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Sect. XIII. Spies sent to search the land of Canaan; they

bring an evil report. The people desire to return into

Egypt. The faithful report of Caleb and Joshua page 58

Sect. XIV. The punishment of the Israelites, and the death

of the false spies. Moses intercedes for the people, and

the Lord pardons them.

Sect, XV. The Sabbath-breaker stoned to death. Korah,

Dathan, and Abiram punished.

Sect. XVI. The people murmur for want of water.

and Aaron offend the Lord by striking the rock,

Sect. XVII. The king of Eden refuses a passage to the Israel-

ites. The death of Aaron. Eleazar succeeds him.

Sect. XVIII. The people speak against God, and against

Moses; are punished by fiery serpents. The brazen

serpent set up in the wilderness.

Sect. XIX. Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og the king of

Bashan defeated; their land given to the Israelites.

Sect, XX. Balak king of Moab sends for Balaam the prophet

to curse Israel. Balaam's ass speaks.

Sect. XXI. Balaam and Balak offer sacrifices. Balaam by

God's command blesses the Israelites.

Sect. XXII. Balaam continueth to bless the Israelites.

pronounces a prophecy concerning the Israelites and

other nations. He returns home. A memorable vic.

tory over the Midianites.

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Sect. XXIII. Moses has a view of the promised land from

mount Abiram; is forewarned of his death; and ap-

points Joshua as his successor.

Sect. XXIV. Moses exhorts the Israelites to obedience.

Sect. XXV. Moses continues his exhortation.

Sect. XXVI. Moses continues his exhortation.

Sect. XXVII. Moses continues his exhortation.

Sect. XXVIII. Moses continues his exhortation.

Sect. XXIX. A further account of Moses's exhortation.

Sect. XXX. Moses's exhortation continued.

Sect. XXXI. Moses encourages the people to trust in the

Lord. He delivers the written law to the priests.

Sect. XXXII. The death of Moses.

Sect. XXXIII. Joshua appointed by the Lord to govern

Israel; he is accepted by the people.

Sect. XXXIV. Joshua sends spies to Jericho. They are

concealed from their pursuers by Rahab.

Sect. XXXV. The waters of Jordan divide, and the Israelites

pass over on dry land.

Sect. XXXVI. Circuncision renewed. The people eat the

corn of the land. Manna ceases.

Sect. XXXVII. The Lord appeareth to Joshna, as prince of
the host of the Lord. The city of Jericho is taken.
Rahab and her family preserved.

Sect. XXXVIII. Achin disobeys the commandment of the

Lord, by taking part of the spoil. He and his whole

family stoned to death.

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Sect. XXXIX. The Gibeonites deceive Joshna and the

princes of Israel. The Gibeonites condemned to ser-

Sect. XL. A battle with the kings of the Amorites. The sun
stands still at the command of Joshua. The kings de-

feated.

Sect. XLI. Joshua completes his conquests.

Sect. XLII. The division of the land of Canaan. Hebron

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Sect. XLIII The tabernacle set up at Shiloh. Lots cast for

the inheritance of the land of Canaan.

Sect XLIV. Joshua exhorts the people to obedience.
reminds them of the faithfulness of the Divine pro-
mises

Sect. XLV. Joshua continues his exhortations. A covenant

made. Joshua's death. The death of Eleazar the

Sect. XLVI. Jerusalem and other cities taken. Giants slain. 201

Sect. XLVII. An angel sent to reprove the new generation

of Israelites. They are punished. Othniel raised up

to deliver Israel.

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Sect. XLVIII. The history of the Danites. War with the

Benjamites. The tribe of Benjamin nearly extirpated. 208

Sect. XLIX. Israel delivered from the Moabites by Ehud;

and from the Philistines by Shamgar. Deborah and

Barak raised up to deliver them from Jabin king of

Canaan. Sisera the captain of his host slain.

Sect. L. The history of Naomi and Ruth.

Seét. LI. The Israelites oppressed by the Midianites. Gideon

appointed to deliver them. He requests a sign, which

Sect. LII. Gideon prepares for battle by the Lord's direction.

He requests another sign. He defeats the Midianites. 224

Sect. LIII. The Ephraimites murmur. Zeba and Zalmun-
na taken. Great spoils gained. Gideon's death.

Sect. LIV. Abimilech the son of Gideon slays all his brethren.

Abimelech slain. Tola succeeds him. Jair succeeds

Tola. The people worship idols.

Sect. LV. The people oppressed by the Philistines and the

Ammonites. They repent. Jephtha raised up to de-

liver them.

Sect. LVI. Jephtha makes a rash vow. He gains a victory
over the Ammonites.

Sect. LVII. Jephtha's resentment against the Ephraimites.

Sect. LVIII. The angel of the Lord appears to Manoah and

his wife. The birth of Samson foretold. Samson

Sect. LIX. Samson's marriage. His riddle.

of the Philistines.

Sect. LX. Samson burns the corn belonging to the Philis-

tines. He slays a thousand of them with the jaw-

bone of an ass. Suffers extreme thirst.

Sect. LXI. Sam son carries away the gates of Gaza. Deli-
lah betrays him. The Philistines put out his eyes.
Sect. LXII. Samson pulls down the temple of Dagon, and
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dies.

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Sect. LXIII. Hannah's prayer. The birth of Samuel. His

mother devotes him to the Lord. Her thanksgiving. 273

Sect. LXIV. The wickedness of Eli's sons. Samuel's minis-

try. A prophet sent to reprove Eli.

Sect. LXV. The word of the Lord revealed to Samuel con-
cerning Eli. Eli's resignation.

Sect. LXVI. The Israelites overcome by the Philistines.

The ark of God is taken. Eli's sons slain. The death

Sect. LXVII. The Philistines carry the ark of God into the
temple of Dagon. They are afflicted with plagues.
They send back the ark,

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CONTENTS.

Sect. LXVIII. Samuel exhorts the Israelites. They repent

and turn unto the Lord.

Sect. LXIX. The Israelites desire a king. God commandeth

Samuel to yield to their importunity.

Sect. LXX. Samuel by the Lord's command anoints Saul to

be king of Israel.

Sect. LXXI. Samuel assembles the people. He casts lots for

a king, and Šaul is chosen. The Israelites approve

Sect. LXXII. The Ammonites encamp against Jabesh Gi-

lead. Saul delivers the people out of their hands, and

is confirmed in the kingdom.

Sect. LXXIII. Samuel testifies his integrity, and exhorts the

king and people. Thunder and rain in the time of

harvest. Samuel prays for the people.

Sect. LXXIV. Saul takes upon himself to offer a sacrifice.

Samuel reproves him, and forewarns him that the

kingdom will be taken from him.

Sect. LXXV. Jonathan the son of Saul, with his armour-

bearer, obtain a victory over a host of Philistines. Saul

pursues the victory. His interdiction. His severity to

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Sect. LXXVI. Samuel sends Saul to destroy the Amalekites.
He spares the king and the best of the spoil. He is
rejected of God for his disobedience. Agag slain.

Sect. LXXVII. Samuel sent to Jesse. David anointed king

by Samuel. Saul tormented by an evil spirit, sends for

David to play to him.

Sect. LXXVIII. Goliath the champion of the Philistines de-

fies the armies of Israel. David slayeth him with a

sling and a stone.

Sect. LXXIX. Saul envying David, seeks to kill him. Is

alarmed at his good success.

Sect. LXXX. David by Jonathan's advice leaves Saul. He

goes to Abimilech the high priest at Nob; from

thence he flies to the cave of Adullam. His relations

and others resort to him. Doeg informs against Abi-

melech, and by Saul's command puts all the priests

to death. David obtains a victory over the Philistines,

Saul pursues him. The Lord preserves him.

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Sect. LXXXI. David in a cave at Engedi, spares Saul's life.

Saul relents. David swears not to cut off Saul's fa-

Sect. LXXXII. David sends to Nabal for provisions. Is re-

fused. His anger. Abigail's interposition.

Sect. LXXXIII. David finding Saul asleep, takes his spear

and cruse, but spares his life. Saul again relents and

Sect. LXXXIV. David fearing Saul, takes refuge with the

Sect. LXXXV. Saul consults a witch at Endor.

Sect. LXXXVI. The battle of Gilboa. Saul and his three

Sect. LXXXVII. An Amalekite carries the news of the death

of Saul and Jonathan to David. David's lamentation. 400

Sect. LXXXVIII, David goes to Hebron. Is made king of

Judah. Ish-bosheth made king of Israel. Asahel slain

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