Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 8:22 — El cielo, cayendo de rodillas, ver. 54., y 2 Paralipomenon vi. 13. Este es el primer caso que encontramos de personas que rezan de rodillas, lo que era común después, 1 Esdras ix. 5., Isaías xlv. 24., Daniel vi. 10., y Hechos ix. 40. y xx. 36. La iglesia cristiana generalmente adopta esta costumbre. Lo mismo hicieron

2 Kings 25:27 — Twentieth. Jeremias (lii. 31.) says the 25th, when Nabuchodonosor was buried, and (Du Hamel) the decree was made, though it was not put in execution till two days later. (Calmet) --- Evilmerodach, whose proper name was Baltassar, (Daniel v. 1.; Tirinus) or the latter was his son.

2 Chronicles 4:1 — of holocausts, much larger than that of Moses. The one which was built after the captivity, was a square of fifteen cubits. This of Solomon was only ten in height. A sloping ascent was made up to it, according to Josephus; (Jewish Wars vi. 5., or v. 14.) or the steps were closed in, if we believe others. See Exodus xxvii. 1., and xx. 26. It is thought (Calmet) that the inside of the altar was filled with earth, (Menochius) or with rough stones: (Exodus xx. 24.; Du Hamel) but that is not certain,

Psalms 113:2 — God’s people dwelt there. (St. Chrysostom) --- After the departure from Egypt, the Israelites were more known as God’s inheritance, over whom he reigned. (Worthington) (Exodus xix. 6.) --- Hence He complains, when they asked for a king, (1 Kings viii. 7.) though the throne is still called the Lord’s, 1 Paralipomenon xxix. 23. The distinction of Juda and Israel insinuates that the kingdom had been divided. (Calmet) --- But this had taken place for a time, after the death of Saul.

Psalms 136:9 — sentido espiritual, arrojamos a los pequeños de Babilonia contra la roca, cuando mortificamos nuestras pasiones, y sofocamos sus primeros movimientos, recurriendo rápidamente a la roca, que es Cristo. (Challoner) (San Agustín) (San Gregorio) (Salmo 1) (Worthington) &mdash- No leemos que Ciro trató a Babilonia con este rigor; pero tales prácticas eran entonces habituales (Oseas xiv. 1 .; Homero, Ilíada xxii.) Y Darío castigaron cruelmente a la ciudad rebelde. (Herodoto iii. 159.) (Calmet) &mdash

Psalms 33:1 — should think such changes improper, unless they were made by proper authority. (Haydock) --- Many of the ancients suppose that Achimelech (who is also styled Abimelech, the high priest at Nobe) is here meant, from whom David concealed his real design. [1 Kings xxi.] (Eusebius; St. Athanasius; St. Jerome, &c.) --- Others rather think that the psalm was composed after David had escaped the great danger at the court of Achis, by counterfeiting madness, 1 Kings xxi. 13. (St. Augustine; Muis, &c.)

Psalms 38:1 — Idithun was one of the four chief masters of music, called Ethan, 1 Paralipomenon vi. 44., and Idithun, 1 Paralipomenon xvi. 41. Some think that he was the author of this psalm; but it was rather given to him by David to sing. (Calmet) --- The title shews that the psalms were designed for the public service of the Church,

Psalms 58:1 — watched." The psalm relates also to the resurrection of Christ, and vocation of the Gentiles, (Berthier) as well as to the reprobation, and future conversion of the Jews. It seems to be most applicable to the times of Esdras and Nehemias: (2 Esdras iv. 1., and vi. 1.) one of whom may have composed it. (Calmet) --- But this is only a conjecture, (Berthier) and Saul’s emissaries may be styled Gentiles, (Menochius) because they imitated their manners. (Haydock) --- Saul sent repeatedly, and went

Psalms 71:3 — Justice. These blessings shall be so common; (Psalm xxxv. 6., and Joel iii. 18.) or, let princes pursue the paths of justice and peace, Micheas vi. 1. Solomon was to enjoy a perpetual peace, (1 Paralipomenon xxii. 9.) as he was a figure of Jesus Christ, who has procured a more solid one for us, Ephesians ii. 14., John xiv. 27.,

Leviticus 12:8 — barrio. Los sacerdotes explicaron a los demás lo que tenían que hacer, si podían aplazar la presentación de su ofrenda hasta la próxima gran fiesta o si podían enviarla por otra mano. Leemos que Anna vino al templo después de haber destetado a Samuel, 1 Reyes 1. 21. (Calmet)

Jeremiah 16:2 — interrupt the prophet. The Fathers believe that Jeremias never married, (see St. Jerome in chap. xxii. Isidor.) which was then a rare example. (Calmet) --- He always lived a single life, and not only in time of tribulation. (St. Jerome, contra Jov. 1.) (Worthington) --- The Church enforces this law of God for her sacred ministers, in subdeacons and the higher orders. St. Paul shews the propriety of such a regulation, (1 Corinthians vii.) which innovators deem unnatural and tyrannical. How then could

Jeremiah 27:1 — read "Sedecias." (Calmet) --- As far as Juda may belong to the last chapter. St. Jerome includes the whole verse. (Haydock) --- It seems to be rather a fresh prophecy, or the title may be spurious, like many in the Psalms. See chap. xxvi. 1., and xxviii. 1., and Isaias xxi. 13.

Numbers 24:22 — Cautivo. El samaritano insinúa que deben regresar, 1 Paralipomenon ii. 55. "Aunque tu nido se consuma por completo, tus habitantes volverán de Asiria". (Calmet) &mdash La familia de Jetro estaba ahora entre los hebreos, y se permitió que su posteridad habitara con la tribu de Judá. Posteriormente, Abor

Numbers 31:6 — Trumpets. These are the holy vessels just specified, though some believe that he carried the ark, which was done in some wars, Josue vi. 1., and 1 Kings iv. 5. Priests always sounded the trumpet, Deuteronomy xx. 2. Phinees was appointed general of this expedition to reward him for his zeal against the fornicators. (Calmet) --- Or Josue headed the army, as he did on other occasions, though

Zechariah 3:1 — Jesús, o Josué, el hijo de Josedec, el sumo sacerdote de esa época. (Challoner) &mdash Como sumo sacerdote, representó a la nación, a quien varios calumniaron a Darío, 1 Esdras iv., Etc. Dios reprime al adversario y adorna a su pueblo. Parece que se ha hecho algo mal, ver. 4. (Calmet) &mdash- El sumo sacerdote, (San Jerónimo) o más bien sus hijos, se han casado con extraños. (Caldeo) (1 Esdras x. 18.) Muchos Padres

Letter of Jeremiah 13:2 — A hundred and ten thousand, &c. The difference between the numbers here set down and those recorded [in] 1 Machabees iv., is easily accounted for, if we consider that such armies as these are liable to be at one time more numerous that at another, either by sending away large detachments, or being diminished by sickness, or increased by receiving fresh supplies

Letter of Jeremiah 3:19 — "hidden," till they were married. Nothing could give a better idea of the distress of the city. (Calmet) --- These virgins remained in places near the temple, spending their time in prayer, fasting, and works of piety, till they were espoused, 1 Kings ii. 22. (St. Ambrose, virg. 1.; St. Nys.[St. Gregory of Nyssa?] or Nativ.; St. Damas[St. John Damascene?] iv. 13.) (Worthington) --- There also pious widows dwelt. --- Walls of the temple, which they were not allowed to pass. (Menochius) --- The

1 Samuel 7:14 — Geth, which two cities still continued in their possession. Others, which had fallen to the share of Dan, they gave up, which explains Judges xviii. 1, 31. --- Philistines. Here ended the forty years’ servitude. (Calmet) --- Salien (the year of the world 2860) rather thinks that it terminated in the death of Samson, when it was judged expedient to entrust the reins of government into the hands

2 Samuel 16:1 — would not have been received in a court of judicature. (Calmet) --- We must reflect that the mind of David was full of trouble, and devoid of suspicion. (Haydock) --- But he did wrong (Worthington) in condemning Miphiboseth unheard. --- Raisins. See 1 Kings xxv. 18. (Calmet) --- Figs; (palatharum) which are often called caricarum. (Menochius) --- Hebrew mea kayits, "a hundred of summer" fruits, like fresh grapes, (Numbers xiii. 21.) and other fruits, gathered after harvest time, Micheas

2 Samuel 3:3 — Cheleab, or Daniel, 1 Paralipomenon iii. 1. Septuagint, "Dalnia." (Calmet) --- Alexandrian, "Dalouja." (Haydock) --- Others, "Abia." --- Gessur, not far from Damascus. The lady probably first embraced the true religion, though the Scripture