BY CHARLNS BAKER, ae: AUTHOR: OF A TEACHERS LESSONS, ONGEHE CREATION, THE BOOK OF eet PILE HISTORY, BOH.K GEOGRAPHY, Ko, ty THIRD EDITION, LONDON: VARTY, EDUCATIONAL DEPOSITORY, 81, STRAND. AND: SOLD WY AuL, BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS; 4THE BOOK or BIBLE CHARACTERS. BY CHARLES BAKER, C AUTHOR OF A TEACHER'S LESSONS ON THE CREATION, THE BOOK OF BIBLE HISTORY, BIBLE GEOGRAPHY, &e. “ Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.” 1 Cor. x: 11. THOMAS VARTY, EDUCATIONAL DEPOSITORY, 31, STRAND. AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS. [BNTERED AT STATIONERS’ HALL]OBJECTS OF THE WORK. Tue Author of the “ Book of Bible Characters” has long felt the want of some school-book in which the more subordinate, as well as the principal characters of the Old and New Testaments should be: presented in a short and simple form for juvenile learners ; and bavin; prepared the present little work for his own pupils, it is now offere to others who have also desired such a manual. In order to keep the descriptive portion short, only one or two prominent circumstances have been mentioned under each name; and some events connected with characters previously introduced have been inserted under other characters ; thus, the circumstance of Josiah persisting in going to war with Pharaoh-Necho is related under his own name, while thatof his being in disguise is introduced under the name of Pharaoh-Necho. It may be thought that there is a deficiency of information on the more important characters ;—but it is not the object of this publica- tion to enter into numerous particulars respecting Abraham, David, Daniel, St. Peter, St. Paul, &c. Those characters of whom much is recorded are generally well known, while those which are seldom mentioned in the Scriptures are almost neglected, and are most liable to be overlooked. Many of the minor characters at the same time present beautiful examples for imitation, and consequently convey impressive lessons to the mind and heart. The firm reliance of Jabez—the tenderness of Rizpah—the modesty of Vashti, are instances of this kind. Some of the minor characters are also equally important, in conveying warnings of sins to be avoided ; while others are introduced, in order to make the ordinary reading of the Scriptures intelligible and profitable. (Psalm Ixxxiii. 9, 10,11.) The reading of this Psalm cannot be understood unless something be previously known of the persons mentioned therein.THE BOOK oF BIBLE CHARACTERS, PART I.—_THE OLD TESTAMENT. PERIOD I, From the Creation to the Deluge. 4004—2348 B.C. (1656 years.) ADAM vas the first man that God made, and he was the father of all mankind. God formed man of dust, and placed him in the garden of Eden. He gave him dominion over every other living creature. Adam lived to be 930 years old. Gen. i. 26, 27; ii. 7, 8, 15-20; v. 5. Who was the firstman? Whomade Adam? Of whom washe the father? Of what did God torm man? Where did God place him? Over whom had man dominion? How long did Adam live? Who was Adam? EVE was the first woman that God made; she was the mother of all mankind. Adam and Eve disobeyed God; they thus became sinners, and were driven from Paradise. Gen. ii. 21-24; iii. Who was the first woman? Of whom was she the mother? What did Adam and Eve do? What did they thus become? What was their imme- diate punishment? Who was Eve? , CAIN was the eldest son of Adam and Eve; he killed his brother Abel. He was driven from men, and lived in a far country, where he had many children. Cain was a husbandman. His descendants were called the children of men. Gen. iv. 1-17. Who was the eldest son of Adam and Eve? What wickedness did he commit? What became of Cain? What was Cain’s occupation? Had he children? What were his ee ee ‘Who was Cain?BIBLE CHARACTERS, (PERIOD I ABEL was the second son of Adam and Eve; he was a righteous man ; he offered a more excellent sacrifice to God than Cain, and therefore Cain hated him and slew him. Abel was a shepherd. Gen. iv. 2-8. Hep. xi. 4. Who was the second son of Adam and Eve? What was his character ? Why did Cain hate him and slay him? What was Abel's occupation? Who was Abel? LAMECH was a descendant of Cain, and the father of Jabal, Jubal, Tubal-Cain, and Naamah. He took two wives ; one of them named Adah, and the other Zillah. Gen. iv. 19-24. Of whom was Lamech a descendant? Of whom was he the father? Who were Lamech’s two wives? Who was Lamech? SETH was the third son of Adam and Eve; he was a good man ; he had many descendants, who were called the children of God. Seth’s age was 912 years. Adam and Eve had many other sons and daughters. Gen. iv. 25, 26; v. 8; vi. 2. ‘Who was the third son of Adam and Eve? What was his character? What were his descendants called? What was Seth’s age? Had Adam and Eve other sons and daughters? Who was Seth? JABAL was a son of Lamech and Adah ; he is said to be “the father of those that dwell in tents,’ or the people who follow the pastoral life, keeping flocks and herds. Gen. iv. 20. ‘Who were the parents of Jabal? Of what people is he said to be the father? What people are thus spoken of? Who was Jabal? JUBAL was another son of Lamech and Adab; he is spoken of as “the father of those who handle the harp and organ,” or the in- ventor of musical instruments. Gen. iv. 21. Of whom was Jubal a son? Of whom is he said to be the father? What does this mean? Who was Jubal? TUBAL-CAIN was the son of Lamech and Zillah, and the in- ventor of the art of working in metals. Naamah was the sister of Tubal-Cain. Gen. iv. 22. Who were the parents of Tubal-Cain? Of what was Tubal-Cain the in- ventor? What was the name of his sister? Who was Tubal-Cain? ENOCH was the son of Jared, a descendant of Seth. He was a very good man, who pleased God, and God took him to heaven 4FROM THE DELUGE TO THE DEATH OF JOSEPH. without dying, when he was 365 years old. Gen. v. 21-24. Hes. i. 5. Of whom was Enoch the son? Of whom was he a descendant? What was his character? How did God reward him? At what age was he translated to heaven? Who was Enoch? METHUSELAH was a son of Enoch; he was the oldest man that ever lived. The son of Methuselah was Lamech. Lamech was the father of Noah. The age of Methuselah was 969 years. Gen. v. 21, 25-27, Who was the oldest man that ever lived? Of whom was he ason? How many years did he live? Of whom was he the father? Of whom was he the grandfather? Who was Methuselah? NOAH was the good man whom God saved with his family in an ark, when he destroyed mankind by a flood for their wickedness. The ark was a large ship that floated on the water. Living animals of every kind were preserved in it. After the flood the ark rested on Mount Ararat, in Armenia. Gey. v. 29; vi.—ix. 17. What good man did God save when he drowned the world? For what did God destroy mankind? How did God save Nouh? What was the ark? What were preserved in it? Where did the ark rest after the flood? In what country? Who was Noah? PERIOD II. From the Deluge to the Death of Joseph. 2347-1635 B.C. (712 years.) . JAPHETH was the son of Noah whose descendants are said to have peopled the countries west of Armenia, and thence to have come into Europe. Gen. v.32; x. 1-5. Whose son was Japheth? What countries were peopled by his de- scendants? Where did they come thence? Who was Japheth ? HAM was the son of Noah who mocked his father. His de- scendants, who were cursed for his wickedness, are said to have peopled Canaan, Arabia, Egypt, and Africa,—countries south of Armenia. Gen. v. 32; x. 6-20. Ps. cv. 27. Which of Noah’s sons mocked his father? Who were cursed for his wickedness? What countries are his descendants said to have peopled? ‘Who was Ham? . .BIBLE CHARACTERS. [PERIOD I. SHEM was the son of Noah among whose descendants Abraham was born. Shem’s descendants are supposed to have peopled Ar- menia, and the countries eastward. GEN. v. 32; x. 21-31. Among whose descendants was Abraham born? What countries were peopled by Shem’s descendants? Of whom was Shem ason? Who was Shem ? MESHECH was the sixth son of Japheth ; he is supposed to have settled in the north-east of Asia-minor, near the Black Sea. Gen. x.2. Ezek. xxxviii, 2. Of whom was Meshech ason? Where is he supposed to have settled? ‘Who was Meshech ? ARAM was the fifth son of Shem; he is said to have settled in Syria, and peopled that part of Asia. Gen. x. 22. Of whom was Aram ason? Where did he settle? Who was Aram? CUSH was the eldest son of Ham, and the father of the Ethiopians, who were also called Cushites. The country which he peopled was also called Cush. GEN. x. 6. Who was the eldest son of Ham? Of whom was he the father? What were the Ethiopians also called? What was his country called? Who was Cush? MIZRAIM was a son of Ham, whose descendants are supposed. to have peopled Egypt. Gen. x. 6. Of whom was Mizraim a son? What country was peopled by his de~ scendants? Who was Mizraim? CANAAN was the youngest son of Ham, and the father of the Canaanites. His eldest son, Sidon, is said to have founded the city of Sidon; his other sons were fathers of the Hittites, Jebusites, Amorites, Girgasites, Hivites, Arkites, Sinites, Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites. Gen. x. 6, 15-19. Who was the youngest son of Ham? Of what people was he the father? Which of his sons founded Sidon? Of what people were his other sons the fathers? Who was Canaan? JEBUS was a son of Canaan, and father of the Jebusites, a people who-dwelt in Jerusalem and its neighbourhood for many years. Gen. x. 16, 2 Sam. v. 6-9. Who was the father of the Jebusites? Of whom washeason? Where did the Jebusites dwell? Who was Jebus? 6FROM THE DELUGE TO THE DEATH OF JOSEPH. EBER was the great-grandson of Shem. the father of all the chil- dren of Eber. . Eber’s posterity were called Hebrews. Gen. x. 21,24. Of whom was Eber the great-grandson? Of what people was he the father? Who was Eber? PELEG was the son of Eber. In his time the earth was divided, either by the scattering of the builders of Babel, or by the de- scendants of Noah settling in different countries. GEN. x. 25. Of whom was Peleg the son? What took place in his time? How is this event supposed to have taken place ? THE BUILDERS OF BABEL were the men who settled in the plain of Shinar, afier the flood, and who began to build a city, and a tower whose top should reach unto heaven. God confounded their speech, and they were dispersed. Gen. xi. 1-9. Where did the Builders of Babel settle? What did they begin to do? Why were they dispersed? Who were the Builders of Babel? ASSHUR was a son of Shem; he was driven from Shinar by Nimrod ; he built the city of Nineveh, and established the Assyrian empire. GEN. x. 22. 1 Curon. i. 17. Of whom was Asshur a son? By whom was he driven from Shinar? What city did he build? What empire did he establish 2. Who was Asshur? NIMROD was a grandson of Ham, and the son of Cush; he was a mighty hunter; he invaded the land of Shinar, and built the city of Babylon. Gen. x. 8-11. Of whom was Nimrod a grandson? What was he? What land did he invade? What city did he build? Who was Nimrod? TERAH was a descendant of Shem; he lived in Chaldea; he had three sons, Haran, Nahor, and Abram. Gen. xi. 24-26. Of whom was Terah a descendant? In what country did he live? Who were his sons? Who was Terah? HARAN was the eldest son of Terah; he had three children, Lot, Milcah, and Iscah; he died in Chaldea. Gen. xi. 27-29, 31. Who was the eldest son of Terah? How many children had he? Who were they? Where did Haran die?) Who was Haran? NAHOR was the son of Terah who married Mileah, and settled at Padan-aram, in Mesopotamia. Gen. xi. 27-29 ; xxiv. 10; xxviii. 2. Whom did Nahor marry? Where did he settle? Where was Padan- -aram? Who was Nahor? 7 7BIBLE CHARACTERS. [PERIOD Il. ABRAHAM was the faithful believer in God’s promises; he is called the friend of God ; he believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness. He was the father of the Israelites, and among his descendants the Saviour was born, according to God’s romise. His name was at first Abram. Gen. xii. 1-43 xvii. 1-8. A. xli, 8. Rom. iv. 3. James ii. 23. ‘Who was the faithful believer who was called the friend of God? What was counted to him for righteousness? Of what people was-he the father? Who was born among his descendants? Who had promised this?’ What was Abraham’s name at first?) Who was Abraham ? SARAH was the wife of Abraham, and the daughter-in-law of Terah ; she became in her old age the mother of Isaac. Her name was at first Sarai. Sarah is the only woman whose age is mentioned in the Bible. She died at the age of 127 years. GEN. xi. 29; xvii. 15-16; xviii. 145 xxi. 1-5. Who was the wife of Abraham? Whose daughter-in-law was she? Of whom did she become the mother in her old age? What was her name at first? What is remarkable respecting her? Who was Sarah? LOT was the son of Haran who left Chaldea with Abraham, and. came into Canaan. When he parted from Abraham, he went to live in the plain of Sodom. God saved him, because he was a righteous man, when he destroyed the cities of the plain. Gen. xi. 27-31; xii. 5; xiii. 5-125 xix. 15-29. Who went with Abraham into Canaan? Whose son was Lot? Did he art from Abraham? Whither did he then go to live?’ When did God save jim from destruction? Why? Who was Lot? PHARAOH was the king of Egypt whom Abraham deceived, by telling him that Sarah was his sister. God punished Pharaoh for taking Sarah from her husband. Gen. xii. 10-20. How did Abraham deceive the king of Egypt? For what did God punish Pharaoh? Who was Pharaoh? CHEDORLAOMER was the Assyrian king who with three other kings made war on the cities of the plain, conquered them, and took Lot and his family prisoners. Gen. xiv. 1-16. What Assyrian king made war on the cities of the plain? Did he conquer. them? Whom did he take prisoners? Who was Chedorlaomer ANER, ESHCOL, and MAMRE were three chiefs of the Canaanites, who joined Abram, ae their tribes, in pursuit of Che-FROM THE DELUGE TO THE DEATH OF JOSEPH. dorlaomer and the other kings who spoiled Sodom and carried away Lot. Gen. xiv. 24, Who joined Abraham in pursuit of Chedorlaomer? What were these three men? What had Chedorlaomer and the other kings done? Who were Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre? MELCHIZEDEK was the king of Salem, and priest of the most high God; he blessed Abraham, and gave him and his people bread and wine, after they had returned from pursuing Chedor- laomer. Abraham gave Melchizedek one-tenth of the spoils that were taken from the Assyrian king. Gen. xiv. 17-20. Hes. vii. 4. Who was the king of Salem and priest of the most high God? With what did he entertain Abraham and his people?) When? What did Abraham give Melchizedek? Who was Melchizedek ? HAGAR was Saral’s bondmaid; she fled from her mistress, but was desired by an angel to return and submit to her. She was afterwards the mother of Ishmael. Gen. xvi. Who was Sarah’s bondmaid? From whom did Hagar flee? What was she then desired to do? By whom? Of whom was she afterwards the mother? Who was Hagar? MOAB was the elder of the sons and grandsons of Lot. From ‘him the Moabites were descended, whose country was eastward of the Dead Sea. Gen. xix. 37. Who was the elder of the sons and grandsons of Lot? What people were descended from him? What part of Canaan had they 2 Who was Moab? AMMON was the younger of the sons and grandsons of Lot. He was the father of the Ammonites, whose country was east of the Jordan. In after years the Ammonites were coustantly at war with the Israelites. GEN. xix. 38. June. xi. 4. ‘Who was the younger of the sons and grandsons of Lot? Of what people was he the father? Where was their country? What is related of the Ammonites in after years? Who was Ammon? ISHMAEL was the son of Hagar and Abraham; he mocked Isaac, and was sent away from Abraham’s house with his mother. He lived in the wilderness, where he became an archer; he was the father of the Ishmaelites. Gen. xvi. 10-12, 15, 16; xxi. 9-21. Of whom was Ishmael the son? What did he do that was wrong? How were he and his mother punished? What did he become? Of whom was he the father? Who was Ishmael?BIBLE CHARACTERS. [PERIoD Ik. ABIMELECH was the king of Gerar whom Abraham deceived by telling him that Sarah was his sister, lest he should be slain, and she taken from him. Gey. xx. Who was the king of Gerar whom Abraham deceived? How did he de- ceive him? Why did he deceive him? Who was Abimelech? ISAAC was the son of Abraham according to God’s promise. When he was grown up, God tried the faith of Abraham, by com- manding him to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice. God renewed to Isaac his promises to Abraham. In his old age he was deceived by his son Jacob. Gen. xxi. 1-83 xxii. 1-19. Who was the promised son of Abraham? Who tried the faith of Abraham? When? How did God try Abrabam’s faith? What did God renew to him? By whom was Isaac deceived in his old age? Who was Isaac? EPHRON was the Hittite from whom Abraham purchased the cave and field of Machpelah for a burying-place. Gen. xxiii. 10-20. What did Abraham purchase from Ephron? For what did he purchase itt Who was Ephron? ELIEZER was the old and faithful servant of Abraham, who made him promise to fetch a wife for Isaac from the family of Nahor, in Mesopotamia. Gen. xv. 25 xxiv. 2-59. Who was the old and faithful servant of Abraham? What did his master make him promise? Who was Eliezer? BETHUEL was one of the sons of Nahor; he and his son Laban received Eliezer kindly, and gave him Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, to be the wife of Isaac. Gen. xxii. 23; xxiv. 24-60. Whose son was Bethuel? How did he and Laban receive Eliezer? Whom did they give to be the wife of Isaac? Who was Bethuel ? KETURAH was the second wife of Abraham; she bare him six sons, whu settled round the eastern borders of Canaan. Gen. xxv. 1-4. Who was Abraham's second wife? How many sons had Abraham and Keturah? Where did they settle? Who was Keturah ? REBEKAH was Isaac’s wife ; she became the mother of two sons, Esau and Jacob; they were afterwards the fathers of two great nations, according to their father’s prophecy. She loved Jacob hest, and assisted him to deceive Isaac. Grex, xxii. 23; xxiv.; xxv. 20-28. Who was Isaac’s wife? Of whom did she become the mother? What were they afterwards? Who had foretold this? Which of her sons did she love the best? What did she assist him todo? Who was Rebekah? 20FROM THE DELUGE TO THE DEATH OF JOSEPH. MIDIAN was one of the sons of Abrabam, and the father of the Midianites; a people who, with the Ishmaelites, early traded to Egypt, with spices, balms, and other merchandize. Gen, xxv. 25 xxxvii. 28. 1 Cron. i. 32. Who was the father of the Midianites? Of whom was he a son? Into what country did they trade? For what? Who was Midian? JOB was the most patient of men. He was rich, and became oor, his sons and daughters were killed, and he was greatly afflicted. e endured his troubles with patience, and God blessed him with other sons and daughters, and with greater riches. Job i., ii., xlii, Who was the most patient of men? What troubles had he? How did he endure his troubles? How did God afterwards reward him? Who was Job? ELIPHAZ, BILDAD, and ZOPHAR were three friends of Job who came to comfort him during his afflictions, but God was dis- pleased with them. Jopii. 113 xlii. 2-9. Of whom were Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar friends? For what did they come to Job? Whi was displeased with them? Who were Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar ? ELIHU was a wise young man who was displeased with Job's three friends, because they condemned Job. He also reproved Job for saying that God was unjust in afflicting him. Jos xxxii. Why was Elihu angry with Job’s three friends? For what did he reprove Job? “Who was Elihu ? ESAU was Isaac’s elder son, and beloved by his father. He lived by hunting, and he sold his birthright to his brother for a mess of ottage. He dwelt in Mount Seir, and became the father of the domites. Gin. xxv. 26-34; xxvii. xXxxii.5 Xxx. 5 xxxvi. Who was Isaac's elder son? Of which of his parents was he the favourite? By what did he live? To whom did he sell his birthright? For what? Where did he dwell? Of what people was he the father?’ Who was Esau? JACOB was Isaac’s younger son; he was much beloved by his mother, and he obtained his father’s blessing by deceit. He had to eave Canaan because he was afraid of the anger of his brother Esau, whom he had deceived. God blessed Jacob, and he had much wealth on his return to Canaan, when God gave him his new name —Isnarn. Gen. xxv. 24-283 xxvii; xxvili.; xxx. Hen. xi. 21. Who was Isaae’s younger son? Was he the favourite of his father or his mother? How did he obtain his father’s blessing? Why had he to leave Canaan? Why was he afraid of Esau? Who blessed Jacob? What new name did God give to him? When? Who was Jacob? ilBIBLE CHARACTERS. [reRIop nu. LABAN was the brother of Rebekah; Jacob fled to him when he left Canaan. Jacob served Laban many years, and married his daughters Leah and Rachel. Laban and his sons were afterwards envious of Jacob. Gen. xxiv. 29 ; xxviii. 2 ; xxix. 10-30 ; xxx.; xxxi. Who was Rebekah’s brother? When did Jacob go to him? How long did Jacob serve him? Whom did Jacob marry? Who were afterwards envious of Jacob? Who was Laban? LEAH was the elder of Laban’s daughters; she was given to Jacob to be his wife instead of Rachel, and she became the mother of Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah. Gen. xxix. 16; xxx. 21; xxxv. 23. Which was the elder of Laban’s daughters? Instead of whom was she iven to Jacob? How many children had she? What were their names? ho was Leah ? RACHEL was the younger of Laban’s daughters, and the beloved wife of Jacob; she became the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, and died immediately after the birth of Benjamin. The tomb of Rachel was near the village of Rama. Gen. xxix. 16-20, 30; xxx. 24; xxxv. 16-20. Which was the younger of Laban’s daughters? Was Leah or Rachel Jacob's beloved wife? Of whom was she the mother? When did Rachel die? Where was her tomb? Who was Rachel ? BILHAH was the handmaid of Rachel, who gave her to Jacob ; she was the mother of Dan and Naphtali. Gen. xxx. 4-8 ; xxxv. 25. Who was the handmaid of Rachel? Of which of Jacob’s sons was she the mother? Who was Bilhah? ZILPAH was the handmaid of Leah, who gave her to her hus- band; Gad and Asher were her twosons. Gen. xxx. 9-13; xxxv. 26. Who was the handmaid of Leah? Of which of the sons of Jacob was she the mother? Who was Zilpah? THE TWELVE PATRIARCHS were the twelve sons of Jacob, and the fathers of the twelve tribes of Israel. The ten elder of them hated their brother Joseph, and cast him into a pit; they afterwards sold him to some Midianites, who took him into Egypt. Gen. xxxv. 23-26; xxxvii. Acts vii. 8, 9. What were the twelve sons of Jacob called? Of whom were they the fathers? Which of them hated Joseph? What did they dotohim? To what country did the Midianites take him? Who were the twelve Patriarchs? 12FROM THE DELUGE TO THE DEATH OF JOSEPH. REUBEN was the eldest of Jacob’s sons ; he did not wish that any harm should be done to Joseph, intending to restore him to his father. Gun, xxix. 32; xxxvii. 21, 22; xlvi. 8. Which was the eldest of Jacob’s sons? Did he wish any harm to be done to Joseph? What did he intend todo? Who was Reuben? SIMEON was the son of Jacob who was kept by Joseph in bonds in Egypt, when his brothers were dismissed with corn for their families. Many years befure, he had united with Levi against the Shechemites, whose prince, Shechem, the son of Hamor, wished to. tnarry their sister, Dinah. Gen. xxix. 33 ; xxxiv. 25; xlii. 24. Which son of Jacob did Joseph keep in bonds? With what were his brothers sent home? Against whom had Simeon united with Levi? What did Shechem wish to do? Who was Simeon? LEVI was the third son of Jacob; he joined Simeon in treacher- ously slaying the Shechemites. His tribe was afterwards accepted instead of the first-born, and set apart for the priesthood. Levi was the great-grandfather of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam; he died in Egypt, aged 137 years. Gen. xxix. 34; xxxiv. 25. Exon. vi. 16. Nom. viii. 6, 16-18. Who was the third son of Jacob? Whom did he slay treacherously with Simeon? Instead of whom were his descendants afterwards accepted by God? For what were they set apart? Of whom was he the great-grand- father? Who was Levi? JUDAH was the fourth son of Jacob, and the one among whose descendants the Saviour was to be born. It was Judah who advised his brethren to sell Joseph rather than to kill him. Gen. xxix. 35; xxxvii. 26. Who was the fourth son of Jacob? Who was to be born among his descendants? What did Judah advise his brethren to do with Joseph rather than kill him? Who was Judah? JOSEPH was the beloved son of Jacob, but his elder brethren hated him, sold him to sume Midianites, and deceived their futher. The Midianites took Joseph into Egypt, and sold him to Potiphar. Joseph afterwards became the governor of all the land of Egypt. He died in Egypt, and his bones were buried in Canaan 200 years after his death. Gen. xxx, 22-24; xxxvii.—xlii. JosH. xxiv. 32. Who was the beloved son of Jacob? Who hated him? did they do with him? Whom did they deceive? What did the Midianites do with Joseph? What did Joseph afterwards become? Where did he die? Where were his bones buried? Who was ae =BIBLE CHARACTERS. (PERIOD Il. BENJAMIN was the fomngest son of Jacob ; his father at first refused to let him go with his brothers into Egypt to buy corn, but he afterwards allowed him to go with them. Gen. xlii. 13; xliii. 1-14. ‘Who was the youngest son of Jacob? Whither did Jacob refuse to let him with ~ brothers? Did he afterwards allow him to go? Who was jamin POTIPHAR was one of Pharaoh's chief officers; he bought Joseph for a slave, and made him steward over his household. His wife was a wicked woman, who wanted Joseph to commit a great sin, which he refused to do. She afterwards accused Joseph falsely of this sin, and Potipher put him in prison, Gew. xxxvii. 36 ; xxxix. Which of Pharaoh’s officers bought Joseph for a slave? What did he make him? Who wanted Joseph to commit a great sin? Did he consent or refuse? Who accused Joseph falsely? What did Potiphar do? Who was Potiphar? THE CHIEF BUTLER AND THE CHIEF BAKER of Pharaoh were the men who were cast into the prison where Joseph was, and whose dreams Juseph interpreted truly. The chief butler romised to remember Joseph when he was set at liberty, but he ot him for a long time. Gen. xl.; xli. 9-13. Who were cast into the prison where Joseph was? Who interpreted their dreams? What did the chief butler promise to do? Did he remember Joseph? Who were the chief butler and the chief baker? PHARAOH vas the name of many of the kings of Egypt. One of these kings dreamed a dream, which Joseph was brought out of pen to interpret. His interpretation was good, and Pharaoh made im governor over all Egypt, and shewed kindness to Jacob and his family when they came to live in Egypt. Gen. xli. 1-44; xlv.6-20; xivii. 5, 6. - ‘What was the name of the kings of Egypt? Who interpreted the dreams of one of them? Was his interpretation good? What did Pharaoh make him? To whom did Pharaoh shew kindness? When? Who was Pharaoh ? POTIPHERAH was the priest of On, whose daughter Asenath became the wife of Joseph, and by whom he had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. Gen. xli. 45, 50-52. Who was the priest of On? What was the name of his daughter? Whose wife did she become? Who were Joseph’s sons? Who was Potipherah? MANASSEH and EPHRAIM were the sons of Joseph, but Jacob adopted them, and made them heads of tribes like own ™MFROM THE BIRTH TO THE DEATH OF MOSES. sens ; at the same time he prophesied that the younger should be greater than the elder. Gen. xli. 50-52; xlviii. 1, 5, 10-22. Deur. xxxiii. 17. ‘Who were the sons of Joseph? What did Jacob make them? What did he prophesy of them? Who were Manasseh and Ephraim ? PERIOD III. From the Birth to the Death of Moses. 1573—1452 B.C. (121 years) THE NEW KING OF EGYPT who “ knew not Joseph” was also called Pharaoh ; he afflicted the Israelites with a heavy bondage, and ordered their male children to be destroyed. Exop. i. 8-22. What was the new king of Egypt called? What did he do against the Israelites? Whom did he order to be destroyed? Who was the new king of Egypt? AMRAM was a son of Kohath, and a grandson of Levi; his wife was named Jochebed; they were the parents of Moses, whom they hid for three months to save him from being drowned. They after- wards placed him hy the brink of the river, in an ark of bulrushes, Exop. vi. 18, 20; it. 1-4. Of whom was Amram a son? Of what tribe was he 2 Who was his wife 2 Of whom were they the parents? For what did they hide him? What did they afterwards do with him? Who was Amram? Who was Jochebed ? PHARAOH’S DAUGHTER was the princess who found the child in the ark, took pity on him, called him Moses, and brought him up as her own son. Exon. ii. 5-10. Who found the child in the ark? What did she call him? What did she do with him? Who was Pharaoh’s daughter ? MIRIAM was the daughter of Amram and Jochebed ; she watched the ark of bulrushes to see what would become of the babe—her brother. When she was told to call a nurse for the child, she fetched its mother. Some years after, she spoke against Moses, and ‘was smitten with leprosy. Exon. ii. 4; xv. 20. Num. xii. 1-15. Who watched the ark on the river? Whose daughter was she? Whose sister was she? What was she told todo? What was the babe afterwards called? Whom did:she fetch? How did she do wrong some years after? How was she punished? Who was Miriam?BIBLE CHARACTERS. [PERIOD It. AARON was the elder son of Amram and Jochebed, and the- brother of Miriam and Moses. After the delivery of the Ten Com- mandments, he became the high priest of the Israelites. When he died he was buried at Mount Hor. Exon. iv. 14; xxviii. 1. Nom. Xx. 25-29; xxxiii. 38. Who was the elder sonof Amram? Of whom was he the brother? When did he become the high priest of the Israelites? Where was he buried 2 Who was Aaron? 7 MOSES was the adopted son of Pharaoh’s daughter, but when he gtew up he refused to be called her son. God chose Moses to be the deliverer of the Israelites from bondage, and their lawgiver. He was the meekest man. Neither Moses nor Aaron were allowed to enter Canaan, because they had sinned against God. Moses died on Mount Nebo, aged 120 years. Exon. ii. 1-10; iii. 10. Num. xii. 3. Devr. xxxiv. Heb. xi. 23-27. Of whom was Moses the son? Of whom was he the adopted son? When did he refuse to be called her son? For what did God choose Moses? Where were the Israelites then in bondage? Who was the meckest man? Why were neither Moses nor Aaron allowed to enter Canaan? Where did Moses die? Who was Moses? JETHRO was the priest of Midian, into which country Moses fled when he had slain an Egyptian. Moses marricd the daughter of Jethro. In this country God appeared to Moses in a burning bush, and appointed him to deliver the Israelites from bondage. Jethro was also called Raguel. Exon. ii. 18; iii. 1; iv.18. Num. x, 29, Who was the priest of Midian? When did Moses flee into Midian? Whom did Moses marry? For what did God appear to Moses in Midian? What is Jethro also called? Who was Jethro? ZIPPORAH was the daughter of Jethro, and the wife of Moses ; her sons were named Gershom and Eliezer. Exon. ii. 21,22 ; xviii. 2-4. What was the name of Jethro’s daughter? Of whom was she the wi ‘Who were her sons? Who was Zipporah ? THE MAGICIANS OF EGYPT were men who pretended to work miracles by enchantments; they are also called wise men, and sorcerers. Two of them are spoken of in the New Testament under the names of Jannes and Jambres. Exop. vii. 10-12, &c. 2 Tim. iii. 8. ‘What did the wise men of Egypt pretend to do? Whatare these men also called? By what names are two of them spoken of in the New Testament ? Who were the Magicians of Egypt ? 16FROM THE BIRTH TO THE DEATH OF MOSES. THE HOST OF PHARAOH vas the army of Egyptians which pursued the Israelites when they left Egypt. They were drowned in the Red Sea after the Israelites had passed safely over. Exon. xiv. 5-31. Psaum exxxvi. 13-15. ‘When did the army of Pharaoh follow the Israelites? What became of them? What do you mean by the Host of Pharaoh? NADAB and ABIHU were the eldest sons of Aaron; they were slain by fire from heaven, for having burned incense with common fire, and thus disobeyed the commands of God. After this, the use of wine and strong drink was forbidden to the Levites, when they were about to serve in the tabernacle. Exon. vi. 23; xxiv.1,9, Lev. x. 1, 2, 8-11. Who were the eldest sons of Aaron? How were they slain? For what? ‘What was then forbidden to the Levites when they had to serve in the taber- nacle? Who were Nadab and Abihu? HOUR was a man of the tribe of Judah, who accompanied Aaron and Moses up a hill to see the battle with the Amalekites. Moses lifted up the rod of God in his hand, and while his hands were lifted up, Israel prevailed; but when they became heavy and fell down, Amalek prevailed. Aaron and Hur stayed up the bands of Moses till the Amalekites were discomfited. Exop. xvii. 10-12; xxxv. 30. Whither did Hur accompany Moses and Aaron? For what? When did Israel prevail against the Amalekites? When did Amalek prevail? What did Aaron and Hur do? Who was Hur? THE SON OF SHELOMITH was the blasphemer who was stoned to death, by the command of God. Lev. xxiv. 10-16, 23. What blasphemer was commanded to be put to death? How? Who was the son of Shelomith ? BEZALEEL AND AHOLIAB.—Bezaleel, the son of Uri, and the grandson of Hur, and Aholiab, of the tribe of Dan, were two wise-hearted men who constructed the tabernacle according to the directions which Moses had received in Mount Sinai. They also executed the embroidery, the ornaments, and the dresses for the priests. Exon. xxxv. 30-35; xxxvi. 1. What did Bezaleel and Aholiab do? Where had Moses received instruc- tions how to construct the tabernacle? What did these men also do? Who were Bezaleel and Aholiab? 17 BBIBLE CHARACTERS. [PERIOD III. THE LEVITES were the tribe of Levi; they assisted in the religious worship of the Israelites, and they were the teachers of the people. God accepted the Levites for the service of the tabernacle instead of the first-born, who were to have been dedicated to him as a memorial of the deliverance from Egypt. When the Levites are n of, the family of Aaron, or the priests, are excluded. Num, 5-19. What did the Levitesdo? What else werethey? Instead of whom did God accept the Levites? For what were the first-born to be dedicated to him? Who are excluded when the Levites are spoken of? Who were the Levites? THE PRIESTS were Levites of the house of Aaron; they offered sacrilices to God, and taught the laws to the Israelites. After Aaron’s death, the high priest was to be the eldest son in succession, of his family. The high priest only might enter the Holy of Holies. Exop. xxviii. 1. UM. iii. 10; xvi. 40; xviii. 7. Of whom were the priests descendants? What did they do? Who was to be the high priest after Aaron? Who alone might enter the Holy of Holies? Who were the priests? THE GERSHONITES were descendants of Gershon, another son of Levi; they carried the veils and curtains of the tabernacle, They were to encamp on the western side of the tabernacle. GEN. xvi. 11. Num. iii. 17, 23-26, Of whom were the Gershonites descendants ?_ What parts of the tabernacle did they carry ? Where did they encamp? Who were the Gershonites? ‘THE KOHATHITES were descendants of Kohath, a son of Levi; they were appointed to carry the ark and the sacred vessels during the marches of the Israelites. They were to encamp on the southern side of the tabernacle. Gen. xlvi. 11. Num. iii. 17, 29-32, Of whom were the Kohathites descendants? What were they appointed’ to carry? When? Where did the Kohathites encamp? Who were the Kohathites ? THE MERARITES were descendants of Merari, also a son of Levi; they had the care of the bvards, pillars, and sockets of the tabernacle, and they encamped on its northern side. (The Kohath- ites, the Gershonites, and the Merarites, were the three orders of the. Levites.) Num. iii. 17, 33-37. Of whom were the Merarites descendants? Of what parts of the tabernacle- had they the care? Where did they encamp? Who were the Merarites? 18:FROM THE BIRTH TO THE DEATH OF MOSES. HOBAB was the son of Jethro; he came from Midian with his father, and guided the Israelites through the wilderness. Moses promised him that he should partake of the good which the Lord had promised to Israel. Num. x. 29-32. Who came with Jethro from Midia For what did he remain with the Israelites? What did Moses promise him? Who was Hobab? THE SEVENTY ELDERS were men to whom God gave the spirit of prophecy, in the tabernacle at Taberah, and who were ap- pointed to assist Moses in governing the Israelites. Num. xi. 16, 17, 24, 25. To what men did God give the spirit of prophecy? When? What were they appointed todo? Who were the Seventy Elders? ELDAD and MEDAD were two of the seventy elders who were endowed with the spirit of prophecy, and who prophesied in the camp at Taberah. Num. xi. 26-29. With what were Eldad and Medad endued? Where did they prophesy? Who were Eldad and Medad ? THE SPIES were twelve persons, one from each tribe, who were sent to inspect the promised land, before the great body of the Israelites entered it. Ten of them brought a false report, and were punished with sudden death, for making the people feel afraid to go into Canaan. Num. xiii. ; xiv. How many Spies were there? For what were they sent into Canaan? How many of them brought a false report? How were they punished? ‘Why were they so punished? Who were the Spies ? CALEB was a warrior of the tribe of Judah, and one of the two spies who brought a good report of the promised land; he was re- warded by being allowed to enter Canaan. He lived longer than any of the 600,000 Israelites who left Eyypt, and wandered in the wilder- ness, Num. xiii. 30; xiv. 6-9, 24. £UT. i. 36. JosH. xv. 13. Of what tribe was Caleb? For what is he celebrated? How was he re- warded 2 How was he remarkable? Who was Caleb? JOSHUA was the son of Nun, of the tribe of Ephraim; he and Caleb were the only two of the twelve spies who spoke truly of @anaan, and who wished to go up and possess it ; he was the captain of the Israelites in their wars, during the life of Moses, and their Teader after his death; he brought them into the promised land. »BIBLE CHARACTERS. [PeRiop m1. Exop. xvii. 8-13. Num. xiv. 30; xxvii. 18-23. JosH. i. 1-9; x. 12-14; xxiii. 1-4. Of whom was Joshua the son? Of what tribe washe? How did he speak of Canaan? When was he the captain of the Israelites? When did he be- come their leader? Where did he bring the Israelites? Who was Joshua? THE SABBATH-BREAKER was the man who was found gathering sticks on the sabbath-day. He was taken without the camp, by the Divine command, and stoned to death. Num. xv. 32-36. ‘What was the Sabbath-breaker found doing? What was done to him? By whose command? KORAH, DATHAN, ABIRAM, and ON were the men who rebelled against Moses and Aaron, and God punished them by causing the earth to open, and swallow them up, and all their com- pony Korah was of the tribe of Levi; the others were Reubenites. UM. xvi. 1-33. Who rebelled against Moses and Aaron? How did God punish them? Of what tribe was Korah? What were the others? Who were Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and On? ELEAZAR and ITHAMAR were the two younger sons of Aaron. When Aaron died at Hor, Eleazar became the high priest, according to God’s appointment. Eleazar died soon after the death of Joshua, and he was succeeded by his son Phinehas. Exon. vi. 23,25. Num. xx. 26, 28. Josu. xxiv. 33. ‘Who were the two younger sons of Aaron? When did Eleazar become high priest? Who had pppointed this? By whom was Eleazar succeeded? ho were Eleazar and Ithamar? SIHON was the king of the Amorites who was slain in battle just before the Israelites entered the promised land. The Israelites took possession of his country. Nom. xxi. 21-24. Deur. ii. 26-36. ‘Who was the king of the Amorites?_ By whom was he slain in battle ? When? Who took possession of his country? Who was Sihon ? OG was the king of Bashan who was slain with all his army by the Israelites. He is described as one of the giants that inhabited the country. Num. xxi. 33-35. Deut. iil. 1-4; iv. 46, 47; xxxi. 4. ‘Who was the king of Bashan? What became of him? How is he de- scribed? Who was Og? 0FROM THE BIRTH TO THE DEATH OF MOSES. BALAK was the king of Moab who wished to take from the Israelites the country of the Amorites which they had conquered, and he sent for a wicked prophet to curse them. Num. xxii. 2, &c. Who was the king of Moab? What did he wish todo? For whom did he send to curse the Israelites? Who was Balaky? BALAAM was the wicked prophet who obeyed the call of Balak, but was reproved by his ass in the way. Instead of cursing the Israelites, Goa caused him to bless them. Num. xxii. 5, &c. Who was the wicked prophet for whom Balak sent? What did God cause him to do?’ Who was Balaam? ZUR was a prince of Midian, and the father of Cozbi, the Midianitish woman who caused Zimri to sin. He was slain in battle. Num. xxv. 15; xxxi. 8. ‘What do you know of Zur? Who was Cozbi? Whom did she cause to sin? What became of Zur? Who was Zur? ZIMRI was a chief of the tribe of Simeon ; he took a Midianitish woman named Cozhi into his tent. They were both struck through with a javelin by Phinehas, the son of Eleazar. Num. xxv. 14. What man of the tribe of Simeon took 2 Midianitish woman into his tent? What was her name? Who slew him? Who was Phinehas?) Who was Zimri? Who was Cozbi? PHINEHAS was the grandson of Aaron, and the third high priest of the Jews. As a reward for his zeal Gud promised a perpetual priesthood to his posterity, if they continued faithful. Num. xxv. 7-15, Of whom was Phinehas the grandson? After whom was he high priest? ‘Whom did he slay with a javelin? How did God reward his zeal? THE DAUGHTERS OF ZELOPHEHAD were women of the tribe of Manasseh. Zelophehad had nosons, and his daughters had their father’s inheritance granted to them, but they were to marry in their own tribe, and they married their uncie’s sons. Num. xxvii. 1-11; xxxvi. 2-12. To what tribe did the daughters of Zelophehad belong? Had Zelophehad any sons? What was granted to his daughters? “On what condition? ‘Whom did they marry ? 21BIBLE CHARACTERS. [rERIOD Iv. PERIOD IV. From the Entrance,into Canaan to the Anointing of Saul. 1451—1066 , B.C. (385 years.) RAHAB was the woman of Jericho who received the two spies whom Joshua sent secretly to survey the city. She concealed them when the king’s officers sought for them, and afterwards let them down from an upper window by a cord. When the city was after- wards taken, she and her family were saved. Josu. ii.; vi. 22.25. Who received the spies whom Joshua sent to Jericho? Who sought for them? What did Rahabdo? How was she rewarded afterwards?) Who was Rahab? ACHAN was the man of the tribe of Judah who took from the spoils of Jericho a Babylonish garment, two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold; and hid them in his tent. He was stoned for his sin, and all that belonged to him was destroyed. Josu. vii. What did Achan take from the spoils of Jericho? What did he do with, them? How was he punished? Who was Achan? THE GIBEONITES were a people of the Canaanites who entered into a deceitful compact with the Israclites; they were unished for their deceit by perpetual servitude, being required to ew wood and draw water for the whole camp and the tabernacle. The Gibeonites were Hivites, and the only people of Canaan who made peace with the Israelites. Josu. ix. 3-27; xi. 19. What did the Gibeonites do? How were they punished? Towhat people of Canaan did they belong? How were they remarkable? Who were the Gibeonites? ADONI-ZEDEC was the king of Jerusalem who, with four other kings and their armies, went to battle against the Gibeonites, because they had made peace with the Israelites. By the help of Joshua the five kings were defeated, and they fled. At this battle Joshua commanded the sun to stand still on Gibeon, and the moon in the valley of Ajalon. Josh. x. 1-27. Who went to battle against the Gibeonites? Why? Who defeated the five kings? What did Joshua do at this battle? Who was Adoni-zedec? 22THE GOVERNMENT OF THE JUDGES. HORAM was the king of Gezer who was defeated and utterly destroyed with his army at Lachish. Josu. x. 33. ‘Who was the king of Gezer? Where was he defeated? Who was Horam? JABIN I. was the king of Hazor whose army, consisting of many nations of the Canaanites, was defeated by Joshua, in the northern part of Canaan, near the waters of Merom. Jabin escaped to his own city, Hazor ; he was slain, and the city was destroyed by Joshua. Josu. xi. 1-15. Who was the king of Hazor? Of what did his army consist? Where was he defeated? By whom? Whither did Jabin escape? What became of the city? Who was Jabin? ADONI-BEZEK was the king of Bezek whose thumbs and great toes were cut off when his territory was conquered by the tribes of Simeon and Judah. He had himself cut off the thumbs and great toes of three-score and ten kings, who ate under his table. June. i. 5-7. Who was king of Bezek? What was done to him when his territory was conquered? By what tribes was he conquered? Who ate under his table? Who was Adoni-bezek ? OTHNIEL, the son of Kenaz, was Caleb’s nephew who had Achsah, the daughter of Caleb, given him in marriage, because he took the strong city Debir, formerly called Kirjath-sepher. He was the Sirst of the judges of Israel. Josu. xv. 16, 17. Jung. i. 11-13; iii, 8-10, ‘Who was Caleb’s nephew? Whom did he marry? What city did le take? What did he become? Who was Othniel? MICAH was a man of Ephraim whose mother saved a large quan- tity of silver to make an idol. The idol was taken from Micah by the tribe of Dan, and it was the cause of their idolatry. Junc. xvii, Of what part of Canaan was Micah? For what did Micah’s mother save much silver? By whom was the idol taken from Micah? Of what was it the cause? Who was Micah? JONATHAN was the priest of Micah, and he and his sons be- came the priests of the idolatrous Danites who stule Micah’s image. Tune. xvili. 30. Who was the priest of the idolatrous Danites? What did the Danites steal? Who was Jonathan? CHUSHAN-RISHATHAIM was the king of Mesopotamia who oppressed the Israelites for eight years; they were delivered by 23BIBLE CHARACTERS. (reRIop Iv. Othniel, who judged Israel forty years after Joshua's death, during which time the people continued faithful to God. Jvupe. iii. 8-11. How long did Chushan-rishathaim oppress the Israelites?’ By whom were they delivered? How long did Othniel judge Israel? Who was Chushan-rishathaim ? EGLON was the king of Moab who defeated the Israelites, and established himself in Jericho, where the conquered tribes had to pay him tribute; his oppression lasted eighteen years. June. iii, 12-14. ‘What king of Moab defeated the Israelites and established himself at Jericho? What did he require the conquered tribes todo? How long did his oppression last? Who was Eglon? EHUD was a man of the tribe of Benjamin who slew Eglon. The Israelites were thus delivered from Eglon’s oppression, and they served God for eighty years after this deliverance. Jupe. iii. 15-30. Who slew Eglon? Of what tribe was Ehud? How long did the Israelites serve God after this deliverance? Who was Ehud? SHAMGAR, the son of Anath, was a husbandman, who with other husbandmen fought against the Philistines with ox-goads ; he lived in the time of Ehud, and was judge after him, but he died that year. June. iii. 31; v. 6. ‘Against whom did Shamgar fight with an ox-goad? What was Shamgar After whom was he judge? Who was Shamgar? JABIN II. was the king of Canaan whose host, under Sisera, was defeated by Barak, near Mount Tabor. At this time the Canaanites greatly oppressed the the Israelites. June. iv. ‘Where was the host of Jabin defeated? By whom? Who oppressed the Teraelites at this time? Who was Jabin? BARAK was a Naphtalite, for whom Deborah sent to raise 10,000 men, of the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali, to give battle to king Jabin, near Mount Tabor. June. iv. 4-16. Who sent for Barak ? Of what tribe was he? How many men was he to gather? Where did he give battle to Jabin? Who was Barak? DEBORAH vas the prophetess who sent for Barak, and told ‘him the message she had received from God, that he should deliver Israel from the oppression of Jabin. Deborah and Barak judged Israel forty years. JupG. iv. 4-9; v. Who told Barak that he was to deliver the Israelites from Jabin? From whom did she receive the message? How long did Deborah and Barak judge Israel? Who was Deborah? oeTHE GOVERNMENT OF THE JUDGES, SISERA was Jabin’s general ; he led on the Canaanites against Barak and the Israelites. When he fled from the battle he took refuge in the house of Heber, the Kenite, a descendant of Jethro. Juoe. iv. Who was Jabin’s general? Where did he take refuge when he fled from the battle? Of whom was Heber a descendant? Who was Sisera? JAEL was the wife of Heber, the Kenite; she killed Sisera by smiting him with a nail through the temple as he lay asleep in her tent. June. iv. 17-22; v. 24-27. Who was the wife of Heber? How did she kill Sisera?_ Who was Jael? NAOMI was the wife of Elimelech; her husband and her two sons died in the land of Moab. Ruru i. 2, 3. Of whom was Naomi the wife? Where did her husband and her two sons die? Who was Naomi? MAHLON and CHILION were the sons of Naomi and Elime- lech ; they married two women of the Moabites, named Orpah and Ruth. Rurw i. 2, 4, 5. Who were the sons of Naomi? Whom did they marry ? Who were Mahlon and Chilion ? ORPAH was the daughter-in-law of Naomi who remained among her kindred in Moab, when Ruth went with Naomi to Bethlehem. Whose daughter-in-law was Orpah? Where did she remain? What did Ruth do? Who was Orpah? : RUTH was the dutiful daughter-in-law of Naomi, from whom she would not part; she gleaned in the fields of Boaz, at Bethlehem, to support her mother-in-law. Ruta i. 14-22; ii. 4-20. Who was the dutiful daughter-in-law of Naomi? Where did she glean to support her mother-in-law? Who was Ruth? BOAZ was the kinsman of Elimelech who married Ruth, and became the father of Obed, who’was the father of Jesse and the grandfather of David. Rura ii.; iv. 13, 17, 22. Of whom was Boaz a kinsman? Who was Elimelech? Whom did Boas marry? Of whom did Boaz become the father? Of whom was Obed the father? Of whom was he the grandfather?’ Who was Boaz? ABIEZER was a son of Gilead, the grandson of Manasseh ; his family were called Abiezrites. Gideon was the most noted of them, Josu. xvii. 2. June. vi. 34; viii. 2. Of whom was Abiezer ason? Of whom was hea grandson? Who was the most noted of the Abiezrites? Who was Abiezer? 25BIBLE CHARACTERS. [PERIOD Iv. GIDEON was a poor man, the son of Joash, of the tribe of Manasseh, and a mighty man of valour. God raised him up to be a judge, that he might deliver Israel from the Amalekites and the Midianites. He was directed to destroy the altar of Baal, which his father had erected at Ophrah. After the defeat of the enemies of Israel, he ruled forty years. June. vi. 1i—viii. ‘Of whom was Gideon the son? For what did God raise him up? What was he directed to destroy? How long did he rule Israel?- Who was Gideon? -OREB and ZEEB were the princes of the Midianites who were taken by the Ephraimites ; they slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb, and Zeeb they slew at the wine-press of Zeeb. The Ephraimites were jealous that Gideon had conquered the enemies of Israel. June. vii. 24, 25; viii. 1-3. Psaum Ixxxiii. 11. Who took Oreb and Zeeb? What were they? Where did they slay Oreb? Where was Zeeb slain? Why were the Ephraimites jealous of Gideon? Who were Oreb and Zeeb? ZEBAH and ZALMUNNA were two leaders of the Midianites, who were pursued by Gideon and his three hundred men. When they were taken, Gideon would have spared their lives, had they not slain his brethren. Jupe. viii. 5-21. Psaum Ixxxiii. 11. What leaders of the Midianites were pursued by Gideon? Why would he not spare their lives? Who were Zebah and Zalmunna? ABIMELECH was an illegitimate son of Gideon, whom the men of Shechem made king after the death of Gideon. He put to death all the lawful sons of Gideon, except Jotham, the youngest, After he had reigned three years, a stone, thrown from the top of a fortress at Thebez, by a woman, caused his death, but he desired his armour- bearer to thrust him through with his sword. June. ix. 1-6, 22-57. Whom did the Shechemites make king after Gideon’s death? Whom did he destroy? What caused his own death?’ Where did this take place ? ‘What did he then do? Who was Abimelech ? JOTHAM was the youngest son of Gideon; he spake a parable of the trees choosing a king to the men of Shechem, to show them their folly in making Abimelech their ruler, and their ingratitude to his father. He then escaped to Beer, in the tribe of Benjamin, for fear of Abimelech. June. ix. 5, 7-21. ‘Who was the youngest son of Gideon? To whom did he speak a parable 2 What was it toshow them? To what place did he escape? Who was Jotham?THE GOVERNMENT OF THE JUDGES. - GAAL was the leader of a band of men who formed a conspiracy in Shechem, against Abimelech, and afterwards fled from him in Battle. June. ix. 26-41. cole was Gaal the leader? What did he afterwards do? Who was TOLA was the judge of Israel after Abimelech; he was of the tribe of Issachar, and dwelt in Mount Ephraim; he governed the people for twenty-three years. Jupc. x. 1, 2. Of what tribe was Tola? Where did he dwell? How long did he govern the people? Who was Tola? JAIR was the judge of Israel after Tola; he was a Gileadite of the tribe of Manasseh; he was very wealthy, and the owner of thirty villages; he ruled over Israel twenty-two years. During the govern- ment of Jair, the Israelites began to be punished for their idvlatries, by being brought under bondage to the Ammonites for eighteen years. Juno. x. 3-9. Who was judge after Tola? Of what part of the land was he? Of what tribe? Of what was he the owner? How long did he rule? What did the Israelites do after his death? Under whom were they in bondage? For how long?) Who was Jair? JEPHTHAH, a Gileadite, was a man who was expelled from his father’s house by his father’s lawful children; he became the captain of a daring troop of men in the land of Tob, who lived by plunder. He was made captain of the Israelites. He made a rash vow to sacrifice his daughter, if he defeated the Ammonites. He judged Israel six years. Juv. xi.—xii. 7. By whom was Jephthah expelled from his father’s house? What did he become? Of whom was he made captain? What rash vow did he make? How long did he judge Israel? Who was Jephthah? IBZAN, ELON, and ABDON were judges after Jephthah. During their government the people again fell into idolatry, and were brought under the Philistines, which bondage lasted forty years. Tune. xii. 8; xiii. 1 Who were judges after Jephthah? Into what did the people fall during their government? How were they punished? How long did their bondage. last? Who were Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon? MANOAH was a Danite of the city of Zorah, to whom a son was promised, who should be consecrated to God from his birth, andBIBLE CHARACTERS. {PERIOD Iv. who should begin to deliver the Israelites from the Philistines. June. xiii. 2-23. To what Danite was a son promised? To whom was he to be consecrated ? ‘What was he to begin todo? Who was Manoah ? SAMSON was the son who was promised to Manoah, and he was the strongest of men. He slew a young lion with nothing but his hands ; he slew a thousand Philistines with the jaw-bone of an ass; he carried away the gates of Gaza, when he was compassed within the city ; and at last he pulled down the pillars of the temple of Dagon, and slew himself together with 3,000 Philistines. June. xiii. 24; xvi. Who was the son of Manoah? Whatissaid of Samson? How did he slay ayoung lion? How did he slay a thousand Philistines? What did he carry away from Gaza? What was his last act? Who was Samson? DELILAH was the woman who was bribed by the Philistines to fone Samson to tell her wherein his strength lay. She then ad his hair cut off while he slept, and his strength left him. She betrayed him to the Philistines, who put out his eyes, and cast him into prisov. When his hair grew again, his strength returned to him. June. xvi. What did Delilah persuade Samson todo? By whom was she bribed todo this? Then what did she do? What left Samson? To whom did she betray him? What did they doto him? When did his strength return to him?) Who was Delilah? HANNAH and ELKANAH were the parents of Samuel. Hannah prayed to the Lord for ason, whom she promised to dedicate to God’s service, and the Lord heard and answered her prayer. Samuel afterwards ministered to Eli, the high priest. 1 Sam. i. q . Of whom were Hannah and Elkanah the parents? What did Hannah Promise when she prayed forason? Did the Lord hear and answer her? 'o whom did Samuel afterwards minister? Who were Hannah and Elkanah 2 ELI was the high priest of Israel, and judge after Samson, his descent was from Ithamar, the youngest son of Aaron. Eli wasa good old man, but he sinned against God in not keeping his sons from wickedness; they made themselves vile, and he did not restrain them, and God was very angry with him. 1Sam. i. 9; ii—iv. Who was judge after Samson? What else was he? From which of Aaron’s sons was he descended? What was Eli’s character? How did he sin against God? Was God angry with him? Who was Eli? 28THE GOVERNMENT OF THE JUDGES. HOPHNI and PHINEHAS were the sons of Eli; they were slain in battle against the Philistines, when the ark of God was taken. When Eli heard these tidings, he fell backwards, and broke his neck. ‘The wife of Phinebas gave birth to a son whom she named Ichabod, (the glory is departed,) because the ark of God was taken. 1 Sam. il. 12-34; iv. 10-22, ‘Who were the two sons of Eli? What happened when they were slain in battle? What happened to Eli when he heard of this? What did the wife of Phinehas call her son? What does that mean? Why did she so name him? Who were Hophni and Phinehas ? THE BETHSHEMITES were the inhabitants of Bethshemesh, many of whom were struck dead for looking into the ark of God, when the Philistines sent it thither. 1 Sam. vi. 10-20. For what were many Bethshemites struck dead? Of what place were they inbabitants? Who sent the ark to Bethshemesh ? . ABINADAB was the Levite of Kirjath-jearim in whose house the ark was placed, for twenty years, after it was removed from Beth- shemesh. 1 Sam. vii. 1, 2.° 2 Sam. vi. 4. Where did Abinadab reside? What was placed in his house? How long was it there? Who was Abinadab? ELEAZAR was the son of Abinadab who was sanctified, or set apart, to take charge of the ark of God, after it was sent back to the Israelites by the Philistines. 1 Sam. vii. 1. For what was Eleazar sanctified? Whose son was he? When was the ark given him in charge? Who was Eleazar? SAMUEL was the son of Hannah and Elkanah; the Lord called him when he was a child. He was the first of the prophets, and the last wh the judges in Israel. The Israelites had been in subjection to the Philistines twenty years when Samuel became judge. hen the Israelites desired a king to govern them, Samuel was appointed to anoint Saul. 1 Sam. i. 20; iii; viii—x. 1. Of whom was Samuel the son? Of what order of men was he the first 2 ‘Of what order of men was he the last? How long had the Israelites been in subjection to the Philistines when Samuel became judge? How did the Isruclites desire to be governed? Whom was Samuel to anoint king over them? Who was Samuel? JOEL and ABIAH were the sons of Samuel, whom he appointed to govern for him at Bethel aud Beersheba; but they did not follow 29BIBLE CHARACTERS, [PERIoD ve the example of their father,—they took bribes and perverted judg- ment. 1 Sam. viii. 2; 3. Who were the sons of Samuel? Where did they govern for their father? Did they follow Samuel’s example? What evil things did they do? Who were Joel and Abiah? JABEZ was a man of the tribe of Judah who was more honour. able than his brethren; he prayed to God to bless him, to be with him, and to keep him from evil; and God granted his requests, 1 Cnron. iv. 9, 10. Of what tribe was Jabez? How is he characterized? For what did he pray toGod? Did God grant his requests? Who was Jabez? ABIEL was the father of Kish, whose son, Saul, was the first king of Israel ; he was also the father of Ner, whose son, Abner, was captain of the host to his cousin Saul. 1 Sam. ix. 1; xiv. 51. Of whom was Abiel the father? Of what celebrated man was he the grand+ father? Who was Abiel? KISH was the son of Abiel, of the tribe of Benjamin, and of a humble family, He dwelt at Gibeah, and was both a shepherd and a warrior, 1 Sam. ix. 1; xiv. 51. 1 CHron. viii. 33; ix. 39. Of whom was Kish the son? To what tribe did he belong? Where did Ke dwell? What occupations did he follow? Who was Kish? PERIOD V. From the Anointing of Saul to the Death of Solomon. 1095—975 B,C. (120 years.) SAUL was the son of Kish, of the tribe of Benjamin, and the man. whom God appointed to be the first king of Israel. He was anointed. by the prophet Samuel, and afterwards chosen by the people at Gilgal. “He was very valiant, and gained many victories over the Philistines. He at first loved David, but when he knew that God. had chosen David to succeed him, he showed great enmity towards him, and tried many times to ill him. 1 Sam. ix. 2-27; x. 1-24; Riv. 47, 48; xvii. 35-58 ; xviii. 5, 9. Of whom was Saul the son? Of what tribe was he? By whom was he anointed? Where was: he afterwards chosen by the people? Over whom did. he gain many victories? How did he behave to David? Who was Saul? . 3aTHE REIGN OF SAUL. NAHASH was the king of the Ammonites who required the eople of Jabesh-gilead to show their submission to him by allowin, Bim to thrust out their right eye; but they were helped by Saul, an the army of the Ammonites was overthrown with great slaughter, 1 Sam. xi. 1-11. Over whom was Nahash king? How did he require the people of Jabesh- gilead to shew their submission to him? Who helped them against Nahasht What was the consequence? Who was Nahash? AGAG was the king of the Amalckites whom Saul saved after he had been commanded to destroy that people utterly. God rejected Saul for this sin; and Agag, having been first reproached for his cruelty, was put to death by Samuel. 1 Sam. xv. 8-33. Who was the king of the Ainalekites? Who saved his life? How did he thus disobey God? How did God punish Saul? For what was he rex proached ? What became of Agag? Who was Agag ? JESSE was the grandson of Boaz and Ruth; he had eight sons, and God appointed one of them to be king after Saul. They were all made to puss before Samuel, who declared that David was the one whom God had chosen, and he anointed him. Ruta iv. 22 1 Sam. xvii. 12. 1 Coro 12. Of whom was Jesse the grandson? How many sons had he? Which had God chosen to be king? Who declared this to Jesse? Who was Jesse? ELIAB was the eldest of Jesse’s sons: he followed Saul to battle, and he reproved David when he went to the camp of Israel, for leaving the sheep in the wilderness. The other sons of Jesse, who followed Saul, were Abinadab and Shammah. 1 Sam. xvii. 13, 28. Which was the eldest of Jesse’s sons?’ Whom did he follow to battle? For what did he reprove David at the camp? Who was Eliab? Who were the other sons of Jesse? GOLIATH was the Philistine giant who defied the God of Israel, and whom David slew with a stone from a sling. The Philistines then fled, and were pursued with great slaughter to their own country. 1 Sam. xvii. What giant defied the God of Israel? How did David slay him? Wha fled?) Whither were they pursued? Who was Goliath ? DAVID was the man after God’s own heart. God took him fronr the sheep-fold, and appcioien him to be the king of the Jsraclites after he had rejected Saul for his disobedience. Saul at first lover aBIBLE CHARACTERS, [PERIop vv. David, but for many years he persecuted him, and sought his life. David became king after Saul’s death, and reigned forty years— seven years in Hebron, and thirty-three years in Jerusalem, over all Israel. He wrote the Book of Psalms. 1Sam.xvi. 2 Sam. ii. 1-4; y. 1-6. 1 Kinas ii. 11. ‘Who was the man after God’s own heart? Whence did God take him? To be what? For what did God reject Saul? Who loved David at first? How did he afterwards behave to him? When did David become king? How long did he reign? What did he write? Who was David? MERAB was the eldest daughter of Saul; she was promised in marriage to David for his victory over Goliath, but Saul gave her to Adriel. 1 Sam. xiv. 49; xviii. 17, 19. ‘Who was the eldest daughter of Saul? To whom was she promised in marriage? For what? To whom did he give her?’ Who was Merab? MICHAL was the daughter of Saul, who was married to David ; she aided David to escape from her father. Some time after, Saul ve her to another husband against her own wish ; but when David ecame king, he reclaimed her. She afterwards despised David for dancing before the ark of God. 1 Sam. xviii. 20; xix. 12-17; xxv. 44. 2 San. iii. 13-16; vi. 16, 20-23. . ‘Who was the daughter of Saul and the wife of David? What did she aid David todo? To whom did Saul give her afterwards against her own wish ? Did David reclaim her? When? Why did she afterwards despise him? Who was Michal ? JONATHAN was the son of Saul who loved David exceedingly, and informed him of his father’s evil purpose against him. When Saul and Jonathan were slain in battle at Gilboa, David mourned for them very deeply. 1 Sam. xviii. 1-4; xix. 1-7, 2 Sam. i. 17-27. Which of Saul’s sons loved David exceedingly? Of what did Jonathan inform David? Where was Jonathan slain in battle? Who mourned for him deeply? Who was Jonathan? AHIMELECH was the high priest who lived in Nob, where the tabernacle was; he supplied David and his young men with the shew-bread when they came tohim weary and hungry. He was the father of Abiathar, and was of the house of Eli. 1 Sam. xxi. 1-63 xxii. 9-19. . : ‘Who was the high priest in Nob? With what did he supply David and his Young men? Of whom was he the father? Of what family was he? Who ‘was Ahimelech ? . aTHE REIGN OF SAUL. ACHISH was the king of Gath before whom David feigned madness, that he might not be punished as the slayer of the Philis- tines, 1 Sam. xxi. 10-15. What was Achish? What did David feign before him? Why? Who was Achish ? JASHOBEAM, ELEAZAR, and ABISHATI were three of David’s mighty men; they broke through the Philistines’ camp to fetch water for David from the well at Bethlehem. 1 Cizron. xi. 11-19. Which three of David’s mighty men broke through the camp of the Philis- tines? For what? Who were Jashobeam, Eleazar, and Abishai ? AMASAI was the chief captain of the brave men who joined David when he fled from Saul. When David met them he said, if they were come peaceably his heart was knit tu them, but if to betray him, he had done no wrong. Amasai said they were come to help him. 1 Curon. xii. 16-18. Of whom was Amasai the chief? What did David say to them when he met them? What did Amasai say to David? Who was Amasai? GAD was the prophet whom God sent to David to command him to return to the land of Judah, from whence he had fled for fear of Saul. Some years after, he was commissioned to reprove David for having numbered the people, and_he directed him to build an altar to the Lord. God then delivered the people from the pestilence. 1 Sam. xxii. 5. 2 Sam. xxiv. 11-18. For what did God send the prophet Gad to David? Why had David fled from Judah? What was Gad also commissioned todo? What did he direct David todo? Who was Gad? DOEG was an Edomite, and one of Saul’s shepherds ; he was com- manded by Saul to slay Ahimelech—of whom he had spoken fa'sely —for having succoured David at Nob. At the same time eighty-five other priests of Ahimelech’s family were slain by Doeg at Saul’s command. 1 Sam. xxi. 7; xxii. 17-19. What Edomite was commanded by Saul to slay Ahimelech? What was Doeg? Of whom had Doeg spoken falsely? For what was Ahimelech slain? How many other priests were slain at the same time? By whom? Who was Doeg ? ABIATHAR was the son of Ahimelech, and the only one of his family who escaped the massacre of the priests. He fled to David, and was afterwards high priest with Zadok. Some years after, he 33 cBIBLE CHARACTERS. [PERIOD ve. ‘ joined Joab in attempting tomake Adonijah king. He was deposed from the priestly office afier Solomon ascended the throne. 1 Sam. xxii. 20-23. 1 Kinos ii. 25-35, ‘Who excaped atthe massacre of the priests of Nob? Whose son was Abiathar? To whom did Abiathar fly? With whom was he afterwards high priest? Whom did he join in attempting to make Adonijah king? When was he deposed from the priestly office? Who was Abiathar? ZADOK was a descendant of Eleazar, and a young man mighty in valour. He joined David when he fled from Saul, and always continued faithful to him. He and Abiathar were afterwards high | eine together, but when Abiathar was deposed, Zadok was the sole igh priest. 2 Sam. viii. 17. 1 Kines i. 26, 32-39; ii. 35. Of whom was Zadok a descendant? What is said of his character? When did he join David? Did he continue faithful to David? With whom was Zadok afterwards high priest? When did be become the sole high priest ? Who was Zadok? NABAL was a rich man of Carmel, of the family of Caleb, who was churlish and evil in all his manners ; he refused to give refresh- ment to David and his followers when they wanted food, although they had protected his servants and flocks in the wilderness. 1 Sam. xxv. 2-13. Who was the rich man of Carmel? What was his character? For whom did he refuse to find refreshment? What good had they done for him ? ‘Who was Nabal? ABIGAIL was the wife of Nabal; she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance ; she sent a liberal present to David and his men. Soon after, Nabal died, and Abigail became the wife of David. 1 Sam. xxv. 14-42. Who was the wife of Nabal the churl? What was her character? What was her appearance? To whom did shesend a liberal present? Whose wife did she becume when Nabal died? Who was Abigail? MAACAH was the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur, and one of David’s wives ; she was the mother of David’s beloved sun, Absalom. 2 Sam. iii. 3. Of whom was Maacah the daughter? Of whose wives was she one? Of whom was she the mother? Who was Maacah? : THE WITCH OF ENDOR was a sorceress whom Saul went to consult. Samuel appeared to him, and told him that the Philis- tines should conquer the naan: becanse ef his disobedience “thatTHE REIGN OF GAUL. be and his sens should be slain, and that David should be king. 1 Sam. xxviii. 7-25. ‘Whom did Saul go to consult? Who appeared tohim? What did Samuel tell him? Who was the witch of Endor ? ABNER vas the cousin of Saul, and the captain of his host. After the death of Saul, he proclaimed Saul’s son, Ishbosheth, king, and was his general. He was slain by Joab and Abisbai, because he slew their brother Asahel. 1 Sam. xiv. 50,51; xxvi.7. 2 Sam. ii. 18-24 ; iii. 6-37. Who was.Saul’s cousin, and the captain of his host? Whom did he proclaim king after Saul’sdeath? By whom was Abnerslain? Why ? Who was Abuer? PHALTIEL was the man to whom Saul gave his daughter, Michal, when he took her from David. She was afterwards restored te David by Ishbosheth, and on her return to David Phaltiel followed her weeping. 1 Sam. xxv. 44. 2 Sam. iii. 15, 16. To whom did Saul give Michal when he was offended with David? By whom was she restored to David? What did Plialtiel do? Who was Phaltiel? ISHBOSHETH, the son of Saul, was a weak prince who resided at Mabanaim, in Gilead. The country was governed by Abner, and for some years there were wars between the tribes attached to Ish- Dosheth, and those who acknowledged David to be their king. 2 Sam. ii. 8-10; iii. 1, 8-11. What was Iehbosheth’s character? Where did he reside? By whom was the country governed? Between whom were there wars for some years? Who was Ishbosheth ? BAANAH and RECHAB were two officers of Ishbosheth; they slew him, and brought his head to David, who commanded that they should be put to death. 2 Sam. iv. 2, 5-12. hat two officers of Ishbosheth slew him? To whom 4id they bring his head? How did David punish them for their crime? Who were Baanah and Rechab? HIRAM was the king of Tyre who sent architects and builders to David, and supplied him with hewn timber from Lebanon, with which to build his palace of cedar, and to strengthen and beautify Jerusalem. He afterwards supplied king Solomon with builders and artificers to erect the temple. 2 Sam. v. 11. 1 Kings-v. 1-12 Who sent architects and builders to David? With what did Hiram suppl; David? For what? With what did he afterwards supply Solomon ‘Who was Hiram? Q‘BIBLE CHARACTERS. (PERIOD v. UZZAH was one of the sons of Ahinadab who assisted to remove the ark to the city of David, and who was struck dead for touching it. It was commanded that the Levites should not touch any of the holy things on pain ‘of death. 2 Sam. vi. 3, 6-8. Nom. iv. 15. 1 Caron. xiii. 9, 10. Which of the sons of Abinadab assisted to remove the ark? Where was it removed? For what was he struck dead? What were the Levites com- manded respecting the holy things? Who was Uzzah? OBED-EDOM wasa Levite of Gath, in whose house the ark of God remained three months, and the Lord blessed him and all that he had; when the ark was removed from his house, it was taken to Jerusalem. 2 Sam. vi. 10, 11. In whose house was the ark of God for three months? What was Ohed- edom? Who blessed him? Where was the ark alterwards taken? Who was Obed-edom? HADADEZER (nanarezer) was the king of Zobah who, in his first battle against David, was conquered, and lost 20,000 foot soldiers, 700 horsemen and their horses, and 1,000 chariots. David consecrated the shields and the brass won in this battle to the future service of the temple. He was again conquered by David when united with the Ammonites. 2 Sam. viii. 3-8: x. 16-19. Of what place was Hadadezer king? Did David conquer him? What were the losses of Hadadezer? For what did David keep the shields and the brass won in the battle? Was he again conquered? By whom? Who was Hadadezer? TOI was the king of Hamath who sent presents, consisting of vessels of silver, of gold, and of brass, to David by his son Joram, all of which David treasured up for the building of the temple. 2 Sam. viii. 9-11. Of what place was Toi king? What did he send to David? By whom? For what did David treasure them up? Who was Toi? MEPHIBOSHETH was the lame son of Jonathan; he wasonly five years old when Saul and Jonathan perished at Gilhoa; he was brought up by David, who showed great kindness unto him. 2 Sam. iv. 4; ix. 6-13. Who was the lame son of Jonathan? How old was he when his father perished at Gilboa? By whom was he brought up? Who was Mephibosheth HANUN was the king of Ammon who abused the messengers 36THE REIGN OF DAVID. whom David sent to comfort him on the death of his father. David sent an army against him to punish him. 2Sam.x. 1-5. 1 Cron. xix. What king of Ammon abused David’s messengers? For what did David send messengers to him? What did David afterwards do? Who was Hanunt. SHOBACH was the captain of the Syrian host, under Hadarezer ; he was slain in battle when Israel conquered the Ammonites and Syrians. 2 Sam. x. 16-18. ‘Who was the captain of the Syrian host under Hadarezer? When was he slain in battle? Who was Shobach? ABISHAI was the son of Zeruiah, David’s sister; Joab and Asahel were his brothers. They were three of David’s mighty men. When David found Saul sleeping, Abishai wished to slay him, but this David would not permit him to do. Abishai defeated the Edomites, in the valley of salt; and he saved the king’s life in a combat with the giant Ishbi-benob. 1 Sam. xxvi, 6-9. 2 Sam. x. 14; xxi. 16,17. 1 Cron. ii. 16; xviii. 12. Of whom was Abishai a son? Who was Zeruiah? Who were the brothers of Abishai? What were they? When did Abishai wish to slay Saul? Did David permit this? Where did Abishai defeat the Edomites? Who slew Ishbi-benob? Who was Abishai? JOAB was one of David's chief generals. He defeated Abner, and the army of Ishbosheth, near Gibeon. At this battle Abner slew Asahel. Joab slew Absalom during his rebellion against David, and he was himself slain by the command of Solomon, who said of him, that he had slain two men—Abner and Amasa—more righteous, and better than himself. 2 Sam. iii. 29; viii. 16; xvitl. 9-17, 1 Kins ij. 28-34. ‘Who was David’s chief general? Whom did he defeat near Gibeont ‘Whom did Abner slay at this battle? What is said of Asahel? Of whom was he the brother? When did Joab slay Absalom? Who commanded Joab to be slain? What did Solomon say of Joab? Who was Joab? ASAHEL was the son of Zeruiah who was killed by Abner as e was pursuing him after the battle of Gibeon ; it is said of him that he “was as light of foot as a wild rue.” 2 Sam. ii. 18-23; iii.26, 27. Of whom was Asahel a son? Whom did Asahel pursue after the battle of Gibeon? What is said of Asahel? Who was Asahel? URIAG, the Hittite, was one of David’s officers, who served under 37: BIBLE CHARACTERS. [PERIOD Vv. Joab, against the Ammonites. His death in battle was caused by David, who then married Batheheba, Urieh’s wife. 2 Sam. xi. ‘What was Uriah? Under whom did he serve? Against whom? By whom was his death caused? For what? Who was Uriah? BATHSHEBA was the wife of Uriah, the Hittite. David saw her, and caused her husband to be slain. He then married her, and she became the mother of Solomon. 2 Sam. xi.; xii. 24. ‘Who was the wife of Uriah? Who saw her? Whom did David cause to be slain in battle? Whom did David then marry? Of whom was Bathsheba the mother? Who was Bathsheba? . NATHAN was the prophet whom God sent to David to reprove him for his t wickedness in taking the wife of Uriah, and eausing her husband’s death. David confessed his sin, and the child of Bathsheba died. 2 Sam. xii, 1-15. . What prophet did God send to reprove Daxid? Fer what did Nathan re prove him? Did David confess his sin? What became of the child? Who, was Nathan? AMNON was the eldest son of David ; he had an unlawful passion for his half-sister, Tamar; and he was slain by the servants of her brother Absalom. Absalom then fied to his grandfather, Talmai, the king of Geshur. 2 Sam, iii. 2; xiii. Who was the eldest son of David? For whom had he an unlawful passion & By whom was he slain? To whom did Absalem flee? Who was Amnon? ABSALOM was the beloved son of David ; he was comely in his person, and he won the affections of the people, and then rebelled against his father, He was slain by Joab as he was hanging from a tree on which his long hair bad caught. 2 Sam. iii. 3; xiv. 25; xv. 1-13; xviii. 9-18. ‘Who was the beloved son of David? What did he win? Against whom did he rebel 2 By whom was he slain? Who was Absalom? AHITHOPHEL was one of David's counsellors who joined Ab- salom in his rebellion against his father; but when he saw that hig counsel was not followed, he went and hanged himself. 2 Sam. xv. 12-31; xvi. 23; xvii. 1-23. “ What was Ahithophelf In what did he join Absalom? Was his counsel followed? What did he do? Who was Ahithophel? “ ITTAE was the leader of the Gathites, or Gittites, who formed 3: * ‘TNE REIGN OF DAVED. David’s guard of 600 men. Ittai was very faithfal, and showed great affection for David. 2 Sam. xv. 18, 19; xviii. 2. ‘Whe was the leader of the Gathites? Of how many men was he the leader? Of whom were they the guard? What was his character? Who was Ittai? HUSHAI was one of David's old and faithful counsellors, whom he sent to join Absalom, that he might send him word what Absalom was about to do, by means of Ahimaaz and Jonathan, the sons of Zadok and Abiathar. 2 Sam. xv. 32-37; xvi. 16-19. Who was one of David’s old and faithful counsellors? For what did David send Hushai to join Absalom? By whem was he to send news to David? Who were Ahimaaz and Jonathan?’ Whowas Hushai? ZIBA was the steward of Mephibosheth who coveted the lands of his master, and obtained them from David, during the rebellion of Absalom, by treachery and falsehood. The king could not recall the gift, and Mephibosheth allowed Ziba to keep the lands, being much pleased that the king was restored to the throne. 2 Sam. ix. 2-4, 9-12; xvi. 14; xix. 25-30. ‘Who was the steward of Mephibosheth? What did he covet? From whom did he obtain them? How? Did Mephibosheth allow Ziba to keep the lands?) Why? Who was Ziba? AHIMAAZ was the son of Zadok, and his successor as high priest, im the reign of Solomon; he was employed with Jonathan, the son of Abiathar, to convey news to David during Absalom’s rebellion. 2 Sam. xv. 36-37 ; xvii. 17-21; xviii. 19-33. Of whom was Ahimaaz the son and successor? How was he employed with Jonathan, the son of Abiathar? Who was Ahimaaz? CUSHI was the messenger whom Joab sent to David with the tidings of Absalom’s death, but Ahimaaz outran him, and came first to David. 2 Sam. xviii. 21-32. Who was the messenger whom Joab sent to David? With what tidings? Who outranhim? Who was Cushi? SHIMEI was one of the family of Saul, who cursed David and threw stones at him, during the rebellion of Absalom. The king forgave him, but he was afterwards slain at the command of Sole mon, for leaving Jerusalem contrary to his promise. 2 Sam. xvi. &13; xix. 16-23. 1 Kines ii. 8, 36-46. « Of what family was Shimei? How did he act towards David? Wheat Did David forgive him? Why wae he afterwards.slain? Who was Shimei? 39: