_Achar, the troubler of Israel._ THE TROUBLER OF ISRAEL I have read many biographies, but never met with any which hit off a man’s character in a line as this word of inspiration does. The noble and the great used frequently to suspend the “achievement” over the tomb of their departed ancestor in... [ Continue Reading ]
_Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters._ COMPENSATIONS Men should always put down after a statement of their deficiencies a statement of their possessions; thus: had no money, but heal mental power; had no external fame, but had great home repute; had no genius, but had great common sense; had no... [ Continue Reading ]
_And the families of the Scribes which dwelt at Jabez _ SCRIBES I. A noble calling. To study and expound sacred books, inform society, and spread the will of God. II. A family calling. “The families of the scribes.” mere ditary pursuits in all communities. III. A needful calling. A literary prof... [ Continue Reading ]