_Adam, Sheth, Enosh._ ISRAELITE DESCENT Israel was Jehovah’s chosen people, His son, to whom special privileges were guaranteed by solemn covenant. A man’s claim to share in this covenant depended on his genuine Israelite descent, and the proof of such descent was an authentic genealogy. In these... [ Continue Reading ]
_Because in his days the earth was divided._ THE DIVISION OF THE EARTH The chief value of the genealogical records consists-- 1. In enabling us to view the origin of nations historically. 2. In enabling us to trace out the various tribes of the sons of Jacob. 3. In enabling us to prove the line... [ Continue Reading ]
_Johab the son of of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead._ SUCCESSORS Never let it be supposed that Providence is limited to any one man in the matter of kingship and dominion. Men who are reigning should lay to heart the reflection that their reign is to come to an end. Every man is bound to con... [ Continue Reading ]
_And when Samlah was dead, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead._ THE RACE AND THE INDIVIDUAL “The king is dead. Long live the king!” After the Saxon comes the Norman; after George the First George the Second, and then George the Third. So is history written with wearying monotony. T... [ Continue Reading ]
_These are the dukes of Edom._ A HIGH ORDER OF NAMES The great lesson teaches the transitoriness of all human dignity and glory. Where are the dukes of Edom now? Who knows the names of Timnah, Allah, Jetheth? How far are our own names known? What will be thought of them in the next century? Men ar... [ Continue Reading ]