Revolt During Solomon's reign the people were greatly oppressed by taxation, and after his death they appealed to his successor and asked for relief. Receiving insults in return, they rebelled against his authority and declared that they had no part in his government ( 1 Kings 12:1-25 ).

Sabbath and Feasts The Hebrews were required to keep: The Sabbath Day ( Exodus 20:8-11 ). They were not permitted, to leave their dwellings ( Exodus 16:29 ), nor kindle a fire throughout their habitations on the Sabbath day ( Exodus 35:1-3 ). The death penalty was attached to the violation of this law ( Numbers 15:32-36 ). The Sabbatical Year. Th

Reign of the Judges Date. It is impossible to determine the time when the reign of the judges began, or the number of years covered by their reigns. Tribal Leaders. After the death of Joshua the children of Israel asked the Lord for a leader, and he gave them Judah ( Judges 1:1 Judges 1:2 ). Judah, subsequently, formed an alliance with Simeon, and

Re-Peopling the Earth After the flood, the earth was overspread by the descendants of Noah's three sons ( Genesis 9:18 Genesis 9:19 ; Genesis 10:1-32 ).

Promised Land God promised to show Abram a land ( Genesis 12:1 ). After a long and perilous journey he pitched his tent in the plain of Moreh and the Lord assured him that he was in the land intended for his possession ( Genesis 12:6 Genesis 12:7 ). However, he was a sojourner during his entire life ( Acts 7:1-5 ; Hebrews 11:8 Hebrews 11:9 ). This

Property Given to Religion The firstborn of man and beast was by Divine requirement given to the Lord ( Exodus 13:2 ). In addition to this the Hebrews were required to give, one-tenth of the products of their land ( Leviticus 27:30 ); one-tenth of the increase of flocks and herds ( Leviticus 37:32-34 ); a special tithe every third year ( Deuteronom

Proclamation of the Law Date. It was (2083) two thousand and eighty-three years from the creation of Adam to the death of Terah or Abram's entrance into Canaan ( Genesis 5:3-32 ; Genesis 7:6 ; Genesis 11:10-32 ; Genesis 12:1-4 ; Acts 7:1-4 ), and it was (430) four hundred and thirty years from these events to the exodus ( Exodus 12:40 Exodus 12:41

Primitive Sacrifices It is evident that the Bible does not record all that was communicated to man; however, the careful student sees that sacrificial worship was a Divine revelation. The statements that Cain BROUGHT and Abel BROUGHT their respective sacrifices, may indicate that there was a specific time and place where offerings were presented to

Postdiluvian Chronology We have already seen that it was 1656 years from the creation of Adam to the flood. Now in order to find how long it was from the flood to the death of Terah, we must add to the two years from the flood to the birth of Arphaxad, the ages of the patriarchs--Arphaxad, Salah, Eber, Peleg, Reu, Serug, Nahor--at the births of the

The Priesthood Ancient History. The idea of a priest and his intercessory work underlies all religion. From the time that the smoke of Abel's sacrifice ascended to God to the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, the history of the human race is inseparably associated with altars, priests and sacrifices. It may be safely asserted that in the early ag

Population of the Earth in the Early Times Even in the days of Cain and Abel there were doubtless very many people whose names are not recorded. In the testimony of Moses we have this statement: "And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters" ( Genesis 5:4 ). Other evidences are Cain's fea

Peculiarities of the Law of Moses Its National Aspects. The law of Moses was given to, and for, a single nation ( Exodus 19:1-25 ; Exodus 20:1-17 ; Deuteronomy 5:1-33 ; Malachi 4:4 ). It developed a national worship. Previous to it, worship was confined to the family ( Genesis 12:6 Genesis 12:7 ; Genesis 46:1-3 ). Under it God recorded His name at

On to Sinai Song of Triumph. Immediately after the hosts of Israel had passed over the sea and their safety had been assured by the destruction of their enemies, they celebrated the great event by a song of triumph ( Exodus 15:1-19 ). When we reflect that the population of Israel at this time was probably equal to the combined populations of New Yo

Other Laws While the ten commandments constituted the basis of the covenant between God and Israel, many other laws were given looking to their enforcement. When the people heard the voice of the Lord, they were greatly frightened and requested Moses to hear the law and speak to them ( Exodus 20:18-21 ; Deuteronomy 5:22 Deuteronomy 5:33 ). The foll

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Noah His Genealogy. His blood was pure back to Seth ( Genesis 5:3-32 ), and he was a son of God ( Genesis 6:9 ). His Sons. Noah had three sons--Shem, Ham, and Japheth ( Genesis 5:32 ). The order of their births is somewhat difficult to determine. Ham was the youngest ( Genesis 9:22-24 ) and the proof goes to show that Shem was the first born ( Gene

Moses, The Man of God Date of His Birth and Death. Moses was born in Egypt two thousand four hundred and thirty-three years after the creation of Adam: It was (130 + 105 + 90 + 70 + 65 + 162 + 65 + 187 + 182 = 1056) one thousand and fifty-six years from the creation of Adam to Noah ( Genesis 5:3-29 ). It was (500 + 100 + 2 = 602) six hundred and t

Melchizedek During Abram's sojourn in Canaan this priest and king met and treated him with hospitality ( Genesis 14:18-20 ). Much mystery appears to hang about this distinguished personage. Various theories have been advanced concerning him. Some assert that he was God Almighty. This is not a fact, for he was "the priest of the most high God" ( Gen

The Law of Moses By the phrase "law of Moses" is meant all that was revealed through Moses. The New Testament treats it with great fullness and perpiscuity: Typical Aspects. The law of Moses was only the shadow of good things to come ( Colossians 2:17 ; Hebrews 10:1 ). Fulfillment. Jesus Christ declared His intention to fulfill every word of the la

Last Days of Abraham The closing years of Abraham's life were distinguished by his marriage to Keturah ( Genesis 25:1 Genesis 25:2 ); the birth of Esau and Jacob ( Genesis 21:5 ; Genesis 25:1-26 ); giving his property to Isaac and sending the sons of his concubines away with gifts ( Genesis 25:5 Genesis 25:6 ).