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CONTENTS.

FROM THE CREATION TO THE DEATH OF JOSEPII.

SECTION I.-Creation-Garden of Eden-Endowments of Man

SECT. II-Fall of our First Parents, and their Punishment

SECT. III.-Cain and Abel

SECT. IV.-Seth and his Posterity

SECT. V. Great corruption of Manners, the consequence of intermarriages

between the descendants of Seth and those of Cain

SECT. VI.-The Deluge-The Ark

SECT. VIII.-The Earth peopled again from the three sons of Noah

SECT. IX.-Babel-The Confusion of Tongues

SECT. X.-Posterity of Shem

SECT. XI.-History of Abraham

SECT. XII.-Covenant of Circumcision-God visits Abram, and promises him

a Son by Sarah-Destruction of Sodom-Escape of Lot

SECT. XIII.-Birth of Isaac-Command to Abraham to sacrifice his Son

SECT. XIV.-Death of Sarah-Purchase of a Burying Place

SECT. XV.-Abraham sends to his kindred for a wife for Isaac-Rebekah is

sent-Death of Abraham

SECT. XVI.-Esau and Jacob born-Esau deprived of the blessing of the

first-born by the fraud of Rebekah and Jacob

SECT. XVII.-Jacob goes to Padan-aram, and is entertained by Laban-He is

deceived by Laban, and receives Leah, instead of Rachel, to wife-

Rachel also given to him for seven year's service

SECT. XVIII.-Jacob's return-Pursued by Laban-Esau comes with a host

to meet him, but God turns away his displeasure

SECT. XIX.-Jacob's residence in Canaan-Dinah's misfortune-The Des-

truction of the Shechemites-Jacob goes to Bethel-Deborah dies-

God appears to him at Bethel, when he builds an altar to Jehovah

SECT. XX.-Reuben's Incest-Death of Isaac-Joseph's Dreams-Jacob's

fondness and partiality for Joseph-The envy of his Brethren-He is

sold into Egypt

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SECTION XXI.-Method taken to conceal the crime from their Father-His

Grief-The Midianites sell him to Potiphar-His Temptation and Con-

tinence Is cast into Prison

SECT. XXII.-Dream of the Baker and Butler of Pharaoh in the Prison-

Joseph's Interpretation-The Fulfilment-Dream of Pharaoh-Joseph

sent for to interpret it-His counsel to Pharaoh, and exaltation

SECT. XXIII-JOSEPH'S ADMINISTRATION.-The arrival of his Brothers-

His treatment of them-He retains Simeon and sends for Benjamin

SECT. XXIV. Their money returned-Jacob refuses to let Benjamin go-

But the famine presses, and he at length consents-Joseph, after

bringing his brothers into trouble, makes himself known, and sends

SECT. XXV.-Jacob, after asking counsel of God, goes down to Egypt to his

SECT. XXVI.-Jacob's interview with Pharaoh-Pressure of the Famine-

Joseph's policy

SECT. XXVII.-Jacob resides in Egypt seventeen years-His end draws
nigh-His interview with Joseph, and benediction on his Sons

SECT. XXVIII.-Jacob's dying Prophecy respecting his Sons-His Decease

SECT. XXIX.-Jacob is buried according to his request in Canaan-Mourn-

ing on account of the Patriarch

SECT. XXX.-Joseph's brethren suspicious of his friendship-Character of

Joseph-Length of his Life-His injunction respecting his bones-

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FROM THE DEATH OF JOSEPII TO THE DEATH OF MOSES.

SECTION I.-The continuance of the Hebrews in the Land of Egypt-The cruel

edicts of the Egyptians against the male Hebrew children-The birth,

concealment, exposure, and adoption of Moses-Miserable bondage

of the Hebrews-Moses kills an Egyptian, and flies to Arabia, where

he enters into the family of Jethro, priest of Midian, whose daughter

SECT. II.-Moses sojourns in Midian forty years-Receives his commission

from God to go and deliver the People of Israel from their cruel bond-

age-The strong reluctance of Moses overcome-He is empowered

to work Miracles-Aaron is associated with him in the Commission

SECT. III.-Moses takes leave of Jethro-Circumcision-Aaron, his brother,

joins him, and receives a full account of the Message of Jehovah-

They go to the Hebrews first, and then appear before Pharaoh, and

exhibit the miracles which they were directed to perform-Pharaoh's

heart is hardened and the condition of the People is more wretched-

God promises deliverance

Aaron's Rod becomes a Serpent-The Magicians of Pharaoh

imitate the Miracle-Moses and Aaron turn the water into Blood-

This also imitated by the Magicians-The Miracle of the Frogs-This

also imitated by the Magicians-The Dust converted into Lice-Magi-

cians confounded

SECT. V. The Miracle of " Divers kinds of Flies"-The Murrain-The Hail

-Pharaoh affrighted by the Thunder which accompanied the Hail-

But his heart remains obdurate-The Plague of the Locusts-Of the

miraculous Darkness

SECT. VI.-Institution of the Passover-The destruction of the first-born of

all the Egyptians-The Exodus

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SECTION VII.-Number of the People-Time of sojourning-Change of the

commencement of the Year-Redemption of the first-born-The way

which they were led-Joseph's bones-Succoth-Pillar of Fire and

SECT. VIII. Pharaoh pursues the Israelites, and overtakes them at the edge

of the Red Sea-Alarm of the People-Promise of Deliverance-The

Sea divided by the Rod of Moses

SECT. IX.-Israel in the Wilderness-Want of Water-Marah-Elim-Want

of Food-Manna promised-Sabbath-Quails-Description of the Man-

na-Regulations for collecting it-Pot of Manna to be laid up for a

SECT. X.-Rebellion of the People at Rephidim for want of Water-The Rock

smitten-The People assailed by the Amalekites-Joshua defeats them 101

SECT. XI.-Jethro's visit to Moses-His wise counsel-Institution of Officers

--Jethro returns home

SECT. XII.-Moses called up into the Mount-Communicates the words of

Jehovah to the People-Tremendous exhibition on Mount Sinai-The

Ten Commandments uttered in a voice of Thunder-Various other Laws 105

SECT. XIII.-Laws respecting Murder-Lex Talionis-Mischief by an Ox-

Opening a Pit-Penalty for stealing an Ox or a Sheep-The killing of a

Thief-Goods in Trust-Animals borrowed-Seduction-Idolaters-

SECT. XIV. Provision for the Poor, the Stranger, Widow, and Orphan-

Loans to a Brother-Pledges-Speaking evil of Rulers-First-fruits-

Animals torn by Wild Beasts-Slander Forbidden-Duties to Enemies

-Sabbatical Year-Annual Festivals-The Passover-Feast of Taber-

nacles And Feast of Harvest of Pentecost-Leaven forbidden in the

Sacrifices-Other Laws

SECT. XV.-The Angel of God promised to go before the People

SECT. XVI.-Moses, Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu called into the Mount-Glori-

ous appearance of God-Tables of the Law

SECT. XVII. Offerings for the Tabernacle-Pattern-Curtains-Altar-Lav-

er-Holy, and Most Holy Place, and their furniture

SECT. XVIII.-Designation of Aaron and his Sons to the Priest's office-Sac-

erdotal Garments-Materials offered freely-Wisdom given to execute

the work-Amount of Gold and Silver contributed-Whence obtained 114

SECT. XIX.-Erection of the Tabernacle-Laws respecting Sacrifices and

Offerings-Sin-offerings-Unbloody Sacrifices-Drink-offerings-Flour-

SECT. XX.-Consecration of the Priests and Levites-Holy Fire

SECT. XXI.-The Sin and fearful Punishment of Aaron's eldest Sons

SECT. XXII.-Clean and unclean animals-Leprosy, laws respecting it

SECT. XXVI.-Laws respecting the Priests and Levites-Sacerdotal Benedic-

SECT. XXXI.-Departure from Mount Sinai-Order of march

SECT. XXXII.-Moses' Invitation to Hobab

SECT. XXXIII.-The People rebel against Moses-A Burning sent among

them-The Lord puts his Spirit on the Elders

SECTION XXXIV.-New Troubles arise from an unexpected quarter

SECT. XXXV.-Men sent to explore the Promised Land

SECT. XXXVI.-The People rebel against Moses again-God's Displeasure-

Declares with an oath that none but Caleb and Joshua of all that genera-

tion should ever possess the Promised Land

SECT. XXXVII.-The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, Abiram and On, with two

hundred and fifty Princes of the Congregation

SECT. XXXVIII.-Second murmuring on account of the want of Water

SECT. XXXIX.-Message to the King of Edom-Death of Aaron

SECT. XL.-Fiery Serpents infest the People on account of their rebellion

SECT. XLI.-Balak sends for Balaam to curse Israel

SECT. XLIII.-Seduction of the Israelites by the Daughters of Moab

SECT. XLIV.-Punishment of the Israelites

SECT. XLV.-Second Census of the People

SECT. XLVI.-Overthrow of the Midianites

SECT. XLVII. The tribes of Reuben and Gad ask permission to take their

inheritance on the East of Jordan-Also the half tribe of Manasseh

-Their request is granted

SECT. XLVIII.—A retrospect of the journeyings of Israel in the wilderness

SECT. XLIX.-Deuteronomy, or recapitulation of the Law

SECT. L.-The Law to be inscribed on plaistered stones-The blessings from

Mount Gerizim, and curses from Mount Ebal

SECT. LI.-A Prophecy of the Destruction of Jerusalem, and Captivity of the

SECT. LII.-Covenant of Horeb renewed in the Plains of Moab

SECT. LIII.-Valedictory of Moses concluded.

SECT. LIV.-Inauguration of Joshua, and blessing of the Twelve Tribes

SECT. LV.-Death of Moses

FROM THE DEATH OF MOSES TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF

THE REGAL GOVERNMENT.

SECTION I.-Entrance of the Host of Israel into the Promised Land under the

conduct of Joshua, the successor of Moses

SECT. II.-The Passage of the Israelites over the River Jordan

SECT. III.-Circumcision of the Israelites at Gilgal-The Passover is observed

-The Manna ceases-The Captain of the Host of the Lord appears to

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SECT. IV. The Conquest of Jericho-The curse denounced by Joshua against

the man who should rebuild this city

SECT. V. The transgression of Achan-The Attack upon Ai, and the defeat

of the Israelites-Joshua's Distress-The Lord's communication to him

-Achan detected and punished with all his House-Righteousness of

God in this transaction

SECTION VI.-Ai again assaulted and taken by stratagem, and utterly destroyed

-Joshua erects an Altar in Ebal and offers Sacrifices-Writes a Copy

of the Law on Stones-From Mount Gerizim and Ebal pronounces the

Blessings and the Curses

SECT. VII. The Gibeonites deceive Joshua and the Princes, and obtain from

them an oath that they should not be destroyed-The People would

have had them to violate their engagement and destroy this People

who had imposed on them-Joshua considers the oath obligatory-The

general subject of the Obligation of Vows

SECT. VIII.-Powerful combination of the Kings of Canaan to destroy the

Gibeonites-Joshua is made acquainted with their danger, and hastens

to their relief-Combined Kings defeated-Wonderful miracle of the

Sun standing still-The execution of five Kings

SECT. IX.-A new combination under Jabin-Joshua defeats him, and takes

Hazor, his capitol-Conquest of the whole hill-country-Parts uncon-

quered

SECT. X.-Joshua divides the Land among the nine and a half Tribes-Caleb's

Speech and Portion-Othniel conquers Kirjath-zepher, and receives

Caleb's daughter Achsah as his reward-Lot of Judah-Of Ephraim-

Half Tribe of Manasseh-The case of Zelophehad-Children of Joseph

complain of the narrowness of their limits

SECT. XI.-Shiloh the residence of the Ark-Seven tribes yet destitute of an

inheritance-The lots of Benjamin-Of Simeon-Of Zebulon—Of Issa-

char-Of Asher-Of Naphtali-Of Dan-Joshua's inheritance

SECT. XII.-Cities of Refuge appointed-Cities for the Levites-Suburbs to

the Cities also granted

SECT. XIII.-The armed men of the two and a half Tribes have leave to

return-Joshua's testimony and exhortation-They build an altar near

Jordan-Impression of this event on Israel-Their deputation and sol-

emn message-Their satisfactory answer-The People rejoiced at the

successful issue

SECT. XIV.-Prosperous condition of Israel-Joshua's solemn address to the

Elders and People-His Valedictory-His proposal that they should

now choose whom they would serve-Decease of Joshua and Eleazar 210

SECT. XV.-Judah and Simeon directed to attack the Canaanites-Though

successful they could not expel the Canaanites from every part of their

lot-Benjamin not able to expel the Jebusites-Manasseh very unsuc-

cessful in reclaiming their Possession-Solemn message of the Angel

of God-Character of the generation who first possessed Canaan-The

People forsake God after the decease of this generation-God raises up

Judges-When the Judges were dead they again grievously provoked

SECT. XVI.-Othniel delivers Israel-Ehud delivers them from Moab, and

slays ten thousand Men

SECT. XVII.-Shamgar-Deborah judges Israel-Barak associated with her-

The Tribes summoned to the help of the Lord against Jabin-Sisera

defeated-His death by the hand of Jael-Song of Deborah and Barak

SECT. XVIII.-Midian oppresses Israel-A nameless Prophet is sent with a

message from God to Israel-The Angel of the Lord appears to Gid-

eon, who sacrifices a kid to Jehovah, and the Angel, after delivering

his message, ascends in the flame-Gideon throws down the altar of

Baal by Divine direction-Joash, Gideon's father, refuses to give him

up—A great host gathered against Israel-Gideon collects the People

-Asks for a two-fold sign, which is granted.

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SECT. XIX.-Gideon collects his Forces-A mere handful in comparison of

Midian, yet the Lord tells him there are too many-All are dismissed

except three hundred-Gideon goes to the Midianitish host, and hears

a dream which encourages him-The enemy are thrown into confusion,

and slay one another-Two Princes of the Midianites are taken, Oreb

and Zeeb-Their heads cut off

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