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Title: The holie Bible faithfully translated into English, out of the authentical Latin. Diligently conferred with the Hebrew, Greeke, and other editions in diuers languages. With arguments of the bookes, and chapters: annotations. tables: and other helpes ... By the English College of Doway
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Print source: The holie Bible faithfully translated into English, out of the authentical Latin. Diligently conferred with the Hebrew, Greeke, and other editions in diuers languages. With arguments of the bookes, and chapters: annotations. tables: and other helpes ... By the English College of Doway
Martin, Gregory, d. 1582.
Printed at Doway: By Laurence Kellam, at the signe of the holie Lambe, M.DC.IX. [1609-1610]
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APPROBATIO.
TO THE RIGHT VVELBELOVED ENGLISH READER GRACE AND GLORIE IN IESVS CHRIST EVERLASTING.
THE SVMME AND PARTI∣TION OF THE HOLIE BIBLE.
THE SVMME OF THE OLD TESTA∣ment, as it is distinguished from the new.
OF MOYSES THE AVTHOR OF THE fiue first bookes.
part 1
book Genesis
THE ARGVMENT OF THE BOOKE OF GENESIS.
The signification of the markes here vsed, for direction of the reader.
THE BOOKE OF GENESIS, IN HEBREW BERESITH.
CHAP. 1. God createth heauen and earth, and al things therin; distinguishing and bevvtyfying the same; 26. last of al the sixth day he createth man: to vvhom he subiecteth al corporal things of this inferior vvorld.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. 1.
CHAP. II. The worke of six dayes being finished, God rested the seuēth day & blessed it. 8. Then placing man in paradise (planted with bewtiful & swete trees, & witered with foure riuers) 16. comandeth him not to eate of the tree of knowledge of good & euil. 18. & formed a woman of a ribbe of Adam.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. II.
CHAP. III. By the craft of the Diuel speaking in a serpent, our first parents transgressed Gods commandment. 7. who being ashamed vvould hide them selues. 9 but are reproued by God. 14. and besides other particular punishements (yet with promise of a Redemer) are cast out of Paradise.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. III
CHAP. IIII. VVicked Cain killeth holie Abel. 9. vvhose bloud cryeth for reuenge. 11. Cain a cursed vacabond, 17. hath much issue. 25 Adam also hath Seth, and Seth Enos.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. IIII
CHAP. V. The progenie of Adam, & number of their yeares (vvith the death of the rest, & translation of Enoch) in the line of Seth, to Noe & his three sonnes.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. V.
CHAP. VI. Mans sinnes cause of the deluge. 4. Giants vvere then vpon the earth. 8. Noe being iust vvas commanded to build the Arke, 18. vvherin he vvith seuen persons more, and the seede of other liuing things vvere saued.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. VI.
CHAP. VII. Noe vvith his familie, and paires of al kindes of beastes and foules, being en∣tred into the arke, 12. it raineth fourtie daies and fourtie nights. 21. Al men and other liuing creatures on the earth, without the arke, are destroyed.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. VII.
A BRIEFE REMONSTRANCE OF THE STATE OF THE CHVRCH, AND FACE OF Religion, in the first age of the world. From the creation to Noes floud: the space of 1656. yeares.
CHAP. VIII. The waters diminishing by litle and litle, 6. Noe sendeth forth a crow, 8. after him a doue, thrise: 18. lastly goeth forth with al that were with him in the arke. 20. erecteth an Altar, and offereth Sacrifice.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. VIII.
CHAP. IX. God reneweth the blessing of multiplication, 3. alloweth the eating of flesh, but not of bloud. 8. promiseth neuer againe to destroy the world by water 22. Chamsaw, and reported his fathers nakednes, which Sem and Iapheth couered. 24. For which he his cursed, and they are blessed.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. IX.
CHAP. X. The genealogie of Noes children, by whom the World was increased againe, after the floud.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. X.
CHAP. XI. God hindereth the vaine purpose of building a hiegh towre, 7. by confoun∣ding mens tongues. 9. wherof it is called Babel. 10. The genealogie of Sem to Abram.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XI.
THE CONTINVANCE OF THE CHVRCH AND RELIGION, IN THE SECOND AGE OF THE WORLD. From Noes floud to Abrahams going forth of his countrie. The space of 368. yeares.
CHAP. XII. Abram commanded by God to leaue his countrie, with promise to be blessed in his Seede, 5. taking his wife Sarai, and his nephew Lot, 6. wandreth in the land of Chanaan, 7. erecteth an Altar in Sichem, 8. an other in Bethel. 10. Thence by occasion of famine passeth into Aegipt. 14. where his wife (called his sister) is taken into the kings house, 19. but vntou∣ched is restored to him.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XII.
CHAP. XIII. Abram & Lot returne from Aegypt into Chanaan, 6. and being rich separate themselues, 10, Lot choosing the countrie about Iordain, Abram dwel∣leth in Chanaan. 14. where againe God promiseth him that land, and multiplication of his seede. 18. And he erected an other Altar to God.
CHAP. XIIII. The king of Sodom with other foure kings are ouercome in battle, by foure others: 12. where Lot is taken 14. but Abram with 318. persons prosecu∣ting and ouercoming the victorers, 16. rescued Lot, with al the captiues and pray. 18. Melchisedech King and Priest blessed Abram, 20. Abram payed tithes to him. 21. and rendered the spoile to the king of Sodom.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XIIII.
CHAP. XV. Abram doubting and lamenting that he should haue no childe, God promi∣seth him much issue, 6. who beleuing is iustified, 9. offereth Sacrifice pre∣scribed by God, 13. and is forwarned that his seede shal be in strange land 400. yeares. 14. shal be deliuered from seruitude 18. and possesse Chanaan.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XV.
CHAP. XVI. Sarai geueth her handmaid Agar as a wife to Abram. 4. who conceiuing despiseth her mystresse, is therfore afflicted, & flyeth away. 7. But is war∣ned by an Angel to returne and humble herselfe, 15. which she doth and beareth Ismael.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XVI.
CHAP. XVII. God renewing his promises to Abram, 5. changeth his name, 10. and com∣mandeth Circuncision. 15. changeth also his wiues name, promiseth a sonne of her. 20. Likewise that Ismael shal prosper. 23. and the same day Abra∣ham circuncised himselfe, and Ismael, and al the men of his house.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XVII.
CHAP. XVIII. Angels intertained as ghests by Abraham 10. tel when Sara shal beare a sonne, wherat she laughing, they cōfirme that they had said. 16. They also fortel the destruction of Sodom. 22. for which Abraham prayed six times.
CHAP. XIX. Lot receiuing Angels in his house, is abused by the Sodomites. 12. He with his wife (26. who for looking back is turned into a statua of salt) and his two daughters are deliuered. 24. Sodome and Gomorre are burned. 31. Lot lieth vnwitting with both his daughters, begat of them Moab and Ammon, of whom came the Moabites and Ammonites.
CHAP. XX. Abraham seiorning in Geraris, his wife is taken into King Abimelechs house, but by Gods commandement is restored vntouched, 14. with great giftes, 17. and Abraham praying Abimelechs house is cured.
CHAP. XXI. Isaac is borne. 4. circumcised, 8. and weaned. 9. Agar and Ismael are put forth of Abrahams house, 15. but after desolation are nourished, and prosper in the desert. 22. King Abimelech and Abraham make a league confirming it with oath.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXI.
CHAP. XXII. The faith and obedience of Abraham is proued in his redines to sacrifice his sonne Isaac. 11. He is stayed from the act by an Angel. 16. Former promi∣ses are renewed to him. 20. And his brother Nachor hath also much issue.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXII.
CHAP. XXIII. Sara dying Abraham solemnizeth her funeral. 4. byeth a field with a duble caue of Ephron, 15. for four hundreth sicles. 19. and there burieth her.
CHAP. XXIIII Abrahams seruant adiured and sent by him into Mesopotamia, to seke a wife for Isaac, 12. prayeth to God for a signe, findeth Rebecca, 34. and demanding her for this purpose, 50. with her parents, 58. and her owne consent, she goeth with him, 67. is maried to Isaac: who therby is com∣forted for the death of his mother.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXIIII.
CHAP. XXV. Abraham hauing manie children by his wife Cetura, died at the age of 175. yeares: 12. Ismael also hauing twelue sonnes dukes, died. 19. Isaac pray∣ing for his barren wife, she hath Esau and Iacob twinnes. 30. Esau selleth his first birth right to Iacob for a messe of potage.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXV.
CHAP. XXVI. Isaac by reason of famine goeth into Gerara, 3. where God reneweth to him the promises made to Abraham. 9. King Abimelech blameth him for calling his wife his sister. 15. the people enuying his Wealth, quareleth for his welles 26. At last Abimelech maketh league with Isaac.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXVI.
CHAP. XXVII. Iacob by his mothers counsail getteth his fathers blessing in place of Esau, 42. And by her is aduised (for auoiding Esaus wrath, who threatned to kil him) to flie to his vncle Laban, in Haran of Mesopotamia.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXVII.
CHAP. XXVIII. Iacob with his fathers blessing, and admonition not to take a wife of Cha∣naan, but of the daughters of his vncle Laban, goeth into Mesopotamia: (6. Esau in the meane time marieth a third wife, his vncle Ismaels daughter) 11. Iacob seeth in slepe a ladder reaching to heauen, Angels as∣cending and descending, and our Lord leyning theron renewed the promi∣ses made to Abraham and Isaac. 16. And be away king maketh a vow.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXVIII.
CHAP. XXIX. Iacob intertained by Laban, 15. serueth him seuen yeares for Rachel, 23. but first receiuing Lia, 27. seuen dayes after receiueth also Rachel, and serueth for her seuen yeares more. 31. She remaining barren, Lia beareth foure sonnes.
CHAP. XXX. Rachel yet barren, deliuereth her handmaide to Iacob, Who beareth two sonnes. 9. Lia ceasing to beare geueth her handmaid also, and she beareth two more. 17. Then Lia beareth other two sonnes and one daughter. 22. Rachel beareth Ioseph. 25. Iacob desirous to returne home, is hyred to stay for a certaine part of the stockes increase. 43. Wherby he becometh ex∣ceeding rich.
CHAP. XXXI. Iacob by Gods commandment parteth secretly with al he hath towards his father. 21. Laban pursueth him. 26. expostulating why he went in secrete maner. 30. especially chargeth him with stelling his goddes. 31. Iacob ex∣cuseth himselfe, not knowing that Rachel had taken a way the Idols. 34. and she deludeth his diligent searching for them. 36. Then Iacob expostu∣lateth with Laban for this vnkindnes. 43. Finally they make a league and depart ch to his owne countrie.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXI.
CHAP. XXXII. Angels mete Iacob by the way. . He sendeth messengers and giftes to pa∣cifie his brother Esau. 24. wrestling with an Angel is not ouercome, in fine the Angel benummeth his thiegh, blesseth him, and for telleth that he shal be called Israel.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXII.
CHAP. XXXIII. Iacob seing Eau come with a great troupe of men, feareth harme, but is most curteously entertained by him. 10. He hardly perswadeth Esau to take giftes, 13. and to returne home. 17. So Iacob coming by Socoth to Salem, there byeth a field, pitcheth his tents, and erecteth an Altar.
CHAP. XXXIIII. For rauishing Dina, the Sichimetes (being first circumcised) are slaine by Simeon and Leui her brothers. 27. The rest of Iacobs sonnes spoile the citie. 30. Iacob blameth them, fearing harme may come by this fact.
CHAP. XXXV. Iacob purging his whole familie of idols, goeth by Gods commandment into Bethel, 7. There buildeth an Altar. 8. Debora dieth. 9. God appearing a∣gaine to Iacob blesseth him, and changeth his name into Israel. 16. Rachel bearing Beniamin dieth, and is buried in Bethleem, 22. Ruben lyeth with Bala. 23. Israels twelue sonnes are recited. 28. Isaac dieth at the age of 180. yeares. and his sonnes Esau and Iacob burie him.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXV.
CHAP. XXXVI. Esau with his wiues and children parteth from Iacob. 9. His genealogie is recited, with their habitations.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXVI.
CHAP. XXXVII. Ioseph informing his father of his brethrens faults. 5. and telling his dreames, is by them more hated. 13. being sent to visite them, 18. they first thinke to kil him, 26. but by Iudas cosel sel him to the Ismaeltes. 29. vnwiting to Ruben. 33. his father lamenteth supposing him to be slaine by some wild beast. 36. He is sold againe to Putiphar in Aegypt.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXVII.
CHAP. XXXVIII. Iudas hauing three sonnes by a Chananite. 6. marieth the first, and after his death, the second to Thamar. 10. who also dying, he delayeth to match the third with her. 15. But him selfe begetteth of her (taking her for a harlote) two sonnes twinnes, Phares and Zara.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXVIII.
CHAP. XXXIX. Ioseph being in great credite with his maister, hath the whole charge of his house. 7. Contemning his mystris solicitation to incontinencie, 13. is falsly accused by her to his maister: 20. and cast into prison, 21. Where againe he getteth credite, and hath the charge of al the prisoners.
CHAP. XL. Ioseph interpreteth the dreames of two Eunuches prisoners 12. that the one should be restored to his office, 16. the other be hanged, 20. The third day the euent declareth the interpretations to be true, but Ioseph is forgotten.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XL.
CHAP. XLI. Pharao dreaming of fat and leane kine▪ 5. also of ful and thinne eares of corne, 8. no other being able to interprete, 9 Ioseph is remembred 25. who in∣terpreting the same▪ 8. is made ruler ouer al Aegypt. 50. marieth, and hath two sonnes, Manasses and Ephraim.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XLI.
CHAP. XLII. Iacob sendeth tenne of his sonnes to bye corne in Aegypt. 7. where Ioseph knowing them, they not knowing him, with hard speaches putteth them in prison. 18. At last Simeon remayning in castodie, til Beniamin be brought, the rest are dismissed, 25. with their money, vnknowen to them, in their sackes.
ANNOTATIONS CHAP. XLII.
CHAP. XLIII. The famine pressing, the land, Iacob willith his sonnes to goe againe int. Aegypt to bye more corne: 3. who refusing to goe without Beniamin. 11. he is sent with them, and presents and duble money, lest the former were brought back by error. 16. Ioseph seing Beniamin, 23. deliuereth Simeon, and intertaineth them al at dinner.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XLIII.
CHAP. XLIIII. Ioseph causeth their sackes to be filled with corne, and their money to be put againe therin, and in Beniamins sack also a siluer cuppe, 4. and when they were parted, sending after them, chargeth them with theft. 12. And the cuppe being fond in Beniamins sack, they al much afflicted returne to Ioseph. 17. who threatning to kepe Beniamin, 18. Iudas intreateth, 32. and finally offereth himselfe to seruitude for him.
CHAP. XLV. Ioseph manifesteth himself to his bretheren. Who being much terified he com∣forteth them, and weeping embraceth euerie one 16. The bruite wherof coming to Pharao, he congratulating commandeth Ioseph to cal his father with al his familie into Aegypt. 21. So the eleuen brothers aresent away with gifies and prouision for Iacobs iourney. 26. Al which the father vnderstanding is reuiued in spirite.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XLV.
CHAP. XLVI. Israel warranted in a vision from God, goeth into Aegypt with al his fami∣mlie, 8. who are here recited. 28. Ioseph meeting him in Gessen, aduiseth him to tel Pharao, that they are shepheards by their trade of life.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XLVI.
CHAP. XLVII. Iacob with his sonnes being come into Gessen, Pharao granteth them the same place to dwel in. 13. The famine forceth the Aegyptians to sel al their goods, landes, and possessions to the King, 22. except the Priests part, to whom the king aloweth necesarie foode, without paying for it. 27. After seuentene yeares Iacob adiureth Ioseph, to burie him amongst his ancesters.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XLV
CHAP. XLVIII. Ioseph visiteth his father being sick. 5. Who adopteth his two sonnes Manasses and Ephraim, 13. and blesseth them, preferring the younger before the elder, contrarie to Iosephs mind. 22. And geueth a portion of land to Io∣seph, aboue his brethren.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XLVIII.
CHAP. XLIX. Iacob replenished with the spirite of prophecie, a litle before his death, for∣telleth his sonnes manie things, that shal happen to their posteritie. Char∣geth some of them with faultes past, blesseth euerie one. 29. Appointeth where to burie him. 32. and dyeth.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XLIX.
CHAP. L. Ioseph causeth his fathers bodie to be embawmed; 3. the dayes of mourning being expired, 6. with Pharaos leaue, Ioseph with the ancients of Aegypt, al his brethren, and elder sorte of Israelites goe, and solemnly burie the bodie in Chanaan. 14. After their returne, his brethren fearing, let io∣seph wil now reuenge former iniuries, he freely forgeueth al. 22. At the age of 110. yeares, adiuring the posteritie to carie his bones into Chanaan he dieth, and is put in a coffin.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP L.
book Exodus
THE ARGVMENT OF THE BOOKE OF EXODVS.
THE BOOKE OF EXODVS. IN HEBREW VEELLE SEMOTH.
CHAP I. The smal number of Israelites much increasing in Aegypt, 6. especially after the death of Ioseph and his brethren, 8. a new king, that knew not Ioseph in vaine striueth to hinder their multiplication, 11. by imposing workes vpon them, 15. and by commanding to kil, 22. and to drowne al the mal∣children of them. God in the meane time rewardeth the midwiues, that fearing him, killed not the children.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. I.
CHAP. II. A child of the Hebrewes, and Tribe of Leui, being exposed to the water, 5. is taken from thence by Pharaos daughter, 8. who committeth him to be nursed, vnwitting to his owne mother, adopteth him and calleth him Moyses, II. He afterwardes visiting his brethre, killeth an Aegyptian; 15. flieth into Madan; 21. marrieth a wise, and hath two sonnes.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. II.
CHAP. III. God appeareth to Moyses in a bush burning but not consuming, 7. designeth him the Gouernour of the children of Israel, 10. with commission to tel them, that they shal be deliuered from Aegypt: 21. and shal spoile the Aegyptians.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. III.
CHAP. IIII. Moyses receiuing power to vvorke miracles in confirmation of his mission, 14. and his brother Aaron being designed to assist him, 20. goeth vvith vvife and children towards Aegypt, 25. is in danger to be slaine for not sooner circumcising his sonne. 27. Aaron meeteth him, 29. so they goe together, and declare to the people, that God wil deliuer them.
ANNOTATIONS CHAP. IIII.
CHAP. V. Moyses and Aaron require of Pharao in the behalfe of God, to let his people the Hebrewes goe and sacrifice in the desert. VVhich he contemning, 5. op∣presseth them more, denying them stravv, and yet exacting the accustomed number of brickes. 20. The people oppressed impute their miserie to Moyses and Aaron. 12. But Moyses prayeth to God for them.
CHAP. VI. God reueling himselfe more to Moyses then he had done to former Patriar∣ches, 6. commandeth him to tel the children of Israel, that he seeing their miseries, wil deliuer them from Aegypt, and geue them possession of Chanaan. 14. The genealogies of Ruben, Simeon, and especially of Leui are recited, 26. to shew the origin of Moyses and Aaron.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. VI.
CHAP. VII. Moyses being constituted as God of Pharao, and Aaron as the prophet of Moyses, they declare Gods commandment to Pharao; 10. turne the rodde into a serpent; 17. & the water into bloud, which is the first plague. 22. The magicians doe the like by inchantments, and Pharaos hart is indurate.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. VII.
CHAP. VIII. The second plague is of frogges. 7. the enchanters make the like. 8. Pharao promiseth to let the Israelites goe and sacrifice, so the frogges be taken away 13 which being donne he breaketh promise. 16. The third plague is of sciniphes. 18. which the enchanters can not make. 21. The fourth is of flies. 29. Pharao againe promiseth to dismisse the people of God, but doth it not.
CHAP. IX. The fifth plague is pestilence among the Aegyptians cattle. 8. The sixt boyles in men and beastes. 18. the seuenth, haile. 27. Pharao confessing God to be iust, and himselfe and his people impious, promiseth againe to dismisse the people, 34. but faileth to do it.
CHAP. X. The eight plague, of Locustes. 21. the ninth darknes: Pharao yeldeth that al men and children should goe to the desert, but not the cattle. 28. At last commandeth Moyses to come no more in his sight, which Moyses forecelleth shal so be.
CHAP. XI. God biddeth Moyses cause the people of Israel to borow siluer and gold ves∣sels of the Aegyptians. 4. Fortelleth one other plague, the death of the first borne. 9. and that Pharao wil stil be obdurate.
CHAP. XII. The maner of preparing, and eating the Paschal lambe, sprinckling the dore-postes with bloud therof: 15. eating no leuened bread seuen dayes together. 29. The first borne of men and beastes among the Aegyptians are slaine. 35. The Israelites goe away spoyling Aegypt. 43. Incircumcised me may not eate the Phase.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XII.
CHAP. XIII. God commandeth to remember their deliuerie from Aegypt, by the solemnitie of Pasch 2. and by consecrating to him the first-borne. 17. And so leadeth them through the desert towards the red sea (Moyses taking with him Iosephs bones) by a piller of fire in the night; and a cloud in the day.
CHAP. XIIII. Iharao persecuting the children of Israel with a great armie. 10. they murmur against Moyses, 13. but are encoureged by him, and passe through the red sea drie foote. 23. Pharao and his hoste Wilfully following are drowned.
CHAP. XV. Moyses with the people sing a Canticle of thanks-geuing, for their deliuerie. 22. The people being three daies in the desert without water, then finding that is bitter, do murmure. 25. It is made swete. 27. Coming to Elim they finde twelue fountaines, and seuentie palmetrees.
THE CONTIN VANCE OF THE CHVRCH AND RELIGION IN THE THIRD AGE, from Abrahams going forth of Chaldea, to the parting of Israel out of Aegypt. The space of 430. yeares.
CHAP. XVI. The people murmuring for meate, and that they had left the flesh pottes of Ae∣gypt, 4 God geueth them quailes, and Manna. 16. VVherof they are com∣manded to gather for euerie day, 22. but the sixt day duble for the Sab∣baoth, 32. and to kepe a measure of it in the tabernacle for a memorie.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XVI.
CHAP. XVII. The people murmuring againe in Raphidim for want of drinck, our Lord giueth them water out of arock. 8. Amalech fighteth with them And Moyseslifting vp his hand in prayer, Israel ouercometh, otherwise Ama∣lech praleth.
CHAP. XVIII. Iethro Moyses father in law bringeth to him his wise and childrens, 8. And hearing the great workes of God. 12. offereth Sacrifice. 13 and Wisely aduised Moyses to appoint subordinate officers to iudge lesse causes, reser∣uing the greater to him selfe.
CHAP. XIX. Nere to mount sinai, with commemoration of their deliuerie from Aegypt the people are commanded to be sanctified. 6. and so our Lord coming in thunders and lightnings speaketh with Movses.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XIX.
CHAP. XX. Moyses receiueth the D cologue or tenne commandments of God, for al the people. 23. with reption that they al not make a goddes, nor make Altares but of earth, or vnbeved stone, and without slippes.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XX.
CHAP. XXI. Iudicial precepts concerning bondmen and bondvvemen. 12. Manslaughter and striking: killing and cursing of parents. 23. The lavv of like paine for a hurt, 28. of an oxe striking vvith his horne.
CHAP. XXII. The punishment of theift, 5. and other trespasses, 7. if a thing committed to custodie or lent doth perish, 16. of deflovvring a virgin, 18. of inchan∣ting, bestialitie, and idolatrie, 21. of hurting strangers, vvidovves, and orphanes. 25. The lavv of lending vvithout vsurie, 26. of taking pleadge, 28. of reuerence to superiors, and of paying tithes.
CHAP. XXIII. Lawes are appointed to Iudges, (the enemies oxe, or asse to be saued) 8. name∣ly not to take bribes. 10. The seuenth yeare, and day al must rest. 14. Three principal feastes must be solemnized euerie yeare 20. Conduction and protection of an Agel is promised. 24. the people is agane commanded to destroy Idols. 29. VVhy their enemies shal be destroyed by litle and litle.
CHAP. XXIIII. Moyses with others are commanded to ascend, he to the Lord, the rest a farre of 4. They offer Sacrifice. 8. Moyses sprinckleth the bloud of the Testament vpon the people. 15. Then ascending to the mountaine, God couereth it with a firie cloude.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXIIII.
CHAP. XXV. Oblations of first fruictes, and freegiftes for making the Tabernacle, and things perteyning thro 10. The Arck. 17. The Propitiatorie, and Che∣rubims. 23. A table, and theron the Loues ef proposition. 31. A candlestick, 37. and seuen lampes, with snuffers of gold.
CHAP. XXVI. The forme of the Tabernacle, with the appertinances, and of vvhat matter number, and qualities al things shal be.
CHAP. XXVII. An Altar must be made vvith things belonging therto. 9. Also the court of the tabernacle vvith hangings and pillers. 20. And prouision of oyle for lampes.
CHAP. XXVIII. God commandeth Moyses to make diuers sortes of vestures for Aaron and his sonnes, prescribing the matter, maner, and ornaments therof.
CHAP. XXIX. The maner of consecrating Aaron and other Priests: vvith burnt offerings, 26. and pacifiques, wherof Aaron and his sonnes shal parti∣cipate. 38. The institution of the daylie sacrifice of tvvo lambes, one in the morning, the other at euen.
CHAP. XXX. How, and of what matter, the Altar of incense shal be made: 12. VVhat mo∣ney shal be gathered for the vse of the Tabernacle. 18. A brasen lauer is also to be made, 25. and holie oile of vnction.
CHAP. XXXI. Beseleel and Ooliab are deputed by our Lord to make the Tabernacle, and the things belonging thereto. 12. The obseruation of the sabbath day is againe commanded. 18 And our Lord deliuereth to Moyses tvvo tables vvritten with the singer of God.
CHAP. XXXII. The people (Aaron consenting) make & adore the image of a calfe. 7. which God reueling to Moyses, 11. be praieth our Lord, for Abra∣ham, Isaac, and Iacobs sake to spare the people, and performe his promise. 14. VVherwith God is pacified. 15. Yet Moyses coming from the Mount, and seeing the calfe, and idolatrie, throweth downe the tables and breaketh them. 20. destroyeth the idol, 21. blameth Aaron, 27. causeth manie Idolaters to be slaine, 31. and againe prayeth for the people.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXII.
CHAP. XXXIII. Gods wrath being mitigated by Moyses, the people mourne for their sinne, 7. Moyses pitcheth the tabernacle vvithout the campe, and therin conuer∣seth familiarly vvith God. 18. desiring to see his glorie.
CHAP. XXXIIII. Moyses goeth againe into Mount Sinai, vvith new tables, praying for the people. 10. to whom God promiseth to giue possession of the Land. 12. Pro∣hibiteth al association vvith the Gentiles, for feare of Idolatrie, 18. geueth precepts concerning the first borne, the Sabbath, and other feastes. 28. After fourtie dayes fast, Moyses returneth to the people with the com∣mandements, and his face appearing horned, he couereth it, whensoeuer he speaketh to the people.
CHAP. XXXV. The precept of the Sabbath is yet renewed. 4. First fruites, and other giftes are required, and duly offered, for the making of the tabernacle and other thinges therto belonging, which are here recited. 30. Beseleel and Oo. iab are appointed workmen for this purpose.
CHAP. XXXVI. More being geuen then was needeful. 6. Moyses made to be proclamed that no more should be offered. 8. So the curtines, 13. ringes, 18. buckles, 19. the couer, 20. bordes, 21. barres, 35. a veile, 36. pillers, and a hanging are made readie.
CHAP. XXXVII. Beseleel maketh the Arke. 6. the Propitiatorie, with Cherubimes, 10. the Table, vvith vessel belonging therto, 17. the Candlesticke vvith bowles and branches 23. seuen lampes with snuffers, 25. the Altar of incense, 29. and compoundeth the incense.
CHAP. XXXVIII. The same Beseleel maketh the Altar of Holocauste. 8. the brasen lauer. 9. the court with pillers and hanginges. 21. The giftes that were offered are recited.
CHAP. XXXIX. Al the ornamentes of Aaron and his sonnes are made. 31. and the whole vvorke of the Tabernacle is perfited.
CHAP. XL. According to Gods commandment Moyses erecteth the Tabernacle, vvith al thinges appertayning, the first day of the second yeare after their deliuerie from Aegypt. 32. God replenisheth the same vvith his Maiestie, a cloude remayning ouer it by day, and a piller of fire by night, but vvhen they shal march, the same passeth before them.
book Leviticus
THE ARGVMENT OF LEVITICVS.
THE BOOKE LE∣VITICVS, IN HEBREW VAICRA.
CHAP. I. Diuers rites in offering holocaustes, as wel of cattle, 14. as of birdes.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. I.
CHAP. II. How to offer flovvre, 4. loaues, wafers, with oile and incense, without leauen or honie, 12. also first fruictes. 13. And salt in euerie oblation.
CHAP. III. How the pacifique hostes must be offered of beeues, 6. shepe, 7. lambes, 12. and goates.
CHAP. IIII. Hovv a Priest, 13. the multitud, 22. a Prince, 27. or anie one of the people, sinning of ignarance, must offer hostes.
CHAP. V. Of hostes, for the sinne of concealing an others periure. 2. for vncleanes 4. for vaine svvearinge 14. for rrour in exercising holie rites, 17. & for anie sinne committed by ignorance.
CHAP. VI. Oblation for sinne vvittingly committed. 8. The maner of offering holocaust. 12. Continual fire to be kept in the Altar. 14. The sacrifices vvhich Priests shal offer at their Consecration. 24. In general of hostes for sinne, and vvho shal eate of the same and vvhere.
CHAP. VII. The maner of offering hostes for offences. 11. and of pacifique victimes. for thanksgeuing. 22. No fatte, 26. nor bloud is to be eaten.
CHAP. VIII. Moyses consecrateth Aaron high Priest. 13. and his sonnes Priests, 33. conti∣nuing in the tabernacle seuen dayes and nights.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. VIII.
CHAP. IX. Sacrifices for sinne, 12. and of holocauste, 18. and pacifiques are offered: 22. and Aaron stretching forth his hand blesseth the people.
CHAP. X. Nadab and Abiu the sonnes of Aaron, for offering strange fire, are burnt to death, and cast out of the campe. 6. for whom the people mourne, but not the Priests. 8. Priests are forbid to drinke wine, when they enter into the tabernacle, 12. and are commanded to eate the residew of oblations in the holie place. 16. which this timein part they omitted, and are excused, being sorowful for that vvhich happened to Nadab and Abiu.
CHAP. XI. The distinction of cleane and vncleane in beastes, fish, birdes, and other things. 43. With commandment to be holie, and impolluted.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XI.
CHAP. XII. The law of wemens purification that beare children.
CHAP. XIII. The law concerning leprosie in men, 47. and in garments.
CHAP. XIIII. Sacrifices for clensing leprosie in men, 33. the maner of viewing whether le∣prosie be in a house or no, 40. and of clensing it.
CHAP. XV. The law of vncleane issues in men, 19. and in wemen.
CHAP. XVI. VVhen and how the high Priest must enter into the Sanctuarie. 14. How he shal expiate (or reconcile) the same, 16. and the Tabernacle, 18. and the Altar. 20. How he shal offer a ue goate, and send him into the wildernes. 29. And al must celebrate the feast of expiation, or clensing from sinnes.
CHAP. XVII. Al Sacrifices must be offered at the doore of the Tabernacle. 7. with special pro∣hibitiō of Idolatrie. 10. None must eate bloud. 15 whosoeuer eateth caraine flesh is contaminate, and must be washed.
CHAP. XVIII. Mariage prohibited in certaine dgrees of consanguinitie and affinitie. 18. And diuers carnal, and execrable sinnes committed in other nations, are strictly forbidden.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XVIII.
CHAP. XIX. Diuers Moral, Ceremonial, and Iudicial precepts are briefly recited.
CHAP. XX. VVhosoeuer geueth of his seede to Moloch must be stoned to death. 6▪ Althat decline to Magicke, 9. eurse their parents, 10. commit adltri, certaine incest, or bestialitie shal die 19. Other incest is depriued of children. 22. The Israelites also shal be cast out▪ of the Land▪ if they committe such
CHAP. XXI. At what funerals Priests may not be present. 7. VVhat wemen they may not marie, 9. a priests daughter committing fornication must be burned. 10. The high Priest shal not vncouer his head, nor rent his garment, nor be present at anie funeral, nor at al goe forth of the holie place. 13. when he marieth he must take a virgin. 16. None that hath a blemish in his bodie (though he be of Aarons stock) shal minister in the Sanctuarie, nor ap∣proch to the Altar.
CHAP. XXII. VVho may eate of sanctified things. 17. And what things may be offered.
CHAP. XXIII. The solemnities of the Sabbath, 5. of Pasch and first fruites. 15. of Pentecost, 23. of Trumpettes, 26. of Expiations, 33. of Tabernacles; and with what rites the same shal be celebrated.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXIII.
CHAP. XXIIII. Prouision of oile for lampes in the Tabernacle. 5. The making, and disposing the loaues of proposition, 10. The punishment of blasphemie, and man slaughter. 18. And the paine of equal reuenge.
CHAP. XXV. The law of the seuenth yeare, 8. and fiftith yeare, which is the Iubilie. 13. when al enheritance sold returneth to the former owner. (24. as also it may in the meane time be redeemed) 35. Vsurie prohibited, 39. and ser∣uitude among the Israelites, only they may be hyred til the Iubilie yeare. 47. and may be redeemed from seruitude of strangers: 54. at least they shal be free in the yeare of Iubilie.
CHAP. XXVI. VVith new prohibition of Idolatrie, and commandment to kepe the Sabbath 3. rewardes are promised to al that obserue Gods precepts. 14. And manie miserable punishments are threatned to al transgressors.
CHAP. XXVII. How some vowes of diuers persones may be redemed, but some may not be changed. 28. Al, one way or other, must be discharged. 30. Tithes also must be payed, either the same that are due or more.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXVII.
book Numbers
THE ARGVMENT OF THE BOOKE OF NVMERI.
THE BOOKE NVMERI (OR NVMBERS) IN HEBREW VAIED ABBER.
CHAP. I. Al the men of twelue tribes of Israel, of the age of twentie yeares and vp∣wardes (but not vnder, nor wemen,) are numbred: 20. and are sound in al six hundred thirtie thousand fiue hundred fiftie. 47. The Leuites not yet numbred, are designed to serue about the Tabernacle.
CHAP. II. At the east side of the Tabernacle the tribe of Iuda as chiefe, with Issachar and Zabulon do pitch their tents, and march first: 10. on the south Ruben, with Simeon and Gad (17. the Tabernacle is caried, and erected by the Leuites, who lodge and march round about it) 18. on the weast side, Ephraim with Manasses and Beniamin: 25. on the north, Dan with Aser and Nephthali.
CHAP. III. The Leuites are assumed to the seruice of the Tabernacle, 14. numbered by their seueral families, and their offices distinguished, 45. They are taken to God in place of the first borne of the children of Israel. The resi∣due of the first borne, aboue the number of Leuites, are redemed with price.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. III.
CHAP. IIII. Distinct offices are assigned to the families of Aaron, 15. of the other sonnes of Caath, 21. of Gerson, 29. and of Merari, 34. who are al numbred from the age of thirtie yeares to fiftie, and so imployed to their offices and burdens.
CHAP. V. Lepers and al polluted persons must be cast out of the campe. 5. Confession of sinne, and satisfaction for trespasse. 9. First fruites and oblations pertaine to the Priestes. 11. The law of ielosie.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. V.
CHAP. VI. Consecration, 14. and oblation of Nazareites. 22. Asette forme how the Priest shal blesse the people.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. VI.
CHAP. VII. In dedication of the Tabernacle, the princes of the twelue tribes offer iointly six waines, and twelue oxen. 11. Then euerie prince seueral daies make other oblations. 89. And God speaketh to Moyses from the Propitiatorie.
CHAP. VIII. Seuen lampes are so placed on the golden candlestucke, that they may shine towardes the breades of proposition. 5. the ordination of the Leuites. 24. And at what age they shal serue in the tabernacle.
CHAP. IX. The percept of Pasch to be made the fourtenth day of the first moone, is renew∣ed. 6. But the vncleane, and trauelers in a iorney the fourtenth day of the second moneth. 15. The campe must rest or march, as the cloud or piller of fire, remaineth ouer the tabernacle, or departeth.
CHAP. X. Trumpets are sounded by the priestes, diuesly for diuerse purposes. 11. The campe marcheth from the desert of Sinai. 29. Moyses intreateth Hobab the Madianite to remaine with them. 35. His prayer when the arke is taken vp, and sette downe.
CHAP. XI. The people murmuring are punished with fire. 7. Manna is againe described. 10. Moyses being afflicted with solicitude of trublesome people, 16. God adioyneth seuentie Ancients to sustaine part of his burden. 18. promiseth to geue al the people flesh. 25. The ancients do prophecie. 31. The people haue their sil of flesh. 33. but forthwith manie die of the plague. Wherof the place is called, The sepulchre▪ of concupiscence.
CHAP. XII. Marie and Aaron murmur against Moyses. 6. whom God praiseth aboue other prophetes. 10. Marie being stricken with leprosie, Aaron confesseth his fault. 13. Moyses prayeth for her, and after seuen daies separation from the campe, she is restored.
CHAP. XIII. From the desert of Pharan Moyses sendeth twelue men (of euerie tribe one) to view the Land of Chanaan. 17. changeth Osee his name into Iosue, 18. instructeth them which way to goe, and what to note in the land: 22. which they performe: 26. and after fourtie dayes returne, bringing with them fruites, in token of the landes fertilitie. 29. but in other respects (the rest besides Caleb and Iosue) discoureging the people make them to murmur.
CHAP. XIIII. The mutinous murmuring people being vnplacable, 11. God expostulateth their ingratitude, threatneth to destroy them. 13. Yet Moyses pacifieth his wrath, 22. but so that al which were numbered coming from Aegypt, ex∣cept Cleb and Iosue, shal die in the wildernes. 31. and their children shal possesse the promised land. 40. Then fighting contrarie to Moyses admoni∣tion are beaten, and manie slaine by their enimies.
CHAP. XV. Certaine precepts concerning Sacrifices, 17. and first fruites, are repeted, 22. also touching different punishment of sinne comitted by ignorance and by set wilfulnes. 32. and accordingly one is stoned to death, for gathering stickes on the Sabbath day. 37. Al are commanded to carie a signe in their garments, therby to remember the commandments of God.
CHAP. XVI. Core and his complices, making schisme against Moyses and Aaron, 31. some are swalowed in the earth, with their families and substance; 35. other two hundred and fiftie offering incense, 41. and fourtene thousand seuen hundred of the common people, murmuring in behalfe of the sedicious, are consumed with fire from heauen.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XVI.
CHAP. XVII. Moyses taking of the princes of twelue tribes twelue roddes, and one of Aaron for the tribe of Leui, layeth them al in the tabernacle al night, 8. where Aarons rodde (and none of the rest) buddeth, bloometh, and bringeth forth fruite, 9. And al being shewed to the people, Aarons is caried back, and kept for a monument in the tabernacle.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XVII.
CHAP. XVIII. The charge and burden of Priestes within the tabernacle, and of Leuites about the same. 8. First fruites, and oblations are due to the Priestes; 21. the tithes to the Leuites; 26. who of the same pay tithes to the Priestes.
CHAP. XIX. A redde cow is offered in burnt victime for sinne: 9. whose ashes are min∣gled in water, for expiation of diuers legal vncleanes, 11. as by touching the dead, 14. by entring into the tent of the dead, also the vessel that is therin, and the vessel that lacketh a couer, 22. and whatsoeuer the vn∣cleane toucheth.
CHAP. XX. ari the sister of Moyses dieth. 2. The people murmure for lack of water, 7. Moyss and Aaron being commanded to draw some out of a rock, do it doutfully: 12. and for the same are foretold that they shal die in the de∣sert. 14. Not obtaining licence to passe through Edom, 22. they come into Mount Hor, where Eleazar is ordained hiegh Priest, Aaron dieth, and is mourned by the people thirtie daie.
CHAP. XXI. Israelites at the first encounter with the Chananeites hauing the worse, after their vow kil the King of Arad, and destroy his cities. 4. The people againe murmuring are stricken with firie serpents, 7. but confessing their fault, Moyses by Gods commandment setteth vp a brasen serpent for a remedie. 10. They march through diuers places. 17. and sing a Canticle at a wel which God gaue them. 21. They kil Sehon King of the Amorreites, and conquer his land. 33. Likwise Og King of Basan.
CHAP. XXII. Balac King of Moab fearing the Israelites, sendeth for Balaam a southsr to curse them. 8. VVho consulting his false god, is forbid by God al∣mightie to goe, and so excuseth him self. 15. Balac sendeth againe offering greater reward, 19. he againe consulteth, and God biddth him goe. . but sendeth an Angel to meete him in the way, whom his asse seing, hu∣neth three times, and so often he beateth her, 28. then she speaketh, expo∣stulating his hard vsage. 31. he also seeth the Angel. 35. and is chargeg. speake nothing but that the Angel shal suggest.
CHAP. XXIII. Balaam endeuoureth to curse Israel, but God forceth him to blesse them. 11. Againe he vrgeth him to curse them, but he stil prophecieth good things of them. 26. Yet Balac insisteth willing him to curse, or not to blesse them.
CHAP. XXIIII. Balaam forced by the euidence of truth (though not conuerted in wil to serue God, whom he confesseth to be omnipotent) prophecieth stil more good of Israel: 10. wherefore Balac interrupteth him, and he answereth plainly that God almightie wil haue it so. 15. And so proceeding he prophecieth of CHRIST. 20. Also of Amalacheites, Cineites, and Italians.
CHAP. XXV. By carnal fornication manie are drawen to spiritual. For which twentie foure thousand are slaine. 10. Phinees his Zele in stabbing to death two fornicators, is commended by God, and rewarded.
CHAP. XXVI. Al the men of twelue tribes being againe numbered, from the age of twentie yeares and vpward, are found to be six hundred one thousand seuen hun∣dred and thirtie. 57. Of the tribe of Leui also, numbered of the male sex from the age of one moneth and vpward, are found twentie three thou∣sand. 64. al being dead in the desert, which were numbered before, except Caleb and Iosue.
CHAP. XXVII. Salphaads daughters succede to their fathers inheritance. 8. And the law is established that for lack of sonnes daughters shal inherite, and for lack also of daughters the next of kinne. 12. God commandeth Moyses to ascend into Mount Abarim, and thence view the promised Land, but fortelleth him that he shal die, and not goe into it. 15. He then prayeth God to prouide an other to lead the people, 18, and Iosue is designed in presence of Eleazar and the people.
CHAP. XXVIII. Special sacrifices are appointed for euerie day in the morning and euening. 9. Likewise for euerie Sabbath day, 11. for the first day of euerie moneth, 16. for Pasch, 26. and for Penticost.
CHAP. XXIX. In the seuenth moneth are celebrated with particular sacrifices the feastes of Trumpets, 7. of Expiation, 12. of Tabernacles, 35. and of Assemblie and Collection.
CHAP. XXX. Voluntarie vowes or oathes of men; 14. of maides in their fathers houses, 7. or newly maried; 10. of widowes, or wiues diuorced, 11. and of wiues in their husbands houses: and how they bind, or are made frustrate.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXX.
CHAP. XXXI. The Madianites are slaine in battle, for that they had drawen the people of Israel to sinne. 11. The praye is brought to Moyses, 14. VVho being angrie that the wemen (which were the occasion of sinne) are saued aliue, com∣mandeth to klal the male children, and al the wemen sauing only vir∣gins. 19. The souldiars are purified, as also the praye, 26. and then diuided among the victours, and other people, taking out portions for the Leuites. 48. The princes of the hoste geue free offerings to our Lord.
CHAP. XXXII. The children of Ruben and Gad, demanding to haue inheritance on that side Iordan, where they yet are, 7. Moyses iustly rebuketh them; 16. yet vpon condition that they wil march first ouer Iordan, and remaine the first in battle, til the land be subdued to the children of Israel, 28. he granteth to them, and the halfe tribe of Manasses, that which they request.
CHAP. XXXIII. The 42. mansions of The children of Israel betwen Aegype and the Land of promise are recited. 50. they are commanded to kil al the inhabitents, to purge the land of idolatrie, and diuide it among them.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXIII.
CHAP. XXXIIII. The situation and limites of Chanaan, towards the South, the VVeast, the North, and the East. 13. which must be diuided by lotte among nine tribes and a halfe (the other two and a half hauing their partes ouer Ior∣dan) 16. with the names of the persons that shal make the diuision.
CHAP. XXXV. Cities and suburbes are appointed for the Leuites, among the other tribes. 6. Of which six shal be for refuge of such as vnwittingly kil anie man, 22. where, keping them selues til the death of the high Priest, they shal be safe. 30. VVilful murtherers conuicted (so it be by more then one witnes) must die forthwith.
CHAP. XXXVI. That the inheritances may not be alienated from one tribe to an other, al must marrie within their owne tribes.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXVI.
book Deuteronomy
THE ARGVMENT OF DEVTERONOMIE.
THE BOOKE OF DEVTERONOMIE, IN HEBREW ELLE HADDEBARIM.
CHAP. I. Moyses beginneth, the first day of the eleuenth moneth and fourtith yeare after the children of Israel parted from Aegypt, to repete and explicate the Law; 6. first putting them in mind of Gods munisicence, his owne and other superiors care ouer them, their ingratitude, incredultie, murmuring, 34. and punishment for the same.
CHAP. II. VVith commemoration of Gods continual protection of the Israelites, they are forbid to fight against the Idumeans, 9. the Moabites, or Ammonites▪ 24. But against Sehon King of Hesebon they should fight, kil him and al his, and possesse his land.
CHAP. III. The victorie against Og king of Basan of the giants stock is repeted, 12. Ruben Gad and halfe tribe of Manasses haue possession on the other side Iordan from their brethren. 23. Moyses praying that he may goe ouer Iordan, for the sinnes of the people is denied.
CHAP. IIII. Moyses exhorteth the people to kepe Gods commandments. 15. Namely that they make no similitude nor image of man, nor of beast, bird, fish, sunne, moone, nor of anie creature to serue the same for the Creator. He fortelleth his owne death, 23. threatneth them if they forsake God. 41. and appoin∣teth three cities of refuge, on the same side Iordan.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. IIII.
CHAP. V. The tenne commandements are repeted and explaned. 23. with commemo∣ration of their dread and feare, When they heard the voice from the clowde, and saw the mountaine burne.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. V.
CHAP. VI. God is diligently to be serued, and loued with thy whole hart, thy whole soule, and whole strength. Al his precepts, ceremonies and iudgements must be carefully kept, and commended to posteritie.
CHAP. VII. No league nor felowship to be had with the Gentiles: 5. but their altares, groues, and al their idoles to be destroyed. 17. God promiseth victories to his people, willing them to trust in him, and serue him.
CHAP. VIII. The people is put in mind of afflictions which happened in the deserte, and of benefites as wel past, as promised▪ 11. to the end they loue and serue God more effectually.
CHAP. IX. Lest they should impute the victories (which they shal haue) to them selues, 6. they are put in mind of their often prouoking Gods wrath, 12. by ido∣latrie, 22. by murmuring, by concupiscence, by contempt, and other sinnes. 25 for which they should haue bene destroyed, but God spared them for his prouse made to Abraham Isaeac and Iacob.
CHAP. X. Moyses receiuing the second tables of the tenne commandments, and making an arke put them therin. 6. with mention of certaine places where the chil∣dren of Israel had camped, of Aarons death, and to the Leuites offices, and possesstons, 12. be inculcateth the feare and loue of God, and the ke∣ping of his precepts. 16. namely to circumcise the hart. 19. to loue strangers 20. and not to serue, nor sweare by false goddes.
CHAP. XI. For the benefites of God (wherof some are repeted, and others promised) the Israelites are bound to loue him. 16. but if they forsake him he threatneth punishmentes, 26. proposing benediction and malediction as they shal deserue.
CHAP. XII. Al idolatrie, and whatsoeuer apperteineth therto must be destroyed. 5. Sacri∣fices, tithes, and donaries must be offered in the special place, 15. Eating flesh they must not eate the bloud. 29. In no case to imitate the idolatrie of gentiles.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XII.
CHAP. XIII. False Prophets must be slaine, 6. how nere soeuer they be in kinred, or freindshipe. 12. The whole citie that shal permite false doctrin must be vtterly destroyed, men, beastes, and al moueables, and neuer be built againe.
CHAP. XIIII. Gentiles maner of mourning for the dead is prohibited. 3. Likewise to eate things vncleane, with mention of certaine cleane and vncleane beastes, 9. fishes, 11. and birdes. 21. Also preceptes of pietie, clemencie, paying tithes, first fruites, 27. nourishing of Leuites, strangers, orphanes, and widowes.
CHAP. XV. Remission of dibtes in the seuenth yeare to the israelites, but not to strangers. 4. Albeit there wil alwayes be some poore, yet they must so lend to their needie bretheren, that none be forced to begge. 12. Abought seruant that is an hebrew must be set free in the seuenth yeare, 16. except he desire to serue stil. 19. The firstborne in al cattel must be consecrated to God, without making priuate profite therof.
CHAP. XVI. Three more solemne feastes to be kept euerie yeare, Pasch, 9. Pentecost, 13. and the feast of tabernacles, 18. Iust Iudges to be appointed in euerie citie. 21▪ Al occasions of Idolatrie to be auoyded.
CHAP. XVII. Perfect hostes, not mamed nor defectiue, must be offered to God, Idolaters sto∣ned to death. 8. VVhen inferior iudges differ, the cause must be decided, by the High Priest in consistorie. Who is warranted not to erre therin, and al are bound to obey his sentence. 14. The dutie also of a king (Whom in future time God wil condescend to geue them) is described, with special charge to receiue the law of God at the Priestes handes.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XVII.
CHAP. XVIII. In steed of other inheritance Priesies and Leuites haue prouision by Sacrifices and oblations. 9. Al superstition to be auoided. 15. Perpetuitie of pro∣phetes, and finally one special PROPHET (towit, CHRIST) is promised. 20. False prophetes must be slaine.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XVIII.
CHAP. XIX. Certaine cities of refuge must be assigned for casual manslaughter. 11. wilful murther punished by death without remission, 15. so it be conuinced by two or three witnesses. 16. False witnesses punished with the paine, which the crime obiected deserueth.
CHAP. XX. Lawful warres are to be vndertaken with corege and confidence. 5. Such as for special causes may be discoreged, must be dismissed from the field, 10. VVhat to be obserued towardes the enimie. 19. VVhat trees may not be cut downe, and what sorte may be, for the vse of warres.
CHAP. XXI. How to seeke out a secrete murtherer. 10. wemen taken in battel may be maried, and afterwardes can not be sold nor made bond wemen. 15. The eldest sonne may not be depriued of his birthright for hatred of his mother. 18. A stubburne sonne must be stoned to death. 22. VVhen one is hanged on a gibbet, he must be taken downe the same day, and buried.
CHAP. XXII. Pietie towardes neighboures. 5. neither sexe may vse the apparel of the other▪ 6. crueltie to be auoided euen towardes birdes, 8. batlement about the roofe af a house. 9. Things of diuers kindes not to be mixed. 12. cordes in the hemes of a cloke. 13. Trial and punishment of adulterie and of deflowring virgines. 30. the sonne may not marie his stepmother.
CHAP. XXIII. Eunuches, bastardes, Moabites, & Ammonites may not enter into the Church. 7. Idumeans, and Aegyptians may be admitted. 9. Obseruation of spiritual and corporal cleannes. 15. other preceptes concerning fugitiues, 17. forni∣cation, 19. vsurie. 21. vowes, 24. and eating other mens grapes or corne.
CHAP. XXIIII. Diuorce permitted to auoide greater euil. 5. The newly maried must not goe to warre. 7. He that traterously selleth a man must be slaine, 8. disobedi∣ence to Priestes incurreth leprosie▪ 10. Such things may not be taken to pledge, as can not be wel spared. 14. Poore laborers must be presently payed. 16. not one punished for an others fault, but right iudgement to al, 18. and liberalalmes to the poore.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXIIII.
CHAP. XXV. Punishment afflicted according to the fault, but so that he which is beaten haue not aboue fourtie stripes. 4. The oxes mouth not be mooseled that trea∣deth corne. 5. A maried man dying without issue, his brother must marie the widow. 11. The wife that taketh her husbands aduersarie by priuities must lose her hand. 13. no false weightes, nor measures to be kept. 17. A∣melicites must be vtterly destroyed.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXV.
CHAP. XXVI. First fruites must be offered in special place assigned to Gods seruice, profes∣sing of gratitude for the land possessed according to Gods promise. 12. Like∣wise tithes of the third yeare, 16. with conclusion, that the people promise to obserue al the preceptes of God, and so doing he wil protect and prosper them.
CHAP. XXVII. Gods commandmentes must be written in plastred stones. An Altar ere∣cted, and Sacrifices offered. 12. Obseruers of the commandments must be blessed, and transgressors cursed. 14. with the forme of cursing idolaters, and diuers other enormious sinners.
CHAP. XXVIII. Diuers blessings are promised to the obseruers of Gods commandmentes. 15. and curses threatned to transgressors.
CHAP. XXIX. A couenant and oath is made betwen God and his people (with commemo∣ration of sundrie benefites by them receiued) that keping his law they shal be more blessed: and breaking the same shal susteine the threatned punishmentes.
CHAP. XXX. If the children of Israel, offending and falling into the forsaide curses shal repent, God wilrestore them to his blessings againe. 11. leauing it in their powre to serue him if they wil, 17. and therfore warneth them that the impenitent shal assuredly perish, because hauing life and death, blessing and cursing proposed, they choose the worse.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXX.
CHAP. XXXI. Moyses substituteth Iosue his successour in temporal gouernment. 9. deliuereth the law to the Priestes. 16. God fortelleth that the people wil often forsake him, and that he wil punish them. 19. commandeth Moyses to write a can∣ticle, (an abrigement of the Law) easie to be remembred. 25. and in further testimonie against them, the Leuites must put this booke in the arke of couenant.
CHAP. XXXII. A Canticle of the Law, wherin the people are exhorted to serue God, for his perfect goodnes, for his singular benefites, for their former ingratitude, and for his mercie stil mixed with his punishmentes. 44. Al which being earnestly commended to them to remember and teach their children, 48. Moyses is commanded to goe into a mountaine, whence he shal see the pro∣mised land, but not enter into it.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXII.
CHAP. XXXIII. Moyses blessing the tribes of Israel (Simeon omitted) prophecyeth particularly of euerie one. 26. Againe exhorteth them, that as God hath chosen them his peculiar people, so they loue and honour him their onlie God.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXIII.
CHAP. XXXIIII. Moyses seeth the promised land, but is not suffered to goe into it, 5. He dieth at the age of 120. yeares. God burieth his bodie secretly, and al Israel mourne for him thirtie dayes. 9. Iosue replenished (by imposition of Moyses handes) with the spirite of God succedeth. 10. But Moyses for his special familiaritie with God, and for most wonderful miracles is com∣mended aboue al other Prophetes.
THE SECOND PART OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: CONTEINING HISTORICAL BOOKES.
book Joshua
The argument of the booke of Iosue.
THE BOOKE OF IOSVE, IN HEBREW IEHOSVA.
CHAP. I. Iosue encoreged by our Lord, 10. admonisheth the people to prepare themselues to passe ouer Iordan; 12. and al the able men of the tribes of Ruben, Gad, and half▪ Manasses to march armed before the rest. 16. Al promise to doe whatsoeuer he commandeth.
CHAP. II. Two discoueres sent into Hiericho are hid, and concealed by Rahab: 8. and vpon promise of like safetie to her whole samilie, 21. she helpeth them secretly away.
CHAP. III. After three dayes abode by the bankes of Iordan, 3. the Priestes with the Arke of God entering first into the riuer, 15. the vpper part miraculously standeth and swelleth, the lower running away, they goe into the midde chanel, and there stay, whiles al the people passe ouer drie foote.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. III.
CHAP. IIII. In memorie of their miraculous passage, twelue chief men, of the twelue tribes, uke so manie great stones from the middes of Iordan, 9. and put o∣ther twelue, where the priestes stood with the arke. 18. The waters returne to their former course. And the twelue stones are erected for a monument.
CHAP. V. The kinges of Chanaan are sore, frighted with the newes of Israels passage ouer Iordan. 2. Circumcision is againe commanded, and obserued, which had bene ommitted in the desert fourtie yeares. 10 They make their Pasch. 12. Manna ceaseth. 13. And an Angel appeareth to Iosue.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. V.
CHAP. VI. Some priestes carying the arke, others sounding Iubilee trumpetes, red m going before, and the rest of the people folowing, goe euerie day once, six dayes together, and the seuenth day, seuen times, round about Iericho. 16. at last al making a great shoote, the walles fal downe, and they entering kil and destroy al (22. sauing Rahab and her kinred.) The gold, siluer, brasse, and iron are brought into the treasurie. 26. And he is cursed that shal build the citie againe.
CHAP. VII. For the sinne of Achan, reseruing secretly to himself certaine money, and o∣ther precious thinges, the Israelites are beaten in battel. 13. But the offen∣der being found out, and stoned to death, Gods wrath is turned from them.
CHAP. VIII. By stratageme of an ambushment the citie of Hai is taken and burned, and al the inhabitantes slaine. 29. the king hanged. 30. An Altar built, Sacri∣fice offered, 32. the law written in stones, the people blessed, and the bles∣singes and cursinges read before them al.
CHAP. IX. Other nations fearing Israel ioyne their forces to fight against them, 3. but the Gabaonites send embassadors, feyning craftily to come farre of, 14. with whom Iosue and the ancientes of Israel make league binding it by oath. 16. within three dayes they are detected to be nere inhabitantes. VVherupon the people murmur against their princes. VVho yet for their oath, let the Gabaonites liue. 20. only making them and their progenie perpetual seruantes, to cutte wood, and carie water.
CHAP. X.iue kinges of the Amorrheites besieging Gabaon, because it is confederate with Israel, 6. Iosue with his armie defeateth theirs, killing and pursewing them. 11. manie also are slaine with haile stones. 12, At the prayer of Iosue the sunne and moone stand stil the space of one day. 22. The fiue kinges are hanged on gibbetes. 28. He taketh also and subdueth diuers cities. 40. and countries.
CHAP. XI. Iabin a more principal king somoneth other kinges to ioyne with him a∣gainst Israel. 6. Iosue animated with Gods promise of victorie, 7. ouer∣throweth them al. 16. Subdueth their countries 12. killeth also manie of the giantes stocke.
CHAP. XII. Besides Sehon and Og kinges of Hesebon and Basan slaine by Moyses, 7. are reckened thirtie one kinges slaine by Iosue.
CHAP. XIII. God commandeth Iosue to diuide the land (describing the limites therof) amongst nine tribes and a half. 8. with a recapitulation of the partes already geuen, on the other side Iordan, to the other two tribes and a half. The tribe of Leui (v. 14. &. 33.) hath their prouision in other maner.
CHAP. XIIII. Caleb of the tribe of Iuda (sing some knew their lottes already, and that the whole land was now to be diuided) 6. demandeth, according to Gods promise made by Moyses (for his true and good report of the same land, when he with others viewed it) that Hebron be geuen him, and his seede to inherite, 13. which Iosue confirmeth vnto him.
CHAP. XV. The borders of the lotte of Iuda, 13. including Calebs particular inheritance (16. out of which he geueth Cariath Sepher, and his daughter to Othoniel, for winning it:) 21. with the names of the cities therof. 63. the Iebuseite yet dwelling with Iuda in Hierusalem.
CHAP. XVI. The tribe of Ephraim, (younger sonne of Ioseph) receiue their lotte. 10. The Chananeite yet dwelleth with them paying tribute.
CHAP. XVII. The half tribe of Manasses (eldest sonne of Ioseph) receiue their lotte. 3. in∣cluding the daughters of Salphaad. 14. with an enlargement of inheri∣tance to the same tribes of Ephraim and Manasses.
CHAP. XVIII. From the campe of Israel in Silo surueyers are sent to diuide the rest of the Land into seuen partes, for the seuen tribes yet without portions. 10. VVhich being donne, Iosue casteth lottes for them, 11. and the first lotte falleth to Beniamim, 12. Whose part is described by the limites, 21. with the names of the principal cities.
CHAP. XIX. The second lotte falleth to the tribe of Simeon, the situation of whose inheri∣tance is described, with the names of their principal cities. 10. The third in like sorte, to Zabulon. 17. The fourth to Issachar. 24. The fifth to Aser. 32. The sixt to Nepthali 40. And the seuenth to Dan. 49. Al the Land being distributed among the tribes, with common consent they geue a special citie to Iosue, in the middes of them.
CHAP. XX. Six cities of refuge for such as commit casual manslaughter are named, 6▪ in which remayning til the death of the high priest, they may then returne to their proper dwelling place, and be safe.
CHAP. XXI. Cities with suburbes are assigned to the tribe of Leui. 4. To the sonnes of Caath by the line of Aaron being priestes, thirtenne, 5. to the rest of Caaths progenie, being Leuites, tenne. 6. To the sonnes of Gerson Leuites thirtene 7. To the sonnes of Merari Leuites (34. of a lower degree) twelue. 9. with the names of al the cities: 39. in al fourtie eight. 41. So Gods pro∣mise is fully performed hauing geuen the whole Land to Israel in peaceable possession.
CHAP. XXII. The tribes of Ruben and Gad, and half Manasses returne to their possessions. 10. VVho building an altar by the side of Iordan, the other tribes suspect that they wil make a schisme, and therfore purpose to fight against them. 13. But first sending an ambassage to admonish them, 21. they answer that they made not an altar, for sacrifice, but only for a monument, that not∣withstāding they dwel on the other side of Iordan, yet they are of the same people of God, 30. wherwith al Israel is satisfied.
CHAP. XXIII. Iosue being old admonisheth the people to keepe▪ Gods commandementes. 12. and to auoide mariages, and al societie with gentiles, lest falling to ido∣latrie God as certainly punish them, as he hath benne benificial, and boun∣tiful to them.
CHAP. XXIIII. In consideration of diuers principal benefites here recited, 14. Iosue exorteth the people to serue God sincerly, seing it is in their choise to do wel or euil. 16. they promise al true seruice and obedience to God. 25. VVherupon he reneweth the pact betwen God and them, writing it in the volume of the law, and erecting a great stone in testimonie. 29. He dieth and is buried in mount Ephraim. 32. Iosephs bones are buried in Sichem. 33. Eleazar the high priest also dieth and is buried in Ephraim.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXIIII.
book Judges
THE ARGVMENT OF THE BOOKE OF IVDGES.
THE BOOKE OF IVDGES, IN HEBREW SOPHETIM.
CHAP. I. Vnder a general captaine of the tribe of Iuda, assisted by the tribe of Simeon, Israel subdueth diuers cities of the gentiles (12. Othoniel taking Cariath sepher possesseth it, and marieth Calebs daughter, obtainig also addition of her dowrie) 21. Iebuseites yet dwel in Hierusalem with Beniamin, 27. and the Chananeites with diuers of the tribes.
CHAP. II. An Angel reciting manie benefites of God towardes Israel, and their ingra∣titude, 4. they weepe for their faultes. 10. After the death of Iosue and other antientes of his time, the people often fal, and repenting are de∣liuered from afflictions. 19. but stil fal againe worse and worse.
CHAP. III. The people associating them selues with Gentiles, against whom they ought to fight. 8. are inuaded by forraine kinges: 9. but repenting are deliuered by Othoniel. 12. Falling againe, afflicted, and repenting, 15. are deliuered by Aod, 21. secretely killing Eglon their enemie. 31. After him Samgar de∣fendeth Israel against the Philisthimes.
CHAP. IIII. Againe the people sinning are oppressed, and crying to God, 4. by direction of Debbora a prophetesse, Barac fighteth against Sisara their enemie. 15. who stricken with feare, and fleeing away, 17. Iahel pretending his saftie killeth him in her house.
CHAP. V. The Canticle of Debbora and Barac geuing thankes after their victorie.
CHAP. VI. The people falling againe to sinne, are oppressed by the Madianites. 12. An Angel appearing to Gedeon, sendeth him to deliuer Israel, 17. confirming his mission by miracle. 25. So he first destroyeth Baals altar. 34. then gathe∣reth an armie against Idolaters. 36. and is assured againe of Gods prote∣ction by two miracles in a fleec of woolle.
CHAP. VII. Gedeon marching with thirtie two thousand men, al that are fearful, and that drinke water kneeling are dimissed, & onlie three hundred that drinke litle remaine, 9 By a Madianites dreame Gedeonis encouraged. 16 By a stratageme the enemie is frihgted & ouerthrowne. 24. The Ephraites kil Oreb and Zeb.
CHAP. VIII. The Ephrimites quareling because they were not called to the Warres, are paci∣fied by Gedeon. 4. The men of Soccoth and Phanuil denying victuals for the campe, Gedeon (in the meane time (10.) ouerthrowing the enemie) 15. reuengeth their reprochful contempt. 18. killeth Sebee and Salmana. 22. re∣fuseth dominion, 24. but receiueth as a gift, the Iewels taken in the praye. 27. maketh therof an Ephod, which turneth to the ruine of his familie, 30. Hauing seuentie sonnes by his wiues, and one by a concubine, dieth in good old age. 33. and the people fal againe to idolatrie.
CHAP. IX. Abimelech Gedeons concubins sonne killeth his brethren, 7. onlie the yongest escapeth, & by aparable expostulateth the iniurie donne to his fathers house. 23. Shortly the Sichemites detest Abimelech. 26. Gal conspireth against him, but is ouercome. 50. Finally Abimalech is wounded to death by a woman.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. IX.
CHAP. X. Thola ruleth in Israel twentie three yeares. 3. lair twentie two. 6. The people fal againe to idolatrie, are afflicted by the Philisthimes, and Ammonites. 10. they▪ crie to God for helpe, who biddeth them cal for helpe to the goddes whom they haue serued. 16. but crying stil to God, and throwing away their idoles, he hath compassion of them.
CHAP. XI. Iephte reiected by his brethrens, is intreated by the ancientes of Galaad to re∣turne and fight for them against the Ammonites. 12. with whom he first pleadeth the cause of Israel by iust reasons, 26. and long prescription. But they persisting obstinate, he (30. inconsideratly vowing) 32. ouerthrow∣eth them, 34. and sacrificeth his onlie daughter.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XI.
CHAP. XII. Ephraites rising against Iephte, fourtie two thousand of them are slaine. 8. Abesan is Iudge. 11. After him Abialon 13. Then Abdon.
CHAP. XIII. The people fal againe to idolatrie and are afflicted by the Philisthims. 3. An Angel fortelleth Manue his wife, that she shal haue a sonne, and that he shal be a Nazareite from his birth. 11. confirmeth the same to Manue. 16. They offer sacrifice to God. 24. The childe is borne, called Samson, and blessed of God.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XIII.
CHAP. XIIII. Samson desirous to marrie a Philisthime woman 5. by the way killeth a lion. 8. In whose mouth after few dayes, finding honey, 12. he proposeth therof a riddle to the Philisthiims for a wager: 15. which reueling to his wife, she telleth it to his aduersaries. 19. He killeih and spoyleth thirtie men, so payeth the wager: and his wife taketh an other man.
CHAP. XV. Samson tying firebrandes to foxes tayles burneth the Philisthim corne. 6. they burne his wife and her father. 8. he beateth them and hideth him selfe. 10. His owne countrimen to get peace with the Philisthimes, take and bind him, so meaning to deliuer him. 14. but he breaketh the cordes, and with the iaw bone of an asse killeth a thousand of his enemies. 18. Being exce∣ding drie, is refreshed with water, from the tooth of the same iaw.
CHAP. XVI. Samson enuironed in a citie taketh away the gates, and carieth them on his shoulders into a mountaine. 4. Is at last deceiued by Dalila, 21. his eyes put out, and scornfully abused. 26. But finally God restoring his strength, he striking two pillers the house falleth, and with himself, killeth three thousand Philisthiims.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XVI.
CHAP. XVII. Michas and his mother cause a grauen, and a molten idol to be made of siluer.5. He maketh one of his sonnes priest for the idol, 10. and for the same pur∣pose hyreth also a Leuite.
CHAP. XVIII. First sending spie to discouer, 11 six hundred armed men of the tribe of Dan goe to seeke possessions. 14. By the way they take the idol, and idolatrical priest from Michas. 27. surprise the towne of Lais, 30. and there set vp idolatrie.
CHAP. XIX. A Leuite bringing homeward his reconciled wife, 15. at Gabaa in the tribe of Beniamin hardly getteth lodging. 25. his wife is there vilanously abused by wicked men, and in the morning found dead. 29. whereupon her hus∣band cutteth her bodie, and sendeth peeces to euerie tribe of Israel, requi∣ring them to reuenge the wicked fact.
CHAP. XX. Al the other tribes fighting against Beniamin, 13. because they wil not punish the malefactors, 21. haue the worse, 25. also the second time. 29. but the third time the Beniamites are al slaine sauing six hundred men.
CHAP. XXI. The tribe of Beniamin is repayred, 8. by foure hundred virgins reserued in the slaughter of Iabes Galaad. 19. and by other virgins taken, that come forth of Silo to daunce.
book Ruth
THE ARGVMENT OF THE BOOKE OF RVTH.
THE BOOKE OF RVTH.
CHAP. I. By occasion of famine Elimelech of Bethleem going with his wife Noemi, and two sonnes, into the Land of Moab, there dieth. 4. His sonnes marrie wiues of that countrie, and die without issue. 6. Noemi returning homewardes hardly perswadeth one of her daughters in law, to part from her. 15. The other, called Ruth, wil needes goe with her, professing the same God and Religion. 19. So these two arriue in Betheleem.
CHAP. II. Ruth gathering eares of corne in Booz field, 8. he kindly biddeth her tarie with his seruantes. 17. At night she returneth carying good quantit•e of corne, and part of the meate, which they gaue her, to her mother in law.
CHAP. III. Ruth instructed by her mother in law sleepeth at Booz feete, 8. and signiing that she perteyneth to him by the law of affinitie, receiueth a good answer, 14. and six measures of barley.
CHAP. IIII. Booz before the ancientes of the citie (the neerer kinsman refusing) possesseth the inheritance of Elimelech, 10. and marieth Ruth. 13. Hath by her a sonne, the grandfather of Dauid. 18. VVhose genealogie by this occasion is recited, from Phares the sonne of Iudas the patriarch.
book 1 Kings (1 Samuel)
THE ARGVMENT OF THE BOOKES OF KINGES AND PARA∣LIPPOMENON IN GENERAL.
THE ARGVMENT OF THE FIRST BOOKE OF KINGES.
THE FIRST BOOKE OF SAMVEL, WHICH WE CAL THE FIRST OF KINGES.
CHAP. I. Elcana hauing two wiues, the one called Anna, is barren, and for the same is reprohed by the other, called Phenenna. 9. Anna voweth, and prayeth for a man child, 19. conceiueth and beareth a sonne, calleth him Samuel: 24. and presenteth him to the seruice of God in Silo.
CHAP. II. Anna geueth thankes in a Canticle. 11. the sonnes of▪ Heli greuously sinning are reprehended, but not duly corected, by their father. 21. Anna beareth three sonnes more, and two daughters. 27. Heli is threatned, 34. and the death of his two sonnes fortold.
CHAP. III. Samuel thrise called vpon in sleepe by vision from God, repaireth to Heli, 10. the fourth time our Lord reueleth to him the euil, that shal fall to Heli, and his house. 16. Which he, being requested, declateth to Heli.
CHAP. IIII. The Israelites are beaten in batle by the Philisthijms. 3. VVho for their better protection and comfort, fetch the Arke of God into the campe: 10. but are beaten againe, the Arke taken, and with manie others the two sonnes of Heli are slaine. 13. Al which Heli vnderstanding falleth from his seate, and breaketh his neck: 19. also his daughter in law presently traueling of childe is deliuered of a sonne.
CHAP. V. Dagon falleth downe twise in presence of the Arke, his head and handes broken of. 6. The Philisthijms being sore plagued in al their cities where the arke cometh, 11. determine to send it backe to the Israelites.
CHAP. VI. The Arke is sent backe with siue emeroids and fiue mise of gold, vpon a new wayne drawne by two milch kyne. 13. which coming directly to Bethsames are sacrificed, the wayne seruing for fire, the Leuites kepe the Arke. 19. Many others are slaine looking of curiositie into it.
CHAP. VII. The Arke is brought to the house of Abinadab in Gabaa, 3. By Samuels exhor∣tation, the people cast away the idols and serue only God. 10. Samuel of∣fering sacrifice and praying, Israel preuaileth against the Philisthijms.
CHAP. VIII. Samuel growing old, and his sonnes for bribes peruerting iudgement, the people require to haue a king. 7. o Whom by Gods commandment, Samuel forheneth the law of a king, to make them cease from their demand; 19. but they persist therein.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. VIII.
CHAP. IX. Saul by occasion of seeking his fathers asses cometh to Samuel. 15. Who had a reuelation of his coming, and a commandment to annoint him. 22. He is entertained and lodged with Samuel.
CHAP. X. Saul is annointed king, and confirmed by signes that his ordinance is of God. 10. He prophecieth, which the people doth admire. 17. Samuel calleth the people together, for appointing a king, the lotte falleth on Saul. 25. and the law of the king is againe mentioned.
CHAP. XI. Ammonites fighting against Iabes Galaad, and the citie readie to yelde, 5. Saul gathereth an armie, 11. ouerthroweth the enimie, 14. and is esta∣blished King.
CHAP. XII. Samuel being iustified by the people for his good behauiour, 6. chargeth them with ingratitude towardes God, 14. admonishing them, and shewing by a signe, that they offended in demanding a king. 20. Exhorteth them now to serue God, promiseth to pray for them, and forwarneth that they shal receiue as they deserue.
CHAP. XIII. Saul and Ionathas preuaile in battel against the Philisthijms. 5. who increa∣sing their forcs, the Isralites for feae flee away and hid themselues, 8. Samuel not coming to the campe, Saul presumeth to offer sacrifice, 11. for which Samuel reproueth him, and declareth that his kingdom shal be tran∣slated to an other. 17. The Philisthijms oppresse the Israelites. and depriue them of armour.
CHAP. XIIII. Ionathas trusting in God, accompained with one man, his father not kno∣wing, goeth into the Philisthijms campe; killeth twentie men and tru∣bleth their whole armie. 16. Saul vnderstanding the same, approcheth with his armie, and they gette a great victorie. 24. But Saul hauing com∣manded vnder paine of death, that none should eate til night, Ionathas for taisting a litle honie (though ignorant of the prohibition) is iudged to die. 45. But the people oppose themselues, and deliuer him from death. 47. Saul prospereth in his kingdom, with his samilie.
CHAP. XV. Saul is commanded vtterly to destroy the Amalecites. 8. but he taking Agag their king spareth his life, & chiefe of the praye. 10. For which disobedience (20. though pretending that the best thinges were reserued for sacrifice) he is deposed from his kingdom. 24. Then acknowledgeth his fault. 32. Samuel cutteth Agag in peeces 35. and mourneth for Saul.
CHAP. XVI. Samuel by Gods commandment annointeth Dauid King. 14. Gods spirite parteth from Saul, and a wicked spirite vexeth him. 16. the vexation is mitigated by Dauids playing on a harpe
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XVI.
CHAP. XVII. Goliath a Philistian chalengeth anie one of Israel to combate. 12. Dauid being sent by his father to visit his brethren. 23. and hearing al Israel so reprochfully prouoked, offerech to vndertake the chalenge: 34. shewing by former actes that he dare accept it. 37. And so by Gods special helpe wherein he trusteth, 49. ouerthroweth the chalenger with a stone of his sing, and cutieth of his head with his owne sword. 51. the Philistijms fleeing are slaine, and Dauid bringeth the mans head to Saul.
CHAP. XVIII. Dauid and Ionathas enter league of frendship. 6. Saul hearing Dauid praised aboue himself is offended, 10. and vexed with an euil spirit, attempteth twise to kil him: 17. premiseth to geue him his eldest daughter in mariage, but geueth her to an other, 20. and geueth him the yonger, thereby to one throw him: 25. putting him also in more danger, by requiring of him an hundred prepuces of Philistijms. 27. Dauid bringeth him two hun∣dred, and his fame encreaseth.
CHAP. XIX. Saul intending to kil Dauid is pacified by Ionathas. 9. Neuertheles attempteth agayn to kil him, and missing his purpose, 11. sendeth souldiars to take and bring him backe that he may be slaine, but Michol his wife helpeth him away, and excuseth her self to her father, as if she had done it for feare. 18. Dauid and Samuel flee into Naioth. 20. Againe Saul sendeth souldiars after them three times, and they al doe prophecie. 22. then him¦self pursueth Dauid, and also prophecieth.
CHAP. XX. Ionathas comforteth Dauid, 3. confirmeth their former league. 18. By an ap∣pointed signe (24. endeuoring first, but in vaine, to pacifie his father) 35. certifieth Dauid of his fathers malice against him. 41. They meete againe secretly, and sorowfully part ech from other.
CHAP. XXI. In case of necessitie Achimelech the priest gueth halowed bread to Dauid, 8. also the sword which he had taken from Goliath 10. then: Dauid going to Achis king of Geth, is forced to faine himself madde.
CHAP. XXII. Dauid with a great retin goeth to the king of Moab 5. but by aduise of Gad the prophet, returneth into Iuda. 6. Saul lamenting that many con∣spire against him. 9. Doeg accuseth Achimelech, 14. who iustifieth both Dauid and himself. 16. He and al the Priestes with much people in Nobe are slaine by Sauls commandment, 20. onlie Abiathar escaping flieth to Dauid.
CHAP. XXIII. The citie of Ceila oppugned by the Philistijms is releeued by Dauid. 7. Who fearing to be there betrayed, 13. fleeth into the desert of Ziph. 16. Ionathas repayreth secretly to him, and they confirme againe their former league. 19. The Ziphians promise to betray Dauid: 27. but Saul leaueth for a while to persecute him, being forced to defend the land from the Philistians in∣uading it.
CHAP. XXIIII. Saul chancing to come into a caue, Dauid being hid with others in the same place, only cutteth the skirt of his cloke, 5. which after shewing, Saul acknowledgeth his fault, and ceaseth for a time to persecute him.
CHAP. XXV. Samuel dieth and is mourned. 3. Dauid requesting, 10. and not obtaining vi∣ctuals of Nabal, 13 threatneth to kil him. 14. But his wife Abigail pru∣dently preuenteth the reuenge, 18. by sending victuals, 23. and geuing good wordes. 37. Al which when Nabal vnderstandeth, he ainteth, and after tenne dayes dieth. 39. Dauid marieth Abigail: 43. also Achinoam: 44. and his wife Michol is geuen to an other.
CHAP. XXVI. The Ziphians bewrraying the place, Saul besiegeth Dauid. 5. who by night goeth where Saul and his men are a sleepe, 9. hurteth him not: 12. but taketh from him his speare and bottle of water: 14. sheweth what he hath done. 21. Saul againe confesseth his fault, and promiseth peace.
CHAP. XXVII. Dauid for more securitie goeth againe to Achis king of Geth, 5. obtaineth of him the citie of Siceleg, (6. by which meanes it becometh subiect to the kinges of Iuda) 8. and maketh prayes vpon the enemies of King Achis.
CHAP. XXVIII. The Philistians fighting against Saul, Dauid promiseth fidelitie to Achis. 3. Saul destroyeth magicians, 6. but God not answering him, 7. seeketh a woman that hath a Pithon spirite, 12. willeth her to raise vp Samuel. 15. who appearing fortelleth him, that he, and his sonnes shal die the next day.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXVIII.
CHAP. XXIX. Dauid going with the Philistijms towards the warre, 4. the princes vrge and force the king to send him back.
CHAP. XXX. Dauid returning to Siceleg, findeth it burned and spoiled, and himself in danger of the people: 7. By our Lords warrant be pursueth the enemie, 11. taketh a guide: 17. recouereth al that was taken away: 22. and rewardeth the souldiars, also those that stayed with the baggage; 25. making it a lawe for the time to come, shat the keepers of the baggage, shal haue like share with those that fight in battel.
CHAP. XXXI. Saul with his sonnes are slaine in battel. 7. The Philistijms possesse the place, and hang the dead bodies on a wal, 11. but valiant men of Iabes Galaad take them away, and burne them, burie their bones, and fast seuen dayes.
book 2 Kings (2 Samuel)
THE ARGVMENT OF THE SECOND BOOKE OF KINGES.
THE SECOND BOOKE OF SAMVEL, WHICH WE CAL THE SECOND OF KINGES.
CHAP. 1. Dauid hearing that Saul and Ionathas are slaine, 11. mourneth with al his familie, weeping and fasting. 13. causeth him to be slaine who affirmed that he had killed king Saul. 18. He traineth vp archers. 19. and inui∣teth also al Israel to mourne.
CHAP. II. Dauid is receiued and annointed King of Iuda. 5. He commendeth those of Iabes Galaad, which buried Saul. 8. Isboseth the sonne of Saul reigneth ouer the rest of Israel. 12. whereby riseth sharpe warre betwen Abner and Ioab, chief captaines of the two kinges. 30. Manie more are slaine of Abners partie then of Ioabs.
CHAP. III.boseths forces daily decay, Dauid increaseth in powre, and hath manie sonnes. 7. Abner vpon occasion of a sclander breaketh from Isboseth, and serueth Dauid, bringing Michol to him, and much people of Israel. 23. Ioab of emulation and reuenge killeth Abner. 28. for which Dauid is offended with Ioab, 31. and mourneth for Abner.
CHAP. IIII. Baana and Rechab secretly kil Ioboseth: 8. bring his head to Dauid. 9. who condemning their fact, putteth them to death.
CHAP. V. VVith general consent Dauid is annointed king of al Israel. 7. He taketh the towre of Sion in Ierusalem, destroying the Iebuseites. 9. buildeth there a new house: 13 marieth more wiues, and hath more children. 17. The Phili∣flym: rising against him are ouerthrowen: 22. also the second time.
CHAP. VI. VVith great solemnitie Dauid bringeth the Ake of God from Abinadabs hu. 6. Oz for touching it is sodenly slaine. 9. whereupon Dauid fea∣ring to bring it to his ow house, leaueth it in the house of Obededom three monethes, 12. then fetcheth it, dancing before it, though Michol scorne his deuotion. 17. He offereth sacrifices, distributeth giftes, blesseth the people. 23. And Michol is barren.
CHAP. VII. Dauids good purpose to build a Temple is differred by Gods appointment. 12. with promise that his sonne shal performe it, and be established in the kingdom. 18. For al which he rendereth thankes to God.
CHAP. VIII. Diuers nations and countries to which Israel payed tribute, are subdued by Dauid, and pay tribute to Israel 16. Chief officers are mentioned.
CHAP. IX. Miphiboseth a lame sonne of Ionathas is piously releeud by Dauid: 9. geuing to his vse the particuar inheritance of Saul.
CHAP. X. Hanon king of Ammon for euil entreating Dauids men, sent vnto him of curtesie, 7. is iustly plagued, with his confederates. 15. Also the second time they are ouerthrowen by Dauid.
CHAP. XI. Dauid ouercome with concupiscence committeth adulterie with Bethsabee: 6. not finding other meanes to hide the crime, causeth her husband Vrias to be slaine. 27. Then marieth her, she beareth a sonne, and God is offended.
CHAP. XII. Nathan the prophet by a parable induceth Dauid to condemne him self of great sinne, 7. blameth and threatneth him for the same. 13. But vpon his confession denounceth remission of his sinne, with reseruation of tem∣poral punishment, 15. the death of the childe. 24 Bethsabee beareth an¦other sonne, who is called Salomon. 26. The citie of Rabbath is taken, and a rich crowne with other praye.
CHAP. XIII. Amnon rauisheth Thamar. 20. For which Absalom killeth him. 37. and flyeth into Gessur.
CHAP. XIIII. Ioab suborning a woman first to propose the suite by a parable, 21. obtay∣neth pardon for Absalom. 24. but so that he appeareth not in the kinges presence. 25. He is exceding fayre, hath three sonnes and one daughter. 29. Ioab refusing to deale further for his free release, Absalom burneth his corne. 31. Then Ioab procureth his accesse to the king.
CHAP. XV. Absalom getteth fauour of the people, 7. and conspireth in Hebron agaynst his father. 14. VVho fleeing, 19. With difficultie permitteth Ethai a stranger to goe with him: 24. but sendeth Sadoc, and other priestes and leuites with the arke back into the citie. 31. Sendeth Chusat to defeate Achitophels counsel.
CHAP. XVI. Siba bringing victuals obtaineth (by false suggestion) his maister Miphibo∣seths enheritance. 5. Semei curseth, and throweth stones at the king, who neuertheles forbiddeth to kil him. 15. Absalom entreth into Hierusalem, 16. intertayneth Chusai, 20. and by Achitophels aduise lieth with his fathers concubines.
CHAP. XVII. Achitophel counselleth Absolom: presenly to assault his father with forces, 7. Chusai perswadeth the contrarie, 15. and secretly aduertiseth the king therof. 23. Achitophel hangeth him self. 25. Absolom appointeth Amasa general of his armie. 27. Other freindes bring victuals to the kinges campe.
CHAP. XVIII. King Dauid disposeth his armie in three partes, geuing special charge to saue Absalom aliue. 9. VVhom neuertheles (hanging by the heares of his head in an oke) Ioab killeth: 16. and saueth the common people. 19. VVhich Dauid vnderstanding greatly bewayleth Absalom.
CHAP. XIX. Dauid moued by Ioabs admonition, 8. ceaseth mourning for Absalom, and reconcileth the rebels. 19. Semei is pardoned. 24. Mipbiboseth clereth him self of his seruantes false accusation, yet recouereth not his whole right. 32. Berzellai is courteously intreated. 40. The other tribes contend with Iuda for their affection to the king.
CHAP. XX. Seba raiseth rebellion, is pursued by Ioab, (10. VVho in the way trecherously killeth Amasa,) 13. Abela is besieged, because Seba saueth him self there. 20. but his head being cut of and cast ouer the wal to Ioab, the armie de∣parteth. 23. Chief men in office are mentioned.
CHAP. XXI. Emine oppressing Isiael three yeares, for the sinne of Saul agaynst the Gabao∣nites, 6. seuen of Saulsrace (7. Miphiboseth saned) are crucisied. 12. Their bones with Sauls and Ionathas are buried in the Land of Beniamin. 15. Dauid hath foure great battels and victories against the Philistians.
CHAP. XXII. King Dauids Canticle of thankesguing, for his deliuerie from al enemies: 44. VVith a prophecie of the reiection of the Iewes, and vocation of the Gentiles.
CHAP. XXIII. The last wordes of Dauid concerning reward of the good, 6. and punishment of the bad. 8. A Catalogue of Dauids valiant men.
CHAP. XXIIII. For Dauids sinne in numbring the people, 11. three sortes of punishments are proposed to his election: 14. of which he chooseth the plague, and seuentie thousand die in three dayes. 16. God sheweth mercie. 17. Dauid prayeth. 18. buildeth an altar, 25. and the plague ceaseth.
book 3 Kings (1 Kings)
THE ARGVMENT OF THE THIRD BOOKE OF KINGES.
THE THIRD BOOKE OF KINGES; ACCORDING TO THE HEBREWES THE FIRST OF MALACHIM.
CHAP. I. King Dauid waxing old, Abisag a Sunamite is brought to him. 5. Adonias pretending to reigne, 11. Nathan and Bethabee obtaine, 28. that Salomon is declared and annointed King. 41. VVherupon Adonias (his folowers parting to their houses) 50. fleeth to the altar in the tabernacle, but vpon promise of safe doth homage to Salomon.
CHAP. II. Dauid geueth godlie preceptes to Salomon. 5. willeth him to punish certaine offenders: 10. and dieth. 12. Salomon reigneth. 13. Adonias, by intercession of ehsabee, requesleth to haue Abisag to wife: 22. but is put to death for demanding her. 26. Abiathar the priest is banished, and deposed, for conspi∣ring with Adonias. 28. Ioab also for the same cause, and former crimes is slaine. 36. Semei is confined in Ierusalem, 40. & for transgressing his limites, together with old faultes is likewise slaine.
CHAP. III. King Salomon marieth Ikaraos sister. 3. offereth Victims in high places. 5. admonished by God in his sleepe to demand what he wil, he asketh wisdom to gouerne his people. 10. which God granteth him, with much richesse also and glorie. 16. He decideth a controuersie betwen two wemen conten∣ding about a liuing child and a dead.
CHAP. IIII. Chiefe men of Salomons kingdom are recited by their names, and offices. 22. likewise the prouision of victuals for his house, 26. the number of his horses, 19. his wisedom excelleth al others. 3. he writte manie parables and verses, and lernedly discoursed of al thinges.
CHAP. V. Hiram king of Tyre granteth timber and workmen for building the Temple: Salomon allowing victuals, and paying wages. 13. the number of workmen and ouerseers.
CHAP. VI. In the yeare foure hundred and foure score after the Israelites came from Ae∣gypt, Salomon, the fourth yeare of his reigne, begenneth to build the Tee 2. The principal partes with the greatnes, forme, and ornamentes therof described. 38. It is in building seuen yeares.
THE CONTINVANCE OF THE CHVRCH AND RELIGION IN THE FOVRTH AGE: FROM the parting of Israel out of Aegypt, to the fundation of the Temple. The space of 480. yeares.
CHAP. VII. Salomons palace, 2. his house in the forrest, 8. and the quenes house is built, 13. Two great brasen pillers: 23. asea (or lauer) 27. tenne brasen ferte. 38. tenne lesse lauatorics, and other vessels, and implementes pertaining to the Temple, adorned vvith images of Angels, and other creatures are further described.
CHAP. VIII. The arke is brought in, and the temple dedicated. 10. a glorious cloyvde reple∣nisheth it, 14. Salomon prayeth long to God, 55. blesseth the people. 62. and manie victimes are offered in this solemne festiuitie.
CHAP. IX. Our Lord appearing againe to Salomon. 4. admonisheth him and his people to keepe the precepts. 6. threatning punishment if they do not. 10. The king of Tyre receiueth tvventie cities of Salomon, but liketh them not. 14. Salo∣mon buildeth more cities and tovvnes. 20. Maketh diuers nations tributa∣rie. 24. The Quene repayreth to her house. 25. The king offereth victimes thrise euerie yeare. 26. and fetcheth gold from Ophir.
CHAP. X. The quene of Saba coming to king Salomon, admireth his vvisdom, magni∣ficence, and order of gouernment 10. She geueth and receiueth giftes. 14. Salomon receiueth much gold diuers vvayes: 16. maketh golden targtes. 8. a magnificent throne. 21. and much golden vessel. 25. Manie bring him presentes. 26. He hath manie chariottes, horsemen. 27. abundance of sil∣uer 28. Marchantes of diuers kingdomes sel him horses.
CHAP. XI. Salomon louing and marying manie wemen of diuers nations, is drawen by them to idolatrie. 9. God therfore offended suffereth Adad an Idumean, 23. Razon king of Damascus, 26. and Hieroboam his owne seruant to make warre against him. 29. Ahias the prophet fortelleth Hieroboam, that he shal reigne ouer tenne tribes, leauing but tvvo to Salomons heyres, 38. VVith promise to prosper, if he serue God. 42. Salomon dieth.
CHAP. XII. Roboam folowing youngmens counsel, 16. Ieroboam possesseth ten tribes of his Kingdom. 21. VVhich he endouoring to recouer by warre, is admonished by a prophet to cease. 26. Hieroboam setteth vp golden calues to be adored, making temples, altares, and priestes fitte for his purpose.
CHAP. XIII. A prophet sent from Iuda to Bethel fortelleth the birth of Iosias, and destru∣ction of Ieroboams altar, 4. whose hand being sudenly withered, 6. is re∣stored by the prophets prayer. 11. The same prophet is deceiued by an other prophet, and slame by a lion. 33. Hieroboam proceedeth in impictie.
CHAP. XIIII. Ahias the prophet forsheweth the ruine of Hieroboams famili: 12. namely the death of his sonne, for whom being sick, the mother consulteth the prophet. 20. Hieroboam dieth, and his sonne Nadab reigneth. 21. Some also of the people of Iuda, committing idolatrie and other sinnes, 25. the King of Aegypt inuadeth and sacketh Hierusalem. 31. Roboam dieth and his sonne Abias reigneth.
CHAP. XV. Abias reigneth wickedly in Iuda three yeares. 8. After him his sonne Asa succeding destroyeth idolatrie, reigning fourtie one yeares. 16. VVho hauing wrres with the king of Israel, maketh league with the king of Syria, 24. As dying Iosaphat succedeth. 25. Nadab reigneth wickedly two yeares in Israel, is then slaine by Baasa of the tribe of Issachar, 29. and his whole familie is destroyed. 33. Baasa also reigneth wickedly twentie foure yeares.
CHAP. XVI. Iehu for prophecying the destruction of Baasa and his house, 7. is slaine. 8. yet his sonne Ela reigneth tvvo yeares. 9. Then Zambri rebelleth, killeth Ela, and reigneth. 16. Part of the people choosing Amri (prince of the armie) their king, 18. Zambri desperatly burneth himselfe and the kings palace, 21. an other part folow Thebni as king til his death. 23. Amri reigneth tvvelue yeares vvickedly. 29. His sonne Achab succedeth, marieth Iezabel, and serueth Baal. 34. In the meane time Hiel repairer Iericho.
CHAP. XVII. Elias by his prayer hutteth the heauen from raining. 2. Is fed by a crovv. 8 and by a vvidovv of Sareptha. 13. vvhose potte of meale, and barrel of oyle diminisheth not. 17. Her sonne dieth, and is raysed to life.
CHAP. XVIII. The third yeare of famine, Elias meeting the chief gouernour of Achabs house, hardly perswadeth him totel Achab, that he is present. 17. Achab blameth Elias; but Elias freely auoucheth that not he, but Achab trubleth Israel. 19. By a miracle foure hundred and fiftie falsprophetes are conuinced, 40▪ and are slaine. 41. Elias prayeth and it rayneth.
CHAP. XIX. Elias fleing Iezabel, in the desert eateth a harth cake and drinketh water, brought by an Angel, and so goeth fourtie dayes and nightes vnto mount Horeb. 9. Lamenting that he alone is leist of the prophetes of God. 15. God commandeth him to returne to Damascus, and anoint Hazael king of Syria, Iehu king of Israel, and Eliseus a prophet: 18. and telleth him, there remaine seuen thousand in Israel, which haue not bowed to Baal.
CHAP. XX. The Syrians threatning and besieging Samaria, 13. God signifieth by a pro∣phet to Achab, that he shal haue the victorie. 20. which he obtaineth. 23. Also the second yeare fighting in the champaine. 31. ut sauing the king of Syrians life, and making league with him, 35. one of the children of the prophetes being slaine, for not stryking when he was so commanded, 37. an other denounceth reuenge to Achab, for not killing the Syrian King.
CHAP. XXI. Naboth for denying his vineyard to King Achab, is by quene Iezabels com∣mandment, falsly accused, and stoned to death. 10. Achab hastening to possesse the vineyard, Elias the prophet threatneth him manie euiles. 23. and no lesse to Iezabel▪ both being obstinate in sinne. 27. Yet Achab for feare of punishment, doth external workes of penance, and therby escapeth part of the temporal plagues.
CHAP. XXII. Achab King of Israel consulting and beleuing false prophetes rather then Mi∣cheas a true prophet, accompanied with Iosaphat king of Iuda, resolueth to fight against the Syrians for Ramoth Galaad. 26. Committeth Micheas to prison, 29. procedeth to the warre, 34. is slaine, and Ochozias saccedeth. 41. Iosaphat refuseth to traffike longer with Ochozias; dieth, and his sonne Ioram reigneth. 52. Ochozias foloweth the euil steppes of his parents.
book 4 Kings (2 Kings)
THE ARGVMENT OF THE FOVRTH BOOKE OF KINGES.
THE FOVRT BOOKE OF KINGES: ACCORDING TO THE HEBREWES, THE SECOND OF MALACHIM.
CHAP. I. Ochozias King of Israel consulting Beelzebub, for his sicknes, is blamed by Elias, and fortold, that he shal die. 9. Fire from heauen deuoureth two capitaines with ech of them fiftie men. 13. The third by his more modestie escapeth the like danger, 15. With him Elias cometh to the King. 17. The same King dieth, and his brother Ioram succedeth.
CHAP. II. Eliseus wil not part from Elias. 7. Fiftie disciples folow them to Iordan. 8. The water is diuided by Elias cloke, and they two passe the drie chanel, 9. Elias is assumpted in a firie chariote, and his duble spirite is geuen to Eliseus, 13. Who returning by like miraculous meanes ouer Iordan, the disciples re∣ceiue and honour him as their religious Superiour. 16. They seeke Elias, but find him not. 19. Eliseus amendeth the waters by casting in salt. 23. Boyes are torne by bears for mocking Eliseus.
CHAP. III. Ioram king of Israel accompianed with the kinges of Iuda & Edom, fighteth against the king of Moab, for not paying tribute according to their league. 9. wanting waters. 16. Eliseus procureth sufficient without raine: and prophecieth victorie. 21. The king of Moab deceiued by a vision is ouer∣throwne in the fielde. 26. then being besiged immolateth his first begotten sonne: and the Israelites leaue the siege.
CHAP. IIII. Eliseus so multiplieth a poore widowes oyle, that she payeth her debtes, and li∣ueth of the rest. 8. By his prayers a Sunamite Woman hath a sonne. 18. which dying he rayseth to life. 38. He taketh away the bitternes of coloquintida, which by chance was put in the potte, 42. and feedeth manie with few loaues.
CHAP. V. Naaman the general captaine of Syria is clensed of deprosie, by washing him self as Eliseus appointeth him seuen times in oraan. 15. professeth his bel of in one God promising to serue him. 20. Giezi taketh giftes of Naaman, 25. and is stricken with leprosie.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. V.
CHAP. VI. Eliseus maketh iron to swimme vpon the water: 8. leadeth the king of Syria his men (sent to apprehend him) blindly into Samaria. 20. vvhere their eyes being opened, they are curtously intertained, and freely dismissed. 24. The Syrians besiege Samaria. 26. For extreme famine a mother eateth her child. 31. And the king commandeth to kil Eliseus.
CHAP. VII. Eliseus prophecieth plentie of corne the next day, and death to a chief man that wil not beleue it. 3. Foure Lepers going to yeld themselues to the Sy∣rians, 6. who by Gods prouidence are frighted and fled away, 9. bring newes therof to Samaria, 12. which by trial is found true, 16. And so there is plentie of corne, and the incredulous nobleman is trod to death, with presse of multitude in the gate, as the prophet fortold.
CHAP. VIII. After seuen yeares famine fortold by Eliseus, the Sumanite Woman retur∣ning home, recouereth her landes and reuenewes. 7. Eliseus forsheweth the death of Benadad king of Syria, and cruel reigne of Hazael. 16. Ioram reigning in Iuda, the Idumeans reuolt from him. also Lobna. 23. He dieth, and his sonne Ochozias succeedeth.
CHAP. IX. Iehu is anointed king of Israel, 7. to destroy the house of Athab and Iezabel. 14. He presently killeth Ioram king of Israel, 27. Likewise Ochozias king of Iuda. 30. also Iezabel, who is eaten by dogges.
CHAP. X. The Samaritanes fearing the force of Iehu, choose no other king, but offer him their seruice: 6. and by his commandment kil the late kings seuentie sonnes. 12. Fourtie two brothers of Ochazias late king of Iuda are slaine. 15. Iehu making league with Ionadab, vtterly destroyeth Achabs house. 18. by a stratagem killeth al the worshippers of Baal, 26. burneth his statua, & tur∣neth his temple into a iakes: 28. but maintaineth Ieroboams golden calues. 32, The Asyrians afflict Israel. 34. Ieh dieth, and his sonne Ioachaz reigneth▪
CHAP. XI. Athalia killing al the kinges progenie (except loas, who is saued by his aunt) vsurpeth the kingdome. 4. But the seuenth yeare Ioiada the high priest crowneth loas king. 13. causeth Athalia to be slaine, 17. and maketh coue∣nant betwen God, the king, and the people.
CHAP. XII. Ioas vvilleth the priestes to repaire vvhat needeth in the temple, receiuing al the money offered there. 6. vvhich they not performing, the high priest proui∣deth that al is amended, 16. the priestes receiuing only the money due to themselues. 17. Hazael king of Syria taking Geth, and threitning Ierusa∣lem is pacified vvith money. 19. Ioas is traitarously slaine by his seruantes, and his sonne Amasias reigneth.
CHAP. XIII. Ioachaz King of Israel is afflicted by the Syrians, 4. and deliuered. 6. Yet de∣stroyeth not idolatrie. 8. dieth, and his sonne Ioas foloweth his euil steppes. 4. Eliseus being sicke willeth the king to shoote, 18. and to strike the earth, who striking thrise, is told that he shal thrise strike the Syrians. 20. Eliseus dieth, and a dead men is reuiued touching his bones. 22. Ioas reco∣uereth that which the Syrians ad taken from Israel.
CHAP. XIIII. Amasias king of Iudakilleth those that had slaine his father; 7. and striketh Edom. 8. Prouoking Ioas king of Israel to warre, receiueth a contem∣tible answer: 11. prouoking againe is beaten in battle, and Ierusalem is ransact. 15. Ioas dieth and his sonne Ieroboam foloweth the bad steppes of the first Ieroboam; yet recouereth manie places lost before▪ and dying his sonne Zacharias reigneth.
CHAP. XV. Azarias beginneth wel, 4. afterward (for offering incense on the altar▪ 2▪ Paralip. 26.) is strooken with leprosie, cast out of the temple, and from con∣uersation weth the people, his sonne Ioathan ruling the kingdom. 8. Sellum killeth Zacharias king of Israel and reigneth in his place. 14. After one mo∣neth Manahem killeth Sellum & reigneth also Wickedly. 19. Maketh league With the Syrians. 22. dieth and his sonne Phaceia reigneth. 25. Phacee killeth him, and reigneth. 29. The Assyrians spoyle the countrie, and carie away manie captiues. 30. Osee killeth Phacee and reigneth. 32. In the meane time Ioathan regning in Iuda is infested With enemies. 38. dieth, and his sonne Achaz reigneth.
CHAP. XVI. Achaz king of Iuda besides other idolatrie, sacrificeth his owne sonne to idoles. 5 The kinges of Israel and Syria besiegeing Ierusalem, the Assy∣rians are hyred to releue it. 10. Achaz causeth Vrias to make an altar like to one in Damascus, 14. in place of Gods altar: 17. remoueth diuers o∣ther things perteyning to diuine seruice, 19. dieth, and his sonne Ezechias reigneth.
CHAP. XVII. Salmanazar king of Assyrians maketh Osee king of Israel tributarie, and perceuing his endeuour to be deliuered therof, imprisoneth him; after three yeares siege taketh Samaria, and carieth the people captiue into Assi∣ria. 7. Al which God permitteth for diuers great sinnes here recited. 25. The new inhabitantes of the countrie not knowing God, are deuoured by lions. VVherupon a true priest is sent to instruct them. 29. but they lerning the rites of true religion do mixt the same with idolatrie.
CHAP. XVIII. Ezechias destroyeth al places of idolatrie in Iuda, breaking also the brasen ser∣pent, made by Moyses, because the people offered incense to it. 9. The capti∣uitie of the ten tribes is repeted. 13. Ezechias not able to resist the Assyrians payeth much money to them. 17. They neuertheles send forces against Ierusa∣lem, reproch the king, blaspheme God, and terrifie the people.
CHAP. XIX. Ezechias in affliction requesteth the prayers of Isaias the prophet. 6. who assu∣reth him of Gods helpe. 8. The king of the Assyrians stil threatneth and blasphemeth. 15. Ezechias praieth, 20. and God hearing the prayers of the one, and blasphemies of the other, 28. promiseth to protect Ierusalem. 35. An Angel in one night killeth an hundred fourscore and fiue thousand of the Assyrians campe, their king returneth to Niniue, is there slaine by two of his owne sonnes, and an other sonne reigneth in his place.
CHAP. XX. Ezechias being sick is told by Isaias that he shal die: but praying to God ob∣tayneth fiftenne yeares longer life, 8. and in confirmation therof receiueth a signe in Achaz dial, returning back tenne lines. 12. To the Ayrians bringing him presents, he sheweth al his treasures. 16. which Isaias repro∣uing prophecieth the captiuitie of Iuda. 20. Ezechias dieth, and his sonne Manasses reigneth.
CHAP. XXI. For the enormious impietie of Manasses, 10. God threatneth destruction of the kingdom. 16. He spilleth innocent bloud, 18. dieth, and his senne Amon reigneth also wickedly: 23. is slaine by his seruantes, and his sonne Iosias reigneth.
CHAP. XXII. Iosias repayreth the temple, and Diuine seruice. 8. The booke of law is found 11. wherupon they consult our Lord, 15. and are foretold that much euil shal fal vpon them, 18. but the good king shal dye in peace.
CHAP. XXIII. Iosias reading the law before the people, they al promise to serue God. 4. Al thinges belonging to Idolatrie are cast forth of the temple, 8. and other places of Iuda. 15. He also destroyeth the altar in Bethel (not remouing the bones of a prophet) 19. and other altares in Samaria: killeth the false priestes. 21. And maketh a notorious great Pasch. 26. Yet God threatneth the captiuitie of Iuda for their sinnes. 29. Iosias is slaine in battle by the king of Aegypt: and his sonne Ioachaz reigneth. VVho after three monethes is deposed by the king of Aegypt, and his brother Eliacim, henceforth called Ioakim, made king.
CHAP. XXIIII. Ioakim serueth the king of Babylon three yeares. 2. Manie rouers infest his countrie. 5. He dieth, and his sonne Ioachim reigneth 10. The king of Ba∣bylon carieth king Ioachim, and al the chief persones, and treasures into Babylon, 17. appointing Matthanias, whom he nameth Sedecias, king of Iuda. 20. VVho reuoleth from the king of Babylon.
CHAP. XXV. Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon beseiging Ierusalem two yeares, the soul∣diars pressed with famine flee away. King Sedecias also fleeth, 5. is taken and brought before Nabuchodonosor. 7. Al his sonnes are slaine in his sight: his eyes are put out, and he is caried into Babylon: the Temple, the kinges pa∣lace, and other houses burned; the walles destroyed, the people caried captiue 12. except poore husbandmen. 13. Al vessel of brasse, siluer, and gold broken and transported. 18. Saraias high priest, and other principal men are slaine▪ 22. Godolias made gouernernour, 25. is slaine by Ismael. 27. Ioachin is deliuered from prison, and exalted by a new king of Babylon.
book 1 Chronicles
THE ARGVMENT OF PARALIPOMENON.
THE FIRST BOOKE OF PARALIPOMENON. IN HEBREW, DIBRE HAIAMIM.
CHAP. I. The genealogie of Adam in the right line to Noe, and his three sonnes, Sem, Cham, and Iaphet. 5. The generations of Iaphet, 8. of Cham, 17. and of Sem. 24. The right line of Sem to Abraham. 26. Abrahams generations by the line of Ismael, 32. by the sonnes of Cetura, 34. and by the line of Isaac; and his sonne Esau; 43. with their kinges, 51. and dukes.
ANNOTATIONS.
CHAP II. The names of Israels twelue sonnes. 3. The geneologie of Iuda, first in the right line to Dauid, the seuenth sonne of Isai: 16. then other genealogies of the same Iuda.
CHAP. III. The sonnes of King Dauid. 10. The line of the Kinges of Iuda from Salomon to Iosias. 15. with diuers generations of the same Iosias.
CHAP. IIII. Other genealogies of Iuda: 24. and of Simeon, 29. by whom the progenie of Cham, 42. and reliques of Amelacites are subdued.
CHAP. V. Genealogies of Ruben, whose birthright, concerning duble portion, is translated to Ioseph, the principalitie to Iuda, with their special actes. 11. Also of Gad. 18. who with Ruben, and half tribe of Manasses, subdue the Agarenes: 25. but for their sinnes are led captiue into Assyria.
CHAP. VI. The genealogies of Leui, 4. with the right line of Aaron by Eleazar to Iosa∣dech, high priest in the captiuitie of Babylon, 16. other progenies of his three sonnes; Gerson, Caath, and Merari, 31. with their offices in the temple: 49. only Aarons sounes admitted to priesthood. 54. Particular possessions of the Leuites dwelling amongst the other tribes.
CHAP. VII. Genealogies of Issachar, 6. Beniamin, 13. Nephthali, 44 Manasses, 20. Ephra∣im, 30. and Aser.
CHAP. VIII. The progenie of Beniamin is further recited vnto Saul: 33. and his Issue.
CHAP. IX. VVho of Israel (after the captiuitie) first inhabited Ierusalem. 10. VVho exercised the offices of Priestes, 14. and Leuites, 35. with repetition of part of Sauls progenie.
CHAP. X. King Saul with his three sonnes are slaine by the Philistians. 8. who spoie the armie and carie ay Souls head. 11. The men of Iabes Galaad rie his bodie and his sonnes, fasting for them seuen daies. And the kingdom is translated to Dauid.
CHAP. XI. Dauid is elected and annointed king. 5. He ouerthroweth the Iebusites taking the towre of Sion in Ierusalem, and prospereth. 10. His valiant men, and their heroical actes are recited. 17. He desiring water from the cisterne of Bethleem, wil not drink it, but offereth it in sacrifice, because it is brought with danger of his valiant mens liues. 20. Other valiant men of the second order, are likewise recited.
CHAP. XII. VVho folowed dauid when he fled from Saul. 23. And who came into Hebron to make him king.
CHAP. XIII. The Arke is brought from Abinadabs house, 8. Dauid and others dancing before it. 9. Oza for touching it is strooken dead. 13. VVherupon Dauid fearing to bring it to Ierusalem, remayneth three monethes in the house of Obededom.
CHAP. XIIII. King Dauid prouideth timber, and workmen to build his owne house. 3. marieth more wiues, and hath manie children; 8. ouerthroweth the Phili∣stians, 13. twise,
CHAP. XV. VVith solnnitie the Arke is brought into Ierusalem, caried by the Priestes and Leuites, 16. With musick of diuers sortes, 26. Sacrifice of thankesgeuing is offered. 29. Michel derideth Dauids deuotion.
CHAP. XVI. The Arke is placed in a tabernacle. Sacrifice is offeed. Dauid blesseth the people, 4. disposeth the offices of Leuites. 8. and maketh a Psalme of praise to God.
CHAP. XVII. Dauid determining to build a Temple, 11. is admonished by Nathan the prophet, that not he, but his sonne, sbal build it; and be established in the kingdom. 16. Dauid extolleth Gods benignitie towards him, and the people.
CHAP. XVIII. King Dauid hath great victories, making manie nations tributarie, 15. his chiefe officeres are recounted.
CHAP. XIX. The king of Ammon euil intreating king Dauids men, whom he had cur∣teously sent to condole the death of his father, is ouerthrowen in battel. 16. with the Assyrians his hyred confederates.
CHAP. XX. King Dauid prospereth in Warre agaynst the Ammonites, 4. and Philisthims, 6. among Whom Ionathan Dauids nephew by his brother, killeth a mon∣firuous giant, Which had twelue fingers and twelue toes.
CHAP. XXI. Dauid sinneth in numbring his people, 8. repenteth, and prayeth, yet is puni∣shed, many dying of the plague, 15. til God shewing mercie spareth the rest. 16. Dauid accusing himselfe and excusing the people is commanded by the Angel to offer sacrifice, which he (22▪ bying ground for an altar) 26. performeth.
CHAP. XXII. VVorkemen and al necessaries being prepared, 6. Dauid commandeth Salo∣mon to build the Temple, for so God hath appoynted▪ 13. exhorteth him to serue God. 17. and other principal men to assist him.
CHAP. XXIII. King Dauid being old constituteth Salomon king. 3. disposeth the offices of Leuites. 7. to wit, the families of Gerson, 12. of Caath, 21. and of Merari: (26. ceassing to carrie the tabernacle.) 27. to serue in the temple.
CHAP. XXIIII. King Dauid disposeth sixtene families of Eleazar, and eight of Ithamar, 7. by lottes, 19. to serue in the Temple, according to their priestlie function, 20. likwise principal Leuites in their offices.
CHAP. XXV. Foure sonnes of Asaph, six of Idithun, and fourtene of Heman, chiefe musi∣cians, 7. with their brethren in lwo hundred and fourscore, 8. are di∣stributed by Lottes, in foure and twentie companies, to serue in the temple.
CHAP. XXVI Porters are designed by lottes to watch at foure gates of the temple. 20. others made kepers of the holie treasure, and vissel, 30. Officers also appointed in the two tribes and half ouer Iordan, for Gods seruice, and the kinges.
CHAP. XXVII. Twelue militarie tribunes, with foure and twentie thousand vnder euerie one, by course of monethes serue about the king. 16. Other twelue tribunes of the people gouerne in seueral tribes. 25. Prefectes also are made ouer the kinges treasures, cattles, and other commodities in the court, campe, and countrie.
CHAP. XXVIII. Agayne king Dauid calling al his states together, with commemoration of Gods singular fauour in electing him, and Salomon, 8. exhorteth them al, and namely his sonne to serue God sincerly: 10. and to build the temple, describing in what forme to make it.
CHAP. XXIX. King Dauid once more by word, and example of his owne bountisulnes, inuiteth others to assist in building the temple, 6. wherto the princes and people contribute much. 10. So after praises, 18. prayeres, 21. and sacrifices offered to God, 22. Salomon is annointed king. 26. And king Dauid dieth blessedly, hauing reigned fourtie yeares.
book 2 Chronicles
THE ARGVMENT OF THE SECOND BOOKE OF PARALIPOMENON.
THE SECOND BOOKE OF PARALIPOMENON. IN HEBREW, DIBRE HAIAMIM.
CHAP. I. Salomon establihed in the throne, offereth a thousand hostes of sacrifice, 7. asking wisdome, 12. it is geuen him; with richesse, and temporal glorie, which he asked not. 14. He prouideth manie chariottes and horsemen.
CHAP. II. Other workemen being prouided to build the Temple, 7. Salomon procureth a cunning artificer from the king of Tyre, and special timber, 16. to be cutte, and sent from thence.
CHAP. III. The Temple is begunne to be built in mount Moria, the fourth yeare of Salo∣mons reigne. 3. the forme wherof is described, and the precious matter, 8. especially of Sancta sanctorum. 14. with a costlie veile, 15. and two excellent pillers before the gate.
CHAP. IIII. The formes of the brasen altar, 2. of the lauatorie (or Sea) with figures of twelue oxen, 6. of other tenne smal lauatories, 7. tenne candlestickes, 8. tenne tables, and an hundred bassens, a great hal for the Priestes, 10. and other vessel, and ornamentes of the Temple are described.
CHAP. V. Manie giftes are offered. 4. The Arke is brought with great solennitie into the Temple. 6. Innumerable hostes are offered, 11. with excellent musick, & the Temple is replenished with the glorie of God.
CHAP. VI. Salomon blesseth the people. 4. prayeth to God, geuing thankes for benefites receiued, 16. and requesting continual protection, and that God wil heare the prayers of the people, 32. yea also of strangers that pray in the Temple.
CHAP. VII. Fire from heauen deuoureth the holocaustes, and glorie replenisheth the Temple. 5. More sacrifices are offered, 8. and the Temple is dedicated, with seven daies solemnitie, the eight day collection is made. 12. God signifieth that he hath heard Salomons prayer. 17. conditionally (as it was made) if they serue him, 19. otherwise he wil punish them.
CHAP. VIII. Salomon buildeth diuers cities, 7. maketh the residue of the Chananites tri∣butarie. 12. offereth the ordinarie hostes of sacrifices in the solemne feastes. 14. disposeth the Priestes and Leuites in their offices, as Dauid had ordai∣ned: 17. and sendeth shippes to fetch gold from Ophir.
CHAP. IX. The Queene of Saba admireth Salomons wisdom, 9. giueth, and receiueth presents. 13. Of the great store of treasure which is yearely brought in, 13. king Salomon maketh pretious armour, 17. a throne, 20. and plate. 24. Other kinges send him giftes, so he abundeth in glorie, and riches. 29. After fourtie yeares reigne he dieth, and his sonne Roboam succedeth.
CHAP. X. Roboam requested by Ieroboam and the people to lighten their yoke of seruice, 6. leauing the counsel of the ancient, and folowing young counsellers, threatneth to presse the people. 16. Wherupen manie reuolt from him.
CHAP. XI. Roboam intending by force to reduce l Israel to his subiection, is Warned by a Prophet to cease from that enterprise. 5. He maketh Walles about diuers cities, 11. urnisheth them With Victuals, and munition, 13. Priestes, Leuites, and manie others repaire to Ierusalem, because Ieroboam maketh a new religion, and new priestes 18. Roboam taket manie Wiues, and concubines. 22. preferreth Aias aboue al his other sonnes.
CHAP. XII. For the sinnes of Roboam, and the people manie strong cities, also Ierusalem; are taken and spoyled by the king of Aegypt. 8. They repent, and the Aegyp∣tians depart, 9. but carie away the treasures. 13. Roboam dieth, and his sonne Abias reigneth.
CHAP. XIII. Abias maketh warre agaynst Ieroboam. 4. exhorteth the people of Israel for iustice, and religions sake to returne to him. 13. In the meane time Iero∣boam inuironeth him with forces, but by Gods assistance Abias preuaileth. 21. and reigneth securely.
CHAP. XIIII. Abias dieth, and his sonne Asa reigneth, destroyeth idolataie, 6. for ieth his cities, 9. and ouercometh, by Gods special helpe, the Aethtopians armie of a million of men.
CHAP. XV. Azarias prophecieth that Israel shal lack the true God, Priestes, and the law, a long time. 8. which king Asa hearing most serioufly destroyeth idolatrie. 12. maketh couenant and oath to serue God. 16. And deposeth his mother for offering sacrifice to Priapus.
CHAP. XVI. Agaynst the king of Israel, king Asa procureth helpe of the Assyrians, 7. which a prophet reprouing is put in fetters. 11. Asa dieth, with disease of his feete, and is buried with pompe.
CHAP. XVII. Iosaphat succeding in the kingdom preuaileth in battel agaynst the king of Israel. 6. destroyeth Idolaters, and sendeth Priestes and Leuites to instruct the people. 11. The Philistians and Arabians send presentes to king Iosa∣phat. 13. the leaders of the armie and souldiars are numbred.
CHAP. XVIII. Iosaphat ioyned in affiniti with wicked Achab king of Israel, goeth with him against Ramoth Galaad, four hundred false prophetes promising victo∣rie. 14. Micheas prophecying the contrarie, 25. is put in prison. 28. Achab (notwithstanding he changeth his attire, and leaueth Iosaphat in danger) 33. is slaine.
CHAP. XIX. Iosaphat being reproued by a prophet for yelding help to Achab, 5. appoyn∣teth Iudges in seueral cities, admonishing them to doe iustice. 8. exhorteth Priestes and Leuites to execute their sunctious carefully. 11. Amarias High Priest directing and ruling in thinges belonging to God, Zabedias general captayne gouerneth the kinges affayres.
CHAP. XX. The Ammonites, Moabites, and Syrians ioynning forces agaynst Iosaphat, 3. he seeketh Gods helpe by publique prayer and fasting. 14. A Prophet fortelleth that God wil fight for them: 20. so they singing praises to God, the enemies kil ech other. 24. Iosaphat with his men gather verie great spoiles. 30. reigneth in peace, 35. but his nauie perisheth, for his societee with wicked Ochozias.
CHAP: XXI. Iosaphat dieth, and Ioram succeding killeth his owne brethren, and some other chiefe men. 6. reigneth wickedly. 8. Edom, and Lobua reuolt from him. 12. Elias by letters forwarneth him of plagues, 16. which falling vpon him, he dieth after two yeares languishing, and horrible disease.
CHAP. XXII. Ochozias reigning one yeare, 3. is slaine together with Ioram king of Israel, by king Iehu. 10. Athalia killeth the kinges children (onlie Ioas being saued by his aunt) and vsurpeth the kingdom six yeares.
CHAP. XXIII. Ioiada the Hiegh priest annoynteth and crowneth Ioas king. 12. causeth A∣thalia to be slaine, 16. idolatrie to be destroyed. 18. and Gods seruice ad∣uanced.
CHAP. XXIIII. Ioas reigning piously, so long as Ioiada liueth, causeth the Temple to be re∣payred, 14. and new sared vessels to be made. 15. Ioiada an hundred thirtie yeares old dieth. 17. Ioas falleth to idolatrie: 20. causeth Zacharias to be slayne in the court of the Temple. 23. A few Syrians kil the chief men about the king, and carie away great prayes. 25. Ioas is slayne by his owne men, and his sonne Amasias reigneth.
CHAP. XXV. Amasias killeth those that slew his father. 5. Besides his owne people, hyreth souldiars of Israel, but by aduise of a Prophete dismisseth them, 11. and with his owne owerthroweth the Idumeans, whose idols taken in battel (13. the dismissed souldiars in the meane time spoyling his countrie) he adoreth. 15. Contemning admonition, 17. and prouoking the king of Israel to warre, 22. is taken in battel and spoyled. 27. Fearing treason in Ierusa∣lem fleeth, and is slaine in Lachis.
CHAP. XXVI. Ozias seruing God, 6. preuaileth in battel against the Philistians, Arabians, and Ammonites. 9. prospereth in honour and wealth. 16. Then wixing proud offereth incense on the altar, is striken with leprosie, expelled out of the Temple, and citie. 20. and his sonne Ioathan ruleth the kingdom.
CHAP. XXVII. Ioathan a godlie king, 5. preuaileth in battel against the Ammonites. 7. dieth, and his sonne Achaz succedeth.
CHAP. XXVIII. For his great wickednes Achaz is taken in battel, his countrie spoyled, and manie yne by the kinges of Syria, and Israel. 9. yet God suffereth not the kingdom to be subdued. 16. Then requiring helpe of the Assyrians. 17 is spoyled by the Idumeans, Philisthians, and Assyrians. 22. After al which plnes he committeth more idolatrie. 26. dieth, and his sonne Ezechias reigneth.
CHAP. XXIX. Ezechias repayreth the Temple, and diuine seruiee▪ 5. zelously exhorteth offen∣ders to repentance. 12. the Temple is purified in sixtene daies. 18. the king and nobles offer hostes, which the Priestes immolate. 25. with solemne musick (ordained by king Dauid) and great ioy of al the people.
CHAP. XXX. Ezechias by messengers and letters exhorteth the people both of Iuda and Israel, to make Paesch in Ierusalem. 11. which some of Israel, and al Iuda perfor∣me, 18. the fourtenth day of the second moneth, though al could not be purified according to the law. 23. they make an other feast of Azimes seuen dayes more, the king aend princes geuing hostes to the people.
CHAP. XXXI. Idoles being destroyed in al Iuda and part of Israel, Priestes and Leuites freely execute their functions. 4 Tithes and first fruictes are payed in such abun∣dance, 15. that they are put in store houses, and distributed by officers.
CHAP. XXXII. Sennacherib king of Assyria inuading Iuda, king Ezechias encorageth the people, and prouideth to defend the countrie. 9. the Assyrians threaten the people, and blaspheme God. 20. Ezechias and Isaias pray. 21. An Angel destroyeth the Assyrians armie, so their king retiring home, is slayne in his idols temple, by his owne sonnes. 22. Ezechias reigneth in peace, 24. falleth into deadlie sicknes, but miraculously recouereth, offendeth in pryde, and repenteth. 27. is exceding rich, which he imprudently sheweth to strangers: 32. dieth, and Manasses succedeth.
CHAP. XXXIII. Manasses for his manifold wickednes is led captiue into Babylon. 12. repenteth in prison, is restored to his kingdom, and destroyeth idolatrie: 18. dieth, 21. & Amon succeding, 24. is slayne by his seruantes, and Iosias reigneth.
CHAP. XXXIIII. Iosias destroyeth idolatrie. 8. repaireth the Temple. 14. The booke of the law found in the Temple is redde before him. 19. wherby vnderstanding the sinnes of the people, 23. a prophete foresheweth their punishment, 26. but not in his daies. 29. He reneweth the couenant betwen God and the people.
CHAP. XXXV. Iosias celebrateth a most Solemne Pasch. 20. Is slaine by the king of Aegypt, al Iudalamenting him, 25. most specially Ieremias.
CHAP. XXXVI. Ioachaz reigneth three monethes. 4. His brother Eliakim (named loakim) eleuen yeares, 9. his sonne Ioachin three monethes, 11. his vncle Sedecias eleuen yeares. 14. Most Priestes, and people contemning the admonitions of Prophetes, 17. manie are slaine by the Chaldees, the Temple and Ierusalem spo led and burnt. 20. The sayd kinges successiuely, and people are caryed captiue into Babylon. 22. After seuentie yeares Cyrus king of Persia, relea∣seth the captiuitie, and geueth leaue to reedifie the Temple.
THE CONTINVANCE OF THE CHVRCH AND RELIGION, IN THE FIFTH AGE. From the fundation of the Temple, to the cap∣tiuitie in Babylon. The space of 430. yeares.
books Esdras
THE FIRST BOOKE OF ESDRAS.
CHAP. I. Cyrus king of Persia moued by divine inspiration, releaseth Gods people from captiuitie, with license to returne and build the Temple in Ierusalem: 7. restoring the holie vessel, which Nabuchodonesor had taken from thence.
CHAP. II. The names and number of special men, which returned vnder the conduct of Zorobabel into lerusalem. 66. their substance of cattel, 68. and their ob∣lations for the reedifying of the Temple.
CHAP. III. An Altar is built for sacrifice, 4 The feast of Tabernacles solemnly celebrated 8. And in the second yeare (ater their returne) the Temple is founded with great ioy of the people, and mourning of some.
CHAP. IIII. The schismatical Samaritanes, because they are not admitted to communicate With the lewes, endeuour to hinder the building of the Temple. 5. Which neuertheles procedeth, al the dayes of king Cyrus. 7. but is hundered by Artaxerxes, til the second yeare of Darius.
CHAP. V. By the exhortation of Aggaeus, and Zacharias, the people procede in buil∣ding the semple. 3. VVhich their enimies striuing to hinder, 5. for decision of the cause, both parties write to king Darius.
CHAP. VI. Darius finding in the register, that Cyrus gaue licence to build the Temple, commandeth that none binder it. 8. geueth also money towardes the charges, and hostes for sacrifice.
CHAP. VII. Esdras, with manie other Priestes and Leuites, ascendeth to erusalem to teach, and assist the people. 11. bringing Artaxerxes Edict, declareth it to the peo∣ple, 27. and geueth thankes to God.
CHAP. VIII. Esdras reciteth those that came with him from Babylon. 21. the fast which e appointed. 33. and how they brought the holie vessel into the Temple.
CHAP. IX. For mariages and other association which the Iewes had with Gentiles, Es∣drs lamenteth, 5. and confessing the peoples iniquitie, prayeth God to conserue them from vtter destruction.
CHAP. X Esdras calling the people together commandeth them to dismisse the strange Wemen, which they haue married: 14 appointing officers to see it executed: 18 and reciteth those Which had married such wemen.
book Nehemiah (2 Esdras)
CHAP. I. Nehemias hearing the miserable state of his countrie men in Iurie, 4. lamen∣teth, fasteth, and prayeth God for their relief.
CHAP. II. Nehemias obtaining commission from king Artaxerxes cometh to Ierusalem: 11. secretty vieweth the broken walles, and ruines of the citie, 17. and exhorteth al the Iewes to the reedifying therof.
CHAP. III. The High Priest and others beginne to repaire Ierusalem streingthning it with an vttermost, 19. middle, 28. and innermost wall with towres and gates.
CHAP. IIII. Notwithstanding the enimies rage and oppose against the building of walles, 4. the Iewes build with one hand, and hold their swordes in the other. Ne∣hemias encorageth them, and the worke proceedeth.
CHAP. V. Nehemias blameth couetous richmen, for oppressing the poore. 14. himselfe geueth largely of his owne to the needie.
CHAP. VI. The enemies guilfully offer to make league with the Iewes 3. but Nehemias procedeth in building the walles: 16. and al bordering nations feare them.
CHAP. VII. Nehemias appointeth watchmen in Ierusalem, 5. and calling the people toge∣ther reciteth the number of those, which came first from Babylon. 68. likewise of their cattel, 70. and the giftes of certaine chiefe men to∣wards the reparations.
CHAP. VIII Esdras readeth the law before the people. 9. Nehemias conforteth them. 13. They celebrate the feast of tabernacles seuen dayes: 13. & of collection the eight day.
CHAP. IX. The people repenting in fasting and sakcloth, put away their wiues of strange nations. 5. Esdras confesseth Gods benefites, and the peoples ingratitude. 32. prayeth for them, and maketh league with God.
CHAP X. Mnie, in name of al, subscribe to the couenant made with God. 30. Namely not to marrie with strangers, 31. to keepe the Sabbath day, and the seuenth yeare. 32. To pay oblations, 35. First fruites, 38. and Tithes.
CHAP. XI. New inhabitantes of Ierusalem are recited. 20. likwise who dwelt in other cities of Iuda.
CHAP. XII The names and offices of Priestes, and Leuites, which came with Zorobabel and Iosue to Ierusalem 27. with great solemnitie of thanksgeuing▪ 31 watchmen are oppoynted on the new walles. 45. and Kperes of the holy treasure.
CHAP. XIII. The law is read, 3. strange wemen are dismissed. 5. Faultes in distribution of the treasure are amended, 10. and due portions gueen to the Leuites. 15. Brea∣kers of the Sabbath are corrected, 23. and those which maried wemen of strange nations.
ANNOTATIONS. Concerning the bookes of TOBIAS, IVDITH, WISDOM, ECCLESIASTICVS, and MACHABEES.
book Tobit (Tobias)
CHAP. I. Tobias of the tribe of Nephthali, neuer communicateth in Ierobams scisme. 9. teacheth his sonne to feare God, and flee sinne. 11. Being in captiuitie cateth not forbidden meates, as others do. 13 Amongst other workes of mercie, he lendeth tenne talentes of siluer to Gabelus. 2. Is persecuted and spoyled. 24. Shorty the king being slaine, he recouereth libertie and his goodes.
CHAP. II. Tobias to burie an Israelite that is slaine in the streete, leaueth his dinner and ghestes. 10. Is made blind by Gods permission, for manifestation of his patience. 19. His Wife getteth her liuing by worke, 22. and for a scrupu∣lous Word, reprocheth his sinceritie.
CHAP. III. The prayer of Tobias, 7. and Sara, in their seueral afflictions, 24. are heard by God, and the Angel Raphael is sent to releeue them.
CHAP. IIII. Tobias thincking he shal dye, geueth his sonne godlie admonitions. 7. especially exhorteth him to geue almes diligently. 13. to flee al fornication, pride, and fraude. 21. And telleth him of money lent to a friend.
CHAP. V. Yong Tobias seeking a guide for his iourney, Raphael the Angel in shape of a man presenteth himself, and vndertaketh this office. 23. The mother lamen∣teth the abscence, and danger of her sonne.
CHAP. VI. By the Angels aduise yong Tobias apprehendeth a fish, that assulteth him. 5. reserueth the hart, gal, and liuer for meaicines. 10. They lodge at the house of Raguel, whose daughter Sara Tobias is to marie, 14. A diuel hath heretofore slaine her seuen husbandes, 16. but shal not hurt him.
CHAP. VII. They are kindly entertained by Raguel. 10 Tobias demandeth Sara to wife, which Raguel, encoredged by the Angel, granteth. 15. and the mariage is made.
CHAP. VIII. Tobias bruling part of the fishes liuer, Raphael bindeth the diuel. 4. Tobias and Sara pray. 11. Raguel fearing that Tobias is dead, maketh a graue for him, but vnderstanding that he is wel, filleth it vp againe, 21. prepareth a feast, geueth the half of his goodes presently for Saraes dawrie, the other halfe after her parents death.
CHAP. IX. The Angel Raphael goeth to Gabelus, receiueth the money, and bringeth him to the mariage. 8. They salute ech other, and Gabelus wisheth al prosperitie to yong Tobias, and his spouse.
CHAP. X. The parentes lament the long absence of their sonne Tobias. 8▪ whom when Raguel can not perswade to stay longer, 11. he wisheth much good vnto him, and his wife, admonishing her to be dutiful in al thinges.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.
CHAP. XI.eauing Sara with the rest of the companie, and the flocke to folow, the Angel Raphael and Tobias goe before, 5. are ioyfully receiued, 8. Tobias annointeth his fathers eyes with the fishes gal, and he seeth. 18. Sara arriueth seuen dayes after with her familie and cattle.
CHAP XII. Old Tobias and his sonne offer the half of al the goodes which they had newly receiued to Raphael, for his wages. 6. VVho then declareth to them that he was sent from God to helpe them, 15. and that he is an Angel, 0. He parteth way, and they render thankes to God.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XII.
CHAP. XIII. Tobias the father prayseth God, exhorting al Israel to do the same, 11. prophe∣cieth the restauration and better state of Ierusalem.
CHAP. XIIII. Old Tobias dieth at the age of an hundred and two yeares, 5. exhorteth his sonne and nephewes to pietie, forshewing that Niniue shal be destroyed, and Ierusalm reedified. 14. yonger Tobias returneth with his familie to Raguel, and dieth happely as he had liued.
book Judith
CHAP. I. Nabuchodonosor king of Assyrians ouercometh Arphaxad king of the Medes: 7. summoneth manie other nations to submitte themselues to his Empyre: 11. which they refusing he threatneth reuenge.
CHAP. II. Nabuchodonosor sendeth Holofernes his General to Waist al countries of the West. 7. With a great armie, and aboundant munition. 11. They subdue manie places, and others are strooken With great feare.
CHAP. III. Manie kinges and other princes submitte them selues to Holofernes. 8. He re∣ceiueth them, and taketh of their chief men to reinforce his armie, 11. ne∣uertheles destroyeth their cities, and their goddes, that Nabuchodonosor only might be called God.
CHAP. IIII. The children of Israel excedingly fearing Holofernes forces. 3. prouide to resist him, by the exhortation of the High Priest, vsing both humaine, 8. and di∣uine meanes.
CHAP. V. Holofernes hearing that the Israelites prepare to resist him, in great rage de∣mandeth diuers particulars concerning that people, 5. Achior an Ammo∣nite telleth the meruelous workes of God towards them. 22. aduiseth him not to fight against them. 26 the chief capitanies are offended, & threaten Achior.
CHAP. VI. Holofernes in great rage sendeth Achior to Bethulia, that he may there be slaine with the Israelites. 8. He is leift bound to a tree, 10. from whence the Israelites taking him, he telleth them the cause. 14. They entertaine him courteously and earnestly pray to God for helpe.
CHAP. VII. Holofernes besiegeth Bethulia, 6. cutteth their conduite of water, 9. kepeth their fountaines. 12. the people murmure, and mutenie, 18. yet they pray to God, 23. and the high priest determineth, if aide come not within fiue dayes, to deliuer the citie to the Assyrians.
CHAP. VIII. Iudith a most veriuous, rich, fayre, & renowmed widow. 9. rebuketh the high priest and ancientes, for their determination to deliuer the citie, if ayde come not in fiue dayes, 14. exhorteth al to penance. 28. They al agree to her godlie aduise, 30. praying for good sucesse of her intention, which they yet know not.
CHAP. IX. Iudith in hearecloth & ashes prayeth for the deliuerie of the people, remembe∣ring like benefites of God. 12. craueth powre to ouerthrow Holofernes.
CHAP. X. Iudith excellently adorned, and very beautiful goeth with her handmaide towards the campe, 11. is taken by the watch, 16. and brought to Holofernes.
CHAP. XI. Holofernes demanding Iudith the cause of her coming: 4, she deceiueth him with a probable narration.
CHAP. XII. Iudith is brought into Holofernes treasurehouse, 2. hath leaue to abstaine from the Gentils meates, 5. and to goe forth in the night to pray. 10. The fourth day she cometh to Holofernes banket; 16, he is taken with concuspi∣scence, and drinketh very much wine.
CHAP. XIII. Holofernes lying in a druncken sleepe, Iudith cutleth of his head, 12. so retur∣neth with her mde through the gard, as it were to pray, cometh to Bethu∣lia, 16. exhorteth al to thinke God, and sheweth them the head. 22. She is blessed of al. 27. Achior also praiseth God and Iudith.
CHAP. XIIII. Holofernes head is hanged on the wall. 6. Achior is circumcised, 7. The Israe∣elites assault the Assyrians, 8. who going to awake their General, 14. finde him slaine, 17, and are al confounded with feare.
CHAP. XV. The Assyrians flee for feare, 3. the Hebrewes pursue them, 7. and are enriched by the spoyles. 9. The high priest with others come from Ierusalem and prayse Iudith. 14. The goodes of Holofernes are genen so her.
CHAP. XVI. Iudith singeth a canticle of thanks geuing to our Lord. 22. The people goe to Ierusalem and offer sacrifices. 25. She in great honour liueth a widow til her death in good old age. 30. the people haue long peace, and a feaual day is instituted in perpetual memorie of her fact.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XVI.
book Esther
CHAP. I. King Assuerus celebrateth a great banket to shew his glorie, 10. calleth quene Vasthi therto. who refusing to come, is by aduise of his counsel deposed.
CHAP. II. Inquirie being made of the best and fairest virgines, (5. Esther the vnknowe neece of Mardocheus a ew) is preferred, 18. and made Queene in place of Vasthi; a mariage feast made, and presentes geuen. 21) Mardocheus dete∣cteth traitors, and his seruice is recorded in the regester.
CHAP. III. Aman aduanced by the king, is much offended that Mardocheus doth not adore him. 6. and therfore procureth the kings decree, to destroy the whole nation of Iewes.
CHAP. IIII. Al the Iewes lament their imminent danger. 5. Mardocheus willeth Esther to intreate the king for their afiie. 11. She fearing to goe to the king con∣trarie to his law vncalled, 15. yet they al fasting and praying for her, she doth it.
CHAP. V. Esther standing in the kings sight he calleth her, 4. she requesteth that he and Aman wil dine with her. 7. Againe she inuiteth them. 9. Aman is more incensed against Mardocheus, prepareth high gallowes to hang him on.
CHAP. VI. The king hearing the good seruice of Mardocheus in detecting traitors, read in the chronicle (for which he had yet no rewarde) 4. commandeth Aman to honour him next to the king, 11. which he performeth.
CHAP. VII. Esther entertayning the king and Aman againe at a feast, is promised to ob∣taine, whatsoeuer she wil aske. 3. she demandeth saftie for her self, and al the people, against Amans crueltie, 6. and Aman is hanged on the gal∣lowes, which he had prepared for Mardocheus.
CHAP. VIII. Esther informeth the king that Mardocheus is her vncle, he is aduanced in authoritie, 3. and contrarie letters are sent that the Iewes be saued, 11. and their enemies slayne. 15. Mardocheus is in high honour, and his whole nation is estemed and feared by other people.
CHAP. IX. The Iewes kil their enemies which would haue killed them. 6. namely the tenne sonns of Aman are hanged on gallowes, 13. more slaine the next day. 17. the day folowing is made holie, and so to be kept euerie yeare.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. IX.
CHAP. X. Assuerus subdueth manie countries. 4. Mardocheus vnderstandeth, and de∣clareth his dreame. 9. God separateth his people from other nations by a better lotte.
CHAP. XI. An Appendix and conclusion of this historie. 2. The dreame of Mardocheus.
CHAP. XII. The conspiracie of two eunuches, detected by Mardocheus, is repeted, 6. and Amans malice against him for the same.
CHAP. XIII. Acopie of the epistle which Aman sent to al prouinces to destroy the Iew 8. And Mardocheus his prayer for the people.
CHAP. XIIII. Esther prayeth in humilitie of spirite, that God wil deliuer the people from the crueltie of Aman.
CHAP. XV. Mardocheus causeth Esther to goe to the king and intreate for the people. 10. She is terrified by this countenance, but God turneth his hart, and he calleth her curteously to him.
CHAP. XVI. Acopie of king Artaxerxes letters, which he sent for the saftie of the ewes, 10. declaring the insolencie of Aman, and dutiful seruice of Mardocheus and Esther, 20. commanding al his princes to assist the Iewes, and with them to celebrate the day which is changed from sorow to ioy.
part
book Job
THE ARGVMENT OF THE BOOKE OF IOB.
THE BOOKE OF IOB.
CHAP. I. Holie Iob offereth sacrifice for euerie one of his children, 6. whose good estate Satan enuying, by Gods permission spoyle hm of al his goodes, and chil∣dren, 20. for which he being pensiue offendeth not, but thanketh God for al.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. I.
CHAP. II. Satan by Gods permission, 7. striketh Iob with sres from the sole of his foote to the toppe of his head. 9. His wife also insulteth against him, but he sinneth not. 11. Three freindes coming to visite and conforte him, sitte si∣n by him seuen dayes.
ANNNOTATIONS. CHAP. II.
CHAP. III. Iob lamenteth, describing his owne, and the general calamities of man, 13. and shearing ho the escape manie miseries which either are neuer bornt or dye presently after their birth.
CHAP. IIII. Eliphaz blameth Iob as guiltie of impatience, arguing thereupon that he was not so perfect in vertue as he semed. 7. and therfore is now punished by God, who (as Ehiphaz falsly supposeth) afflicteth not innocent men. 12. alleaging for proofe an imaginarie vision.
CHAP. V. Eliphaz prosecuteth his discourse to conuince Iob of great sinnes, because he is sovhemently afflicted. 17. exhorteth him therfore to acknowledge his sinnes, so al thinges shal succede prosperously.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. V.
CHAP. VI. Iob answereth the obiections of Eliphaz, shewing that in deede the calamitie which he suffereth is much greatter then his sinnes deserue; and therfore his lamentation is excusable. 8. wisheth (if it so please God) that he may dye. 13. complaneth that his freindes are become his aduerseries, 16▪ grauely ex∣postulateth that they reprehend him, 12. and helpe him not.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. VI.
CHAP. VII. Iob explicateth diuers calamities of mans life, and namely of his owne▪ 6. Su∣posing it not likelie that he shal returne to former prosperous state, 15. de∣sireth to dye.
CHAP. VIII. Baldad chargeth Iob to haue spoken, vniustly exhorting him to turne to God, and so he shal prosper better then heretofore. 13. shwing that hypocrites shal not prosper, 20. inferreth (falfly) that God afflicteth not the sincere, nor helpeth the malignant.
CHAP. IX. Iob approueth that no man auouching his owne iustice before God is iustified. 22. Teacheth that affliction of the innocent standeth wel with Gods iu∣stice, wisdom, and powre.
CHAP. X.ob scarse able to speake yet sheweth that there is no iniustice nor ignorance in God, neither is his sinne the cause of so great afflictions. 9. Acknowled∣geth Gods loue and benefites towards himself. 15. and dreadeth his strict iudgement.
CHAP. XI. Sophar imputeth obs discourse, about the cause of his so great afflictions, to insolencie of mind, and loquasitie of tongu, perswading him to acknow∣lege greuous sinnes, that so he may haue the reward of a iust man.
CHAP. XII. Iob sheweth the knowlege, which his freinds much boast of, to be the com∣mon knowne doctrin of Gods seruantes. He more truly, and more pro∣foundly discourseth of Gods powre and wisdome, stil defending his owne innocencie in respect of great sinnes.
CHAP. XIII. Of their owne wordes Iob confuteth his aduersaries, that they haue spoken that which they know not. 13. defendeth his owne innocencie. 22. desiring of God, if he be afflicted for secrete sinnes, that he may know them.
CHAP. XIIII. Againe Iob describeth the miseries of mans life. 3. Neuertheles Gods great prouidence towards him. 7. professeth his beleefe of the Resurrection.
CHAP XV. Eliphaz againe chargeth Iob to haue spoken presumptuously, & blasphemous∣ly. 14. auoucheth that no man is innocent nor iust. 20. describing the ma∣lediction of impious and hypochrites.
CHAP. XVI. Iob moued by his importune freindes, 4. expostulateth their seueritie, 12. fur∣ther describeth his afflictions, and appealeth to Gods iudgement, that he suffereth more then his sinnes deserue.
CHAP. XVII. For the greuousnes of his paine Iob expecteth speedie death, 4. chargeth his fre∣indes with folie for holding only remuneration in this life. 6. himself hopeth happie rest in the other World.
CHAP. XVIII. Baldad setteth vpon Iob againe, chargeing him with present impatience, and former impietie, 6. and that therfore he suffereth worthie punish∣ment.
CHAP. XIX. Iob lamenteth of his freindes crueltie, 6▪ affirmeth that his so great affliction is not for his sinnes. 25. and comforteth himself with his vndoubted belief of the Resurrection.
CHAP. XX. Sophar auoucheth that some wicked men florish for a time, but are afterwards iustly plaged. 29. therupon condemneth Iob as an hypocrite.
CHAP. XXI. Iob requiring his freindes to heare him, 7. discourseth of the cause, why some euil men prosper al this life.
CHAP. XXII. Eliphaz contendeth that God is not pleased with a iust mans afflictions. 5. falsly imputeth enormious crimes to holie Iob, 12. and grosse errors. 21. wi∣sheth him therfore to repent, that so he may prosper.
CHAP. XXIII. Iob expecteth helpe and sentence of God, 6. with iust feare, yet with good conscience maintaineth his owne innocencie.
CHAP. XXIIII. God in his prouidence knoweth when he wil punish the wicked, which his true seruantes know not, much lesse the impious.
CHAP. XXV. Baldad endeuoreth againe to terrifie Iob, with Gods iudgement, from appea∣ling therto, and from auouching his owne innocencie.
CHAP. XXVI. Iob refuteth his aduersariese needles and common argumentes, by more sound discoursing of Gods powre, and wisdome.
CHAP. XXVII. More and more ob confirmeth his innocencie, auouching that God not pre∣sently iudging, 11. wil in time condemne the wicked.
CHAP. XXVIII. The marulous workes of God, the author of nature, shew his powre and wisdome, 12. and that true riches consist not in temporal creatures, but in wisdome, 28. and feare of God.
CHAP. XXIX. Againe Iob recounteth Gods former benefites, as Wel his grace, wherby he did good workes, 5. as temporal prosperitie. 9. and wisdome aboue other princes.
CHAP. XXX. Holie Iob sheweth the great change of his temporal estate, from welfare into great calamitie.
CHAP. XXXI. Holie Iob reciteth sincerly his owne vertues, shewing therby that he is not punished so gricuously for his sinnes, but by Gods prouidence for some other cause.
CHAP. XXXII. Eliu a young man being angrie that Iob persisted in his opinion, and that his three freindes could not conuince him, S. taketh vpon him to confute Iob which they could not do.
CHAP. XXXIII. Eliu endeuoreth to proue by Iobs speach that he is vniust: 13. arguing that God (by afflicting him) hath alreadly so iudged. 23. but if by an Angels ad∣monition he repent, al shal be remitted.
CHAP. XXXIIII. Againe Eliu chargeth Iob with blasphemie, and other crimes, 10. sheweth the equitie of Gods iudgement: 20. and that al thinges are subiect to Gods powre and knowlege.
CHAP. XXXV. Eliu pretending that Iob had sayde God to be vniusts, she weth that mans pietie nor impietie neither profiteth nor disprofiteth God: 13 and that he iudgeth al thinges rightly.
CHAP. XXXVI. Yet further Eliu sheweth, that God by his powre and wisdome geueth to euerie one that is iust. 16. inferring (falsly) that al Iobs affliction is for his sin∣nes. 22. discoursing stil of Gods poure, wisdom, and prouidence.
CHAP. XXXVII. Eliu continueth his discourse, shewing Gods wisdom, powre, and iustice, by his meruelous workes of Meteors, 14▪ and vse therof to mans commoditie. 18. which the wisest mn sufficiently vnderstand not, much lesse may presume (as he vniustly chargeth Iob) to contend with God.
CHAP. XXXVIII. God after terrour of a whirlewind, by way of examining his client Iob of diuers creatures about their nature, sheweth that no man hath perfect knowlege of them, much lesse of Gods immensitie.
CHAP. XXXIX. God Almightie prosecuteth his discourse, shewing his admirable powre and prouidence in liuing creatures. 34. Wherupon Iob acknowlegeth his owne ouersight in some light wordes.
CHAP. XL. Our Lord further sheweth that mans powre, nor iustice, is not comparable to Gods. 10. as appeareth in ouercoming Behemoth, 20. and Leuiathan.
CHAP. XLI. Leuiathan is further described by the peculiar partes of his bodie, and terrible composition of al his members.
CHAP. XLII. Holie Iob instructed & comforted by Gods discourse, acknowlegeth his fault, and craueth pardon for his ouersight in speach, or cogitation. 7. God iusti∣fieth his cause against his freindes. 9. They offer sacrifice for their offence. 10. Al thinges prosper with Iob, duble to that he had before. 16. and he dieth happely.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XLII.
A BRIEF RECAPITVLATION of this strange and sacred historie.
TO THE CVRTEOVS READER.
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APPROBATIO.
PROEMIAL ANNOTATIONS vpon the Booke of Psalmes.
Concerning interpretation of holie Scriptures.
THE BOOKE OF PSALMES
PSALME I.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. I.
PSALME II.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. II.
PSALME. III.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. III.
PSALME. IIII.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. IIII.
PSALME. V.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. V.
PSALME VI.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. VI.
PSALME VII.
PSALME VIII.
ANNOTATIONS. PASLME. VIII.
PSALME. IX.
Psalm 10
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. IX.
PSALME X.
PSALME. XI.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. XI.
PSALME XII.
PSALME. XIII.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. XIII.
PSALME. XIIII.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. XIIII.
PSALME. XV.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. XV.
PSALME XVI.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. XVI.
PSALME XVII.
PSALME. XVIII.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. XVIII.
PSALME XIX.
PSALME. XX.
PSALME XXI.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. XXI.
PASLME. XXII.
PSALME. XXIII.
PSALME XXIIII.
PSALME. XXV.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. XXV.
PSALME. XXVI.
PSALME. XXVII.
PSALME XXVIII.
ANNOTATIONS.
PSALME. XXIX.
PSALME. XXX.
PSALME. XXXI.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. XXXI.
PSALME XXXII.
PSALME. XXXIII.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. XXXIII.
PSALME XXXIIII.
PSALME XXXV.
PSALME. XXXVI.
PSALME XXXVII.
PSALME. XXXVIII.
PSALME. XXXIX.
PSALME XL.
PSALME. XLI.
PSALME. XLII.
PSALME. XLIII.
PSALME. XLIIII.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. XLIIII.
PSALME. XLV.
PSALME. XLVI.
PSALME XLVII.
PSALME. XLVIII.
PSALME. XLIX.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. XLIX.
PSALME. L.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. L.
PSALME. LI.
PSALME. LII.
PSALME. LIII.
PSALME LIIII.
PSALME. LV.
PSALME. LVI.
PSALME. LVII.
PSALME. LVIII.
PSALME. LIX.
PSALME. LX.
PSALME. LXI.
PSALME. LXII.
PSALME. LXIII.
PSALME. LXIIII.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. LXIIII.
PSALME. LXV.
PSALME LXVI.
PSALME LXVII.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. LXVII.
PSALME. LXVIII.
PSALME. LXIX.
PSALME. LXX.
PSALME. LXXI.
PSALME. LXXII.
PSALME. LXXIII.
PSALME LXXIIII.
PSALME. LXXV.
PSALME. LXXVI.
PSALME. LXXVII.
ANNOTATIONS PSALME: LXXVII.
PSALME. LXXVIII.
PSALME LXXIX.
PSALME. LXXX.
PSALME LXXXI.
PSALME LXXXII.
PSALME LXXXIII.
PSALME. LXXXIIII.
PSALME. LXXXV.
PSALME LXXXVI.
PSALME LXXXVII.
PSALME LXXXVIII.
ANNOTIONS, PSALME LXXXVIII.
PSALME LXXXIX.
PSALME XC.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME XC.
PSALME XCI.
PSALME XCII.
PSALME. XCIII.
PSALMES. XCIIII.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. XCIIII.
PSALME. XCV.
PSALME XCVI.
PSALME. XCVII.
PSALME XCVIII.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME XCIX.
PSALME XCIX.
PSALME C.
PSALMES. CI.
PSALME. CII.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. CII.
PSALME CIII.
PSALME. CIIII.
PSALME. CV.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. CV.
PSALME CVI.
PSALME CVII.
PSALME CVIII.
PSALME. CIX.
ANNOTATIONS. CIX.
PSALME CX.
PSALME CXI.
PSALME CXII.
PSALME CXIII
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME. CXIII.
PSALME CXIIII.
PSALME CXV.
PSALME CXVI.
PSALME CXVII.
PSALME CXVIII.
GENERAL ANNOTATIONS VPON THIS CXVIII. PSALME.
Alleluja.
A BRIEFE NOTE CONCERNING the Gradual Psalmes.
PSALME. CXIX.
PSALME. CXX.
PSALME CXXI.
PSALME. CXXII.
PSALME. CXXIII.
PSALME CXXIIII.
PSALME CXXV.
PSALME CXXVI.
PSALME CXXVII.
PSALME CXXVIII.
PSALME CXXIX.
PSALME CXXX.
PSALME CXXXI.
PSALME CXXXII.
PSALME CXXXIII.
PSALME CXXXIIII.
PSALME. CXXXV.
PSALME CXXXVI.
PSALME. CXXXVII.
PSALME CXXXVIII.
PSALME CXXXIX.
PSALME CXL.
PSALME CXLI.
PSALME CXLII.
PSALME CXLIII.
PSALME. CXLIIII.
ANNOTATIONS PSALME CXLIIII.
PSALME CXLV.
PSALME CXLVI.
PSALME CXLVII.
PSALME CXLVIIII.
PSALME CXLIX.
PSALME. CL.
ANNOTATIONS. PSALME CL.
THE THIRD PART OF THE OLD TESTAMENT, CONTEINING SAPIENTIAL BOOKES.
The argument of Sapiential Bookes.
book Proverbs
part 1
THE ARGVMENT OF THE PROVERBES
THE BOOKE OF PROVERBES, WHICH THE HERBREWES CAL MISLE.
CHAP. I. Parables are profitable to those that loue and wil lerne wisdom. 10. Al are admonished not to folow the alurements of sinners: 20. but to embrace wisdome; 24. and ruine is threatned to the contemners.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. I.
CHAP. II. Gaining of wisdom bringeth much good, 10. and auoydeth much euil: 16. deliuering from error of Idolaters and Haretikes.
ANNOTATIONS CHAP. II.
CHAP. III. Wisdom exhorteth to kepe Gods law (geuing long life) to obserue mercie, and truth. 5. to confide in God, 7. to feare, 9. and honour him, 11. to take his correction gladly (13. for al good thinges folow wisdom) 27. to releue the needie without delay, 30. not to contend with the wicked, nor to imitate them. 33. The euil shal faile, and the godlie shal prosper.
CHAP. IIII. The wiseman exhorteth others by his owne example to seeke wisdom, 14. to decline from the wicked, and to imitate the iust, 23. to guide wel the hart, mouth, and feete.
CHAP. V. Againe wisdom dehorteth from fornication (carnal and spiritual) 6. shew∣ing that in the end sinners shal see and feele the effect of their follie: 20. which God seeth and wil punish.
CHAP. VI. He that is suretie for an other, must haue care to discharge that he pro∣miseth. 6. The slouthful must lerne diligence of the emmotte. 12. The description of an Apostata. 16. Aboue other six bad thinges, God de∣testeth the sower of discord. 20. Al are exhorted to kepe Gods law, 24. namely to flee fornication, and al occasions therof.
CHAP. VII. He further exhorteth youngmen to seke wisdom, 5. especially to flee from the intisements of harlots, largely describing the same, 22. and the ruine of them that are so deluded.
CHAP. VIII. Wisdom is preached in conspicious and most frequented places, that none may pretend wante of admonition, 7. her doctrin is true, godlie, pro∣fitable, & necessarie to al sortes of men. 12. wisdom (increated which is God himselfe) is eternal. 32. and bringeth eternal happines.
CHAP. IX. Wisdom hauing built her house with seuen pillers, inuiteth al to a prepared banquette, 11. promising to multiplie ioyful dayes. 13. Folie inciteth e her contrarie banquet of stollen water and hidde bread.
ANNOTATIONS CHAP. IX.
part 2
THE PARABLES OF SALOMON.
CHAP. X.
CHAP. XI.
CHAP. XII.
CHAP. XIII.
CHAP. XIIII.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XIIII.
CHAP. XV.
CHAP. XVI.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XVI.
CHAP. XVII.
CHAP. XVIII.
CHAP. XIX.
CHAP. XX.
CHAP. XXI.
CHAP. XXII.
CHAP. XXIII.
CHAP. XXIIII.
ANNOTATIONS CHAP. XXIIII.
CHAP. XXV.
CHAP. XXVI.
CHAP. XXVII.
CHAP. XXVIII.
CHAP. XXIX.
CHAP. XXX. Aright wiseman thinketh humbly of himself. 4. knowing that Gods workes are inscrutable, and perfect: 8. desireth truth in al thinges, & mediocritie in riches. 11. Abhorreth certaine sortes of men, 1. 5. & certaine execrable thinges 18. noteth certaine thinges hard to be knowen: 21. other thinges intolerable: 24. others admirable. 32. the tongue dangerous.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXX.
CHAP. XXXI. An exhortation to chastitie, temperance, 8. and to workes of mercie. 10. with praise of a valiant wise woman.
ANNOTATIONS CHAP. XXXI.
book Ecclesiastes
THE ARGVMENT OF ECCLESIASTES.
ECCLESIASTES, IN HEBREW CALLED COHELETH.
CHAP. I. Al temporal thinges (in comparison of true felicitie) are vaine, 4. because they are mutable, 8. neither can anie man attaine perfect knowlege, to his satisfaction: 12. as appeareth by Salomons owne experience.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. I.
CHAP. II. Humane deligthes are al vaine: 4. as gorgious buildinges, fruitful vinyards, plentie of fish, cattle, seruantes, siluer, gold, musike: 11. not satisfying mans desire. 18. Neither can anie man know, how his heyre wil behaue himself.
CHAP. III. Contrarie thinges succede in their seasons, and passe away, 9. wherof man getteth no perfect knowlege, how long soeuer he liueth, and laboreth to know them: 16. neither wil there be equitie where it ought to be in this world: 21. but in the next, good and euil shal be separated, and iudged according to their desertes.
CHAP. IIII. In this would manie innocents are oppressed, 4. The potent sometimes enuied, contemned, 15. and forsaken by their subiectes, 17. especially when the superiors obey not God.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. IIII.
CHAP. V. An exhortation to speake discretly, and reuerently of God; 3. to performe vowes; 6. not to be trubled with imaginations, nor present oppressions of the poore. 9. Auarice is neuer satiate, 11. riches sometimes cause sicknes, ruine of the bodie, 18. and obliuion of God.
CHAP. VI. Riches make not men happie, because manie dye shortly: 3. and manie rich men wil not vse their riches. 8. Likewise studie to know al secrete thinges is vanitie, not felicitie.
CHAP. VII. It is in vaine to seke, and vnpossible to know al natural thinges. 2. It impor∣teth to leade this shorte life in mortification, 4. paenance, 8. and patience: 12. seeking wisdom, with competent temporal meanes; 15. prouiding for the next world; 24. not yelding to concupiscence.
CHAP. VIII. A signe of true wisdom appereth in obseruing Gods commandments, 6. in this shorte time of meriting eternal reward. 9. Rule of others, 11. and want of feare hurt manie. 14. Why God suffereth the wicked to prosper, and the iust to be afflicted in this life, no mortal man can know.
CHAP. IX. None knoweth (certainly and ordinarily) whether they be in Gods grace or no. 4. The euil are in worse case dead then aliue, 11. neither can we know the euent of temporal thinges, nor the terme of our life, nor how gratful others wil be towards vs. 16. Sure it is, that wisdom is better then streingth.
CHAP. X. Considering the great difference betwen wisdom and follie, 4. it behoueth to resist vehement tentations diligently. 5. As when euil, & ignorant men haue auctoritie ouer the wise. 8. The wicked often fal into their owne snares, 10. are hard, yet not vnpossible to be corrected. 11. Detracters are like serpents. 12. wise graue princes are profitable; childish are hurt∣ful to the commonwealth; 18. which by their negligence tendeth to ruine: 20. yet subiectes ought not to iudge euil of them.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. X.
CHAP. XI. Workes of mercie are necessarie, whiles we haue time, 3. because after death none can merite: 4. neither must we differ to beginne, nor cease from good dedes, 8. but stil be mindful of death and iudgement: 10. auoiding wrath and malice.
CHAP. XII. In youth is fittest time, and most meritorious to serue God. In age the same is more and more necessarie, but harder then to beginne, and lesse gratful, 8. In this booke the preacher hath shewed, that al worldlie thinges are vanitie, 13. and that true felicitie is only procured by wisdom, which consteth in the feare of God; and obseruation of his commandments.
book Song of Solomon (Canticles)
THE ARGVMENT OF THE CANTICLE OF CANTICLES.
SALAMONS CANTICLE OF CANTICLES, WHICH IN HEBREW IS CALLED SIR HASIRIM.
CHAP. I.
CHAP. II.
CHAP. III.
CHAP. IIII.
CHAP. V.
CHAP. VI.
CHAP. VII.
CHAP. VIII.
book Wisdom
THE ARGVMENT OF THE BOOKE OF WISDOM.
THE BOOKE OF WISDOM.
CHAP. I. Superiors are admonished to do iustice, sincerely seking God. 7. Who being euery where seeth al thinges. 11. Murmuration, detraction, and lying bring to perdition. 13. God created men to liue, but they brought death vpon themselues.
CHAP. II. Such as hope not of life to come, 6. addict themselues to ▪ ▪ and persecute the iust, especially our Sauio their wickednes. 23. Death came vpon man by the .
CHAP. III The iust contemned by the wicked, and proued by tentations are happie. 10. and the wicked vnhappie. 12. Chastitie shal be rewarded, & adulterous generations shal not prosper.
CHAP. IIII. Great difference betwen chaste, and adulterous generations. 7. Speedier death of the iust is recompensed by Gods prouidence, 19. but the wicked incurre greater damnation by liuing long.
ANNOTATIONS CHAP. IIII.
CHAP. V. In the general iudgement, the wicked seing the iust, whom they had con∣temned, to be in great honour, shal bewaile their owne miserie, 9. consi∣dering that their pleasure was short, 16. and the ioy of the blessed shal be for euer. 18. God wil arme himself, and al creatures, to punish the impious.
CHAP. VI. Kinges and al Magistrates are againe admonished to exercise iustice: 7. otherwise they shal be more greuously punished. 13. wisdom may easely be found, 18. by those that sincerely desire it. 22. And is very profitable (25. excepting the enuious, or il disposed) 26. both to prince and people.
CHAP. VII. Wheras al men haue the like birth and death, 7. Wisdom maketh great difference, bringing al goodnes, 13. and knowlege, 17. as wel of natural thinges, 22. as moral. 25 Which heauenlie gift is a sparckle, and partici∣pation of wisdom increated, God himself.
CHAP. VIII VVisdom excelling al thinges, that can be desired, 9. is worthely preferred as the cause of much estimation, 13. and of immortal glorie, 16. without molestation. 21. Alwhich is Gods gift.
CHAP. IX. A prayer (made by Salomon) for wisdom, 9. wherby Superiors are able to gouerne: 13. Which by only humane wisdom, they can not rightly performe.
CHAP. X. The benefites of wisdom are declared by examples, in Adam, 4. Noe, 5. Abraham, 6. Lot, 10. Iacob, 13. Ioseph, 15. And the people of Israel.
CHAP. XI. Other benefites of wisdom, protecting the Israelites in the desert; 3. ouer∣throwing their enimies; 4. geuing them water out of a rocke; 8. plaguing the Aegyptians, 21. yet not al sudenly, but by often admonitions, that they might haue repented if they would.
CHAP. XII. Gods wisdom and mercie in destroying the wicked inhabitants of Chanaan, by parts (10. that they might haue amended,) whom he could haue slaine sudenly. 15. In that God neuer condemneth the iust, 19. his people are instructed to confide in him, 25. and sinners to turne vnto him.
CHAP. XIII. Men folowing their phantasies knew not God by his creatures, but honored the creatures for goddes. 10. Most sottishly also worshipped thinges fa∣shioned by mens handes, as goddes.
ANNOTATIONS CHAP. XIII.
CHAP. XIIII. Foolish men intending to saile, honour woodden idols, in regard of the profite they receiue by shippes: 6. by which some were saued in the general di∣luge. 8. Idols, and idolmakers are cursed. 12. They were not from the beginning, 15. but were deuised for memorie of the dead, and worshipped with diuine honour. 22. So men forgetting God, proceeded in idolatrie, with other abominable, and cruel enormities.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XIIII.
CHAP. XV. The wise gratfully praise the swetenes, and mercie of God, by whom they are deliuered from idolatrie: 6. detesting the makers, & worshippers of idols.
CHAP. XVI. God plaguing the Aegyptians for idolatrie, and crueltie, deliuered the Israelites. 5. Chasticed them also, but againe shewed them mercie; 20. and fedde them with Manna.
CHAP. XVII. Horrible darkenes falling in Aegypt. 19. the rest of the world had ordinarie light.
CHAP. XVIII. In the Aegyptian darknes, the Israelites saw clerly, and were not sene of their enimies. 5. For the Aegyptians crueltie against the Hebrewes in∣fants, al their owne first borne were slaine, and their whole armie drow∣ned in the redsea. 20. But fire deuouring the rebellions in Chores schisme, was quenched by Aarons intercession.
CHAP. XIX. Aegyptians persecuting the Hebrewes were drowned, 10. hauing bene plagued before with flies, and frogges. 11. Quailes were geuen to the people of Israel. 13. The barbarous not receiuing, or euil intreating Gods people, were strooken with blindnes. 17. And al creatures serue God in punishing the impious, and rewarding the godlie.
book Ecclesiasticus (Sirach)
THE ARGVMENT OF ECCLESIASTICVS.
THE PROLOGVE VPON ECCLESIASTICVS OF IESVS THE SONNE OF SIRACH.
body of book
ECCLESIASTICVS. CHAP. I. Wisdom procedeth from God, appeareth in his creatures. 10. and is geuen in competent measure to al that feare God, 16. it bringeth al vertues, 27. excludeth al vices, 33. and is to be sought in simplicitie of hart.
CHAP. II. Whosoeuer wil serue God must haue iustice, feare of God, and patien; 6. with confidence in God. 14. Dissemblers, incredulous, and impatient shal be miserable; 18. but the godlie shal receiue more grace.
CHAP. III. Honour of parents procureth Gods blessing, 11. dishonoring them his curse. 19. Mekenes and modestie auaile much: but curiositie to know secret mysteries is dangerous. 27. A charitable, sincere, and docile hart, 33. with workes of mercie merite reward.
CHAP. IIII. An exhortation to practise workes of mercie. 12. With commendation of wisdom: 23. (& obseruing due times) not to omite for anie feare, or sham fastnes, to say the truth, 34. also to be diligent, meke, and liberal.
CHAP. V. Let not riches, youth, nor streingth hold thee in sinne: 5. but do penance for sinnes remitted, and adde not sinne vpon sinne. 6. Neither presume to sinne, because God is merciful. 10. Be not couetous, nor vnconstant. 13. Be meeke in lerning, and careful in teaching. 16. not a batmaker, nor duble tongued.
CHAP. VI. Reproch, enuie, and ferocitie hinder from louing our neighbour, 5. swetenes norisheth it. 6. A trustie freind is much worth. 8. Seeke and kepe wisdom, with al diligence. 35. Frequent the companie of the wise: and meditate in Gods law.
CHAP. VII. Flie from al euil thinges, 4. as ambition, presumption, scandal, pusilla∣nimitie, lying, and babling. 16. Husbandrie of the ground, 21. a good wife, and good seruantes are to be cherised, 25. kepe children in discipline. 29. Honour parents, and elders, 36. & pittie the poore. 40. Memorie of the last thinges preserueth from sinne.
CHAP. VIII. Contend not with a man of powre, rich, ful of tongue, or very ignorant. 6. Despise not the penitent, nor old folke. 8. Reioyce not at an enemies death. 9. Lerne of the elder. 13. Obserue discretion in admonishing, lending, and in being suertie. 17. Reproue not Iudges. 18. Conuerse not with the fu∣rious, foolish, nor with strangers.
CHAP. IX. Great prudence is required in conuersation betwen men and wemen. 14. Esteme old freindes. 16. Emulate not sinners. 18. Auoide the companie of malicious. 21. Consult with the prudent, hauing God euer before thyne eyes.
CHAP. X. Wise superiors are very necessarie, because the multitude folow their example. 6. Remitte and forget iniuries, detest pride, iniustice, contu∣melie, and auarice. 12. Life is short. 14. Pride is the roote of al sinnes. 23. Iust pouertie is better then sinful riches. 31. Mekenes and modestie are ne∣cessarie in al men.
CHAP. XI. Wisdom by humilitie meriteth exaltation. 7. Iudge not before examination. 16. Trust not in riches. 14. God sendeth both prosperitie and aduersitie, for the good of his seruants. 31. Take heede of the deceiptful.
CHAP. XII. Ʋse beneuolence towards good men. 10. Trust not enemies ouer much.
CHAP. XIII. Conuersation with the proud, rich, and potent is dangerous. 9. Relie vpon Gods helpe, 11. Beware of pusillanimitie, & of presumption. 19. A meane is necessarie, and the companie of equals is most secure.
CHAP. XIIII. Offence of the tongue is a frequent and dangerous sinne. 3. Riches are hurtful to a couetous, and to an enuious mind. 11. workes of mercie necessarie. 22. and perseuerance in wisdom.
CHAP. XV. The fruictes of fearing God; 7. Which fooles, and liers reape not, but the wise only. 11. God is no way auctor of sinne, 14. but sinners themselues are the auctors, abusing their freewil.
CHAP. XVI. A few good children, yea none at al, are better then manie wicked. 9. Gods wrath falleth vpon the euil, and his mercie on the good. 14. workes of mercie merite great reward. 15. Nothing is hid from God, 20. but manie thinges from men.
CHAP. XVII. God creating man to his owne image, gaue him gifies, 9. and precepts. 14. chose the Israelites for his peculiar people. 18. Workes of mercie are commended to al men. 20. Repentance to sinners. 28. mercie is offered to al.
CHAP. XVIII. Gods wonderful workes excede mans capacitie. 7. Our weaknes is streing∣thened by grace. 15. wherto man must cooperate, 19. by purging his conscience, 22. by prayer, 24. by meditating Gods iudgements, 30. and by mortifying his owne concupiscence.
CHAP. XIX. An admonition against drunkennes, luxurie, 4. light suspition, 7. and detraction. 13. Freindlie correption is necessarie, 23. and sincere humili∣tie. 27. Exterior carege is a signe of internal disposition.
CHAP. XX. Correction ought to be without passion of anger. 5. much discretion is required in speach, and in silence. 14. Also in geuing, 20. & promising, 29. and in vttering knowlege, where and when it behoueth.
CHAP. XXI. An inuectiue against sinne in general, 5. and diuers in particular.
CHAP. XXII. An other admonition against slouth, 3. dissolute children, 6. and mirth out of season. 7. Fooles are hardly corrected, 10. more to be bewayled then the dead. 14. Much talke doth not profite them. 24. Offend not, nor seare not a freind. 33. Kepe alwayes guard of thy torgue.
CHAP. XXIII. A prayer against pride, 6. gluttonie, and luxurie. 7. Beware of offending in spèach. 9. especialliy of vnlawful swearing 15. blasphemie, 17. irreuerent and reprocheful wordes. 21. Also of auarice, 24. fornication, and adul∣trie, 30. al which God seeth, and wil seuerly punish. 33. With other sinnes that folow therof.
CHAP. XXIIII. True and laudable wisdom 5. proceding from God, 6. shineth in his workes: 12. especially in his Church; where she bringeth forth al vertues. 26. She inuiteth al vnto her. 44. and lighteneth her folowers with splendore of doctrine.
CHAP. XXV. Concord betwen bretheren, neighboures, and man and wife, much pleaseth God. 3. A poore man proud, a richman a lier, and an old man doting in carnal, or worldlie thinges, are very hateful. 9. He that seeth his children good; and his enemies ouerthrowne; hath a good wife; offendeth not in speach; consenteth not to sinne; hath a true freind; teacheth good doctrine; hath sacred; and humane knowlege: hath vndoubtedly nine happie thinges: but to feare God conteyneth 14. and excelleth al. 17. A wicked woman (heresie) is very detestable, 30. and most vntolerable, if she haue supreme dominion.
CHAP. XXVI. The praises of a good woman. 5. The betraying of a citie, mutenie of people, and fale accusation are terrible, but a ielous woman is more greuou. 10. Diuers il qualities of a bad woman. 16. More commendations of a good woman. 25. A doleful thing to see a valiant warier wanting liuelihood, a wiseman not regarded, and greatest griefe to see a iust man become wicked. 28. A man ful of busines hardly careth for his soule: and a Inns keper often sinneth in wordes.
CHAP. XXVII. For want, and desire of riches, manie committe sinne. 4. from which the feare of God preserueth. 6. Tentation proueth, who is iust, 12. constant, and modest. 17. Freindes are bond to secresie, 25. and fidelitie.
CHAP. XXVIII. Abstaine from reuenge, 8. and strife, 15. from making debate, 28. from hearing, and speaking euil.
CHAP. XXIX. Lend charitably, 3. and restore faithfully. 10. For the fault of il debters, omitte not to helpe the honest. 12. rather geue almes where nede is. 19. Be thankful for suretiship, 28. Liue frugally. 32. Goe not a ghestning for delicate chere.
CHAP. XXX. Chastisment of children is necessarie, and indulgence very dangerous. 14. Health is better then riches. 17. A trublesome life is worse then death. 22. Be not pensiue but chereful in mind.
CHAP. XXXI. By seeking vertue, and laboring for necessaries, the flesh is subdued to the spirite. 8. Moderate riches are best, 12. with temperance in diette, 30. especially in drinking.
CHAP. XXXII. Superiors must rule with mekenes, 4. teaching those wisdom that are capable thereof. 7. Be moderate in musike, and in wine. 9. Let yongmen be dili∣gent to heare, and sparing to speake. 13. especially before their betters. 1. Be alwayes wel occupied. 17. Serue, and feare God. 21. admitte correction. 24. do nothing without counsel.
CHAP. XXXIII. Feare of God defendeth from al aduersaries. 5. Follie is vnconstant. 8. God disposeth al to the best. 13. Man is in Gods hand, as clay in the poters. 20. Superiors must keepe their auctoritie: and their subiectes in discipline.
CHAP. XXXIIII. Trust not vaine dreames, southsayinges, nor lies. 9. Much good is got by experience: 14. and more by fearing God. 21. God reiecteth the oblation, of the wicked. 24. Defrauding the poore is like to manslaughter. 28. Destroy not that an other buildeth. 30. Repentance without amendment is nothing worth.
CHAP. XXXV. Obseruation of the commandments, 4. and sacrifice of the iust please God, 12. not the sacrifice of the wicked. 14. God protecteth the poore and desolate, 19. heareth the prayer of the humble, and rendereth to alas they deserue.
CHAP. XXXVI. A prayer for conuersion of al nations: 14. and for conseruation of the Isra∣elites. 20. Discretion is necessarie in al actions, and desires.
CHAP. XXXVII. Beware of a feaned, & loue à sure freind, 7. consult with the wise, trustie, 15. and vertuous, 19. especially relying vpon God. 21. The tongue is cause of much good, or much euil. 30. Be temperate in diet.
CHAP. XXXVIII. God hath ordained corporal, 9. and spiritual medicines. 16. Ʋse moderate, not excessiue sorow for the dead. 26. Tradesmen and artificers are ne∣cessarie, much more spiritual pastors.
CHAP. XXXIX. Goldie knowlege, 16. puritie of soule, 20. humble conceipt of our selues, 27. and consideration of eternal reward, are good dispositions to spiritual contemplation.
CHAP. XL. The first matter of spiritual meditation may be mans miserie, contracted by original sinne, 4. and increased by actual, 17. reliued by God grace: 22. which geueth manie benefites, 27. man adding his voluntarie cooperation.
CHAP. XLI. An other matter of meditation is death, 8. wherof sinne is the cause. 1. Care of a good fame is necessarie. 19. Let shamfastnes be a bridle to auoide fornication, 22. iniquitie, 24. theft, and other sinnes.
CHAP. XLII. Further admonition to auoide sinnes in wordes, and deedes. 6. with care that others offend not by our negligence. 15. An other matter of medita∣tion is Gods excellencie, appearing in his workes.
CHAP. XLIII. Gods incomparable excellencie appeareth in the heauens; 2. in the sunne, 6. moone, 9. other starres, 12. rainebow, 14. snow, 15. cloudes, 16. hayle, 17. winde, 18. thunder, 21. frost, 22. christal, 24. dew, 26. the sea, and innumerable thinges therin. 29. No man is able to praise God sufficiently.
CHAP. XLIIII. Praises of holie fathers in general: 16. and in particular of Enoch, 17. Noe, 20. Ahraham, 24. Isaac, and Iacob.
CHAP. XLV. Praises of Moyses, 7. Aaron, 16. and his priestlie progenie. 22. Against whom Chore with his complices rebelling, were destroyed.
CHAP. XLVI. Praises of Iosue, 9. Caleb, 13. the Iudges of Israel, 16. Namely of Samuel Iudge and Prophet.
CHAP. XLVII. Praises of Nathan, 2. Dauid, 14. and Salomon; in whose progenie (21. not∣withstanding his fal) 27. the royal scepter remained for Dauids sake, though for his and the peoples sinnes, tenne tribes were cut of, and fel into schisme.
CHAP. XLVIII. Praises of Elias, 13. Eliseus, 19. Ezechias, 23. and Isaias.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XLVIII.
CHAP. XLIX. Praises of Iosias, who (like to Dauid, and Ezechias) tooke away occasions of idolatrie. 8. Praises of Ieremie, 10. Ezechiel, 12. and the twelue Pro∣phetes. 13. Also of Zorobabel, Iesus the sonne of Iosedech, Nehemias, Enoch, Ioseph, Seth, Sem, and Adam.
CHAP. L. Praises of Simon the High Priest. 27. Detestation of certaine persecuting aduersaries. 29. With conclusion that the obseruers of this doctrine shal be wise and happie,
CHAP. LI. The auctor rendereth praises and thankes to God; 18. and inuiteth others to do the same, by his owne example, 31. and by earnest exhortation.
THE FOVRT PART OF THE OLD TESTAMENT CONTEINING PROPHETICAL BOOKES.
The argument of Prophetical bookes in general.
book Isaiah
THE ARGVMENT OF THE PROPHECIE OF ISAIE.
THE PROPHECIE OF ISAIE
CHAP. I. Isaie prophecying in the dayes of foure kinges of Iuda, 2. admonisheth both princes and people of their ingratitude, and other sinnes against God. 7. for which they shal be led captiue. 11. Neither shal sacrifices, nor prayers saue them, 16. except they cleanse their soules from sinnes. 20. which they not doing shal be seuerely punished. 26. Wherby the reliques shal be pur∣ged, and the Church shal flourish.
CHAP. II. Al nations shal come to the Church of Christ; which shal beginne in Ieru∣salem. 6. And the Iewes shal be reiected for their idolatrie, auarice, and other sinnes. 11. Proud men shal be humbled, & Gods glorie shal increase, 18. Idolatrie shal be destroyed.
CHAP. III. The Iewes shal be depriued of wise men, 4. and be subiect to childish, and effeminate gouerners, 8. for their greuous sinnes. 16. The proud, curious, and lasciuious attyre of their wemen, 24. shal be turned into ignominie, and sorow.
CHAP. IIII. After the destruction of the Iewes, manie wemen shal seeke to marie with one man, 2. but the reliques, repenting of their sinnes, shal returne to God, 5. and florish vnder his protection.
CHAP. V. Vnder the figure of a barren vineyard, is prophecied the reiection of the Iewes, 7. for their sinnes of auarice, 11. intemperance, & other wickednes, 18. one iniquitie drawing an other, 20. iudging good to be euil, and euil good. 25. for which the Gentiles of diuers nations shal afflict them.
CHAP. VI. The prophet after a glorious vision, 5. lamenteth his former silence; 6. his lippes being purified by an Angel, with a hote coal, 8. he is willingly sent & so prophecieth that the peoples hart wil be hardned; their cities shal be destroyed, but good reliques shal be conserued.
CHAP. VII. Ierusalem being beseeged, 3. the prophet telleth the king, that the enemies shal not preuaile (8. but the kingdome of Israel shal be destroyed) 10. geueth for a signe that a Virgin shal conceiue and bare a Sonne. 17. pro∣phecieth also the captiuitie, and desolation of the kingdom of Iuda.
CHAP. VIII. Vnder the figure of a new name, Christs birth of a virgin is againe prophe∣cied. 4. but first the kingdomes of Syria, and Israel shal be destroyed: and Iuda sore afflicted: 8. yet conserued with losse of manie. 16. which is a mysterie hidden from the Iowes. 21. Great euils hang ouer them, that depart from the law.
CHAP. IX. Theglath Phalasar carieth some Israelites captiue, and Salman asar manie more, in figure of a few disciples conuerted to Christ in Gallilee, and al Iewrie, but manie more in the whole world. 7. Whose Impyre shal be great, and durable: 8. but the Iewes glorie, especially of the tenne tribes, shal be obscured, for their pride, hypochrisie, and other sinnes.
CHAP. X. Makers of wicked lawes are cursed. 3. For which the Israelites shal be af∣flicted by the Assirians. 5. The Assirians ouerthrowne by extraordina∣rie meanes sent from God: 21. and the Iewes deliuered from imminent danger: with diuers mysteries of Christ intermixed.
CHAP. XI. Christ borne of the stock of Iesse, replenished with seuen giftes of the Holie Ghost, 4. shal haue a spiritual kindom, most iust, and potent. 10. wherto al nations wil repayre.
CHAP. XII. A Canticle of thankes for the benefites of Christ.
CHAP. XIII. The Prophet fortelleth the calamitie, and ruine of Babylon.
CHAP. XIIII. The Iewes shal be released from the captiuitie of Babylon. 12. Nabuchodo∣nosor most proud and mightie, shal be throwne into extreme miserie. 24. In the meane time the Asirians beseging Ierusalem shal be defeated. 28. Neither shal the Philistims preuaile against the lewes, as they presume.
CHAP. XV. Unexpected ruine shal fal vpon the Moabites: 5. Wherof the Prophet hath compassion.
CHAP. XVI. The prophet prayeth for, and prophecieth Christs coming: 6. adding more of the affliction of the Moabites for their pride.
CHAP. XVII. Damascus with other Syrians shal be afflicted, 4. likewise the tenne tribes of Israel. 7. Of which some few persons wil returne to God. 12. And finally their enimies the Assirians shal be ouerthrowne.
CHAP. XVIII. The Aegyptians, for alluring the two tribes to their confederacie, shal be afflicted, 7. and the Iewes returne to more sincere seruice of God.
CHAP. XIX. Further description of the Aegyptians punishment, 17. With their conuer∣sion to Christ in the new Testament.
CHAP. XX. The ignominious captiuitie of Aegyptians, and Aethiopians is againe fore∣shewed by the Prophet going naked. 5. wherat the Iewes are astonied and afeard, seing their cofederaies so confounded.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XX.
CHAP. XXI. The destruction of Babylon by the Medes and Persians is againe prophecied, 11. The like of the Idumeans; 13. and of Arabians.
CHAP. XXII. For the sinnes especially of chiefe officers, Sion and the temple shal be de∣stroyed. 15. Sobna a wicked ruler shal be remoued, 20. and Eliacim put in his place.
CHAP. XXIII. The destruction of Tyrus by the Chaldees, 15. and reparation therof after seuentie yeares.
CHAP. XXIIII. Al this world shal be destroyed, 7. wherof manie signes shal come before, 18. and general iudgement shal folow.
CHAP. XXV. The Prophet geueth thankes to God for his meruelous workes, 7. and great benefites, in lightning manie with faith, washing away sinnes, and geuing grace, and eternal glorie.
CHAP. XXVI. A Canticle of thankes for changing the old Synagogue into the Church of Christ: Which hath more light of true faith, 12. and more patience in tribulations: 19. Which in the general resurrection shal be made manifest.
CHAP. XXVII. God comforteth the faithful, promising to destroy the wicked. 3. Christs coming is againe prophecied, with propagation of his Gospel, and conuer∣sion of al nations.
CHAP. XXVIII. Tribulations are threatned to the tenne tribes of Israel, for their pride, and voluptuosnes. (5. God stil protecting some who serue him sincerely) 7 and for contempt of Religion. 16. But God wil lay a sure fundation in Sion, 20. Wil punish the wicked, 24. and comforth the good.
CHAP. XXIX. The Prophet bewaleth the Iewes destruction, 9. for their blinde obstinacie; 17. prophecying the Gentiles conuersion.
CHAP. XXX. The Iewes are blamed for seeking counsel, and helpe of the Aegyptians. 18. but if they repent, they shal find releefe, and spiritual riches of the soule. 27. Gods iudgement wil be strict: 33. and hel is most horrible.
CHAP. XXXI. The prophet further bewayleth the Iewes calamitie, into which they shal fal for their confederacie with the Aegyptians. 5. Yet God wil protect eru∣salem: 8. and ouerthrow Senacharib.
CHAP. XXXII. The prophet conforteth the Iewes, foreshewing that their king Ezechias wil rule wel, and prosper; but most especially prophecieth of Christ. 9. That they shal be reiected for persecuting him, 15. and his Church shal prosper.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXII.
CHAP. XXXIII. Sennacherib beseeging and threatning Ierusalem, shal be ouerthrowne by Angels. 13. that both wicked arrogant infidels may feele the hand of God, and faithful sinners repenting after great terror be comforted.
CHAP. XXXIIII. A prophecie of the destruction of the whole world, at the day of Iudge∣ment, 5. and in particular of I dume, 9. & Ierusalem, as figures therof.
CHAP. XXXV. Gentiles conuerted to Christ shal much reioyce, 5. being comforted and con∣firmed by his miracles, much more by his internal grace, which bringeth to life euerlasting.
CHAP. XXXVI. Sennacherib king of Assirians hauing taken other cities in Iurie, besiegeth and threatneth Ierusalem; 4. reprocheth king Ezechias; 7. blasphemeth God; 13. and terrifieth the people.
CHAP. XXXVII. King Ezechias requesteth the prayers of Isaie the prophet, 6. who assureth the king of Gods helpe. (8. In the meane time the enimies threatening and blaspheming, 14. King Ezechias prayeth) 21. God promiseth to protect Ierusalem: 36▪ and by an Angel killeth in one night an hundred eigtiefiue thousand Assirians. 37. Their king returneth to Niue and is slaine by his owne sonnes.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXVII.
CHAP. XXXVIII. Ezechias being sick▪ and advertised by the prophete that he shal then dye, by prayer prolongation of life: 6. with promise of victorie, con∣firmed by a signe. 9. For which he rendereth thankes to God with a Canticle of praise.
CHAP. XXXIX. The king of Babylon sent legates, to visite king Ezechias, and congratulate his recouerie of health. 2. He sheweth them al his riches, 5. for which I saie reprehendeth him: and prophecieth that the Babylonians wil spoile Ierusalem.
CHAP. XL. The prophet comforteth the people with Christs coming to remitte sinnes. 3. Before whom S. Iohn Baptist shal preach penance. 6. sheweth mans imbecilitie. 9. Gods Maiestie, 18. the vanitie of idols: 27. and fal of them that feare not God.
CHAP. XLI. God pleading against idolaters, sheweth his powre and goodnes by his be∣nefites bestowed vpon the Iewes; 17. With promise of perpetual pro∣tection. 21. Wheras their vaine idols can no way profite them.
CHAP. XLII. God the Father is wel pleased with his Sonne. 6. whom he sendeth into this world to teach iustice, whereby men are iustified. 11. Manie Gentiles shal be conuerted. 25. Iewes, and other obstinate infidels shal be seuerely punished.
CHAP. XLIII. God comforteth his Church, promising euer to protect the same: 11. blameth the Iewes, expostulating their ingratitude.
CHAP. XLIIII. Christ foundeth and establisheth his Church: 6. Inueigheth against ido∣laters: 26. and promiseth deliuerance from the captiuitie of Babylon.
CHAP. XLV. Cyrus, by Gods prouidence ouercoming Babylon, wil deliuer the Iewes from captiuitie. 4. Yet is reprehended because he acknowledgeth not God. 8. Vpon which occasion the prophet foresheweth the coming of Christ; 14. in figure of whom he addeth more of Cyrus: 18. and auoucheth that there is but one true God.
CHAP. XLVI. Bel, Nabo, and other idoles shal be destroyed, 3. Wherupon the Iewes are admonished to returne from sinne, to Gods true seruice. 12. And salua∣tion is promised by Christ.
CHAP. XLVII. The destruction of Babylon is further prophecied, for their pride, 8. arro∣ganeie, 10. and sorcerie.
CHAP. XLVIII. The prophet inueigheth against the Iewes vaine boasting of the name of Israel, not hauing true vertues. 3. Onlie God, not idoles, foresheweth thinges to come: 9. for his owne names sake, conserueth his people, 16. Inuiteth them to repent, and to be gratful for his benefites.
CHAP. XLIX. Christ shal lead the Gentiles to saluation, euen of the ilandes and vtter∣most partes of the world. 10. By him the faithful shal receiue much grace, 14. and comforth. 18. The Church stil increasing, 21. admiring herowne felicitie: 25. and the destruction of her enimies.
CHAP. L. The Sinagogue shal be diuorced for her iniquities. 4. Christ wil omite no ordinarie meanes, but for her sake wil indure ignominious afflictions. 10. Al which she contemning shal perish.
CHAP. LI. God encoregeth Sion to trust in his promised comfort, by example of A∣braham. 3. For the spiritual Sion, the Church of Christ, shal receiue much grace by his Euangelical law: 12. and her children shal not feare persecution, nor be ouercome; 23. but her enemies shal faile.
CHAP. LII. The prophet alluding to the deliuerie of Sion and Ierusalem from Babylo∣nical captiuitie, sturreth vp the Church of Christ, to reioyce for the de∣liuerie from sinne: 7. which Christs Apostles preached: 10. with great fruite in al nations.
CHAP. LIII. Al wil not beleue Christs Gospel to whom it shal be preached: 2. as the my∣sterie of his ignominious death for al mens sinnes: 7. which he wil suffer most mekely: 10. for which his name shal be glorified in al places.
CHAP. LIIII. Gentiles who were barren, shal multiplie in the Church of Christ: 10. from which Gods mercie shal neuer be separated.
CHAP. LV. God promiseth abundance of spiritual graces to the faithful, 4. that shal beleue in Christ of al nations: 7. and sincerely serue him.
CHAP. LVI. God inuiteth al men in thought and dede to kepe his law: 4. promiseth bles∣sing and reward to those that professe, and kepe perpetual chastitie. 9. and reproueth euil pastors.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. LVI.
CHAP. LVII. The prophet lamenteth that men regard not, when the iust dye; 3. repre∣hendeth those that scorne the godlie; 5. and committe horrible idolatrie; 11. for getting God: 14. who vseth al benignitie to recal them: 20. but they contemne him.
CHAP. LVIII. God commandeth the Prophet, to crie vnto the sinful people vehemently, and incessantly to kepe the law, not only in shew and pretence, but sincerely, leauing their owne wils, and seeking Gods wil: 9. so they shal receiue their good desires, and reward of wel doing.
ANNOTATIONS CHAP. LVIII.
CHAP. LIX. Sinnes do separate men from God: 3. as manslaughter, theift, and lying, with contempt of iudgement and iustice. 12. Men are otherwise iudged iust or vniust in the world, then in dede they are before God: 16. who seeth and iudgeth al rightly.
CHAP. LX. In the Church of Christ shal shine the light of true faith, and sincere cha∣ritie: 8. which shal be spredde in al nations, and continue al times: 15. replenished with manie ioyful graces: 18. and eternal glorie.
CHAP. LXI. Christ announceth himself to be sent from heauen to teach the truth, to heale and pardon the penitent, to comforte the desolate, and streingthen the weake. 4. whose Apostles shal constantly preach iustice in al the world. 10. And his Church shal reioyce.
CHAP. LXII. The prophet auoucheth that he wil not cease from preaching Christ, 4. to whom al nations shal be conuerted: 8. & whose Church shal continew for euer.
CHAP. LXIII. Christ is described as a vistorious conquerour, ascending into heauen with triumph, embrued with bloud. 7. For al whose benefites the Prophet ren∣dreth thankes: 10. expostulating the peoples ingratitude, that prouoked God to wrath.
ANNOTATIONS CHAP. LXIII.
CHAP. LXIIII. The Iewes in captiuitie pray to God for release: 4. acknowleging his former great benefites, and their owne sinnes, fleing now to his mercie.
CHAP. LXV. The gentiles shal seeke and finde Christ, 2. Whom the Iewes wil persecute, and shal be reiected, only a few reliques reserued. 13. So the Church shal multiplie, and abound in graces.
CHAP. LXVI. God who filleth heauen and earth, wil dwel in the hart of the humble. 3. For the sinnes of the Iewes Ierusalem shal be destroyed. 5. The faith of Christ shal be propagated by the preaching of the Apostles. 15. And Christ coming to iudge, 19. al shal receiue according to their desertes.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. LXVI.
book Jeremiah
THE ARGVMENT OF THE BOOKES OF IEREMIE.
THE PROPHECIE OF IEREMIE.
CHAP. I. Ieremie prophecied in the times of Iosias, Ioakim, and Sedecias Kinges of Iuda: 5. being sanctified in his mothers wombe, is sent in his tender age to prophecie, 11. the destruction of Ierusalem. 17. God geuing him co∣rege against his persecutors.
CHAP. II. God expostulateth with the Iewes, 6. that they regard not his great benefites▪ 8. Some priestes, and (pretended) prophetes seruing false goddes, 23. and denying their fault, 25. are obstinate in idolatrie: 36. for which they shal be confounded.
CHAP. III. I dolaters (and other sinners) are inuited to repent, with promise of re∣mission: 6. but neither the kingdome of Israel, nor Iuda wil returne. 14 God stil calling; some Iewes, and manie Gentiles come to Christ.
CHAP. IIII. An admonition to sincere repentance, and circumcision of the hart: 5. with threates of grieuous punishment to those, that persist in sinne. 19. Which the Prophet foreseing lamenteth the vastation of the land. 27. yet mixt with consolation, that it shal not be vtterly ruined.
CHAP. V. Al sortes of higher and lower degrees transgresse Gods law: 9. and shal be punished.
CHAP. VI. Ierusalem shal be destroyed for trangressing Gods law: 8. and contemning admonitions. 16. Yet God admonisheth againe the Iewes, and they con∣temning, 18. he calleth the Gentiles, and reiecteth the ewes.
CHAP. VII. God promiseth to dwel with those that walke right wayes: 8. otherwise the material temple wil not saue them: 16. neither the prayers of the pro∣phet shal helpe them, persisting in their sinnes: 21. nor sacrifice, but obedience to Gods law.
CHAP. VIII. The Babylonians spoyling Ierusalem wil cast the bones of Kinges, Priestes, Prophetes, and others out of their sepulchres, and most cruelly afflict the liuing: 5. God so permitting, because they would not repent, when the true Prophetes admonished them so to do. 18. Al which the prophet for∣seing lamenteth.
CHAP. IX. The prophet lamenteth the future calamitie of the people, and their false dealing ech with others. 12. willing al to consider that their wickednes is the cause of their miserie, 17. and to mourne, 23. and returne to God: 25. Who otherwise wil punish both Gentiles, and Iewes not circumcised in hart.
CHAP. X. Influence of starres, nor imagined powre of idols, is not to be feared: but God only. 6. whose Maiestie is infinite, and idols haue no powre at al. 19. Ierusalem lamenteth, 24. and prayeth God to pardon and protect his owne people.
CHAP. XI. The Prophet being commanded to preach the obseruation of Gods couenant is not heard. 9. The people folovv their fathers example, adoring idols. 11. and shal therefore be seuerely punished, neither shal their idols, nor prayers of the iust profite them. 15. their malice against Christ is descri∣bed 20. and the reuenge therof.
CHAP. XII. It semeth strange that the wicked prosper. 5. The Iewes heretofore afflicted by weaker enimies, shal be more oppressed by the Babylonians. 10. Euil pastors shal be punished. 14. and forraine enimies destroyed.
CHAP. XIII. By a girdle first vsed and after leaft of, 8. is prefigured the reiection of the Iewes: 12. til Gods mercie recalleth them. 17. The Prophet lamenting their obstinacie, 22. sheweth that their sinne is the cause of their miserie.
CHAP. XIIII. Iurie shal be afflicted with drought and famine. 11. Neither shal the pro∣phets prayer, nor their fastes, nor sacrifices auaile them. 14. Falsepro∣phetes shal perish with the seduced people. 17. Ieremie lamenting ex∣horteth them to repentance.
CHAP. XV. Though Moyses and Samuel should pray for this people, yet God hath determined to punish them with plague, warre, famine, and captiuitie, 6. for their impenitencie. 10. The prophet lamenteth that for his prea∣ching the people is become worse, 15. and persecuteth him. 19. but God promiseth to deliuer and to reward him.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XV.
CHAP. XVI. The prophet is forbid to marie, trublesome times not suffering the cares of familie: 5. He must neither goe to places of feasting, nor mourning, more dying then can be mourned or buried. 10. Al which is for their idolatrie. 15. but after captiuitie the people shal be released. 16. And both Iewes and Gentiles conuerted to Christ.
CHAP. XVII. For obstinacie in sinne the Iewes shal be ledde captiue. 5. He is cursed that trusteth in flesh: 7. and blssed that trusteth in God. 9. Only God searcheth the hart, geuing to euerie one as they deserue. 11. The prophet prayeth to be deliuered from his enemies: 19. preacheth obserua∣tion of the Law: 24. so they shal prsper, otherwise perish.
CHAP. XVIII. As clay in the hand of a potter, so is Israel in Gods hand. 8. He pardo∣neth penitents, 10. and punisheth the obstinate. 18. They conspire against Ieremie, for which he denounceth miseries hanging ouer them.
CHAP. XIX. The prophet holding an earthen bottel in his hand, preacheth the destru∣ction of Ierusalem, 4. for their idolatrie: 10. and in signe therof brea∣keth the bottel in peeces: 11. denouncing that God wil so breake the people that contemne his word.
CHAP. XX. Phassur a priest beateth the prophet, and putteth him in the stockes. He stil prophecieth their captiuitie in Babylon. 7. Lamenteth that he and his preaching is derided: 11. confideth in God: 14. and vttereth his afflicted minde.
CHAP. XXI. The prophet answereth the kinges messengers, that Ierusalem shal be puni∣shed with plague, sworde, famine, and captiuitie. 9. Those shal escape best that yeld themselues captiues: 11. exhorteth to correct their liues, lest al be vtterly destroyed.
CHAP. XXII. The Prophet going to the palace admonisheth the king, and his officers to iudge and gouerne rightly: 5. threatning that otherwise they shal fal into calamitie: 10. prophecieth that Sellum shal not returne into Ierusa∣lem: 13. reprehendeth vniust builders; 18. that Ioakim shal dye and be buried ignominiously: 24. and I cchonias with his mother shal dye in the captiuitie of Babylon.
CHAP. XXIII. God reproueth the euil gouerners, promising to reduce the reliques of the people from dispersion; 4. to send good pastors; and Christ the chiefe Pastor. 9. Falseprophetes are threatned: 16. The people warned, not to heare them, preaching without mission, 27. against Gods wil, 33. and calling Gods word a burden.
CHAP. XXIIII. By a parable of good and euil figges, is signified, 5. the reduction of the penitent from captiuitie: 8. and the vexation of those, that stayed in Ie∣rusalem, or fled into Aegypt.
CHAP. XXV. After the peoples contemning to heare Ieremie, and other Prophets, prea∣ching three & twentie yeares, 8. he denounceth their assured captiuitie seuentie yeares in Babylon: 12. and then the ruine of their enemies. 15. Al which wrath of God, Ieremie forshsweth to the Iewes, 19. and Gentiles. 29. Which shal first happen to Gods proper people: 36. and so extend to al nations: 34. the principal gouerners bewayling their common miserie.
CHAP. XXVI. The prophet for preaching Gods commination, 7. is apprehended by the priestes, and false prophetes: 10. but deliuered from death by the an∣cientes of the people: 18. alleaging the examples of Michaeas, 20. and Vrias prophecying the same before.
CHAP. XXVII. Ieremie putteth chaines about his owne necke, and then sendeth them to sundrie kinges, admonishing them, that they must either be subiect to the king of Babylon, 8. or perish by sword, famine, and pestilence. 14. Inueigheth against false prophetes preaching the contrarie. 16. and falsly affirming that the vessels already taken away shal quickly be restored. 18. wheras in dede the rest shal also be caried away, but al at last restored.
CHAP. XXVIII. Hananias a false prophet auoucheth that within two yeares the holie vessel and king I echonias with other captiues shal be restored. 5. I eremie pray∣eth that it may be so. 7. but prophecieth that it wil not so be. 10. The false prophet in confirmation of that he saith, breaketh I eremies chaine. 12. But I eremie againe prophecieth the contrarie. 16. & that Hananias shal dye the same yeare.
CHAP. XXIX. Ieremie writeth to the captiues in Babylon, exhorting them to liue in peace, 8. and not harking to falseprophetes. 10. For they must remaine there seuentie yeares, and then shal be deliuered. 16. And those that remaine in Ierusalem shal suffer sword, famine, and pestilence. 21. And Achab, Sedecias, 24. and Someias false prophetes, shal dye miserably.
CHAP. XXX. The prophet is commanded to write the same which he preacheth: 4. first pensiue thinges, 8. Then ioyful. 9. Especially in the new Testament, when God wil raise Dauid (towitte Christ) 16. Who shal destroy al enemies. 19, And whose Church shal be great, glorious, and perpetual.
CHAP. XXXI. God wil reduce Israel from captiuitie, 4. and geue them abundance of al thinges: 9. after their tribulation. 15. Rachel (The afflicted Church) shal cease from mourning: 18. confessing that she is iustly chastised. 20. Christ a perfect man shal be conteyned in his mothers wombe, 26. He rising from slepe (death) wil build his Church. 31. with a new couenant: 36. that it shal be large, and perpetual.
CHAP. XXXII. Nabuchodonosor besieging Ierusalem, Ieremie in prison 7. byeth by Gods commandment a field of his cosin. 17. Prayeth for the whole nation, re∣citing Gods former benefites, 26. Prophecieth their captiuitie in Babylon, 30. for their idolatrie: 36. and deliuerie from thence, 40. With a new couenant to serue God sincerely.
CHAP. XXXIII. God promiseth remission of sinnes: 10. reduction from captiuitie, & manie other benefites. 14. He wil geue iudgement and iustice in Dauid (Christ) whose throne (the Church) 19. shal be glorious. 24. and permanent.
CHAP. XXXIIII. King Sedecias shal fal into the handes of Nabuchodonosor, and Ierusalem shal be burned: 8. because he hath broken the couenant, of releasing Iewes from bondage, 14. in the seuenth yeare; and contrarie to parti∣cular promise of obseruing that law.
CHAP. XXXV. By example of the Rechabites voluntarily keeping their fathers rule, 12. God expostulateth with the people that kepe not his praeceptes; 17. de∣nouncing that they shal be punished, and the Rechabites rewarded.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXV.
CHAP. XXXVI. Ieremie in prison sendeth Baruch by Gods commandment, to read a booke of comminations before the people: 7. exhorting them to repent: 9. which being read in a porch of the Temple, 11. Micheas reporteth it to the No∣bles in the court, 14. whither Baruch being called readeth the same be∣fore them: 20. they informe the king: 21. who hearing part therof, causeth the booke to be burned: 26. and commandeth to apprehend Baruch, and Ieremie. 27. The booke is write againe by them with addition of more.
CHAP. XXXVII. Sedecias appointed by the king of Babylon to reigne in Iuda, requesteth Ieremias prayers. 4. The Chaldees besieging Ierusalem, and hearing that the Aegyptians come against them, part away. 5. But Ieremie pro∣phecieth that they wil returne, and burne Ierusalem. 10. For which he is imprisoned. 16. After manie dayes the king examineth him of his pro∣phecie, who stil affirming the same, 20. is kept in the entrie of the prison.
CHAP. XXXVIII. The nobles being offended with Ieremies preaching, solicite to haue him slaine: 5. the king putting him in their handes, they cast him into a dyrtie dongeon, 7. from whence at the instance of Abdemelech an Aethiopian, he is drawen forth, 14. and hauing licence to speake, he aduiseth the king to yeld himself to the Chaldees, so he and the citie shal be safe: 18. otherwise shal be taken captiue, 24. which the king commandeth him to kepe secrete.
CHAP. XXXIX. Ierusalem after two yeares siege is taken by the Chaldees: 4. king Sedecias with others, fleing by a posterne gate, is taken, brought to the king of Babylon, al his sonnes are slaine, his eyes put out, and so led into Ba∣bylon. 8. The kinges palace and the towne house are burned; the walles of the citie destroyed, the people caried captiue, only the poorest left to til the ground. 11. Ieremias is deliuered. 15. And Abdemelech is saued from danger.
CHAP. XL. Ieremie being permitted to goe whither he wil, 6. repayreth to Godolias, gouernour of the countrie. 7. To whom also manie Iewes come from sundrie places. 13. Godolias warned of danger, doth not beleue it.
CHAP. XLI. Godolias with other Iewes and some Chaldees are slaine by Ismael, sent from the king of Moabites: 8▪ tenne are ransomed for their riches, 11. Iohanan taking armes to reuenge the slaughter, Ismael flyeth away, deliuering those whom he held captiues: 17. and they prepare to flee into Aegypt.
CHAP. XLII. Ieremie praying and consulting God, 7. answereth that al those which remaine in Ierusalem shal be safe: 13. but those that goe into Aegypt shalperish.
CHAP. XLIII. The reliques of the Iewes, against Ieremies admonitions, goe into Aegypt, 6. carying Ieremie and Baruch with them. 8. where Ieremie prophecieth that the king of Babylon shal spoyle that land, 12. and their idoles.
CHAP. XLIIII. The Iewes admonished by Ieremie to leaue their idolatrie, 15. obstinatly answer, that they wil persist therin. 20. wherupon he prophecieth their destruction; 28. few escaping that returne into Ierusalem. 29. And that the king of Aegypt shal also fal into his enimies handes.
CHAP. XLV. Ieremie reprehendeth Baruch for lamenting in affliction.
CHAP. XLVI. Ieremie prophecieth that the king of Babylon shal inuade Aegypt, 13. and waste the cites and land: 25. which shal againe be repayred. 27. And the reliques of the Iewes shal be deliuered from sundrie places of captiuitie.
CHAP. XLVII. The desolation of the Philistims, Tyre, Sidon, Gaza, and Ascalon is prophecied.
CHAP. XLVIII. A prophecie of the vastation of Moab, 29. for their pride: 47. but their capliuitie shal at last be released.
CHAP. XLIX. The like vastation of Ammon (6. who shal be againe restored.) 7. destru∣ction of Idumea: 27. of the Syrians, 28. Agarenes, 34. and Aelamites: 39. whose captiuitie shal at last be released.
CHAP. L. Babylon which afflicteth the Israelites in captiuitie, 4. after their reduction into their countrie, 8. shal be vtterly destroyed.
CHAP. LI. More misories shal fal vpon Babylon (11. by the Medes) with destruction of her idoles.
CHAP. LII. A Recapitulation of the taking of Ierusalem after two yeares siege. 7. king Sedecias taken in flight, 10. his children slaine before his eyes, with other nobles, 11. his eyes put out, and so lead into Babylon, 12. the Temple, the Palace, and other houses burnt, the people caried into captiuitie (15. few excepted to til the land) 17. the two brasen pillars, lauatorie, and al the treasure taken away. 24. Al the captiues at diuers times foure thousand six hundred. 31. Finally king Ioachin is exalted in the court.
book Lamentations
THE ARGVMENT OF IEREMIES LAMENTATIONS.
THE THRENES, that is to say, THE LAMENTATIONS OF IEREMIE THE PROPHET.And it came to passe, after that Israel was brought into captiui∣tie, and Ierusalem was desolate, Ieremie the prophete sate weeping, and he mourned with this lamentation vpon Ierusa∣lem, and with a pensiue mind sighing, and wayling he sayd:
CHAP. I.
CHAP. II.
CHAP. III.
CHAP. IIII.
CHAP. V. The prayer of Ieremie the Prophet.
book Baruch
THE ARGVMENT OF BARVCHS PROPHECIE.
THE PROPHECIE OF BARVCH.
CHAP. I. The Iewes in Babylon hauing heard Baruchs booke redde, 6. send the same, with money to Ierusalem, 10. requesting their bretheren there to offer sacrifice, and to pray for the king and prince of Babylon; and for them, 15. acknowleging their manifold sinnes.
CHAP. II. The same captiues further confesse, that their calamities are iustly comen vpon them for their iniquities, 11. and therfore lamentably pray for Gods mercie, as he promised by Moyses to penitents.
CHAP. III. VVith further confession of their sinnes, 8. they acknowledge their iust captiuitie: 12. because they haue left true wisdome: 16. which was geuen to their fathers: 23. not to rich men, or mightie giants, 29. but to those that serue God. 34. whom the starres obey. 36. with a cleare prophecie of Christ.
CHAP. IIII. Gods people neglecting his grace offered to them, more then to other na∣tions, 6. are seuerely punished, 15. by captiuitie: 18. but are reserued 22. and repenting shal be released: 31. and their enimies destroyed.
CHAP. V. A consolaorie prophecie to Ierusalem, that her children shal be reduced with ioy from captiuitie.
CHAP. VI. Ieremie by his epistle forwarneth the Iewes, that they shal be captiues in Babylon: and after seuentie yeares shal be released: 3. exhorting them, al that time to auoid idolatrie: 7. largely shewing the vanitie of idols.
book Ezechiel
THE ARGVMENT OF EZECHIELS PROPHECIE.
THE PROPHECIE OF EZECHIEL.
CHAP. I. By the riuer of Chobar nere Babylon, Ezechiel seeth in vision a tempestious whirlewinde, 5. and strange shapes, 10. of a man, a lion, an oxe, and an eagle: 15. of foure wheeles, 22. and of a man sitting gloriously on a throne in the firmament.
CHAP. II. The Prophet terrified with the vision, is encoreged by Gods spirite. 3. And is sent to preach 9. penance, and the seruice of God.
CHAP. III. Against a stubborne people, to whom he must preach, 8. the prophet is streingthened, 12. by increase of spirite: 17. charged to execute his office. 22. But first to be silent for a time,
CHAP. IIII. The future siege of Ierusalem is discribed in a bricke. 4. The time of cap∣tiuitie of Israel, and of Iuda is signified by sleeping. 390. dayes on the left side, and fourtie on the right. 9. Famine is also signified by bread sprinkled with dung.
CHAP. V. By the heare of the prophets head and beard powled, and diuersly destroyed, 5. is signified the destruction of the Iewes. 10. The fathers and sonnes eating one an other, 12. in extremitie of pestilence, famine, and sword.
CHAP. VI. For idolatrie the people shal be diuersly destroyed: 8. til the reliques con∣uert to God.
CHAP. VII. Miseries shal be so great, 8. and shal come so presently, 16. that few shal escape, and those also shal be in great terrour, and affliction.
CHAP. VIII. In an other vision the prophet seeth innumerable most abominable idolatries, 11. committed by al sortes of men, and wemen, 17. for which God wil no longer spare them.
CHAP. IX. The prophet seing six men, by Gods commandment, kil al, 6. that are not marked with THAV in their forehead: 8. lamenteth so great a slaughter. 9. and God answereth, that their iniquitie may not be longer tolerated.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. IX.
CHAP. X. Destruction of the citie is againe signified by apparence of fire sprinkled therin, 9. with description of Cherubims, foure wheeles, and of the foure liuing creatures.
CHAP. XI. Against falseprophetes affirming that the people should not be caried into captiuitie, 4. Ezechiel prophecieth that they shal not escape it. 13. Phel∣tias a falseprophet dieth: 14. and God promiseth to conserue some reli∣ques: 19. and to geue a new spirite in their hartes.
CHAP. XII. By prouiding furniture for a iourney, and carying it from one place to an other, 5. and flying through a hole in the wal, 10. the prophet signifieth that the king, and people shal goe into captiuitie. 17. By eating, as if he were trubled, foresheweth their famine. 21. Al which shal come quickly.
CHAP. XIII. God threatneth false prophetes, 5. that flatter the people with lies: 10. with∣out the feare of God. 17. Likewise false prophetisses, that deceiue them∣selues and others with flaterie, 19. for worldlie gayne.
CHAP. XIIII. Idolaters inquiring of Gods wil by his prophetes, 6. must first depart from idolatrie: 8. otherwise God wil permitte fals-prophetes to deceiue them, and both shal perish together: 12. by famine; 15. by rauenous beastes, 17. sword; 19. and pestilence; yea Noë Daniel, and Iob interceding shal not deliuer them (v. 14. 16. 18. 20.) 21. yet God wil conserue some that the whole Church perish not.
CHAP. XV. As a vine cut downe is profitable to no vse, but to burne: 6. so the Iewes (and other people) separated from the Church, are to be burned in the fire.
CHAP. XVI. God by his prophet setting his benefites, 15. and the Iewes wickednes, be∣fore their eyes, 31. compareth them with other idolaters: 35. and after threatned punishment, 45. with further comparison of other nations, 52. exhorting them to repentance, 60. offereth mercie by a new coue∣nant of Christs Gospel.
CHAP. XVII. By a parable of two eagles (6. and of a vinyard) is prophecied, 9. that Sedecias being made king by Nabuchodonosor, 15. and rebelling, shal be caried captiue, and dye in Babylon: 22. with prophecie, that God wil plant, and propagate the Church of Christ.
CHAP. XVIII. One shal not beare the sinnes of an other, but euerie one their owne: 21. If the wieked truly repent, he shal be saued: and if the iust leaue his iustice, he shal be damned.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XVIII.
CHAP. XIX. The Israelites calaminitie is described by two parables, of lions, 10. and of a vine planted and plucked vp.
CHAP. XX. God wil not answer the elders of Israel asking by the prophet, 4. but by him setteth his benefites before their eyes, and their owne heynous sinnes; 30. threatning yet greater punishments: 40. but stil mixt with mercie.
CHAP. XXI. Destruction of Ierusalem by sword is further described: 10. With transla∣tion of the kingdom. 28. The ruine also of the Ammonites is foreshewed. 30. And finally Babylon, the destroyer of others, shal be destroyed.
CHAP. XXII. For diuers enormious sinnes, 14. Ierusalem, and al Israel shal be plaged: 25. namely false prophets, priestes, rauening princes, and wicked people.
CHAP. XXIII. By a parable of two harlottes, Oolla and Ooliba, 5. the idolatrie of the two kingdoms of Israel, 11. and of Iuda is described: 22. with threates (31. as Israel is partly afflicted already) 36. of more affliction to them both.
CHAP. XXIIII. Ierusalem manie wayes chasticed of God, and not amended, 11. shal at last be melted like a brasse potte: 15. and shal not dare to mourne for the death of her dearest.
CHAP. XXV. The Ammonites, 8 Moabiles, 12. Idumeans, 15. and Philistians (for their malice against the Israelites) shal be ouerthrowne.
CHAP. XXVI. Tyre a most noble maritime citie shalbe destroyed, by the king of Babylon, because they reioyce at the desolation of Ierusalem. 15. At the sight wherof manie shal be astonied.
CHAP. XXVII. The prophet lamenteth the ruine of Tyre: 3. describing her former glories 10. and traffike in al sortes of rich marchandise, with sundrie nations. 26. Al which shal be ouerthrowne by the Chaldees.
CHAP. XXVIII. For most insolent pride Tyre shal be vtterly destroyed. 20. Sidon likewise ouerthrowne. 24. And the people of Israel at last restored.
CHAP. XXIX. The king of Aegypt shal be ouerthrowne: 9. and the kingdom wasted fourtie yeares: 13. It shal be repared to a meane state. 17. And shal be geuen to the king of Babylon, for his seruice in destroying Tyre.
CHAP. XXX. Aegypt shal be so wasted, 5. that Aethiopia, and other neighboures shal tremble; 9. seing the cities and countrie destroyed. 20. Al which is con∣firmed againe by an other vision.
CHAP. XXXI. The glorie of Assirians excelling al other kingdomes, 10. was ouerthrowne, God so ordayning, by the Chaldees: 18. much lesse shal Aegypt escape.
CHAP. XXXII. The Prophet lamenteth the destruction of Aegypt. 11. prosecuting his pro∣phecie of the most lamentable destruction therof. 17. foreshewing that the more it is exalted in strength and glorie, so much more miserable shal be the fal therof.
CHAP. XXXIII. By example of a watchman, 7. God chargeth the prophet to declare what∣soeuer dangers he seeth imminent to the people. 10. Sinners repenting shal be saued, and if the iust leaue their iustice they shal be damned 21. The promise made to Abraham maketh not the Iewes secure: 23. but for their enormious sinnes they shal be caried out captiues. 33. Then they shal know that the prophet said the truth.
CHAP. XXXIIII. Acommination to euil pastors: 11. and a prophecie of the coming of Christ, the true Pastor; who wil gather his flocke from al partes of the earth. 25. and conserue it for euer.
CHAP. XXXV. An other prophecie against the Idumeans, 5. because they afflicted the Israelites.
CHAP. XXXVI. The Iewes shal be reduced from captiuitie, 13. their maners amended. 16. which are enormious, 22. by special grace of God, for the glorie of his name: 25. fulfilled by Christs baptisme.
CHAP. XXXVII. By dead bones rising to life (which also signifieth the general resurrection) 11. is prophecied the reduction of the Iewes from captiuitie: 15. the king∣doms of Iuda, and Israel shalbe reduced into one kingdom: 23. in figure that al Nations shal be vnited in Christ.
CHAP. XXXVIII. Gog and Magog most tyrannically persecuting the Church, 17. as other prophetes haue also foretold, 20. shal be mightyly ouerthrowne.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XXXVIII.
CHAP. XXXIX. Our Lord permitting Gog, most vehemently to afflict the Church, 3. after a while wil destroy him, with al this troupes: 9. their weapons shal be burned, 11. their sepulchres infamous, the earth not fully clensed of their carcases in seuen monethes. 17. Gods people shal reioyce; 22. and al men hal know that their sinnes were the cause of their captiuitie.
Annotations vpon Ezechiels last vision: written in the nine last chapters.
CHAP. XL. In a vision the prophet seeth the reedisication of Ierusalem. 5. with the measures of diuers partes therof; 47. and of the court, and entrie of the temple.
CHAP. XLI. A description of the temple to be reedified, and al the partes therof.
CHAP. XLII. Description of the courtes, chambers, & other places pertening to the temple.
CHAP. XLIII. The glorie of God returneth to the new temple, 7. The prophet heareth, that the Israelites wil no more pollute Gods name with idolatrie: 10. is commanded to shew them the measure, and forme of the temple, 13. and of the altar: 18. with sacrifices to be offered seuen dayes.
CHAP. XLIIII. The East gate of the Sanctuarie shal be alwayes shut. 5. The incircumcised shal not enter into the sanctuarie: 10. nor the Leuites, that haue serued idols▪ but shal do other seruice belonging to sacrifices: 15. and the children of Sadoc shal do the priestlie functions: 17. obseruing the prescribed rites therof.
CHAP. XLV. In distribution of the land (after the captiuitie) seueral portions are assig∣ned for the Priestes, the Leuites, the Citie, and the Prince: the rest was for the people. 9. Rulers are admonished to obserue iust measures: 15. and to offer due sacrifices.
CHAP. XLVI. A prescription at which gate, and what sacrifices shal be offered for the prince, euerie sabbath, and first day of the moneth. 16. The prince may geue perpetual inheritance to his sonnes, but to his seruantes only til the yeare of Iubiley. 19. with description of the places, where sacrifices shal be prepared.
CHAP. XLVII. The prophet seeth waters issuing from vnder the Temple: 4. increasing to an vnpassible torrent: 9. wherto come al sortes of fishes: 12. with trees on the bankes bringing forth fruite euerie moneth. 13. And the land is geuen in portions to the twelue tribes.
CHAP. XLVIII. Further description of euerie tribes part of the land. 8. likewise of the por∣tions of Priestes, 13. Leuites. 15. Citie, 21. and Prince. 31. with twelue gates named of the twelue tribes.
book Daniel
THE ARGVMENT OF DANIELS PROPHECIE.
THE PROPHECIE OF DANIEL.
CHAP. I. The king of Babylon by force entring into Ierusalem, spoyleth the temple: 6. amongst others carieth captiue Daniel, Ananias, Misael, and Azarias: S. who abstayning from the kings meates, 15. are fayrer then other chil∣dren. 17. and wiser (Daniel also vnderstanding dreames) then al the magicians of Chaldee.
CHAP. II. Nabuchodonosor dreameth, and forgeteth his dreame, 4. which the magi∣cians not able to tel, 12. are adiudged to dye. 14. But Daniel (praying with his three felowes) by reuelation, 24. telleth, 36. and interpreteth the dreame. 46. the king adoreth him confessing his God to be the onlie true God, and aduanceth him & his felowes.
CHAP. III. Nabuchodonosor setteh vp a statua, commanding al vnder paine of death to adore it: 8. which Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago refusing to doe, 14. are cast into a burning fornace, 24. wherin they walke, defended by an Angel from burning: praying, and praysing God, 51. with an hymne, 57. inuiting al creatures to praise him. 91. which the king admiring con∣fesseth, and proclameth, that their God is the only true God.
CHAP. IIII. King Nabuchodonosor hauing an other dreame, telleth it to Daniel, de∣manding of him the interpretation: 16. who encoreged and warrented to speake freely, sheweth that the king shal become like a beast in forme seuen yeares: 28. the same is confirmed by a voice from heauen: 30. and being fulfilled, he is at last restored to his owne forme, and state.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. IIII.
CHAP. V. King Baltassar making a great banket, with his nobles drinke in the holie vessels, which were taken from the Temple of Ierusalem. 5. Fingers ap∣peare writing on the wal: 10. which only Daniel readeth, and interpre∣teth: 18. signifying the ruine of the king: 30. happening the same night.
CHAP. VI. King Darius making Daniel one of the three chief rulers of his kingdom: 4. and intending also to aduance him higher, other princes accuse him for praying to God, contrarie to the kings edict. 16. wherupon he is cast into the lions denne: 21. but is conserued without anie hurt: 24. his accusers are deuoured by the lions, and commandment is geuen, that al men shal feare the God of Daniel.
CHAP. VII. Daniel seeth foure windes fighting, and foure terrible beastes rising from the sea: 9. God sitting in a throne, and serued by innumerable Angels. 11. The greatest beast is slaine, and the powre of the rest diminished. 13. The Sonne of man receiueth eternal powre of God. 15. The prophet much terrified, is instructed that the foure beastes signifie foure kingdoms. 19. The greatest shal preuaile for a while, 26. but shortly perish.
CHAP. VIII. Daniel seeth a ramme with two hornes ouercomen by a goate with one horne: 8. Which shal also be broken, and foure lesse rise in place therof: one of them prophaneth the temple in Ierusalem, and taketh away the daylie sacrifice. 15. And Gabriel the Archangel expoundeth the vision.
CHAP. IX. Daniel confessing that they are iustly afflicted for their sinnes, 15. prayeth for speedie mercie. 20. An Angel signifieth to him, that within seuentie wekes of yeares, Christ wil come; 26. and be slayne; his people the Iewes denying him, whom he wil therfore reiect.
CHAP. X. After fasting & other voluntarie afflictions, 4. Daniel seing a man in a strange forme, and much terrified therwith, 8. is comforted. 13. The Angels of Persians, and Grecians resist his prayer, 20. S. Michael assisting the Iewes.
CHAP. XI. The Angel declareth what shal happen to the Iewes vnder the kinges of Persia, and by occasion of warres betwen Aegypt and Syria.
CHAP. XII. The Angel describeth the persecution of Antiochus, as the figure; & of An∣tichrist prefigured. 6. the shortnes also of his reigne is clearly prophecied.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XII.
CHAP. XIII. Two old iudges ouercomen with carnal concupiscence, tempt chaste Susanna: 22. who constantly resisting, 27. is by them falsly accused, 41. & condemned of adultrie. 45. Daniel conuinceth them of false testimonie, 60. and they are punished with death.
CHAP. XIIII. Daniel detecteth the fraud of Bels priestes: who pretend that Bel eateth much meate: 21. for which they are slaine, and the idol destroyed. 22. Likewise he destroyeth a dragon, which the Babylonians held for a god. 27. He is cast into the lake of seuen lions. 32. whithet Habacuc miraculously brin∣geth him meate: 39. the lions hurt him not: & his accusers are deuoured.
book Hosea
THE ARGVMENT OF THE TWELVE LESSE PROPHECLES.
THE PROPHECIE OF OSEE.
CHAP. I. In signification of the peoples idolatrie, the prophet marieth a fornicatrix: 4. by his childrens names foresheweth their great, and long captiuitie: 11. And afterwards their redemption together with al nations.
CHAP. II. He admonisheth the two tribes of their sinnes, threatning their captiuitie in Babylon. 1. Sheweth the abundance of grace in the Church of Christ, and multitude of nations to be conuerted.
CHAP. III. The prophet is commanded againe to loue an aduoutresse: 3. whom he ma∣keth long to expect her husband: to signifie Gods loue to the Synag gue: 4. and the Iewes state in the new testament. 5. who at last shal be con∣uerted to Christ.
CHAP. IIII. Diùers great sinnes of both kingdomes, 3. are the cause of great punish∣ments threatned, 15. yet the sinnes of Iuda are lesse excusable, because they haue more meanes to serue God.
CHAP. V. The prophet reprehendeth the priestes, and princes of both kingdomes, for drawing the people to idolatrie. 8. denouncing captiuitie for the same.
CHAP. VI. By afflictions the people wil returne to God, and hope in Christ to come. 4. both the kingdomes sinning (6. and thincking to be spared for their sa∣crifices, neglecting workes of mercie) 7. shal be punished. 11. but at last deliuered from captiuitie.
CHAP. VII. Since Ieroboam made schisme in religion that kindom hath fallen into manie distresses: 10. and not repenting shal indure more.
CHAP. VIII. The Chaldees shal destroy the temple. 3. But the tenne tribes shal first be ca∣ried into captiuitie, 6. for worshiping the image of a calf.
CHAP. IX. The tenne tribes shal suffer famine: 12. be depriued of their children: and made captiue.
CHAP. X. After manie benefites, and aduancement, much affliction shal fal vpon the tenne tribes, for their ingratitude towards God.
CHAP. XI. The kingdom of Israel is further admonished, and threatned, 10. of which tribes manie shal beleue in Christ.
CHAP. XII. The people by their sinnes procure their owne miseries, 3. not regarding Iacobs vertues.
CHAP. XIII. For their obstinacie in idolatrie, 7. greatest plagues are threatned: 10. from which none shal be able to deliuer them. 14. But at last Christ coming wil redeme al by his death.
CHAP. XIIII. The prophet forewarning the people of their future afflictions, 2. exhor∣teth them to repentance, and confession of their sinnes: 5. foreshewing that God wil geue much grace to the penitent. 10. Al which mysteries only the godlie wise shal vnderstand.
THE PROPHECIE OF IOEL.
CHAP. I. The Chaldees shal miserably waste the kingdom of Iuda: 9. take away sa∣crifice by destroying the temple: 10. and so make the land barren spiritu∣ally, and temporally.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. I.
CHAP. II. The Chaldees wil assault & afflict the Iewes with great violence. 12. After humble repentance in captiuitie, 18. Gods benignitie wil comforte them. 23. with abundance of spiritual grace by Christ: 28. sending also the Holie Ghost. 30. And terrible signes before the day of Iudgement.
CHAP. III. After the conuersion of the Iewes to Christ, 2. shortly foloweth the general Iudgement. 3. where euerie one according to their desertes, shal receiue (expressed here in parabolical speach) 7. & 19. the wicked euerlasting paine: 18. & 20. and the blessed eternal ioy.
THE PROPHECIE OF AMOS.
CHAP. I. In the reigne of Iozias in Iuda, and of Ieroboam in Israel, this prophet Amos, 3. threatneth Damascus, 6. Gaza, 8. Azotus, and other Phili∣stians. 9. Tyre, 11. Idumea, 13. and Ammon, for their obstinacie in sinne, abusing his long patience.
CHAP. II. God also threatneth Moab, 4. Iuda, 6. and Israel, 9. that for ingratitude, 12. and other sinnes, they shal be brought into captiuitie.
CHAP. III. For their manifold sinnes, al the twelue tribes shal be sore plaged. 11. and made captiues.
CHAP. IIII. The tenne tribes are particularly charged for oppressing the poore, 2. ther∣fore threatned with calamities: 6. blamed for their obstinacie: 12. neuer∣theles al are admonished to expect Christ.
CHAP. V. Notwithstanding great miseries threatned against the tenne tribes: 4. yet if they wil repent they shal escape: 7. otherwise they shal fal into captiuitie: 14. and therfore they are admonished to returne to God: 16. but being obstinate, 21. no sacrifice can appeaze Gods wrath.
CHAP. VI. For the auarice, and luxurie of both kingdomes, 7. they shal be caried into captiuitie.
CHAP. VII. In three visions manie miseries are reueled, which shal come vpon both the kingdomes. 10. A false priest of Bethel accusing the prophet of sedition, and endeuouring to chase him away, 14. is by him forewarned of mise∣ries to his familie, and death to himself.
CHAP. VIII. In a vision of an apple hooke the captiuitie of the tenne tribes is againe foreshewed, 4. with reprehension of their auarice, and oppression of the poore: 7. for which they shal fal into great miseries.
CHAP. IX. The great destruction of Ierusalem, 8. and dispersion of al the Iewes are a∣gaine prophecied: 11. with the conuersion of Gentils, and the Church of Christ shal greatly prosper.
THE PROPHECIE OF ABDIAS. ABDIAS borne in Sichem, of the tribe of Ephraim, prophecied thesame time with Amos; so briefly that his prophecie is not parted into chapters: I. against the Idumeans; foreshewing their destruction; 10. for their perpetual emnitie against the lewes, and confederacie with the Chal∣dees. 17. The captiuitie and relaxation of the lewes. 19. And redemption of the whole world by Christ.
THE PROPHECIE OF IONAS.
CHAP. 1. Ionas being sent to preach in Niniue fleeth by sea, 4. atempest riseth, 8. wherof he being found by lotte, to be the cause; 12. is cast into the sea, 15. and it is caulme.
CHAP. II. Ionas is swallowed by a great fish; 3. prayeth with confidence in God; 11. and the fish casteth him on the drie land.
CHAP. III. Againe Ionas is commanded to preach in Niniue, that within fourtie dayes it shal be destroyed: 5. They al fast, and repent: 10. and God recalleth his sentence.
CHAP. IIII. The prophet lamenteth for that he was commanded to preach otherwise then it came to passe. 5. Going forth he stayeth nere the citie to see the end; 6. an yuie growing couereth his head from the sunne; 7. but withereth the next day; 8. & he lamenting desireth to dye; 10. and God shew∣eth that it is more meete to saue Niniue then the yuie.
THE PROPHECIE OF MICHEAS.
CHAP. I. Samaria and al the tenne tribes shal be brought into captiuitie by the Assi∣rians. 9. The two tribes shal also be inuaded and spoyled, euen nere to Ierusalem.
CHAP. II. By their great iniustice, 7. notwithstanding their vaine presumption of Gods mercie; wherto he is in dede most prone, 8. the Israelites through their excessiue rapine, prouoke God to punish them. 12. yet when Christ shal come some Iewes wil serue him; and manie more in the end of the world.
CHAP. III. For the sinnes of the rich opressing the poore, 5. of falfe prophets flatering for lucre, 9. and of Iudges peruerting iustice, 12. Ierusalem, and the temple shal be destroyed.
CHAP. IIII. Manie Gentiles shal beleue in Christ: 6. and lastly the multitude of Iewes. 8. In the meane time the two tribes shal be caried into captiuitie, and be deliuered againe.
CHAP. V. Ierusalem shal be besieged and taken (2. Christ shal be borne in Bethlehem) 3. the Iewes shal not be wholly reiected, vntil the Gentiles beginne to em∣brace the true faith. 4. Which shal be spred in the whole world, 8. pure from idolatrie, 14. and the incredulous punished.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. V.
CHAP. VI. God expostulateth with the chiefe of the Iewes, 3. and with the whole people, their ingratitude, for his singular benefites: 6. who is not pacified with sacrifices, 8. but by doing iustice. 9. which they not doing, 13. shal be afflicted by their enimies.
CHAP. VII. The prophet lamenteth, that for al his preaching few are good, and manie corrupt in maners: 5. therfore their miseries approch: 7. from which they shal be againe deliuered, 14. and prosper, 20. and al mankind shal be redemed by Christ.
THE PROPHECIE OF NAHVM.
CHAP. 1. Niniue shal be destroyed not able to escape Gods powreful wrath. 9. The Asstrians shal not preuaile against Ierusalem: 13. but themselves shal be slaine.
CHAP. II. The Chaldees shal mightely inuade the Assirians, 5. take and ransacke Niniue.
CHAP. III. A description of Niniues ruine, 5. made ignominious to al nations: 17. for∣raine souldiars fleing away, and al their owne terrified.
THE PROPHECIE OF HABACVC.
CHAP. I. The prophet lamenteth the imminent ruine of the people, by the insolent crueltie of the Chaldees: 12. especially for that the holie citie shal be ran∣sacked by idolaters, and most wicked men.
CHAP. II. The captiuitie of the two tribes, their relaxation, Christ wil assuredly come though not quickly. 5. Their afflicters (the Chaldees) shal be destroyed; 18. and al other idolaters.
CHAP. III. 1. The prayer of Habacuc the prophet for ignorances.
THE PROPHECIE OF SOPHONIAS.
CHAP. I. For certaine enormious sinnes, the captiuitie of the two tribes, is threatned, with admonition to repent, otherwise it shal be most terrible.
CHAP. II. exhortation to repent: 4 with prophecie of the destruction of the Phi∣listims▪ 8. Moabites and Ammonites; 12. Aethiopians: 12. Assirians: 15. with their chief citie Niniue.
CHAP. III. Ierusalem for reiecting Gods admonitions shal be destroyed, 7. Christ being risen from death; the Iewes persecuting the faithful shal be reiected, mi∣serably destroyed, 9. and the Gentils called. 11. So his Church shal floo∣rish. 13. and at last the Iewes shal be conuerted.
THE PROPHECIE OF AGGEVS.
CHAP. I. The Iewes building to themselues excellent houses, are iustly reprehended for not building the Temple of God. 10. VVhich is the cause of the barrennes▪ sicknes, and other euils. 12. VVherupon they vndertake the holie worke▪
CHAP. II. They are encoreged to procede in building the temple: 6. with promise that Christ by his personal presence wil bring more glorie to this, then was in the former temple. 11. Their former slacknes in this worke was the cause of their wantes: 19. and now they shal haue abundance.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. II.
THE PROPHECIE OF ZACHARIAS.
CHAP. I. The prophet exhorteth the people to conuert to God, and not to imitate the euil examples of their fathers. 7. by a vision of an horseman, and diuers colored horses, he prophecieth bitter times: 18. confirming the same by an other vision of foure hornes.
CHAP. II. Ʋnder the name of Ierusalem, he prophecieth the progresse of the Church of Christ: 6. by the conuersion of some Iewes, 8. and manie Gentiles.
CHAP. III. In a vision the diuel appeareth accusing the hiegh Priest. 4. He is clensed from his sinnes. 8. Christ is promised, and great fruite of his passion.
CHAP. IIII. In a vision of a candlestike and candles, 3. and of two oliue trees is prophe∣cied the vocation of the Gentils, 11. and lastly of the Iewes.
CHAP. V. In a vision of a flying booke theeues, and sweares are threatned: 5. in an other vision is foreshewed that the Iewes shal be blind, and obdurate.
CHAP. VI. In a vision of chariots is foreshewed the succession of foure monarchies. 11. In crownes set on the high priests head, the Kingdom, and Priesthood of Christ: 15. and the rewards of them that receiue him.
CHAP. VII. The fast of the fift and seuenth moneth obserued in the captiuitie, being good, 5. was vnperfect, 8. fasting from sinne is alwayes more necessarie.
CHAP. VIII. God wil geue abundance of spiritual benefites to al nations by Christ: 7. to whom shal be conuerted 13. manie Iewes, 20. but manie more Gentiles.
CHAP. IX. The bordering enimies of the Iewes shal beleue in Christ. 9. who wil first come to the Iewes in mekenes, yet in solemnitie riding on an asse: 11. deli∣uer the godlie from the lake, 12. geue great thinges to the faithful, 17. and one most excellent thing aboue the rest.
CHAP. X. The Iewes are exhorted to aske good thinges of God: 4. of their nation co∣meth the Redemer of al men, 5. and of the same are the Apostles, spiritual masters of the whole world. 6. The whole nation shal at last be conuerted.
CHAP. XI. Ierusalem shal be againe most miserably destroyed, 4. the Iewish nation reiected and dispersed, 12. because Christ was sold by them to the Gentils for thirtie pence. 16. They wil receiue Antichrist, who shal be finally destroyed.
CHAP. XII. The Iewes persecuting Christ and his Church, shal be sore afflicted. 6. The Church stil prospering: 11. the incredulous shal be condemned.
CHAP. XIII. In the Church of Christ al idolatrie shal be abolished. 6. In his passion his Apostles shal be dispersed, and they and others shal be proued by tribu∣lations.
CHAP. XIIII. Ierusalem shal be destroyed, manie Iewes slaine, the rest made captiues: 3. Christs Church shal florish, 8. especially in the Gentils. 12. Persecuters shal be finally punished: 20. and the godlie procede in grace.
THE PROPHECIE OF MALACHIE.
CHAP. I. God shewed his especial loue towards the Iewes, in that he choise their pro∣genitor Iacob, rather then Esau. 7. Priestes are reprehended, for not offe∣ring the best thinges in sacrifice. 10. The old sacrifices shal be reiected, and new farre more excellent shal be offered in al nations.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. I.
CHAP. II. Priestes are further reprehended because they discharged not wel their great office. 10. Both they and others offended in marying strangers. 14. They ought to loue, and not lightly dismisse their wiues.
CHAP. III. A precurser shal come before Christ. 3. The Priesthood, and Sacrifice of the new law are pure, 5. God who seeth al sinners wil punish them: 10. but if they amend, they shal receiue Gods benefites. 13. Not euil men, but the good please God.
CHAP. IIII. In the terrible day of iudgement, the wicked shal be condemned, and the iust eternally rewarded. 5. Before which time Elias shal returne, and con∣uert the Iewes to Christ.
THE BOOKES OF MACHABEES PERTEYNING TO THE HI∣STORICAL PART OF THE OLD TESTAMENT.
The argument of the bookes of Machabees, with other prooemial Annotations.
THE FIRST BOOKE OF MACABEES.
CHAP. I. King Alexander conquering manie countries, erecteth a new Monarchie. 6. who dying, his chief folowers succeede in seueral kingdomes of the same Monarchie. 11. King Antiochus approueth that a prophane schole be setup in Ierusalem, 17. subdueth Aegypt; 21. inuadeth Iudea; entreth by force into Ierusalem; spoyleth the temple, 25. and killeth manie. 30. Two yeares after sendeth an other spoyler; who killing manie, robbeth and burneth le∣rusalem: 35. fortisieth the towre of Dauid; 38. prophaneth al holie thinges: 4. commandeth al to committe idolatrie; 47. and to forsake the rites of Gods law, 52. vpon paine of death. 57. He setteth vp an abominable idol in the Temple, 60. persecuteth, and murdereth those that conforme not themselues to these innouations.
CHAP. II. Mathathias with his fiue sonnes, lamenteth the calamities of the people, 8. and prophanation of holie thinges, 15. resisteth the kings wicked decrees, 23. killeth an idolater, and the kings commissioner, so flyeth into the moun∣taines with others. 31. Manie are slaine not resisting in battel on the sab∣bath dayes. 40. Vpon further consideration the rest defend themselues in the sabbath; 45. kil their enimies, and destroy idolatrie. 49. Mathathias dying exhorteth his sonnes to be zelous in the law: 65. appoynting Simon their counseler, and Iudas their capitaine.
CHAP. III. Iudas Machabeus punisheth the wicked: 10. killeth Apollonius in battel. 13. Seron braggeth, but is also ouerthrowen. 25. Antiochus furiously in∣censed, 29. gathereth money in Persis, 32. leauing Lysias viceroy; 38. who sending a great armie against the Israelites, 42. Iudas and his bretheren commending the cause to God, by prayer and penance, 54. resolue to fight against their enemies.
CHAP. IIII. Gorgias with six thousand souldiars wel appointed, intending sudenly to de∣stroy the Israelites armie of three thousand not wel armed, 8. is defeated; halfe of his men slaine, the rest running away. 16. Iudas staying his men from spoyling, til the enemies were out of sight, then they take rich prayes; and render thankes to God. 28. The next yeare, Lysias with three score thousand foote, and six thousand horsemen inuading Iurie, Iudas with tenne thousand (making his prayer to God) killeth fiue thousand: 35. the rest flying, Lysias gathereth more souldiars. 36. Iudas with his bretheren, and others clense the temple, and renew holie thinges. 55. Offer Sacrifice, 58. and institute a feast of the dedication of a new Altar.
CHAP. V. Iudas and his bretheren expugne their bordering enimies, 9. deliuer them that were distressed. 17. Simon prospereth in Galeley, 24. Iudas in Galaad, 45. taketh Ephron, and al returne safe into Ierusalem. 55. Iose∣phus and Azarias attempting ambiciously without order to fight against their enemies, are defeated. 63. And Iudas hath more victories.
CHAP. VI. Antiochus repulsed from Elimais, 5. and hearing of the ouerthrow of his armie in lurie, falleth vehemently sick: 11. and acknowleging his cala∣mities to haue happened, for he hath done against the Iewes, dyeth. 17. His young sonne Antiochus Eupator succedeth. 18. Iudas besiegeth the Macedonians fortresse. 21. Relapsed Iewes solicite the king, 28. and he cometh with a terrible huge armie. 32. Iudas therfore leauing the siege meeteth the enemie. 43. Eleazar going vnder an elephant killeth him and so himselfe is also slaine. 47. The king taketh Bethsura by composition. 51. and bendeth his forces against Ierusalem. 55. By Lysias aduice the king ma∣keth peace with the Iewes; 62. but breaking his othe destroyeth the wal of Sion; 63. and returning recouereth Antioch from Philippe.
CHAP. VII. Demetrius commandeth to kil Antiochus and Lysias being eaptiues. 5. Alci∣mus and other wicked Iewes solicite the king, 8. and he sendeth a great armie into Iurie: appointeth Bacchides general, and Alcimus highpriest. 10. Who falsly pretending peace, Iudas doth not credite them, but the Assidians are deceiued: 16. and manie are slayne. 23. Iudas resisting, the persecuters depart. 26. Wherupon Nicanor is sent with an other armie, fighteth, and loseth manie men; 33. parteth in great rage, 39. assaulteth Bethoron, 42. is slayne; and his armie flying is al destroyed. 48. They ce∣lebrate that day with ioy, and haue peace for a while.
CHAP. VIII. Iudas knowing the Romanes to be a most renowmed nation, reciting their worthie actes, 17. sendeth Embassaders to enter league with them: 21. Wherto they a greing confirme a perpetual amitie with mutual conditions.
CHAP. IX. Bacchides and Alcimus returning into Iurie make great slaughter. 5. More then two partes of Iudas smal troupe flying away, he with eight hundred, setteth vpon the enemie, 14. ouerthroweth the strongest part of their armie: 16. but an other part coming at his back, with great slaughter on both parties, Iudas is slaine: 19. and most honorably buried. 23. Much euil en∣creaseth in Israel. 28. Ionathas is made captaine general. 36. The children of Iambrie kil his brother, which he reuengeth. 43. Being enuironed by Bacchides chaceth him away to his fensed places, killing manie. 54. Alci∣mus beginning to deface the temple, is striken with a palsie, and dyeth mi∣serably. 57. So they haue peace two yeares. 58. Bacchides coming with a new armie: 62. Ionathas and Simon retyre into Bethbessen. 65. there de∣fend themselues, and annoy the enemie. 69. who blaming his counsellers, maketh peace, and departeth.
CHAP. X. Demetrius inuaded by Alexander, 3. seeketh helpe of Ionathas: 15. but he ioyneth with Alexander, a surer freind: 22. though Demetrius solicite him againe, offering rewardes, with remission of tributes, 31. and great priuilegies, 46. Al which he suspecting to be feaned, persisteth with A∣lexander: 48. who in battel killeth Demetrius: 52. espouseth the kings daughter of Aegypt: 59. calleth Ionathas to the mariage: 62. and hono∣reth him as a king. 67. Demetrius (the sonne) coming into Syria, sendeth Apollonius against Ionathas: 70. prouoketh him, 74. and is ouerthrowen (79. notwithstanding his ambushment of a thousand horsemen) 83. Iona∣thas burneth Asotus, with their idol Dagon. 86. so returneth by Ascalon to Ierusalem with great glorie.
CHAP. XI. Ptolomeus king of Aegypt deceiptfully coming into Syria, 8. surpriseth cer∣taine cities, & taking his daughter from Alexander geueth her to Deme∣trius. 15. Alexander flying away, 17. is treacherously slaine. 18. Ptolo∣meus dyeth the third day, and Demetrius reigneth. 20. Ionathas be∣siegeth the fortresse which resisted him in Ierusalem. 24. obtayneth of Demetrius remission of tributes, and other priuilegies. 38 Demetrius dis∣missing his armie, the souldiars conspire with Tryphon against him. 43. Ionathas aydeth him with three thousand men, who kil an hundred thou∣sand mutiners. 53. Demetrius breaking league with Ionathas, is ouer∣throwen by Tryphon. 57, Young Antiochus reneweth league with Iona∣thas: and he (65. as likewise his brother Simon) prospereth: 67. in great danger prayeth and preuaileth.
CHAP. XII. Ionathas confirmeth league with the Romanes, and Spartiates, by letters: 19. with mention of letters receiued before, 24. By diligent guard he de∣fendeth the countrie from the enimies inuasions, putting them to flight. 31. subdueth the Arabians, and returneth by Damascus. (33. Simon prospering in other places.) fortifieth Ierusalem, 39. Finally is deceiued by Tryphon. 48. and al his men are slaine.
CHAP. XIII. Simon exhorteth the people to defend themselues, and religion: 7. is made general captaine. 14. Tryphon demandeth an bundred talents of siluer, and hostages for Ionathas. 17. which are sent (to satisfie the people) Try∣phon receiueth the rarsom, 23. killeth Ionathas, and his sonnes. 25 Simon erecteth a memorie to his parentes and bretheren. 31. Tryphon murthereth his young king. 33. Simon fortifieth the countrie, obteyneth peace, and li∣berties of Demetrius: 42. subdueth the citie Gaza, and the rebellious castle within Ierusalem.
CHAP. XIIII. Demetrius inuading Media is taken captiue: 4. and Iurie is in peace. 14. Simon cherisheth the godlie, and punisheth the wicked: 16. receiueth freindlie letters from the Romanes, and Spartiates: 20. vvherof the copie is recited: 24. sendeth a legate to Rome with a present. 25. And is esta∣blished highpriest, and gouernour by publique consent.
CHAP. XV. Antiochus by his letters granteth great priuilegies to simon: 10. pursueth Thryphon, and inuironeth him. 15. The Romanes commend the Iewes to other nations. 25. Antiochus refusing ayde sent by Simon, breaketh league, 30. and exacteth certaine cities, and tribute. 37. Tryphon escapeth, and other of the kings forces inuade and spoîle lurie.
CHAP. XVI. Simon sendeth two of his sonnes to fight against Cendebaeus, 8. whom they ouerthrow. 11. Ptolemee Simons sonne in law, inuiting him to a feast trea∣cherously killeth him, and his sonnes Iudas and Mathathias: 19. sendeth also men to kil Iohn, but he being warned of the treason, killeth them: 23. and succeedeth to his father in the gouernment.
book 2 Maccabees
CHAP. 1. The Iewes in Ierusalem write to the Iewes in Aegypt, 7. signifying that they had write before of manie afflictions past: 9. and now write againe, rendering thankes to God for their deliuerie from Antiochus: 18. exhor∣ting their bretheren to kepe the feast of Scenopegia: recing the miracle of water returning into fire: 24. when Nehemias prayed: 33. and that the king built a temple in memorie therof.
CHAP. II. Holie fire, and the booke of the law were conserued by Ieremie the prophet, in the transmigration into Babylon. 4. Likewise the Tabernacle of Moyses the Arke, and Altar of incense in a secrete place. 8. As Moyses had de∣dicated the Tabernacle, and Salomon the Temple: 14. so Iudas Macha∣beus lensing the Temple, and making a new Altar, instituted a feast of the Dedication therof. 20. The Preface of the Auctor abridging the historie of the Machabees written by Iason in fiue bookes.
CHAP. III. VVhen Ierusalem was in peace, and good order, by the care of Onias high priest, and king Seleucus fauoured pious workes, 4. Simon a wicked churchwarden, betrayeth the treasure of the Sanctuarie: 7. VVher upon Heliodorus sent by the king, and after curteous intertainment, declaring that he must carie al the money to the king, is resisted by Onias with others, deuoutly commending the cause to God. 23. He neuertheles attempting the sacrilege, is terrified by a vision, sore beaten, and in desperate miserie, 31. by Onias sacrifice and prayers, is restored to health: 35 and returning home confesseth the powre of God.
CHAP. IIII. Onias defamed & molested by Simon, repayreth to the king to procure peace. 7. Seleucus dying, & Antiochus reigning, lason by promising money to the king, getteth the office of highpriest from his brother Onias: 10. and per∣uerteth religion: 12. setteth vp a wicked schoole, wherby manie are corrup∣ted: 8. sendeth money for sacrifice to be offered to Hercules, which is im∣ployed in making gallees. 21. Antiochus is receiued with great pompe into Ierusalem. 23. Menelaus by promise of more money getteth the high priest∣hood from Iason. 29. He also is deposed, and his brother Lisimachus put in the place. 32. Andronicus trayterously murdereth Onias. 36. and for the same is slaine by the kings commandment: 39. and Lysimachus by the people. 43. Menelaus iustly accused escapeth by bribing, and the innocent are slaine.
CHAP. V. Visions of armies fighting in the ayre appeare in Ierusalem fourtie dayes. 5. Iason with a thousand men surpriseth the citie, killeth, manie citizens, but is expulsed and dyeth myserably. 11. Antiochus persecuteth the Iewes, 15. spoyleth the temple, and prophaneth holie thinges. 27. Iudas with others flee into the desert.
CHAP. VI. The law of God is abolished, the temple prophaned, and named of Iupiter Olympius. 7. The feast of Bacchus is kept. 10. wemen with their cir∣cumcised children are slaine. 11. others for celebrating the sabbath (12. an admonition to the reader) 18. old Eleazarus constantly obseruing the law suffereth glorious death.
CHAP. VII. The noble Martyrdome of seuen refusing to eate swines flesh: and boldly admonishing king Antiochus of his damnable state. 41. Lastly the mother (hauing encoreged her sonnes) likewise dyeth gloriously.
CHAP. VIII. Iudas Machabeus with six thousand men, commendîng their cause to God, 6. prospereth in battel. 8. Philippe soliciting for more helpe, Nicanor and Gorgias are sent with twentie thousand men against Iudas. 12. whose men beginning to feare, and some flying he encoregeth the rest, 19. reciting manie examples of Gods assistance: 22. disposeth his armie, and pruay∣leth. 30. killing manie of Timothees and Bacchide men. 34. The principal hardly escaping by flight, acknowlege that God protecteth the lewes.
CHAP. IX. Antiochus repulsed from Persepolis, 3. and hearing that his armie is ouer∣throwne in lurie: 9. wormes issuing from his bodie, intolerably stincking: 11. acknowlegeth his wicked desertes: 14. promiseth amendment, 18. wri∣teth to the Iewes, praying them to obey him, and his sonne, 28. and dyeth miserably.
CHAP. X. Iudas Machabeus clenseth the temple, and institueth the feast of dedication. 10. Young Antiochus Eupator reigning Ptolomeus of disgust killeth himself with poyson. 14. Iudas resisteth great forces of Gorgias, taketh certaine holdnes from the Idumeans, punisheth traytors, and killeth manie enimies. 24. In his battel against Timothee is miraculously assisted from heauen: 37. and finally killeth him.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. X.
CHAP. XI. Lysias supposing with his armie of fourescore thousand footemen, & a great band of horsemen to subdue Ierusalem: 6. Iudas with his few praying God, and going to fight, an Angel, in forme of an horsemen, goeth before them: 10. so they setting vpon the enemies kil manie, & the rest flee. 13. Ly∣sias perceiuing Gods powre, offereth to procure peace. 22. Wherto the king, agreeth, writting to him, 27. and to the Iewes. 34. The Romanes also write to the Iewes.
CHAP. XII. VVhiles the Iewes haue peace with the king, others stil persecute them. 5. which Iudas reuengeth. 13. and in Caspn maketh great slaughter, and reposeth in Charaa. 19. Tenne thousand of Timothees men are slayne. 20. whom Iudas pursuing killeth manie in Carnion: 34. taketh him, but releaseth him againe: 27. the like in Ephron. 32. Some Iewes are slaine in battel against Gorgias. 38. Iudas and his men are purified, and gathering the dead bodies, finde that some had taken vnlawful spoiles. 42. For whose soules he prayeth, and causeth sacrifice to be offered.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XII.
CHAP. XIII. Menelaus a fugitiue Iewe is put to death. 9. Antiochus with his great armie is defeated twise, with losse of manie men. 23. Philippe rebelling, peace is renewed. 24. And Iudas is made Lord of Ptolemais.
CHAP. XIIII. Demetrius hauing taken certaine holdes from Antiochus, 3. Alcimus lately deposed from the office of high priest, 6. accuseth good men of disloyaltie, 11. others also incense Demetrius. 12. Wherupon Nicanor being sent into Iurie, maketh Alcimus againe highpriest: 18. hath peace with Iudas, conuer∣sing with him most familiarly. 26. But by Alcimus suggestion, seeketh to deliuer him into the king andes: 30. otherwise threatneth to prophane the temple. 34. The priestes pray God to protect them. 37. Razias being ac∣cused, and pursued, 41. in extreme distresse killeth himself with meruelous corege of spirite.
CHAP. XV. Nicanor intending to assault Iudas on the sabbath day, 5. blasphemeth most proudly. 7. Iudas with al confidence in God encorregeth his men. 11. con∣firming them with the relation of a vision in slepe. 21. So he with feruent prayer, the enemie trusting his owne streingth, ioyneth battel. 27. and kil∣leth thirtie fiue thousand, and Nicanor amongst the rest. whose head, and hand cut of with the shoulder are hanged vp in Ierusalem: 33. his tongue geuen to the birdes, and a festiual day obserued. 38. And herewith the Auctor (of this second booke) concludeth the whole historie.
ANNOTATIONS. CHAP. XV.
THE CONTINVANCE OF THE CHVRCH, AND RELIGION IN THE SIXTH AGE: from the captiuitie in Babylon to the coming of our Sauiour, nere the space of 640. yeares.
THE PRAYER OF MANASSES KING OF IVDA, WHEN HE WAS HELD CAPTIVE IN BABYLON.
THE THIRD BOOKE OF ESDRAS.
CHAP. I. Iosias king of Iuda maketh a great Pasch, 7. geuing manie hostes to such as wanted for sacrifice: 14. the Priestes and Leuites performing their fun∣ctions therin: 22. in the eightenth yeare of his reigne. 25. He is slayne in battel by the king of Aegypt, 32. and much lamented by the Iewes. 34. His sonne Ieconias succedeth. 37. After him Ioacim, 40. who is deposed by the king of Babylon. 43. Ioachin reigneth three monethes, and is caried into Babylon. 46. Sedecias reigneth eleuen yeares wickedly. 52. and he with his people is caried captiue into Babylon, the citie and temple are destroyed. 57. so remay∣ned til the Monarchie of the Persians.
CHAP. II. Cyrus king of Persia permitteth the Iewes to returne into their countrie: 10. and deliuereth to them the holie vessels, which Nabuchodonosor had taken from the temple. 16. Certaine aduersaries writing to king Artaxerxes, hinder those that would repayre the ruines of Ierusalem.
CHAP. III. After a solemne supper made to al the court, and chief princes, king Darius sleeping: 4. three esquires of the bodie keeping watch, proposed the question: 10. Whether wine, or a King, or wemen, or the truth doth excel? 17. The first prayseth wine.
CHAP. IIII. The second prayseth the excellencie of a king: 13. The third (which is Zoro∣babel) commendeth wemen: 33. but preferreth truth aboue al 41. which is so approued, and he is rewarded. 42. The king moreouer at his request resto∣reth the holie vessels of the temple, and granteth meanes to build the citie of Ierusalem, and the temple.
CHAP. V. Those that returned from captiuitie of Babylon into Ierusalem, and Iurie, are recited. 47. They restore Gods seruice: 66. but are hindered from building.
CHAP. VI. The Iewes by assistance of king Darius build vp the Temple in Ierusalem.
CHAP. VII. The house of God is finished, 7. and dedicated, 10. the feast of Pasch is also celebrated seuen dayes with Azimes.
CHAP. VIII. Esdras going from Babylon to Ierusalem, 9. carieth king Artaxerxes fauou∣rable letters. 14. nt. licence to tak gold, siluer, and al thinges necessarie at their pleasure. 31. The chief mn that goe with him are recited. 51. He voweth a fast praying for good successe in their iorney. 56. weigheth the gold and siluer, which he deliuereth to the Priestes, and Leuites. 69. And seuerely admonisheth the people to repentance, for their mariages made with infideles.
CHAP. IX. Esdras fasting for the sinnes of the people, commandeth that they separate al strange wemen from them. 18. The Priestes and Leuites, which had offended herein, are recited. 38. He readeth the law before the people: 48. certaine doe expound to the multitudes in seueral places. 52. And so they are dismissed with ioy.
THE FOVRTH BOOKE OF ESDRAS.
CHAP. I. Esdras is sent to expostulate with the vngratful Iewes for neglecting Gods manie great benefites.
CHAP. II. The Synagogue expostulateth with her children for their ingratitude; 10. shew∣ing that they shal be forsaken, and the gentiles called.
CHAP. III. The workes of God are wonderful from the beginning, 7. and men vngratful 13. In Abraham God chose to himself a peculiar people: who neuertheles were froward, and obstinate. 23. He also chose Dauid, but stil the people were sinful: 28. the Babylonians also, by whom they are afflicted, are no lesse but rather greater sinners.
CHAP. IIII. Mans witte and reason is not able to vnderstand the counsel and iudgement of God, 22. why his people are afflicted by wicked nations, 33. nor of times, and thinges to come.
CHAP. V. Diuers signes of thinges to come are shewed to Esdras by an Angel: 16. for the comforth of the people in captiuitie.
CHAP. VI. God knowing al thinges before they were made, created them 54. for man: and considereth the endes of al.
CHAP. VII. Without tribulations no man can attayne immortal life: 17. which the iust shal inherite: and the wicked shal perish. 28. Christ wil come, and dye for man∣kind. 36. Prayers of the iust shal profite til the end of this word, but not after the general iudgement. 48. Al sinned in Adam. 52. and haue added more sinnes, 57. but it is in mans powre, 62. by Gods grace, to liue eternally.
CHAP. VIII. God is merciful in this world, yet fewe are saued. 6. Gods workes, and dispo∣sition of his creatures are meruelous. 15 Esdras prayeth for the people of Israel: 37. and saluation is promised to the iust, and punishment threatned to the wicked.
CHAP. IX. Certaine signes shal goe before the day of iudgement. 14. More shal perish then be saued. 25. Prayer with other good workes, are meanes to saluation.
CHAP. X. The state of Ierusalem is prefigured by a woman mourning, 25. and after∣wardes reioying.
CHAP. XI. An eagle appeareth to Esdras coming forth of the sea, with three heades, and twelue winges: sometimes one reigning in the world, sometimes an other, but euerie one vanisheth away. 36. A lion also appeareth coming forth of the wo suppresse the eagle.
CHAP. XII. The eagle vanisheth away, 5. Esdras prayeth, 10. and the former visions are declared to him.
CHAP. XIII. A vision of a winde (as it first semed, but) in dede, v. 3. of a man: 5. strong against the enimies: 21. with the interpretation.
CHAP. XIIII. God appeareth in a bush, 6. reuealing some thinges to be published, and some thinges to be hid. 10. As the world waxeth old, al thinges become worse. 27. The people of Israel are vngratful. 32. Al shal be iudged in the Re∣surrection according to their deedes.
CHAP. XV. Esdras is bid to denounce, that assuredly manie euiles wil come to the world. 9. God wil protect his people, the wicked shal be punished, and lament their final miseries, God reuenging for the good.
CHAP. XVI. Al are admonished, that extreme calamities shal fal vpon this world, 36. the penitent returning to iustice shal escape, 55. & as al thinges were made by Gods omnipotent powre at his wil, so al thinges shal serue to the reward of the bles∣sed, and punishment of the wicked.
A table of the Epistles, taken forth of the old Testament, vpon certayne festiual dayes. The other feastes, and al the sundayes haue their Epistles in the new Testament. As is there noted.
chronological table
A PARTICVLAR TABLE OF THE MOST PRINCIPAL THINGES CON∣teyned as wel in the holie text, as in the Annotations of both the Tomes of the old Testament. In vvhich, the letter A. directeth to the former volume; B. to the latter; and the numbers to the pages.
Censura trium Theologorum Anglorum, extra collegium commorantium.
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