“During those days the Israelites traveled from Beeroth Bene-Yaaqan to Moserah. There Aaron died and was buried, and his son Eleazar became priest in his place.

“Remember what Moses the Lord’s servant commanded you. The Lord your God is giving you a place to settle and is handing this land over to you.

They told Joshua, “Surely the Lord is handing over all the land to us! All who live in the land are cringing before us!”

The Israelites humiliated Midian; the Midianites’ fighting spirit was broken. The land had rest for forty years during Gideon’s time.

After they had gone a good distance from Micah’s house, Micah’s neighbors gathered together and caught up with the Danites.

Why haven’t you obeyed the Lord? Instead you have greedily rushed upon the plunder! You have done what is wrong in the Lord’s estimation.”

Haggith’s son Adonijah visited Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother. She asked, “Do you come in peace?” He answered, “Yes.”

He built an extension all around the temple; it was seven and a half feet high and it was attached to the temple by cedar beams.

Throughout the afternoon they were in an ecstatic frenzy, but there was no sound, no answer, and no response.

Now Makir married a wife from the Huppites and Shuppites. (His sister’s name was Maacah.) Zelophehad was Manasseh’s second son; he had only daughters.

Maacah, Makir’s wife, gave birth to a son, whom she named Peresh. His brother was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.

David was thirsty and said, “How I wish someone would give me some water to drink from the cistern in Bethlehem near the city gate!”

He deported to Babylon all who escaped the sword. They served him and his sons until the Persian kingdom rose to power.

For they do not understand the Lord’s actions, or the way he carries out justice. The Lord will permanently demolish them.

It is like fine oil poured on the head which flows down the beard – Aaron’s beard, and then flows down his garments.

When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

They travel down to Egypt without seeking my will, seeking Pharaoh’s protection, and looking for safety in Egypt’s protective shade.

What can I say? He has decreed and acted. I will walk slowly all my years because I am overcome with grief.

Their webs cannot be used for clothing; they cannot cover themselves with what they make. Their deeds are sinful; they commit violent crimes.

There is still medicinal ointment available in Gilead! There is still a physician there! Why then have my dear people not been restored to health?