CONTENTS At length we arrive to that point which forms the period of all things here below: and we are brought to the conclusion of the Patriarch Jacob's history. This Chapter relates the memorable circumstances of his dying moments. He convenes his children all around him, and under the spirit of... [ Continue Reading ]
Proverbs 4:1 It is remarkable that from this tribe of Israel, there never arose a governor, a prophet, or prince. And it is as remarkable that the Reubenites chose their settlement on the other side of Jordan. Joshua 1:12; Deuteronomy 33:6; Judges 5:15; James 1:8.... [ Continue Reading ]
Genesis 34:30. The Simeonites and Levites were scattered among the other tribes. Joshua 21:3; Joshua 21:3; 1 Chronicles 6:24, etc.... [ Continue Reading ]
1 Chronicles 5:2. This was proved, Psalms 18:40.... [ Continue Reading ]
Revelation 5:5 This is the third promise of grace in the Bible. The first is, Genesis 3:15. The second is, Genesis 22:18. And this the third. The first gives assurance of the promised seed, the LORD JESUS. The second tells of the blessing's folded up in him. And this, when the mercies shall be. The... [ Continue Reading ]
Isaiah 63:2 This prophecy was completed, when the tribe of Zebulun had by lot assigned it the border of the sea. Joshua 19:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
John 15:1; 1 Kings 4:25; Revelation 19:18.... [ Continue Reading ]
This verse forms a sweet break in the thread of Jacob's blessing. So said Simeon, Luke 2:25. Reader! GOD grant that so may you and I. Heb 11:13-14.... [ Continue Reading ]
Deuteronomy 33:18.... [ Continue Reading ]
Joshua 19:40.... [ Continue Reading ]
Gad is a type of grace, often overcome by troops of enemies, but at length victorious. Romans 8:37. Concerning Gad, see 1 Chronicles 5:18, etc.... [ Continue Reading ]
Deuteronomy 33:24. How precious is that promise made to Asher: Deuteronomy 33:25. And how very sweet have the LORD'S people found it in all ages!... [ Continue Reading ]
Deuteronomy 33:23. And what greater mercy can be desired than this!... [ Continue Reading ]
While we keep in view the Patriarch Joseph in those prophecies, let us not forget that a greater than Joseph is here. How fruitful is the church of the LORD! his branches have spread over the earth. Psalms 80:1, etc.... [ Continue Reading ]
How was JESUS shot at, and his Church assaulted in all ages! Isaiah 50:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
Isaiah 1:7; 1 Peter 2:6 Nothing can afford a higher proof that the Patriarch Jacob, in all that he here said, was guided by the spirit of prophecy, and not by natural affection: because his predictions concerning his beloved Benjamin were not very flattering to himself. If you consult the history of... [ Continue Reading ]
Genesis 28:13; Deuteronomy 33:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
One thought meets us here. It is this, though Israel's tribes were thus diversified under many and various exercises, yet it is a precious thought to consider Israel as a people brought into Covenant mercies. Isaiah 54:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
Would you know what it is to be gathered unto Jacob's people, See Hebrews 12:18.... [ Continue Reading ]
Genesis 47:30... [ Continue Reading ]
Genesis 25:19; Acts 7:60 REFLECTIONS MARK the perfect man and behold the upright, (saith the Psalmist), for the end of that man is peace. Reader! think what an important thing it is to die well. What is to be performed but once should be well performed. For if we err here there is no repentance in... [ Continue Reading ]