 4:8 do not become discouraged,1g
E·thi·opi·ans before Asa and be- for your activity will be reward-
fore Judah, and the E·thi·opi- b Isa 55:6 ed.”
ans fled. l 13 Asa and the peo- 8 As soon as Asa heard
ple with him pursued them as c 1Ch 28:9 these words and the prophecy of
Heb 10:38
far as Gerar, m and the E·thi·o- Oded the prophet, he took cour-
pi·ans continued falling until not d De 33:8, 10 age and removed the disgusting
one of them was alive, for they 2Ch 17:8, 9 idols from all the land of Judah h
were crushed by Jehovah and Mal 2:7 and Benjamin and from the cities
by his army. Afterward they car- that he had captured from the
ried off a very great deal of e Ps 106:43, 44 mountainous region of Ephra-
Isa 55:7
spoil. 14 Further, they struck im, and he restored Jehovah’s al-
all the cities around Gerar, for f De 28:15, 48 tar that was before the porch of
14:7 1 Lit., “double doors.” 14:8 1 A g Jos 1:9 15:3 1 Lit., “And many days.” 15:5 1 Lit.,
small shield, often carried by archers. 1Ch 28:20 “there was no peace for the one going
2 Lit., “and tread the bow.” 14:11 1 Lit., out or the one coming in.” 15:7 1 Lit.,
“we lean.” h 2Ki 23:24 “do not let your hands drop.”
623 2 CHRONICLES 15:9–16:8
Jehovah. a 9 And he gathered CHAP. 15 ous utensils. a 19 There was no
together all Judah and Benjamin a 2Ch 8:12 war until the 35th year of Asa’s
and the foreign residents with reign. b
b 2Ch 11:16
16
them from Ephra·im and Ma- 2Ch 30:25 In the 36th year of the
nasseh and Sime·on, b for they reign of Asa, King Baa-
had deserted to him from Israel c De 4:29
2Ki 23:3 sha c of Israel came up against
in great number when they saw Ne 10:28, 29 Judah and began to build up1
that Jehovah his God was with Ramah d to prevent anyone from
him. 10 So they were gathered d Ex 22:20
going out or coming in to2
together at Jerusalem in the e 2Ch 15:2 King Asa of Judah. e 2 At that
third month of the 15th year Asa brought out silver and gold
f Pr 16:7
of Asa’s reign. 11 On that day from the treasuries of Jehovah’s
they sacrificed to Jehovah from g 1Ki 15:9, 10 house f and the king’s house1 and
the spoil they had brought, 700 h De 13:6-9 sent them to King Ben-hadad of
cattle and 7,000 sheep. 12 Fur- Syria, g who was dwelling in Da-
thermore, they entered into a i 1Ki 15:13, 14
mascus, saying: 3 “There is a
covenant to search for Jeho- j 1Ki 22:43 treaty1 between me and you and
vah the God of their forefathers between my father and your fa-
with all their heart and with all k 1Ki 14:22, 23
2Ki 14:3, 4 ther. I am sending you silver and
their soul.1c 13 Whoever would 2Ki 23:19, 20 gold. Come, break your treaty1
not search for Jehovah the God with King Baa·sha of Israel, so
l 1Ki 8:61
of Israel was to be put to death, that he will withdraw from me.”
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whether small or great, man or 4 Ben-hadad listened to
woman. d 14 So they took an Second Col.
King Asa and sent the chiefs
oath to Jehovah with a loud a 1Ki 7:51
1Ki 15:15 of his armies against the cities
voice, with joyful shouting, and 1Ch 26:26 of Israel, and they struck down
with the trumpets and horns. Ijon, h Dan, i Abel-maim, and all
15 And all Judah rejoiced over b 2Ch 14:1
the storage places of the cities
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the oath, for they had taken the of Naphta·li. j 5 When Baa·sha
oath with all their heart and they CHAP. 16
heard of it, he immediately quit
eagerly sought him and he let c 1Ki 15:25, 27
building1 Ramah and abandoned
himself be found by them, e and d Jos 18:21, 25 his work on it. 6 King Asa then
Jehovah continued to give them took all Judah, and they carried
e 1Ki 15:17-19
rest on every side. f off the stones and timbers of
16 Asa the king even re- f 1Ki 7:51 Ramah k that Baa·sha had been
moved Maa·cah g his grandmoth- g 1Ki 20:1 building with, l and with them he
er from her position as queen 2Ki 12:18 built up1 Geba m and Mizpah. n
mother,2 because she had made 2Ki 16:8 7 At that time Ha·nani o the
an obscene idol for the worship h 2Ki 15:29 seer came to King Asa of Ju-
of the sacred pole.1h Asa cut dah and said to him: “Because
down her obscene idol and pul- i Jg 18:29
you relied1 on the king of Syr-
verized it and burned it in j 1Ki 15:20-22 ia and did not rely2 on Jehovah
the Kidron Valley. i 17 But the your God, the army of the king
k Jos 18:21, 25
high places were not removed j of Syria has escaped out of your
from Israel. k Nevertheless, Asa’s l 1Ki 15:17 hand. p 8 Were not the E·thi·o-
heart was complete1 all his life.2l pi·ans and the Liby·ans a very
m Jos 18:21, 24
18 And he brought the things 1Ch 6:60, 64 great army with many chariots
that he and his father had
n Jos 18:21, 26
made holy into the house of the Jg 20:1
16:1 1 Or “fortify; rebuild.” 2 Or “leav-
true God—silver, gold, and vari- ing or entering the territory of.” 16:2
o 1Ki 16:1 1 Or “palace.” 16:3 1 Or “covenant.”
15:12, 16 1 See Glossary. 15:16 2 Or “as 2Ch 19:2 16:5 1 Or “fortifying; rebuilding.” 16:6
2Ch 20:34
lady.” 15:17 1 Or “completely devoted.” 1 Or “fortified; rebuilt.” 16:7 1 Lit.,
2 Lit., “days.” p Jer 17:5 “leaned.” 2 Lit., “lean.”
2 CHRONICLES 16:9–17:13 624
and horsemen? But because you CHAP. 16 captured. a 3 Jehovah contin-
relied on Jehovah, he gave them a 2Ch 14:9, 11 ued with Je·hosha·phat because
into your hand. a 9 For the eyes Ps 37:39, 40 he walked in the former ways
of Jehovah are roving about of his forefather David b and did
through all the earth b to show b Zec 4:10 not search for the Baals. 4 For
his strength1 in behalf of those he searched for the God of his
whose heart is complete toward2 c 1Pe 3:12 father c and followed1 his com-
him. c You have acted foolishly in mandment and not the prac-
this matter; from now on there d 1Ki 15:32 tices of Israel. d 5 Jehovah kept
will be wars against you.” d the kingdom firmly established
10 However, Asa became of- e 1Ki 15:23 in his hand; e and all Judah con-
fended at the seer and put him tinued to give gifts to Je·hosha-
f 1Ki 15:24 phat, and he had riches and glo-
in prison1 because he was en-
raged at him over this. And Asa ry in abundance. f 6 His heart
g 2Sa 5:7 became bold in the ways of Je-
began to mistreat others among
the people at that same time. hovah, and he even removed
h Mr 16:1
11 Now the history of Asa, from Lu 23:55, 56
the high places g and the sacred
beginning to end, is written in Joh 19:40 poles1h from Judah.
the Book of the Kings of Judah ____________________ 7 In the third year of his
and of Israel. e CHAP. 17 reign he sent for his princes,
12 In the 39th year of his i 1Ki 15:24 Ben-hail, O·ba·diah, Zech·a·ri-
reign, Asa developed an ailment 1Ki 22:41 ah, Ne·thanel, and Mi·caiah, to
in his feet until he became very ____________________ teach in the cities of Judah.
sick; and even in his sickness, Second Col. 8 There were Levites with them:
he turned, not to Jehovah, but to a 2Ch 15:8 She·maiah, Neth·a·niah, Zeb·a-
the healers. 13 Then Asa was diah, Asa·hel, She·mira·moth,
laid to rest with his forefathers; f b 2Sa 8:15 Je·hona·than, Ad·o·nijah, To·bi-
he died in the 41st year of his jah, and Tob-ad·o·nijah, and
reign. 14 So they buried him in c De 4:29 along with them E·lisha·ma and
the grand burial place that he 2Ch 26:1, 5 Je·horam the priests. i 9 They
had excavated for himself in the began teaching in Judah, tak-
d 1Ki 12:28-30 ing with them the book of Jeho-
City of David, g and they laid 1Ki 13:33
him on a bier that had been vah’s Law, j and they went around
filled with balsam oil and differ- e 1Ki 9:4, 5
through all the cities of Judah
ent sorts of ingredients mixed Ps 132:12 teaching among the people.
into a specially made ointment. h 10 And the dread of Jeho-
Further, they made an extraordi- f 2Ch 18:1 vah came upon all the kingdoms
narily great funeral burning for of the lands surrounding Judah,
him.1 g 1Ki 22:42, 43 and they did not fight against Je-
17 And his son Je·hosha- hosha·phat. 11 And the Phi-

phat i became king in his h De 7:5 listines brought to Je·hosha-
place, and he strengthened his phat gifts and money as tribute.
position over Israel. 2 He sta- i De 33:8, 10 The Arabs brought him 7,700
Mal 2:7 rams and 7,700 male goats from
tioned military forces in all the
fortified cities of Judah and put their flocks.
garrisons in the land of Ju-
j De 31:11
Jos 1:7, 8
12 Je·hosha·phat grew great-
dah and in the cities of Ephra- Ne 8:7 er and greater, k and he contin-
im that Asa his father had ued building fortified places l and
k 2Ch 18:1 storage cities m in Judah. 13 He
16:9 1 Or “support.” 2 Or “completely carried out extensive projects
devoted to.” 16:10 1 Lit., “in the house l 2Ch 14:2, 6 in the cities of Judah, and
of the stocks.” 16:14 1 Evidently, not a
cremation of Asa, but a burning of m 1Ki 9:19 17:4 1 Lit., “walked in.” 17:6 1 See Glos-
spices. 2Ch 8:3, 4 sary.
625 2 CHRONICLES 17:14–18:14
he had soldiers, mighty war- CHAP. 17 frain?” They said: “Go up, and
riors, in Jerusalem. 14 These a 2Ch 13:3 the true God will give it into the
were grouped by their paternal 2Ch 26:11-13 king’s hand.”
houses: of Judah the chiefs of 6 Je·hosha·phat then said: “Is
thousands, Adnah the chief, and there not here a prophet of Je-
b Ge 49:27
with him were 300,000 mighty hovah? a Let us also inquire
warriors. a 15 And under his through him.” b 7 At that the
command was Je·ho·hanan the c 2Ch 14:8 king of Israel said to Je·hosh-
chief, and with him were 280,- a·phat: “There is still one more
000. 16 And also under his man c through whom we can in-
command was Am·a·siah the d 2Ch 11:5, 23 quire of Jehovah; but I hate
son of Zichri, who volunteered ____________________ him, for he never prophesies
for Jehovah’s service, and with CHAP. 18 good things concerning me,
him were 200,000 mighty war- e 2Ch 17:5 but always bad. d He is Mi·cai-
riors. 17 And out of Benjamin b ah the son of Imlah.” However,
was E·lia·da, a mighty war- Je·hosha·phat said: “The king
rior, and with him were 200,000 f 1Ki 16:28, 33 should not say such a thing.”
1Ki 21:25
men equipped with the bow and 8 So the king of Israel called
shield. c 18 And under his com- a court official and said: “Bring
mand was Je·hoza·bad, and with g 1Ki 22:2-4 Mi·caiah the son of Imlah quick-
him were 180,000 men equipped 2Ch 19:2 ly.” e 9 Now the king of Isra-
for the army. 19 These were el and Je·hosha·phat the king of
ministering to the king in addi- Judah were each sitting on his
h De 4:41-43
tion to those whom the king put 1Ch 6:77, 80 throne, dressed in royal attire;
in the fortified cities throughout they were sitting at the thresh-
all Judah. d ing floor at the entrance of the
18 Je·hosha·phat had riches

and glory in abundance, e
i 2Sa 2:1
1Ki 22:5, 6
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gate of Sa·mari·a, and all the
prophets were prophesying be-
but he made a marriage al- fore them. 10 Then Zed·e·kiah
liance with Ahab. f 2 So years Second Col. the son of Che·naa·nah made
later he went down to Ahab at a 2Ki 3:11 for himself iron horns and said:
Sa·mari·a, g and Ahab sacrificed “This is what Jehovah says,
sheep and cattle in abundance b 1Ki 22:7, 8
‘With these you will gore1 the
for him and for the people Syrians until you exterminate
with him. And he urged1 him to them.’” 11 All the other proph-
go up against Ramoth-gile·ad. h c 1Ki 18:4 ets were prophesying the same
3 Then King Ahab of Israel said 1Ki 19:9, 10 way, saying: “Go up to Ramoth-
to King Je·hosha·phat of Judah: gile·ad and you will be success-
“Will you go with me to Ramoth- ful; f Jehovah will give it into the
d Jer 38:4
gile·ad?” He replied to him: king’s hand.”
“I am the same as you, and my 12 So the messenger who
people are the same as your peo- e 1Ki 22:9-12 went to call Mi·caiah said to
ple and will support you in the him: “Look! The words of the
war.” prophets are unanimously favor-
4 But Je·hosha·phat said to f Mic 3:5 able to the king. Let your word,
the king of Israel: “First in- please, become like theirs, g
quire, please, for the word of Je- and speak favorably.” h 13 But
hovah.” i 5 So the king of Israel g Isa 30:9, 10 Mi·caiah said: “As surely as
gathered the prophets togeth- Jehovah is living, whatever my
er, 400 men, and said to them: h 1Ki 22:13-17
God says is what I will speak.” i
“Should we go to war against 14 Then he came in to the
Ramoth-gile·ad, or should I re- king, and the king asked him:
i Jer 23:28
18:2 1 Or “persuaded.” Ac 20:27 18:10 1 Or “push.”
“Mi·caiah, should we go to CHAP. 18 the spirit of Jehovah pass from
war against Ramoth-gile·ad, or a Le 26:14, 17 me to speak with you?” a 24 Mi-
should I refrain?” At once he re- Nu 27:16, 17 caiah replied: “Look! You will
plied: “Go up and you will see which way on the day when
be successful; they will be giv- you will enter the innermost
en into your hand.” 15 At that b 1Ki 22:18 room to hide.” 25 Then the
the king said to him: “How many king of Israel said: “Take Mi·cai-
times must I put you under oath ah and turn him over to Amon
not to speak to me anything but c Isa 6:1 the chief of the city and to
the truth in the name of Jeho- Eze 1:26 Joash the king’s son. 26 Tell
vah?” 16 So he said: “I see all Re 20:11 them, ‘This is what the king says:
the Israelites scattered on the “Put this fellow in the prison b
mountains, like sheep that have and feed him with a reduced al-
no shepherd. a Jehovah said: d Job 1:6 lowance of bread and water until
‘These have no master. Let each Da 7:9, 10 I return in peace.”’” 27 But Mi-
one go back to his house in caiah said: “If you do return in
peace.’” peace, Jehovah has not spoken
17 Then the king of Israel e 1Ki 22:19-23 with me.” c Then he added: “Take
said to Je·hosha·phat: “Did I not note, all you peoples.”
tell you, ‘He will not prophesy 28 So the king of Israel and
good things concerning me, only f Ps 104:4 Je·hosha·phat the king of Ju-
bad’?” b dah went up to Ramoth-gile·ad. d
18 Mi·caiah then said: 29 The king of Israel now said
“Therefore, hear the word of Je- to Je·hosha·phat: “I will disguise
g Isa 19:14
myself and will go into the battle,
hovah: I saw Jehovah sitting on Eze 14:9
but you should put on your royal
his throne c and all the army
attire.” So the king of Israel dis-
of the heavens d standing at his
guised himself, and they entered
right and at his left. e 19 Jeho- h 2Ch 18:10
the battle. 30 Now the king of
vah then said, ‘Who will fool Syria had ordered his chariot
King Ahab of Israel, so that he commanders: “Do not fight with
will go up and fall at Ramoth- i 2Ch 18:7 anyone, small or great, except
gile·ad?’ And one was saying one the king of Israel.” 31 And as
thing while another said some- soon as the chariot command-
thing else. 20 Then a spirit1f j Jer 20:2 ers saw Je·hosha·phat, they said
came forward and stood before Mr 14:65 to themselves: “It is the king
Jehovah and said, ‘I will fool ____________________ of Israel.” So they turned to
him.’ Jehovah asked him, ‘How Second Col. fight against him; and Je·hosh-
will you do it?’ 21 He replied, a 1Ki 22:24-28 a·phat began to cry for help, e
‘I will go out and become a de- and Jehovah helped him, and
ceptive spirit in the mouth of all God at once diverted them from
his prophets.’ So he said, ‘You b 2Ch 16:10 him. 32 When the chariot com-
will fool him, and what is more, Ac 5:18 manders saw that it was not the
you will be successful. Go out king of Israel, they immediately
and do that.’ 22 And now Je- turned back from following him.
hovah has put a deceptive spirit c Nu 16:29 33 But one man shot his
in the mouth of these prophets bow at random,1 and he struck
of yours, g but Jehovah has de- the king of Israel between the
clared calamity for you.” joints of his coat of mail. So
d Jos 20:8
23 Zed·e·kiah h the son of 1Ki 22:29-33 the king said to his chariot-
Che·naa·nah now approached 2Ch 18:2 eer: “Turn around and take me
and struck Mi·caiah i on the out of the battle,2 for I have been
cheek j and said: “Which way did
e Ex 14:10 18:33 1 Or “in his innocence.” 2 Lit.,
18:20 1 Or “an angel.” 2Ch 13:14 “camp.”
627 2 CHRONICLES 18:34–20:5
badly wounded.” a 34 The fight- CHAP. 18 es for the inhabitants of Je-
ing raged throughout that day, a 1Ki 22:34, 35 rusalem. a 9 And he command-
and the king of Israel had to be ed them: “This is what you
b 2Ch 18:22 should do in the fear of Jeho-
propped up in the chariot, fac-
____________________
ing the Syrians until the evening; vah, with faithfulness and a
and he died at sunset. b CHAP. 19 complete1 heart: 10 Whenever
19
c 2Ch 18:31, 32 your brothers living in their cit-
Then King Je·hosha·phat
of Judah returned safe- d 1Ki 16:1
ies bring a legal case that in-
ly1 to his own house2 in Jeru-
c volves the shedding of blood b or
salem. 2 Jehu d the son of Ha- e 2Ch 16:7 a question about a law, a com-
nani e the visionary went out to mandment, regulations, or judg-
f 1Ki 21:25
meet him and said to King Je- ments, you should warn them so
hosha·phat: “Is it the wick- g Ps 139:21 that they may not become guilty
ed you should be helping, f and before Jehovah; otherwise his
h 1Ki 14:1, 13 indignation will come against
is it those who hate Jehovah
you and your brothers. This is
you should love? g Because of i 2Ch 17:3-6
what you should do, so that you
this the indignation of Jehovah
j Jos 17:14, 15 may not incur guilt. 11 Here is
is against you. 3 Nevertheless,
Am·a·riah the chief priest who
there are good things that have k 2Ch 15:8
is over you for every matter
been found in you, h because you
l De 16:18 of Jehovah. c Zeb·a·diah the son
cleared out the sacred poles1 of Ishma·el is the leader of the
from the land and you have pre- m De 1:16, 17 house of Judah for every matter
pared your heart2 to search for Ps 82:1
pertaining to the king. And the
the true God.” i Levites will serve as officers for
n Ex 18:21
4 Je·hosha·phat continued you. Be strong and act, and let
living in Jerusalem, and he went o Ge 18:25 Jehovah be with those who do
out again among the people from De 32:4
what is good.”1d
Beer-sheba to the mountainous
20
p Ac 10:34 Afterward the Moab·ites e
region of Ephra·im, j to bring Ro 2:11
and the Ammon·ites, f to-
them back to Jehovah the God 1Pe 1:17
gether with some of the Am-
of their forefathers. k 5 He also q De 10:17 mon·im,1 came to wage war
appointed judges throughout the De 16:19 against Je·hosha·phat. 2 So
land in all the fortified cities of ____________________
Je·hosha·phat was told: “A large
Judah, city by city. l 6 And he Second Col. crowd has come against you
said to the judges: “Pay attention a De 17:9 from the region of the sea,1
to what you are doing, for you do De 21:5
from Edom, g and there they are
not judge for man but for Jeho- De 25:1
in Haza·zon-tamar, that is, En-
vah, and he is with you when you b De 17:8 gedi.” h 3 At that Je·hosha·phat
pass judgment. m 7 Now let the became afraid, and he resolved1
fear of Jehovah be upon you. n c Mal 2:7
to search for Jehovah. i So he
Be careful about what you do, d 2Ch 15:2 proclaimed a fast for all Judah.
for with Jehovah our God there ____________________ 4 The people of Judah then
is no injustice, o no partiality, p no CHAP. 20 gathered together to inquire of
bribe-taking.” q Jehovah; j they came from all the
e Jg 3:14
8 In Jerusalem also, Je·hosh- 2Sa 8:2 cities of Judah to consult Jeho-
a·phat appointed some of the Le- Ps 83:2, 6 vah.
vites and the priests and some of
f Ge 19:36-38 5 Then Je·hosha·phat stood
the heads of the paternal houses up in the congregation of Judah
of Israel to serve as judges for g Jos 15:1
Jehovah and to settle legal cas- 19:9 1 Or “completely devoted.” 19:11
h Jos 15:20, 62 1 Or “with what is good.” 20:1 1 Or pos-
19:1 1 Or “in peace.” 2 Or “palace.” i 2Ch 19:1, 3 sibly, “the Meunites.” 20:2 1 Evident-
19:3 1 See Glossary. 2 Or “your heart is ly, the Dead Sea. 20:3 1 Lit., “set his
resolved.” j De 4:29-31 face.”
and Jerusalem in the house of CHAP. 20 son of Je·iel son of Mat·ta·niah
Jehovah before the new court- a 1Ki 8:23 the Levite of the sons of Asaph.
yard, 6 and he said: Mt 6:9 15 He said: “Pay attention, all
“O Jehovah the God of our b 1Ch 29:11
Judah and you inhabitants of Je-
forefathers, are you not God in Da 4:17 rusalem and King Je·hosha-
the heavens; a do you not have phat! Here is what Jehovah says
c 1Ch 29:12 to you, ‘Do not be afraid or be
dominion over all the kingdoms Isa 40:15, 17
of the nations? b In your hand are Da 4:35 terrified because of this large
power and might, and no one crowd, for the battle is not
can stand against you. c 7 O our d Ge 12:7 yours but God’s. a 16 Tomorrow
Ne 9:7, 8
God, did you not drive away the Isa 41:8 go down against them. They will
inhabitants of this land from be- Jas 2:23 be coming up by the pass of Ziz,
fore your people Israel and then and you will find them at the
e 2Ch 2:4
give it as a lasting possession end of the valley1 before the wil-
to the offspring1 of your friend f 2Ch 6:20 derness of Je·ruel. 17 You will
Abraham? d 8 And they settled not need to fight this battle. Take
g 1Ki 8:33, 34
in it, and they built for you there 2Ch 6:28-30
your position, stand still, b and
a sanctuary for your name, e say- see the salvation of Jehovah in
ing, 9 ‘If disaster should come h Ge 36:8 your behalf.1c O Judah and Jeru-
on us, whether by sword, ad- i Nu 20:17, 18
salem, do not be afraid or be ter-
verse judgment, pestilence, or De 2:5, 9, 19 rified. d Tomorrow go out against
famine, let us stand before this them, and Jehovah will be with
j Jg 11:23, 24 you.’” e
house and before you (for your Ps 83:2, 4
name is in this house) f and call 18 At once Je·hosha·phat
to you for help out of our dis- k Jg 11:27, 28 bowed low with his face to the
tress, and may you hear and Ps 7:6
ground, and all Judah and the in-
save us.’ g 10 Now here are the l 2Ki 6:15, 16 habitants of Jerusalem fell down
men of Ammon, Moab, and before Jehovah to worship Jeho-
the mountainous region of Seir, h m 2Ch 14:11
Ps 25:15
vah. 19 Then the Levites who
whom you did not allow Israel Ps 62:1 were descendants of the Ko-
to invade when they came out of ____________________ hath·ites f and the Korah·ites
the land of Egypt. They turned Second Col. rose up to praise Jehovah the
away from them and did not an- a De 1:29, 30 God of Israel with a very loud
nihilate them. i 11 Now they are Jos 11:4, 6 voice. g
repaying us by coming in to 2Ch 32:7, 8 20 They rose up early the
drive us out from your posses- b Isa 30:15 next morning and went out to
sion that you gave us as an in- the wilderness of Te·koa. h As
heritance. j 12 O our God, will c Ex 14:13, 14 they went out, Je·hosha·phat
you not execute judgment on Ex 15:2
1Sa 2:1
stood up and said: “Listen to
them? k For we are powerless be- 1Ch 16:23 me, O Judah and you inhabitants
fore this large crowd that is com- La 3:26 of Jerusalem! Put faith in Jeho-
ing against us; and we do not vah your God so that you may
d De 31:8
know what we should do, l but Jos 10:25 be able to stand firm.1 Put faith
our eyes are toward you.” m in his prophets, i and you will be
13 Meanwhile, all those of Ju- e Nu 14:9 successful.”
2Ch 15:2
dah were standing before Jeho- 21 After he consulted with
vah, along with their little ones, f 1Ch 23:12 the people, he appointed men
their wives, and their children.1 to sing j to Jehovah and to offer
g 1Ch 15:16
14 Then in the middle of the praise in holy adornment as they
congregation, the spirit of Je- h 2Ch 11:5, 6 went out ahead of the armed
hovah came upon Ja·ha·ziel son
i Ex 14:31
of Zech·a·riah son of Be·naiah Ex 19:9
20:16 1 Or “wadi.” 20:17 1 Or “see how
Jehovah rescues you.” 20:20 1 Or “to
20:7 1 Lit., “seed.” 20:13 1 Lit., “sons.” j 1Ch 15:16 endure.”
629 2 CHRONICLES 20:22–21:2
men, saying: “Give thanks to Je- CHAP. 20 against the enemies of Israel. a
hovah, for his loyal love endures a Ex 34:6 30 Thus the kingdom of Je-
forever.” a b Jg 7:22 hosha·phat had no disturbance,
22 When they began joyfully 1Sa 14:20 and his God continued to give
singing praises, Jehovah set an c De 2:5 him rest on every side. b
ambush against the men of Am- d Ex 14:25
31 And Je·hosha·phat contin-
mon, Moab, and the mountain- Eze 38:21 ued reigning over Judah. He was
ous region of Seir who were in- e 2Ch 20:16
35 years old when he became
vading Judah, and they struck king, and he reigned for 25
f Ex 14:30
each other down. b 23 And the Ps 110:5, 6
years in Jerusalem. His mother’s
Ammon·ites and the Moab·ites Isa 37:36 name was A·zubah the daugh-
turned against the inhabitants of g Ex 12:35
ter of Shilhi. c 32 He kept walk-
the mountainous region of Seir c 2Ki 7:15, 16 ing in the way of his father
to destroy and annihilate them; h Ex 17:14, 15
Asa. d He did not deviate from it,
and when they finished with the 1Sa 7:12 and he did what was right in Je-
inhabitants of Seir, they helped i 1Sa 2:1
hovah’s eyes. e 33 However, the
to destroy one another. d Ps 20:5 high places were not removed, f
24 But when Judah came to Ps 30:1 and the people had not yet pre-
the watchtower of the wilder- j 2Sa 6:5 pared their heart for the God of
ness e and looked toward the 1Ch 16:5 their forefathers. g
crowd, there they saw their car- k Nu 10:8 34 As for the rest of the
casses fallen to the ground; f 1Ch 13:8 history of Je·hosha·phat, from
2Ch 29:26
there were no survivors. 25 So beginning to end, there it is
l Ps 116:19 written among the words of Je-
Je·hosha·phat and his people
____________________ hu h the son of Ha·nani, i which
came to carry off the spoil from
them, and they found among Second Col. were included in the Book of
them an abundance of goods, a Ex 15:13, 14 the Kings of Israel. 35 After
Jos 9:3, 9
clothing, and desirable articles, 2Ch 17:10
this King Je·hosha·phat of Ju-
which they stripped off for them- dah made an alliance with
b Jos 23:1
selves until they could carry no 2Sa 7:1
King A·ha·ziah of Israel, who
more. g It took three days to car- 2Ch 15:15 acted wickedly. j 36 So he made
ry off the spoil, for it was abun- c 1Ki 22:41, 42
him his partner in making
dant. 26 On the fourth day d 1Ki 15:11
ships to go to Tarshish, k and
they congregated together at the they built the ships in Ezi·on-
Valley1 of Bera·cah, for there e 2Ch 17:3, 4 geber. l 37 However, E·li·ezer
2Ch 19:2, 3
they praised2 Jehovah. That is the son of Dod·ava·hu of Ma·re-
f 1Ki 15:14 sha spoke prophetically against
why they named that place Val- 1Ki 22:43
ley of Bera·cah3h—until today. 2Ch 17:1, 6
Je·hosha·phat, saying: “Because
27 Then all the men of Judah you have made an alliance with
g 1Ki 18:21
and Jerusalem, with Je·hosha- A·ha·ziah, Jehovah will destroy
h 1Ki 16:1 your works.” m So the ships were
phat at their head, returned to 2Ch 19:2
Jerusalem with rejoicing, for Je- wrecked, n and they were unable
i 2Ch 16:7 to go to Tarshish.
hovah had made them rejoice
over their enemies. i 28 So they
21
j 2Ki 1:2, 16 Then Je·hosha·phat was
came into Jerusalem with k 1Ki 10:22, 23 laid to rest with his fore-
stringed instruments, harps, j l Nu 33:1, 35 fathers and was buried with his
and trumpets k and went to the De 2:8 forefathers in the City of David;
house of Jehovah. l 29 And the 1Ki 9:26 and his son Je·horam became
dread of God came upon all the m 2Ch 19:2 king in his place. o 2 His broth-
Ps 127:1 ers, Je·hosha·phat’s sons, were
kingdoms of the lands when they
heard that Jehovah had fought n 1Ki 22:48 Az·a·riah, Je·hiel, Zech·a·riah,
____________________ Az·a·riah, Micha·el, and Sheph-
20:26 1 Or “Low Plain.” 2 Lit., CHAP. 21 a·tiah; all of these were the
“blessed.” 3 Meaning “Blessing.” o 1Ki 22:50 sons of King Je·hosha·phat of
Israel. 3 And their father had CHAP. 21 not walked in the ways of your
given them many gifts in silver a 2Ch 11:5, 23 father Je·hosha·phat a or in the
and gold, and valuable things, b 2Ki 8:16
ways of King Asa b of Judah.
along with fortified cities in Ju- 13 But you walk in the way of
dah; a but he gave the kingdom to c Jg 9:5, 6 the kings of Israel c and cause Ju-
Je·horam, b for he was the first- d 2Ki 8:17-19 dah and the inhabitants of Jeru-
born. e 1Ki 14:7, 9
salem to commit spiritual pros-
4 When Je·horam had taken Ho 4:1 titution d like the prostitution of
control of the kingdom of his fa- the house of Ahab, e and you
f 2Ch 22:2
ther, he strengthened his posi- Ne 13:26 even killed your own broth-
tion by killing all his brothers c ers, f the household of your fa-
g 2Sa 23:5
with the sword, as well as some Ps 89:20, 28
ther, who were better than you.
of the princes of Israel. 5 Je- Jer 33:20, 21 14 Therefore, Jehovah is deal-
horam was 32 years old when h 2Sa 7:12, 16
ing a great blow to your people,
he became king, and he reigned 1Ki 11:36 to your sons, to your wives, and
for eight years in Jerusalem. d Ps 132:11 to all your possessions. 15 And
6 He walked in the way of the i Ge 27:40 you will suffer with many sick-
kings of Israel, e just as those of nesses, including a disease of
j 1Ki 22:47
the house of Ahab had done, 2Ki 8:20-22
your intestines, until your intes-
for Ahab’s daughter had be- tines come out because of the
k Jos 21:13 disease, day after day.’”
come his wife; f and he kept doing 2Ki 19:8
what was bad in Jehovah’s eyes. 16 Then Jehovah stirred up g
l 2Ch 15:2 against Je·horam the Phi·lis-
7 But Jehovah did not want to Jer 2:13
bring the house of David to ruin tines1h and the Arabs i who were
for the sake of the covenant that
m De 12:2 near the E·thi·opi·ans. 17 So
he had made with David, g since n 2Ki 2:1, 11 they invaded Judah, forcing
he had promised to give a lamp ____________________ their way in, and carried off all
to him and to his sons always. h Second Col. the possessions that were found
8 In his days Edom revolted a 2Ch 17:3 in the king’s house,1j as well as
against Judah i and then set up his sons and his wives; and
b 1Ki 15:11
its own king. j 9 So Je·horam 2Ch 14:2, 5 the only son left to him was
and his commanders crossed Je·hoa·haz,2k his youngest son.
c 1Ki 16:25, 33
over with all his chariots, and 18 And after all of this, Jeho-
he rose up by night and de-
d Ex 34:15 vah afflicted him with an in-
Jer 3:8 curable disease in his intestines. l
feated the Edom·ites who were
e 2Ki 9:22 19 Some time later, when two
surrounding him and the char-
full years had passed, his intes-
iot commanders. 10 But Edom f 2Ch 21:4
tines came out because of his
has kept up its revolt against Ju- g 1Ki 11:14 disease, and he died while suf-
dah to this day. Libnah k also re- 2Ch 33:11
Isa 10:5 fering severely from his disease;
volted against him at that time,
and his people did not make a
because he had abandoned Je- h Jos 13:1, 2
2Sa 8:1 burning for him like the burn-
hovah the God of his fore-
ing that was made for his fore-
fathers. l 11 He had also made i 2Ch 17:11
fathers. m 20 He was 32 years
high places m on the mountains of j 1Ki 14:25, 26 old when he became king, and
Judah to cause the inhabitants he reigned for eight years in Je-
of Jerusalem to commit spiritu- k 2Ch 22:1
rusalem. No one regretted it
al prostitution, and he led Judah l Ac 12:21-23
when he died. So they buried
astray. m 2Ch 16:13, 14 him in the City of David, n but not
12 Eventually a written mes- Jer 34:4, 5 in the burial places of the kings. o
sage came to him from E·li- n 1Ki 2:10
jah n the prophet, saying: “This is 21:16 1 Lit., “the spirit of the Phi-
o 2Ch 24:24,
what Jehovah the God of David 25 listines.” 21:17 1 Or “palace.” 2 Also
your forefather says, ‘You have 2Ch 28:27 called Ahaziah.
631 2 CHRONICLES 22:1–23:2
22 Then the inhabitants of

Jerusalem made his youn-
CHAP. 22
a 2Ch 21:16, 17
of Judah and the sons of A·ha-
ziah’s brothers, ministers of
gest son A·ha·ziah king in his A·ha·ziah, and he killed them. a
place, for the marauder band b 2Ki 8:24-26 9 Then he looked for A·ha·zi-
that came with the Arabs to ah; they captured him where
c 2Ki 11:1
the camp had killed all the old- 2Ki 11:13, 16
he was hiding in Sa·mari·a, and
er ones. a So A·ha·ziah the son of 2Ch 24:7 they brought him to Jehu. Then
Je·horam began to reign as king they put him to death and bur-
of Judah. b 2 A·ha·ziah was 22 d 1Ki 16:28 ied him, b for they said: “He is the
years old when he became king, grandson of Je·hosha·phat, who
e 1Ki 16:33 searched for Jehovah with all
and he reigned for one year in 2Ki 8:27, 28
Jerusalem. His mother’s name Mic 6:16 his heart.” c There was no one of
was Ath·a·liah c the granddaugh- the house of A·ha·ziah who had
ter1 of Omri. d f 2Ki 8:15 the power to rule the kingdom.
3 He too walked in the ways 2Ki 10:32
10 When Ath·a·liah, d A·ha·zi-
of the house of Ahab, e for his g 1Ki 22:3
ah’s mother, saw that her son
mother became his adviser in 2Ch 18:14 had died, she rose up and
acting wickedly. 4 And he kept destroyed the entire royal
doing what was bad in Je- h Jos 19:18, 23 line1 of the house of Judah. e
hovah’s eyes, like the house 11 However, Je·ho·shabe·ath
i 2Ki 9:15 the daughter of the king took Je-
of Ahab, for they became his
advisers after the death of hoash f the son of A·ha·ziah and
j 2Ki 8:16
his father, to his destruction. stole him away from among the
5 He followed their advice and k 2Ki 3:1 sons of the king who were
went with Je·horam the son of to be put to death, and she
King Ahab of Israel to wage l 2Ki 9:16 put him and his nurse in an
war against King Haza·el f of inner bedroom. Je·ho·shabe·ath
Syria at Ramoth-gile·ad, g where m 1Ki 19:16 the daughter of King Je·horam g
2Ki 9:20, 21
the archers wounded Je·ho- (she was the wife of Je·hoia·da h
ram. 6 He returned to Jezre- n 2Ki 9:6, 7
the priest and a sister of A·ha-
el h to recover from the wounds ____________________ ziah) managed to keep him con-
that they had inflicted on him at Second Col.
cealed from Ath·a·liah, so that
Ramah when he fought against a 2Ki 10:10-14
she did not put him to death. i
King Haza·el of Syria. i 12 He remained with them for
A·ha·ziah1 the son of Je·ho- b 2Ki 9:27, 28 six years, hidden at the house
ram j the king of Judah went of the true God, while Ath·a·liah
down to Jezre·el to see Je·ho- c 2Ch 17:3, 4 was ruling over the land.
ram k the son of Ahab, because
he had been wounded.2l 7 But
d 2Ch 22:2 23 In the seventh year, Je-
hoia·da acted courageous-
God brought about the downfall e 2Ki 11:1-3 ly and made a pact1 with the
of A·ha·ziah by his coming to Je- chiefs of hundreds, j namely, Az-
horam; and when he came, he f 2Ki 11:21 a·riah the son of Je·roham, Ish-
went out with Je·horam to meet ma·el the son of Je·ho·hanan,
Jehu m the grandson1 of Nim- g 2Ki 8:16 Az·a·riah the son of Obed, Ma-
shi, whom Jehovah had anoint- a·seiah the son of A·daiah, and
h 2Ch 23:1
ed to do away with2 the house of E·li·shaphat the son of Zich-
Ahab. n 8 When Jehu began to i 2Sa 7:12, 13
ri. 2 Then they went through-
execute judgment on the house 1Ki 15:4 out Judah and gathered togeth-
of Ahab, he found the princes 2Ch 21:7 er the Levites k from all the cities
____________________ of Judah and the heads of the
22:2 1 Lit., “daughter.” 22:6 1 In some CHAP. 23 paternal houses of Israel. When
Hebrew manuscripts, “Azariah.” 2 Or j 2Ki 11:4
“he was sick.” 22:7 1 Lit., “son.” 2 Lit., 22:10 1 Lit., “all seed of the kingdom.”
“cut off.” k 2Ch 8:14 23:1 1 Or “covenant.”
they came to Jerusalem, 3 the CHAP. 23 to the left side of the house, by
entire congregation made a cov- a 2Sa 5:3 the altar and by the house, all
enant a with the king in the house around the king. 11 Then they
of the true God, after which he b 2Sa 7:8, 12 brought the king’s son a out and
said to them: 1Ki 2:4 put on him the crown1 and the
1Ki 9:5
“Look! The king’s son will Ps 89:20, 29
Testimony2b and made him king,
reign, just as Jehovah promised and Je·hoia·da and his sons
concerning the sons of David. b anointed him. Then they said:
c 1Ch 24:3
4 This is what you are to do: “Long live the king!” c
One third of the priests and of d 2Ki 11:5-8
12 When Ath·a·liah heard the
the Levites who will be on duty c 1Ch 9:22-25 sound of the people running and
on the Sabbath will be door- 1Ch 26:1 praising the king, she immedi-
keepers; d 5 another third will ately came to the people at the
be at the house1 of the king, e e 1Ki 7:1 house of Jehovah. d 13 Then
and the other third will be at she saw the king standing there
the Gate of the Foundation, and f 1Ki 7:12 by his pillar at the entrance.
all the people will be in the The princes e and the trumpeters
courtyards of the house of Je- g 1Ch 23:28, 32 were with the king, and all the
hovah. f 6 Do not let anyone en- people of the land were rejoic-
ter the house of Jehovah except h 2Ki 11:9-12 ing f and blowing the trumpets,
the priests and the Levites who and the singers with musical in-
are ministering. g These may en- i 1Ch 24:1 struments were leading1 the
ter because they are a holy 1Ch 26:1 praises. At this Ath·a·liah ripped
group, and all the people will her garments apart and cried
keep the obligation to Jehovah. j 2Ki 11:4 out: “Conspiracy! Conspiracy!”
7 The Levites must surround 14 But Je·hoia·da the priest
the king on every side, each with k 2Sa 8:7 brought out the chiefs of hun-
his weapons in hand. Anyone en- dreds, those appointed over the
tering the house will be put to l 1Ch 26:26, 27 army, and said to them: “Take
death. Stay with the king wher- 2Ch 5:1 her out from among the ranks,
ever he goes.”1 ____________________ and if anyone follows her, put
8 The Levites and all Judah Second Col. him to death with the sword!”
did exactly what Je·hoia·da the a 2Ki 11:2 For the priest had said: “Do not
priest had commanded. So each put her to death in the house
one took his men who were on b De 17:18 of Jehovah.” 15 So they seized
duty on the Sabbath, together her, and when she reached the
with those who were off duty on c 1Sa 10:1, 24 entrance of the Horse Gate of
the Sabbath, h for Je·hoia·da the the king’s house,1 they immedi-
priest had not dismissed the di- d 2Ki 11:13-16 ately put her to death there.
visions i from their duty. 9 Je- 16 Then Je·hoia·da made a
hoia·da the priest then gave the e 2Ch 23:1 covenant between himself and
chiefs of hundreds j the spears all the people and the king,
and the bucklers1 and the circu- f 1Ki 1:39, 40 that they would continue as the
lar shields that had belonged to people of Jehovah. g 17 After
King David, k which were in the g 2Ki 11:17, 18 that all the people came to
house of the true God. l 10 He 2Ch 34:1, 31 the house1 of Baal and tore it
then stationed all the people, down, h and they smashed his al-
each with his weapon1 in hand, h 2Ki 10:27, 28 tars and his images, i and they
from the right side of the house killed Mattan the priest of Baal j
i De 12:3
23:5, 15 1 Or “palace.” 23:7 1 Lit., 2Ch 34:1, 4 23:11 1 Or “diadem.” 2 Possibly a scroll
“when he goes out and when he comes containing the Law of God. 23:13 1 Or
in.” 23:9 1 A small shield, often carried j De 13:5 “giving the signal for.” 23:17 1 Or “tem-
by archers. 23:10 1 Or “missile.” 1Ki 18:40 ple.”
633 2 CHRONICLES 23:18–24:13
in front of the altars. 18 Then CHAP. 23 Je·hoia·da the chief and said
Je·hoia·da put the oversight of a 1Ch 23:6 to him: a “Why have you not re-
the house of Jehovah in the 1Ch 23:30, 31 quired the Levites to bring in
hands of the priests and the Le- from Judah and Jerusalem the
vites, whom David had assigned b Ex 29:38 sacred tax ordered by Moses b
Nu 28:2
in divisions over the house of Je- the servant of Jehovah, the sa-
hovah to offer up the burnt sac- c 1Ch 9:26
cred tax of the congregation of
rifices of Jehovah a according to 1Ch 26:1, 13 Israel, for the tent of the Testi-
what is written in the Law of mony? c 7 For the sons of Ath-
Moses, b with rejoicing and with d 2Ki 11:9 a·liah, d that wicked woman, had
song, as directed by1 David. broken into the house of the true
19 He also stationed the gate- e 1Ki 7:7 God, e and they had used all the
keepers c by the gates of the holy things of the house of Je-
house of Jehovah, so that no one f 2Ki 11:19, 20 hovah for the Baals.” 8 Then,
unclean in any respect could en- ____________________ at the king’s order, a chest f was
ter. 20 He now took the chiefs CHAP. 24 made and placed outside at the
of hundreds, d the nobles, the rul- g 2Ki 11:21 gate of the house of Jehovah. g
ers of the people, and all the 9 After that a proclamation was
people of the land and escort- h Ge 21:14 issued throughout Judah and Je-
2Sa 3:10
ed the king down from the 2Ki 12:1
rusalem to bring to Jehovah the
house of Jehovah. Then they sacred tax h that Moses the ser-
came through the upper gate to i 2Ki 12:2 vant of the true God had im-
the king’s house1 and seated the posed on Israel in the wilder-
king on the throne e of the king- j 2Ki 22:3-5 ness. 10 All the princes and all
dom. f 21 So all the people of the people rejoiced, i and they
the land rejoiced and the city k 2Ki 12:4, 5 kept bringing contributions and
was quiet, for they had put Ath- 2Ch 29:1, 3 dropping them into the chest un-
a·liah to death with the sword. 2Ch 34:9, 10
til it was full.1
24 Je·hoash was seven years

old when he became king, g
l 2Ki 12:6
____________________
11 Whenever the Levites
brought the chest in to be
and he reigned for 40 years in Second Col.
turned over to the king and
Jerusalem. His mother’s name a 2Ki 12:7
they saw that there was a great
was Zibi·ah from Beer-sheba. h deal of money in it, the secre-
2 Je·hoash continued doing b Ex 30:12-16
tary of the king and the commis-
what was right in Jehovah’s eyes sioner of the chief priest would
all the days of Je·hoia·da the c Nu 1:50 come and empty the chest, j
priest. i 3 Je·hoia·da chose two and then they would take it
wives for him, and he became fa- d 2Ch 22:2, 3 back to its place. That was what
ther to sons and daughters. they did from day to day, and
4 Afterward it was the heart’s e 2Ch 28:24 they gathered money in abun-
desire of Je·hoash to renovate dance. 12 Then the king and
the house of Jehovah. j 5 So he f Mr 12:41 Je·hoia·da would give it to those
gathered the priests and the Le- supervising the work of the ser-
vites together and said to them: g 2Ki 12:9 vice of Jehovah’s house, and
“Go out to the cities of Judah they would hire the stonecutters
and collect money from all Isra- h Ex 30:12-16 and the craftsmen for renovat-
Ne 10:32
el to repair the house of your Mt 17:24
ing Jehovah’s house, k and also
God k from year to year; and you workers in iron and copper to re-
should act quickly in the mat- i 1Ch 29:9 pair Jehovah’s house. 13 And
ter.” But the Levites did not act those supervising the work got
quickly. l 6 So the king called j 2Ki 12:10 it started, and the repair work
23:18 1 Lit., “by the hands of.” 23:20 k 2Ki 12:11, 12 24:10 1 Or possibly, “until they all had
1 Or “palace.” 2Ch 34:10, 11 given.”
progressed under their supervi- CHAP. 24 order in the courtyard of Jeho-
sion, and they restored the a Ex 37:16 vah’s house. a 22 Thus King Je-
house of the true God to its Nu 7:84 hoash did not remember the
proper condition and reinforced loyal love that his father1 Je·hoi-
it. 14 And as soon as they fin- b Nu 28:3 a·da had shown toward him, and
ished, they brought the money he killed his son, who said as he
that was left over to the king and c 1Ki 2:10
was dying: “May Jehovah see to
Je·hoia·da, and they used it to it and call you to account.” b
make utensils for the house of 23 At the beginning of the
d 2Ch 23:1
Jehovah, utensils for the minis- year1 the Syrian army came up
try and for making offerings and against Je·hoash, and they in-
cups and utensils of gold and of e 2Ki 17:13, 14 vaded Judah and Jerusalem. c
2Ch 36:15, 16
silver. a And they would offer up Jer 7:25, 26
Then they did away with all the
burnt sacrifices b at the house of princes d of the people, and they
Jehovah regularly all the days of sent all their spoil to the king
f 2Ch 23:11
Je·hoia·da. of Damascus. 24 For although
15 When Je·hoia·da was old the invading Syrian army had
and satisfied with years, he died; g De 29:24, 25 a small number of men, Jeho-
1Ch 28:9
he was 130 years old at his 2Ch 15:2
vah handed over to them a very
death. 16 So they buried him large army, e because they had
in the City of David along with abandoned Jehovah the God of
h Jer 11:19
the kings, c because he had done their forefathers; so they1 exe-
____________________
good in Israel d with respect to cuted judgment on Je·hoash.
Second Col.
the true God and His house. 25 And when they withdrew
17 After Je·hoia·da’s death a Mt 23:35 from him (for they left him se-
Lu 11:51
the princes of Judah came and verely wounded1), his own ser-
bowed down to the king, and the vants conspired against him be-
king listened to them. 18 They b Ge 9:5
Ps 94:1
cause he had shed the blood of
abandoned the house of Jehovah Jer 11:20 the sons2 of Je·hoia·da f the
the God of their forefathers and Heb 10:30 priest. They killed him on his
began serving the sacred poles1 own bed. g So he died and they
and the idols, so that God’s an- c 2Ki 12:17 buried him in the City of David, h
ger came2 against Judah and Je- but they did not bury him in the
rusalem because of their guilt. burial places of the kings. i
d 2Ch 24:17, 18
19 He kept sending prophets 26 These were the conspira-
among them to bring them back tors j against him: Zabad the
to Jehovah, and they kept warn- e Le 26:17, 37
De 32:30
son of Shime·ath the Am-
ing1 them, but they refused to mon·it·ess and Je·hoza·bad the
listen. e son of Shimrith the Moab·i·tess.
20 God’s spirit came upon1 f 2Ch 24:20, 21
27 Regarding his sons and the
Zech·a·riah the son of Je·hoi- many pronouncements against
a·da f the priest, and he stood g 2Ki 12:20 him k and the renovation1 of the
above the people and said to house of the true God, l all these
them: “This is what the true God h 2Sa 5:9 things are recorded in the writ-
says, ‘Why are you violating the 1Ki 2:10 ings2 of the Book of the Kings.
commandments of Jehovah? You And his son Am·a·ziah became
will not be successful! Because i 2Ch 21:16, 20 king in his place.
you have abandoned Jehovah, 2Ch 28:27
he will, in turn, abandon you.’” g 24:22 1 That is, Zechariah’s father.
21 But they conspired against j 2Ki 12:21 24:23 1 Lit., “the turn of the year.”
him h and stoned him at the king’s 24:24 1 That is, the Syrians. 24:25 1 Or
“with many diseases.” 2 Or “son.” Pos-
k 2Ch 24:20
24:18 1 See Glossary. 2 Lit., “there was sibly the plural form denotes excel-
anger.” 24:19 1 Or “bearing witness lence. 24:27 1 Lit., “founding.” 2 Or
against.” 24:20 1 Lit., “clothed.” l 2Ch 24:13 “exposition; commentary.”
25 Am·a·ziah was 25 years

CHAP. 25
a 2Ki 14:1-6
the true God replied: “Jehovah
has the means to give you much
and he reigned for 29 years in more than that.” a 10 So Am·a-
Jerusalem. His mother’s name ziah dismissed the troops that
b 2Ch 24:26
was Je·ho·addan of Jerusalem. a had come to him from Ephra·im,
2 He continued to do what was sending them to their own place.
right in Jehovah’s eyes, but not c De 24:16 However, they were very angry
with a complete heart. 3 As with Judah, so they returned to
soon as he had the kingdom firm- their own place in the heat of an-
ly in his control, he killed his d 1Sa 8:11, 12
ger.
servants who had killed his fa- 11 Then Am·a·ziah took
ther the king. b 4 But he did not e Nu 1:2, 3 courage and led his own troops
put their sons to death, for he to the Valley of Salt, b and he
acted in harmony with what is struck down 10,000 men of Se-
written in the Law, in the book f 2Ch 19:2
ir. c 12 And the men of Judah
of Moses, where Jehovah com- captured 10,000 alive. So they
manded: “Fathers should not die g 2Ch 14:11 brought them to the top of
for their sons, and sons should 2Ch 20:6 the crag and threw them down
not die for their fathers; but ____________________ from the top of the crag, and
each one should die for his own Second Col. they were all dashed to pieces.
sin.” c a 1Sa 2:7 13 But the members of the
5 And Am·a·ziah gathered Pr 10:22
troop whom Am·a·ziah had sent
Hag 2:8
Judah together and had them back from accompanying him to
stand according to the pa- the war d were making raids on
ternal houses, by the chiefs b 2Sa 8:13 the cities of Judah, from Sa-
of thousands and by the chiefs Ps 60:Sup
mari·a e clear to Beth-horon; f
of hundreds for all Judah and they struck down 3,000 of them
Benjamin. d He registered them c 2Ki 14:7 and took much spoil.
from 20 years old and up, e and 2Ch 20:10, 11 14 But after Am·a·ziah re-
he found them to be 300,000 turned from striking down the
trained1 warriors to serve in the Edom·ites, he brought the gods
army, able to handle the lance d 2Ch 25:9
of the men of Seir and set
and the large shield. 6 Fur- them up for himself as gods, g
ther, he hired from Israel 100,- e 1Ki 16:29 and he began to bow down be-
000 mighty warriors for 100 sil- fore them and to make sacrificial
ver talents.1 7 But a man of smoke to them. 15 So Jehovah
the true God came to him, say- f 2Ch 8:3, 5
grew very angry with Am·a·zi-
ing: “O king, do not let the army
ah, and he sent a prophet who
of Israel go with you, for Jeho- g Ex 20:3, 5 said to him: “Why are you fol-
vah is not with Israel, f not with De 7:25
lowing the people’s gods that did
any of the Ephra·im·ites. 8 But 2Ch 28:22, 23
not rescue their own people out
go by yourself, act, and be cou-
rageous in battle. Otherwise, the of your hand?” h 16 As he spoke
true God could cause you to
h 2Ch 24:20 to him, the king said: “Did we
Ps 115:8
stumble before an enemy, for Jer 2:5
appoint you as an adviser to
God has the power to help g and Jer 10:5 the king? i Stop! j Why should
to cause stumbling.” 9 At this they strike you down?” Then
Am·a·ziah said to the man of the the prophet quit, but he added:
i 2Ch 16:10
true God: “But what about the 2Ch 18:25, 26
“I know that God has decided to
100 talents that I have given to bring you to ruin, because you
the troops of Israel?” The man of have done this and you have not
j Isa 30:10 listened to my advice.” k
25:5 1 Lit., “chosen.” 25:6 1 A talent 17 After consulting with his
equaled 34.2 kg ( 1,101 oz t). See k 1Sa 2:25 advisers, King Am·a·ziah of Ju-
App. B14. Pr 29:1 dah sent a message to Je·hoash
2 CHRONICLES 25:18–26:7 636
son of Je·hoa·haz son of Jehu CHAP. 25 25 Am·a·ziah a the son of Je-
the king of Israel, saying: “Come, a 2Ki 14:8-10 hoash the king of Judah lived
let us confront each other for 15 years after the death
b 2Ch 25:11
in battle.”1a 18 King Je·hoash of Je·hoash b the son of Je·ho-
of Israel sent this message to c 2Ki 14:11-14 a·haz the king of Israel. c 26 As
King Am·a·ziah of Judah: “The for the rest of the history of Am-
d 2Ch 22:7
thorny weed in Leba·non sent a a·ziah, from beginning to end,
message to the cedar in Leba- e 2Ch 25:14 look! is it not written in the Book
non, ‘Give your daughter to my of the Kings of Judah and of Is-
f Jos 21:8, 16
son as a wife.’ However, a wild 1Sa 6:19 rael? 27 From the time that
beast of Leba·non passed by Am·a·ziah turned away from fol-
and trampled down the thorny g Ne 8:16
Ne 12:38, 39
lowing Jehovah, they formed a
weed. 19 You have said, ‘Look! conspiracy d against him in Jeru-
I1 have struck down Edom.’ b So h 2Ch 26:9 salem, and he fled to Lachish,
your heart has become arrogant, Jer 31:38
Zec 14:10
but they sent men after him to
wanting to be glorified. But now Lachish and put him to death
stay in your own house.2 Why i 1Ki 7:51 there. 28 So they carried him
should you provoke disaster and 1Ki 15:18
2Ki 24:12, 13
back on horses and buried him
fall, bringing Judah down with 2Ki 25:13-15 with his forefathers in the city of
you?” 2Ch 12:9 Judah.
20 But Am·a·ziah did not lis-
26
____________________
Then all the people of Ju-
ten, c for this was from the true Second Col. dah took Uz·ziah, e who
God to give them into the hand a 2Ki 14:1 was 16 years old, and made him
of the enemy, d because they had king in place of his father Am·a-
b 2Ki 13:10
followed the gods of Edom. e ziah. f 2 He rebuilt Eloth g and
21 So King Je·hoash of Israel c 2Ki 14:17-20 restored it to Judah after the
went up, and he and King Am- king1 was laid to rest with his
d 2Ki 12:20
a·ziah of Judah confronted 2Ki 15:8, 10 forefathers. h 3 Uz·ziah i was 16
each other in battle at Beth- 2Ki 21:23 years old when he became king,
shemesh, f which belongs to Ju- ____________________
and he reigned for 52 years in
dah. 22 Judah was defeated by CHAP. 26 Jerusalem. His mother’s name
Israel, so each one fled to his e Mt 1:8 was Je·co·liah of Jerusalem. j
home.1 23 King Je·hoash of Is- 4 He continued to do what was
rael captured King Am·a·ziah of f 2Ki 14:21
right in Jehovah’s eyes, just as
Judah, son of Je·hoash son of g 1Ki 9:26 his father Am·a·ziah had done. k
Je·hoa·haz,1 at Beth-shemesh. 2Ki 16:6
5 And he kept searching for
Then he brought him to Jerusa- h 2Ki 14:22 God in the days of Zech·a·riah,
lem and made a breach in the
who taught him to fear the true
wall of Jerusalem from the Gate i Isa 1:1
Isa 6:1 God. During the time he was
of Ephra·im g to the Corner
searching for Jehovah, the true
Gate, h 400 cubits.2 24 He took j 2Ki 15:2
God made him prosper. l
all the gold and the silver and all
the articles that were found in k 2Ki 14:1, 3 6 He went out and fought
the house of the true God with1 against the Phi·listines m and
l 2Ch 14:7
Obed-edom and in the trea- Ps 1:2, 3 broke through the wall of Gath, n
suries of the king’s house,2i as the wall of Jabneh, o and the wall
m 2Sa 8:1 of Ashdod. p Then he built cities
well as hostages. Then he re- 2Ch 21:16
turned to Sa·mari·a. Isa 14:29 in the territory of Ashdod and
among the Phi·listines. 7 The
n 1Ch 18:1 true God continued to help him
25:17 1 Or “meet face-to-face.” 25:19
1 Lit., “You.” 25:19, 24 2 Or “palace.” o Jos 15:11, 12 against the Phi·listines, against
25:22 1 Lit., “tents.” 25:23 1 Also called the Arabians q who were dwelling
p Jos 15:20, 46
Ahaziah. 2 About 178 m (584 ft). See 1Sa 5:1
in Gur·baal, and against the Me-
App. B14. 25:24 1 Or “under the care
of.” q 2Ch 17:11 26:2 1 That is, his father Amaziah.
unim. 8 The Ammon·ites a be- CHAP. 26 vah his God by entering the tem-
gan to give tribute to Uz·ziah. a Ge 19:36, 38 ple of Jehovah to burn incense
His fame eventually spread as Jg 11:15 on the altar of incense. a 17 Im-
far as Egypt, for he became ex- mediately Az·a·riah the priest
tremely powerful. 9 Moreover, b 2Ch 14:2, 7 and 80 other courageous priests
Uz·ziah built towers b in Jerusa- of Jehovah went in after him.
lem by the Corner Gate, c the Val- c 2Ki 14:13 18 They confronted King Uz·zi-
Jer 31:38
ley Gate, d and the Buttress, Zec 14:10
ah and said to him: “It is not
and he fortified them. 10 Fur- proper for you, Uz·ziah, to burn
ther, he built towers e in the wil- d Ne 3:13
incense to Jehovah! b It is only
derness and dug1 many cisterns the priests who should burn in-
(for he had a great deal of live- e 2Ki 9:17
cense, for they are the descen-
stock); he also did so in the She- dants of Aaron, c those who have
phelah and on the plain.2 He had f Nu 1:2, 3
been sanctified. Go out from the
farmers and vinedressers in the 2Sa 24:9 sanctuary, for you have acted
mountains and in Carmel, for he unfaithfully and you will receive
loved agriculture. g 2Ch 24:11 no glory from Jehovah God for
11 Moreover, Uz·ziah came to this.”
have an army equipped for war. h 2Ch 11:1 19 But Uz·ziah, who had a
They would go out on military 2Ch 13:3 censer in his hand to burn
2Ch 14:8
campaigns, organized in divi- 2Ch 17:14
incense, became enraged; d and
sions. They were numbered and 2Ch 25:5 during his rage against the
registered f by Je·iel the secre- priests, leprosy e broke out on
tary g and Ma·a·seiah the officer, i 2Ch 11:5, 12 his forehead in the presence of
under the command of Han·a- the priests in the house of Je-
niah, one of the king’s princes. j 1Sa 17:4, 5 hovah next to the altar of in-
12 The entire number of the cense. 20 When Az·a·riah the
heads of the paternal houses k Jg 20:16 chief priest and all the priests
who were over these mighty 1Sa 17:49 turned toward him, they saw
warriors was 2,600. 13 The 1Ch 12:1, 2 that he had been stricken with
armed forces under their com- leprosy in his forehead! So they
l 2Ch 14:2, 7 rushed him out of there, and he
mand numbered 307,500 men
____________________
ready for war, a powerful mil- himself hurried out, because Je-
itary force to support the king Second Col. hovah had struck him.
against the enemy. h 14 Uz·ziah a Nu 1:51 21 King Uz·ziah remained a
equipped the entire army with leper until the day of his death,
shields, lances, i helmets, coats b Nu 16:39, 40 and he kept staying in a sepa-
Nu 18:7
of mail, j bows, and slingstones. k rate house as a leper, f for he had
15 Further, in Jerusalem he c Ex 30:7
been excluded from the house of
made engines of war designed 1Ch 23:13 Jehovah. His son Jotham was in
by engineers; they were set on charge of the king’s house,1
the towers l and on the corners of d 2Ch 16:10 judging the people of the land. g
the walls and could shoot arrows 2Ch 25:15, 16 22 And the rest of the histo-
and large stones. So his fame ry of Uz·ziah, from beginning to
spread far and wide, for he re- e Nu 12:10 end, was recorded by the proph-
ceived tremendous help and he 2Ki 5:27
et Isaiah h the son of Amoz.
became strong. 23 Then Uz·ziah was laid to rest
f Le 13:45, 46
16 However, as soon as he Nu 5:2
with his forefathers, and they
was strong, his heart became Nu 12:14, 15 buried him with his forefathers,
haughty to his own ruin, and he but in the burial field that be-
acted unfaithfully against Jeho- g 2Ki 15:5-7 longed to the kings, for they
said: “He is a leper.” And his
26:10 1 Or “hewed out,” likely from rock. h Isa 1:1
2 Or “tableland.” Isa 6:1 26:21 1 Or “palace.”
2 CHRONICLES 27:1–28:9 638
son Jotham a became king in his CHAP. 26 his forefather had done. a 2 In-
place. a 2Ki 15:32 stead, he walked in the ways of
27 Jotham b was 25 years old ____________________ the kings of Israel, b and he even
when he became king, and CHAP. 27 made metal statues1c of the Ba-
he reigned for 16 years in Je- b Isa 1:1 als. 3 Moreover, he made sacri-
rusalem. His mother’s name was Ho 1:1 ficial smoke in the Valley of the
Mic 1:1 Son of Hinnom1 and burned up
Je·rushah the daughter of Za- Mt 1:9
dok. c 2 He kept doing what was c 2Ki 15:33
his sons in the fire, d following
right in Jehovah’s eyes, just as the detestable practices of the
d 2Ki 15:34, 35
his father Uz·ziah had done, d ex- 2Ch 26:3, 4 nations e that Jehovah had driv-
cept that he did not invade the e 2Ch 26:16-18 en out from before the Israel-
temple of Jehovah. e But the peo- f Jer 26:10 ites. 4 He also kept sacrificing
ple were still acting ruinously. g 2Ch 33:1, 14 and making sacrificial smoke on
3 He built the upper gate of Je- Ne 3:26 the high places, f on the hills, and
hovah’s house, f and he did much h 2Ch 11:5 under every luxuriant tree. g
building on the wall of Ophel. g 2Ch 14:2, 7 5 So Jehovah his God gave
4 He also built cities h in the i Jos 14:12, 13 him into the hand of the king of
mountainous region of Judah, i j 2Ch 17:12 Syria, h so that they defeated him
and he built fortified places j and k 2Ki 9:17 and carried off a great number
2Ch 26:9, 10
towers k in the wooded areas. of captives and brought them to
l Jg 11:4
5 He waged war against the king 2Sa 10:6
Damascus. i He was also given
of the Ammon·ites l and eventu- 2Ch 20:1 into the hand of the king of Isra-
ally prevailed against them, so Jer 49:1 el, who inflicted on him a great
that the Ammon·ites gave him in m 2Ch 26:8 slaughter. 6 For Pekah j the
that year 100 silver talents,1 10,- n 2Ki 15:36 son of Rem·a·liah killed in Ju-
000 cor measures2 of wheat, and o 2Ki 15:33 dah 120,000 in one day, all brave
10,000 of barley. The Ammon- p 2Sa 5:9 men, because they had aban-
ites also paid this to him in the q 2Ki 15:38 doned Jehovah the God of their
second and third years. m 6 So ____________________ forefathers. k 7 And Zichri, an
Jotham kept growing strong, for CHAP. 28 Ephra·im·ite warrior, killed the
he established1 his ways before r Ho 1:1 king’s son Ma·a·seiah and Az·ri-
Jehovah his God. Mic 1:1 kam, who was in charge of the
Mt 1:9
7 As for the rest of the histo- ____________________
palace,1 and El·kanah, who was
ry of Jotham, all his wars and second to the king. 8 More-
Second Col.
his ways, it is written in the Book over, the Israelites took 200,000
a 2Ki 16:2
of the Kings of Israel and of of their brothers captive—wom-
Judah. n 8 He was 25 years old b 1Ki 12:26, 28
1Ki 16:33
en, sons, and daughters; they
when he became king, and he c Ex 34:17
also seized a great deal of spoil,
reigned for 16 years in Jerusa- d 2Ch 33:1, 6
and they took the spoil to Sa-
lem. o 9 Then Jotham was laid Jer 7:31 mari·a. l
to rest with his forefathers, and e De 12:31 9 But a prophet of Jehovah
they buried him in the City of f Le 26:30 named Oded was there. He went
David. p And his son Ahaz be- g Isa 57:4, 5 out before the army that was
came king in his place. q h 2Ki 16:5, 6 coming to Sa·mari·a and said to
28 Ahaz r was 20 years old

when he became king, and
2Ch 24:24
i 2Sa 8:6
1Ch 18:5
them: “Look! It was because Je-
hovah the God of your fore-
fathers was angry with Ju-
he reigned for 16 years in Jeru-
j 2Ki 15:37 dah that he gave them into
salem. He did not do what was Isa 7:1
right in Jehovah’s eyes as David your hand, m and you slaugh-
k 2Ch 15:2
Ps 73:27 tered them with a fury that has
27:5 1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg l 1Ki 16:23, 24
( 1,101 oz t). See App. B14. 1Ki 22:51 28:2 1 Or “molten statues.” 28:3 1 See
2 A cor equaled 220 L (200 dry qt). See m Jg 2:14 Glossary, “Gehenna.” 28:7 1 Lit.,
App. B14. 27:6 1 Or “prepared.” Jg 3:8 “house.”
reached clear to the heavens. CHAP. 28 dependent1 towns, Timnah a and
10 And now you intend to make a Le 25:39, 46 its dependent towns, and Gim-
the people of Judah and Jerusa- 2Ch 8:9 zo and its dependent towns;
lem your male and female ser- and they settled there. 19 Je-
vants. a Nevertheless, are you not b 2Ch 28:8
hovah humbled Judah because
also guilty before Jehovah your of King Ahaz of Israel, for he
God? 11 Now listen to me and had let Judah go unrestrained,
return the captives whom you c 2Ki 16:7, 8 resulting in great unfaithfulness
took from your brothers, for Je- Isa 7:10-12 toward Jehovah.
hovah’s burning anger is against 20 King Tilgath-pil·neser b
you.” d 2Ch 26:1, 6 of As·syri·a eventually came
12 At that some of the chiefs against him and caused him dis-
of the Ephra·im·ites, Az·a·riah tress c rather than strengthening
the son of Je·ho·hanan, Ber·e- e 2Ch 26:10 him. 21 For Ahaz had stripped
chiah the son of Me·shille·moth, the house of Jehovah and the
Je·hiz·kiah the son of Shallum, house1 of the king d and the hous-
f Jos 15:10, 12
and A·masa the son of Had- es of the princes and made a gift
lai, confronted those coming in to the king of As·syri·a; but it
from the military campaign, g 2Ch 11:10 was of no help to him. 22 And
13 and they said to them: “Do ____________________ during his time of distress,
not bring the captives in here, Second Col. King Ahaz acted even more
for it will make us guilty be- a Jg 14:1 unfaithfully toward Jehovah.
fore Jehovah. What you intend 23 He began to sacrifice to the
to do will add to our sins and gods of Damascus e that had de-
to our guilt, for our guilt is al- b 2Ki 15:29
2Ki 16:7, 8
feated him, f and he went on
ready great and there is burning 1Ch 5:26 to say: “Because the gods of
anger against Israel.” 14 So the the kings of Syria are helping
armed soldiers handed over the them, I will sacrifice to them
captives and the plunder b to the c 2Ki 17:5 so that they may help me.” g But
Isa 7:20
princes and the entire congrega- they caused him and all Isra-
tion. 15 Then the men who had el to stumble. 24 Furthermore,
been designated by name rose d 2Ki 18:15, 16 Ahaz collected the utensils of
up and took hold of the captives, 2Ch 12:9 the house of the true God; he
and they provided clothes from then cut to pieces the utensils
the spoil for all those among of the house of the true God, h
e 2Ch 25:14
them who were naked. So they closed the doors of the house
clothed them and gave them san- of Jehovah, i and made altars for
dals, food and drink, and oil f 2Ki 16:10-13 himself in every corner of Jeru-
for their skin. Furthermore, they salem. 25 And in all the cities
transported the feeble on don- of Judah, he made high places
keys and brought them to their g Jer 44:18
for making sacrificial smoke to
brothers in Jeri·cho, the city of other gods, j and he offended Je-
palm trees. After that they re- h 2Ki 16:17 hovah the God of his fore-
turned to Sa·mari·a. fathers.
16 At that time King Ahaz 26 As for the rest of his his-
asked the kings of As·syri·a for i 1Ki 6:33, 34
tory, all his dealings from begin-
help. c 17 And once again the 2Ch 29:7
ning to end, there it is written in
Edom·ites invaded and attacked the Book of the Kings of Judah
Judah and carried off captives. j 1Ki 14:22, 23 and of Israel. k 27 Then Ahaz
18 The Phi·listines d also made a 2Ki 15:32, 35 was laid to rest with his fore-
2Ch 21:5, 11
raid on the cities of the She·phe- 2Ch 33:1, 3 fathers, and they buried him in
lah e and the Negeb of Judah and
captured Beth-shemesh, f Aija- 28:18 1 Or “surrounding.” 28:21 1 Or
lon, g Ge·deroth, Soco and its k 2Ki 16:19 “palace.”
the city, in Jerusalem, for they CHAP. 28 ger may turn away from us.
did not bring him into the buri- a 2Ch 21:16, 20 11 My sons, now is not the time
al places of the kings of Israel. a 2Ch 33:20 to be negligent,1 for Jehovah has
And his son Hez·e·kiah became ____________________ chosen you to stand before him,
king in his place. CHAP. 29 to serve as his ministers, a and to
29 Hez·e·kiah b became king b Isa 1:1 make his sacrifices smoke.” b

at the age of 25, and he
Ho 1:1
Mt 1:10
12 At that the Levites rose
reigned for 29 years in Jerusa- c 2Ki 18:1, 2
up: Mahath the son of A·masai
lem. His mother’s name was and Joel the son of Az·a·riah of
d 2Ch 31:20
A·bijah the daughter of Zech- the Kohath·ites; c from the Me-
a·riah. c 2 He kept doing what e 1Ki 15:5
2Ki 18:3
rarites, d Kish the son of Abdi
was right in Jehovah’s eyes, d and Az·a·riah the son of Je·hal-
f 1Ki 6:33, 34
just as David his forefather had 2Ch 28:24
le·lel; from the Gershon·ites, e
done. e 3 In the first year of his g 1Ch 15:11, 12
Joah the son of Zimmah and
reign, in the first month, he Eden the son of Joah; 13 from
h 2Ki 18:4
opened the doors of the house the sons of E·li·zaphan, Shim-
i 2Ch 28:22, 23 ri and Je·uel; from the sons of
of Jehovah and repaired them. f Jer 44:21
4 Then he brought the priests Asaph, f Zech·a·riah and Mat·ta-
and the Levites and assembled j Jer 2:27
Eze 8:16
niah; 14 from the sons of He-
them in the square to the east. man, g Je·hiel and Shime·i; from
k 1Ki 6:33, 34
5 He said to them: “Listen to me, the sons of Je·duthun, h She-
you Levites. Now sanctify your- l Le 24:2 maiah and Uzzi·el. 15 Then
selves g and sanctify the house m Ex 30:8 they gathered their brothers to-
of Jehovah the God of your n Ex 29:38 gether and sanctified themselves
forefathers, and remove what o 2Ch 24:18 and came, as the king had com-
is impure from the holy place. h p Le 26:32 manded by the words of Jeho-
6 For our fathers have been un- De 28:15, 25 vah, to cleanse the house of
faithful and have done what was q Le 26:14, 17 Jehovah. i 16 The priests then
bad in the eyes of Jehovah our r 2Ch 28:5-8 went inside the house of Jeho-
God. i They abandoned him and s 2Ch 15:10-13
vah to do the cleansing and
turned their faces away from ____________________ brought out all the uncleanness
the tabernacle of Jehovah and Second Col.
that they found in the temple of
turned their back on him. j a Nu 3:6
Jehovah and took it to the court-
7 They also closed the doors of De 10:8 yard j of the house of Jehovah.
the porch k and extinguished the b 1Ch 23:13
In turn the Levites took it and
lamps. l They stopped burning in- carried it outside to the Kidron
c Nu 4:2, 3
cense m and offering up burnt 1Ch 23:12 Valley. k 17 Thus they began the
sacrifices n in the holy place to d 1Ch 23:21
sanctification on the first day
the God of Israel. 8 There- e 1Ch 23:7
of the first month, and on the
fore, Jehovah’s indignation came eighth day of the month they
f 1Ch 15:16, 17
against Judah and Jerusalem, o 1Ch 25:1, 2
reached the porch of Jehovah. l
so that he made them an ob- They sanctified the house of Je-
g 1Ch 25:5
ject of horror and astonishment hovah for eight days, and on the
h 1Ch 25:1 16th day of the first month they
and a cause for whistling,1 as
you can see with your own eyes. p i 2Ch 29:5 finished.
9 Here our forefathers fell by j 1Ki 6:36 18 After that they went in to
the sword, q and our sons, our k 2Ki 23:4, 6 King Hez·e·kiah and said: “We
daughters, and our wives went 2Ch 15:16 have cleansed the whole house
into captivity for this. r 10 Now Joh 18:1
of Jehovah, the altar of burnt of-
it is my heart’s desire to make a l 1Ki 6:3 fering m and all its utensils, n and
1Ch 28:11
covenant with Jehovah the God the table of the layer bread1o
m 2Ch 4:1
of Israel, s so that his burning an-
n 1Ki 7:40 29:11 1 Or “to rest.” 29:18 1 That is, the
29:8 1 Or “mocking.” o 1Ki 7:48 showbread.
and all its utensils. 19 And all CHAP. 29 burnt offering started, the song
the utensils that King Ahaz a 2Ch 28:1, 2 of Jehovah started and also
cast aside during his reign 2Ch 28:24 the trumpets, following the di-
when he acted unfaithfully a we rection of the instruments of
have made ready and sanctified, b b 2Ch 29:5 King David of Israel. 28 And
and they are before the altar of the whole congregation bowed
Jehovah.” down while the song was sung
c Le 4:3
20 And King Hez·e·kiah got Le 4:13, 14 and the trumpets were sound-
up early and gathered the Nu 15:22-24 ing—all this continued until the
princes of the city together, and burnt offering was finished.
they went up to the house of d Le 4:4 29 And as soon as they fin-
Jehovah. 21 They brought sev- ished making the offering, the
en bulls, seven rams, seven male king and all those with him
e Le 4:7, 18
lambs, and seven male goats as bowed low and prostrated them-
a sin offering for the kingdom, selves. 30 King Hez·e·kiah and
for the sanctuary, and for Ju- f 1Ch 25:1, 6 the princes now told the Le-
2Ch 9:11
dah. c So he told the priests, vites to praise Jehovah with the
the descendants of Aaron, to words of David a and of Asaph b
offer them up on the altar of g 1Ch 28:12, 13 the visionary. So they offered
Jehovah. 22 Then they slaugh- 2Ch 8:12, 14
praise with great rejoicing, and
tered the cattle, d and the priests they bowed down and prostrat-
took the blood and sprinkled it h 2Sa 24:11, 12 ed themselves.
1Ch 29:29
on the altar; e next they slaugh- 31 Then Hez·e·kiah said:
tered the rams and sprinkled “Now that you have been set
the blood on the altar, and they i 2Sa 7:2 apart1 for Jehovah, come and
slaughtered the male lambs and 2Sa 12:1
bring sacrifices and thanksgiving
sprinkled the blood on the al- offerings to the house of Jeho-
tar. 23 Then they brought the j Nu 10:8 vah.” So the congregation began
male goats of the sin offering be- 1Ch 15:24
to bring sacrifices and thanks-
fore the king and the congrega- giving offerings, and everyone
tion and laid their hands on k Le 1:3, 4 with a willing heart brought
them. 24 The priests slaugh- ____________________ burnt offerings. c 32 The num-
tered them and made a sin offer- Second Col. ber of burnt offerings that the
ing with their blood on the altar, a 2Sa 23:1 congregation brought was 70 cat-
to make atonement for all Isra- tle, 100 rams, 200 male lambs—all
el, because the king said that the of these as a burnt offering to
b 1Ch 16:7
burnt offering and the sin offer- Jehovah d— 33 and the holy of-
ing should be for all Israel. ferings were 600 cattle and
25 Meanwhile, he had the Le- c Le 1:3
3,000 of the flock. 34 But there
vites stationed at the house of were not enough priests to skin
Jehovah with cymbals, stringed d 1Ki 3:4 all the burnt offerings, so their
instruments, and harps, f by the 1Ki 8:63
brothers the Levites helped them
1Ch 29:21, 22
commandment of David g and of out e until the work was finished
Gad h the king’s visionary and and until the priests could sanc-
of Nathan i the prophet, for e Nu 8:19 tify themselves, f for the Levites
2Ch 30:17
the commandment was from 2Ch 35:10, 11 were more conscientious1 about
Jehovah through his prophets. sanctifying themselves than the
26 So the Levites were standing priests were. 35 Also, there
with the instruments of David, f 2Ch 30:2, 3
were many burnt offerings, g as
and the priests with the trum- well as the fat pieces of the com-
pets. j g 2Ch 29:32 munion sacrifices h and the drink
27 Then Hez·e·kiah ordered
that the burnt sacrifice be of- h Le 3:1 29:31 1 Lit., “Now you have filled your
fered on the altar. k When the Le 3:14-16 hand.” 29:34 1 Lit., “upright of heart.”
2 CHRONICLES 29:36–30:16 642
offerings for the burnt offer- CHAP. 29 so that he made them an ob-
ings. a Thus the service of the a Nu 15:5 ject of horror, just as you are
house of Jehovah was restored.1 seeing. a 8 Now do not be obsti-
36 So Hez·e·kiah and all the b 2Ch 30:12 nate like your forefathers. b Sub-
____________________
people rejoiced over what the mit to Jehovah and come to his
true God had established for the CHAP. 30 sanctuary c that he has sancti-
people, b for this had all hap- c 2Ch 11:14, 16 fied forever and serve Jeho-
pened so suddenly. d 2Ch 34:1,
vah your God, so that his burn-
30 Hez·e·kiah sent word to 6, 7 ing anger may turn away from

all Israel c and Judah, and you. d 9 For when you return to
e Ex 12:43 Jehovah, your brothers and your
even wrote letters to Ephra- Le 23:5
im and Ma·nasseh, d to come to De 16:2 sons will be shown mercy by
the house of Jehovah in Je- 2Ch 35:1 their captors e and will be al-
rusalem to observe the Pass- lowed to return to this land, f
f Nu 9:10, 11
for Jehovah your God is compas-
over to Jehovah the God of Is-
sionate1 and merciful, g and he
rael. e 2 However, the king, his g Ex 12:18
will not turn his face away from
princes, and the whole congre- h 2Ch 29:34 you if you return to him.” h
gation in Jerusalem decided to
observe the Passover in the i Jg 18:29
10 So the couriers1 went
from city to city throughout the
second month, f 3 for they had
j 2Ch 35:18 land of Ephra·im and Ma·nas-
not been able to observe it
seh, i even to Zebu·lun, but the
at the regular time, g because not k 2Ki 15:29
people were making fun of them
enough priests had sanctified 1Ch 5:26
2Ch 28:20, 21 and mocking them. j 11 How-
themselves h nor had the people
____________________ ever, some individuals from
gathered in Jerusalem. 4 This Asher, Ma·nasseh, and Zeb-
Second Col.
arrangement seemed right in the u·lun humbled themselves and
eyes of the king and the entire a 2Ch 29:8, 9
came to Jerusalem. k 12 The
congregation. 5 So they decid- b Ex 32:9 hand of the true God was also
ed to make an announcement in Judah to unite them1 to car-
throughout Israel, from Beer- c De 12:5, 6
ry out what the king and the
Ps 132:13
sheba to Dan, i that the people princes had commanded by the
should come and observe the d 2Ch 29:10 word of Jehovah.
Passover to Jehovah the God 13 A multitude of people
of Israel at Jerusalem, for as a e 1Ki 8:49, 50
gathered together at Jerusalem
group they had not observed it to observe the Festival of Un-
f De 30:1-3
according to what is written. j leavened Bread l in the second
6 Then the couriers1 went g Ex 34:6 month; m it was a very large con-
throughout all Israel and Judah Ps 86:5
Mic 7:18 gregation. 14 They rose up and
with the letters from the king removed the altars that were
and his princes, as the king h 2Ch 15:2 in Jerusalem, n and they re-
had commanded, saying: “People Isa 55:7
moved all the incense altars o
Jas 4:8
of Israel, return to Jehovah the and threw them into the Kidron
God of Abraham, Isaac, and Is- i 2Ch 30:1 Valley. 15 Then they slaugh-
rael, so that he may return to tered the Passover sacrifice on
the remnant who escaped out of j 2Ch 36:15, 16
the 14th day of the second
the hand of the kings of As·syr- k 2Ch 11:14, 16 month. The priests and the Le-
i·a. k 7 Do not be like your fore- vites felt ashamed, so they sanc-
fathers and your brothers who l Le 23:6 tified themselves and brought
acted unfaithfully toward Jeho- burnt offerings to the house
m Nu 9:10, 11
vah the God of their forefathers, of Jehovah. 16 They took their
n 2Ki 18:22
29:35 1 Or “prepared.” 30:6, 10 1 Lit., 30:9 1 Or “gracious.” 30:12 1 Lit., “to
“runners.” o 2Ch 28:24 give them one heart.”
643 2 CHRONICLES 30:17–31:3
customary places, according to CHAP. 30 ah of Judah contributed for
the Law of Moses the man a Le 1:5 the congregation 1,000 bulls and
of the true God; then the 7,000 sheep, and the princes
priests sprinkled the blood a re- b 2Ch 29:34 contributed for the congrega-
ceived from the hand of the c 2Ch 30:1 tion 1,000 bulls and 10,000
Levites. 17 There were many sheep; a and priests were sancti-
in the congregation who had d Ps 86:5 fying themselves in great num-
not sanctified themselves, and ber. b 25 And all the congre-
e 2Ch 19:2, 3
the Levites were in charge of Ezr 7:10
gation of Judah, the priests,
slaughtering the Passover sacri- the Levites, all the congrega-
fices for all who were not f Nu 9:6, 10 tion that came from Israel, c and
clean, b to sanctify them to Jeho- the foreign residents d who came
g Le 23:6
vah. 18 For a great number of from the land of Israel and those
the people, especially those h De 12:5, 7 living in Judah continued rejoic-
from Ephra·im, Ma·nasseh, c Is- Ne 8:10 ing. 26 And there was great re-
sa·char, and Zebu·lun, had not joicing in Jerusalem, for from
i 2Ch 29:25
cleansed themselves, but they the days of Solo·mon the son of
still ate the Passover, contrary j Le 23:6 David the king of Israel, noth-
to what is written. But Hez·e·ki- ing like this had happened in Je-
ah prayed for them, saying: “May k Le 3:1 rusalem. e 27 Finally the Levite
Jehovah, who is good, d make al- l 1Ki 8:65
priests stood up and blessed
lowance for 19 everyone who ____________________ the people; f and God heard their
has prepared his heart to search voice, and their prayer reached
Second Col.
for the true God, e Jehovah, the his holy dwelling, the heavens.
a 2Ch 35:7, 8
God of his forefathers, although
he has not been purified accord-
ing to the standard of holiness.” f
b 2Ch 29:34 31 As soon as they had fin-
ished all of this, all the Is-
raelites who were present went
20 And Jehovah listened to Hez- c 2Ch 30:11, 18
out to the cities of Judah, and
e·kiah and pardoned1 the peo- d Ex 12:49 they smashed the sacred pil-
ple. lars, g cut down the sacred
21 So the Israelites who were e 1Ki 8:65, 66 poles,1h and tore down the high
in Jerusalem observed the Fes- places i and the altars j through-
f Nu 6:23-26
tival of Unleavened Bread g for De 10:8 out Judah and Benjamin, as well
seven days with great rejoicing, h ____________________ as in Ephra·im and Ma·nasseh, k
and the Levites and the priests CHAP. 31 until they had destroyed them
were praising Jehovah day by g Ex 23:24 completely, after which all the
day, loudly playing their instru- Israelites returned to their cit-
ments to Jehovah. i 22 More- h De 7:5 ies, each one to his own posses-
over, Hez·e·kiah spoke to and 2Ki 18:1, 4
2Ch 14:2, 3
sion.
encouraged1 all the Levites who 2Ch 34:1, 3 2 Then Hez·e·kiah appointed
served Jehovah with discretion. the priests in their divisions l and
And they ate throughout the fes- i De 12:2 the Levites in their divisions, m
tival for seven days, j sacrificing j 2Ch 23:16, 17 each of the priests and Le-
communion sacrifices k and giv- vites for their service, n for the
ing thanks to Jehovah the God of k 2Ch 30:1, 18 burnt offerings and the commu-
their forefathers. nion sacrifices, to minister and
l 1Ch 24:1
23 Then all the congregation to give thanks and praise in the
decided to observe it for sev- m 1Ch 23:6 gates of the courtyards1 of Jeho-
en more days, so they observed vah. o 3 A portion of the king’s
it for seven more days with re- n 2Ch 8:14 own goods was given for the
joicing. l 24 And King Hez·e·ki- o 1Ch 23:13
burnt offerings, p including the
1Ch 23:27-30
30:20 1 Lit., “healed.” 30:22 1 Lit., 31:1 1 See Glossary. 31:2 1 Lit.,
“spoke to the heart of.” p 2Ch 30:24 “camps.”
morning and evening offerings, a CHAP. 31 faithfully bringing in the contri-
as well as the burnt offerings for a Ex 29:39 butions, the tenth parts,1a and
the Sabbaths, b the new moons, c the holy things; Con·a·niah the
and the festivals, d according to b Nu 28:9 Levite was put in charge of all of
what is written in the Law of Je- this as supervisor, and his broth-
hovah. c Nu 10:10 er Shime·i was second. 13 Je-
4 Furthermore, he command- hiel, Az·a·ziah, Nahath, Asa-
ed the people living in Jerusa- d De 16:16 hel, Jeri·moth, Joza·bad, Eli·el,
lem to give the portion due Is·ma·chiah, Mahath, and Be-
e Nu 18:21
the priests and the Levites, e so Ne 10:38, 39
naiah were commissioners as-
that they might adhere strict- sisting Con·a·niah and his broth-
ly1 to the law of Jehovah. f Nu 18:12 er Shime·i, by the order of
5 As soon as the order was is- King Hez·e·kiah, and Az·a·riah
sued, the Israelites gave in great g Ex 22:29 was supervisor of the house of
quantities the firstfruits of the Ex 23:19 the true God. 14 And Kore the
Ne 10:37
grain, new wine, oil, f and hon- son of Imnah, the Levite gate-
ey, and of all the produce of h Pr 3:9
keeper on the east side, b was
the field; g they brought in abun- in charge of the voluntary offer-
dantly the tenth of everything. h i Le 27:30
ings c of the true God, and he dis-
6 And the people of Israel and De 14:28 tributed the contribution made
of Judah living in the cities of to Jehovah d and the most holy
Judah also brought in the tenth j Le 23:16 things. e 15 And under his di-
of cattle and sheep and the rection were Eden, Mi·nia·min,
tenth of the holy things i that k Le 23:24 Jeshu·a, She·maiah, Am·a·ri-
were sanctified to Jehovah their ah, and Shec·a·niah, in the cit-
God. They brought it in and l Nu 18:8 ies of the priests, f in their office
put it in many heaps. 7 In the of trust, to distribute equal-
m Mal 3:10
third month j they began laying ly to their brothers in the divi-
their contributions in heaps; and sions, g to great and small alike.
n Ne 10:38, 39
in the seventh month k they fin- Ne 12:44 16 This was in addition to the
ished. 8 When Hez·e·kiah and ____________________ distribution made to the males
the princes came and saw the Second Col. from three years old and up
heaps, they praised Jehovah and a Le 27:30 who were listed in the genealog-
blessed his people Israel. De 14:28 ical enrollment, who came daily
9 Hez·e·kiah asked the to serve in the house of Jeho-
priests and the Levites about the b 1Ch 26:17, 19 vah and to carry out the duties
heaps, 10 and Az·a·riah the of their divisions.
chief priest of the house of Za- c De 12:5, 6 17 The genealogical enroll-
De 16:10
dok said to him: “From the time ment of the priests was by their
they started bringing the contri- d Nu 18:8 paternal house, h as was that of
butions into the house of Jeho- the Levites who were 20 years
vah, l the people have been eat- e Le 2:10 old and up, i by the duties of their
ing to satisfaction and there is Le 7:1 divisions. j 18 The genealogical
still an abundant surplus, for enrollment included all their
Jehovah has blessed his peo- f Jos 21:19 children, their wives, their sons,
ple, and this great plenty is left and their daughters, their en-
over.” m g 1Ch 24:1 tire congregation—for they kept
11 At this Hez·e·kiah told themselves sanctified for what
h 1Ch 24:4
them to prepare storerooms1n in was holy because of their office
the house of Jehovah, so they of trust— 19 as well as the de-
i Nu 4:2, 3
prepared them. 12 They kept Nu 8:24 scendants of Aaron, the priests
1Ch 23:24 who were living in the fields of
31:4 1 Or “devote themselves fully.”
31:11 1 Or “dining rooms.” j 1Ch 23:6 31:12 1 Or “tithes.”
645 2 CHRONICLES 31:20–32:14
the pastures surrounding their CHAP. 31 sembled them at the public
cities. a In all the cities, men had a Le 25:33, 34 square of the city gate and en-
been designated by name to give Nu 35:2 couraged them,1 saying: 7 “Be
Jos 21:13
portions to every male among courageous and strong. Do not
the priests and to everyone in- be afraid or be terrified because
b 2Ch 29:35
cluded in the genealogical en- ____________________
of the king of As·syri·a a and all
rollment of the Levites. the multitude with him, for there
CHAP. 32
20 Hez·e·kiah did this are more with us than there
c 2Ch 31:20
throughout Judah, and he con- are with him. b 8 With him is an
tinued to do what was good arm of flesh,1 but with us is Je-
d 2Ki 18:7, 13
and right and faithful before Je- Isa 36:1
hovah our God to help us and to
hovah his God. 21 And every fight our battles.” c And the peo-
work that he undertook to e 2Ki 20:20 ple were strengthened by the
search for his God, whether in words of King Hez·e·kiah of Ju-
connection with the service of f 2Sa 5:9 dah. d
the house of the true God b or in 1Ki 9:24 9 After this, while King Sen-
the Law and the commandment, 1Ki 11:27
nacher·ib of As·syri·a was at
2Ki 12:20
he did wholeheartedly, and he ____________________ Lachish e with all his imperial
was successful. might,1 he sent his servants to
Second Col.
32 After these things and

these acts of faithfulness, c
a 2Ki 19:6
Jerusalem, to King Hez·e·kiah of
Judah and to all the Ju·deans in
King Sen·nacher·ib of As·syri·a b De 31:6, 8
Jerusalem, f saying:
came and invaded Judah. He be- Jos 1:6, 9 10 “This is what King Sen-
sieged the fortified cities, intent 2Ki 6:16, 17 nacher·ib of As·syri·a says, ‘In
on breaking through and captur- 2Ch 20:15
what are you trusting that you
ing them. d remain in Jerusalem while it is
2 When Hez·e·kiah saw that c Nu 14:9
De 20:1, 4
besieged? g 11 Is not Hez·e·ki-
Sen·nacher·ib had come and in- Jos 10:42 ah misleading you and handing
tended to wage war against Jeru- Jer 17:5 you over to die by famine and
salem, 3 he decided, after con- thirst, saying: “Jehovah our God
sulting with his princes and his d 2Ch 20:20 will rescue us from the hand
warriors, to stop up the waters of the king of As·syri·a”? h 12 Is
of the springs outside the city, e e Isa 37:8 this not the same Hez·e·kiah
and they gave him their support. who removed your God’s1 high
4 Many people were gathered f 2Ki 18:17 places i and His altars j and then
Isa 36:2
together, and they stopped up all said to Judah and Jerusalem:
the springs and the stream that “You should bow down before
g 2Ki 18:19
flowed through the land, saying: Isa 36:4 one altar and on it you should
“Why should the kings of As·syr- make your sacrifices smoke”? k
i·a come and find plenty of wa- h 2Ki 18:29, 30 13 Do you not know what I and
ter?” 2Ki 19:10 my forefathers did to all the peo-
5 Furthermore, with determi- ples of the lands? l Were the gods
nation he rebuilt the entire i 2Ki 18:1, 4 of the nations of the lands able
broken-down wall and raised to rescue their land from my
towers on it, and outside he j 2Ch 31:1 hand? m 14 Who among all the
made another wall. He also re- gods of these nations that my
paired the Mound1f of the City of k 2Ki 18:22 forefathers devoted to destruc-
Isa 36:7
David, and he made a large num- tion was able to rescue his peo-
ber of weapons2 and shields. ple from my hand, so that your
6 He then appointed military l 2Ki 15:29
2Ki 17:5
chiefs over the people and as- Isa 37:12 32:6 1 Lit., “spoke to their heart.” 32:8
1 Or “is human strength.” 32:9 1 Or “all
32:5 1 Or “Millo.” A Hebrew term mean- m 2Ki 18:33, 34 his military might and splendor.” 32:12
ing “fill.” 2 Or “missiles.” 2Ki 19:17, 18 1 Lit., “his.”
God should be able to rescue CHAP. 32 on every side. 23 And many
you from my hand? a 15 Now do a Ex 14:3 brought gifts to Jehovah at Je-
not let Hez·e·kiah deceive you or Ex 15:9 rusalem and choice things to
mislead you like this! b Do not put b 2Ki 18:29
King Hez·e·kiah of Judah, a and
faith in him, for no god of any he was greatly respected by all
nation or kingdom was able to c Ex 5:2 the nations after that.
rescue his people from my hand De 32:27
Da 3:14, 15
24 In those days Hez·e·kiah
and from the hand of my fore- became sick and was at the point
fathers. How much less, then, d 2Ki 19:14 of death, and he prayed to Je-
will your own God rescue you hovah, b who answered him and
e Isa 37:29
from my hand!’” c gave him a sign.1c 25 But Hez-
16 His servants said even f 2Ki 17:6 e·kiah did not respond apprecia-
more against Jehovah the true 2Ki 19:12 tively to the good done to him,
God and against Hez·e·kiah his g 2Ki 18:26, 28
for his heart became haughty,
servant. 17 He also wrote let- Isa 36:11, 13 bringing indignation against him
ters d to insult Jehovah the God and against Judah and Jerusa-
of Israel e and to speak against h 2Ki 19:2, 20 lem. 26 However, Hez·e·kiah
Isa 37:2
him, saying: “Like the gods of humbled himself for the haughti-
the nations of the lands who i 2Ki 19:14, 15 ness of his heart, d he and the in-
could not rescue their people 2Ch 14:11 habitants of Jerusalem, and Je-
from my hand, f so the God of j Ps 76:5
hovah’s indignation did not come
Hez·e·kiah will not rescue his upon them in the days of Hez·e-
people from my hand.” 18 They k 2Ki 19:35-37 kiah. e
kept calling loudly in the lan- Isa 37:37, 38
27 And Hez·e·kiah came to
____________________
guage of the Jews to the people have vast riches and glory; f and
of Jerusalem who were on the Second Col. he made storehouses g for him-
wall, to make them afraid and a 1Ki 4:21 self for silver, gold, precious
2Ch 17:1, 5
to terrify them, in order to cap- stones, balsam oil, shields, and
ture the city. g 19 They spoke b 2Ki 20:1, 2 for all the desirable articles.
against the God of Jerusalem the Isa 38:1, 2 28 He also made storage places
same way as against the gods of c 2Ki 20:5, 9 for the produce of grain and new
the peoples of the earth, which 2Ch 32:31 wine and oil, as well as stalls
are the work of man’s hands. Isa 38:8 for all the different kinds of live-
20 But King Hez·e·kiah and the stock and stalls for the flocks.
d Jer 26:18, 19
prophet Isaiah h the son of Amoz 29 He also acquired cities for
kept praying about this and cry- e 2Ki 20:19 himself, and an abundance of
ing out to the heavens for help. i livestock, flocks, and herds, for
f 2Ch 1:11, 12
21 Then Jehovah sent an an- 2Ch 17:1, 5
God gave him very many pos-
gel and wiped out every mighty sessions. 30 It was Hez·e·kiah
warrior, j leader, and chief in the g 1Ki 9:17-19 who stopped up the upper
camp of the king of As·syri·a, h 2Ch 32:4
source of the waters h of Gihon i
so that he went back to his and directed them straight down
own land in disgrace. He later i 1Ki 1:33, 45 to the west to the City of David, j
entered the house1 of his god, and Hez·e·kiah was successful
j 2Sa 5:9
and there some of his own in every work of his. 31 How-
sons struck him down with the k 2Ki 20:8-11 ever, when the spokesmen of the
sword. k 22 So Jehovah saved Isa 38:8 princes of Babylon were sent to
Hez·e·kiah and the inhabitants l 2Ki 20:12
ask him about the sign1k that had
of Jerusalem from the hand Isa 39:1 occurred in the land, l the true
of King Sen·nacher·ib of As- God left him alone to put him to
syri·a and from the hand of m Ge 22:1 the test, m to get to know all that
all others and gave them rest n De 8:2
was in his heart. n
Ps 7:9
32:21 1 Or “temple.” Ps 139:23 32:24, 31 1 Or “portent.”
647 2 CHRONICLES 32:32–33:15
32 As for the rest of the his- CHAP. 32 sen out of all the tribes of Is-
tory of Hez·e·kiah and his acts a 2Ch 31:20, 21 rael, I will permanently put my
of loyal love, a they are written in name. a 8 And I will never again
b Isa 1:1
the vision of Isaiah b the proph- remove the feet of Israel from
et, the son of Amoz, in the c 2Ki 20:20 the land that I assigned to their
Book of the Kings of Judah forefathers, provided they care-
and of Israel. c 33 Then Hez·e- d 1Ki 11:43 fully observe all that I have com-
____________________
kiah was laid to rest with his manded them, the entire Law,
forefathers, and they buried him CHAP. 33 the regulations and the judicial
in the ascent to the burial places e Mt 1:10 decisions given through Moses.”
of the sons of David; d and all Ju- f 2Ki 21:1 9 Ma·nasseh kept leading Judah
dah and the inhabitants of Jeru- and the inhabitants of Jerusa-
salem honored him at his death. g 2Ki 21:2-6 lem astray, causing them to do
And his son Ma·nasseh became h 2Ki 18:1, 4
worse than the nations that Je-
king in his place. hovah had annihilated from be-
33 fore the Israelites. b

Ma·nasseh e was 12 years i De 4:19
2Ki 23:5
old when he became king, 10 Jehovah kept speaking to
and he reigned for 55 years in j 2Ki 16:10, 11 Ma·nasseh and his people, but
Jerusalem. f they paid no attention. c 11 So
k De 12:11
2 He did what was bad in Je- 2Ch 6:6
Jehovah brought against them
hovah’s eyes, following the de- the army chiefs of the king of
testable practices of the na- l 1Ki 6:36 As·syri·a, and they captured Ma-
1Ki 7:12
tions that Jehovah had driven nasseh with hooks1 and bound
out from before the people of m 2Ki 16:1, 3 him with two copper fetters and
Israel. g 3 He rebuilt the high took him to Babylon. 12 In his
n Jos 15:8, 12
places that his father Hez·e·kiah 2Ki 23:10
distress, he begged Jehovah his
had torn down, h he set up altars God for favor1 and kept hum-
to the Baals and made sacred o Le 19:26 bling himself greatly before the
poles,1 and he bowed down to God of his forefathers. 13 He
p Le 20:6
all the army of the heavens and De 18:10, 11 kept praying to Him, and He was
served them. i 4 He also built moved by his entreaty and heard
altars in the house of Jehovah, j q 2Ki 23:6 his request for favor, and He re-
____________________
about which Jehovah had said: stored him to Jerusalem to his
“In Jerusalem my name will be Second Col. kingship. d Then Ma·nasseh came
forever.” k 5 And he built altars a 2Ki 21:7-9 to know that Jehovah is the true
2Ki 23:27
to all the army of the heavens 2Ch 7:16
God. e
in two courtyards of the house 14 After this he built an outer
of Jehovah. l 6 And he made his b Le 18:24 wall for the City of David f west
Jos 24:8
own sons pass through the fire m 2Ki 21:11, 16 of Gihon g in the valley1 and as
in the Valley of the Son of far as the Fish Gate, h and he con-
Hinnom; n he practiced magic, o c 2Ch 36:15, 16 tinued it around to Ophel, i and
used divination, practiced sor- d Isa 1:18 he made it very high. Fur-
cery, and appointed spirit medi- ther, he appointed army chiefs in
ums and fortune-tellers. p He did e Da 4:25 all the fortified cities in Ju-
on a grand scale what was bad in
f 2Sa 5:9
dah. 15 He then removed the
Jehovah’s eyes, to offend him. 2Ch 32:2, 5 foreign gods and the idol image
7 He put the carved image from the house of Jehovah j and
that he made into the house of g 2Ch 32:30
all the altars that he had built
the true God q about which God h Ne 3:3 in the mountain of the house of
had said to David and to his son Jehovah k and in Jerusalem, and
Solo·mon: “In this house and in i 2Ch 27:1, 3
Jerusalem, which I have cho- j 2Ki 21:1, 7
33:11 1 Or possibly, “in the hollows.”
33:12 1 Or “softened the face of Jehovah
33:3 1 See Glossary. k 2Ki 21:1, 4, 5 his God.” 33:14 1 Or “wadi.”
2 CHRONICLES 33:16–34:9 648
he had them thrown outside CHAP. 33 and they made his son Jo·siah a
the city. 16 He also prepared a 2Ch 29:18 king in his place.
the altar of Jehovah a and be-
gan to offer up communion sac-
rifices b and thanksgiving sacri-
b Le 3:1
34 Jo·siah b was eight years
c Le 7:12 and he reigned for 31 years in
fices c on it, and he told Judah to Jerusalem. c 2 He did what was
serve Jehovah the God of Isra- d 2Ch 33:12, 13 right in Jehovah’s eyes and
el. 17 Nevertheless, the people e 2Ki 21:2, 9
walked in the ways of David his
were still sacrificing on the high forefather, and he did not devi-
places, although only to Jehovah f 2Ki 21:3, 7 ate to the right or to the left.
their God. 3 In the 8th year of his reign,
g 2Ki 21:18, 19
18 As for the rest of the his- while he was still a boy, he
tory of Ma·nasseh, his prayer to h Mt 1:10 started to search for the God
his God, and the words of the of David his forefather; d and
i 2Ki 21:19-24 in the 12th year, he started to
visionaries who spoke to him
in the name of Jehovah the God j 2Ch 33:1, 2
cleanse Judah and Jerusalem e
of Israel, they are recorded in of the high places f and the sa-
the history of the kings of Isra- k 2Ki 21:1, 7 cred poles,1 the graven images, g
el. 19 Also his prayer d and how and the metal statues.2 4 Fur-
l Jer 8:12
his entreaty was granted him, all ther, they tore down the altars
his sins and his unfaithfulness, e m 2Ch 33:12, 13 of the Baals in his presence, and
the locations where he built high he cut down the incense stands
places and set up the sacred n 2Ki 12:20 that were up above them. He
2Ch 25:27
poles1f and the graven images also broke into pieces the sa-
before he humbled himself, they o 2Ch 25:1, 3 cred poles,1 the graven images,
are written among the words ____________________ and the metal statues2 and re-
of his visionaries. 20 Then Ma- Second Col. duced them to powder and sprin-
nasseh was laid to rest with his a 2Ki 21:25, 26
kled it over the graves of those
____________________ who used to sacrifice to them. h
forefathers, and they buried him
5 And he burned the bones of
at his house; and his son Amon CHAP. 34
priests on their altars. i Thus he
became king in his place. g b 1Ki 13:2
cleansed Judah and Jerusalem.
21 Amon h was 22 years old Zep 1:1
Mt 1:10 6 And in the cities of Ma·nas-
when he became king, and he seh, Ephra·im, j Sime·on, and
reigned for two years in Jerusa- c 2Ki 22:1, 2
clear to Naphta·li, in their sur-
lem. i 22 And he continued to do rounding ruins, 7 he tore down
d 2Ch 15:2
what was bad in Jehovah’s eyes, the altars and he crushed the sa-
just as his father Ma·nasseh had e 2Ki 23:4, 14 cred poles1 and the graven im-
done; j and Amon sacrificed to ages, k reducing them to powder;
f 2Ch 33:17
all the graven images that his fa- and he cut down all the incense
ther Ma·nasseh had made, k and g 2Ch 33:21, 22 stands in all the land of Israel, l
he kept serving them. 23 But after which he returned to Jeru-
he did not humble himself be- h 2Ki 23:6 salem.
fore Jehovah l as Ma·nasseh his i 1Ki 13:2 8 In the 18th year of his reign,
father had humbled himself; m in- 2Ki 23:16 when he had cleansed the land
stead, Amon greatly increased and the temple,1 he sent Sha-
his guilt. 24 Eventually his ser- j 2Ki 23:19
phan m the son of Az·a·liah, Ma-
2Ch 30:1
vants conspired against him n and a·seiah the chief of the city, and
put him to death in his own k 2Ki 17:41 Joah the son of Joa·haz the re-
house. 25 But the people of the corder to repair the house of Je-
l 2Ch 31:1
land struck down all those who hovah his God. n 9 They came
conspired against King Amon, o m 2Ki 22:12
34:3, 4 2 Or “molten statues.” 34:8
33:19; 34:3, 4, 7 1 See Glossary. n 2Ki 22:3-6 1 Lit., “house.”
to Hil·kiah the high priest and CHAP. 34 17 They have poured out the
gave him the money that had a 2Ch 30:11, 18 money that was found in the
been brought to the house of house of Jehovah, and they have
God, which the Levites serv- b 2Ki 12:11, 12 handed it over to the appoint-
ing as doorkeepers had col- ed men and to those doing the
lected from Ma·nasseh, Ephra- c 2Ki 12:15 work.” 18 Shaphan the secre-
im, and all the rest of Israel, a tary also told the king: “There is
as well as from Judah, Benja- d 1Ch 23:6 a book that Hil·kiah the priest
min, and the inhabitants of Je- has given me.” a Then Shaphan
rusalem. 10 Then they gave it e 2Ch 20:19 began to read from it before the
to those who were appointed king. b
over the work in the house of f 1Ch 25:1 19 As soon as the king heard
Jehovah. In turn the workers the words of the Law, he ripped
in the house of Jehovah used g 2Ch 8:14 his garments apart. c 20 Then
it to mend and repair the house. the king gave this order to Hil-
11 They gave it to the craftsmen h 2Ki 22:4 kiah, A·hikam d the son of Sha-
and the builders to buy hewn phan, Abdon the son of Mi-
stones and timbers for brac- i De 17:18 cah, Shaphan the secretary,
es and to build with beams the De 31:24-26 and A·saiah the king’s ser-
houses that the kings of Judah Jos 1:8 vant: 21 “Go, inquire of Jeho-
2Ki 22:8
had allowed to fall into ruin. b vah in my behalf and in behalf of
12 And the men did the j Le 26:46
those who remain in Israel and
work faithfully. c Over them were ____________________ in Judah concerning the words
appointed the Levites Jahath of the book that has been found;
Second Col.
and O·ba·diah of the Me·rar- for Jehovah’s rage that will be
a 2Ki 22:8
ites, d and Zech·a·riah and Me- poured out against us is great
shullam of the Kohath·ites, e to because our forefathers did not
b De 17:18, 19
serve as overseers. And the Le- carry out the word of Jehovah
vites, all of whom were skilled by observing all that is written
c 2Ki 22:11-13
musicians, f 13 were in charge in this book.” e
of the common laborers1 and 22 So Hil·kiah, along with
d 2Ki 25:22
were overseers of all those who Jer 40:14
those sent by the king, went
were doing the work in every to Huldah the prophetess. f She
kind of service; and some of e De 30:17, 18 was the wife of Shallum son
the Levites were secretaries, of- De 31:16 of Tikvah son of Harhas, the
ficers, and gatekeepers. g De 31:24-26 caretaker of the wardrobe, and
Jos 1:8
14 While they were taking she was dwelling in the Second
out the money that had been Quarter of Jerusalem; and they
f Ex 15:20
brought to the house of Jeho- Jg 4:4
spoke to her there. g 23 She
vah, h Hil·kiah the priest found Lu 2:36 said to them: “This is what
the book of Jehovah’s Law i Ac 21:8, 9 Jehovah the God of Israel says,
given through1 Moses. j 15 So ‘Tell the man who sent you to
Hil·kiah said to Shaphan the g 2Ki 22:14-20 me: 24 “This is what Jehovah
secretary: “I have found the says, ‘I will bring calamity on
book of the Law in the house h Jer 35:17 this place and its inhabitants, h
of Jehovah.” With that Hil·ki- all the curses that are written
ah gave the book to Shaphan. i Le 26:16 in the book i that they read be-
16 Then Shaphan brought the
De 28:15 fore the king of Judah. 25 Be-
De 30:17, 18
book to the king and told him: Da 9:11 cause they have abandoned
“Your servants are doing every- me j and are making sacrifices
thing that was assigned to them. j De 28:20 smoke to other gods in order to
offend me k with all the works of
34:13 1 Or “the burden bearers.” 34:14 k 2Ki 21:1, 3, 6 their hands, my rage will pour
1 Lit., “by the hand of.” 2Ch 28:1, 3 out on this place and it will
2 CHRONICLES 34:26–35:8 650
not be extinguished.’” a 26 But CHAP. 34 covenant of God, the God of
to the king of Judah who sent a De 29:22, 23 their forefathers. a 33 Jo·siah
you to inquire of Jehovah, this Jer 7:20 then removed all the detestable
is what you should say to him, things1 out of all the lands that
“This is what Jehovah the God of b 2Ch 34:19
belonged to the Israelites, b and
Israel says: ‘Regarding the words he made everyone in Israel serve
c 2Ch 32:26
that you have heard, b 27 be- 2Ch 33:11, 13 Jehovah their God. Throughout
cause your heart was respon- his lifetime2 they did not deviate
sive1 and you humbled yourself d 1Ki 21:29 from following Jehovah the God
before God on hearing his words Isa 39:8 of their forefathers.
35
concerning this place and its in- Jo·siah held a Passover c
habitants and you humbled your- e 2Ki 23:1
to Jehovah in Jerusalem,
self before me and ripped your and they slaughtered the Pass-
f 2Ki 23:2
garments apart and wept before 2Ch 17:3, 9 over sacrifice d on the 14th day of
me, I also have heard you, c de- Ne 8:3 the first month. e 2 He assigned
clares Jehovah. 28 That is why the priests to their duties and
I will gather you to your ances- g Ezr 10:3
encouraged them to carry out
tors,1 and you will be laid in your their service of the house of Je-
grave in peace, and your eyes h De 6:5
hovah. f 3 Then he said to the
will not see all the calamity that
i De 31:24-26 Levites, the instructors of all Is-
I will bring on this place and its 2Ki 22:8 rael, g those who were holy to Je-
inhabitants.’”’” d ____________________ hovah: “Put the holy Ark in the
Then they brought the re- Second Col. house that Solo·mon the son of
ply to the king. 29 So the David the king of Israel built; h
a 2Ch 30:1, 12
king sent word and summoned 2Ch 33:1, 16 you are no longer to carry it on
all the elders of Judah and Jeru- your shoulders. i Now serve Je-
salem. e 30 After that the king b 2Ki 23:5
hovah your God and his peo-
went up to the house of Jeho- ____________________
ple Israel. 4 And prepare your-
vah with all the men of Ju- CHAP. 35 selves by your paternal houses
dah, the inhabitants of Jerusa- c Ex 12:3-11 according to your divisions, fol-
lem, the priests, the Levites—all 2Ki 23:21
lowing what was written by
the people, the great as well as
the small. He read in their hear- d Ex 12:21 King David j of Israel and by his
ing all the words of the book of son Solo·mon. k 5 Stand in the
the covenant that had been e Le 23:5 holy place grouped by the pater-
found in the house of Jeho-
De 16:1 nal houses of your brothers, the
vah. f 31 The king stood in his rest of the people,1 with a corre-
f 2Ch 23:18
place and made a covenant1g be- 2Ch 31:2
sponding group of the paternal
fore Jehovah that he would fol- house of the Levites. 6 Slaugh-
low Jehovah and keep his com- g De 33:10 ter the Passover sacrifice l and
mandments, his reminders, and 2Ch 17:8, 9 sanctify yourselves and make
Ne 8:7, 8 preparation for your brothers to
his regulations with all his heart
and with all his soul2h by carry- carry out the word of Jehovah
h 1Ki 6:38
ing out the words of the cove- 2Ch 5:7
through Moses.”
nant that were written in this 7 Jo·siah contributed flocks
book. i 32 Furthermore, he had i Nu 4:15 to the people, male lambs and
all those who were in Jerusa- 1Ch 23:25, 26 young male goats, for the Pass-
lem and Benjamin to agree to over sacrifices for all who were
j 1Ch 23:6
it. And the inhabitants of Je- present, a total of 30,000, as well
rusalem acted according to the k 2Ch 8:14
as 3,000 cattle. These were from
the king’s own property. m 8 His
34:27 1 Lit., “soft.” 34:28 1 This is a po- l Ex 12:21 princes also made a contribution
etic expression for death. 34:31 1 Or 2Ch 30:1, 15
“renewed the covenant.” 2 See Glos- 34:33 1 Or “idols.” 2 Lit., “All his days.”
sary. m 2Ch 30:24 35:5 1 Lit., “the sons of the people.”
as a voluntary offering for the CHAP. 35 Je·duthun a the visionary of
people, the priests, and the Le- a 2Ki 23:4 the king; and the gatekeep-
vites. Hil·kiah, a Zech·a·riah, and 2Ch 34:14 ers were at the different gates. b
Je·hiel, the leaders of the There was no need for them
house of the true God, gave to b 1Ch 23:6 to leave their service, because
the priests 2,600 Passover sac- their brothers the Levites made
rifices and 300 cattle. 9 Con·a- preparations for them. 16 So
niah and his brothers She·mai- c Ex 12:3, 6 all the service of Jehovah was
ah and Ne·thanel, along with prepared on that day to hold the
Hash·a·biah, Je·iel, and Joza- d 2Ch 30:16 Passover c and to offer up the
bad, the chiefs of the Levites, burnt offerings on the altar of
contributed to the Levites 5,000 Jehovah, according to the order
e 2Ch 29:34
Passover sacrifices and 500 cat- of King Jo·siah. d
tle. 17 The Israelites who were
10 The service was prepared, f Ex 12:8 present held the Passover at that
De 16:6, 7
and the priests stood at their time and the Festival of Un-
places and the Levites by their leavened Bread for seven days. e
divisions, b as the king had com- g 1Ch 16:37 18 There had never been held
manded. 11 They slaughtered a Passover like it in Israel since
the Passover sacrifices, c and the the days of Samuel the proph-
h 1Ch 23:5
priests sprinkled the blood they et; nor had any of the other
received from them, d while the kings of Israel held a Pass-
Levites were skinning the ani- i 1Ch 25:1, 2 over like that held by Jo·siah, f
mals. e 12 Next they prepared ____________________ the priests, the Levites, all Ju-
the burnt offerings so as to dis- Second Col. dah and Israel who were pres-
tribute them to the rest of a 1Ch 16:41, 42 ent, and the inhabitants of Je-
the people, who were grouped 1Ch 25:3 rusalem. 19 This Passover was
by paternal house, so that they held in the 18th year of Jo·siah’s
could be presented to Jehovah b 1Ch 26:12, 13 reign.
as it is written in the book of Mo- 20 After all of this, when Jo-
ses; and they did the same with siah had prepared the temple,1
the cattle. 13 They cooked1 the c Le 23:5
King Necho g of Egypt came up
Passover offering over the fire to fight at Carche·mish by the
according to the custom; f and d 2Ki 23:21 Eu·phrates. Then Jo·siah went
they cooked the holy offerings out against him. h 21 So he
in pots, cauldrons, and pans, af- sent messengers to him, say-
e Ex 12:15
ter which they brought it quick- Le 23:6 ing: “What does this have to do
ly to all the rest of the people. De 16:3 with you, O king of Judah?
14 Then they made prepara- 2Ch 30:1, 21 I am not coming against you to-
tions for themselves and for the day, but my fight is against an-
priests, because the priests, the f 2Ki 23:22, 23 other house, and God says that
descendants of Aaron, were of- 2Ch 30:5, 26 I should hurry. For your own
fering up the burnt sacrifices sake, refrain from opposing God,
and the fat pieces until night- g Jer 46:2 who is with me, or he will bring
fall, so the Levites made prep- you to ruin.” 22 However, Jo-
arations for themselves and for siah would not turn away from
the priests, the descendants of h 2Ki 23:29 him, but he disguised himself i to
Aaron. fight against him and would not
15 And the singers, the sons i 1Ki 22:30 listen to the words of Necho,
of Asaph, g were at their po- which were from the mouth of
sitions by the commandment God. So he came to fight in the
j Jg 1:27
of David, h Asaph, i Heman, and Jg 5:19
Plain of Me·giddo. j
Zec 12:11
35:13 1 Or possibly, “roasted.” Re 16:16 35:20 1 Lit., “house.”
2 CHRONICLES 35:23–36:14 652
23 And the archers shot CHAP. 35 was bad in the eyes of Je-
King Jo·siah, and the king said a 2Ki 23:30 hovah his God. a 6 King Neb·u-
to his servants: “Get me out of 2Ch 34:28 chad·nezzar b of Babylon came
here, for I am severely wound- b Jer 1:1 up against him in order to bind
ed.” 24 So his servants took him with two copper fetters to
him out of the chariot and had c Jer 9:17, 20
take him off to Babylon. c 7 And
him ride in his second war d 2Ki 23:28 Neb·u·chad·nezzar took some of
chariot and brought him to Je- ____________________ the utensils of the house of Je-
rusalem. Thus he died and CHAP. 36 hovah to Babylon and put them
was buried in the tomb of e 1Ch 3:15 in his palace in Babylon. d 8 As
his forefathers, a and all Judah Jer 22:11 for the rest of the history of Je-
and Jerusalem mourned Jo·si- f 2Ki 23:30, 31 hoia·kim, the detestable things
ah. 25 And Jeremiah b chanted that he did and what was found
over Jo·siah, and all the male g 2Ki 18:14 against him, it is written in the
2Ki 23:33
and female singers c keep singing Book of the Kings of Israel and
about Jo·siah in their dirges1 h 2Ki 23:29 of Judah; and his son Je·hoia-
Jer 46:2
down to this day; and a decision chin became king in his place. e
was made that they should be i 2Ki 23:34 9 Je·hoia·chin f was 18 years
sung in Israel, and they are writ- Jer 22:11, 12 old when he became king, and
ten among the dirges. j Jer 26:20, 21 he reigned for three months
26 As for the rest of the his- Jer 36:32 and ten days in Jerusalem; and
tory of Jo·siah and his deeds of ____________________ he continued to do what was
loyal love, in keeping with what Second Col. bad in Jehovah’s eyes. g 10 At
is written in the Law of Jehovah, a 2Ki 23:36, 37 the start of the year,1 King Neb-
27 and what he did, from begin- b 2Ki 24:1 u·chad·nezzar sent to have him
ning to end, they are written in 2Ki 25:1 brought to Babylon, h along with
the Book of the Kings of Israel Jer 25:1 valuable articles of the house of
and of Judah. d c 2Ki 24:16 Jehovah. i And he made his fa-
36 Then the people of the

land took Jo·siah’s son
Da 1:1
d Ezr 1:7
ther’s brother Zed·e·kiah king
over Judah and Jerusalem. j
Je·hoa·haz e and made him king Jer 27:16 11 Zed·e·kiah k was 21 years
in Jerusalem in place of his Da 1:2 old when he became king, and
father. f 2 Je·hoa·haz was 23 Da 5:2
he reigned for 11 years in Jeru-
years old when he became e 2Ki 24:5, 6 salem. l 12 He continued to do
king, and he reigned for three f Jer 22:24
what was bad in the eyes of Je-
months in Jerusalem. 3 How- Mt 1:12 hovah his God. He did not hum-
ever, the king of Egypt de- ble himself before the prophet
g 2Ki 24:8, 9
posed him in Jerusalem and Jeremiah, m who spoke at the or-
fined the land 100 silver talents1 h 2Ki 24:10 der of Jehovah. 13 He also re-
and a gold talent. g 4 Further- Jer 29:1, 2 belled against King Neb·u·chad-
Eze 1:2
more, the king of Egypt made Je- nezzar, n who had made him
hoa·haz’ brother E·lia·kim king i 2Ki 24:13 take an oath by God, and he
Jer 27:17, 18 remained stubborn1 and hard-
over Judah and Jerusalem and
changed his name to Je·hoia- j 2Ki 24:17 hearted and refused to turn
kim; but Necho h took his broth- k Jer 37:1
to Jehovah the God of Israel.
er Je·hoa·haz and brought him 14 All the chiefs of the priests
to Egypt. i l 2Ki 24:18-20 as well as the people were ex-
Jer 52:1-3
5 Je·hoia·kim j was 25 years ceedingly unfaithful, practicing
old when he became king, and m Jer 21:1, 2 all the detestable things of the
he reigned for 11 years in Jeru- Jer 34:2 nations, and they defiled the
Jer 38:14, 24
salem. He continued to do what house of Jehovah o that he had
n 2Ki 24:20 sanctified in Jerusalem.
35:25 1 Or “songs of mourning.” 36:3 Eze 17:12-15
1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg (1,101 oz t). o 2Ki 16:11 36:10 1 Possibly, in the spring. 36:13
See App. B14. Eze 8:10, 11 1 Lit., “he hardened his neck.”
653 2 CHRONICLES 36:15 – EZRA Contents
15 Jehovah the God of their CHAP. 36 20 He carried off captive to
forefathers kept warning them a 2Ch 30:1, 10 Babylon those who escaped the
by means of his messengers, b Jer 5:12 sword, a and they became ser-
warning them again and again, c Jer 20:7 vants to him b and his sons un-
d Ps 74:1
because he felt compassion for e 2Ki 24:2
til the kingdom1 of Persia began
his people and for his dwelling f Le 26:31 to reign, c 21 to fulfill Jehovah’s
place. 16 But they kept ridicul- De 28:25 word spoken by Jeremiah, d un-
Ps 79:2
ing the messengers of the true g Eze 9:7
til the land had paid off its sab-
God, a and they despised his h La 2:21 baths. e All the days it lay deso-
words b and mocked his proph- i De 28:49-51 late it kept sabbath, to fulfill 70
ets, c until the rage of Jehovah j 2Ki 20:16, 17 years. f
Isa 39:6
came up against his people, d un- Jer 27:19-22 22 In the first year of
til they were beyond healing. Jer 52:17 King Cyrus g of Persia, in or-
k
17 So he brought against l
Ps 74:4-7
Jer 52:14 der that Jehovah’s word spo-
them the king of the Chal·de- m 1Ki 9:7 ken by Jeremiah h would be ful-
ans, e who killed their young men 2Ki 25:9, 10 filled, Jehovah stirred the spirit
Ps 79:1
with the sword f in the house of ____________________ of King Cyrus of Persia to make
their sanctuary; g he felt no com- a proclamation throughout his
Second Col.
passion for young man or virgin, kingdom, which he also put in
a 2Ki 25:21
old or infirm. h God gave every- Ps 137:1 writing, i saying: 23 “This is
thing into his hand. i 18 All the b Jer 27:6, 7 what King Cyrus of Persia says,
utensils of the house of the true c Ezr 1:1-3 ‘Jehovah the God of the heavens
God, great and small, as well as d Jer 25:9
has given me all the kingdoms of
e Le 26:34
the treasures of the house of Je- f Jer 25:12 the earth, j and he has commis-
hovah and the treasures of the Zec 1:12 sioned me to build him a house
king and his princes, everything g Isa 44:28 in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. k
he brought to Babylon. j 19 He h
Isa 45:1
Jer 29:14 Whoever there is among you of
burned down the house of the Jer 32:42 all his people, may Jehovah his
true God, k tore down the wall of Jer 33:10, 11
i Ezr 1:1-4
God be with him, and let him go
Jerusalem, l burned all its forti- j Da 5:18 up.’” l
fied towers with fire, and de- k Isa 44:28
stroyed everything of value. m l Ezr 7:12, 13 36:20 1 Or “royalty.”
EZRA
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 King Cyrus’ decree to rebuild the The temple rebuilding begins (8, 9)
temple (1-4) Temple foundation laid (10-13)
Preparations for exiles’ return from 4 Opposition to rebuilding the
Babylon (5-11)
temple (1-6)
2 List of exiles who returned (1-67) Enemies send complaint to
Temple servants (43-54) King Artaxerxes (7-16)
Sons of the servants of Artaxerxes’ reply (17-22)
Solomon (55-57) Temple construction halted (23, 24)
Voluntary offerings for the
temple (68-70) 5 The Jews resume temple building (1-5)
Tattenai’s letter to King Darius (6-17)
3 Altar rebuilt and sacrifices
offered (1-7)
EZRA Contents –2:1 654
6 Darius’ investigation and decree (1-12) Departure from Babylon and arrival
Temple completed and in Jerusalem (31-36)
inaugurated (13-18) 9 Intermarriage in Israel (1-4)
Passover observed (19-22) Ezra’s prayer of confession (5-15)
7 Ezra comes to Jerusalem (1-10) 10 Covenant to send away foreign
Artaxerxes’ letter to Ezra (11-26) wives (1-14)
Ezra praises Jehovah (27, 28) Foreign wives dismissed (15-44)
8 List of those returning with Ezra (1-14)
Preparations for the journey (15-30)
1 InrustheoffirstPersia,
a
year of King Cy-
in order
CHAP. 1
a Isa 45:1
house of Jehovah, which was in
Jerusalem. 6 All those around
that Jehovah’s word spoken Da 10:1 them supported them by giving
by Jeremiah b would be ful- them1 utensils of silver and of
filled, Jehovah stirred the spirit gold, goods, livestock, and valu-
b Jer 25:12
of King Cyrus of Persia to make Jer 29:14 able things, besides all the vol-
a proclamation throughout his Jer 33:10, 11 untary offerings.
kingdom, which he also put in 7 King Cyrus also brought
writing, c saying: out the utensils of the house of
2 “This is what King Cy- c 2Ch 36:22, 23
Jehovah that Neb·u·chad·nezzar
rus of Persia says, ‘Jehovah the had taken from Jerusalem and
God of the heavens has given me d Da 4:34, 35 had put in the house of his god. a
all the kingdoms of the earth, d 8 King Cyrus of Persia brought
and he has commissioned me to them out under the supervision
build him a house in Jerusalem, e e Isa 44:28 of Mithre·dath the treasurer,
which is in Judah. 3 Whoever who made an inventory of them
there is among you of all his peo- for Shesh·bazzar1b the chieftain
ple, may his God be with him, f 2Ki 17:6
Jer 9:16 of Judah.
and let him go up to Jerusalem,
9 Now this was the inventory:
which is in Judah, and rebuild
30 basket-shaped vessels of gold,
the house of Jehovah the God g Ex 35:21
of Israel—he is the true God— 1,000 basket-shaped vessels of
1Ch 29:9
whose house was in Jerusalem.1 Ezr 7:14-16 silver, 29 replacement vessels,
4 Anyone who is residing as a ____________________ 10 30 small gold bowls, 410
foreigner, f wherever he may be, Second Col. small silver bowls, 1,000 oth-
let him be helped by his neigh- a 2Ki 24:11, 13 er utensils. 11 All the utensils
bors1 by their giving him silver 2Ch 36:7, 18 of gold and of silver were 5,400.
and gold, goods and livestock, Ezr 6:5 Shesh·bazzar brought all of
Da 1:1, 2
along with the voluntary offering Da 5:2
these up when the exiles c were
for the house of the true God, g brought out of Babylon to Jeru-
which was in Jerusalem.’” salem.
5 Then the heads of the pa-
2
b Ezr 5:14, 16 And these were the people of
Hag 1:1, 14
ternal houses of Judah and of Hag 2:23
the province1 who came up
Benjamin and the priests and the from the captives of the exile, d
Levites—everyone whose spirit those whom King Neb·u·chad-
the true God had stirred—pre- c 2Ki 24:14, 15
pared to go up and rebuild the 2Ch 36:20 1:6 1 Lit., “strengthened their hands
____________________ with.” 1:8 1 Possibly Zerubbabel at Ezr
1:3 1 Or possibly, “who is in Jerusalem.” CHAP. 2 2:2; 3:8. 2:1 1 Or “jurisdictional dis-
1:4 1 Lit., “the men of his place.” d Ezr 8:1 trict.”
655 EZRA 2:2-59
nezzar of Babylon had exiled CHAP. 2 40 The Levites: a the sons of
to Babylon a and who later re- a 2Ki 24:15, 16 Jeshu·a and Kadmi·el, b of the
turned to Jerusalem and Judah, 2Ki 25:11 sons of Hod·a·viah, 74. 41 The
each to his own city, b 2 those 2Ch 36:20
singers: c the sons of Asaph, d
who came with Ze·rubba·bel, c b Ne 7:6, 7 128. 42 The sons of the gate-
Jeshu·a, d Ne·he·miah, Se·raiah, c Ezr 1:8, 11 keepers: e the sons of Shallum,
Re·el·aiah, Morde·cai, Bilshan, Hag 1:14 the sons of Ater, the sons of
Mt 1:12 Talmon, f the sons of Akkub, g
Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Ba-
a·nah. d Ezr 3:8 the sons of Ha·tita, the sons of
Ezr 5:2 Shobai, altogether 139.
The number of the Israel- Zec 3:1
ite men included: e 3 the sons 43 The temple servants:1h the
e Ne 7:8-38
of Parosh, 2,172; 4 the sons of sons of Ziha, the sons of Ha-
Sheph·a·tiah, 372; 5 the sons f Ne 6:17, 18 supha, the sons of Tab·baoth,
of Arah, f 775; 6 the sons of g Ezr 10:30, 44 44 the sons of Keros, the sons
Pahath-moab, g of the sons of Ne 3:11 of Sia·ha, the sons of Padon,
Jeshu·a and Joab, 2,812; 7 the h Ezr 10:26, 44
45 the sons of Le·banah, the
sons of Elam, h 1,254; 8 the sons of Haga·bah, the sons of
sons of Zattu, i 945; 9 the sons
i Ezr 10:27, 44
Akkub, 46 the sons of Hagab,
of Zaccai, 760; 10 the sons of j Ezr 10:33, 44 the sons of Salmai, the sons of
Bani, 642; 11 the sons of Be- k Jos 21:8, 18 Hanan, 47 the sons of Giddel,
bai, 623; 12 the sons of Azgad, Jer 1:1 the sons of Gahar, the sons
1,222; 13 the sons of Ad·o·ni- l Jos 18:21, 25 of Re·aiah, 48 the sons of Re-
kam, 666; 14 the sons of Big- zin, the sons of Ne·koda, the
m Jos 18:21, 24
vai, 2,056; 15 the sons of Adin, sons of Gazzam, 49 the sons
n Jos 7:2 of Uzza, the sons of Pa·seah,
454; 16 the sons of Ater, of
Hez·e·kiah, 98; 17 the sons of o Ezr 10:43, 44 the sons of Besai, 50 the sons
of Asnah, the sons of Me·unim,
Bezai, 323; 18 the sons of Jo- p Ne 7:39-42
the sons of Ne·phusim, 51 the
rah, 112; 19 the sons of Ha- q 1Ch 9:2, 10 sons of Bakbuk, the sons of
shum, j 223; 20 the sons of Ne 11:3, 10
Ha·kupha, the sons of Harhur,
Gibbar, 95; 21 the sons of r 1Ch 24:3, 11 52 the sons of Bazluth, the sons
Bethle·hem, 123; 22 the men
s 1Ch 24:3, 14 of Me·hida, the sons of Harsha,
of Ne·tophah, 56; 23 the men Ezr 10:20, 44 53 the sons of Barkos, the sons
of Ana·thoth, k 128; 24 the of Sise·ra, the sons of Temah,
t Ezr 10:22, 44
sons of Azma·veth, 42; 25 the 54 the sons of Ne·ziah, the sons
sons of Kiri·ath-jea·rim, Che- u 1Ch 24:3, 8
Ezr 10:21, 44 of Ha·tipha.
phirah, and Be·eroth, 743; ____________________ 55 The sons of the servants
26 the sons of Ramah l and Ge- of Solo·mon: the sons of So-
Second Col.
ba, m 621; 27 the men of Mich- tai, the sons of So·phereth, the
a Ne 7:43
mas, 122; 28 the men of Beth- sons of Pe·ruda, i 56 the sons
el and Ai, n 223; 29 the sons of b Ezr 3:9
of Jaa·lah, the sons of Dar-
Ne 12:8, 24
Nebo, o 52; 30 the sons of Mag- kon, the sons of Giddel, 57 the
bish, 156; 31 the sons of the c Ne 7:44
sons of Sheph·a·tiah, the sons of
other Elam, 1,254; 32 the sons d 1Ch 15:16, 17 Hattil, the sons of Poche·reth-
of Harim, 320; 33 the sons of Ne 11:3, 17
haz·ze·baim, the sons of Ami.
Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725; e Ne 7:45 58 All the temple servants1
34 the sons of Jeri·cho, 345; f 1Ch 9:2, 17 and the sons of the servants of
35 the sons of Se·naah, 3,630. Ne 11:3, 19 Solo·mon were 392.
36 The priests: p the sons of g Ne 12:25, 26 59 And these went up from
Je·daiah q of the house of Jesh- Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub,
h Jos 9:3, 27
u·a, r 973; 37 the sons of Im- 1Ch 9:2
mer, s 1,052; 38 the sons of Ne 3:26 2:43 1 Or “The Nethinim.” Lit., “The giv-
Pashhur, t 1,247; 39 the sons of Ne 7:46-56 en ones.” 2:58 1 Or “the Nethinim.”
Harim, u 1,017. i Ne 7:57-60 Lit., “the given ones.”
EZRA 2:60–3:7 656
Addon, and Immer, but they CHAP. 2 the people, the singers, the gate-
were unable to verify their pa- a Ne 7:61-65 keepers, and the temple ser-
ternal house and their origin, vants1 settled in their cities, and
b 1Ch 24:3, 10
as to whether they were Israel- Ne 3:21
all the rest of Israel2 settled in
ites: a 60 the sons of De·laiah, their cities. a
3
the sons of To·biah, the sons c 2Sa 17:27-29
1Ki 2:7 When the seventh month b ar-
of Ne·koda, 652. 61 And of the rived and the Israelites1 were
sons of the priests: the sons of d Nu 3:10 in their cities, they gathered to-
Ha·baiah, the sons of Hakkoz, b e Le 2:3 gether with one accord in Je-
the sons of Bar·zillai, who took a Le 6:26 rusalem. 2 Jeshu·a c the son
wife from the daughters of Bar- Nu 18:11 of Je·hoza·dak and his fellow
zillai c the Gile·ad·ite and was f Ex 28:30 priests and Ze·rubba·bel d the
called by their name. 62 These Nu 27:21 son of She·alti·el e and his broth-
looked for their records to es- 1Sa 28:6
ers rose up and built the altar
tablish their genealogy, but they g Ne 7:66-69 of the God of Israel, so that they
did not find them, so they were Isa 10:21 could offer up burnt sacrifices
disqualified from the priest- Jer 23:3
on it, as it is written in the Law
hood.1d 63 The governor1 told h Ex 35:5 of Moses f the man of the true
them that they could not eat 1Ch 29:5 God.
from the most holy things e un- Ne 7:70-72
3 So they set the altar up
til there was a priest who could i 2Ch 3:1 on its former site, despite their
consult the Urim and Thum- fear of the peoples of the sur-
j Ezr 8:25
mim. f ____________________ rounding lands, g and they began
64 The total number of the Second Col.
offering up burnt sacrifices to
entire congregation was 42,360, g Jehovah on it, the morning and
a Ne 7:73
65 apart from their male and fe- ____________________
the evening burnt sacrifices. h
male slaves, who were 7,337; 4 Then they held the Festival
CHAP. 3
they also had 200 male and of Booths1 according to what is
female singers. 66 Their hors- b 1Ki 8:2 written, i and day by day they of-
es were 736, their mules 245, c Hag 1:1 fered up the specified number
67 their camels 435, their don- d Ezr 1:7, 8
of burnt sacrifices that were
keys 6,720. Lu 3:23, 27
required each day. j 5 After-
68 When they arrived at the ward they offered up the reg-
e 1Ch 3:17 ular burnt offering k and the of-
house of Jehovah in Jerusa- Mt 1:12
lem, some of the heads of the ferings for the new moons l and
paternal houses made voluntary f Ex 20:24 those for all the sanctified festi-
Ex 40:29 val seasons m of Jehovah, as well
offerings h for the house of the
true God, to rebuild it1 on its g Ezr 4:4 as those from everyone who
own site. i 69 According to their willingly offered a voluntary of-
h Nu 28:3, 4
means, they gave to the project fering n to Jehovah. 6 From the
treasury 61,000 gold drachmas,1 i Ex 23:16 first day of the seventh month o
5,000 silver minas,2j and 100
Le 23:34 they started to offer up burnt
robes for the priests. 70 And j Ex 29:38 sacrifices to Jehovah, though
the priests, the Levites, some of Nu 29:12, 13 the foundation of Jehovah’s tem-
k Ex 29:39, 42
ple had not yet been laid.
2:62 1 Or “were excluded from the 7 They gave money to the
priesthood as unclean.” 2:63 1 Or “The l Nu 10:10 stonecutters p and the crafts-
Ps 81:3
Tirshatha,” a Persian title for a gover- men, q and food and drink and oil
nor of a province. 2:68 1 Or “make it m De 16:16 to the Si·doni·ans and the Tyr-
stand.” 2:69 1 Generally equated with i·ans for bringing cedar timbers
n De 12:5, 6
the Persian gold daric that weighed
8.4 g (0.27 oz t). Not the drachma of the o Nu 29:1 2:70 1 Or “the Nethinim.” Lit., “the giv-
Greek Scriptures. See App. B14. 2 A en ones.” 2 Lit., “all Israel.” 3:1 1 Lit.,
p 1Ki 5:17
mina in the Hebrew Scriptures equaled “sons of Israel.” 3:4 1 Or “Temporary
570 g (18.35 oz t). See App. B14. q Ezr 5:8 Shelters.”
657 EZRA 3:8–4:8
by sea from Leba·non to Jop- CHAP. 3 the weeping, for the people
pa, a according to the authoriza- a Jos 19:46, 48 were shouting so loudly that the
tion granted them by King Cyrus 1Ch 22:3, 4 sound was heard from a great
2Ch 2:10, 16
of Persia. b distance.
8 In the second year after they
came to the house of the true
b Ezr 1:2, 3
Ezr 6:3, 4 4 When the enemies of Judah
and Benjamin a heard that the
God at Jerusalem, in the second returned exiles b were building a
c Ne 7:6, 7
month, Ze·rubba·bel the son of temple to Jehovah the God of Is-
She·alti·el, Jeshu·a the son of d Ne 3:18 rael, 2 they immediately ap-
Je·hoza·dak and the rest of their proached Ze·rubba·bel and the
brothers, the priests and the Le- e Zec 4:9 heads of the paternal houses
vites, and all those who had come and said to them: “Let us build
to Jerusalem out of the captivi- f Nu 10:8 along with you; for like you, we
ty c started the work; they ap- worship1 your God c and we have
g 1Ch 6:31, 32
pointed the Levites from 20 years 1Ch 23:5 been sacrificing to him since the
old and up to serve as supervi- 1Ch 25:1 days of King Esar-haddon d of
sors over the work of the house As·syri·a, who brought us here.” e
of Jehovah. 9 So Jeshu·a, his h Ex 15:21 3 However, Ze·rubba·bel and
Ne 12:24
sons and his brothers, and Kad- Jeshu·a and the rest of the
mi·el and his sons, the sons of i 1Ch 16:34 heads of the paternal houses of
Judah, joined together to super- 2Ch 7:3 Israel said to them: “You have no
vise those doing the work in the share with us in building a house
house of the true God, along with j 1Ki 6:22 to our God, f for we alone will
Hag 2:3
the sons of Hena·dad, d their sons build it to Jehovah the God of Is-
and their brothers, the Levites. k Ps 126:1, 6 rael, just as King Cyrus the king
10 When the builders laid the Isa 35:10 of Persia has commanded us.” g
foundation of the temple of Je- Zec 4:9
____________________
4 Then the people of the
hovah, e then the priests in of- land were continually discourag-
ficial clothing, with the trum- Second Col.
ing1 the people of Judah and dis-
pets, f and the Levites, the sons ____________________ heartening them from building. h
of Asaph, with the cymbals, CHAP. 4 5 They hired advisers against
stood up to praise Jehovah ac- a Ezr 4:6-8 them to frustrate their plans i all
cording to the direction of Ne 4:7, 8 the days of King Cyrus of Per-
King David of Israel. g 11 And sia until the reign of King Da-
b Ezr 2:1, 64
they began to sing in response h rius j of Persia. 6 At the begin-
by praising and giving thanks to c 2Ki 17:33, 34 ning of the reign of A·has·u·erus,
Jehovah, “for he is good; his they wrote an accusation against
loyal love toward Israel endures d 2Ki 19:36, 37 the inhabitants of Judah and Je-
forever.” i Then all the people rusalem. 7 And in the days
shouted with a loud shout of e 2Ki 17:24
of King Ar·ta·xerxes of Persia,
praise to Jehovah because the Bishlam, Mithre·dath, Tabe·el,
f Ne 2:19, 20
foundation of the house of Je- Joh 4:9, 22 and the rest of his colleagues
hovah had been laid. 12 Many wrote to Ar·ta·xerxes the king;
of the priests, the Levites, and g 2Ch 36:23 they translated the letter into
the heads of the paternal houses Ezr 1:1-3
Ar·a·maic, k writing it with Ar·a-
Ezr 6:3, 4
—the old men who had seen the maic characters.1
former house j—wept with a loud h Ne 6:9 8 1 Rehum the chief govern-
voice when they saw the foun- ment official and Shimshai the
dation of this house being laid, i Ne 6:10-12
while many others shouted joy- 4:2 1 Lit., “search for.” 4:4 1 Lit., “weak-
j Ezr 4:24
fully at the top of their voice. k
Ezr 5:5
ening the hands of.” 4:7 1 Or possi-
13 So the people could not dis- Ezr 6:1 bly, “it was written in Aramaic and then
tinguish the sound of the joy- translated.” 4:8 1 Ezr 4:8 through 6:18
ful shouts from the sound of k 2Ki 18:26 was originally written in Aramaic.
EZRA 4:9–5:1 658
scribe wrote a letter against Je- CHAP. 4 are making known to the king
rusalem to King Ar·ta·xerx- a Ge 10:9, 10 that if this city is rebuilt and its
es, as follows: 9 (It was from walls are finished, you will have
Rehum the chief government no control1 of the region Beyond
official and Shimshai the scribe b Ne 1:1 the River.” a
and the rest of their colleagues, Es 1:2 17 The king sent word to Re-
the judges and the lesser gov- Da 8:2
hum the chief government of-
ernors, the secretaries, the peo- ficial and Shimshai the scribe
ple of Erech, a the Babylonians, and the rest of their colleagues
the inhabitants of Susa, b that is, c Ge 10:22 who were dwelling in Sa·mari·a
the Elam·ites, c 10 and the rest Isa 11:11
Jer 49:35, 36 and the rest of the region Be-
of the nations that the great and yond the River:
honorable Ase·nap·par took into “Greetings! And now 18 the
exile and settled in the cities of official document that you sent
d 2Ki 17:24
Sa·mari·a, d and the rest in the us has been clearly read1 be-
region Beyond the River,1 and fore me. 19 By my order an in-
now 11 this is a copy of the let- vestigation was made, and it was
ter that they sent him.) e Ne 1:3
found that from long ago the city
“To King Ar·ta·xerxes from has had uprisings against kings,
your servants, the men of the re- and rebellions and revolts have
gion Beyond the River: And now f 2Ki 23:35
taken place there. b 20 There
12 let it be known to the king Ne 5:4
were powerful kings over Jeru-
that the Jews who came up here salem who ruled the whole re-
from you to us have arrived at gion Beyond the River, and tax,
Jerusalem. They are rebuilding g Es 2:23
Es 6:1 tribute, and toll were paid to
the rebellious and wicked city, them. 21 Now issue an order
and they are finishing the walls e for these men to stop work, so
and repairing the foundations. that the city may not be rebuilt
13 Now let it be known to the h Jer 52:3
until I issue an order. 22 Be
____________________
king that if this city should careful not to neglect acting in
be rebuilt and its walls finished, Second Col.
a De 11:24 this regard, so that the king’s in-
they will not give tax, tribute, f terests are not harmed any fur-
or toll, and it will result in a ther.” c
loss to the treasuries of the
23 Now after the copy of the
kings. 14 Since we eat the salt b 2Ki 18:1, 7
2Ki 24:20 official document of King Ar·ta-
of the palace1 and it is not prop- Ezr 4:15 xerxes had been read before
er for us to see the king’s inter-
Rehum and Shimshai the scribe
ests harmed, we have therefore
and their colleagues, they quick-
sent to make this known to the
c Ezr 4:13 ly went to Jerusalem to the Jews
king, 15 so that there may be
and used force to stop them.
an investigation of the book of
records of your ancestors. g You 24 It was then that the work on
will find in the book of records d Ezr 5:5 the house of God, which was in
and learn that this city is a rebel-
Ezr 6:1 Jerusalem, came to a halt; and
Hag 1:14, 15 it remained at a standstill until
lious city, injurious to kings and ____________________
provinces,1 and within it have the second year of the reign of
CHAP. 5 King Da·rius of Persia. d
been those stirring up sedition
5
e Hag 1:1
from ancient times. That is why Then the prophets Haggai e
this city was destroyed. h 16 We and Zech·a·riah f the grand-
son of Iddo g prophesied to the
4:10 1 Or “in Trans-Euphrates.” 4:14 f Zec 1:1 Jews who were in Judah and
1 Or “we receive our salary from the
palace.” 4:15 1 Or “jurisdictional dis- 4:16 1 Lit., “share.” 4:18 1 Or possibly,
tricts.” g Ne 12:1, 4 “has been translated and read.”
659 EZRA 5:2-17
in Jerusalem, in the name of CHAP. 5 build this house and to finish
the God of Israel who was over a Mt 1:12 this structure?’2a 10 We also
them. 2 It was then that Ze- asked them their names to in-
rubba·bel a the son of She·alti- form you, so that we could write
b Zec 6:11 the names of the men who are
el and Jeshu·a b the son of Je-
hoza·dak started to rebuild the taking the lead.
house of God, c which was in c Ezr 3:2, 8 11 “This is the response they
Jerusalem; and the prophets of gave us: ‘We are the servants of
God were with them and sup- the God of the heavens and the
ported them. d 3 At that time d Ezr 6:14 earth, and we are rebuilding the
Hag 2:4, 21
Tatte·nai the governor of the re- Zec 4:7
house that was built many years
gion Beyond the River1 and ago, which a great king of Isra-
Shethar-boze·nai and their col- el built and finished. b 12 How-
leagues came to them and asked e Ezr 7:6, 28 ever, because our fathers an-
them: “Who issued an order to Ezr 8:22 gered the God of the heavens, c
____________________
you to build this house and to he gave them into the hand of
Second Col. King Neb·u·chad·nezzar d of Bab-
finish this structure?”2 4 Then
they asked them: “What are the a Ezr 5:3, 4 ylon, the Chal·dean, who demol-
names of the men who are work- ished this house e and took
ing on this building?” 5 But the people into exile to Bab-
b 1Ki 7:51
God was watching over1 the el- ylon. f 13 Nevertheless, in the
ders of the Jews, e and they did first year of King Cyrus of Bab-
not stop them until the report c De 31:17 ylon, King Cyrus issued an or-
could be sent to Da·rius and an
2Ch 34:24, der to rebuild this house of
official document could be sent
25
God. g 14 Moreover, King Cyrus
back concerning this. took out of the temple of Bab-
ylon the gold and silver vessels
6 Here is a copy of the let- d 2Ki 24:1
2Ki 25:1 of the house of God that Neb·u-
ter that Tatte·nai the governor
chad·nezzar had taken from the
of the region Beyond the Riv- temple in Jerusalem and had
er and Shethar-boze·nai and his e 2Ki 25:8, 9
brought to the temple of Bab-
colleagues, the lesser governors ylon. h They were given to a man
of the region Beyond the Riv- named Shesh·bazzar,1 i whom
er, sent to King Da·rius; 7 they f 2Ki 25:11
Cyrus made governor. j 15 Cy-
sent the report to him, and this rus said to him: “Take these ves-
is what they wrote: g Ezr 1:1-3 sels. Go, deposit them in the
“To King Da·rius: temple that is in Jerusalem, and
“All peace! 8 Let it be known let the house of God be rebuilt
h 2Ki 25:14, 15
to the king that we went to the 2Ch 36:7, 18 in its former place.” k 16 Then
province1 of Judah to the house this Shesh·bazzar came, and he
of the great God, and it is be- laid the foundations of the house
ing built with large stones rolled i Ezr 1:8, 11 of God, l which is in Jerusalem;
into place, and timbers are be- and it has been under construc-
ing laid in the walls. The work is tion from then until now, but it
j Hag 1:1, 14
being eagerly done by the people has not been completed.’ m
and is making progress through 17 “Now if it seems good to
their efforts. 9 Then we ques- k Ezr 1:2, 7 the king, let an investigation be
tioned their elders, asking them: made in the royal treasury there
‘Who issued an order to you to in Babylon, to determine wheth-
l Ezr 3:10 er King Cyrus issued an order
Hag 2:18
5:3 1 Or “of Trans-Euphrates.” 5:3, 9 Zec 4:9 to rebuild that house of God in
2 Or “these beams.” 5:5 1 Lit., “the eye
of their God was on.” 5:8 1 Or “jurisdic- 5:14 1 Possibly Zerubbabel at Ezr 2:2;
tional district.” m Ezr 4:23, 24 3:8.
EZRA 6:1-15 660
Jerusalem; a and let the decision CHAP. 5 Jews for rebuilding that house
of the king concerning this be a 2Ch 36:22, 23 of God: From the royal treasury, a
sent to us.” Ezr 6:3, 4 from the tax collected in the re-
____________________
6 It was then that King Da·ri- gion Beyond the River, the ex-
us issued an order, and CHAP. 6 penses are to be promptly given
they made an investigation in b 2Ch 36:22, 23 to these men to continue with-
the archives1 where the trea-
Ezr 1:1-3 out interruption. b 9 And what-
sures were deposited in Bab- c 1Ki 6:2 ever is needed—young bulls c as
ylon. 2 And a scroll was found well as rams d and lambs e for
d Ezr 3:7 the burnt offerings to the God
in the citadel at Ec·bata·na, in Ezr 5:8
the province1 of Medi·a, and of heaven, wheat, f salt, g wine, h
the following memorandum was
e Ezr 7:20 and oil, i just as the priests
Isa 49:23
written on it: who are in Jerusalem say—
is to be given them continually
3 “In the first year of King Cy- f 2Ki 25:13-15
2Ch 36:7, 18 day by day without fail, 10 so
rus, King Cyrus issued an order Da 1:1, 2
that they may continually pre-
concerning the house of God in Da 5:2
sent offerings that please the
Jerusalem: b ‘Let the house be re- g Ezr 1:8, 11 God of the heavens and pray for
built as the place where they are the life of the king and his sons. j
to offer sacrifices, and its foun- h Ezr 5:3, 6
____________________ 11 I have also issued an order
dations are to be set in place; that if anyone violates this de-
its height is to be 60 cubits,1 its Second Col.
cree, a timber will be pulled out
width 60 cubits, c 4 with three a Ezr 7:20
of his house and he will be lift-
Hag 2:7, 8
layers of large stones rolled into ed up and fastened to it,1 and
place and one layer of timbers; d b Ezr 5:5 his house will be turned into
and let the expense be paid a public latrine2 for this offense.
c Le 1:3, 5
from the king’s house. e 5 Also, 12 And may the God who has
let the gold and silver vessels d Le 1:10
caused his name to reside there k
of the house of God that Neb·u- e Nu 28:3 overthrow any king and people
chad·nezzar took out of the tem- who lift a hand to violate this
ple that was in Jerusalem and f Le 2:1
order and destroy that house of
brought to Babylon f be returned, g Le 2:13 God, which is in Jerusalem. I,
so that they may be put in their Da·rius, issue this order. Let it
place in the temple in Jerusalem h Nu 15:5
be done promptly.”
and be deposited in the house of i Ex 27:20 13 Then Tatte·nai the gover-
God.’ g Le 2:4
nor of the region Beyond the Riv-
6 “So now Tatte·nai the gov- j Ezr 7:23 er, Shethar-boze·nai, l and their
ernor of the region Beyond the colleagues promptly carried out
River,1 Shethar-boze·nai, and k De 12:5, 6
2Ch 7:16 everything that King Da·rius
your colleagues, the lesser gov- had ordered. 14 And the elders
ernors of the region Beyond the l Ezr 5:6 of the Jews continued build-
River h—stay away from there. m Ezr 3:8 ing and making progress, m urged
7 Do not interfere with the work Ezr 4:3 on by the prophesying of Hag-
on that house of God. The gov- gai n the prophet and Zech·a·ri-
n Hag 1:12
ernor of the Jews and the elah o the grandson of Iddo; they
ders of the Jews will rebuild o Ezr 5:1, 2 finished building it by the order
that house of God in its former Zec 1:1, 7
Zec 6:15
of the God of Israel p and by the
place. 8 Furthermore, I am is- order of Cyrus q and Da·rius r and
suing an order as to what you p Hag 1:8 King Ar·ta·xerxes s of Persia.
are to do for these elders of the q 2Ch 36:23 15 They completed the house by
Ezr 1:2, 3 the third day of the month of
6:1 1 Lit., “the house of the records.” Isa 44:28
6:2 1 Or “jurisdictional district.” 6:3 6:11 1 Or “and he will be impaled on
r Ezr 6:12
1 About 26.7 m (87.6 ft). See App. B14. it.” 2 Or possibly, “a garbage dump; a
6:6 1 Or “of Trans-Euphrates.” s Ezr 7:12, 13 dunghill.”
661 EZRA 6:16–7:12
Adar,1 in the sixth year of the CHAP. 6 of Az·a·riah, son of Hil·kiah, a
reign of King Da·rius. a 1Ch 9:2 2 son of Shallum, son of Za-
16 Then the Israelites, the Ne 7:73 dok, son of A·hitub, 3 son of
priests, the Levites, a and the b 2Ch 7:5 Am·a·riah, son of Az·a·riah, b
rest of the former exiles held son of Me·raioth, 4 son of Zer-
c 1Ch 23:6 a·hiah, son of Uzzi, son of
the inauguration1 of this house
of God with joy. 17 And they d Nu 3:6 Bukki, 5 son of Ab·i·shua, son
presented for the inauguration of Phine·has, c son of El·e·azar, d
e Ex 12:2, 14
of this house of God 100 bulls, Le 23:5
son of Aaron e the chief priest.
200 rams, 400 lambs, and as De 16:1 6 This Ezra came up from Bab-
a sin offering for all Israel 12 Es 3:7 ylon. He was a copyist1 who was
male goats, corresponding to the f Ex 30:19, 20 well-versed in2 the Law of Mo-
number of the tribes of Isra- Le 21:8 ses, f which Jehovah the God of
el. b 18 And they appointed the Le 22:2, 3 Israel had given. The king grant-
priests in their groups and the g Ex 12:48 ed everything he requested, for
Levites in their divisions for the Nu 9:14 the hand of Jehovah his God was
service of God in Jerusalem, c ac- h Ex 12:17
upon him.
cording to what is written in the Le 23:6 7 Some of the Israelites, the
book of Moses. d priests, the Levites, g the sing-
i Ezr 7:27
19 And the former exiles held Pr 21:1 ers, h the gatekeepers, i and the
the Passover on the 14th day of ____________________ temple servants,1j went up to Je-
the first month. e 20 The priests CHAP. 7 rusalem in the seventh year of
and the Levites, without excep- j Ne 2:1
King Ar·ta·xerxes. 8 And Ezra
tion, had cleansed themselves, f came to Jerusalem in the fifth
k Ne 8:2 month, in the seventh year of the
so they were all clean; they
slaughtered the Passover sacri-
Ne 12:26
king. 9 On the first day of the
fice for all the former exiles, l 1Ch 6:14 first month, he began the jour-
____________________ ney from Babylon, and he ar-
for their fellow priests, and for
themselves. 21 Then the Israel- Second Col. rived in Jerusalem on the first
ites who had returned from the a 2Ki 22:8 day of the fifth month, for the
exile ate of it, along with every- good hand of his God was upon
b 2Ch 31:10
him. k 10 Ezra had prepared his
one who had joined them and
c Nu 25:11 heart1 to consult the Law of Je-
had separated himself from the Jg 20:28 hovah and to practice it, l and to
uncleanness of the nations of the
d Ex 6:23, 25 teach its regulations and judg-
land to worship1 Jehovah the Nu 3:32 ments in Israel. m
God of Israel. g 22 They also
joyfully held the Festival of Un-
De 10:6
11 This is a copy of the let-
e Ex 7:1 ter that King Ar·ta·xerxes gave
leavened Bread h for seven days, Ex 28:1 to Ezra the priest and copyist,1
for Jehovah caused them to re-
f Ne 8:1, 4 an expert in the study2 of the
joice and he had made the heart
commandments of Jehovah and
of the king of As·syri·a favorable g Ezr 8:18, 19
of his regulations to Israel:
toward them, i so that he sup-
ported them1 in the work of the
h 1Ch 6:31, 32 12 2 “Ar·ta·xerxes, n the king
of kings, to Ezra the priest,
house of the true God, the God i 1Ch 9:22-27
the copyist1 of the Law of
of Israel. j 1Ch 9:2 the God of the heavens: May
7 After these things, during
the reign of King Ar·ta·xerx-
Ezr 8:20
k Ezr 8:22
you have perfect peace. And
es j of Persia, Ezra1k returned. 7:6, 11, 12 1 Or “scribe.” 7:6 2 Or “He
l De 5:1
He was the son of Se·raiah, l son De 17:10
was a skilled copyist of.” 7:7 1 Or “the
Nethinim.” Lit., “the given ones.” 7:10
6:15 1 See App. B15. 6:16 1 Or “dedi- m De 33:8, 10 1 Or “had determined in his heart.”
cation.” 6:21 1 Lit., “search for.” 6:22 Mal 2:7 7:11 2 Or “a copyist of the words.” 7:12
1 Lit., “strengthened their hands.” 7:1 n Ezr 6:14 2 Ezr 7:12 through 7:26 was originally
1 Meaning “Help.” Ne 2:1 written in Aramaic.
EZRA 7:13-28 662
now 13 I have issued an or- CHAP. 7 requests of you is to be done
der that everyone in my realm a Ezr 1:2, 3 promptly, 22 up to 100 talents1
of the people of Israel and their of silver, 100 cor measures2 of
priests and Levites who is will- b Ezr 1:5, 6 wheat, 100 bath measures3 of
ing to go with you to Jerusalem Ezr 8:25 wine, a 100 bath measures of oil, b
should go. a 14 For you are sent and salt c without limit. 23 Let
by the king and his seven ad- c Le 1:3 everything that is ordered by the
visers to investigate whether the God of the heavens be done with
Law of your God, which is with d Le 1:10 zeal for the house of the God of
you,1 is being applied in Judah the heavens, d so that there may
and Jerusalem, 15 and to take be no wrath against the king’s
e Nu 28:3
the silver and the gold that the realm and his sons. e 24 And
king and his advisers have vol- you are further advised that it
untarily given to the God of Is- f Nu 15:4
is not permitted to impose any
rael, whose residence is in Je- tax, tribute, f or toll on any of the
rusalem, 16 with all the silver g Nu 15:5 priests and Levites, musicians, g
and the gold that you receive1 doorkeepers, temple servants,1h
in all the province2 of Babylon, h Ezr 8:30 and workers of this house of
along with the gift that the peo- God.
ple and the priests voluntarily i Ezr 6:3, 4 25 “And you, Ezra, accord-
give to the house of their God, Ezr 6:8 ing to the wisdom that you pos-
which is in Jerusalem. b 17 And sess from your God,1 appoint
you are to buy promptly with j Ezr 7:6 magistrates and judges to judge
this money bulls, c rams, d lambs, e Ne 8:2 all the people in the region Be-
along with their grain offerings f ____________________
yond the River, all those who
and their drink offerings, g and Second Col. know the laws of your God; and
you are to present them on the a Nu 15:5 you should instruct anyone who
altar of the house of your God in does not know them. i 26 And
Jerusalem. b Ex 27:20 everyone who does not observe
18 “And whatever seems Le 2:1
the Law of your God and the
good to you and to your brothers law of the king should have judg-
to do, you may do with the rest c Le 2:13 ment executed on him promptly,
of the silver and the gold, ac- whether it is death, banishment,
cording to the will of your God. d Ezr 1:2 a fine, or imprisonment.”
19 And all the vessels that are 27 May Jehovah the God of
given to you for the service of e Ezr 6:9, 10 our forefathers be praised, who
the house of your God, you are put it into the heart of the
to deliver before God at Jeru- king to beautify the house of
f Ne 5:4
salem. h 20 And the rest of the Jehovah in Jerusalem! j 28 And
necessities of the house of your he has shown me loyal love be-
g 1Ch 15:16
God that you are required to fore the king k and his advisers l
give, you will give out of the roy- and all the mighty princes of the
al treasury. i h 1Ch 9:2
king. So I took courage1 because
21 “I, King Ar·ta·xerxes, have the hand of Jehovah my God
issued an order to all the trea- i Ne 8:2, 3
surers in the region Beyond the 7:22 1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg
River,1 that everything that Ez- j Ezr 6:22 ( 1,101 oz t). See App. B14. 2 A
ra j the priest, the copyist2 of the Pr 21:1 cor equaled 220 L ( 200 dry qt).
Law of the God of the heavens, Isa 60:13 See App. B14. 3 A bath equaled 22 L
(5.81 gal). See App. B14. 7:24 1 Or
7:14 1 Lit., “in your hand.” 7:16 1 Lit., k Ezr 9:9 “Nethinim.” Lit., “given ones.” 7:25
“find.” 2 Or “jurisdictional district.” Ne 1:11 1 Lit., “according to the wisdom of your
7:21 1 Or “in Trans-Euphrates.” 2 Or God that is in your hand.” 7:28 1 Or
“scribe.” l Ezr 7:14 “strengthened myself.”
663 EZRA 8:1-24
was upon me, and I gathered out CHAP. 8 days. But when I examined the
of Israel leading men1 to go up a Ezr 7:7 people and the priests, I did not
with me. find any of the Levites there.
16 So I sent for E·li·ezer, Ari-
8 Now these were the heads
of their paternal houses and
b 1Ch 6:3, 4
el, She·maiah, El·nathan, Jarib,
El·nathan, Nathan, Zech·a·riah,
the genealogical enrollment of
those who went up with me c Ex 6:23 and Me·shullam, who were lead-
out of Babylon during the reign ing men, and for Joia·rib and
of King Ar·ta·xerxes: a 2 of the El·nathan, who were instructors.
sons of Phine·has, b Gershom;
d Ezr 2:1, 6 17 Then I gave them a command
of the sons of Itha·mar, c Daniel; concerning Iddo the leader in
of the sons of David, Hat- e Ezr 2:1, 8
the place called Ca·si·phia. I told
tush; 3 of the sons of Shec·a- Ezr 10:27, 44 them to tell Iddo and his broth-
niah, of the sons of Parosh, ers, the temple servants1 who
were in Ca·si·phia, to bring to
Zech·a·riah, and with him there f Ezr 2:1, 15
us ministers for the house of our
was an enrollment of 150 males;
God. 18 Since the good hand
4 of the sons of Pahath-moab, d
g Ezr 2:1, 7 of our God was upon us, they
Elie·ho-enai the son of Zer·a-
brought a discreet man from the
hiah, and with him 200 males;
sons of Mahli a the grandson of
5 of the sons of Zattu, e Shec·a- h Ezr 2:1, 4 Levi the son of Israel, namely,
niah the son of Ja·ha·ziel, and She·re·biah, b and his sons and
with him 300 males; 6 of the his brothers, 18 men; 19 and
sons of Adin, f Ebed the son of i Ezr 2:1, 11
Ezr 10:28, 44 Hash·a·biah, and with him Je-
Jona·than, and with him 50 shaiah from the Me·rarites, c his
males; 7 of the sons of Elam, g brothers and their sons, 20 men.
Je·shaiah the son of Ath·a·liah, j Ezr 2:1, 12
20 And there were 220 of the
and with him 70 males; 8 of the temple servants,1 whom David
sons of Sheph·a·tiah, h Zeb·a·di- and the princes gave to the ser-
k Ne 7:6, 18
ah the son of Micha·el, and with vice of the Levites, all of whom
him 80 males; 9 of the sons of had been designated by name.
Joab, O·ba·diah the son of Je- l Ezr 2:1, 14 21 Then I proclaimed a fast
hiel, and with him 218 males; there at the river A·hava, to
10 of the sons of Bani, She·lo- humble ourselves before our
m Ezr 8:31
mith the son of Jo·si·phiah, and ____________________ God, to seek guidance from him
with him 160 males; 11 of the for our journey, for us and for
Second Col.
sons of Bebai, i Zech·a·riah the our children and for all our
a Nu 3:20
son of Bebai, and with him 28 goods. 22 I was ashamed to ask
males; 12 of the sons of Az- the king for soldiers and horse-
gad, j Jo·hanan the son of Hak- b Ezr 8:24, 25 men to protect us against the en-
ka·tan, and with him 110 males; emies along the way, because we
13 of the sons of Ad·o·nikam, k had said to the king: “The good
c 1Ch 6:16
those who were the last, and hand of our God is over all those
these were their names: E·liphe- seeking him, d but his strength
let, Je·iel, and She·maiah, and d 2Ch 16:9 and his anger are against all
with them 60 males; 14 and of Ezr 7:6 those abandoning him.” e 23 So
Ezr 7:28
the sons of Bigvai, l Uthai and Zec 4:6
we fasted and made request of
Zabbud, and with them 70 our God concerning this, and he
males. listened to our entreaty. f
15 I assembled them at the e 2Ch 15:2 24 I now set apart 12 of the
river that comes to A·hava, m chiefs of the priests, namely,
and we camped there for three f 2Ch 7:14
Jer 29:10, 12 8:17, 20 1 Or “the Nethinim.” Lit., “the
7:28 1 Lit., “heads.” Jer 50:4, 5 given ones.”
EZRA 8:25–9:3 664
She·re·biah and Hash·a·biah, a CHAP. 8 priest, and with him was El·e·a-
along with ten of their brothers. a Ezr 8:18, 19 zar son of Phine·has, and with
25 Then I weighed out to them them were the Levites Joza·bad a
the silver and the gold and the b Ezr 7:14-16 son of Jeshu·a and No·a·diah
utensils, the contribution that Ezr 7:19
son of Binnu·i. b 34 Everything
the king and his advisers and his was numbered and weighed, and
princes and all the Israelites who c Le 21:6-8
Isa 52:11
all the weight was recorded.
were present there had made to 35 Those coming out of the cap-
the house of our God. b 26 Thus d Ezr 7:19 tivity, the former exiles, present-
I weighed out into their hand Ezr 8:33 ed burnt sacrifices to the God
650 talents1 of silver, 100 silver of Israel, 12 bulls c for all Israel,
utensils worth 2 talents, 100 tal- e Ezr 8:15, 21 96 rams, d 77 male lambs, and 12
ents of gold, 27 20 small gold male goats e as a sin offering; all
bowls worth 1,000 darics,1 and f Es 3:7
of this was a burnt offering to
2 utensils of fine copper, gleam-
Jehovah. f
ing red, as desirable as gold. g Ezr 7:8
36 Then we gave the decrees
28 Then I said to them: “You
are holy to Jehovah, c and the h Ezr 7:19
of the king g to the satraps1 of
utensils are holy, and the sil- Ezr 8:29 the king and the governors of
ver and the gold are a volun- the region Beyond the River,2 h
tary offering to Jehovah the God i Ne 3:4, 21 and they supported the people
____________________ and the house of the true God. i
of your forefathers. 29 Guard
9
them carefully until you weigh Second Col. And as soon as these things
them out before the chiefs of the a Ne 8:7 had been done, the princes
priests and the Levites and the approached me and said: “The
princes of the paternal houses of b Ne 12:1, 8
people of Israel and the priests
Israel in Jerusalem, d in the and the Levites have not sepa-
chambers1 of the house of Je- c Le 1:3
rated themselves from the peo-
hovah.” 30 And the priests and ples of the lands and their
d Le 1:10
the Levites took the silver and detestable practices, j those of
the gold and the utensils that the Canaan·ites, the Hittites,
e Le 22:18, 19
had been weighed out to them, the Periz·zites, the Jebu·sites,
in order to bring them to Jeru- the Ammon·ites, the Moab-
f Ezr 7:17
salem to the house of our God. ites, the Egyptians, k and the
31 Finally we pulled away g Ezr 7:21 Amor·ites. l 2 They have taken
from the river A·hava e on the some of their daughters as wives
12th day of the first month f to h Ge 15:18 for themselves and for their
go to Jerusalem, and the hand sons. m Now they, the holy off-
of our God was over us, and i Ezr 6:13 spring,1n have become mingled
he rescued us from the hand ____________________ with the peoples of the lands. o
of the enemy and from ambush CHAP. 9 The princes and the deputy rul-
along the way. 32 So we came
to Jerusalem g and stayed there
j Le 20:23 ers have been the foremost of-
De 12:29, 30
for three days. 33 And on the fenders in this unfaithfulness.”
fourth day, we weighed out k Le 18:3
3 Now as soon as I heard
the silver and the gold and the of this, I ripped apart my gar-
utensils in the house of our l Ge 15:16 ment and my sleeveless coat and
God h and handed them over pulled out some of the hair of
to Mere·moth i son of U·rijah the m Ex 34:15, 16 my head and my beard, and I sat
Ezr 10:44
8:26 1 A talent equaled 34.2 kg 8:36 1 Title meaning “protectors of the
(1,101 oz t). See App. B14. 8:27 1 A n Ex 19:5, 6 realm,” here applied to governors of
daric was a Persian gold coin. See provinces in the Persian Empire. 2 Or
App. B14. 8:29 1 Or “dining halls.” o Ne 13:1, 3 “of Trans-Euphrates.” 9:2 1 Lit., “seed.”
665 EZRA 9:4–10:2
down in shock. 4 Then every- CHAP. 9 in to take possession of is an im-
one who had reverence for1 the a Ex 29:41 pure land because of the impu-
words of the God of Israel gath- rity of the peoples of the lands,
ered around me because of the b Nu 28:4, 5 because of their detestable prac-
unfaithfulness of the exiled peo- c Da 9:7
tices with which they have filled
ple, while I was sitting in shock it from end to end with their
until the evening grain offering. a d Nu 32:14 uncleanness. a 12 Therefore, do
5 And at the time of the eve- 2Ch 29:6 not give your daughters to their
ning grain offering, b I stood up e 2Ki 10:32
sons, neither accept their daugh-
from my humiliation, with my 2Ch 36:17 ters for your sons; b and you must
garment and my sleeveless coat never seek their peace and their
torn apart, and I got down on my f 2Ki 17:22, 23 prosperity, c so that you may
2Ki 25:6, 7
knees and spread out my hands grow strong and eat the good
to Jehovah my God. 6 And g 2Ki 17:20 of the land and take posses-
I said: “O my God, I feel ashamed sion of it for your sons forever.’
and embarrassed to raise my h Ne 9:32 13 And after all that has come
face to you, O my God, for our upon us for our bad deeds and
errors have multiplied over our i Ne 9:31
Ps 138:7 our great guilt—for you, O our
heads and our guilt has mounted God, have not dealt with us ac-
up to the heavens. c 7 From the j Ne 9:36, 37 cording to our error, d and you
days of our forefathers until this have allowed those of us here
day our guilt has been great; d k Ezr 1:1-3
to escape e— 14 are we to break
and because of our errors, we, your commandments again and
l Ezr 6:14
our kings, and our priests have Zec 4:9 form marriage alliances1 with
been given into the hand of the ____________________ the peoples who practice these
kings of the lands, to the sword, e Second Col. detestable things? f Would you
to captivity, f to plunder, g and to a Le 18:24 not become so angry with us
disgrace, as is the case today. h De 12:30, 31
that you would completely de-
8 But now for a brief moment, De 18:9-11
stroy us, leaving no remnant
favor has come from Jehovah or survivor? 15 O Jehovah the
b Ex 23:32
our God by letting a remnant es- Ex 34:15, 16 God of Israel, you are righ-
cape and by giving us a secure De 7:3, 4
teous, g for we have survived as
position1 in his holy place, i to Jos 23:12, 13
a remnant to this day. Here we
make our eyes shine, O our God, c De 23:3, 6 are before you in our guilt, for it
and to revive us a little in our
is impossible to stand before you
slavery. 9 For although we are d Ps 103:8, 10
slaves, j our God has not aban- La 3:22
because of this.” h
doned us in our slavery; but he
has extended his loyal love to- e Ps 106:46 10 While Ezra was praying i
and making confession,
ward us before the kings of Per- f Ezr 9:1
weeping and lying prostrate be-
sia, k to revive us so as to raise Ne 13:23 fore the house of the true
up the house of our God l and to God, a large crowd of men,
g Ne 9:33 women, and children of Isra-
restore its ruins and to give us a Da 9:7
stone wall1 in Judah and in Je- el gathered around him, for the
rusalem. h Ps 130:3 people were weeping profuse-
10 “But now what can we say, Ps 143:2 ly. 2 Then Shec·a·niah the son
____________________ of Je·hiel j of the sons of Elam k
O our God, after this? For we
have left your commandments, CHAP. 10 said to Ezra: “We have acted
11 which you gave us through i Ezr 9:5, 6 unfaithfully against our God by
your servants the prophets, say- marrying1 foreign women from
j Ezr 10:26, 44
ing: ‘The land that you are going the peoples of the land. l Despite
k Ezr 2:1, 7
9:4 1 Lit., “who trembled at.” 9:8 1 Lit., 9:14 1 Or “and intermarry.” 10:2 1 Or
“a peg.” 9:9 1 Or “a wall of protection.” l Ezr 9:2 “by taking into our houses.”
EZRA 10:3-19 666
this, there is still hope for Israel. CHAP. 10 eign women, a and so you have
3 Now let us make a covenant a 2Ki 11:17 added to the guilt of Israel.
with our God a to send away all 2Ch 29:10 11 Now make confession to Je-
2Ch 34:31
the wives and those born from hovah the God of your fore-
them, in harmony with the direc- fathers and do his will. Separate
tion of Jehovah and of those who yourselves from the peoples of
have reverence for1 the com- the land and from these foreign
mandment of our God. b Let us b Ezr 9:4 wives.” b 12 To this the whole
act according to the Law. 4 Get congregation answered with a
up, for this matter is your re- loud voice: “It is our duty to
sponsibility, and we are with do exactly as you say. 13 How-
you. Be strong and take action.” ever, there are many people, and
c Ne 10:28-30
5 At that Ezra rose and had it is the rainy season. It is not
the chiefs of the priests, the Le- possible to stand outside, and
vites, and all Israel take an the matter will not take just one
oath to do what had been said. c or two days, for we have re-
So they took an oath. 6 Ez- d Ezr 9:3, 4 belled extensively in this matter.
ra now got up from before the Da 9:3-5 14 So, please, let our princes
house of the true God and went represent the entire congrega-
to the chamber1 of Je·ho·hanan tion; c and let all those in our
the son of E·lia·shib. Although cities who have married foreign
he went there, he ate no food e Ezr 7:26 women come at an appointed
and drank no water, for he was ____________________ time, along with the elders and
in mourning because of the un- Second Col. judges of each city, until we
faithfulness of the exiled peo- a Ne 13:23
turn back the burning anger of
ple. d our God from us concerning this
7 Then they made a proc- matter.”
lamation throughout Judah and 15 However, Jona·than the
Jerusalem that all the former ex- son of Asa·hel and Jah·zeiah
iles gather together at Jerusa- b De 7:3, 4 the son of Tikvah objected to
Ne 13:3
lem; 8 and according to the de- 2Co 6:17
this, and the Levites Me·shul-
cision of the princes and the lam and Shabbe·thai d support-
elders, anyone who did not come ed them. 16 But the former ex-
within three days’ time would iles did what was agreed on;
have all his goods confiscated,1 and Ezra the priest and the fam-
and he would be banished from c Ezr 9:1 ily heads of their paternal hous-
the congregation of the exiled es, all designated by name, con-
people. e 9 So all the men of Ju- vened separately on the first day
dah and Benjamin gathered to- of the tenth month to look into
gether at Jerusalem within three d Ne 8:7 the matter; 17 and by the first
days, that is, in the ninth month, Ne 11:16 day of the first month they fin-
on the 20th day of the month. ished dealing with all the men
All the people were sitting in a who had married foreign women.
courtyard of the house of the 18 And it was discovered that
true God, shivering because of some of the sons of the priests
e Ezr 9:1, 2
the matter at hand and because Ne 13:28
had married foreign women: e of
of the heavy rain. Eze 44:22 the sons of Jeshu·a f the son
10 Then Ezra the priest rose Mal 2:7, 8 of Je·hoza·dak and his brothers,
and said to them: “You have act- Ma·a·seiah, E·li·ezer, Jarib, and
ed unfaithfully by marrying for- Ged·a·liah. 19 But they prom-
ised1 to send their wives away,
10:3 1 Lit., “who tremble at.” 10:6 1 Or f Ezr 2:1, 2 and since they were guilty, they
“dining hall.” 10:8 1 Or “put under Ezr 3:2
ban.” Zec 6:11 10:19 1 Lit., “they gave their hands.”
667 EZRA 10:20 – NEHEMIAH Contents
would offer a ram of the flock for CHAP. 10 shub, Sheal, and Jere·moth;
their guilt. a a Le 5:17, 18 30 and of the sons of Pahath-
20 Of the sons of Immer, b moab, a Adna, Chelal, Be·naiah,
there were Ha·nani and Zeb- b 1Ch 24:3, 14 Ma·a·seiah, Mat·ta·niah, Bezal-
Ezr 2:1, 37
a·diah; 21 and of the sons el, Binnu·i, and Ma·nasseh;
of Harim, c Ma·a·seiah, E·lijah, c 1Ch 24:3, 8 31 and of the sons of Harim, b
She·maiah, Je·hiel, and Uz·zi- Ezr 2:1, 39 E·li·ezer, Is·shijah, Mal·chijah, c
ah; 22 and of the sons of Pash- She·maiah, Shime·on, 32 Ben-
hur, d Eli·o·enai, Ma·a·seiah, Ish- d Ezr 2:1, 38
jamin, Malluch, and Shem·a·ri-
ma·el, Ne·thanel, Joza·bad and e Ezr 2:1, 3 ah; 33 of the sons of Ha-
El·e·asah. 23 And of the Le- Ne 3:25 shum, d Mat·tenai, Mattat·tah,
vites, there were Joza·bad, Zabad, E·liphe·let, Jere·mai,
Shime·i, Ke·laiah (that is, Ke·li- f Ezr 2:1, 7
Ma·nasseh, and Shime·i; 34 of
ta), Peth·a·hiah, Judah, and E·li- Ezr 8:1, 7
the sons of Bani, Ma·a·dai,
ezer; 24 and of the singers, g Ezr 10:2 Amram, Uel, 35 Be·naiah, Be-
E·lia·shib; and of the gatekeep-
deiah, Chelu·hi, 36 Va·niah,
ers, Shallum, Telem, and Uri. h Ezr 2:1, 8
Mere·moth, E·lia·shib, 37 Mat-
25 And of Israel, of the sons
i Ezr 2:1, 11 ta·niah, Mat·tenai, and Jaa·su;
of Parosh, e there were Ra-
miah, Iz·ziah, Mal·chijah, Mij- Ezr 8:1, 11 38 and of the sons of Binnu·i,
a·min, El·e·azar, Mal·chijah, and
____________________ Shime·i, 39 Shel·e·miah, Na-
Be·naiah; 26 and of the sons Second Col. than, A·daiah, 40 Mach·nade-
of Elam, f Mat·ta·niah, Zech·a·ri- a Ezr 2:1, 6 bai, Shashai, Sharai, 41 Az-
ah, Je·hiel, g Abdi, Jere·moth, ar·el, Shel·e·miah, Shem·a·riah,
and E·lijah; 27 and of the sons
b Ezr 2:1, 32 42 Shallum, Am·a·riah, and Jo-
of Zattu, h Eli·o·enai, E·lia·shib, c Ne 3:11
seph; 43 and of the sons of Ne-
Mat·ta·niah, Jere·moth, Za- bo, Je·iel, Mat·ti·thiah, Zabad,
bad, and A·ziza; 28 and of the d Ezr 2:1, 19 Ze·bina, Jaddai, Joel, and Be-
sons of Bebai, i Je·ho·hanan, Ne 8:4 naiah. 44 All of these had tak-
Han·a·niah, Zabbai, and Athlai; e De 7:3, 4
en foreign wives, e and they sent
29 and of the sons of Bani, Me- their wives away, along with
shullam, Malluch, A·daiah, Ja- f Ezr 10:16, 17 their sons. f
N E H E M IAH
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 News from Jerusalem (1-3) 6 Opposition to the rebuilding

Nehemiah’s prayer (4-11) continues (1-14)
2 Nehemiah sent to Jerusalem (1-10) Wall completed in 52 days (15-19)
Nehemiah inspects the city walls (11-20) 7 City gates and gatekeepers (1-4)
List of exiles who returned (5-69)
3 Rebuilding the walls (1-32)
Temple servants (46-56)
4 Work progresses despite Sons of the servants of
opposition (1-14) Solomon (57-60)
Construction continues with workers Contributions for the work (70-73)
armed (15-23) 8 The Law is read and explained to the
5 Nehemiah stops exploitation (1-13) people (1-12)
Nehemiah’s unselfishness (14-19) Festival of Booths observed (13-18)
NEHEMIAH Contents –2:2 668
9 The people confess their sins (1-38) 12 The priests and the Levites (1-26)
Jehovah, a forgiving God (17) Inauguration of the wall (27-43)
10 The people agree to follow the Support for the temple service (44-47)
Law (1-39) 13 Further reforms by Nehemiah (1-31)
“We will not neglect the house of our Tenth parts to be given (10-13)
God” (39) Sabbath not to be profaned (15-22)
11 Jerusalem repopulated (1-36) Intermarriage condemned (23-28)
1 The words of Ne·he·miah1 We have sinned, both I and the

a
CHAP. 1
the son of Hac·a·liah: Now a Ne 1:11 house of my father. a 7 We have
in the month of Chislev,2 in the Ne 5:14 certainly acted corruptly against
Ne 10:1
20th year, I was in Shushan3b you b by not keeping the com-
b Es 1:2
the citadel.4 2 At that time Ha- Es 3:15 mandments, regulations, and ju-
nani, c one of my brothers, ar- Da 8:2 dicial decisions that you gave to
rived with other men from Ju- c Ne 7:2 your servant Moses. c
dah, and I asked them about d Jer 52:30
8 “Remember, please, the
e 1Ki 9:7
the remaining Jews who had es- Ne 9:36, 37 word that you commanded1 your
caped the captivity, d and also Ps 79:4 servant Moses: ‘If you act un-
about Jerusalem. 3 They re- f 2Ki 25:10 faithfully, I will scatter you
plied: “Those remaining there g Ne 2:17 among the peoples. d 9 But if
La 1:4
in the province1 who have sur- h 2Ch 20:3
you return to me and observe my
vived the captivity are in a ter- Ezr 8:21 commandments and obey them,
rible situation and in disgrace. e i De 7:9 though your dispersed people
The walls of Jerusalem are bro- Da 9:4 should be at the end of the heav-
j Ps 88:1
ens, I will gather them e from
ken down, f and its gates have Lu 18:7
been burned with fire.” g ____________________ there and bring them to the
4 As soon as I heard these Second Col.
place that I have chosen to have
words, I sat down and began to my name reside.’ f 10 They are
a 2Ch 29:6
weep and mourn for days, and Ezr 9:6
your servants and your people,
I kept fasting h and praying be- b Ps 106:6 whom you redeemed by your
fore the God of the heavens. c Le 27:34 great power and by your mighty
5 I said: “O Jehovah, the God of Nu 36:13 hand. g 11 O Jehovah, please,
De 12:1
the heavens, the great and awe- Ne 9:34
let your ear be attentive to
inspiring God who keeps his cov- d Le 26:33 the prayer of your servant and
enant and shows loyal love to De 4:27 to the prayer of your servants
De 28:64 who take delight in fearing your
those who love him and keep his e De 30:1-4
commandments, i 6 please, let f De 12:5
name, and please, grant success
your ear be attentive and your Ps 132:13 to your servant today, and may
eyes open to listen to the prayer g Le 25:42 this man show me compassion.” h
De 5:15 Now I was cupbearer to the
of your servant that I am pray- De 9:26, 29
ing to you today, day and night, j h 1Ki 8:49, 50
king. i
concerning your servants the Is-
raelites, all the while confessing
Ezr 7:6
Ps 106:46
Pr 21:1
2 In the month of Nisan,2 in
the 20th year j of King Ar-
the sins that the people of Isra- i Ne 2:1 ta·xerxes, k wine was set before
el have committed against you. ____________________ him, and as usual I took up the
CHAP. 2 wine and gave it to the king. l But
1:1 1 Meaning “Jah Comforts.” 1:1; 2:1 j Ne 1:1
I had never been gloomy in his
2 See App. B15. 1:1 3 Or “Susa.” 4 Or k Ezr 7:1 presence. 2 So the king said to
“palace; fortress.” 1:3 1 Or “jurisdic- Ne 13:6
tional district.” l Ne 1:11 1:8 1 Or “the warning you gave to.”
669 NEHEMIAH 2:3-18
me: “Why do you look so gloomy CHAP. 2 they were very displeased that
when you are not sick? This a Ne 1:2, 3 someone had come to do some-
can be nothing but gloominess thing good for the people of Is-
of heart.” At this I became very b 1Sa 1:13 rael.
frightened. 11 At length I came to Je-
3 Then I said to the king: c Da 9:25 rusalem, and I stayed there for
“Long live the king! Why should three days. 12 I rose up by
I not look gloomy when the city, d Ne 1:11 night, I and a few men with me,
the place where my forefathers and I did not tell anyone what my
are buried, lies in ruins, and its e Ne 5:14 God had put into my heart to do
gates have been consumed by Ne 13:6 for Jerusalem, and there was no
fire?” a 4 The king then said to animal with me except the one
me: “What is it that you are seek- f Jos 1:4 I was riding. 13 And I went
ing?” At once I prayed to the God Ezr 5:3
out at night through the Valley
of the heavens. b 5 I then said Gate, a passing in front of the
to the king: “If it pleases the king g Ne 7:2 Fountain of the Big Snake to the
and if your servant has found fa- Gate of the Ash Heaps, b and I in-
vor with you, send me to Judah, h Ne 1:3 spected the walls of Jerusalem
to the city where my forefathers that were broken down and its
are buried, so that I may re- i Ezr 7:21 gates that had been consumed
build it.” c 6 Then the king, with by fire. c 14 And I passed along
his royal consort1 sitting beside j Ezr 7:6 to the Fountain Gate d and to
him, said to me: “How long will the King’s Pool, and there was
your journey be, and when will k Ne 4:1 not enough space for the ani-
you return?” So it pleased the Ne 6:2
mal I was riding to pass. 15 But
king to send me, d and I gave him I continued up the valley1e by
a set time. e l Ne 2:19
night, and I kept inspecting the
7 Then I said to the king: “If Ne 4:3
wall, after which I came back
Ne 6:14
it pleases the king, let letters Ne 13:7 and entered through the Valley
be given me for the governors Gate, and then I returned.
of the region Beyond the River,1f
granting me safe passage un-
m Ne 13:1 16 The deputy rulers f did not
____________________ know where I had gone and what
til I reach Judah, 8 as well as Second Col.
a letter to Asaph the keeper of I was doing, for I had not yet
the Royal Park,1 so that he may
a 2Ch 26:9 said anything to the Jews, the
give me timber for beams for priests, the nobles, the deputy
the gates of the Fortress g of the b Ne 3:13 rulers, and the rest of the work-
House2 and for the walls of the ers. 17 Finally I said to them:
city h and for the house where I c Ne 1:3 “You can see what a terrible sit-
La 1:4 uation we are in, how Jerusalem
will go.” So the king gave them La 2:9
to me, i for the good hand of my lies in ruins and its gates have
God was upon me. j been burned with fire. Come, let
d Ne 3:15
9 Eventually I came to the Ne 12:37 us rebuild the walls of Jerusa-
governors of the region Beyond lem, so that this disgrace will
the River and gave them the e 2Sa 15:23 not continue.” 18 Then I told
king’s letters. The king also sent Joh 18:1 them of how the good hand of
with me army chiefs and horse- my God was upon me g and also
men. 10 When San·ballat k the f Ne 4:14 of the words that the king had
Horo·nite and To·biah l the Am- spoken to me. h At this they said:
mon·ite m official1 heard about it, g Ezr 7:6, 28 “Let us get up and build.” So
Ne 2:7, 8 they strengthened themselves1
2:6 1 Or “his queen.” 2:7 1 Or “of Trans- for the good work. i
Euphrates.” 2:8 1 Or “the king’s for- h Da 9:25
est.” 2 Or “Temple.” 2:10 1 Lit., “ser- 2:15 1 Or “wadi.” 2:18 1 Lit., “their
vant.” i Hag 1:14 hands.”
NEHEMIAH 2:19–3:15 670
19 Now when San·ballat the CHAP. 2 did repair work, men of Gibe-
Horo·nite, To·biah a the Am- a Ne 6:14 on and Mizpah a who were un-
mon·ite b official,1 and Geshem b Ne 13:1, 2
der the authority of1 the gov-
the Arabian c heard of it, they be- ernor of the region Beyond the
gan to mock us d and show c Ne 4:7 River.2b 8 Next to them Uzzi-
Ne 6:1, 2
us their contempt and say: el the son of Har·haiah, one of
“What are you doing? Are you d Ps 79:4 the goldsmiths, did repair work,
rebelling against the king?” e e Ne 6:6 and next to him Han·a·niah, one
20 However, I replied: “The God f Ps 127:1
of the ointment mixers,1 did re-
of the heavens is the One who pair work; and they paved2 Jeru-
will grant us success, f and we his g Ezr 4:1-3 salem as far as the Broad Wall. c
____________________
servants will get up and build; 9 And next to them Re·phaiah
but you have neither share nor CHAP. 3 the son of Hur, a prince of half
claim nor memorial1 in Jerusa- h Ne 12:10 the district of Jerusalem, did re-
lem.” g Ne 13:4, 28
pair work. 10 And next to them
3 Je·daiah the son of Ha·rumaph

E·lia·shib h the high priest i Joh 5:2
and his brothers the priests j Ne 12:30 did repair work in front of his
got up to build the Sheep Gate. i own house, and next to him Hat-
k Ne 12:38, 39
They sanctified1 it j and set up its tush the son of Hash·ab·neiah
doors; they sanctified it as far l Jer 31:38 did repair work.
as the Tower of Meah, k as far as Zec 14:10
11 Mal·chijah the son of Ha-
the Tower of Ha·nanel. l 2 And m Ezr 2:1, 34 rim d and Hasshub the son of
next to them the men of Jeri- n 2Ch 33:1, 14 Pahath-moab e repaired another
cho m were building; and next to Zep 1:10 section,1 as well as the Tower
them Zaccur the son of Imri o Ne 2:7, 8 of the Ovens. f 12 And next to
was building. them Shallum the son of Hal·lo-
p Ezr 8:33
3 The sons of Has·se·naah Ne 3:21
hesh, a prince of half the district
built the Fish Gate; n they tim- of Jerusalem, did repair work,
q Ne 3:30
bered it o and then set up its Ne 6:17, 18
along with his daughters.
doors, its bolts, and its bars. 13 Hanun and the inhabi-
4 And next to them Mere- r Ne 3:27
Am 1:1
tants of Za·noah g repaired the
moth p the son of U·rijah the Valley Gate; h they built it and
son of Hakkoz did repair work, s Ne 12:38, 39 then set up its doors, its bolts,
and next to them Me·shullam q t 2Sa 21:2 and its bars, and they repaired
the son of Ber·e·chiah the son ____________________ 1,000 cubits1 of the wall as far
of Me·sheza·bel did repair work, Second Col. as the Gate of the Ash Heaps. i
and next to them Zadok the a Jos 18:21, 26 14 Mal·chijah the son of Re-
son of Baa·na did repair work. 2Ch 16:6 chab, a prince of the district of
5 And next to them the Te·ko- Jer 40:6 Beth-hac·cherem, j repaired the
ites r did repair work, but their b Ge 15:18 Gate of the Ash Heaps; he built
prominent men would not lower c Ne 12:38 it and set up its doors, its bolts,
themselves to share in1 the ser- and its bars.
d Ezr 2:1, 32
vice of their masters. 15 Shallun the son of Col·ho-
6 Joia·da the son of Pa·se- e Ezr 2:1, 6 zeh, a prince of the district of
ah and Me·shullam the son of f Ne 12:38 Mizpah, k repaired the Fountain
Bes·o·deiah repaired the Gate Gate; l he built it and its roof, set
g Jos 15:20, 34
of the Old City; s they timbered Ne 11:25, 30 up its doors, its bolts, and its
it and then set up its doors, bars, and also repaired the wall
its bolts, and its bars. 7 Next h 2Ch 26:9
to them Mel·a·tiah the Gibe·on- i Ne 2:13 3:7 1 Lit., “belonging to the throne of.”
ite t and Jadon the Me·rono·thite j Jer 6:1
2 Or “of Trans-Euphrates.” 3:8 1 Or “the
perfume makers.” 2 Or “paved with
2:19 1 Lit., “servant.” 2:20 1 Or “entitle- k Jos 18:21, 26 flagstone.” 3:11 1 Or “measured sec-
ment.” 3:1 1 Or “dedicated.” 3:5 1 Lit., l Ne 2:14 tion.” 3:13 1 About 445 m (1,460 ft).
“not bring their neck into.” Ne 12:37 See App. B14.
671 NEHEMIAH 3:16–4:1
of the Pool a of the Canal to the CHAP. 3 25 After him Palal the son
King’s Garden b and as far as the a Isa 22:9 of Uzai did repair work in front
Stairway c that goes down from of the Buttress and the tow-
b Jer 39:4
the City of David. d er that goes out from the King’s
16 After him Ne·he·miah the c Ne 12:37 House,1a the upper one that be-
son of Azbuk, a prince of half d 2Sa 5:7 longs to the Courtyard of the
the district of Beth-zur, e did re- Guard. b After him there was Pe-
e Jos 15:20, 58
pair work from in front of the 2Ch 11:5-7
daiah the son of Parosh. c
Burial Places of David f as far as 26 And the temple servants1d
f 1Ki 2:10
the pool g that had been built and 2Ch 16:13, 14
who lived in Ophel e did repair
as far as the House of the Mighty work as far as in front of the Wa-
Ones. g Ne 2:14 ter Gate f on the east and the pro-
17 After him the Levites did h Jos 15:20, 44 truding tower.
repair work: Rehum the son of i Ezr 2:1, 40
27 After them the Te·koites g
Bani; and next to him Hash·a·bi- repaired another section, from
ah, a prince of half the district j 2Ch 26:9 in front of the great protrud-
Ne 3:24
of Keilah, h did repair work for ing tower as far as the wall of
his district. 18 After him their k Ezr 10:28, 44 Ophel.
brothers did repair work: Bav- l Ne 3:1 28 The priests did repair
vai the son of Hena·dad, a Ne 13:4 work above the Horse Gate, h
prince of half the district of Kei- m Ezr 8:33
each in front of his own house.
lah. 29 After them Zadok i the son
19 And next to him Ezer the n Ge 13:10 of Immer did repair work in
son of Jeshu·a, i a prince of Miz- o Ne 3:19 front of his own house.
pah, was repairing another sec- ____________________ And after him She·maiah the
tion in front of the ascent to the Second Col. son of Shec·a·niah, the keep-
Armory at the Buttress. j a 2Sa 5:11 er of the East Gate, j did repair
20 After him Baruch the son Ne 12:37 work.
of Zabbai k worked with fervor b Jer 37:21 30 After him Han·a·niah the
and repaired another section, son of Shel·e·miah and Hanun
c Ezr 2:1, 3
from the Buttress as far as the the sixth son of Zalaph repaired
entrance of the house of E·lia- d Jos 9:3, 27 another section.
1Ch 9:2
shib l the high priest. Ezr 2:43-54
After him Me·shullam k the
21 After him Mere·moth m the Ezr 8:17, 20 son of Ber·e·chiah did repair
son of U·rijah the son of Hakkoz work in front of his own hall.
e 2Ch 27:1, 3
repaired another section, from 2Ch 33:1, 14 31 After him Mal·chijah, a
the entrance of the house of E·li- Ne 11:21 member of the goldsmith guild,
a·shib as far as the end of E·lia- f Ne 8:1 did repair work as far as the
shib’s house. Ne 12:37 house of the temple servants1l
22 And after him the priests, g Ne 3:5
and the traders, in front of the
men of the district of the Jor- Inspection Gate and as far as the
dan,1n did repair work. 23 After h Jer 31:40 roof chamber of the corner.
them Benjamin and Hasshub did i Ne 13:13 32 And between the roof
repair work in front of their own j 1Ch 9:17, 18
chamber of the corner and the
house. After them Az·a·riah the Sheep Gate, m the goldsmiths and
son of Ma·a·seiah the son of A·na- k Ne 6:17, 18 the traders did repair work.
niah did repair work near his
own house. 24 After him Bin-
nu·i the son of Hena·dad repaired
l Ne 3:26
m Ne 3:1
4 Now as soon as San·ballat n
heard that we were rebuild-
Joh 5:2 ing the wall, he became an-
another section, from the house ____________________ gry and very upset,1 and he
of Az·a·riah as far as the But- CHAP. 4
tresso and as far as the corner. n Ne 2:10
3:25 1 Or “Palace.” 3:26, 31 1 Or “the
Ne 6:1, 2 Nethinim.” Lit., “the given ones.” 4:1
3:22 1 Or possibly, “the nearby district.” Ne 13:28 1 Or “offended.”
NEHEMIAH 4:2-20 672
kept mocking the Jews. 2 And CHAP. 4 us, we will come right in among
in the presence of his brothers a Ne 4:10 them and kill them and stop the
and the army of Sa·mari·a, he work.”
said: “What are the feeble Jews 12 Whenever the Jews living
doing? Will they do this by them- b Ne 2:19 near them came in, they told
selves? Will they offer sacrifices? us again and again:1 “They will
Will they finish up in a day? Will come at us from all directions.”
they bring the charred stones to
c Ne 13:1, 2
13 So I kept men posted at
life out of the heaps of dusty the lowest parts of the space
rubble?” a behind the wall at the ex-
3 Now To·biah b the Ammon- posed places, and I posted them
d Ps 123:3 by families with their swords,
ite, c who was standing beside
him, said: “If even a fox would their lances, and their bows.
climb up on what they are build- 14 When I saw their fear, I im-
ing, it would knock down their e Ps 79:12 mediately rose and said to the
stone wall.” nobles a and the deputy rulers
4 Hear, O our God, for we are and the rest of the people: “Do
being treated with contempt, d f Jer 18:23 not be afraid of them. b Remem-
and make their reproach return ber Jehovah, who is great and
on their own heads, e and give awe-inspiring; c and fight for your
them over as plunder in a land g Ne 4:3
brothers, your sons and daugh-
of captivity. 5 And do not cov- ters, your wives and homes.”
er over their guilt or let their sin 15 Now after our enemies
be erased from before you, f for heard that what they were do-
h Ne 2:19
they have insulted the builders. ing had become known to us and
6 So we kept building the that the true God had frustrat-
wall, and the entire wall was ed their plan, we all went back
joined together and rebuilt up to
i Jos 13:2, 3 to work on the wall. 16 From
Ne 13:23
half its height, and the people ____________________
that day forward, half of my men
continued to put their heart into would do the work d and half of
Second Col.
the work. them would hold the lances, the
a Ne 13:17 shields, the bows, and the coats
7 Now as soon as San·bal- of mail. And the princes e stood
lat, To·biah, g the Arabians, h the behind the whole house of Judah
Ammon·ites, and the Ashdod- b Nu 14:9 17 who were building the wall.
ites i heard that the repairing of De 20:3 Those who were carrying the
the walls of Jerusalem was pro- Jos 1:9
loads did the work with one hand
gressing and that the gaps were while holding a weapon1 in the
being filled in, they became very other hand. 18 And each of the
angry. 8 They conspired to- c De 7:21 builders had a sword strapped to
gether to come and fight against De 10:17
his hip while building, and the
Jerusalem and to create a dis- one to blow the horn f stood be-
turbance in it. 9 But we prayed side me.
to our God and kept a guard d Ne 5:16
19 I then said to the nobles
posted against them day and and the deputy rulers and the
night. rest of the people: “The work is
10 However, people of Ju- e Ne 11:1 large and extensive, and we are
dah were saying: “The strength spread out on the wall far apart
of the laborers1 has failed, and from one another. 20 When
there is so much rubble; we will f Nu 10:9 you hear the sound of the horn,
never be able to build the wall.” 2Ch 13:12 gather together to where we are.
11 And our enemies kept say- Our God will fight for us.” g
ing: “Before they know it or see
g De 1:30 4:12 1 Lit., “ten times.” 4:17 1 Or “mis-
4:10 1 Or “burden bearers.” Jos 23:10 sile.”
673 NEHEMIAH 4:21–5:15
21 So we kept working while CHAP. 4 8 And I said to them: “To the
the other half were holding the a Ne 13:19 extent possible, we have bought
lances, from the break of dawn ____________________ back our own Jewish brothers
until the stars came out. 22 At CHAP. 5 who were sold to the nations;
that time I said to the people: b De 15:9 but will you now sell your own
“Let the men, each along with brothers, a and are they to be
his attendant, spend the night sold back to us?” At this they be-
inside Jerusalem, and they will came speechless, and they could
guard us by night and work dur- c De 28:15, 33 find nothing to say. 9 Then I
Ne 9:36, 37
ing the day.” 23 So neither I said: “What you are doing is not
nor my brothers, my attendants, a good. Should you not walk in
and the guards who followed me the fear of our God b so that the
ever took off our garments, and d Ex 21:7 nations, our enemies, cannot re-
each of us kept his weapon in his De 15:12 proach us? 10 Moreover, I, my
right hand. brothers, and my attendants are
5 However, there was a great lending them money and grain.

outcry from the people and Let us, please, stop this lending
e Ex 22:25
their wives against their Jewish De 23:19 on interest. c 11 Please, restore
brothers. b 2 Some were saying: Ps 15:5 to them on this very day their
Eze 22:12 fields, d their vineyards, their ol-
“We are many with our sons ____________________ ive groves, and their houses, as
and our daughters. We must get Second Col. well as the hundredth1 of the
grain in order to eat and stay a Le 25:35 money, the grain, the new wine,
alive.” 3 Others were saying: De 15:7, 8 and the oil that you are demand-
“We are giving our fields and our Jer 34:8, 9
ing as interest from them.”
vineyards and our houses as se-
12 To this they said: “We will
curity to get grain during the
restore these things to them and
food shortage.” 4 Still others
b Le 25:36 ask nothing back. We will do pre-
were saying: “We have borrowed Ne 5:15 cisely as you say.” So I called
money on our fields and our the priests and made those men
vineyards for the king’s tribute. c
swear to keep this promise.
5 Now we are of the same flesh 13 Also, I shook out the folds of
and blood as our brothers,1 and c Eze 18:5, 8
my garment1 and said: “In this
our children are just like their manner may the true God shake
children; yet we have to subject out from his house and from
our sons and daughters to slav- d Ne 5:3 his possessions every man who
ery, and some of our daughters does not carry out this prom-
are already in slavery. d But we ise, and in this manner may he
are powerless to stop this, be- be shaken out and emptied.” To
cause our fields and our vine- e Ne 10:1
this all the congregation said:
yards belong to others.” “Amen!”2 And they praised Jeho-
6 I became very angry when vah, and the people did as they
I heard their outcry and these f Ne 2:1 promised.
words. 7 So I considered these 14 Moreover, from the day
things in my heart, and I took is- that he commissioned me to be-
sue with the nobles and the dep- come their governor e in the land
uty rulers and said to them: g Ne 13:6 of Judah, from the 20th year f
“Each one of you is demanding to the 32nd year g of King Ar·ta-
interest1 from your own broth- xerxes, h 12 years, neither I nor
er.” e my brothers ate the food allow-
h Ezr 8:1
Further, I arranged for a ance due the governor. i 15 But
great assembly because of them.
5:11 1 Or “1 percent,” that is, monthly.
5:5 1 Lit., “like the flesh of our brothers i 1Co 9:14, 15 5:13 1 Lit., “shook out my bosom.” 2 Or
is our flesh.” 5:7 1 Or “usury.” 2Th 3:8 “So be it!”
NEHEMIAH 5:16–6:14 674
the former governors who were CHAP. 5 5 Then San·ballat sent his
before me had burdened the a 2Co 11:9 attendant to me with the same
people and had been taking from 2Co 12:14 message a fifth time, with an
them 40 silver shekels1 for bread open letter in his hand.
and wine each day. Also, their at- 6 There it was written: “Among
b Ne 5:9 the nations it has been heard,
tendants had oppressed the peo-
ple. But I did not do that a be- and Geshem a is also saying it,
cause of the fear of God. b that you and the Jews are
c Ac 20:33
16 Furthermore, I took a 2Co 12:17
scheming to rebel. b That is why
hand in the work on this wall, you are building the wall; and ac-
and not a field did we acquire; c cording to these reports you are
all my attendants were gathered d Ne 13:14 to become their king. 7 Also,
there for the work. 17 There Ps 18:24 you have appointed prophets to
were 150 Jews and deputy rul-
Isa 38:3 proclaim about you throughout
Mal 3:16
ers dining at my table, as well as Jerusalem, ‘There is a king in
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those who came to us from Judah!’ And now these things
CHAP. 6 will be told to the king. So come,
the nations. 18 Every day one e Ne 2:10
bull, six choice sheep, and birds and let us discuss this together.”
Ne 4:3
were prepared for me,1 and once 8 However, I sent him this re-
every ten days we had all sorts ply: “None of the things you are
of wine in abundance. Despite all f Ne 2:19 saying have taken place; you are
this I did not demand the food Ne 4:7 making them up out of your own
allowance due the governor, be- imagination.”1 9 For they were
cause the people were already all trying to frighten us, say-
g Da 9:25 ing: “Their hands will slacken
bearing their burden of service.
in the work, and it will not be
19 Do remember me favorably,1
done.” c Now, I pray, strengthen
O my God, for all that I have h Ne 3:1, 3 my hands. d
done in behalf of this people. d
10 Then I went to the house
6 Now as soon as San·ballat,
To·biah, e Geshem the Arabi- i 1Ch 8:12
Ne 11:31, 35
of She·maiah the son of De·la-
iah the son of Me·heta·bel while
an, f and the rest of our ene- he was confined there. He said:
____________________
mies were told that I had rebuilt “Let us set a time to meet at
the wall g and that there were Second Col.
the house of the true God, with-
no gaps left in it (although up a Ne 2:19
in the temple, and let us close
to that time I had not set up the doors of the temple, for
the doors in the gates), h 2 San- they are coming to kill you.
b Ezr 4:14, 15
ballat and Geshem immediately They are coming to kill you by
sent this message to me: “Come, night.” 11 But I said: “Should a
and let us set a time to meet to- c Ezr 4:4 man like me run away? Can a
gether in the villages of the Val- man like me go into the temple
ley Plain of Ono.” i But they were and live? e I will not go in!”
scheming to harm me. 3 So I d Ps 68:35 12 Then I realized that God had
sent messengers to them, say- Ps 138:3 not sent him, but that To·biah
ing: “I am engaged in a great Isa 41:10 and San·ballat f had hired him to
work, and I am not able to go speak this prophecy against me.
down. Why should the work stop 13 He had been hired to fright-
e Nu 1:51
while I leave it to come to you?” Nu 18:7
en me and to cause me to sin,
4 They sent me the same mes- 2Ch 26:18, 19 so that they would have grounds
sage four times, and I gave them to damage my reputation in or-
the same reply each time. der to reproach me.
f Ne 2:10 14 Do remember, O my God,
5:15 1 A shekel equaled 11.4 g To·biah g and San·ballat and
(0.367 oz t). See App. B14. 5:18 1 Or
“at my expense.” 5:19 1 Or “for good.” g Ne 4:3, 4 6:8 1 Lit., “from your heart.”
675 NEHEMIAH 6:15–7:34
these deeds, and also No·a·diah CHAP. 6 5 But my God put it into my
the prophetess and the rest of a Ne 4:7 heart to gather together the no-
the prophets who were constant- Ps 129:5 bles and the deputy rulers and
ly trying to frighten me. b Ne 5:7 the people to be enrolled genea-
15 So the wall was completed c Ezr 2:1, 5 logically. a Then I found the book
on the 25th day of Elul,1 in 52 d Ne 3:4 of genealogical enrollment of
days. e Ne 6:9 those who first came up, and I
16 As soon as all our enemies Ne 6:10, 13 found written in it:
____________________
heard of it and all the surround- 6 And these were the people
ing nations saw it, they became CHAP. 7 of the province1 who came up
greatly ashamed,1a and they re- f Ne 2:17 out of the captivity of the exiles,
alized that it was with our God’s Ne 6:15
Da 9:25
those whom King Neb·u·chad-
help that this work had been nezzar b of Babylon had exiled c
g Ne 3:1, 6, 13
done. 17 In those days the no- and who later returned to Je-
h 1Ch 26:1
bles b of Judah were sending Ezr 2:1, 42 rusalem and Judah, each to his
many letters to To·biah, and To- i 1Ch 9:33 own city, d 7 those who came
biah would reply to them. Ezr 2:1, 41 with Ze·rubba·bel, e Jeshu·a, f
18 Many in Judah swore alle- j Ezr 3:8 Ne·he·miah, Az·a·riah, Ra·a·mi-
giance to him, for he was a son- k Ne 1:2 ah, Na·hama·ni, Morde·cai, Bil-
in-law of Shec·a·niah the son of l Ne 2:8 shan, Mispe·reth, Bigvai, Ne-
Arah, c and his son Je·ho·hanan m Ne 5:15 hum, and Baa·nah.
had married the daughter of Me-
n Ne 11:1 The number of the Israel-
shullam d the son of Ber·e·chi- ____________________ ite men included:g 8 the sons
ah. 19 Also, they would con-
Second Col. of Parosh, 2,172; 9 the sons of
stantly tell me good things about
a 1Ch 9:1 Sheph·a·tiah, 372; 10 the sons
him and then report to him what
I said. Then To·biah would send
Ezr 2:59, 62 of Arah, h 652; 11 the sons of
letters to frighten me. e
b 2Ki 25:1 Pahath-moab, i of the sons of
Da 3:1 Jeshu·a and Joab, j 2,818; 12 the
7 As soon as the wall had
been rebuilt f I set up the
c 2Ki 24:12, 14
2Ch 36:17, 20
Jer 39:9
sons of Elam, k 1,254; 13 the
sons of Zattu, 845; 14 the sons
doors; g then the gatekeepers, h of Zaccai, 760; 15 the sons of
Jer 52:15, 28
the singers, i and the Levites j
d Ezr 2:1 Binnu·i, 648; 16 the sons of Be-
were appointed. 2 I then put
e Ezr 1:8, 11 bai, 628; 17 the sons of Azgad,
my brother Ha·nani k in charge of Zec 4:9 2,322; 18 the sons of Ad·o·ni-
Jerusalem, along with Han·a·ni-
ah the chief of the Fortress, l for
Mt 1:12
kam, 667; 19 the sons of Bigvai,
he was a most trustworthy man
f Ezr 3:8 2,067; 20 the sons of Adin, 655;
Ezr 5:2
and feared the true God m more Hag 1:14 21 the sons of Ater, of Hez·e·ki-
than many others. 3 So I said Zec 3:1 ah, 98; 22 the sons of Ha-
to them: “The gates of Jerusa- g Ezr 2:2-35 shum, 328; 23 the sons of Be-
lem should not be opened until h Ne 6:17, 18 zai, 324; 24 the sons of Hariph,
the heat of the day, and while i Ezr 10:30, 44 112; 25 the sons of Gibe·on, l 95;
they are standing guard, they j Ezr 8:1, 9 26 the men of Bethle·hem and
should shut the doors and bolt k Ezr 10:26, 44 Ne·tophah, 188; 27 the men of
them. And assign the inhabitants l Jos 11:19 Ana·thoth, m 128; 28 the men of
of Jerusalem as guards, each 2Sa 21:2 Beth-azma·veth, 42; 29 the men
to his assigned guardpost and Ne 3:7 of Kiri·ath-jea·rim, n Che·phi-
each in front of his own house.” m Jos 21:8, 18 rah, and Be·eroth, o 743; 30 the
Jer 1:1
4 Now the city was spacious and men of Ramah and Geba, p 621;
large, and there were few people
n 1Sa 7:2
31 the men of Michmas, q 122;
inside it, n and the houses had not o Jos 18:25, 28 32 the men of Bethel r and Ai, s
been rebuilt. p Jos 18:21, 24 123; 33 the men of the other Ne-
q 1Sa 13:5 bo, 52; 34 the sons of the other
6:15 1 See App. B15. 6:16 1 Lit., “they r 1Ki 12:32
fell greatly in their own eyes.” s Jos 7:2 7:6 1 Or “jurisdictional district.”
NEHEMIAH 7:35-71 676
Elam, 1,254; 35 the sons of Ha- CHAP. 7 Hattil, the sons of Poche·reth-
rim, 320; 36 the sons of Jeri- a Ne 6:2 haz·ze·baim, the sons of Amon.
cho, 345; 37 the sons of Lod, Ne 11:31, 35 60 All the temple servants1a and
Hadid, and Ono, a 721; 38 the b Ezr 2:36-39
the sons of the servants of Sol-
sons of Se·naah, 3,930. o·mon were 392.
39 The priests: b the sons of c Ezr 10:22, 44 61 And these went up from
Je·daiah of the house of Jesh- Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub,
d 1Ch 24:3, 8
u·a, 973; 40 the sons of Immer, Addon, and Immer, but they
1,052; 41 the sons of Pashhur, c e Ezr 2:40 were unable to verify their pa-
1,247; 42 the sons of Harim, d ternal house and their origin,
1,017. f Ezr 3:9
as to whether they were Israel-
43 The Levites: e the sons of g 1Ch 25:7 ites: b 62 the sons of De·laiah,
Jeshu·a, of Kadmi·el, f of the Ezr 2:41 the sons of To·biah, the sons
sons of Hode·vah, 74. 44 The h 1Ch 6:31, 39
of Ne·koda, 642. 63 And of the
singers: g the sons of Asaph, h priests: the sons of Ha·baiah,
148. 45 The gatekeepers: i the i Ezr 2:42 the sons of Hakkoz, c the sons of
sons of Shallum, the sons of Ne 7:1 Bar·zillai, who took a wife from
Ater, the sons of Talmon, the j 1Ch 9:2, 17 the daughters of Bar·zillai d the
sons of Akkub, j the sons of Ha- Ne 11:19 Gile·ad·ite and was called by
tita, the sons of Shobai, 138. Ne 12:25 their name. 64 These looked
46 The temple servants:1k the k Jos 9:3, 27
for their records to establish
sons of Ziha, the sons of Ha- 1Ch 9:2 their genealogy, but they could
supha, the sons of Tab·ba- Ezr 2:43-54 not be found, so they were dis-
oth, 47 the sons of Keros, the Ezr 2:58
qualified from the priesthood.1e
sons of Sia, the sons of Padon, l Ezr 2:55-58 65 The governor1f told them
48 the sons of Le·banah, the Ne 11:3 that they should not eat from the
sons of Haga·bah, the sons of ____________________ most holy things g until there was
Salmai, 49 the sons of Hanan, Second Col. a priest who could consult the
the sons of Giddel, the sons of a Jos 9:3, 27 Urim and Thummim. h
Gahar, 50 the sons of Re·aiah, Ne 3:26
66 The total number of the
the sons of Rezin, the sons of b Ezr 2:59-63 entire congregation was 42,360, i
Ne·koda, 51 the sons of Gaz- 67 apart from their male and fe-
zam, the sons of Uzza, the sons c 1Ch 24:3, 10 male slaves, j who were 7,337;
of Pa·seah, 52 the sons of Be- Ne 3:21
they also had 245 male and
sai, the sons of Me·unim, the d 2Sa 17:27-29 female singers. k 68 Their hors-
sons of Ne·phushe·sim, 53 the 2Sa 19:31 es were 736, their mules 245,
sons of Bakbuk, the sons of 1Ki 2:7
69 their camels 435, their don-
Ha·kupha, the sons of Harhur, e Nu 18:7 keys 6,720.
54 the sons of Bazlith, the sons 70 Some of the heads of the
of Me·hida, the sons of Harsha, f Ne 8:9
paternal houses contributed to
55 the sons of Barkos, the sons Ne 10:1
the work. l The governor1 gave
of Sise·ra, the sons of Temah, g Le 2:3 to the treasury 1,000 gold drach-
56 the sons of Ne·ziah, the sons Nu 18:8, 9
mas,2 50 bowls, and 530 priests’
of Ha·tipha. robes. m 71 And some of the
h Ex 28:30
57 The sons of the servants 1Sa 28:6
of Solo·mon: l the sons of So- 7:60 1 Or “the Nethinim.” Lit., “the given
tai, the sons of So·phereth, the i Ezr 2:64-67 ones.” 7:64 1 Or “were excluded from
sons of Pe·rida, 58 the sons j Le 25:44 the priesthood as unclean.” 7:65, 70
of Jaa·la, the sons of Dar- 1 Or “The Tirshatha,” a Persian title for a
kon, the sons of Giddel, 59 the k Ex 15:21 governor of a province. 7:70 2 General-
sons of Sheph·a·tiah, the sons of 1Sa 18:6 ly equated with the Persian gold daric
l Ezr 2:68, 69
that weighed 8.4 g (0.27 oz t). Not the
7:46 1 Or “The Nethinim.” Lit., “The giv- drachma of the Greek Scriptures. See
en ones.” m Le 6:10 App. B14.
677 NEHEMIAH 7:72–8:12
heads of the paternal houses CHAP. 7 stood up. 6 Then Ezra praised
gave to the project treasury 20,- a Ne 7:1 Jehovah the true God, the great
000 gold drachmas and 2,200 sil- One, at which all the peo-
ver minas.1 72 And the rest b Ne 11:20 ple answered, “Amen!1 Amen!” a
of the people gave 20,000 gold and lifted up their hands. They
drachmas, 2,000 silver minas, c Le 23:24, 27 then bowed low and prostrat-
1Ki 8:2 ed themselves to Jehovah
and 67 priests’ robes. Ezr 3:1
73 And the priests, the Le- with their faces to the ground.
vites, the gatekeepers, the sing- d Ezr 2:70 7 And Jeshu·a, Bani, She·re-
ers, a some of the people, the ____________________ biah, b Jamin, Akkub, Shabbe-
temple servants,1 and all the CHAP. 8
thai, Ho·diah, Ma·a·seiah, Ke·li-
rest of Israel2 settled in their cit- e Ne 3:26
ta, Az·a·riah, Joza·bad, c Hanan,
ies. b When the seventh month ar- Ne 12:37 and Pe·laiah, who were Le-
rived, c the Israelites had settled vites, were explaining the Law
in their cities. d f Ezr 7:6 to the people, d while the people
remained standing. 8 And they
8 All the people then gathered
with one accord at the pub-
g De 31:9
Jos 1:8
continued reading aloud from
the book, from the Law of the
lic square in front of the Wa-
true God, clearly explaining it
ter Gate, e and they told Ezra f h Le 27:34 and putting meaning into it; so
the copyist1 to bring the book they helped the people to under-
of the Law of Moses, g which i De 31:12
stand what was being read.1e
Jehovah had commanded Israel. h 2Ch 17:8, 9
Mal 2:7 9 And Ne·he·miah, who was
2 So Ezra the priest brought the
then the governor,2 Ezra f the
Law before the congregationi of j Le 23:24 priest and copyist,1 and the Le-
men, women, and all who could 1Ki 8:2 vites who were instructing the
listen with understanding, on the people said to all the peo-
first day of the seventh month. j k Ac 13:15
ple: “This day is holy to Jeho-
3 And he read aloud from itk be- Ac 15:21
vah your God. g Do not mourn or
fore the public square in front weep.” For all the people were
of the Water Gate, from day- l Ac 16:14
Ac 17:11 weeping as they heard the words
break until midday, to the men, of the Law. 10 He said to them:
the women, and all who could un- m Ne 12:40, 42 “Go, eat the choice things1 and
derstand; and the people lis- ____________________ drink what is sweet, and send
tened attentively l to the book of Second Col. portions of food h to those who
the Law. 4 And Ezra the copy- a De 27:26 have nothing prepared; for this
ist1 was standing on a wooden po- day is holy to our Lord, and
dium made for the occasion; and b Ne 9:4 do not feel sad, for the joy
standing alongside him on his of Jehovah is your stronghold.”2
right were Mat·ti·thiah, Shema, c Ezr 8:33 11 And the Levites were calm-
A·naiah, U·riah, Hil·kiah, and Ne 11:16
ing all the people, saying: “Be
Ma·a·seiah; and on his left were quiet! for this day is holy, and
Pe·daiah, Misha·el, Mal·chijah, m d De 33:8, 10
do not feel sad.” 12 So all the
Hashum, Hash-badda·nah, Zech- people went away to eat and to
e Lu 24:27
a·riah, and Me·shullam. Ac 8:30, 31 drink and to send out por-
5 Ezra opened the book in tions of food and to carry on a
the sight of all the people, for f Ezr 7:11 great rejoicing, i for they under-
he was above all the people. stood the words that had been
As he opened it, all the people g Le 23:24 made known to them. j
7:71 1 A mina in the Hebrew Scrip- h Es 9:19 8:6 1 Or “So be it!” 8:8 1 Or “they gave
tures equaled 570 g (18.35 oz t). See understanding in the reading.” 8:9 2 Or
App. B14. 7:73 1 Or “the Nethinim.” i Ps 126:1-3 “the Tirshatha,” a Persian title for a gov-
Lit., “the given ones.” 2 Lit., “all Israel.” ernor of a province. 8:10 1 Lit., “fatty
8:1, 4, 9 1 Or “scribe.” j Ne 8:8 things.” 2 Or “strength.”
NEHEMIAH 8:13–9:8 678
13 And on the second day, CHAP. 8 selves. a 2 Those of Israelite
the heads of the paternal hous- a Le 23:34, 42 descent then separated them-
es of all the people, the priests, De 16:13, 16 selves from all the foreign-
Joh 7:2
and the Levites gathered around ers, b and they stood and con-
Ezra the copyist1 to gain fur- fessed their own sins and the
b Le 23:4
ther insight into the words of the errors of their fathers. c 3 Then
Law. 14 Then they found writ- they stood up at their place and
c 1Ki 6:36
ten in the Law that Jehovah 1Ki 7:12 read aloud from the book of the
had commanded through Moses 2Ch 4:9 Law d of Jehovah their God for a
that the Israelites should dwell 2Ch 20:5 fourth of the day;1 and for anoth-
in booths1 during the festival in er fourth of it they were confess-
the seventh month, a 15 and d Ne 3:26
Ne 8:1, 3
ing and bowing down to Jehovah
that they should make procla- their God.
mation b and announce through- e 2Ki 14:13 4 Jeshu·a, Bani, Kadmi·el,
out all their cities and through- Ne 12:38, 39 Sheb·a·niah, Bunni, She·re·bi-
out Jerusalem, saying: “Go out ah, e Bani, and Che·nani stood
to the mountainous region and f Jos 1:1 on the raised platform f of the
bring in leafy branches from ol- Levites, and they cried out with
ive trees, pine trees, myrtle g De 16:14, 15 a loud voice to Jehovah their
and palm trees, and the leafy God. 5 And the Levites Jesh-
branches of other trees to make h De 31:10-12 u·a, Kadmi·el, Bani, Hash·ab-
booths, according to what is neiah, She·re·biah, Ho·diah,
written.” i Le 23:34, 36
Sheb·a·niah, and Peth·a·hiah
____________________
16 So the people went out said: “Stand up and praise Je-
and brought them in to make Second Col. hovah your God throughout all
booths for themselves, each one ____________________ eternity.1g And let them praise
on his roof, as well as in their CHAP. 9 your glorious name, which is ex-
courtyards, in the courtyards of a Jos 7:6 alted above all blessing and
the house of the true God, c in the Jon 3:5, 6 praise.
public square of the Water Gate, d 6 “You alone are Jehovah; h
and in the public square of the b Ezr 9:1, 2 you made the heavens, yes, the
Gate of Ephra·im. e 17 Thus all Ne 13:3
heaven of the heavens and all
those of the congregation who their army, the earth and all that
c Le 26:40
had come back from the captivi- Ezr 9:6 is on it, the seas and all that
ty made booths and were dwell- Ps 106:6 is in them. And you preserve
ing in the booths, for the Isra- Da 9:8 all of them alive, and the army
elites had not done it this way of the heavens are bowing down
d Ne 8:3, 8
from the days of Joshua f the son to you. 7 You are Jehovah the
of Nun until that day, so that true God, who chose Abram i
there was very great rejoicing. g e Ne 8:7
and brought him out of Ur j of
18 And day by day there was the Chal·deans and gave him the
f Ne 8:4
a reading from the book of the name Abraham. k 8 You found
Law of the true God, h from the his heart faithful before you, l so
g Jer 33:10, 11
first day until the last day. And you made a covenant with him
they held the festival for seven h De 6:4 to give him the land of the Ca-
days, and there was a solemn as- naan·ites, the Hittites, the Am-
sembly on the eighth day, as was i Ge 12:1, 2 or·ites, the Periz·zites, the Jeb-
required. i u·sites, and the Girga·shites, to
9 On the 24th day of this
month the Israelites assem-
j Ge 11:31 give it to his offspring;1m and you
kept your promises, because you
bled; they were fasting with k Ge 17:5 are righteous.
sackcloth and dust on them-
l Ge 22:10-12 9:3 1 Or “for three hours.” 9:5 1 Or
8:13 1 Or “scribe.” 8:14 1 Or “tempo- “from eternity to eternity.” 9:8 1 Lit.,
rary shelters.” m Ge 15:18 “seed.”
679 NEHEMIAH 9:9-25
9 “So you saw the affliction CHAP. 9 passionate1 and merciful, slow
of our forefathers in Egypt, a a Ex 2:23-25 to anger and abundant in loyal
and you heard their outcry Ex 3:7 love,2a and you did not abandon
at the Red Sea. 10 Then you b Ex 7:3 them. b 18 Even when they made
performed signs and miracles De 6:22 for themselves a metal statue1 of
against Pharaoh and all his ser- c Ex 5:2 a calf and were saying, ‘This is
vants and all the people of his d Ex 9:16 your God who led you up out of
land, b for you knew that they e Ex 14:21, 22 Egypt,’ c and they committed great
acted presumptuously c against f Ex 15:1, 5, 10 acts of disrespect, 19 even then
them. You made a name for your- you, in your great mercy, did not
g Ex 13:21
self that remains to this day. d Ex 14:19, 20 abandon them in the wilderness. d
11 And you split the sea be- The pillar of cloud did not depart
h Ex 19:11
fore them, so that they crossed from over them by day to lead
i De 4:10, 36
through the sea on the dry them in the way, nor the pillar of
land, e and you hurled their pur- j De 4:8
fire by night to light up for them
suers into the depths like a stone k Ex 16:29 the way they should go. e 20 And
thrown into the turbulent wa- Ex 20:8-11
De 5:12-14 you gave your good spirit to give
ters. f 12 You led them by day them insight, f and you did not
l Ex 16:4
with a pillar of cloud, and by hold back your manna from their
night with a pillar of fire, to m Ex 17:6
mouth, g and you gave them water
light up for them the way they n Nu 14:44
when they were thirsty. h 21 For
should go. g 13 And you came o De 9:6 40 years you provided them with
down on Mount Sinai h and spoke p Nu 14:11, 41 food in the wilderness. i They
with them from heaven i and gave q Nu 14:1, 4 lacked nothing. Their garments
them righteous judgments, laws ____________________ did not wear out, j and their feet
of truth,1 good regulations and Second Col. did not become swollen.
commandments. j 14 You made
known to them your holy Sab- a Ex 34:6 22 “You gave them kingdoms
Nu 14:18 and peoples, apportioning them
bath, k and you gave them com-
mandments, regulations, and a
b De 4:31 piece by piece, k so that they
law through your servant Moses. c Ex 32:1, 4 took possession of the land of
15 You gave them bread from d Nu 14:19, 20 Sihon, l that is, the land of the
heaven when they were hungry, l e Ex 40:38 king of Heshbon, m as well as
and you brought water out of the Nu 9:15 the land of Og n the king of Ba-
crag when they were thirsty, m f Nu 11:17, 25 shan. 23 And you made their
and you told them to enter and g Ex 16:14, 15 sons as numerous as the stars of
take possession of the land that h Nu 20:8
the heavens. o Then you brought
you had sworn1 to give to them. them into the land that you
i Ex 16:35
16 “But they, our forefathers, Nu 14:33 had promised their forefathers
acted presumptuously n and be- De 2:7 that they should enter and pos-
came stubborn,1 o and they j De 29:5 sess. p 24 So their sons went in
would not listen to your com- k Jos 11:23 and took possession of the land, q
mandments. 17 They refused l Nu 21:23, 24
and you subdued before them
to listen, p and they did not re- De 2:31 the Canaan·ites, r who were the
member your extraordinary acts m Nu 21:26 inhabitants of the land, and you
that you performed among them, gave them into their hand, both
n Nu 21:33, 35
but they became stubborn1 and their kings and the peoples of
o Ge 15:1, 5
appointed a head to return to the land, to do with them as they
their slavery in Egypt. q But you p Ge 12:7 pleased. 25 And they captured
Ge 26:3
are a God ready to forgive,2 com- fortified cities s and a fertile1
q Nu 14:29-31
Jos 21:43
land, t and they took possession
9:13 1 Or “reliable laws.” 9:15 1 Lit.,
r Jos 18:1
“lifted your hand.” 9:16, 17 1 Lit., 9:17 1 Or “gracious.” 2 Or “loving-
“hardened their neck.” 9:17 2 Or “a s De 3:4, 5 kindness.” 9:18 1 Or “molten statue.”
God of acts of forgiveness.” t De 8:7-9 9:25 1 Or “rich.”
of houses full of all sorts of CHAP. 9 Finally you gave them into the
good things, cisterns already a Jos 24:13 hand of the peoples of the
dug, vineyards, olive groves, a lands. a 31 And in your great
b De 31:20
and fruit trees in abundance. So De 32:15 mercy, you did not exterminate
they ate and grew satisfied and Jg 2:12 them b or abandon them, for you
fat, and they basked in your c 2Ki 21:11
are a compassionate1 and merci-
great goodness. Ps 106:38 ful God. c
26 “However, they became 32 “And now, O our God, the
d Jg 2:14
disobedient and rebelled against God great, mighty, and awe-
you b and turned their back on e De 31:17 inspiring, who has kept his cov-
your Law.1 They killed your f Jg 2:18
enant and shown loyal love, d
prophets who warned them so as Jg 3:9, 15 do not treat lightly all the
to bring them back to you, and 1Sa 12:11 hardship that has found us, our
they committed acts of great dis- 2Ki 13:4, 5 kings, our princes, e our priests, f
respect. c 27 For this you gave g Jg 2:19 our prophets, g our forefathers,
them into the hand of their and all your people from the
h Jg 4:1, 2
adversaries, d who kept causing Jg 6:1
days of the kings of As·syr-
them distress. e But they would i·a h down to this day. 33 You
cry out to you in the time of their i Jg 6:6 have been righteous in all that
distress, and you would hear j Ps 106:43-45 has come upon us, for you have
from the heavens; and because acted faithfully; but we are the
of your great mercy, you would k 2Ki 17:13, 14 ones who have acted wickedly. i
2Ch 24:19
give them saviors to rescue them 34 As for our kings, our princes,
out of the hand of their adver- l Le 18:5 our priests, and our forefathers,
saries. f m Ro 10:21 they have not observed your
28 “But as soon as they had ____________________ Law nor paid attention to your
relief, they would again do what Second Col.
commandments or to your re-
is bad before you, g and you a 2Ch 36:15, 16
minders1 by which you warned
would abandon them to the hand Isa 42:24 them. 35 Even when they were
of their enemies, who would Jer 40:2, 3 in their kingdom and enjoying
dominate them.1 h Then they b Eze 14:22
the abundant goodness that you
would return and call to you for gave them and they were in the
help, i and you would hear from c Ex 34:6 broad and fertile1 land that you
De 4:31
the heavens and rescue them bestowed on them, they did not
time and again because of your d De 7:9 serve you j and did not turn away
great mercy. j 29 Although you Da 9:4 from their bad practices. 36 So
would warn them so as to bring e 2Ki 24:12, 14 here we are today, slaves k—yes,
them back to your Law, they be- slaves in the land that you gave
f Jer 34:18-20
haved presumptuously and re- to our forefathers to eat its
fused to listen to your com- g La 4:13, 14 fruitage and its good things.
mandments; k and they sinned 37 Its abundant produce is for
h 2Ki 17:6
against your regulations, by the kings whom you have put
which a man will live if he ob- i Da 9:5 over us because of our sins. l
serves them. l But they stub- j De 28:47
They rule over our bodies and
bornly turned their back and De 32:15 over our livestock as they see fit,
stiffened their neck, and they re- and we are in great distress.
k De 28:48
fused to listen. 30 You extend- Ezr 9:9 38 “So in view of all this,
ed patience to them m for many we are making a binding agree-
years and kept warning them by l De 28:15, 33 ment m in writing, and it is attest-
Ne 5:4
your spirit through your proph- ed by the seal of our princes,
ets, but they refused to listen. m 2Ki 23:3 our Levites, and our priests.” n
2Ch 15:12
Ezr 10:3
9:26 1 Lit., “and cast your Law behind 9:31 1 Or “gracious.” 9:34 1 Or “warn-
their back.” 9:28 1 Or “crush them.” n Ne 10:28, 29 ings.” 9:35 1 Or “rich.”
681 NEHEMIAH 10:1-35
10 Those who attested it by

putting their seal to it a
CHAP. 10
a Ne 9:38
ing1— 29 joined their brothers,
their prominent men, and bound
were: themselves with a curse and an
Ne·he·miah the governor,1 the oath, to walk in the Law of the
b Ezr 2:1, 39
son of Hac·a·liah, true God, which had been giv-
And Zed·e·kiah, 2 Se·raiah, en through Moses the servant
Az·a·riah, Jeremiah, 3 Pash- c Ezr 8:1, 2 of the true God, and to ob-
hur, Am·a·riah, Mal·chijah, serve carefully all the command-
4 Hattush, Sheb·a·niah, Mal- d Ezr 3:9
ments of Jehovah our Lord,
luch, 5 Harim, b Mere·moth, Ne 12:8 his judgments, and his regula-
O·ba·diah, 6 Daniel, c Ginne- tions. 30 We will not give our
thon, Baruch, 7 Me·shullam, e Ne 12:24
daughters to the peoples of the
A·bijah, Mija·min, 8 Ma·a·ziah, land, and we will not take their
Bilgai, and She·maiah; these daughters for our sons. a
are the priests. f Ne 7:6, 11 31 If the peoples of the land
9 Also the Levites: Jeshu·a bring in their wares and every
the son of Az·a·niah, Binnu·i of g Ne 8:1 kind of grain to sell on the Sab-
the sons of Hena·dad, Kadmi·el, d Ne 9:2 bath day, we will not buy any-
10 and their brothers Sheb·a·ni- ____________________ thing from them on the Sabbath b
ah, Ho·diah, Ke·lita, Pe·laiah, Second Col. or on a holy day. c We will also
Hanan, 11 Mica, Rehob, Hash- a Ex 34:15, 16 forgo the produce of the sev-
a·biah, 12 Zaccur, She·re·bi- De 7:3, 4 enth year d and every outstand-
ah, e Sheb·a·niah, 13 Ho·diah, ing debt. e
Bani, and Be·ninu. b Ex 20:10 32 Also, we imposed the obli-
14 The heads of the people: gation on ourselves for each
Parosh, Pahath-moab, f Elam, of us to give a third of a shek-
c Ex 12:16
Zattu, Bani, 15 Bunni, Azgad, Nu 29:1, 12
el1 yearly for the service of the
Bebai, 16 Ad·o·nijah, Bigvai, house2 of our God, f 33 for the
Adin, 17 Ater, Hez·e·kiah, Az- layer bread,1g the regular grain
zur, 18 Ho·diah, Hashum, Be- d Ex 23:10, 11 offering, h the regular burnt of-
Le 25:4, 5
zai, 19 Hariph, Ana·thoth, Ne- fering of the Sabbaths i and the
bai, 20 Magpi·ash, Me·shullam, new moons, j and for the appoint-
Hezir, 21 Me·sheza·bel, Zadok, e De 15:1-3 ed feasts, k for the holy things,
Jaddu·a, 22 Pel·a·tiah, Hanan, for the sin offerings l to make
A·naiah, 23 Ho·shea, Han·a·ni- f Ex 30:13 atonement for Israel, and for all
ah, Hasshub, 24 Hal·lohesh, the work of the house of our
Pilha, Shobek, 25 Rehum, Ha- God.
shabnah, Ma·a·seiah, 26 A·hi- g Le 24:5-7 34 Also, we cast lots con-
jah, Hanan, Anan, 27 Malluch, cerning the supply of the wood
Harim, and Baa·nah. h Ex 29:40, 41 that the priests, the Levites,
28 The rest of the people—the and the people should bring to
priests, the Levites, the gate- the house of our God by our
i Nu 28:9
keepers, the singers, the tem- paternal houses, at the appoint-
ple servants,1 and everyone who ed times, year by year, to burn
separated himself from the peo- j Nu 28:11-13 on the altar of Jehovah our God,
ples of the lands to follow the 1Ch 23:31 according to what is written in
Law of the true God, g along the Law. m 35 We will also bring
with their wives, their sons, k De 16:16 the first ripe fruits of our land
and their daughters, all those
with knowledge and understand- 10:28 1 Or possibly, “all those old
l Le 16:15 enough to understand.” 10:32 1 A shek-
10:1 1 Or “the Tirshatha,” a Persian title el equaled 11.4 g (0.367 oz t). See
for a governor of a province. 10:28 1 Or m Le 1:7 App. B14. 2 Or “temple.” 10:33 1 That
“the Nethinim.” Lit., “the given ones.” Le 6:12, 13 is, the showbread.
NEHEMIAH 10:36–11:14 682
and the first ripe fruits of every CHAP. 10 rusalem. (The rest of Israel, the
sort of fruit tree, year by year, a Ex 23:19 priests, the Levites, the temple
to the house of Jehovah, a 36 as Nu 18:8, 13 servants,1a and the sons of the
De 26:2
well as the firstborn of our sons servants of Solo·mon, b lived in
and of our livestock b—according the other cities of Judah, each
to what is written in the Law— b Ex 13:2 one in his own possession in his
Nu 18:15
and the firstborn of our herds city. c
and of our flocks. We will bring 4 Also, there lived in Jerusa-
c Nu 18:8, 11 lem some of the people of Judah
them to the house of our God, 1Co 9:13
to the priests who minister at the and of Benjamin.) Of the people
house of our God. c 37 Also, the of Judah were A·thaiah son of
d Nu 15:20
firstfruits of our coarse meal, d Uz·ziah son of Zech·a·riah son
our contributions, the fruitage of Am·a·riah son of Sheph·a·ti-
e Le 27:30 ah son of Ma·hala·lel of the sons
of every sort of tree, e new wine,
and oil, f we should bring to the of Perez, d 5 and Ma·a·seiah
priests to the storerooms1 of the f Nu 18:8, 12 son of Baruch son of Col·hozeh
De 18:1, 4 son of Ha·zaiah son of A·daiah
house of our God, g along with
the tenth2 from our land to the son of Joia·rib son of Zech·a·ri-
Levites, h for the Levites are the g 2Ch 31:11 ah son of the She·lanite. 6 All
ones who collect the tenths in all the sons of Perez who were
our agricultural cities. h Nu 18:21 dwelling in Jerusalem were 468
38 And the priest, the son capable men.
of Aaron, must be with the i Nu 18:26 7 And these were the peo-
Levites when the Levites col- ple of Benjamin: Sallu e son of
lect the tenth; and the Levites j De 12:5, 6 Me·shullam son of Joed son
should offer up a tenth of the of Pe·daiah son of Ko·laiah
tenth to the house of our God, i son of Ma·a·seiah son of Ith-
k De 14:23
to the rooms1 of the storehouse. i·el son of Je·shaiah, 8 and af-
39 For it is to the storerooms1 ter him Gab·bai and Sal·lai, 928;
that the Israelites and the sons
l Ne 13:10, 11 9 and Joel the son of Zichri was
____________________
of the Levites should bring the their overseer, and Judah the
CHAP. 11 son of Has·se·nuah was second
contribution j of the grain, the m Ne 7:4 in charge of the city.
new wine, and the oil, k and that
is where the utensils of the sanc- 10 Of the priests: Je·da-
tuary are, as well as the priests
n Pr 16:33 iah son of Joia·rib, Jachin, f
who minister, the gatekeepers,
____________________ 11 Se·raiah son of Hil·kiah son
and the singers. We will not ne-
Second Col. of Me·shullam son of Zadok son
a Jos 9:3, 27 of Me·raioth son of A·hitub, g a
glect the house of our God. l Ezr 8:17 leader of the house1 of the
11 Now the princes of the
people were living in Jeru- b Ezr 2:58
true God, 12 and their broth-
ers who did the work of the
salem; m but the rest of the peo- house, 822; and A·daiah son
ple cast lots n to bring one out c Ezr 2:70 of Je·roham son of Pel·a·liah
of every ten to live in Jerusa- son of Amzi son of Zech·a·ri-
lem, the holy city, while the oth- ah son of Pashhur h son of Mal-
d Nu 26:20
er nine stayed in the other cities. chijah, 13 and his brothers,
2 Moreover, the people blessed heads of paternal houses, 242;
all the men who volunteered to e 1Ch 9:3, 7
and A·mashsai son of Azar·el
live in Jerusalem. son of Ahzai son of Me·shil-
3 And these are the heads of f 1Ch 9:10-13 le·moth son of Immer, 14 and
the province1 who lived in Je- their brothers who were mighty,
g 1Ch 6:12 courageous men, 128; and their
10:37-39 1 Or “dining halls.” 10:37 2 Or
“tithes.” 11:3 1 Or “jurisdictional dis- h Jer 21:1, 2 11:3 1 Or “the Nethinim.” Lit., “the given
trict.” Jer 38:1 ones.” 11:11 1 Or “temple.”
683 NEHEMIAH 11:15–12:10
overseer was Zabdi·el, a mem- CHAP. 11 Kiri·ath-arba a and its depen-
ber of a prominent family. a 1Ch 9:2, 14 dent1 towns, in Dibon and its
15 And of the Levites: She- b Ezr 10:14, 15 dependent towns, in Je·kabze-
maiah a son of Hasshub son of c Ezr 8:33 el b and its settlements, 26 in
Ne 8:7 Jeshu·a, in Mo·ladah, c in Beth-
Az·rikam son of Hash·a·biah son
of Bunni, 16 and Shabbe·thai b d Ne 11:22
Ne 12:25
pelet, d 27 in Hazar-shual, e in
and Joza·bad, c of the heads of e Ne 7:6, 44
Beer-sheba and its dependent1
the Levites, who were in charge f 1Ch 16:4 towns, 28 in Ziklag, f in Me·co-
of the outside business of the 2Ch 5:13 nah and its dependent1 towns,
house of the true God; 17 and g 1Ch 16:41, 42 29 in En-rimmon, g in Zorah, h
Mat·ta·niah, d son of Micah son 2Ch 35:15 and in Jarmuth, 30 in Za·no-
h 1Ch 9:2, 17 ah, i in A·dullam and their settle-
of Zabdi son of Asaph, e the con- Ezr 2:1, 42
ductor of the singing, who led Ne 12:25 ments, in Lachish j and its fields,
the praises during prayer, f and i Ezr 2:1, 58 and in A·zekah k and its depen-
Bak·bu·kiah, the second of his j 2Ch 27:1, 3 dent1 towns. They settled2 from
brothers, and Abda son of Ne 3:26 Beer-sheba clear to the Valley
Sham·mua son of Galal son of k 1Ch 9:2, 15 of Hinnom. l
Je·duthun. g 18 All the Levites l Ezr 6:3, 9
Ezr 7:21-24
31 And the people of Benja-
in the holy city were 284. ____________________ min were in Geba, m Michmash,
19 And the gatekeepers were Second Col.
Aija, Bethel n and its de-
Akkub, Talmon, h and their pendent1 towns, 32 Ana·thoth, o
a Ge 23:2
brothers who kept guard in the Jos 14:15
Nob, p A·na·niah, 33 Hazor, Ra-
gates, 172. b Jos 15:21 mah, q Gitta·im, 34 Hadid, Ze-
20 The rest of Israel, the 2Sa 23:20 boim, Ne·ballat, 35 Lod, and
priests, and the Levites were in c Jos 15:21, 26 Ono, r the valley of the craftsmen.
all the other cities of Judah, Jos 19:1, 2 36 And some divisions of the Le-
d Jos 15:21, 27 vites from Judah were assigned
each in his own inherited prop- e Jos 19:1, 3
erty.1 21 The temple servants1i f Jos 15:21, 31
to Benjamin.
were living in Ophel, j and Ziha
and Gishpa were in charge of
Jos 19:1, 5
1Sa 27:5, 6 12 These were the priests
and the Levites who
the temple servants.1 g Jos 15:21, 32 went up with Ze·rubba·bel s
22 The overseer of the Le- h Jos 15:20, 33 the son of She·alti·el, t and
Jos 19:40, 41
vites in Jerusalem was Uz- i Jos 15:20, 34
Jeshu·a: u Se·raiah, Jeremiah,
zi son of Bani son of Hash·a- Ne 3:13 Ezra, 2 Am·a·riah, Malluch,
biah son of Mat·ta·niah k son of j Jos 15:20, 39 Hattush, 3 Shec·a·niah, Re-
Mica, of the sons of Asaph, Isa 37:8 hum, Mere·moth, 4 Iddo, Gin-
the singers; he was in charge k Jos 15:20, 35 ne·thoi, A·bijah, 5 Mija·min,
of the work of the house of l Jos 15:8, 12 Ma·a·diah, Bilgah, 6 She·mai-
2Ki 23:10
the true God. 23 For there m Jos 18:21, 24
ah, Joia·rib, Je·daiah, 7 Sal-
was a royal order in their be- n Ge 28:19
lu, Amok, Hil·kiah, and Je·da-
half, l and there was a fixed pro- Jos 18:11, 13 iah. These were the heads of the
vision for the singers as each o Jos 21:8, 18 priests and their brothers in the
day required. 24 And Peth·a- p 1Sa 21:1 days of Jeshu·a.
hiah son of Me·sheza·bel of the q Jos 18:21, 25 8 The Levites were Jeshu·a,
sons of Zerah son of Judah r 1Ch 8:12 Binnu·i, Kadmi·el, v She·re·biah,
Ezr 2:1, 33
was the king’s adviser1 for every Judah, and Mat·ta·niah, w who
____________________
matter of the people. led the songs of thanksgiving
25 Regarding the settlements CHAP. 12 along with his brothers. 9 And
with their fields, some of the s Ezr 1:8, 11 Bak·bu·kiah and Unni their
t Mt 1:12
people of Judah lived in brothers stood opposite them
u Zec 3:1
for guard duties.1 10 Jeshu·a
v Ezr 2:1, 40
11:20 1 Or “his own inheritance.” 11:21 Ezr 3:9
1 Or “the Nethinim.” Lit., “the given w 1Ch 9:2, 15 11:25, 27, 28, 30, 31 1 Or “surrounding.”
ones.” 11:24 1 Lit., “was at the king’s Ne 11:17 11:30 2 Or “camped.” 12:9 1 Or possi-
hand.” Ne 12:25 bly, “during the service.”
NEHEMIAH 12:11-36 684
became father to Joia·kim, and CHAP. 12 rooms by the gates. 26 These
Joia·kim became father to E·lia- a Ne 3:1 served in the days of Joia·kim
shib, a and E·lia·shib to Joia·da. b the son of Jeshu·a a the son of
11 And Joia·da became father b Ne 13:28 Joza·dak and in the days of Ne-
to Jona·than, and Jona·than be- c Ne 11:3, 11 he·miah the governor and Ezra b
came father to Jaddu·a. the priest and copyist.1
12 In the days of Joia·kim, d Ne 12:1 27 At the inauguration of the
these were the priests, the e Ezr 2:1, 39
walls of Jerusalem, they sought
heads of the paternal houses: the Levites and brought them to
for Se·raiah, c Me·raiah; for Jer- f Ne 12:1, 4 Jerusalem from all the places
emiah, Han·a·niah; 13 for Ez- they lived to celebrate the in-
g Ne 12:1, 5
ra, d Me·shullam; for Am·a·riah, auguration with rejoicing, with
Je·ho·hanan; 14 for Mallu·chi, h Ne 12:1, 6 songs of thanksgiving, c and with
Jona·than; for Sheb·a·niah, Jo- cymbals, stringed instruments,
seph; 15 for Harim, e Adna; for i Ne 12:10, 11 and harps. 28 And the sons of
Me·raioth, Helkai; 16 for Id- j Ne 8:7 the singers1 gathered together
do, Zech·a·riah; for Ginne- from the district,2 from all
thon, Me·shullam; 17 for A·bi- k Ezr 2:1, 40 around Jerusalem, from the set-
jah, f Zichri; for Mi·nia·min, . . . ;1 tlements of the Ne·topha·thites, d
l 1Ch 16:4
for Mo·a·diah, Piltai; 18 for 1Ch 23:28, 30 29 from Beth-gilgal, e and from
Bilgah, g Sham·mua; for She- the fields of Geba f and Azma-
maiah, Je·hona·than; 19 for m 1Ch 9:2, 15 veth, g for the singers had built
Joia·rib, Mat·tenai; for Je·da- n 1Ch 9:17
settlements for themselves all
iah, h Uzzi; 20 for Sal·lai, Kal- Ezr 2:1, 42 around Jerusalem. 30 And the
lai; for Amok, Eber; 21 for Ne 11:1, 19 priests and the Levites purified
Hil·kiah, Hash·a·biah; for Je·da- themselves, and they purified
o 1Ch 9:22-27
iah, Ne·thanel. ____________________
the people, h the gates, i and the
22 The heads of the paternal wall. j
Second Col.
houses of the Levites in the days 31 Then I brought the princes
of E·lia·shib, Joia·da, Jo·hanan, a Ezr 3:2, 8
of Judah up on top of the wall.
and Jaddu·a i were recorded, as b Ezr 7:1, 6 Further, I appointed two large
were the priests, down to the thanksgiving choirs and proces-
kingship of Da·rius the Persian. c 2Ch 5:13 sions, and the one walked to
2Ch 7:6
23 The Levites who were the right on the wall toward the
heads of the paternal houses d 1Ch 2:54 Gate of the Ash Heaps. k 32 Ho-
were recorded in the book of 1Ch 9:2, 16 shaiah and half of the princes
Ne 7:6, 26
the history of the times, down of Judah walked behind them,
to the days of Jo·hanan the e Jos 15:7, 12 33 along with Az·a·riah, Ezra,
son of E·lia·shib. 24 The heads Me·shullam, 34 Judah, Benja-
of the Levites were Hash·a·bi- f Jos 21:8, 17 min, She·maiah, and Jeremi-
ah, She·re·biah, and Jeshu·a j Ne 11:31
ah. 35 With them were some
the son of Kadmi·el, k and their g Ezr 2:1, 24 of the sons of the priests with
brothers stood opposite them to the trumpets: l Zech·a·riah son
offer praise and give thanks ac- h Ex 19:10 of Jona·than son of She·mai-
cording to the instructions of i Ne 7:1 ah son of Mat·ta·niah son of
David l the man of the true God, Mi·caiah son of Zaccur son
guard group corresponding to j Ne 6:15 of Asaph, m 36 and his brothers
guard group. 25 Mat·ta·niah, m She·maiah, Azar·el, Mila·lai,
k Ne 2:13
Bak·bu·kiah, O·ba·diah, Me- Ne 3:13 Gila·lai, Maai, Ne·thanel, Ju-
shullam, Talmon, and Akkub n dah, and Ha·nani, with the mu-
were standing guard as gate- l Nu 10:2 sical instruments of David n the
2Ch 5:12
keepers, o guarding the store-
m 1Ch 25:1, 2 12:26 1 Or “scribe.” 12:28 1 Or “And the
12:17 1 The Hebrew text evidently omits trained singers.” 2 That is, the district
a name here. n 1Ch 23:5 around the Jordan.
685 NEHEMIAH 12:37–13:5
man of the true God; and Ez- CHAP. 12 dah because of the priests and
ra a the copyist1 went before a Ne 8:4 the Levites who were minister-
them. 37 At the Fountain Gate b b Ne 2:14 ing. 45 And they began taking
they went straight ahead up the c Ne 3:15 care of the duties of their God
Stairway c of the City of David d d 2Sa 5:7, 9 and the obligation of the purifi-
by the ascent of the wall above e Ne 3:26 cation, as did the singers and the
the House of David and on to the Ne 8:1 gatekeepers, according to the in-
Water Gate e to the east. f Ne 3:11 structions of David and his son
38 The other thanksgiving g Ne 3:8 Solo·mon. 46 For long ago in
choir walked in the opposite di- h 2Ki 14:13 the days of David and Asaph,
rection,1 and I followed it with Ne 8:16 there were directors1 for the
half of the people, on the wall i Ne 3:6 singers and for the songs of
up over the Tower of the Ovens f j 2Ch 33:14 praise and thanksgiving to God. a
and on to the Broad Wall g Ne 3:3 47 And during the days of Ze-
39 and up over the Gate of k Jer 31:38 rubba·bel b and during the days
Ephra·im h and on to the Gate of Zec 14:10 of Ne·he·miah, all Israel gave
the Old City i and on to the Fish l Ne 3:1 portions to the singers c and
Joh 5:2
Gate, j the Tower of Ha·nanel, k the gatekeepers, d according to
m Ezr 6:16, 17
the Tower of Meah, and on to the daily need. They also set
n Jer 31:13 aside the portion for the Le-
the Sheep Gate; l and they came
to a halt at the Gate of the o Ezr 3:10, 13 vites, e and the Levites set aside
Guard. p 2Ch 31:11 the portion for the descendants
40 At length the two thanks- q Ne 10:39 of Aaron.
13
giving choirs stood before the r Ne 10:35-37 On that day the book of
house of the true God; so did s Ne 10:38 Moses was read in the
Ne 13:12, 13
I and half of the deputy rul- hearing of the people, f and it was
ers with me, 41 and the priests t Ex 34:26
Nu 15:18, 19 found written that no Ammon-
E·lia·kim, Ma·a·seiah, Mi·nia- De 26:2 ite or Moab·ite g should ever en-
min, Mi·caiah, Eli·o·enai, Zech- u Nu 18:21 ter the congregation of the true
a·riah, and Han·a·niah, with ____________________ God, h 2 for they had not met
the trumpets, 42 and Ma·a·sei- Second Col. the Israelites with bread and wa-
ah, She·maiah, El·e·azar, Uzzi, a 1Ch 25:1, 6 ter, but instead they had hired
Je·ho·hanan, Mal·chijah, Elam, b Ezr 3:2 Balaam against them to curse
and Ezer. And the singers sang Hag 1:12 them. i However, our God had
loudly under the oversight of Iz- Lu 3:23, 27 changed the curse into a bless-
ra·hiah. c Ne 11:23 ing. j 3 As soon as they heard
43 On that day they offered d Ne 10:39 the Law, they began to separate
great sacrifices and rejoiced, m e Nu 18:21 from Israel all those of foreign
for the true God made them re- ____________________ descent.1k
joice with great joy. The women CHAP. 13 4 Now before this, the priest
and the children also rejoiced, n f De 31:11 in charge of the storerooms1 of
so that the rejoicing of Jerusa- Ne 8:2, 3 the house2 of our God l was E·li-
lem could be heard far away. o Ac 15:21
a·shib, m a relative of To·biah. n
44 On that day men were ap- g Ge 19:36-38 5 He had made available for
pointed over the storehouses p h De 23:3, 6 him a large storeroom,1 where
for the contributions, q the first- i Nu 22:4-6 previously they used to put the
fruits, r and the tenths.1s Into j Nu 23:8 grain offering, the frankincense,
them they were to gather from Nu 24:10
and the utensils and the tenth2
the fields of the cities the por- k Ezr 10:10, 11 of the grain, the new wine, and
Ne 9:1, 2
tions required by the Law t the oil, o to which the Levites, p
l Ne 10:37, 38
for the priests and the Levites, u
m Ne 3:1
for there was rejoicing in Ju- 12:46 1 Lit., “heads.” 13:3 1 Or “mixed
n Ne 2:10 descent.” 13:4 1 Or “dining halls.”
12:36 1 Or “scribe.” 12:38 1 Or “in o De 18:3, 4 2 Or “temple.” 13:5 1 Or “dining hall.”
front.” 12:44 1 Or “tithes.” p Nu 18:24 2 Or “tithe.”
the singers, and the gatekeepers CHAP. 13 that I have done for the house of
are entitled, along with the con- a Ne 12:44 my God and its services.1a
tribution for the priests. a 15 In those days I saw peo-
6 And during all this time I ple in Judah treading winepress-
b Ne 5:14
was not in Jerusalem, for I went es on the Sabbath, b bringing in
to the king in the 32nd year b of heaps of grain and loading them
King Ar·ta·xerxes c of Babylon; c Ezr 7:1 on donkeys, and bringing wine,
and sometime later I asked the Ne 2:1 grapes, figs, and every sort of
king for a leave of absence. load into Jerusalem on the Sab-
7 Then I came to Jerusalem and d Ne 12:10 bath day. c So I warned them
noticed the terrible thing that against selling provisions on that
E·lia·shib d had done in behalf day.1 16 And the Tyri·ans who
of To·biah, e making a storeroom e Ne 4:7 lived in the city were bring-
available for him in the court- ing in fish and all kinds of mer-
yard of the house of the true f Ne 10:39 chandise, selling them to the
God. 8 This was very displeas- people of Judah and in Jerusa-
ing to me, so I threw all of To- lem on the Sabbath. d 17 So I
biah’s household furniture out g Le 2:14, 15 reprimanded the nobles of Ju-
of the storeroom.1 9 After that dah and said to them: “What is
I gave orders, and they cleansed h Ne 10:37
this evil thing that you are do-
the storerooms;1 and I put back Ne 12:47 ing, even profaning the Sabbath
there the utensils of the house of day? 18 Was not this what your
the true God, f with the grain of- forefathers did, so that our God
i Mal 3:8
fering and the frankincense. g brought all this disaster on us
10 I also found out that the and also on this city? Now you
portions of the Levites h had not j Nu 35:2 are adding to the burning anger
been given them, i so that the Le- against Israel by profaning the
vites and the singers who did Sabbath.” e
k Ezr 9:2
the work had gone off, each 19 So as soon as the shad-
to his own field. j 11 So I repri- ows began to fall on the gates of
manded the deputy rulers k and l Ne 10:39 Jerusalem before the Sabbath,
said: “Why has the house of I ordered that the doors be
the true God been neglected?” l closed. I also said that they
m Le 27:30
Then I gathered them together Nu 18:21
should not open them until af-
and assigned them back to ter the Sabbath, and I stationed
their posts. 12 And all Judah some of my own attendants at
brought in the tenth m of the n Ne 10:38, 39 the gates so that no loads
Mal 3:10
grain, the new wine, and the oil would be brought in on the
to the storerooms. n 13 Then I Sabbath day. 20 So the trad-
put Shel·e·miah the priest, Za- o Ne 5:19 ers and the sellers of all kinds
dok the copyist,1 and Pe·daiah ____________________ of merchandise spent the night
of the Levites in charge of the Second Col. outside Jerusalem once or twice.
storerooms, and Hanan the son a Heb 6:10 21 Then I warned them and said
of Zaccur the son of Mat·ta·ni- to them: “Why are you spending
ah was their assistant, for these the night in front of the wall? If
men were considered reliable. It b Ex 20:10 you do it again, I will use force
Ex 34:21
was their responsibility to make Ex 35:2
against you.” From that time on
the distribution to their broth- they did not come on the Sab-
ers. bath.
14 Do remember me, o O my c Jer 17:21, 27 22 And I told the Levites
God, concerning this, and do not that they should regularly purify
wipe out my acts of loyal love d Ne 10:31
13:14 1 Or “guardianship.” 13:15 1 Or
13:8 1 Or “dining hall.” 13:9 1 Or “din- possibly, “warned them on that day not
ing halls.” 13:13 1 Or “scribe.” e Ex 20:8-10 to sell provisions.”
687 NEHEMIAH 13:23 – ESTHER Contents
themselves and come and guard CHAP. 13 God, a so that God made him
the gates to keep the Sabbath a De 5:12 king over all Israel. But the for-
day holy. a This, also, do remem- b Ne 5:19 eign wives caused even him to
ber to my credit, O my God, and Ne 13:14 sin. b 27 Is it not something un-
Ne 13:30, 31 heard of for you to commit this
show me pity according to your
c Jos 13:2, 3
abundant loyal love. b great evil in acting unfaithfully
d De 23:3, 4
23 In those days I also saw e Ezr 9:1, 2
against our God by marrying for-
Jews who had married1 Ash- Ezr 10:10
eign women?” c
dod·ite, c Ammon·ite, and Mo- 2Co 6:14 28 One of the sons of Joia-
ab·ite d women. e 24 Half of their f De 25:2 da d the son of E·lia·shib e the high
sons were speaking Ashdod·ite Ezr 7:26 priest had become a son-in-law
g De 7:3, 4 of San·ballat f the Horo·nite. So I
and the language of the differ- Ne 10:30
ent peoples, but none of them h 1Ki 3:12, 13
drove him away from me.
knew how to speak the lan- 2Ch 9:22 29 Do remember them, O my
guage of the Jews. 25 So I rep- ____________________ God, because they have defiled
rimanded them and called down Second Col. the priesthood and the covenant
a curse on them and struck some a 2Sa 12:24 of the priesthood g and the Le-
of the men f and pulled out their b 1Ki 11:1-5 vites. h
hair and made them swear by c Ezr 10:2 30 And I purified them from
God: “You should not give your d Ne 12:10 every foreign defilement, and I
daughters to their sons, and you e Ne 3:1 assigned duties to the priests
should not accept any of their Ne 13:4 and to the Levites, each to his
daughters for your sons or your- f Ne 2:10 own service, i 31 and arranged
selves. g 26 Was it not because Ne 6:14
for the supply of the wood j at ap-
g Ex 40:15
of these that King Solo·mon of Nu 25:11-13 pointed times and for the first
Israel sinned? Among the many h Mal 2:4 ripe fruits.
nations there was no king like i 1Ch 23:6 Do remember me favorably,1
him; h and he was loved by his 1Ch 25:1 O my God. k
j Ne 10:34
13:23 1 Or “had taken into their houses.” k Ne 5:19 13:31 1 Or “for good.”
E STH E R
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 King Ahasuerus’ banquet at 5 Esther appears before the king (1-8)

Shushan (1-9) Haman’s anger and arrogance (9-14)
Queen Vashti refuses to obey (10-12) 6 Mordecai honored by the king (1-14)
King consults with his wise men (13-20) 7 Esther exposes Haman (1-6a)
King’s decree sent out (21, 22) Haman hanged on the stake he
2 The search for a new queen (1-14) made (6b-10)
Esther becomes queen (15-20) 8 Mordecai promoted (1, 2)
Mordecai exposes a plot (21-23) Esther pleads with the king (3-6)
King’s counterdecree (7-14)
3 Haman exalted by the king (1-4) Relief and rejoicing for the Jews (15-17)
Haman plots to destroy the Jews (5-15) 9 Triumph of the Jews (1-19)
4 Mordecai mourns (1-5) Festival of Purim established (20-32)
Mordecai asks Esther to intercede (6-17) 10 Mordecai’s greatness (1-3)
ESTHER 1:1-17 688
1 Now in the days of A·has·u·e-

rus,1 that is, the A·has·u·erus
CHAP. 1
a Es 8:9
10 On the seventh day, when
the king’s heart was in a cheer-
who ruled over 127 provinces2a Da 6:1 ful mood because of the wine,
from Indi·a to E·thi·opi·a,3 2 in he told Me·human, Biztha, Har-
those days when King A·has- bona, a Bigtha, A·bagtha, Ze-
u·erus was sitting on his roy- thar, and Carkas, the seven
al throne in Shushan1b the cita- court officials who were person-
del,2 3 in the third year of his al attendants to King A·has·u·e-
reign, he held a banquet for rus, 11 to bring before the king
all his princes and his servants. b Ezr 4:9 Queen Vashti, wearing the royal
The army of Persia c and Medi·a, d Ne 1:1 headdress,1 to show the peoples
the nobles, and the princes of Da 8:2 and the princes her beauty, for
the provinces2 were before him, she was very beautiful. 12 But
4 and he showed them the Queen Vashti kept refusing to
wealth of his glorious kingdom come at the king’s order that was
and the grandeur and the splen- conveyed through the court of-
dor of his magnificence for many ficials. At this the king became
days, 180 days. 5 And when very angry, and his rage flared
these days were completed, the c Ezr 1:2 up within him.
king held a banquet for seven 13 The king then spoke to the
days for all the people present wise men who had insight with
in Shushan1 the citadel,2 from regard to precedents1 (for in
the greatest to the least, in the this way the king’s matter came
courtyard of the garden of the before all those versed in law
king’s palace. 6 There were lin- and legal cases, 14 and those
en, fine cotton, and blue materi- closest to him were Car·she-
al held fast in ropes of fine fab- d Isa 21:2 na, Shethar, Ad·matha, Tar-
Jer 51:11
ric, purple wool in silver rings, Da 5:28
shish, Meres, Mar·sena, and Me-
pillars of marble, and couches mucan, seven princes b of Persia
of gold and silver on a pavement and Medi·a, who had access to
of porphyry, marble, pearl, and the king and who occupied the
black marble. highest positions in the king-
7 Wine was served in gold dom). 15 The king asked: “Ac-
cups;1 each cup was different cording to law, what is to be
from the other, and the roy- done with Queen Vashti be-
al wine was plentiful, according e Es 1:12 cause she has not obeyed the
Es 2:1, 17
to the means of the king. 8 The ____________________
order of King A·has·u·erus con-
drinking was according to the veyed through the court of-
Second Col. ficials?”
rule that no one was under com-
pulsion,1 for the king had ar- a Es 7:9 16 To this Me·mucan said in
ranged with the officials of his the presence of the king and the
palace that each should do as he princes: “It is not against the
pleased. king alone that Queen Vashti
9 Queen Vashti e also held a has done wrong, c but against all
banquet for the women at the the princes and against all the
royal house1 of King A·has·u·e- peoples in all the provinces2 of
rus. b Ezr 7:14 King A·has·u·erus. 17 For what
the queen did will become
1:1 1 Understood to be Xerxes I, son known by all the wives, and
of Darius the Great (Darius Hystas- they will despise their husbands
pis). 1:1, 3, 16 2 Or “jurisdictional dis- and say, ‘King A·has·u·erus said
tricts.” 1:1 3 Or “Cush.” 1:2, 5 1 Or to bring in Queen Vashti before
“Susa.” 1:2, 5 2 Or “palace; fortress.”
1:7 1 Or “vessels; goblets.” 1:8 1 Or “re- 1:11 1 Or “turban.” 1:13 1 Or “proce-
striction.” 1:9 1 Or “palace.” c Es 1:12 dures.” Lit., “the times.”
689 ESTHER 1:18–2:10
him, but she refused to come.’ CHAP. 1 nuch and guardian of the wom-
18 This very day the princess- a Es 8:8 en, and let them be given beauty
es of Persia and Medi·a who Da 6:8 treatments.1 4 And the young
know about what the queen did woman who is most pleasing to
will talk to all the princes of the king will be queen instead
the king, resulting in much con- b Es 3:12, 14 of Vashti.” a The suggestion was
tempt and indignation. 19 If it ____________________ pleasing to the king, and that is
seems good to the king, let a CHAP. 2 what he did.
royal decree be issued from him, c Es 1:1 5 There was a certain Jew-
and let it be written among the ish man in Shushan2b the cita-
laws of Persia and Medi·a, which del3 whose name was Morde·cai c
cannot be repealed, a that Vash- d Es 1:12 son of Jair son of Shime·i son
ti may never again come in be- of Kish, a Benja·min·ite, d 6 who
fore King A·has·u·erus; and let had been taken into exile from
the king confer her royal posi- e Es 1:19 Jerusalem with the people who
tion on a woman who is better were deported with King Jec·o-
than she is. 20 And when the niah1e of Judah, whom King Neb-
decree of the king is heard in all f Es 8:9 u·chad·nezzar of Babylon took
his vast realm, all the wives will into exile. 7 He was the guard-
give honor to their husbands, ian1 of Ha·dassah,2 that is, Es-
from the greatest to the least.” g Es 2:15 ther, the daughter of his father’s
21 This proposal pleased the ____________________
brother, f for she had neither fa-
king and the princes, and the Second Col. ther nor mother. The young wom-
king did what Me·mucan said. a Es 1:19 an was beautifully formed and
22 So he sent letters to all the attractive in appearance, and at
royal provinces,1b to each prov- the death of her father and her
ince2 in its own script3 and to b Ezr 4:9 mother, Morde·cai took her as
Ne 1:1
each people in its own language, Es 1:2
his daughter. 8 When the king’s
for every husband to be master4 Da 8:2 word and his law were pro-
in his own house and to speak in claimed and when many young
the language of his own people. women were brought together at
2 After these things, when the

rage of King A·has·u·erus c
c Es 3:2
Es 10:3
Shushan2 the citadel3 under the
care of Hega·i, g Esther was also
taken to the king’s house1 under
had subsided, he remembered
what Vashti had done d and what the care of Hega·i the guardian
d Ge 49:27 of the women.
had been decided against her. e 1Sa 9:21
2 Then the king’s personal at- 9 Now the young woman was
tendants said: “A search should pleasing to him and won his fa-
be made for young, beautiful vir- e 2Ki 24:14, 15
vor,1 so he promptly arranged
gins for the king. 3 And let the 1Ch 3:16 for her beauty treatments2h and
king appoint commissioners in 2Ch 36:9, 10 her diet, and he assigned to
Jer 22:28
all the provinces1 of his realm f Jer 24:1
her seven selected young wom-
to bring together all the beau- Jer 37:1 en from the king’s house. He
tiful young virgins to Shushan2 Jer 52:31 also transferred her and her
Mt 1:11 young attendants to the best
the citadel,3 to the house of the
women.4 Let them be put in the place in the house of the
care of Hega·i g the king’s eu- women.3 10 Esther did not say
f Es 2:15
1:22 1 Lit., “the jurisdictional districts of 2:3 1 Or “be given massages.” 2:6
the king.” 2 Or “jurisdictional district.” 1 Called Jehoiachin at 2Ki 24:8. 2:7
3 Or “style of writing.” 4 Or “prince.” g Es 2:3 1 Or “caretaker.” 2 Meaning “Myrtle.”
2:3 1 Or “jurisdictional districts.” 2:3, 2:8 1 Or “palace.” 2:9 1 Or “loyal love.”
5, 8 2 Or “Susa.” 2:3, 5, 8 3 Or “palace; 2 Or “her massages.” 3 Or “in the har-
fortress.” 2:3 4 Or “to the harem.” h Es 2:12 em.”
ESTHER 2:11–3:1 690
anything about her people a or CHAP. 2 beth,1 in the seventh year a of his
her relatives, for Morde·cai b had a Es 3:8 reign. 17 And the king came to
instructed her not to tell any- love Esther more than all the
one. c 11 Day after day Morde- other women, and she won his
cai would walk in front of the b Es 2:7 favor and approval1 more than
courtyard of the house of the any of the other virgins. So
women1 to learn about Esther’s c Es 4:12-14
he put the royal headdress2 on
welfare and about what was hap- her head and made her queen b
pening to her. instead of Vashti. c 18 And the
12 Each young woman had d Pr 7:17 king held a great banquet for all
her turn to go in to King A·has- Ca 3:6 his princes and his servants, the
u·erus after completing the banquet of Esther. He then pro-
12-month treatment that was pre- e Ge 43:11
claimed an amnesty for the prov-
scribed for the women, for this 1Ki 10:2 inces,1 and he kept giving gifts
was the way they had to ful- 2Ki 20:13 according to the means of the
fill their beauty treatment1—six king.
months with oil of myrrh d and 19 Now when virgins1d were
f Es 2:3
six months with balsam oil e and brought together a second time,
various ointments for beauty Morde·cai was sitting in the
treatment.2 13 Then the young g Es 4:11 king’s gate. 20 Esther did not
woman was ready to go in to the say anything about her relatives
king, and whatever she asked for and her people, e just as Morde-
would be given her when she h Es 2:7 cai had instructed her; Esther
went from the house of the wom- ____________________ continued to do what Morde·cai
en1 to the king’s house. 14 In Second Col. said, just as when she was under
the evening she would go in, and a Es 1:3 his care. f
in the morning she would return 21 In those days while Mor-
to the second house of the wom- de·cai was sitting in the king’s
b Es 4:14
en,1 under the care of Sha·ash- gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two
gaz the king’s eunuch, f the court officials of the king, door-
guardian of the concubines. She c Es 1:19 keepers, got angry and plotted
would not go to the king again to do away with1 King A·has·u·e-
unless the king had been espe- rus. 22 But Morde·cai learned
cially pleased with her and she d Es 2:3, 4 about it, and he immediately
was requested by name. g told Queen Esther. Esther then
15 And when the turn came e Es 2:5, 6
spoke to the king in Morde-
for Esther the daughter of Ab- Es 3:8
cai’s name.1 23 So the matter
i·ha·il the uncle of Morde·cai, was investigated and eventually
who had taken her as his daugh- confirmed, and both men were
ter, h to go in to the king, she f Es 2:7, 10 hanged on a stake; and this was
did not request anything except all recorded in the book of the
what Hega·i the king’s eunuch, history of the times in the pres-
g Es 6:1, 2
the guardian of the women, rec- ence of the king. g
____________________
ommended. (All the while Esther
was winning the favor of every-
CHAP. 3
h Es 3:10
3 After this King A·has·u·e-
rus promoted Haman h the
one who saw her.) 16 Esther Es 8:7 son of Ham·me·datha the Ag-
was taken to King A·has·u·erus Es 9:24 ag·ite i and exalted him by put-
at his royal house in the tenth ting his throne above all the oth-
month, that is, the month of Te- er princes who were with him. j
i Ex 17:16
2:11 1 Or “of the harem.” 2:12 1 Or Nu 24:7
De 25:19
2:16 1 See App. B15. 2:17 1 Or “loy-
“their massages.” 2 Or “and with mas- 1Sa 15:8, 32 al love.” 2 Or “turban.” 2:18 1 Or “ju-
sages of the women.” 2:13 1 Or “from risdictional districts.” 2:19 1 Or “young
the harem.” 2:14 1 Or “the second har- women.” 2:21 1 Lit., “to lay hand on.”
em.” j Es 1:14 2:22 1 Or “on behalf of Mordecai.”
691 ESTHER 3:2–4:1
2 And all the king’s servants CHAP. 3 the officials to put into the royal
who were in the king’s gate a Da 6:13 treasury.”1
would bow low and prostrate 10 At that the king removed
themselves to Haman, for this his signet ring a from his own
b Es 2:5
is what the king had commanded hand and gave it to Haman b the
respecting him. But Morde·cai son of Ham·me·datha the Agag-
refused to bow low or prostrate c Es 5:9 ite, c who was the enemy of the
himself. 3 So the king’s ser- Jews. 11 The king said to Ha-
vants who were in the king’s gate d Es 1:3 man: “The silver and the people
said to Morde·cai: “Why are you Es 2:16 are given to you, to do with them
ignoring the king’s command- as you see fit.” 12 The king’s
ment?” 4 Day after day they e Es 9:24 secretaries d were then called on
would ask him, but he would not the 13th day of the first month.
listen to them. Then they told They put in writing e all of Ha-
Haman to see whether Morde- f Es 9:1 man’s orders to the king’s sa-
cai’s conduct would be tolerat- traps, the governors who were
ed; a for he had told them that he g De 4:27 over the provinces,1 and the
was a Jew. b Ne 1:8 princes of the different peoples,
5 Now when Haman saw that Jer 50:17
to each province2 in its own
Morde·cai refused to bow low script3 and to each people in its
and prostrate himself to him, h Es 1:1 own language. It was written in
Haman became filled with rage. c ____________________ the name of King A·has·u·erus
6 But he despised the thought Second Col. and sealed with the king’s signet
of doing away with1 Morde·cai a Ge 41:42 ring. f
alone, for they had told him 13 The letters were sent by
about Morde·cai’s people. So b Es 3:1
means of couriers to all the
Haman began seeking to annihi- Es 8:2 king’s provinces,1 giving the or-
late all the Jews who were in the der to annihilate, to kill, and
entire realm of A·has·u·erus, all to destroy all the Jews, young
c Nu 24:7
of Morde·cai’s people. 1Sa 15:8, 32
and old alike, children and wom-
7 In the first month, that is, en, on a single day, on the 13th
the month of Nisan,1 in the day of the 12th month, that is,
d Es 8:9 the month of Adar, g and to seize
12th year d of King A·has·u·e-
rus, they cast Pur e (that is, the their possessions. h 14 A copy
Lot) before Haman to determine e Da 6:8 of the document was to be is-
the day and the month, and it sued as a law in every province2
fell on the 12th month, that is, f Es 8:8
and proclaimed to all the peo-
Adar.1f 8 Haman then said to Da 6:17 ples, so that they would be pre-
King A·has·u·erus: “There is a pared for that day. 15 The cou-
certain people scattered and dis- riers went out quickly i by order
g Es 9:1
persed among the peoples g in all of the king; the law was issued in
the provinces1 of your realm, h Shushan1j the citadel.2 The king
whose laws are different from h Es 8:11, 12 and Haman then sat down to
those of all other peoples; and drink, but the city of Shushan1
they do not obey the king’s laws, i Es 8:14
was in confusion.
and it is not in the king’s inter-
ests to let them be. 9 If it pleas-
j Ezr 4:9
4 When Morde·cai k learned of
everything that had been
es the king, let a decree be writ- Ne 1:1 done, l he ripped his garments
ten that they be destroyed. I Da 8:2
will pay 10,000 silver talents1 to ____________________ 3:9 1 Or possibly, “I will pay 10,000 tal-
CHAP. 4 ents into the royal treasury for those
3:6 1 Lit., “laying a hand on.” 3:7 1 See k Es 2:5
who carry out this work.” 3:12, 14
App. B15. 3:8, 12, 13 1 Or “jurisdic- 2 Or “jurisdictional district.” 3:12 3 Or
tional districts.” 3:9 1 A talent equaled “style of writing.” 3:15 1 Or “Susa.”
34.2 kg (1,101 oz t). See App. B14. l Es 3:8-11 2 Or “palace; fortress.”
ESTHER 4:2–5:2 692
apart and put on sackcloth and CHAP. 4 king’s provinces1 are aware that
ashes. Then he went out into a Es 1:1 if any man or woman goes into
the middle of the city, crying out the king’s inner courtyard a with-
loudly and bitterly. 2 He went out being summoned, there is
only as far as the king’s gate, for b 2Ch 20:3 only one law that applies: He is
no one was to enter the king’s Ezr 8:21 to be put to death; he may live
gate wearing sackcloth. 3 And only if the king holds out to him
in every province1a where the the golden scepter. b And I have
king’s word and his decree c Da 9:3 not been summoned to the king
reached, there was great mourn- now for 30 days.”
ing among the Jews, along with 12 When Morde·cai was told
fasting b and weeping and wail- what Esther had said, 13 he re-
d Es 3:9
ing. Many were lying down in plied to Esther: “Do not imag-
sackcloth and ashes. c 4 When ine that because you are in the
Esther’s female attendants and king’s household you are any
her eunuchs came in and told e Es 3:8, 13
more likely to escape than all
her, the queen was deeply dis- the other Jews. 14 For if you
tressed. Then she sent gar- remain silent at this time, relief
ments for Morde·cai to wear in- f Es 3:14, 15 and deliverance will come to the
stead of his sackcloth, but he Jews from another source, c but
refused them. 5 At this Esther you and your father’s house will
summoned Hathach, one of the g Es 2:20 perish. And who knows whether
king’s eunuchs, whom he had ap- it is for a time like this that you
pointed to serve her, and she or- have attained to your royal sta-
dered him to find out from Mor- tus?” d
h Es 2:5, 7
de·cai what this meant and what
was happening.
____________________ 15 Then Esther replied to
Second Col. Morde·cai: 16 “Go, gather all
6 So Hathach went out to
a Es 5:1 the Jews who are found in Shu-
Morde·cai in the public square
shan1 and fast e in my behalf. Do
of the city in front of the
not eat or drink for three days, f
king’s gate. 7 Morde·cai told
b Es 5:2 night and day. I along with my
him about everything that had
happened to him and the ex-
Es 8:4 female attendants will also fast.
act amount of money d that Ha- I will go in to the king, which
man had promised to pay to the is against the law, and if I am
king’s treasury for the Jews to c 1Sa 12:22 to perish, I will perish.” 17 So
be destroyed. e 8 He also gave
Isa 54:17 Morde·cai went his way and did
him a copy of the written decree all that Esther had instructed
that had been issued in Shu- him to do.
5
d Es 2:17 On the third day g Esther
shan1f for their annihilation. He
was to show it to Esther and ex- put on her royal robes and
plain it to her and instruct her g stood in the inner courtyard of
to go in to the king to beg for his e 2Ch 20:3 the king’s house,1 opposite the
Ezr 8:21 king’s house, while the king was
favor and to plead directly with
him in behalf of her people. sitting on his royal throne in
9 Hathach came back and the royal house opposite the en-
told Esther what Morde·cai had f Es 5:1 trance. 2 As soon as the king
____________________
said. 10 Esther replied to Ha- saw Queen Esther standing in
thach with instructions to tell CHAP. 5 the courtyard, she gained his fa-
Morde·cai: h 11 “All the king’s g Es 4:16 vor, and the king held out to
servants and the people of the Esther the golden scepter h that
4:3 1 Or “jurisdictional district.” 4:8, h Es 4:11 4:11 1 Or “jurisdictional districts.” 5:1

16 1 Or “Susa.” Es 8:4 1 Or “palace.”
693 ESTHER 5:3–6:6
was in his hand. Esther then ap- CHAP. 5 one else but me to accompany
proached and touched the top of a Es 3:1, 10 the king to the banquet she pre-
the scepter. pared. a I am also invited tomor-
3 The king asked her: “What row to be with her and the king. b
is the matter, Queen Esther? 13 But all of this fails to satis-
What is your request? Even to1 b Es 7:2 fy me as long as I see Morde-
the half of my kingdom, it cai the Jew sitting in the king’s
will be granted you!” 4 Esther gate.” 14 So Zeresh his wife
replied: “If it pleases the king, and all his friends said to him:
let the king along with Haman a c Es 3:2-5 “Have a stake put up, 50 cubits1
come today to the banquet that high. And in the morning tell the
I have prepared for him.” 5 So king that Morde·cai should be
the king said to his men: “Tell hanged on it. c Then go with the
Haman to come quickly, as Es- d Es 5:14 king to enjoy yourself at the ban-
ther requests.” So the king and Es 6:13 quet.” This suggestion seemed
Haman went to the banquet that good to Haman, so he had the
Esther had prepared. stake put up.
6 During the banquet of wine,
the king said to Esther: “What is
e Es 9:7-10 6 That night the king could not
sleep.1 So he said to bring
your petition? It will be granted the book of the historical rec-
you! And what is your request? ords of the times, d and it was
Even to1 the half of my kingdom, read to the king. 2 There it
f Es 3:1 was found written what Morde-
it will be done!” b 7 Esther an- ____________________
swered: “My petition and my re- cai had reported concerning Big-
Second Col. thana and Teresh, two court
quest is, 8 If I have found favor a Es 5:5
with the king and if it pleases officials of the king, doorkeep-
the king to grant my petition and ers, who had plotted to do
to act on my request, let the king away with1 King A·has·u·erus. e
and Haman come to the banquet 3 The king asked: “What honor
b Es 5:8 and recognition has been given
that I will hold for them tomor-
to Morde·cai for this?” To this
row; and tomorrow I will do as
the king’s personal attendants
the king says.”
said: “Nothing has been done for
9 On that day Haman went c Es 6:4 him.”
out joyful and with a cheer- Es 7:9
____________________
4 Later the king said: “Who is
ful heart. But when Haman saw in the courtyard?” Now Haman
Morde·cai in the king’s gate and CHAP. 6
had come into the outer court-
noticed that he did not rise and d Es 10:2
yard f of the king’s house1 to
tremble in his presence, Ha- speak to the king about having
man was filled with rage against Morde·cai hanged on the stake
Morde·cai. c 10 However, Ha- that he had prepared for him. g
man restrained himself and went e Es 2:21, 23 5 The king’s attendants said to
to his house. Then he sent for him: “It is Haman h standing in
his friends and Zeresh d his wife. the courtyard.” So the king said:
11 Haman boasted about his “Have him come in.”
glorious wealth, his many sons, e f Es 4:11
6 When Haman came in, the
and how the king had promot- king said to him: “What should
ed him and had exalted him over be done for the man whom the
the princes and the servants of king wishes to honor?” Haman
the king. f g Es 5:14
12 Haman added: “What is 5:14 1 About 22.3 m ( 73 ft). See
more, Queen Esther invited no App. B14. 6:1 1 Lit., “the king’s sleep
fled.” 6:2 1 Lit., “to lay hand on.” 6:4
5:3, 6 1 Or “for.” h Es 3:1 1 Or “palace.”
ESTHER 6:7–7:9 694
said in his heart: “Whom would
the king wish to honor more
CHAP. 6
a Es 3:2 7 So the king and Haman a
came in to Queen Esther’s
than me?” a 7 So Haman said Es 5:11 banquet. 2 The king said to Es-
to the king: “For the man ther again on the second day
whom the king wishes to honor, during the banquet of wine:
8 let them bring royal attire b “What is your petition, Queen
b Es 8:15
that the king wears and a horse Esther? It will be granted you.
on which the king rides, with And what is your request? Even
the royal headdress on its head. to1 the half of my kingdom, it
9 Then let the attire and the c Ge 41:42, 43
will be done!” b 3 Queen Esther
horse be put into the charge of answered: “If I have found favor
one of the king’s noble princes, with you, O king, and if it pleas-
and they should clothe the man es the king, let my life1 be grant-
whom the king wishes to honor d Es 2:5, 6 ed as my petition, and my peo-
and have him ride on the horse ple c as my request. 4 For we
in the public square of the city. have been sold, d I and my peo-
They should call out before him: ple, to be annihilated, killed,
‘This is what is done for the man e Es 5:10, 14 and destroyed. e If we had sim-
whom the king wishes to hon- ply been sold as male and female
or!’” c 10 At once the king said slaves, I would have kept silent.
to Haman: “Quick! Take the at- But the distress is not proper,
tire and the horse, and do what f Es 5:8 for it will be damaging to the
____________________ king.”
you just said for Morde·cai the
Jew who is sitting in the king’s Second Col. 5 King A·has·u·erus then said
gate. Do not leave out anything ____________________ to Queen Esther: “Who is this,
that you have said.” CHAP. 7 and where is the man who
has dared to do such a thing?”
11 So Haman took the attire a Es 3:1
6 Esther said: “The adversary
and the horse, and he clothed
and enemy is this evil Haman.”
Morde·cai d and made him ride
Haman became terrified be-
in the public square of the city
b Es 5:3, 6 cause of the king and the
and called out before him:
queen. 7 The king rose up in
“This is what is done for the
a rage from the banquet of wine
man whom the king wishes to and went into the palace garden,
honor!” 12 Afterward Morde- c Es 2:5, 7 but Haman stood up to plead
cai returned to the king’s gate, with Queen Esther for his life,1
but Haman hurried to his house, for he realized that the king
mourning with his head cov- was determined to punish him.
ered. 13 When Haman related d Es 3:8, 9 8 The king returned from the
to his wife Zeresh e and to all palace garden to the house of
his friends everything that had the wine banquet and saw that
happened to him, his wise men Haman had thrown himself on
and his wife Zeresh said to him: e Es 3:13 the couch where Esther was. The
“If Morde·cai, before whom you Es 4:7, 8
king exclaimed: “Is he also going
have started to fall, is of Jew- to rape the queen in my own
ish descent,1 you will not prevail house?” As soon as these words
against him; you will surely fall f Es 1:10 left the king’s mouth, they cov-
before him.” ered Haman’s face. 9 Har·bo-
14 While they were still na, f one of the king’s court of-
speaking with him, the king’s ficials, now said: “Haman also
court officials arrived and quick- g Es 5:14 prepared a stake for Morde·cai, g
ly took Haman to the banquet whose report saved the king. h It
that Esther had made. f is standing at Haman’s house,
6:13 1 Lit., “from the seed of the Jews.” h Es 6:2 7:2 1 Or “for.” 7:3, 7 1 Or “soul.”
695 ESTHER 7:10–8:14
50 cubits1 high.” At that the king CHAP. 8 ever you see fit in behalf of the
said: “Hang him on it.” 10 So a Es 5:11 Jews and seal it with the king’s
they hanged Haman on the stake signet ring, for a decree that is
that he had prepared for Mor- written in the king’s name and
de·cai, and the king’s rage sub- b Es 3:8 sealed with the king’s signet ring
Es 9:24
sided. cannot be revoked.” a
8 On that day King A·has·u·e-

rus gave the house of Ha- c Es 2:5, 7
9 So the secretaries of the
king were summoned at that
time in the third month, that is,
man, a the enemy of the Jews, b
to Queen Esther; and Morde·cai the month of Sivan,2 on the 23rd
d Ge 41:41, 42
came in before the king, because Es 3:10
day, and they wrote all that Mor-
Esther had revealed how he was Da 6:17 de·cai commanded to the Jews,
related to her. c 2 Then the king as well as to the satraps, b the
removed his signet ring d that governors, and the princes of
he had taken away from Haman e Da 2:48 the provinces1c from Indi·a to
and gave it to Morde·cai. And E·thi·opi·a, 127 provinces,1 to
Esther put Morde·cai in charge f Es 3:9
each province3 in its own script4
of the house of Haman. e Es 7:4 and to each people in its own
3 Moreover, Esther spoke Es 9:24, 25 language and to the Jews in their
again to the king. She fell own script4 and language.
down at his feet and wept 10 He wrote it in the name of
g Es 4:11
and pleaded with him to undo King A·has·u·erus and sealed it
the harm done by Haman the with the king’s signet ring d and
Agag·ite and his scheme against h Es 3:12, 14 sent the written documents by
the Jews. f 4 The king held the the hand of couriers on horses;
golden scepter out to Esther, g at they rode on swift post-horses,
which Esther rose and stood be- i Ex 17:16 bred for royal service. 11 In
Nu 24:7
fore the king. 5 She said: “If it De 25:19
these documents the king grant-
pleases the king and if I have 1Sa 15:8, 33 ed permission to the Jews in all
his favor, and if it seems prop- the different cities to gather to-
er to the king and I am pleas- gether and defend their lives1
ing in his eyes, let an order be j Es 8:1 and to annihilate, kill, and de-
written to annul the documents stroy any forces of any peo-
of that schemer Haman h the k Es 7:10 ple or province3 that might at-
son of Ham·me·datha the Agag- ____________________ tack them, including women and
ite, i which he wrote to destroy Second Col.
children, and to seize their pos-
the Jews in all the king’s prov- a Da 6:8, 15
sessions. e 12 This was to occur
inces.1 6 For how can I bear to on the same day in all the prov-
look upon the disaster that will inces1 of King A·has·u·erus, on
come upon my people, and how b Da 6:1 the 13th day of the 12th month,
can I bear to see the destruction that is, the month of Adar.2f
of my relatives?” 13 The text2 of the document
7 So King A·has·u·erus said c Es 9:3 was to be issued as law through-
to Queen Esther and to Morde- out all the provinces.1 It was to
cai the Jew: “Look! I have given d Es 8:2 be proclaimed to all the peoples,
the house of Haman to Esther j so that the Jews would be ready
and have had him hanged on the on that day to take vengeance
stake, k because of his plot to at- e Es 9:5-10 on their enemies. g 14 The cou-
tack1 the Jews. 8 You may now riers riding the post-horses used
write in the king’s name what- in the royal service went out
f Es 3:13
Es 9:1, 2
7:9 1 About 22.3 m ( 73 ft). See Es 9:16, 17 8:9, 12 2 See App. B15. 8:9, 11 3 Or “ju-
App. B14. 8:5, 9, 12, 13 1 Or “jurisdic- risdictional district.” 8:9 4 Or “style of
tional districts.” 8:7 1 Lit., “because he writing.” 8:11 1 Or “souls.” 8:13 2 Or
thrust out his hand against.” g Ps 149:6, 7 “copy.”
ESTHER 8:15–9:17 696
urgently and speedily at the CHAP. 8 5 The Jews struck down all
king’s order. The law was also is- a Ezr 4:9 their enemies with the sword,
sued in Shushan1a the citadel.2 Ne 1:1 killing and destroying them; they
15 Now Morde·cai left the Es 1:2
Da 8:2
did whatever they wanted to
king’s presence in royal appar- those hating them. a 6 In Shu-
el of blue and white, wearing a shan1b the citadel2 the Jews
b Es 6:7, 8
great golden crown and a fine- killed and destroyed 500 men.
fabric cloak of purple wool. b And 7 Also, they killed Par·shan·da-
c Zec 8:23
the city of Shushan1 shouted for ____________________
tha, Dalphon, As·patha, 8 Po-
joy. 16 For the Jews there was ratha, A·dali·a, A·ri·datha,
CHAP. 9
relief1 and rejoicing and exulta- 9 Par·mashta, Ari·sai, Ari·dai,
tion and honor. 17 And in all d Es 3:7 and Vai·zatha, 10 the ten sons
Es 8:11, 12
the provinces3 and all the cit- of Haman the son of Ham·me-
ies, wherever the decree of the datha, the enemy of the Jews. c
e Es 3:13
king and his law reached, the But after they killed them, they
Jews were rejoicing and exult- did not seize any plunder. d
f De 32:36
ing, holding banquets and cele- 2Sa 22:41 11 On that day the number of
brations. Many of the peoples of those killed in Shushan1 the cit-
the land were declaring them- g Es 1:1 adel2 was reported to the king.
selves Jews, c for the dread of 12 The king said to Queen Es-
the Jews had fallen upon them. h Es 8:17 ther: “In Shushan1 the citadel2
9 On the 13th day of the 12th the Jews have killed and de-
month, that is, the month of i Da 6:1 stroyed 500 men and the ten
Adar,1d when the king’s word sons of Haman. What, then,
and his law were to be carried j Es 8:15 have they done in the rest of the
out, e on the day when the ene- ____________________ king’s provinces?3e What is your
mies of the Jews hoped to over- Second Col.
petition now? It will be granted
power them, the opposite hap- a Es 8:11
you. And what is your further re-
pened, and the Jews defeated quest? It will be done.” 13 Es-
those who hated them. f 2 The ther replied: “If it pleases the
b Ezr 4:9
Jews gathered together in their Ne 1:1 king, f let the Jews who are in
cities in all the provinces3 of Es 1:2 Shushan1 be permitted to act
King A·has·u·erus g to lay hands Da 8:2 tomorrow also according to to-
on those seeking to harm them, day’s law; g and let the ten sons
and not a man could stand c Es 3:8, 10 of Haman be hanged on the
against them, for the dread of
Es 7:4-6
stake.” h 14 So the king gave or-
them had fallen upon all the ders for that to be done. A law
d Es 8:11 was issued in Shushan,1 and the
peoples. h 3 And all the princes Es 9:16
of the provinces,3 the satraps, i ten sons of Haman were hanged.
the governors, and those han- e Es 9:16
15 The Jews in Shushan1
dling the business of the king gathered together again on the
were supporting the Jews, for f Es 5:8
14th day of the month of Adar i
they were in fear of Morde·cai. Es 7:3 and killed 300 men in Shushan,1
4 Morde·cai had become pow- Es 8:5 but they did not seize any plun-
erful j in the king’s house,2 and der.
his fame was spreading through- g Es 8:11 16 The rest of the Jews in
out all the provinces,3 because the provinces3 of the king also
Morde·cai was steadily growing h Es 7:10 gathered together and defended
more powerful. their lives.1j They got rid of their
i Es 9:21, 22 enemies, k killing 75,000 of those
8:14, 15; 9:6, 11-15 1 Or “Susa.” 8:14; who hated them; but they did
9:6, 11, 12 2 Or “palace; fortress.” j Es 7:3 not seize any plunder. 17 That
8:16 1 Lit., “light.” 8:17; 9:2-4, 12, 16 was on the 13th day of the month
3 Or “jurisdictional districts.” 9:1 1 See k Es 8:13
App. B15. 9:4 2 Or “palace.” Ps 149:6, 7 9:16 1 Or “stood up for their souls.”
697 ESTHER 9:18–10:1
of Adar, and they rested on the CHAP. 9 26 That is why they called these
14th day and made it a day of a Es 9:1, 2 days Purim, after the name of
feasting and of rejoicing. the Pur.1a Therefore, because of
18 The Jews in Shushan1 b Es 9:13, 15 all that was written in this let-
gathered together on the 13th ter and what they saw concern-
day a and on the 14th day, b and ing this matter and what had
c Ps 124:2, 6
they rested on the 15th day and come upon them, 27 the Jews
made it a day of feasting and re- obligated themselves and their
joicing. 19 That is why the ru- d Ne 8:10 descendants and all those join-
ral Jews inhabiting the cities of ing them b to celebrate these two
the outlying districts made the e Es 2:5, 6 days without fail and to carry
14th day of the month of Adar a out what was written concern-
day of rejoicing and feasting, a f Es 4:1-3 ing them at the appointed time
day of celebration, c and a time to each and every year. 28 These
send portions of food to one an- g Es 3:1
days were to be remembered
other. d and observed in every genera-
20 Morde·cai e recorded these h Ex 17:16
tion, by each family, each prov-
events and sent official letters to Nu 24:7
ince,1 and each city; and these
all the Jews in all the provinces1 De 25:19 days of Purim should not cease
of King A·has·u·erus, both near 1Sa 15:8, 33 among the Jews, and their com-
and far. 21 He instructed them memoration should not come to
to observe the 14th day of the i Es 3:8, 9 an end among their descendants.
month of Adar, as well as the 29 Then Queen Esther, the
15th day, each and every year, j Es 3:7 daughter of Abi·ha·il, and Mor-
22 because on those days the de·cai the Jew wrote with full
Jews rested from their enemies k Es 8:10
authority to confirm a second
and in that month their grief was letter about Purim. 30 He sent
changed to rejoicing and their official letters to all the Jews in
l Es 8:3
mourning f to a day of celebra- the 127 provinces,1c the realm of
tion. They were to observe them A·has·u·erus, d in words of peace
as days of feasting and rejoicing m Es 5:14 and truth 31 to confirm the ob-
Es 7:10
and as a time to send portions of Es 9:14
servance of the days of Pu-
food to one another and gifts to ____________________ rim at their appointed times,
the poor. Second Col. just as Morde·cai the Jew and
23 And the Jews agreed to a Es 3:7
Queen Esther had instructed
continue the celebration that them to do e and just as they had
they had started and to do obligated themselves1 and their
b Le 24:22
what Morde·cai wrote to them. Es 8:17
descendants to carry out, f in-
24 For Haman g the son of Ham- cluding the fasting g and suppli-
me·datha the Agag·ite, h the ene- cation. h 32 And the command
c Es 8:9
my of all the Jews, had schemed of Esther confirmed these mat-
against the Jews to destroy ters concerning Purim, i and it
d Es 1:1 was recorded in a book.
them, i and he had cast Pur, j
that is, the Lot, to throw them
into a panic and to destroy them.
25 But when Esther came in be-
e Es 9:20, 21 10 King A·has·u·erus im-
posed forced labor on the
land and the islands of the sea.
fore the king, he gave orders f Es 9:27
in writing: k “Let his evil scheme 9:26 1 “Pur,” meaning “Lot.” The plu-
against the Jews l come back on g 2Ch 20:3 ral form “Purim” came to designate
his own head”; and they hanged the Jewish festival celebrated in the
him and his sons on the stake. m 12th month of the sacred calendar. See
h Es 4:1 App. B15. 9:28 1 Or “jurisdictional dis-
9:18 1 Or “Susa.” 9:20, 30 1 Or “juris- trict.” 9:31 1 Or “had imposed upon
dictional districts.” i Es 9:26 their soul.”
ESTHER 10:2 – JOB Contents 698
2 And all his powerful and CHAP. 10 King A·has·u·erus. He was great1
mighty accomplishments, as well a Es 2:5, 6 among the Jews and respected
as the detailed account of Mor- by the multitude of his brothers,
b Es 8:15
de·cai’s a greatness to which the Da 2:48
working for the good of his peo-
king exalted him, b are they not ple and advocating the welfare
written in the book of the history c Ezr 4:15 of2 all their descendants.
of the times c of the kings of Me- Es 6:1
di·a and Persia? d 3 For Morde- d Es 1:3 10:3 1 Or “highly regarded.” 2 Lit., “and
cai the Jew was second only to Da 6:15 speaking peace for.”
JOB
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 Job’s integrity and wealth (1-5) ‘If you were pure, God would
Satan questions Job’s motives (6-12) protect you’ (6)
Job loses his property and Implies that Job is godless (13)
children (13-19)
9 Job’s reply (1-35)
Job does not blame God (20-22)
Mortal man cannot contend with
2 Satan again questions Job’s God (2-4)
motives (1-5) ‘God does unsearchable things’ (10)
Satan permitted to strike Job’s One cannot argue with God (32)
body (6-8)
Job’s wife: “Curse God and die!” (9, 10) 10 Job’s reply continues (1-22)
Job’s three companions arrive (11-13) ‘Why does God contend with me?’ (2)
God contrasted to mortal Job (4-12)
3 Job laments his birth (1-26) ‘May I find some relief’ (20)
Asks why he is suffering (20, 21)
11 Zophar’s first speech (1-20)
4 Eliphaz’ first speech (1-21)
Accuses Job of empty talk (2, 3)
Ridicules Job’s integrity (7, 8)
Tells Job to put away evil (14)
Relates a spirit’s message (12-17)
‘God has no faith in his servants’ (18) 12 Job’s reply (1-25)
5 Eliphaz’ first speech continues (1-27) “I am not inferior to you” (3)
‘God catches the wise in their “I have become a laughingstock” (4)
cunning’ (13) ‘Wisdom is with God’ (13)
‘Job should not reject God’s God is above judges and kings (17, 18)
discipline’ (17) 13 Job’s reply continues (1-28)
6 Job’s reply (1-30) ‘I would rather speak to God’ (3)
Claims he is justified in crying “You are useless physicians” (4)
out (2-6) “I know I am in the right” (18)
His comforters are treacherous (15-18) Asks why God views him as an
“Honest words are not painful!” (25) enemy (24)
7 Job’s reply continues (1-21) 14 Job’s reply continues (1-22)
Life like compulsory labor (1, 2) Man short-lived and with trouble (1)
“Why have you made me your “There is hope even for a tree” (7)
target?” (20) ‘O that you would conceal me in the
8 Bildad’s first speech (1-22) Grave!’ (13)
Implies that Job’s sons have “If a man dies, can he live
sinned (4) again?” (14)
699 JOB Contents
God will long for work of his Says that God permits
hands (15) wickedness (12)
15 Eliphaz’ second speech (1-35) Sinners love darkness (13-17)
Claims that Job has no fear of 25 Bildad’s third speech (1-6)
God (4) ‘How can man be innocent before
Calls Job presumptuous (7-9) God?’ (4)
‘God has no faith in his holy Claims that man’s integrity is in
ones’ (15) vain (5, 6)
‘One who suffers is wicked’ (20-24) 26 Job’s reply (1-14)
16 Job’s reply (1-22) ‘How you have helped the
“You are troublesome powerless!’ (1-4)
comforters!” (2) ‘God suspends the earth upon
Claims that God sets him up as his nothing’ (7)
target (12) ‘Just the fringes of God’s ways’ (14)
17 Job’s reply continues (1-16) 27 Job determined to keep his
“Mockers surround me” (2) integrity (1-23)
“He has made me an object of “I will not renounce my integrity” (5)
scorn” (6) Godless without hope (8)
“The Grave will become my ‘Why are your speeches so
home” (13) empty?’ (12)
18 Bildad’s second speech (1-21) The wicked end up with
Depicts the lot of sinners (5-20) nothing (13-23)
Implies that Job does not know 28 Job contrasts earth’s treasures with
God (21) wisdom (1-28)
19 Job’s reply (1-29) Man’s mining efforts (1-11)
Rejects rebukes from his Wisdom worth more than pearls (18)
“friends” (1-6) Fear of Jehovah is true wisdom (28)
Says that he is abandoned (13-19)
29 Job recalls happy days before his
“My redeemer is alive” (25) trials (1-25)
20 Zophar’s second speech (1-29) Respected in the city gate (7-10)
Feels insulted by Job (2, 3) His past course of justice (11-17)
Implies that Job is wicked (5) Everyone listened to his
Claims that Job enjoys sin (12, 13) counsel (21-23)
21 Job’s reply (1-34) 30 Job describes his changed
‘Why do the wicked prosper?’ (7-13) situation (1-31)
Exposes his “comforters” (27-34) Mocked by worthless ones (1-15)
22 Eliphaz’ third speech (1-30) Seemingly no help from God (20, 21)
‘Can a man benefit God?’ (2, 3) “My skin has blackened” (30)
Accuses Job of greed and 31 Job defends his integrity (1-40)
injustice (6-9) “A covenant with my eyes” (1)
‘Return to God and be restored’ (23) Asks to be weighed by God (6)
23 Job’s reply (1-17) Not an adulterer (9-12)
Wants to present his case before Not a lover of money (24, 25)
God (1-7) Not an idolater (26-28)
Says that he cannot find God (8, 9) 32 Young Elihu enters the discussion (1-22)
‘I kept to his way without Angry with Job and Job’s
deviating’ (11) companions (2, 3)
24 Job’s reply continues (1-25) Waited respectfully before
‘Why does God not set a time?’ (1) speaking (6, 7)
JOB Contents –1:5 700
Age alone does not make one wise (9) To understand God is beyond the
Elihu eager to speak (18-20) reach of humans (23)
33 Elihu reproves Job for his No human should think he is wise (24)
self-righteousness (1-33) 38 Jehovah gives a lesson in man’s
A ransom found (24) littleness (1-41)
Return to youthful vigor (25) ‘Where were you at earth’s
34 Elihu vindicates God’s justice and creation?’ (4-6)
ways (1-37) God’s sons shouted in applause (7)
Job said that God denied him Questions about natural
justice (5) phenomena (8-32)
The true God never acts wickedly (10) “Laws governing the heavens” (33)
Job is lacking knowledge (35) 39 Animal creation shows man’s
35 Elihu points out Job’s faulty ignorance (1-30)
reasoning (1-16) Mountain goats and deer (1-4)
Job said he is more righteous than The wild donkey (5-8)
God (2) The wild bull (9-12)
God so high, not affected by sin (5, 6) The ostrich (13-18)
Job should wait for God (14) The horse (19-25)
36 Elihu extols God’s unsearchable The falcon and the eagle (26-30)
greatness (1-33) 40 Further questions from Jehovah (1-24)
Obedient prosper; godless Job admits he has nothing to
rejected (11-13) say (3-5)
‘What instructor is like God?’ (22) ‘Will you question my justice?’ (8)
Job should magnify God (24) God describes Behemoth’s
“God is greater than we can strength (15-24)
know” (26)
God controls rain and 41 God describes the amazing
lightning (27-33) Leviathan (1-34)
37 Natural forces reveal God’s 42 Job’s reply to Jehovah (1-6)
greatness (1-24) The three companions condemned (7-9)
God can stop man’s activities (7) Jehovah restores Job (10-17)
‘Consider God’s wonderful works’ (14) Job’s sons and daughters (13-15)
1 There was a man in the

land of Uz whose name was
CHAP. 1
a Eze 14:14
that he became the greatest of
all the people of the East.
Job.1a He was an upright man Jas 5:10, 11 4 Each of his sons would hold
of integrity;2b he feared God and a banquet at his house on his
shunned what was bad. c 2 Sev- own set day.1 They would invite
en sons and three daughters their three sisters to eat and
were born to him. 3 His live- b Ge 6:9
drink with them. 5 After a se-
stock amounted to 7,000 sheep, ries of banquet days was com-
3,000 camels, 1,000 cattle,1 and plete, Job would send for them
500 donkeys,2 along with a very in order to sanctify them. Then
large number of servants, so he would get up early in the
c Job 2:3 morning and offer up burnt sac-
1:1 1 Possibly meaning “Object of Hos- ____________________ rifices a for each of them. For
tility.” 2 Or “a blameless and upright Second Col.
man.” 1:3 1 Lit., “500 pairs of cattle.” a Ge 8:20 1:4 1 Or “at the house of each one in his
2 Lit., “female donkeys.” Ge 12:7, 8 turn.”
701 JOB 1:6–2:1
Job said: “Maybe my sons have CHAP. 1 am the only one who escaped to
sinned and have cursed God in a Ge 18:17, 19 tell you.”
their heart.” That is what Job 16 While he was still speak-
would always do. a b Ge 6:2 ing, another one came and said:
6 Now the day came when the De 33:2 “Fire from God1 fell from the
sons of the true God1b entered Job 38:7 heavens and blazed among the
to take their station before Je- sheep and the servants and con-
hovah, c and Satan d also entered c 1Ki 22:19 sumed them! I am the only one
among them. e Ps 103:20 who escaped to tell you.”
Da 7:13
7 Then Jehovah said to Sa- 17 While he was still speak-
tan: “Where have you come ing, another one came and said:
from?” Satan answered Jehovah: d Zec 3:1 “The Chal·deans a formed three
Mt 4:1, 3
“From roving about on the earth Lu 22:31 bands and made a raid on
and from walking about in it.” f Joh 13:2 the camels and took them, and
8 And Jehovah said to Satan: Re 12:9 they killed the servants with the
“Have you taken note of1 my ser- sword. I am the only one who es-
vant Job? There is no one like e Job 2:1-3 caped to tell you.”
him on the earth. He is an up- 18 While he was still speak-
right man of integrity,2g fearing f 1Pe 5:8 ing, yet another one came and
God and shunning what is bad.” said: “Your sons and your daugh-
9 At that Satan answered Jeho- ters were eating and drinking
g Ge 6:9
vah: “Is it for nothing that Job wine in their oldest brother’s
has feared God? h 10 Have you house. 19 Suddenly a great
not put up a protective hedge h Re 12:10 wind came from the wilderness,
around him i and his house and and it struck the four corners
everything he has? You have i Ge 15:1 of the house, so that it fell on
blessed the work of his hands, j Ge 31:7 the young people and they were
and his livestock has spread killed. I am the only one who es-
out in the land. 11 But, for a j Ge 26:12 caped to tell you.”
change, stretch out your hand 20 At that Job got up and
and strike everything he has, k Job 2:7 ripped apart his garment and cut
and he will surely curse you to the hair off his head; then he fell
your very face.” 12 Then Jeho- l Job 1:4 to the ground and bowed down
vah said to Satan: “Look! Every- ____________________ 21 and said:
thing that he has is in your Second Col. “Naked I came out of my
hand.1 Only do not lay your hand mother’s womb,
a Ge 11:28
on the man himself!” So Satan And naked I will return. b
went out from the presence2 of
b Ge 3:19 Jehovah has given, c and
Jehovah. k
Ps 49:17 Jehovah has taken away.
13 Now on the day when his Ec 5:15 Let the name of Jehovah
sons and daughters were eating Ec 12:7
continue to be praised.”
and drinking wine in their oldest 1Ti 6:7
brother’s house, l 14 a messen- 22 In all of this, Job did not sin
ger came to Job and said: “The c Ec 5:19 or accuse God of doing anything
cattle were plowing and the don- Jas 1:17 wrong.1
2
keys were grazing beside them ____________________ Afterward the day came when
15 when the Sa·beans attacked CHAP. 2 the sons of the true God1d en-
and took them, and they killed d Ge 6:2 tered to take their station before
the servants with the sword. I De 33:2 Jehovah, e and Satan also entered
Job 38:7
among them to take his station
1:6; 2:1 1 A Hebrew idiom that refers before Jehovah. f
to angelic sons of God. 1:8 1 Lit., e Ps 103:20
“set your heart upon.” 2 Or “a blame- Da 7:13
1:16 1 Or possibly, “Lightning.” 1:22
less and upright man.” 1:12 1 Or “un- 1 Or “ascribe anything improper to
der your control.” 2 Lit., “face.” f Job 1:6-8 God.”
JOB 2:2–3:8 702
2 Then Jehovah said to Sa- CHAP. 2 —Eli·phaz a the Teman·ite, Bil-
tan: “Where have you come a 1Pe 5:8 dad b the Shuhite, c and Zo-
from?” Satan answered Jeho- phar d the Naa·ma·thite. So they
vah: “From roving about on the agreed to meet together to go
b Ge 6:9
earth and from walking about in and sympathize with Job and
it.” a 3 And Jehovah said to Sa- comfort him. 12 When they
tan: “Have you taken note of1 c Job 27:5 saw him from a distance, they
my servant Job? There is no one did not recognize him. They be-
like him on the earth. He is an d Job 1:11
gan to weep loudly and to rip
upright man of integrity,2b fear- their garments apart, and they
ing God and shunning what is threw dust into the air and onto
bad. He is still holding firm- e Le 24:15, 16 their heads. e 13 Then they sat
Job 1:11, 12 on the ground with him for sev-
ly to his integrity, c even though Re 12:10
you try to incite me against en days and seven nights. No one
him d to destroy3 him for no rea- said a word to him, for they saw
son.” 4 But Satan answered Je- f Job 30:30 that his pain was very great. f
hovah: “Skin for skin. A man will
give everything that he has for
his life.1 5 But, for a change,
g Jer 6:26 3 It was after this that Job be-
gan to speak and to curse the
day of his birth.1g 2 Job said:
stretch out your hand and strike 3 “Let the day perish on which
his bone and flesh, and he will h Job 1:21
I was born, h
surely curse you to your very Also the night when some-
face.” e i Jas 5:10, 11 one said: ‘A man has been
6 Then Jehovah said to Sa- ____________________
conceived!’
tan: “Look! He is in your hand!2 Second Col. 4 Let that day be darkness.
Only do not take his life!”1 7 So a Job 4:1 Let God above show no
Satan went out from the pres- Job 15:1
concern for it;
ence1 of Jehovah and struck Job Job 22:1
Job 42:7, 9 Let no light shine upon it.
with painful boils2f from the sole
of his foot to the crown of his 5 Let the deepest darkness1
head. 8 And Job took a piece b Job 8:1 reclaim it.
of broken pottery to scrape him- Job 18:1 Let a rain cloud settle
self, and he was sitting among
Job 25:1 over it.
the ashes. g Let whatever darkens the
9 Finally his wife said to c Ge 25:1, 2 day terrify it.
him: “Are you still holding firm- 6 That night—let the gloom
ly to your integrity? Curse God seize it; i
d Job 11:1
and die!” 10 But he said to her: Job 20:1 Let it not rejoice among
“You are talking like one of the the days of a year,
senseless women. Should we ac- And let it not enter among
e Eze 27:30, 31
cept only what is good from the the number of the months.
true God and not accept also 7 Indeed! Let that night
what is bad?” h In all of this, Job f Job 16:6 become barren;
did not sin with his lips. i ____________________ Let no joyful cry be heard
11 Three companions1 of Job CHAP. 3 in it.
heard about all the calamities g Jer 20:14, 15 8 Let those who curse the day
that had come upon him, and put a curse on it,
each came from his own place h Job 10:18, 19 Those who are able to
Jer 15:10 awaken Le·via·than.1j
2:3 1 Lit., “set your heart upon.” 2 Or
“a blameless and upright man.” 3 Lit., 3:1 1 Lit., “curse his day.” 3:5 1 Or
i Job 10:18, 19
“swallow.” 2:4, 6 1 Or “soul.” 2:6 2 Or “darkness and death’s shadow.” 3:8
“under your control.” 2:7 1 Lit., “face.” 1 Understood to refer to the crocodile or
2 Or “with severe ulcers.” 2:11 1 Or “ac- j Job 41:1, 10 some other large, powerful aquatic ani-
quaintances.” Ps 104:25, 26 mal.
703 JOB 3:9–4:7
9 Let the stars of its twilight CHAP. 3 21 Why do they long for death,
grow dark; a Job 10:18 but it does not come? a
Let it wait in vain for They dig for it more than
daylight, for hidden treasures,
And let it not see the rays 22 Those who are rejoicing
b Jer 20:17, 18
of dawn. greatly,
10 For it did not close the doors Who are happy when they
of my mother’s womb; a find the grave.
Nor did it hide trouble from c Ec 9:5, 10 23 Why does he give light to
my eyes. a man who has lost his way,
11 Why did I not die at birth? Whom God has hedged in? b
Why did I not perish when d Joh 11:11 24 For in place of my food
I came from the womb? b comes my sighing, c
12 Why were there knees to And my groaning d pours out
receive me like water.
e Ps 146:4
And breasts to nurse me?
Ec 9:10
25 For what I have dreaded
13 For now I would be lying Isa 57:1, 2 has come upon me,
down undisturbed; c And what I have feared
I would be sleeping and at has befallen me.
rest d 26 I have had no peace,
14 With kings of the earth and f Job 30:23
Ps 49:10, 12 no quiet, no rest,
their advisers, Ec 8:8 But trouble keeps coming.”
4
Who built for themselves Ec 9:2
Eli·phaz e the Teman·ite then
places that are now in said in reply:
ruins,1
15 Or with princes who 2 “If someone tries to speak
g 1Sa 1:10 to you, will you become
possessed gold, 2Ki 4:27
Whose houses were filled ____________________ impatient?
with silver. Second Col.
For who can hold back from
16 Or why was I not like a a Nu 11:11, 15
speaking?
hidden miscarriage, 1Ki 19:3, 4 3 True, you have corrected
Like children who have
Job 7:15, 16 many,
Jon 4:2, 3
never seen the light? And you used to strengthen
17 There even the wicked have the weak hands.
ceased from agitation; 4 Your words would raise up
There the weary are at rest. e b Job 12:14 anyone stumbling,
Job 19:8
18 There the prisoners are at And you would strengthen
ease together; those whose knees were
They do not hear the voice buckling.
of the one forcing them c Ps 102:9, 10 5 But now it has happened
to work. to you, and you are
19 Small and great are the same overwhelmed;1
there, f It touches you, and you are
d Ps 22:1
And the slave is set free from Ps 38:8 dismayed.
his master. ____________________ 6 Does your reverence for God
20 Why does he give light to one CHAP. 4 not give you confidence?
who is suffering e Job 2:11 Does your way of integrity f
And life to those in bitter Job 15:1 not give you hope?
distress?1g
Job 22:1
Job 42:7, 9
7 Remember, please: What
innocent person has ever
3:14 1 Or possibly, “who built deso- perished?
late places for themselves.” 3:20 1 Or
“those bitter of soul.” f Job 1:1 4:5 1 Lit., “you become weary.”
JOB 4:8–5:10 704
When have the upright ever Second Col. 19 How much more so with
been destroyed? ____________________ those dwelling in houses
8 What I have seen is that CHAP. 4
of clay,
those who plow1 what is a Ge 3:19
Whose foundation is in the
harmful ____________________ dust, a
And those who sow trouble CHAP. 5
Who are crushed as easily
will reap the same. as a moth!
b Pr 22:22
9 By the breath of God they Am 5:12 20 They are completely crushed
perish, from morning to evening;
And through a blast of his They perish forever, and
no one takes notice.
anger they come to an end.
21 Are they not like a tent
10 The lion roars, and a young whose cord is pulled out?
lion growls, They die without wisdom.
But even the teeth of strong
11
lions1 are broken.
A lion perishes for lack
5 “Call, please! Is there anyone
answering you?
To which of the holy ones
of prey, will you turn?
And the cubs of a lion are 2 For resentment will kill
scattered. the foolish one,
12 Now a word was brought And envy will put the
to me in secret, simpleminded to death.
And a whisper of it reached 3 I have seen the foolish one
my ear. taking root,
13 In troubling thoughts during But suddenly his dwelling
visions of the night, place is cursed.
When deep sleep falls upon 4 His sons are far from safety,
men, And they are crushed at the
14 A terrible trembling came city gate, b with no one to
upon me, save them.
Filling all my bones with 5 The hungry one eats what
dread. he harvests,
15 A spirit passed over my face; Taking it even from among
the thorns,
The hair of my flesh bristled.
And their possessions are
16 It then stood still, ensnared.
But I did not recognize its 6 For harmful things do not
appearance. sprout from the dust,
A form was in front of my And trouble does not spring
eyes; from the ground.
There was a calm, and then 7 For man is born for trouble,
I heard a voice: As surely as sparks fly
17 ‘Can a mortal man be more upward.
righteous than God? 8 But I would appeal to God,
Can a man be cleaner than And to God I would submit
his own Maker?’ my case,
18 Look! He has no faith in his 9 To the One doing great and
servants, unsearchable things,
And he finds fault with his Wonderful things without
angels.1 number.
10 He gives rain to the earth
4:8 1 Or “devise.” 4:10 1 Or “maned And sends waters upon
young lions.” 4:18 1 Or “messengers.” the fields.
705 JOB 5:11–6:8
11 He raises the lowly up high, CHAP. 5 And the wild beasts of the
And he raises up the deject- a 1Co 3:19 field will be at peace with
ed one to salvation. you.
12 He frustrates the schemes 24 You will know that your tent
of the crafty, is secure,1
So that the work of their And nothing will be missing
hands does not succeed. when you inspect your
13 He catches the wise in their pasture.
own cunning, a 25 You will enjoy many children,
So that the plans of the And your descendants will
shrewd are thwarted. be as plentiful as the
14 They meet with darkness vegetation of the earth.
during the day, b Pr 12:18 26 You will still be strong when
And they grope about at ____________________ you go to the grave,
midday as if it were night. Second Col. Like sheaves of grain
15 He saves from the sword ____________________ gathered in their season.
of their mouth, CHAP. 6 27 Look! We have investigated
Saving the poor from the a Ps 31:9
this, and it is so.
hand of the strong, Listen and accept it.”
16 So that there is hope for
the lowly, 6 Job then said in reply:
2 “If only my anguish a could
But the mouth of unrigh- be fully weighed
teousness is shut. And put on scales together
17 Look! Happy is the man with my calamity!
whom God reproves; 3 For now it is heavier than
So do not reject the the sands of the seas.
discipline of the Almighty! That is why my words have
18 For he causes pain, but binds been wild talk.1b
up the wound; b Ec 7:7 4 For the arrows of the
He breaks apart, but heals Jas 3:2 Almighty have pierced me,
with his own hands. And my spirit is drinking
19 He will save you from six their venom; c
calamities, The terrors from God are
Even the seventh will not lined up against me.
harm you. 5 Will a wild donkey d cry out
20 During famine he will when it has grass,
redeem you from death, Or will a bull bellow when
And from the power of it has fodder?
a sword during war. 6 Is tasteless food eaten
21 You will be protected from without salt,
the lash of the tongue, b c Pr 18:14
Or is there flavor in the juice
And you will not fear of a mallow?
devastation when it comes. 7 I have1 refused to touch
22 You will laugh at destruction such things.
and hunger, They are like contamination
And you will not fear the in my food.
wild beasts of the earth. 8 O that my request would be
23 For the stones of the field realized
will not harm you,1
5:24 1 Lit., “peace.” 6:3 1 Or “rash,
5:23 1 Or “will have a covenant (an reckless speech.” 6:7 1 Or “My soul
agreement) with you.” d Job 24:5 has.”
JOB 6:9-30 706
And that God would grant CHAP. 6 The travelers from Sheba1a
my desire! a Nu 11:11, 15 wait for them.
9 That God would be willing 1Ki 19:3, 4 20 They are ashamed because
Jon 4:3
to crush me, of their misplaced trust;
And that he would reach They come there only to be
out his hand and do away b Le 19:2 disappointed.
with me! a Ho 11:9 21 For this is how you have
10 For even that would bring become to me; b
me comfort; You have seen the terror of
I would leap for joy despite c Job 7:6, 7
Ps 103:15, 16 my calamity, and you are
the unrelenting pain, afraid. c
For I have not denied the 22 Have I said, ‘Give me some-
sayings of the Holy One. b d Pr 3:3 thing,’
11 Do I have the strength to Pr 19:22
Or requested that you make
Ho 6:6
keep waiting? c Zec 7:9 a gift for me from your
And what end awaits me, wealth?
that I should continue 23 Have I asked to be rescued
to live?1 e 1Jo 3:17 from the hand of an enemy
12 Is my strength like that Or to be saved1 from
of rock? oppressors?
Or is my flesh made of f Job 19:19
24 Instruct me, and I will be
copper? Ps 38:11
silent; d
13 Is there any way that I can
Help me to understand
help myself
g Isa 21:13, 14 my mistake.
When all my means of ____________________ 25 Honest words are not
support has been driven Second Col. painful! e
from me? a Job 1:14, 15
14 Anyone who withholds loyal But what benefit can be
love from his fellow man d found in your reproof? f
Will forsake the fear of the 26 Are you scheming to reprove
b Job 13:4
Almighty. e my words,
15 My own brothers have been A desperate man’s sayings, g
as treacherous f as a winter c Ps 38:11 which the wind blows
stream, away?
Like the water of winter 27 You would also cast lots over
streams that dry up. d Job 32:11, 12 an orphan h
16 They are darkened by ice, And sell1 your own friend! i
And in them the melting 28 So now turn and look at me,
e Pr 12:18
snow is hidden. Pr 25:11
For I would not lie to your
17 But in due season they very faces.
become waterless and 29 Reconsider, please—do not
come to an end; f Job 16:2, 3 misjudge me—
When it becomes hot, they Job 21:34 Yes, reconsider, for my
dry up. righteousness is yet intact.
18 Their course is diverted; 30 Is my tongue speaking
g Job 10:1
They flow into the desert unjustly?
and vanish. Does my palate not discern
19 The caravans of Tema g h Job 31:21, 22 that something is wrong?
look for them; Mal 3:5
6:19 1 Or “The traveling company of
6:11 1 Or “that I should prolong my life the Sabeans.” 6:23 1 Lit., “redeemed.”
(soul).” i Ge 37:28 6:27 1 Or “barter over.”
707 JOB 7:1-21
7 “Is not the life of mortal man

on earth like compulsory
CHAP. 7
a Job 14:5, 6
I will complain in my bitter
distress!1a
labor, Ps 39:4 12 Am I the sea or a sea
And are not his days like b Le 19:13 monster,
those of a hired worker? a De 24:15 That you should set a guard
2 Like a slave, he longs for c Ps 6:6
over me?
the shadow, 13 When I say, ‘My couch will
And like a hired worker, d Job 2:8 comfort me;
Job 30:17
he waits for his wages. b My bed will help ease my
3 Thus I have been assigned e Job 30:19 misery,’
months of futility 14 Then you terrify me with
f Job 30:30
And nights of misery have dreams
been counted out for me. c g Ps 102:11 And frighten me with
Ps 103:15 visions,
4 When I lie down I ask, Ps 144:4
‘When will I get up?’ d 15 So that I1 would choose
But as the night drags on, h Job 17:15 suffocation,
I toss restlessly until the i Ps 89:47 Yes, death rather than this
dawning of the day.1 Ec 2:11 body of mine.2b
5 My flesh is covered with 16 I loathe my life; c I do not
j Job 7:21
maggots and clods of dirt; e Jas 4:14 want to go on living.
My skin is full of scabs and Leave me alone, for my days
k Job 10:21 are like a breath. d
pus. f Job 14:12
6 My days go by more quickly Ps 78:39 17 What is mortal man that you
than a weaver’s shuttle, g
Ec 9:10 should concern yourself
with him
And they come to an end l Ps 103:15, 16
Ps 146:4 And fix your attention1 on
without hope. h Ec 9:5 him? e
7 Remember that my life is ____________________ 18 Why do you inspect him
wind, i Second Col. every morning
That my eye will never again a 1Sa 1:10 And test him every moment? f
see happiness.1 Job 10:1
19 Will you not look away
8 The eye that sees me now Pr 14:10
from me
will see me no more; b Job 3:20, 21 And leave me alone long
Your eyes will look for me, enough to swallow my
c Ge 27:46
but I will be gone. j 1Ki 19:4 saliva? g
9 Like a cloud that fades and Job 10:1 20 If I have sinned, how could
vanishes, Jon 4:3
I harm you, the Observer
The one who goes down to d Ps 62:9 of mankind? h
the Grave1 does not come Ps 144:4 Why have you made me your
Ec 6:12
back up. k target?
10 He will not return again to e Ps 8:4 Have I become a burden to
his house, Ps 103:15
you?
Ps 144:3
And his place will acknowl- 21 Why do you not pardon my
edge him no more. l f Job 23:10 transgression
11 Therefore, I will not restrain g Job 14:6 And excuse my error?
my mouth. For soon I will lie down in
I will speak in the anguish of h Job 34:21 the dust, i
Pr 5:21
my spirit; Jer 16:17 And you will look for me,
Heb 4:13 but I will be gone.”
7:4 1 Or “until morning twilight.” 7:7 1Pe 3:12
1 Lit., “see good.” 7:9 1 Or “Sheol,” that 7:11 1 Or “with bitterness of my soul!”
i Ge 3:19
is, the common grave of mankind. See Ps 104:29 7:15 1 Or “my soul.” 2 Lit., “than my
Glossary. Ec 12:7 bones.” 7:17 1 Lit., “set your heart.”
JOB 8:1–9:2 708
8 Bildad a the Shuhite b then

said in reply:
CHAP. 8
a Job 18:1
13 This is the outcome1 of all
who forget God,
2 “How long will you keep Job 25:1 For the hope of the godless2
speaking like this? c will perish,
The words of your mouth 14 Whose confidence is in vain
are but a mighty wind! And whose trust is as fragile
3 Will God pervert justice, as a spider’s web.1
Or will the Almighty pervert b Ge 25:1, 2 15 He will lean against his
righteousness? Job 42:9 house, but it will not keep
4 If your sons sinned against standing;
him, He will try to hold on to it,
He let them be punished but it will not last.
for their revolt;1 16 He is a moist plant in the
5 But if you would just look c Job 11:3 sunlight,
to God d And his shoots spread out
And plead with the Almighty in the garden. a
for favor, 17 In a heap of stones, his roots
6 And if you were truly pure become entwined;
and upright, e He looks for a house among
d Job 5:8, 9 the stones.1
He would pay attention Job 11:13
to you1 Job 22:23 18 But when he is uprooted1
And restore you to your from his place,
rightful place. That place will deny him
7 And though your beginning and say, ‘I have never seen
was small, you.’ b
Your future would be great. f 19 Yes, that is how he will
e Job 1:8
8 Ask, please, the former disappear;1c
generation, Then others will spring up
And pay attention to the from the dust.
things their fathers found 20 Surely God will not reject
out. g those who keep integrity;1
9 For we were born only f Job 11:14, 17 Nor will he support2 evil
yesterday, and we know men,
nothing, 21 For he will yet fill your
Because our days on earth mouth with laughter
are a shadow. And your lips with shouts
10 Will they not instruct you of joy.
And tell you what they
g Job 15:17, 18
22 Those hating you will be
____________________
know?1 clothed with shame,
Second Col.
11 Will a papyrus plant grow tall And the tent of wicked ones
a Job 5:3
where there is no marsh? will be no more.”
Will a reed grow tall without
water? 9 Job said in reply:
2 “For a fact I know that this
12 While it is still in the bud, is so.
not yet plucked off,
It will dry up before any b Job 20:9 8:13 1 Lit., “So are the paths.” 2 Or “the
other plant. apostate.” 8:14 1 Lit., “house.” 8:17
1 Or “He looks at a house of stones.”
8:4 1 Lit., “He sent them into the hand 8:18 1 Or “swallowed up.” 8:19 1 Or
of their revolt.” 8:6 1 Or “rouse himself “that is the dissolving of his way.”
for you.” 8:10 1 Lit., “And bring forth 8:20 1 Or “the blameless.” 2 Lit., “take
words from their hearts?” c Job 20:5 hold of the hand of.”
709 JOB 9:3-24
But how can mortal man be CHAP. 9 Even the helpers of Rahab1a
in the right in a case with a De 32:4 will bow down to him.
God? a Ps 143:1, 2 14 How much more when
3 If someone wishes to argue Ro 3:23
I answer him
with Him,1b Must I choose my words
That one could not answer b Job 40:2 carefully to argue with
Ro 9:20
one of His questions in him!
a thousand. 15 Even if I were in the right,
4 He is wise in heart and c Job 36:5 I would not answer him. b
Ps 104:24
mighty in power. c Isa 40:26 I could only plead for mercy
Who can resist him and come Da 2:20 from my judge.1
off uninjured? d 16 If I call out to him, will he
5 He moves1 mountains d Pr 14:16 answer me?
without anyone knowing it; Pr 28:14 I do not believe that he will
He overturns them in his Isa 30:1 listen to my voice,
Da 5:18, 20
anger. Zec 7:12 17 For he crushes me with
6 He shakes the earth out of Ro 2:5 a storm
its place, And multiplies my wounds
So that its pillars tremble. e e Ps 75:3 for no reason. c
7 He commands the sun not 18 He does not let me catch
to shine f Ge 1:16
my breath;
And seals off the light of the He keeps filling me with
stars; f bitter things.
g Ge 1:1
8 He spreads out the heavens Ps 33:6
19 If it is a matter of power,
by himself, g Isa 44:24 he is the strong one. d
And he treads upon the high If it is a matter of justice,
waves of the sea. h h Job 38:8-11
he says: ‘Who can call me
9 He made the Ash,1 the to account?’1
Kesil,2 and the Kimah 20 If I were in the right, my own
i Job 38:31
constellations,3i Am 5:8
mouth would condemn me;
And the constellations of Even if I keep my integrity,1
the southern sky;4 he will declare me guilty.2
j Isa 40:28
10 He does great and unsearch- Ro 11:33 21 Even if I keep my integrity,1
able things, j I am not confident about
Wonderful things that cannot myself;2
k Ps 40:5
be counted. k I reject3 this life of mine.
11 He passes by me, and 22 It is all the same. That is why
I cannot see him; l Da 4:35 I say,
Ro 9:20
He moves past me, but I do ‘He destroys the innocent1
not discern him. and the wicked alike.’
m De 32:22
12 When he snatches some- ____________________
23 If a flash flood should cause
thing, who can resist him? sudden death,
Second Col.
Who can say to him, ‘What He would mock at the
a Job 26:12
are you doing?’ l despair of the innocent.
13 God will not restrain his 24 The earth has been handed
anger; m b Job 10:15 over to the wicked; e
9:3 1 Or “to take Him to court.” 9:5 1 Or c Job 2:3 9:13 1 Possibly a great sea monster.
“removes.” 9:9 1 Possibly the Great Job 34:5, 6 9:15 1 Or possibly, “my opponent at
Bear constellation (Ursa Major). 2 Pos- law.” 9:19 1 Lit., “summon me?” 9:20,
sibly the Orion constellation. 3 Possi- 21 1 Or “Even if I am innocent.” 9:20
d Isa 40:28
bly the Pleiades stars in the Taurus con- 2 Lit., “crooked.” 9:21 2 Or “I do not
stellation. 4 Lit., “the interior rooms of know my soul.” 3 Or “despise; refuse.”
the south.” e 1Jo 5:19 9:22 1 Or “those keeping integrity.”
JOB 9:25–10:12 710
He covers the eyes1 of its
judges.
CHAP. 9
a Job 7:6
Ps 90:10
10 “I loathe1 my life. a
I will give vent to my
If it is not he, then, who is it? complaints.
Jas 4:14
25 Now my days are swifter I will speak out in my bitter
than a runner; a distress!2
b Job 21:6
They run away without 2 I will say to God: ‘Do not
seeing good. pronounce me guilty.
26 They glide by like reed c Ps 73:13 Tell me why you are
boats, contending with me.
Like eagles that swoop down d Jer 2:22 3 Does it benefit you to
on their prey. Mal 3:2 oppress,
27 If I say, ‘I will forget my To despise the work of your
complaint, e Isa 45:9 hands b
I will change my expression Ro 9:20 While you favor the advice
and be cheerful,’ of the wicked?
28 I would still be afraid f Job 13:21 4 Do you have eyes of flesh,
because of all my pains, b ____________________ Or do you see as mortal man
And I know you would not Second Col. does?
find me innocent. ____________________ 5 Are your days like the days
29 I would be found guilty.1 CHAP. 10 of mortals,
So why should I struggle a Nu 11:11, 15 Or are your years like those
in vain? c 1Ki 19:3, 4 of a man, c
30 If I wash myself in water Job 7:16
6 That you should search out
Jon 4:3
from melting snow, my error
And I cleanse my hands And keep looking for my
in lye,1d b Job 14:15
Ps 138:8 sin? d
31 Then you would dip me Isa 64:8 7 You know that I am not
in a pit, guilty; e
So that even my own c Ps 90:2 And no one can save me
garments would detest me. from your hand. f
32 For he is not a man like me
d Job 10:14 8 Your own hands have shaped
that I may answer him,
me and made me, g
That we should go to court
But now you would
together. e e Job 1:8
completely destroy me.
33 There is no person to decide1 Ps 139:1
9 Remember, please, that you
between us,
made me out of clay, h
Who could serve as our f De 32:39
judge.2 But now you make me return
to dust. i
34 If he would stop beating me1 g Ps 119:73 10 Did you not pour me out
And not let his terror Ps 139:13-16
like milk
frighten me, f
And curdle me like cheese?
35 Then I would speak to him
unafraid,
h Ge 2:7
Isa 45:9
11 With skin and flesh you
For it is not in me to speak Isa 64:8 clothed me,
Ro 9:21 And with bones and sinews
out of fear.
you wove me together. j
9:24 1 Lit., “faces.” 9:29 1 Lit., “wick- i Ge 3:19 12 You have given me life and
ed.” 9:30 1 Or “potash.” 9:33 1 Or “no Ps 104:29 loyal love;
Ec 12:7
mediator.” 2 Lit., “put his hand upon us
both.” 9:34 1 Lit., “remove his rod from 10:1 1 Or “My soul loathes.” 2 Or “with
upon me.” j Ps 139:15 bitterness of my soul!”
711 JOB 10:13–11:13
You have guarded my spirit1
with your care. a
CHAP. 10
a Ps 8:4 11 Zophar a the Naa·ma·thite
said in reply:
13 But you secretly intended 2 “Will all these words go
to do these things.1 unanswered,
I know that these things are b Ps 139:1 Or will a lot of talking make
from you. someone right?1
14 If I sinned, you would 3 Will your empty talk silence
watch me, b c Job 9:15
people?
And you would not acquit me Will no one rebuke you for
of my error. your mocking words? b
15 If I am guilty, too bad for me! d Ps 119:153
4 For you say, ‘My teaching is
And even if I am innocent, pure, c
I cannot raise my head, c
And I am clean in your eyes.’ d
For I am filled with dishonor e Isa 38:13
and affliction. d 5 But if only God would speak
16 If I raise my head up, you And open his lips to you! e
hunt for me like a lion e f Job 3:11 6 Then he would reveal to you
And again show your power Jer 20:18 the secrets of wisdom,
against me. For practical wisdom has
17 You bring new witnesses many sides.
g Job 7:6 Then you would realize that
against me Job 14:1, 2
And increase your anger Ps 39:5, 6 God allows some of your
against me, Ps 103:15, 16 error to be forgotten.
As hardship after hardship 7 Can you discover the deep
comes upon me. things of God
18 So why did you bring me out h Job 9:27 Or discover everything
from the womb? f about1 the Almighty?
I should have died before 8 It is higher than heaven.
any eye could see me. i Job 7:9 What can you accomplish?
Ps 115:17
19 It would have been as though Isa 38:11 It is deeper than the Grave.1
I never existed; What can you know?
I would have been taken 9 It is longer than the earth
straight from the womb j Job 38:17 And broader than the sea.
to the grave.’ Ps 88:12
10 If he passes by and detains
20 Are not my days few? g Ec 9:10
someone and convenes
Let him leave me alone; ____________________
Second Col.
a court,
Let him turn his eyes away Who can resist him?
from me, so that I may find ____________________
some relief1h 11 For he knows when men are
CHAP. 11
deceitful.
21 Before I go away—and I will a Job 20:1
not return i— Job 42:9 When he sees what is evil,
To the land of deepest will he not take notice?
darkness,1j 12 But an empty-headed man
22 To the land of utter gloom, b Job 12:4 will understand
A land of deep shadow and Only when a wild donkey can
disorder, give birth to a man.1
Where even the light is like c Job 6:10 13 If only you would prepare
the gloom.” your heart
10:12 1 Or “breath; life.” 10:13 1 Lit., d Job 6:29 11:2 1 Or “will a boaster be right?”
“And these things you have hidden Job 10:7 11:7 1 Or “find out the limit of.” 11:8
in your heart.” 10:20 1 Or “cheer up 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common grave
a little.” 10:21 1 Or “of darkness and of mankind. See Glossary. 11:12 1 Or
death’s shadow.” e Job 38:1 “when a wild donkey is born a man.”
JOB 11:14–12:15 712
And stretch out your hands CHAP. 11 5 The carefree person has
to him. a Job 8:13, 14 contempt for calamity,
14 If your hand is doing wrong, Job 18:5, 14 Thinking it is only for those
put it far away, ____________________
whose feet are unsteady.1
And let no unrighteousness CHAP. 12 6 The tents of robbers are
dwell in your tents. b Job 16:10 at peace, a
Job 17:2
15 For then you could lift up Job 30:1 And those who provoke God
your face with no defect; Ps 22:7 are secure, b
You could stand firm, free Heb 11:36
Those who have their god
of fear. in their hands.
16 For then you will forget your 7 However, ask, please, the
trouble; c Ps 91:15
animals, and they will
Mic 7:7
You will remember it as instruct you;
____________________
waters that have flowed Also the birds of the heav-
past you. Second Col.
ens, and they will tell you.
17 Your life will become a Ps 37:35
8 Or give consideration1
Ps 73:12
brighter than midday; Jer 12:1 to the earth, and it will
Even its darkness will be instruct you;
like the morning.
And the fish of the sea will
18 You will be confident b Job 21:7, 9 declare it to you.
because there is hope,
9 Who among all these does
And you will look around
not know
and lie down in security.
19 You will lie down, with no
c Nu 16:22 That the hand of Jehovah
Ps 104:30
one to make you afraid, Ec 12:7
has done this?
And many people will seek Eze 18:4 10 In his hand is the life of
your favor. every living thing1
20 But the eyes of the wicked And the spirit2 of every
will fail; d Job 34:3 human.3 c
And they will find no place 11 Does not the ear test out
to escape, words
And their only hope will be e Job 32:6, 7 As the tongue1 tastes food? d
death.”1a 12 Is not wisdom found among
12 Then Job said in reply: the aged, e

2 “Surely you are the f Job 9:4 And does not understanding
people who know,1 Da 2:20 come with a long life?
And wisdom will die out 13 With him there are wisdom
with you! and mightiness; f
3 But I too have understand- g Job 36:5 He has counsel and under-
Ps 147:5 standing. g
ing.1 Isa 40:14
I am not inferior to you. Jer 10:12 14 When he tears something
Who does not know these Ro 11:34 down, it cannot be rebuilt; h
things? What he has shut, no man
4 I have become a laughing- can open.
stock to my companions, b h Jude 7 15 When he withholds the wa-
One calling to God for an ters, everything dries up; i
answer. c When he sends them out,
A righteous and blameless i Ge 8:1 they overwhelm the earth. j
man is a laughingstock. Ex 14:21
Na 1:4 12:5 1 Or “slipping.” 12:8 1 Or possibly,
11:20 1 Or “the expiring of the soul.” “speak.” 12:10 1 Or “the soul of every-
12:2 1 Lit., “you are the people.” 12:3 one alive.” 2 Or “breath.” 3 Lit., “of all
1 Lit., “a heart.” j Ge 6:17 flesh of man.” 12:11 1 Lit., “palate.”
713 JOB 12:16–13:14
16 With him there are strength CHAP. 12 2 What you know, I also know;
and practical wisdom; a a Ro 1:20 I am not inferior to you.
To him belong the one going 3 For my part, I would rather
astray and the one leading speak to the Almighty
astray; b Isa 29:14 himself;
17 He makes counselors go Isa 44:25 I desire to argue my case
barefoot,1 with God. a
And he makes fools of 4 But you are smearing me
judges. b c Da 2:21 with lies;
18 He loosens the bonds All of you are useless
imposed by kings, c physicians. b
And he binds a belt around d Jer 14:18 5 If only you would keep
their waist. absolutely silent,
19 He makes priests walk That would show wisdom
barefoot, d e Lu 1:52
on your part. c
And he overthrows those 6 Listen, please, to my
who are firmly established arguments,
in power; e And pay attention to the
f Ps 107:40
20 He deprives trusted advisers pleadings of my lips.
of speech 7 Will you speak unjustly
And takes away the sensible- on God’s behalf,
ness of old men;1 g Da 2:22
And will you speak deceit-
21 He pours out contempt upon fully for him?
nobles, f 8 Will you take his side,1
And he makes powerful ones h Ps 107:40 Will you try to plead the case
weak;1 of the true God?
22 He reveals deep things from 9 Would it turn out well if he
the darkness, g i De 28:29 examined you? d
And he brings deep darkness Will you fool him as you
into the light; would a mortal man?
23 He makes nations grow great j Ps 107:27 10 He will surely rebuke you
in order to destroy them; ____________________ If you secretly try to show
He enlarges nations, that he Second Col. favoritism. e
may lead them into exile. ____________________ 11 Will not his very dignity
24 He takes away the under- CHAP. 13 terrify you
standing1 of the leaders a Job 23:3, 4 And the dread of him fall
of the people Job 31:35 upon you?
And makes them wander 12 Your wise1 sayings are
in trackless wastelands. h proverbs of ashes;
25 They grope in darkness, i b Job 16:2 Your defenses2 are as fragile
where there is no light; as defenses of clay.
He makes them wander 13 Keep silent before me,
about like drunken men. j c Pr 17:28 so that I may speak.
13 “Yes, my eye has seen all

of this,
Jas 1:19 Then let whatever may come
upon me come!
My ear has heard and under- 14 Why do I put myself in
stood it. d Ps 139:23 danger1
Jer 17:10
12:17 1 Or “stripped of everything.” 13:8 1 Or “show partiality toward him.”
12:20 1 Or “of elders.” 12:21 1 Lit., 13:12 1 Or “memorable.” 2 Lit., “shield
“loosens the belt of powerful ones.” e Ps 50:20, 21 bosses.” 13:14 1 Lit., “Why do I carry
12:24 1 Lit., “heart.” Jas 2:9 my flesh in my teeth?”
JOB 13:15–14:10 714
And take my life1 in my CHAP. 13 And you trace out each
hands? a Job 19:25 of my footprints.
15 Though he may slay me, Ps 23:4 28 So man1 decays like
I would still wait; a something rotten,
I would argue my case1 b Ex 15:2 Like a garment eaten
before his face. Ps 27:1 by moths.
16
14
Isa 12:2
He would then become “Man, born of woman,
my salvation, b Is short-lived a and filled
For no godless person1 c Job 27:8 with trouble.1b
may come in before him. c Job 36:13
2 He comes up like a blossom
Isa 33:14
17 Listen closely to my word; and then withers away;1c
Pay attention to my He flees like a shadow and
declaration. d Job 9:34, 35 disappears. d
18 See, now, I have prepared Job 33:6, 7
3 Yes, you have fixed your eye
my legal case; upon him,
I know I am in the right. e Ps 10:1 And you bring him1 into
19 Who will contend with me? Ps 13:1
judgment with yourself. e
Ps 44:24
I would die if I were to stay 4 Who can produce someone
silent!1 clean from someone
20 Only grant two things to me, f Job 16:9 unclean? f
Job 19:11
O God,1 Job 33:8-11
No one can!
So that I will not conceal ____________________ 5 If his days are decided,
myself from before you: Second Col. The number of his months
21 Remove your heavy hand far ____________________ is with you;
away from me, You have set a limit for
CHAP. 14
And do not let the fear of you him that he may not go
a Ps 39:5, 6
terrify me. d Jas 4:14 beyond. g
22 Either call and I will answer, 6 Turn your gaze away from
Or let me speak, and you him so that he may rest,
answer me. b Ge 3:19
Ge 47:9
Until, like a hired worker,
23 What are my errors and sins? Ps 90:10 he finishes out his day. h
Reveal to me my transgres- Ec 2:23 7 For there is hope even for
sion and my sin. a tree.
24 Why do you hide your face e c Ps 103:15, 16 If it is cut down, it will sprout
And consider me your Isa 40:6 again,
Jas 1:10, 11
enemy? f 1Pe 1:24
And its twigs will continue
25 Will you try to frighten to grow.
a windblown leaf 8 If its root grows old in the
Or chase after dry stubble? d 1Ch 29:15 ground
Ps 102:11
26 For you keep recording bitter Ps 144:4
And its stump dies in the
accusations against me, soil,
And you make me answer 9 At the scent of water it will
for the sins of my youth. e Ps 143:2 sprout;
27 You have put my feet in And it will produce branches
stocks, f Ge 5:3 like a new plant.
You scrutinize all my paths, Ps 51:5 10 But a man dies and lies
Ro 5:12
powerless;
13:14 1 Or “soul.” 13:15 1 Or “defend
my ways.” 13:16 1 Or “no apostate.” g Ps 39:4 13:28 1 Lit., “he,” possibly referring
13:19 1 Or possibly, “If someone can, I to Job. 14:1 1 Or “glutted with agita-
will stay silent and die.” 13:20 1 Lit., tion.” 14:2 1 Or possibly, “and is cut
“Only two things, do not do to me.” h Ps 39:13 off.” 14:3 1 Lit., “me.”
715 JOB 14:11–15:11
When a human expires, CHAP. 14 21 His sons are honored, but
where is he? a a Ec 3:19, 20 he does not know it;
11 Waters disappear from the Ec 9:10 They become insignificant,
sea, but he does not realize it. a
And a river drains away and 22 He feels pain only while he
dries up. b Ec 9:5 is still in his flesh;
Ec 12:5
12 Man also lies down and does He1 mourns only while he
not get up. b is still alive.”
Until heaven is no more,
they will not wake up,
c Ps 13:3
Joh 11:11 15 Eli·phaz b the Teman·ite
said in reply:
Nor will they be aroused Ac 7:59, 60
2 “Will a wise person answer
from their sleep. c with empty arguments,1
13 O that in the Grave1 you Or will he fill his belly with
would conceal me, d d 1Sa 2:6 the east wind?
Isa 57:1, 2
That you would hide me 3 Reproving with mere words
until your anger passes by, is useless,
That you would set a And talk alone is of no
e Lu 23:42
time limit for me and Joh 5:28, 29 benefit.
remember me! e Heb 11:35 4 For you undermine the fear
14 If a man dies, can he live of God,
again? f And you diminish any
I will wait all the days of f Joh 11:25 concern for God.
my compulsory service Ac 26:8
5 For your error dictates what
1Co 15:12
Until my relief comes. g Re 20:13 you say,1
15 You will call, and I will And you choose crafty
answer you. h speech.
You will long1 for the work g Job 19:25 6 Your own mouth condemns
of your hands. you, and not I;
16 But for now, you keep Your own lips testify against
counting my every step; h Da 12:13 you. c
You watch only for my sin. Joh 5:28, 29 7 Were you the first man ever
17 My transgression is sealed Joh 11:43, 44
born,
up in a bag, Or was your birth before
And you seal up my error that of the hills?
i Ec 8:8
with glue. Isa 57:16 8 Do you listen to the
18 As a mountain falls and ____________________ confidential talk of God,
crumbles away Second Col. Or do you limit wisdom to
And a rock is dislodged from a Ec 9:5, 6 yourself?
its place, ____________________ 9 What do you know that we
19 As water wears away stones CHAP. 15 do not know? d
And its torrents wash away b Job 2:11 What do you understand that
earth’s soil, Job 4:1 we do not?
So you have destroyed the 10 Both the gray-haired and
hope of mortal man. the aged are among us, e
20 You keep overpowering him c Job 42:8 Men much older than your
until he perishes; i father.
You change his appearance, 11 Are God’s consolations not
and you send him away. d Job 13:2 enough for you,
Job 16:2
14:13 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common 14:22 1 Or “His soul.” 15:2 1 Or “with
grave of mankind. See Glossary. 14:15 blustery knowledge.” 15:5 1 Or “your
1 Or “yearn.” e Job 32:6 error trains your mouth.”
JOB 15:12-34 716
Or words spoken gently CHAP. 15 24 Distress and anguish keep
to you? a Job 25:4 terrifying him;
12 Why does your heart carry They overpower him like
you away, a king ready to launch
And why do your eyes flash an attack.
with anger? 25 For he raises his hand
13 For you turn your spirit against God himself
against God himself, And tries to defy1 the
b Job 25:5, 6 Almighty;
And you allow such words to Job 42:7
go out of your own mouth. 26 He stubbornly rushes
14 What is mortal man that against Him,
he should be pure, With his thick, strong
shield;1
Or anyone born of a
woman that he should 27 His face is covered with fat,
be righteous? a And his hips bulge with fat;
15 Look! He has no faith in his
c Job 4:18, 19 28 He resides in cities that will
be brought to ruin,
holy ones,
In houses where no one will
And even the heavens are
dwell,
not pure in his eyes. b
Which will become heaps
16 How much less so when of stones.
a person is detestable and 29 He will not grow rich,
corrupt, c d Job 8:8
and his wealth will not
A man who drinks in unrigh- accumulate,
teousness just like water! Nor will his possessions
17 I will inform you; listen spread over the land.
to me! 30 He will not escape from
I will relate what I have seen, darkness;
18 What wise men have related e Job 18:11 A flame will dry up his twig,1
from their fathers, d Job 20:25 And he will pass away by
Things they have not hidden. a blast of God’s2 mouth. a
19 To them alone the land was 31 He should not go astray and
given, trust in what is worthless,
And no stranger passed For what he gets in exchange
among them. will be worthless;
20 A wicked person suffers f Job 18:12 32 It will happen before his day,
torment all his days, ____________________ And his branches will never
Throughout all the years Second Col. flourish. b
reserved for the tyrant. a Job 4:9 33 He will be like a vine
21 Terrifying sounds are in his that shakes off its unripe
ears; e grapes,
In a time of peace, maraud- And like an olive tree that
ers attack him. casts off its blossoms.
22 He does not believe that he 34 For the assembly of godless
will escape from darkness; f ones1 is sterile, c
b Job 22:15, 16 And fire will consume the
He is reserved for a sword.
tents of bribery.
23 He wanders about in search
of food1—where is it? 15:25 1 Or “tries to prevail against.”
He well knows that the day 15:26 1 Lit., “his thick shield bosses.”
of darkness is at hand. 15:30 1 That is, any hope of recov-
ery. 2 Lit., “his.” 15:34 1 Or “of apos-
15:23 1 Lit., “bread.” c Job 8:11-13 tates.”
717 JOB 15:35–16:21
35 They conceive trouble CHAP. 16 In large numbers they gather
and give birth to what a Job 13:4, 5 against me. a
is wicked, Job 19:2, 3 11 God hands me over to young
And their womb produces boys,
deceit.” b Ps 109:25 And he thrusts me into the
16
Mt 27:39 hands of the wicked. b
Job said in reply:
2 “I have heard many 12 I was untroubled, but he
things like these before.
c Pr 27:9 shattered me; c
Mt 7:12
All of you are troublesome Ro 12:15
He grabbed me by the
comforters! a 1Pe 3:8 back of the neck and
crushed me;
3 Is there an end to empty1
Then he set me up as his
words? d Job 2:13
target.
What provokes you to
13 His archers surround me; d
answer this way? e Job 7:3
He pierces my kidneys e and
4 I could also speak as you do.
feels no compassion;
If you were in my place,1 f Job 10:16 He pours out my gall on the
I could make persuasive earth.
speeches against you g Job 33:8-10 14 He breaks through against
And shake my head at you. b me with breach after
5 Instead, though, I would h Ps 22:13 breach;
strengthen you with the ____________________ He rushes at me like a
words of my mouth, Second Col. warrior.
And the consolation of my a Ps 35:15 15 I have sewn sackcloth
lips would bring relief. c together to cover my skin, f
6 If I speak, my own pain is And I have buried my
b Ps 27:12
not relieved, d dignity1 in the dust. g
And if I stop speaking, how 16 My face is red from
much is my pain reduced? c Job 1:12, 17
weeping, h
7 But now he has made me And on my eyelids is deep
weary; e d Job 7:20 shadow,1
He has devastated my whole 17 Although my hands have
household.1 e Ps 73:21 done no violence
8 You also seize me, and it has And my prayer is pure.
become a witness, f 1Ki 21:27 18 O earth, do not cover
So that my own skinniness 2Ki 6:30 my blood! i
rises up and testifies to my And let there be no resting-
face. g Job 30:19 place for my outcry!
9 His anger has torn me to Ps 7:5 19 Even now, my witness is
pieces, and he harbors in the heavens;
animosity against me. f h Ps 6:6 The one who can testify
He grinds his teeth Ps 31:9 for me is in the heights.
La 1:16
against me. 20 My companions ridicule me j
My adversary pierces me As my eye sheds tears1
with his eyes. g i Ge 4:8, 10
Ps 72:14
to God. k
10 They have opened their 21 Let someone arbitrate
mouth wide against me, h between a man and God,
j Job 12:4
And they have scornfully As one would between a man
struck my cheeks; and his fellow. l
k Ps 40:1
16:3 1 Or “blustery.” 16:4 1 Or “If your Ps 142:2
16:15 1 Or “strength.” Lit., “horn.”
soul were in place of my soul.” 16:7 16:16 1 Or “death’s shadow.” 16:20 1 Or
1 Or “those assembling with me.” l Job 31:35 possibly, “looks sleeplessly.”
JOB 16:22–18:7 718
22 For the years to come are CHAP. 16 12 They keep turning night into
few, a Job 7:9 day,
And I will go away on the Job 14:10 Saying, ‘Light must be near
Ec 12:5
path of no return. a ____________________
because it is dark.’
17 “My spirit has been

broken, my days have
CHAP. 17
b Ps 88:3, 4
13 If I wait, the Grave1 will
become my home; a
been extinguished; Isa 38:10 I will spread out my bed
The graveyard awaits me. b in darkness. b
2 Mockers surround me, c c Ps 35:16 14 I will call out to the pit,1c
Heb 11:36
And my eye must gaze at1 ‘You are my father!’
their rebellious behavior. d Pr 17:18 To the maggot, ‘My mother
3 Please accept my security, and my sister!’
and keep it with you. e 2Sa 17:14
Isa 6:10
15 Where, then, is my hope? d
Who else will shake hands Mt 11:25 Who can see hope for me?
with me and pledge in my 16 It2 will go down to the barred
behalf? d f Ps 69:11, 12
gates of the Grave1
4 For you have concealed g Job 30:9, 10 When we all descend
discernment from their together into the dust.” e
heart; e
18
h Job 16:16
Bildad f the Shuhite said
That is why you do not exalt Ps 6:7
in reply:
Ps 31:9
them.
5 He may offer to share with 2 “How long before you stop
i Ps 119:165
his friends, making such speeches?
While the eyes of his j Ps 24:3, 4 Show some understanding
children fail. Ps 84:5, 7 so that we may then speak.
6 He has made me an object of k Job 6:29
3 Why should we be viewed
scorn1 among the peoples, f as animals g
So that I became one in l Job 7:6 And be considered stupid1
whose face they spit. g
Job 9:25 in your eyes?
Isa 38:10
7 From anguish my eyes grow 4 Even if you tear yourself1
dim, h m Jas 4:13, 14 to pieces in your anger,
And all my limbs are but ____________________ Will the earth be abandoned
a shadow. Second Col. for your sake,
8 Upright people stare in a Ec 12:5, 7 Or will the rock move away
amazement at this, from its place?
b Job 10:21, 22
And the innocent one is dis- 5 Yes, the light of the wicked
turbed over the godless.1 c Ps 49:7, 9 will be extinguished,
9 The righteous one keeps Ps 143:7 And the flame of his fire
holding fast to his way, i will not shine. h
d Job 7:6
And the one with clean Job 14:19 6 The light in his tent will
hands grows stronger. j Job 19:10 certainly grow dark,
10 However, you may all come And the lamp over him
e Ge 3:19
and resume your arguing, Job 3:19
will be extinguished.
For I have not found anyone ____________________ 7 His vigorous stride is
wise among you. k CHAP. 18 shortened,
11 My days are finished; l f Job 2:11 And his own counsel
My plans, the desires of Job 8:1 will make him fall. i
my heart, have been
shattered. m g Ps 73:22 17:13, 16 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the com-
mon grave of mankind. See Glossary.
h Job 8:13, 14
17:2 1 Or “dwell on.” 17:6 1 Lit., “a prov- Job 11:20 17:14 1 Or “grave.” 17:16 2 That is, my
erb; a byword.” 17:8 1 Or “the apos- hope. 18:3 1 Or possibly, “unclean.”
tate.” i Job 5:13 18:4 1 Or “your soul.”
719 JOB 18:8–19:11
8 For his feet will lead him into CHAP. 18 20 When his day comes, the
a net, a Job 5:5 people in the West will be
And he will wander onto its Job 22:5, 10 appalled
mesh. And the people in the East
9 A trap will seize him by the will be seized with horror.
heel; 21 This is what happens to the
A snare will catch him. a b Job 15:21 tents of a wrongdoer
Job 20:25
10 A rope is hidden for him And to the place of the one
on the ground, who has not known God.”
And a trap lies in his path.
11 Terrors frighten him on all
c Job 15:23
19 Job said in reply:
2 “How long will you keep
sides b irritating my soul,1a
And chase him at his feet. Crushing me with words? b
12 His strength fails him, 3 These ten times you have
And disaster c will make him rebuked1 me;
d Job 11:20
stagger.1 You are not ashamed to deal
13 His skin is eaten away; harshly with me. c
The most deadly disease1 4 And if indeed I made
consumes his limbs. a mistake,
e De 29:22, 23
14 He is torn away from the ____________________
My error remains with me.
security of his tent d 5 If you insist on exalting
Second Col.
And marched to the king yourselves over me,
____________________
of terrors.1 Claiming that the reproach
15 Strangers1 will live in his CHAP. 19 against me is justified,
tent; a Ps 42:10 6 Know, then, that it is God
Sulfur will be scattered on who has misled me,
his home. e And he has caught me in his
16 His roots will dry up beneath hunting net.
him, b Ps 55:21 7 Look! I keep crying out,
Pr 12:18
And his branches will wither ‘Violence!’ but I get no
above him. answer; d
17 The memory of him will fade I keep crying for help, but
from the earth, there is no justice. e
And in the street his name
c Pr 18:24 8 My path he has blocked with
will be unknown.1 a stone wall, and I cannot
18 He will be driven from the pass by;
light into the darkness He has covered my roadways
And chased away from the d Ps 22:2 with darkness. f
productive land.
Hab 1:2
9 He has stripped me of my
19 He will have no offspring and glory
no descendants among his And removed the crown
people, from my head.
And he will be without
e Lu 18:7 10 He breaks me down on all
a survivor in the place sides until I perish;
where he lives.1 My hope he uproots like
a tree.
18:12 1 Or “limp.” 18:13 1 Lit., “The f Job 3:23 11 His anger burns against me,
Ps 88:8
firstborn of death.” 18:14 1 Or “a ter- And he views me as his
rible death.” 18:15 1 Lit., “Something enemy. g
not his.” 18:17 1 Lit., “he will have no
name.” 18:19 1 Or “the place of his 19:2 1 Or “irritating me.” See Glossary.
temporary residence.” g Job 13:24 19:3 1 Or “insulted.”
JOB 19:12–20:5 720
12 His troops come together CHAP. 19 24 O that they were carved
and besiege me, a Ps 31:11 forever in the rock,
And they camp around my Ps 69:8 With an iron stylus and lead!
tent. 25 For I well know that my
13 My own brothers he has b Ps 38:11 redeemer1a is alive;
driven far away from me, He will come later and rise
And those who know c Job 31:32 up over the earth.2
me have turned away 26 After my skin has thus been
from me. a destroyed,
14 My close companions1 are d Job 2:9
While yet in my flesh, I will
gone, see God,
And those whom I knew well e Job 17:6 27 Whom I will see for myself,
have forgotten me. b Ps 88:8
15 Guests in my house c and Whom my own eyes will see,
my slave girls consider me not someone else’s. b
f Ps 109:5
a stranger; But deep inside I feel
I am a foreigner in their eyes. overwhelmed!1
16 I call for my servant, but
g Job 30:30 28 For you say, ‘In what way are
Ps 102:5
he does not respond; we persecuting him?’ c
With my mouth I beg him Since the root of the problem
h Job 1:10-12 is with me.
for compassion. Ps 38:2
17 My very breath has become 29 Be in fear of the sword
loathsome to my wife, d yourselves, d
i Job 2:9, 10 For the sword brings punish-
And I am a stench to my
own brothers.1 ment against errors;
18 Even young children j Ps 69:26 You should know that there
despise me; ____________________ is a judge.” e
When I rise up, they begin
20
Second Col. Zophar f the Naa·ma·thite
jeering at me. a Job 14:14 said in reply:
19 All my close friends Ps 19:14
2 “This is why my own
Ps 69:18
detest me, e Ps 103:2, 4 troubling thoughts urge
And those whom I loved have Mt 20:28
me to answer
turned against me. f Mr 10:45
Because of the agitation
20 My bones stick to my skin I feel.
and my flesh, g b Ps 17:15
3 I have heard a reproof that
And I escape with the skin
of my teeth. insults me;
c Ps 69:26 And my understanding1
21 Show me mercy, my compan-
ions, show me mercy, impels me to reply.
For God’s own hand has d De 32:41 4 Surely you must have always
touched me. h known this,
22 Why do you keep persecut- e Ps 58:11 For it has been so since man1
ing me as God does, i Mt 7:1 was put on the earth, g
Attacking me without letup?1j
Ro 14:4 5 That the joyful cry of the
Jas 4:12
23 If only my words were ____________________ wicked is brief
written down, CHAP. 20
And the rejoicing of the god-
If only they could be less one1 is for a moment. h
f Job 2:11
inscribed in a book! Job 11:1
19:25 1 Or “repurchaser.” 2 Lit., “over
19:14 1 Or “My relatives.” 19:17 1 Lit., (upon) the dust.” 19:27 1 Or “My kid-
“the sons of my womb,” that is, g Job 8:8 neys have failed within me.” 20:3 1 Lit.,
the womb that bore me (my mother’s “a spirit from my understanding.” 20:4
womb). 19:22 1 Lit., “And not be satis- h Job 8:13, 19 1 Or “mankind; Adam.” 20:5 1 Or “the
fied with my flesh?” Job 21:28 apostate.”
721 JOB 20:6-28
6 Although his greatness CHAP. 20 18 He will give back his goods
ascends to heaven a Job 8:13, 18 without consuming them;1
And his head reaches to the He will not enjoy the wealth
clouds, from his trade. a
7 He will perish forever like 19 For he has crushed and
his own dung; abandoned the poor;
Those who used to see him He has seized a house that
will say, ‘Where is he?’ he did not build.
8 He will fly off like a dream, 20 But he will feel no peace
and they will not find him; within himself;
He will be chased away like His wealth will not help him
a vision of the night. escape.
9 The eye that once saw him 21 There is nothing left for him
will not do so again, to devour;
And his place will behold That is why his prosperity
him no more. a will not last.
10 His own children will seek 22 When his wealth reaches its
the favor of the poor, peak, anxiety will overtake
And his own hands will give him;
back his wealth. b The full force of misfortune
11 His bones were full of will come against him.
youthful vigor, 23 As he fills his belly,
But it1 will lie down with him God1 will send his burning
in mere dust. anger upon him,
12 If what is bad tastes sweet b Job 20:18 Raining it down upon him
in his mouth, ____________________ into his bowels.
If he hides it under his Second Col. 24 When he flees from weapons
tongue, a Job 20:10 of iron,
13 If he savors it and does not Arrows from a copper bow
let it go will pierce him.
But keeps holding it in his 25 He pulls an arrow from
mouth, his back,
14 His food will turn sour inside A glittering weapon from
him; his gall,
It will become like the poi- And terror seizes him. b
son1 of cobras within him. 26 Total darkness awaits his
15 He has swallowed down treasures;
wealth, but he will A fire that no one fanned
vomit it up; will consume him;
God will empty it out of his Calamity awaits any
belly. survivors in his tent.
16 The venom of cobras he will 27 Heaven will uncover his
suck; error;
The fangs1 of a viper will kill The earth will rise up against
him. him.
17 He will never see the streams 28 A flood will sweep his house
of water, away;
The torrents of honey and It will be a heavy torrent
butter. on the day of God’s1 anger.
20:11 1 That is, his vigor. 20:14 1 Or b Job 15:21 20:18 1 Lit., “and he will not swallow.”
“gall.” 20:16 1 Lit., “tongue.” Job 18:5, 11 20:23 1 Lit., “He.” 20:28 1 Lit., “his.”
JOB 20:29–21:22 722
29 This is the wicked man’s CHAP. 21 And go down peacefully1
share from God, a Job 16:10, 20 to the Grave.2
The inheritance that God Job 17:2 14 But they say to the true God,
Heb 11:36
has decreed for him.” ‘Leave us alone!

2 “Listen carefully b Hab 1:3, 13
We have no desire to know
your ways. a
to what I say; 15 Who is the Almighty, that
Let this be the consolation c Job 12:6 we should serve him? b
you give me. Ps 37:7 What would we gain by being
3 Bear with me while I speak;
Ps 73:3 acquainted with him?’ c
Ps 73:12
After I speak, you may then Jer 12:1 16 But I know that they
mock me. a do not control their
own prosperity. d
4 Is my complaint directed d Ps 73:3, 5
toward a man? The thinking1 of the wicked
If it were, would I1 not lose is far from me. e
patience? e Isa 5:12 17 How often is the lamp of the
Isa 22:13 wicked extinguished? f
5 Look at me and stare in Am 6:4, 5
amazement; ____________________ How often does disaster
Put your hand over your come upon them?
Second Col.
mouth. a Ps 10:4, 11
How often does God deal out
6 When I think about it, Ps 73:3, 11 destruction to them in his
I am disturbed, anger?
And my whole body 18 Do they ever become like
b Ex 5:2
shudders. Ps 10:4
straw before the wind
7 Why do the wicked live on, b Ho 13:6 And like chaff that a storm
wind carries away?
Grow old, and become
wealthy?1c c Mal 3:14
19 God will store up a man’s
punishment for his own
8 Their children are always sons.
in their presence, d Lu 12:19, 20 But may God repay him so
And they get to see their
that he will know it. g
descendants.
20 May his own eyes see his
9 Their houses are secure, e Ps 1:1
ruin,
they are free from fear, d
And may he be the one to
And God does not punish f Pr 13:9
drink from the rage of the
them with his rod. Pr 20:20
Almighty. h
Pr 24:20
10 Their bulls breed without 21 For what does he care about
failure; what happens to his house
Their cows give birth and g Ps 11:6
after him
Isa 26:11
do not miscarry. If the number of his months
11 Their boys run outside just is cut short?1i
like a flock, h Ps 75:8
22 Can anyone teach knowledge
Isa 51:17
And their children skip Jer 25:15 to God,1j
about. Re 14:10 When He is the one who
12 They sing accompanied by judges even the highest
tambourine and harp ones? k
i Ps 55:23
And rejoice at the sound
of the flute.1e 21:13 1 Or “in a moment,” that is, a quick
13 They spend their days in j Isa 40:13, 14 and painless death. 2 Or “Sheol,” that
Ro 11:34
contentment 1Co 2:16
is, the common grave of mankind. See
Glossary. 21:16 1 Or “advice; schem-
21:4 1 Lit., “my spirit.” 21:7 1 Or “pow- ing.” 21:21 1 Or “cut in two.” 21:22
erful.” 21:12 1 Or “pipe.” k Isa 40:23 1 Or “teach God anything.”
723 JOB 21:23–22:11
23 One man dies in his full CHAP. 21 34 So why offer me meaningless
vigor a a Ps 49:17 comfort? a
When he is completely Lu 12:19, 20 There is nothing but deceit
carefree and at ease, b in your answers!”
24 When his thighs are padded
with fat
And his bones are strong.1
b Ps 73:12, 19
Mt 24:38, 39
22 Eli·phaz b the Teman·ite
said in reply:
2 “Can a man be of use to God?
25 But another man dies deeply
Can anyone with insight be
distressed,1 c Job 3:19 of benefit to him? c
Never having tasted good Ec 9:2
things. 3 Does the Almighty care1
26 Together they will lie down that you are righteous,
in the dust, c d Job 24:20 Or does he gain anything
And maggots will cover both because you follow the
of them. d course of integrity? d
27 Look! I know exactly what e Ps 59:3 4 Will he punish you
you are thinking And enter into judgment with
And the schemes you devise you for your reverence?
to wrong me.1e f Job 20:5, 7 5 Is it not because your own
28 For you say, ‘Where is the wickedness is so great
house of the prominent And there is no end to your
man, g Job 3:17 errors? e
And where is the tent 6 For you seize a pledge
in which the wicked one from your brothers for
lived?’ f h Ro 5:12 no reason,
____________________
29 Have you not questioned And you strip people of their
travelers? Second Col.
garments, leaving them
Do you not carefully study a Job 16:2, 3 naked.1f
____________________
their observations,1 7 You do not give the tired one
30 That an evil person is spared CHAP. 22
a drink of water,
on the day of disaster b Job 2:11
Job 4:1
And you hold back food
And rescued on the day from the hungry. g
of fury? 8 The land belongs to the
31 Who will confront him about c Job 15:14, 15 powerful man, h
his way, And the favored one dwells
And who will repay him for in it.
what he has done? d Job 2:3 9 But you sent away widows
32 When he is carried to the Job 32:3 empty-handed,
graveyard, And you crushed the arms
A vigil will be kept over his of fatherless children.1
tomb. e Job 1:8
10 That is why you are
33 The clods of earth of the val- Job 4:7
surrounded by traps,1i
ley1 will be sweet to him, g
And sudden terrors frighten
And all mankind follows
after him2h f Job 31:19, 22 you;
Like the countless number 11 That is why it is so dark that
before him. you cannot see,
g Job 31:17, 22 And a flood of water covers
21:24 1 Lit., “the marrow of his bones is you.
moist.” 21:25 1 Or “with a bitter
soul.” 21:27 1 Or possibly, “to act vio- h Job 31:25, 28 22:3 1 Or “Does it delight the Almighty.”
lently against me.” 21:29 1 Lit., “signs.” 22:6 1 Lit., “strip off garments of the
21:33 1 Or “wadi.” 2 Lit., “And he will naked.” 22:9 1 Or “of orphans.” 22:10
drag all mankind after him.” i Job 18:5, 9 1 Lit., “bird traps.”
JOB 22:12–23:6 724
12 Is not God in the heights CHAP. 22 24 If you would throw your
of heaven? a Job 4:18, 19 gold1 into the dust
And see how high all the And the gold of Ophir a into
stars are. the rocky ravines,2
13 But you have said: ‘What 25 Then the Almighty will
does God really know? become your gold,1
Can he judge through thick And he will be your choicest
gloom? silver.
14 Clouds screen him off so that 26 For then your delight will be
he does not see b Job 11:13
in the Almighty,
As he walks about on the And you will lift up your face
vault1 of heaven.’ to God.
15 Will you follow the ancient 27 You will entreat him, and
path he will hear you;
That wicked men have And your vows you will pay.
walked, 28 Whatever you decide to do
16 Men who have been snatched will succeed,
away1 before their time, And light will shine upon
c Job 8:5, 6
Whose foundation was ____________________
your path.
washed away by a flood?2a 29 For you will be humiliated
Second Col.
when you speak arrogantly,
17 They were saying to the true a 1Ki 9:28
God: ‘Leave us alone!’ Job 28:16 But he will save the humble.1
Ps 45:9 30 He will rescue those who
And ‘What can the Almighty Isa 13:12 are innocent;
do to us?’ ____________________
So if your hands are clean,
18 Yet, he is the One who filled CHAP. 23 you will certainly be
their houses with good b Job 10:1 rescued.”
things.
(Such wicked thinking is far
from my own.)
2 “Even today I will
19 The righteous will see this complain stubbornly;1b
and rejoice, My strength is exhausted
And the innocent will mock because of my sighing.
them and say: 3 If only I knew where to find
20 ‘Our opponents have been God! c
c Job 13:3 I would go to his place
destroyed, Job 16:21
of dwelling. d
And a fire will consume what
is left of them.’ 4 I would present my case
before him
21 Get to know Him, and you
And fill my mouth with
will be at peace;
arguments;
Then good things will come 5 I would learn how he would
your way.
answer me
22 Accept the law from his And take note of what he
mouth, d Job 31:37
says to me.
And keep his sayings in 6 Would he contend with me
your heart. b using his great power?
23 If you return to the Almighty, No, surely he would give me
you will be restored; c a hearing. e
If you remove unrighteous-
ness from your tent, 22:24, 25 1 Or “gold nuggets.” 22:24
2 Or “wadis.” 22:29 1 Or “the one with
22:14 1 Or “circle.” 22:16 1 Or “whose e Ps 22:24 downcast eyes.” 23:2 1 Or “my com-
lives were cut short.” 2 Lit., “river.” Isa 57:16 plaint is rebellious.”
725 JOB 23:7–24:11
7 There the upright one could
set matters straight with
CHAP. 23
a Job 1:8 24 “Why does the Almighty
not set a time? a
him, Ps 1:6 Why do those who know him
Ps 139:1
And I would be acquitted not see his day?1
once and for all by my 2 People move boundary
Judge. b Job 31:6 markers; b
8 But if I go east, he is not Ps 17:3 They carry off flocks for
there; their own pasture.
And I return and I cannot
c Ps 18:21
3 They drive away the donkey
find him. Ps 44:18 of fatherless children
9 When he is working on the And seize the widow’s bull
left, I cannot look upon as security for a loan.1c
him; d Ps 119:11,
4 They force the poor off
127
Then he turns to the right, Jer 15:16 the road;
but I still do not see him. The helpless of the earth
10 But he knows the path I have must hide from them. d
taken. a e Ro 9:19
5 The poor forage for food
After he has tested me, I will like wild donkeys e in the
come out as pure gold. b f Nu 23:19 wilderness;
11 My feet have closely fol- Ps 135:6 They seek food in the desert
lowed his footsteps; Isa 14:24 for their children.
Isa 46:10
I have kept to his way ____________________ 6 They must harvest in
without deviating. c another’s field1
Second Col.
12 I have not departed from the And glean from the vineyard
____________________
commandment of his lips. of the wicked.
CHAP. 24
I have treasured up his 7 They spend the night naked,
sayings d even more than a Hab 1:2
without clothing; f
what was required of me.1 They have no covering
13 When he is determined, b De 19:14 for the cold.
who can resist him? e De 27:17 8 They are drenched by
When he1 wants to do Pr 23:10
the mountain rains;
Ho 5:10
something, he does it. f They cling to the rocks
14 For he will carry out for lack of shelter.
completely what has been c De 24:17 9 The fatherless child is
determined1 for me, snatched away from
And he has many such things the breast; g
in store. d Ps 109:16
And the garments of the
Pr 22:16
15 That is why I am anxious Isa 10:1, 2 poor are taken as security
because of him; Jas 5:4 for a loan, h
When I think about him, 10 Forcing them to go about
my fear grows. naked, without clothing,
16 God has made me faint- e Isa 32:14
Jer 14:6 And hungry, as they carry
hearted, the sheaves of grain.
And the Almighty has made 11 They toil among the terrace
me afraid. f Ex 22:26, 27 walls in the heat of the
17 But I have not yet been De 24:13
day;1
silenced by the darkness
Nor by the gloom that has g 2Ki 4:1
24:1 1 That is, his day of judgment.
covered my face. 24:3 1 Or “as a pledge.” 24:6 1 Or pos-
sibly, “harvest fodder in the field.”
23:12 1 Or “prescribed for me.” 23:13 h Ex 22:26, 27 24:11 1 Or possibly, “They press out oil
1 Or “his soul.” 23:14 1 Or “prescribed.” De 24:13 among the terrace walls.”
JOB 24:12–25:6 726
They tread the winepresses, CHAP. 24 20 His mother1 will forget him;
yet they go thirsty. a a Jer 22:13 the maggot will feast on
12 The dying keep groaning Jas 5:4 him.
in the city; He will be remembered
The fatally wounded1 cry b Ec 4:1 no more. a
for help, b And unrighteousness will
But God does not regard this be broken just like a tree.
c Joh 3:19
as improper.2 21 He preys on the barren
13 There are those who rebel woman,
d Ps 10:4, 8 And mistreats the widow.
against light; c
They do not recognize its 22 God1 will use his strength to
ways, e Pr 7:8-10 do away with the powerful;
And they do not follow its Though they may rise up,
paths. f 2Sa 12:9, 12
they have no assurance
14 The murderer rises at Ps 94:3, 7 of life.
daybreak; Pr 30:20 23 God1 lets them become
He slays the helpless and confident and secure, b
the poor, d g Joh 3:20 But his eyes are on every-
While at night he engages thing they do.2c
in theft. 24 They are exalted for a little
h De 28:15, 16
15 The eye of the adulterer Pr 3:33 while, then they are no
waits for the twilight, e more. d
Saying, ‘No one will see me!’ f They are brought low e and
i Ps 49:13, 14
And he covers his face. Ps 55:15 gathered like everyone
else;
16 In the darkness they break Lu 12:20
____________________
into1 houses; They are cut off like heads
Second Col. of grain.
By day they shut them-
selves in.
a Pr 10:7 25 Now who can prove me a liar
Ec 8:10
Or refute my word?”
They are strangers to Ec 9:5
17
the light. g
For morning is the same as b Ec 8:11
25 Bildad f the Shuhite said
in reply:
deep darkness for them; Isa 56:12 2 “Rulership and fearsome
They are familiar with the Lu 12:19 might are his;
terrors of deep darkness. He establishes peace in
18 But they are swiftly carried c Ps 11:4 heaven.1
away by the waters.1 Pr 5:21 3 Can his troops be numbered?
Pr 15:3
Their portion of the land Upon whom does his light
will be cursed. h not rise?
They will not return to their d Ps 37:10 4 So how can mortal man be
Ps 92:7
vineyards. Jas 1:11
righteous before God, g
19 Just as drought and heat Or how can one born of
take away the melted snow, a woman be innocent?1h
e Ec 8:12, 13
The Grave1 takes away those ____________________
5 Even the moon is not bright
who have sinned! i And the stars are not pure
CHAP. 25
in his eyes,
f Job 2:11
24:12 1 Or “souls of the wounded.” 2 Or Job 8:1 6 How much less so mortal
possibly, “God charges no one with man, who is a maggot,
wrong.” 24:16 1 Lit., “dig into.” 24:18
1 Lit., “He is swift on the surface of the g Job 4:17, 18 24:20 1 Lit., “The womb.” 24:22, 23
Job 22:3
waters.” 24:19 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the 1 Lit., “He.” 24:23 2 Lit., “on their
common grave of mankind. See Glos- ways.” 25:2 1 Lit., “in his heights.”
sary. h Job 15:14, 15 25:4 1 Or “pure.”
727 JOB 26:1–27:7
And a son of man, who is a CHAP. 26 11 The very pillars of heaven
worm!” a Job 16:2, 3 shake;

2 “How you have helped b Job 12:2
They are stunned by his
rebuke.
12 He stirs up the sea with his
the one with no power! Job 17:10
power, a
How you have saved the arm
that has no strength! a And by his understanding
he breaks the sea monster1
3 What great advice you have c Ps 139:8
Heb 4:13 to pieces. b
given to the one lacking
13 With his breath1 he makes
wisdom! b the skies clear;
How freely1 you have d Job 9:8
His hand pierces the elusive2
revealed your practical Ps 104:2
serpent.
Isa 42:5
wisdom!2
14 Look! These are just the
4 To whom are you trying fringes of his ways; c
to speak, e Pr 30:4 Only a faint whisper has
And who inspired you to say Ec 11:3
been heard of him!
such things?1 So who can understand his
5 Those who are powerless mighty thunder?” d
f Ps 97:2
in death tremble;
They are even lower than
the waters and their g Pr 8:27
27 Job continued his dis-
course,1 saying:
inhabitants. Jer 5:22
2 “As surely as God lives,
____________________ who has deprived me
6 The Grave1 is naked in front of justice, e
of God,2c Second Col.
a Ps 74:13
As the Almighty lives, who
And the place of destruc- has made me1 bitter, f
Isa 51:15
tion3 lies uncovered. 3 As long as my breath is
7 He stretches out the north- within me
ern sky1 over empty b Job 9:13 And spirit from God is in
space,2d my nostrils, g
Suspending the earth upon 4 My lips will not speak
nothing; c Ps 92:5
unrighteousness;
Ec 3:11
8 He wraps up the waters Isa 55:9 Nor will my tongue mutter
in his clouds, e deceit!
So that the clouds do not 5 It is unthinkable for me to
burst under their weight; d Job 37:5 declare you men righteous!
9 He shuts off the view of his ____________________
Until I die, I will not re-
throne, CHAP. 27
nounce1 my integrity! h
Spreading out his cloud e Job 34:5
6 I will maintain my righteous-
over it. f ness and never let it go; i
10 He marks out the horizon1 on My heart will not condemn1
f Ru 1:20
the surface of the waters; g 2Ki 4:27 me as long as I live.2
He makes a boundary be- 7 May my enemy become like
tween light and darkness. the wicked,
g Ge 2:7 Those assaulting me like
26:3 1 Or “abundantly.” 2 Or “com- Isa 42:5
the unrighteous.
Ac 17:25
mon sense.” 26:4 1 Lit., “And whose
breath (spirit) has come out from 26:12 1 Lit., “Rahab.” 26:13 1 Or
you?” 26:6 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the h Job 22:1, 5 “wind.” 2 Or “gliding.” 27:1 1 Lit.,
common grave of mankind. See Glos- Pr 27:11 “proverb.” 27:2 1 Or “my soul.” 27:5
sary. 2 Lit., “him.” 3 Or “And Abad- 1 Or “I will not take away from myself; I
don.” 26:7 1 Lit., “the north.” 2 Lit., will maintain.” 27:6 1 Or “taunt.” 2 Or
“emptiness.” 26:10 1 Lit., “a circle.” i Job 2:3 “for any of my days.”
JOB 27:8–28:8 728
8 For what hope does the CHAP. 27 20 Terror overtakes him like
godless man1 have when a Job 13:15, 16 a flood;
he is destroyed, a Job 36:13 A storm snatches him away
When God takes away his by night. a
life?2 21 An east wind will carry him
9 Will God hear his outcry b Job 35:12 off, and he will be gone;
When distress comes upon Ps 18:37, 41 It sweeps him away from his
Pr 28:9
him? b Jer 11:11
place. b
10 Or will he find delight in Jas 4:3 22 It will hurl itself at him
the Almighty? without pity c
Will he call on God at all As he desperately tries to
times? flee from its force. d
c Ps 11:6
11 I will teach you about the Ec 8:13 23 It claps its hands at him
power1 of God; Mal 3:5 And whistles e at him from
I will not hide anything about its place.1
28
the Almighty. “There is a place to mine
12 Look! If you have all seen d Es 9:7-10 silver
visions, Ho 9:13 And a place for gold that
Why are your speeches they refine; f
completely empty? 2 Iron is taken from the
13 This is the wicked man’s ground,
e Pr 13:22
share from God, c Pr 28:8 And copper is smelted1
The inheritance that tyrants Ec 2:26 from rocks. g
receive from the Almighty. 3 Man conquers the darkness;
14 If his sons become many, He probes to the limit in the
they will fall by the sword, d gloom and darkness,
f Isa 1:8
And his descendants will not La 2:6 Searching for ore.1
have enough food. ____________________ 4 He sinks a shaft far from
15 Those who survive him will Second Col. where people reside,
be buried by the plague, a Ps 73:3, 19 In forgotten places, far from
And their widows will not where people walk;
weep for them. Some men descend and
16 Even if he piles up silver swing suspended.
b Mt 7:26, 27
like the dust 5 Food grows on top of the
And stores up fine clothing earth;
like the clay, But below, there is an
17 Though he may gather it, c Ps 83:15 upheaval as if by fire.1
The righteous man will 6 There in the stones is
wear it, e sapphire,
And the innocent will divide And the dust contains gold.
d Isa 10:3
up his silver. Am 2:14 7 No bird of prey knows the
18 The house he builds is as path to it;
fragile as a moth’s cocoon, The eye of a black kite has
Like a shelter f made by not seen it.
e La 2:15
a watchman. 8 No majestic beasts have
____________________
19 He will go to bed rich but trodden on it;
CHAP. 28
will gather nothing;
f Pr 17:3
When he opens his eyes, Mal 3:3 27:23 1 Or possibly, “They clap their
nothing will be there. hands at him and whistle at him
from their place.” 28:2 1 Lit., “poured.”
27:8 1 Or “the apostate.” 2 Or “soul.” 28:3 1 Lit., “stone.” 28:5 1 Apparently a
27:11 1 Or possibly, “by the hand.” g De 8:7, 9 reference to mining operations.
729 JOB 28:9–29:5
The young lion has not CHAP. 28 21 It has been hidden from the
prowled there. a 2Ki 20:20 eyes of every living thing a
9 Man strikes the flinty rock 2Ch 32:30 And concealed from the
with his hand; b Pr 2:6
birds of the heavens.
He overturns the mountains Jas 1:5 22 Destruction and death say,
at their foundation. ‘Our ears have heard only
10 He cuts water channels a c Job 28:28 a report of it.’
in the rock; d Pr 3:15
23 God understands the way
His eyes spot every precious to find it;
thing. e Ro 11:34 He alone knows where
11 He dams up the sources it resides, b
f Pr 3:13, 14
of rivers 24 For he looks to the ends
And brings what was hidden g Isa 13:12 of the earth,
to the light. And he sees everything
12 But wisdom—where can it be h Pr 16:16 under the heavens. c
found, b 25 When he set the force1
i Pr 8:11
And where is the source of Pr 20:15 of the wind d
understanding? c And measured out the
13 No man recognizes its value, d j Ex 28:15, 17 waters, e
And it cannot be found in 26 When he made a regulation
k Job 28:12
the land of the living. ____________________
for the rain f
14 The deep waters say, ‘It is Second Col.
And a path for the thunder-
not in me!’ ous storm cloud, g
a Ec 8:17
And the sea says, ‘It is not 1Co 2:8, 11 27 Then he saw wisdom and
with me!’ e explained it;
15 It cannot be bought with b Jas 1:5 He established and tested it.
pure gold; c Pr 15:3
28 And he said to man:
Nor can silver be weighed Zec 4:10 ‘Look! The fear of Jehovah
out in exchange for it. f 1Pe 3:12 —that is wisdom, h
16 It cannot be bought with gold d Ps 148:8
And to turn away from bad
of Ophir g Ec 1:6 is understanding.’” i
Nor with rare onyx and
sapphire. e Job 5:10
Job 26:8
29 Job continued his dis-
course,1 saying:
17 Gold and glass cannot be Job 37:10 2 “If only I were in the months
compared to it; Ps 135:7 gone by,
Pr 30:4
Nor can a vessel of fine1 gold Isa 40:12 In the days when God was
be exchanged for it. h watching over me,
18 Coral and crystal are not f Zec 10:1 3 When he caused his lamp
worthy of mention, i to shine upon my head,
g Job 38:25
For a bagful of wisdom is When I walked through
worth more than one full h De 4:6 darkness by his light, j
of pearls. Ps 111:10 4 When I was in1 my prime,
19 The topaz j of Cush cannot Pr 9:10
Ec 12:13 When God’s friendship was
be compared to it; Ro 1:20 felt in my tent, k
It cannot be purchased even 5 When the Almighty was still
with pure gold. i Pr 3:7
with me,
____________________
20 But from where does wisdom When my children1 were all
come, CHAP. 29
around me,
And where is the source j Ps 18:28
Ps 119:105
of understanding? k 28:25 1 Lit., “weight.” 29:1 1 Lit., “prov-
k Ps 25:14 erb.” 29:4 1 Lit., “in the days of.” 29:5
28:17 1 Or “refined.” Pr 3:32 1 Or “attendants.”
JOB 29:6–30:3 730
6 When my steps were awash CHAP. 29 And my days will be as
in butter, a De 32:13 numerous as the grains
And the rocks poured out De 33:24 of sand.
streams of oil for me. a 19 My roots will spread out into
7 When I used to go out to the the waters,
b Ru 4:1
city gate b Pr 31:23
And dew will stay all night
And take my seat in the on my branches.
public square, c 20 My glory is constantly
8 The young men would see c Ne 8:1 renewed,
me and step aside,1 And the bow in my hand
And even the old men would will keep shooting.’
rise and remain standing. d d Le 19:32 21 People would listen
9 Princes refrained from expectantly,
speaking; Waiting in silence for
They would put their hand e Pr 21:13 my advice. a
over their mouth. Pr 24:11
22 After I had spoken, they had
10 The voices of the prominent nothing more to say;
men were silenced; f Jas 1:27
My words would fall gently1
Their tongue was stuck to on their ears.
the roof of their mouth. 23 They waited for me as for
11 Whoever heard me would g De 24:12, 13 the rain;
speak well of me, They opened their mouth
And those who saw me wide as for the spring
would testify for me. h De 10:17, 18 rain. b
12 For I would rescue the poor 24 When I smiled at them, they
who cried for help, e could hardly believe it;
Along with the fatherless i Lu 14:13 The light of my face would
Jas 1:27 reassure them.1
child and anyone who had
no helper. f 25 I gave them direction as their
13 The one about to perish j Pr 29:7
head,
would bless me, g And I lived like a king among
And I made the heart of his troops, c
the widow rejoice. h k Ps 58:6
Like one who comforts the
14 I put on righteousness as Pr 30:14 mourners. d
my clothing;
My justice was like a robe1
l Ge 25:8
30 “Now they laugh at me e
—Men younger than I am,
and a turban. Whose fathers I would have
2Ki 22:20
15 I became eyes to the blind ____________________ refused
And feet to the lame. Second Col.
To put with the dogs that
16 I was a father to the poor; i a Job 29:9
guarded my flock.
I would investigate the legal 2 Of what use was the power
case of those I did not of their hands to me?
know. j b Ps 72:6 Their vigor has perished.
17 I would break the jaws of Pr 16:15 3 They are worn out from want
the wrongdoer k and hunger;
And tear the prey away from They gnaw at the parched
his teeth. c Job 1:3 ground
18 I used to say, ‘I will die in That was already ruined
my own home,1l and desolated.
d Ec 7:2
29:8 1 Lit., “hide themselves.” 29:14 ____________________ 29:22 1 Lit., “would drip.” 29:24 1 Or
1 Or “sleeveless coat.” 29:18 1 Lit., “in CHAP. 30 possibly, “They did not darken the light
my nest.” e Job 12:4 of my face.”
731 JOB 30:4-25
4 They gather the salt herb CHAP. 30 My dignity is driven away
from the bushes; a Ge 4:12 like the wind,
Their food is the root Ps 109:10 And my salvation vanishes
Da 4:25
of broom trees. like a cloud.
5 They are driven out of the 16 Now my life1 ebbs from me; a
community; a Days of affliction b take hold
People shout at them as they b Ps 69:12 of me.
La 3:14
would at a thief. 17 Aching pierces my bones1
6 They live on the slopes at night; c
of ravines,1 The gnawing pain never
c Job 17:6
In holes in the ground and stops. d
in the rocks. 18 With great force my garment
7 From the bushes they cry out is disfigured;1
And huddle together among d Job 19:13 Like the collar of my
the nettles. garment, it chokes me.
8 As sons of the senseless and 19 God has thrown me down
the nameless ones, e Nu 12:14 into the mud;
They have been driven1 De 25:9 I am reduced to dust and
Isa 50:6
out of the land. Mt 27:30 ashes.
9 But now they mock me even 20 I cry to you for help, but you
in their songs; b do not answer me; e
I have become an object I stand up, but you just look
f Job 16:2
of scorn1 to them. c Ps 69:26 at me.
10 They detest me and keep ____________________ 21 You have cruelly turned
their distance from me; d Second Col. against me; f
They do not hesitate to spit a Ps 22:14 With the full might of your
in my face. e hand, you assault me.
11 Because God has disarmed 22 You pick me up and carry me
me1 and humbled me, off with the wind;
b Job 10:15
They throw off all restraint2 Then you toss me about in
in my presence. the storm.1
12 On my right they rise up 23 For I know that you will
like a mob; c Ps 6:2
bring me down to death,
They put me to flight To the house where everyone
And put up barriers of living will meet.
destruction in my path. d Job 2:8, 13 24 But no one would strike at
13 They tear up my roadways Job 7:4
a broken man1g
And make my calamity As he cries for help during
worse, f his time of disaster.
e Job 19:7
Without anyone to stop
Ps 22:2
25 Have I not wept for those
them.1 who have fallen on hard
14 They come as if through times?1
a wide breach in the wall; Have I2 not grieved for
They roll in amid the f Job 7:20
Job 19:6
the poor? h
devastation.
15 Terror overwhelms me; 30:16 1 Or “soul.” 30:17 1 Lit., “My
bones are bored through.” 30:18 1 Or
30:6 1 Or “wadis.” 30:8 1 Lit., g Job 13:25 possibly, “The severity of my afflic-
“scourged.” 30:9 1 Lit., “a proverb; a tion disfigures me.” 30:22 1 Or possi-
byword.” 30:11 1 Lit., “loosened my bly, “dissolve me with a crash.” 30:24
bowstring.” 2 Or “They cast off the h Pr 14:21
1 Lit., “a heap of ruins.” 30:25 1 Or
bridle.” 30:13 1 Or possibly, “Without Pr 14:31 “who are having a hard day?” 2 Or “Has
anyone helping them.” Pr 19:17 my soul.”
JOB 30:26–31:17 732
26 Although I hoped for good, CHAP. 30 Or my heart has followed
bad came; a Ps 38:6 after my eyes a
I expected the light, Ps 42:9 Or my hands have been
Ps 43:2
but darkness came. defiled,
27 The churning inside me b Mic 1:8 8 Then let me sow seed and
did not stop; c Job 7:5 someone else eat, b
La 4:8 And let what I plant be
Days of affliction ____________________
confronted me. uprooted.1
28 I walk about gloomy; a there
CHAP. 31 9 If my heart has been enticed
d Pr 6:25, 26 by a woman c
is no sunlight. Mt 5:28
In the assembly, I rise and And I have lain in wait d at
e Job 31:9, 10 my neighbor’s door,
cry for help.
29 I have become a brother f Job 20:26-29 10 Then let my wife grind grain
Ps 73:3, 18
to jackals Pr 10:29
for another man,
And a companion to the And let other men have
g Ge 16:13
daughters of the ostrich. b 2Ch 16:9
sexual relations with her.1e
30 My skin has blackened and Ps 139:3 11 For that would be shameful
fallen off; c
Pr 5:21 conduct,
Jer 32:19
My bones burn from the An error deserving punish-
h Ps 26:5 ment by the judges. f
heat.1 Pr 6:16, 18
12 It would be a fire that would
31 My harp is used only for i 1Sa 2:3 devour and destroy,1g
mourning, j Job 2:3 Consuming even the roots
And my flute1 for the sound Job 27:5 of2 all my produce.
of weeping. Ps 7:8
13 If I denied justice to my male
31 “I have made a covenant
with my eyes. d
k De 11:16
Jer 10:23
____________________
or female servants
When they had a complaint1
So how could I show improp- against me,
Second Col.
er attention to a virgin? e 14 What can I do when God
a Nu 15:39
2 What, then, would be my Ec 11:9 confronts me?1
share from God above, Eze 6:9 What can I answer him
What inheritance from Mt 5:29
1Jo 2:16
when he calls for an
the Almighty on high? accounting? h
3 Does not disaster await b Le 26:16
15 Did not the One who made
the wrongdoer c Job 31:1 me in the womb also make
Mt 5:28
And calamity those doing them? i
what is harmful? f d Job 24:15 Was it not the same One
4 Does he not see my ways g e 2Sa 12:9, 11 who formed us before
And count all my steps? Jer 8:10 our birth?1j
5 Have I ever walked in f Ge 38:24 16 If I refused to give the poor
Le 20:10 what they desired k
untruth?1 De 22:22
Has my foot hurried to Or saddened the eyes of
g Pr 6:25-27 the widow;1l
deceive? h Pr 7:27
6 Let God weigh me with 17 If I ate my portion of food
h Pr 22:22, 23
accurate scales; i Isa 10:1-3
alone
Then he will recognize my i Job 34:19 31:8 1 Or “let my descendants be root-
integrity. j Pr 14:31
ed out.” 31:10 1 Lit., “let other men
7 If my footsteps deviate from Pr 22:2
Mal 2:10 kneel down over her.” 31:12 1 Lit., “eat
the way k (devour) to destruction.” 2 Or “Uproot-
j Ps 139:16
ing.” 31:13 1 Or “legal case.” 31:14
30:30 1 Or possibly, “fever.” 30:31 1 Or k De 15:7, 8 1 Lit., “rises up?” 31:15 1 Lit., “in the
“pipe.” 31:5 1 Or possibly, “with men of l De 10:18 womb.” 31:16 1 Lit., “caused the eyes
untruth?” Pr 28:27 of the widow to fail.”
733 JOB 31:18-38
Without sharing it with the CHAP. 31 29 Have I ever rejoiced over the
orphans; a a Eze 18:5, 7 destruction of my enemy a
18 (For from my youth the Jas 1:27 Or gloated because evil
1Jo 3:17
orphan1 grew up with me befell him?
as though I were his father, 30 I never allowed my mouth
And I have been a guide b Isa 58:7 to sin
for the widow2 from Lu 3:11 By asking for his life1 in
childhood.3) Jas 2:15, 16
an oath. b
19 If I saw anyone perishing 31 Have the men of my tent
for lack of clothing c De 24:13 not said,
Or a poor man with nothing ‘Who can find anyone who
to cover himself; b has not been satisfied with
20 If he1 did not bless me c d Pr 14:21 his food?’1c
As he warmed himself with 32 No stranger1 had to spend
the wool of my sheep; e Pr 31:23 the night outside; d
21 If I shook my fist against I opened my doors to
the orphan d the traveler.
When he needed my assis- f Ps 49:6, 7 33 Have I ever tried to cover
1Ti 6:17
tance in the city gate;1e over my transgressions,
22 Then let my arm1 fall from like other men, e
my shoulder, g Es 5:11 By hiding my error in the
And let my arm be broken Ps 62:10 pocket of my garment?
Pr 11:28
at the elbow.2 34 Have I been in fear of the
23 For I dreaded disaster from reaction of the multitude,
God, h De 8:17, 18 Or have I been terrified
And I could not stand before by the contempt of other
his dignity. families,
i De 4:19
24 If I put my confidence in gold Making me silent and afraid
Or said to fine gold, ‘You are to go outside?
my security!’ f j De 11:16 35 If only someone would listen
25 If I found my joy in my great ____________________ to me! f
wealth g Second Col. I would sign my name to
Because of the many a Pr 17:5 what I have said.1
possessions I acquired; h Pr 24:17, 18 Let the Almighty an-
26 If I saw the sun1 shining swer me! g
Or the moon moving in its b Mt 5:44
If only my accuser had
splendor; i Ro 12:14 written out the charges
27 And my heart was secretly in a document!
enticed, 36 I would carry it on my
c Ge 18:5 shoulder,
And my mouth kissed my Ro 12:13
hand in worship of them; j And I would bind it around
28 Then that would be an error my head like a crown.
deserving punishment by d Ge 19:1, 3 37 I would give him an account-
Heb 13:2 ing for every step I took;
the judges, 1Pe 4:9
For I would have denied the I would approach him
true God above. confidently, like a prince.
e Ge 3:8 38 If my own ground would cry
31:18 1 Lit., “he.” 2 Lit., “her.” 3 Lit., Pr 28:13 out against me
Ac 5:8
“from my mother’s womb.” 31:20 1 Lit., And its furrows would weep
“his loins.” 31:21 1 Or possibly, “When together;
I saw that I had support in the city gate.” f Job 19:7
31:22 1 Or “shoulder blade.” 2 Or “from 31:30 1 Or “soul.” 31:31 1 Lit., “meat.”
its socket; from its upper bone.” 31:26 31:32 1 Or “foreign resident.” 31:35
1 Lit., “light.” g Job 13:22 1 Or “Here is my signature.”
JOB 31:39–32:22 734
39 If I have eaten its fruitage CHAP. 31 10 So I say, ‘Listen to me,
without payment, a a Jas 5:4 And I will also tell you what
Or if I have caused its I know.’
owners1 to despair; b 11 Look! I have waited for your
40 Then let thorns sprout for b 1Ki 21:15
words;
me instead of wheat ____________________
I kept listening to your
And foul-smelling weeds CHAP. 32
reasoning a
instead of barley.” c Job 6:29
As you searched for things
Job 27:6
The words of Job end here. to say. b
32 So these three men
stopped trying to answer d Ge 22:20, 21
12 I paid close attention to you,
But none of you could prove
Job, because he was convinced Job wrong1
of his own righteousness.1c
2 But E·lihu the son of Bar- Or answer his arguments.
e Job 10:2, 3
a·chel the Buzite d of the fami- 13 So do not say, ‘We have
ly of Ram had become very an- found wisdom;
gry. His anger blazed against f Ex 20:7 It is God who refutes him,
Job for trying to prove himself1 Job 4:18-20 not a man.’
Job 22:2, 3
right rather than God. e 3 He Job 25:5, 6 14 He did not direct his words
was also very angry with Job’s Job 42:8 against me,
three companions because they So I will not reply to him
could not find an answer but had with your arguments.
declared God wicked. f 4 E·li- g Le 19:32
15 They are dismayed, they
hu had been waiting to respond have no more answers;
to Job, because they were old- They have nothing left to say.
er than he was. g 5 When E·li- h Job 15:10
hu saw that the three men had 16 I have waited, but they do not
nothing to say in answer, his an- continue speaking;
i 1Ti 5:1 They just stand there,
ger flared up. 6 So E·lihu the 1Pe 5:5
son of Bara·chel the Buzite be- with no further answer.
gan to speak, saying: 17 So I too will give an answer;
“I am young1 j 1Ki 3:12 I too will tell what I know,
And you men are aged. h 1Ki 4:29 18 For I am full of words;
Job 35:11
So I respectfully held back, i Pr 2:6 The spirit within me
And I dared not tell you what Ec 2:26 compels me.
I know. Da 1:17
Mt 11:25
19 My insides are like wine that
7 I thought, ‘Let age1 speak, Jas 1:5 has no vent,
And let a multitude of years Like new wineskins ready
declare wisdom.’ to burst. c
8 But it is the spirit in people, k Ps 119:100 20 Let me speak so that I can
Ec 4:13
The breath of the Almighty, ____________________ find relief!
that gives them under- I will open my lips and give
Second Col.
standing. j an answer.
a Jas 1:19
9 Age alone does not1 make 21 I will not show partiality
one wise, to anyone; d
Nor is it only old men who b Pr 15:28 Nor will I flatter1 any human,
understand what is right. k 22 For I do not know how
31:39 1 Or “the soul of its owners.” to flatter;
c Mt 9:17
32:1 1 Or “because he was righteous If I did, my Maker would
in his own eyes.” 32:2 1 Or “his soul.” quickly do away with me.
32:6 1 Lit., “small in days.” 32:7 1 Lit., d Le 19:15
“days.” 32:9 1 Or “Many days alone do Pr 24:23 32:12 1 Or “reprove Job.” 32:21 1 Or
not.” Jas 3:17 “confer an honorary title to.”
735 JOB 33:1-25
33 “But now, Job, please hear

my words;
CHAP. 33
a Mt 12:34
When deep sleep falls upon
people
Listen to everything I say. Lu 6:45 While they sleep in their
2 Look, please! I must open beds.
b Ps 119:73
my mouth; 16 Then he uncovers their ears a
My tongue1 must speak. c Ge 2:7
And impresses1 his
3 My words declare the Ec 12:7 instruction upon them,
uprightness of my heart, a Ac 17:25 17 To turn a person away from
And my lips sincerely tell wrongdoing b
d Ge 2:7
what I know. And to protect a man from
4 God’s own spirit made me, b e Job 10:7
pride. c
And the Almighty’s own Job 16:16, 17 18 God spares his soul1 from
breath brought me to life. c Job 23:11 the pit,2d
5 Reply to me if you are able; His life from perishing by
f Job 29:14 the sword.3
Present your arguments
before me; take your 19 A person is also reproved
g Job 13:24
position. Job 16:9 by pain on his bed
6 Look! I am just like you Job 19:11 And by the constant distress
before the true God; of his bones,
From the clay I too was
h Job 13:27 20 So that his very being1
Job 14:16
shaped. d Job 31:4 loathes bread,
7 So no fear of me should And he2 rejects even fine
terrify you, i Job 12:13 food. e
And no pressure from me
Ps 8:4 21 His flesh wastes away from
Isa 40:25
should overwhelm you. Isa 55:9 sight,
8 But you said in my hearing, And his bones that were
Yes, I kept hearing these j Isa 45:9 hidden now protrude.1
words,
Ro 9:20 22 His soul1 draws near to
9 ‘I am pure, without trans- the pit;2
k Job 13:24
gression; e His life to those who bring
I am clean, without error. f l Nu 12:6
death.
10 But God finds reasons to Da 4:5 23 If there is a messenger1
____________________ for him,
oppose me;
He considers me his enemy. g Second Col. One advocate out of
a thousand,
11 He puts my feet in stocks; a Job 36:10
To tell to man what is
He scrutinizes all my paths.’ h b Ge 20:6, 7 upright,
12 But you are not right in Mt 27:19
24 Then God shows him favor
saying this, so I will
and says,
answer you: c Da 4:24, 25
‘Spare him from going down
God is far greater than
d Ge 31:24 into the pit!2f
mortal man. i
I have found a ransom! g
13 Why do you complain against
Him? j
e Ps 107:17, 18 25 Let his flesh become fresher1
than in youth; h
Is it because he did not f Job 14:13
answer all your words? k Let him return to the days
of his youthful vigor.’ i
14 For God speaks once and g Job 19:25
a second time, Mt 20:28
33:16 1 Lit., “puts a seal on.” 33:18, 22
But no one pays attention, 1 Or “life.” 33:18, 22, 24 2 Or “grave.”
h 2Ki 5:14
15 In a dream, a vision of the 33:18 3 Or “by a weapon (missile).”
night, l i De 34:7
33:20 1 Lit., “his life.” 2 Or “his soul.”
Job 42:16 33:21 1 Or “are laid bare.” 33:23 1 Or
33:2 1 Lit., “My tongue with my palate.” Ps 103:3-5 “an angel.” 33:25 1 Or “healthier.”
JOB 33:26–34:16 736
26 He will entreat God, a CHAP. 33 Let us decide among
who will accept him, a Ps 30:8 ourselves what is good.
And he will see His face 5 For Job has said, ‘I am in
with shouts of joy, b 2Sa 12:13 the right, a
Ps 32:5
And He will restore His righ- Pr 28:13 But God has denied me
teousness to mortal man. Lu 15:21 justice. b
27 That person will declare1 1Jo 1:9 6 Would I lie about what my
to men, own judgment should be?
c Ps 19:14
‘I have sinned b and distorted Isa 38:17 My wound is incurable,
what is right, though there is no
But I did not receive what d Ps 56:13 transgression.’ c
____________________ 7 What other man is like Job,
I deserved.2
28 He has redeemed my soul1 Second Col. Who drinks up derision like
from going into the pit,2c ____________________ water?
And my life will see the CHAP. 34 8 He is in company with
light.’ a Job 29:14 wrongdoers
29 Indeed, God does all these Job 33:9 And in association with
things wicked men. d
b Job 27:2
Twice, three times, for 9 For he has said, ‘A man does
a man, c Job 9:17, 18
not benefit
30 To bring him1 back from From trying to please God.’ e
the pit,2 d Pr 1:10, 15 10 So listen to me, you men
Pr 4:14 of understanding:1
So that he may be enlight-
ened with the light of life. d e Job 9:22-24
It is unthinkable for the true
31 Pay attention, Job! Job 35:3 God to act wickedly, f
Listen to me! For the Almighty to do
Keep silent, and I will
f Ge 18:25 wrong! g
2Ch 19:7
continue speaking. Ps 92:15
11 For he will reward a man
32 If you have something to say, according to what he does h
reply to me. g De 32:4 And bring upon him the
Ro 9:14 consequences of his ways.
Speak, for I want to prove Heb 6:10
you right. 12 For a certainty, God does not
act wickedly; i
33 If you have nothing to say, h 1Ch 28:9
you should listen to me;
Ps 62:12 The Almighty does not
Pr 24:12
pervert justice. j
Keep silent, and I will teach Jer 32:19
Eze 33:20 13 Who put him in charge
you wisdom.” Ro 2:6 of the earth,
34 So E·lihu continued to say
in reply:
2Co 5:10
Ga 6:7
1Pe 1:17
And who appointed him
over the whole world?1
2 “Listen to my words, you Re 22:12 14 If he fixes his attention1
who are wise; on them,
Hear me, you who know i Jas 1:13
If he gathers their spirit
so much. j Ps 89:14 and breath to himself, k
3 For the ear tests words Ps 97:2 15 All humans1 would perish
Just as the tongue1 tastes Ps 99:4 together,
Ro 2:11
food. And mankind would return
4 Let us evaluate for ourselves k Ps 104:29 to the dust. l
what is right; Ec 12:7 16 So if you have understand-
Isa 42:5 ing, pay attention to this;
33:27 1 Lit., “sing.” 2 Or possibly, “And Ac 17:25
it did not profit me.” 33:28 1 Or “life.” l Ge 3:19

34:10 1 Lit., “heart.” 34:13 1 Or “the
33:28, 30 2 Or “grave.” 33:30 1 Or “his Ps 146:4 inhabited earth.” 34:14 1 Lit., “his
soul.” 34:3 1 Lit., “palate.” Ec 3:20 heart.” 34:15 1 Lit., “flesh.”
737 JOB 34:17–35:2
Listen carefully to what I say. CHAP. 34 So that he hears the outcry
17 Should someone who hates a Ex 22:28 of the helpless. a
justice be in control, Ec 8:2-4 29 When God remains silent,
Ec 10:20
Or would you condemn who can condemn him?
a powerful one who is b De 10:17 When he hides his face,
2Ch 19:7
righteous? Ac 10:34
who can see him?
18 Would you say to a king, Ro 2:11 Whether toward a nation or a
‘You are good for nothing,’ Eph 6:9 man, the result is the same,
Or to nobles, ‘You are c Job 31:13-15 30 So that a godless person1
wicked’? a Pr 22:2 may not rule b
19 There is One who does not d Ps 73:3, 19 Or lay snares for the people.
show partiality to princes Ac 12:21-23
31 For will anyone say to God,
And who does not favor the e Ex 12:29 ‘I have been punished,
rich over the poor,1b Da 5:30
although I have committed
For they are all the work f 1Sa 25:38 no offense; c
of his hands. c g Ge 6:5 32 Teach me what I have failed
20 They may die suddenly, d 2Ch 16:9 to see;
in the middle of the night; e Job 31:4
If I have done anything
Pr 5:21
They shake violently and Pr 15:3 wrong, I will not do it
pass away; Jer 16:17 again’?
Even the powerful are Jer 32:19
33 Should he reward you on
1Pe 3:12
removed, but not by your terms when you reject
human hands. f h Ps 139:11, 12
his judgment?
21 For God’s eyes are upon Isa 29:15
Jer 23:24 You must decide, not I.
the ways of a man, g Am 9:3 So tell me what you know
And He sees all his steps. Heb 4:13
so well.
22 There is no darkness or deep i Eze 21:26, 27
34 Men of understanding1
shadow Da 2:21
Da 4:25 will say to me
Where wrongdoers can
—Any wise man who
conceal themselves. h j Ho 7:2
hears me—
23 For God has not set an ap- k 1Sa 4:17
pointed time for any man Da 5:30
35 ‘Job speaks without
knowledge, d
To appear before him in l Nu 12:10
judgment. And his words lack insight.’
24 He breaks the powerful with-
m 1Sa 15:11 36 Let Job be tested1 to the
out needing to investigate n Ps 28:5 limit
____________________ Because his replies are like
And sets up others in their
place. i Second Col. those of wicked men!
25 For he knows what they are a Ex 22:22, 23 37 He adds rebellion to his sin; e
Jas 5:4
doing; j He scornfully claps his hands
He overthrows them during b Job 13:16 before us
Job 27:8
the night, and they are And multiplies his words
c Da 9:7 against the true God!” f
crushed. k
35
Ro 3:23
26 He strikes them for their E·lihu continued his re-
d Job 35:16
wickedness, Job 38:2
sponse:
In a place where all can see, l Job 42:3 2 “Are you so convinced that
27 Because they have turned e Job 10:1 you are right that you
away from following him m Job 19:6 would say,
And have no regard for any f Job 35:2 ‘I am more righteous than
of his ways; n ____________________ God’? g
28 They cause the poor to cry CHAP. 35
out to him, g Job 10:7 34:30 1 Or “an apostate.” 34:34 1 Lit.,
Job 16:16, 17 “heart.” 34:36 1 Or possibly, “My fa-
34:19 1 Or “the noble over the lowly.” Job 34:5 ther, let Job be tested.”
JOB 35:3–36:11 738
3 For you say, ‘What does it CHAP. 35 15 For he has not angrily called
matter to you?1 a Job 9:22-24 for an accounting;
Am I better off than if I had Job 34:9 Nor has he taken note of
Ps 73:13
sinned?’ a your extreme rashness. a
4 I will reply to you b Job 2:11
16 Job opens his mouth wide
And to your companions b c Ps 68:34 in vain;
with you. d Pr 8:36 He multiplies words without
Pr 9:12
5 Look up to heaven and see, knowledge.” b
36
e Pr 19:3
Observe the clouds, c which E·lihu continued:
are high above you. f Ro 11:35
2 “Be patient with me
6 If you sin, how do you hurt g Pr 29:2 a little longer while
him? d h Isa 51:12, 13 I explain,
1Pe 4:19
If your transgressions multi- For I still have words to
ply, what do you do to him? e i Ps 42:8 speak on God’s behalf.
Ps 149:5
7 If you are righteous, what Ac 16:25 3 I will speak comprehensively
do you give him; j Ps 94:12 about what I know,
What does he receive from Isa 48:17 And I will ascribe righteous-
you? f k Ge 1:26 ness to my Maker. c
8 Your wickedness affects only l Ps 18:41 4 Truly my words are not false;
a human like yourself, m Pr 1:28, 29 The One perfect in knowl-
And your righteousness, 1Pe 5:5 edge d is here before you.
a son of man. n Pr 15:29 5 Indeed, God is mighty e and
9 People cry out when under Isa 1:15 rejects no one;
great oppression; Jer 11:11
He is great in his power of
They cry for relief from o Job 9:11 understanding.1
the domination1 of the p Ps 37:5 6 He will not preserve the lives
powerful. g ____________________ of the wicked, f
10 But no one says, ‘Where is Second Col. But he gives justice to the
God, my Grand Maker, h a Ps 103:10-12 afflicted. g
The one causing songs to be b Job 34:35 7 He does not take his eyes off
sung in the night?’ i Job 38:2
the righteous; h
____________________
11 He teaches us j more than He enthrones them with
the beasts of the earth, k CHAP. 36
kings,1i and they are
c De 32:4
And he makes us wiser than Ps 11:7
exalted forever.
the birds of the heavens. Ps 139:14 8 But if they are bound in
12 People cry out, but he does Da 9:14 shackles
Re 15:3
not answer, l And caught in ropes of
Because of the pride of d 1Sa 2:3 affliction,
Job 37:16
the wicked. m 9 He reveals to them what they
e Ps 24:8
13 Surely God does not hear Ps 99:4
have done,
an empty cry;1n Jer 32:18 Their transgressions caused
The Almighty does not pay f Ps 9:17 by their pride.
attention to it. Ps 68:2 10 He opens their ears to
2Pe 2:9
14 How much less, then, when correction
g Ps 10:14 And tells them to turn away
you complain that you do Ps 140:12
not see him! o Pr 22:22, 23 from wrongdoing. j
Your legal case is before h Ps 33:18 11 If they obey and serve him,
him, so you should wait Ps 34:15 They will live out their days
anxiously for him. p i Ps 78:70, 71 in prosperity,
Ps 113:7, 8
35:3 1 Likely referring to God. 35:9 Isa 9:7 36:5 1 Lit., “heart.” 36:7 1 Or possibly,
1 Lit., “arm.” 35:13 1 Or “a lie.” j Eze 18:30 “He enthrones kings.”
739 JOB 36:12–37:2
And their years will be CHAP. 36 23 Who has directed1 his way a
pleasant. a a Jer 26:13 Or said to him, ‘What you
12 But if they do not obey, they have done is wrong’? b
will perish by the sword1b b Job 33:16-18
Isa 1:19, 20
24 Remember to magnify his
And die without knowledge. Ro 2:8 activity, c
13 The godless1 at heart will Of which men have sung. d
harbor resentment. c Ps 55:23 25 All mankind has seen it,
They do not cry for help d 1Ki 14:24 Mortal man looks on from
even when he binds them. a distance.
14 They die1 while still young, c e Isa 30:21 26 Yes, God is greater than we
Spending2 their life among can know; e
f Ps 18:19
male temple prostitutes. d The number of his years is
15 But God1 rescues the afflict- g Isa 55:2 beyond comprehension.1f
ed during their affliction; 27 He draws up the drops
He opens their ear when they h Pr 2:22 of water; g
Jer 25:31
are oppressed. They condense into rain
16 He draws you away from i Pr 19:19 from his mist;
the brink of distress e Pr 29:22 28 Then the clouds pour it
To a broad space, free of down; h
j Job 34:20
restriction, f Ps 33:16
They shower down upon
Pr 11:4 mankind.
With rich food on your table
as consolation. g 29 Can anyone understand
k Heb 11:24, 25 the layers of clouds,
17 Then you will be satisfied ____________________
The thundering from his
with the judgment on Second Col. tent?1i
the wicked, h a Isa 40:14 30 See how he spreads his
When judgment is rendered lightning1j over it
and justice is upheld. b Job 34:10
Ro 9:14 And covers the depths2
18 But take care that rage does of the sea.
not lead you into spiteful- c Ps 92:5 31 By these he sustains1
ness,1i Ps 104:24
the peoples;
And do not let a large bribe He gives them food in
d Ex 15:1
lead you astray. abundance. k
19 Would your cry for help e Ps 145:3 32 With his hands he covers
Or any of your strenuous Ps 148:13
Re 15:3 the lightning,
efforts keep you from And he directs it against
distress? j f Ps 90:2 its target. l
20 Do not long for the night, Ps 102:25-27
33 His thunder tells about him,
1Ti 1:17
When people vanish from Heb 1:10-12 Even the livestock tell who1
their place. is coming.
21
37
Beware that you do not turn g Ge 2:6
“At this my heart pounds
Am 5:8
to wrongdoing, And leaps from its place.
Choosing this instead of h Pr 3:20 2 Listen carefully to the
affliction. k Isa 55:10
rumbling of his voice
22 Look! God is exalted in his Jer 14:22
And the thunder that comes
power; i 2Sa 22:12 from his mouth.
What instructor is like him?
j Job 37:3 36:23 1 Or possibly, “criticized; called
36:12 1 Or “by a weapon (missile).” him to account for.” 36:26 1 Or “is
36:13 1 Or “apostate.” 36:14 1 Or k Ac 14:17
unsearchable.” 36:29 1 Lit., “booth.”
“Their soul dies.” 2 Or possibly, “End- l 2Sa 22:15
36:30 1 Lit., “light.” 2 Lit., “roots.”
ing.” 36:15 1 Lit., “He.” 36:18 1 Or Ps 18:14 36:31 1 Or possibly, “pleads the cause
“spiteful handclapping.” Ps 144:6 of.” 36:33 1 Or possibly, “what.”
JOB 37:3-24 740
3 He unleashes it under the CHAP. 37 14 Listen to this, Job;
entire heavens a Job 37:11 Stop and consider carefully
And sends his lightning a Ps 97:4 the wonderful works
to the ends of the earth. b Job 40:9 of God. a
4 After that is a roaring sound; Ps 29:3 15 Do you know how God
Ps 68:33
He thunders with a majestic controls1 the clouds
c 2Sa 22:14 And how he causes the
voice, b
And he does not hold it back d Ec 3:11 lightning to flash from
Re 15:3 his cloud?
when his voice is heard.
5 God thunders with his voice c
e Ps 147:16 16 Do you know how the clouds
f Am 9:6 float? b
in a wonderful way;
g Ps 104:3 These are the wonderful
He does great things that works of the One perfect
are beyond our under- h Pr 25:23
in knowledge. c
standing. d i Ps 147:16
17 Why does your clothing
6 For he says to the snow, j Job 38:29, 30 become hot
‘Fall to the earth,’ e k Job 37:3 When the earth is still be-
And to the downpour of rain, l Ps 148:8 cause of the south wind? d
‘Pour down mightily.’ f 18 Can you, with him, spread
m Ex 9:23
7 God puts a stop to all human 1Sa 12:17, 18 out1 the skies e
activity1 As solid as a metal mirror?
n 1Ki 18:45
So that every mortal man Job 36:29, 31 19 Tell us what we should say
will know His work. Job 38:25-27 to him;
8 The wild animals go into Jas 5:17, 18
____________________
We cannot answer because
their dens we are in the dark.
Second Col.
And remain in their lairs. 20 Should he be told that I want
a Ps 111:2
9 The storm wind blows from Ps 145:5
to speak?
its chamber, g Or has anyone said some-
b Job 36:29
And the cold comes from thing that should be
c Job 36:4 communicated to him? f
the north winds. h Ps 18:30
10 By the breath of God, the ice Ps 104:24 21 They cannot even see the
is produced, i d Lu 12:55
light,1
And the broad waters are Though it is bright in the sky,
e Isa 44:24
frozen solid. j Until a wind passes by and
f Ro 11:34 clears away the clouds.
11 Yes, he weighs down the
clouds with moisture;
g 1Ch 16:27 22 Out of the north comes
Ps 8:1 golden splendor;
He scatters his lightning k h Ps 145:3 God’s majesty g is awe-
in the clouds; Ec 3:11
inspiring.
12 They swirl around where he Ro 11:33
23 Understanding the Almighty
directs them; i 1Ch 29:11
is beyond our reach; h
Job 36:22
They carry out whatever he Isa 40:26 He is great in power, i
commands l on the surface And he never violates his
j De 32:4
of the inhabited earth.1 Ps 33:5 justice j and abundant
13 Whether it is for Ps 37:28 righteousness. k
punishment1m or for the k Ps 11:7 24 Therefore, people should
sake of the land Ps 71:19 fear him. l
Or for loyal love, he causes l Ps 33:8 For he does not favor any
it to happen. n Pr 1:7
Mt 10:28
who think that they are
wise.”1m
37:7 1 Lit., “puts a seal on the hand of m Pr 3:7
every human.” 37:12 1 Or “of the pro- Mt 11:25
Ro 11:20 37:15 1 Or “commands.” 37:18 1 Or
ductive land of the earth.” 37:13 1 Lit., Ro 12:16 “beat out.” 37:21 1 That is, of the sun.
“a rod.” 1Co 1:26 37:24 1 Lit., “who are wise of heart.”
741 JOB 38:1-25
38 Then Jehovah answered

Job out of the windstorm: a
CHAP. 38
a Ex 19:16, 19
14 It is transformed like clay
under a seal,
2 “Who is this who is 1Ki 19:11 And its features stand out
obscuring my counsel like those of a garment.
b Job 42:3
And speaking without 15 But the light of the wicked
knowledge? b c Ge 1:1
is held back from them,
3 Brace yourself, please, like Ne 9:6 And their uplifted arm is
a man; Ps 136:6 broken.
I will question you, and you
Pr 8:29
Heb 1:10
16 Have you gone down to
inform me. the sources of the sea
4 Where were you when d Ps 104:5 Or explored the deep
I founded the earth? c waters? a
Tell me, if you think you e Re 22:16 17 Have the gates of death b
understand. been revealed to you,
f Ge 6:2 Or have you seen the gates
5 Who set its measurements, 1Ki 22:19
in case you know, Job 1:6
of deep darkness?1c
Or who stretched a measur- Job 2:1 18 Have you understood the
ing line across it?
Ps 89:6 vast expanse of the earth? d
6 Into what were its pedestals Tell me, if you know all of
g Ps 33:7
sunk, Pr 8:29
this.
Or who laid its cornerstone, d 19 In which direction does
h Ge 1:9 the light reside? e
7 When the morning stars e Jer 5:22 And where is the place
joyfully cried out together,
of darkness,
And all the sons of God1f be- i Pr 8:29
20 That you should take it to its
gan shouting in applause?
territory
8 And who barricaded the sea j Ge 1:5
Ps 74:16 And understand the paths
behind doors g to its home?
When it burst out from the k Job 24:15 21 Do you know this because
womb, 1Th 5:7 you were already born
9 When I clothed it with clouds ____________________
And the number of your
And wrapped1 it in thick Second Col. years1 is great?
gloom, a Ge 1:2 22 Have you entered the
10 When I established my limit Ps 77:19
storehouses of the snow, f
for it Or have you seen the
b Ps 9:13
And put its bars and doors Mt 16:18 storehouses of the hail, g
in place, h 23 Which I have reserved for
11 And I said, ‘You may come c Job 10:21, 22 the time of distress,
this far, and no farther; For the day of battle and
Here is where your proud d Ps 74:17
Ps 89:11
war? h
waves will stop’? i 24 From what direction is light1
12 Have you ever1 commanded e Isa 45:7 dispersed,
the morning And from where does the
Or made the dawn know its f Job 37:6 east wind blow on the
place, j earth? i
13 To take hold of the ends g Jos 10:11 25 Who has cut a channel for
Isa 30:30
of the earth the flood
And to shake the wicked out h Ex 9:24 And made a path for the
of it? k Eze 13:13 thunderous storm cloud, j
38:7 1 A Hebrew idiom that refers to an- i Ps 135:7 38:17 1 Or “death’s shadow.” 38:21
gelic sons of God. 38:9 1 Or “swad- 1 Lit., “days.” 38:24 1 Or possibly,
dled.” 38:12 1 Lit., “in your days.” j Job 28:26 “lightning.”
JOB 38:26–39:7 742
26 To make it rain where CHAP. 38 37 Who is wise enough to count
no man lives, a Ps 104:13 the clouds,
On the wilderness where Ps 107:35 Or who can tip over the
there are no humans, a water jars of heaven a
27 To satisfy devastated b Ps 147:7, 8 38 When the dust pours into
wastelands a mass
And cause the grass to And the clods of earth stick
sprout? b c 1Sa 12:18 together?
28 Does the rain have a father, c Isa 30:23
39 Can you hunt prey for a lion
Jer 5:24
Or who fathered the Or satisfy the appetites
dewdrops? d of young lions b
29 From whose womb did the d Ge 27:28 40 When they crouch in their
ice emerge, lairs
And who gave birth to the Or lie in ambush in their
frost of heaven e e Ps 147:16
dens?
30 When the waters are covered 41 Who prepares food for the
as if with stone, f Job 37:10 raven c
And the surface of the deep When its young cry to God
waters is frozen solid? f for help
31 Can you tie the ropes of the g Am 5:8
And wander about because
Kimah constellation1 there is nothing to eat?
Or untie the cords of the
Kesil constellation?2g
32 Can you lead out a constella-
h Pr 3:19
Jer 31:35
Jer 33:25
39 “Do you know the
time when the mountain
tion1 in its season goats give birth? d
Or guide the Ash constella- Have you watched the deer
tion2 along with its sons? i Zec 10:1 give birth to their young? e
33 Do you know the laws 2 Do you count the months
governing the heavens, h that they must complete?
j Jer 10:12
Or can you impose their1 Do you know the time when
authority on the earth? they give birth?
34 Can you raise your voice k Ps 136:5 3 They crouch down when they
to the clouds Pr 3:20 give birth to their young,
____________________ And their labor pains end.
To cause a flood of water
to cover you? i Second Col. 4 Their young become strong
35 Can you send out lightning a Jer 10:13 and grow up in the open
bolts? field;
Will they come and say They go out and do not
b Ps 104:21
to you, ‘Here we are!’ Ps 145:15, 16 return to them.
36 Who put wisdom within the Na 2:12 5 Who set the wild donkey1
clouds1j free, f
Or gave understanding to the And who untied the ropes
c Ps 147:9
sky phenomenon?2k Mt 6:26 of the wild donkey?
Lu 12:24 6 I have made the desert plain
38:31 1 Possibly the Pleiades stars in ____________________ its home
the Taurus constellation. 2 Possibly the CHAP. 39 And the salt land its
Orion constellation. 38:32 1 Lit., “Maz- d Ps 104:18
dwelling.
zaroth.” At 2Ki 23:5, the related term in
plural form refers to the constellations 7 It scorns the tumult of the
of the zodiac. 2 Possibly the Great e Ps 29:9 city;
Bear constellation (Ursa Major). 38:33 It does not hear the shouts
1 Or possibly, “His.” 38:36 1 Or possi- of the driver.
bly, “within man.” 2 Or possibly, “to the f Job 24:5
mind.” Ps 104:10, 11 39:5 1 Or “onager.”
743 JOB 39:8–40:2
8 It roams the hills, seeking CHAP. 39 20 Can you cause it to leap like
pasture, a De 33:17 a locust?
Looking for every green Its majestic snorting is
plant. terrifying. a
9 Is the wild bull willing b Ps 104:17 21 It paws the ground in the
to serve you? a Zec 5:9 valley and exults mightily; b
Will it spend the night in It charges into the battle.1c
your stable?1 22 It laughs at fear and is afraid
10 Will you hold a wild bull c La 4:3 of nothing. d
to the furrow with a rope, It does not turn back be-
Or will it follow you to plow1 cause of the sword.
d Ps 147:10
the valley? Isa 31:1
23 The quiver rattles against it,
11 Will you trust in its great ____________________ The spear and the javelin
strength Second Col. flash.
And let it do your heavy a Jer 8:16 24 Trembling with excitement,
work? it surges forward,1
12 Will you rely on it to bring It cannot stand still at2
back your harvest,1 b Jg 5:22 the sound of the horn.
And will it gather it to your Ps 32:9 25 When the horn blows, it says,
threshing floor? ‘Aha!’
13 The wings of the ostrich flap It smells the battle from afar
joyfully, c Pr 21:31 And hears the shouting of
Jer 46:9
But can her pinions and Jer 47:3
commanders and the battle
plumage compare with Hab 1:8 cry. e
the stork’s? b 26 Is it by your understanding
14 For she leaves her eggs on that the falcon soars,
the ground, d Isa 5:28 Spreading its wings to
And she keeps them warm Jer 8:6 the south?
in the dust. 27 Or is it at your order that
15 She forgets that some foot an eagle flies upward f
may crush them e Jer 46:4 And builds its nest high up, g
Or that a wild animal may 28 Spending the night on a cliff,
trample them. Dwelling in its stronghold
f Pr 23:5
16 She treats her sons harshly, Isa 40:31
on a rocky crag?1
as if they were not hers; c 29 From there it searches for
She has no fear that her food; h
labor may be in vain. g Jer 49:16 Its eyes look far into the
17 For God has deprived her of1 Ob 4 distance.
wisdom 30 Its young sip up blood;
And given her no share in And wherever the slain are,
understanding. h Job 9:26 there it is.” i
18 But when she rises up and
40
Jer 49:22
Jehovah continued to an-
flaps her wings, swer Job:
She laughs at the horse and 2 “Should a faultfinder con-
i Mt 24:28
at its rider. ____________________ tend with the Almighty? j
19 Are you the one who gives CHAP. 40 Let the one who wants to
the horse its strength? d reprove God answer.” k
j Job 33:12, 13
Do you clothe its neck with Isa 45:9
a rustling mane? 39:21 1 Lit., “It goes out to meet armor.”
39:24 1 Lit., “swallows the ground
39:9 1 Or “manger.” 39:10 1 Or “har- k Job 13:3 (earth).” 2 Or possibly, “It does not be-
row.” 39:12 1 Lit., “seed.” 39:17 1 Lit., Job 23:3-5 lieve.” 39:28 1 Lit., “on the tooth of a
“made her forget.” Job 31:35 crag.”
JOB 40:3–41:3 744
3 Job said in answer to CHAP. 40 It eats grass like a bull.
Jehovah: a Job 42:5, 6 16 Look at the strength in
4 “Look! I am unworthy. a its hips
What can I reply to you? And the power in the
I put my hand over my muscles of its belly!
mouth. b 17 It stiffens its tail like a cedar;
5 I spoke once, but I will not The sinews of its thighs are
answer again; woven together.
b Ps 39:9
Twice, but I will say Pr 30:32 18 Its bones are tubes of
no more.” copper;
6 Then Jehovah answered Its limbs are like wrought-
Job out of the windstorm: c iron rods.
7 “Brace yourself, please, 19 It ranks first1 among the
like a man; works of God;
I will question you, and you Only its Maker can approach
c Job 38:1
inform me. d it with his sword.
8 Will you call into question1 20 For the mountains produce
my justice? food for it,
Will you condemn me so that Where all the wild animals
you may be right? e play.
9 Do you have an arm as pow- 21 It lies down under the lotus
erful as the true God’s, f d Job 38:3 trees,
Or can your voice thunder
Job 42:4 In the shelter of the reeds
like his? g of the marsh.
10 Adorn yourself, please, with 22 The lotus trees cast their
glory and majesty; shadow on it,
Clothe yourself with dignity And the poplars of the
and splendor. valley1 surround it.
11 Release the fury of your e Ps 51:4 23 If the river is turbulent,
anger; Ro 3:4 it does not panic.
Look at everyone who is It is confident, although the
haughty, and bring him Jordan a rushes against
low. its mouth.
12 Look at everyone who is 24 Can anyone capture it while
haughty, and humble him, it is watching,
And tread down the wicked f Ex 15:6
Or pierce its nose with
where they stand. Ps 89:13 a hook?1
13 Hide them all in the dust;
41
Isa 40:26 “Can you catch Le·via-
1Co 10:22
Bind them1 in the hidden than1b with a fishhook
place, Or hold down its tongue
14 Then even I would acknowl- with a rope?
edge to you1 2 Can you put a rope1
That your right hand can through its nostrils
save you. Or pierce its jaws with
15 Here, now, is Be·hemoth,1 g Job 37:4 a hook?2
which I made as I made Ps 29:3
3 Will it make many pleas
____________________
you. to you,
Second Col.
40:8 1 Or “invalidate.” 40:13 1 Lit., a Jos 3:15 40:19 1 Lit., “It is the beginning.”
“their faces.” 40:14 1 Or “commend ____________________ 40:22 1 Or “wadi.” 40:24 1 Lit., “snare.”
you.” 40:15 1 Possibly the hippopota- CHAP. 41 41:1 1 Possibly the crocodile. 41:2
mus. b Ps 104:25, 26 1 Lit., “a rush.” 2 Lit., “thorn.”
745 JOB 41:4-31
Or will it speak gently to CHAP. 41 That no air can come
you? a Job 41:26 between them.
4 Will it make a covenant with 17 They are stuck to one
you, another;
So that you may make it your They cling together and
slave for life? cannot be separated.
5 Will you play with it as with 18 Its snorting flashes out light,
a bird And its eyes are like the rays
Or tie it on a leash for your of dawn.
little girls? 19 Flashes of lightning go out
6 Will traders barter for it? of its mouth;
Will they divide it up among Fiery sparks escape.
merchants?
b 2Ch 20:6 20 Smoke pours out of its
Da 4:35
7 Will you fill its hide with Ac 11:17 nostrils,
harpoons a Ro 9:19 Like a furnace fueled with
rushes.
Or its head with fishing
spears? 21 Its breath sets coals ablaze,
8 Lay your hand on it; And a flame shoots from its
mouth.
You will remember the battle
22 There is great strength in
and never do it again!
its neck,
9 Any hope of subduing it is And dismay runs before it.
futile.
23 The folds of its flesh are
The mere sight of it would tightly joined together;
overwhelm you.1 They are firm, as though cast
10 No one dares to stir it up. c Ro 11:35
upon it and immovable.
So who is it who can stand 24 Its heart is hard as stone,
up to me? b Yes, hard as a lower
11 Who has given me anything millstone.
first that I should repay 25 When it rises up, even the
him? c mighty are frightened;
Whatever is under the Its thrashing causes
heavens is mine. d bewilderment.
12 I will not be silent about 26 No sword that reaches it
its limbs, will prevail;
About its mightiness and d De 10:14 Nor will spear, dart,
its well-formed body. Ps 24:1 or arrowhead. a
13 Who has removed its outer Ps 50:12
1Co 10:26
27 It regards iron as straw,
covering? ____________________ Copper as rotten wood.
Who will enter its open jaws? Second Col. 28 An arrow does not make
14 Who can pry open the doors a Job 41:7 it flee;
of its mouth?1 Slingstones turn into stubble
Its teeth all around are against it.
fearsome. 29 It regards a club as stubble,
15 Its back has rows of scales1 And it laughs at the rattling
Tightly sealed together. of a javelin.
16 Each one fits so closely 30 Underneath, it is like sharp
to the other fragments of pottery;
It spreads itself in the mud
41:9 1 Or “hurl you down.” 41:14 1 Lit., like a threshing sledge. b
“face.” 41:15 1 Or possibly, “Its pride is 31 It makes the deep boil just
its rows of scales.” b Isa 41:15 like a pot;
JOB 41:32–42:17 746
It stirs up the sea like an CHAP. 42 sacrifice for yourselves. And my
ointment pot. a Ge 18:14 servant Job will pray for you. a
32 It leaves a glistening wake Ps 135:6 I will surely accept his request1
Isa 43:13
in its path. Isa 55:10, 11
not to deal with you according
One would think that the Jer 32:17 to your foolishness, for you have
deep had white hair. Mr 10:27 not spoken the truth about me as
33 There is nothing like it on Lu 18:27 my servant Job has.”
the earth, 9 So Eli·phaz the Teman·ite,
A creature made to have no b Job 38:2 Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar
fear. the Naa·ma·thite went and did
34 It glares at everything that c Ps 40:5
what Jehovah had told them to
is haughty. Ps 139:6 do. And Jehovah accepted Job’s
It is king over all the majestic prayer.
wild beasts.” 10 After Job had prayed for
d Job 38:3
42 Then Job said in reply to Job 40:7 his companions, b Jehovah re-
Jehovah: moved Job’s tribulation c and re-
stored his prosperity.1 Jeho-
2 “Now I know that you are e Job 40:4
vah gave him double what he
able to do all things
had before. d 11 All his broth-
And that nothing you have ers and sisters and all his former
f Ezr 9:6
in mind to do is impossible Ps 51:17 friends e came to him and ate a
for you. a
meal with him in his house. They
3 You said, ‘Who is this who sympathized with him and com-
g Job 2:11
is obscuring my counsel forted him over all the calami-
without knowledge?’ b
ty that Jehovah had allowed to
Therefore I spoke, but h Job 11:6
come upon him. Each of them
without understanding Job 15:14, 15
gave him a piece of money and a
Job 22:2, 3
About things too wonderful ____________________ gold ring.
for me, which I do not 12 So Jehovah blessed the
Second Col.
know. c
a Ge 20:17 last part of Job’s life more than
4 You said, ‘Please listen, Jas 5:15 the beginning, f and Job came to
and I will speak. have 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels,
I will question you, and you 1,000 pairs of cattle, and 1,000
inform me.’ d b Mt 6:14
female donkeys. g 13 He also
5 My ears have heard about came to have seven more sons
you, c Job 2:6, 7 and three more daughters. h
But now I do see you with Jas 5:11
14 He named the first daughter
my eyes. Je·mimah, the second Ke·ziah,
6 That is why I take back what d Ge 32:10 and the third Keren-happuch.
I said,1e 1Sa 2:7
15 No women in all the land
2Ch 25:9
And I repent in dust and Pr 22:4 were as beautiful as Job’s
ashes.” f Isa 61:7 daughters, and their father gave
7 After Jehovah had spoken them an inheritance along with
these words to Job, Jehovah e Job 19:13 their brothers.
said to Eli·phaz the Teman·ite: 16 After this Job lived for 140
“My anger burns against you years, and he saw his children
and your two companions, g for f Pr 3:33
Pr 10:22
and his grandchildren—four gen-
you have not spoken the truth Heb 11:6 erations. 17 Finally Job died,
about me h as my servant Job Jas 5:11 after a long and satisfying life.1
has. 8 Now take seven bulls
and seven rams and go to my 42:8 1 Lit., “Surely I will lift up his face.”
g Job 1:3
servant Job, and offer up a burnt 42:10 1 Lit., “Jehovah turned back the
captivity of Job.” 42:17 1 Lit., “old and
42:6 1 Or “make a retraction.” h Job 1:1, 2 full of days.”
PSALMS
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 Two ways contrasted 14 The foolish one portrayed

Happiness by reading God’s law (2) “There is no Jehovah” (1)
Righteous are like a fruitful tree (3) “No one is doing good” (3)
Wicked are like chaff blown away (4) 15 Who may be a guest in Jehovah’s tent?
2 Jehovah and his anointed He speaks the truth in his heart (2)
Jehovah laughs at the nations (4) He does not slander (3)
Jehovah installs his king (6) He keeps promises even when it
Honor the son (12) hurts (4)
3 Confidence in God despite danger 16 Jehovah, the Source of goodness
‘Why so many adversaries?’ (1) “Jehovah is my portion” (5)
“Salvation belongs to Jehovah” (8) ‘My thoughts correct me at night’ (7)
‘Jehovah at my right hand’ (8)
4 A prayer of trust in God “You will not leave me in the
“Be agitated, but do not sin” (4) Grave” (10)
‘I will sleep in peace’ (8)
17 A prayer for protection
5 Jehovah, the refuge of the righteous “You have examined my heart” (3)
God hates wickedness (4, 5) “In the shadow of your wings” (8)
‘Lead me in your righteousness’ (8)
18 Praising God for salvation
6 A request for favor “Jehovah is my crag” (2)
The dead do not praise God (5) Jehovah, loyal to the loyal ones (25)
God hears requests for favor (9) God’s way is perfect (30)
7 Jehovah is a righteous Judge “Your humility makes me great” (35)
“Judge me, O Jehovah” (8) 19 God’s creation and law bear witness
8 God’s glory and man’s dignity ‘Heavens declare God’s glory’ (1)
“How majestic your name is!” (1, 9) God’s perfect law restores
‘Mortal man, of what importance?’ (4) strength (7)
Man crowned with splendor (5) “Sins I am unaware of” (12)
9 Declaring God’s wonderful works 20 Salvation for God’s anointed king
Jehovah, a secure refuge (9) Some rely on chariots and horses,
To know God’s name is to trust in ‘but we call on Jehovah’s name’ (7)
him (10) 21 Blessings on the king who trusts in
10 Jehovah, the helper of the helpless Jehovah
The wicked boast: “There is no Long life given to the king (4)
God” (4) God’s enemies will be defeated (8-12)
The helpless turn to Jehovah (14) 22 From despair to praise
“Jehovah is King forever” (16) “My God, why have you forsaken
me?” (1)
11 Taking refuge in Jehovah
“They cast lots for my clothing” (18)
“Jehovah is in his holy temple” (4)
Praising God in the
God hates anyone loving violence (5) congregation (22, 25)
12 Jehovah rises up to act The whole earth to worship God (27)
God’s sayings are pure (6) 23 “Jehovah is my Shepherd”
13 Longing for Jehovah’s salvation “I will lack nothing” (1)
“How long, O Jehovah?” (1, 2) “He refreshes me” (3)
Jehovah richly rewards (6) “My cup is well-filled” (5)
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24 The glorious King enters the gates 36 God’s precious loyal love
‘To Jehovah belongs the earth’ (1) The wicked one does not fear God (1)
25 A prayer for guidance and forgiveness God, the source of life (9)
“By your light we can see light” (9)
“Teach me your paths” (4)
“Close friendship with Jehovah” (14) 37 Those trusting in Jehovah will prosper
“Pardon all my sins” (18) Do not be upset by evil men (1)
“Find exquisite delight in
26 Walking in integrity Jehovah” (4)
“Examine me, O Jehovah” (2) “Commit your way to Jehovah” (5)
Avoiding bad association (4, 5) “The meek will possess the earth” (11)
‘I will march around God’s altar’ (6) The righteous will not lack bread (25)
27 Jehovah, the stronghold of my life The righteous will live forever on
Appreciation for God’s temple (4) earth (29)
Jehovah cares even if parents do 38 A prayer of a suffering repentant one
not (10) “Distressed and extremely
“Hope in Jehovah” (14) downcast” (6)
Jehovah hears those waiting on
28 The psalmist’s prayer heard him (15)
‘Jehovah, my strength and shield’ (7) “I was troubled by my sin” (18)
29 Jehovah’s mighty voice 39 Life’s shortness
Worship in holy adornment (2) Man is a mere breath (5, 11)
“The glorious God thunders” (3) “Do not ignore my tears” (12)
Jehovah strengthens his people (11)
40 Giving thanks to the incomparable God
30 Mourning changed into rejoicing God’s works too numerous to
God’s favor is for a lifetime (5) recount (5)
31 Taking refuge in Jehovah Sacrifices not God’s primary
concern (6)
“Into your hand I entrust my
spirit” (5) ‘To do your will is my delight’ (8)
“Jehovah, the God of truth” (5) 41 A prayer from the sickbed
God’s abundant goodness (19) God sustains the sick (3)
Betrayed by a close associate (9)
32 Happy are the ones forgiven
“I confessed my sin to you” (5) 42 Praising God as the Grand Savior
God gives you insight (8) Thirsting for God as a deer thirsts for
water (1, 2)
33 Praise to the Creator “Why am I in despair?” (5, 11)
“Sing to him a new song” (3) “Wait for God” (5, 11)
Creation by Jehovah’s word and
43 God as Judge rescues
spirit (6)
‘Send out your light and truth’ (3)
Jehovah’s nation happy (12)
“Why am I in despair?” (5)
Jehovah’s watchful eye (18) “Wait for God” (5)
34 Jehovah rescues his servants 44 A prayer for help
“Let us exalt his name together” (3) “It was you who saved us” (7)
Jehovah’s angel protects (7) Like “sheep for slaughtering” (22)
“Taste and see that Jehovah is “Rise up as our helper!” (26)
good” (8)
‘None of his bones broken’ (20) 45 The anointed king’s marriage
Gracious in speech (2)
35 Prayer for deliverance from enemies “God is your throne forever” (6)
Enemies to be driven away (5) The king longs for the bride’s
Praising God among the throngs (18) beauty (11)
Hated without cause (19) Sons as princes in all the earth (16)
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46 “God is our refuge” 60 God subdues the enemies

God’s astonishing works (8) Salvation by humans worthless (11)
God ends wars in all the earth (9) “By God we will gain power” (12)
47 God the King over all the earth 61 God, a strong tower against enemies
‘Jehovah is awe-inspiring’ (2) “I will be a guest in your tent” (4)
Sing praises to God (6, 7) 62 True salvation comes from God
48 Zion, the city of the Grand King “I wait silently for God” (1, 5)
The joy of the whole earth (2) ‘Pour out your hearts before God’ (8)
Inspect the city and its towers (11-13) Humans a mere breath (9)
Do not trust in wealth (10)
49 Folly of trusting in riches
No human can redeem another (7, 8) 63 Longing for God
God redeems from the Grave (15) “Your loyal love is better than life” (3)
Riches cannot save from death (16, 17) “Satisfied with the best” (5)
Meditating on God during the
50 God judges between the loyal and the night (6)
wicked ‘I cling to God’ (8)
God’s covenant over sacrifice (5)
“God himself is Judge” (6) 64 Protection from concealed attacks
All animals belong to God (10, 11) “God will shoot at them” (7)
God exposes wicked ones (16-21) 65 God’s care for the earth
51 A prayer of a repentant one “Hearer of prayer” (2)
Sinful from conception (5) ‘Happy is the one you choose’ (4)
“Purify me from my sin” (7) God’s abundant goodness (11)
“Create in me a pure heart” (10) 66 God’s awe-inspiring works
A crushed heart pleases God (17) ‘Come and see God’s works’ (5)
52 Trusting in God’s loyal love “I will pay my vows to you” (13)
Boasters in badness warned (1-5) God hears prayer (18-20)
Ungodly ones trust in riches (7) 67 The ends of the earth will fear God
53 The foolish ones portrayed God’s way to be known (2)
“There is no Jehovah” (1) ‘Let all the peoples praise God’ (3, 5)
“No one is doing good” (3) “God will bless us” (6, 7)
68 ‘Let God’s enemies be scattered’
54 A prayer for help when among foes
“A father of the fatherless” (5)
“God is my helper” (4)
God gives the lonely a home (6)
55 A prayer when betrayed by a friend Women proclaim the good news (11)
Taunted by a close friend (12-14) Gifts in the form of men (18)
“Throw your burden on Jehovah” (22) ‘Jehovah daily carries our load’ (19)
56 A prayer when persecuted 69 A prayer for rescue
“In God I put my trust” (4) “Zeal for your house has consumed
“My tears in your skin bottle” (8) me” (9)
“What can a mere human do to “Answer me quickly” (17)
me?” (4, 11) “They gave me vinegar to drink” (21)
57 A request for favor 70 Urgent help requested
Refuge under God’s wings (1) “Act quickly in my behalf” (5)
Enemies fall into their own snare (6) 71 The confidence of old ones
58 There is a God who judges the earth Trusting in God since youth (5)
Prayer to punish the wicked (6-8) “When my strength fails” (9)
59 God, a shield and a refuge ‘God has taught me from youth’ (17)
‘Do not show mercy to traitors’ (5) 72 The peaceful rule of God’s king
“I will sing about your strength” (16) “The righteous will flourish” (7)
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Subjects from sea to sea (8) Enemies like a whirling thistle (13)
Rescue from violence (14) God’s name is Jehovah (18)
An abundance of grain on earth (16) 84 Yearning for God’s grand tabernacle
God’s name is praised forever (19) A Levite’s longing to be like a bird (3)
73 A godly man regains spiritual “A day in your courtyards” (10)
perspective “God is a sun and a shield” (11)
“My feet had almost strayed” (2) 85 A prayer for restoration
“I was troubled all day long” (14) God will speak peace to loyal ones (8)
‘Until I entered God’s sanctuary’ (17) Loyal love and faithfulness to
Wicked ones on slippery ground (18) meet (10)
Drawing near to God is good (28)
86 No god like Jehovah
74 A prayer that God remember his people Jehovah ready to forgive (5)
God’s saving acts recalled (12-17) All nations to worship Jehovah (9)
“Remember the enemy’s taunts” (18) ‘Instruct me about your way’ (11)
75 God judges with fairness “Unify my heart” (11)
The wicked to drink Jehovah’s cup (8) 87 Zion, the city of the true God
76 God’s triumph over Zion’s enemies Those born in Zion (4-6)
God saves the meek (9) 88 A prayer to be kept from death
Proud enemies to be humbled (12) “My life is on the brink of the
77 A prayer in a time of distress Grave” (3)
Meditating on God’s works (11, 12) ‘Each morning I pray to you’ (13)
‘Who is as great as you, O God?’ (13) 89 Singing about Jehovah’s loyal love
A covenant with David (3)
78 God’s care and Israel’s lack of faith
David’s offspring to last forever (4)
Tell the future generation (2-8)
God’s anointed calls Him
“They did not put faith in God” (22) “Father” (26)
“The grain of heaven” (24) Davidic covenant sure (34-37)
“They grieved the Holy One of Man cannot escape the Grave (48)
Israel” (41)
From Egypt to the Promised 90 Eternal God and short-lived man
Land (43-55) A thousand years as yesterday (4)
“They kept challenging God” (56) Man lives 70-80 years (10)
“Teach us how to count our days” (12)
79 A prayer when nations invaded God’s
people 91 Protection in God’s secret place
‘We are an object of reproach’ (4) Rescued from the birdcatcher (3)
‘Help us for your name’s sake’ (9) Refuge under God’s wings (4)
“Repay our neighbors sevenfold” (12) Safe although thousands fall (7)
Angels commanded to guard (11)
80 Israel’s Shepherd sought for restoration
“O God, restore us” (3) 92 Jehovah exalted forever
Israel as God’s vine (8-15) His great works and deep
thoughts (5)
81 An exhortation to obey ‘The righteous will flourish like a
Do not worship foreign gods (9) tree’ (12)
‘If only you would listen’ (13) Elderly will continue to thrive (14)
82 A call for righteous judgment 93 Jehovah’s majestic rulership
God judges among “the gods” (1) “Jehovah has become King!” (1)
“Defend the lowly” (3) ‘Your reminders are trustworthy’ (5)
“You are gods” (6)
94 A prayer for vengeance by God
83 A prayer when facing enemies “How long will the wicked
“O God, do not be silent” (1) continue?” (3)
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Jah’s correction brings happiness (12) God remembers his covenant (8-10)
God will not forsake his people (14) “Do not touch my anointed ones” (15)
“Framing trouble in the name of the Enslaved Joseph used by God (17-22)
law” (20) God’s miracles in Egypt (23-36)
95 True worship coupled with obedience Israel’s Exodus from Egypt (37-39)
“Today if you listen to his voice” (7) God remembers Abrahamic
“Do not harden your heart” (8) promise (42)
“They will not enter into my rest” (11) 106 Israel’s lack of appreciation
96 “Sing to Jehovah a new song” They quickly forgot God’s acts (13)
Jehovah, most worthy of praise (4) God’s glory exchanged for image of
Peoples’ gods are worthless (5) a bull (19, 20)
Worship in holy adornment (9) They had no faith in God’s
promise (24)
97 Jehovah exalted above other gods
They joined in worship of Baal (28)
“Jehovah has become King!” (1)
Children sacrificed to demons (37)
Love Jehovah, hate what is bad (10)
Light for the righteous (11) 107 Give thanks to God for his
wonderful works
98 Jehovah, Savior and righteous Judge
He led them in the right way (7)
Jehovah’s salvation made
known (2, 3) He satisfied the thirsty and the
hungry (9)
99 Jehovah, the holy King He brought them out of darkness (14)
Enthroned above the cherubs (1) He sent his word to heal them (20)
A God who pardons and punishes (8) He protects the poor from
100 Giving thanks to the Creator oppression (41)
“Serve Jehovah with rejoicing” (2) 108 A prayer for victory over enemies
‘It is God who made us’ (3) Salvation by humans worthless (12)
101 A ruler acting with integrity “By God we will gain power” (13)
‘I will not tolerate haughtiness’ (5) 109 A prayer of a distressed man
“I will look to the faithful ones” (6) ‘Let another take his position’ (8)
102 A prayer of an oppressed one God stands at a poor man’s side (31)
in despair 110 A king and priest like Melchizedek
“I am like a solitary bird” (7) ‘Rule in the midst of your enemies’ (2)
‘My days are a fading shadow’ (11) Willing young ones like dewdrops (3)
“Jehovah will rebuild Zion” (16)
Jehovah remains forever (26, 27) 111 Praise Jehovah for his great works
God’s name holy and
103 “Let me praise Jehovah” awe-inspiring (9)
God puts our sins far away (12) Fear of Jehovah is wisdom (10)
God’s fatherly mercy (13)
God remembers that we are dust (14) 112 A righteous man fears Jehovah
Jehovah’s throne and kingship (19) A generous lender will prosper (5)
Angels carry out God’s word (20) “The righteous will be remembered
forever” (6)
104 Praising God for the wonders The generous gives to the poor (9)
of creation
Earth to remain forever (5) 113 God on high raises the lowly
Wine and bread for mortal man (15) Jehovah’s name praised forever (2)
“How many your works are!” (24) God stoops down (6)
‘When spirit is taken away, they 114 Israel’s deliverance out of Egypt
die’ (29) The sea fled (5)
105 Jehovah’s faithful acts toward his Mountains skipped like rams (6)
people Flinty rock turned into a spring (8)
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115 Glory to be given to God alone 125 Jehovah protects his people
Lifeless idols (4-8) “As mountains surround
The earth given to humans (16) Jerusalem” (2)
“The dead do not praise Jah” (17) “May there be peace upon Israel” (5)
116 A song of gratitude 126 Zion’s joyful restoration
“With what will I repay Jehovah?” (12) “Jehovah has done great things” (3)
“I will take up the cup of From weeping to exultation (5, 6)
salvation” (13)
127 Without God, everything in vain
“I will pay my vows to
Jehovah” (14, 18) “Unless Jehovah builds the house” (1)
Costly is the death of loyal ones (15) Children, a reward from God (3)
117 A call to all nations to praise Jehovah 128 Happiness in fearing Jehovah
God’s loyal love is great (2) A wife like a fruitful vine (3)
“May you see Jerusalem prosper” (5)
118 Giving thanks for Jehovah’s victory
‘I called on Jah, and he answered’ (5) 129 Attacked but not defeated
“Jehovah is on my side” (6, 7) Zion’s haters put to shame (5)
Rejected stone to be the chief 130 “From the depths I call to you”
cornerstone (22) ‘If you were to watch errors’ (3)
‘The one coming in Jehovah’s True forgiveness with Jehovah (4)
name’ (26) “I eagerly wait for Jehovah” (6)
119 Appreciation for God’s precious word 131 Contented like a weaned child
‘How can youths keep a clean Not aspiring for things too great (1)
path?’ (9)
“I am fond of your reminders” (24) 132 David and Zion chosen
“Your word is my hope” (74, 81, 114) “Do not reject your anointed one” (10)
“How I do love your law!” (97) Zion’s priests clothed with
“More insight than all my salvation (16)
teachers” (99) 133 Dwelling together in unity
“Your word is a lamp to my foot” (105) Like oil on Aaron’s head (2)
‘The essence of your word is Like the dew of Hermon (3)
truth’ (160)
Peace for those who love God’s 134 Praising God during the nights
law (165) “Raise your hands in holiness” (2)
120 A foreigner’s longing for peace 135 Praise Jah for his greatness
‘Rescue me from a deceitful Signs and miracles against
tongue’ (2) Egypt (8, 9)
“I am for peace” (7) “Your name endures forever” (13)
121 Jehovah guards his people Lifeless idols (15-18)
“My help comes from Jehovah” (2) 136 Jehovah’s loyal love endures forever
Jehovah never sleeps (3, 4) Heaven and earth skillfully
122 A prayer for the peace of Jerusalem made (5, 6)
The joy of going to Jehovah’s Pharaoh died in the Red Sea (15)
house (1) God remembers the depressed (23)
A city joined together as one (3) Food to every living thing (25)
123 Looking to Jehovah for favor 137 By the rivers of Babylon
‘Like servants, we look to Jehovah’ (2) No songs of Zion sung (3, 4)
‘We have had our full share of Babylon to be devastated (8)
contempt’ (3) 138 Though exalted, God is caring
124 “If Jehovah had not been with us” ‘You answered my prayer’ (3)
Escape from the broken trap (7) ‘Even amid danger, you rescue
‘Jehovah’s name is our help’ (8) me’ (7)
753 PSALMS Contents –2:2
139 God knows his servants well 145 Praising God, the great King
No escape from God’s spirit (7) ‘I will declare God’s greatness’ (6)
“I am wonderfully made” (14) “Jehovah is good to all” (9)
‘You saw me as an embryo’ (16) “Your loyal ones will praise you” (10)
“Lead me in the way of eternity” (24) God’s eternal kingship (13)
140 Jehovah, the strong Savior God’s hand satisfies all (16)
Evil men are like serpents (3) 146 Trust in God, not in men
Violent men to fall (11) At death, man’s thoughts perish (4)
141 A prayer for protection God raises up those bent down (8)
“May my prayer be as incense” (2) 147 Praising God’s loving and
The righteous one’s reproof like oil (5) powerful works
The wicked fall into their own He heals the brokenhearted (3)
nets (10)
He calls all the stars by name (4)
142 A prayer for rescue from persecutors He sends snow like wool (16)
“There is nowhere I can flee” (4)
‘You are all I have’ (5) 148 All creation to praise Jehovah
“Praise him, all his angels” (2)
143 Thirsting for God like a parched land ‘Praise him, sun, moon, and stars’ (3)
‘I ponder over your works’ (5) Young and old to praise God (12, 13)
“Teach me to do your will” (10)
‘May your good spirit lead me’ (10) 149 A song in praise of God’s victory
God takes pleasure in his people (4)
144 A prayer for victory
‘What is a mortal man?’ (3) Honor belongs to God’s loyal ones (9)
‘May the enemies be scattered’ (6) 150 Let every breathing thing praise Jah
Happy are Jehovah’s people (15) Hallelujah! (1, 6)
BOOK ONE
(Psalms 1-41)
1 Happy is the man who does

not walk according to the
CHAP. 1
a Pr 4:14
They are like the chaff that
the wind blows away.
advice of the wicked b Pr 22:10 5 That is why the wicked will
c Ps 19:7
And does not stand on the Ps 40:8 not remain standing in the
path of sinners a Ps 112:1
Mt 5:3
judgment; a
And does not sit in the seat Ro 7:22 Nor will sinners remain
Jas 1:25
of scoffers. b d Jos 1:8
standing in the assembly
2 But his delight is in the law Ps 119:97 of the righteous. b
of Jehovah, c 1Ti 4:15
e 1Ch 22:13
6 For Jehovah is aware of the
And he reads His law in an Jer 17:7, 8 way of the righteous, c
undertone1 day and night. d ____________________ But the way of the wicked
3 He will be like a tree planted Second Col. will perish. d
by streams of water,
2
a Mt 25:41 Why are the nations agitated
b Mal 3:18
A tree that produces fruit in Mt 13:49, 50 And the peoples muttering1
its season, c Ps 37:18 an empty thing? e
Jer 12:3
The foliage of which does 1Pe 3:12 2 The kings of the earth take
not wither. d Pr 14:12 their stand
And everything he does will ____________________
And high officials gather
succeed. e CHAP. 2 together1 as one f
4 The wicked are not like that; e Ac 4:25-28
f Mt 27:1, 2 2:1 1 Or “meditating on.” 2:2 1 Or “take
Lu 23:10, 11
1:2 1 Or “he meditates on His law.” Re 19:19 counsel together.”
PSALMS 2:3–4:3 754
Against Jehovah and against CHAP. 2 Why are so many rising up
his anointed one.1a a Ps 89:20 against me? a
3 They say: “Let us tear off Isa 61:1 2 Many are saying about me:1
their shackles b Ps 45:6 “God will not save him.” b
And throw off their ropes!” Eze 21:27 (Selah)2
Da 7:13, 14
4 The One enthroned in the Re 19:16
3 But you, O Jehovah, are a
heavens will laugh; shield around me, c
c 2Sa 5:7
Jehovah will scoff at them. Re 14:1
My glory d and the One who
5 At that time he will speak to lifts up my head. e
them in his anger d Mt 3:16, 17
Mr 1:9-11
4 I will call aloud to Jehovah,
And terrify them in his burn- Ro 1:4 And he will answer me from
ing anger, his holy mountain. f (Selah)
e Ac 13:33
6 Saying: “I myself have in- Heb 1:5 5 I will lie down and sleep;
stalled my king b Heb 5:5 And I will wake up in safety,
On Zion, c my holy mountain.” f Ps 72:8 For Jehovah continues to
7 Let me proclaim the decree Heb 1:2 support me. g
of Jehovah; Re 11:15
6 I am not afraid of the tens
He said to me: “You are my g Re 12:5 of thousands
Re 19:15 Lined up against me on every
son; d
Today I have become your h Da 2:44 side. h
father. e Re 2:26, 27 7 Rise up, O Jehovah! Save
8 Ask of me, and I will give na- i Php 2:9-11 me, i O my God!
tions as your inheritance j Joh 3:36
For you will strike all my
And the ends of the earth as ____________________ enemies on the jaw;
your possession. f CHAP. 3
You will break the teeth
9 You will break them with an k 2Sa 15:14
of the wicked. j
iron scepter, g 8 Salvation belongs to
l 2Sa 15:12 Jehovah. k
And you will smash them 2Sa 16:15
like a piece of pottery.” h ____________________ Your blessing is upon your
10 So now, you kings, show people. (Selah)
Second Col.
insight; a 2Sa 12:11 To the director; to be accompanied
Accept correction,1 you with stringed instruments.
b 2Sa 16:7, 8 A melody of David.
judges of the earth.
11 Serve Jehovah with fear,
And rejoice with trembling.
c Ge 15:1
d Isa 45:25
4 When I call, answer me,
O my righteous God. l
Make a way of escape1 for

12 Honor1 the son, i or God2 will e Ps 27:6 me in my distress.
become indignant Show me favor and hear my
And you will perish from the f 2Sa 15:25
Ps 2:6 prayer.
way, j 2 You sons of men, how long
For His anger flares up g Ps 4:8
Pr 3:24 will you turn my honor into
quickly. humiliation?
Happy are all those taking h 2Ki 6:15, 16
Ps 27:3 How long will you love what
refuge in Him. Ro 8:31 is worthless and search for
A melody of David when he was fleeing i 1Ti 4:10
what is false? (Selah)
from his son Absa·lom. k 3 Know that Jehovah will treat
3 O Jehovah, why have
my adversaries become
j 2Th 1:6
k Ps 37:39
his loyal one in a special
way;1
so numerous? l Isa 43:11
Re 19:1 3:2 1 Or “my soul.” 2 See Glossary.
2:2 1 Or “his Christ.” 2:10 1 Or “Be ____________________ 4:1 1 Lit., “Make broad space.” 4:3 1 Or
warned.” 2:12 1 Lit., “Kiss.” 2 Lit., CHAP. 4 “distinguish his loyal one; set his loyal
“he.” l Ps 11:7 one apart for himself.”
755 PSALMS 4:4–6:2
Jehovah will hear when I call CHAP. 4 7 But I will come into your
to him. a Eph 4:26 house a because of your
4 Be agitated, but do not sin. a b Ps 37:3
great loyal love; b
Have your say in your heart, Ps 62:8 I will bow down toward your
upon your bed, and keep Pr 3:5 holy temple1 in reverential
1Pe 4:19
silent. (Selah) fear of you. c
5 Offer the sacrifices of righ- c Nu 6:26 8 Lead me, O Jehovah, in your
Ps 80:7
teousness, Pr 16:15
righteousness because of
And trust in Jehovah. b 1Pe 3:12 my foes;
6 There are many saying: d Ps 3:5 Make your way clear for me. d
“Who will show us any- Pr 3:24, 26 9 For nothing they say can be
thing good?” e Le 25:18 trusted;
Let the light of your face ____________________ Within them is nothing but
shine upon us, O Jehovah. c CHAP. 5 malice;
7 You have filled my heart with f Ps 65:2 Their throat is an open
greater rejoicing 1Pe 3:12 grave;
Than those who have an g Ps 55:16, 17 They flatter with their
abundant harvest of grain tongue.1e
h Mr 1:35
and new wine. 10 But God will declare them
8 I will lie down and sleep in i Ps 89:14
guilty;
Pr 6:16-19
peace, d Hab 1:13 Their own schemes will
For you alone, O Jehovah, j Ps 15:1-5
cause their downfall. f
make me dwell in security. e Pr 12:19 May they be driven away
To the director for Nehi·loth.1 k Ro 12:9
because of their many
A melody of David. Heb 1:9 transgressions,
5 Listen to my words,
O Jehovah; f
l Pr 20:19
Joh 8:44
For they have rebelled
against you.
Be attentive to my sighing. Col 3:9 11 But all those who take refuge
2 Pay attention to my cry for Re 21:8
in you will rejoice; g
help, m Ge 9:6 They will always shout
Ps 55:23
O my King and my God, Pr 6:16, 17 joyfully.
because to you I pray. 1Pe 3:10 You will block approach to
3 O Jehovah, you will hear my ____________________ them,
voice in the morning; g Second Col. And those loving your name
In the morning I will express a 1Sa 3:3 will rejoice in you.
my concern to you h and 1Ch 16:1
12 For you will bless anyone
wait expectantly. b Ps 69:13 righteous, O Jehovah;
4 For you are not a God who c Ps 28:2 You will surround them with
takes pleasure in wicked- Ps 138:2 approval as with a large
ness; i d Ps 25:4, 5 shield. h
No one bad may remain with Ps 27:11
To the director; to be accompanied
you. j e Pr 29:5 with stringed instruments tuned to
5 No arrogant person may Ro 3:13 Shemi·nith.1 A melody of David.
stand in your presence.
You hate all those who
f 2Sa 15:31
2Sa 17:23
Ps 7:14, 15
6 O me
Jehovah, do not reprove
in your anger,
behave wickedly; k And do not correct me in
6 You will destroy those who g Ps 40:16 your rage. i
speak lies. l h Ge 15:1 2 Show me favor,1 O Jehovah,
Jehovah detests violent and Ps 3:3 for I am growing weak.
deceptive people.1m ____________________
CHAP. 6 5:7 1 Or “sanctuary.” 5:9 1 Or “They
5:Sup; 6:Sup 1 See Glossary. 5:6 1 Or i Ps 38:1 use a smooth tongue.” 6:2 1 Or “mer-
“a man of bloodshed and deception.” Jer 10:24 cy.”
PSALMS 6:3–7:13 756
Heal me, O Jehovah, a for my CHAP. 6 3 O Jehovah my God, if I am
bones are shaking. a Ps 41:4 at fault in this,
3 Yes, I am1 greatly disturbed, b Ps 103:2, 3 If I have acted unjustly,
And I ask you, O Jehovah b Mt 26:38, 39 4 If I have wronged the one
—how long will it be? c c Ps 13:1, 2 doing good to me, a
4 Return, O Jehovah, and d Ps 50:15 Or if I have plundered my
rescue me;1d e Ps 119:88 enemy without cause,1
Save me for the sake of your La 3:22
5 Then let an enemy pursue
loyal love. e f Ps 30:9 and overtake me;1
Ps 115:17
5 For in death there is no Ec 9:5, 10 Let him trample my life down
mention1 of you; g Ps 69:3 to the earth
In the Grave,2 who will praise h Ps 39:12 And cause my glory to perish
you? f in the dust. (Selah)
i Ps 31:9
6 I have grown weary with my 6 Rise up in your anger,
j Ps 3:4
sighing; g Ps 145:18, 19 O Jehovah;
All night long I soak my bed Heb 5:7 Stand up against the fury
with tears;1 k Ps 31:22 of my enemies; b
I flood my couch with weep- Ps 40:1
Awake for me, and demand
Jon 2:2
ing. h that justice be done. c
7 My eye is weak from my l Ps 40:14
Jer 20:11 7 Let the nations surround
grief; i ____________________ you;
It has dimmed1 because of CHAP. 7 And you will act against
all those harassing me. them from on high.
m Ps 18:2
8 Get away from me, all you Pr 18:10 8 Jehovah will pass sentence
who behave wickedly, n Jer 15:15 on the peoples. d
For Jehovah will hear the 2Co 4:9
Judge me, O Jehovah,
sound of my weeping. j 2Pe 2:9
according to my righteous-
9 Jehovah will hear my re- o Ps 10:9
ness
quest for favor; k ____________________
Second Col.
And according to my
Jehovah will accept my integrity. e
prayer. a Pr 17:13
9 Please put an end to the evil
10 All my enemies will be put b Ps 3:7
deeds of the wicked.
Ps 35:1
to shame and dismayed; But establish the righteous, f
They will fall back in sudden c Ps 103:6
d Ge 18:25 Since you are the righteous
disgrace. l God g who examines the
Ps 9:7, 8
A dirge1 of David that he sang to e Ps 18:20 hearts h and the deepest
Jehovah regarding the words Ps 26:11 emotions.1i
of Cush the Benja·min·ite. Ps 41:12
10 God is my shield, j the Savior
7 O Jehovah my God, in you
I have taken refuge. m
f Ps 37:25
g De 32:4
of those upright in heart. k
11 God is a righteous Judge, l
Save me from all those Re 15:3
persecuting me and And God proclaims his judg-
h 1Sa 16:7
rescue me. n ments1 every day.
i 1Ch 28:9
2 Otherwise they will tear me1 Jer 17:10 12 If anyone will not repent, m
to pieces as a lion does, o Re 2:23 He sharpens his sword; n
Carrying me off with no one j Ge 15:1 He bends his bow and makes
to rescue me. Pr 30:5 it ready. o
k Pr 2:21 13 He prepares his deadly
6:3 1 Or “my soul is.” 6:4; 7:2, 5 1 Or l Ge 18:25 weapons;
“my soul.” 6:5 1 Or “remembrance.” Ps 9:4
Ps 98:9
2 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common grave 7:4 1 Or possibly, “While I spared the
of mankind. See Glossary. 6:6 1 Lit., m Isa 55:7 one opposing me without cause.” 7:9
“make my bed swim.” 6:7 1 Or “grown n De 32:41 1 Or “tests the hearts and the kidneys.”
old.” 7:Sup 1 Or “song of mourning.” o De 32:21, 23 7:11 1 Or “hurls denunciations.”
757 PSALMS 7:14–9:8
He makes ready his flaming CHAP. 7 You have put everything
arrows. a a De 32:42 under his feet:
14 Look at the one who is preg- b Jas 1:15 7 All the flocks and cattle,
nant with wickedness; c Es 7:10 As well as the wild animals,1a
He conceives trouble and Ps 10:2 8 The birds of the heavens and
Ps 35:7, 8
gives birth to lies. b Ps 57:6 the fish of the sea,
15 He excavates a pit and digs Pr 26:27 Whatever passes through the
it deep, d Es 9:24, 25 paths of the seas.
But he falls into the very e Ps 35:28 9 O Jehovah our Lord, how
hole he made. c f Isa 25:1 majestic your name is
16 The trouble he causes will Heb 13:15 throughout the earth!
return on his own head; d Re 15:4
g Da 4:17 To the director; upon Muth-labben.1
His violence will fall on the A melody of David.
crown of his head. ____________________
1 [Aleph]
17 CHAP. 8
9 I will
I will praise Jehovah for his praise you, O Jehovah,
justice; e h 1Ki 8:27
Ps 104:1 with all my heart;
I will sing praises1 to the Ps 148:13 I will tell about all your
name of Jehovah f the Most
High. g
i Mt 21:16 wonderful works. b
Lu 10:21
1Co 1:27 2 I will rejoice and exult in you;
To the director; upon the Gittith.1
A melody of David. j Ps 19:1 I will sing praises1 to your
8 O Jehovah our Lord, how Ps 104:19 name, O Most High. c

majestic your name is
Isa 40:26
Ro 1:20
2 [Beth]
throughout the earth; k Ge 1:29
3 When my enemies retreat, d
You have set your splendor Ge 9:3 They will stumble and perish
even higher than the heav- Ps 144:3 from before you.
Mt 6:25, 30
ens!1h Joh 3:16
4 For you defend my just
2 Out of the mouth of children Ac 14:17 cause;
and infants i you have es- Heb 2:6-8 You sit on your throne judg-
tablished strength l Ge 1:26 ing with righteousness. e
On account of your adver- Ge 9:1, 2
____________________ 3 [Gimel]
saries,
Second Col.
5 You have rebuked nations f
To silence the enemy and and destroyed the wicked,
the avenger. a Ge 1:28
Ge 9:3 Blotting out their name
3 When I see your heavens, ____________________ forever and ever.
the works of your fingers, CHAP. 9 6 The enemy has been ruined
The moon and the stars that b 1Ch 16:12 forever;
you have prepared, j 1Ch 29:11 You uprooted their cities,
4 What is mortal man that you Re 4:11
And all memory of them will
keep him in mind, c Ps 28:7
perish. g
And a son of man that you
take care of him? k
d Ps 56:9
e Ps 89:14
5 [He]
7 But Jehovah is enthroned
5 You made him a little lower 1Pe 2:23
forever; h
than godlike ones,1 f De 9:4
And you crowned him with g De 25:19 He has firmly established
glory and splendor. h Ps 90:2 his throne for justice. i
6 You gave him dominion over 1Ti 1:17 8 He will judge the inhabited
the works of your hands; l i Ro 14:10 earth1 in righteousness; j
Re 20:11 He will render righteous
j Ge 18:25 legal decisions for the
7:17; 9:2 1 Or “make music.” 8:Sup; Ps 85:11
9:Sup 1 See Glossary. 8:1 1 Or possi- Isa 26:9 nations. k
bly, “You whose splendor is recounted k Ps 96:13
above the heavens!” 8:5 1 Or “than an- Ps 98:9 8:7 1 Lit., “the beasts of the field.” 9:8
gels.” Ac 17:31 1 Or “the productive land.”
PSALMS 9:9–10:7 758
6 [Waw] CHAP. 9 18 But the poor will not always
9 Jehovah will become a a Ps 91:2 be forgotten; a
secure refuge1 for the b Ps 46:1 Nor will the hope of the meek
oppressed, a Ps 54:7
c Ps 91:14
ever perish. b
A secure refuge in times Pr 18:10 [Kaph]
of distress. b Jer 16:21
19 Rise up, O Jehovah! Do not
10 Those knowing your name d 2Ch 20:12
Ps 25:15 let mortal man prevail.
will trust in you; c 2Co 1:10 May the nations be judged
You will never abandon those e Ps 96:10 in your presence. c
Ps 107:19, 22
seeking you, O Jehovah. d Isa 12:3, 4 20 Strike them with fear,
7 [Zayin] f Ge 4:9, 10 O Jehovah, d
11 Sing praises to Jehovah, Ge 9:5
De 32:43 Let the nations know that
who is dwelling in Zion; 2Ki 9:24, 26 they are only mortal men.
2Ki 24:3, 4
Make his deeds known Lu 11:49-51
(Selah)
among the peoples. e g Ex 3:7 [Lamed]
12 For the One who avenges
10 Why,
Ps 72:13, 14
Lu 18:7
O Jehovah, do you
their blood remembers h Ps 30:3 stand at a distance?
them; f Isa 38:9, 10 Why do you hide yourself
Re 1:17, 18
He will not forget the cry in times of distress? e
i Jer 17:19, 20
of the afflicted. g j Ps 13:5 2 The wicked one arrogantly
8 [Heth] Ps 20:5 pursues the helpless one, f
13 Show me favor, O Jehovah; k De 32:35
Pr 5:22
But he will be caught in the
see my affliction by those l Ex 14:4 schemes he devises. g
hating me, Jos 2:10 3 For the wicked one boasts
2Ki 19:19
You who raise me from the m Pr 26:27
about his selfish desires1h
gates of death, h Isa 3:11 And blesses the greedy one;2
14 So that I may declare your ____________________ [Nun]
praiseworthy deeds in Second Col. He disrespects Jehovah.
the gates of the daughter a Ps 12:5 4 In his haughtiness, the wick-
of Zion, i Ps 72:4
ed man makes no investi-
b Ps 10:17
And rejoice in your acts Mt 5:5 gation;
of salvation. j c Ge 18:25 All his thoughts are: “There
9 [Teth] Ps 82:8
d Ex 15:16
is no God.” i
15 The nations have sunk down Ex 23:27 5 His ways keep prospering, j
into the pit they made; ____________________ But your judgments are be-
Their own foot has been CHAP. 10 yond his understanding; k
caught in the net they hid. k e Ps 13:1 He scoffs1 at all his adver-
16 Jehovah is known by the Ps 22:1 saries.
Jer 14:8
judgment he executes. l f Ex 14:17 6 He says in his heart: “I will
The wicked one has been g Ps 7:14, 16 never be shaken;1
ensnared in the work of Ps 37:7 For generation after genera-
Pr 5:22
his own hands. m Pr 26:27 tion
Hig·gaion.1 (Selah) h Ex 15:9 I will never see calamity.” l

[Yod] i
Ho 12:8
Ps 14:1, 2 [Pe]
17 The wicked will retreat Ps 53:1 7 His mouth is full of curses,
toward the Grave,1 Zep 1:12 lies, and threats; m
j Ps 37:35
All the nations who forget k Isa 26:11
Under his tongue are trouble
God. Ho 14:9 and injury. n
l Pr 14:16
9:9 1 Or “secure height.” 9:16 1 See Ec 8:11 10:3 1 Or “the desire of his soul.” 2 Or
m
Glossary. 9:17 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the Ro 3:14
possibly, “The greedy one blesses him-
n Ps 7:14
common grave of mankind. See Glos- Ps 12:2 self.” 10:5 1 Or “puffs.” 10:6 1 Or “will
sary. Ps 55:21 never stagger (totter).”
759 PSALMS 10:8–11:6
8 He waits in ambush near the CHAP. 10 The nations have perished
settlements; a Pr 1:10, 11 from the earth. a
From his hiding place he kills b Ps 17:9, 11 [Taw]
an innocent one. a c Job 38:39, 17 But you will hear the request
[Ayin] 40
Ps 17:12
of the meek, O Jehovah. b
His eyes are watching for an Ps 59:3 You will make their hearts
unfortunate victim. b d Ps 140:5 firm c and pay close atten-
9 He waits in his hiding place Jer 5:26 tion to them. d
like a lion in its lair.1c e Ec 8:11 18 You will render justice to
f Ps 73:3, 11 the fatherless and to those
He waits to seize the helpless Ps 94:3, 7
one. Eze 8:12 who are crushed, e
He seizes the helpless one Eze 9:9 So that mortal man of the
when he pulls his net shut. d g Ps 3:7 earth may no longer make
10 The victim is crushed and h Mic 5:9 them afraid. f
i Ps 9:12
brought down; To the director. Of David.
11 Inrefuge.
Ps 35:10
The unfortunate ones fall j 2Ki 9:26
Jehovah I have taken
g
into his clutches.1 2Ch 6:23
11 He says in his heart: “God k 1Pe 4:19 So how can you say to me:1
has forgotten. e l De 10:17, 18 “Flee like a bird to your
Ps 146:9 mountain!
He has turned away his face. Heb 13:6
He never notices.” f m Job 38:15
2 See how the wicked bend the
[Qoph] n Ex 15:18
bow;
12 Rise up, O Jehovah. g O God, Ps 145:13 They set their arrow on the
lift up your hand. h Jer 10:10 bowstring,
Da 4:34
Do not forget the helpless 1Ti 1:17
To shoot from the darkness
ones. i ____________________ those upright in heart.
13 Why has the wicked one Second Col. 3 When the foundations1 are
disrespected God? a Ps 9:5 torn down,
He says in his heart: “You Ps 44:2 What can the righteous do?”
will not hold me account- b Ps 9:18 4 Jehovah is in his holy
able.” c 1Ch 29:18, 19 temple. h
[Resh] d Pr 15:8
1Pe 3:12
Jehovah’s throne is in the
14 But you do see trouble and heavens. i
e Ps 72:4
distress. His own eyes see, his watch-
f Isa 51:12
You look on and take matters ____________________
ful1 eyes examine the sons
in hand. j of men. j
CHAP. 11
To you the unfortunate 5 Jehovah examines the righ-
g 2Ch 14:11
victim turns; k Ps 7:1 teous one as well as the
Ps 56:11 wicked one; k
You are the helper for the
fatherless child.1l
h Mic 1:2 He1 hates anyone who loves
Hab 2:20 violence. l
[Shin] i 2Ch 20:6
6 Upon the wicked, he will rain
15 Break the arm of the wicked Ps 103:19
down snares;1
Re 4:2, 3
and evil man, m
j 2Ch 16:9 Fire and sulfur m and a
So that when you search for Pr 15:3 scorching wind will be the
his wickedness, Zec 4:10
portion of their cup.
Heb 4:13
You will find it no more.
k Ge 6:5
16 Jehovah is King forever and Ge 7:1 11:1 1 Or “my soul.” 11:3 1 Or “the foun-
ever. n l Pr 3:31
dations of justice.” 11:4 1 Or “beam-
Pr 6:16, 17 ing.” 11:5 1 Or “His soul; His
10:9 1 Or “thicket.” 10:10 1 Or “strong m Ge 19:24 very being.” 11:6 1 Or possibly, “burn-
claws.” 10:14 1 Or “the orphan.” Eze 38:22 ing coals.”
PSALMS 11:7–14:4 760
7 For Jehovah is righteous; a CHAP. 11 To the director. A melody of David.
he loves righteous acts. b
The upright will see his
a De 32:4
13 How long, O Jehovah, will
you forget me? Forever?
face.1c b Ps 146:8 How long will you hide your
To the director; tuned to Shemi·nith.1
face from me? a
A melody of David.
c Job 36:7 2 How long will I1 have anxious
Ps 34:15
12 Save me, O Jehovah, for 1Pe 3:12 concern,

the loyal one is no more; ____________________ With grief in my heart each
Faithful people have van- CHAP. 12 day?
ished from among men. d Ps 28:3 How long will my enemy
2 They speak lies to one an- triumph over me? b
other; e Ex 15:9, 10 3 Look upon me and answer
1Sa 2:3 me, O Jehovah my God.
They flatter with their lips1 Eze 28:2
and speak with deceitful Give light to my eyes, so that
hearts.2d f Ps 10:5 I may not fall asleep in
3 Jehovah will cut off all flat- death,
tering lips g Ex 3:7 4 So that my enemy will not
And the tongue that makes say: “I have defeated him!”
great boasts, e
h 2Sa 22:31 Do not let my opponents re-
Ps 19:8
4 Those who say: “We will pre- joice over my downfall. c
vail with our tongues. i 1Sa 2:9
5 As for me, I trust in your
We use our lips as we please; loyal love; d
Who will be our master?” f j Ec 8:11 My heart will rejoice in your
____________________ acts of salvation. e
5 “Because the afflicted are
oppressed, Second Col. 6 I will sing to Jehovah, for he
____________________ has richly rewarded me.1f
Because of the sighing of the
poor, g CHAP. 13 To the director. Of David.
I will rise up to act,” says
Jehovah.
a Job 13:24
Ps 6:3
Ps 22:2
14 Thehisfoolish1
heart:
one says in
“I will save them from those “There is no Jehovah.” g

who treat them with con- b Ps 22:7, 8
Their actions are corrupt,
tempt.”1 and their dealings are de-
6 The sayings of Jehovah are c Ps 25:2 testable;
pure; h Ps 35:19 No one is doing good. h
They are like silver refined 2 But Jehovah looks
d Ps 52:8 down from heaven on the
in an earthen furnace,1 Ps 147:11
purified seven times. 1Pe 5:6, 7 sons of men
7 You will guard them, To see whether anyone has
O Jehovah; i e 1Sa 2:1 insight, whether anyone
You will protect each one of is seeking Jehovah. i
them from this generation
f Ps 116:7 3 They have all turned aside; j
Ps 119:17
forever. ____________________ They are all alike corrupt.
8 The wicked walk around un- CHAP. 14
No one is doing good,
restrained g Ps 10:4
Not even one.
Because the sons of men Isa 29:16 4 Do none of the wrongdoers
promote depravity. j understand?
h Ps 53 They devour my people as if
Ro 3:10-12
11:7 1 Or “experience his favor.” 12:Sup they were eating bread.
1 See Glossary. 12:2 1 Lit., “speak with They do not call on Jehovah.
i 2Ch 16:9
a smooth lip.” 2 Lit., “with a heart and a Ps 33:13-15
heart.” 12:5 1 Or “puff at them.” 12:6 Heb 11:6 13:2 1 Or “my soul.” 13:6 1 Or “he has
1 Or possibly, “a smelting furnace set on dealt rewardingly with me.” 14:1 1 Or
the ground.” j Ec 7:29 “senseless.”
761 PSALMS 14:5–16:11
5 But they will be filled with CHAP. 14 2 I have said to Jehovah: “You
great terror, a a Ex 15:16 are Jehovah, my Source of
For Jehovah is with the gen- b Ps 9:9 goodness.
eration of the righteous. Ps 142:5 3 And the holy ones in the
6 You wrongdoers try to frus- c Ro 11:26, 27 earth,
____________________
trate the plans of the lowly The majestic ones, bring me
one, CHAP. 15
great delight.” a
But Jehovah is his refuge. b d Ps 2:6
Ps 24:3, 4 4 Those who pursue other
7 O that Israel’s salvation may gods multiply their sor-
e Ps 1:1
come from Zion! c rows. b
f Isa 33:15, 16
When Jehovah gathers back Ac 10:34, 35 I will never pour out their
his captive people, g Pr 3:32 drink offerings of blood,
Let Jacob be joyful, let Israel Eph 4:25
Nor will my lips mention
rejoice. h Le 19:16
their names. c
Ps 101:5
A melody of David. Pr 20:19 5 Jehovah is my portion, my al-
15 O aJehovah, who may be
guest in your tent?
i Pr 14:21
Ro 12:17
j Ex 23:1
lotted share, d and my cup. e
You safeguard my inheri-
Who may reside in your holy tance.
mountain? d k Es 3:2
6 Pleasant places have been
2 The one who is walking fault- l Jos 9:18-20
measured out to me.
Jg 11:34, 35
lessly,1e Ps 50:14 Yes, I am content with my
Practicing what is right f Mt 5:33
inheritance. f
And speaking the truth in his m Ex 22:25
7 I will praise Jehovah, who
heart. g n Ex 23:8
has given me advice. g
3 He does not slander with his o Ps 16:7, 8
tongue, h Pr 12:3 Even during the night,
2Pe 1:10 my innermost thoughts1
He does nothing bad to his ____________________
neighbor, i correct me. h
And he does not defame1 his
CHAP. 16 8 I keep Jehovah before me
p Ps 25:20 constantly. i
friends. j ____________________
4 He rejects anyone who is Because he is at my right
Second Col. hand, I will never be
contemptible, k
a Ps 119:63 shaken.1j
But he honors those fearing
Jehovah.
b De 8:19
Ps 97:7
9 So my heart rejoices, my
He does not go back on his Jon 2:8 whole being1 is joyful.
promise,1 even when it is c Ex 23:13 And I reside2 in security.
bad for him. l Jos 23:6, 7 10 For you will not leave me in1
5 He does not lend his money d Ps 73:26
the Grave.2 k
e Ps 23:5
on interest, m You will not allow your loyal
f Ps 78:55
And he does not accept one to see the pit.3l
g Isa 48:17
a bribe against the inno- 11 You make known to me the
h Ps 17:3
cent. n Ps 26:2 path of life. m
Whoever does these things i Ps 139:17, 18 In your presence1 is abun-
will never be shaken.1o j Ps 73:23 dant joy; n
A miktam1 of David. Ac 2:25-28
16 Protect me, O God, for k Ps 49:15 16:7 1 Or “my deepest emotions.” Lit.,
I have taken refuge in Ac 2:31 “my kidneys.” 16:9 1 Lit., “my glo-
Ac 3:15
you. p Re 1:17, 18
ry.” 2 Or “my flesh resides.” 16:10
l Job 14:13, 14
1 Or “abandon my soul to.” 2 Or “She-
15:2 1 Or “with integrity.” 15:3 1 Or Ac 13:34-37 ol,” that is, the common grave of man-
“shame.” 15:4 1 Lit., “oath.” 15:5; m Pr 12:28 kind. See Glossary. 3 Or possibly, “to
16:8 1 Or “will never stagger (totter).” n Ps 21:6 see corruption.” 16:11 1 Lit., “With your
16:Sup 1 See Glossary. Mt 5:8 face.”
PSALMS 17:1–18:2 762
There is happiness1 at your CHAP. 17 10 They have become insensi-
right hand forever. a Ps 145:18 tive;1
A prayer of David. With their mouth they speak
17 Hear
b Ps 37:5, 6 arrogantly;
my plea for justice,
O Jehovah; c Ps 11:5
11 Now they hem us in; a
Pay attention to my cry for Ps 16:7 They watch for the chance
help; 1Co 4:4 to cause our downfall.1
Listen to my prayer spoken 12 He is like a lion eager to tear
d Ps 26:2
without deceit. a Mal 3:3 its prey to pieces,
2 May you make a just decision 1Pe 1:6, 7 Like a young lion crouching
in my behalf; b in ambush.
e Ps 119:9
May your eyes see what is 13 Rise up, O Jehovah, to con-
right. f Ps 18:36
front him b and bring him
3 You have examined my Ps 94:18 down;
Ps 119:133 Rescue me1 from the wicked
heart, you have inspected Ps 121:3
me by night; c with your sword;
You have refined me; d g Ps 55:16 14 Rescue me with your hand,
You will find that I have not O Jehovah,
schemed anything bad,
h Isa 37:17 From men of this world,1
whose share is in this life, c
And my mouth has not trans- i Ps 31:21
gressed. La 3:22 Those whom you fill with the
good things you provide d
4 As for the activities of men,
j De 32:9, 10 And who leave an inheri-
In accord with the word of Zec 2:8
tance to their many sons.
your lips, I avoid the paths
of the robber. e k Ru 2:12 15 But as for me, in righteous-
Ps 36:7 ness I will see your face;
5 Let my steps stay on your Ps 57:1 I am satisfied to awaken in
tracks
your presence.1e
So that my feet will not l 1Sa 24:11
Ps 35:4 To the director. By Jehovah’s servant
stumble. f
____________________ David, who addressed the words of
6 I do call on you, because you this song to Jehovah in the day
Second Col.
will answer me, g O God. that Jehovah rescued him from the
a 1Sa 23:26 hand of all his enemies and from
Incline your ear1 to me. Hear
the hand of Saul. He said: f
my words. h
18 I have
b Ps 7:6
7 Show your loyal love in a affection for
wonderful way, i c Ps 73:12 you, O Jehovah, my
strength. g
O Savior of those seeking
refuge at your right hand d Mt 5:45 2 Jehovah is my crag and my
stronghold and the One
From those who rebel e Ps 65:4 who rescues me. h
against you. ____________________
My God is my rock, i in whom
8 Guard me like the pupil of CHAP. 18
I take refuge,
your eye; j f 2Sa 22:1
My shield and my horn1
Conceal me in the shadow of salvation,2 my secure
of your wings. k g Ps 18:32
Isa 12:2 refuge.3 j
9 Guard me from the wicked
who attack me, h Ps 3:3 17:10 1 Or “They are enclosed in their
From my mortal enemies1 Ps 37:39, 40 own fat.” 17:11 1 Or “throw us down
Ps 40:17
who surround me. l to the ground.” 17:13 1 Or “my soul.”
i De 32:4
17:14 1 Or “system of things.” 17:15
16:11 1 Or “pleasantness.” 17:6 1 Or 1 Or “to see your form.” 18:2 1 See
“Bend down and listen.” 17:9 1 Or “my j Ge 15:1 Glossary. 2 Or “my powerful savior.”
enemies against the soul.” 2Sa 22:2-4 3 Or “secure height.”
763 PSALM 18:3-22
3 I call on Jehovah, who is wor- CHAP. 18 Hail and fiery coals broke
thy of praise, a Ps 50:15 through the clouds.
And I will be saved from my b 1Sa 20:3 13 Then Jehovah began to
enemies. a Ps 116:3 thunder in the heavens; a
4 The ropes of death encir- c 2Sa 20:1 The Most High made his
cled me; b 2Sa 22:5, 6 voice heard b
Ps 22:16
Flash floods of worthless With hailstones and fiery
men terrified me. c d Ec 9:12 coals.
5 The ropes of the Grave1 e Ps 11:4 14 He shot his arrows and
surrounded me; f 2Sa 22:7
scattered them; c
The snares of death con- Ps 10:17 He hurled his lightning
fronted me. d Ps 34:15 and threw them into
1Pe 3:12
6 In my distress I called on confusion. d
Jehovah, g Jg 5:4 15 The streambeds1 became
To my God I kept crying for h 2Sa 22:8-16 visible; e
help. Ps 77:18 The foundations of the land
From his temple he heard my i Isa 30:27 were exposed by your
voice, e j Ps 144:5 rebuke, O Jehovah,
And my cry to him for help Isa 64:1 By the blast of the breath
reached his ears. f k 2Sa 22:10 from your nostrils. f
7 Then the earth began to 16 He reached down from on
l Ps 99:1
shake and rock; g high;
The foundations of the m Ps 104:3 He took hold of me and
Heb 1:7
mountains trembled pulled me from deep
n Ps 97:2 waters. g
And shook back and forth
because he had been o Job 36:29 17 He rescued me from my
angered. h ____________________ strong enemy, h
8 Smoke ascended from his Second Col. From those hating me, who
nostrils, a 1Sa 2:10 were stronger than I was. i
1Sa 7:10
And a consuming fire came 18 They confronted me on the
from his mouth; i b 2Sa 22:14 day of my disaster, j
Ps 29:3
Glowing coals blazed from But Jehovah was my sup-
him. c Isa 30:30 port.
9 He made the heavens bend d Job 36:32 19 He brought me out into a
as he descended, j Ps 144:6 place of safety;1
And thick gloom was e Ps 74:15 He rescued me because he
beneath his feet. k Ps 106:9 was pleased with me. k
Ps 114:1, 3
10 He rode on a cherub and 20 Jehovah rewards me accord-
came flying. l f Ex 15:8
2Sa 22:16
ing to my righteousness; l
He swooped down on the He repays me according
g 2Sa 22:17-20
wings of a spirit.1m Ps 124:2-4
to the innocence1 of my
11 He then covered himself in hands. m
h Ps 3:7
darkness, n 21 For I have kept the ways
All around him as a shelter, i Ps 35:10 of Jehovah,
Dark waters and thick j 1Sa 19:11 And I have not wickedly
clouds. o 1Sa 23:26 abandoned my God.
12 From the brightness k Ps 149:4 22 All his judgments are
before him l 1Sa 26:23 before me;
1Ki 8:32
18:5 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common 18:15 1 Or “water channels.” 18:19 1 Or
m 1Sa 24:11
grave of mankind. See Glossary. 18:10 2Sa 22:21-25 “a roomy place.” 18:20 1 Lit., “the
1 Or “the wind.” Ps 24:3, 4 cleanness.”
PSALM 18:23-45 764
I will not disregard his stat- CHAP. 18 My arms can bend a bow of
utes. a Ps 84:11 copper.
23 I will remain blameless be- b 2Sa 22:24 35 You give me your shield of
fore him, a Pr 14:16 salvation, a
And I will keep myself from c Isa 3:10 Your right hand
Heb 11:6
error. b supports1 me,
24 May Jehovah repay me ac- d 2Sa 22:25
Pr 5:21
And your humility makes me
cording to my righteous- great. b
e Ps 97:10
ness, c 36 You widen the path for my
f 2Sa 22:26-31
According to the innocence Job 34:11 footsteps;
of my hands before him. d Jer 32:19 My feet1 will not slip. c
25 With someone loyal you act g Mt 5:8 37 I will pursue my enemies and
in loyalty; e h Ps 125:5 overtake them;
With the blameless man you i Job 34:28 I will not return until they
deal blamelessly; f j Pr 6:16, 17 are wiped out.
26 With the pure you show your- Isa 2:11
38 I will crush them so that they
self pure, g Lu 18:14
cannot rise up; d
But with the crooked you k Ps 97:11
They will fall under my feet.
Isa 42:16
show yourself shrewd. h
39 You will equip me with
27 For you save those who are l 2Sa 5:19
Heb 11:32-34 strength for the battle;
lowly1i
But you abase the haughty.2j
m 2Sa 22:30 You will make my foes col-
Php 4:13
lapse under me. e
28 For it is you who light my
lamp, O Jehovah,
n De 32:4
Da 4:37
40 You will make my enemies
My God who lights up my Re 15:3 retreat from me,1
darkness. k o Ps 12:6 And I will put an end to2
29 With your help I can charge
Ps 19:8 those who hate me. f
against a marauder band; l p Ps 18:2 41 They cry for help, but there
Ps 84:11
By God’s power I can scale is no one to save them;
q Ps 86:8
a wall. m Isa 45:5
They even cry to Jehovah,
30 The way of the true God is r De 32:31
but he does not answer
perfect; n 1Sa 2:2 them.
The saying of Jehovah is 2Sa 22:32-43 42 I will pound them as fine as
refined. o s Ps 84:5, 7 dust in the wind;
He is a shield to all those t Isa 26:7 I will throw them out like
taking refuge in him. p u Hab 3:19 mud in the streets.
31 For who is a God besides ____________________ 43 You will rescue me from the
Jehovah? q Second Col. faultfinding of the people. g
And who is a rock except our a Ge 15:1 You will appoint me the head
De 33:29 of nations. h
God? r Ps 28:7
32 The true God is the one who b 2Sa 22:36
A people whom I have not
clothes me with strength, s Ps 113:6-8 known will serve me. i
And he will make my way c Ps 17:5 44 At a mere report they will
perfect. t d Ps 2:8, 9 obey me;
33 He makes my feet like those e Ps 44:5 Foreigners will come cring-
of a deer; f 2Sa 22:41
ing before me. j
He makes me stand on high Ps 34:21 45 Foreigners will lose cour-
places. u g 1Sa 30:6 age;1
34 He trains my hands for war- h 2Sa 8:3
fare; Ps 2:8 18:35 1 Or “sustains.” 18:36 1 Or “an-
i 2Sa kles.” 18:40 1 Or “You will give me the
18:27 1 Or “afflicted.” 2 Lit., “haughty 22:44-46 back of my enemies.” 2 Lit., “silence.”
eyes.” j De 33:29 18:45 1 Or “fade away.”
765 PSALMS 18:46–19:13
They will come trembling CHAP. 18 5 It is like a bridegroom emerg-
from their strongholds. a De 32:4 ing from the bridal cham-
46 Jehovah is alive! Praised be b Ex 15:2 ber;
2Sa 22:47-49
my Rock! a c De 32:35
It rejoices like a mighty man
Let the God of my salvation Na 1:2 running his course.
be exalted. b Ro 12:19 6 It emerges from one end of
d 2Sa 7:9
47 The true God executes ven- Ps 59:1
the heavens,
geance for me; c e De 32:43 And it circles to their other
He subdues the peoples Ps 117:1 end; a
Isa 11:10
under me. f 2Sa 22:50,
And nothing is concealed
48 He rescues me from my 51 from its heat.
angry enemies; 1Ch 16:9
Ro 15:9
7 The law of Jehovah is per-
You lift me high above those g Ps 2:6 fect, b restoring strength.1c
who attack me; d Ps 144:10 The reminder of Jehovah is
You save me from the man h 2Sa 7:15-17 trustworthy, d making the
1Ki 3:6
of violence. i Ps 89:20, 36 inexperienced one wise. e
49 That is why I will glorify Isa 9:7 8 The orders from Jehovah
Lu 1:32, 33
you among the nations, Re 5:5
are righteous, causing the
O Jehovah, e ____________________ heart to rejoice; f
And to your name I will sing CHAP. 19 The commandment of
praises.1f j Ps 8:3, 4 Jehovah is clean, making
50 He performs great acts of Isa 40:22 the eyes shine. g
salvation1 for his king; g Ro 1:20
9 The fear of Jehovah h is pure,
k Ps 150:1
He displays loyal love to his Re 4:11 lasting forever.
anointed one, h l Ro 10:18 The judgments of Jehovah
To David and his offspring2 ____________________ are true, altogether righ-
forever. i Second Col. teous. i
To the director. A melody of David.
a Ps 104:19 10 They are more desirable than
19
b Ps 119:72 gold,
The heavens are declaring c Ps 23:3
the glory of God; j d Ps 119:111,
Than much fine1 gold, j
The skies above1 proclaim 129 And sweeter than honey, k
e Pr 1:5 the honey that drips from
the work of his hands. k 2Ti 3:15
2 Day after day their speech f 2Ch 24:9, 10
the combs.
bubbles forth, g Pr 4:4 11 By them your servant has
And night after night they Pr 6:23 been warned; l
Mt 6:22
reveal knowledge. h De 10:12
In keeping them, there is a
3 There is no speech, and Pr 1:7 large reward. m
there are no words;
Mal 3:16 12 Who can discern mistakes? n
i Ps 119:137,
Their voice is not heard. 160 Pronounce me innocent from
4 But into all the earth their Re 16:7 sins I am unaware of.
sound1 has gone out,
j Ps 119:127
Pr 8:10
13 And hold your servant back
And to the ends of the inhab- k Ps 119:103 from presumptuous acts; o
ited earth2 their message. l Pr 16:24 Do not let them domi-
l Ps 119:11 nate me. p
In the heavens he has m Ps 119:165
pitched a tent for the sun; n 1Co 4:4
Then I will be complete, q
o Ge 20:6 And innocent of blatant
18:49 1 Or “make music.” 18:50 1 Or De 17:12 sins.1
“great victories.” 2 Lit., “seed.” 19:1 1Sa 15:23
2Sa 6:7
1 Or “expanse.” 19:4 1 Or possi- 2Ch 26:16-18 19:7 1 Or “restoring (bringing back) the
bly, “measuring line.” 2 Or “productive p Ps 119:133 soul.” 19:10 1 Or “refined.” 19:13 1 Or
land.” q Isa 38:3 “much transgression.”
PSALMS 19:14–21:12 766
14 May the words of my mouth CHAP. 19 How greatly he rejoices in
and the meditation of my a Ps 49:3 your acts of salvation! a
heart Ps 51:15 2 You have granted him the
Ps 143:5
Be pleasing to you, a Php 4:8
desire of his heart, b
O Jehovah, my Rock b And you have not withheld
b Ps 18:2
and my Redeemer. c the request of his lips.
c Job 19:25
To the director. A melody of David. Isa 43:14
(Selah)
20 May Jehovah answer you

in the day of distress.
____________________
CHAP. 20
3 For you meet him with rich
blessings;
May the name of the God of d Ps 9:10 You place a crown of fine1
Jacob protect you. d Pr 18:10 gold on his head. c
2 May he send you help from e 2Ch 20:8, 9 4 He asked you for life, and
the holy place e f 2Sa 5:7 you gave it to him, d
And sustain you from Zion. f Ps 50:2 A long life,1 forever and ever.
3 May he remember all your Ps 134:3
5 Your acts of salvation bring
gift offerings; g Ps 21:1, 2 him great glory. e
May he accept with favor1 h Ps 59:16 Dignity and splendor you
your burnt offering. (Selah) i 1Sa 17:45 bestow on him.
4 May he grant you the desires j Ps 2:2, 4 6 You make him blessed
of your heart g k Ps 17:7 forever; f
And give success to all your l Ps 33:17 You make him glad with the
plans.1 Isa 31:1 joy of your presence.1g
5 We will shout joyfully over m 2Ch 14:11 7 For the king trusts in
your acts of salvation; h 2Ch 20:12 Jehovah; h
We will lift our banners in 2Ch 32:8
Because of the loyal love
the name of our God. i n Jg 5:31 of the Most High, he will
Ps 125:1
May Jehovah fulfill all your never be shaken.1i
o Ps 18:50
requests. 8 Your hand will find all your
6 Now I do know that Jehovah p Ps 44:4 enemies;
saves his anointed one. j ____________________
Your right hand will find
He answers him from his CHAP. 21 those hating you.
holy heavens q Ps 63:11
9 You will make them like
With great salvation1 by his ____________________
a fiery furnace at the
right hand. k Second Col. appointed time when
7 Some rely on chariots and a Ps 28:7 you give them attention.
others on horses, l b Ps 2:8 Jehovah will swallow them
But we call on the name Ps 20:4
up in his anger, and fire
of Jehovah our God. m c 2Sa 12:30 will consume them. j
8 They have collapsed and d Ps 13:3 10 Their descendants1 you will
fallen, Ps 61:6
destroy from the earth,
But we have risen up and e 2Sa 7:8, 9
And their offspring from the
been restored. n f Ps 72:17 sons of men.
9 O Jehovah, save the king! o g Ps 16:11 11 For they intended to do what
He will answer us in the day Ps 45:7
is bad against you; k
we call for help. p h 1Sa 30:6 They have devised schemes
To the director. A melody of David. i Ps 16:8 that will not succeed. l
21 O Jehovah, in your
strength the king re-
j De 32:22
Ps 110:5
Mal 4:1
12 For you will make them
retreat m
joices; q
k Ps 34:16 21:3 1 Or “refined.” 21:4 1 Lit., “Length
20:3 1 Lit., “consider as being fat.” l Ps 2:1 of days.” 21:6 1 Lit., “face.” 21:7 1 Or
20:4 1 Or “counsel.” 20:6 1 Or “victo- m Ps 9:3 “will never stagger (totter).” 21:10
ries.” Ps 56:9 1 Lit., “fruitage.”
767 PSALMS 21:13–22:20
By aiming your bow1 at CHAP. 22 The One who made me feel
them.2 a Ps 22:16 secure on my mother’s
13 Rise up, O Jehovah, in your Mt 27:46 breasts.
Mr 15:34
strength. 10 I have been entrusted to
We will sing praises1 to your b Heb 5:7
your care1 from birth;
mightiness. c Ps 42:3 From my mother’s womb,
To the director; set to “The Doe of d Isa 6:3 you have been my God.
1Pe 1:15
the Dawn.”1 A melody of David. 11 Do not stay far off from me,
22 My God, my God, why
have you forsaken me? a
e Ge 15:1, 6
f Ex 14:13
for trouble is near a
And I have no other helper. b
Why are you far from Heb 11:32-34
12 Many young bulls sur-
saving me, g Ps 25:2
round me; c
Far from my cries of Ps 99:6
anguish? b Ro 10:11 Powerful bulls of Bashan
encircle me. d
2 My God, I keep calling h Ps 31:11
by day, and you do not
Isa 53:3 13 They open their mouth wide
answer; c i Ps 35:16 against me, e
And by night there is no j Ps 109:25 Like a roaring lion that tears
silence on my part. k Mt 27:41-43 its prey to pieces. f
3 But you are holy, d Lu 23:35, 36 14 I am poured out like water;
Surrounded by1 the praises l Ps 71:6 All my bones are out of joint.
Ps 139:16
of Israel. My heart has become like
____________________
4 In you our fathers put their wax; g
Second Col.
trust; e It melts deep within me. h
a Ps 10:1
They trusted, and you kept 15 My strength has dried up like
rescuing them. f b Lu 23:46
a piece of pottery; i
Heb 5:7
5 To you they cried out, and My tongue sticks to my
they were saved; c Ps 68:30
gums; j
They trusted in you, and they d Eze 39:18
You are bringing me down to
were not disappointed.1g e Mt 26:4 the dust of death. k
6 But I am a worm and not a f Ps 57:4 16 For dogs surround me; l
man, 1Pe 5:8
They close in on me like a
Scorned by1 men and g Lu 22:44
despised by the people. h Joh 12:27
pack of evildoers, m
7 All those seeing me h Mt 26:38
Like a lion they are at my
mock me; i Mr 14:33 hands and feet. n
They sneer and shake their i Pr 17:22 17 I can count all my bones. o
heads in derision: j j Joh 19:28
They look on and stare at me.
8 “He entrusted himself to k Isa 53:12
18 They divide my garments
Jehovah. Let Him rescue 1Co 15:3, 4 among themselves,
him! l Ps 59:5, 6 And they cast lots for my
Let Him save him, for he is Lu 22:63 clothing. p
so dear to Him!” k m Ps 86:14 19 But you, O Jehovah, do not
9 You were the One who n Mt 27:35 remain far away. q
brought me out of the Joh 20:25 You are my strength; hurry
womb, l o Ps 34:20 to help me. r
Joh 19:36 20 Save me1 from the sword,
21:12 1 Lit., “bowstrings.” 2 Lit., “their p Mr 15:24
faces.” 21:13 1 Lit., “sing and make My precious life2 from the
Lu 23:34
music.” 22:Sup 1 Possibly a tune or Joh 19:23, 24 paws3 of dogs; s
a musical style. 22:3 1 Or “Enthroned q Ps 10:1
among (upon).” 22:5 1 Or “were not 22:10 1 Lit., “thrown upon you.” 22:20
put to shame.” 22:6 1 Or “A reproach r Ps 40:13 1 Or “my soul.” 2 Lit., “My only one,” re-
to.” s Ps 22:16 ferring to his soul, or life. 3 Lit., “hand.”
PSALMS 22:21–24:3 768
21 Save me from the mouth CHAP. 22 The generation to come will
of the lion a and the horns a Ps 35:17 be told about Jehovah.
of wild bulls; b Joh 17:6 31 They will come and tell of his
Answer and save me. c Ps 40:9 righteousness.
Heb 2:11, 12
22 I will declare your name to d Ps 50:23 They will tell the people yet
my brothers; b e Ps 34:6 to be born what he has
In the midst of the congrega- Ps 69:33 done.
tion I will praise you. c f Nu 6:25
A melody of David.
23 You who fear Jehovah, g Heb 5:7
praise him!
All you offspring1 of Jacob,
h Ps 35:18
Ps 40:10
Ps 111:1
23 Jehovah is my Shepherd. a
I will lack nothing. b
2 In grassy pastures he makes
glorify him! d i Ps 37:11
me lie down;
Isa 65:13
Stand in awe of him, all you j Zep 2:3 He leads me to well-watered
offspring1 of Israel. k Ge 22:18 resting-places.1c
24 For he has not despised nor Re 7:9
3 He refreshes me.1d
Re 15:4
loathed the suffering of the
l 1Ch 29:11 He leads me in the paths2 of
oppressed one; e Re 11:17 righteousness for the sake
He has not hidden his face ____________________ of his name. e
from him. f Second Col. 4 Though I walk in the valley
When he cried to him for ____________________ of deep shadow, f
help, he heard. g
CHAP. 23 I fear no harm, g
25 I will praise you in the large
congregation; h
a Ps 80:1 For you are with me; h
Jer 23:3
I will pay my vows before Eze 34:12
Your rod and your staff
those who fear him. 1Pe 2:25 reassure me.1
26 The meek will eat and be
b Ps 34:9 5 You prepare a table for me
Ps 84:11
satisfied; i Mt 6:33
before my enemies. i
Those seeking Jehovah will Php 4:19 You refresh1 my head with
Heb 13:5 oil; j
praise him. j c Eze 34:13, 14
May you enjoy life1 forever. d Ps 19:7
My cup is well-filled. k
27 All the ends of the earth Ps 51:12 6 Surely goodness and loyal
will remember and turn to e Ps 31:3 love will pursue me all the
Jehovah.
f Job 38:17 days of my life, l
g Ps 3:6 And I will dwell in the house
All the families of the Ps 27:1
nations will bow down Isa 41:10 of Jehovah for all my
before you. k h Isa 43:2 days. m
Ro 8:31
28 For the kingship belongs i Ps 22:26
Of David. A melody.
to Jehovah; l
He rules over the nations. j
Ps 31:19
Lu 7:46
Jas 5:14
24 Toearth
Jehovah belong the
and everything
29 All the prosperous ones1 of k Ps 16:5
in it, n
the earth will eat and will l Ps 103:17
The productive land and
bow down; m Ps 15:1-5 those dwelling on it.
All those going down to the Ps 27:4 2 For he has solidly fixed it on
Ps 65:4
dust will kneel before him; Ps 122:1
the seas o
None of them can preserve ____________________ And firmly established it on
their lives.2 CHAP. 24 the rivers.
30 Their descendants1 will n 1Ch 29:11 3 Who may ascend to the
serve him; Job 41:11 mountain of Jehovah, p
1Co 10:26
22:23 1 Lit., “seed.” 22:26 1 Lit., “May o Ge 1:9 23:2 1 Or possibly, “to tranquil waters.”
Job 38:11
your heart live.” 22:29 1 Lit., “fat Ps 136:6 23:3 1 Or “my soul.” 2 Lit., “tracks.”
ones.” 2 Or “souls.” 22:30 1 Lit., “A Jer 5:22 23:4 1 Or “comfort me.” 23:5 1 Or
seed.” p Ps 15:1-5 “grease.”
769 PSALMS 24:4–25:11
And who may stand up in his CHAP. 24 But shame awaits those who
holy place? a 2Sa 22:21 are treacherous without
4 Anyone with innocent hands Isa 33:15, 16 cause. a
4 [Daleth]
Mt 5:8
and a pure heart, a
b Ps 34:12, 13
Who has not sworn a false Mal 3:5 4 Make me know your ways,
oath by My life,1 c Ps 128:1-5 O Jehovah; b
Nor taken an oath deceit- d Isa 12:2 Teach me your paths. c
fully. b e Ps 118:19 5 [He]
5 He will receive blessings Ps 122:2
5 Cause me to walk in your
from Jehovah c f 2Sa 6:15
truth and teach me, d
Ps 48:1-3
And righteousness1 from his For you are my God of salva-
God of salvation. d g Ps 93:1
h Ex 15:3
tion.
6 This is the generation of 1Sa 17:47 6 [Waw]
those seeking him, 2Ch 20:15
In you I hope all day long.
Of those seeking your face, Isa 42:13
O God of Jacob. (Selah) i Ps 118:19 7 [Zayin]
7 Lift up your heads, you j 1Ch 29:11 6 Remember your mercy,
gates; e ____________________ O Jehovah, and your
CHAP. 25 loyal love, e
Open up,1 you ancient door-
ways, k Isa 26:3 Which you have always
l Ro 10:11 shown.1f
That the glorious King may
enter! f m Ps 41:11 8 [Heth]
8 Who is this glorious King? n Ps 69:6 7 Do not remember the sins
____________________ of my youth and my trans-
Jehovah, strong and mighty, g
Jehovah, mighty in battle. h Second Col. gressions.
9 Lift up your heads, you a Ps 31:17 Remember me according to
gates; i b Ex 33:13 your loyal love, g
Ps 86:11 For the sake of your good-
Open up, you ancient door- Ps 143:8
ways, ness, O Jehovah. h
c Ps 27:11
That the glorious King may d Ps 43:3 9 [Teth]
enter! e Ex 34:6 8 Good and upright is
10 Who is he, this glorious King? Isa 55:3 Jehovah. i
Jehovah of armies—he is the f Ps 103:17 That is why he instructs
Ps 136:1 sinners in the way to live. j
glorious King. j (Selah)
Of David.
g Ps 6:4
Ps 51:1

[Yod]
1 [Aleph] h Ex 33:19 9 He will guide the meek in
what is right,1k
25 ToI you,
Ps 27:13
O Jehovah,
turn.1 i Ps 92:15 And he will teach the meek
Ps 119:68 ones his way. l
2 [Beth] Ps 145:9
2 My God, I trust in you; k Ac 14:17 [Kaph]
Do not let me be put to j Ps 119:33 10 All the paths of Jehovah are
shame. l
Isa 30:20 loyal love and faithfulness
Mic 4:2
Do not let my enemies gloat For those observing his cov-
k Zep 2:3
over me. m enant m and his reminders. n
l Ps 32:8
3 [Gimel] m De 29:1
[Lamed]
3 Surely none who hope in you n Ps 19:7
11 For the sake of your name,
will be put to shame, n o Ps 31:3
O Jehovah, o
Ps 79:9 Forgive my error, though it
24:4 1 Or “My soul,” referring to Jeho- Ps 109:21 is great.
Ps 143:11
vah’s life by which an individual swears. Eze 36:22
24:5 1 Or “justice.” 24:7 1 Or “Rise up.” Da 9:19 25:6 1 Or “Which are from ancient
25:1 1 Or “I raise my soul.” Mt 6:9 times.” 25:9 1 Lit., “in judgment.”
PSALMS 25:12–26:12 770
[Mem] CHAP. 25 Of David.
12 Who is the man fearing
Jehovah? a
a Ps 111:10
b Ps 37:23
26 Judge me, O Jehovah, for
I have walked in my in-
He will instruct him about tegrity; a
the way he should choose. b c Ps 31:19 In Jehovah I have trusted
[Nun] without wavering. b
13 He1 will experience what is d Ps 37:11 2 Examine me, O Jehovah, and
good, c e Pr 3:32 put me to the test;
And his descendants2 will Joh 15:15 Refine my innermost
take possession of the thoughts1 and my heart. c
f Ge 18:17
earth. d Ge 22:17 3 For your loyal love is always
[Samekh] Am 3:7 in front of me,
14 Close friendship with And I walk in your truth. d
g Ps 141:8
Jehovah belongs to those 4 I do not associate1 with de-
who fear him, e h Ps 91:3 ceitful men, e
And he makes his covenant Ps 124:6-8
And I avoid those who hide
known to them. f i Ps 73:21 what they are.2
[Ayin] 5 I hate the company of evil
15 My eyes are always toward j 2Sa 16:12 men, f
Jehovah, g k Ps 32:5 And I refuse to associate1
For he will free my feet from Ps 51:9 with the wicked. g
the net. h 6 I will wash my hands in inno-
[Pe] l Ps 17:8
Ps 121:7 cence,
16 Turn your face to me and And I will march around your
show me favor, m Ps 41:12 altar, O Jehovah,
For I am alone and helpless. n Ps 37:34 7 To cause the sound of
[Tsade] ____________________ thanksgiving to be heard h
17 The distresses of my heart Second Col. And to declare all your won-
have multiplied; i derful works.
____________________
Free me from my anguish. 8 Jehovah, I love the house
[Resh] CHAP. 26
a 2Ki 20:3
where you dwell, i
18 See my affliction and my The place where your glory
trouble, j b Ps 21:7 resides. j
And pardon all my sins. k
c Ps 17:3
9 Do not sweep me1 away with
19 See how numerous my ene- Ps 66:10 sinners k
mies are Nor take my life away with
And how violent their hatred d Ps 43:3 violent men,2
Ps 86:11
is for me. 10 Whose hands engage in
[Shin] e Jer 15:17 shameful conduct,
20 Guard my life1 and save me. l
And whose right hand is full
f Ps 139:21
Do not let me be put to of bribes.
shame, for I have taken ref- g Ps 1:1 11 But as for me, I will walk in
uge in you. my integrity.
[Taw] h Ps 50:23
Ps 95:2 Rescue1 me and show me
21 May integrity and upright- favor.
ness safeguard me, m i 1Sa 3:3
1Ch 16:1
12 My foot is standing on level
For my hope is in you. n Ps 27:4 ground; l
22 O God, rescue1 Israel out of
all his distresses. j Ps 63:2 26:2 1 Or “my deepest emotions.” Lit.,
“my kidneys.” 26:4, 5 1 Lit., “sit.”
k 1Sa 25:29
25:13 1 Or “His soul.” 2 Lit., “seed.” 26:4 2 Or “I do not mingle with hypo-
25:20; 26:9 1 Or “my soul.” 25:22 1 Lit., l 1Sa 2:9 crites.” 26:9 2 Or “with men of blood-
“redeem.” Pr 10:9 shed.” 26:11 1 Lit., “Redeem.”
771 PSALMS 27:1–28:2
In the great congregation,1 CHAP. 26 8 Speaking for you, my heart
I will praise Jehovah. a a Ps 111:1 has said:
____________________ “Seek to find my face.”
Of David.
27 Jehovah Your face, O Jehovah, I will

is my light and b CHAP. 27
my salvation. b Ps 36:9 seek to find. a
Ps 43:3
Whom should I fear? c Ps 119:105
9 Do not hide your face
Jehovah is the stronghold c Ps 23:4
from me. b
of my life. d Ro 8:31 Do not turn your servant
Whom should I dread? Heb 13:6 away in your anger.
2 When evil men attacked me d Ps 62:6 You are my helper; c
to devour my flesh, e Isa 12:2
Do not forsake me or leave
My adversaries and my en- e Ps 22:16
me, my God of salvation.
emies were the ones who f 2Ch 20:15 10 Even if my own father and
stumbled and fell. 2Ch 32:7
Ps 3:6 mother abandon me, d
3 Though an army should set Jehovah himself will take
g Ps 23:6
up camp against me, Ps 65:4 me in. e
My heart will not fear. f h 1Sa 3:3 11 Instruct me in your way,
Though war should break out 1Ch 16:1 O Jehovah, f
against me, Ps 26:8
Lead me in the path of up-
Even then I will remain confi- i Ps 32:7
Ps 57:1 rightness because of my
dent.
Zep 2:3 foes.
4 One thing I have asked from
Jehovah j Ps 61:4 12 Do not hand me over to my
k Ps 40:2 adversaries,1g
—It is what I will look for—
That I may dwell in the house l Ps 130:2 For false witnesses have
of Jehovah all the days of m Ps 4:1
risen up against me, h
my life, g Ps 5:2 And they threaten me with
____________________ violence.
To gaze upon the pleasant-
ness of Jehovah Second Col. 13 Where would I be if I did not
And to look with apprecia- a Ps 63:1 have faith
Ps 105:4
tion1 upon his temple.2h Zep 2:3
That I would see Jehovah’s
5 For he will hide me in his b Ps 69:17
goodness in the land of the
shelter on the day of ca- Ps 143:7 living?1i
lamity; i c Ps 46:1 14 Hope in Jehovah; j
He will conceal me in the d Ps 69:8 Be courageous and strong
secret place of his tent; j of heart. k
e Isa 49:15
High on a rock he will Yes, hope in Jehovah.
f Ps 25:4
place me. k Ps 86:11 Of David.
6 Now my head is high
28
Isa 30:20
above my enemies who Isa 54:13 To you I keep calling,
surround me; g Ps 31:8
O Jehovah my Rock; l
I will offer sacrifices at his Ps 41:2 Do not turn a deaf ear to me.
Ps 41:11 If you keep silent toward me,
tent with joyful shouting;
h Mt 26:59-61 I will become like those
I will sing praises1 to
Jehovah. i Job 33:28-30 going down to the pit.1m
7 Hear me, O Jehovah, when j Ps 25:3 2 Hear my pleas when I cry
Ps 62:5
I cry out; l to you for help
Show me favor and k Isa 40:31
____________________ 27:12 1 Or “to the soul of my adver-
answer me. m
CHAP. 28 saries.” 27:13 1 Or possibly, “Surely I
26:12 1 Lit., “In assemblies.” 27:4 1 Or l De 32:4 do have faith that I will see Jehovah’s
“to look contemplatively.” 2 Or “sanc- Isa 26:4 goodness in the land of the living.”
tuary.” 27:6 1 Or “make music.” m Job 33:28 28:1 1 Or “grave.”
PSALMS 28:3–30:1 772
As I lift up my hands CHAP. 28 Bow down to1 Jehovah in
toward the innermost room a Ps 5:7 holy adornment.2
of your sanctuary. a b Nu 16:25, 26
3 The voice of Jehovah is
3 Do not drag me away with Ps 26:9 heard over the waters;
the wicked, with those c Ps 62:4
The glorious God thunders. a
practicing what is hurtful, b Jehovah is over many wa-
Those who are speaking d Ps 59:12 ters. b
Jer 18:22
words of peace with their 4 The voice of Jehovah is pow-
fellow man while evil is in e Ps 62:12 erful; c
2Th 1:6
their hearts. c The voice of Jehovah is
4 Pay them back for their f Job 34:26, 27 splendid.
deeds, d g Isa 5:12 5 The voice of Jehovah is
According to their evil prac- breaking the cedars;
h Isa 12:2
tices. Yes, Jehovah shatters the
Repay them for the work of i Ge 15:1 cedars of Leba·non. d
2Sa 22:3
their hands, Ps 3:3
6 He makes Leba·non1 skip
According to what they have like a calf,
j Ps 56:4
done. e And Siri·on e like a young
5 For they pay no attention to k 1Sa 16:13 wild bull.
the activities of Jehovah, f
2Sa 22:3
Ps 20:6
7 The voice of Jehovah strikes
Nor to the work of his with flames of fire; f
hands. g
l De 9:29 8 The voice of Jehovah makes
He will tear them down and m Isa 40:11 the wilderness shudder; g
____________________ Jehovah makes the wilder-
not build them up.
CHAP. 29 ness of Kadesh h shudder.
6 May Jehovah be praised,
n 1Ch 16:28, 29 9 The voice of Jehovah makes
For he has heard my pleas ____________________ the deer shudder and give
for help. birth
Second Col.
7 Jehovah is my strength h and And strips bare the forests. i
a 1Sa 7:10
my shield; i Ps 18:13 And all in his temple say:
In him my heart trusts. j “Glory!”
b Ps 104:3
I have received his help, and 10 Jehovah sits enthroned
my heart rejoices, c Job 26:11
Job 40:9 above the flooding
So I will praise him with my waters;1j
song. d Isa 2:12, 13
Jehovah sits enthroned as
8 Jehovah is a strength for his e De 3:8, 9 King forever. k
people; f Ex 19:18 11 Jehovah will give strength to
He is a stronghold, bringing Ps 77:18 his people. l
grand salvation to his g Isa 13:13 Jehovah will bless his people
anointed one. k Heb 12:26 with peace. m
9 Save your people, and bless h Nu 13:26 A melody. A song of inauguration
your inheritance. l of the house. Of David.
30 I will
Shepherd them and carry i Isa 10:17, 18
Eze 20:47
exalt you,
them in your arms O Jehovah, for you
forever. m j Job 38:25 have lifted1 me up;
A melody of David. k 1Ti 1:17 You did not let my enemies
29 Give Jehovah his due, you l Isa 40:29

rejoice over me. n
sons of mighty ones, m Ps 72:7 29:2 1 Or “Worship.” 2 Or possibly, “be-
Give Jehovah his due for his ____________________ cause of the splendor of his holiness.”
glory and strength. n CHAP. 30 29:6 1 Evidently, the Lebanon moun-
2 Give Jehovah the glory due n Ps 25:2 tain range. 29:10 1 Or “the heavenly
his name. Ps 41:11 ocean.” 30:1 1 Or “drawn.”
773 PSALMS 30:2–31:9
2 O Jehovah my God, I cried CHAP. 30 12 So that I1 may sing your
to you for help, and you a 2Ki 20:5 praise and not keep silent.
healed me. a Ps 6:2 O Jehovah my God, I will
3 O Jehovah, you have lifted Ps 103:3
praise you forever.
me1 up from the Grave.2b b Ps 86:13
31 Intaken
You kept me alive; you c Ps 16:10
you, O Jehovah, I have
Ps 28:1
spared me from sinking Isa 38:17 refuge. a
into the pit.3c Jon 2:6 May I never be put to shame. b
4 Sing praises1 to Jehovah, d Ps 32:11 Rescue me because of your
you his loyal ones, d e Ex 3:15 righteousness. c
Give thanks to his holy f Isa 12:1 2 Incline your ear1 to me.
name;2e Come quickly to my rescue. d
g Isa 54:8
5 Because being under his an- Become for me a mountain
ger is only for a moment, f h Ps 126:5
stronghold,
But being in his favor1 is for i 2Sa 5:12
Ps 89:17 A fortified place to save me. e
a lifetime. g 3 For you are my crag and my
j Ps 10:1
Weeping may come in the Ps 143:7 stronghold; f
evening, but in the morn- For the sake of your name, g
k Ps 34:6
ing, there is a joyful cry. h Ps 77:1 you will lead me and
6 When I was untroubled, l Ps 28:1 guide me. h
I said: 4 You will free me from the net
m Ps 6:5
“I will never be shaken.”1 Ps 115:17 that they have secretly laid
7 O Jehovah, while I was in Ec 9:10 for me, i
your favor,1 you made me n Ps 88:11 For you are my fortress. j
as strong as a mountain. i Isa 38:18
5 Into your hand I entrust my
But when you hid your face, o Ps 143:1 spirit. k
I became terrified. j p Ps 28:7 You have redeemed me,
8 To you, O Jehovah, I kept ____________________ O Jehovah, the God of
calling; k Second Col. truth.1l
And to Jehovah, I kept plead- ____________________ 6 I hate those who are devoted
ing for favor. CHAP. 31 to worthless, vain idols,
9 What profit is there in my a Ps 18:2 But as for me, I trust in
death,1 in my going down Jehovah.
b Ps 22:4, 5
to the pit?3l Ro 10:11 7 I will rejoice greatly in your
Will the dust praise you? m c Ps 143:1
loyal love,
Will it tell of your faithful- For you have seen my afflic-
d Ps 40:17
ness? n Ps 70:1 tion; m
10 Hear, O Jehovah, and show Ps 71:2 You are aware of my deep
me favor. o e 2Sa 22:3 distress.1
O Jehovah, become my Ps 18:2 8 You have not handed me
helper. p f 2Sa 22:2 over to the enemy,
11 You have changed my g Ps 25:11 But you make me stand in a
mourning into dancing; Jer 14:7 place of safety.1
You have removed my sack- h Ps 23:3 9 Show me favor, O Jehovah,
cloth, and you clothe me i Ps 91:3 for I am in distress.
with rejoicing, Mt 6:13 Anguish has made my eyes
j Pr 18:10 weak, n my whole body1 as
30:3 1 Or “my soul.” 2 Or “Sheol,” that k Lu 23:46 well. o
is, the common grave of mankind. See Ac 7:59
Glossary. 30:3, 9 3 Or “grave.” 30:4 l De 32:4 30:12 1 Or “my glory.” 31:2 1 Or “Bend
1 Or “Make music.” 2 Lit., “memorial.” down and listen.” 31:5 1 Or “the faith-
m Ps 9:13
30:5, 7 1 Or “goodwill.” 30:6 1 Or “will ful God.” 31:7 1 Or “the distresses of
never stagger (totter).” 30:9 1 Lit., n Ps 6:7 my soul.” 31:8 1 Or “a roomy place.”
“blood.” o Ps 22:14 31:9 1 Or “my soul and my belly.”
PSALMS 31:10–32:3 774
10 My life is consumed with CHAP. 31 19 How abundant your good-
grief a a Pr 15:13 ness is! a
And my years with b Ps 71:9 You have stored it up for
groaning. b c Ps 32:3 those who fear you, b
My strength is waning be- Ps 102:3, 5 And you have shown it be-
cause of my error; d Ps 22:6 fore all men, in behalf of
Ps 42:10
My bones grow weak. c Ps 102:8
those taking refuge in you. c
11 I am scorned by all my adver- e Ps 38:11
20 You will conceal them in the
saries, d f Jer 20:10
secret place of your pres-
Especially my neighbors. ence d
g Ps 57:4
And I am dreaded by my ac- From the schemes of men;
h Ps 56:4
quaintances; You will hide them in your
i Ps 43:5
When they see me in public, shelter
j Ps 142:6
they flee from me. e From malicious attacks.1e
k Nu 6:25
12 I am put out of their heart1 21 May Jehovah be praised,
l Ps 25:2
and forgotten, as if I were Isa 50:7 For in a wonderful way, he
dead; m Ne 6:16 has shown his loyal love to
I am like a broken jar. Isa 41:11 me f in a besieged city. g
13 I have heard many evil ru-
Jer 20:11 22 As for me, I panicked and
mors;
n 1Sa 2:9 said:
o Ps 12:3 “I will perish from before
Terror surrounds me. f Ps 63:11
you.” h
When they gather together ____________________
But you heard my pleas for
as one against me, Second Col.
help when I cried out to
They scheme to take away a Ps 73:1
you. i
my life.1g Isa 63:7
23 Love Jehovah, all you who
14 But I trust in you, b Isa 64:4
are loyal to him! j
1Co 2:9
O Jehovah. h Jehovah protects the faith-
c Ps 126:2
I declare: “You are my God.” i Isa 26:12 ful, k
15 My days1 are in your hand. d Ps 27:5 But he repays exceedingly
Rescue me from the hand of Ps 32:7
anyone showing haughti-
my enemies and from those e Ps 64:2, 3 ness. l
persecuting me. j f Ps 17:7 24 Be courageous, and may
16 Make your face shine upon g 1Sa 23:7 your heart be strong, m
your servant. k h Jon 2:4 All you who are waiting for
Save me by your loyal love. i 2Ch 33:13 Jehovah. n
17 O Jehovah, may I not be put Ps 6:9
Pr 15:29 Of David. Maskil.1
32
to shame when I call on Heb 5:7 Happy is the one whose
you. l j De 10:12 transgression is par-
May the wicked be put to k 1Sa 2:9 doned, whose sin is
shame; m Ps 145:20 covered.1o
May they be silenced in the l 2Sa 22:28
Isa 2:11
2 Happy is the man whom
Grave.1n Jas 4:6 Jehovah does not charge
18 May lying lips become m Isa 35:4 with guilt, p
speechless, o n Ps 62:1 In whose spirit there is no
Lips that speak arrogantly La 3:20, 21 deceit.
against the righteous, with Mic 7:7 3 When I kept silent, my bones
haughtiness and contempt. ____________________
wasted away because of
CHAP. 32 my groaning all day long. q
31:12 1 Or “mind.” 31:13 1 Or “soul.” o Isa 1:18
31:15 1 Lit., “times.” 31:17 1 Or “Sheol,” Ac 3:19 31:20 1 Lit., “From the quarreling of
that is, the common grave of mankind. p Ro 4:7, 8 tongues.” 32:Sup 1 See Glossary.
See Glossary. q Pr 28:13 32:1 1 Or “forgiven.”
775 PSALMS 32:4–33:12
4 For day and night your hand1 CHAP. 32 It is fitting for the upright to
was heavy upon me. a a Ps 38:2 praise him.
My strength evaporated2 like b Ps 38:18 2 Give thanks to Jehovah with
water in the dry summer Ps 51:4 the harp;
heat. (Selah) 1Jo 1:9
Sing praises1 to him with a
5 Finally I confessed my sin c Le 5:5 ten-stringed instrument.
Ps 41:4
to you; 3 Sing to him a new song; a
d 2Sa 12:13
I did not cover my error. b Ps 86:5 Play skillfully on the strings,
I said: “I will confess Ps 103:3 along with shouts of joy.
my transgressions to Isa 44:22 4 For the word of Jehovah is
Jehovah.” c e Ps 65:2, 3 upright, b
And you pardoned the error f Ps 69:13 And everything he does is
of my sins. d (Selah) Isa 55:6
trustworthy.
6 This is why every loyal one g Ps 9:9
5 He loves righteousness and
will pray to you e h Ex 15:1 justice. c
2Sa 22:1
While you may yet be found. f The earth is filled with
i Ps 86:11
Then even the floodwaters Jehovah’s loyal love. d
will not reach him. j Pr 3:6
6 By the word of Jehovah the
7 You are a hiding place k Pr 26:3 heavens were made, e
Jer 8:6
for me; And by the spirit1 of his
l Ps 34:8
You will safeguard me from Pr 13:21
mouth everything in them.2
distress. g Pr 16:20 7 He gathers the seawaters
You will surround me with ____________________ like a dam; f
joyful shouts of deliver- CHAP. 33 He puts the surging waters
ance. h (Selah) m Php 4:4 in storehouses.
8 “I will give you insight and ____________________ 8 Let the whole earth fear
instruct you in the way Second Col. Jehovah. g
you should go. i a Ps 40:3 Let the inhabitants of the
I will give you advice with my Ps 98:1 productive land be in awe
eye upon you. j Ps 149:1
Isa 42:10 of him.
9 Do not become like a horse Re 5:9 9 For he spoke, and it came
or a mule, without under- b Ps 12:6 to be; h
standing, k c Job 37:23 He commanded, and it stood
Whose spiritedness must be Ps 11:7 firm. i
controlled with a bridle or Ps 45:7
10 Jehovah has frustrated the
a halter d Ps 145:16 schemes1 of the nations; j
Before it will come near to Ac 14:17
He has thwarted the plans2
you.” e Heb 11:3
of the peoples. k
10 Many are the pains of the f Ge 1:9
11 But the decisions1 of
Job 38:8-11
wicked; Pr 8:29 Jehovah will stand
But the one trusting in Jer 5:22 forever; l
Jehovah is surrounded g Re 14:7 The thoughts of his heart are
by His loyal love. l h Ps 148:4, 5 from generation to genera-
11 Rejoice in Jehovah and be i Ps 119:90 tion.
joyful, you righteous ones; 12 Happy is the nation whose
j Isa 8:10
Shout joyfully, all you who Isa 19:3 God is Jehovah, m
are upright in heart. k Ps 21:8, 11 The people he has chosen
33 Shout joyfully, you righ-
teous ones, because of
l Pr 19:21
Isa 46:10
as his own possession. n
Jehovah. m m De 33:29 33:2 1 Or “Make music.” 33:6 1 Or

n Ps 65:4
“breath.” 2 Lit., “all their army.”
32:4 1 Or “displeasure.” 2 Or “My life’s Ps 135:4 33:10, 11 1 Or “counsel.” 33:10 2 Or
moisture changed.” 1Pe 2:9 “thoughts.”
PSALMS 33:13–34:12 776
13 Jehovah looks down from CHAP. 33 3 [Gimel]
heaven; a Ps 11:4 3 Magnify Jehovah along
He sees all the sons of men. a Ps 14:2 with me; a
Pr 15:3
14 From his place of residence, Heb 4:13
Let us exalt his name to-
He gazes on the inhabi- gether.
tants of the earth.
b 1Ch 28:9
Job 34:21
4 [Daleth]
15 He is the one forming the Pr 24:12 4 I inquired of Jehovah, and he
hearts of all; c Jos 11:6
answered me. b
He examines all their works. b He rescued me from all my
d 2Ch 32:21
16 No king is saved by a large Ps 44:4, 5
fears. c
army; c e 2Ki 7:6, 7
5 [He]
A mighty man is not saved by Ps 20:7 5 Those who looked to him
his great power. d Pr 21:31 became radiant;
Isa 31:1
17 The horse is a false hope for Their faces could not be put
salvation;1e f Job 36:7 to shame.
Its great strength does not
Ps 34:15
7 [Zayin]
ensure escape. g Isa 33:15, 16 6 This lowly one called, and
18 Look! The eye of Jehovah h De 33:29 Jehovah heard.
watches over those fearing He saved him from all his
i Ps 28:7
him, f Pr 18:10 distresses. d
Those waiting for his loyal j Ps 32:10
8 [Heth]
love, 7 The angel of Jehovah camps
k Mic 7:7
19 To rescue them1 from death ____________________
all around those fearing
And to keep them alive dur- Him, e
CHAP. 34 And he rescues them. f
ing famine. g
20 We are1 in expectation of
l 1Sa 21:12, 13
9 [Teth]
Jehovah. m Jer 9:24 8 Taste and see that Jehovah
1Co 1:31
He is our helper and our ____________________
is good; g
shield. h Happy is the man who takes
Second Col.
21 Our hearts rejoice in him, refuge in him.
For we trust in his holy
a Ps 35:27

[Yod]
name. i
b Heb 5:7 9 Fear Jehovah, all you his
22 May your loyal love rest upon c Ps 18:48 holy ones,
us, O Jehovah, j d 2Sa 22:1 For those who fear him lack
While we keep waiting for nothing. h
you. k
e 2Ki 6:17
Ps 91:11 [Kaph]
Of David, when he disguised his
Mt 18:10 10 Even strong young lions1
Heb 1:7, 14 have been reduced to
sanity l before A·bime·lech, who
drove him away, and he left. f 2Ki 19:35 hunger,
1 [Aleph] Da 6:22 But those seeking Jehovah
34
Ac 5:18, 19
I will praise Jehovah at all Ac 12:11 will lack nothing good. i
times; g 1Pe 2:3
[Lamed]
His praise will be on my lips 11 Come, my sons, listen to me;
h Ps 23:1
constantly. Php 4:19
I will teach you the fear of
2 [Beth] Jehovah. j
2 I1 will boast in Jehovah; m i Ps 23:6
Ps 84:11
[Mem]
The meek will hear and re- 12 Who among you takes plea-
j Job 28:28
joice. Pr 1:7
sure in life
Pr 8:13 And would love to see many
33:17 1 Or “for victory.” 33:19 1 Or k De 6:1, 2
good days? k
“their soul.” 33:20 1 Or “Our soul is.” De 30:19, 20
34:2 1 Or “My soul.” 1Pe 3:10-12 34:10 1 Or “maned young lions.”
777 PSALMS 34:13–35:11
[Nun] CHAP. 34 Of David.
13 Then guard your tongue
from what is bad, a
a Jas 1:26
Jas 3:8 35 O Jehovah, defend my
case against my oppos-
Your lips from speaking de- b Pr 12:19 ers; a
ception. b Pr 15:4 Fight against those who fight
[Samekh]
1Pe 2:1
against me. b
14 Turn away from what is bad c Ps 37:27 2 Take up your buckler1 and
Ps 97:10
and do what is good; c Am 5:15 large shield, c
Seek peace and pursue it. d Ro 12:9 And rise up to my defense. d
[Ayin] d Mt 5:9 3 Lift up your spear and battle-
15 The eyes of Jehovah are on Heb 12:14 ax1 against my pursuers. e
the righteous, e e Job 36:7 Say to me:2 “I am your salva-
Ps 33:18 tion.” f
And his ears listen to their
cry for help. f f Ps 18:6 4 May those who are hunting
Isa 59:1
[Pe] for my life2 be put to
16 But the face of Jehovah is
g Ps 37:10 shame and humiliated. g
Pr 10:7
against those doing what May those who are plotting
h Ps 145:18, 19 to destroy me retreat in
is bad,
To erase all memory of them i 2Ch 32:22 disgrace.
from the earth. g
Ac 12:11 5 May they become like chaff
j Ps 147:3 in the wind;
[Tsade] Isa 61:1
May Jehovah’s angel drive
17 They cried out, and Jehovah k Ps 51:17 them away. h
heard; h Isa 57:15
Isa 66:2 6 May their path be dark and
He rescued them from all
slippery
their distresses. i l Pr 24:16
As Jehovah’s angel pursues
[Qoph] 2Ti 3:12
them.
18 Jehovah is close to the m Da 6:21, 22
7 For without cause they have
1Co 10:13
brokenhearted; j hidden a net to trap me;
n Joh 19:36
He saves those who are Without cause they have dug
crushed in spirit.1k o Ps 84:11
a pit for me.2
____________________
[Resh] 8 May disaster come upon him
19 Many are the hardships1 of Second Col.
by surprise;
the righteous one, l ____________________
May the net that he hid catch
But Jehovah rescues him CHAP. 35 him;
from them all. m a 1Sa 24:15
May he fall into it and be de-
[Shin] b Ps 3:7 stroyed. i
20 He is guarding all his bones; c Ex 15:3 9 But I2 will rejoice in Jehovah;
Not one of them has been d Isa 42:13 I will be joyful in his acts of
broken. n salvation.
[Taw] e 1Sa 23:26
10 All my bones will say:
21 Disaster will put the wicked f Isa 12:2
“O Jehovah, who is like you?
to death; g Jer 17:18 You rescue the helpless from
Those hating the righteous h Ex 14:19, 20 those who are stronger, j
will be found guilty. Isa 37:36
The helpless and the poor
22 Jehovah is redeeming the i Ps 57:6 from those who rob them.” k
Ps 141:10
life1 of his servants; 11 Malicious witnesses come
None of those taking refuge j Ps 18:17 forward, l
in him will be found guilty. o k Ps 40:17
Pr 22:22, 23 35:2 1 A small shield, often carried by
34:18 1 Or “are discouraged.” 34:19 l Ps 27:12 archers. 35:3 1 Or “double ax.” 35:3,
1 Or “calamities.” 34:22 1 Or “soul.” Mt 26:59 4, 7, 9 2 Or “my soul.”
PSALMS 35:12–36:1 778
Asking me things I know CHAP. 35 But they deceptively scheme
nothing about. a 1Sa 19:4, 5 against the peaceful ones
12 They repay me with bad for 1Sa 20:33 of the land. a
Jer 18:20
good, a 21 They open their mouth wide
Making me1 feel bereaved. to accuse me,
13 But when they were ill, I b Ps 37:12
Saying: “Aha! Aha! Our eyes
clothed myself with sack- have seen it.”
cloth; 22 You have seen this,
I afflicted myself1 by fasting, c Hab 1:13 O Jehovah. Do not
And when my prayer would remain silent. b
return unanswered,2 O Jehovah, do not stay
14 I walked about mourning as d Ps 142:6 far from me. c
for a friend or a brother of 23 Awake and rise to my
mine; defense,
I bowed down in sorrow, e Ps 22:20 My God, Jehovah, defend me
like one mourning for his Ps 57:4 in my legal case.
mother. 24 Judge me according to your
15 But when I stumbled, they righteousness, d O Jehovah
rejoiced and gathered to- f Ps 22:22
my God;
gether; Do not let them gloat
They gathered together to over me.
strike me down in ambush; g Ps 69:4
Joh 15:24, 25 25 May they never say to them-
They tore me to pieces and selves: “Aha! We got what
did not keep silent. we wanted.”1
16 The ungodly scornfully mock h Pr 6:12, 13 May they never say: “We
me,1 ____________________ have swallowed him up.” e
They grind their teeth Second Col. 26 Let all of them be put to
against me. b a Ps 31:13 shame and disgraced,
17 O Jehovah, how long will you Jer 11:19 Those who gloat over my
just look on? c Mt 26:4
calamity.
Rescue me1 from their at- Let those who exalt them-
tacks, d selves over me be clothed
My precious life2 from the b Ps 28:1
with shame and humilia-
young lions.3e tion.
18 Then I will give thanks to you 27 But let those who take plea-
c Ps 10:1
in the great congregation; f Ps 71:12 sure in my righteousness
I will praise you among the shout joyfully;
throngs of people. May they constantly say:
19 Do not let those who for d Ps 26:1 “May Jehovah be magnified,
no reason are my enemies Ps 96:13
who takes pleasure in the
gloat over me; peace of his servant.” f
Do not let those hating me 28 Then my tongue will re-
without cause g wink their e Ps 41:1, 2
count1 your righteousness g
eyes maliciously. h
And praise you all day long. h
20 For they do not speak words
of peace, f Ps 84:11 To the director. Of Jehovah’s
Ps 149:4 servant, David.
35:12, 13, 17 1 Or “my soul.” 35:13 2 Or
“would return upon my bosom.” 35:16 36 Transgression speaks to
the wicked one deep
1 Or possibly, “The ungodly mock for a g Ps 51:14 within his heart;
cake.” 35:17 2 Lit., “My only one,” re-
ferring to his soul, or life. 3 Or “maned 35:25 1 Or “Aha! Our soul.” 35:28 1 Or
young lions.” h Ps 71:24 “meditate on.”
779 PSALMS 36:2–37:9
There is no fear of God be- CHAP. 36 12 There the wrongdoers have
fore his eyes. a a Ro 3:18 fallen;
2 For in his own eyes he flat- b De 29:19, 20
They have been knocked
ters himself too much down and cannot get up. a
To detect and hate his error. b c Ps 103:11
Of David.
3 The words of his mouth are d Ps 71:19 1 [Aleph]
37 Doofnotevilbemen
hurtful and deceptive; upset1 because
e Ro 11:33
He shows no insight for do-
ing what is good. f Ps 145:9
Or envious of wrongdoers. b
1Ti 4:10
4 He plots hurtful schemes 2 They will quickly wither like
even on his bed. g Mic 7:18 grass c
He is set on a path that is not h Ru 2:12 And shrivel like green new
good; Ps 17:8 grass.
He does not reject what is Ps 91:4
2 [Beth]
bad. i Ps 65:4 3 Trust in Jehovah and do
5 O Jehovah, your loyal love what is good; d
j Ps 16:11
reaches to the heavens, c Reside in the earth,1 and act
Your faithfulness up to the k Job 33:4
Jer 2:13
with faithfulness. e
clouds. Ac 17:28 4 Find exquisite delight1 in
6 Your righteousness is like Re 4:11 Jehovah,
majestic mountains;1d l Ps 27:1 And he will grant you the de-
Your judgments are like vast, Ps 43:3 sires of your heart.
deep waters. e Jas 1:17
1Pe 2:9 3 [Gimel]
Man and beast you pre- 5 Commit your way to1
serve,2 O Jehovah. f m Ps 103:17 Jehovah; f
7 How precious your loyal love n Ps 7:10 Rely on him, and he will act
is, O God! g Ps 97:11 in your behalf. g
____________________
In the shadow of your wings, 6 He will make your righteous-
The sons of men take Second Col. ness shine like daybreak,
refuge. h a Ps 1:5 And your justice like the mid-
8 They drink their fill of ____________________
day sun.
the rich bounty1 of your CHAP. 37
4 [Daleth]
house, i b Ps 73:3
7 Keep silent before Jehovah h
Pr 23:17
And you cause them to drink And wait expectantly1 for
of the torrent of your c Ps 73:12, 19 him.
delights. j d Isa 1:17 Do not be upset by the man
9 With you is the source of Heb 13:16 Who succeeds in carrying
life; k out his schemes. i
e Pr 28:20
By your light we can see
light. l f Ps 55:22
5 [He]
Pr 16:3 8 Let go of anger and abandon
10 Continue showing your loyal rage; j
love to those who know g Mt 6:33
Do not become upset and
Php 4:6
you, m 1Pe 5:6, 7 turn to doing evil.1
And your righteousness, to 9 For evil men will be done
the upright in heart. n h Ps 62:1
La 3:26 away with, k
11 Do not let the foot of the
haughty tread on me i Job 21:7
37:1 1 Or “show yourself heated up.”
Ps 73:3
Or the hand of the wicked Jer 12:1 37:3 1 Or “land.” 37:4 1 Or “Find your
drive me away. greatest joy.” 37:5 1 Lit., “Roll your
j Pr 14:29 way upon.” 37:7 1 Or “patiently.” 37:8
Eph 4:26
36:6 1 Lit., “like mountains of God.” 1 Or possibly, “Do not become upset, for
2 Or “save.” 36:8 1 Lit., “the fatness.” k Ps 55:23 it can only lead to harm.”
PSALM 37:10-28 780
But those hoping in Jehovah CHAP. 37 In the time of famine they
will possess the earth. a a Ps 25:12, 13 will have plenty.
6 [Waw] Ps 37:29
Mt 5:5
[Kaph]
10 Just a little while longer, 2Pe 2:9 20 But the wicked will perish; a
and the wicked will be no The enemies of Jehovah will
more; b b Job 24:24
vanish like glorious pas-
You will look at where they c 1Sa 25:39 tures;
were, Ps 52:4, 5 They will vanish like smoke.
And they will not be there. c d Isa 45:18 [Lamed]
11 But the meek will possess Mt 5:5 21 The wicked one borrows and
the earth, d Re 21:3
does not repay,
And they will find exquisite e Ps 72:7 But the righteous one is gen-
delight in the abundance of Ps 119:165 erous1 and giving. b
Isa 48:18
peace. e 22 Those blessed by Him will
7 [Zayin] f 1Sa 18:21, 25 possess the earth,
12 The wicked man plots g 1Sa 26:9, 10 But those cursed by Him will
against the righteous; f be done away with. c
He grinds his teeth at him. h 2Sa 17:23
Es 7:10
[Mem]
13 But Jehovah will laugh at Ps 7:15 23 Jehovah guides1 the steps of
him, a man d
i Pr 16:8
For He knows that his day Pr 30:8, 9 When He finds pleasure in
will come. g 1Ti 6:6 his way. e
8 [Heth] j Ps 16:11
24 Although he may fall, he will
14 The wicked draw their ____________________ not be hurled down, f
swords and bend1 their Second Col.
For Jehovah supports him by
bows the hand.1g
a Pr 10:7
To bring down the oppressed [Nun]
and the poor, b De 15:11 25 I was once young and now
Job 31:16, 22
To slaughter those whose Ps 112:9
I am old,
way is upright. Pr 19:17 But I have not seen anyone
15 But their sword will pierce righteous abandoned, h
c Ps 37:9
their own heart; h Nor his children looking for
Their bows will be broken. d Pr 16:9 bread.1i
9 [Teth] e Pr 11:20 26 He always lends freely, j
16 Better is the little of the righ- And his children are in line
f Ps 34:19
teous one Pr 24:16
for a blessing.
Than the abundance of many [Samekh]
wicked ones. i g Ps 91:11, 12 27 Turn away from bad and do
17 For the arms of the wicked h Ps 94:14 what is good, k
will be broken, Mt 6:33 And you will remain forever.
Heb 13:5
But Jehovah will support the 28 For Jehovah loves justice,
righteous. i De 24:19 And he will not abandon his

[Yod] Ps 145:15
Pr 10:3
loyal ones. l
18 Jehovah is aware of what the [Ayin]
blameless go through,1 j De 15:7, 8 They will always be
Ps 112:5
And their inheritance will guarded; m
last forever. j k Ps 34:14 But the descendants of the
19 They will not be put to Isa 1:17
wicked will be done away
shame in the time of l 2Sa 22:26 with. n
disaster;
m Ps 97:10
Pr 2:7, 8
37:21 1 Or “showing favor.” 37:23 1 Or
37:14 1 Or “string.” 37:18 1 Lit., “the “makes firm.” 37:24 1 Or “with His
days of the blameless.” n Pr 2:22 hand.” 37:25 1 Or “food.”
781 PSALMS 37:29–38:9
29 The righteous will possess CHAP. 37 [Taw]
the earth, a a De 30:20 39 The salvation of the righ-
And they will live forever Ps 37:9 teous is from Jehovah; a
Pr 2:21
on it. b Mt 5:5
He is their fortress in the
[Pe] time of distress. b
30 The mouth of the righteous b Mt 25:46 40 Jehovah will help them and
Re 21:3, 4
one imparts wisdom,1 rescue them. c
And his tongue speaks about c Mt 12:35 He will rescue them from the
justice. c Eph 4:29 wicked and save them,
Col 4:6
31 The law of his God is in his Because they take refuge in
heart; d d De 6:6 him. d
Ps 40:8
His steps will not falter. e A melody of David,
[Tsade] e Ps 121:3 to serve as a reminder.1
32 The wicked watches the righ-
teous,
f 2Pe 2:9 38 O me
Jehovah, do not reprove
in your anger,
Seeking to put him to death. g Ps 109:31 Nor correct me in your
33 But Jehovah will not aban- wrath. e
h Ps 37:22
don him to the hand of 2 For your arrows have pierced
that one f i Ps 52:5, 6 deep into me,
Or find him guilty when he is And your hand presses down
j Es 5:11
judged. g Job 21:7
on me. f
[Qoph] 3 My whole body is sick1 be-
34 Hope in Jehovah and follow k Ex 15:9, 10 cause of your indignation.
his way, l Ps 37:10 There is no peace within my
And he will exalt you to take bones because of my sin. g
possession of the earth. m Job 1:1 4 For my errors loom over my
When the wicked are done n Job 42:12, 16
head; h
away with, h you will see it. i Like a heavy burden, they
[Resh] o Ps 1:4
Pr 10:7
are too much for me to
35 I have seen the ruthless, 2Pe 2:9
bear.
evil man ____________________ 5 My wounds stink and fester
Spreading out like a luxuri- Second Col. Because of my foolishness.
ant tree in its native soil. j a Isa 12:2 6 I am distressed and extreme-
36 But he suddenly passed away ly downcast;
b Ps 9:9
and was gone; k Isa 33:2
I walk around sad all day
I kept searching for him, and long.
he could not be found. l c Isa 46:4 7 There is a burning within
[Shin] 1Co 10:13
me;1
37 Take note of the blameless d Ps 22:4 My whole body is sick. i
one,1 Da 3:17 8 I have grown numb and be-
Da 6:23
And keep the upright one m in ____________________ come completely crushed;
sight, CHAP. 38
My anguished heart makes
For the future of that man e Jer 10:24
me groan aloud.1
will be peaceful. n 9 O Jehovah, all my desires
38 But all the transgressors will f Ps 32:4 are before you,
be destroyed; g Ps 6:2
And my sighing is not hidden
The future of wicked people Ps 41:4 from you.
will be cut off. o Ps 51:8
38:Sup 1 Or “to bring to remembrance.”
h Ezr 9:6
37:30 1 Or “utters wisdom in an under- Ps 40:12
38:3 1 Lit., “There is no sound spot in my
tone.” 37:37 1 Or “the one who keeps flesh.” 38:7 1 Lit., “My loins are full of
integrity.” i Ps 38:3 burning.” 38:8 1 Or “roar.”
PSALMS 38:10–39:7 782
10 My heart pounds, my CHAP. 38 O God, do not remain far
strength is gone, a Ps 6:7 away from me. a
And the light of my eyes has 22 Do hurry to help me,
left me. a b 2Sa 16:7 O Jehovah, my salvation. b
11 My friends and my compan- Ps 62:4
To the director; of Je·duthun.1c
ions avoid me because of A melody of David.
39 I said:
my plague, c 2Sa 16:11
“I will guard my
And my close acquaintances step
keep their distance. d Ps 39:2, 9
To avoid sinning with my
12 Those seeking my life1 set tongue. d
traps; e 2Sa 16:12
I will guard my mouth with
Ps 123:2
Those trying to harm me a muzzle e
speak of ruin; b As long as anyone wicked is
f Ps 138:3
They mutter deception all in my presence.”
day long.
g Ps 77:2 2 I was speechless and silent; f
13 But like someone deaf,
I kept quiet even about what
I would not listen; c
h Ps 32:5 is good,
Like someone speechless,
I would not open my But my pain was intense.1
mouth. d i Ps 51:3 3 My heart smoldered1
____________________ inside me.
14 I have become like a man
who cannot hear, Second Col. As I pondered,2 the fire kept
Whose mouth has nothing a Ps 22:11 burning.
Ps 35:22
to say in defense. Then my tongue spoke:
15 For on you, O Jehovah, 4 “O Jehovah, help me to know
b Ps 27:1
I waited, e Ps 62:2
what my end will be,
And you answered me, Isa 12:2 And the measure of my
O Jehovah my God. f ____________________ days, g
16 For I said: “May they not CHAP. 39 So that I may know how
gloat over me c 1Ch 16:41 short my life is.1
Or exalt themselves over me
1Ch 25:1
5 Indeed, you have made my
if my foot slips.” days just a few;1h
d Pr 18:21
17 For I was ready to collapse, And my life span is as noth-
And my pain was always ing before you. i
e Ps 141:3
with me. g Surely every man, though he
18 I confessed my error; h seems secure, is nothing
f Ps 38:13
I was troubled by my sin. i Mt 27:12
but a mere breath. j (Selah)
19 But my enemies are vigor- 1Pe 2:23 6 Surely every man walks
ous1 and mighty,2 about like a shadow.
Those hating me for no g Ps 90:12 He rushes around1 for noth-
reason have become ing.
numerous. h Ps 90:9 He piles up wealth, not
20 They repaid me with bad Jas 4:14 knowing who will enjoy it. k
for good; 7 What, then, can I hope for,
i Ps 90:4 O Jehovah?
They were resisting me for
pursuing what is good. You are my only hope.
21 Do not abandon me, j Ps 62:9
Ps 144:4
O Jehovah. 39:Sup 1 See Glossary. 39:2 1 Or
“stirred up.” 39:3 1 Lit., “grew hot.”
38:12 1 Or “my soul.” 38:19 1 Lit., k Ps 49:10 2 Or “sighed.” 39:4 1 Or “how transient
Ec 2:18, 19
“alive.” 2 Or possibly, “But my enemies Ec 4:8 I am.” 39:5 1 Lit., “handbreadths.”
without cause are many.” Lu 12:19, 20 39:6 1 Lit., “makes noise.”
783 PSALMS 39:8–40:11
8 Save me from all my trans- CHAP. 39 Praise to our God.
gressions. a a Ps 25:11 Many will look on in awe
Do not let the foolish one Mic 7:19 And put their trust in
make me an object of con- Jehovah.
tempt. b Job 40:4
Ps 38:13
4 Happy is the man who trusts
9 I remained speechless; in Jehovah
I could not open my mouth, b c 2Sa 16:10
And who does not look to the
Because this was your defiant or to those who are
doing. c d Ps 90:8
false.1
10 Remove your plague 5 How many things you have
from me. done,
e Ps 39:5
I am worn down because Ps 102:11 O Jehovah my God,
your hand strikes me. Your wonderful works and
11 You correct man with pun- f Ps 28:1 your thoughts toward us. a
ishment for his error; d None can compare to you; b
You consume the things he g Le 25:23 If I were to try to tell and
treasures just as a moth 1Ch 29:15 speak of them,
does. They would be too numerous
h Heb 11:13 to recount! c
Surely every man is but a ____________________
mere breath. e (Selah) 6 Sacrifice and offering you
CHAP. 40 did not desire,1d
12 Hear my prayer, O Jehovah,
i Ps 34:15 But you opened up my ears
Listen to my cry for help. f
Do not ignore my tears. to hear. e
j Ps 33:3 You did not ask for burnt of-
For I am but a foreign resi- Ps 98:1
dent to you, g ____________________ ferings and sin offerings. f
A traveler passing through,1 Second Col.
7 Then I said: “Look, I have
just like all my a Re 15:3
come.
forefathers. h In the scroll1 it is written
13 Turn your harsh gaze away b Ex 15:11
about me. g
from me so that I may 8 To do your will, O my God,
cheer up c Ps 139:17, 18
is my delight,1h
Before I pass away and I am And your law is deep
gone.” d 1Sa 15:22
within me. i
Ps 51:16, 17 9 I proclaim the good news of
To the director. Of David. A melody. Ho 6:6 righteousness in the great
40 I earnestly
Jehovah,
hoped in1
e Isa 50:5
congregation. j
Look! I do not restrain my
And he inclined his ear2 lips, k
to me and heard my cry f Heb 10:5-9 O Jehovah, as you well know.
for help. i 10 I do not cover over your righ-
2 He brought me up out of g Lu 24:44 teousness in my heart.
a roaring pit, I declare your faithfulness
Out of the slimy mire. h Joh 4:34 and salvation.
And he set my feet upon I do not hide your loyal love
a crag; i Ps 37:31 and your truth in the great
He made my footing secure. Ro 7:22
congregation.” l
3 Then he put a new song in 11 O Jehovah, do not withhold
j Ps 22:22
my mouth, j your mercy from me.
39:12 1 Or “A settler.” 40:1 1 Or “waited k Heb 13:15 40:4 1 Or “to liars.” 40:6 1 Or “delight
patiently for.” 2 Or “bent down to lis- in.” 40:7 1 Lit., “the scroll of the book.”
ten.” l Heb 2:12 40:8 1 Or “desire.”
PSALMS 40:12–41:13 784
May your loyal love and CHAP. 40 3 Jehovah will sustain him on
your truth constantly a Ps 61:6, 7 his sickbed; a
safeguard me. a During his sickness you will
b Ps 71:20
12 The calamities surrounding completely change his bed.
me are too many to count. b c Ps 38:4 4 For I said: “O Jehovah, show
So many of my errors over- me favor. b
whelm me that I cannot see d Ps 25:17
Heal me,1c for I have sinned
my way; c e Ps 38:22 against you.” d
They are more numerous Ps 70:1-5
5 But my enemies speak evil
than the hairs of my head, f De 4:29 about me:
And I have lost heart.
“When will he die and his
13 Please be willing, O Jehovah, g Ps 13:5
to save me. d name perish?”
O Jehovah, hurry to
h Ps 35:27 6 If one of them comes to
help me. e i Ps 54:4 see me, his heart speaks
14 May all those seeking to take Isa 50:7 falsely.
Heb 13:6
my life1 He gathers something harm-
Be put to shame and dis- j Ps 143:7 ful to say;
graced. ____________________ Then he goes out and
May those who delight in CHAP. 41 spreads it abroad.
my calamity k De 15:7, 8 7 All those who hate me whis-
Ps 112:9 per to one another;
Retreat in humiliation. Pr 14:21
15 May those who are saying to Pr 22:9 They are scheming some-
me: “Aha! Aha!” thing bad against me:
l Mt 5:7
Be appalled because of their 8 “A dreadful thing has over-
own shame. m 2Pe 2:9 taken him;
16 But let those seeking you f ____________________ Now that he is down, he will
Exult and rejoice in you. g Second Col. not rise again.” e
May those who love your acts a 2Ki 20:5 9 Even the man at peace with
of salvation always say: Ps 103:3
me, one whom I trusted, f
“May Jehovah be magni- b Ps 51:1 Who was eating my bread,
fied.” h has lifted his heel against
17 But I am helpless and poor; c Ps 6:2
me.1g
Ps 147:3
May Jehovah pay attention 10 But you, O Jehovah, show
to me. d Ps 32:5
me favor and raise me up,
You are my helper and my Ps 38:3
Pr 28:13 So that I may repay them.
rescuer; i
My God, do not delay. j e Ps 3:2
11 By this I will know that you
Ps 71:10, 11 are pleased with me:
When my enemy cannot
41 Happy is anyone who
shows consideration to
f 2Sa 15:12
Job 19:19
Ps 55:12, 13
shout in triumph over me. h
12 As for me, you uphold me
the lowly one; k
because of my integrity; i
Jehovah will rescue him in g Mr 14:18
the day of calamity. Joh 13:18 You will keep me in your
2 Jehovah will guard him and
Joh 13:26 presence forever. j
keep him alive. h Ps 31:8 13 May Jehovah, the God of
He will be pronounced happy Jer 20:13 Israel, be praised
in the earth; l i Ps 25:21
Throughout all eternity.1k
You will never turn him over Pr 2:7 Amen and Amen.
to the will1 of his enemies.m j Ps 34:15 41:4 1 Or “my soul.” 41:9 1 Or “turned
40:14 1 Or “soul.” 41:2 1 Or “desire; k 1Ch 16:36 against me.” 41:13 1 Or “From eternity
soul.” See Glossary. 1Ch 29:10 to eternity.”
785 PSALMS 42:1–43:5
BOOK TWO
(Psalms 42-72)
To the director. CHAP. 42 9 I will say to God, my crag:
Maskil1 of the sons of Korah. a
“Why have you forgot-
42
a 2Ch 20:19
As a deer that longs for ten me? a
b Ps 63:1
streams of water,
c Ps 27:4 Why should I walk about sad
So I long1 for you, O God. Ps 84:2 because of the oppression
2 I do thirst1 for God, for the d Ps 3:2 by my enemy?” b
living God. b Ps 42:10 10 With murderous hostility1
When may I come and appear Ps 79:10 my enemies taunt me;
before God? c e De 16:14, 16
All day long they taunt me:
3 My tears are my food day and 2Ch 30:23,
24 “Where is your God?” c
night;
All day long people taunt me: f Ps 55:4 11 Why am I1 in despair?
“Where is your God?” d
Mr 14:34 Why is this turmoil
4 These things I remember, g Ps 37:7 within me?
La 3:24
and I pour out my soul,1 Mic 7:7
Wait for God, d
For I once walked along with h Ps 43:5 For I will yet praise him as
the multitude; my Grand Savior and my
i Ps 22:1
I used to walk solemnly2 Joh 12:27
God. e
before them to the house
of God,
j Jon 2:7
k Ps 88:7
43 Judge me, O God, f
Defend my legal case g
With sounds of rejoicing and against a disloyal nation.
l Ps 27:1
thanksgiving, ____________________ Rescue me from the man
Those of a crowd celebrating of deception and unrigh-
Second Col.
a festival. e teousness.
a Ps 13:1
5 Why am I1 in despair? f 2 For you are my God, my for-
b Ps 38:6
Why is this turmoil Ps 43:2
tress. h
within me? Why have you cast me off?
c Ps 3:2
Wait for God, g Ps 42:3 Why must I walk about sad
For I will yet praise him as Ps 79:10 because of the oppression
my Grand Savior. h d Ps 37:7 by my enemy? i
6 My God, I am1 in despair. i e Ps 42:5 3 Send out your light and your
That is why I remember you, j Ps 43:5 truth. j
From the land of Jordan and ____________________ May these lead me; k
the peaks of Hermon, CHAP. 43
May they guide me to your
From Mount Mi·zar.2 f Ps 26:1 holy mountain and to your
7 Deep waters call to deep Ps 35:24
grand tabernacle. l
waters g Ps 35:1
Pr 22:22, 23 4 Then I will come to the altar
At the sound of your water- of God, m
h Ps 28:7
falls. Ps 140:7 To God, my exceeding joy.
All your surging waves have i Ps 42:9 And I will praise you with the
overwhelmed me. k harp, n O God, my God.
8 By day Jehovah will grant me j Ps 40:11
Pr 6:23 5 Why am I1 in despair?
his loyal love,
k Ps 5:8 Why is this turmoil
And by night his song will Ps 27:11 within me?
be with me—a prayer to the Ps 143:10
God of my life. l Wait for God, o
l 1Ch 16:1
Ps 78:68, 69 For I will yet praise him as
42:Sup; 42:4 1 See Glossary. 42:1 1 Or m Ps 84:3 my Grand Savior and my
“my soul longs.” 42:2 1 Or “My soul God. p
n 2Sa 6:5
thirsts.” 42:4 2 Or “slowly.” 42:5, 11;
43:5 1 Or “is my soul.” 42:6 1 Or “my o Ps 37:7 42:10 1 Or possibly, “As if crushing my
soul is.” 2 Or “the little mountain.” p Ps 42:5, 11 bones.”
PSALM 44:1-22 786
To the director. CHAP. 44 Those who hate us take
Of the sons of Korah. a Maskil.1 whatever they want.
44 O with
a 2Ch 20:19
God, we have heard 11 You hand us over to be
our own ears, b Ex 13:14 devoured like sheep;
Our forefathers have re- Nu 21:14 You have scattered us among
counted to us, b Jg 6:13
the nations. a
The deeds you accomplished 12 You sell your people for next
in their days, c De 7:1
to nothing; b
In the days of long ago. You make no profit from the
2 With your hand you drove d Ex 15:17
sale.1
Ps 78:55
away nations c Ps 80:8, 9 13 You make us a reproach to
And settled our forefathers our neighbors,
there. d e Jos 10:5, 11 An object of ridicule
You crushed nations and Ps 135:10, 11 and jeering to those all
drove them out. e around us.
3 It was not by their own sword f De 4:38 14 You make us an object of
that they took possession Jos 24:12
scorn1 among the nations, c
of the land, f Something for the peoples to
And their own arm did not g 1Sa 12:22
shake their heads at.
bring them victory. g 15 I feel humiliated all day long,
Rather, it was by your right h Isa 63:11-13
And I am overwhelmed by
hand and your arm h and my shame,
the light of your face, i De 7:7, 8
16 On account of the sound of
For you took pleasure in their taunts and insults,
them. i j Ps 74:12
Isa 33:22 Because of our enemy who is
4 You are my King, O God; j taking revenge.
Command1 complete victo- k Ps 18:39 17 All of this has come upon us,
ry2 for Jacob. Php 4:13 yet we have not forgotten
5 By your power we will drive you,
back our adversaries; k l Ps 60:12 And we have not violated
In your name we will trample your covenant. d
down those who rise up m 1Sa 17:45 18 Our heart has not deviated;
against us. l Ps 20:7 Our footsteps do not stray
6 For I do not trust in my bow, Ps 33:16
from your path.
And my sword cannot
n Jos 24:8
19 But you have crushed us
save me. m where the jackals dwell;
7 It was you who saved us from You have covered us with
o De 28:15, 25
our adversaries, n ____________________ deep shadow.
You who humiliated those
Second Col.
20 If we have forgotten the
who hate us. name of our God
a De 28:64
8 To God we will offer praise Or if we spread out our
all day long, hands in prayer to a
b De 32:30
And we will give thanks to foreign god,
your name forever. (Selah) 21 Will not God discover this?
c De 28:37
9 But now you have cast us off 2Ch 7:20 He is aware of the secrets
and humiliated us, of the heart. e
And you do not go out with d Ex 34:10 22 For your sake we are being
our armies. put to death all day long;
10 You keep making us retreat e Ps 139:1 We have been accounted as
from our adversary; o Ec 12:14 sheep for slaughtering. f
Jer 17:10
44:Sup 1 See Glossary. 44:4 1 Or 44:12 1 Or “by the price for them.”
“Grant.” 2 Or “grand salvation.” f Ro 8:36 44:14 1 Lit., “a proverb.”
787 PSALMS 44:23–45:14
23 Rouse yourself. Why do you CHAP. 44 6 God is your throne forever
keep sleeping, O Jehovah? a a Ps 7:6 and ever; a
Awake! Do not keep casting Ps 78:65, 66 The scepter of your
us off forever. b kingdom is a scepter
b Job 13:24
24 Why do you hide your face? Ps 13:1 of uprightness.1b
Why do you forget our afflic- Ps 88:14 7 You loved righteousness, c
tion and our oppression? and you hated
c Ps 119:25
25 For we1 have been brought wickedness. d
down to the dust; d Ps 33:20 That is why God, your God,
Our bodies are pressed to has anointed you e with the
the ground. c e Ps 130:7 oil of exultation f more than
26 Rise up as our helper! d ____________________ your companions.
Rescue1 us because of your CHAP. 45 8 All your garments are scent-
loyal love. e f 2Ch 20:19 ed with myrrh and aloes-
To the director; set to “The Lilies.” wood and cassia;
g Ps 2:6
Of the sons of Korah. f Maskil.1 From the grand ivory palace,
A song of love. stringed instruments make
45 Mysomething
h Isa 8:1
heart is stirred by you rejoice.
good. i 2Sa 23:2 9 The daughters of kings
I say: “My song is1 about a Ezr 7:6
are among your ladies of
king.” g honor.
j Joh 7:46
May my tongue be the The royal consort1 has taken
stylus2h of a skilled k Ps 72:17 her stand at your right
copyist.3 i hand, adorned in gold of
2 You are the most handsome l Re 1:16
Ophir. g
Re 19:15
of the sons of men. 10 Listen, O daughter, pay at-
Gracious speech flows from m Isa 9:6 tention and incline your
your lips. j ear;
That is why God has blessed n Heb 1:3
Forget your people and your
you forever. k father’s house.
o Re 6:2
3 Strap your sword l on your 11 And the king will long for
side, O mighty one, m p Re 19:11 your beauty,
In your dignity and your
For he is your lord,
splendor. n q Ps 2:9
So bow down to him.
4 And in your splendor go on 2Th 1:7, 8
to victory;1o 12 The daughter of Tyre will

r Re 17:14 come with a gift;
Ride in the cause of truth Re 19:19
and humility and righ- ____________________ The wealthiest of men will
teousness, p Second Col.
seek your favor.1
And your right hand will a Ps 89:29, 36
13 Inside the palace1 the king’s
accomplish2 awe-inspiring daughter is absolutely
things. b Isa 11:4 magnificent;
Jer 33:15
5 Your arrows are sharp, mak- Heb 1:8, 9
Her clothing is adorned
ing peoples fall before with2 gold.
you; q c Heb 7:26 14 She will be brought to
They pierce the hearts of the the king in richly woven
king’s enemies. r d Mt 7:23 garments.1
44:25 1 Or “our souls.” 44:26 1 Lit., e Isa 61:1 45:6 1 Or “justice.” 45:9 1 Or “The
Ac 10:38
“Redeem.” 45:Sup 1 See Glossary. queen.” 45:12 1 Or “soften your face.”
45:1 1 Lit., “My works are.” 2 Or “pen.” f Ps 21:6 45:13 1 Lit., “Inside.” 2 Lit., “with set-
3 Or “scribe.” 45:4 1 Or “success.” tings of.” 45:14 1 Or possibly, “in em-
2 Lit., “teach you.” g Isa 13:12 broidered robes.”
PSALMS 45:15–47:6 788
The virgin companions fol- CHAP. 45 The God of Jacob is our se-
lowing her are brought in a Isa 32:1 cure refuge.1 (Selah)
before you. 8 Come and witness the activi-
15 They will be brought with re- b Ps 72:17 ties of Jehovah,
____________________
joicing and joy; How he has done astonishing
They will enter into the CHAP. 46 things on the earth.
king’s palace. c 2Ch 20:19 9 He is bringing an end to wars
16 Your sons will take the place d Pr 14:26
throughout the earth. a
of your forefathers. Isa 25:4 He breaks the bow and shat-
You will appoint them as ters the spear;
princes in all the earth. a e De 4:7 He burns the military wag-
17 I will make your name known
Ps 145:18, 19 ons1 with fire.
Na 1:7
throughout all generations 10 “Give in and know that I am
to come. b f Isa 54:10 God.
That is why peoples will I will be exalted among the
praise you forever and g Ps 93:4 nations; b
Jer 5:22 I will be exalted in the
ever.
earth.” c
To the director. h 2Ch 6:6
Of the sons of Korah. c
11 Jehovah of armies is
According to the Ala·moth style.1 i De 23:14 with us; d
A song. Ps 132:13 The God of Jacob is a secure
46 refuge for us. e (Selah)

God is our refuge and Isa 12:6
strength, d j Ex 14:24 To the director.

A help that is readily found Of the sons of Korah. f A melody.
2
in times of distress. e
That is why we will not fear,
k Jos 2:24
47 Allhands.
you peoples, clap your
though the earth under- l Jos 1:9 Shout in triumph to God with
Jer 1:19 joyful cries.
goes change, Ro 8:31
Though the mountains topple ____________________ 2 For Jehovah the Most High is
into the depths of the sea, f awe-inspiring; g
Second Col.
3 Though its waters roar and a Isa 11:9
He is the great King over all
foam over, g Mic 4:3 the earth. h
Though the mountains rock 3 He subdues peoples
on account of its turbu- b Isa 2:11 under us;
lence. (Selah) He puts nations under our
c 1Ch 29:11 feet. i
4 There is a river the streams
of which make the city of 4 He chooses our inheritance
d 2Ch 20:17
God rejoice, h for us, j
The holy grand tabernacle e Ps 48:3 The pride of Jacob, whom he
of the Most High. Ps 125:2 loves. k (Selah)
____________________ 5 God has ascended amid joy-
5 God is in the city; i it cannot
CHAP. 47 ful shouting;
be overthrown.
f 2Ch 20:19 Jehovah, amid the sound of
God will come to its aid at
the horn.1
the break of dawn. j g Ps 76:12 6 Sing praises1 to God, sing
6 The nations were in an up- praises.
roar, the kingdoms were h Ps 22:28
Sing praises to our King,
overthrown; sing praises.
i De 33:29
He raised his voice, and the
earth melted. k j De 9:5 46:7 1 Or “secure height.” 46:9 1 Or
7 Jehovah of armies is with us; l possibly, “the shields.” 47:5 1 Or
k De 7:6 “ram’s horn; trumpet.” 47:6 1 Or “Make
46:Sup 1 See Glossary. Mal 1:2 music.”
789 PSALMS 47:7–49:5
7 For God is King of all the CHAP. 47 9 We ponder your loyal love,
earth; a a Jer 10:7 O God, a
Sing praises, and show in- Zec 14:9 Within your temple.
sight. 10 Like your name, O God, your
8 God has become King over b 1Ch 16:31 praise
Ps 96:10
the nations. b Ps 97:1 Reaches to the ends of the
God sits on his holy throne. Re 19:6 earth. b
9 The leaders of the peoples Your right hand is filled with
have gathered together c Ps 97:9 righteousness. c
With the people of the God of ____________________ 11 May Mount Zion d rejoice,
Abraham. CHAP. 48 May the towns1 of Judah
For the rulers1 of the earth d 2Ch 20:19 be joyful, because of your
belong to God. judgments. e
He is highly exalted. c e La 2:15 12 March around Zion; go all
A song. around it;
A melody of the sons of Korah. d f Ps 47:8 Count its towers. f
48 Jehovah is great and most

worthy of praise
Ps 135:21
Mt 5:34, 35
13 Set your hearts upon its
ramparts.1g
In the city of our God, in his Inspect its fortified towers,
g Ps 125:1
holy mountain. So that you may tell about it
2 Beautiful in its loftiness, the to future generations.
h Ps 87:5
joy of the whole earth, e
Isa 2:2
14 For this God is our God h for-
Is Mount Zion in the far Mic 4:1 ever and ever.
north, ____________________ He will guide us forever-
The city of the Grand King. f Second Col. more.1i
3 In her fortified towers, a Ps 26:3 To the director.
God has made known that he Ps 40:10 Of the sons of Korah. j A melody.
49 Hear
Ps 63:3
is a secure refuge.1g this, all you peoples.
4 For look! kings have assem- Pay attention, all you in-
b Ps 113:3
bled;1 habitants of the world,1
Together they have ad- 2 Both small and great,1
vanced. c Ps 17:7
Ps 60:5 Rich and poor alike.
5 When they saw it, they were Ps 98:2 3 My own mouth will speak
amazed. wisdom,
They panicked and fled in d Ps 78:68 And the meditation of my
terror. heart k will show under-
6 Trembling seized them there, e Ps 97:8 standing.
Anguish like that of a woman 4 I will pay attention to
giving birth. f Ne 12:38, 39 a proverb;
7 With an east wind you wreck I will expound my riddle with
the ships of Tarshish. g Isa 26:1 the harp.
8 What we heard about, we 5 Why should I fear during
have now seen for our- h Ps 31:14 times of trouble, l
selves When I am surrounded by
In the city of Jehovah of ar- i Isa 58:11 the evil1 of those trying
mies, in the city of our ____________________ to overthrow me?
God.
CHAP. 49
God will firmly establish it 48:11 1 Lit., “daughters.” 48:13 1 Or
j 2Ch 20:19
forever. h (Selah) “fortified walls.” 48:14 1 Or possibly,
“until we die.” 49:1 1 Or “system of
47:9 1 Lit., “shields.” 48:3 1 Or “secure k Ps 143:5 things.” 49:2 1 Lit., “both sons of hu-
height.” 48:4 1 Or “met by appoint- mankind as well as sons of man.” 49:5
ment.” l Ps 27:1 1 Lit., “error.”
PSALMS 49:6–50:6 790
6 Those who are trusting in CHAP. 49 For he will take hold of me.
their wealth a a De 8:17, 18 (Selah)
And who boast about their Pr 18:11 16 Do not be afraid because
great riches, b b Jer 9:23 a man becomes rich,
7 None of them can ever re- 1Ti 6:17
Because the splendor of his
deem a brother c Pr 11:4 house increases,
Mt 16:26
Or give to God a ransom for 17 For when he dies he can take
him, c d Ps 89:48
nothing with him; a
8 (The ransom1 price for their e Ec 2:16 His splendor will not go
Ro 5:12
life2 is so precious down with him. b
f Ps 39:6
That it is always beyond their Pr 11:4
18 For during his lifetime he
reach); Pr 23:4 congratulates himself.1c
9 That he should live forever Ec 2:18 (People praise you when you
Lu 12:19, 20
and not see the pit.1d prosper.) d
10 He sees that even wise g Ps 39:5
19 But he finally joins the gener-
Jas 1:11
people die; ation of his forefathers.
h Ps 49:20
The stupid and the unreason- They will never again see the
ing perish together, e i Lu 12:19, 20
light.
And they must leave their j Mal 4:3 20 A man who does not under-
wealth to others. f k Ps 39:11 stand this, although
11 Their inner wish is that their l Job 24:19 honored, e
houses will last forever, m 1Sa 2:6 Is no better than the beasts
Their tents to generation Job 7:9 that perish.
after generation. n Job 33:28 A melody of Asaph. f
They have named their
50
Ps 16:10
Ps 30:3 The God of gods,
estates after themselves. Jehovah,1g has spoken;
Ps 86:13
12 But man, although honored, ____________________ He summons the earth
will not remain; g Second Col. From the rising of the sun
He is no better than the a Job 1:21 until its setting.2
beasts that perish. h Ec 5:15
2 Out of Zion, the perfection
13 This is the way of the stupid 1Ti 6:17
of beauty, h God shines
ones i b Isa 10:3
forth.
And of those who follow
them, who take pleasure in
c Lu 12:19
3 Our God will come and can-
d Pr 14:20 not remain silent. i
their empty words. (Selah)
14 They are assigned like sheep
e Ps 49:12 Before him is a consuming
____________________ fire, j
to the Grave.1
CHAP. 50 And a great storm rages all
Death will shepherd them;
f 1Ch 25:1 around him. k
The upright will rule over
them j in the morning. g Ps 95:3 4 He summons the heavens
h Ps 48:2 above and the earth, l
Every trace of them will fade
away; k
La 2:15 So as to judge his people: m
The Grave1l rather than a
i Isa 65:6 5 “Gather to me my loyal ones,
palace will be their home. m j Ex 19:18 Those making a covenant
Da 7:9, 10 with me over sacrifice.” n
15 But God will redeem me2 Heb 12:29
from the power3 of the 6 The heavens proclaim his
k Ps 97:3, 4
Grave,1n righteousness,
l De 30:19 For God himself is Judge. o
De 32:1
49:8 1 Or “redemption.” 2 Or “soul.” Isa 1:2 (Selah)
49:9 1 Or “grave.” 49:14, 15 1 Or “She-
m Mic 6:2
ol,” that is, the common grave of man- 49:18 1 Or “his soul.” 50:1 1 Or “The
kind. See Glossary. 49:15 2 Or “my n Ex 24:8 Divine One, God, Jehovah.” 2 Or “From
soul.” 3 Lit., “hand.” o Ps 75:7 east to west.”
791 PSALMS 50:7–51:4
7 “Listen, O my people, and CHAP. 50 And you keep company with
I will speak; a Ne 9:30 adulterers.
Israel, I will bear witness Ps 81:8 19 You use your mouth to
b Ex 20:2
against you. a spread what is bad,
c 1Sa 15:22
I am God, your God. b Isa 1:11 And deception is attached to
8 I do not reprove you because Jer 7:22, 23 your tongue. a
Ho 6:6
of your sacrifices, d Mic 6:7
20 You sit and speak against
Nor because of your whole e 1Ch 29:14 your own brother; b
burnt offerings that are Ac 17:24 You reveal the faults of1 your
f Job 38:41 own mother’s son.
constantly before me. c g
9 I do not need to take a bull
De 10:14
Job 41:11
21 When you did these things,
from your house, 1Co 10:26 I remained silent,
Nor goats1 from your pens. d
h Mic 6:6-8 So you thought that I would
i Ps 69:30, 31 be just like you.
10 For every wild animal of the Pr 21:3
forest is mine, e Ho 6:6 But now I will reprove you,
Heb 13:15 And I will state my case
Even the beasts upon a thou- j De 23:21
against you. c
sand mountains. Ps 76:11
Ec 5:4 22 Please consider this, you
11 I know every bird of the k 2Ch 33:12, 13 who forget God, d
mountains; f Ps 91:15
l Ps 22:21-23
So that I may not tear you to
The countless animals of the pieces with no one to res-
Ps 50:23
field are mine. m Jer 7:4 cue you.
12 If I were hungry, I would not Mt 7:22, 23
23 The one who offers thanks-
Ro 2:21
tell you, giving as his sacrifice glori-
n De 31:20
For the productive land and Heb 8:9 fies me, e
everything in it is mine. g o Ne 9:26 And as for the one who fol-
13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls p
Isa 5:24
Isa 5:22, 23
lows a set course,
And drink the blood of ____________________ I will cause him to see salva-
goats? h Second Col. tion by God.” f
14 Offer thanksgiving as your a Jer 9:5 To the director. A melody of David,
sacrifice to God, i b Le 19:16 when Nathan the prophet came in to
And pay your vows to the c Ps 50:4 him after David had relations
Ec 12:14 with Bath-sheba. g
Most High; j
15 Call on me in the time of
distress. k
d Ps 9:17
Jer 2:32
Ho 4:6
51 Show me favor, O God,
according to your loyal
e 1Th 5:18 love. h
I will rescue you, and you Heb 13:15 Blot out my transgressions
will glorify me.” l f Mic 6:8 according to your great
16 But God will say to the ____________________ mercy. i
wicked: CHAP. 51 2 Thoroughly wash me from
“What right do you have to g 2Sa 11:3 my error, j
relate my regulations m h Nu 14:18
And cleanse me from my
Ps 25:7
Or to speak about my cove- Ps 41:4 sin. k
nant? n i Ps 103:13 3 For I am well-aware of my
17 For you hate discipline,1 Pr 28:13
Isa 43:25
transgressions,
And you keep turning your Isa 44:22 And my sin is always before
back on my words.2o j Isa 1:18 me.1l
1Co 6:11
18 When you see a thief, you k Heb 9:13, 14
4 Against you—you above all1—
approve of him,1p 1Jo 1:7 I have sinned; m
l Ps 32:5 What is bad in your eyes
50:9 1 Lit., “male goats.” 50:17 1 Or Ps 40:12
I have done. n
m
“instruction.” 2 Lit., “throwing my Ge 39:9
2Sa 12:13
words behind you.” 50:18 1 Or possi- n 2Sa 12:9 50:20 1 Or “defame.” 51:3 1 Or “on my
bly, “you join him.” Ps 38:18 mind.” 51:4 1 Lit., “only you.”
PSALMS 51:5–52:5 792
Therefore, you are righteous CHAP. 51 15 O Jehovah, open my lips,
when you speak, a Ro 3:4 So that my mouth may de-
You are right in your judg- b Job 14:4 clare your praise. a
ment. a Ro 3:23
Ro 5:12
16 For you do not want a sac-
5 Look! I was born guilty of rifice—otherwise I would
c 1Sa 16:7
error, 2Ki 20:3 give it; b
And my mother conceived 1Ch 29:17 You do not find delight in a
me in sin.1b d Le 14:3, 4 whole burnt offering. c
6 Look! You find pleasure in Heb 9:13, 14
17 The sacrifices pleasing to
truth in the inner person; c e Isa 1:18
God are a broken spirit;
Teach my innermost self 1 f Ps 6:2
Ps 38:3 A heart broken and crushed,
true wisdom. Isa 57:15 O God, you will not
7 Purify me from my sin with g Ps 103:12 reject.1d
hyssop, so that I will be Isa 38:17
clean; d h Mic 7:19
18 In your goodwill do what is
good for Zion;
Wash me, so that I will be i Jer 32:39
whiter than snow. e j Eze 11:19 Build up the walls of Jerusa-
8 Let me hear sounds of joy Eph 4:23 lem.
and rejoicing, k Ps 21:1 19 Then you will take delight in
l Ac 2:38 the sacrifices of righteous-
So that the bones you
m Ge 9:6 ness,
crushed will rejoice. f
n Ps 38:22
The burnt sacrifices and the
9 Turn your face away1 from Isa 12:2
my sins, g Re 7:10 whole offerings;
And wipe away2 all my o Ne 9:33 Then bulls will be offered up
errors. h Ps 35:28 on your altar. e
Ps 59:16
10 Create in me a pure heart, Da 9:7 To the director. Maskil.1 Of David,
O God, i ____________________ when Doeg the Edom·ite came
And put within me a new and told Saul that David had come
Second Col.
spirit, j a steadfast one. to the house of A·hime·lech. f
52 Why
a Ps 34:1
11 Do not cast me out from your Ps 109:30
do you boast about
presence; Heb 13:15 your evil acts, you
And do not take your holy b Pr 21:3 mighty one? g
spirit away from me. c 1Sa 15:22 The loyal love of God lasts
Ps 40:6
12 Restore to me the joy of your Ho 6:6
all day long. h
salvation; k d 2Ki 22:18, 19 2 Your tongue, as sharp as a
Stir within me a willingness 2Ch 33:13 razor, i
Ps 22:24 Schemes harm and works de-
to obey you.1 Ps 34:18
13 I will teach transgressors Pr 28:13 ceitfully. j
your ways, l Isa 57:15 3 You love evil more than what
Lu 15:22-24
So that sinners will return to Lu 18:13, 14
is good,
you. e Ho 14:2 Lying more than speaking
14 Save me from bloodguilt, m ____________________ what is right. (Selah)
O God, the God of my sal- CHAP. 52 4 You love every harmful
vation, n word,
f 1Sa 22:9
So that my tongue may joy- g 1Sa 21:7 O you deceitful tongue!
fully declare your righ- Ps 94:3, 4 5 That is why God will pull you
teousness. o h Ps 103:17 down once and for all; k
i Ps 57:4 He will snatch you up and
51:5 1 Or “And sinful from the moment Ps 59:7
my mother conceived me.” 51:6 1 Or j 1Sa 22:9, 18
tear you away from your
“my secret self.” 51:9 1 Or “Hide your Ps 109:2 tent; l
face.” 2 Or “blot out.” 51:12 1 Lit., k Pr 12:19
“May you support me with a willing Pr 19:9 51:17 1 Or “despise.” 52:Sup 1 See
spirit.” l Ps 37:9 Glossary.
793 PSALMS 52:6–54:7
He will uproot you from the CHAP. 52 Terror they have never felt
land of the living. a (Selah) a Pr 2:22 before,1
6 The righteous ones will see it b Ps 37:34 For God will scatter the
and be filled with awe, b c Ps 58:10 bones of those attacking
And they will laugh at him. c d Jer 17:5 you.2
7 “Here is a man who did not e Ps 49:6, 7 You will put them to shame,
Pr 11:28 for Jehovah has rejected
make God his refuge,1d
f Ps 13:5 them.
But he trusted in his great Ps 147:11
riches e g Ps 50:15
6 O that Israel’s salvation may
And relied on2 his own evil h Ps 27:14
come from Zion! a
plots.”3 Ps 123:2 When Jehovah gathers back
8 But I will be like a luxuriant
Pr 18:10 his captive people,
____________________ Let Jacob be joyful, let Israel
olive tree in God’s house;
My trust is in God’s loyal
CHAP. 53 rejoice.
i Ps 10:4
love, f forever and ever. Ro 1:21
with stringed instruments. Maskil.1
9 I will praise you forever j Ps 14:1-7 Of David, when the Ziphites
because you have taken Ro 3:10 came in and said to Saul:
action; g k Ps 11:4 “David is hiding among us.” b
54 O name,
Ps 33:13-15
In the presence of your loyal Jer 16:17
God, save me by your
c
ones, Jer 23:24
I will hope in your name, h l 1Ch 28:9 And defend me1d with your
for it is good. 2Ch 15:2 power.
To the director; in the style of
2Ch 19:1, 3
Isa 55:6
2 O God, hear my prayer; e
Maha·lath.1 Maskil.1 Of David. 1Pe 3:12 Pay attention to the words of
53 Thehisfoolish1 one says in m Ec 7:20 my mouth.

heart: Ro 3:12 3 For strangers rise up
n Job 21:7, 14 against me,
“There is no Jehovah.” i ____________________
Their unrighteous actions And ruthless men seek my
Second Col. life.1f
are corrupt and detestable;
a Isa 12:6 They have no regard for
No one is doing good. j ____________________
2 But God looks down from God.2g (Selah)
heaven on the sons of men k
CHAP. 54 4 Look! God is my helper; h
b 1Sa 23:19
To see whether anyone has 1Sa 26:1
Jehovah is with those sup-
insight, whether anyone is c Ps 20:1
porting me.1
seeking Jehovah. l Ps 79:9 5 He will repay my foes i with
3 They have all turned away;
Pr 18:10 their own evil;
d Ps 43:1 In your faithfulness, put an
They are all alike corrupt. e Ps 13:3 end to1 them. j
No one is doing good, Ps 65:2
6 I will sacrifice to you k will-
Not even one. m f Ps 22:16
ingly.
4 Do none of the wrongdoers Ps 59:3
I will praise your name,
g Ps 36:1
understand? O Jehovah, for it is good. l
h 1Ch 12:18
They devour my people as if Heb 13:6 7 For he saves me from every
they were eating bread. i Ro 12:19 distress, m
They do not call on j Ps 143:12 And I will look in triumph on
Jehovah. n k Ps 50:14 my enemies. n
5 But they will be filled with Heb 13:15
great terror, l Ps 7:17 53:5 1 Or possibly, “Fear where there
Ps 52:9
was nothing to fear.” 2 Lit., “camp-
m 2Sa 4:9
52:7 1 Or “fortress.” 2 Or “took shel- Ps 34:19
ing against you.” 54:1 1 Or “plead my
ter in.” 3 Lit., “adversities by him.” Ps 37:39 cause.” 54:3 1 Or “soul.” 2 Or “They
53:Sup; 54:Sup 1 See Glossary. 53:1 n Ps 37:34 do not keep God before them.” 54:4
1 Or “senseless.” Ps 59:10 1 Or “my soul.” 54:5 1 Lit., “silence.”
PSALM 55:1-21 794
To the director; to be accompanied CHAP. 55 12 For it is not an enemy who
with stringed instruments. taunts me; a
a 1Pe 3:12
Maskil.1 Of David.
55 Listen to my prayer, Otherwise I could put up

b Ps 28:2
O God, a Ps 143:7
with it.
And do not ignore my re- It is not a foe who has risen
c Ps 17:1 up against me;
quest for mercy.1b
2 Do pay attention to me and d Isa 38:14 Otherwise I could conceal
answer me. c myself from him.
My concern makes me rest-
e 2Sa 16:5-7 13 But it is you, a man like me,1b
less, d f Ps 69:29 My own companion whom
And I am distraught I know well. c
3 Because of what the enemy
g Ps 18:4
Ps 116:3
14 We used to enjoy a warm
is saying Isa 38:10 friendship together;
And the pressure from the Into the house of God we
h 2Sa 15:14 used to walk along with the
wicked one.
For they heap trouble i 1Sa 23:14 multitude.
upon me, 15 May destruction overtake
j 2Sa 15:31 them! d
And in anger they harbor 2Sa 17:7
animosity against me. e Let them go down alive into
4 My heart is in anguish with- k 2Sa 17:1 the Grave;1
in me, f l Ps 109:2
For evil resides among them
And the terrors of death ____________________ and within them.
overwhelm me. g Second Col. 16 As for me, I will call out
5 Fear and trembling come a Ps 41:9
to God,
upon me, Mt 26:21 And Jehovah will save me. e
And shuddering grips me. Joh 13:18 17 Evening and morning and
6 I keep saying: “If only I had b 2Sa 15:12 noontime, I am troubled
wings like a dove! 2Sa 16:23 and I groan,1f
I would fly away and reside And he hears my voice. g
c Lu 22:21
in safety. Lu 22:48 18 He will rescue1 me and
7 Look! I would flee far away. h give me2 peace from those
d 2Sa 17:23 fighting against me,
I would lodge in the wilder- 2Sa 18:14
ness. i (Selah) Ps 109:15 For multitudes come
8 I would hurry to a place of Mt 27:3, 5 against me. h
shelter Ac 1:16, 18
19 God will hear and respond
Away from the raging wind, e Ps 91:15 to them, i
away from the storm.” The one who sits enthroned
f Ps 119:147
9 Confuse them, O Jehovah, Da 6:10
from of old. j (Selah)
and frustrate their plans,1j They will refuse to change,
For I have seen violence and g Ps 5:3 Those who have not feared
conflict in the city. h 2Ch 32:7 God. k
10 Day and night they walk Ps 3:6 20 He1 attacked those at peace
around on its walls; with him; l
i Ps 143:12
Within it are malice and He violated his covenant. m
trouble. k j De 33:27 21 His words are smoother than
11 Ruin is in its midst; Ps 90:2 butter, n
Oppression and deception k Ps 36:1
never depart from its pub- 55:13 1 Or “a man, my equal.” 55:15
lic square. l l 2Sa 15:12 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common grave
of mankind. See Glossary. 55:17 1 Or “I
m 2Sa 5:3
55:Sup 1 See Glossary. 55:1 1 Or “And Ec 8:2
am boisterous.” 55:18 1 Lit., “redeem.”
do not hide yourself when I pray for 2 Or “my soul.” 55:20 1 That is, the for-
help.” 55:9 1 Lit., “divide their tongue.” n 2Sa 16:23 mer friend mentioned in vss. 13 and 14.
795 PSALMS 55:22–57:3
But conflict is in his heart. CHAP. 55 7 Reject them because of their
His words are softer than oil, a Ps 28:3 wickedness.
Ps 62:4 Bring down the nations in
But they are drawn swords. a
22 Throw your burden on b Ps 43:5
1Pe 5:6, 7
your anger, O God. a
Jehovah, b 8 You keep track of my wan-
c Ps 37:5
And he will sustain you. c Ps 68:19 dering. b
Never will he allow the Php 4:6, 7 Do collect my tears in your
righteous one to fall.1d d Ps 37:23, 24 skin bottle. c
Ps 62:2
23 But you, O God, will bring Ps 121:3
Are they not recorded in
them down to the deep- your book? d
e Ps 55:15
est pit. e 9 My enemies will retreat on
f Ps 5:6
Those bloodguilty and Pr 10:27 the day that I call for help. e
deceitful men will not ____________________ Of this I am confident: God
live out half their days. f CHAP. 56 is on my side. f
But as for me, I will trust g 1Sa 21:10 10 In God—whose word
in you. h 1Sa 21:12 I praise—
i Ps 18:2 In Jehovah—whose word
To the director; set to “The Silent
Dove That Is Far Away.” j Ps 27:1 I praise—
Of David. Miktam.1 When the Ps 56:10, 11 11 In God I put my trust;
Phi·listines captured him in Gath. g Ro 8:31
I am not afraid. g
56 Show
Heb 13:6
me favor, O God, What can a mere human
k Jer 18:18
because mortal man do to me? h
is attacking1 me. l Lu 20:20
12 I am bound by my vows
All day long they keep fight- m Ps 59:3
Ps 71:10 to you, O God; i
ing and oppressing me. ____________________ I will offer you expressions
2 My foes keep snapping at me Second Col. of thanksgiving. j
all day long; a Jer 18:23 13 For you have rescued me1
Many arrogantly fight b 1Sa 27:1 from death k
against me. c Ps 39:12 And prevented my feet from
3 When I am afraid, h I put d Mal 3:16 stumbling, l
my trust in you. i e Ps 18:40 So that I may walk before
4 In God—whose word God in the light of the
f Ro 8:31
I praise— living. m
g Ps 27:1
In God I put my trust; To the director; set to “Do Not Bring
h Ps 56:4
I am not afraid. Isa 51:7, 12 to Ruin.” Of David. Miktam.1 When he
What can mere man1 do ran away from Saul into the cave. n
i Nu 30:2
5
to me? j
All day long they hurt my
Ec 5:4
j Ps 50:23
57 Show me favor, O God,
show me favor,
interests; k 2Co 1:10 For I take1 refuge in you, o
Their only thought is to l Ps 94:18 And in the shadow of your
harm me. k Ps 116:8 wings I take refuge until
6 They conceal themselves m Job 33:29, 30 the troubles pass. p
____________________ 2 I call to God the Most High,
to attack;
They watch my every step, l CHAP. 57 To the true God, who brings
n 1Sa 22:1 them to an end for me.
Hoping to take away my 1Sa 24:3
life.1m Ps 142:Sup 3 He will send help from heav-
o Ps 18:2 en and save me. q
55:22 1 Or “stagger; totter.” 56:Sup; He will frustrate the one
p Ru 2:12
57:Sup 1 See Glossary. 56:1 1 Or Ps 17:8 snapping at me. (Selah)
“snapping at.” 56:4 1 Lit., “flesh.” q Ps 144:7
56:6, 13 1 Or “my soul.” Ac 12:11 57:1 1 Or “my soul takes.”
PSALMS 57:4–58:11 796
God will send his loyal love CHAP. 57 2 Instead, you devise unrigh-
and his faithfulness. a a Ps 40:11 teousness in your heart, a
4 I am1 surrounded by lions; b Ps 61:7 And your hands dispense
I must lie among men who b Ps 22:13 violence in the land. b
want to devour me, Ps 35:17 3 The wicked go astray1 from
Whose teeth are spears and birth;2
c Ps 52:2
arrows Ps 64:3 They are wayward, liars from
And whose tongue is a sharp Pr 25:18 the time they are born.
sword. c 4 Their venom is like the
d Ps 57:11
5 Be exalted above the heav- Ps 108:5 venom of serpents; c
ens, O God; They are deaf like the cobra
May your glory be over all e Ps 35:7 that stops up its ear.
the earth. d f Ps 42:6 5 It will not listen to the voice
6 They have prepared a net to of charmers,
ensnare my feet; e g 1Sa 24:4 No matter how skillful their
Pr 26:27
I am1 bowed down with dis- spells.
tress. f h Ps 112:7 6 O God, knock the teeth out
They have dug a pit ahead of their mouth!
i Ps 108:2-5
of me, Break the jaws of these
But they fell into it them- j Ps 9:11 lions,1 O Jehovah!
selves. g (Selah) Ps 145:11, 12 7 May they disappear like
7 My heart is steadfast, k Ro 15:9
waters that drain away.
O God, h May He bend his bow and
My heart is steadfast. l Ps 36:5 make them fall by his
Ps 103:11
I will sing and make music. arrows.
8 Do awake, my glory. m Ps 8:1 8 May they be like a snail that
Do awake, O stringed instru- Ps 57:5 melts away as it moves
Ps 108:5
ment; you too, O harp. along;
____________________
I will awaken the dawn. i Like a woman’s stillborn
CHAP. 58
9 I will praise you among the child who never sees the
n 2Ch 19:6
peoples, O Jehovah; j sun.
I will sing praises1 to you o Ps 82:2 9 Before your cooking pots
among the nations. k ____________________ feel the heat of the bram-
10 For your loyal love is great, Second Col. ble,
as high as the heavens, l a Ec 3:16 He will sweep away both the
Mic 3:9 moist and the burning twig,
And your faithfulness, up to
the skies. b Ec 5:8
as in a storm wind. d
11 Be exalted above the heav- Isa 10:1, 2 10 The righteous one will re-
ens, O God; joice because he has seen
c Ps 140:3
May your glory be over all Jas 3:8
the vengeance; e
the earth. m His feet will be drenched
To the director;
d Pr 10:25 with the blood of the
Jer 23:19
set to “Do Not Bring to Ruin.” wicked. f
Of David. Miktam.1 e Ps 52:5, 6 11 Then men will say: “Surely
58 Canteousness
you speak about righ-
when you are
Ps 64:10
Eze 25:17
Re 18:20
there is a reward for the
righteous. g
silent? n
There is indeed a God who
Can you judge in upright- f Pr 21:18 judges in the earth.” h
ness, you sons of men? o
g Isa 3:10
58:3 1 Or “are corrupt.” 2 Lit., “from
57:4, 6 1 Or “My soul is.” 57:9 1 Or h Ps 9:16 the womb.” 58:6 1 Or “maned young li-
“make music.” 58:Sup 1 See Glossary. Ps 98:9 ons.”
797 PSALMS 59:1–60:1
To the director; set to “Do Not Bring CHAP. 59 God will cause me to look in
to Ruin.” Of David. Miktam.1 triumph on my foes. a
a 1Sa 19:11
When Saul sent men to watch David’s2
house to put him to death. a b 1Sa 19:12 11 Do not kill them, so that my
59 Rescue me from my ene- Ps 18:48 people may not forget.

Ps 71:4
mies, O my God; b By your power make them
c Ps 12:5
Protect me from those rising Ps 91:14
wander about;
up against me. c d 1Sa 19:1 Cause their downfall,
2 Rescue me from those who Ps 10:9 O Jehovah, our shield. b
act wickedly, Ps 71:10 12 For the sin of their mouth,
And save me from violent1 e 1Sa 24:11 the word of their lips,
1Sa 26:18
men. Ps 69:4 May they be trapped by their
3 Look! They wait to ambush f De 33:29 pride, c
me;1d g Pr 2:22 Because of the cursing and
Strong men attack me h 1Sa 19:11 deception that they speak.
But not because I have i Ps 22:16 13 Finish them off in your
revolted or sinned, e j Ps 59:14
wrath; d
O Jehovah. k Ps 57:4
Finish them off, so that they
4 Though I did no wrong, they Ps 64:3 are no more;
run and prepare to attack. l Ps 10:4, 11 Make them know that God is
Do arise at my calling and Ps 73:3, 11 ruling in Jacob and to the
see. m Ps 37:12, 13 ends of the earth. e (Selah)
5 For you, O Jehovah God of n Ps 33:10 14 Let them return in the eve-
armies, are the God of o Ps 27:1 ning;
Israel. f Ps 46:1
Let them growl1 like dogs
Awake to turn your attention p Ps 9:9 and prowl around the city. f
Ps 62:2
to all the nations. 15 Let them wander about for
q Ps 6:4
Do not show mercy to any something to eat; g
____________________
malicious traitors. g (Selah) Do not let them be satisfied
Second Col.
6 They return each evening; h or find a lodging place.
a Ps 54:7
They growl1 like dogs i and 16 But as for me, I will sing
b Ge 15:1
prowl around the city. j De 33:29 about your strength; h
7 Look what pours1 forth from Ps 3:3 In the morning I will joyfully
their mouth; c Ps 64:8 tell about your loyal love.
Their lips are like swords, k Pr 12:13
For you are my secure
Pr 16:18
For they say: “Who is listen- refuge i
d Ps 7:9
ing?” l And a place for me to flee in
8 But you, O Jehovah, will e 1Sa 17:46
Ps 9:16 my time of distress. j
laugh at them; m Ps 83:17, 18 17 O my Strength, to you I will
You will scoff at all the na- f Ps 59:6 sing praises,1k
tions. n g Ps 109:2, 10 For God is my secure refuge,
9 O my Strength, I will keep h Job 37:23 the God who shows loyal
watch for you; o Ps 21:13
love to me. l
For God is my secure Ps 145:10-12
refuge.1p i 1Sa 17:37 To the director; set to “The Lily of

Ps 61:3 Reminder.” Miktam.1 Of David.
10 The God who shows loyal For teaching. When he fought with
j Pr 18:10
love to me will come to my Aram-na·ha·raim and Aram-Zobah,
k Isa 12:2 and Joab returned and struck down
aid; q
l Ps 59:10 12,000 Edom·ites in the Valley of Salt. m
59:Sup; 60:Sup 1 See Glossary. ____________________
59:Sup 2 Lit., “the.” 59:2 1 Or “blood- CHAP. 60 60
O God, you rejected us;
you broke through our
thirsty.” 59:3 1 Or “my soul.” 59:6, 14 m 2Sa 8:13 defenses. n
1 Or “bark.” 59:7 1 Or “bubbles.” 59:9 1Ch 18:3
1 Or “secure height.” n Ps 60:10 59:17 1 Or “make music.”
PSALMS 60:2–62:1 798
You were angry with us; CHAP. 60 12 By God we will gain power, a
but now accept us back! a Isa 51:17 And he will trample on our
2 You caused the earth to b Ps 18:35 adversaries. b
Ps 21:8
quake; you split it open. Ps 108:6 To the director; to be accompanied
Repair its breaches, for it Ps 118:15 with stringed instruments. Of David.
is falling.
61 Hear,
Isa 41:10 O God, my cry for
3 You caused your people to c Ge 12:6, 7
help.
d Jos 13:27, 28
suffer hardship. Ps 108:7-9 Do pay attention to my
You made us drink wine that e Jos 13:29-31 prayer. c
makes us stagger. a f Ge 49:10 2 From the ends of the earth
4 Give1 a signal to those fear- g Nu 24:17 I will cry out to you
ing you 2Sa 8:2
When my heart is in
h Nu 24:18
To flee and dodge the bow. 2Sa 8:14
despair.1d
(Selah) i 2Sa 8:1 Lead me onto a rock that is
5 So that your loved ones may j 2Sa 8:14 higher than I am. e
be rescued, Ps 108:10-13 3 For you are my refuge,
Save us with your right hand k De 1:42
De 20:4
A strong tower that protects
and answer us. b Jos 7:12 me from the enemy. f
6 God has spoken in his holi- l Ps 62:9 4 I will be a guest in your tent
ness:1 Ps 118:8 forever; g
Ps 146:3
“I will exult, I will give ____________________ I will take refuge in the shel-
out Shechem as an inheri- ter of your wings. h (Selah)
Second Col.
tance, c 5 For you, O God, have heard
a Ps 18:32
And I will measure off the b 2Sa 10:12 my vows.
Valley2 of Succoth. d Ps 44:5 You have given me the inher-
7 Gile·ad belongs to me, as ____________________ itance belonging to those
does Ma·nasseh, e CHAP. 61 who fear your name. i
And Ephra·im is the helmet1 c Ps 5:2 6 You will add days to the life1
for my head; Ps 17:1
of the king, j
Ps 28:2
Judah is my commander’s Ps 55:1 And his years will be from
staff. f d Jon 2:2 generation to generation.
8 Moab is my washbasin. g e Ps 27:5 7 He will sit enthroned1 for-
Ps 40:2
Over Edom I will throw my ever before God; k
f 1Sa 17:45
sandal. h Ps 18:2 Grant him2 loyal love and
Over Phi·listi·a I will shout in Pr 18:10 faithfulness, so that these
triumph.” i g Ps 23:6 may safeguard him. l
9 Who will bring me to the be- Ps 27:4
8 Then I will sing praises1 to
h Ps 63:7
sieged1 city? i Ps 115:13
your name forever m
Who will lead me as far as j Ps 18:50 As I pay my vows day after
Edom? j Ps 21:1, 4 day. n
10 Is it not you, O God, who k 2Sa 7:16, 17
To the director; of Je·duthun.1
Ps 41:12
have rejected us, A melody of David.
l Ps 40:11
Our God, who no longer goes
out with our armies? k
Ps 143:12
Pr 20:28 62 Indeed,
God.
I wait1 silently for
11 Help us in our distress, m Ps 146:2 My salvation comes from

For salvation by humans is n Ps 65:1
Ps 66:13
him. o
worthless. l Ec 5:4
____________________ 61:2 1 Or “grows feeble.” 61:6 1 Lit.,
60:4 1 Or possibly, “You have given.” CHAP. 62 “days.” 61:7 1 Or “will dwell.” 2 Or
60:6 1 Or possibly, “in his holy place.” o Ps 37:39
“Assign.” 61:8 1 Or “make music.”
2 Or “Low Plain.” 60:7 1 Lit., “strong- Ps 68:19 62:Sup 1 See Glossary. 62:1 1 Or “my
hold.” 60:9 1 Or possibly, “fortified.” Isa 12:2 soul waits.”
799 PSALMS 62:2–63:9
2 Indeed, he is my rock and CHAP. 62 If your wealth increases, do
my salvation, my secure a Ps 18:2 not set your heart on it. a
refuge;1a b Ps 37:23, 24 11 Once God has spoken, twice
2Co 4:8, 9
I will never be greatly c Ps 38:12
I have heard this:
shaken. b d Ps 5:9 That strength belongs to
3 How long will you assault a Ps 28:3 God. b
man in order to murder Ps 55:21
12 Also loyal love is yours,
e Ps 43:5
him? c Mic 7:7 O Jehovah, c
All of you are as dangerous f Ps 62:1, 2 For you repay each one ac-
as a leaning wall, a stone Ps 71:5 cording to his deeds. d
g Ps 16:8
wall ready to collapse.1 Pr 10:30 A melody of David, when he was
4 For they consult together to h Ps 95:1 in the wilderness of Judah. e
topple him from his high
63 O IGod,
Isa 26:4 you are my God,
position;1 i 1Sa 1:15
j Pr 14:26
keep looking for you. f
They take pleasure in lying. k Ps 60:11 I do thirst1 for you. g

With their mouth they l Isa 40:15 I am2 faint with longing
bless, but inside they are ____________________ for you
cursing. d (Selah) Second Col. In a dry and parched land,
5 Indeed, I wait silently1 a De 6:10-12 where there is no water. h
for God e Job 31:24, 28
Pr 11:4, 28
2 So I have looked upon you
Because my hope comes Pr 23:4, 5 in the holy place;
from him. f Mt 6:19, 24 I have seen your strength
Mr 8:36
6 Indeed, he is my rock and Lu 12:15 and your glory. i
my salvation, my secure 1Ti 6:17 3 Because your loyal love is
1Jo 2:16
refuge; better than life, j
b Job 9:4
I will never be shaken. g Na 1:3 My own lips will glorify you. k
7 Upon God depends my salva- Re 19:1
4 Thus I will praise you all my
c Ps 36:7
tion and my glory. Ps 86:15 life;
My strong rock, my refuge, Mic 7:18 In your name I will lift up my
is God. h d Job 34:11 hands.
Pr 24:12
8 Trust in him at all times, Ro 2:6 5 I am1 satisfied with the best
O people. 2Co 5:10 and choicest portion,2
Ga 6:7
Pour out your hearts before 2Ti 4:14 So my mouth will praise you
him. i Re 20:12, 13 with joy on my lips. l
Re 22:12
God is a refuge for us. j ____________________
6 I remember you while upon
(Selah) my bed;
CHAP. 63
9 The sons of men are a mere I meditate on you during the
e 1Sa 23:14
breath, f Isa 26:9
watches of the night. m
The sons of mankind are g Ps 42:2 7 For you are my helper, n
a delusion. k h Ps 63:Sup And I shout joyfully in the
When laid together on the Ps 143:6 shadow of your wings. o
i 1Ch 16:28
scales, they are lighter Ps 96:6 8 I cling1 to you;
than a mere breath. l j Ps 30:5 Your right hand keeps fast
10 Do not trust in extortion Ps 100:5 hold on me. p
k Ps 66:16, 17
Or put false hopes in rob- l Ps 71:23
9 But those who seek to
bery. Ps 135:3 destroy my life1
m Ps 119:55,
62:2 1 Or “secure height.” 62:3 1 Or 148 63:1 1 Or “My soul thirsts.” 2 Lit., “My
possibly, “All of you, as if he were a n 1Sa 17:37
flesh is.” 63:5 1 Or “My soul is.” 2 Lit.,
o Ps 5:11
leaning wall, a stone wall ready to col- Ps 57:1
“as with fat and fatness.” 63:8 1 Or
lapse.” 62:4 1 Or “his dignity.” 62:5 Ps 61:4 “My soul clings.” 63:9 1 Or “destroy my
1 Or “wait silently, O my soul.” p Isa 41:10 soul; kill me.”
PSALMS 63:10–65:8 800
Will descend into the depths CHAP. 64 All those looking on will
of the earth. a Ps 55:1 shake their head.
10 They will be handed over to 9 Then all men will become
the power of the sword; b Ps 56:6 afraid,
Ps 109:2
They will become food for And they will proclaim what
jackals.1 c Ps 10:4, 11 God has done,
11 But the king will rejoice in Ps 59:7 And they will have insight
God. into his deeds. a
d Ps 140:5
Every person swearing by 10 The righteous one will re-
Him will exult,1 e Ps 7:11, 12 joice in Jehovah and take
For the mouth of those refuge in him; b
f Pr 12:13 All the upright in heart will
speaking lies will be si- Pr 18:7
lenced. ____________________
exult.1
To the director. A melody of David. Second Col. To the director.
64
A melody of David. A song.
Hear my voice, O God, as
65 Praise
a Ps 107:40, 43
awaits you, O God,
I plead. a
b Ps 58:10 in Zion; c
Safeguard my life from the Ps 68:2, 3 We will pay our vows to you. d
dreadfulness of the enemy. ____________________ 2 O Hearer of prayer, to you
2 Shield me from the secret CHAP. 65 people of all sorts1 will
plots of wicked men, b c Ps 76:2 come. e
From the crowd of wrong- 3 My errors have over-
doers. d Ps 116:18
whelmed me, f
3 They sharpen their tongue Ec 5:4
But you cover over our trans-
just like a sword; e Ps 145:18 gressions. g
They aim their cruel words Ac 10:31
4 Happy is the one whom you
like arrows, 1Jo 5:14
choose and bring near
4 To shoot at the innocent f Ps 40:12 To reside in your
from their hiding places; Ro 7:23, 24 courtyards. h
They shoot at him suddenly, Ga 5:17
We will be satisfied with the
without fear. goodness of your house, i
g Ps 51:2
5 They hold fast to their evil Isa 1:18 Your holy temple.1j
intent;1 1Jo 1:7
5 You will answer us with awe-
They discuss how to hide inspiring deeds k of righ-
h Ps 15:1-5
their traps. Ps 27:4 teousness,
They say: “Who will see Ps 84:1-4 O God of our salvation;
them?” c Ps 84:10
You are the Confidence of all
6 They search out new ways of i Ps 36:7, 8 the ends of the earth l
wrongdoing; And of those distant across
They secretly devise their j 1Sa 3:3 the sea.
shrewd strategy; d 1Ch 16:1
6 You1 firmly established the
The thinking within each k De 10:21 mountains by your power;
one’s heart is unfathom- Re 15:3 You1 are clothed with mighti-
able. ness. m
7 But God will shoot at them; e l Ps 22:27
7 You1 calm the raging seas, n
Suddenly they will be m Ps 93:1 The crash of their waves and
wounded by an arrow. the turmoil of the nations. o
8 Their own tongue will cause n Ps 89:9 8 The inhabitants of remote
Ps 107:29
their downfall; f places will be awestruck by
o Isa 17:12, 13 your signs; p
63:10 1 Or “foxes.” 63:11; 64:10 1 Or Isa 57:20
“boast.” 64:5 1 Or “They encourage 65:2 1 Lit., “all flesh.” 65:4 1 Or “sanc-
one another to do evil.” p Ps 66:3 tuary.” 65:6, 7 1 Lit., “He.”
801 PSALMS 65:9–66:15
You will cause those from CHAP. 65 5 Come and see the works of
the sunrise to the sunset to a De 11:11, 12 God.
shout joyfully. Ac 14:17 His deeds toward the sons of
9 You care for the earth, b Ps 104:14, 15 men are awe-inspiring. a
Making it abundantly fruit- c Ps 147:7, 8 6 He changed the sea into dry
ful1 and very rich. a land; b
d Ge 27:28
The stream from God is full De 33:16 They crossed the river on
of water; Mal 3:10 foot. c
You provide grain for them, b e Isa 35:1 There we rejoiced in him. d
For that is how you prepared f Isa 55:12 7 He rules forever e by his
the earth. might.
g Isa 30:23
10 You drench its furrows and His eyes keep watch on the
level off its plowed soil;1 h Ac 14:17 nations. f
____________________
You soften it with showers of Those who are stubborn
rain; you bless its growth. c CHAP. 66 should not exalt them-
11 You crown the year with your i Ps 98:4 selves. g (Selah)
goodness; j Ps 72:19 8 Praise our God, you
Your tracks overflow with Re 4:11 peoples, h
abundance.1d k Ex 15:16 And let the sound of his
12 The pastures of the wilder- Ps 76:12
Isa 2:19
praise be heard.
ness keep overflowing,1e Jer 10:10 9 He preserves us alive;1i
And the hills are clothed l Ps 81:15 He does not allow our feet
with joyfulness. f to stumble.2j
m Ps 22:27
13 The pastures are covered Mal 1:11 10 For you have examined us,
with flocks, O God; k
n Isa 42:10
And the valleys1 are carpet- Re 15:4 As silver is refined, so you
ed with grain. g ____________________ have refined us.
They shout in triumph, yes, Second Col. 11 You brought us into a hunt-
they sing. h a Ps 46:8 ing net;
To the director. A song. A melody. Zep 2:11 You put a crushing burden
66 Shout in triumph to God, b Ex 14:21, 22 upon us.1

all the earth. i c Jos 3:15, 16
12 You allowed mortal man to
2 Sing praises1 to his glorious ride over us;1
d Ex 15:1
name. We came through fire and
e Da 4:34 through water;
Make his praise glorious. j 1Ti 1:17
3 Say to God: “How awe- Then you brought us to a
f Ps 11:4 place of relief.
inspiring your works are! k Pr 15:3
Because of your great Heb 4:13 13 I will come into your
power, house with whole burnt
g Isa 37:29
Your enemies will cringe be- offerings; l
h De 32:43 I will pay my vows to you m
fore you. l Ro 15:10
4 All the earth will bow down 14 That my lips promised n
i 1Sa 25:29
to you; m And my mouth spoke when
j 1Sa 2:9 I was in distress.
They will sing praises to you; Ps 121:3
They will sing praises to 15 I will offer burnt offerings of
k De 8:2 fattened animals to you
your name.” n (Selah)
l Nu 15:3 With the smoke of sacrificial
65:9 1 Lit., “making it overflow.” 65:10 m Ps 56:12 rams.
1 Or “its ridges.” 65:11 1 Lit., “drip Ps 116:14
with fatness.” 65:12 1 Lit., “dripping.” Ec 5:4, 5 66:9 1 Or “sets our soul in life.” 2 Or
65:13 1 Or “low plains.” 66:2 1 Or n Nu 30:2 “stagger; totter.” 66:11 1 Lit., “on our
“Make music.” Jg 11:35 hips.” 66:12 1 Lit., “our head.”
PSALMS 66:16–68:9 802
I will offer bulls along with CHAP. 66 7 God will bless us,
male goats. (Selah) a Ps 22:24 And all the ends of the earth
16 Come and listen, all you who b Job 27:8, 9 will fear1 him. a
fear God, Pr 15:29
To the director. Of David.
Pr 28:9
And I will tell you what he Isa 1:15 A melody. A song.
17
has done for me.1a
I called to him with my
Joh 9:31
c Ps 34:6
Ps 65:2
68 Letenemies
God rise up, let his
be scattered,
mouth And let those who hate him
Ps 116:1
And glorified him with my 1Jo 3:22 flee from before him. b
tongue. d Heb 5:7 2 As smoke is driven away,
18 If I had harbored anything ____________________ may you drive them away;
hurtful in my heart, CHAP. 67 As wax melts before the fire,
Jehovah would not have e Nu 6:25 So let the wicked perish be-
heard me. b Pr 16:15 fore God. c
19 But God did hear; c f Ro 10:18 3 But let the righteous rejoice; d
Col 1:23
He paid attention to my May they be overjoyed be-
g Ps 98:2 fore God;
prayer. d Isa 49:6
20 Praise to God, who did not Lu 2:30, 31 May they exult with rejoic-
reject my prayer Ac 28:28 ing.
Or withhold his loyal love
Tit 2:11
4 Sing to God; sing praises1 to
h Isa 42:10
from me. his name. e
i Ps 9:8
Ps 96:10
Sing to the One riding
with stringed instruments. Ps 98:9 through the desert plains.2
A melody. A song. Ro 2:5 Jah3 is his name! f Rejoice
67 Godandwillbless before him!

show us favor j Le 26:4
us;
Ps 85:12
Isa 30:23
5 A father of the fatherless
He will make his face shine Eze 34:27 and a protector1 of
upon us e (Selah) k Ge 17:7 widows g
2 So that your way may ____________________ Is God in his holy dwelling. h
be known throughout the Second Col. 6 God gives those who are
earth, f a Ps 22:27 alone a home to dwell in; i
Your acts of salvation among Re 15:4 He leads prisoners out into
____________________ prosperity. j
all the nations. g
CHAP. 68 But the stubborn1 must live
3 Let peoples praise you,
O God; b Nu 10:35 in a parched land. k
Let all the peoples praise
Ps 21:8
7 O God, when you led1 your
c Na 1:6 people, l
you. d Ps 32:11
4 Let nations rejoice and shout When you marched through
e Isa 12:4 the desert, (Selah)
joyfully, h
For you will judge the peo-
f Ex 6:3 8 The earth quaked; m
g Ex 22:22-24 Heaven poured down rain1
ples fairly. i De 10:17, 18
You will guide the nations of Ps 10:14 because of God;
the earth. (Selah) Ps 146:9 This Sinai quaked because
5 Let peoples praise you, h Isa 57:15 of God, the God of Israel. n
O God; i Ps 113:9 9 You made it rain in abun-
j Isa 61:1 dance, O God;
Let all the peoples praise
k De 28:15, 23
you. Ps 107:33, 34 67:7 1 Or “honor.” 68:4 1 Or “make mu-
6 The earth will give its pro- l Ex 13:21 sic.” 2 Or possibly, “on the clouds.”
duce; j m Ps 114:1, 4 3 “Jah” is a shortened form of the name
God, our God, will bless us. k Heb 12:26 Jehovah. 68:5 1 Lit., “judge.” 68:6
n Ex 19:18 1 Or “rebellious.” 68:7 1 Lit., “went out
66:16 1 Or “my soul.” Jg 5:4, 5 before.” 68:8 1 Lit., “dripped.”
803 PSALM 68:10-28
You reinvigorated your ex- CHAP. 68 19 May Jehovah be praised, who
hausted people.1 a Nu 10:34 daily carries our load, a
10 They dwelled in your tent b Ex 15:20 The true God of our salva-
community; a Jg 5:1 tion. (Selah)
In your goodness, you pro- Jg 11:34 20 The true God is for us a God
1Sa 18:6
vided for the poor, O God. who saves; b
11 Jehovah gives the command; c Nu 31:25-27
Jos 10:12, 16
And Jehovah the Sovereign
The women proclaiming the Jos 12:7 Lord provides escape from
good news are a large Jg 5:19 death. c
army. b d Nu 31:27 21 Yes, God will smash the
12 The kings of armies flee, c 1Sa 30:23-25 heads of his enemies,
they flee! e Nu 21:3 The hairy crown of the head
She who remains at home Jos 10:5, 10 of anyone who continues1
shares in the spoil. d f Nu 21:33
in his guilt. d
13 Although you men were lying De 3:8, 10 22 Jehovah has said: “I will
among the campfires,1 g 1Ch 11:5
bring them back from
Ps 48:2, 3 Bashan; e
There will be the wings of a
dove covered with silver,
Ps 132:13 I will bring them back from
h De 12:5, 6 the depths of the sea,
With pinions of fine2 gold. 1Ki 9:3 23 So that your foot may be
14 When the Almighty One Heb 12:22
awash in blood f
scattered its kings, e i 2Ki 6:16, 17 And the tongue of your dogs
Snow fell in Zalmon.1 Mt 26:53
may have its portion from
15 The mountain of Bashan f j Ex 19:23 the enemies.”
is a mountain of God;1 De 33:2
24 They see your processions,
The mountain of Bashan k 2Sa 5:7 O God,
is a mountain of peaks. l Eph 4:8, 11 The processions of my God,
16 Why do you look with envy, my King, into the holy
m De 2:36
you mountains of peaks, De 7:22 place. g
Toward the mountain that ____________________ 25 The singers walk in front, the
God has chosen1 as his Second Col. musicians playing stringed
dwelling? g a Ps 55:22 instruments after them; h
Indeed, Jehovah will reside 1Pe 5:6, 7 In between are the young
there forever. h b Isa 12:2 women playing tambou-
17 The war chariots of God are Isa 45:17 rines. i
tens of thousands, thou- c De 32:39 26 In congregated throngs,1
sands upon thousands. i praise God;
d Ps 55:23
Jehovah has come from Eze 18:26 Praise Jehovah, you who are
Sinai into the holy place. j e Nu 21:33
from the Source of Israel. j
18 You ascended on high; k 27 There Benjamin, k the youn-
f Ps 58:10 gest, is subduing them,
You carried away captives;
You took gifts in the form of g 1Ch 15:25, 28 Also the princes of Judah
Ps 24:7
men, l with their noisy crowd,
Yes, even stubborn ones, m h 1Ch 15:16 The princes of Zebu·lun,
Ps 87:7
to reside among them, Ps 150:3
the princes of Naphta·li.
O Jah God. 28 Your God has decreed that
i Jg 11:34
1Sa 18:6
you will be strong.
68:9 1 Lit., “inheritance.” 68:13 1 Or Show your strength, O God,
possibly, “the sheepfolds.” 2 Or j Ps 95:6
you who have acted in our
Isa 44:2
“yellowish-green.” 68:14 1 Or “It was behalf. l
as if it snowed in Zalmon.” 68:15 1 Or k Ge 49:27
“a majestic mountain.” 68:16 1 Or “de- 1Sa 9:21
68:21 1 Or “walks about.” 68:26 1 Lit.,
sires.” l Ps 138:8 “In assemblies.”
PSALMS 68:29–69:11 804
29 Because of your temple at CHAP. 68 3 I am exhausted from calling
Jerusalem, a a 1Ki 6:1 out; a
Kings will bring gifts to you. b 1Ch 16:1 My throat has become
Ezr 5:14
30 Rebuke the wild beasts of the hoarse.
reeds, b 1Ki 10:10 My eyes have grown weary
The assembly of bulls c and 2Ch 32:23 while waiting for my God. b
their calves, Ps 72:10
4 Those hating me without
Until the peoples bow down c Eze 39:18 cause c
bringing1 pieces of silver. Are more numerous than the
But he scatters the peoples d Isa 45:14 hairs of my head.
Isa 60:5
who delight in war. Those who would do away
31 Bronze articles will be e De 32:43 with me,
brought1 out of Egypt; d My treacherous enemies,1
Cush will hasten to offer f Ps 104:3 have become many.
gifts to God. I was forced to hand over
g Ps 96:7
32 O kingdoms of the earth, what I had not stolen.
sing to God, e h Ps 47:2 5 O God, you are aware of my
Sing praises1 to Jehovah, Ps 66:5 foolishness,
(Selah) i Ps 29:11
And my guilt is not hidden
33 To the one who rides the an- Isa 40:29-31 from you.
cient heaven of heavens. f ____________________ 6 May those hoping in you
Look! He thunders with his CHAP. 69 not be put to shame
voice, his mighty voice. j Ps 144:7 because of me,
34 Acknowledge God’s La 3:54 O Sovereign Lord, Jehovah
Jon 2:5 of armies.
strength. g
His majesty is over Israel, k Ps 40:2 May those seeking you
And his strength is in the not be humiliated because
skies.1 l Ps 32:6 of me,
Jon 2:3
35 God is awe-inspiring from ____________________
O God of Israel.
his1 grand sanctuary. h 7 I suffer reproach on your
Second Col.
He is the God of Israel, account; d
a Ps 22:2
Who gives strength and pow- Humiliation covers my face. e
er to the people. i b Ps 119:82 8 I have become a stranger to
Praise to God. Ps 119:123 my brothers,
Isa 38:14
To the director; set to “The Lilies.”
A foreigner to the sons of my
Of David. c Lu 23:22 mother. f
69 Save me, O God, for Joh 15:24, 25 9 Zeal for your house has
the waters threaten my consumed me, g
d Ps 22:6
life.1j Jer 15:15
And the reproaches of those
2 I have sunk down into the reproaching you have fall-
deep mud, where there is e Isa 50:6 en upon me. h
no solid ground. k Mt 26:67 10 When I humbled myself1 with
Mt 27:29
I have come into deep fasting,2
waters, f Job 19:13 I was reproached for it.
And the rushing stream has Ps 31:11 11 When I made sackcloth my
Joh 1:11
swept me away. l Joh 7:5
clothing,
I became an object of scorn1
68:30 1 Or possibly, “stamping down g 1Ki 19:10 to them.
on.” 68:31 1 Or possibly, “Ambassa- Ps 119:139
dors will come.” 68:32 1 Or “Make Mt 21:12, 13
Mr 11:15-17
69:4 1 Or “enemies for no reason.”
music.” 68:34 1 Lit., “clouds.” 68:35 Joh 2:13-17 69:10 1 Or “my soul.” 2 Or possibly,
1 Lit., “your.” 69:1 1 Or “have come to “When I wept and fasted.” 69:11 1 Lit.,
my soul.” h Ro 15:3 “a proverb.”
805 PSALM 69:12-33
12 I am the talk of those sitting CHAP. 69 And for my thirst they gave
in the city gate, a Isa 49:8 me vinegar to drink. a
And the drunkards make me Heb 5:7 22 Let their table become a trap
the subject of their songs. for them,
b Ps 68:20
13 But may my prayer come to And their prosperity,
you, a snare. b
c Ps 144:7
O Jehovah, at an acceptable 23 Let their eyes become dark-
time. a ened so that they cannot
d Ps 69:2
In your abundant loyal love, see,
O God, e Ps 16:10
And make their hips tremble
Answer me with your sure constantly.
acts of salvation. b f Ps 63:3 24 Pour out upon them your
14 Rescue me from the mire; Ps 109:21 indignation,1
Do not let me sink down. And may your burning anger
Rescue me from those who
g Ps 25:16 overtake them. c
hate me 25 Let their encampment1
h Ps 27:9 become desolate;
And from the deep waters. c Ps 102:2
Let there be no inhabitant
15 Do not let the rushing flood-
in their tents. d
waters sweep me away, d i Ps 31:9
Ps 40:13 26 For they pursue the one
Or let the deep swallow me, whom you struck,
Or let the well1 close its And they keep recounting
j Ps 22:6
mouth over me. e the pains of those you
16 Answer me, O Jehovah, for k Ps 142:4 wounded.
your loyal love is good. f 27 Add more guilt to their guilt,
According to your abundant l Job 19:14 And may they have no share
mercy turn toward me, g in your righteousness.
17 And do not hide your face m Mt 27:34 28 Let them be erased from the
from your servant. h Mr 15:23
book of the living,1e
____________________
Answer me quickly, for I am And may they not be
in distress. i Second Col.
enrolled among the
18 Come near to me and rescue a Mt 27:48
righteous. f
Mr 15:36
me;1 Lu 23:36 29 But I am afflicted and in
Redeem me on account of my Joh 19:29 pain. g
enemies. May your saving power,
19 You know my reproach and b Ro 11:9, 10 O God, protect me.
my disgrace and my humil- 30 I will sing praises to the
iation. j c Ps 21:9
name of God,
You see all my foes. And I will magnify him with
d Ac 1:20
20 Reproach has broken my thanksgiving.
heart, and the wound is
e Ex 32:33
31 This will please Jehovah
incurable.1 more than a bull,
I was hoping for sympathy, f Php 4:3 More than a young bull with
but there was none, k Re 3:5 horns and hooves. h
And for comforters, but Re 13:8 32 The meek will see it and
I found none. l rejoice.
21 But for food they gave me g Ps 109:22 You who are seeking God,
poison,1m may your hearts revive.
h Ps 50:13-15
Ho 14:2
33 For Jehovah is listening to
69:15 1 Or “pit.” 69:18 1 Or “Come near the poor, i
to my soul and reclaim it.” 69:20 1 Or i Ps 10:17
“and I am to the point of despair.” Ps 102:17 69:24 1 Or “wrath.” 69:25 1 Or “walled
69:21 1 Or “a poisonous plant.” Isa 66:2 camp.” 69:28 1 Or “book of life.”
PSALMS 69:34–71:13 806
And he will not despise his CHAP. 69 Incline your ear1 to me and
captive people. a a Ps 146:7 save me. a
34 Let heaven and earth praise Isa 61:1 3 Become for me a rock for-
Lu 4:18
him, b tress
The seas and everything that b Ps 96:11 Where I can always enter.
Isa 49:13
moves in them. Give the command to
35 For God will save Zion c c Ps 51:18 save me,
And will rebuild the cities of d Isa 61:9 For you are my crag and my
Judah, Isa 66:22 stronghold. b
And they will dwell there and e Ps 91:14 4 O my God, rescue me from
possess it.1 Jas 1:12 the hand of the wicked, c
____________________ From the grasp of the unjust
36 The descendants of his ser-
vants will inherit it, d
CHAP. 70 oppressor.
And those who love his
f Ps 40:13-17 5 For you are my hope,
name e will reside in it. g Ps 5:11 O Sovereign Lord Jehovah;
La 3:25 I have trusted in you1 since
To the director. my youth. d
Of David, to serve as a reminder.1 h Ps 109:22
6 I have depended on you from
70 OO God, save me;
Jehovah, hurry to
i Ps 141:1
j Ps 18:2
birth;
It was you who took me from
help me. f my mother’s womb. e
k Ps 13:3
2 May those seeking to take my ____________________ I praise you constantly.
life1 CHAP. 71 7 I have become like a miracle
Be put to shame and dis- l Ps 25:2 to many,
graced. Ps 31:1-3 But you are my strong
May those who delight in my Isa 45:17
Jer 17:18 refuge.
calamity ____________________ 8 My mouth is filled with your
Retreat in humiliation. Second Col. praise; f
3 May those who are saying: a Ps 34:15 All day long I tell about your
“Aha! Aha!” splendor.
b 2Sa 22:2, 3
Be driven back in shame. Ps 18:2 9 Do not cast me off in my old
4 But let those who are seek- Ps 144:2 age; g
ing you c Ps 17:8, 9 Do not abandon me when my
Exult and rejoice in you. g Ps 59:1 strength fails. h
May those who love your acts Ps 140:4 10 My enemies speak
Mt 6:13
of salvation always say: against me,
d 1Sa 17:45 And those seeking to take
“May God be magnified!” Jer 17:7
5 But I am helpless and poor; h my life1 conspire together, i
O God, act quickly in my
e Ps 22:9, 10 11 Saying: “God has abandoned
Ps 139:16
behalf. i Isa 46:3
him.
You are my helper and my Chase after him and seize
f Ps 51:15
rescuer; j Heb 13:15
him, for there is no one
to save him.” j
O Jehovah, do not delay. k g Ps 92:14
12 O God, do not remain far
71 In you, O Jehovah, I have
taken refuge.
h Ps 73:26
Ec 12:3
away from me.
O my God, hurry to help me. k
May I never be put to shame. l i 2Sa 17:1, 2 13 May those who are
2 In your righteousness save resisting me1
j Ps 3:2
me and rescue me. Ps 42:10
Mt 27:42, 43 71:2 1 Or “Bend down and listen.” 71:5
69:35 1 That is, the land. 70:Sup 1 Or 1 Or “You are my confidence.” 71:10
k Ps 22:11
“to bring to remembrance.” 70:2 1 Or Ps 35:22 1 Or “seeking my soul.” 71:13 1 Or “my
“soul.” Ps 38:21, 22 soul.”
807 PSALMS 71:14–72:7
Be put to shame and perish. a CHAP. 71 I will sing your praises1 with
May those seeking my ca- a 2Sa 17:23 the harp,
lamity b Ps 109:29
O Holy One of Israel.
Be covered with disgrace 23 My lips will shout joyfully as
c Ps 35:28
and humiliation. b Ps 40:9
I sing praises to you, a
14 But as for me, I will continue For you have saved my life.1b
d Ps 40:5
to wait; 24 My tongue will speak about1
I will add to your praise. e Ps 71:5 your righteousness all day
15 My mouth will recount your f 2Sa 22:1 long, c
righteousness, c 1Ch 16:4 For those seeking my de-
Ps 9:1
All day long your acts of sal- struction will be ashamed
vation, g Ps 37:25 and disgraced. d
Ps 71:9
Though they are too many Regarding Solomon.
72
for me to grasp.1d h Ex 13:8
O God, give your judg-
16 I will come and tell about 1Ch 29:10, 11
Ps 78:2-4 ments to the king,
your mighty acts, And endow the son of the
i Ps 36:6
O Sovereign Lord Jehovah; king with your righteous-
I will mention your righ- j Ex 15:11 ness. e
Ps 86:8
teousness, yours alone. Ps 89:6 2 May he plead the cause
17 O God, you have taught me Jer 10:7 of your people with righ-
from my youth, e teousness,
k 2Sa 12:10, 11
And until now I keep declar- And of your lowly ones with
ing your wonderful works. f l Ps 40:2
Ps 86:13
justice. f
18 Even when I am old and 3 May the mountains bring
gray, O God, do not m Ps 25:10
Ps 108:4
peace to the people,
abandon me. g Ps 146:6 And may the hills bring righ-
Let me tell the next genera- ____________________ teousness.
tion about your power1 Second Col. 4 Let him defend1 the lowly
And about your mightiness a Ps 63:5 among the people,
to all those who are to Ps 104:33 Let him save the sons of the
come. h b 2Sa 4:9 poor,
19 Your righteousness, O God, Ps 103:4 And let him crush the de-
reaches to the heights; i c Ps 71:8 frauder. g
You have done great things; 5 They will fear you as long as
d Ps 71:13
O God, who is like you? j ____________________ there is a sun
20 Though you have made me CHAP. 72 And as long as the moon re-
experience much distress e 1Ch 22:11, 12 mains,
and calamity, k 1Ch 29:19 For generation after genera-
Revive me again; Jer 23:5 tion. h
Bring me up from the f 1Ki 3:9, 28 6 He will be like the rain that
depths1 of the earth. l falls on the mown grass,
g Isa 11:4
21 May you increase my great- Like showers of rain that wa-
ness h Ps 89:36, 37
Lu 1:32, 33
ter the earth. i
And surround and Re 11:15 7 In his days the righteous will
comfort me. flourish,1j
i 2Sa 23:3, 4
22 Then I will praise you on a Pr 16:15 And peace will abound k until
stringed instrument Pr 19:12 the moon is no more.
Because of your faithful- j Isa 61:11
ness, O my God. m 71:22 1 Or “make music to you.” 71:23
k 1Ki 4:25
1Ch 22:9
1 Or “redeemed my soul.” 71:24 1 Or
71:15 1 Or “number.” 71:18 1 Lit., “arm.” Isa 2:4 “meditate on.” 72:4 1 Lit., “judge.”
71:20 1 Or “watery deeps.” Isa 9:6 72:7 1 Lit., “sprout.”
PSALMS 72:8–73:7 808
8 He will have subjects1 from CHAP. 72 15 May he live and be given the
sea to sea a Ex 23:31 gold of Sheba. a
And from the River2 to the 1Ki 4:21 May prayers be said for him
Ps 2:8
ends of the earth. a Ps 22:27, 28
continually,
9 The desert dwellers will bow Da 2:35 And may he be blessed all
down before him, Zec 9:10 day long.
And his enemies will lick the 16 There will be an abundance
b Ps 2:9
dust. b Ps 110:1
of grain on the earth; b
10 The kings of Tarshish and On the top of the mountains
of the islands will pay c 1Ki 4:21 it will overflow.
tribute. c His fruit will flourish as in
d 1Ki 10:1, 2 Leba·non, c
The kings of Sheba and of ____________________
Seba will present gifts. d And in the cities people will
Second Col. blossom like the vegetation
11 All the kings will bow down a 1Ki 10:10 of the earth. d
before him, 17 May his name endure for-
And all the nations will serve b Isa 30:23 ever, e
him. And may it prosper as long
12 For he will rescue the poor c Isa 35:1, 2
as the sun.
who cry for help, May people obtain a blessing
d 1Ki 4:20
Also the lowly one and who- for themselves by means of
ever has no helper. e Ps 45:17 him; f
13 He will have pity on the lowly Ps 89:35, 36 May all nations pronounce
and the poor, him happy.
And the lives1 of the poor he f Ge 22:18
Ga 3:14
18 May Jehovah God be
will save. praised, Israel’s God, g
14 From oppression and from g 1Ch 29:10 Who alone does wonderful
violence he will rescue things. h
them,1 h Ex 15:11 19 May his glorious name be
And their blood will be pre- praised forever, i
i Re 5:13 And may his glory fill the
cious in his eyes.
whole earth. j
j Nu 14:21
72:8 1 Or “will rule.” 2 That is, the Eu- Hab 2:14 Amen and Amen.
phrates. 72:13 1 Or “souls.” 72:14 20 This completes the prayers
1 Or “redeem their souls.” k 1Sa 17:58 of David, the son of Jesse. k
BOOK THREE
(Psalms 73-89)
A melody of Asaph. a CHAP. 73 Their bodies are healthy.1a
73 God is truly good to Israel,
to those pure in heart. b
a 2Ch 35:15
b Ps 84:11
5 They are not troubled like
other humans, b
2 As for me, my feet had al- Mt 5:8 Nor do they suffer like other
most strayed; c Ps 94:18 men. c
My steps had nearly slipped. c d Job 21:7 6 Therefore, haughtiness is
3 For I became envious of the Jer 12:1 their necklace; d
____________________
arrogant1 Violence clothes them as a
Second Col.
When I would see the peace garment.
a Ec 7:15
of the wicked. d 7 Their prosperity1 makes
4 For they have no pain in their b Job 12:6 their eyes bulge;
Job 21:7, 9
death;
c Jer 12:1 73:4 1 Or “Their paunch is fat.” 73:7
73:3 1 Or “boasters.” d Job 21:14, 15 1 Lit., “fat.”
809 PSALMS 73:8–74:2
They have exceeded the CHAP. 73 When you rouse yourself,
imaginations of the heart. a Ps 53:1 you will dismiss1 their
8 They scoff and say evil b 1Ki 21:7
image.
things. a 21 But my heart was sour, a
They arrogantly threaten c Ps 10:4, 11
Ps 94:3, 7
And deep inside1 I felt sharp
oppression. b Eze 8:12 pain.
9 They speak as if they were Zep 1:12 22 I was unreasoning and
as high as heaven, d Ps 37:35 lacked understanding;
And their tongues swagger I was like a senseless beast
about in the earth. e Ps 17:14
before you.
10 So his people turn aside to f Job 34:7, 9
23 But now I am continually
them, Job 35:3
with you;
And they drink from their g Ps 34:19
abundant water. You have taken hold of my
h Job 7:17, 18 right hand. b
11 They say: “How does God
know? c i Ps 35:6, 7 24 You guide me with your
Does the Most High really Jer 23:11, 12 advice, c
have knowledge?” j Ps 37:10, 20 And afterward you will lead
12 Yes, these are the wicked, Ps 55:23 me to glory. d
who always have it easy. d
Pr 3:33
25 Whom do I have in the heav-
They keep increasing their k Job 21:23 ens?
Ps 37:1, 2 And besides you I desire
wealth. e Isa 30:13
13 Surely in vain I have kept ____________________ nothing on earth. e
my heart pure Second Col. 26 My body and my heart may
And washed my hands in a Ps 73:3
fail,
innocence. f But God is the rock of my
14 And I was troubled all day b Ps 16:8
Ps 63:8
heart and my portion for-
long; g Isa 41:10 ever. f
Every morning I was chas-
c Ps 25:9
27 Truly, those keeping far from
tised. h Ps 32:8 you will perish.
15 But if I had said these things, Ps 37:23 You will put an end to1 every-
I would have betrayed your Ps 143:10
Pr 3:6 one who immorally2 leaves
people.1 you. g
16 When I tried to under- d Ps 37:34
28 But as for me, drawing near
stand it, e Ps 42:2 to God is good for me. h
It was troubling to me Ps 84:2
I have made the Sovereign
17 Until I entered the grand Isa 26:9
Lord Jehovah my refuge,
sanctuary of God, f Ps 16:5
To declare all your works. i
La 3:24
And I discerned their future.
18 Surely you place them on g Nu 15:39 A maskil.1 Of Asaph. j
slippery ground. i
You make them fall to their
Jas 4:4
h Ps 65:4
74 Why, O God, have you
rejected us forever? k
ruin. j Jas 4:8 Why does your anger burn1
19 How suddenly they are i Ps 118:17 against the flock of your
devastated! k ____________________ pasture? l
How sudden is their finish CHAP. 74 2 Remember the people1 you
as they come to a terrible j 1Ch 25:1 acquired long ago, m
end! 2Ch 35:15
20 Like a dream when one 73:20 1 Lit., “despise.” 73:21 1 Lit., “in
k La 5:20
wakes up, O Jehovah, my kidneys.” 73:27 1 Lit., “silence.”
l De 29:19, 20 2 Or “unfaithfully.” 74:Sup 1 See Glos-
73:15 1 Lit., “the generation of your
Ps 100:3
sary. 74:1 1 Lit., “smoke.” 74:2 1 Lit.,
sons.” m De 9:29 “your assembly.”
PSALM 74:3-23 810
The tribe you redeemed as CHAP. 74 13 You stirred up the sea with
your inheritance. a a De 4:20 your strength; a
Remember Mount Zion, De 32:9 You smashed the heads of
where you have resided. b the sea monsters in the
3 Direct your steps to the per- b Ps 48:2 waters.
Ps 132:13
petual ruins. c 14 You crushed the heads of
The enemy has devastated Le·via·than;1
c Da 9:17
everything in the holy You gave it as food to the
place. d people, to those inhabiting
4 Your foes roared inside your d Ps 79:1 the deserts.
meeting place.1e 15 You cut openings for the
They have set up their own e La 2:7 springs and the streams; b
banners as signs there. You dried up ever-flowing
5 They were like men wielding f 1Ki 6:18, 35 rivers. c
axes against a thick forest. 16 The day belongs to you, also
6 They broke up all its engrav- g 2Ki 25:9 the night.
Isa 64:11 You made the light1 and the
ings f with axes and iron
bars. sun. d
7 They set your sanctuary on h Ps 13:2 17 You set up all the boundaries
Ps 79:4
fire. g of the earth; e
They profaned the taber- You made summer and win-
i Eze 36:23
nacle bearing your name, ter. f
casting it to the ground. 18 Remember the enemy’s
j Ps 44:23
8 They and their offspring Isa 64:12
taunts, O Jehovah,
have said in their hearts: La 2:3 How a foolish people
“All the meeting places of treats your name with dis-
God1 in the land must be k Ex 15:2 respect. g
burned.” Isa 33:22 19 Do not surrender the life1 of
____________________
9 There are no signs for us to your turtledove to the wild
see; Second Col. beasts.
There is no longer any a Ex 14:21 Do not forget the life of your
Ne 9:10, 11
prophet, afflicted people forever.
And no one among us knows 20 Remember the covenant,
b Isa 48:21
how long this will last. For the dark places of the
10 How long, O God, will the earth have become full of
c Jos 3:13 the haunts of violence.
adversary keep taunting? h
Will the enemy treat your 21 May the crushed one not turn
d Ge 1:3, 5 away disappointed; h
name with disrespect for- Ps 136:7, 8
ever? i May the lowly and the poor
11 Why do you hold back your praise your name. i
e Ac 17:26
hand, your right hand? j 22 Rise up, O God, and plead
Draw it out of your bosom1 your legal case.
f Ge 8:22
and put an end to them. Remember how the foolish
12 But God is my King from long taunt you all day long. j
ago, g Isa 52:5 23 Do not forget what your foes
The one performing acts of are saying.
salvation on the earth. k h Ps 12:5 The uproar of those who
defy you is ascending
74:4 1 Or “your place of assembly.” i Ezr 3:11 constantly.
74:8 1 Or “All places where God is wor-
shipped.” 74:11 1 Or “from the folds of j Ps 89:50, 51 74:14 1 See Glossary. 74:16 1 Or “the
your garment.” Isa 52:5 luminary.” 74:19 1 Or “soul.”
811 PSALMS 75:1–77:1
To the director. Set to the melody “Do CHAP. 75 3 There he broke the flaming
Not Bring to Ruin.” Of Asaph. a A song. arrows of the bow,
75 WeOgive
a 2Ch 35:15
thanks to you, The shield and the sword
God, we give thanks b Isa 30:27
and the weapons of war. a
to you; c Ps 50:6
(Selah)
Your name is near, b Ps 58:11
4 You shine brightly;1
And people declare your d 1Sa 2:7
wondrous works. Da 2:21 You are more majestic than
Da 4:17 the mountains of prey.
2 You say: “When I set a time,
I judge with fairness.
Lu 1:52 5 The courageous of heart
e Ps 11:5, 6 have been plundered. b
3 When the earth and all its
inhabitants were dissolved, f Job 21:19, 20 They have fallen asleep;
It was I who kept its pillars Jer 25:15, 28 The warriors were all help-
Jer 49:12
firm.” (Selah) Re 14:9, 10
less. c
4 I say to the boastful, “Do not Re 16:19 6 From your rebuke, O God
boast,” Re 18:6 of Jacob,
____________________
And to the wicked, “Do not Both the charioteer and
CHAP. 76 the horse have fallen fast
exalt your strength.1
5 Do not exalt your strength1 g 2Ch 35:15 asleep. d
up high h Ps 48:1, 3 7 You alone are awe-inspiring. e
Or speak with arrogance. i 2Ch 2:5 Who can withstand your in-
6 For exaltation does not come tense anger? f
j Ge 14:18
From the east or the west or 8 From heaven you pro-
the south. k Ps 74:2 nounced judgment; g
Ps 132:13
7 For God is Judge. c Ps 135:21 The earth was afraid and was
He puts one man down and ____________________ silent h
exalts another. d Second Col. 9 When God rose up to exe-
8 For there is a cup in a 2Ch 32:21 cute judgment,
Jehovah’s hand; e Ps 46:9 To save all the meek of the
The wine is foaming and is b Lu 1:51 earth. i (Selah)
fully mixed. 10 For the rage of man will
c Isa 31:8
He will surely pour it out, Isa 37:36 serve to your praise; j
And all the wicked of the With the remnants of their
d Na 2:13
earth will drink it, down rage you will adorn your-
to the dregs.” f e Ps 89:7 self.
9 But as for me, I will proclaim f Jer 10:10 11 Make your vows to Jehovah
it forever; Na 1:6
your God and pay them, k
I will sing praises1 to the God g 1Ki 8:49 Let all who are around him
of Jacob.
h 2Ch 20:29 bring their gift in fear. l
10 For he says: “I will cut off Ps 2:4, 5 12 He will humble the pride1
all the strength1 of the
wicked, i Ps 147:6 of leaders;
But the strength1 of the righ-
Pr 3:34 He inspires fear in the kings
Zep 2:3
teous will be exalted.” of the earth.
j Pr 16:4
To the director; to be accompanied Da 3:19, 28 To the director; on Je·duthun.1
with stringed instruments. Of Asaph. m A melody.
77 With
A melody of Asaph. g A song. k Nu 30:2 my voice I will cry
76 God is known in Judah; out to God;
h l 2Ch 32:23
In Israel his name is great. i Ps 89:7
To God I will cry out, and
____________________
2 His shelter is in Salem, j he will hear me. n
CHAP. 77
And his dwelling is in Zion. k
m 2Ch 35:15 76:4 1 Or “You are enveloped with light.”
75:4, 5 1 Lit., “horn.” 75:9 1 Or “make n Ps 34:6 76:12 1 Lit., “spirit.” 77:Sup 1 See Glos-
music.” 75:10 1 Lit., “horns.” Pr 15:29 sary.
PSALMS 77:2–78:3 812
2 In the day of my distress CHAP. 77 14 You are the true God, who
I search for Jehovah. a a Ps 18:6 does marvelous things. a
At night my hands are Ps 50:15 You have revealed your
stretched out to him with- b Ps 42:5 strength to the peoples. b
out ceasing.1
c Ps 143:4
15 With your power1 you have
I2 cannot be comforted. rescued2 your people, c
3 When I remember God, d Ps 143:5 The sons of Jacob and of
Isa 51:9
I groan; b Joseph. (Selah)
I am troubled and my e Ps 42:8 16 The waters saw you, O God;
strength fails.1c (Selah) f Ps 77:12 The waters saw you and
4 You hold my eyelids open; were disturbed. d
g Ps 74:1
I am agitated and cannot And the deep waters became
speak. h Ps 79:5 agitated.
5 My thoughts turn to the days i Isa 49:14 17 The clouds poured down
of long ago, d Isa 63:15 water.
The years of the distant past. j Ps 31:22 The cloudy skies thundered,
6 During the night I remember And your arrows flew here
k 1Ch 16:9
my song;1e Ps 143:5 and there. e
I ponder in my heart; f 18 The sound of your thunder f
l Ex 15:11
I make2 a diligent search. Ps 89:8 was like chariot wheels;
7 Will Jehovah cast us off for- ____________________ Flashes of lightning lit up
ever? g Second Col. the inhabited earth;1g
Will he never again show his a Ps 72:18 The earth trembled and
favor? h Re 15:3 quaked. h
8 Has his loyal love ceased b Ex 9:16 19 Your way was through the
forever? Isa 52:10 sea, i
Will his promise come to Da 3:29
Da 6:26, 27 Your path through many
nothing for all generations? waters;
9 Has God forgotten to show c Ex 6:6
But your footprints could
De 9:29
his favor, i not be traced.
Or has his anger caused his d Ex 14:21
20 You led your people just like
Jos 3:16
mercy to cease? (Selah) Ps 114:1-3 a flock, j
10 Must I keep saying: “This is In the care1 of Moses and
what distresses me:1j e 2Sa 22:15
Ps 144:6 Aaron. k
The Most High has changed
his position2 toward us”? f Ps 29:3 Maskil.1 Of Asaph. l
11 I will remember the works
of Jah;
g Ps 97:4
h Ex 19:18
78 Listen, my people, to my
law;1
I will remember your marvel- 2Sa 22:8
Incline your ear to the words
ous deeds of long ago. of my mouth.
12 And I will meditate on all
i Ne 9:10, 11 2 I will open my mouth in a
Hab 3:15
your activity proverb.
j Ex 13:21 I will propound riddles of
And ponder over your deal- Ps 78:52
ings. k long ago. m
13 O God, your ways are holy. k Isa 63:11 3 The things we have heard
Ac 7:35, 36
What god is as great as you, ____________________
and know,
O God? l Which our fathers have
CHAP. 78
related to us, n
l 1Ch 25:1
77:2 1 Lit., “growing numb.” 2 Or “My
soul.” 77:3 1 Lit., “my spirit faints.” m Pr 1:5, 6 77:15 1 Lit., “arm.” 2 Lit., “redeemed.”
77:6 1 Or “string music.” 2 Lit., “My Mt 13:34, 35 77:18 1 Or “the productive land.” 77:20
spirit makes.” 77:10 1 Or “pierces me.” n Ex 13:8 1 Lit., “By the hand.” 78:Sup 1 See
2 Lit., “right hand.” Ps 44:1 Glossary. 78:1 1 Or “instruction.”
813 PSALM 78:4-24
4 We will not hide from their CHAP. 78 13 He split the sea to let them
sons; a De 4:9 pass through,
We will relate to the genera- De 6:6, 7 And he made the waters
De 6:21
tion to come a De 11:18, 19 stand up like a dam.1a
The praiseworthy deeds of Jos 4:6, 7 14 He led them with a cloud
Jehovah and his strength, b b Isa 63:7 by day
The wonderful things he has c Ps 98:1 And the whole night with
done. c d Ge 18:19 the light of a fire. b
5 He established a reminder De 6:6, 7
15 He split rocks in the wilder-
in Jacob e Ps 71:17, 18
ness,
Ps 102:18
And set a law in Israel; He let them drink their fill
f De 4:10
He commanded our fore- as if from deep waters. c
fathers g De 4:9
Ps 103:2 16 He brought streams out of
To make these things known h De 5:29 a crag
to their children, d
i Ex 32:9 And caused waters to flow
6 So that the next generation, De 1:43
down like rivers. d
The children yet to be born, De 31:27
might know them. e 2Ki 17:13, 14 17 But they continued to sin
They in turn would relate
Eze 20:18 against him
Ac 7:51
them to their children. f By rebelling against the Most
j Ps 81:11, 12
7 Then these would put their Jer 7:24-26 High in the desert; e
confidence in God. k De 31:16 18 They challenged1 God in
They would not forget God’s l 2Ch 13:8, 9 their heart f
works g Ne 9:26 By demanding food that they
But would observe his m De 32:18 craved.2
2Ch 13:12
commandments. h Jer 2:32
19 So they spoke against God,
8 Then they would not be like n Ps 106:21, 22 Saying: “Can God spread a
their forefathers, o De 4:34 table in the wilderness?” g
A stubborn and rebellious Ne 9:10 20 Look! He struck a rock
generation, i p Nu 13:22 So that waters flowed and
A generation whose heart ____________________ streams flooded out. h
was unsteady1j Second Col. “Can he also give us bread,
And whose spirit was not a Ex 14:21, 22 Or can he provide meat for
faithful to God. Ex 15:8
his people?” i
9 The Ephra·im·ites were b Ex 13:21
21 When Jehovah heard them,
Ex 14:20, 24
armed with the bow, he became furious; j
c Ex 17:6
But they retreated in the Nu 20:11 A fire k blazed against Jacob,
day of battle. Ps 105:41
And his anger flared up
10 They did not keep the cove- Isa 48:21
nant of God k 1Co 10:4 against Israel l
And refused to walk in his
d De 8:14, 15 22 Because they did not put
law. l e De 9:21, 22 faith in God; m
Ps 95:8
11 They also forgot what he had Heb 3:16
They did not trust in his
done, m f Ps 106:14
ability to save them.
His wonderful works that he g Ex 16:8
23 So he commanded the cloudy
showed them. n h Ex 17:6
skies above,
12 He did marvelous things i Ex 16:3 And he opened the doors of
in the sight of their fore- j Nu 11:10
heaven.
fathers, o k Heb 12:29 24 He kept raining down manna
In the land of Egypt, the l Nu 11:1 for them to eat;
region of Zoan. p m Ps 106:24
Heb 3:10 78:13 1 Or “wall.” 78:18 1 Lit., “tested.”
78:8 1 Lit., “unprepared.” Jude 5 2 Or “food for their soul.”
PSALM 78:25-46 814
He gave them the grain of CHAP. 78 And lied to him with their
heaven. a a Ex 16:14, 35 tongue.
25 Men ate the bread of mighty Ex 16:31, 32 37 Their heart was not steadfast
Nu 11:7
ones;1b De 8:3 toward him; a
He provided enough to satis- Joh 6:31 And they were not faithful to
fy them. c 1Co 10:2, 3 his covenant. b
26 He stirred up the east wind b Ps 103:20 38 But he was merciful; c
in the heavens c Ex 16:12 He would forgive1 their error
And made a south wind blow d Nu 11:31-34 and not bring them to
by his power. d e Nu 11:19, 20 ruin. d
27 And he rained down meat on He often held back his anger e
f Nu 11:10
them like dust, Instead of stirring up all his
g Nu 11:34
Birds like the sand of the wrath.
seashore. h Nu 14:2-4
39 For he remembered that they
Nu 25:3
28 He made them fall in the 1Co 10:8-10 were flesh, f
midst of his camp,
i Ex 16:15 A wind that blows past and
All around his tents. De 8:14, 15 does not return.1
29 And they ate and gorged j Nu 14:29, 35 40 How often they rebelled
themselves; De 2:14
against him in the wilder-
He gave them what they k Nu 21:7 ness g
desired. e Jg 4:3
And made him feel hurt in
30 But before they fully satis- l De 32:4
the desert! h
fied their craving, m Ex 6:6 41 Again and again they put
While their food was yet in ____________________
God to the test, i
their mouth, Second Col.
31 God’s wrath flared up against And they grieved1 the Holy
a Ps 95:10
them. f Heb 3:10
One of Israel.
He put to death their stron- 42 They did not remember his
b De 31:20
gest men; g Jer 31:32 power,1
He brought down the young c Ex 34:6 The day that he rescued2
men of Israel. Nu 14:18 them from the adversary, j
32 Despite this they sinned even
Ne 9:31 43 How he displayed his signs
more h d Nu 14:19, 20 in Egypt k
Jer 30:11
And did not put faith in his La 3:22
And his miracles in the
wonderful works. i region of Zoan,
e Ne 9:27
33 So he brought their days to Isa 48:9 44 And how he turned the Nile
an end as if a mere breath, j Eze 20:9 canals into blood l
And their years by sudden f Ps 103:14 So that they could not drink
terrors. g Nu 14:11 from their streams.
34 But as often as he killed h Isa 63:10 45 He sent swarms of gadflies
them, they would search Eph 4:30 to devour them m
for him; k Heb 3:16
And frogs to bring them to
They would return and look i Nu 14:22 ruin. n
De 6:16
for God, Ps 95:8, 9 46 He gave their crops to the
35 Remembering that God was j Ex 14:30
voracious locusts,
their Rock l The fruit of their labor to the
k De 4:34
And that the Most High God Ne 9:10 swarming locusts. o
was their Redeemer.1m Ps 105:27-36
36 But they tried to deceive him l Ex 7:19 78:38 1 Lit., “cover.” 78:39 1 Or pos-
with their mouth sibly, “That the spirit is going forth
m Ex 8:24
and does not come back.” 78:41 1 Or
78:25 1 Or “of angels.” 78:35 1 Or n Ex 8:6 “pained.” 78:42 1 Lit., “hand.” 2 Lit.,
“Avenger.” o Ex 10:14, 15 “redeemed.”
815 PSALM 78:47-69
47 He destroyed their vines CHAP. 78 57 They also turned away and
with hail a a Ex 9:23 were as treacherous as
And their sycamore trees b Ex 9:25 their forefathers. a
with hailstones. They were as unreliable as
c Ex 12:29
48 He gave their beasts of Ps 105:36 a loose bow. b
burden over to the hail b
d Ps 77:20
58 They kept offending him with
And their livestock to the Ps 105:37 their high places, c
lightning bolts.1 And they incited him to fury1
e Ex 14:20
49 He inflicted his burning Heb 11:29 with their carved images. d
anger on them, f Ex 14:27 59 God heard and became
Fury and indignation and Ex 15:10 furious, e
distress, g Ex 15:17 So he utterly rejected Israel.
Companies of angels bring-
h Ps 44:3
60 He finally forsook the taber-
ing calamity. nacle of Shiloh, f
50 He cleared a pathway for his i Jos 24:12
The tent where he had resid-
Ps 44:2
anger. ed among men. g
He did not spare them1 from j Jos 13:7
61 He let the symbol of his
death; k Ne 9:24, 25 strength go into captivity;
And he gave them2 over to l De 31:16 His splendor into the hand
pestilence. De 32:15
of the adversary. h
51 Finally he struck down all Jg 2:11
62 He handed his people over
2Sa 20:1
the firstborn of Egypt, c Ne 9:26 to the sword i
The beginning of their pro- m 2Ki 17:15 And became furious with his
creative power in the tents Jer 44:23 inheritance.
of Ham. ____________________
63 Fire consumed his young
52 Then he brought his people Second Col. men,
out like a flock d a De 9:7 And to his virgins no wed-
And guided them like a drove Jg 3:6
ding songs were sung.1
in the wilderness.
53 He led them in security,
b Ho 7:16 64 His priests fell by the sword, j
And they felt no fear; e
c De 12:2 And their own widows did
Jg 2:2
not weep. k
The sea covered their Eze 20:28
enemies. f 65 Then Jehovah woke up as
d Jg 2:12
from sleep, l
54 And he brought them to his 1Sa 7:3
holy territory, g Like a mighty man m waking
e Jg 2:20
This mountainous region up from wine.
that his right hand
f Jos 18:1
1Sa 4:11
66 And he drove his adversaries
acquired. h back; n
g Jer 7:12
55 He drove out the nations He put them to lasting dis-
from before them; i h 1Sa 4:21 grace.
1Sa 5:1
He allotted to them 67 He rejected the tent of
i 1Sa 4:2, 10 Joseph;
an inheritance by the
measuring line; j j 1Sa 2:33, 34 He did not choose the tribe
1Sa 4:11 of Ephra·im.
He settled the tribes of Israel
in their homes. k k 1Sa 4:19 68 But he chose the tribe of
56 But they kept challenging1 l Ps 44:23 Judah, o
God the Most High, and m Isa 42:13 Mount Zion, which he loves. p
rebelling against him; l n 1Sa 5:6
69 He made his sanctuary as en-
They did not pay attention during as the heavens,1q
to his reminders. m o Ge 49:10
p Ps 87:2 78:58 1 Or “to jealousy.” 78:63 1 Lit.,
78:48 1 Or possibly, “the burning fever.” Ps 132:13 “And his virgins were not praised.”
78:50 1 Or “their soul.” 2 Lit., “their Ps 135:21 78:69 1 Lit., “He built his sanctuary like
life.” 78:56 1 Lit., “testing.” q Ps 76:2 the heights.”
PSALMS 78:70–80:1 816
Like the earth that he has es- CHAP. 78 And have desolated his
tablished forever. a a Ps 104:5 homeland. a
70 He chose David b his servant Ps 119:90
Ec 1:4
8 Do not hold us accountable
And took him from the sheep b 1Sa 16:12, 13 for the errors of our ances-
pens, c c 1Sa 17:15 tors. b
d 2Sa 7:8
71 From tending the nursing e 2Sa 6:21
Quickly show us your mercy, c
ewes; f 2Sa 8:15 For we have been brought
1Ki 3:6 very low.
He made him the shepherd 1Ki 9:4
over Jacob, his people, d 1Ki 15:5 9 Help us, O God of our salva-
g 1Sa 18:14 tion, d
And over Israel, his inheri- ____________________
tance. e For the sake of your glorious
CHAP. 79 name;
72 He shepherded them with h 1Ch 25:1
integrity of heart, f i Ex 15:17
Rescue us and forgive1 our
And with skillful hands he j 2Ki 24:12, 13 sins for the sake of your
led them. g
Ps 74:3, 7 name. e
La 1:10
k 2Ki 25:9, 10 10 Why should the nations say:
A melody of Asaph. h 2Ch 36:17-19 “Where is their God?” f
79 O invaded
God, the nations have Jer 52:13
l Jer 7:33 Before our eyes may it be-
your inheri- Jer 15:3 come known among the
tance; i Jer 34:20
m Jer 14:16
nations
They have defiled your holy Jer 16:4 That the shed blood of
temple; j n De 28:37 your servants has been
Eze 36:4
They have turned Jerusalem o Ps 74:1 avenged. g
into a heap of ruins. k Ps 85:5
Isa 64:9
11 May you hear the sighing of
2 They have given the dead p Zep 1:18 the prisoner. h
bodies of your servants q Jer 10:25 Use your great power1 to
as food to the birds of the ____________________ preserve2 those sentenced
heavens Second Col. to death.3 i
And the flesh of your loyal a 2Ch 36:20, 21 12 Repay our neighbors seven-
b Ne 9:34 fold j
ones to the wild beasts of c Ps 69:17
the earth. l La 3:22 For the taunts they have lev-
3 They have poured out their d 1Ch 16:35
e Jos 7:9
eled at you, O Jehovah. k
blood like water around 1Sa 12:22 13 Then we, your people and
Jerusalem, 2Ch 14:11 the flock of your pasture, l
Ps 115:1, 2
And no one is left to bury Isa 48:9 Will give thanks to you for-
Jer 14:7 ever;
them. m f Joe 2:17
4 We have become an object g Jer 51:35 And we will declare your
of reproach to our neigh- Eze 36:23 praise from generation
h Ex 2:23
to generation. m
bors; n Isa 42:6, 7
Those around us ridicule and i Ps 102:19, 20 To the director; set to “The Lilies.”
j Jer 12:14 A reminder. Of Asaph. n A melody.
jeer us.
80 O listen,
k Ps 74:18
5 How long, O Jehovah, will l Ps 74:1 Shepherd of Israel,
Ps 95:7
you be furious? Forever? o Ps 100:3
How long will your indigna- m Ps 145:4 You who are guiding Joseph
tion burn just like fire? p Isa 43:21 just like a flock. o
____________________ You who sit enthroned
6 Pour out your wrath on
CHAP. 80 above1 the cherubs, p
the nations that do not
know you
n 1Ch 25:1 Shine forth.2
o Ps 77:20
And on the kingdoms that do Isa 40:11
Jer 31:10 79:9 1 Lit., “cover.” 79:11 1 Lit., “arm.”
not call on your name. q Eze 34:12 2 Or possibly, “set free.” 3 Lit., “the
7 For they have devoured 1Pe 2:25
p Ex 25:20, 22 sons of death.” 80:1 1 Or possibly, “be-
Jacob 1Sa 4:4 tween.” 2 Or “Reveal your radiance.”
817 PSALMS 80:2–81:5
2 Before Ephra·im and Benja- CHAP. 80 Take care of this vine, a
min and Ma·nasseh, a Isa 42:13 15 The stock1 that your right
Do stir up your mightiness; a b Isa 25:9 hand has planted, b
Come and save us. b And look upon the son
c Ps 85:4
3 O God, restore us; c La 5:21 whom2 you made strong
Let your face shine upon us, d Nu 6:25
for yourself. c
so that we may be saved. d Ps 67:1, 2 16 It is burned with fire, d cut
4 Jehovah God of armies, how e Ps 74:1 down.
long will you be hostile to- Ps 85:5 They perish at your rebuke.1
ward1 the prayer of your La 3:44
17 May your hand give support
people? e f Ps 44:13 to the man at your right
5 You feed them tears as their Ps 79:4
hand,
bread, g Ps 80:3, 19
To the son of man you have
And you make them drink h Isa 5:7 made strong for yourself. e
tears beyond measure. i Ps 44:2 18 Then we will not turn away
6 You let our neighbors quar- Ps 78:55 from you.
rel over us; Jer 2:21
Preserve us alive, so that we
Our enemies keep mocking j Ex 23:28, 30 may call on your name.
us as they please. f Jos 24:12, 13
1Ki 4:25 19 O Jehovah God of armies,
7 O God of armies, restore us; restore us;
Let your face shine upon us, k Ge 15:18
Ex 23:31 Let your face shine upon us,
so that we may be saved. g 1Ki 4:21 so that we may be saved. f
8 You made a vine h depart Ps 72:8
from Egypt. To the director; upon the Gittith.1
l Isa 5:5
Of Asaph. g
You drove out the nations
81 Shout
m Na 2:2 joyfully to God our
and planted it. i
n 2Ki 18:9 strength. h
9 You cleared a space for it, 2Ki 24:1
And it took root and filled 2Ki 25:1
Shout in triumph to the God
the land. j 2Ch 32:1 of Jacob.
10 The mountains were covered
Jer 39:1 2 Begin the music and take a
____________________ tambourine,
by its shadow, Second Col.
And the cedars of God by its The melodious harp together
a Isa 63:15 with the stringed instru-
branches.
11 Its branches reached as far b Isa 5:7 ment.
as the sea,
Jer 2:21
3 Blow the horn on the new
And its shoots to the River.1k c Ex 4:22 moon, i
Isa 49:5
12 Why have you broken down On the full moon, for the day
d Ps 79:5 of our festival. j
the stone walls of the vine- Jer 52:12, 13
yard, l 4 For it is a decree for Israel,
e Ps 89:20, 21
So that all those passing by A ruling of the God of
pluck its fruit? m f Ps 80:7 Jacob. k
____________________
13 The boars of the forest rav- 5 He established it as a re-
age it, CHAP. 81 minder for Joseph l
g 1Ch 25:1
And the wild animals of the When He went out against
field feed on it. n h Ps 28:8 the land of Egypt. m
14 O God of armies, please i Nu 29:1 I heard a voice1 that I did not
return. j Ex 23:16 recognize:
Look down from heaven and Nu 10:10
see! 80:15 1 Or “main stem of the vine.” 2 Or
k Le 23:23, 24
“branch that.” 80:16 1 Lit., “the rebuke
80:4 1 Lit., “fume against.” 80:11 l Ex 12:14 of your face.” 81:Sup 1 See Glossary.
1 That is, the Euphrates. m Ex 12:12 81:5 1 Or “language.”
PSALMS 81:6–83:3 818
6 “I lifted the burden from his CHAP. 81 A melody of Asaph. a
shoulder; a
His hands were freed from
a Ex 1:13, 14
Ex 6:6 82 Goddivine
takes his place in the
assembly;1 b
the basket. b Ex 14:10, 13 In the middle of the gods2 he

7 In your distress you called, Ps 91:15 judges: c
and I rescued you; b c Ex 19:16, 19 2 “How long will you continue
I answered you from the d Ex 17:6, 7 to judge with injustice d
thundercloud.1c e Ex 15:26 And show partiality to the
I tested you at the waters of f Ex 20:2-5 wicked? e (Selah)
Meri·bah.2d (Selah) De 6:13, 14 3 Defend1 the lowly and the
8 Hear, my people, and I will g De 5:6 fatherless. f
testify against you. h De 32:13, 14 Render justice to the help-
O Israel, if you would only i Ex 32:1 less and destitute. g
listen to me. e De 32:15 4 Rescue the lowly and the
9 Among you, there will be no j Jer 7:23, 24 poor;
strange god, Jer 11:7, 8 Save them out of the hand
And you will not bow down Mic 6:16
of the wicked.”
to a foreign god. f k De 32:29
5 They do not know, nor do
10 I, Jehovah, am your God, l De 5:29 they understand; h
Isa 48:17, 18
The one who brought you out They are walking about in
of the land of Egypt. g m Nu 14:9 darkness;
Open your mouth wide, and n Ps 147:14 All the foundations of the
I will fill it. h o De 32:13, 14 earth are being shaken. i
11 But my people did not listen ____________________ 6 “I have said, ‘You are gods,2j
to my voice; Second Col. All of you are sons of the
Israel would not submit ____________________ Most High.
to me. i CHAP. 82 7 But you will die just as
12 So I let them follow their a 1Ch 25:1 men do; k
stubborn hearts; And like any other prince
b 2Ch 19:6
They did what they thought you will fall!’” l
c Ex 18:21, 22
was right.1j Ps 82:6 8 Rise up, O God, and judge
13 If only my people would lis- Joh 10:34, 35 the earth, m
ten to me, k d Le 19:15 For all the nations belong to
If only Israel would walk in Ec 5:8
you.
my ways! l e De 1:16, 17
14 Their enemies I would quick- 2Ch 19:7 A song. A melody of Asaph. n
83 ODoGod, do not be silent;

Pr 18:5 o
ly subdue;
I would turn my hand against f De 24:17 not keep quiet1 or still,
their adversaries. m g Jer 22:3 O Divine One.
15 Those who hate Jehovah will h Mic 3:1 2 For look! your enemies are
cringe in his presence, i Ps 11:3
in an uproar; p
And their outcome1 will be Pr 29:4 Those who hate you act
forever. j Joh 10:34, 35 arrogantly.1
16 But he will feed you1 with 1Co 8:5 3 With cunning they secretly
the finest2 wheat n k Ps 49:12 plot against your people;
And satisfy you with honey l Ps 146:3, 4 They conspire against your
from the rock.” o m Ps 96:13 treasured ones.1
____________________
81:7 1 Lit., “in the hidden place of thun- 82:1 1 Or “in the assembly of the Di-
CHAP. 83
der.” 2 Meaning “Quarreling.” 81:12 vine One.” 82:1, 6 2 Or “godlike ones.”
n 2Ch 20:14
1 Lit., “They walked in their counsels.” 82:3 1 Or “Judge.” 83:1 1 Or “keep
81:15 1 Lit., “time.” 81:16 1 Lit., “him,” o Ps 28:1 speechless.” 83:2 1 Or “raise their
that is, God’s people. 2 Lit., “the fat of.” p Ps 2:1, 2 heads.” 83:3 1 Lit., “concealed ones.”
819 PSALMS 83:4–84:6
4 They say: “Come, let us anni- CHAP. 83 And terrify them with your
hilate them as a nation, a a Ex 1:8-10 windstorm. a
So that the name of Israel 2Ch 20:1 16 Cover1 their faces with dis-
Es 3:6
may be remembered no honor,
more.” b 2Sa 10:6 So that they may search for
5 They devise a unified Isa 7:2, 5
your name, O Jehovah.
strategy;1 c 2Ch 20:1, 10 17 May they be put to shame
They have made an alliance2 d 1Ch 5:10 and be terrified forever;
against you b— May they be disgraced and
6 The tents of Edom and the e Jer 49:2
perish;
Ishma·el·ites, Moab c and f Ex 15:14 18 May people know that you,
the Hagrites, d Ps 60:8 whose name is Jehovah, b
7 Gebal and Ammon e and g Am 1:9 You alone are the Most High
Ama·lek, over all the earth. c
Phi·listi·a f together with the h 2Ki 17:5
For the director; upon the Gittith.1
inhabitants of Tyre. g i Ge 19:36-38 Of the sons of Korah. d A melody.
8 As·syri·a h too has joined
84 How
De 2:9
lovely1 your grand
them; j Jg 8:10, 12 tabernacle is, e
They give support to1 the O Jehovah of armies!
k Jg 4:2, 7, 15
sons of Lot. i (Selah) 2 My whole being1 yearns,
9 Do to them as you did to l Jos 17:11
Yes, I am faint with longing,
Midi·an, j m Jg 7:25 For the courtyards of
As you did to Sise·ra and
n Jg 8:21 Jehovah. f
Jabin at the stream1 of
My heart and my flesh shout
Kishon. k o Isa 17:13
joyfully to the living God.
10 They were annihilated
at En-dor; l p Ps 144:5 3 Even the bird finds a home
Na 1:6 there
They became manure for the
ground. q Isa 30:30 And the swallow a nest for
____________________ herself,
11 Make their nobles like Oreb
and Zeeb m Second Col. Where she cares for her
And their princes1 like
a Ps 11:6 young
Zebah and Zal·munna, n b Ex 6:3
Near your grand altar,
12 For they said: “Let us take Ps 68:4 O Jehovah of armies,
Isa 42:8 My King and my God!
possession of the land Isa 54:5
where God dwells.” 4 Happy are those dwelling
13 O my God, make them like
c Ps 59:13 in your house! g
Ps 92:8
a whirling thistle,1o Da 4:17 They continue to praise you. h
Like stubble blown about ____________________ (Selah)
by the wind. CHAP. 84 5 Happy are the men who find
14 Like a fire that burns up the d 2Ch 20:19 their strength in you, i
forest, Whose hearts are set on the
e Ps 27:4
Like a flame that scorches Ps 43:3 highways.
the mountains, p Ps 46:4 6 When they pass through the
15 So may you pursue them f Ps 42:1, 2
Baca Valley,1
with your tempest q Ps 63:1, 2 They make it into a place of
g Ps 23:6
springs;
83:5 1 Lit., “They consult with a heart to- Ps 65:4
gether.” 2 Or “a covenant.” 83:8 1 Lit., 83:16 1 Lit., “Fill.” 84:Sup 1 See Glos-
“have become an arm to.” 83:9 1 Or h 1Ch 25:7 sary. 84:1 1 Or “deeply loved.” 84:2
Ps 150:1
“wadi.” 83:11 1 Or “leaders.” 83:13 1 Or “My soul.” 84:6 1 Or “the valley of
1 Or “like tumbleweed.” i Ps 28:7 baca bushes.”
PSALMS 84:7–86:2 820
And the early rain clothes it1 CHAP. 84 4 Restore us,1 O God of our
with blessings. a Ps 18:32 salvation,
7 They will walk on from Isa 40:29-31 And set aside your displea-
Hab 3:19
strength to strength; a sure with us. a
b Ge 15:1
Each one appears before 5 Will you be furious with us
c 1Sa 2:10
God in Zion. forever? b
d Ps 26:8
8 O Jehovah God of armies, Ps 27:4
Will you prolong your anger
hear my prayer; Ps 43:3, 4 to generation after genera-
Listen, O God of Jacob. e Ps 27:1 tion?
(Selah) Isa 60:19, 20 6 Will you not revive us again
9 Look, our shield b and our f De 33:29 So that your people may
2Sa 22:3
God,1 Ps 144:2
rejoice in you? c
Look upon the face of your g Ps 34:9 7 Show your loyal love to us,
anointed one. c Ps 37:18 O Jehovah, d
10 For a day in your courtyards h Ps 146:5 And grant us your salvation.
is better than a thousand Jer 17:7 8 I will listen to what the true
____________________
anywhere else! d God Jehovah says,
CHAP. 85 For he will speak peace to his
I choose to stand at the
i 2Ch 20:19 people, e to his loyal ones,
threshold of the house
of my God j Le 26:42 But let them not return to
Joe 2:18
Rather than to dwell in the overconfidence. f
k Ezr 2:1
tents of wickedness. Jer 30:18 9 Surely his salvation is near
11 For Jehovah God is a sun e Eze 39:25 to those who fear him, g
and a shield; f l Jer 50:20 So that his glory may reside
Mic 7:18
He gives favor and glory. in our land.
Jehovah will not hold back
m Ps 103:9
Isa 12:1
10 Loyal love and faithfulness
anything good ____________________ will meet together;
From those walking in integ- Second Col. Righteousness and peace
rity. g a Ps 80:3, 4
will kiss each other. h
12 O Jehovah of armies, b Ps 74:1
11 Faithfulness will sprout from
Happy is the man who trusts Ps 79:5 the earth,
in you. h c Ezr 3:11 And righteousness will look
Jer 33:10, 11 down from the heavens. i
For the director. Of the sons of
Korah. i A melody.
d La 3:22 12 Yes, Jehovah will give what
85 YouO Jehovah,
have shown favor, e Isa 57:19 is good,1j
to your f De 8:17, 18 And our land will yield its
Ps 78:7 harvest. k
land; j
You brought back those of
g Isa 46:13 13 Righteousness will walk
h Ps 72:3 before him l
Jacob who were taken Isa 32:17
captive. k And make a path for his foot-
i Isa 26:9
2 You have pardoned the error Isa 45:8 steps.
of your people; j Ps 84:11 A prayer of David.
86
You forgave1 all their sin. l Jas 1:17
Incline your ear,1
(Selah) k Le 26:4 O Jehovah, and an-
Ps 67:6
3 You held back all your fury; Isa 25:6 swer me,
You turned away from your Isa 30:23 For I am afflicted and poor. m
hot anger. m l Ps 89:14 2 Guard my life,1 for I am
____________________ loyal. n
84:6 1 Or possibly, “And the instructor CHAP. 86
enwraps himself.” 84:9 1 Or possibly, m Ps 34:6 85:4 1 Or “Gather us back.” 85:12 1 Or
“Look at our shield, O God.” 85:2 1 Lit., Isa 66:2 “prosperity.” 86:1 1 Or “Bend down and
“covered.” n Ps 37:28 listen.” 86:2 1 Or “soul.”
821 PSALMS 86:3–87:5
Save your servant who is CHAP. 86 14 O God, presumptuous men
trusting in you, a 2Ch 16:9 rise up against me; a
For you are my God. a b Ps 57:1 A band of ruthless men seek
3 Show me favor, O Jehovah, b c Ps 25:5 to take my life,1
For I call to you all day long. c d Ps 25:8 And they have no regard for
4 Make your servant1 rejoice, Ps 145:9 you.2b
Lu 18:19
For to you, O Jehovah, 15 But you, O Jehovah, are a
e Isa 55:7
I turn.2 Mic 7:18 God merciful and compas-
5 For you, O Jehovah, f Ps 130:7 sionate,1
are good d and ready g Ps 17:1 Slow to anger and abundant
to forgive; e h Ps 18:6 in loyal love and faithful-
You abound in loyal love for i Ps 116:1 ness.2c
all those who call on you. f j Ex 15:11 16 Turn to me and show me
6 Listen, O Jehovah, to my Ps 96:5 favor. d
1Co 8:5, 6 Give your strength to your
prayer; k De 3:24
And pay attention to my servant, e
Ps 104:24
pleas for help. g l Isa 2:2, 3
And save the son of your
slave girl.
7 I call on you in the day of my Zec 14:9
distress, h
Re 7:9, 10 17 Show me a sign1 of your
m Re 15:4 goodness,
For you will answer me. i n Ps 72:18 So that those who hate me
8 There is none like you among Da 6:27
may see it and be put to
the gods, O Jehovah, j o De 6:4
Ps 83:18
shame.
There are no works like
Isa 44:6 For you, O Jehovah, are my
yours. k 1Co 8:4 helper and comforter.
9 All the nations that you made p Ps 27:11
Of the sons of Korah. f
Will come and bow down Ps 119:33
A melody. A song.
Ps 143:8
before you, O Jehovah, l
And they will give glory to
your name. m
Isa 54:13
q Ps 43:3 87 Histhecity’s foundation is in
holy mountains. g
r Ec 12:13 2 Jehovah loves the gates of

10 For you are great and do Jer 32:39 Zion h
wondrous things; n s Mt 22:37
More than all the tents of
You are God, you alone. o t Job 33:28 Jacob.
11 Instruct me, O Jehovah, Ps 56:13
Ps 116:8 3 Glorious things are being
about your way. p ____________________ said about you, O city of
I will walk in your truth. q Second Col. the true God. i (Selah)
Unify my heart1 to fear your a 2Sa 15:12 4 I will count Rahab j and
name. r b Ps 10:4 Babylon among those who
12 I praise you, O Jehovah my Ps 54:3 know1 me;
God, with all my heart, s c Ex 34:6 Here are Phi·listi·a and Tyre,
And I will glorify your name Ne 9:17
Jon 4:2
together with Cush.
forever, It will be said: “This is one
d Ps 25:16
13 For your loyal love toward e Ps 28:7
who was born there.”
me is great, ____________________ 5 And about Zion it will be
And you have saved my life1 CHAP. 87 said:
from the depths of the f 2Ch 20:19 “Each and every one was
Grave.2t g Ps 48:1 born in her.”
h Ps 78:68
86:4 1 Or “the soul of your servant.” Ps 132:13 86:14 1 Or “seek my soul.” 2 Or “have
2 Or “I raise my soul.” 86:11 1 Or “Give i Ps 48:2 not set you in front of themselves.”
me an undivided heart.” 86:13 1 Or Isa 60:14 86:15 1 Or “gracious.” 2 Or “and truth.”
“soul.” 2 Or “Sheol,” that is, the com- j Ps 89:10 86:17 1 Or “evidence.” 87:4 1 Or “ac-
mon grave of mankind. See Glossary. Isa 30:7 knowledge.”
PSALMS 87:6–88:18 822
And the Most High will firmly CHAP. 87 8 You have driven my acquain-
establish her. a 1Ch 15:16 tances far away from me; a
6 Jehovah will declare, when You have made me some-
b Ps 150:4
recording the peoples: thing detestable to them.
“This is one who was born c Ps 46:4 I am trapped and cannot
there.” (Selah) ____________________ escape.
7 Singers a and those perform- CHAP. 88 9 My eye is worn out because
ing circle dances b will say: d 2Ch 20:19 of my affliction. b
“All my springs are in you.”1c e 1Ki 4:30, 31 I call on you, O Jehovah,
A song. A melody of the sons of 1Ch 2:6 all day long; c
Korah. d To the director; in the style of
f Ps 27:9
To you I spread out my
Maha·lath,1 to be sung alternately. hands.
Isa 12:2
Maskil1 of Heman e the Ezra·hite.
10 Will you perform wonders
88 O Jehovah, the God of my
salvation, f
g Ps 22:2
h 1Ki 8:30
for the dead?
Can those powerless in death
By day I cry out, rise up to praise you? d
And by night I come before i Ps 141:1
(Selah)
you. g j Ps 71:20 11 Will your loyal love be
2 Let my prayer come to you, h declared in the grave,
Incline your ear1 to my cry k Isa 38:10
Your faithfulness in the
for help. i l Ps 143:7 place of destruction?1
3 For my soul1 has been filled 12 Will your wonders be known
m Ps 31:12
with calamity, j in the darkness
And my life is on the brink n Ps 90:7
Or your righteousness in
of the Grave.2k Ps 102:10
the land of oblivion? e
____________________
4 I am already counted among 13 But I still cry to you for help,
those going down to the Second Col.
O Jehovah, f
pit;1l a Job 19:13, 19
Ps 31:11 Each morning my prayer
I have become a helpless Ps 142:4 comes before you. g
man,2m
14 Why, O Jehovah, do you
5 Left among the dead b Job 17:7
reject me?1h
Ps 42:3
Like the slain lying in a La 3:49 Why do you hide your face
grave,
c Ps 55:17 from me? i
Whom you remember no
15 From my youth on,
longer d Job 14:14
Ps 115:17 I have been afflicted and
And who have been separat-
Isa 38:18 ready to perish; j
ed from your care.1
6 You have put me in the low- e Ec 2:16
I am numb from the
est pit, Ec 8:10 terrible things you allow
Ec 9:5 me to suffer.
In dark places, in a large
abyss. f Ps 46:1
16 Your burning anger over-
whelms me; k
7 Your rage weighs heavily g Ps 55:17
on me, n Your terrors destroy me.
Ps 119:147
And you overwhelm me 17 They surround me like
with your crashing waves.
h Ps 43:2 waters all day long;
(Selah) i Job 13:24
They close in on me from
Ps 13:1 all sides.1
87:7 1 Or “For me, you are the source 18 You have driven my friends
j Job 17:1
of all things.” 88:Sup; 88:3 1 See Glos- and companions far away
sary. 88:2 1 Or “Bend down and listen.” k Ps 102:10 from me; l
88:3 2 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common
l Job 19:13
grave of mankind. See Glossary. 88:4 Ps 31:11
88:11 1 Or “in Abaddon.” 88:14 1 Or
1 Or “grave.” 2 Or “like a man without Ps 38:11 “my soul.” 88:17 1 Or possibly, “all at
strength.” 88:5 1 Lit., “hand.” Ps 142:4 once.”
823 PSALM 89:1-21
Darkness has become my CHAP. 89 With your strong arm you
companion. a 1Ki 4:30, 31 have scattered your ene-
Maskil.1 Of Ethan a the Ezra·hite.
1Ch 2:6 mies. a
b 1Ch 16:41 11
89 I will sing about Jehovah’s The heavens are yours, and
Isa 54:10
expressions of loyal love c 2Sa 7:8
the earth is yours; b
forever. 1Ki 8:16 The productive land and
With my mouth I will make
Lu 1:32, 33 what fills it c—you have
d Ps 132:11 founded them.
known your faithfulness Eze 34:23
to all generations. Ho 3:5 12 The north and the south—you
2 For I have said: “Loyal love Joh 7:42 created them;
will be built up1 forever, b e 1Ch 17:11 Tabor d and Hermon e joyous-
Re 22:16
And you have firmly estab- ly praise your name.
f 2Sa 7:12, 13
lished your faithfulness Heb 1:8 13 Your arm is mighty; f
in the heavens.” g Ps 40:5 Your hand is strong; g
3 “I have made a covenant with Ps 71:19 Your right hand is exalted. h
my chosen one; c h Job 38:7
14 Righteousness and justice
i Isa 6:2, 3
I have sworn to David my are the foundation of your
j Da 7:9, 10
servant: d throne; i
k 1Sa 2:2
4 ‘I will firmly establish your Ps 84:12 Loyal love and faithfulness
offspring1e forever, l De 32:4 stand before you. j
And I will build up your m Jer 31:35 15 Happy are the people who
throne for all n Ps 65:7 know the joyful shouting. k
Ps 107:29
generations.’” f (Selah) O Jehovah, they walk in the
o Isa 30:7
5 The heavens praise your p Ex 14:26
light of your face.
marvels, O Jehovah, Ex 15:4 16 They rejoice in your name
Yes, your faithfulness in the ____________________ all day long,
congregation of the holy Second Col. And in your righteousness
ones. a Ex 3:20 they are exalted.
6 For who in the skies can De 4:34 17 For you are the glory of their
Lu 1:51
compare to Jehovah? g strength, l
b 1Co 10:26
Who among the sons of God h c 1Ch 29:11
And by your approval our
is like Jehovah? Ps 50:12 strength1 is exalted. m
7 God is held in awe in the d Jos 19:22, 23 18 For our shield belongs to
council1 of holy ones; i e De 3:8 Jehovah,
Jos 12:1
He is grand and awe- Our king belongs to the Holy
f Ex 6:6
inspiring to all who are One of Israel. n
g Ex 13:3
around him. j h Ps 44:3
19 At that time you spoke in
8 O Jehovah God of armies, i De 32:4
a vision to your loyal ones
Who is mighty like you, Ps 71:19 and said:
O Jah? k Re 15:3 “I have granted strength to
j Ex 34:6 a mighty one; o
Your faithfulness surrounds Jer 9:24
you. l k Nu 10:10
I have exalted a chosen one
9 You rule over the raging of Ps 98:6 from among the people. p
the sea; m l Ps 28:7 20 I have found David my
When its waves surge, you m 1Sa 2:10 servant; q
n Ps 2:6 With my holy oil I have
calm them. n
o 1Sa 18:14 anointed him. r
10 You have crushed Rahab o p
like one who is slain. p
2Sa 7:8
21 My hand will support him, s
q Ac 13:22
r 1Sa 16:12, 13
And my arm will strengthen
89:Sup 1 See Glossary. 89:2 1 Or “en- Ac 10:38 him.
dure.” 89:4 1 Lit., “seed.” 89:7 1 Or s Ps 80:17
“assembly.” Isa 42:1 89:17 1 Lit., “horn.”
PSALM 89:22-45 824
22 No enemy will exact tribute CHAP. 89 34 I will not violate my
from him, a 1Ch 17:9 covenant a
And no unrighteous man will Or change what my lips have
oppress him. a b 2Sa 3:1 spoken. b
2Sa 7:9
23 I will crush to pieces his ad- 35 I have sworn in my holiness,
versaries from before him b c Ps 110:1 once and for all;
And strike down those who I will not tell lies to David. c
hate him. c d 2Sa 7:15 36 His offspring1 will endure
1Ch 17:13
24 My faithfulness and loyal Ac 13:34 forever; d
love are with him, d His throne will endure like
And in my name his e 1Ki 4:21 the sun before me. e
strength1 will be exalted. Ps 72:8
37 Like the moon, it will be
25 I will put his hand1 over f 2Sa 22:47
firmly established forever
the sea Ps 18:2 As a faithful witness in the
And his right hand over the skies.” (Selah)
rivers. e g Ps 2:7 38 But you yourself have cast
Heb 1:5
26 He will call out to me: off and rejected him; f
‘You are my Father, h 1Ti 6:15 You have become furious
My God and the Rock of my Re 1:5 with your anointed one.
salvation.’ f Re 19:16
39 You have spurned the cove-
27 And I will place him as first- i Ac 13:34 nant with your servant;
born, g You have profaned his
The highest of the kings of j 2Sa 23:5 crown1 by throwing it to
the earth. h Ps 89:34 the ground.
28 I will maintain my loyal love k Isa 9:7
40 You have broken down all his
for him forever, i Jer 33:17 stone walls;1
And my covenant with him Heb 1:8 You have reduced his fortifi-
will never fail. j cations to ruins.
l 2Sa 7:14
29 I will establish his offspring1 1Ki 11:14, 31 41 All who pass by have pillaged
forever him;
And make his throne as en- m 2Sa 7:15 He is a reproach to his neigh-
1Ki 11:32, 36 bors. g
during as the heavens. k
____________________
30 If his sons leave my law 42 You have made his adver-
Second Col.
And do not walk according to saries victorious;1h
a Jer 33:20, 21
my decrees,1 You have caused all his
31 If they violate my statutes b Jas 1:17
enemies to rejoice.
And do not keep my com- 43 You have also driven back
mandments, c Nu 23:19 his sword,
32 Then I will punish their dis- Ps 132:11 And you have made him lose
obedience1 with a rod l ground in the battle.
d 2Sa 7:16, 17
And their error with flog- Ps 72:17 44 You have brought an end to
ging. Isa 11:1 his splendor
Jer 23:5
33 But I will never abandon my Joh 12:34
And hurled his throne to the
loyal love for him m Re 22:16 ground.
Nor be untrue to my 45 You have cut short the days
e Da 7:14 of his youth;
promise.1 Lu 1:32, 33
You have clothed him with
89:24 1 Lit., “horn.” 89:25 1 Or “author- f 1Ch 28:9 shame. (Selah)
ity.” 89:29, 36 1 Lit., “seed.” 89:30
1 Or “judgments.” 89:32 1 Or “rebel- g De 28:37 89:39 1 Or “diadem.” 89:40 1 Or “his
lion.” 89:33 1 Lit., “Nor be false with shelters of stone.” 89:42 1 Lit., “lifted
my faithfulness.” h De 28:25 up the right hand of his adversaries.”
825 PSALMS 89:46–90:12
46 How long, O Jehovah, will CHAP. 89 49 Where are your former acts
you hide yourself? Will it a Ps 13:1 of loyal love, O Jehovah,
be forever? a That you swore about to Da-
Will your rage continue to vid in your faithfulness? a
burn like a fire? b Job 7:7 50 Remember, O Jehovah, the
47 Remember how short my Ps 39:5 taunts hurled at your
life is! b servants;
Was it to no purpose that you How I have to bear1 the
created all humans? c Job 30:23 taunts of all the peoples;
48 What man can live and never
Ps 49:7, 9
____________________
51 How your enemies have
see death? c hurled insults, O Jehovah;
Second Col.
Can he save himself 1 from a 2Sa 7:12-15
How they have insulted
the power of the Grave?2 Ps 132:11
every footstep of your
(Selah) Isa 55:3 anointed one.
52 May Jehovah be praised
89:48 1 Or “his soul.” 2 Lit., “the hand forever. Amen and Amen. b
of Sheol,” that is, the common grave of b Ps 41:13
mankind. See Glossary. Ps 72:18 89:50 1 Lit., “carry in my bosom.”
BOOK FOUR
(Psalms 90-106)
A prayer of Moses, CHAP. 90 But by evening it withers and
the man of the true God. a dries up. a
a De 33:1
90 O Jehovah, you have been

our dwelling place1b
b De 33:27
Ps 91:1
7 For we are consumed by
your anger b
throughout all genera- c Jer 10:12 And terrified by your rage.
tions. d Ps 93:2 8 You place our errors in front
2 Before the mountains were Isa 40:28
of you;1c
Hab 1:12
born 1Ti 1:17 Our secrets are exposed by
Or you brought forth1 the Re 1:8 the light of your face. d
earth and the productive Re 15:3
9 Our days ebb1 away because
land, c e Ge 3:19
of your fury;
Ps 104:29
From everlasting to everlast- Ps 146:3, 4 And our years come to an
ing,2 you are God. d Ec 3:20 end like a whisper.2
3 You make mortal man return Ec 12:7
10 The span of our life is
to dust; f 2Pe 3:8
g Job 9:25
70 years,
You say: “Return, you sons of Or 80 e if one is especially
men.” e h Ps 103:15
1Pe 1:24 strong.1
4 For a thousand years are in ____________________ But they are filled with trou-
your eyes just as yesterday ble and sorrow;
Second Col.
when it is past, f They quickly pass by, and
a Job 14:2
Just as a watch during the b Nu 17:12, 13 away we fly. f
night. De 32:22 11 Who can fathom the power
5 You sweep them away; g they c Jer 16:17 of your anger?
become like mere sleep; d Pr 24:12 Your fury is as great as the
In the morning they are like Heb 4:13
fear you deserve. g
grass that sprouts. h e 2Sa 19:34, 35
12 Teach us how to count our
6 In the morning it blossoms f Job 14:10
days h
Ps 78:39
and is renewed, Lu 12:20
Jas 4:13, 14 90:8 1 Or “You are aware of our errors.”
90:1 1 Or possibly, “our refuge.” 90:2 g Isa 33:14 90:9 1 Or “Our life ebbs.” 2 Or “a sigh.”
1 Or “brought forth as with labor pains.” Lu 12:5 90:10 1 Or “because of special mighti-
2 Or “From eternity to eternity.” h Ps 39:4 ness.”
PSALMS 90:13–91:16 826
So that we may acquire a CHAP. 90 6 Nor the pestilence that stalks
heart of wisdom. a Ps 6:4 in the gloom,
13 Return, O Jehovah! a How b Ps 89:46 Nor the destruction that
long will this last? b c De 32:36 ravages at midday.
Have pity on your servants. c
Ps 135:14
d Ps 36:7
7 A thousand will fall at your
14 Satisfy us with your loyal Ps 51:1 side
love d in the morning, Ps 63:3 And ten thousand at your
Ps 85:7
So that we may shout joy- right hand,
e Ps 149:2
fully and rejoice e during all f Ps 30:5
But to you it will not come
our days. g De 2:14
near. a
15 Make us rejoice in proportion h Nu 14:31 8 You will only see it with your
to the days you have afflict- Jos 23:14 eyes
i Ps 127:1 As you witness the punish-
ed us, f Pr 16:3
For as many years as we have Isa 26:12 ment1 of the wicked.
experienced calamity. g 1Co 3:7 9 Because you said: “Jehovah
____________________ is my refuge,”
16 May your servants see your
activity,
CHAP. 91 You have made the Most
j Ps 27:5 High your dwelling;1b
And may their sons see your Ps 31:20 10 No disaster will befall you, c
splendor. h Ps 32:7
And no plague will come
17 May the favor of Jehovah our k Ps 57:1
near your tent.
l Ps 18:2
God be upon us; Pr 18:10 11 For he will give his angels d a
May you prosper1 the work m Pr 3:5 command concerning you,
of our hands. n Ex 19:4 To guard you in all your
Yes, prosper1 the work of De 32:11
Ru 2:12 ways. e
our hands. i o Ps 57:3 12 They will carry you on their
91 Anyone dwelling in the
secret place of the Most
Ps 86:15
p Ge 15:1
Ps 84:11
hands, f
So that you may not strike
High j q Ps 121:4, 6 your foot against a stone. g
Will lodge under the shadow Isa 60:2 13 On the young lion and the
of the Almighty. k r Ps 64:2, 3 cobra you will tread;
Isa 54:17
2 I will say to Jehovah: “You ____________________
You will trample underfoot
are my refuge and my the maned lion and the big
Second Col.
stronghold, l snake. h
My God in whom I trust.” m
a Ex 12:13
14 God said: “Because he has
b Ps 71:3
3 For he will rescue you from Ps 90:1
affection for me,1 I will
the trap of the birdcatcher, c Pr 12:21 rescue him. i
From the destructive pesti- d 2Ki 6:17 I will protect him because he
lence.
Ps 34:7 knows2 my name. j
Mt 18:10
4 With his pinions he will e Ex 23:20
15 He will call on me, and I will
cover1 you, Heb 1:7, 14 answer him. k
And under his wings you will f Isa 63:9 I will be with him in distress. l
take refuge. n
g Ps 37:24 I will rescue him and glorify
Mt 4:6
him.
His faithfulness o will be a Lu 4:10, 11
h Lu 10:19 16 I will satisfy him with long
large shield p and a protec-
i Ps 18:2 life, m
tive wall.2
j Ps 9:10 And I will cause him to see
5 You will not fear the terrors Pr 18:10 my acts of salvation.”1n
of the night, q k Ro 10:13
Nor the arrow that flies by Heb 5:7
l Ps 138:7
91:8 1 Lit., “retribution.” 91:9 1 Or pos-
day, r Isa 43:2 sibly, “fortress; refuge.” 91:14 1 Lit.,
m Ps 21:1, 4 “he has joined himself to me.” 2 Or “ac-
90:17 1 Or “firmly establish.” 91:4 1 Or Pr 3:1, 2 knowledges.” 91:16 1 Or “see salvation
“block approach to.” 2 Or “a bulwark.” n Isa 45:17 from me.”
827 PSALMS 92:1–93:5
A melody. CHAP. 92 My ears will hear about the
A song for the Sabbath day. downfall of the evil men
a Ps 50:23
92 It Jehovah
is good to give thanks to
a
b Isa 63:7 12
who attack me.
But the righteous will
And to sing praises1 to your flourish like a palm tree
c 1Ch 15:16
name, O Most High, 1Ch 25:6 And grow big like a cedar
2 To declare your loyal love b in 2Ch 29:25 in Leba·non. a
the morning 13 They are planted in the
d Ps 40:5
And your faithfulness during Ps 145:4 house of Jehovah;
the nights, Ec 3:11 They flourish in the court-
3 Accompanied by a ten- Re 15:3
yards of our God. b
stringed instrument and 14 Even in old age1 they will still
e Job 26:14
a lute, Ro 11:33 be thriving; c
By the melodious sound of They will remain vigorous2
a harp. c f Ps 14:1
1Co 2:14 and fresh, d
4 For you have made me re-
15 Declaring that Jehovah is
joice, O Jehovah, because g Ps 37:35, 38
upright.
of your deeds; Jer 12:1-3
He is my Rock, e in whom
Because of the works of your h De 28:7 there is no unrighteous-
hands I shout joyfully. Ps 68:1
ness.
5 How great your works are,
O Jehovah! d
How very deep your
i Ps 23:5
j Ps 37:34
93 Jehovah has become
King! f
thoughts are! e With grandeur he is clothed;
____________________
6 No unreasoning man can Jehovah is clothed with
Second Col.
know them; strength;
a Ps 52:8
And no foolish person can Isa 61:3 He wears it like a belt.
understand this: f Isa 65:22 The earth1 is firmly estab-
7 When the wicked sprout like lished;
b Ps 100:4
weeds1 It cannot be moved.2
And all the wrongdoers c Ps 71:18 2 Your throne was firmly
flourish, Pr 16:31 established long ago; g
Isa 40:31
It is that they may be annihi- Isa 46:4 From eternity you have
lated forever. g existed. h
8 But you are exalted forever, d Jer 17:7, 8 3 The rivers have surged,
O Jehovah. O Jehovah,
e De 32:4
9 Indeed, look in triumph on ____________________ The rivers have surged and
your enemies, O Jehovah, CHAP. 93
roared;
Look at how your enemies f Ps 96:10
The rivers keep surging and
will perish; Ps 97:1 pounding.
All the wrongdoers will be Isa 52:7 4 Above the sound of many
Re 11:17
scattered. h Re 19:6 waters,
10 But you will exalt my Mightier than the breaking
strength1 like that of a wild g Ps 145:13 waves of the sea, i
bull; Jehovah is majestic in the
h Ps 90:2
I will moisten my skin with heights. j
fresh oil. i i Ps 65:7 5 Your reminders are very
11 My eyes will look in triumph trustworthy. k
j Ps 8:1
on my foes; j Ps 76:4
92:14 1 Or “during gray-headedness.”
92:1 1 Or “make music.” 92:7 1 Or k Ps 19:7 2 Lit., “fat.” 93:1 1 Or “productive land.”
“grass.” 92:10 1 Lit., “horn.” Ps 119:111 2 Or “cannot totter.”
PSALM 94:1-22 828
Holiness adorns1 your CHAP. 93 Whom you teach from your
house, a O Jehovah, for all a Eze 43:12 law, a
times. 1Pe 1:16 13 To give him tranquillity dur-
____________________
94 O God of vengeance, ing days of calamity,
CHAP. 94 Until a pit is dug for the
Jehovah, b
b De 32:35 wicked. b
O God of vengeance, shine Na 1:2
forth! Ro 12:19 14 For Jehovah will not forsake
2 Rise up, O Judge of the c Ge 18:25
his people, c
earth. c Ac 17:31 Nor will he abandon his
Repay to the haughty what d Ps 31:23
inheritance. d
they deserve. d 15 For judgment will once again
e Ps 73:3
3 How long will the wicked, Ps 74:10
be righteous,
O Jehovah, And all the upright in heart
f Ps 14:4
How long will the wicked will follow it.
continue to exult? e
g Ps 59:2, 7
Eze 8:12
16 Who will rise up for me
against the wicked?
4 They babble and speak arro- h Ps 10:4, 11
gantly; Ps 73:3, 11
Who will take a stand for me
Isa 29:15 against the wrongdoers?
All the wrongdoers brag
i Pr 1:22 17 If Jehovah had not been my
about themselves.
helper,
5 They crush your people, j Ps 34:15
I1 would soon have
O Jehovah, f k Ps 9:5 perished.2e
And oppress your inheri- Isa 10:12
18 When I said: “My foot is slip-
tance. l Ps 25:8
ping,”
6 They kill the widow and the Isa 28:26
Your loyal love, O Jehovah,
Joh 6:45
foreign resident, kept supporting me. f
m 1Co 3:20
And they murder the father- 19 When anxieties1 over-
less children. n Ps 119:71
whelmed me,2
Pr 3:11
7 They say: “Jah does not see; g 1Co 11:32 You comforted and soothed
The God of Jacob does not Heb 12:5, 6 me.3g
take notice of it.” h ____________________
20 Can a throne1 of corruption
8 Understand this, you who are Second Col. be allied with you
unreasoning; a Ps 19:8
While it is framing trouble
You foolish ones, when will b Ps 55:23 in the name of the law?2h
you ever show insight? i 2Pe 2:9
21 They make vicious attacks
9 The One who made1 the ear, c 1Sa 12:22 on the righteous one1i
Ps 37:28
can he not hear? Heb 13:5 And condemn the innocent
The One who formed the one to death.2j
d De 32:9
eye, can he not see? j 22 But Jehovah will become
10 The One correcting the na- e Ps 124:2, 3
2Co 1:10
a secure refuge1 for me,
tions, can he not reprove? k My God is my rock of
f 1Sa 2:9
He is the One who imparts Ps 37:24
refuge. k
knowledge to people! l Ps 121:3
11 Jehovah knows the thoughts La 3:22 94:17 1 Or “My soul.” 2 Lit., “resid-
ed in silence.” 94:19 1 Or “disquiet-
of men, g Ps 86:17
Php 4:6, 7 ing thoughts.” 2 Or “became many in-
That they are but a mere side of me.” 3 Or “Your consolations
breath. m h Isa 10:1
Da 6:7 soothed my soul.” 94:20 1 Or “rulers;
12 Happy is the man whom you Ac 5:27, 28 judges.” 2 Or “by decree.” 94:21 1 Or
correct, O Jah, n i Ps 59:3
“the soul of the righteous one.” 2 Lit.,
“And the blood of the innocent they de-
93:5 1 Or “befits.” 94:9 1 Lit., “plant- j 1Ki 21:13 clare guilty (wicked).” 94:22 1 Or “se-
ed.” k Ps 18:2 cure height.”
829 PSALMS 94:23–96:10
23 He will make their wicked CHAP. 94 “They are a people who al-
deeds come back upon a Pr 5:22 ways go astray in their
them. a 2Th 1:6 hearts;
b 1Sa 26:9, 10
He will do away with1 them ____________________
They have not come to know
by means of their own evil. my ways.”
CHAP. 95
Jehovah our God will do
c 2Sa 22:47
11 So I swore in my anger:
away with1 them. b d Ps 50:23 “They will not enter into my
95 Come, let us shout joyfully Ps 100:4 rest.” a
96
to Jehovah! e Ex 18:11
Jer 10:10 Sing to Jehovah a new
Let us shout in triumph to 1Co 8:5, 6 song. b
our Rock of salvation. c f Am 4:13
Sing to Jehovah, all the
Am 9:3
2 Let us come into his pres- g Jer 5:22 earth! c
ence1 with thanksgiving; d h Ge 1:9, 10 2 Sing to Jehovah; praise his
Let us sing and shout in i Ps 100:3 name.
triumph to him. Mt 4:10
Re 14:7 Proclaim the good news of
3 For Jehovah is a great God, j Ps 23:1 his salvation day after day. d
A great King over all other Isa 40:11
3 Declare his glory among the
gods. e k Heb 3:7-11
Heb 4:7 nations,
4 In his hand are the depths l Heb 3:15 His wonderful works among
of the earth; m Ex 17:7
all the peoples. e
The mountain peaks belong n Ps 78:18
4 Jehovah is great and most
1Co 10:9
to him. f o Nu 14:22, 23 worthy of praise.
5 The sea, which he made, ____________________ He is more awe-inspiring
belongs to him, g Second Col. than all other gods.
And his hands formed the a Ge 2:3 5 All the gods of the peoples
dry land. h Nu 14:22, 23
are worthless gods, f
6 Come, let us worship and Heb 4:3
____________________ But Jehovah is the one who
bow down;
CHAP. 96 made the heavens. g
Let us kneel before Jehovah
our Maker. i b Ps 33:3 6 In his presence are majesty1
Ps 40:3 and splendor; h
7 For he is our God, Ps 98:1
And we are the people of his Ps 149:1 Strength and beauty are in
Isa 42:10 his sanctuary. i
pasture, c 1Ch 16:23-25
The sheep in his care.1j Ps 66:4 7 Give Jehovah his due, you
d Ps 40:10 families of the peoples,
Today if you listen to his Ps 71:15
voice, k Isa 52:7
Give Jehovah his due for his
8 Do not harden your heart e Mt 28:19 glory and strength. j
as at Meri·bah,1l
1Pe 2:9 8 Give Jehovah the glory due
Re 14:6
As in the day of Massah2 f Ps 97:7
his name; k
in the wilderness, m Isa 44:10 Bring a gift and come into his
g 1Ch 16:26 courtyards.
9 When your forefathers test- 1Co 8:4
ed me; n h Ex 24:9, 10 9 Bow down to1 Jehovah in
They challenged me, though Isa 6:1-3 holy adornment;2
Eze 1:27, 28
they had seen my works. o Re 4:2, 3 Tremble before him, all the
10 For 40 years I felt a loathing i 1Ch 16:27 earth!
toward that generation, 1Ch 29:11 10 Declare among the nations:
j 1Ch 16:28-33
and I said: Ps 29:1
“Jehovah has become
k Ps 29:2 King! l
94:23 1 Lit., “will silence.” 95:2 1 Lit., Ps 72:19
“before his face.” 95:7 1 Lit., “of his l Ps 93:1 96:6 1 Or “dignity.” 96:9 1 Or “Wor-
Ps 97:1
hand.” 95:8 1 Meaning “Quarreling.” Re 11:15 ship.” 2 Or possibly, “because of the
2 Meaning “Testing; Trial.” Re 19:6 splendor of his holiness.”
PSALMS 96:11–98:3 830
The earth1 is firmly es- CHAP. 96 7 Let all those serving any
tablished, it cannot be a Ps 67:4 carved image be put to
moved.2 Ps 98:9 shame, a
b Ps 98:7
He will judge3 the peoples c Ps 65:13 Those who boast about their
fairly.” a d 1Ch 16:33 worthless gods. b
e
11 Let the heavens rejoice, and Ge 18:25
Ps 9:8
Bow down to1 him, all you
let the earth be joyful; Ps 98:9 gods. c
Ac 17:31
Let the sea thunder and all 2Pe 3:7 8 Zion hears and rejoices; d
that fills it; b f De 32:4 The towns1 of Judah are
____________________
12 Let the fields and everything joyful
in them rejoice. c CHAP. 97 Because of your judgments,
At the same time let all the g Ps 96:10 O Jehovah. e
Re 11:16, 17
trees of the forest shout Re 19:6 9 For you, O Jehovah, are
h Isa 49:13 the Most High over all the
joyfully d i Isa 60:9
13 Before Jehovah, for he is j Ex 20:21
earth;
coming,1 k Ps 99:4 You are exalted far above all
He is coming to judge the l Ps 50:3 other gods. f
Da 7:9, 10
earth. m Na 1:2, 6 10 O you who love Jehovah,
He will judge the inhabited
Mal 4:1 hate what is bad. g
n Ex 19:16, 18
earth2 with righteousness e Ps 77:18 He is guarding the lives1 of
And the peoples with his
Ps 104:32 his loyal ones; h
o Jg 5:5
faithfulness. f Na 1:5 He rescues them from the
Hab 3:6 hand2 of the wicked. i
97 Jehovah has become
King! g
p Hab 2:14
____________________
11 Light has flashed up for the
righteous j
Let the earth be joyful. h Second Col.
And rejoicing for those
Let the many islands rejoice. i a Jer 10:14
upright in heart.
b Isa 37:19
2 Clouds and thick gloom are c Ex 12:12 12 Rejoice in Jehovah, you
all around him; j Ex 18:11
righteous ones,
d Isa 51:3
Righteousness and justice e Ps 48:11 And give thanks to his holy
are the foundation of his f Ex 18:11 name.1
throne. k Isa 44:8
g Ps 34:14 A melody.
3 Fire goes before him l
98 Sing
Ps 101:3
Ps 119:104 to Jehovah a new
And consumes his adver- Ro 12:9 song, k
saries on every side. m Heb 1:9
h Ps 37:28 For he has done wonderful
4 His lightning bolts light up Ps 145:20 things. l
the land; i Da 3:28
His right hand, his holy arm,
Mt 6:13
The earth sees it and trem- j Ps 112:4 has brought about salva-
bles. n Pr 4:18
tion.1m
Isa 30:26
5 The mountains melt like wax Mic 7:9 2 Jehovah has made known his
before Jehovah, o ____________________ salvation; n
Before the Lord of the whole CHAP. 98 He has revealed his righ-
earth. k Ps 33:3 teousness before the
Ps 96:1
6 The heavens proclaim his Ps 149:1 nations. o
righteousness,
l
Isa 42:10
Ex 15:11
3 He has remembered his loyal
And all the peoples see his Ps 111:2 love and faithfulness to the
glory. p m Ex 15:6 house of Israel. p
Isa 52:10
Isa 59:16
96:10 1 Or “productive land.” 2 Or Isa 63:5 97:7 1 Or “Worship.” 97:8 1 Lit.,
“cannot totter.” 3 Or “plead the cause n Lu 2:30, 31 “daughters.” 97:10 1 Or “souls.”
o Isa 5:16
of.” 96:13 1 Or “has come.” 2 Or “the p Le 26:42
2 Or “power.” 97:12 1 Lit., “memorial.”
productive land.” Lu 1:54, 55 98:1 1 Or “has won him victory.”
831 PSALMS 98:4–100:4
All the ends of the earth CHAP. 98 You have brought about
have seen the salvation by a Isa 49:6 justice and righteousness a
our God.1a Ac 28:28 in Jacob.
Ro 10:18
4 Shout in triumph to b Ps 47:1 5 Exalt Jehovah our God b
Jehovah, all the earth. Ps 67:4 and bow down1 at his foot-
Be cheerful and shout joyful- c Nu 10:10 stool; c
1Ch 15:28
ly and sing praises.1b 2Ch 29:27 He is holy. d
5 Sing praises1 to Jehovah d Isa 44:23 6 Moses and Aaron were
with the harp, e Ps 9:8 among his priests, e
Ac 17:31
With the harp and the melo- f Ps 67:4 And Samuel was among
dious song. Ps 96:10 those calling on his name. f
6 With the trumpets and the Ro 2:6
They would call to Jehovah,
____________________
sound of the horn, c And he would answer them. g
CHAP. 99
Shout in triumph before the 7 He would speak to them from
King, Jehovah. g Ps 93:1
Re 11:17 the pillar of cloud. h
7 Let the sea thunder and all h Ex 25:22 They kept his reminders and
that fills it, i Ps 83:18 the decree that he gave
The earth1 and those dwell- j Ps 8:1 to them. i
Ps 148:13
ing in it. Re 15:4 8 O Jehovah our God, you
8 Let the rivers clap their k Job 36:6 answered them. j
hands; ____________________ You were a God who par-
Let the mountains shout joy- Second Col. doned them, k
fully together d a De 10:17, 18 But you punished1 them for
9 Before Jehovah, for he is Jer 9:24
their sinful deeds. l
b Ex 15:2
coming1 to judge the earth. 9 Exalt Jehovah our God m
c 1Ch 28:2
He will judge the inhabited Ps 132:7 And bow down1 before his
earth2 with righteousness e d Le 19:2
holy mountain, n
And the peoples with fair- e Ex 24:6
Nu 14:19, 20 For Jehovah our God is holy. o
ness. f f 1Sa 7:9
99
A melody of thanksgiving.
Jehovah has become
100 Shout
g Ex 15:24, 25
King. g Let the peoples 1Sa 15:10 in triumph to
tremble. h Ex 19:9 Jehovah, all the
i Ex 40:16 earth. p
He sits enthroned above1 1Sa 12:3
the cherubs. h Let the earth j De 9:19 2 Serve Jehovah with rejoic-
shake. k Mic 7:18 ing. q
2 Jehovah is great in Zion,
l Ex 34:6, 7 Come into his presence with
m Ex 15:2 joyful shouting.
And he is high over all the n Ps 2:6
peoples. i o 1Sa 2:2
3 Know1 that Jehovah is God. r
3 Let them praise your great Isa 6:3 He is the one who made us,
____________________ and we belong to him.2s
name, j
For it is awe-inspiring and CHAP. 100 We are his people and the
holy. p Ps 95:1, 2 sheep of his pasture. t
4 He is a mighty king who
Ps 98:4
4 Come into his gates with
q De 12:12
loves justice. k Ne 8:10 thanksgiving, u
You have firmly established r De 6:4 Into his courtyards with
what is upright. s Ps 149:2 praise. v
t Ps 95:6, 7
Eze 34:31
Give thanks to him; praise
98:3 1 Or “the victory of our God.” 1Pe 2:25 his name. w
98:4 1 Or “make music.” 98:5 1 Or u Ps 50:23
“Make music.” 98:7 1 Or “productive Ps 66:13 99:5, 9 1 Or “worship.” 99:8 1 Lit., “ex-
Ps 122:1, 2
land.” 98:9 1 Or “has come.” 2 Or “the v Ps 65:4 ecuted vengeance against.” 100:3 1 Or
productive land.” 99:1 1 Or possibly, w Ps 96:2 “Acknowledge.” 2 Or possibly, “and not
“between.” Heb 13:15 we ourselves.”
PSALMS 100:5–102:11 832
5 For Jehovah is good; a CHAP. 100 To cut off all wrongdoers
His loyal love endures for- a Ps 86:5 from the city of Jehovah. a
Lu 18:19
ever, A prayer of the oppressed one when
And his faithfulness through he is in despair1 and pours out his
b Ex 34:6, 7 concern before Jehovah. b
all generations. b
102 O prayer;
De 7:9
Ps 98:3
Jehovah, hear my
Of David. A melody. c
____________________
101 I will sing about loyal

love and justice.
CHAP. 101
c 1Ki 9:4
Let my cry for help reach
you. d
To you, O Jehovah, I will sing Ps 78:70, 72 2 Do not hide your face from
praises.1 me in my time of distress. e
2 I will act with discretion and d Ps 97:10 Incline your ear1 to me;
blamelessness.1 Do answer me quickly when
e Pr 20:19 I call. f
When will you come to me?
____________________
I will walk with integrity of 3 For my days are vanishing
Second Col. like smoke,
heart c inside my house.
a Pr 20:8 And my bones are charred
3 I will not set anything worth- ____________________
less1 before my eyes. like a fireplace. g
I hate the deeds of those who
CHAP. 102 4 My heart has been struck
b Ps 61:2 down like grass and has
deviate from what is right; d Ps 142:2
withered, h
I will have nothing to do with For I forget to eat my food.
them.2 c Ps 55:1
Da 9:17 5 Because of my loud groan-
4 A crooked heart is far ing, i
from me; d Ex 2:23 My bones cling to my flesh. j
I will not accept1 what is bad. 6 I resemble the pelican of the
5 Anyone slandering his neigh- e Ps 27:9 wilderness;
La 1:20
bor in secret, e I am like a little owl among
I will silence.1 f Ps 143:7
the ruins.
Anyone with haughty eyes Isa 65:24 7 I lie awake;1
and an arrogant heart, I am like a solitary bird on
I will not tolerate. g La 1:13 a roof. k
6 I will look to the faithful ones 8 All day long my enemies
h Ps 143:4 taunt me. l
of the earth,
So that they may dwell Those who mock me1 use my
i Ps 6:6 name as a curse.
with me. Ps 38:8
The one walking in 9 For I eat ashes as my bread, m
blamelessness1 will minis- j Job 19:20 And my drink is mingled with
ter to me. Pr 17:22 tears, n
10 Because of your anger and
7 No deceitful person will k Ps 38:11 your indignation,
dwell in my house,
For you lifted me up only
And no liar will stand in my l Ps 31:11 to cast me aside.
presence.1 Ps 74:10
11 My days are like a fading
Ps 79:4
8 Every morning I will silence1 shadow,1o
all the wicked of the earth, m La 3:15 And I am withering like
grass. p
101:1 1 Or “make music.” 101:2 1 Or “in- n Ps 80:5
tegrity.” 101:3 1 Or “good-for-nothing.” 102:Sup 1 Or “he grows weak.” 102:2
2 Or “Their deeds do not cling to me.” o Ps 39:5 1 Or “Bend down and listen.” 102:7 1 Or
101:4 1 Lit., “know.” 101:5, 8 1 Or “do possibly, “I am emaciated.” 102:8 1 Or
away with.” 101:6 1 Or “in integrity.” p Job 14:1, 2 “make a fool of me.” 102:11 1 Or “a
101:7 1 Lit., “in front of my eyes.” Ps 102:4 lengthening shadow.”
833 PSALMS 102:12–103:7
12 But you remain forever, CHAP. 102 24 I said: “O my God,
O Jehovah, a a Ps 90:2 Do not do away with me
And your fame1 will endure b Ex 3:15 in the middle of my life,
c Isa 49:15
for all generations. b d Isa 60:10
You whose years span all
13 Surely you will rise up and e Ezr 1:1, 2 generations. a
show mercy on Zion, c Isa 40:2 25 Long ago you laid the foun-
Da 9:2
For it is time to show her f Ne 2:3
dations of the earth,
your favor; d Ps 137:5 And the heavens are the
The appointed time has g Ps 79:1 work of your hands. b
come. e
h Isa 60:3
Zec 8:22
26 They will perish, but you will
14 For your servants find i Ps 147:2 remain;
Jer 33:7 Just like a garment they will
pleasure in her stones f j Isa 60:1
And have affection even for k Da 9:20, 21
all wear out.
her dust. g l Ps 22:24 Just like clothing you will
15 The nations will fear the m Ps 78:4 replace them, and they will
Ro 15:4 pass away.
name of Jehovah, n 2Ch 16:9
And all the kings of the earth o Ex 3:7 27 But you are the same, and
your glory. h Isa 61:1 your years will never end. c
p 2Ch 33:12, 13 28 The children of your ser-
16 For Jehovah will rebuild Ps 79:11
q Ps 9:13, 14 vants will dwell securely,
Zion; i
Ps 22:22 And their offspring will be
He will appear in his glory. j Isa 51:11
firmly established before
17 He will pay attention to the r Isa 11:10
you.” d
Isa 49:22
prayer of the destitute; k Isa 60:3
____________________ Of David.
He will not despise their
prayer. l
18 This is written for the future
Second Col.
a Ps 90:2
103 LetJehovah;
me1 praise
generation, m Hab 1:12 Let everything within me

Re 1:8 praise his holy name.
So that a people yet to be b Ps 8:3
Isa 48:13 2 Let me1 praise Jehovah;
brought forth1 will praise
Jah.
Heb 1:10-12 May I never forget all that
c Job 36:26 he has done. e
19 For he looks down from his Mal 3:6
Jas 1:17 3 He forgives all your errors f
holy height, n d Isa 66:22 And heals all your ailments; g
From the heavens Jehovah ____________________
4 He reclaims your life from
views the earth, CHAP. 103 the pit1h
20 To hear the sighing of the e De 8:2
And crowns you with his
prisoner, o Ps 105:5
f 2Sa 12:13 loyal love and mercy. i
To release those sentenced Isa 43:25 5 He satisfies you with good
to death, p g Ex 15:26
things j all your life,
21 So that the name of Jehovah Ps 41:3
Ps 147:3 So that your youth is
will be declared in Zion q Isa 33:24
renewed like that of an
Jas 5:15
And his praise in Jerusalem, Re 21:4 eagle. k
22 When the peoples and h Ps 56:13 6 Jehovah acts with righteous-
kingdoms i Mic 7:18
j Ps 23:5
ness l and justice
Gather together to serve Ps 65:4 For all who are oppressed. m
Jehovah. r k Ps 51:12 7 He made known his ways
23 He prematurely robbed me l
Isa 40:31
Ps 9:8
to Moses, n
of my strength; m Ps 12:5 His deeds to the sons of
He cut short my days. Pr 22:22, 23 Israel. o
Jas 5:4
n Ex 24:4
102:12 1 Or “name.” Lit., “memorial.” Nu 12:8 103:1, 2 1 Or “my soul.” 103:4 1 Or
102:18 1 Lit., “be created.” o Ps 147:19 “grave.”
PSALMS 103:8–104:7 834
8 Jehovah is merciful and CHAP. 103 And his kingship rules over
compassionate,1a a Isa 55:7 everything. a
Slow to anger and abundant Jas 5:11
20 Praise Jehovah, all you his
b Ex 34:6
in loyal love.2b Joe 2:13 angels, b mighty in power,
9 He will not always find fault, c Jon 4:2 Who carry out his word, c
c Ps 30:5
Nor will he stay resentful d Isa 57:16
obeying his voice.1
forever. d e Ne 9:31 21 Praise Jehovah, all his
10 He has not dealt with us f Ezr 9:13 armies, d
Ps 130:3
according to our sins, e Isa 55:7 His ministers who do his
Nor has he repaid us what g Ps 103:17 will. e
Isa 55:9
our errors deserve. f
h Le 16:21, 22
22 Praise Jehovah, all his
11 For as the heavens are Isa 43:25 works,
higher than the earth, Jer 31:34
In all the places where he
i Ps 78:38
So great is his loyal love to- Isa 49:15 rules.1
ward those who fear him. g Mal 3:17 Let my whole being2 praise
12 As far off as the sunrise is j
Jas 5:15
Ps 78:39 Jehovah.
104
from the sunset, k Ge 2:7 Let me2 praise
So far off from us he has put l Ps 90:5, 6
Jehovah. f
1Pe 1:24
our transgressions. h
m Job 14:1, 2 O Jehovah my God, you are
13 As a father shows mercy to n Lu 1:50 very great. g
his sons, o Ex 20:6
p With majesty1 and splendor
Jehovah has shown mercy Ex 19:5
De 7:9 you are clothed. h
to those who fear him. i Ps 25:10
2 You are wrapped in light i
14 For he well knows how we q 2Ch 20:6
are formed, j Isa 66:1 as with a garment;
____________________ You stretch out the heavens
Remembering that we are
dust. k Second Col. like a tent cloth. j
15 As for mortal man, his days a Ps 47:2 3 He lays beams of his
Ps 145:13
are like those of grass; l Da 4:25 upper rooms in the waters
He blooms like a blossom b Da 7:10 above,1k
c 2Ki 19:35 Making the clouds his
of the field. m Lu 1:19
16 But when a wind blows, it is d 1Ki 22:19
chariot, l
no more, Ps 148:2 Moving on the wings of the
Lu 2:13, 14
As though it was never e Mt 13:41
wind. m
there.1 Heb 1:7 4 He makes his angels spirits,
____________________ His ministers a consuming
17 But the loyal love of Jehovah
is for all eternity1 CHAP. 104 fire. n
Toward those who fear him, n f Ps 103:1 5 He has established the earth
g Ps 86:10
And his righteousness on its foundations; o
h 1Ch 16:27
toward their children’s Eze 1:27, 28 It will not be moved from its
Da 7:9 place1 forever and ever. p
children, o i Jas 1:17
18 Toward those who keep his 1Jo 1:5 6 You covered it with deep
covenant p j Isa 40:22 waters as with a garment. q
k Ps 18:11 The waters stood above the
And those who are careful Am 9:6
to observe his orders. l De 33:26 mountains.
19 Jehovah has firmly estab- Isa 19:1 7 At your rebuke they fled; r
m 2Sa 22:11
lished his throne in the Job 38:1
heavens; q n Eze 1:13 103:20 1 Lit., “hearing the voice (sound)
Heb 1:7, 14 of his word.” 103:22 1 Or “the places
103:8 1 Or “gracious.” 2 Or “loving- o Job 38:4, 6 of his sovereignty.” 103:22; 104:1 2 Or
Ps 24:1, 2
kindness.” 103:16 1 Lit., “And its place p Ec 1:4 “my soul.” 104:1 1 Or “dignity.” 104:3
no longer knows it.” 103:17 1 Or “from q Ge 1:2 1 Lit., “in the waters.” 104:5 1 Or “will
eternity to eternity.” r Ge 1:9 not totter.”
835 PSALM 104:8-31
At the sound of your thunder CHAP. 104 The sun well knows when to
they ran away in panic a Pr 8:25 set. a
8 —Mountains ascended a and b Job 38:8-10
20 You bring darkness, and
valleys descended— Ps 33:7 night falls, b
To the place you established Pr 8:29 When all the wild animals
for them. Jer 5:22 of the forest roam about.
9 You set a boundary that they c Job 38:37 21 The young lions1 roar for
should not pass, b Ps 147:8 their prey c
Jer 10:13
That they should never again Am 9:6
And seek their food from
cover the earth. Mt 5:45 God. d
10 He sends springs into the d Ps 65:9
22 When the sun rises,
valleys;1 Ac 14:17 They withdraw and lie down
Between the mountains they in their dens.
e Ge 1:29, 30
flow. Ge 9:3 23 Man goes to his work,
11 They provide water for all And he labors until evening.
f Ec 9:7
the wild beasts of the field; 24 How many your works are,
The wild donkeys quench g Ec 10:19 O Jehovah! e
their thirst. You have made all of them
h Jer 8:7
12 Above them roost the birds in wisdom. f
of the sky; i Job 39:1 The earth is full of what you
They sing among the thick j Pr 30:26 have made.
foliage. ____________________ 25 There is the sea, so great
13 He is watering the mountains Second Col. and wide,
from his upper rooms. c a Ge 1:16 Teeming with countless liv-
With the fruitage of your Ps 19:6 ing things, both small and
works the earth is satis- Jer 31:35 great. g
fied. d b Ge 1:5 26 There the ships travel,
14 He is making grass grow for Ps 74:16 And Le·via·than,1h which you
the cattle Isa 45:7
formed to play in it.
And vegetation for man- c Am 3:4 27 All of them wait for you
kind’s use, e To give them their food in
d Ps 147:9
To grow food from the land its season. i
15 And wine that makes man’s e Ne 9:6
28 What you give them, they
heart rejoice, f f Pr 3:19 gather. j
Oil that makes the face Jer 10:12 When you open your hand,
shine, g Ge 1:21 they are satisfied with
And bread that sustains the good things. k
h Job 41:1
heart of mortal man. g 29 When you hide your face,
16 The trees of Jehovah are i Ps 136:25 they are disturbed.
satisfied, Ps 145:15 If you take away their spirit,
Ps 147:9
The cedars of Leba·non that Mt 6:26 they die and return to the
he planted, dust. l
17 Where the birds make nests. j Lu 12:24 30 If you send out your spirit,
The home of the stork h is in k Ps 107:9 they are created, m
the juniper trees. Ps 145:16 And you renew the surface
18 The high mountains are for l Ge 3:19 of the ground.
the mountain goats; i Job 34:14, 15 31 The glory of Jehovah will
The crags are a refuge for Ps 146:3, 4 last forever.
Ec 3:19, 20
the rock badgers. j Ec 12:7 Jehovah will rejoice in his
19 He has made the moon to works. n
mark the appointed times; m Job 33:4
Ac 17:28
104:21 1 Or “maned young lions.”
104:10 1 Or “wadis.” n Ge 1:31 104:26 1 See Glossary.
PSALMS 104:32–105:20 836
32 He looks at the earth, and it CHAP. 104 The promise he made,1 to
trembles; a Ex 19:18 a thousand generations, a
He touches the mountains, b Ps 13:6 9 The covenant he made with
and they smoke. a c Ps 146:2 Abraham, b
33 I will sing to Jehovah b d Ps 37:10, 38 And the oath he swore to
Pr 2:22
throughout my life; ____________________
Isaac, c
I will sing praises1 to my God 10 Which he established as a
CHAP. 105
as long as I live. c decree to Jacob
e Ps 136:1
34 Let my thoughts be pleasing And as a lasting covenant
f 1Ch 16:8-13
to him.1 Ps 96:3 to Israel,
I will rejoice in Jehovah. Ps 145:11, 12 11 Saying, “I will give you the
35 The sinners will vanish from Isa 12:4 land of Canaan d
g Ps 77:12
As your allotted inheri-
the earth, Ps 119:27
And the wicked will no lon- h Jer 9:24
tance.” e
ger exist. d i Ps 119:2 12 This was when they were few
Let me1 praise Jehovah. j Am 5:4 in number, f
Praise Jah!2 Zep 2:3 Yes, very few, and they were
105 Give thanks to k De 7:18, 19 foreigners in the land. g

Jehovah, e call on his l Ex 3:6 13 They walked about from
m Ex 19:5, 6
nation to nation,
name, Isa 41:8
Make his deeds known n Ex 20:2 From one kingdom to anoth-
among the peoples! f Ps 100:3 er people. h
2 Sing to him, sing praises1 o 1Ch 16:14-18 14 He did not allow any man
Isa 26:9 to oppress them, i
to him, Re 15:4
Ponder over2 all his wonder- p Ne 1:5
But on their account he
ful works. g ____________________ reproved kings, j
3 Boast about his holy name. h Second Col.
15 Saying, “Do not touch my
Let the hearts of those seek- anointed ones,
a De 7:9
ing Jehovah rejoice. i Lu 1:72, 73 And to my prophets do
4 Search for Jehovah j and his b Ge 17:1, 2 nothing bad.” k
strength. Ge 22:15-18 16 He called down a famine on
c Ge 26:3 the land; l
Seek his face1 constantly. d Ge 12:7
5 Remember the wonderful Ge 13:14, 15
He cut off their supply of
works he has performed, Ge 15:18 bread.1
His miracles and the judg- Ge 26:3 17 He sent ahead of them a man
Ge 28:13
ments he has pronounced, k Who was sold to be a slave,
e Ps 78:55
6 You offspring1 of Abraham Joseph. m
f Ge 34:30
his servant, l g Ge 17:8
18 With fetters they bound1 his
You sons of Jacob, his Ge 23:4 feet, n
chosen ones. m 1Ch 16:19-22 His neck was put in irons;2
7 He is Jehovah our God. n
Ac 7:4, 5
19 Until the time that his word
h Ge 20:1
His judgments are through- Ge 46:6
proved true, o
out the earth. o i Ge 31:7, 42 The saying of Jehovah is
8 He remembers his covenant j Ge 12:17 what refined him.
forever, p Ge 20:2, 3 20 The king sent to release
k Ge 26:9, 11 him, p
l
104:33; 105:2 1 Or “make music.” Ge 41:30, 54
Ge 42:5
The ruler of the peoples set
104:34 1 Or possibly, “Let my med- Ac 7:11 him free.
itation about him be pleasurable.” m Ge 37:28, 36
104:35 1 Or “my soul.” 2 Or “Hallelu- Ge 45:4, 5 105:8 1 Lit., “The word he command-
jah!” “Jah” is a shortened form of the Ge 50:20 ed.” 105:16 1 Lit., “broke every bread
name Jehovah. 105:2 2 Or possibly, n Ge 39:20 rod.” Possibly referring to rods used for
“Speak about.” 105:4 1 Or “presence.” o Ac 7:10 storing bread. 105:18 1 Lit., “afflicted.”
105:6 1 Or “descendants.” Lit., “seed.” p Ge 41:14 2 Or “His soul came into iron.”
837 PSALMS 105:21–106:1
21 He made him master of his CHAP. 105 35 They devoured all the vege-
household, a Ge 41:39-41 tation in the land,
Ruler over all his property, a Ge 41:48 And they devoured the
Ge 45:8
22 To have authority over1 his produce of the ground.
b Ge 41:33, 38
princes as he pleased2 36 Then he struck down every
c Ge 46:4, 6
And to teach his elders firstborn in their land, a
d Ex 1:7
wisdom. b Ac 7:17 The beginning of their
23 Then Israel came into Egypt, c e Ex 1:8, 9 procreative power.
And Jacob lived as a foreign- f Ex 1:10 37 He brought his people out
er in the land of Ham. Ac 7:18, 19 with silver and gold; b
24 God made his people very g Ex 3:10 And no one among his tribes
Ex 4:12 stumbled.
fruitful; d Ex 6:11
He made them mightier than h Ex 4:14
38 Egypt rejoiced when they
their adversaries, e Ex 7:1 left,
25 Whose hearts he let change i Ne 9:10 For the dread of Israel1 had
to hate his people, Ps 78:43-51 fallen on them. c
To plot against his servants. f j Ex 10:22, 23 39 He spread a cloud to screen
26 He sent his servant Moses, g k Ex 7:20, 21 them off d
And Aaron, h whom he had l Ex 8:6 And fire to give light by
chosen. m Ex 8:17, 24 night. e
27 They performed his signs n Ex 9:23-26 40 They asked, and he brought
among them, o Ex 10:13-15 quail; f
____________________
His miracles in the land of He kept satisfying them with
Ham. i Second Col. bread from heaven. g
28 He sent darkness and the a Ex 12:29 41 He opened a rock, and
land became dark; j b Ge 15:13, 14 waters flowed out; h
Ex 3:22
They did not rebel against Ex 12:35, 36 These flowed through the
his words. c Ex 12:33 desert like a river. i
29 He changed their waters into d Ex 14:19, 20 42 For he remembered the holy
blood e Ex 13:21 promise he had made to
And killed their fish. k f Ps 78:27 Abraham his servant. j
30 Their land swarmed with g Ex 16:12-15 43 So he brought out his people
frogs, l Ps 78:24 with exultation, k
Even in the royal chambers. h Ex 17:6 His chosen ones with a joyful
1Co 10:1, 4 cry.
31 He ordered the gadflies to
invade
i Ps 78:15, 16
44 He gave them the lands of
j Ge 12:7 nations; l
And gnats in all their territo- Ge 15:13, 14
ries. m Ex 2:24 They inherited what other
32 He turned their rain to hail De 9:5 peoples had worked hard
And sent lightning1 on their k Nu 33:3 to produce, m
land. n l Jos 11:23 45 So that they would keep his
Jos 21:43 decrees n
33 He struck their vines and Ne 9:22
their fig trees Ps 78:55 And observe his laws.
And shattered the trees of Ac 13:19 Praise Jah!1
106
m De 6:10, 11
their territory. Jos 5:11, 12
Praise Jah!1
34 He said that the locusts n De 4:40
Give thanks to Jehovah,
should invade, ____________________ for he is good; o
Young locusts without CHAP. 106 His loyal love endures for-
number. o o Lu 18:19
ever. p
p 1Ch 16:34
105:22 1 Lit., “To bind.” 2 Or “agree- Ezr 3:11
105:38 1 Lit., “them.” 105:45; 106:1
ably to his soul.” 105:32 1 Or “flames Ps 103:17 1 Or “Hallelujah!” “Jah” is a shortened
of fire.” Ps 107:1 form of the name Jehovah.
PSALM 106:2-23 838
2 Who can fully declare CHAP. 106 12 Then they had faith in his
Jehovah’s mighty acts a Ps 40:5 promise; a
Or proclaim all his praise- b Ps 15:1, 2 They began to sing his
worthy deeds? a Isa 64:5 praise. b
3 Happy are those who act c Ne 5:19 13 But they quickly forgot what
with justice, Ps 51:18 he did; c
Who always do what is right. b Ps 119:132 They did not wait for his
4 Remember me, O Jehovah, d Ex 19:5 counsel.
when you show favor1 e Ne 9:16 14 They gave way to their self-
toward your people. c Ps 78:8 ish desires in the wilder-
Take care of me with your f Ezr 9:6 ness; d
acts of salvation, Da 9:5 They tested God in the
5 So that I may enjoy the good- g Ex 14:11, 12
desert. e
ness you show your chosen 15 He gave them what they
h Ps 143:11
ones, d Eze 20:14
requested,
That I may rejoice along with But then struck them with
i Ex 9:16
your nation, Ro 9:17
disease that made them1
That I may proudly praise1 waste away. f
j Ex 14:21, 22
you along with your inheri- 16 In the camp they grew
tance. k Ex 14:30 jealous of Moses
6 We have sinned just as our l Isa 49:26 And of Aaron, g the holy one
forefathers did; e m Ex 14:13, 28
of Jehovah. h
We have done wrong; we ____________________ 17 The earth then opened up
have acted wickedly. f Second Col.
and swallowed Dathan
7 Our forefathers in Egypt did a Ex 14:31
And covered those assem-
not appreciate1 your won- bled with A·biram. i
b Ex 15:1
derful works. 18 A fire blazed among their
They did not remember your c Ex 15:24 group;
Ex 16:2, 3
abundant loyal love, Ex 17:7
A flame consumed the
But they rebelled at the sea, wicked. j
d Nu 11:4
by the Red Sea. g De 9:22
19 They made a calf in Horeb
8 But he saved them for the 1Co 10:6 And bowed down to a statue
sake of his name, h e Ex 17:2 of metal;1k
To make his mightiness Ps 78:18 20 They exchanged my glory
known. i 1Co 10:9 For the representation of
Heb 3:8, 9
9 He rebuked the Red Sea, a grass-eating bull. l
and it dried up; f Nu 11:31, 33
Ps 78:29-31
21 They forgot God m their
He led them through its Savior,
depths as through a g Nu 16:3 Who did great things in
desert;1j h Le 21:8 Egypt, n
10 He saved them from the hand Nu 16:5-7
22 Wonderful works in the land
of their foe k i Nu 16:27, 32 of Ham, o
And reclaimed them from j Nu 16:35 Awe-inspiring deeds at the
the hand of the enemy. l Red Sea. p
k Ex 32:4
11 The waters covered their De 9:12 23 He was about to order their
adversaries; annihilation,
l Ex 20:4
Not one of them survived.1m But Moses his chosen one
m De 32:18 interceded with him1
106:4 1 Or “goodwill.” 106:5 1 Or “may n De 4:34
boast about.” 106:7 1 Or “grasp the 106:15 1 Or “their soul.” 106:19 1 Or
o Ps 78:51
meaning of.” 106:9 1 Or “wilderness.” “molten statue.” 106:23 1 Lit., “stood
106:11 1 Or “was left.” p Ex 14:25 in the breach before him.”
839 PSALM 106:24-46
To avert his destructive CHAP. 106 36 They kept serving their
anger. a a Ex 32:10, 11 idols, a
24 Then they despised the De 9:14, 19 And these became a snare
desirable land; b b Nu 13:32 to them. b
De 8:7-9
They had no faith in his 37 They would sacrifice their
c Nu 14:11
promise. c sons
d Nu 14:2
25 They kept grumbling in their De 1:27 And their daughters to
tents; d e Nu 14:22, 23 demons. c
They did not listen to the f Nu 14:28, 29 38 They kept spilling innocent
voice of Jehovah. e Heb 3:11 blood, d
26 So he raised his hand in an g Le 26:33 The blood of their own sons
oath concerning them De 4:27 and daughters
That he would make them h Nu 25:3 Whom they sacrificed to the
Ho 9:10
fall in the wilderness; f idols of Canaan; e
27 He would make their i Nu 25:6
De 32:16 And the land was polluted
descendants fall among j Nu 25:9 with bloodshed.
the nations, 1Co 10:8 39 They became unclean by
And he would scatter them k Nu 25:7, 8 their works;
throughout the lands. g l Nu 25:11-13 They committed spiritual
28 Then they joined in worship m Nu 20:2, 12 prostitution by their
of1 Baal of Peor, h Nu 27:13, 14
deeds. f
And they ate sacrifices n Nu 20:10
40 So the anger of Jehovah
offered to the dead.2 o Jos 16:10
blazed against his people,
29 They provoked Him by their Jos 17:12
And he grew to detest his
Jg 1:21
actions, i inheritance.
p Nu 33:52
And a scourge broke out De 7:1, 2 41 He repeatedly handed them
among them. j q Jos 15:63 over to the nations, g
30 But when Phine·has stood Jg 1:33
So that those who hated
up and intervened, r Isa 2:6
____________________
them might rule over
The scourge was halted. k them. h
31 And it was counted to him Second Col.
42 Their enemies oppressed
as righteousness a Jg 2:11, 12
them,
Through all generations for- 2Ki 17:12
b Ex 23:32, 33 And they were subject to
ever. l
their power.1
32 They provoked Him at the c De 12:31
2Ki 16:1, 3 43 Many times he rescued
waters of Meri·bah,1 2Ki 17:17, 18 them, i
And it went badly for Moses Jer 7:30, 31
because of them. m 1Co 10:20 But they would rebel and
disobey, j
33 They embittered his spirit, d 2Ki 21:16
e And they would be brought
And he spoke rashly with Eze 16:20
his lips. n f Jer 3:9 low for their error. k
34 They did not annihilate the g De 32:30 44 But he would see their
peoples, o Jg 3:8 distress l
As Jehovah had commanded h Jg 10:6-8 And hear their cry for help. m
them. p i Jg 10:11, 12 45 For their sake he would
1Sa 12:11 remember his covenant,
35 But they mingled with the j Jg 4:1
nations q And he would feel pity,1
k Jg 6:1-5
moved by his great2 loyal
And adopted1 their ways. r l Jg 2:18 love. n
106:28 1 Or “attached themselves to.”
m Jg 3:9
46 He would cause them to be
2 That is, sacrifices offered either to n Ex 34:6 pitied
De 32:36
dead people or to lifeless gods. Isa 63:7
106:32 1 Meaning “Quarreling.” 106:35 La 3:32 106:42 1 Lit., “hand.” 106:45 1 Or “feel
1 Or “learned.” Joe 2:13 regret.” 2 Or “abundant.”
PSALMS 106:47–107:16 840
By all who held them CHAP. 106 48 May Jehovah, the God of
captive. a a Ezr 9:9 Israel, be praised
47 Save us, O Jehovah our Throughout all eternity.1a
b Ps 79:9
God, b And let all the people say,
And gather us from the c Jer 32:37 “Amen!”2
nations c d 1Ch 16:35 Praise Jah!3
So that we may give thanks ____________________
to your holy name Second Col.
106:48 1 Or “From eternity to eternity.”
And exult in praising you.1d 2 Or “So be it!” 3 Or “Hallelujah!” “Jah”
a 1Ch 29:10
Ps 41:13 is a shortened form of the name Jeho-
106:47 1 Or “exult in your praise.” Lu 1:68 vah.
BOOK FIVE
(Psalms 107-150)
107 Give thanks to Jehovah, CHAP. 107

for he is good; a a Lu 18:19
And for his wonderful works
in behalf of the sons of
His loyal love endures for- men. a
ever. b b 1Ch 16:34 9 For he has satisfied the
Ps 103:17
2 Let those reclaimed1 by thirsty1
Jehovah say this, c Isa 35:10 And filled the hungry2 with
Those whom he reclaimed Jer 15:21 good things. b
Mic 4:10
from the hand2 of the 10 Some were living in deepest
adversary, c d Ps 106:47 darkness,
3 Whom he gathered together Jer 29:14 Prisoners in affliction and
from the lands, d in irons.
From the east and from the e Isa 43:5, 6
Jer 31:8
11 For they had rebelled against
west,1 the word of God;
From the north and from the f Ho 5:14, 15 They disrespected the coun-
south. e sel of the Most High. c
4 They wandered about in the g Isa 41:17 12 So he humbled their hearts
wilderness, in the desert; through hardship; d
h Isa 30:21
They did not find a way to a They stumbled, and there
city where they could live. i Ne 11:3 was no one to help them.
5 They were hungry and 13 They called to Jehovah for
thirsty; j 1Ch 16:8 help in their distress;
They were1 faint from ____________________ He saved them from their
exhaustion. Second Col. plight.
6 They kept crying out to a Ps 40:5 14 He brought them out of
Jehovah in their distress; f deepest darkness,
b Ps 34:10
He rescued them from their Isa 55:2 And he tore off their
plight. g Lu 1:53 shackles. e
7 He had them walk in the 15 Let people give thanks to
c Ps 106:43 Jehovah for his loyal love f
right way h La 3:42
To come to a city where they And for his wonderful works
could live. i d Le 26:21 in behalf of the sons of
8 Let people give thanks to men.
Jehovah for his loyal love e Ps 68:6
j 16 For he has broken down the
Ps 146:7
Isa 49:8, 9 doors of copper
107:2 1 Or “repurchased.” 2 Or “power.” Isa 61:1
107:3 1 Or “From sunrise and from sun- 107:9 1 Or “the parched soul.” 2 Or “the
set.” 107:5 1 Or “Their soul was.” f La 3:22 hungry soul.”
841 PSALM 107:17-40
And cut through the bars of CHAP. 107 28 Then they cry out to Jehovah
iron. a a Isa 45:1, 2 in their distress, a
17 They were foolish and And he rescues them from
suffered affliction b b Jer 2:19 their plight.
On account of their trans- 29 He calms the windstorm;
gressions and their errors. c c La 3:39 The waves of the sea grow
18 They lost their appetite for1 quiet. b
all food; d Ps 147:3 30 They rejoice when these
They drew near the gates of grow still,
death. e Le 7:12 And he leads them to their
19 They would call to Jehovah Ps 50:14
desired harbor.
for help in their distress; 31 Let people give thanks to
f 2Ch 9:21
He would save them from Eze 27:9 Jehovah for his loyal love
their plight. And for his wonderful works
20 He would send his word and g Ge 1:21 in behalf of the sons of
heal them d Ps 104:25 men. c
And rescue them from the 32 Let them exalt him in
pits they were trapped in. h Ps 135:7
the congregation of the
21 Let people give thanks to Jer 10:13
Jon 1:4 people, d
Jehovah for his loyal love And let them praise him in
And for his wonderful works i Jon 1:4, 13 the council1 of the elders.
in behalf of the sons of ____________________ 33 He turns rivers into a desert
men. Second Col. And springs of water into
22 Let them offer the sacrifices a Jon 1:14 parched ground, e
of thanksgiving e
34 Fruitful land into salty
And declare his works with b Ps 65:7 wasteland, f
a joyful cry. Ps 89:9
Because of the wickedness
23 Those who travel on the sea Jon 1:15
of those dwelling in it.
in ships,
c Ps 105:5 35 He turns the desert into
Who ply their trade over the
vast waters, f reedy pools of water,
24 They have seen the works d Ps 111:1 And dry land into springs of
of Jehovah water. g
And his wonderful works in e 1Ki 17:1, 7 36 He causes the hungry to
Isa 42:15 dwell there, h
the deep; g Am 4:7
25 How by his word a wind- So that they may establish
storm arises, h f Ge 13:10
a city where they can live. i
Lifting up the waves of the De 29:22, 23 37 They sow fields and plant
sea. vineyards j
26 They rise up to the sky; g 2Ki 3:17 That yield fruitful crops. k
They plunge down to the
Isa 35:7
Isa 41:18
38 He blesses them and they
depths. increase greatly;
Their courage1 melts away h Ps 146:7 He does not let their cattle
because of the impending Lu 1:53 diminish. l
calamity. 39 But again they become few
27 They reel and stagger like i Ps 107:7 and are humiliated
a drunken man, Because of oppression,
And all their skill proves j Isa 65:21 calamity, and grief.
useless. i 40 He pours out contempt upon
k Ac 14:17 nobles
107:18 1 Or “Their soul detested.”
107:26 1 Or “soul.” l De 7:13, 14 107:32 1 Lit., “seat.”
PSALMS 107:41–109:7 842
And makes them wander in CHAP. 107 8 Gile·ad a belongs to me, as
trackless wastelands. a a Job 12:21, 24 does Ma·nasseh,
41 But he protects1 the poor b 1Sa 2:8 And Ephra·im is the helmet1
from oppression b c Ps 58:10 for my head; b
And makes their families as d Ex 11:7 Judah is my commander’s
numerous as a flock. Ps 63:11 staff. c
42 The upright see this and e Ps 64:9 9 Moab is my washbasin. d
rejoice; c Ho 14:9 Over Edom I will throw my
But all the unrighteous shut f Ps 77:12 sandal. e
Ps 143:5
their mouths. d Jer 9:24 Over Phi·listi·a I will shout
43 Whoever is wise will observe ____________________ in triumph.” f
these things e CHAP. 108 10 Who will bring me to the
And will carefully consider g Ps 57:7-11 fortified city?
Jehovah’s acts of loyal Ps 104:33 Who will lead me as far as
love. f h Ps 81:2 Edom? g
A song. A melody of David. i Ps 36:5 11 Is it not you, O God, who
108 My heart is steadfast,

Ps 103:11 have rejected us,
O God.
j Ps 8:1 Our God, who no longer goes
Ps 57:5, 11
I will sing and make music out with our armies? h
with my whole being.1g
k Ps 20:6
Ps 60:5
12 Help us in our distress, i
2 Do awake, O stringed instru- l Jos 17:7
For salvation by humans is
ment; you too, O harp. h worthless. j
m Ge 33:17
I will awaken the dawn. Ps 60:6-8 13 By God we will gain power, k
____________________ And he will trample on our
3 I will praise you among the
peoples, O Jehovah, Second Col. adversaries. l
And I will sing praises1 to a Jos 13:8, 11 To the director. Of David. A melody.
109 O doGodnotwhom I praise, m

you among the nations. b De 33:17
4 For your loyal love is great, c Ge 49:10 remain silent.
as high as the heavens, i d 2Sa 8:2 2 For the wicked and the de-
And your faithfulness, up e Nu 24:18 ceitful open their mouths
to the skies. 2Sa 8:14 against me.
5 Be exalted above the heav- f 2Sa 8:1 They speak about me with
ens, O God; g Ps 60:9-12 lying tongues; n
May your glory be over all h De 23:14 3 They surround me with hate-
the earth. j i Ps 18:6 ful words,
6 So that your loved ones may j Ps 118:8 And they attack me without
be rescued, Ps 146:3, 4 cause. o
Save us with your right hand k 1Sa 2:4 4 They resist me in response
2Sa 22:40 to my love; p
and answer me. k Isa 40:29-31
7 God has spoken in his holi- But I continue to pray.
l Ps 44:5
ness:1 ____________________ 5 They repay me with bad for
“I will exult, I will give good q
CHAP. 109
out Shechem l as an inheri- And hatred for my love. r
m Ps 33:1
tance, 6 Appoint a wicked man over
n 2Sa 15:2, 3
And I will measure off the Ps 31:18 him;
Valley2 of Succoth. m o 2Sa 15:12 May a resister1 stand at his
2Sa 16:5-7 right hand.
107:41 1 Or “puts on high,” that is, out Ps 69:4 7 When he is judged, may he
of reach. 108:1 1 Lit., “even my glory.” p 2Sa 13:39 be found guilty;1
108:3 1 Or “make music.” 108:7 1 Or q Ps 35:11, 12
possibly, “in his holy place.” 2 Or “Low Ps 38:19, 20 108:8 1 Lit., “stronghold.” 109:6 1 Or
Plain.” r Ps 55:12-14 “an accuser.” 109:7 1 Or “wicked.”
843 PSALM 109:8-29
May even his prayer be CHAP. 109 And they were poured into
counted as a sin. a a Isa 1:15 his body like water,
8 Let his days be few; b Mic 3:4 Into his bones like oil.
His office of oversight let 19 May his curses be like the
someone else take. c clothing in which he wraps
b Ps 55:23
9 Let his children1 become Mt 27:5 himself a
fatherless, And like a belt he always
And his wife, a widow. wears.
10 May his children1 become c Ac 1:16-20 20 This is the payment from
wandering beggars, Jehovah for the one who
Foraging for food from their resists me b
d Ps 37:28 And for those who speak evil
ruined homes.
11 May his creditor seize1 all things against me.1
that he has, 21 But you, Jehovah the Sover-
e 2Sa 3:28, 29
And may strangers plunder 2Sa 21:1 eign Lord,
his possessions. Act in my behalf for the sake
12 May no one extend kindness1 of your name. c
to him, f Ps 34:16 Rescue me, because your
And may no one show favor loyal love is good. d
to his fatherless children. 22 For I am helpless and poor, e
g Jas 2:13
13 Let his descendants1 be cut And my heart has been
off; d pierced within me. f
May their name be erased h Ps 10:2
23 I am passing away like a fad-
within a generation. ing shadow;
14 Let the error of his fore- I have been shaken off like
fathers be remembered i 2Sa 16:11 a locust.
by Jehovah, e 2Sa 17:1, 2 24 My knees give way from
Ps 37:32
And may the sin of his fasting;
____________________
mother not be erased. My body is thin, and I am
Second Col.
15 May Jehovah always be a Ps 109:29
wasting away.1
mindful of what they have 25 I have become the object
done; of their taunts. g
And may he cut off the b 2Sa 17:23 When they see me, they
memory of them from the shake their heads. h
earth. f 26 Help me, O Jehovah my God;
16 For he did not remember c Ps 25:11 Save me by your loyal love.
to show kindness,1g Ps 31:3 27 May they know that this is by
But he kept pursuing the your hand;
oppressed, h poor, and d Ps 36:7
That you, O Jehovah, have
brokenhearted man Ps 69:16 done it.
To put him to death. i Ps 86:5 28 Let them pronounce a curse,
17 He loved to pronounce a but may you give a bless-
curse, so that is what came ing.
e Ps 40:17
upon him; When they rise up against
He had no desire to bless, so me, may they be put to
he received no blessing. shame,
f Ps 102:4
18 He was clothed with curses But let your servant rejoice.
as his garment. 29 Let those who resist me be
g Ps 31:11 clothed with humiliation;
109:9, 10 1 Lit., “sons.” 109:11 1 Or
“May usurers lay out traps for.” 109:20 1 Or “my soul.” 109:24 1 Lit.,
109:12, 16 1 Or “loyal love.” 109:13 h Ps 22:7 “My flesh has grown lean, without fat-
1 Or “posterity.” Mt 27:39 ness (oil).”
PSALMS 109:30–111:7 844
May they be wrapped in their CHAP. 109 7 He1 will drink from the
shame as in a robe.1a a Ps 35:26 stream along the road.
30 My mouth will fervently b Ps 22:22 Therefore, he will hold his
praise Jehovah; ____________________ head high.
111
I will praise him in front of CHAP. 110 Praise Jah!1a
many people. b c Ro 8:34
1 [Aleph]
31 For he will stand at the right Eph 1:20
I will praise Jehovah with all
Heb 8:1
hand of the poor Heb 12:2 my heart b
To save him from those who
condemn him.1
d Mt 22:43, 44
Mr 12:36
2 [Beth]
Lu 20:42, 43 In the assembled group of
Of David. A melody. Ac 2:34, 35 upright ones and in the
110 Jehovah
Lord:
declared to my 1Co 15:25
Heb 1:3, 13
Heb 10:12, 13
congregation.
3 [Gimel]
“Sit at my right hand c e Ps 2:8, 9 2 The works of Jehovah are
Until I place your enemies as Ps 45:4, 5 great; c
a stool for your feet.” d Mt 28:18
Re 6:2 4 [Daleth]
2 Jehovah will extend the Re 12:5 They are studied by all those
scepter of your power out Re 19:11, 15
finding pleasure in them. d
of Zion, saying: f Heb 7:21, 28
“Go subduing in the midst of g Ge 14:18
5 [He]
your enemies.” e Heb 5:5, 6 3 His activity is glorious and
3 Your people will offer them-
Heb 6:19, 20 splendid,
selves willingly on the day
Heb 7:3, 11
6 [Waw]
h Ps 16:8
of your military force.1 And his righteousness
i Ps 2:2
In splendid holiness, from Ro 2:5
endures forever. e
the womb of the dawn, Re 11:18 7 [Zayin]
You have your company of
Re 19:19
4 He causes his wonderful
j Ps 79:6 works to be remembered. f
young men just like dew-
drops. k Jer 25:31-33
____________________
8 [Heth]
4 Jehovah has sworn an oath, Jehovah is compassionate1
Second Col.
and he will not change his and merciful. g
____________________
mind:1 9 [Teth]
“You are a priest forever f CHAP. 111
5 Food he gives to those fear-
In the manner of Mel·chize- a Ps 68:4
Ps 113:1
ing him. h
dek!” g Re 19:1
[Yod]
5 Jehovah will be at your right b Ps 9:1 He remembers his covenant
hand; h c Ps 98:1 forever. i
He will crush kings on the
day of his anger. i
Ps 139:14
Re 15:3
[Kaph]
6 He has revealed to his people
6 He will execute judgment d Ps 77:12
his powerful works
Ps 143:5
against1 the nations; j
He will fill the land with dead
e Ps 103:17 [Lamed]
bodies. k f De 31:19 By giving them the inheri-
Jos 4:5-7 tance of the nations. j
He will crush the leader2 of
a vast land.3
g Ex 34:6
Jas 5:11
[Mem]
h Ps 37:25
7 The works of his hands are
109:29 1 Or “sleeveless coat.” 109:31 Mt 6:33 truth and justice; k
1 Or “his soul.” 110:3 1 Or “on the i Ps 89:34
day your army mobilizes.” 110:4 1 Or Ps 105:8 110:7 1 Referring to “my Lord” in vs. 1.
“he will feel no regret.” 110:6 1 Or j Ps 44:2 111:1 1 Or “Hallelujah!” “Jah” is a short-
“among.” 2 Lit., “head.” 3 Or “of the Ps 105:44 ened form of the name Jehovah. 111:4
entire earth.” k De 32:4 1 Or “gracious.”
845 PSALMS 111:8–113:2
[Nun] CHAP. 111 8 [Heth]
Trustworthy are all his a Ps 19:8 He is compassionate1 and
orders. a Isa 55:10, 11 merciful a and righteous.
[Samekh] b Ps 19:9 9 [Teth]
8 They are always reliable,1 c Ex 15:13 5 It goes well for the man who
now and forever; Lu 1:68 generously1 lends. b
[Ayin] Re 7:10
[Yod]
They are made in truth and d Ps 89:7 He conducts his affairs with
righteousness. b Isa 6:2, 3 justice.
[Pe] [Kaph]
Lu 1:49
Re 4:8
9 He has given redemption to e Job 28:28
6 He will never be shaken. c
his people. c Pr 1:7 [Lamed]
[Tsade] Ec 12:13 The righteous will be remem-
He commanded that his cov- f De 4:6 bered forever. d
enant should last forever. Jos 1:7, 8
[Mem]
[Qoph] 1Ki 2:3
Ps 119:100 7 He will not fear bad news. e
His name is holy and awe- 2Ti 3:14, 15 [Nun]
inspiring. d ____________________ His heart is steadfast, trust-
[Resh] CHAP. 112 ing in Jehovah. f
10 The fear of Jehovah is the g Ex 15:2 [Samekh]
beginning of wisdom. e Re 19:1
8 His heart is unshakable;1
[Sin] h Ps 111:10 he is not afraid; g
All those observing his or- i Ps 1:1, 2 [Ayin]
ders1 show good insight. f Ps 40:8
In the end he will look in tri-
[Taw] j Ps 25:12, 13 umph on his adversaries. h
His praise endures forever. Ps 37:25, 26
[Pe]
112 9 He has distributed widely;1
Praise Jah!1g k Ps 97:11
1Pe 2:9
1 [Aleph] ____________________
he has given to the poor. i
Happy is the man who fears Second Col.
[Tsade]
Jehovah, h His righteousness continues
a Lu 6:36
2 [Beth] Eph 4:32 forever. j
Who takes great pleasure b De 15:7, 8
[Qoph]
in his commandments. i Ps 41:1 His own strength2 will be
3 [Gimel] Pr 19:17 exalted with glory.
2 His descendants will be
Lu 6:34, 35
Ac 20:35
[Resh]
mighty in the earth, Heb 13:16 10 The wicked one will see and
4 [Daleth] c Ps 15:5 be upset.
And the generation of the Ps 125:1 [Shin]
upright will be blessed. j d Ne 5:19 He will grind his teeth and
5 [He] Pr 10:7 melt away.
3 Wealth and riches are in e Ps 27:1 [Taw]
his house, Pr 3:25 The desires of the wicked
6 [Waw] f Ps 62:8 will perish. k
113
Isa 26:3
And his righteousness Praise Jah!1
continues forever. g Pr 28:1 Offer praise, you ser-
7 [Zayin] h Ps 59:10 vants of Jehovah,
4 To the upright he shines like i De 15:11 Praise the name of Jehovah.
a light in the darkness. k Pr 11:24 2 May Jehovah’s name be
Pr 19:17 praised
111:8 1 Or “well-founded.” 111:10 1 Lit., j De 24:12, 13
“them.” 112:1; 113:1 1 Or “Hallelujah!” 2Co 9:9 112:4 1 Or “gracious.” 112:5 1 Or “gra-
“Jah” is a shortened form of the name Heb 6:10 ciously.” 112:8 1 Or “resolute; steady.”
Jehovah. k Pr 11:7 112:9 1 Or “generously.” 2 Lit., “horn.”
PSALMS 113:3–115:12 846
From now on and forever. a CHAP. 113 7 Tremble, O earth, because
3 From the rising of the sun to a 1Ch 16:36 of the Lord,
its setting, 1Ch 29:10 Because of the God of
Ps 106:48
Let Jehovah’s name be b Ps 72:19 Jacob, a
praised. b Ps 86:9 8 Who turns the rock into a
4 Jehovah is high above all the Isa 59:19
Mal 1:11
reedy pool of water,
nations; c c Ps 97:9 The flinty rock into springs
His glory is above the heav- Ps 99:2 of water. b
115
ens. d d 1Ki 8:27
e Ex 15:11
Not to us, O Jehovah,
5 Who is like Jehovah our f Ps 18:35 not to us,1
God, e Ps 138:6 But to your name give glory c
The one who dwells1 on Isa 57:15
Isa 66:2
Because of your loyal love
high? g 1Sa 2:7 and your faithfulness. d
6 He stoops down to look on h 1Sa 2:5 2 Why should the nations say:
heaven and earth, f Isa 54:1
“Where is their God?” e
____________________
7 Raising the lowly from the 3 Our God is in the heavens;
dust. CHAP. 114
He does whatever he
He lifts up the poor from the i Ex 12:41
pleases.
j Ex 6:7
ash heap1g Ex 19:6 4 Their idols are silver and
8 In order to make him sit with De 32:9 gold,
nobles, k Ex 14:21
The work of human hands. f
l Jos 3:16
With the nobles of his peo-
m Ex 19:18 5 A mouth they have, but they
ple. Jg 5:4 cannot speak; g
9 He gives the barren woman n Ex 15:8 Eyes, but they cannot see;
a home o Jos 4:23
6 Ears they have, but they
____________________
As a happy mother with cannot hear;
children.1h Second Col.
A nose, but they cannot
Praise Jah!2 a 1Ch 16:29, 30 smell;
114
b Ex 17:6
When Israel went out Nu 20:11 7 Hands they have, but they
of Egypt, i De 8:14, 15 cannot feel;
Ps 107:35
The house of Jacob from a ____________________
Feet, but they cannot walk; h
people speaking a foreign They make no sound with
CHAP. 115
language, their throat. i
c Isa 48:11
2 Judah became his sanctu- Joh 12:28 8 The people who make them
ary,1 d Ps 138:2 will become just like them, j
Israel, his dominion. j e Ex 32:12 As will all those who trust
Nu 14:15, 16
3 The sea saw it and fled; k De 32:26, 27
in them. k
The Jordan turned back. l Ps 79:10 9 O Israel, trust in Jehovah l
4 The mountains skipped f Ps 135:15-18
Isa 40:19
—He is their help and their
about like rams, m Isa 46:6 shield. m
The hills, like lambs. Jer 10:3, 4 10 O house of Aaron, n trust
Jer 10:8, 9
5 What made you flee, O sea? n Ac 19:26 in Jehovah
Why, O Jordan, did you turn 1Co 10:19 —He is their help and their
g Hab 2:19 shield.
back? o h 1Sa 5:3
6 Why did you skip about like Isa 46:7 11 You who fear Jehovah, trust
rams, O mountains, i Hab 2:18 in Jehovah o
Like lambs, O hills? j Isa 44:9 —He is their help and their
k Ps 97:7 shield. p
113:5 1 Or “sits enthroned.” 113:7 1 Or l
m
Pr 3:5
De 33:29
12 Jehovah remembers us and
possibly, “garbage dump.” 113:9 1 Lit., Ps 33:20 will bless;
“sons.” 2 Or “Hallelujah!” “Jah” is a n Ex 28:1
shortened form of the name Jehovah. o Pr 16:20 115:1 1 Or “To us belongs nothing,
114:2 1 Or “holy place.” p Ps 84:11 O Jehovah, to us belongs nothing.”
847 PSALMS 115:13–116:18
He will bless the house of CHAP. 115 5 Jehovah is compassionate1
Israel; a a Ge 12:2 and righteous; a
He will bless the house of Our God is merciful. b
b Ge 13:16
Aaron. 6 Jehovah is guarding the
13 He will bless those who fear c Ps 3:8 inexperienced. c
Jehovah, I was brought low, and he
d Ps 96:5 saved me.
The small as well as the
great. e Isa 66:1 7 Let my soul1 rest once again,
14 Jehovah will give you an For Jehovah has dealt kindly
increase, f Ge 1:28 with me.
To you and your children.1b
Ps 37:29
Isa 45:18
8 You have rescued me1 from
15 May you be blessed by Ac 17:26 death,
Jehovah, c My eye from tears, my foot
g Ps 6:5 from stumbling. d
The Maker of heaven and Ec 9:5
earth. d 9 I will walk before Jehovah
16 As for the heavens, they h Ps 31:17 in the land of the living.
____________________ 10 I had faith, for I spoke; e
belong to Jehovah, e
But the earth he has given
CHAP. 116 I was greatly afflicted.
to the sons of men. f
i Ps 18:6 11 As for me, I panicked and
17 The dead do not praise Jah; g said:
j Ps 34:15
“Every man is a liar.” f
Nor do any who go down into
the silence of death.1h k Isa 38:10 12 With what will I repay
Jehovah
18 But we will praise Jah l Ps 18:4
Ps 38:6
For all the good he has done
From now on and forever. for me?
Praise Jah!1 m Ps 34:6 13 I will take up the cup of
116 I love Jehovah Ro 10:13
salvation,1
____________________
Because he hears1 my And I will call on the name
voice, my pleas for Second Col.
of Jehovah.
a De 32:4
help. i 14 I will pay my vows to
2 For he inclines his ear1 b Ex 34:6 Jehovah
to me, j Ne 9:17 In the presence of all his
Da 9:9 people. g
And I will call on him as long
as I live.2 c Ps 19:7 15 Costly1 in the eyes of
3 The ropes of death Jehovah
encircled me; d Ps 56:13 Is the death of his loyal
Ps 94:18
The Grave had me in its ones. h
grip.1k e 2Co 4:13 16 I beg you, O Jehovah,
I was overcome by distress For I am your servant.
f Ro 3:4
and grief. l I am your servant, the son
4 But I called on the name of g Ps 22:25 of your slave girl.
Jehovah: m Jon 2:9 You have freed me from my
“O Jehovah, rescue me!”1 bonds. i
h 1Sa 25:29
Job 1:12 17 I will offer to you the sacri-
115:14 1 Lit., “sons.” 115:17 1 Lit., “into Ps 91:14 fice of thanksgiving; j
silence.” 115:18 1 Or “Hallelujah!” “Jah” Zec 2:8
I will call on the name of
2Pe 2:9
is a shortened form of the name Je- Jehovah.
hovah. 116:1 1 Or possibly, “I love i Ps 107:14 18 I will pay my vows to
because Jehovah hears.” 116:2 1 Or Jehovah k
“bends down to listen.” 2 Lit., “in my j Le 7:12
Ps 50:23
days.” 116:3 1 Lit., “The distresses of 116:5 1 Or “gracious.” 116:7 1 See Glos-
Sheol found me.” 116:4, 8 1 Or “my k Ps 22:25 sary. 116:13 1 Or “grand salvation.”
soul.” Ps 76:11 116:15 1 Lit., “Precious.”
PSALMS 116:19–118:21 848
In the presence of all his CHAP. 116 Than to trust in princes. a
people, a a Ps 116:14 10 All the nations
19 In the courtyards of the b Ps 96:8
surrounded me,
house of Jehovah, b But in the name of Jehovah,
In your midst, O Jerusalem. c Re 19:1 I warded them off. b
____________________ 11 They surrounded me,
Praise Jah!1c
117 Praise Jehovah, all you CHAP. 117 yes, I was completely sur-
nations; d d Re 7:9, 10 rounded,
Glorify him, all you e Ro 15:11 But in the name of Jehovah,
peoples.1e I warded them off.
2 For his loyal love toward us
f La 3:22 12 They surrounded me like
is great; f g Ps 25:10 bees,
The faithfulness g of Jehovah
Ps 91:4 But they were extinguished
as quickly as a fire among
endures forever. h h Ps 100:5
thorns.
Praise Jah!1i i Ps 111:1 In the name of Jehovah,
118 Give thanks to Jehovah,
for he is good; j
____________________
CHAP. 118 13
I warded them off. c
I was pushed hard1 to make
His loyal love endures j Mt 19:17 me fall,
forever. k Ps 18:19 But Jehovah helped me.
2 Let Israel now say: 14 Jah is my shelter and my
“His loyal love endures l Ps 27:1
strength,
forever.” m Isa 51:12 And he has become my
3 Let those of the house of Ro 8:31 salvation. d
Heb 13:6
Aaron now say: 15 The sound of rejoicing and
“His loyal love endures n Mt 26:52, 53 salvation1
forever.” o Ps 54:7 Is in the tents of the righ-
4 Let those fearing Jehovah teous.
now say: p Ps 40:4
Ps 146:3, 4
The right hand of Jehovah is
“His loyal love endures Jer 17:5 demonstrating its power. e
forever.” ____________________ 16 The right hand of Jehovah
5 I called on Jah1 in my Second Col. is exalting itself;
distress; a Eze 29:6, 7 The right hand of Jehovah is
Jah answered and brought demonstrating its power. f
b 2Ch 20:15, 17
me into a place of safety.2k 17 I will not die, no, I will live,
6 Jehovah is on my side; c 2Ch 14:11 In order to declare the works
I will not be afraid. l d Ex 15:2
of Jah. g
What can man do to me? m Ps 18:2 18 Jah disciplined me severely, h
7 Jehovah is on my side as Isa 12:2 But he did not hand me over
my helper;1n e Ps 89:13 to death. i
I will look in triumph on Isa 63:12 19 Open to me the gates of righ-
those who hate me. o f Ex 15:6
teousness; j
8 It is better to take refuge in Isa 40:26 I will enter them and praise
Jehovah Jah.
g Ps 6:5
Than to trust in humans. p Ps 71:17 20 This is the gate of Jehovah.
9 It is better to take refuge in The righteous will enter
h Ps 66:10
Jehovah Ps 94:12
through it. k
21 I will praise you, for you
116:19; 117:2 1 Or “Hallelujah!” “Jah” is i Ps 16:10 answered me l
a shortened form of the name Jeho- j Isa 26:2 And you became my salva-
vah. 117:1 1 Or “clans.” 118:5 1 “Jah” Re 22:14 tion.
is a shortened form of the name Jeho-
k Ps 24:3, 4
vah. 2 Or “a roomy place.” 118:7 1 Or 118:13 1 Or possibly, “You pushed me
possibly, “along with those helping me.” l Ps 116:1 hard.” 118:15 1 Or “victory.”
849 PSALMS 118:22–119:17
22 The stone that the builders CHAP. 118 5 If only I could remain stead-
rejected a Isa 28:16 fast1a
Has become the chief Lu 20:17 So as to observe your regu-
Ac 4:11
cornerstone.1a 1Co 3:11
lations!
23 This has come from Eph 2:19, 20 6 Then I would not be put to
Jehovah; b 1Pe 2:4-7 shame b
It is wonderful in our eyes. c b Ac 5:31 When I consider all your
24 This is the day that Jehovah c Mr 12:10, 11
commandments.
has made; 7 I will praise you with
We will be joyful and rejoice d Mt 21:7-9 an upright heart
Mt 23:39
in it. Mr 11:7-10 When I learn your righteous
25 Jehovah, save us, please, Lu 19:37, 38 judgments.
we beg! e Ps 18:28 8 I will observe your regula-
Jehovah, grant us victory, 1Pe 2:9 tions.
please! f Le 23:34
May you never utterly for-
26 Blessed is the one who Ps 42:4 sake me.
comes in the name of g Ex 27:2 2 [Beth]
Jehovah; d 9 How can a young man keep
We bless you from the h Ex 15:2 his path clean?
Isa 25:1
house of Jehovah. By keeping on guard ac-
27 Jehovah is God; i Ps 50:23 cording to your word. c
He gives us light. e j Ezr 3:11 10 With my whole heart I seek
Join in the festival pro- Ps 118:1 you.
____________________
cession with branches in Do not let me stray from
hand, f CHAP. 119 your commandments. d
Up to the horns of the k 2Ki 20:3 11 In my heart I treasure up
Jas 1:25
altar. g your saying e
28 You are my God, and I will l Ps 19:7 So that I may not sin
praise you; m 2Ch 31:20, 21 against you. f
My God, I will exalt you. h n Isa 38:3
12 May you be praised,
29 Give thanks to Jehovah, i O Jehovah;
for he is good; o De 5:33 Teach me your regulations.
Jer 7:23
His loyal love endures for- Jas 2:10 13 With my lips I declare
ever. j ____________________ All the judgments that you
1 [Aleph] Second Col. have spoken.
119 Happy are those who

are blameless1 in
a Ps 51:10
b Ps 119:80
14 I rejoice over your
reminders g
their way, More than over all other
Who walk in the law of c Pr 6:20, 22 valuable things. h
Jehovah. k d Ps 25:5 15 I will ponder over1 your
2 Happy are those who ob- e Ps 112:1
orders i
serve his reminders, l And keep my eyes on your
f Ps 19:13 paths. j
Who search for him with all Ps 37:31
their heart. m 16 I am fond of your statutes.
3 They practice no unrigh- g Jer 15:16 I will not forget your word. k
teousness; h Ps 19:8, 10 3 [Gimel]
They walk in his ways. n Ps 119:72 17 Deal kindly with your ser-
4 You have commanded i Ps 119:93 vant,
That your orders be care- Ps 119:100 So that I may live and ob-
fully kept. o j Ps 25:10 serve your word. l
k Jas 1:23-25
118:22 1 Lit., “the head of the corner.” 119:5 1 Lit., “O that my ways were firm-
119:1 1 Or “who keep integrity.” l Isa 38:20 ly established.” 119:15 1 Or “study.”
PSALM 119:18-40 850
18 Open my eyes so that I may CHAP. 119 And favor me with your law.
see clearly a 1Ch 29:15 30 The way of faithfulness
The wonderful things from I have chosen. a
your law. b De 28:15
I recognize that your judg-
19 I am but a foreigner in the ments are right.
land. a 31 I cling to your reminders. b
Do not hide your command- c Ps 119:14 O Jehovah, do not let me be
Ps 119:168
ments from me. disappointed.1c
20 I am1 consumed with 32 I will eagerly pursue1 the
longing d De 17:18-20 way of your command-
Ps 119:105
For your judgments at all 2Ti 3:16, 17
ments
times. Because you make room for
21 You rebuke the presump- it in my heart.2
tuous,
e Ps 22:15
5 [He]
The cursed ones who stray 33 Teach me, O Jehovah, d the
from your command- f Ps 119:154 way of your regulations,
Ps 143:11 And I will follow it to the
ments. b
22 Remove from me1 scorn end. e
and contempt, g Ps 86:11 34 Give me understanding,
For I have observed your So that I may observe
reminders. h Ps 145:5
your law
23 Even when princes sit And keep it with my whole
together and speak heart.
against me, i Ps 141:4 35 Guide me1 in the pathway
Pr 30:8
Your servant ponders over1 ____________________
of your commandments, f
your regulations. For in it I take delight.
Second Col.
24 I am fond of your remind- 36 Incline my heart to your
a Jos 24:15
ers; c reminders,
They are my advisers. d Not to selfish gain.1g
4 [Daleth]
b Ps 19:7 37 Turn my eyes away from
25 I lie1 prostrate in the dust. e looking at what is worth-
c Ps 25:20 less; h
Preserve me alive accord-
ing to your word. f
Ps 119:80 Preserve me alive in your
way.
26 I told you of my ways, and
d Isa 48:17 38 Fulfill your promise1 to
you answered me;
Joh 6:45 your servant,
Teach me your regulations. g Jas 1:5 So that you may be feared.2
27 Make me understand the
39 Remove the disgrace that
meaning1 of your orders, I dread,
e Ps 119:112
So that I may ponder over2 For your judgments are
your wonderful works. h good. i
28 I have1 been sleepless from f Ps 23:3
40 See how I long for your
grief. orders.
Strengthen me according to g Lu 12:15 Preserve me alive in your
your word. 1Ti 6:10
righteousness.
29 Remove from me the way Heb 13:5
of deception, i 119:31 1 Or “be put to shame.” 119:32

h Nu 15:39 1 Lit., “will run.” 2 Or possibly, “you
119:20 1 Or “My soul is.” 119:22 1 Lit., Pr 4:25 make my heart have the confidence.”
“Roll away from upon me.” 119:23 Pr 23:4, 5
119:35 1 Or “Make me walk.” 119:36
1 Or “studies.” 119:25 1 Or “My soul 1 Or “to profits.” 119:38 1 Or “saying.”
lies.” 119:27 1 Lit., “way.” 2 Or “study.” i Ps 19:9 2 Or possibly, “Which is made to those
119:28 1 Or “My soul has.” Ps 119:75 who fear you.”
851 PSALM 119:41-65
6 [Waw] CHAP. 119 And I find comfort in them. a
41 May I experience your loyal a Ps 51:1 53 I am seized with burning
love, O Jehovah, a Ps 90:14 rage because of the
Your salvation in harmony wicked,
with your promise;1b b Ps 119:76
Who forsake your law. b
42 Then I will reply to the one c Ps 119:33 54 Your regulations are songs
taunting me, to me
For I put my trust in your d Ps 118:5 Wherever I dwell.1
word.
55 During the night I re-
43 Do not utterly remove the e Ro 1:16
member your name,
word of truth from my O Jehovah, c
f Job 23:12
mouth, Ps 119:174 So that I may keep your law.
For I have hoped in1 your Ro 7:22
judgment. 56 This has been my practice
44 I will keep your law con- g Ps 119:127 Because I have observed
stantly, your orders.
Forever and ever. c
h Ps 119:23
Ps 119:71
8 [Heth]
45 And I will walk about in 57 Jehovah is my portion; d
a place of safety,1d i Ps 94:19 I have promised to keep
For I search for your Ro 15:4 your words. e
orders. j Ps 119:157
58 I appeal to you2 with all my
46 I will speak about your re- heart; f
minders in front of kings, k Nu 16:5 Show me favor g according
And I will not be ashamed. e De 1:35, 36 to your promise.1
De 4:3
47 I am fond of your command- ____________________
59 I have examined my ways,
ments, In order to turn my feet
Second Col.
Yes, I love them. f back to your reminders. h
a Ro 15:4
48 I will raise my hands to your 60 I hurry and do not delay
commandments, which b Ps 119:158 To keep your command-
I love, g Ps 139:21 ments. i
Pr 28:4
And I will ponder over1 61 The ropes of the wicked
your regulations. h c Ps 63:6 surround me,
7 [Zayin] Isa 26:9 But your law I do not
49 Remember your word1 to forget. j
your servant, d Ps 16:5
62 At midnight I get up to give
Through which you give me you thanks k
e Ex 19:8
hope.2 For your righteous judg-
50 This is my comfort in my f Ps 51:17 ments.
affliction, i 63 I am a friend of all who
For your saying has pre- g Ps 57:1
fear you
served me alive.
And of those who keep your
51 The presumptuous utterly h Ps 119:101
Eph 5:15 orders. l
scorn me,
64 Your loyal love, O Jehovah,
But I do not deviate from i 2Ch 29:1, 3
fills the earth; m
your law. j
Teach me your regulations.
52 I remember your judgments j 1Sa 26:8, 9
from of old, k O Jehovah, 2Ch 29:1, 2 9 [Teth]
65 You have dealt well with
k Ps 42:8
119:41, 58 1 Or “saying.” 119:43 1 Or your servant,
“I wait for.” 119:45 1 Or “a roomy l Pr 13:20
place.” 119:48 1 Or “study.” 119:49 119:54 1 Or “In the house where I dwell
1 Or “promise.” 2 Or “For which you m Ps 33:5 as a foreigner.” 119:58 2 Or “I soften
made me wait.” Ps 104:13 (seek the smile of) your face.”
PSALM 119:66-88 852
O Jehovah, according to CHAP. 119 For I am fond of your law. a
your word. a 1Ki 3:9 78 May the presumptuous be
66 Teach me good sense and Ps 94:10 put to shame,
Da 2:21
knowledge, a Php 1:9 For they wrong me without
For I have put my trust in cause.1
your commandments. b Ps 119:11
But I will ponder over2 your
67 Before I was afflicted, c Ps 86:5 orders. b
I used to go astray,1 Mr 10:18 79 Let those who fear you
But now I keep your d Isa 48:17 return to me,
saying. b Those who know your
68 You are good c and your e Isa 6:10
reminders.
works are good. f Ps 40:8 80 May my heart be blameless
Teach me your regulations. d Ro 7:22 in following your regula-
69 The presumptuous smear g 1Co 11:32 tions, c
me with lies, Heb 12:9-11 So that I may not be put to
But I observe your orders shame. d
h De 17:18, 19
with all my heart. [Kaph]
70 Their heart is insensitive,1e i Ps 19:7, 10 81 I long for2 your salvation, e
But I am fond of your law. f Pr 3:13-15
For your word is my hope.1
71 It is good that I have been j 1Ch 22:12 82 My eyes long for your
afflicted, g Job 32:8
saying f
So that I may learn your k Ps 119:147 While I say: “When will you
regulations.
comfort me?” g
72 The law that you have pro- l Ps 119:160
83 For I am like a skin bottle
claimed is good for me, h m De 32:4 dried up in the smoke,
More so than thousands of Heb 12:11
But your regulations I do
pieces of gold and silver. i
n Ex 34:6 not forget. h

[Yod] Ps 86:5
84 How many days must your
73 Your hands made me and
o Ps 51:1 servant wait?
formed me. Ps 103:13 When will you bring judg-
Give me understanding, Ps 119:116
Da 9:18 ment against those perse-
So that I may learn your
Lu 1:50 cuting me? i
commandments. j ____________________ 85 The presumptuous dig pits
74 Those who fear you see me Second Col. for me,
and rejoice,
For your word is my hope.1k
a Ro 7:22 Those who defy your law.
75 I know, O Jehovah, that b Ps 119:45 86 All your commandments
your judgments are righ- are trustworthy.
c 1Ki 8:58 Men persecute me without
teous l
And that you have afflicted d Ps 119:5, 6 cause; help me! j
me in your faithfulness. m 1Jo 2:28 87 They almost exterminated
76 May your loyal love n please e Mic 7:7
me from the earth,
comfort me, But I did not abandon your
f Ps 69:3 orders.
According to the promise1
you made to your servant. g Ps 86:17 88 Preserve me alive because
77 Show me mercy, so that Ps 102:2 of your loyal love,
I may keep living, o h Ps 119:61 So that I may keep the re-
Ps 119:176 minders you have spoken.
119:67 1 Or “I was sinning by mis-
take.” 119:70 1 Lit., “unfeeling, like i Ps 7:6 119:78 1 Or possibly, “with lies.” 2 Or
Re 6:9, 10
fat.” 119:74, 81 1 Or “I wait for your “study.” 119:81 2 Or “My soul pines
word.” 119:76 1 Or “saying.” j Ps 142:6 for.”
853 PSALM 119:89-112
[Lamed] CHAP. 119 101 I refuse to walk on any evil
89 Forever, O Jehovah, a Ps 89:2 path, a
Your word will remain in Ps 119:152 So that I may keep your
the heavens. a b De 7:9 word.
90 Your faithfulness is through 102 I do not turn aside from
c Ps 104:5
all generations. b Ec 1:4 your judgments,
You have firmly established For you have instructed me.
d Pr 6:23
the earth, so that it con- Mt 4:4 103 How sweet your sayings are
tinues to stand. c to my palate,
e Le 18:5
91 By your judgments they1 De 30:16 More so than honey to my
remain until today, Joh 6:63 mouth! b
For they are all your ser- Ro 10:5
104 By your orders I act with
vants. f Ps 86:2 understanding. c
92 If I had not been fond of Isa 41:10 That is why I hate every
your law, g Ps 119:15 false path. d
I would have perished in my
h Ps 40:8 [Nun]
affliction. d 105 Your word is a lamp to my
93 I will never forget your i Ps 1:2
foot,
orders, j Ps 19:7 And a light for my path. e
Because by them you have Pr 2:6
106 I have sworn an oath, and
Pr 10:8
preserved me alive. e I will carry it out,
94 I belong to you; save me, f k Mt 11:25
To observe your righteous
Lu 2:46, 47
Because I have searched judgments.
____________________
for your orders. g 107 I have been greatly
Second Col.
95 The wicked wait to afflicted. f
a Ps 18:23
destroy me, Ps 119:59 O Jehovah, preserve me
But I give close attention to alive according to your
your reminders. b Ps 19:7, 10
Pr 24:13, 14 word. g
96 I have seen a limit to all 108 Please take pleasure in
perfection, c Ps 119:100
my voluntary offerings
But your commandment has d Ps 97:10 of praise,1h O Jehovah,
no limit.1 Ps 101:3
And teach me your judg-
[Mem]
Pr 8:13
Pr 13:5 ments. i
97 How I do love your law! h Ro 12:9 109 My life is in constant dan-
I ponder over1 it all day e Ps 43:3 ger,1
long. i Pr 6:23 But I have not forgotten
98 Your commandment makes Isa 51:4
Ro 15:4
your law. j
me wiser than my ene- 2Ti 3:16, 17 110 The wicked have set a trap
mies, j 2Pe 1:19 for me,
Because it is with me for- f Ps 34:19 But I have not strayed from
ever. your orders. k
g Ps 119:88
99 I have more insight than all Ps 143:11 111 I take your reminders as my
my teachers, k permanent possession,1
h Ps 50:23
Because I ponder over1 Ho 14:2 For they are the joy of my
your reminders. Heb 13:15 heart. l
100 I act with more understand- i De 33:10 112 I have resolved1 to obey
ing than older men, Isa 48:17 your regulations
Because I observe your
j Ps 119:61
orders. 119:108 1 Lit., “the voluntary offerings
k Ps 119:87 of my mouth.” 119:109 1 Or “My soul
119:91 1 That is, all his creative works. l Ps 19:8
is in my hand constantly.” 119:111 1 Or
119:96 1 Lit., “is very broad.” 119:97, Ps 119:129 “my eternal heritage.” 119:112 1 Lit.,
99 1 Or “study.” Jer 15:16 “have inclined my heart.”
PSALM 119:113-133 854
At all times, down to the CHAP. 119 123 My eyes have grown
last. a 1Ki 18:21 weary waiting for your
[Samekh] Re 3:16 salvation a
113 I hate the halfhearted b Ps 40:8 And for your righteous
ones,1a Ps 119:97 promise.1b
But I love your law. b c Ps 32:7 124 Show your loyal love to
114 You are my shelter and my Ps 91:2 your servant, c
shield, c d Ps 130:5 And teach me your regula-
For your word is my hope.1d e Ps 26:5
tions. d
115 Stay away from me, you evil 125 I am your servant; give me
f Isa 41:10
men, e understanding, e
So that I may observe
g Ps 25:2 So that I may know your
Ro 10:11
the commandments of my reminders.
God. h Isa 41:13 126 The time has come for
116 Support me as you prom- i Jos 1:8 Jehovah to act, f
ised,1f Ps 119:48 For they have broken your
j 1Ch 28:9 law.
So that I may keep living;
Ps 95:10 127 That is why I love your
Do not let my hope turn into
k Pr 2:22 commandments
disappointment.2g
Pr 25:4, 5 More than gold, even fine1
117 Support me that I may be Eze 22:18
gold. g
saved; h ____________________
128 Therefore, I consider every
Then I will always concen- Second Col.
instruction1 from you to
trate on your regulations. i a Ps 69:3 be right; h
118 You reject all those who Ps 143:7
I hate every false path. i
stray from your regula-
tions, j
b Ps 119:81
[Pe]
c Ps 69:16 129 Your reminders are wonder-
For they are false and ful.
d Ps 143:10
deceitful.
That is why I observe1
119 You discard all the wicked e Ps 119:34
them.
2Ti 2:7
of the earth as if they Jas 1:5 130 The disclosure of your
were worthless dross. k
f Ps 9:19 words brings light, j
That is why I love your Jer 18:23 Giving understanding to the
reminders. inexperienced. k
g Ps 19:9, 10
120 The dread of you makes my Ps 119:72 131 I open my mouth wide and
body1 tremble; Pr 3:13, 14
sigh,1
I am in fear of your judg- h Ps 19:8 Because I long for your
ments. commandments. l
i Ps 119:104
[Ayin] 132 Turn to me and show me
121 I have done what is just and j Ps 119:105
Pr 6:23 favor, m
righteous. 2Co 4:6 In keeping with your judg-
Do not abandon me to my 2Pe 1:19
ment toward those loving
oppressors! k Ps 19:7 your name. n
122 Guarantee the welfare of Pr 1:1, 4
133 Guide my steps safely1
2Ti 3:15
your servant; by your saying;
May the presumptuous not l Ps 42:1
1Pe 2:2
May nothing wicked domi-
oppress me. nate me. o
m 1Sa 1:10, 11
119:113 1 Or “men of divided heart.” 2Sa 16:11, 12
119:123 1 Or “saying.” 119:127 1 Or “re-
Isa 38:9, 20
119:114 1 Or “I wait for your word.” fined.” 119:128 1 Or “order.” 119:129
119:116 1 Or “according to your say- n Heb 6:10 1 Or “my soul observes.” 119:131 1 Lit.,
ing.” 2 Or “be put to shame.” 119:120 o Ps 19:13 “pant.” 119:133 1 Or “Make my steps
1 Lit., “flesh.” Ro 6:12 steady.”
855 PSALM 119:134-158
134 Rescue1 me from oppres- CHAP. 119 For your words are my
sive men, a Nu 6:25 hope.1
And I will keep your orders. Ps 4:6 148 My eyes open before the
135 Make your face shine1 upon b Eze 9:4 night watches,
your servant, a 2Pe 2:7, 8 So that I can ponder over1
And teach me your regula- your saying. a
tions. c De 32:4
149 Do listen to my voice be-
136 Tears stream down from my d Re 16:5, 7 cause of your loyal love. b
eyes O Jehovah, preserve me
Because people do not keep e 2Ki 10:16
Ps 69:9 alive according to your
your law. b Joh 2:17 justice.
[Tsade] 150 Those who engage in
137 You are righteous, f Ps 12:6
Ps 119:160 shameful conduct1 come
O Jehovah, c near;
And your judgments are g Ps 119:97
They are far away from
fair. d
h Ps 22:6, 7 your law.
138 The reminders you give are
righteous i Ps 36:6
151 You are near, O Jehovah, c
And completely reliable. And all your command-
139 My zeal consumes me, e
j Ex 34:6 ments are truth. d
Ps 119:160
Because my adversaries Joh 17:17
152 Long ago I learned about
have forgotten your your reminders,
k Ps 119:34 That you have established
words.
140 Your saying is thoroughly l Ps 5:3 them to last forever. e
refined, f Ps 88:13 [Resh]
And your servant loves it. g Mr 1:35
153 Look on my affliction and
____________________
141 I am insignificant and de- rescue me, f
Second Col.
spised; h For I have not forgotten
a Ps 63:6
Yet, I have not forgotten Lu 6:12
your law.
your orders. 154 Defend me1 and rescue me; g
142 Your righteousness is an b Ps 51:1 Preserve me alive in harmo-
eternal righteousness, i Isa 63:7
ny with your promise.2
And your law is truth. j c De 4:7 155 Salvation is far away from
143 Though distress and dif- Ps 46:1
the wicked,
ficulty come upon me, Ps 145:18
For they have not searched
I remain fond of your com- d Ps 19:9 for your regulations. h
mandments. Joh 17:17
156 Your mercy is great,
144 The righteousness of your
e Ps 119:144 O Jehovah. i
reminders is eternal. Ec 3:14
Give me understanding, k so Preserve me alive in harmo-
that I may keep living. f Ps 9:13 ny with your justice.
[Qoph] 157 My persecutors and my
g 1Sa 24:15
145 I call with my whole heart. Ps 43:1
adversaries are many; j
Answer me, O Jehovah. But I have not deviated
h 2Ki 17:15, 18 from your reminders.
Your regulations I will ob- Ps 73:27
serve. Pr 15:29 158 I look on the treacherous
146 I call on you; save me! with loathing,
i 1Ch 21:13 Because they do not keep
I will keep your reminders. Ps 86:15
147 I have been awake before Isa 55:7 your saying. k
dawn1 to cry for help, l 2Co 1:3
Jas 5:11 119:147 1 Or “I wait for your words.”
119:134 1 Lit., “Redeem.” 119:135 1 Or j Ps 25:19
119:148 1 Or “study.” 119:150 1 Or “in
“smile.” 119:147 1 Or “in the morning obscene conduct.” 119:154 1 Or “Con-
twilight.” k Ps 139:21 duct my legal case.” 2 Or “saying.”
PSALMS 119:159–120:7 856
159 See how I love your orders! CHAP. 119 For you teach me your regu-
O Jehovah, preserve me a Ps 119:40, 88 lations.
alive because of your loy- La 3:22 172 May my tongue sing about
al love. a b 2Sa 7:28 your saying, a
160 The very essence of your Ps 12:6 For all your commandments
Joh 17:17
word is truth, b are righteous.
c Ps 119:23
And all your righteous judg- 173 May your hand be ready
ments endure forever. d 2Ki 22:19 to help me, b
[Sin] or [Shin] e Jer 15:16 Because I choose to obey
161 Princes persecute me c for f Ps 101:7 your orders. c
no cause, Ps 119:29, 174 I long for your salvation,
104
But my heart stands in awe O Jehovah,
of your words. d g Ps 1:2 And I am fond of your law. d
162 I rejoice over your saying e h Ps 1:2, 3 175 Let me1 live so that I may
Pr 3:1, 2 praise you; e
Like someone who finds Isa 32:17
great spoil. Isa 48:18 May your judgments be my
163 I hate falsehood i Ps 1:2
help.
—I detest it f— Ps 40:8 176 I have strayed like a lost
I love your law. g Ro 7:22 sheep. f Search for your
164 Seven times a day j Ps 139:3 servant,
Pr 5:21 For I have not forgotten
I praise you Pr 15:11
Because of your righteous Heb 4:13 your commandments. g
judgments. k Ps 18:6 A Song of the Ascents.1
165 Abundant peace belongs to
those who love your law; h
l 1Ch 22:12
Pr 2:3, 5 120 I called to Jehovah in
my distress, h
Nothing can make them m Ps 63:5 And he answered me. i

stumble.1 Ps 71:17 2 O Jehovah, rescue me1
166 I hope for your acts of sal- Ps 145:7 from lying lips
____________________
vation, O Jehovah, And from the deceitful
And I observe your com- Second Col. tongue.
mandments. a Ps 40:9
3 What will He do to you, and
167 I keep1 your reminders, b Ps 60:5 how will He punish you,1
And I love them dearly. i c De 30:19 You deceitful tongue? j
168 I observe your orders and Jos 24:15, 22 4 With sharp arrows k of a
your reminders, d Ps 1:2 warrior
For you are aware of all that e Ps 9:13, 14 And burning coals l of
I do. j Isa 38:19 broomwood.
[Taw] f Ps 95:7 5 Woe to me, for I have
169 May my cry for help reach Lu 15:4
1Pe 2:25
lived as a foreigner
you, O Jehovah. k in Meshech! m
g Ec 12:13
According to your word, I have been dwelling among
____________________
make me understand. l the tents of Kedar. n
CHAP. 120
170 May my request for favor 6 I have1 been dwelling far
h Ps 18:6 too long
come before you.
Save me, as you have prom- i Ps 50:15 With those who hate peace. o
Jon 2:1, 2
ised.1 7 I am for peace, but when
171 May my lips overflow with j Pr 12:22 I speak,
praise, m k Ps 7:13 They are for war.
l Ps 140:10
119:165 1 Or “For them there is no stum- m Ge 10:2
119:175; 120:2 1 Or “my soul.” 120:Sup
bling block.” 119:167 1 Or “My soul 1 See Glossary. 120:3 1 Lit., “and what
keeps.” 119:170 1 Or “according to n Jer 49:28 will He add to you?” 120:6 1 Or “My
your saying.” o Ps 57:4 soul has.”
857 PSALMS 121:1–124:3
A Song of the Ascents. CHAP. 121 Thrones of the house of
121 I raise my eyes to the
mountains. a
a Ps 125:2
b Ps 46:1
Isa 41:13
6
David. a
Ask for the peace of
From where will my help Jerusalem. b
Jer 20:11
come? Heb 13:6 Those who love you, O city,
2 My help comes from c Ps 91:11, 12 will be secure.
Jehovah, b Pr 3:26
7 May peace continue within
d Isa 27:3
The Maker of heaven and Isa 40:28 your ramparts,1
earth. e Ps 91:1 Security within your forti-
3 He will never allow your foot Isa 25:4 fied towers.
to slip.1c f Ps 16:8
Ps 109:31 8 For the sake of my brothers
The One guarding you will g Isa 49:10 and my companions I will
never be drowsy. Re 7:16 say:
4 Look! He will never be h Ps 91:5, 6
“May there be peace within
drowsy nor go to sleep, i Ps 91:10
Pr 12:21 you.”
The One guarding Israel. d j Ps 97:10 9 For the sake of the house
5 Jehovah is guarding you. Ps 145:20 of Jehovah our God, c
Jehovah is the shade e at your ____________________
I will seek good for you.
right hand. f CHAP. 122
A Song of the Ascents.
6 By day the sun will not strike
123 To
k 2Sa 6:15
you, g Ps 27:4 you I raise my eyes, d
Nor the moon by night. h

Ps 42:4 You who are enthroned
Ps 84:10
in the heavens.
7 Jehovah will guard you l 2Ch 6:6
against all harm. i Ps 84:7 2 As the eyes of servants look
He will guard your life.1j
Ps 100:4 to the hand of their master,
m 2Sa 5:9
8 Jehovah will guard you in And the eyes of a servant girl
n Ex 23:17
all you do1 De 12:5, 6 to the hand of her mis-
o De 17:8, 9 tress,
From now on and forever. 2Ch 19:8 So our eyes look to Jehovah
A Song of the Ascents. Of David. ____________________ our God e
122 I rejoiced when they
said to me:
Second Col.
a 2Sa 7:16
Until he shows us favor. f
3 Show us favor, O Jehovah,
“Let us go to the house of 1Ki 10:18
show us favor,
1Ch 29:23
Jehovah.” k b Ps 51:18 For we have had our full
2 And now our feet are c 1Ch 29:3 share of contempt. g
standing Ps 26:8
4 We have had our full share
Ps 69:9
Within your gates, O Jerusa- of1 ridicule from the self-
____________________
lem. l assured
3 Jerusalem is built as a city CHAP. 123
And the contempt of the
d Ps 25:15
That is joined together as Ps 121:1 arrogant.
one. m e Ps 119:82
4 The tribes have gone up to it, Ps 130:6 A Song of the Ascents. Of David.
The tribes of Jah,1
According to the reminder to
f La 3:25
Mic 7:7
g Ne 4:4
124 “Ifbeen
Jehovah had not
with us” h
Israel, Ps 44:13
—Let Israel now say—
To give thanks to the name ____________________ 2 “If Jehovah had not been
of Jehovah. n CHAP. 124
with us i
5 For thrones for judgment h Ps 46:7 When men rose up to
were set up there, o Ro 8:31 attack us, j
Heb 13:6 3 Then they would have swal-
i Ps 54:4
121:3 1 Or “totter.” 121:7 1 Or “soul.” Ps 118:6
lowed us up alive k
121:8 1 Lit., “your going out and your j Ps 3:1
coming in.” 122:4 1 “Jah” is a short- Ps 22:16 122:7 1 Or “fortified walls.” 123:4 1 Or
ened form of the name Jehovah. k Ps 27:2 “Our soul has had more than enough.”
PSALMS 124:4–127:3 858
When their anger was burn- CHAP. 124 A Song of the Ascents.
4
ing against us. a
Then the waters would have
a Ps 56:1
b Ps 18:4 126 When Jehovah gath-
ered back the cap-
washed us away, c 1Sa 23:26-28 tives of Zion, a
The torrent would have 2Sa 17:21, 22 We thought we were dream-
swept over us.1b d Ps 25:15 ing.
Ps 91:3
5 The raging waters would 2 At that time our mouth was
e Pr 18:10
have overwhelmed us.1 ____________________
filled with laughter
6 May Jehovah be praised, And our tongue with a joyful
CHAP. 125
For he has not given us as shout. b
f Jer 17:7
prey to their teeth. At that time they said among
g 1Ki 8:12, 13
7 We are1 like a bird that es- Ps 48:2 the nations:
caped Ps 132:13, 14 “Jehovah has done great
From the hunter’s trap; c h 1Ki 11:7 things for them.” c
The trap was broken, Ac 1:12
3 Jehovah has done great
And we escaped. d i Ps 34:7
Isa 31:5
things for us, d
8 Our help is in the name of Zec 2:4, 5 And we are overjoyed.
Jehovah, e j Isa 14:5 4 Do gather back1 our cap-
The Maker of heaven and k Ec 7:7 tives, O Jehovah,
earth.” l Ps 51:18 Like streams in the Negeb.2
A Song of the Ascents. m Ps 36:10 5 Those sowing seed with
125
Ps 73:1 tears
Those who trust in
Jehovah f n 1Ch 10:13
Ps 53:5
Will reap with a joyful shout.
Are like Mount Zion, which Isa 59:8 6 The one who does go out,
cannot be shaken ____________________ though weeping,
But endures forever. g Second Col. Carrying his bag of seed,
2 Just as mountains surround ____________________ Will surely return with a
Jerusalem, h CHAP. 126 joyful shout, e
So Jehovah surrounds his a Ezr 1:2, 3 Carrying in his sheaves. f
people i Ps 85:1 A Song of the Ascents. Of Solomon.
From now on and forever.
127 Unless
b Ezr 3:11
Jehovah builds
3 The scepter of wickedness Ps 106:47
the house,
Isa 49:13
will not remain upon the Jer 31:12 It is in vain that its builders
land allotted to the righ- c Jos 2:9, 10 work hard on it. g
teous, j Ne 6:15, 16
So that the righteous do Unless Jehovah guards the
d Ezr 7:27, 28
not turn to doing1 what is Isa 11:11
city, h
wrong. k e Ps 30:5 It is in vain that the guard
4 Do good, O Jehovah, to Isa 61:1-3 stays awake.
those who are good, l f Isa 9:3 2 It is in vain that you rise up
____________________ early,
To those who are upright in
heart. m CHAP. 127 That you stay up late,
5 As for those who turn aside g Pr 3:6 That you toil for your food,
Pr 10:22
to their crooked ways, Pr 16:3
Since he provides for his
Jehovah will remove h Isa 27:3
loved ones while giving
them along with the wrong- i Ps 3:5
them sleep. i
doers. n Ec 5:12 3 Look! Sons1 are an inheri-
May there be peace upon j Ge 33:4, 5 tance from Jehovah; j
Ge 48:3, 4 The fruit of the womb is a
Israel. 1Sa 2:21
reward. k
k Ge 41:51, 52
124:4, 5 1 Or “our soul.” 124:7 1 Or Le 26:9
“Our soul is.” 125:3 1 Or “turn their Job 42:12, 13 126:4 1 Or “restore.” 2 Or “wadis in the
hands to.” Ps 128:3 south.” 127:3 1 Or “Children.”
859 PSALMS 127:4–130:8
4 Like arrows in the hand of CHAP. 127 5 They will be put to shame
a mighty man, a Pr 17:6 and will retreat in disgrace,
So are the sons of one’s b Ge 50:23
All those who hate Zion. a
youth. a ____________________ 6 They will become like grass
5 Happy is the man who fills CHAP. 128
on the rooftops
his quiver with them. b c Ps 112:1
That withers before it is
They will not be put to Heb 5:7 pulled up,
shame, 7 That cannot fill the reaper’s
d Ps 119:1
For they will speak with Mic 6:8 hand
enemies in the city gate. Nor the arms of the one gath-
e Ec 5:18
Isa 65:22
ering sheaves.
8 Those passing by will not
128 Happy is everyone who
fears Jehovah, c
f Ex 23:26
Ps 127:3
say:
“May the blessing of Jehovah
Who walks in His ways. d g Ps 127:4, 5 be upon you;
2 You will eat what your hands We bless you in the name of
h Ps 122:6
worked hard to produce. Isa 33:20 Jehovah.”
You will be happy and will ____________________
enjoy prosperity. e
130 From
CHAP. 129
the depths I call
3 Your wife will be like a fruit- i Ex 5:6, 9
to you, O Jehovah. b
ful vine within your house; f
j La 1:3 2 O Jehovah, hear my voice.
Your sons will be like shoots
of an olive tree around k Ps 118:13 May your ears pay attention
Ps 125:3 to my pleas for help.
your table.
3 If errors were what you
4 Look! That is how the man l Ps 66:12
Isa 51:23 watch,1 O Jah,2
who fears Jehovah
Then who, O Jehovah, could
Will be blessed. g m Ezr 9:15
stand? c
5 Jehovah will bless you from Ne 9:33
4 For with you there is true
Zion. n Ps 124:7
forgiveness, d
May you see Jerusalem pros- ____________________
So that you may be held in
per all the days of your Second Col.
awe.1e
life h a Ne 4:4
5 I hope in Jehovah, my whole
6 And see the sons of your Ne 6:15, 16
Es 6:13 being1 hopes in him;
sons. Es 9:5 I wait for his word.
May there be peace upon Ps 137:7
6 I eagerly wait1 for Jehovah, f
Zec 12:3
Israel. ____________________ More than watchmen wait for
A Song of the Ascents. CHAP. 130 the morning, g
129 “Since my youth they

have constantly at-
b La 3:55
Jon 2:1, 2
Yes, more than watchmen
wait for the morning.
tacked me” i c Ps 38:4
7 Let Israel keep waiting for
—Let Israel now say— Ps 103:14 Jehovah,
2 “Since my youth they have Ps 143:1, 2 For Jehovah is loyal in his
Isa 55:7
constantly attacked me; j Da 9:18
love, h
But they have not defeat- Ro 3:20 And he has great power to
ed me. k Tit 3:5 redeem.
3 Plowmen have plowed across d Ex 34:6, 7 8 He will redeem Israel from
my back; l Ps 25:11 all their errors.
They have made their fur- e Jer 33:8, 9
130:3 1 Or “keep track of.” 2 “Jah” is a
rows long.” f Mic 7:7 shortened form of the name Jehovah.
4 But Jehovah is righteous; m 130:4 1 Lit., “be feared.” 130:5 1 Or
g Ps 119:147
He has cut up the ropes of “my soul.” 130:6 1 Or “My soul eagerly
the wicked. n h Ps 86:5 waits.”
PSALMS 131:1–133:1 860
A Song of the Ascents. Of David. CHAP. 131 And may your loyal ones
131 O not
Jehovah, my heart is
haughty,
a Ps 78:70
Ps 138:6
b 1Sa 18:23
10
shout joyfully.
For the sake of David your
Nor are my eyes lofty; a c 1Sa 30:6
servant,
Nor do I aspire to things too Ps 62:1 Do not reject1 your anointed
great, b Isa 30:15
one. a
La 3:26
Or to things that are d Ps 130:7 11 Jehovah has sworn to David;
beyond me. Mic 7:7 He will surely not go back on
2 No, but I have calmed and ____________________
his word:
quieted my soul1c CHAP. 132 “One of your offspring,1
Like a weaned child with its e 1Sa 20:1
I will place on your throne. b
mother; f 2Sa 7:2, 3
g 2Sa 5:11 12 If your sons keep my cove-
I am2 contented like a h 2Sa 7:2 nant
weaned child. 1Ki 8:17
And my reminders that
3 Let Israel wait for Jehovah d 1Ch 15:3, 12
Ac 7:45, 46 I teach them, c
From now on and forever. i 1Sa 17:12 Their sons too
A Song of the Ascents. j 1Sa 7:1
Will sit on your throne for-
132 O David
1Ch 13:6
Jehovah, remember k Ps 43:3 ever.” d
l 1Ch 28:2 13 For Jehovah has chosen
And all his suffering; e Ps 5:7
m Nu 10:35
Zion; e
2 How he swore to Jehovah, 2Sa 6:17 He has desired it for his
How he vowed to the Power- n 2Ch 6:41, 42 dwelling place: f
ful One of Jacob: f ____________________
14 “This is my resting-place
3 “I will not go into my tent, Second Col. forever;
my home. g a 1Ki 15:4 Here I will dwell, g for this
2Ki 19:34
I will not lie upon my couch, is my desire.
b 1Ki 8:25
my bed; Ps 89:3, 4 15 I will richly bless it with
4 I will not allow my eyes to Ps 89:20, 36
provisions;
Isa 9:7
sleep, Jer 33:20, 21 I will satisfy its poor with
Nor my eyelids to slumber Mt 9:27
bread. h
Lu 1:69
5 Until I find a place for Ac 2:30, 31 16 Its priests I will clothe with
Jehovah, Ac 13:22, 23
salvation, i
c 1Ch 29:19
A fine residence1 for the And its loyal ones will shout
d 2Sa 7:12, 16
Powerful One of Jacob.” h 1Ch 17:11, 12 joyfully. j
6 Look! We heard about it in Ps 89:20, 29
17 There I will make the
Ephra·thah; i e Ps 48:2, 3
Ps 78:68 strength1 of David grow.
We found it in the fields of Heb 12:22
I have prepared a lamp for
the forest. j f Ps 87:2
my anointed one. k
7 Let us come into his resi- g Ps 46:5
Isa 24:23 18 I will clothe his enemies with
dence;1k h Ps 22:26
shame,
Let us bow down at his foot- Ps 147:12, 14
i Ps 149:4 But the crown1 on his head
stool. l
j Ps 132:8, 9 will flourish.” l
8 Rise up, O Jehovah, to come k 1Ki 11:36
to your resting-place, m 1Ki 15:4 A Song of the Ascents. Of David.
133 Look!
2Ch 21:7 How good and
You and the Ark of your l Ps 2:6
strength. n Ps 72:8 how pleasant it is
9 May your priests be clothed Isa 9:6 For brothers to dwell togeth-
Re 11:15
with righteousness, ____________________
er in unity! m
131:2 1 Or “myself.” See Glossary. 2 Or CHAP. 133 132:10 1 Lit., “turn back the face of.”
“My soul is.” 132:5 1 Or “A grand tab- m Ge 13:8 132:11 1 Lit., “of the fruit of your womb.”
Joh 13:35
ernacle.” 132:7 1 Or “his grand taber- Col 3:14 132:17 1 Lit., “horn.” 132:18 1 Or “dia-
nacle.” Heb 13:1 dem.”
861 PSALMS 133:2–135:17
2 It is like fine oil poured on CHAP. 133 6 Jehovah does everything he
the head a a Pr 27:9 pleases to do a
That runs down the beard, b Ex 29:4, 7 In heaven and on earth, in
Aaron’s beard, b c De 3:8, 9 the seas and all the depths.
And runs down onto the col- 1Ch 5:23 7 He causes clouds1 to ascend
lar of his garments. d Ps 125:2 from the ends of the earth;
____________________
3 It is like the dew of Hermon c He makes lightning for2 the
CHAP. 134 rain;
That descends on the moun-
tains of Zion. d e Re 19:5 He brings the wind out of his
That is where Jehovah de- f 1Ch 9:33 storehouses. b
1Ch 23:27, 30
creed his blessing Lu 2:37 8 He struck down the firstborn
—Life everlasting. Re 7:15 of Egypt,
g Ps 28:2 Both man and beast. c
Ps 141:2
9 He sent signs and miracles
134 Praise Jehovah,
All you servants of
____________________
CHAP. 135
among you, O Egypt, d
Against Pharaoh and all his
Jehovah, e h Ps 113:1
You who stand in the house Re 19:5
servants. e
of Jehovah during the i Ps 96:8 10 He struck down many na-
nights. f Ps 116:19 tions f
2 Raise your hands g in holi- j Ps 119:68 And killed mighty kings g
ness1
Mt 19:17
11 —Sihon the king of the
k Ex 19:5 Amor·ites, h
And praise Jehovah. De 7:6
3 May Jehovah, the Maker of l De 10:17
Og the king of Bashan, i
heaven and earth, Ps 97:9 And all the kingdoms of
Bless you from Zion. ____________________ Canaan.
12 He gave their land as an
135 Praise Jah!1 Second Col.
Praise the name of a Ps 115:3 inheritance,
Isa 46:10 An inheritance to Israel his
Jehovah;
b Ex 14:21 people. j
Offer praise, you servants Nu 11:31
of Jehovah, h Jer 10:13 13 O Jehovah, your name
2 You who are standing in the Jer 51:16 endures forever.
Jon 1:4
house of Jehovah, O Jehovah, your fame1 en-
c Ex 12:12, 29 dures for all generations. k
In the courtyards of the
house of our God. i
d Ex 7:20
Ex 8:6, 17
14 For Jehovah will defend1 his
3 Praise Jah, for Jehovah is Ex 9:6, 10 people, l
good. j Ex 9:23 And he will feel compassion2
Ex 10:12, 21
Sing praises1 to his name, for his servants. m
for it is pleasant.
e Ps 136:15
15 The idols of the nations are
f Ps 44:2
4 For Jah has chosen Jacob silver and gold,
g Jos 12:7, 8
for himself, The work of human hands. n
h Nu 21:23, 24
Israel for his special 16 A mouth they have, but they
i Nu 21:33-35
property.1k cannot speak; o
j Jos 11:23
5 For I well know that Jehovah k Ex 3:15
Eyes, but they cannot see;
is great; Ps 102:12
17 Ears they have, but they
Our Lord is greater than all l Ex 14:31
cannot hear.
other gods. l m De 32:36 There is no breath in their
n Ps 115:4-8
mouth. p
134:2 1 Or possibly, “in the sanctuary.” Isa 46:6
135:1 1 Or “Hallelujah!” “Jah” is a short- Ac 17:29 135:7 1 Or “vapors.” 2 Or possibly,
ened form of the name Jehovah. 135:3 1Co 10:19 “makes sluices for.” 135:13 1 Or
1 Or “Make music.” 135:4 1 Or “trea- o Hab 2:19 “name.” Lit., “memorial.” 135:14 1 Or
sured possession.” p Jer 10:14 “plead the cause of.” 2 Or “feel regret.”
PSALMS 135:18–136:22 862
18 The people who make them CHAP. 135 For his loyal love endures
will become just like a Isa 44:9 forever.
them, a 10 He struck down Egypt’s first-
b Ps 97:7
As will all those who trust born, a
in them. b c De 10:8 For his loyal love endures
19 O house of Israel, praise forever.
Jehovah. d Ps 48:1
Ps 132:13
11 He brought Israel out from
O house of Aaron, praise their midst, b
Jehovah. e Jer 3:17 For his loyal love endures
20 O house of Levi, praise forever,
f Re 19:6
Jehovah. c ____________________ 12 With a mighty hand c and an
You who fear Jehovah, CHAP. 136
outstretched arm,
praise Jehovah. For his loyal love endures
g Lu 18:19
21 May Jehovah be praised from forever.
Zion, d h 2Ch 7:3 13 He split the Red Sea in two,1d
The One residing in 2Ch 20:21
Ps 106:1
For his loyal love endures
Jerusalem. e Ps 107:1 forever.
Praise Jah! f 14 He caused Israel to pass
136
i Ps 97:9
Give thanks to Jehovah, Da 2:47
through the middle of it, e
for he is good; g For his loyal love endures
His loyal love endures for- j Ex 15:11 forever.
ever. h
Re 15:3
15 He shook off Pharaoh and
2 Give thanks to the God of k Ps 103:17 his army into the Red Sea, f
gods, i For his loyal love endures
l Job 38:36
For his loyal love endures Pr 3:19, 20
forever.
forever. 16 He led his people through
3 Give thanks to the Lord of m Ge 1:9 the wilderness, g
Ps 24:1, 2
lords, For his loyal love endures
For his loyal love endures n Ge 1:14 forever.
forever. 17 He struck down great kings, h
o Ge 1:16
4 He alone does great won- Jer 31:35
ders, j forever.
For his loyal love endures p Ps 8:3 18 He killed mighty kings,
forever. k ____________________
5 He skillfully made1 the heav- Second Col. forever,
ens, l a Ex 12:29 19 Sihon i the king of the
For his loyal love endures b Ex 12:51
Amor·ites,
forever. For his loyal love endures
6 He spread out the earth over c Ex 13:14 forever,
the waters, m d Ex 14:21
20 And Og j the king of Bashan,
For his loyal love endures For his loyal love endures
forever. e Ex 14:29 forever.
7 He made the great lights, n 21 He gave their land as an
f Ex 14:27, 28
For his loyal love endures inheritance, k
forever, g Ex 13:18 For his loyal love endures
8 The sun to rule over the day, o Ex 15:22
forever,
For his loyal love endures h Jos 12:7, 8 22 An inheritance to Israel his
forever, servant,
9 The moon and the stars to i Nu 21:21-24 For his loyal love endures
rule over the night, p j Nu 21:33-35 forever.
136:5 1 Or “made with understanding.” k Nu 32:33 136:13 1 Lit., “into pieces.”
863 PSALMS 136:23–138:7
23 He remembered us when we CHAP. 136 8 O daughter of Babylon, who
were low, a a De 32:36 is soon to be devastated, a
For his loyal love endures b Ne 9:32 Happy will be the one who
forever. b rewards you
c Jg 3:9
24 He kept rescuing us from our Jg 6:9
With the treatment you
adversaries, c inflicted on us. b
d Ps 145:15
For his loyal love endures Ps 147:9
9 Happy will be the one who
forever. ____________________ seizes your children
25 He gives food to every living CHAP. 137 And dashes them against the
thing,1d e Jer 51:13
rocks. c
For his loyal love endures Eze 3:15 Of David.
138
forever. Da 10:4
I will praise you with all
26 Give thanks to the God of the f Da 9:2, 3 my heart. d
heavens, g Isa 24:8 In the face of other gods,
For his loyal love endures h Ps 123:4 I will sing praises.1
forever. 2 I will bow down toward your
137
i Ne 2:3
By the rivers of Bab- Ps 84:2 holy temple,1e
ylon, e there we sat. Ps 102:13, 14 And I will praise your name f
We wept when we remem- Isa 62:1 Because of your loyal love
Jer 51:50
bered Zion. f and your faithfulness.
2 Upon the poplar trees in her1 j Ps 122:1 For you have magnified your
midst, k Jer 49:7 saying and your name
We hung our harps. g La 4:22 above everything else.2
Eze 25:12
3 For there our captors asked Ob 10-13 3 On the day I called, you an-
us for a song, h ____________________ swered me; g
Those mocking us wanted Second Col. You made me bold1 and
amusement: a Isa 47:1 strong. h
“Sing for us one of the songs Jer 25:12 4 All the kings of the earth will
Jer 50:2 praise you, O Jehovah, i
of Zion.”
4 How can we sing the song of b Jer 50:29 For they will have heard the
Re 18:6 promises you have spoken.
Jehovah
On foreign soil? c Isa 13:1, 16 5 They will sing about the ways
____________________ of Jehovah,
5 If I should forget you,
O Jerusalem, CHAP. 138 For the glory of Jehovah is
Let my right hand be forget- d Ps 9:1 great. j
ful.1i e 1Sa 3:3 6 Though Jehovah is high, he
6 Let my tongue stick to my 1Ch 16:1 takes note of the humble, k
Ps 28:2 But the haughty he knows
palate
f Joh 17:6 only from a distance. l
If I do not remember you,
g Ps 18:6 7 Even when I walk in the
If I do not place Jerusalem
midst of danger, you will
above h Ps 29:11
Isa 12:2
preserve me alive. m
My greatest reasons for
Isa 41:10 You stretch out your hand
rejoicing. j against the anger of my
7 Remember, O Jehovah, i Ps 102:15
enemies;
Isa 60:3
What the Edom·ites said on Your right hand will save me.
the day Jerusalem fell: j 1Ki 8:10, 11
“Tear it down! Tear it down k 1Sa 2:8 138:1 1 Or possibly, “In defiance of oth-
Ps 113:6-8
to its foundations!” k Isa 57:15
er gods, I will make music to you.”
138:2 1 Or “sanctuary.” 2 Or possibly,
136:25 1 Lit., “all flesh.” 137:2 1 Refer- l Jas 4:6 “you have magnified your saying above
ring to Babylon. 137:5 1 Or possibly, 1Pe 5:5
all your name.” 138:3 1 Or “bold in my
“wither.” m Ps 71:20 soul.”
PSALMS 138:8–139:19 864
8 Jehovah will accomplish all CHAP. 138 And your right hand would
things in my behalf. a Ps 103:17 take hold of me. a
O Jehovah, your loyal love 11 If I say: “Surely darkness will
b Job 14:15
endures forever; a Ps 71:18
conceal me!”
Do not forsake the works of ____________________ Then the night around me
your hands. b CHAP. 139 would become light.
For the director. Of David. A melody. c 1Sa 16:6, 7 12 Even the darkness would not
be too dark for you,
139
1Ch 28:9
O Jehovah, you have Ps 17:3
searched through me, Ps 139:23
But night would be as bright
and you know me. c Jer 20:12 as the day; b
2 You know when I sit down Darkness is the same as light
d Ge 16:13 to you. c
and when I rise up. d
You discern my thoughts e Ps 94:11 13 For you produced my kid-
from afar. e neys;
f Ge 28:15 You kept me screened off1
3 You observe1 me when I trav- 2Sa 8:14
el and when I lie down; Job 31:4 in my mother’s womb. d
You are familiar with all my
Ps 121:8 14 I praise you because in an
Pr 5:21
ways. f awe-inspiring way I am
wonderfully made. e
4 There is not a word on my g Heb 4:12
Your works are wonderful, f
tongue, h Job 26:14 I know1 this very well.
But look! O Jehovah, you Job 42:3
already know it well. g Ps 40:5 15 My bones were not hidden
Ro 11:33 from you
5 Behind and before me, you
When I was made in secret,
surround me; i Jon 1:3
When I was woven in the
And you lay your hand j Job 26:6 depths of the earth. g
upon me. Pr 15:11
16 Your eyes even saw me as
6 Such knowledge is beyond ____________________
an embryo;
my comprehension.1 Second Col.
All its parts were written in
It is too high for me to a Ps 63:8
your book
Ps 73:23
reach.2h Isa 41:13 Regarding the days when
7 Where can I escape from they were formed,
your spirit, b Da 2:22
Before any of them existed.
And where can I run away c Heb 4:13 17 So to me, how precious your
from your face? i thoughts are! h
8 If I were to ascend to heaven, d Ps 22:9
O God, how vast is the sum
Ps 71:6
you would be there, Jer 1:5 of them! i
And if I were to make my bed 18 If I try to count them, they
in the Grave,1 look! you e Ge 1:26
outnumber the grains of
would be there. j f Ps 19:1 sand. j
9 If I would fly away with the Ps 104:24 When I awake, I am still with
wings of the dawn Ps 111:2
Re 15:3 you.1k
To reside by the most remote 19 O God, if only you would slay
sea, g Job 10:10, 11 the wicked! l
10 Even there your hand would h Isa 55:9 Then the violent1 men would
lead me depart from me,
i Ro 11:33
139:3 1 Lit., “measure.” 139:6 1 Or “is 139:13 1 Or possibly, “wove me to-
too amazing for me.” 2 Or “too much j Ps 40:5 gether.” 139:14 1 Or “My soul knows.”
for me to fathom.” 139:8 1 Or “Sheol,” k Ps 63:6 139:18 1 Or possibly, “I would still be
that is, the common grave of mankind. counting them.” 139:19 1 Or “blood-
See Glossary. l Ps 5:6 guilty.”
865 PSALMS 139:20–141:3
20 Those who say things CHAP. 139 Listen, O Jehovah, to my
against you with evil in- a Ex 20:7 pleas for help.” a
tent;1 b 2Ch 19:2 7 O Jehovah the Sovereign
They are your adversaries 2Co 6:14 Lord, my strong Savior,
who take up your name c Ps 119:158 You shield my head in the
in a worthless way. a d Ps 101:3 day of battle. b
21 Do I not hate those who hate e Jer 20:12 8 Do not grant, O Jehovah,
you, O Jehovah, b f Ps 94:19 the desires of the wicked.
And loathe those who revolt g Ps 17:3 Do not let their plots suc-
against you? c h Ps 5:8 ceed, so that they are not
22 I have nothing but hatred Ps 143:8 exalted. c (Selah)
for them; d Ps 143:10
9 May the heads of those sur-
____________________
They have become real rounding me
enemies to me. CHAP. 140
Be covered with the evil
23 Search through me, O God, i Ps 18:48
Ps 59:1
spoken by their lips. d
and know my heart. e
j Ps 64:2, 6
10 May burning coals rain down
Examine me, and know my on them. e
k Ps 52:1, 2
anxious1 thoughts. f Ps 58:3, 4 May they be hurled into the
24 See whether there is in me l Ro 3:13 fire,
any harmful way, g Jas 3:8 Into deep pits,1f never to rise
And lead me h in the way m Ps 17:8 again.
of eternity. Ps 36:11 11 May the slanderer find no
Ps 71:4
For the director. A melody of David. place on the earth.1g
n Ps 10:9
140 Rescue me, O Jehovah, May evil pursue men of

o Jer 18:22
from evil men; ____________________
violence and strike them
Protect me from violent down.
Second Col.
men, i 12 I know that Jehovah will
a Ps 28:2
2 Those who scheme evil in Ps 55:1
defend the lowly
their hearts j b 1Sa 17:37
And give justice to the poor. h
And stir up conflict all day c 2Sa 15:31
13 Surely the righteous will give
long. Ps 27:12 thanks to your name;
3 They sharpen their tongue d Ps 7:16 The upright will dwell before
like that of a serpent; k Pr 12:13 your face.1i
Venom of vipers is behind e Ps 11:5, 6 A melody of David.
their lips. l (Selah)
141 O you.
f Ps 55:23 Jehovah, I call on
4 Protect me, O Jehovah, from g Ps 12:3 j
the hands of the wicked; m h Ps 10:17, 18 Come quickly to help me. k

Ps 22:24
Safeguard me from violent Do pay attention when I call
men, i Ps 23:6
to you. l
____________________
Those who scheme to 2 May my prayer be as
trip me. CHAP. 141
incense m prepared before
5 The haughty ones hide a trap j Ps 31:17
you, n
for me; k Ps 40:13
Ps 70:5
My uplifted hands like the
With ropes they spread out a evening grain offering. o
l Ps 39:12
net beside the path. n 3 Station a guard for my
m Ex 30:34-36
They set snares for me. o mouth, O Jehovah,
(Selah) n Lu 1:9, 10
Re 5:8 Do set a watch over the door
6 I say to Jehovah: “You are Re 8:3, 4 of my lips. p
my God. o Ex 29:41
p Pr 13:3
140:10 1 Or “Into watery pits.” 140:11
139:20 1 Or “according to their idea.” Pr 21:23 1 Or “in the land.” 140:13 1 Or “in your
139:23 1 Or “disquieting.” Jas 1:26 presence.”
PSALMS 141:4–143:3 866
4 Do not let my heart incline to CHAP. 141 3 When my spirit1 fails
anything bad, a a 1Ki 8:58 within me.
To share in vile deeds with Ps 119:36 Then you watch my
evil men; roadway. a
May I never feast on their b 2Sa 12:7, 9
Pr 17:10
In the path where I walk,
delicacies. Ga 6:1 They hide a trap for me.
5 Should the righteous one 4 Look at my right hand
strike me, it would be an c Pr 6:23 and see
act of loyal love; b Jas 5:14
That no one cares
Should he reprove me, it about1 me. b
would be like oil on my d Pr 9:8
Pr 19:25 There is nowhere I can flee; c
head, c Pr 25:12 No one is concerned
Which my head would never
about me.2
refuse. d
My prayer will continue even
e 2Ch 20:12
Ps 25:15
5 I call to you, O Jehovah,
during their calamities. for help.
6 Though their judges are f Es 7:10 I say: “You are my refuge, d
thrown down from the cliff, Ps 7:14, 15 All I have1 in the land of the
Ps 9:15
The people will pay attention Ps 57:6
living.”
to my words, for they are ____________________ 6 Pay attention to my cry for
pleasant. CHAP. 142 help,
7 Just as when someone plows g 1Sa 22:1 For I have been brought very
and breaks up the soil, 1Sa 24:3 low.
Heb 11:32, 38
So our bones have been scat- Rescue me from my persecu-
tered at the mouth of the tors, e
h Ps 28:2
Grave.1 Ps 141:1 For they are stronger than
8 But my eyes look to I am.
you, O Sovereign Lord i Ps 18:6 7 Bring me2 out of the dun-
Jehovah. e Jon 2:7 geon
Mt 26:38, 39
In you I have taken refuge. Mr 15:34 To praise your name.
Do not take away my life.1 Heb 5:7 May the righteous gather
9 Protect me from the jaws ____________________ around me
of the trap they have laid Second Col. Because you deal kindly
for me, a Ps 139:3 with me.
From the snares of evildoers.
A melody of David.
10 The wicked will fall into their
143 O prayer;
b Ps 31:11
Ps 69:20 Jehovah, hear my
own nets all together f f
While I pass by safely.
c 1Sa 23:11 Listen to my plea for help.
Maskil.1 Of David when he was In your faithfulness and
in the cave. g A prayer.
142 With my voice I call to

d Pr 18:10 in your righteousness,
Jehovah for help; h answer me.
With my voice I plead with
e 1Sa 20:33 2 Do not enter into judgment
1Sa 23:26
Jehovah for favor. 1Sa 25:29 with your servant,
2 Before him I pour out my ____________________ For no one living can be righ-
concern; CHAP. 143 teous before you. g
Before him I tell about my f Ps 65:2 3 For the enemy pursues me;2
distress i He has crushed my life into
g Job 9:2 the ground.
141:7 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common Ps 130:3
grave of mankind. See Glossary. 141:8 Ec 7:20 142:3 1 Or “strength.” 142:4 1 Lit., “rec-
Ro 3:20
1 Or “pour out my soul.” 142:Sup 1 See Ga 2:16 ognizes.” 142:4, 7; 143:3 2 Or “my
Glossary. 1Jo 1:10 soul.” 142:5 1 Lit., “My share.”
867 PSALMS 143:4–144:9
He has caused me to dwell CHAP. 143 Of David.
in darkness like those long
dead.
a Ps 142:3
b Ps 102:4
144 May Jehovah, my
Rock, a be praised,
4 My spirit1 is failing; a Who trains my hands for bat-
c Ps 77:5, 6
My heart is numb within me. b Ps 77:11, 12
tle,
5 I remember the days of old; Ps 111:2, 3 My fingers for warfare. b
I meditate on all your d Ps 63:1 2 He is my loyal love and my
activity; c stronghold,
e Ps 40:13
I eagerly ponder over1 the Ps 70:5 My secure refuge1 and my
work of your hands. rescuer,
f Ps 142:3
6 I spread out my hands to you; My shield and the One in
I am1 like a parched land that g Ps 27:9
whom I have taken shelter, c
thirsts for you. d (Selah) h Ps 28:1 The One subduing peoples
7 Do answer me quickly, i Ps 5:8 under me. d
O Jehovah; e Pr 3:6 3 O Jehovah, what is man that
My strength1 has come to an j Ps 59:1 you should notice him,
end. f Ps 61:3, 4 The son of mortal man that
Ps 91:1
Do not hide your face you should pay attention to
from me, g k Ps 25:4 him? e
Or I will be like those going l Ps 31:1 4 Man resembles a mere
down into the pit.2h breath; f
m 1Sa 25:29
8 Let me hear your loyal love 1Sa 26:9, 10 His days are like a passing
in the morning, shadow. g
n 1Sa 24:12
For I trust in you. 5 O Jehovah, lower1 your
o Ps 89:20
Make known to me the way heavens and descend; h
____________________
I should walk, i Touch the mountains and
Second Col.
For to you I turn.1 make them smoke. i
9 Rescue me from my enemies, ____________________
6 Make lightning flash and
O Jehovah. CHAP. 144
scatter the enemy; j
I seek your protection. j a De 32:4
Shoot your arrows
10 Teach me to do your will, k b 2Sa 22:35 and throw them into confu-
For you are my God. Ps 18:2, 34
sion. k
Your spirit is good; c 2Sa 22:2, 3
7 Stretch out your hands from
May it lead me on level d Ps 18:47 above;
ground.1 Rescue me and save me from
e Ps 8:4
11 For the sake of your name, Heb 2:6 the surging waters,
O Jehovah, preserve me From the hand1 of the for-
f Ps 39:5
alive.
g 1Ch 29:15
eigners, l
In your righteousness, res-
Job 14:1, 2 8 Whose mouths speak lies
cue me1 from distress. l
And who raise their right
12 In your loyal love, put an end h Ps 18:9
to2 my enemies; m hand to swear to what is
i Ex 19:18
false.1
Destroy all those harassing
me,1n
j Job 36:32 9 O God, I will sing to you
For I am your servant. o
k 2Sa 22:15 a new song. m
l 2Sa 22:17, 18 I will sing praises1 to you,
143:4 1 Or “strength.” 143:5 1 Or Ps 18:16, 17 accompanied by a ten-
Ps 54:3
“study.” 143:6 1 Or “My soul is.” stringed instrument,
143:7 1 Lit., “spirit.” 2 Or “grave.” m Ps 33:3
143:8 1 Or “For I lift up my soul to Ps 40:3 144:2 1 Or “secure height.” 144:5 1 Or
you.” 143:10 1 Or “in the land of up- Ps 96:1
“bend.” 144:7 1 Or “grip.” 144:8 1 Lit.,
Isa 42:10
rightness.” 143:11, 12 1 Or “my soul.” Re 5:9 “And their right hand is a right hand of
143:12 2 Lit., “silence.” Re 14:3 falsehood.” 144:9 1 Or “make music.”
PSALMS 144:10–145:13 868
10 To the One who gives victo- CHAP. 144 They will tell about your
ry1 to kings, a a 2Sa 5:19 mighty acts. a
The One rescuing his ser- Ps 18:50 5 [He]
vant David from the deadly b 1Sa 17:45, 46 5 Of the glorious splendor
sword. b 2Sa 21:15, 17 of your majesty they will
11 Rescue me and save me from c Ps 33:12 speak b
the hand of the foreigners, Ps 37:9 And on your wonderful
Ps 37:37
Whose mouths speak lies Ps 146:5
works I will meditate.
And who raise their right ____________________ 6 [Waw]
hand to swear to what is CHAP. 145 6 They will speak about your
false. awe-inspiring deeds,1
d Isa 33:22
12 Then our sons will be like Re 11:17 And I will declare your great-
young plants that grow up ness.
e 1Ch 29:10
quickly, 7 [Zayin]
Our daughters like corner f Ps 119:164 7 They will bubble over as they
pillars carved for a palace. g Ps 146:2 recall your abundant good-
13 Our storehouses will over- ness, c
h Ps 150:2
flow with every kind of Ro 1:20 And they will shout joyfully
produce; Re 15:3 because of your righteous-
Our flocks in our fields will i Job 26:14 ness. d
multiply by the thousands, Ps 139:6 8 [Heth]
by the tens of thousands. Ro 11:33
8 Jehovah is compassionate1
14 Our cattle, heavy with ____________________
and merciful, e
young, will suffer no mis- Second Col.
Slow to anger and great in
hap1 or miscarriage; a Ex 12:26, 27 loyal love. f
There will be no cry of dis- b Ps 8:1 9 [Teth]
tress in our public squares. 9 Jehovah is good to all, g
c 1Ki 8:66
15 Happy is the people for Ps 13:6 And his mercy is evident in
whom it is this way! Ps 31:19 all his works.
Happy is the people whose
[Yod]
Isa 63:7
Jer 31:12
God is Jehovah! c 10 All your works will glorify
d Ps 51:14
A praise of David. Re 15:3 you, O Jehovah, h
1 [Aleph] And your loyal ones will
145
e 2Ch 30:9
I will exalt you, O my Eph 2:4 praise you. i
God the King, d
f Ex 34:6
[Kaph]
I will praise your name for- Ne 9:17 11 They will proclaim the glory
ever and ever. e of your kingship j
2 [Beth] g Ps 25:8
Na 1:7 And speak about your
2 All day long I will praise you; f Mt 5:44, 45 mightiness, k
I will praise your name for- Ac 14:17
Jas 1:17
[Lamed]
ever and ever. g 12 To make known to men your
3 [Gimel] h Ps 19:1 mighty acts l
3 Jehovah is great and most i Ps 30:4 And the glorious splendor of
worthy of praise; h Heb 13:15 your kingship. m
His greatness is unsearch- j Lu 10:8, 9 [Mem]
able.1i
k De 3:24
13 Your kingship is an eternal
4 [Daleth] 1Ch 29:11 kingship,
4 Generation after generation Re 15:3 And your dominion
will praise your works; l Ps 98:1 endures throughout all
generations. n
144:10 1 Or “salvation.” 144:14 1 Or m Ps 103:19
“rupture.” 145:3 1 Or “beyond under- n Ps 146:10 145:6 1 Or “power.” 145:8 1 Or “gra-
standing.” 1Ti 1:17 cious.”
869 PSALMS 145:14–147:2
[Samekh] CHAP. 145 3 Do not put your trust in
14 Jehovah supports all who a Ps 37:23, 24 princes1
are falling a Ps 94:18 Nor in a son of man, who
b Ps 146:8
And raises up all who are cannot bring salvation. a
c Ge 1:30
bowed down. b Ps 136:25 4 His spirit1 goes out, he re-
[Ayin] d Ps 104:27, 28 turns to the ground; b
Ps 107:9
15 All eyes look hopefully to Ps 132:14, 15 On that very day his
you; e Ge 18:25 thoughts perish. c
You give them their food in De 32:4 5 Happy is the one who has
f Ps 18:25
its season. c Re 15:3, 4
the God of Jacob as his
[Pe] g Ps 34:18 helper, d
16 You open your hand Jas 4:8 Whose hope is in Jehovah
h Ps 17:1 his God, e
And satisfy the desire of i Ps 34:9
every living thing. d j Ps 37:39, 40
6 The Maker of heaven and
[Tsade] Ps 50:15 earth,
17 Jehovah is righteous in all
k Ps 31:23 Of the sea, and of all that is
Ps 97:10
his ways e l Pr 2:22
in them, f
And loyal in all that he does. f m Ps 34:1 The One who always remains
Ps 51:15 faithful, g
[Qoph] n Ps 117:1 7 The One securing justice for
18 Jehovah is near to all those Ps 150:6
those defrauded,
calling on him, g ____________________
CHAP. 146
The One giving bread to the
To all who call on him in hungry. h
truth.1h o Re 19:6
Jehovah is releasing the
[Resh] p Ps 103:1
____________________ prisoners.1i
19 He satisfies the desire of 8 Jehovah is opening the eyes
Second Col.
those who fear him; i of the blind; j
a Ps 62:9
He hears their cry for help, Ps 118:8, 9 Jehovah is raising up those
and he rescues them. j Isa 2:22
bowed down; k
[Shin] b
Jer 17:5
Ge 3:19 Jehovah loves the righteous.
20 Jehovah guards all those Ps 104:29 9 Jehovah is protecting the
Ec 3:20
who love him, k Ec 12:7 foreign residents;
But all the wicked he will an- c Ec 9:5, 10 He sustains the fatherless
nihilate. l Isa 38:18
child and the widow, l
[Taw] d
e
Ps 46:7
Ps 71:5 But he thwarts the plans of
21 My mouth will declare the Jer 17:7 the wicked.1m
praise of Jehovah; m f Ac 4:24 10 Jehovah will be King
Re 14:7
Let every living thing1 praise g De 7:9
forever, n
his holy name forever and h Ps 107:9 Your God, O Zion, for gener-
ever. n Ps 145:16 ation after generation.
146
i Ps 107:14
Praise Jah!1o Ps 142:7
Praise Jah!1
Let my whole being2
praise Jehovah. p
j
k
Isa 29:18
Isa 35:5
Ps 145:14
147 Praise Jah!1
It is good to sing prais-
2 I will praise Jehovah all my 2Co 7:6 es2 to our God;
life. l De 10:18 How pleasant and fitting it is
Ps 68:5
I will sing praises2 to my God to praise him! o
m Ps 145:20
as long as I live. n Ex 15:18 2 Jehovah is building Jerusa-
Da 6:26 lem; p
145:18 1 Or “in sincerity.” 145:21 1 Lit., Re 11:15
“all flesh.” 146:1, 10; 147:1 1 Or “Halle- ____________________ 146:3 1 Or “nobles.” 146:4 1 Or
lujah!” “Jah” is a shortened form of the CHAP. 147 “breath.” 146:7 1 Lit., “bound ones.”
name Jehovah. 146:1 2 Or “my soul.” o Ps 135:3 146:9 1 Or “makes the way of the wicked
146:2; 147:1 2 Or “make music.” p Ps 102:16 crooked.”
PSALMS 147:3–148:8 870
He gathers together the dis- CHAP. 147 16 He sends the snow like
persed ones of Israel. a a De 30:1-3 wool; a
3 He heals the brokenhearted; Eze 36:24 He scatters the frost just like
He binds up their wounds. b Isa 40:26 ashes. b
4 He counts the number of the c Na 1:3 17 He hurls down his hail-
stars; d Isa 40:28
stones1 like morsels of
He calls all of them by Ro 11:33 bread. c
name. b e Ps 37:11 Who can withstand his cold? d
5 Our Lord is great and is f 1Ki 18:45
18 He sends out his word, and
mighty in power; c Jer 14:22 they melt.
His understanding is beyond Mt 5:45 He makes his wind blow, e and
measure. d g Job 38:25-27 the waters flow.
6 Jehovah raises up the meek, e Isa 30:23 19 He declares his word to
But he hurls the wicked to h Ps 136:25 Jacob,
the ground. i Job 38:41 His regulations and judg-
7 Sing to Jehovah with thanks- Lu 12:24 ments to Israel. f
giving; j Isa 31:1 20 He has not done so with any
Sing praises to our God, ac- Ho 1:7 other nation; g
companied by the harp, k 1Sa 16:7 They know nothing about
8 The One who covers the l Mal 3:16 his judgments.
heavens with clouds, Praise Jah!1h
m Ps 33:18
The One providing rain for
the earth, f
The One making grass
n Le 26:6
Isa 60:17 148 Praise Jah!1
Praise Jehovah from
sprout g on the mountains. o De 8:7, 8 the heavens; i
Ps 132:14, 15 Praise him in the heights.
9 To the animals he gives ____________________
food, h 2 Praise him, all his angels. j
Second Col.
To the young ravens that call Praise him, all his army. k
a Job 37:6
out for it. i 3 Praise him, sun and moon.
b Job 38:29
10 He does not delight in the Praise him, all shining stars. l
power of the horse; j c Jos 10:11 4 Praise him, O highest
Nor is he impressed by the d Job 37:10 heavens1
strong legs of a man. k e Ps 148:8 And waters above the
11 Jehovah finds pleasure in f De 4:5
heavens.
those who fear him, l 5 Let them praise the name
g Ex 19:5
In those waiting for his loyal Ex 31:16, 17 of Jehovah,
love. m De 4:8 For he commanded, and they
12 Glorify Jehovah, O Jerusa- 1Ch 17:21 were created. m
Ro 3:1, 2
lem. 6 He keeps them established
Praise your God, O Zion. h Re 19:6
forever and ever; n
____________________
13 He makes the bars of your He has issued a decree that
city gates strong; CHAP. 148
will not pass away. o
i Ps 89:5
He blesses your sons within 7 Praise Jehovah from the
you. j Ps 103:20 earth,
14 He brings peace to your ter- Lu 2:13
You great sea creatures and
ritory; n k Jer 32:18
all deep waters,
Jude 14
He satisfies you with the fin- 8 You lightning and hail, snow
est1 wheat. o l Ps 19:1
and thick clouds,
15 He sends his command to the m Ps 33:6
earth; n Ps 89:37 147:17 1 Or “ice.” 147:20; 148:1 1 Or
His word runs swiftly. o Ps 119:91
“Hallelujah!” “Jah” is a shortened form
Jer 31:35, 36 of the name Jehovah. 148:4 1 Lit.,
147:14 1 Lit., “the fat of.” Jer 33:25 “heavens of the heavens.”
871 PSALMS 148:9–150:6
You storm wind, carrying out CHAP. 148 4 For Jehovah takes pleasure
his word, a a Ex 9:23 in his people. a
9 You mountains and all you Ps 107:25 He adorns the meek with
Isa 30:30
hills, b salvation. b
You fruit trees and all you b Ps 98:8 5 Let the loyal ones exult in
cedars, c c 1Ch 16:33 glory;
10 You wild animals d and all you Isa 44:23 Let them shout for joy upon
domestic animals, d Isa 43:20 their beds. c
You creeping things and e Ps 2:10, 11 6 Let the songs praising God
winged birds, f Ps 8:1
be in their throat,
11 You kings of the earth and Isa 12:4 And a two-edged sword be
all you nations, g 1Ki 8:27
in their hand,
You princes and all you 1Ch 29:11 7 To execute vengeance on
judges of the earth, e ____________________ the nations
12 You young men and young CHAP. 149 And punishment on the
women,1 h Ps 33:3 peoples,
Old men and young Ps 96:1 8 To bind their kings with
Isa 42:10
together.2 Re 5:9 shackles
13 Let them praise the name i Ps 22:22
And their nobles with iron
of Jehovah, fetters,
For his name alone is
j Ps 100:3
Isa 54:5
9 To execute the judgment
unreachably high. f written against them. d
k Jg 11:34
His majesty is above earth This honor belongs to all
and heaven. g l Ex 15:20 his loyal ones.
Ps 150:4
14 He will exalt the strength1 ____________________
Praise Jah!2
of his people,
For the praise of all his loyal
Second Col.
a Ps 84:11
150 Praise Jah!2e
Praise God in his holy
ones, place. f
b Ps 132:16
Of the sons of Israel, the Isa 61:10 Praise him in the expanse
people close to him. of1 his strength. g
c Ps 63:6
Praise Jah!2 2 Praise him for his mighty
149
d De 7:1 works. h
Praise Jah!2 ____________________
Sing to Jehovah a new Praise him for his exceeding
CHAP. 150 greatness. i
song; h e Re 19:6
Praise him in the congrega- 3 Praise him with the sounding
tion of the loyal ones. i f Ps 116:19 of the horn. j
2 Let Israel rejoice in its Grand g Ps 19:1 Praise him with the stringed
Maker; j h Ps 107:15
instrument and the harp. k
Let the sons of Zion be joyful Re 15:3 4 Praise him with the tambou-
in their King. i De 3:24 rine l and the circle dance.
3 Let them praise his name Ps 145:3 Praise him with strings m
with dancing k j Ps 81:3 and the flute.1n
And sing praises1 to him, k 1Ch 15:28
5 Praise him with ringing
accompanied by the tam- cymbals.
l Ex 15:20
bourine and the harp. l Praise him with crashing
m Ps 92:1, 3 cymbals. o
148:12 1 Lit., “virgins.” 2 Or “Old and
Ps 144:9
6 Every breathing thing—let it
young together.” 148:14 1 Lit., “the n 1Sa 10:5 praise Jah.
horn.” 148:14; 149:1, 9; 150:1, 6 2 Or o 2Sa 6:5 Praise Jah!2p
“Hallelujah!” “Jah” is a shortened form 1Ch 15:19
of the name Jehovah. 149:3 1 Or “make 1Ch 16:5 150:1 1 Or “the sky that bears witness
music.” p Re 5:13 to.” 150:4 1 Or “pipe.”
P R OV E R B S
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
1 Purpose of the proverbs (1-7) Diligent hands bring riches (4)

Dangers of bad association (8-19) Use of many words brings
True wisdom cries out publicly (20-33) transgression (19)
2 The value of wisdom (1-22) Jehovah’s blessing makes rich (22)
Seek wisdom as for hidden The fear of Jehovah prolongs life (27)
treasures (4) 11 Wisdom is with the modest ones (2)
Thinking ability, a protection (11) The apostate brings others to ruin (9)
Immorality brings disaster (16-19) “Success through many advisers” (14)
3 Be wise and trust in Jehovah (1-12) The generous person will prosper (25)
Honor Jehovah with valuable One trusting in his riches will fall (28)
things (9) 12 One who hates reproof has no sense (1)
Wisdom brings happiness (13-18) “Thoughtless speech is like the stabs
Wisdom brings security (19-26) of a sword” (18)
Proper conduct toward others (27-35) Promoting peace brings joy (20)
Do good to others when possible (27) Lying lips detestable to Jehovah (22)
4 A father’s wise instruction (1-27) Anxiety weighs the heart down (25)
Above all, acquire wisdom (7) 13 Those who seek advice are wise (10)
Shun wicked paths (14, 15) Hope delayed makes the heart sick (12)
Path of righteous gets brighter (18) A faithful envoy brings healing (17)
“Safeguard your heart” (23) Walking with the wise makes one
5 Warning against immoral women (1-14) wise (20)
Rejoice with your wife (15-23) Discipline, an expression of love (24)
6 Beware of guaranteeing a loan (1-5) 14 The heart knows its own bitterness (10)
“Go to the ant, you lazy one” (6-11) A way that seems right may bring
A useless and wicked man (12-15) death (12)
Seven things Jehovah hates (16-19) The naive believe every word (15)
Guard against a bad woman (20-35) Many are the friends of the rich (20)
A calm heart gives the body life (30)
7 Embrace God’s commands and live (1-5)
A naive young man seduced (6-27) 15 A mild answer turns away rage (1)
“Like a bull to the slaughter” (22) Jehovah’s eyes are everywhere (3)
8 Wisdom personified speaks (1-36) Upright one’s prayer pleases God (8)
‘I am the earliest of God’s works’ (22) Plans fail without consultation (22)
‘As a master worker at God’s Meditate before answering (28)
side’ (30) 16 Jehovah examines the motives (2)
‘I was fond of the sons of men’ (31) Commit your works to Jehovah (3)
9 True wisdom invites (1-12) Honest scales are from Jehovah (11)
“By me your days will be many” (11) Pride is before a crash (18)
A stupid woman invites (13-18) Gray hair, a crown of beauty (31)
“Stolen waters are sweet” (17) 17 Do not repay bad for good (13)
10 PROVERBS OF SOLOMON (10:1–24:34) Leave before the quarrel starts (14)
A wise son makes his father A true friend loves at all times (17)
rejoice (1) “A joyful heart is good medicine” (22)
872
873 PROVERBS Contents
A discerning man restrains his 25 PROVERBS OF SOLOMON TRANSCRIBED BY

words (27) KING HEZEKIAH’S MEN (25:1–29:27)
18 Isolating oneself is selfish and Confidentiality (9)
unwise (1) Well-chosen words (11)
Jehovah’s name a strong tower (10) Respecting privacy (17)
Wealth is only an imaginary Heaping coals on an enemy’s
protection (11) head (21, 22)
Wisdom of listening to both sides (17) A good report is like cold water (25)
A friend sticks closer than a brother (24) 26 Lazy ones described (13-16)
19 Insight slows down one’s anger (11) Stay out of another’s quarrel (17)
A quarrelsome wife is like a leaking Avoid practical jokes (18, 19)
roof (13) No wood, no fire (20, 21)
A discreet wife is from Jehovah (14) A slanderer’s words are like tasty
Discipline a child while there is hope (18) morsels (22)
Wisdom of listening to counsel (20)
27 Reproof from a friend beneficial (5, 6)
20 Wine is a ridiculer (1) My son, make my heart rejoice (11)
The lazy do not plow in winter (4) Iron sharpens iron (17)
A man’s thoughts like deep waters (5) Know your flock (23)
Warning against vowing hastily (25) Wealth does not last forever (24)
Young men’s glory their strength (29)
28 Prayer of the unresponsive one is
21 Jehovah directs a king’s heart (1) detestable (9)
Justice better than sacrifice (3) Mercy shown to the one
Diligence leads to success (5) confessing (13)
One not listening to the lowly will not No quick riches without guilt (20)
be heard (13) Reproof better than flattery (23)
No wisdom in opposition to A generous one lacks nothing (27)
Jehovah (30)
29 Unrestrained child brings shame (15)
22 A good name better than great Without a vision, people go wild (18)
wealth (1)
An angry man stirs up strife (22)
Early training will last a lifetime (6)
A humble man obtains glory (23)
The lazy one fears the lion outside (13)
Fear of men is a snare (25)
Discipline removes foolishness (15)
A skillful worker serves kings (29) 30 WORDS OF AGUR (1-33)
23 Be discreet in accepting hospitality (2) Give me neither poverty nor riches (8)
Do not pursue riches (4) Things that never get satisfied (15, 16)
Wealth can fly away from you (5) Things that leave no trace (18, 19)
Do not be among heavy drinkers (20) An adulterous woman (20)
Alcohol will bite like a serpent (32) Animals instinctively wise (24)
24 Do not envy evil men (1) 31 WORDS OF KING LEMUEL (1-31)

By wisdom a house is built up (3) Who can find a capable wife? (10)
Righteous man may fall but Industrious and hardworking (17)
will get up (16) Kindness is on her tongue (26)
Do not retaliate (29) Children and husband praise her (28)
Slumbering brings poverty (33, 34) Charm and beauty fleeting (30)
PROVERBS 1:1-24 874
1 The proverbs of Solo·mon, a

the son of David, b the king of
CHAP. 1
a 1Ki 4:29, 32
13 Let us seize all their precious
treasures;
Israel: c Ec 12:9 We will fill our houses with
2 To learn1 wisdom d and disci- b 2Sa 12:24 spoil.
pline; c 1Ki 2:12 14 You should join us,1
To understand wise sayings; d Pr 8:11
And we will all share equally
3 To acquire the discipline e what we steal.”2
e Pr 3:11, 12
that gives insight, 15 My son, do not follow them.
f Heb 12:11 Keep your feet off their
Righteousness, f good judg-
ment,1g and uprightness;2 g 1Ki 3:28 path, a
4 To impart shrewdness h to h Pr 15:5 16 For their feet run to do evil;
the inexperienced; i Pr 2:11 They hurry to shed blood. b
To give a young man knowl- Pr 3:21 17 It is surely in vain to spread
edge and thinking ability. i
Pr 8:12 a net in full sight of a bird.
5 A wise person listens and j Pr 9:9 18 That is why these lie in
takes in more instruction; j k 1Sa 25:32, 33 ambush to shed blood;
A man of understanding Pr 24:6 They lie hidden to take the
acquires skillful direction1k l Ec 12:11 lives1 of others.
6 To understand a proverb and m Job 28:28 19 These are the ways of those
a puzzling saying,1 Pr 9:10 seeking dishonest profit,
The words of the wise and n Pr 5:12, 13 Which will take away
their riddles. l Pr 18:2 the life1 of those who
obtain it. c
7 The fear of 1 Jehovah is the o De 6:6, 7
beginning of knowledge. m
Eph 6:4 20 True wisdom d cries aloud
Heb 12:9 in the street. e
Only fools despise wisdom p Le 19:3 It keeps raising its voice in
and discipline. n Pr 31:26
the public squares. f
8 Listen, my son, to the disci- 2Ti 1:5
21 At the corner1 of the busy
pline of your father, o q Pr 4:7, 9
streets it calls out.
And do not forsake the in- r Pr 3:21, 22 At the entrances of the city
struction1 of your mother. p s Ge 39:7, 8 gates it says: g
9 They are an attractive De 13:6-8
22 “How long will you inexperi-
wreath for your head q ____________________
enced ones love inexperi-
And a fine ornament for your Second Col. ence?
neck. r a Pr 4:14 How long will you ridiculers
10 My son, if sinners try to en- Pr 13:20
take pleasure in ridicule?
1Co 15:33
tice you, do not consent. s And how long will you fool-
11 If they say: “Come with us. b Pr 6:16-18
Ro 3:15 ish ones hate knowledge? h
Let us set an ambush to shed
c Pr 15:27
23 Respond to my reproof.1i
blood. Then I will pour out my spirit
We will lie hidden, waiting d Ro 16:27
1Co 1:20
for you;
for innocent victims with- Jas 3:17 I will make my words known
out cause. e Mt 10:27 to you. j
12 We will swallow them alive 24 Because I called out, but
f Pr 8:1-3
as the Grave1 does, Pr 9:1, 3 you kept refusing,
Whole, like those going down g Joh 18:20
I stretched out my hand,
to the pit. Ac 20:20 but no one was paying
h Pr 5:12, 13
attention, k
1:2 1 Lit., “To know.” 1:3 1 Or “what is Joh 3:20
just.” 2 Or “fairness.” 1:5 1 Or “wise 1:14 1 Or “Throw in your lot with us.”
i Ps 141:5
guidance.” 1:6 1 Or “a parable.” 1:7 Re 3:19
2 Or “share a common bag
1 Or “reverence for.” 1:8 1 Or “law.” (purse).” 1:18 1 Or “souls.” 1:19 1 Or
1:12 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common j Isa 54:13 “soul.” 1:21 1 Lit., “head.” 1:23 1 Or
grave of mankind. See Glossary. k Isa 65:12 “Turn back when I reprove.”
875 PROVERBS 1:25–2:15
25 You kept neglecting all my CHAP. 1 And raise your voice for
advice a Jg 10:13, 14 discernment; a
And rejecting my reproof, 4 If you keep seeking for it as
b La 3:44
26 I also will laugh when disas- for silver, b
ter strikes you; c Ho 4:6 And you keep searching for
I will mock when what you it as for hidden treasures; c
dread comes, a d Jg 5:8 5 Then you will understand the
27 When what you dread comes e Jer 6:19
fear of Jehovah, d
like a storm, Ga 6:7 And you will find the knowl-
And your disaster arrives edge of God. e
f Isa 48:18
like a storm wind, 6 For Jehovah himself gives
When distress and trouble g 2Ki 6:15, 16 wisdom; f
come upon you. Isa 26:3 From his mouth come knowl-
2Pe 2:9 edge and discernment.
28 At that time they will keep ____________________
calling me, but I will not 7 He treasures up practical
CHAP. 2 wisdom for the upright;
answer; h De 6:6, 8
They will eagerly look for He is a shield for those walk-
me, but they will not i Pr 1:5 ing in integrity. g
find me, b 8 He watches over the paths
j Heb 5:14 of justice,
29 Because they hated knowl-
edge, c k 1Ki 3:11, 12
And he will guard the way
And they did not choose to Pr 9:10 of his loyal ones. h
fear Jehovah. d
2Ti 2:7 9 Then you will understand
____________________ what is righteous and just
30 They refused my advice; Second Col. and fair,
They disrespected all my a Php 1:9 The entire course of what
reproof.
is good. i
31 So they will bear the conse- b Ps 19:9, 10
10 When wisdom enters your
quences1 of their way, e
c Job 28:15-18 heart j
And they will be glutted with And knowledge becomes
their own counsel.2 d Job 28:28
pleasant to your soul,1k
32 For the waywardness of Pr 8:13
Jer 32:40 11 Thinking ability will keep
the inexperienced will kill watch over you, l
them, e Jer 9:24
And discernment will safe-
And the complacency of 1Jo 5:20
guard you,
fools will destroy them. f Ex 31:2, 3 12 To save you from the bad
33 But the one listening to me 1Ki 4:29
course,
will dwell in security f 2Ti 3:16, 17
Jas 3:17 From the man speaking
And be undisturbed by the perverse things, m
dread of calamity.” g g Ps 41:12
13 From those leaving the
2
Pr 28:18
My son, if you accept my upright paths
sayings h Ps 97:10 To walk in the ways of dark-
And treasure up my com- ness, n
i Ec 12:13
mandments, h Mic 6:8 14 From those who rejoice in
2 By making your ear attentive Mt 22:37-40 wrongdoing,
to wisdom i Who find joy in the perverse-
j Ps 119:111
And inclining your heart to ness of evil,
discernment; j k Ac 17:11 15 Those whose paths are
3 Moreover, if you call out for crooked
l Ec 7:12
understanding k And whose entire course
m Pr 8:13 is devious.
1:31 1 Lit., “eat from the fruit.” 2 Or
“schemes; plans.” n Joh 3:19 2:10 1 See Glossary.
PROVERBS 2:16–3:16 876
16 It will save you from the CHAP. 2 5 Trust in Jehovah a with all
wayward1 woman, a Ge 39:10-12 your heart,
From the smooth2 words of Pr 6:23, 24 And do not rely1 on your own
Pr 7:4, 5
the immoral3 woman, a understanding. b
17 Who abandons the close b Ge 2:24
6 In all your ways take notice
Pr 5:18
companion1 of her youth b of him, c
c Pr 5:3, 5
And forgets the covenant of Pr 5:20, 23 And he will make your paths
her God; Pr 9:16-18 straight. d
18 For her house sinks down Eph 5:5 7 Do not become wise in your
into death, d Ec 7:26 own eyes. e
And her paths1 lead to those Re 22:15
Fear Jehovah and turn away
powerless in death. c e Pr 13:20 from bad.
19 None of those having rela- f Ps 37:11, 29 8 It will be a healing to your
tions with1 her will return, g Ps 104:35 body1
Nor will they regain the path- Pr 10:7 And refreshment for your
ways of life. d Mt 25:46
bones.
20 So follow the way of good h De 28:45, 63 9 Honor Jehovah with your
people ____________________
valuable things, f
And stay on the paths of the CHAP. 3 With the firstfruits1 of all
righteous, e i De 5:16 your produce;2g
21 For only the upright will j Ho 12:6 10 Then your storehouses will
reside in the earth, k De 6:6, 8 be completely filled, h
And the blameless1 will And your vats1 will overflow
l 2Co 8:21
remain in it. f with new wine.
____________________
22 As for the wicked, they will 11 My son, do not reject the
Second Col.
be cut off from the earth, g discipline of Jehovah, i
a Isa 26:4
And the treacherous will be Jer 17:7 And do not loathe his
torn away from it. h reproof, j
b Pr 28:26
3 My son, do not forget my

teaching,1
Jer 10:23
1Co 3:18
12 For those whom Jehovah
loves he reproves, k
And may your heart observe c 1Sa 23:2, 4
Just as a father does a son
my commandments, Ne 1:11
Php 4:6 in whom he delights. l
2 Because they will add many 13 Happy is the man who finds
days d Jos 1:7
Ps 25:9 wisdom m
And years of life and peace Jas 1:5 And the man who acquires
to you. i e Pr 26:12 discernment;
3 Do not let loyal love and Ro 12:16
14 To gain it is better than
faithfulness1 leave you. j f Nu 31:50 gaining silver,
Tie them around your neck; De 16:16
Lu 16:9 And having it as profit is
Write them on the tablet of 1Ti 6:18 better than having gold. n
your heart; k
g Ex 23:19 15 It is more precious than
4 Then you will find favor and corals;1
good insight h 2Ch 31:10
Mal 3:10 Nothing you desire can
In the eyes of God and man. l
i Pr 15:32 compare to it.
2:16 1 Lit., “strange.” Evidently, one mor- Heb 12:5, 6 16 Long life is in its right hand;
ally estranged from God. 2 Or “seduc- j Ps 94:12 Riches and glory are in its
tive.” 3 Lit., “foreign.” Evidently, one k Re 3:19 left hand.
morally alienated from God. 2:17 1 Or
“the husband.” 2:18 1 Lit., “tracks.” l De 8:5 3:5 1 Lit., “lean.” 3:8 1 Lit., “navel.”
Heb 12:7, 9
2:19 1 Lit., “going in to.” 2:21 1 Or 3:9 1 Or “very best.” 2 Or “income.”
“the one who keeps integrity.” 3:1 1 Or m Ec 7:12 3:10 1 Or “winepresses.” 3:15 1 See
“law.” 3:3 1 Or “truth.” n Job 28:15, 18 Glossary.
877 PROVERBS 3:17–4:5
17 Its ways are pleasant, CHAP. 3 28 Do not say to your neighbor,
And all its paths are peace- a Php 4:9 “Go away; come back later!
ful. a b Ps 1:1, 2 I will give it to you
18 It is a tree of life to those c Ps 104:24 tomorrow,”
who take hold of it, d Pr 8:27 If you can give it now.
And those who keep firm Jer 10:12 29 Do not plot harm against
hold of it will be called e Job 36:27 your neighbor a
Job 38:37 When he lives in a sense of
happy. b Jer 10:13
security with you.
19 Jehovah founded the earth f Isa 26:7
30 Do not quarrel with a man
in wisdom. c g Ps 3:5
Pr 6:22
for no reason b
He solidly established the If he has done nothing bad
heavens in discernment. d h Ec 5:12
to you. c
20 By his knowledge the watery i Ps 27:1
31 Do not envy the violent man d
deeps were split apart j Ps 73:12, 19
k Pr 10:29
Nor choose any of his ways,
And the cloudy skies dripped Pr 28:1 32 For Jehovah detests a
with dew. e l Ps 91:14 devious person, e
21 My son, do not lose sight of m Jas 2:15, 16 But His close friendship is
them.1 n De 15:7, 8 with the upright. f
Safeguard practical wisdom Pr 28:27 33 The curse of Jehovah is on
and thinking ability; ____________________ the house of the wicked
22 They will give you1 life Second Col. one, g
And be an adornment for a Pr 6:16, 18 But he blesses the home of
your neck; b Pr 18:6 the righteous. h
23 Then you will walk on your
Pr 20:3 34 For he mocks those who
c Ro 12:18 ridicule, i
way in safety,
d Ps 37:1 But he shows favor to the
And your foot will never Pr 23:17
stumble.1f meek. j
e Pr 6:16, 17
35 The wise will inherit honor,
24 When you lie down, you will f Ps 15:1, 2
But the stupid ones glorify
have no fear; g Ps 24:3, 4
Ps 25:14 dishonor. k
You will lie down, and your
sleep will be pleasant. h
25 You will not fear any sudden
g De 28:15
Jos 7:24, 25
Es 9:24, 25
4 Listen, my sons, to the
discipline of a father; l
Pay attention in order to
terror i h Job 42:12, 13
gain understanding,
Ps 37:25
Nor the storm that is coming 2 For I will give you good
i Pr 19:29
on the wicked. j instruction;
j Ps 37:11
26 For Jehovah will prove to be Ps 138:6 Do not forsake my
your source of confidence; k Isa 57:15 teaching.1m
Jas 4:6
He will keep your foot from 3 I was a true son to my father n
being caught. l k Es 6:11, 12
Pr 12:8 And the one especially loved
27 Do not withhold good from ____________________ by my mother. o
those to whom you should CHAP. 4 4 He taught me and said:
give it1m l De 6:6, 7
“May your heart hold fast
If it is within your power2 Pr 19:20 to my words. p
to help. n Eph 6:1 Keep my commandments and
m 1Ch 28:9 continue living. q
3:21 1 Evidently referring to God’s qual- n 1Ki 2:12 5 Acquire wisdom, acquire
ities mentioned in the previous verses. o 1Ki 1:16-21 understanding. r
3:22 1 Or “your soul.” 3:23 1 Or “strike p De 4:9 Do not forget, and do not
against anything.” 3:27 1 Or “to whom q Le 18:5 turn aside from what I say.
it is owing.” 2 Or “within the power of r Ne 8:3, 8
your hand.” Pr 9:10 4:2 1 Or “law.”
PROVERBS 4:6–5:2 878
6 Do not forsake it, and it will CHAP. 4 18 But the path of the righteous
protect you. a Ec 7:12 is like the bright morning
Love it, and it will safeguard light
you. b Pr 15:14 That grows brighter
Mt 13:23
7 Wisdom is the most impor- Heb 5:14
and brighter until full day-
tant1 thing, a so acquire light. a
wisdom, c Da 1:17, 20 19 The way of the wicked is like
And with all you acquire, the darkness;
acquire understanding. b d 1Ki 4:29 They do not know what
8 Highly esteem it, and it will makes them stumble.
exalt you. c
e De 5:16 20 My son, pay attention to my
words;
It will honor you because you f 1Ki 4:29
Listen carefully1 to my
embrace it. d
sayings.
9 It will place an attractive g Isa 26:7
21 Do not lose sight of them;
wreath on your head;
h Pr 8:10 Keep them deep within your
It will adorn you with a Heb 2:1 heart, b
crown of beauty.” Heb 12:5, 6
22 For they are life to those who
10 Listen, my son, and accept find them c
i De 32:45-47
my sayings, Heb 12:11 And health to their whole
And the years of your life body.1
will be many. e j Ps 1:1 23 Above all the things that
11 I will instruct you in the way 1Co 15:33
you guard, safeguard your
of wisdom; f heart, d
k Am 5:15
I will lead you in the tracks Eph 5:11 For out of it are the sources
of uprightness. g of life.
12 When you walk, your steps l Pr 5:3, 8 24 Put crooked speech away
1Th 5:22
will not be hindered; ____________________
from you, e
And if you run, you will not And keep devious talk far
Second Col.
stumble. away from you.
a 2Sa 23:3, 4
13 Hold on to discipline; do not Ps 119:105 25 Your eyes should look
let it go. h 1Co 13:12 straight ahead,
2Co 4:6 Yes, fix your gaze1 straight
Safeguard it, for it means 2Pe 1:19
your life. i ahead of you. f
14 Do not enter the path of the b Ps 40:8 26 Smooth out1 the course of
wicked, Pr 2:1 your feet, g
And do not walk in the way And all your ways will be
c 1Ti 4:8 sure.
of evil men. j
15 Shun it, do not take it; k 27 Do not incline to the right
d Jer 17:9
or the left. h
Turn away from it, and pass Mr 7:21-23
Eph 6:14 Turn your feet away from
it by. l what is bad.
16 For they cannot sleep unless
5
e 1Pe 2:1 My son, pay attention to
they do what is bad.
my wisdom.
They are robbed of sleep un- f Mt 6:22
Listen carefully1 to my
less they cause someone’s discernment, i
downfall. g Eph 5:15
2 So that you may guard your
17 They feed themselves with h De 12:32 thinking abilities
the bread of wickedness, Jos 1:7
And they drink the wine of ____________________ 4:20; 5:1 1 Lit., “Incline your ear.” 4:22
violence. CHAP. 5 1 Lit., “to all their flesh.” 4:25 1 Or
i 1Ki 4:29 “beaming eyes.” 4:26 1 Or possibly,
4:7 1 Or “the prime.” Jas 1:19 “Carefully consider.”
879 PROVERBS 5:3–6:3
And safeguard knowledge CHAP. 5 15 Drink water from your own
with your lips. a a Pr 15:7 cistern
3 For the lips of a wayward1 And flowing1 water from
woman drip like a honey- b Pr 7:14-21 your own well. a
comb, b 16 Should your springs be
And her mouth is smoother c Pr 9:16, 17 dispersed outside,
than oil. c Your streams of water in the
d Ec 7:26
4 But in the end she is as bitter public squares? b
as wormwood d e Pr 6:32, 33
17 Let them be for you alone,
And as sharp as a two-edged And not for strangers with
sword. e f Pr 9:14, 15 you. c
5 Her feet descend into death. 18 May your own fountain1
Her steps lead straight to the g Pr 29:3 be blessed,
Grave.1 And may you rejoice with
6 She gives no thought to the h Pr 6:33-35 the wife of your youth, d
Pr 7:23
path of life. 19 A loving doe, a graceful
Her course wanders, but she i Pr 31:3
mountain goat.1e
does not know where. Lu 15:30 Let her breasts satisfy2
7 Now, my sons, listen to me you at all times.
And do not turn away from j Pr 7:22, 23 May you be captivated by
what I am saying. her love constantly. f
8 Stay far away from her; k Pr 6:27-29 20 So why, my son, should
____________________
Do not go near the entrance you be captivated by
of her house, f Second Col. a wayward1 woman
9 So that you may not give a 1Co 7:3
Heb 13:4
Or embrace the bosom of
your dignity to others g an immoral2 woman? g
Nor reap years of what is b Pr 5:20
21 For the ways of man are be-
cruel; h fore the eyes of Jehovah;
10 So that strangers may not c Ge 2:24 He examines all his paths. h
drain your resources1i 22 The wicked one is ensnared
And what you labored for go d De 24:5 by his own errors,
Ec 9:9 And he will be caught in the
to the house of a foreigner.
11 Otherwise, you will groan at e Ca 2:9
ropes of his own sin. i
the end of your life 23 He will die for lack of
When your flesh and body f Ge 26:8
discipline
waste away j Ge 29:20 And go astray because of his
12 And you say: “How I hated Ca 8:6 excessive foolishness.
discipline!
How my heart despised g Pr 22:14 6 My son, if you have put up
security1 for your neigh-
reproof! h 2Ch 16:9
bor, j
13 I did not listen to the voice Ps 11:4 If you have given your hand-
of my instructors Ps 17:3 shake2 to a stranger, k
Or pay attention to my Jer 17:10
Heb 4:13
2 If you have been ensnared
teachers. by your promise,
14 I have come to the brink of i Ps 7:14-16 Caught by the words of your
complete ruin Ga 6:7 mouth, l
In the midst of the entire ____________________ 3 Do this, my son, and free
congregation.”1k CHAP. 6 yourself,
j Pr 17:18
5:3, 20 1 Lit., “strange.” See Pr 2:16. 5:15 1 Or “fresh.” 5:18 1 Or “water
5:5 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common k Pr 11:15 source.” 5:19 1 Or “ibex.” 2 Or “in-
grave of mankind. See Glossary. 5:10 Pr 20:16 toxicate.” 5:20 2 Lit., “foreign.” See
1 Or “power.” 5:14 1 Lit., “In the midst Pr 2:16. 6:1 1 Lit., “gone surety.”
of the assembly and the congregation.” l Pr 18:7 2 That is, in a pledge.
PROVERBS 6:4-29 880
For you have fallen into the CHAP. 6 17 Haughty eyes, a a lying
hand of your neighbor: a Mt 5:25 tongue, b and hands that
Go and humble yourself and shed innocent blood, c
b Pr 10:26
urgently plead with your Pr 26:13-15 18 A heart plotting wicked
neighbor. a schemes, d and feet that
c Pr 30:24, 25
4 Do not allow your eyes to run quickly to evil,
sleep, d Pr 20:13 19 A false witness who lies with
Pr 24:33, 34
Nor your eyelids to slumber. Ec 4:5
every breath, e
5 Free yourself like a gazelle And anyone sowing conten-
e Pr 13:4 tions among brothers. f
from the hunter’s hand, Pr 20:4
Like a bird from the hand of Pr 24:30-34 20 Observe, my son, the com-
the birdcatcher. mandment of your father,
f Pr 16:27
And do not forsake the in-
6 Go to the ant, you lazy one; b Jas 3:6
struction1 of your mother. g
Observe its ways and g Pr 10:10
21 Always bind them around
become wise. Pr 16:30
your heart;
7 Although it has no command- h Ps 36:1, 4
Tie them about your neck.
er, officer, or ruler, Isa 32:7
22 When you walk about, it
Mic 2:1
8 It prepares its food in the will lead you;
summer, c i Pr 16:28
Ro 16:17 When you lie down, it will
And it gathers its food stand guard over you;
supplies in the harvest. j Ps 73:12, 18
____________________
And when you awaken, it will
9 How long, you lazy one, will speak to you.1
you lie there? Second Col.
23 For the commandment is a
When will you rise up from a Ps 101:5
Pr 8:13
lamp, h
your sleep? Pr 16:5 And the law is a light, i
10 A little sleep, a little slum- And the reproofs of disci-
b Pr 12:22
bering, Re 21:8 pline are the way to life. j
A little folding of the hands
c Ge 4:8, 10
24 They will guard you against
to rest, d Nu 35:31 the bad woman, k
11 And your poverty will come De 27:25 Against the seductive tongue
like a bandit, d Pr 11:20 of the immoral1 woman. l
And your want like an armed Zec 8:17 25 Do not desire her beauty
Mal 2:16 in your heart m
man. e
12 A useless and wicked man e Ex 23:1 Or allow her to captivate you
walks about with crooked f Le 19:16
with her alluring eyes,
speech; f Ga 5:20, 21 26 For because of a prostitute,
13 He winks with his eye, g Jas 3:14, 15 a man is reduced to a loaf
signals with his foot, and g De 21:18, 21 of bread, n
motions with his fingers. Eph 6:1 But the wife of another man
14 With a perverted heart, h Ps 119:105 preys on a precious life.1
He is always scheming evil h 27 Can a man rake fire to his
i Isa 51:4
and spreading contentions. i chest and not burn his
j Pr 4:13 garments? o
15 Therefore, his disaster will
come suddenly;
Heb 12:11 28 Or can a man walk on
k Ec 7:26 hot coals without scorch-
In a moment he will be ing his feet?
broken beyond healing. j l Pr 5:3
Pr 7:4, 5 29 It is the same with anyone
16 There are six things that having relations with his
Jehovah hates; m Mt 5:28
Jas 1:14, 15 neighbor’s wife;
Yes, seven things that he1
detests: n Pr 29:3 6:20 1 Or “law.” 6:22 1 Or “instruct
Lu 15:16, 30
you.” 6:24 1 Lit., “foreign.” See Pr 2:16.
6:16 1 Or “his soul.” o Ga 6:7 6:26 1 Or “soul.”
881 PROVERBS 6:30–7:18
No one who touches her will CHAP. 6 6 From the window of my
go unpunished. a a 2Sa 11:4 house,
30 People do not despise a thief 2Sa 12:10, 11 Through my lattice, I looked
Pr 6:32-35
If he steals to satisfy him- Heb 13:4 down,
self1 when he is hungry. 7 And as I observed the naive2
31 Yet, when found, he will b Ex 22:1, 4 ones,
repay sevenfold; I discerned among the youths
He will give up all the valu- c Pr 2:18, 19 a young man lacking good
ables of his house. b Pr 5:20, 23 sense.1a
32 Anyone committing adultery Mal 3:5 8 He passed along the street
1Co 6:9, 10
with a woman is lacking Heb 13:4 near her corner,
good sense;1 And he marched in the direc-
The one who does so brings d Pr 5:8, 9 tion of her house
ruin on himself.2c 9 In the twilight, in the
33 He will get only wounds and e 1Ki 15:5 evening, b
dishonor, d 1Ch 5:1 At the approach of night and
And his disgrace will not be Mt 1:6 darkness.
wiped away. e 10 Then I saw a woman meet
34 For jealousy makes a hus- f Ge 39:19, 20 him,
band furious; ____________________
Dressed like1 a prostitute, c
He will show no compassion CHAP. 7
with a cunning heart.
when he takes revenge. f g Pr 10:14
11 She is loud and defiant. d
35 He will accept no compensa- She never stays1 at home.
tion;1 h Le 18:5
12 One moment she is outside,
De 5:16
He will not be appeased, no Isa 55:3 next she is in the public
matter how large you make Joh 12:50 squares,
the gift.
She lurks near every corner. e
7 My son, keep my sayings,
And treasure up my com-
i Pr 2:10, 11 13 She grabs hold of him and
gives him a kiss;
mandments. g j Pr 23:27, 28 With a bold face, she says
2 Keep my commandments and to him:
live; h k Pr 2:11, 16 14 “I had to offer communion
Guard my instruction1 like Pr 5:3
sacrifices. f
Pr 6:23, 24
the pupil of your eye.
____________________ Today I paid my vows.
3 Tie them around your
Second Col. 15 That is why I came out to
fingers;
a Pr 6:32 meet you,
Write them on the tablet of Pr 9:16, 17 To look for you, and I found
your heart. i
you!
4 Say to wisdom, “You are my
sister,”
b Job 24:15 16 I have spread fine covers
upon my bed,
And call understanding c Jer 4:30
“my relative,” Colorful linen from Egypt. g
5 To guard you against the 17 I have sprinkled my bed
d Pr 9:13-18 with myrrh, aloes, and
wayward1 woman, j
Against the immoral2 woman cinnamon. h
and her smooth3 words. k
e Pr 23:27, 28 18 Come, let us drink our fill
of love until the morning;
6:30 1 Or “fill his soul.” 6:32; 7:7 1 Lit., f Le 19:5 Let us enjoy passionate love
“in want of heart.” 6:32 2 Or “his soul.” together,
6:35 1 Or “ransom.” 7:2 1 Or “law.” 7:5 g Eze 27:7
1 Lit., “strange.” See Pr 2:16. 2 Lit., 7:7 2 Or “inexperienced.” 7:10 1 Or
“foreign.” See Pr 2:16. 3 Or “seduc- h Ca 3:6 “with the garment of.” 7:11 1 Lit., “Her
tive.” Ca 4:14 feet never stay.”
PROVERBS 7:19–8:15 882
19 For my husband is not at CHAP. 7 It keeps crying out loudly: a
home; a Pr 5:3 4 “To you, O people, I am
He has gone on a distant calling;
journey. I raise my voice to every-
b 1Co 6:18
20 He took a bag of money with one.1
him, 5 You inexperienced ones,
And he will not return until c Pr 5:8-11 learn shrewdness; b
the day of the full moon.” You stupid ones, acquire an
21 She misleads him with great d Pr 5:8 understanding heart.1
persuasiveness. a 6 Listen, for what I say is
She seduces him with important,
e Ec 7:26
smooth speech. My lips speak what is right;
22 Suddenly he goes after her, 7 For my mouth softly utters
like a bull to the slaughter, f 1Co 10:8 truth,
Like a fool to be punished in ____________________ And my lips detest what is
the stocks,1b CHAP. 8 wicked.
23 Until an arrow pierces his g Pr 1:20, 21 8 All the sayings of my mouth
liver; are righteous.
Like a bird rushing into a h Mt 10:27 None of them are twisted or
trap, he does not know ____________________ crooked.
that it will cost him his Second Col. 9 They are all straightforward
life.1c a Ac 20:20 to the discerning
24 And now, my sons, listen And right to those who have
to me; found knowledge.
b Ps 19:7
Pay attention to the words 10 Take my discipline instead
I speak. of silver,
25 Do not let your heart turn c Ps 19:9, 10 And knowledge rather than
aside to her ways. Ps 119:72,
the finest gold, c
127
Do not stray onto her paths, d Pr 3:13-15 11 For wisdom is better than
26 For she has caused many to corals;1
fall down slain, e All other desirable things
d Pr 2:11
And those she has killed are Pr 5:1, 2 cannot compare to it.
numerous. f 12 I, wisdom, dwell together
27 Her house leads to the with shrewdness;
Grave;1 e Ps 97:10
Ps 101:3 I have found knowledge and
It goes down to the inner Pr 16:6 thinking ability. d
chambers of death. Ro 12:9
13 The fear of Jehovah means
8 Is not wisdom calling out?

Is not discernment raising f Ps 101:5
1Pe 5:5
the hating of bad. e
I hate self-exaltation and
its voice? g pride f and the evil way and
2 On the heights h along the perverse speech. g
road, g Pr 4:24 14 I possess good advice and
It takes its position at the practical wisdom; h
crossroads. Understanding i and power j
h Pr 2:7
3 Next to the gates leading into are mine.
the city, 15 By me kings keep reigning,
At the entrances of the door- i Pr 4:7 And high officials decree
ways, righteousness. k
j Pr 24:5
7:22 1 Or “fetters.” 7:23 1 Or “soul.” 8:4 1 Lit., “to the sons of men.” 8:5
7:27 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common 1 Lit., “understand heart.” 8:11 1 See
grave of mankind. See Glossary. k Ps 72:1 Glossary.
883 PROVERBS 8:16–9:2
16 By me princes keep ruling, CHAP. 8 28 When he established1 the
And nobles judge in righ- a Pr 2:4, 5 clouds above,
teousness. When he founded the foun-
17 I love those loving me, tains of the deep,
And those seeking me will b Pr 3:13, 14 29 When he set a decree for
find me. a the sea
18 Riches and glory are That its waters should not
c Joh 1:1-3, 14
with me, pass beyond his order, a
Lasting wealth1 and righ- When he established1 the
teousness. d Col 1:15-17
foundations of the earth,
19 My fruitage is better than 30 Then I was beside him as a
gold, even refined gold, master worker. b
And what I produce is better e Mic 5:2 I was the one he was espe-
than the finest silver. b cially fond of c day by day;
20 I walk in the path of righ- I rejoiced before him all the
teousness, f Joh 8:58 time; d
In the middle of the pathways Joh 17:5
31 I rejoiced over his habitable
of justice; earth,
21 I give a rich inheritance to g Ge 1:2
And I was especially fond of
those who love me, the sons of men.1
And I fill up their store- 32 And now, my sons, listen
houses. h Ps 33:6 to me;
22 Jehovah produced me as the Jer 10:12 Yes, happy are those who
beginning of his way, c keep my ways.
The earliest of his achieve- 33 Listen to discipline e and
i Ge 1:6, 7 become wise,
ments of long ago. d Job 26:10
23 From ancient times1 I was ____________________ And never neglect it.
installed, e Second Col. 34 Happy is the man who listens
From the start, from times a Job 38:8-11
to me
earlier than the earth. f Ps 33:7 By coming early to1 my doors
24 When there were no deep Ps 104:6-9 day by day,
Jer 5:22
waters, g I was brought By waiting next to my door-
forth,1 posts;
When there were no springs b Ge 1:26 35 For the one finding me will
overflowing with water. Joh 1:1, 3 find life, f
25 Before the mountains were Joh 17:5 And he receives approval
Col 1:15, 16
set in place, from Jehovah.
Before the hills, I was 36 But the one who ignores me
brought forth, c Isa 42:1 harms himself,1
26 When he had not yet made Mt 3:17 And those who hate me love
the earth and its fields death.” g
Or the first clods of earth’s
soil. d Job 38:7 9 True wisdom has built its
house;
27 When he prepared the It has carved1 out its seven
heavens, h I was there; pillars.
e Pr 3:11
When he marked out the Pr 4:13 2 It has fully prepared its
horizon1 on the surface Heb 12:7, 9 meat;1
of the waters, i
8:28 1 Lit., “made strong.” 8:29 1 Or
8:18 1 Or “Hereditary values.” 8:23 f Pr 13:14 “decreed.” 8:31 1 Or “mankind.” 8:34
1 Or “From time immemorial.” 8:24 1 Or 1 Or “By keeping awake at.” 8:36 1 Or
“brought forth as with labor pains.” “his soul.” 9:1 1 Or “hewed.” 9:2 1 Lit.,
8:27 1 Lit., “a circle.” g Pr 5:23 “She has slaughtered her slaughtering.”
PROVERBS 9:3–10:6 884
It has mixed its wine; CHAP. 9 On a seat in the high places
It has also arranged its table. a Pr 1:20-22 of the city, a
3 It has sent out its female b Ps 119:130
15 Calling out to those
servants passing by,
To call out from the heights c Pr 4:5 To those walking straight
Pr 13:20
above the city: a ahead on their way:
4 “Whoever is inexperienced, d Pr 15:12 16 “Whoever is inexperienced,
let him come in here.” e 1Ki 21:20, 21 let him come in here.”
She says to the one lacking 1Ki 22:8 She says to those lacking
good sense:1 2Ch 25:15, 16
Mt 7:6
good sense:1b
5 “Come, eat my bread 17 “Stolen waters are sweet,
And share in drinking the f Ps 141:5
Pr 27:6
And food eaten in secret is
wine that I have mixed. Pr 28:23 pleasant.” c
6 Leave behind your inexperi- 18 But he does not know that
g Pr 1:5
ence1 and live; b Pr 15:31 those powerless in death
Walk forward in the way of Pr 17:10 are there,
understanding.” c Pr 25:12
That her guests are in the
7 The one who corrects a ridi- h Ps 111:10 depths of the Grave.1d
culer invites dishonor, d
And whoever reproves some-
one wicked will get hurt.
i 1Ch 28:9
Mt 11:27
Joh 17:3
10 Proverbs of Solo·mon. e
A wise son makes his
father rejoice, f
8 Do not reprove a ridiculer,
or he will hate you. e
j De 6:1, 2 But a foolish son is the grief
Pr 8:35
of his mother.
Reprove a wise person, and Pr 10:27
he will love you. f 2 The treasures gained by
k Pr 7:10, 11 wickedness will be of no
9 Share with a wise person, ____________________
and he will become wiser. g benefit,
Second Col.
Teach someone righteous, But righteousness is what
a Pr 23:27, 28
and he will add to his rescues from death. g
learning. b Pr 6:32 3 Jehovah will not cause
10 The fear of Jehovah is the c Pr 7:18, 19
the righteous one1 to go
beginning of wisdom, h hungry, h
d Pr 2:18, 19 But he will deny the wicked
And knowledge of the Most Pr 7:23, 26
Holy One i is understand- Pr 23:27, 28 what they crave.
ing. ____________________ 4 Idle hands will cause
11 For by me your days will CHAP. 10 poverty, i
be many, j e Pr 1:1 But diligent hands bring
And years will be added f Pr 13:1
riches. j
to your life. Pr 27:11 5 The son acting with insight
12 If you become wise, you g Pr 11:4
gathers the crop in
are wise to your own summer,
advantage, h Ps 33:18, 19 But the son acting shame-
Ps 37:25
But if you are a ridiculer, Mt 6:33
fully is fast asleep during
you alone will bear it. the harvest. k
13 A stupid woman is loud. k i Pr 20:4
Ec 10:18
6 Blessings are on the head of
She is ignorant and knows the righteous one, l
absolutely nothing. j Pr 12:24 But the mouth of the wicked
Pr 13:4
14 She sits at the entrance Pr 21:5 conceals violence.
of her house
k Pr 6:6, 9 9:18 1 Or “Sheol,” that is, the common
9:4, 16 1 Lit., “in want of heart.” 9:6 l Ex 23:25 grave of mankind. See Glossary. 10:3
1 Or “the inexperienced ones.” Pr 28:20 1 Or “the soul of the righteous one.”
885 PROVERBS 10:7-29
7 The memory1 of the righ- CHAP. 10 18 The one who conceals his
teous one is due for a a Ps 112:6 hatred speaks lies, a
blessing, a Ec 7:1 And the one spreading mali-
But the name of the wicked b Ps 9:5 cious reports1 is stupid.
will rot. b c De 4:6 19 When words are many,
Ps 19:7
8 The wisehearted person will Ps 119:34
transgression cannot
accept instructions,1c Ps 119:100 be avoided, b
But the one speaking foolish- d Pr 18:6 But whoever controls his lips
ly will be trodden down. d e Ps 25:21
acts discreetly. c
9 The one walking in integrity f 1Ti 5:24
20 The tongue of the righteous
will walk in security, e g Pr 6:12, 13
one is like the finest silver, d
But the one making his ways But the heart of the wicked
h Pr 18:21
one is worth little.
crooked will be found out. f i Pr 11:30
21 The lips of the righteous one
10 The one who slyly winks his j Mt 12:35
nourish1 many, e
eye causes grief, g Jas 3:5
k Pr 17:9
But the foolish die for lack
And the one who speaks fool- of sense. f
1Co 13:4, 7
ishly will be trodden 1Pe 4:8 22 It is the blessing of Jehovah
down. h l Isa 50:4 that makes one rich, g
11 The mouth of the righteous m Pr 26:3 And He adds no pain1 with it.
one is a source of life, i n Pr 9:9 23 Engaging in shameful con-
But the mouth of the wicked o Pr 13:3 duct is like a game to the
conceals violence. j Pr 18:7 stupid one,
12 Hatred is what stirs up p Pr 19:7 But wisdom is for the man
contentions, Pr 30:8, 9
Ec 7:12
of discernment. h
But love covers over all
q Mt 7:17
24 What the wicked one fears
transgressions. k ____________________ will come upon him;
13 Wisdom is found on the lips Second Col.
But the desire of the righ-
of the discerning person, l teous will be granted. i
a 1Sa 18:17, 21
But the rod is for the back of 25 When the storm passes by,
b Ec 5:2
one lacking good sense.1m the wicked one will be no
c Ps 39:1
14 Those who are wise treasure Pr 17:27
more, j
up knowledge, n Pr 21:23 But the righteous one is a
But the mouth of the fool Jas 1:19 foundation forever. k
invites ruin. o d Pr 12:18 26 Like vinegar to the teeth and
Pr 16:13 smoke to the eyes,
15 The wealth1 of a rich man is e Jer 3:15
his fortified city. So the lazy person is to the
f Ho 4:6 one who sends him.1
The ruin of the poor is their g De 8:17, 18 27 The fear of Jehovah prolongs
poverty. p Ps 37:22
life, l
16 The activity of the righteous 1Ti 6:6
h Pr 2:10, 11 But the years of the wicked
one leads to life; will be cut short. m
Pr 14:9
But the produce of the wick- Pr 15:21 28 The expectation1 of the righ-
ed one leads to sin. q i Ps 37:4 teous brings joy, n
17 The one who heeds disci- 1Jo 5:14
But the hope of the wicked
pline is a path to life,1 j Ps 37:10 will perish. o
But the one who ignores re- k Mt 7:24, 25 29 The way of Jehovah is a
proof leads others astray. l Ps 91:15, 16 stronghold for the blame-
m Ps 55:23 less one, p
10:7 1 Or “reputation.” 10:8 1 Lit., n Ps 16:9
“commandments.” 10:13 1 Lit., “in Ro 12:12 10:18 1 Or “rumors.” 10:21 1 Or
want of heart.” 10:15 1 Or “valuable o Pr 11:7 “guide.” 10:22 1 Or “sorrow; hardship.”
thing.” 10:17 1 Or possibly, “is on the p Pr 18:10 10:26 1 Or “to his employer.” 10:28 1 Or
path to life.” Isa 40:31 “hope.”
PROVERBS 10:30–11:17 886
But it means ruin for evil- CHAP. 10 And the wicked one takes
doers. a a Ro 2:6-8 his place. a
30 The righteous one will never b Ps 16:8
9 By his mouth the apostate1
be made to fall, b brings his neighbor to ruin,
But the wicked will no longer c Ps 37:9 But by knowledge the righ-
inhabit the earth. c ____________________
teous are rescued. b
31 The mouth of the righteous CHAP. 11 10 The goodness of the righ-
one produces1 wisdom, d Le 19:36 teous makes a city rejoice,
But the perverse tongue will e Pr 16:18 And when the wicked perish,
be cut off. Lu 14:8, 9 there is a joyful cry. c
32 The lips of the righteous one f Mic 6:8 11 Because of the blessing
know what is pleasing, 1Pe 5:5 of the upright a city is
But the mouth of the wicked exalted, d
g Ps 26:1
is perverse. Pr 13:6 But the mouth of the wicked
11 Dishonest1 scales are
detestable to Jehovah,
h Pr 28:18
12
tears it down. e
Whoever is lacking good
But an accurate weight2 i Eze 7:19 sense1 shows contempt
Mt 16:26
brings pleasure to him. d for2 his neighbor,
2 When presumptuousness j Ge 7:1 But the man of true discern-
comes, dishonor will k 2Sa 17:23
ment remains silent. f
follow, e Es 7:10 13 A slanderer goes about re-
But wisdom is with the Pr 5:22 vealing confidential talk, g
modest ones. f l Jer 39:18 But the trustworthy person1
3 The integrity of the upright keeps a confidence.2
m Pr 1:32
is what guides them, g 14 When there is no skillful
But the deviousness of the n Ex 15:9, 10 direction,1 the people fall,
treacherous will destroy Lu 12:18-20
But there is success2
them. h ____________________
through many advisers.3h
4 Wealth1 will be of no benefit Second Col.
15 Whoever guarantees a loan1
on the day of fury, i a Es 7:9
for a stranger is sure to
Pr 21:18
But righteousness is what Da 6:23, 24 fare badly, i
will rescue from death. j But whoever avoids2 shaking
5 The righteousness of the b Pr 2:10-12
hands in a pledge will be
blameless one makes his c Ex 15:20, 21 secure.
path straight, Es 9:19, 22
16 A gracious1 woman acquires
But the wicked one will fall d Pr 14:34 glory, j
because of his own wicked- But ruthless men seize
ness. k e Jas 3:6
riches.
6 The righteousness of the f Pr 17:27
17 A kind man1 benefits him-
upright will rescue them, l 1Pe 2:23
self,2k
But the treacherous will g Le 19:16 But the cruel person brings
be caught by their own Pr 20:19
trouble3 on himself. l
desires. m Pr 26:22
7 When a wicked man dies, h Pr 15:22 11:9 1 Or “godless man.” 11:12 1 Lit.,
his hope perishes; Pr 20:18
“in want of heart.” 2 Or “despises.”
Pr 24:6
And expectations based on 11:13 1 Lit., “the one faithful in spirit.”
his power also perish. n i Pr 6:1, 5 2 Lit., “covers over a matter.” 11:14
8 The righteous one is rescued Pr 20:16 1 Or “wise guidance.” 2 Or “salvation.”
from distress, j 1Sa 25:39 3 Or “counselors.” 11:15 1 Or “puts up
1Pe 3:3, 4 security.” 2 Lit., “hates.” 11:16 1 Or
10:31 1 Or “bears the fruit of.” 11:1 “charming.” 11:17 1 Or “A man of loy-
k Lu 6:38
1 Or “Cheating.” 2 Or “a complete stone al love.” 2 Or “does good to his soul.”
weight.” 11:4 1 Or “Valuable things.” l Jas 5:3, 4 3 Or “disgrace.”
887 PROVERBS 11:18–12:8
18 The wicked one earns CHAP. 11 But the righteous will flour-
deceptive wages, a a Job 27:13, 14 ish like the foliage. a
But the one who sows b Ga 6:7, 8 29 Anyone who brings trouble1
righteousness receives on his household will
c Ac 10:34, 35
a true reward. b Re 2:10 inherit the wind, b
19 The one standing firmly for d Ps 18:26 And the fool will be a ser-
righteousness is in line for Pr 3:32 vant to the wisehearted
life, c e Ps 51:6 one.
But the one chasing after evil Pr 15:8 30 The fruitage of the righteous
is in line for death. f Ec 8:13 one is a tree of life, c
20 Those crooked at heart are Eze 18:4
detestable to Jehovah, d And the one who wins souls1
g Isa 26:9 is wise. d
But those whose way is Mt 5:6
blameless bring pleasure 31 If, indeed, the righteous one
h De 15:10
to him. e Pr 19:17
on earth is rewarded,
21 Be assured of this:1 An Ec 11:1, 2 How much more the wicked
evil person will not go i Hag 1:6 one and the sinner! e
unpunished, f
But the children of the righ-
j Ac 20:35
2Co 9:6 12 The one who loves disci-
pline loves knowledge, f
teous will escape. k Lu 6:38 But the one who hates
22 Like a gold ring in the snout l Pr 12:2 reproof is unreasoning.1g
of a pig 2 The good person obtains
m Es 7:10
Is a beautiful woman who Ps 10:2 Jehovah’s approval,
rejects good sense. n Job 31:24, 28 But He condemns the man
23 The desire of the righteous Ps 52:5, 7 of wicked schemes. h
leads to good, g ____________________
3 No man is made secure by
But what the wicked hope for Second Col. wickedness, i
leads to fury. a Ps 1:2, 3
24 One gives generously1 and Ps 52:8
But the righteous will never
ends up with more; h be uprooted.
b Jos 7:15
Another withholds what 4 A capable wife is a crown
c Pr 15:4
should be given, but he to her husband, j
d 1Co 9:20-22 But the wife who acts shame-
comes to poverty. i Jas 5:19, 20
25 The generous person1 will fully is like rottenness in
e Eze 18:24
prosper,2j 2Th 1:6
his bones. k
And whoever refreshes3 1Pe 4:18 5 The thoughts of the righ-
others will himself be ____________________ teous are just,
refreshed. k CHAP. 12 But the guidance of the
26 The people will curse the one f Pr 4:13 wicked is deceptive.
who withholds grain, g Ps 32:9 6 The words of the wicked are
But they will bless the one h De 25:1 a deadly ambush,1l
who sells it. 1Ki 8:31, 32 But the mouth of the upright
27 The one who diligently seeks i Ps 37:10, 38 saves them. m
to do good seeks favor, l 7 When the wicked are over-
j Pr 18:22
But the one searching for Pr 19:14 thrown, they are no more,
bad—that is what will
surely come upon him. m k 1Ki 21:25 But the house of the righ-
28 The one trusting in his riches l 2Sa 17:1, 2 teous will keep standing. n
will fall, n m Es 7:3, 4 8 A man is praised for the
Pr 14:3 discretion of his mouth, o
11:21 1 Lit., “Hand to hand.” 11:24 1 Lit., n Pr 24:3
“scatters.” 11:25 1 Or “soul.” 2 Lit., Mt 7:24, 25 11:29 1 Or “disgrace.” 11:30 1 See
“will be made fat.” 3 Lit., “freely wa- o Ge 41:39 Glossary. 12:1 1 Or “has no sense.”
ters.” 1Sa 16:18 12:6 1 Lit., “lie in wait for blood.”
PROVERBS 12:9–13:2 888
But one with a twisted heart CHAP. 12 But the tongue of the wise
will be treated with con- a 1Sa 25:14, 17 is a healing. a
tempt. a Mt 27:3, 4 19 Truthful lips will endure
9 Better to be lightly esteemed b Pr 13:7 forever, b
and have a servant c Ge 33:12-14 But a lying tongue will last
Than to glorify oneself and Ex 23:12 for only a moment. c
have no food.1b De 22:4, 10 20 Deceit is in the heart of
De 25:4
10 The righteous one takes care Jon 4:11 those who plot mischief,
of his domestic animals,1c But those who promote1
d Pr 28:19
But even the mercy of the Eph 4:28 peace have joy. d
wicked is cruel. e 1Ki 2:23, 24
21 No harm will befall the righ-
11 The one who cultivates his Ps 5:6 teous one, e
land will be satisfied with Ec 5:6 But the wicked will have
food, d f Pr 13:2 their fill of calamity. f
But the one pursuing worth-
Pr 18:20 22 Lying lips are detestable to
less things is lacking good g Pr 3:7 Jehovah, g
sense.1
Pr 26:12 But those acting faithfully
12 The wicked man envies h Pr 1:5 bring pleasure to him.
what other evil men have i Pr 29:11 23 A shrewd man conceals what
caught, ____________________ he knows,
Second Col. But the heart of the fool
But the root of the righteous
blurts out his foolishness. h
bears fruit. a Pr 16:24
24 The hand of the diligent ones
13 The evil man is ensnared by b 1Pe 3:10
will rule, i
his own sinful speech, e c Pr 19:9 But idle hands will be put to
But the righteous one Ac 5:3, 5
forced labor. j
escapes from distress. d Mt 5:9 25 Anxiety in a man’s heart
14 From the fruitage of his e Ps 91:9, 10 weighs it down,1k
speech1 a man is satisfied But a good word cheers
f Pr 1:30, 31
with good, f Isa 48:22 it up. l
And the work of his hands 26 The righteous one searches
g Ps 5:6
will reward him. Pr 6:16, 17 out his pastures,
15 The way of the fool is right Re 21:8
But the course of the wicked
in his own eyes, g h Pr 10:19 leads them astray.
But the wise one accepts i Ge 39:4 27 The lazy do not chase after
advice.1h 1Ki 11:28 the prey, m
16 A fool immediately1 shows j Pr 19:15 But diligence is a man’s
his annoyance, i precious treasure.
k Ps 38:6
But the shrewd man over- Pr 13:12 28 The path of righteousness
looks2 an insult. Pr 15:13 leads to life; n
17 The one who testifies faith- l Pr 16:24 Along its pathway there is
fully will tell the truth,1 Isa 50:4 no death.
But a false witness speaks
deceit.
m Pr 26:13-15
n Ps 37:27 13 A wise son accepts his
father’s discipline, o
18 Thoughtless speech is like Pr 10:7 But the scoffer does not
Hab 2:4
the stabs of a sword, listen to a rebuke.1p
____________________
2 From the fruitage of his
12:9 1 Lit., “bread.” 12:10 1 Or “the soul CHAP. 13
speech1 a man will eat
of his domestic animal.” 12:11 1 Lit., o Heb 12:7, 9
what is good, q
“in want of heart.” 12:14; 13:2 1 Lit., p 1Sa 2:22-25
“mouth.” 12:15 1 Or “counsel.” 12:16 Pr 9:7 12:20 1 Lit., “those who are counselors
1 Or “in the same day.” 2 Lit., “covers q Pr 12:14 of.” 12:25 1 Or “depresses him.” 13:1
over.” 12:17 1 Lit., “what is righteous.” Pr 18:20 1 Or “correction.”
889 PROVERBS 13:3-24
But the very desire1 of the CHAP. 13 13 Whoever despises instruc-
treacherous is for violence. a Ps 39:1 tion1 will pay the penalty, a
3 The one guarding his mouth2 Ps 141:3 But the one who respects
Pr 21:23
protects his life,1a the commandment will
But the one opening his lips b Pr 10:19 be rewarded. b
Mt 12:36
wide will come to ruin. b 14 The teaching1 of the wise
4 The lazy person has his crav- c Pr 26:13-15 one is a source of life c
ings, yet he2 has nothing, c d Pr 10:4 To turn one away from the
Pr 12:24 snares of death.
But the diligent one1 will be
fully satisfied.3d e Ps 119:163 15 Keen insight wins favor,
Pr 8:13
5 The righteous one hates Eph 4:25
But the way of the treacher-
lies, e ous is harsh.
f Ps 25:21
But the actions of the wicked 16 The shrewd person acts with
bring shame and disgrace. g Pr 12:9 knowledge, d
6 Righteousness protects the h Jer 41:8 But the fool exposes his own
one whose way is i Jer 39:10 foolishness. e
innocent, f j Ps 97:11
17 A wicked messenger falls
But wickedness brings down into trouble, f
k Pr 24:20
the sinner. But a faithful envoy brings
7 There is one who pretends to l Jg 8:1 healing. g
be rich, yet has nothing; g m Pr 11:2 18 Whoever neglects discipline
There is another who pre- Pr 24:6 comes to poverty and
Ac 15:5, 6
tends to be poor, yet has disgrace,
n Pr 28:8 But the one accepting cor-
great wealth. Jer 17:11
8 Riches are the ransom for a rection1 will be glorified. h
man’s life,1h o Ps 143:7 19 Desire when realized is
But the poor are not even p Ge 21:5-7 sweet to a person,1i
Lu 2:29, 30
threatened.2i But the stupid hate to turn
____________________
9 The light of the righteous Second Col.
away from bad. j
shines brightly,1j 20 The one walking with the
a 2Ch 36:15, 16
But the lamp of the wicked wise will become wise, k
will be extinguished. k b Ps 19:8, 11 But the one who has dealings
Pr 13:18
10 Presumptuousness leads with the stupid will fare
only to strife, l c Pr 24:14 badly. l
But wisdom belongs to those d Pr 14:15 21 Calamity pursues sinners, m
who seek advice.1m e 1Sa 25:25 But prosperity rewards the
11 Wealth quickly gained1 will righteous. n
f 2Sa 4:9, 10
dwindle, n 22 The good person leaves an
g Pr 25:25 inheritance to his grand-
But the wealth of the one
who gathers it little by h Ps 141:5 children,
Pr 15:32
little2 will increase. Heb 12:11
But the sinner’s wealth will
12 Expectation1 postponed be stored up for the righ-
i 1Ki 1:47, 48
makes the heart sick, o teous one. o
But a desire realized is a
j Am 5:10 23 The plowed field of the poor
tree of life. p k Ac 4:13 yields much food,
l Ge 34:1, 2 But it1 may be swept away
13:2-4, 8, 19 1 Or “soul.” 13:3 2 Or m De 28:20
by injustice.
“what he says.” 13:4 2 Or “his soul.” 24 Whoever holds back his rod1
3 Lit., “will be made fat.” 13:8 2 Lit., n Ro 2:9, 10 hates his son, p
“hear no rebuke.” 13:9 1 Lit., “rejoices.” o De 6:10, 11
13:10 1 Or “those consulting together.” p 1Sa 3:12, 13
13:13 1 Or “the word.” 13:14 1 Or “law.”
13:11 1 Or “Wealth from vanity.” 2 Lit., 1Ki 1:5, 6 13:18 1 Or “reproof.” 13:23 1 Or “he.”
“gathers by hand.” 13:12 1 Or “Hope.” Pr 29:15 13:24 1 Or “discipline; punishment.”
PROVERBS 13:25–14:22 890
But the one who loves him CHAP. 13 And no outsider can share in
disciplines him diligently.1a a De 6:6, 7 its joy.
25 The righteous one eats and Pr 19:18 11 The house of the wicked will
Pr 22:15
satisfies his appetite,1b Eph 6:4

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