Scripture Questions Designed Principally for Adult Bible Classes; Deuteronomy-Esther (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1829 Excerpt: ...that a great man has fallen by the hands of a wicked assassin, and supposes that the natural inference would be, that condign punishment ought at once to be inflicted upon him: but he here pleads that his kingdom is yet weak and in its infancy, his nephews men of rank and influence, and that the bringing to justice of persons of so much consequence would be too bold a stroke for him in his present circumstances. Notwithstanding this plea of policy, what was David's evident duty in the case according to the law? Num. 35. 31---34. Did Joab eventually meet with the punishment which his crimes deserved? 1 Kings 2, 32--34. CHAPTER XV. How were Ishbosheth and his adherents affected by the news of Abner's death?. What son did Jonathan leave, by what infirmity was he marked, and to what was it owing? What was the fate of Ishboshet h, and what the circumstances? What were probably the motives which urged them to this deed 1 How did it appear in the issue that they entirely mistook David's character? v. 6--11. Will a similar disappointment befal all those who think to serve the interests of the son of David by sinful practices, such as war, persecution, truce-breaking, fcc? Is. 66. 5. What sentence was executed upon them, and what was done with the head of Ishbosheth? CHAPTER V. What application did the assembled tribes make to David after this, and what were the two arguments employed by them to enforce it? Is it implied, by the expression that every individual of Israel was present at Hebron on this occasion? Have we elsewhere a more detailed account of the gathering of the tribes to Hebron at this time? 1 Chron. 12. 23--40. N, B. This "gathering of the people" to submit themselves to David was a partial fulfilment of the ancient prediction of Jacob respe...