INTRODUCTION

THE title of this little work has been altered, since the first issue of Part I, from Old Testament History for Junior Classes to Old Testament History for Schools. This change has been made in deference to assurances given me, that it may be useful for higher classes, as well as for those originally contemplated. It has already been adopted by some schools, as a book for the upper and middle as well as the lower forms.

I have, therefore, not felt it necessary to study so carefully throughout these later 'Parts' simplicity either of subject-matter or of language; and have introduced into those notes, which are designed to be used or omitted at discretion, more of such references to 'classical' or other literature, as may supply helpful and interesting illustrations. According to the plan recommended (see Part I, p. vii), those who have begun to use the book in 'Junior Classes' will be one or two years older, when they take up Part II and Part III respectively.

I have thought it best to take the selections and

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abstracts for the period of the Monarchy from the Books of Samuel and Kings only; adding references, where necessary, to the parallel accounts in the Books of Chronicles; and giving at the end of Part II a 'Supplemental Note' on the special design and character of the latter Books. Supplemental notes on the Book of Psalms, and on the other 'Poetical Books,' are also added.

I wish to express my best thanks to the Regius Professor of Divinity, Dr. Ince, who has been good enough to revise Part II, as the late Archdeacon Palmer so kindly revised Part I. Also to Mr. Courtier, who has again given me much valuable help with the geographical portions of the book.

Suitable maps and a full Index are given, as in the case of Part I.

(References to the pages of Part I are to the second edition.

They

are available for the first edition by subtracting 4 from the number given in each case: e. g., for Part I, p. 100, see Part I, p. 96.)

VIII. Samuel's Vision and Call (1 Sam. iii)

IX. Eli (iv).

Samuel and Saul.

X. Samuel's Reformation and Judgeship (1 Sam. vii.

2-viii. 9).

XI. Saul proclaimed King-His First Exploit (x. 17—

xi. 15)

XII. Samuel's Farewell Address to the People (xii)
XIII. Samuel and Saul-Saul's Second Sin (xv. 1-23).

Saul and David.

XIV. David and Goliath (1 Sam. xvii. 32-58)

XV. David's Exile-David and Jonathan (xx. 18-42) 132 XVI. David's Exile (continued). At Nob and at Adullam

(xxi-xxii. 4)

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XVII. Saul and David (xxvi)

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XVIII. Saul and the Witch of En-dor (xxviii. 3-25)

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XIX. The Death of Saul (xxxi. 1-2 Sam. i. 16)

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Selected Passages

David.

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XX. David's Lament-The Rival Kingdoms (2 Sam.

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XXI. Joab's Vengeance on Abner (iii. 17–39)
XXII. The Ark brought up to Jerusalem (vi)
XXIII. Nathan's Parable-David's Repentance (xii. 1-23)
XXIV. Absalom's Rebellion-David's Flight (xv. 7-31).
XXV. The End of Absalom's Rebellion (xviii. 6-33)
XXVI. The Revolt of Sheba-The Murder of Amasa
(XX. I-22).

XXVII. The Numbering of the People and the Pestilence-
The Site for the Temple bought (xxiv)

Solomon.

XXVIII. Solomon anointed King (1 Kings i. 32-53)
XXIX. Solomon's Prayer-The Judgement of Solomon

(iii. 4-28).

XXX. The Building of Solomon's Temple (vi. 1-22) XXXI. The Dedication of Solomon's Temple (viii. 1-21) XXXII. Solomon's Glory—The Queen of Sheba (x. 1-24)

Rehoboam and Jeroboam.

dom (1 Kings xii. 1-24)

XXXIII. Accession of Rehoboam-Disruption of the King

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