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- Abraham's Descendants: Harmony of the Gospels
Family tree of Abraham, Isaac, and the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Study the people in the scriptures and read the history behind them. Abraham Jacob/Israel 12 Tribes/Sons of Israel Moses & Aaron Joshua & Caleb Ruth & Boaz Saul & David « ABRAHAM & DESCENDANTS » Abraham | Jacob/Israel | 12 Tribes/Sons of Israel | Moses & Aaron | Joshua & Caleb | Ruth & Boaz | Saul & David Click on names for more information. Key: Underlined = Mentioned in Scriptures Italic = Female † = Ancestor of Christ ■ = High Priest ○ = Prophet • = Judge/Ruler * = not married Terah † unknown † Abraham Abraham † ○ 1) Sarah † 2) Hagar the Egyptian 3) Keturah Nahor † 1) Milc ah † 2) Reumah Haran † unknow n † 1) Sarah † 2) Hagar 3) Keturah Isaac †○ Rebekah † Ishmael unknown Jokshan unknown Midian unknown Zimran Medan Ishbak Shuah Milcah † Nahor † 11 other sons Lot † 1) "Lot's Wife" *Daughters Bethuel † unknown † Iscah Jacob/Israel *Older Daughter † *Younger Daughter " Lot's Wife " Jacob/Israel † 1) Lea h † 2) Rachel 3) Bilhah 4) Zilpah Esau 1) Bashemath 2) Judith 3) Mahalath 4) Aholibamah Laban I † unknown † Rebekah † Isaac † Sheba Dedan Ephah & 4 others 12 sons Mahhalath Older Daug hter † *Lot Younger Daughter * Lot Ben-Ammi unknown Moab † unknown 5 sons Lea h † Jacob † Zilpah Jacob † Rachel Jacob † Bilhah Jacob † Edomites/Idumeans , Kenezites , & Amalekites Midianites Arab Tribes Ishmaelites & Arab Tribes Arab Tribes Ammonites Moabites † 12 Tribes/Sons of Israel 1) Leah † 2) Rachel 3) Bilhah 4) Zilpah Twelve Tribes of Israel Reuben (1) 1) unknown *Bilhah Simeon (2) 1) wife 2) Canaanite Levi (3) unknown Dinah * Shechem Judah (4) † 1) Canaanite daughter of Shuah *Tamar † Issachar (9) unknown Israel's grandchildren (Gen. 46/Num 26/1Chr) ^ = name omitted in later lists Hanoch Phallu Hezron Carmi Jemuel Jamin Ohad Jachin/Jarib Zohar/Zerah Shaul Tola Phuvah/Pua Job/Jashub Shimron Sered Elon Jahleel Belah Becher Ashbel Gera Naaman Ehi/Ahiram Rosh Muppim/Shupham Huppim/Hupham Ard Maachah Jahzeel Guni Jezer Shillem Ziphion Haggi Shuni Ezbon/Ozni Eri Arodi Areli Beriah unknown Jimnah Ishuah Isui/Jesui Sarah Ephraim unknown Manasseh unknown * Tamar I † Canaanite Gershon unknown Er Tamar Jochebed Amram Merari unknown Kohath unknown Onan Tamar Shelah unknown Pharez † unknown † Zerah unknown Machir 1) Maachah 2) Zelophehad 7 Sons Beriah Ashriel Zebulun (10) unknown Joseph (11) ○ Asenath dau. of Potipherah Benjamin (12) unknown Dan (5) unknown Naphtali (6) unknown Gad (7) unknown Asher (8) 1) Adon 2) Hadurah Hushim/ Shuham unknown Amram Jochebed Jethro unknown Hamul Heber Malchiel Moses & Aaron Hezron † unknown † Ram † unknown † Gilead unknown Aaron ■ Elisheba Miriam ○ Moses ○ 1) Zipporah the Midianite 2) Cushite Hobab Amminadab † unknown † Jephunneh unknown Nun unknown Nadab I Abihu Ithamar unknown Eleazar ■ unknown Gershom Eliezer I Elisheba Aaron Nashon † unknown † Joshua & Caleb Caleb Kenaz unknown Joshua •○ Phinehas I ■ unknown Salmon † Racha b † Gera unknown Abishua ■ unknown Othniel • Ehud • Ruth & Boaz Elimelech Naomi Bukki ■ unknown Boaz † Ruth the Moabite † Joash unknown Chilion Orpah the Moabite Mahlon Ruth the Moabite † Gideon • 1) many wives 2) Shechemite concubine Uzzi ■ unknown Eli ■• unknown Abiel unknown Elkanah (Kohathite ) 1) Hannah 2) Peninnah Kish unknown Ner unknown Saul & David Samuel ○• unknown Saul ♦ 1) Ahinoam 2) Rizpah Abner Hophni Phinehas II unknown Ahitub ■ unknown Abimelech II ♦ 70 sons Obed † unknown † Jesse † unknown † Manoah unknown Samson • *Delilah Joel • Abijah • Ahiah ■ unknown Ahimelech ■ unknown Zadok I ■ Abiathar ■ David † ♦ 1) Michal 2) Ahinoam 3) Abigail 4) Maacah 5) Haggith 6) Abital 7) Eglah 8) Bathsheba † 9) Concubines King Talmai of Geshur Jonathan I unknown Michal 1) David 2) Palti Ish-bosheth ♦ Others Mephibosheth Ammiel/Eliam † 1) Michal 1) David 2) Palti 2) Ahinoam the Jezreelitess 3) Abigail 1) Nabal 2) David 5) Haggith 6) Abital 7) Eglah 8) Bathshe ba † 1) Uriah the Hittite 2) David † 4) Maacah 9) Concubines Amnon (1) *Tamar II Daniel/ Chileab (2) Absalom (3) Tamar II *Amnon (1) Adonijah (4) Shephatiah (5) Ithream (6) Others Solomon (8) † Others Nathan II (9)†
- Hasmoneans & Herodians: Harmony of the Gospels
Family tree of the Hasmoneans/Maccabees and the Herodians. Study the people in the scriptures and read the history behind them. Mattathias & Sons Hyrcanus II & Aristobulus II Herod the Great Herod's Children Herod Agrippa I & II « HASMONEANS & HERODIANS » Mattathias & Sons | Hyrcanus II & Aristobulus II | Herod the Great | Herod's Children | Herod Agrippa I & II Click on names for more information Italic = Female ♠ = Mentioned in Scriptures ■ = High Priest ♦ = King/Queen of Judea • = Ethnarch/Tetrach/Governor of Judea ^ = Killed by Herod the Great " = Disinherited by Herod the Great Mattathias & Sons Mattathias unknown Hasmoneans/Maccabees John Gaddi Simon Thassi ■ • unknown Judas Maccabeus Eleazar Avaran Jonathan Apphus ■ unknown Mattathias II Judas II John Hyrcanus I ■• unknown Daughter Ptolemy ben Abubus • Daughter Matthias Ephlias Aristobulus I ■♦ Salome Alexandra ♦ Antigonus I Absalom Alexander Jannaeus ■♦ Salome Alexandra ♦ Antipas the Idumaean unknown Hyrcanus II & Aristobulus II Hyrcanus II ■ ♦^ unknown Aristobulus II ■♦ unknown Antipater I the Idumaean Cypros I the Nabatean Joseph III ^ Salome I • Alexandra ^ Alexander II Alexander II Alexandra ^ Herod the Great Antigonus II Mattathias ■ ♦ unknown Matthias Curtus unknown Herod the Great Aristobulus III ■ ^ Mariamne I ^ Herod the Great ♦ Herod the Great ♦♠ 1) Doris " 2) Mariamne I ^ 3) Mariamne II " 4) Malthace 5) Cleopatra 6) Others Daughter Pheroras Daughter Antipater II ^ Phasael I • unknown Joseph IV unknown Salome I • 1) Joseph III ^ 3) Alexas I 2) Costobarus ^ Pheroras 1) Dau. of Alexander II 2) Slave Herod's nephews & nieces Phasael II Salampsio Joseph V Olympias Daughter Tigranes V Berenice I 1) Aristobulus IV ^ 2) Theudion Antipater IV Cypros II Daughter Temple Treasurer (Idumaean) Theudion Berenice I Simon ben Boethus ■" unknown Elioneus ■ (Samaritan) (unknown) Joseph IV unknown Herod's wives Herod's Children 1) Doris " 2) Mariamne I ^ 3) Mariamne II " 4) Malthace 5) Cleopatra 6) Others Joazar ■ Martha Joshua ben Gamla ■ Eleazar ■ Simon Cantheras ■ unknown Antipater II ^ 1) Mariamne III 2) Dau. of Antigonus II Herod's children Alexander III ^ Glaphyra of Capadocia Aristobulus IV ^ Berenice I Cypros II Antipater IV Salam psio Phasael II Herod II ♠" Herodias ♠ Herod's grandchildren Tigranes V of Armenia dau. of Pheroras Alexander IV unknown 3 children Cypros III Herod Agrippa I ♦♠ 4 others Salome I I ♠ 1) Philip ♠ • 2) Aristobulus VI of Chalcis Herod Archelaus ♠ • 1) Mariamne (?) 2) Glaphyra of Capadocia Herod Antipas ♠ • 1) Phasaelis of Nabataea 2) Herodias ♠ Olympias Joseph V Philip ♠ • Salome II ♠ Herod(?) Others Matthias unknown Mariamne IV Herod V of Chalcis 1 son Herod Agrippa I & II Herod's grandchildren Mariamne III Antipater II ^ Herod Agrippa I ♠♦ Cypros III Herodia s ♠ 1) Herod II ♠" 2) Herod Antipas ♠• Herod V of Chalcis 1) Mariamne IV 2) Berenice II ♠ Aristobulus Minor Iotapa of Emesa 1) Mariamne IV 2) Berenice II Herod's great-grandchildren Herod Agrippa II ♠♦ Berenice I I ♠ 1) Marcus Julius Alexander 2) son of Alexander the Alabarch 3) Herod V of Chalcis 4) Polemon II Affair with Emperor Titus Drusus Mariamne V 1) Julius Archelaus 2) Demetrius of Alexandria Drusilla ♠ 1) Aziz of Emesa 2) Felix I ♠» Aristobulus VI of Chalcis Salome II ♠ Berenicianus Hyrcanus Iotapa Great-great-grandchildren 2 sons Marcus Antonius Agrippa 3 sons Josephus (Jewish historian)
- Index - Harmony of the Gospels - A chronological reading of the Scriptures
Study the scriptures chronologically with the Harmony of the Gospels. Read verses side-by-side by event. Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. « HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS » A chronological reading of the Old Testament , New Testament , Book of Mormon , Doctrine & Covenants , & Pearl of Great Price Start Reading: Old Testament | New Testament / Book of Mormon / Other Start Exploring: List of People | Places | Timeline | Family Trees IN THE BEGINNING Pre-mortal | Creation & Fall | Adam | Enoch | Noah | Tower of Babel | Abraham | Isaac & Jacob | Joseph MOSES TO JUDGES Moses | The Exodus & Law | Joshua & Conquest | Judges, Deborah & Gideon | Ruth | Samuel & Samson THE UNITED MONARCHY King Saul | David & Goliath | King David | Bathsheba | Temple Preparations | King Solomon THE DIVIDED KINGDOMS Rehoboam & Jeroboam | Ahab | Elijah & Elisha | Prophets Warn | Isaiah | End of Northern Kingdom THE SCATTERING OF ISRAEL Hezekiah and Assyria | Kings | Prophets Preach | Scattering Israel | Fall of Judah | Jerusalem Destroyed EXILE & RETURN Shadrach | Babylon Softens / In the Americas | Cyrus & Return | Temple of Zerubbabel | Queen Esther IN THE AMERICAS Enos | Zeniff, Noah, & Limhi | Abinadi & Alma / Benjamin & Mosiah | Alma the Younger | Captain Moroni LIFE OF CHRIST Birth | Early Ministry | Mid-Galilean | Final Galilean | Late Judean Ministry | Last Week & Atonement APOSTOLIC AGE New Apostle | Pentecost | Paul | Letters to Saints | John's Writings | End of Nephites THE RESTORATION First Vision | Book of Mormon | Church Restored | Kirtland | Nauvoo | Going West LIST BY SCRIPTURE Old Testament | New Testament | Book of Mormon | Doctrine & Covenants | Pearl of Great Price LIST BY PEOPLE A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z LIST BY PLACES Israel: Coastal | Galilee | Judea | Samaria | Egypt | Asia Minor | Mesopotamia | America GENERAL TIMELINE 4000 BC | 1500 BC | 1000 BC | 700 BC | 586 BC | 300 BC | 1 BC | 34 AD | 500 AD | 1820 AD
- List of People in the Scriptures: Harmony of the Gospels
List of people in the bible. Study the people in the scriptures and read the history behind them. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q&R S T U–Y Z PEOPLE IN THE SCRIPTURES « » A / B / C / D / E / F / G / H / I / J / K / L / M / N / O / P / Q / R / S / T / U / V / X / Y / Z A Aa-Ab / Ac-Ag / Ah-Ak / Al / Am / An-Ao / Ap-Ar / As-At / Au-Az Click on links for more information Italic = Female ■ = High Priest Ω= Prophet ♦ = Royal † = ancestor of Christ A Aa-Ab Am An-Ao ■ Aaron I: Levite | Son of Amram | Husband of Elisheba | Father of Eleazar | High Priest ≈ 1500 BC Ex. 4:14 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ► Aaron II: Nephite | Son of Mosiah II | Prince of Nephites | Missionary ≈ 100 BC Mosiah 27:8 | Wikipedia | GS ♦ Abed-nego / Azariah VII: Friend of Daniel | Prince of Judah ≈ 605 BC Dan. 1:6 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB • Abel: Son of Adam & Eve ≈ 3800 BC Gen 4:2 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ■ Abiathar: Son of Ahijah or Ahimelech | High Priest ≈ 1000 BC 1 Sam. 22:20 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Abigail: Wife of Nabal & David | Mother of Chileab | Queen of Israel ≈ 1010 BC 1 Sam. 25:3 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Abijah I: † Son of Rehoboam & Maachah II | Father of Asa | King of Judah ≈ 914 BC 1 Kgs. 14:31 | Wikipedia | BLB ♦ Abimelech I: King of Gerar ≈ 1920 BC Gen. 20:2 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Abimelech II: Son of Gideon I | King of Israel/Shechem ≈ 1170 BC Judg. 8:31 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BL B Ω Abinadi: Nephite Prophet ≈ 150 BC Mosiah 11:20 | Wikipedia | GS ■ Abishua: Son of Phinehas I | Father of Bukki | High Priest ≈ 1320 BC 1 Chr. 6:4 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Ω Abraham / Abram: † Son of Terah | Husband of Sarah | Father of Isaac, Ishamel, Midian , & Others | Prophet ≈ 1900 BC Gen. 11:26 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Absalom: Son of David & Maacah I | Prince of Israel ≈ 1000 BC 2 Sam. 3:3 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Achish / Akish: Son of Maoch | King of Gath ≈ 1012 BC 1 Sam. 21:10 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Ω Adam: † Husband of Eve | Father of Cain , Abel , & Seth | Patriarch | Prophet ≈ 4000 BC Gen. 2:19 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Adonijah: Son of David & Haggith | Prince of Israel ≈ 980 BC 2 Sam. 3:4 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Agag: King of Amalekites ≈ 1024 BC 1 Sam. 15:8 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Agrippa I & II: see Herod Agrippa I & II ♦ Ahab: Son of Omri | Husband of Jezebel | Father of Ahaziah I , Jehoram I , & Athaliah | King of Israel ≈ 874 BC 1 Kgs. 16:29 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Ahasuerus: see Artaxerxes II or Xerxes I ♦ Ahaz: † Son of Jotham | Father of Hezekiah | King of Judah ≈ 732 BC 2 Kgs. 16 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Ahaziah I: Son of Ahab & Jezebel | King of Israel ≈ 852 BC 1 Kgs. 22:40 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Ahaziah II / Jehoahaz I / Ozias: † Son of Jehoram II & Athaliah | Father of Jehoash I | King of Judah ≈ 842 BC 2 Kgs. 8:25–29 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ■ Ahiah / Ahijah: Son of Ahitub | High Priest ≈ 1020 BC 1 Sam. 14:3 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Ahijah the Shilonite: Prophet ≈ 946 BC 1 Kgs. 11:29–39 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ■ Ahimaaz: Son of Zadok I | High Priest ≈ 970 BC 2 Sam. 15:27, 36 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ■ Ahimelech: Son of Ahitub | High Priest ≈ 1012 BC 1 Sam. 21:1–9 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ■ Ahitub: Son of Phinehas II | Father of Ahiah & Ahimelech | High Priest ≈ 1040 BC 1 Sam. 14:3 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB ■ Alcimus: High Priest ≈ 163 BC 1&2 Macc. | Wikipedia ♦ Alexander the Great: Son of Philip II | King of Macedonia ≈ 336 BC 1 Macc. 1:1 | Wikipedia | BLB Alma I the Elder: Father of Alma II | Priest of Noah II | Prophet ≈ 148 BC Mosiah 17:1 | Wikipedia | GS Alma II the Younger: son of Alma I | Chief Judge | Prophet ≈ 90 BC Mosiah 27:8 | Wikipedia | GS • Amalek: Grandson of Esau | Father of Amalekites ≈ 1600 BC Ex. 17:8 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Amaleki: Son of Abinadom | Record Keeper ≈ 270 BC Omni 1:12 | Wikipedia • Amalekites: Tribe in the Negev /Sinai | Descended from Esau ≈ 1500 BC Judg. 5:14 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Amaziah: † Son of Jehoash I & Jehoaddan | Father of Uzziah | King of Judah ≈ 796 BC 2 Kgs. 12:21 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Amel-marduk / Evil-Merodach: Son of Nebuchadnezzar II | King of Neo-Babylonian Empire ≈ 562 BC 2 Kgs. 25:27 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Ammaron: Brother of Amos II | Prophet ≈ 300 AD 4 Nephi 1:47 | IT Ammon I: see Ben-Ammi Ammon II: Descendant of Zarahemla | Freed Limhi's people ≈ 121 BC Mosiah 7:1-16 | Wikipedia | GS Ammon III: Son of Mosiah II | Prince of Nephites | Missionary ≈ 100 BC Mosiah 27:8 | Wikipedia | GS Ammonites: Tribe from east of Jordan River | Descended from Ben-Ammi & Lot ≈ 1700 BC Gen. 19:38 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Amnon: Son of David & Ahinoam | Prince of Israel ≈ 1010 BC 2 Sam. 3:2 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB ♦ Amon: † Son of Manasseh II & Meshullemeth | Father of Josiah | King of Judah ≈ 642 BC 2 Kgs. 21:18 | Wikipedia | BLB Amos: Biblical Prophet ≈ 766 BC Amos 1:1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Amram: Son of Kohath | Grandson of Levi | Father of Aaron , Miriam , & Moses ≈ 1550 BC Ex 2:1 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Amulek: Missionary ≈ 80 BC Alma 8:20 | Wikipedia | GS ■ Ananias ben Nedebeus: Son of Nedebeus | High Priest ≈ 47 AD Acts 23:2–5 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Ananias of Damascus | Baptizer of Paul ≈ 35 AD Acts 9:10–18 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Andrew: Son of Jona | Fisherman | Apostle ≈ 30 AD Matt. 4:18 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Anna: Daughter of Phanuel | Prophetess ≈ 1 BC Luke 2:36–38 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ■ Annas / Ananus / Ananias: Son of Seth | Father of Eleazar , Caiaphas (FIL) , Jonathan , Theophilus , Matthias , & Ananus | High Priest ≈ 6 AD John 18:13 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Anti-Nephi-Lehies: Lamanites who converted ≈ 80 BC Alma 23:4-7 | Wikipedia | GS Antiochus IV Epiphanes: Son of Antiochus III | King of Seleucids ≈ 175 BC 1 Macc. 1:11 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Antipas: see Herod Antipas Apostle: One sent Forth | Representative and Special Witness of Jesus Christ ≈ 30 AD Luke 6:13 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Apries / Hophra: Son of Psamtik II | Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 589 BC Jer. 37:5–11 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Archelaus: see Herod Archelaus • Aristobulus Minor: Son of Aristobulus IV & Berenice I | Prince of Judea ≈ 40 AD Rom. 16:10 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD ♦ Artaxerxes I: Son of Xerxes I | Father of Xerxes II | King of Persia ≈ 465 BC Ezra 4:7–23 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Artaxerxes II / Ahasuerus?: Son of Darius II | Father of Artaxerxes III | King of Persia ≈ 405 BC Esther | Wikipedia | BLB ♦ Asa: † Son of Abijah | Father of Jehoshaphat | King of Judah ≈ 912 BC 1 Kgs. 15:8 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ► Asaph: Son of Berachiah | Levite Musician ≈ 1000 BC 1 Chr. 6:9 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Asenath: Daughter of Poti-pherah | Wife of Joseph I | Mother of Ephraim & Manasseh I ≈ 1650 BC Gen. 41:45 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Asher: Son of Jacob I & Zilpah | Patriarch ≈ 1670 BC Gen. 30:13 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Ashurbanipal / Asnappar: Son of Esarhaddon | King of Assyria ≈ 668 BC Ezra 4:10 | Wikipedia | BLB ♦ Athaliah: Daughter of Ahab & Jezebel | Wife of Jehoram II | Mother of Ahaziah II | Queen of Judah ≈ 841 BC 2 Kgs. 8:18, 26 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Augustus: Son of Gaius Octavius | Adopted Father of Tiberius | Emperor of Rome ≈ 27 BC Luke 2:1 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ■ Azariah I: Son of Zadok I or Ahimaaz | High Priest ≈ 960 BC 1 Kgs. 4:2 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Azariah II: Son of Oded | Prophet ≈ 910 BC 2 Chr. 15:1 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Azariah III: see Uzziah ■ Azariah IV: Descendant of Johanan I | High Priest ≈ 780 BC 2 Chr. 26:17 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ■ Azariah VI: Son of Hilkiah | Father of Seraiah | High Priest ≈ 620 BC 1 Chr. 6:13 | Wikipedia | BLB Azariah VII: see Abed-nego Ac-Ag Ah-Ak As-At Au-Az Al Ap-Ar B Ba / Be / Bi-Bz B Ba Bi-Bz Be Baal / Bel / Hadad / Jupiter / Set / Zeus: Storm God From Many Religions 1 Kgs. 16:31 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Baasha: Son of Ahijah | Father of Elah | King of Israel ≈ 909 BC 1 Kgs. 15:16 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Balaam: Son of Beor | Prophet from Pethor ≈ 1371 BC Num. 22:5–18 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Balak: Son of Zippor | King of Moab ≈ 1371 BC Num. 22:5–18 | Wikipedia | BLB Barak: Son of Abinoam | Judge of Israel ≈ 1250 BC Judg. 4:5–22 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Barnabas: Companion of Paul ≈ 34 AD Acts 4:36–37 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Bartholomew / Nathanael: Apostle ≈ 31 AD John 1:45–51 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Baruch: Son of Neriah | Scribe of Jeremiah ≈ 630 BC Jer. 32:12 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Bathsheba: † Wife of Uriah & David | Mother of Solomon , Nathan II , & Others | Queen of Israel ≈ 993 BC 2 Sam. 11:2 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Beelzebub / Baalzebub: God of Philistines | Chief Demon 2 Kgs. 1:6 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB • Belshazzar: Son of Nabonidus | Prince of Babylon ≈ 539 BC Dan. 5:1–2 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Belteshazzar: see Daniel ► Ben-Ammi / Ammon: Son of Lot | Father of Ammonites ≈ 1750 BC Gen. 19:38 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Benhadad I: Son of Tabrimmon | King of Syria/Aram Damascus ≈ 885 BC 1 Kgs. 15:18–20 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Benhadad II / Hadadezer: King of Syria/Aram Damascus ≈ 865 BC 1 Kgs. 20:1–34 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Benhadad III: Son of Hazael | King of Syria/Aram Damascus ≈ 796 BC 2 Kgs. 13:3 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Benjamin I: Son of Jacob I & Rachel | Patriarch ≈ 1640 BC Gen. 35:18 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Benjamin II: Son of Mosiah I | Father of Mosiah II | King of Nephites | Prophet ≈ 160 BC Omni 1:23 | Wikipedia | GS Berenice II: Daughter of Herod Agrippa I & Cypros II | Wife of several | Affair with Emperor Titus | Princess of Judea ≈ 50 AD Acts 25:13 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Berodach-Baladan: see Marduk-apla-iddina II Bethuel: Son of Nahor & Milcah | Father of Laban I & Rebekah ≈ 1800 BC Gen. 22:22 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Bilhah: Handmaid of Rachel | Wife of Jacob I | Mother of Dan & Naphtali ≈ 1700 BC Gen. 29:29 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Bishop: Title of religious leader meaning "overseer" ≈ 40 AD 1 Tim. 3 | Wikipedia | BD | GS ► Boaz: † Son of Salmon & Rahab | Husband of Ruth | Great-grandfather of David ≈ 1200 BC Ruth 4:9–10 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Brigham Young: Latter-day Prophet = 1847 AD D&C 124 | Wikipedia | GS Brother of Jared / Mahonri Moriancumer: Leader of Jaredites ≈ 2100 BC Ether 1–6 | Wikipedia | GS ■ Bukki: Son of Abishua | Father of Uzzi | High Priest ≈ 1280 BC 1 Chr. 6:5 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB C C ■ Caiaphas / Joseph ben Caiaphas: Son-in-law of Annas | High Priest ≈18 AD Luke 3:2 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Cain: Son of Adam & Eve ≈ 3800 BC Gen 4:1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Caleb: Son of Jephunneh | Prince/Head of Judah ≈ 1400 BC Num. 13:6, 30 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Canaan: Son of Ham | Father of Canaanites ≈ 2300 BC Gen. 9:18 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Canaanites: Tribes in the Levant including Hitties , Jebusites , Amorites , & Hivites | Descended from Canaan ≈ 2000 BC Gen. 10:18 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Christ: see Jesus Claudius: Son of Nero Claudius Drusus | Emperor of Rome ≈ 41 AD Acts 11:28 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Cornelius: Roman Centurion ≈ 39 AD Acts 10 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Cush: Son of Ham | Father of Nimrod ≈ 2200 BC Gen. 10:6–7 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Cyrenius: see Quirinius ♦ Cyrus the Great: Son of Cambyses I | King of Persia/Achaemenid Empire ≈ 550 BC 2 Chr. 36:22 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB D D Dan: Son of Jacob I & Bilhah | Patriarch ≈ 1670 BC Gen. 30:5-6 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Daniel / Belteshazzar: Prince of Judah | Prophet ≈ 605 BC Dan. 1:3 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Darius the Mede: King of Babylon ≈ 539 BC Dan. 5:31 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Darius I the Great: Son of Hystaspes | Father of Xerxes I | King of Persia/Achaemenid Empire ≈ 522 BC Ezra 4:5, 24 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Darius III: Son of Arsames | Last King of Persia/Achaemenid Empire ≈ 336 BC Neh. 12:22 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ David: † Son of Jesse | Father of Amnon , Absalom , Tamar II , Adonijah , Solomon , Nathan II , & others | King of Israel ≈ 1010 BC 1 Samuel 16:12 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | Bible Maps of Territories David Whitmer: One of Three Witnesses | Apostle = 1829 AD JS–H | Wikipedia | GS Deborah: Wife of Lapidoth | Judge of Israel | Prophetess ≈ 1250 BC Judg. 4 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Delilah: Temptress of Samson ≈ 1060 BC Judg. 16 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Dinah: Daughter of Jacob I & Leah ≈ 1650 BC Gen. 30:21 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Disciple: Follower of Jesus or other religious teachers | Sometimes used in place of Apostle ≈ 30 AD Matt. 10:1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS Drusilla: Daughter of Herod Agrippa I & Cypros II | Wife of Felix | Princess of Judea ≈ 52 AD Acts 24:24 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB E Ea-Ek / El-Em / En-Es / Et-Ez E Ea-Ek En-Es Edomites/Idumeans: Tribe from south of Dead Sea | Descended from Esau ≈ 1800 BC Gen. 25:30 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Egyptus : Wife of Ham ≈ 2300 BC Abr. 1:23-25 | Wikipedia | GS Ehud: Son of Gera | Judge of Israel ≈ 1300 BC Judg. 3:15–4:1 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Elah: Son of Baasha | King of Israel ≈ 886 BC 1 Kgs. 16:6 | Wikipedia | BLB ■ Eleazar: Son of Aaron | Father of Phinehas I | High Priest ≈ 1400 BC Ex. 6:23 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ■ Eli: Father of Hophni & Phinehas II | High Priest ≈ 1080 BC 1 Sam. 1:3 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Eliakim: see Jehoiakim Elias: Title of a "forerunner" | see also Elijah or John the Baptist Matt. 17:12 | BD | GS | BLB ■ Eliashib: Son of Joiakim | Grandfather of Nehemiah | High Priest ≈ 470 BC Neh. 3:1 | Wikipedia | BLB Eliezer II: Son of Dodavah | Prophet ≈ 850 BC 2 Chr. 20:37 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Elijah / Elias: the Tishbite | Prophet ≈ 863 BC 1 Kgs. 17 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Elisabeth: Wife of Zacharias | Mother of John the Baptist ≈ 2 BC Luke 1:5–60 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Elisha: Son of Shaphat | Prophet ≈ 858 BC 1 Kgs. 19:16–21 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Elohim : see God the Father Emma Hale Smith: Daughter of Isaac & Elizabeth Hale | Wif e of Joseph Smith ≈ 1830 AD JS–H | Wikipedia | GS Enoch: † Son of Jared I | Father of Methuselah | Patriarch | Prophet ≈ 3370 BC Gen. 5:18–24 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Enos II: Son of Jacob II | Father of Jarom | Prophet ≈ 450 BC Enos 1 | Wikipedia | GS Ephraim: Son of Joseph I & Asenath | Patriarch ≈ 1640 BC Gen. 41:52 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Esarhaddon: Son of Sennacherib | Father of Ashurbanipal | King of Assyria ≈ 681 BC 2 Kgs. 19:37 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Esau: Son of Isaac & Rebekah | Father of Edomites ≈ 1830 BC Gen. 25:33 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Esther / Hadassah: Wife of Xerxes I/ Artaxerxes II? | Queen of Persia ≈ 479 BC Esth. 2:7 | Wikipedia | GS | BLB Ethbaal: see Ithobaal I Ether: Son of Coriantor | Prophet ≈ 550 BC Ether 13 | Wikipedia | GS Evangelist: Title of one who preaches gospel | Missionary | Patriarch ≈ 33 AD Eph 4:11 | Wikipedia | BD | GS Eve: † Wife of Adam | Mother of Cain , Abel , & Seth | Matriarch ≈ 4000 BC Gen. 2:21–22 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Ezekiel: Son of Buzi | Prophet ≈ 593 BC Ezek. 1:3 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ■ Ezra: Descendant of Seraiah | High Priest | Prophet ≈ 458 BC Ezra 7:1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB El-Em Et-Ez F F Felix Antonius: Husband of Drusilla | Procurator of Judea ≈ 52 AD Acts 23:24 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Festus Porcius: Procurator of Judea ≈ 59 AD Acts 24:27 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB G Ga-Ge / Gi-Gz G Ga-Gh Gabriel: Angel of God | see also Noah Dan. 8:16 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Gad I: Son of Jacob I & Zilpah | Patriarch ≈ 1670 BC Gen. 30:11 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Gad II: Friend of David | Prophet ≈ 1012 BC 1 Sam. 22:5 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Gadianton Robers: Secret society of Nephite robbers ≈ 50 BC Hel. 2:12-13 | Wikipedia | GS Gamaliel: Teacher of Paul | Pharisee ≈ 31 AD Acts 5:34 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Gedaliah: Son of Ahikam | Governor of Judea/Yehud Province ≈ 582 BC 2 Kgs. 25:22 | Wikipedia | BLB ► Gershon: Son of Levi | Father of Gershonites ≈ 1500 BC Gen. 46:11 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB ► Gershonites: Tribe descended from Gershon | Priestly Family ≈ 1400 BC Num. 3:25-26 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Gideon I: Son of Joash | Father of Abimelech | Judge of Israel ≈ 1200 BC Judg. 6:11 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Gideon II: Nephite Leader ≈ 145 BC Mosiah 19:4 | Wikipedia | GS God the Father: Heavenly Father | Elohim Gen 1:1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS Gog: King of Magog ≈ Future AD Ezek. 38-39 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Goliath: of Gath | Giant Warrior of the Philistines ≈ 1024 BC 1 Sam. 17:4 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Grecians / Hellenists: Jews who spoke Greek ≈ 300 BC Acts 6:1 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Greeks: Descended from Javan | People from Greece ≈ 2200 BC Gen. 10:2 | Wikipedia Gi-Gz Ha H Ha / He / Hi-Hz H He Habakkuk: Prophet ≈ 611 BC Hab. 1:1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Hadad: see Baal Hadadezer: see Benhadad II Hadassah: see Esther Hagar the Egyptian: Handmaid of Sarah | Wife of Abraham | Mother of Ishmael ≈ 1907 BC Gen. 16:1 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Haggai: Biblical Prophet ≈ 520 BC Hag. 1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Ham: Son of Noah I | Father of Canaan | Patriarch ≈ 2444 BC Gen. 5:32 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Hanani: Father of Jehu I | Prophet ≈ 909 BC 2 Chr. 16:7 | Wikipedia | BLB Hananiah: see Shadrach Hannah: Wife of Elkanah | Mother of Samuel ≈ 1100 BC 1 Sam. 1:2–2:21 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Haran: Son of Terah | Father of Lot and Milcah ≈ 1900 BC Gen. 11:27 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Hasmonean: see Maccabees Hazael: King of Syria/Aram Damascus ≈ 842 BC 1 Kgs. 19:15, 17 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Helaman I: son of Alma II | Father of Helaman II | Military Leader | Prophet ≈ 74 BC Alma 31:7 | Wikipedia | GS Helaman II: son of Helaman I | Father of Nephi II | Prophet ≈ 50 BC Hel. 2:2 | Wikipedia | GS Hellenists : see Grecians Herod I the Great: Son of Antipater I & Cypros I | Father of Herodian dynasty | King of Judea ≈ 37 BC Luke 1:5 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Herod II / Herod Philip: Son of Herod the Great & Mariamne II | Husband of Herodias | Father of Salome III | Prince ≈ 4 BC Matt. 14:3 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Herod Agrippa I: Son of Aristobulus IV & Berenice I | Father of Herod Agrippa II , Berenice II , & Drusilla | King of Judea ≈ 41 AD Acts 12 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Herod Agrippa II: Son of Herod Agrippa I & Cypros II | King of Judea ≈ 53 AD Acts 25:13 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Herod Antipas: Son of Herod the Great & Malthace | Husband of Herodias | Tetrarch ≈ 4 BC Matt. 14:1 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Herod Archelaus: Son of Herod the Great & Malthace | Ethnarch ≈ 4 BC Matt. 2:22 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Herodians: Political party who wanted to restore a Herod to the throne ≈ 30 AD Mark 3:6 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Herodias: Daughter of Aristobulus IV & Berenice I | Wife of Herod II & Herod Antipas | Mother of Salome III | Princess ≈ 30 AD Matt. 14:6 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Hezekiah: † Son of Ahaz | Father of Manasseh II | King of Judah ≈ 729 BC 2 Kgs. 18:1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ■ High Priest: Head of Israelite Priesthood | Only one allowed iin Holy of Holies of ancient Tabernacle & Temple ≈ 1500 BC Ex. 28 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ■ Hilkiah: Son of Shallum | Father of Azariah V & Jeremiah? | High Priest ≈ 641 BC 2 Kgs. 22 | Wikipedia | BLB Hiram I: Son of Abibaal | King of Tyre ≈ 980 BC 2 Sam. 5:11 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Hittites: Group from northern Levant | Descended from Heth /Canaan ≈ 980 BC 1 Kgs. 10:29 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Hophra: see Apries Hosea / Hoshea: Son of Beeri | Prophet ≈ 750 BC Hosea | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Hoshea: Son of Elah | Last King of Israel ≈ 732 BC 2 Kgs. 15:30 | Wikipedia | BLB Huldah: Wife of Shallum | Prophetess ≈ 623 BC 2 Kgs. 22:14 | Wikipedia | BLB Hi-Hz I I Iddo: Biblical Prophet ≈ 930 BC 2 Chr. 9:29 | Wikipedia | BLB Idumaeans: See Edomites Isaac: † Son of Abraham & Sarah | Father of Jacob I & Esau | Prophet ≈ 1800 BC Gen. 15:1–6 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Isaiah: Son of Amoz | Father of Shear-Jashub & Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz | Patriarch | Prophet ≈ 750 BC Isaiah 1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Ish-bosheth: Son of Saul | King of Israel ≈ 1020 BC 2 Sam. 2:8 | Wikipedia | BLB Ishmael I: Son of Abraham & Hagar | Father of 12 sons | Patriarch ≈ 1820 BC Gen. 16:11–16 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Ishmael II: Father-in-Law of Nephi I ≈ 650 BC 1 Ne. 7:2 | Wikipedia | GS Israel: see Jacob Israelites: Descendants of Jacob/Israel & 12 sons ≈ 1600 BC 2 Sam. 17:25 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Issachar: Son of Jacob I & Leah | Patriarch ≈ 1660 BC Gen. 30:18 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Ithobaal / Ethbaal I: Father of Jezebel | King of Tyre ≈ 896 BC 1 Kgs. 16:31 | Wikipedia | BLB J Jaa-Jeg / Jeh-Jeo / Jep-Jiz / Joa-Joh / Joi-Jop / Jor-Joz / Ju-Jz Jaa-Jeg J Joa-Joh Jacob I / Israel: † Son of Isaac & Rebekah | Father of 12 Tribes of Israel | Patriarch | Prophet ≈ 1740 BC Gen. 25:24–26 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Jacob II: Son of Lehi & Sariah | Prophet ≈ 591 BC 1 Ne. 18:7 | Wikipedia | GS ■ Jaddua: Son of Johanan | High Priest ≈ 371 BC Neh. 12:11 | Wikipedia | BLB James I: Son of Zebedee & Salome | Fisherman | Apostle ≈ 30 AD Matt. 4:21 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB James II: Son of Alphaeus | Apostle ≈ 31 AD Matt. 10:3 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB James III: Son of Mary I & Joseph II | Brother of Jesus | Bishop of Jerusalem ≈ 32 AD Matt. 13:55 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Japheth: Son of Noah I | Father of Magog and others | Patriarch ≈ 2494 BC Gen. 5:32 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Jaredites: Group descended from Jared II & Brother ≈ 2200 BC Ether 1:33 | Wikipedia | GS Jarom: Son of Enos II | Father of Omni | Prophet ≈ 400 BC Jarom 1:1 | Wikipedia | GS ■ Jason: Son of Simon II | Brother of Onias III & Menelaus | High Priest ≈ 175 BC 2 Macc. | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Jeconiah: see Jehoiachin Jehoahaz I: see Ahaziah II ♦ Jehoahaz II: Son of Jehu II | Father of Jehoash II | King of Israel ≈ 814 BC 2 Kgs. 10:35 | Wikipedia | BLB ♦ Jehoahaz III / Shallum III: Son of Josiah & Hamautal | King of Judah ≈ 609 BC 2 Kgs. 23:30 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Jehoash I / Joash I: † Son of Ahaziah II & Zibiah | Father of Amaziah | King of Judah ≈ 835 BC 2 Kgs. 11–12 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Jehoash II / Joash II: Son of Jehoahaz II | Father of Jeroboam II | King of Israel ≈ 806 BC 2 Kgs. 13:10 | Wikipedia | BLB ■ Jehoiada: Husband of Jehosheba | Brother-in-law of Ahaziah II | High Priest ≈ 842 BC 2 Kgs. 11:4–17 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Jehoiachin / Jeconiah: † Son of Jehoiakim | King of Judah ≈ 598 BC 2 Kgs. 24:6–15 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Jehoiakim / Eliakim: † Son of Josiah & Zebidah | Father of Jehoiachin | King of Judah ≈ 609 BC 2 Kgs. 23:34–36 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Jehoram I / Joram I: Son of Ahab & Jezebel | King of Israel ≈ 851 BC 2 Kgs. 3 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Jehoram II / Joram II: † Son of Jehoshaphat I | Father of Ahaziah II | King of Judah ≈ 849 BC 2 Kgs. 8:16 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Jehoshaphat I: † Son of Asa & Azubah | Father of Jehoram II | King of Judah ≈ 871 BC 1 Kgs. 15:24 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Jehosheba: Daughter of Jehoram II | Wife of Jehoiada | Princess of Judah ≈ 871 BC 2 Kgs. 11:2 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ■ Jehozadak: Son of Seraiah | Father of Joshua II | High Priest ≈ 587 BC 1 Chr. 6:14 | Wikipedia | BLB Jehu I: Son of Hanani | Prophet ≈ 909 BC 1 Kgs. 16:1 | Wikipedia | BLB ♦ Jehu II: Son of Jehoshaphat II | Father of Jehoahaz II | King of Israel ≈ 841 BC 2 Kgs. 9:13 | Wikipedia | BLB Jephthah: Son of Gilead | Judge of Israel ≈ -1130 BC Judg. 11 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Jeremiah: Son of Hilkiah | Prophet ≈ 627 BC Jer. 1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Jeroboam I: Son of Nebat & Zeruah | Father of Nadab | King of Israel ≈ 931 BC 1 Kgs. 11:26–14:20 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Jeroboam II: Son of Jehoash II | Father of Zachariah | King of Israel ≈ 782 BC 2 Kgs. 13:13 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Jeshua: see Joshua I or II or Jesus Jesse: † Son of Obed | Father of David ≈ 1100 BC Ruth 4:17 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Jesus Christ / Jeshua / Yeshua: † Son of God | Messiah ≈ 1 BC Matt. 1:25 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ■ Jethro / Reuel: Father of Zipporah | High Priest of Midian ≈ 1500 BC Ex. 3:1 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Jews: Tribe/group from Kingdom of Judah ≈ 900 BC 2 Kgs. 16:6 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Jezebel: Daughter of Ithobaal | Queen of Israel ≈ 874 BC 1 Kgs. 16:31 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Joanna: Wife of Chuza, Herod Antipas' steward | Disciple ≈ 31 AD Luke 8:2 | Wikipedia | BD Joash I & II: see Jehoash I & II Job: of Uz | Biblical Prophet ≈ 1660 BC Job | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Jochebed: Daughter of Levi | Wife of Amram | Mother of Aaron, Miriam , & Moses ≈ 1550 BC Ex. 2:1 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Joel I: Son of Pethuel | Prophet ≈ 800 BC Joel 2:28–32 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ■ Johanan: Son of Joiada | High Priest ≈ 410 BC Neh. 12:11 | Wikipedia | BLB John: Son of Zebedee & Salome | Apostle ≈ 31 AD Mark 1:20 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB John Hyrcanus: Son of Simon Thassi | High Priest | Prince of Judea ≈ 134 BC 1 Macc. | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB ► John the Baptist: Son of Zacharias & Elizabeth | Priest | Prophet ≈ 29 AD Luke 1:5–80 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ■ Joiada: Son of Eliashib | High Priest ≈ 433 BC Neh. 12:10 | Wikipedia | BLB ■ Joiakim: Son of Joshua II | High Priest ≈ 490 BC Neh. 12:10 | Wikipedia | BLB Jonah: Son of Amittai | Prophet ≈ 790 BC 2 Kgs. 14:25 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Jonathan I: Son of Saul | Friend of David | Prince of Israel ≈ 1043 BC 1 Sam. 13:3 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ■ Jonathan II / John II: Son of Annas | High Priest ≈ 36 AD Acts 4:6 | Wikipedia | BLB ■ Jonathan Apphus: Son of Mattathias | High Priest | Prince of Judea ≈ 153 BC 1 Macc. 2:2-5 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Joram I & II: see Jehoram I & II Joseph I: Son of Jacob I & Rachel | Husband of Asenath | Father of Ephraim & Manasseh I | Patriarch | Prophet ≈ 1650 BC Gen. 30:22–24 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Joseph II: † Son of Jacob | Husband of Mary I | Father of Jesus * , Joses , James III , Jude , & Simon ≈ 20 BC Matt. 1:1–18 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Joseph ben Caiaphas: see Caiaphas Joseph of Arimathea: Pharisee of Sanhedrin ≈ 33 AD Matt. 27:57, 59 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Joseph Smith: Son of Joseph Sr. | Husband of Emma | Latter-day Prophet = 1820 AD JS–H | Wikipedia | GS ► Josephus: Son of Matthias | Priest | Roman-Jewish Historian ≈ 37 AD Josephus | Wikipedia Joshua I: Son of Nun | Prophet ≈ 1400 BC Ex. 33:11 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ■ Joshua II / Jeshua: Son of Jehozadak | Father of Joiakim | High Priest ≈ 515 BC Ezra 3:2 | Wikipedia | BLB ♦ Josiah: † Son of Amon | Father of Jehoiakim, Zedekiah , & Jehoahaz III | King of Judah ≈ 640 BC 2 Kgs. 22:1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Jotham: † Son of Uzziah & Jerushah | Father of Ahaz | King of Judah ≈ 750 BC 2 Kgs. 15:5, 32–38 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Judah: † Son of Jacob & Leah | Patriarch ≈1670 BC Gen. 29:35 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Judas I: see Jude Judas II: see Thaddaeus Lebbaeus Judas of Gamala: Founder of Zealots ≈ 6 AD Acts 5:37 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Judas Iscariot: Son of Simon | Apostle ≈ 30 AD Matt. 10:4 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Judas Maccabaeus: Son of Mattathias | Leader of Maccabees ≈ 167 BC 1 Macc. | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Jude / Judas I: Son of Mary I & Joseph II | Brother of Jesus ≈ 33 AD Matt. 13:55 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Jupiter: see Baal Ju-Jz Jeh-Jeo Joi-Jop Jep-Jiz Jor-Joz K K Keturah: Wife of Abraham | Mother of Midian and others ≈ 1900 BC Gen. 24:1 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ► Kohath: Son of Levi | Grandfather of Aaron, Miriam , & Moses ≈ 1600 BC Gen. 46:11 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ► Kohathites: Tribe descended from Kohath & Levi | Priestly Family ≈ 1500 BC Num. 3:21 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Kush: see Cush La L La / Le / Li-Lz L Laban I: Son of Bethuel | Brother of Rebekah | Father of Leah & Rachel | Patriarch ≈ 1930 BC Gen. 24 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Laban II: Keeper of Brass Plates ≈ 606 BC 1 Ne. 3:3 | Wikipedia | GS Laman: Son of Lehi & Sariah | Father of Lamanites ≈ 606 BC 1 Ne. 2:5 | Wikipedia | GS Lamanites: Descendants of Laman , Lemuel , & others ≈ 580 BC 2 Ne. 5:14 | Wikipedia | GS Lamoni: King of Lamanites ≈ 90 BC Alma 17:21 | Wikipedia | GS Lazarus: Brother of Marth a & Mary | Disciple ≈ 33 AD John 11:1–44 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Leah: Daughter of Laban I | Wife of Jacob | Matriarch ≈ 1700 BC Gen. 29 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Lehi I: Husband of Sariah | Father of Nephi | Prophet ≈ 606 BC 1 Ne. 1:5 | Wikipedia | GS Lehi II: Nephite military commander ≈ 74 BC Alma 43:35 | Wikipedia | GS Lehi III: Son of Helaman II | Brother of Nephi II | Missionary ≈ 74 BC Hel. 3:21 | Wikipedia | GS Lemuel: Son of Lehi & Sariah ≈ 606 BC 1 Ne. 2:5 | Wikipedia | GS Levi: Son of Jacob & Leah | Patriarch ≈ 1670 BC Gen. 29:34 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Limhi: Son of Noah II | King of Nephites ≈ 130 BC Mosiah 19:16 | Wikipedia | GS Lot: Son of Haran | Nephew of Abraham | Patriarch ≈ 1800 BC Gen. 11:27 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Lot's wife: Wife of Lot ≈ 1800 BC Gen. 19 | Family Tree | Wikipedia Luke: the Physician | Companion of Paul | Writer of Gospel ≈ 40 AD Luke 1:1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Lysanias: Son of Ptolemy son of Mennaeus | Tetrarch of Abilene ≈ 40 BC Luke 3:1 | Wikipedia | BLB Li-Lz Le Maa-Map M Maa-Map / Mar-Maz / Me / Mi / Mo-Mz M Me Mo-Mz ► Maccabees: Jewish Leaders of Hasmonean Dynasty ≈ 170 BC 1 & 2 Macc. | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Magog: Son of Japheth and possibly descendants | Scythians? ≈ 2200 BC Ezek. 38-39 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Mahonri Moriancumer: see Brother of Jared Malachi: Biblical Prophet ≈ 420 BC Mal. 1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Manahem: Son of Gadi | King of Israel ≈ 752 BC 2 Kgs. 15:14 | Wikipedia | BLB ► Manasseh I: Son of Joseph I & Asenath | Patriarch ≈ 1640 BC Gen. 41:51 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Manasseh II: † Son of Hezekiah | Father of Amon | King of Judah ≈ 687 BC 2 Kgs. 20:21–21:18 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Marduk-apla-iddina II / Berodach-Baladan: King of Babylon ≈ 722 BC 2 Kgs. 20:12 | Wikipedia | BLB Mark: Son of Mary | Companion of Paul | Writer of Gospel ≈ 43 AD Acts 12:12 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Martha: Sister of Mary & Lazarus | Disciple ≈ 32 AD Luke 10:38–41 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Martin Harris: One of Three Witnesses | Apostle = 1829 AD JS–H | Wikipedia | GS ► Mary I: † Wife of Joseph | Mother of Jesus , Joses , James III , Jude , & Simon ≈ 20 BC Luke 1:36 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Mary II: Sister of Martha & Lazarus | Disciple ≈ 32 AD Luke 10:38–41 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Mary Magdalene: Disciple from Magdala ≈ 31 AD Luke 8:2 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Mattanyahu : see Zedekiah ► Mattathias: Kohen Priest | Father of Simon Thassi , Judas Maccabeus , Jonathan Apphus , & others | Head of Hasmoneans/Maccabees ≈ 170 BC 1 & 2 Macc. | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Matthew: Son of Alphaeus | Tax Collector | Apostle ≈ 31 AD Mark 2:14 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Matthias: Apostle ≈ 33 AD Acts 1:15–26 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ► Melchizedek / Shem?: King of Salem | Prophet ≈ 2000 BC Gen. 14:18–20 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Menahem: Son of Gadi | Father of Pekahiah | King of Israel ≈ 749 BC 2 Kgs. 15:14 | Wikipedia | BLB ■ Menelaus: Son of Simon II | Brother of Onias III & Jason | High Priest ≈ 170 BC 2 Macc. | Wikipedia | BLB ► Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan | Grandson of Saul | Prince of Israel ≈ 1010 BC 2 Sam. 4:4 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ► Merari: Son of Levi | Father of Merarites | Priest ≈ 1600 BC Gen. 46:11 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB ► Merarites: Tribe descended from Merari & Levi | Priestly Family ≈ 1500 BC Num. 3:21 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB ♦ Mesha: Son of Chemosh-yat | King of Moab ≈ 870 BC 2 Kgs. 3:4 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ► Meshach / Mishael: Friend of Daniel | Prince of Judah ≈ 605 BC Dan. 1:6 | Wikipedia | GS | BLB Ω Messiah: Word meaning "The Annointed" | see Jesus Christ Dan. 9:25-26 | Wikipedia | BD | GS Micah: Morasthite | Biblical Prophet ≈ 735 BC Micah | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Micaiah: Son of Imlah | Biblical Prophet ≈ 855 BC 1 Kgs. 22:8 | Wikipedia | BLB ♦ Michal: Daughter of Saul | Wife of David | Queen of Israel ≈ 1043 BC 1 Sam. 14:49 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ► Midian: Son of Abraham & Keturah | Father of Midianites ≈ 1750 BC Gen. 25:2 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ► Midianites: Tribe from near the Gulf of Aqaba | Descended from Midian ≈ 1650 BC Gen. 37:8 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ► Milcah: Daughter of Haran | Wife of Nahor | Mother of Bethuel ≈ 1700 BC Gen. 11:29 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Ω Miriam: Daughter of Amram | Prophetess ≈ 1500 BC Ex. 2:4–8 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ► Mishael: see Meshach ► Moab: Son of Lot | Father of Moabites ≈ 1750 BC Gen. 19:37 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ► Moabites: Tribe from east of Dead Sea | Descended from Moab ≈ 1750 BC Gen. 19:37 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Ω Mormon: Father of Moroni | Nephite Prophet ≈ 311 AD Words of Mormon 1:1 | Wikipedia | GS Ω Moroni I: Father of Moronihah | Captain of Nephites | Prophet ≈ 74 BC Alma 43:16 | Wikipedia | GS Ω Moroni II: Son of Mormon | Nephite Prophet ≈ 400 AD Mormon 8 | Wikipedia | GS Ω Moses: Son of Amram & Jochebed | Father of Gershom & Eliezer | Prophet ≈ 1500 BC Ex. 3 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Ω Mosiah I: Father of Benjamin II | King of Nephites ≈ 270 BC Omni 1:12 | Wikipedia | GS Ω Mosiah II: Son of Benjamin II | Father of Ammon III , Aaron II , Omner , & Himni | King of Nephites | Prophet ≈ 124 BC Mosiah 1:2 | Wikipedia | GS ► Mulek: Son of Zedekiah | Father of Mulekites & People of Zarahemla | Prince of Judah ≈ 587 BC Helaman 8:20-22; Jer. 38:6? | Wikipedia | GS ► Mulekites: Descendants of Mulek | People of Zarahemla ≈ 587 BC Helaman 8:20-22 | Wikipedia | GS Mi Mar-Maz Na N Na / Ne-Nz N Ne-Nz Naaman: Syrian Commander of Ben-Hadad II ≈ 850 BC 2 Kgs. 5 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Nadab II: Son of Jeroboam I | King of Israel ≈ 910 BC 1 Kgs. 14:20 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Nahash: Father of Hanun | King of Ammon ≈ 1030 BC 1 Sam. 11:1 | Wikipedia | BLB Nahor: Son of Terah | Husband of Milcah | Father of Bethuel ≈ 1900 BC Gen. 11:26 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Nahum: Biblical Prophet ≈ 613 BC Nahum 1:1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Naomi: Wife of Elimelech | Mother-in-law of Ruth ≈ 1140 BC Ruth 1:2 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Naphtali: Son of Jacob & Bilhah | Patriarch ≈ 1670 BC Gen. 30:8 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Nathan I: Biblical Prophet ≈ 992 BC 2 Sam. 7:2 | Wikipedia | BD Nathan II: † Son of David & Bathsheba | Prince of Israel ≈ 960 BC 2 Sam. 5:14 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Nathanael: see Bartholomew ♦ Nebuchadnezzar II: Son of Nabopolassar | Father of Amel-Marduk | King of Neo-Babylonian Empire ≈ 605 BC Jer. 46:2–12 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Necho II: Son of Psamtik I | Father of Psamtik II | Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 609 BC 2 Kgs. 23:29 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Nehemiah: Son of Hachaliah | Governor of Judea ≈ 450 BC Neh. 1:1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Nephi I: Son of Lehi & Sariah | Prophet | Father of Nephites ≈ 606 BC 1 Ne. 1:1 | Wikipedia | GS Nephi II: Son of Helaman II | Father of Nephi III | Nephite Prophet ≈ 39 BC Hel. 3:21 | Wikipedia | GS Nephi III: Son of Nephi II | Father of Amos II | Nephite Apostle ≈ 1 BC 3 Ne. 1:2 | Wikipedia | GS Nephites: Descendants of Nephi and others ≈ 580 BC 2 Ne. 5:14 | Wikipedia | GS Nicodemus: Pharisee on Sanhedrin ≈ 30 AD John 3 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Noah I: † Son of Lamech | Father of Shem , Ham , & Japheth | Patriarch | Prophet ≈ 2940 BC Gen. 5:29–32 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Noah II: Son of Zeniff | Father of Limhi | King of Nephites ≈ 160 BC Mosiah 11:1 | Wikipedia | GS O O Obadiah I: Steward of Ahab ≈ 870 BC 1 Kgs. 18:3 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Obadiah II: Biblical Prophet ≈ 840 BC Obad. 1:21 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Oliver Cowdery: One of Three Witnesses | Apostle = 1829 AD JS–H | Wikipedia | GS Omni: Son of Jarom | Record Keeper ≈ 323 BC Omni 1:1 | Wikipedia | GS ♦ Omri: Captain of the Host | Father of Ahab | King of Israel ≈ 884 BC 1 Kgs. 16:16 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ■ Onias III: Son of Simon II | Brother of Jason & Menelaus | High Priest ≈ 185 BC 2 Macc. | Wikipedia Osorkon IV / So: Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 730 BC 2 Kgs. 17:4 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Othniel: Son of Kenaz | Nephew of Caleb | First Judge of Israel ≈ 1360 BC Judg. 1:13 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB P Pa-Pe / Ph-Pz Pa-Pe P Paul / Saul II: of Tarsus | Pharisee | Apostle ≈ 34 AD Acts 8 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Pekah: Son of Remaliah | King of Israel ≈ 737 BC 2 Kgs. 15:25–32 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Pekahiah: Son of Manahem | King of Israel ≈ 738 BC 2 Kgs. 15:22 | Wikipedia | BLB Peleg: Son of Eber | Patriarch ≈ 2243 BC Gen. 10:25 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Peter / Simon I: Son of Jona | Fisherman | Chief Apostle ≈ 31 AD John 1:40 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Pharisees: Religious Jewish Political Party ≈ 160 BC Matt. 3:7 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Philemon: of Colossae | Companion of Paul ≈ 62 AD Philem. | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Philip I: Son of Herod the Great & Cleopatra | Husband of Salome III | Tetrarch of Iturea & Trachonitus ≈ 4 BC Luke 3:1 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Philip II: of Bethsaida | Apostle ≈ 31 AD John 1:44 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Philistines: Tribe/group on Mediterranean coast ≈ 1200 BC Judg. 13 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ■ Phinehas I: Son of Eleazar | Father of Abishua | High Priest ≈ 1350 BC Ex. 6:25 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ► Phinehas II: Son of Eli | Father of Ahitub | Priest ≈ 1050 BC 1 Sam. 1:3 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Pilate: see Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate: Prefect of Judea ≈ 26 AD Luke 3:1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Prophet / Prophetess : God's messenger on earth | Preacher of righteousness Num. 11:29 | Wikipedia | BD | GS Publicans: Tax collectors for Rome ≈ 26 AD Matt 5:46 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Ph-Pz Q & R Q&R Quirinius / Cyrenius: Governor of Syria & Judea ≈ 6 BC Luke 2:2 | Wikipedia | BLB Rabshakeh: Assyrian Chief or Vizier ≈ 701 BC 2 Kgs. 18:17 | Wikipedia | BLB Rachel: Daughter of Laban | Wife of Jacob | Mother of Joseph I & Benjamin I | Matriarch ≈ 1700 BC Gen. 29–31 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Rahab: Harlot of Jericho | Wife of Salmon ? ≈ 1400 BC Josh 2:1 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Rebekah: Daughter of Bethuel | Mother of Jacob I & Esau | Matriarch ≈ 1800 BC Gen. 22:23 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Rehoboam: † Son of Solomon & Naamah | Father of Abijah | King of Judah ≈ 931 BC 1 Kgs. 14:21 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Reuben: Son of Jacob I & Leah | Patriarch ≈ 1670 BC Gen. 29:32 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Reuel: see Jethro Rezin: King of Syria/Aram Damascus ≈ 754 BC 2 Kgs. 15:37 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Ruth the Moabite : † Daughter-in-law of Naomi | Wife of Boaz | Great-grandmother of David ≈ 1150 BC Ruth 1 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB S Saa-Sam / San-Saz / Sc-Se / Sh / Si-Sz Saa-Sam S ► Sadducees: Priestly Jewish Aristocratic Party ≈ 167 BC Matt. 3:7 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Salome III: Daughter of Herod II & Herodias | Wife of Philip I | Princess of Judea ≈ 30 AD Matt. 14:3–11 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Sam: Son of Lehi & Sariah ≈ 607 BC 1 Ne. 2:5 | Wikipedia | GS Samaritans: Tribe from Samaria | Partly descended from Israelites ≈ 720 BC 2 Kgs. 17:24 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Samson: Son of Manoah | Judge of Israel ≈ 1060 BC Judg. 13:24–16:30 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Samuel: Son of Elkanah & Hannah | Father of Joel II & Abijah II | Prophet ≈ 1050 BC 1 Sam. 1:20 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Samuel the Lamanite: Lamanite Prophet ≈ 6 BC Hel. 13:2 | Wikipedia | GS Sanhedrin: Jewish Senate with Pharisees , Sadducees , & others ≈ 57 BC Acts 5:34, 40 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Sarah / Sarai: Wife of Abraham | Mother of Isaac | Matriarch ≈ 1900 BC Gen. 11:29 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Sargon II: Son of Tiglath-Pileser III | Father of Sennacherib | King of Neo-Assyrian Empire ≈ 722 BC Isa. 20:1 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Sariah: Wife of Lehi | Mother of Nephi & Jacob II ≈ 606 BC 1 Ne. 2:5 | Wikipedia | GS Savior: see Jesus Christ Saul I: Son of Kish | Father of Jonathan I , Michal , & Ish-bosheth & others | King of Israel ≈ 1040 BC 1 Sam. 9:2 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Saul II: see Paul Scribe: Someone who copied manuscripts | Lawyer ≈ 1040 BC 2 Sam. 8:17 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Seer: Another name for a revelator or prophet ≈ 1100 BC 1 Sam. 9:9 | BD | GS | BLB Sennacherib: Son of Sargon II | Father of Esarhaddon | King of Neo-Assyrian Empire ≈ 705 BC 2 Kgs. 18:13 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ■ Seraiah: Son of Azariah V | Father of Jehozadak | High Priest ≈ 600 BC 1 Chr. 6:14 | Wikipedia | BLB Seth: † Son of Adam & Eve | Father of Enos I Patriarch ≈ 3870 BC Gen. 4:26 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Shadrach / Hananiah: Friend of Daniel | Prince of Judah ≈ 605 BC Dan. 1:6 | Wikipedia | GS | BLB Shallum I: Son of Jabesh | King of Israel ≈ 752 BC 2 Kgs. 15:10 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ■ Shallum II: Son of Zadok II | High Priest ≈ 670 BC 1 Chr. 6:12 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Shallum III: see Jehoahaz III Shalmaneser V: Son of Tiglath-Pileser III | King of Neo-Assyrian Empire ≈ 727 BC 2 Kgs. 17:3 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Shamgar: Son of Anath | Judge of Israel ≈ 1270 BC Judg. 3:31 | Wikipedia | BLB Shechem: Son of Havor the Hivite | Prince of Shechem ≈ 1650 BC Gen. 34:2 | Wikipedia | JE Shem / Melchizedek?: † Son of Noah I | Father of Arphaxad , Elam , Ashur , Lud , & Aram | Patriarch ≈ 2450 BC Gen. 5:29 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Shishak: see Shoshenq I Shoshenq I / Shishak: Son of Nimlot A | Father of Osorkon I | Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 943 BC 1 Kgs. 11:40 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Siamun: Father-in-law? of Solomon | Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 986 BC 1 Kgs. 3:1 | Wikipedia Simeon: Son of Jacob & Leah | Patriarch ≈ 1670 BC Gen. 29:33 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Simon Peter : see Peter ■ Simon Thassi: Son of Mattathias | Father of John Hyrcanus I & others | High Priest | Prince of Judea ≈ 142 BC 1&2 Macc. | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Simon the Zealot : Canaanean | Apostle ≈ 31 AD Matt. 10:4 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB So: see Osorkon IV ♦ Solomon: † Son of David & Bathsheba | Father of Rehoboam & others | King of Israel ≈ 970 BC 2 Sam. 5:14 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | Bible Maps of Territories | BLB Stephen: One of Seven Leaders ≈ 34 AD Acts 6:5 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Sc-Se Si-Sz T Ta-Th / Ti-Tz Ta-Th San-Saz Sh T Tamar I: † Wife of Er & Onan | Daughter-in-Law of Judah | Mother of Pharez & Zerah by Judah ≈ 1630 BC Gen. 38 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Tamar II: Daughter of David & Maacah | Princess of Israel ≈ 1000 BC 2 Sam. 13:1 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Taharqa / Tirhakah: Son of Piye | Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 690 BC 2 Kgs. 19:9 | Wikipedia | BLB Thaddaeus Lebbaeus / Judas: Apostle ≈ 31 AD Matt. 10:3 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Thomas Didymus: Apostle ≈ 31 AD Matt. 10:3 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Tiberius: Son of Tiberius Claudius Nero & Augustus (adopted) | Emperor of Rome ≈ 14 AD Luke 3:1 | Wikipedia | BLB Tibni: Son of Ginath | King of Israel ≈ 885 BC 1 Kings 16:21 | Wikipedia | BLB Tiglath-pileser III: Son of Adad-nirari | Father of Shalmaneser V & Sargon II | King of Neo-Assyrian Empire ≈ 745 BC 2 Kgs. 15:19 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Timothy: Son of Eunice | Companion of Paul ≈ 50 AD Acts 16:1–3 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Tirhakah: see Taharqa Titus II: Companion of Paul ≈ 63 AD Titus 1:4 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Twelve Tribes of Israel: 12 Sons of Jacob I & their descendants ≈ 1650 BC Gen. 29 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS | Bible Maps of Territories | BLB U – Y U–Y Ti-Tz Uriah the Hittite: Husband of Bathsheba | David's Mighty Man ≈ 980 BC 2 Sam. 11:3 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Urijah / Uriah: Son of Shemaiah | Biblical Prophet ≈ 609 BC Jer. 26:20-23 | Wikipedia | BLB ♦ Uzziah / Azariah III: † Son of Amaziah & Jecoliah | Father of Jotham | King of Judah ≈ 791 BC 2 Kgs. 14:21 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ♦ Xerxes I / Ahasuerus?: Son of Darius the Great | Father of Artaxerxes I | Husband of Esther? | King of Persia ≈ 486 BC Ezra 4:6 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Za Z Za / Ze / Zi-Zz Z Ze ♦ Zachariah / Zechariah II: Son of Jeroboam II | King of Israel ≈ 752 BC 2 Kgs. 14:29 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ► Zacharias: Husband of Elizabeth | Father of John the Baptist | Priest ≈ 3 BC Luke 1:5 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB ■ Zadok I: Son of Ahitub | Father of Azariah I | High Priest ≈ 1000 BC 2 Sam. 8:17 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Zarahemla: King of Mulekites ≈ 150 BC Omni 1:14 | Wikipedia | GS Zarahemla, people of: see Mulekites Zealots: Group of Jews against Rome ≈ 6 AD Luke 6:15 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Zebedee: Father of James & John ≈ 10 AD Mark 1:19 | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Zebulun: Son of Jacob & Leah | Patriarch ≈ 1660 BC Gen. 30:20 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Zechariah I: Biblical Prophet ≈ 783 BC 2 Chr. 26:3 | Wikipedia ♦ Zechariah II: see Zachariah Zechariah III: Son of Berechiah | Prophet ≈ 520 BC Zech. | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB ♦ Zedekiah / Mattanyahu: Son of Josiah & Hamutal | Father of Mulek & others Last King of Judah ≈ 597 BC 2 Kgs. 24:17 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Zeniff: Father of Noah II | King of Nephites ≈ 200 BC Mosiah 9:1 | Wikipedia | GS Zephaniah: Son of Cushi | Descendant of Hezekiah | Prophet ≈ 624 BC Zeph. 1 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Zerubbabel: † Grandson of Jeconiah | Father of Abiud , Rhesa , & others | Governor of Judea ≈ 539 BC Ezra 2:2 | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Zeus: see Baal Zilpah: Handmaid of Leah | Wife of Jacob | Matriarch ≈ 1700 BC Gen. 30:9 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Zimri: King of Israel ≈ 884 BC 1 Kgs. 16:9 | Wikipedia | BLB ► Zipporah: Daughter of Jethro | Wife of Moses | Mother of Gershom & Eliezer ≈ 1480 BC Ex. 2:21 | Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Zi-Zz
- HARMONIES: List of Places in the Scriptures
List of places in the bible. Study the cities and regions in the scriptures and read the history behind them. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q&R S T U–Y Z « PLACES IN THE SCRIPTURES » A / B / C / D / E / F / G / H / I / J / K / L / M / N / O / P / Q / R / S / T / U / V / W / X / Y / Z A A ► Antioch | Turkey: Located in ancient Syria on the Orontes | One of the most important cities in the Hellenistic period | Capital of the Seleucid Empire Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Disciples first called Christians (Acts 11:26 ) Agabus prophesied famine (Acts 11:27-28 ) Circumcision questioned of Christians (Acts 14:26-28; 15:1-9 ) Paul began second mission (Acts 15:22, 30, 35 ) ► Antonia Fortress | Israel: Located on the north-west corner of the T emple Mount | Roman military headquarters in Jerusalem built by Herod the Great, named for Mark Anthony Wikipedia | Bible Maps | Google Maps Traditional site where Jesus was condemned before Pilate (Matt. 27:11–31 ;Mark 15:2–20 ;Luke 23:1–25 ;John 18:28–19:16 ) Paul addressed the Jews on the Temple Mount (Acts 22:1–21 ) ► Ariel: see Jerusalem ► Aram: see Syria ► Armageddon: see Megiddo ► Assyria / Asshur | Iraq: Major city-state in Mesopotamia | Located on the Tigris River | One of the oldest civilization-centers in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) | Cultural, political, and religious center of the Assyrian Empire Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | GS | Bible Maps | Assyrian Empire Map | Google Maps Nineveh is the capital (Gen. 10:11 ) Jonah sent to preach to Nineveh; the people repent (Jonah ) Isaiah warned Israel of impending doom (Isa. 7 ) Northern kingdom of Israel carried captive to Assyria (2 Kgs. 17:5-6 ) Hezekiah withstood attack from Assyria (2 Kgs. 18 ) ► Athens | Greece: Greek capital of Attica/Achaia | Seat of Greek literature and art Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Paul preached in a synagogue; gives sermon on the "Unknown God" on Mars Hill/Areopagus Hills (Acts 17:15-34 ) Missionaries sent from Athens to other parts of Greece (1 Thes. 3:1-2 ) B B ► Banias: see Caesarea Philippi ► Babylon / Babel / Shinar | Iraq: Founded by Nimrod | Located on the Euphrates River | One of the oldest cities in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) | Cultural, political, and religious center of Babylonia | Sometimes used to denote "the world" Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | GS | Bible Maps | Babylonian Empire Map | Google Maps Founded by Nimrod (Gen. 10:8-10 ) Home to the Tower of Babel (Gen. 11 ) Nebuchadnezzar II 's capital Daniel taken captive with friends to Babylon (Dan. 1 ) Jews lived in exile after being taken (2 Kgs. 25 ) Ezekiel prophesied (Ezekiel ) Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and Daniel refused to worship Babylonian gods (Daniel ) Babylon represented the evil of the world (Rev. 17-18 ) ► Beersheba | Israel: "Well of the Oath" | Marked the southern boundary of ancient Israel Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Home of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Gen. 21:22; 26:23; 28:10 ) Southern limit of Israel (Judg. 20:1 ) ► Beth She'an / Beit Shan / Scythopolis | Israel: "House of Safety" | Located on major crossroad in the Jordan River Valley from Damascus to Egypt and Jerusalem from Shechem | One of the oldest cities in Israel | | Part of the Decapolis Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Given to Manasseh (Josh. 17:11 ); Israelites chose not to drive away Canaanites who remained a threat for centuries (Judg. 1:27 ) Slain bodies of King Saul and sons fastened to walls (1 Sam. 31:6–10; 1 Sam. 31:11–13 ; 2 Sam. 21:12 ) Christ’s gospel was spread to Decapolis and beyond (Matt. 4:25 ; Mark 5:20 ; 7:31 ) ► Bethabara : see Jordan River ► Bethany | Israel: "House of the Poor" | Located on the southeastern slope of the Mount of Olives Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | GS | Bible Maps | Google Maps Home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (John 11:1 ) Martha complained about Mary not helping (Luke 10:38–42 ) Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1–44 ) Mary anointed Jesus with precious ointment (Matt. 26:6–13; Mark 14:3–9; John 12:1–8 ) Jesus ascended into heaven (Luke 24:50–51 ) ► Bethel / Luz | Israel: "House of God" | Located on the border of Benjamin and Ephraim | One of the most sacred places in Israel Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | GS | Bible Maps | Google Maps Abraham built altar (Gen. 12:8; 13:3 ) Jacob's dream and ladder; built a pillar (Gen. 28:19 ) Samuel judged Israel (1 Sam. 7:16; 10:3 ). Jeroboam worshipped idols (1 Kgs. 12:29–32 ; 2 Kgs. 10:29; Amos 7:13 ) Josiah burned idols and high places (2 Kgs. 23:4, 15–19 ) ► Bethlehem / Ephratah | Israel: "House of Bread" | Ancient town located five miles south of Jerusalem Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | GS | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Rachel died and was buried (Gen. 35:16–20 ; 48:7 ) Ruth and Boaz met and lived (Ruth ) David was born and anointed king of Israel (1 Sam. 16:1–13 ) Nephi saw in vision Bethlehem, Mary, and baby Jesus (1 Nephi 11:13-23 ) Micah prophesied that Christ would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2 ; Matt. 2:46 ; John 7:42 ) The Savior was born; shepherds and wise men worshipped Him (Matt. 2:1–11 ; Luke 2:4–16 ). An angel told Joseph to flee to Egypt; Herod killed all children two years old and under (Matt. 2:13–15 ) ► Bethsaida | Israel: "House of Fish" | Located on the north end of the Sea of Galilee Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Home of Philip, Andrew, and Peter (John 1:44 ) One of the cities Jesus upbraided (Luke 10:13-14 ) Jesus healed a blind man (Mark 8:22-26 ) C C ► Caesarea / Strato's Tower | Israel: Mediterranean coastal port | Expanded by Herod the Great to become the Roman capital in Judea Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Philip preached, lived, and had four daughters who prophesied (Acts 8:40 ; 21:8–9, 16 ) Peter visited to teach and baptize Cornelius (Acts 10:1–11, 24–48 ) Peter hid from Herod Agrippa I after angel freed him from prison; Herod Agrippa I smitten and eaten by worms (Acts 12:19-23 ) Paul visited three times; warned by Agabus to not go to Jerusalem; imprisoned for two years before being sent to Rome (Acts 9:30 ; 18:22 ; 21:8–16 ; 23–26 ) ► Caesarea Philippi / Banias / Paneas / Neronias Irenopolis | Israel: Located at the base of Mount Hermon | The spring is one source of the Jordan River | Near to Dan | Rebuilt by Philip the Tetrarch Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Peter declared Jesus was the Messiah and Christ; promised the keys of the kingdom (Matt. 16:13-20 ) ► Caiaphas, Palace of | Israel: Located in the Upper City of Jerusalem | Large residence of the Jewish High Priest Caiaphas Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Jesus taken to stand trial before the Sanhedrin (Matt. 26–27:2; Mark 14:53–15:1; Luke 22:54–71; John 18:12–28) Peter denied Christ (Matt. 26:33–35, 58, 69–75; Mark 14:54,66–72; Luke 22:54–62; John 18:15–18, 25–27 ) Possible spot where the apostles were imprisoned (Acts 4:3–22; 5:17–40 ) ► Calvary: see Golgotha ► Cana | Israel: Small town in the Galilee near Nazareth Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Jesus changed water into wine (John 2:1-11 ) Jesus healed a nobleman's son (John 4:46-54 ) Home of Nathanael (John 21:2 ) ► Canaan: see Israel ► Capernaum | Israel: Fishing village located on north end of the Sea of Galilee | Located on the Via Maris trade route Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps The center of Jesus’ Galilean ministry (Matt. 9:1–2; Mark 2:1–5 ) Jesus called apostles (see Galilee, Sea of ) Jesus worked many miracles: casting out an unclean spirit (Mark 1:23–27; Luke 4:33–36 ), healing Peter's mother-in-law (Matt. 8:14–15; Mark 1:30–31; Luke 4:38-39 ), a man with palsy (Matt. 9:1–8; Mark 2:1–12; Luke 5:17–26 ), a man with withered hand (Matt. 12:10–13; Mark 3:1–5; Luke 6:6–10 ), the Roman centurion's servant (Matt. 8:5–13; Luke 7:1–10 ), the woman with an issue of blood (Matt. 9:20–22; Mark 5:25–34; Luke 8:43–48 ), and raising Jairus' daughter from the dead ( Matt. 9:18–26; Mark 5:22–24; 35–43; Luke 8:40–56 ) Jesus delivered the bread of life sermon (John 6:24–59 ) Jesus instructed Peter to catch a fish with a coin in mouth (Matt. 17:24–27 ) Jesus gave discourses on a little child, offenses, lost sheep, and forgiveness (Matt. 18:1-20; Mark 9:33-50; Luke 9:46-50; 17:1-4 ) Jesus pronounced a curse on the town (Matt. 11:23–24; Luke 10:15 ) ► Carmel, Mount | Israel: Coastal mountain and important site of ancient religious worship Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Altar dedicated to Jehovah (1 Kgs. 18:30 ) Elijah confronted false priests of Baal (1 Kgs. 18:17–40 ); Elijah prayed to end a drought (1 Kgs. 18:41–45 ) Used as symbol of beauty, fruitfulness, majesty, prosperity, and happiness (Isa. 35:2 ; Jer. 46:18 , 50:19 ; 2 Chr. 26:10 ) Mount was covered in caves where many have hidden (Amos 9:3 ) ► Cenacle: see Upper Room ► Church of the Holy Sepulcher: see Golgotha and Garden Tomb ► City of David | Israel: Considered the original settlement core of Jerusalem | Area included: Gihon Springs, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Pool of Siloam Wikipedia | Bible Maps | Google Maps David conquered Jerusalem from the Jebusites (2 Sam. 5:6-9 ) David brought the Ark of Covenant to his city (2 Sam. 6; 1 Chr. 15 ) Sometimes referred to as Zion (2 Sam. 5:7 ; 1 Kgs 8:1 ) Solomon anointed king at the Gihon spring (1 Kgs. 1:32–45 ) Tunnel built by King Hezekiah to guard fresh water source from the Assyrians (2 Kgs. 20:20; 2 Chr. 32:2-4, 30; 33:14 ) Pool of Siloam mentioned by Isaiah and Nehemiah (Isa. 8:6 ; 22:9 ; Neh. 3:15 ) Jesus healed a blind man on the Sabbath at the Pool of Siloam (John 9 ) ► Corinth | Greece: Chief town of Achaia, the Roman province Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Home of Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:1 ) Paul lived there 18 months ( Acts 18:11 ) Paul wrote two epistles to the church (1 & 2 Cor. ) CE-CZ D D ► Damascus | Syria: Located north of the Galilee region on the Via Maris trade route in Syria | One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world | Fourth holiest city in Islam Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | GS | Bible Maps | Google Maps Birthplace of Eliezer, Abraham 's steward (Gen. 15:2 ) Conquered by David (2 Sam. 8:6; 1 Chr. 18:5–6 ) Elisha visited Ben-hadad II/Hadadezer and prophesied of his death (2 Kgs. 8:7-15 ) Conquered by Tiglath-pileser III (2 Kgs. 16:9; Isa. 8:4 ; 17:1–3 ; Jer. 49:23–27 ; Amos 1:3–5 ) Paul had vision; cured of blindness by Ananias; later visited (Acts 9:1–27 ; 22:5–16 ; 26:12, 20 ; 2 Cor. 11:32 ) ► Dan / Laish / Leshem | Israel : "Lion" | Northernmost city of ancient Israel | Near foot of Mount Hermon and Caesarea Philippi Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | GS | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Abraham rescued Lot (Gen. 14:13-16 ) Israelites conquered the land (Josh. 19:47 ) Jeroboam I built temple with golden calf (1 Kgs. 12:26-33 ) Destroyed by Ben-hadad (1 Kgs. 15:20 ) ► Dead Sea / Salt Sea / Sea of Arabah | Israel: Lowest lake on earth at 1300 feet below sea level | Water is ten times saltier than ocean | Contains many minerals associated with healing Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | GS | Elevation | Google Maps Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed (Gen. 14:2; 18:16–19:29 ; Deut. 29:23 ; Luke 17:28-32 ) David fled from Saul and spares his life (1 Sam. 23:29–24:22 ) War before the Second Coming (Joel 2:20 ) Waters will be healed before Second Coming (Ezek. 47:1–12 ; Zech. 14:8 ; Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Section 6, p. 286 ) ► Decapolis: see Beth She'an ► Dome of the Rock / Foundation Stone | Israel : Iconic golden dome shrine in Jerusalem | Oldest Islamic structure in the world; included in the al-Aqsa Mosque Compound | Built over rock where Abraham was to offer his son | Most likely built where the two Jewish temples stood Wikipedia | Google Maps Many Jews believe the Foundation Stone is where the creation of the world began (Gen. 1 ) Abraha m prepared to sacrifice his son (Gen. 22:1–22 ) Many Jews believe the rock was the site of the Holy of Holies for both temples S ee Temple Mount for other events ► Dothan | Israel: Located in northern Samaria (modern West Bank) | Known for its fertile valley and good pastures Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Joseph thrown into pit by his brothers; sold into slavery (Gen. 37:12-28 ) Obadiah saved prophets from Jezebel (1 Kgs. 18:13 ) Elisha and servant saved from Syrian army, seeing the hillside filled with horses and chariots of fire (2 Kgs. 6:13-23 ) E E ► Ebal, Mount | Israel: Mountain in Samaria , north of Shechem/Nablus near to Mount Gerizim | One of the highest peaks in the West Bank Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Elevation | Bible Maps | Google Maps Moses instructed Israelites to place blessings and curses on Gerizim and Ebal (Deut. 27 ) Joshua built an altar and read the book of the law to Israelites (Josh. 8:30-35 ) ► Edom / Idumea | Israel: "Red" | Located south of the Dead Sea | Located around Mount Seir | Not included in ancient Israel | Inhabited by Esau's descendants Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Google Maps Given to Esau and his descendants (Gen. 36:8-9 ; Deut. 2:5 ) Saul & David fought the Edomites (1 Sam. 14:47 ; 2 Sam. 8:13-14 ) Ezekiel prophesied against (Ezek. 35 ) ► Egypt / Mizraim: One of the oldest countries in the world | Located on the Mediterranean | Civilization relied on the Nile River | One of the most commonly mentioned locations in the Bible outside of the Holy Land Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | GS | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Discovered by Egyptus (Abr. 1:23–25 ) Abraham fled to Egypt during a famine; Pharoah desired Sarah; Abraham married Hagar the Egyptian handmaid (Gen. 12:10–20; 16 ) Joseph sold into slavery and saved his family from famine; married Egyptian Asenath and had two sons (Gen. 37; 39–46 ) Jacob’s descendants settled in Goshen (Gen. 47 ; Ex. 1; 12:40 ) Children of Israel became slaves; Pharaoh killed Hebrew babies; Moses was saved by Pharaoh's daughter (Ex. 1:11–2:1–10 ) Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt (Ex. 3–14 ) Solomon married Pharaoh's daughter and received the city Gezer for her dowry (1 Kgs. 3:1 ) Jeroboam fled to Pharaoh Shishak/Shoshenq I who attacked Rehoboam; Judah became vassal state (1 Kgs. 11:40 ; 2 Chr 12 ) Pharaoh Necho II killed King Josiah and chose Jehoiakim to rule after him as a puppet king (2 Chr 36:1–5; Jer. 26:21–24) Lehi was taught in the language of the Egyptians (1 Ne. 1:2 ; Morm. 9:32 ) Several Jews took refuge after Babylon conquered the Kingdom of Judah; Jeremiah probably died here (2 Kgs. 25:22–24; Jer. 40:6–16; 43 ) Joseph, Mary, and young Jesus fled Herod’s wrath (Matt. 2:13–15, 19–21 ) Joseph Smith acquired four mummies and several Egyptian papyrus scrolls, resulting in the Book of Abraham ► En-gedi: see Dead Sea ► En-mishpat: see Kadesh-barnea ► Ephesus | Turkey: Capital of the Roman province of Asia | Important business center in Asia Minor Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Gospel of John may have been written there (John) Paul stayed two years and met some of John the Baptist's disciples (Acts 18-19 ) Worshipers of the goddess Diana raised a tumult against Paul (Acts 19:18-41 ) Paul wrote an epistle (Eph. ) One of the seven churches addressed in Book of Revelation (Rev. 2:1-7 ) ► Esdraelon, Plains of: see Jezreel Valley F F ► Fayette | New York : Located in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York Wikipedia | GS | Church History Maps | Google Maps Three Witnesses saw the Gold Plates and Angel Moroni (D&C 17 ) Book of Mormon translation was completed Church of Jesus Christ was restored 1830 (D&C 20 ) Several revelations given to Joseph Smith (D&C 14-18; 20-21; 28-31;33-40 ) G G ► Galilee, Sea of / Chinnereth / Gennesaret / Tiberias | Israel: Lowest fresh-water lake in the world with a flourishing fishing industry | 12 miles long and 7 miles wide | Jordan River flows through it Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Elevation | Bible Maps | Google Maps The tribe of Gad settled on its shores (Deu. 3:17 ; Josh. 13:27 ) Jesus called several apostles of whom at least four were fishermen (Matt. 4:18–22 ; 10 ; Mark 1:16–20 ; 2:13–14 ; Luke 5:1–11 ; 6:12–16 ) Two catches of fish were delivered at Jesus' command (Luke 5:4–11 ; John 21:6–11 ) Sermon on the Mount given (Matt. 5-7 ) Jesus stilled a storm (Matt. 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41; Luke 8:22–25 ) Jesus walked on water (Matt. 14:22–33; Mark 6:45–52; John 6:16–21 ) Jesus appeared after His resurrection (Mark 16:7 | John 21:1–23 ) ► Garden Tomb | Israel: Tomb in a garden outside Jerusalem's walls where Jesus was buried | Alternate site is at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher Wikipedia | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Jesus was buried; tomb was guarded (Matt. 27:57–66; Mark 15:42–47; Luke 23:50–56; John 19:41–42 ) Earthquake; angel rolled back stone from the door (Matt. 28:2 ) Women, Peter, and John came to empty tomb (Matt. 28:1–8; Luke 24:1–12 John 20:1–2 ) Jesus was resurrected (Matt. 28:1–15; Mark 16:1–11; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–18 ) Mary Magdalene saw the resurrected Christ (Mark 16:9; John 20:11–18 ) ► Gaza | Israel: Located on the Mediterranean Sea | One of the five Philistine cities | Located on the Via Maris trade route Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Samson imprisoned before killing himself and 3,000 Philistines (Judg. 16 ) Philip was headed to Gaza when he met the eunuch (Acts 8:26) ► Gerizim, Mount | Israel: Mountain in Samaria , south of Shechem/Nablus near Mount Ebal | One of the highest peaks in the West Bank Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Elevation | Bible Maps | Google Maps Moses instructed Israelites to place blessings and curses on Gerizim and Ebal (Deut. 27 ) Jotham proclaimed parable of the trees (Judg. 9:7-30 ) Samaritans built temple which John Hyrcanus destroyed; Samaritan woman mentioned mount to Jesus (John 4:20-21) Samaritans still consider it the holiest place on earth and ascend it three times a year: at Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot ► Gethsemane | Israel: Olive grove across the Kidron brook on the low slope of the Mount of Olives Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Jesus began to suffer for the sins of mankind (Matt. 26:36–44; Mark 14:32–41 ; D&C 19:16–19 ) Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot and arrested (Matt. 26:47–50; Mark 14:43–45; Luke 22:47–48; John 18:2–9 ) Jesus healed a soldier’s ear and was forsaken temporarily by the disciples (Matt. 26:51–56; Mark 14:46–52; Luke 22:49–53; John 18:10–11 ) ► Gibeon | Israel: Canaanite city located north of Jerusalem which later became Israelite Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Gibeonites tricked Joshua to spare them in the conquest (Josh. 9) The sun stood still while Joshua and Israelites fought (Josh. 10 ) Solomon offered 1000 sacrifices; God appeared in a dream and granted him wisdom (1 Kings 3:4-15 ) ► Gilgal | Israel: "Circle of Stones" | Located near the Jordan River, although possibly several locations used the same name Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Israelites camped after crossing the Jordan River and erected a twelve-stone monument (Josh. 4:19 ) Saul proclaimed as king (1 Sam. 11:14-15 ) Saul offered a sacrifice without the priesthood; rejected by the Lord (1 Sam. 13; 15 ) Elisha cured a pot of poisonous stew (2 Kgs. 4:38-41 ) ► Gihon Springs: see City of David ► Golgotha / Calvary | Israel: Hill outside Jerusalem's walls on which Jesus was crucified | Traditional site is at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher; other possible location is outside the Garden Tomb Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Jesus was taken to be crucified (Matt. 27:32–44, Mark 15:21–32, Luke 23:26–43; John 19:17–27 ) Jesus was mocked and railed (Matt. 27:32–44; Mark 15:29–32; Luke 23:35–43 ) Jesus died on the cross (Matt. 27:45–50; Mark 15:33–37; Luke 23:44–46; John 19:28–30 ) Watchers near the cross; Jesus was pierced but not broken (Matt. 27:54–56; Mark 15:39–41; Luke 23:47–49; John 19:31–37 ) GI-GZ H H ► Haran / Charran | Turkey: Named for Abraham's brother Haran | Near the source of the Euphrates River | Important trading center mentioned in Assyrian inscriptions Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps The Lord appeared to Abraham (Gen. 11:29-12:3 ) Home of Laban, Rebekah, and Jacob for twenty years; all sons of Jacob born but Benjamin (Gen. 24:10; 28, 29 ) ► Harmony | Pennsylvania: Located in Northeast Pennsylvania Wikipedia | Church History Maps | Google Maps Much of the Book of Mormon translation completed Priesthood restored by John the Baptist, Peter, James, and John (D&C 13; JS-H 1:71-72 ) Several revelations given to Joseph Smith (D&C 3-13; 24-27 ) ► Hebron / Mamre / Kirjath-arba | Israel: Located in southern Judea | 20 miles south of Jerusalem | One of the oldest cities in the Levant | One of Judaism's Four Holy Cities Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | GS | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Abraham built an altar to God (Gen. 13:18) Abraham entertained three holy men who promise Sarah will have a son; Lord appeared (Gen. 18 ) Burial place of Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebecca, and Jacob & Leah (Gen. 23:2, 19 ; 25:9; 35:37-39 ; 50:13 ) Given to Caleb (Josh 14:13-15 ) One of the six cities of refuge (Josh. 20:7 ) David anointed king; made it his capital for part of his reign (2 Sam. 2:1-3 ; 5:1-5 ) Headquarters of Absalom during his brief rebellion (2 Sam. 15:7-10 ) ► Hermon, Mount / Senir / Sirion | Syria: Tallest mountain in the Holy Land at 9400 ft | Waters and springs feed the Jordan River, Sea of Galilee , and Dead Sea Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Elevation | Google Maps Praised for its majesty and beauty (Ps. 89:12 ; 133:3 ) Possible location for the Transfiguration (see also Mount Tabor ) ► Hezekiah's Tunnel: see City of David ► Horeb, Mount: see Sinai I I ► Idumea : see Edom ► Israel: Geographic region in the Levant that God chose for His people in the Bible | Boundaries have changed many times through the years, but are typically divided into the regions below Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps (Physical , Exodus , 12 Tribes , David's Empire , Assyrian Empire , Babylonian Empire , Persian Empire , Roman Empire , World of OT , Canaan , NT , Paul's Journeys , Elevations ) | Google Maps Coast Region: Caesarea | Mount Carmel | Gaza | Jaffa Galilee Region: Beit She'an | Capernaum | Sea of Galilee | Jezreel Valley | Magdala | Megiddo | Nazareth | Mount Tabor | Tiberias Judean Region: Bethany | Bethlehem | Dead Sea | Jericho | Jerusalem (Antonia's Fortress | City of David | Dome of the Rock | Garden Tomb | Gethsemane | Golgotha | Temple Mount | Upper Room ) | Judean Wilderness | Mount of Olives Samarian Region : Bethel | Jordan River | Samaria | Shechem J J JO-JZ ► Jaffa: see Joppa ► Jebus: see Jerusalem ► Jericho / City of Palms | Israel: World's oldest walled city | Tel-Aviv, a modern city, is located just north Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Elevation | Google Maps Joshua and the children of Israel crossed the Jordan River near Jericho (see Jordan River ) The walls of the city fell and Jericho was conquered; Joshua placed a curse on the city (Josh. 6 ; 1 Kgs. 16:34 ) Elisha healed the waters of Jericho (2 Kgs. 2:18–22 ) Jesus healed the blind men (Matt. 20:29–34, Mark 10:46–52, Luke 18:35–43 ) Zacchæus converted to Jesus (Luke 19:1–10 ) Road to Jericho featured in parable of Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30–37 ) ► Jerusalem / Salem / Shalem / Ariel / Jebus / Aelia Capitolina | Israel: One of the world's oldest cities | Considered holiest city in Judaism & Christianity, and 3rd holiest in Islam | Capital of modern Israel and Palestine Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | GS | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Melchizedek was king of Salem; gave the priesthood to Abraham and was translated; Abraham paid tithing to him (Gen. 14:18–20 ; JST Gen. 14:25–40; Heb. 5:6; D&C 84:14, 107:1–7) Abraham came to sacrifice Isaac (see Temple Mount ) Jerusalem was conquered by the tribe of Judah (Judg. 1:1–8; 19:10 ) David conquered from Jebusites (see City of David ) Home to Isaiah, Jeremiah, Malachi, and many prophets Lehi preached repentance; Nephi and brothers returned for brass plates and Ishmael’s family (1 Nephi 1; 2–7 ) Jesus visited the temple often (see Temple Mount ) Nicodemus visited Jesus (John 3:1–21 ) Jesus healed a paralytic man (John 5:1–17 ) Triumphal Entry (Matt. 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–40; John 12:12–19 ) Jesus spent His last mortal week in and around the city (Matt. 21–28; Mark 11–16; Luke 19–24; John 12–20 ) Jesus held the "Last Supper" with His apostles (see Upper Room ) Jesus wept over the city and foretold of its doom (Matt. 23:37–24:51; Mark 13; Luke 13:34–35, 19:41–44 ) Jesus tried and crucified (see Mount of Olives , Caiaphas’ Palace , Golgotha , and Garden Tomb ) Jesus gave great commission to the 12 and ascended into heaven (see Mount of Olives ) The Savior will appear at His Second Coming (Zech. 12–14 ; D&C 45:48–53 ) ► Jezreel Valley / Plains of Esdraelon | Israel: Largest valley in Israel | Fertile area used to grow many crops | Located on the Via Maris , a major trade route route between Africa and Asia, making it a strategic military location; Egyptians, Hittites, Israelites, Philistines, Assyrians, Syrians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Crusaders, Turks, and the British have all fought battles in that valley | The final end-of-the-word battle of Armageddon will also be fought here (see Megiddo ) Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Geographic Map | Google Maps Many battles fought (Judg. 1:22–27 ; 5:19 ; 2 Kgs. 23:29–30 ); Philistines defeated Saul, Jonathan, and Israelites (1Sam. 31:1-6; 1 Chr. 10:1–7 ) King Ahab made it his capital (1 Kgs. 18:45–46; 21 ; 2 Kgs. 8:29 ) Jehu anointed king and slew Joram and Jezebel (2 Kings 9 ) ► Joppa / Jaffa / Tel-Aviv | Israel: Mediterranean coastal port, one of world's oldest | Just north is Tel-Aviv, a modern port city Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Cedars of Lebanon brought for Solomon’s Temple (2 Chr. 2:16 ; Ezra 3:7 ) Jonah sailed to Tarshish (Jonah 1:3 ) Peter raised Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead (Acts 9:36–43 ) Peter’s vision for Gentiles and the gospel; told of Cornelius’ conversion (Acts 10:5–23 ; 11:5 ) Orson Hyde arrived in Holy Land to dedicate land for return of Jews ► Jordan River | Israel: Flows from Mount Hermon, through the Sea of Galilee , through the Jordan Valley, and ends in the Dead Sea | One of the world's most sacred rivers | Serves as a border between Israel and Syria and Jordan today Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Lot chose the plains of the Jordan for himself (Gen. 13:10–11 ) Joshua divided the waters, allowing the Israelites to enter the promised land (Josh. 3:13–17 ); he commanded them to gather 12 stones as a memorial (Josh. 4:1-9, 20–24 ) Elijah and Elisha divided its waters (2 Kgs. 2:6–8,14 ); Elisha made an ax head float (2 Kgs. 6:1–7 ) Naaman cured of leprosy (2 Kgs. 5:10–14 ) Nephi saw Jesus baptized (1 Ne. 10:7–10 ) John the Baptist baptized Christ and others (Matt. 3:1–6; 13–17; Mark 1:1–11; Luke 3:1–22; John 1:15–34 ) ► Judea / Yehud | Israel: Mountainous region of Israel which included Jerusalem , the Shephelah to the Mediterranean, the Hill Country, Desert, and Wilderness, the Jordan Valley , and the Dead Sea Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps ► Judean Wilderness / Desert | Israel: Hilly desert that lies east of Jerusalem and descends to the Dead Sea Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Google Maps Lord promised land to Abraham and seed (Gen. 13:14–18; 17:8 ) David hid from King Saul (1 Sam. 26:1–3 ) John the Baptist cried repentance (Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1–8; Luke 3:1–18; John 1:15–31) Jesus fasted 40 days and 40 nights (Matt. 4:1–11; Mark 1:12–13 ) Parable of the Good Samaritan setting because lone travelers were easy prey (Luke 10:25–37 ) K K ► Kadesh-barnea / En-mishpat | Israel: "Water of Meribah" | Located in the southwest end of Israel in the desert Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Moses sent 12 men to spy out Canaan; a revolt of unbelief caused Israel to wander for 40 years (Num. 13:17-30 ) Korah rebelled; Aaron's rod budded (Num 16-17 ) Miriam died and was buried (Num. 20:1 ) Moses smote a rock and water burst out (Num 20:7-11 ) Israel's basecamp for 38 years ( Deut. 2:14) ► Kidron Valley / Cedron / Valley of Jehoshaphat | Israel: Valley/ravine separating the Mount of Olives from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem | Small brook runs through the bottom Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Google Maps David fled from Absalom (2 Sam. 15:13–37 ) Israelites buried their dead (2 Kgs. 23:6, 2 Chr. 34:4 ) May be the scene of Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones (Ezek. 37:1–14 ) Jesus may have been referring to the large white tombs when he likened the Pharisees to white sepulchers (Matt. 23:27 ) L L ► Laish: see Dan ► Leshem: see Dan ► Levant: Sub-regional area in the Middle East which contains Israel and nearby countries, including Jordan , Syria , and Lebanon ► Luxor: see Thebes M M ► Machpelah, Cave of: see Hebron ► Magdala | Israel: Fishing village on western shore of Sea of Galilee | Located on the Via Maris trade route Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Probable hometown of Mary Magdalene ( Luke 8:2 ) Jesus went to Magdala after feeding the 4,000 (Matt. 15:39; Mark 8:10 ) Pharisees and Sadducees sought a sign; Jesus foretold sign of Jonah (Matt. 16:1–4 ) ► Mamre: see Hebron ► Masada | Israel : Isolated rock plateau | Located in the Judean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea | One of Israel's most popular tourist destinations today Wikipedia | Google Maps David hid from Saul in the area (1 Sam. 24:22 ; 1 Chron. 12:8 ) King Herod built two winter palaces Site of the Jews’ last stand during the A.D. 66-73 revolt against the Romans. 960 Jews killed themselves rather than surrender ► Megiddo, Tel / Armageddon / Esdraelon | Israel : Strategic military stronghold in Jezreel Valley along the Via Maris trade route from Egypt to Assyria Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Many battles fought (Judg. 1:22–27; 5:19 ) Fortified by Solomon (1 Kgs. 9:15 ) King Josiah killed by Pharaoh Necho and Egyptian army (2 Kgs. 23:29–30 ; 2 Chr. 35:22–24 ) The last great conflict "Armageddon" will be fought before the Second Coming (Ezek. 38–39 ; Joel 2 ; Zech. 14:2–3 ; Rev. 9; 16:13–16 ) ► Meribah : see Kadesh-barnea ► Midian | Saudi Arabia: "Judgement" | Located east of the Gulf of Aqaba | Midianites were nomadic, so their lands are somewhat undefined Wikipedia | Bible Maps | Google Maps Moses dwelt with Jethro after fleeing Pharaoh; married Zipporah (Ex. 2:15-3:1 ) Moses sent 12,000 men to destroy Midianites (Num. 31 ) ► Moab | Jordan: Mountainous desert region located east of the Dead Sea Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | GS | Bible Maps | Google Maps Israel in bondage to Moab for eighteen years (Judg. 3:14 ) Naomi, husband, and sons moved because of famine; Ruth left homeland (Ruth ) David defeated Moabites (2 Sam. 8:2 ) Jehoshaphat & Jehoram I joined forces against King Mesha of Moabites (2 Kgs. 3 ) Pride and prosperity called out by Isaiah and Jeremiah (Isa. 15-16 ; Jer 48 ) ► Moriah, Mount: see Temple Mount N N ► Nablus: see Shechem ► Nazareth | Israel: Village in the hilly Galilee region Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Nephi saw in vision Mary in Nazareth (1 Nephi 11:13-18 ) Angel Gabriel visited Mary and Joseph (Matt. 1:18–25 ; Luke 1:26-38 ) Jesus's home town until His ministry (Matt. 2:19–23 ; Luke 2:39–40; 51–52 ; Luke 18:37 ) Nathanael asked if anything good could come from Nazareth (John 1:46 ) Jesus preached first public sermon and announced He was Messiah; townspeople rejected Him (Matt. 13:54–58; Mark 6:1–6 ; Luke 4:16–30 ) ► Nineveh: capital of Assyria O O ► Olives, Mount of / Olivet | Israel: Mountain located opposite of the Temple Mount | Named for the olive groves which once covered its slopes Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Elevation | Google Maps Jesus prepared for the Triumphal Entry (see Jerusalem ) Jesus gave signs for His Second Coming (Matt. 24–25; Mark 13; Luke 21:5–38 ) Jesus suffered in Gethsemane and is arrested (see Gethsemane ) Jesus gave the great commission to the twelve and ascended into heaven (Matt. 28:16–20; Mark 16:15–20; Luke 24:50–53 ) Orson Hyde offered a prophetic prayer of dedication for the return of the children of Abraham and the building of the temple (Dedication of the Holy Land and Orson Hyde’s 1841 Mission to the Holy Land ) The Savior will stand on the Mount of Olives prior to His appearance to all the world (Zech. 14:3–5 ; D&C 45:48–53 ; 133:19–20 ) P ► Patmos, Isle of | Greece : Island in the Aegean Sea Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps John was banished and worked in marble quarries (Rev. 1:9 ) John received the Book of Revelation (Rev. 1:11 ) ► Persia | Iran: Ancient city-state from modern-day Afghanistan to the Mediterranean | Founded by Cyrus the Great | Its capitals were Persepolis , Babylon , Susa/Shushan , and Ecbatana Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Cyrus decreed the Jews could return to Jerusalem (Ezra 1 ) Esther saved her people (Esther ) P Q & R ► Rakkath: see Tiberias ► Rome | Italy: Capital of the ancient world | One of Europe's oldest continuously occupied cities Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Roman Empire Map | Google Maps Paul under house arrest preached for two years (Acts 28:16-31 ) Paul wrote several epistles, including Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Timothy, Philemon Peter wrote his epistles (1&2 Pet. ) Peter and Paul martyred Q&R S ► Safed / Sepph / Tzefiya / Tzfat | Israel : City in Upper Galilee | One of Judaism's Four Holy Cities Wikipedia | Google Maps Jerusalem Talmud listed it as one of the five elevated spots fires were lit to announce the New Moon and festivals during the Second Temple period Became the principal center of the Kabbala in the 16th century ► Salem : see Jerusalem ► Samaria / Shomron | Israel: Ancient city and region in the central Israel | Now part of the West Bank | Became headquarters of the Northern Kingdom of Israel | After 10 tribes carried away, Samaritans emerged as an ethnoreligious group, claiming the area for their own Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Among land given to tribes of Ephraim and western half of Manasseh (Josh. 16 ) Capital, residence, and burial place for the kings in the Northern Kingdom (1 Kgs. 16:24–29 ) Under the influence of Jezebel, King Ahab built a temple to Baal (1 Kgs. 16:32–33 ) Elijah and Elisha ministered (1 Kgs. 18:2; 2 Kgs. 6:19–20 ); When King Ahaziah turned to Baalzebub, Elijah prophesied his death (2 Kgs. 1) Conquered by Assyrians in 721 BC, completing the capture of the ten tribes (2 Kgs. 18:9–10 ); King of Assyria brought in outsiders who intermixed their religion (2 Kgs. 17:24–41 ) Jesus taught a Samaritan woman (see Shechem ) Jesus and disciples rejected at Samaria (Luke 9:51–56 ) Jesus healed ten lepers (Luke 17:11–19 ) Originally Jesus told the apostles to avoid Samaria (Matt. 10:5 ), but later Philip, Peter, and John went to preach and heal there and Simon the sorcerer desired to buy the priesthood from them (Acts 8:5–25 ) ► Scythopolis: see Beth She'an ► Shalem: see Jerusalem ► Shechem / Nablus / Sychar | Israel: Most ancient sacred town in Samaria | Sits in between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Abraham built an altar (Gen. 12:6–7 ) Jacob bought land (Gen. 33:18–20 ); then Simeon and Levi massacred all males after the defilement of their sister, Dinah (Gen. 34:25 ) Mount Gerizim was the mount of blessing, Mount Ebal was the mount of cursing (Deut. 27–28 ) Joshua erected a monument and read the law of Moses to the Israelites; gave part of territory to Ephraimites; encouraged people to “choose this day” and erected a memorial stone “by the sanctuary of the Lord” (Josh. 8:30–35; 17:7; 24 ) Joseph’s bones brought from Egypt and buried (Josh. 24:32; Acts 7:16 ) Abimelech made king and slayed his seventy brothers (Judges 9 ) Rehoboam rejected and the Kingdom was divided; Jeroboam I chosen as king of the Northern Kingdom (1 Kgs. 12 ) Jesus taught a woman of Samaria at Jacob’s well (John 4:4–42 ) ► Shiloh | Israel: "He Whose it Is" | Located in Samaria and the modern-day West Bank | Located between Bethel and Shechem Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps The Twelve Tribes received their allotted territories (Josh. 18-22 ) Tabernacle and Ark of the Covenant resided here for 3 centuries (Josh 18:1 ) Hannah prayed and dedicated her son Samuel to the Lord (1 Sam. 1 ) Eli and Samuel ministered (1 Sam. 3:21 ) Philistines stole the Ark after Israelites took it to the Battle of Aphek (1 Sam. 4 ) ► Shinar: see Babylon ► Shushan / Susa | Iran: Capital of Elam and Persia Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Daniel had vision of powerful kingdom (Dan. 8 ) Nehemiah served there (Neh. 1:1 ) Queen Esther saved the Jews (Esther ) ► Siloam, Pool of: see City of David ► Sinai / Horeb | Egypt: Mountain in the Sinai peninsula of Egypt | Possibly Jabal Mousa today Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | GS | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps God appeared to Moses; gave 10 commandments (Ex. 19-20 ) Moses, Aaron, and 70 elders spoke with God (Ex. 24:9-12 ) Moses received instructions for Tabernacle (Ex. 25 ) Israelites worshipped golden calf (Ex. 32:1 ) Elijah fled Jezebel and spoke with God (1 Kgs. 19 ) ► Strato's Tower: see Caesarea ► Susa : see Shushan ► Sychar: see Shechem ► Syria / Aram-Damascus: Country/area north of Israel & Palestine | Original inhabitants were Semitic | Important cities included Ebla, Antioch , and Damascus | Conquered at different times by Sumerians, Mitanni, Assyrians , Babylonians , Egyptians , Hittites , Phoenicians , Arameans, Persians , Greeks , and Romans Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps David conquered (2 Sam. 8 ) Rezon enemy of Solomon (1 Kgs. 11:23-25 ) Asa of Judah made alliance with Ben-Hadad (1 Kgs. 15 ) Elijah anointed Hazael king of Syria (2 Kgs. 19:15 ) Isaiah prophesied against Syria (Isa. 8:4 ; 17 ) Jesus' fame spread throughout (Matt. 4:24 ) Paul has his vision on the road to Damascus; healed by Ananias (Acts 9 ) S SH-SZ T ► Tabor, Mount | Israel | Rounded mountain at the east end of the Jezreel Valley Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Elevation | Google Maps Deborah and Barak defeated the armies of Hazor (Judg. 4:6–17 ) Gideon's brothers were slain (Judg. 8:18 ) Transfiguration of Jesus (alternate site is Mount Hermon ) (Matt. 17:1–21; Mark 9:2–13; Luke 9:28–36 ; 2 Pet. 1:16–18 ) ► Temple Mount & Temple / Solomon's Temple / Temple of Zerubbabel / Herod's Temple / The Noble Sanctuary / Jehovah-jireh | Israel: Platform plaza built on Mount Moriah (sometimes referred to as Mount Zion) in Jerusalem | Housed the two Jewish temples: the Temple of Solomon and the Temple of Zerubbabel (rebuilt by Herod) | Currently houses the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Elevation | Bible Maps | Google Maps Abraham climbed Mount Moriah to sacrifice his son (Gen. 22:1-18 ) David brought the Ark of Covenant to his city (see City of David ) Solomon built the temple on Mount Zion for the Ark of the Covenant (1 Kgs. 6–9; 2 Chr. 3–7 ) Hezekiah cleansed the temple (2 Chr. 29:16 ) Micah prophesied it would be destroyed (Jer. 26:18 ) Babylonians destroyed temple (2 Kgs. 25:8–17 ) The Second Temple was reconstructed; the vessels were restored (Ezra 1–6 ) Zacharias was struck dumb for not believing (Luke 1:5–23 ) Joseph and Mary presented infant Jesus; Simeon and Anna prophesied (Luke 2:22–38 ) Young Jesus taught at the temple (Luke 2:41–50 ) Satan tempted Jesus at the pinnacle (Matthew 4:5–7; Luke 4:9–13 ) Jesus cleansed the temple (John 2:13–25 ; Matt. 21:12–13; Mark 11:15–17; Luke 19:45–46 ) Jesus taught often at the temple, including daily during His last mortal week (John 7–8 ; 10:22–39 ; Luke 19:47–21:4 ; 21:37–38 ); prophesied of the destruction of the temple (Mark 13:1–2 ) Judas cast down betrayal pieces of silver (Matt. 27:5 ) Veil of temple rent after Christ’s death (Matt. 27:51; Mark 15:38; Luke 23:45 ) Peter healed a cripple and taught (Acts 3 ) A future temple will be built in Jerusalem (Ezek. 40–48 ; Zech. 8:7–9 ) ► Tel-Aviv: see Jaffa ► Thebes / Luxor / No | Egypt : Located on the Nile River 400 miles south of Cairo | Upper Egypt | Capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdom Eras | Includes temple of Karnak Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Google Maps Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Nahum warned "No" of destruction (Jer. 46:25 ; Ezek. 30:14–16 ) Upper Egypt called "Pathros" by Isaiah and Jeremiah (Isa. 11:11 ; Jer. 44:1 ) ► Tiberias / Rakkath | Israel: Originally a pagan city built by Herod Antipas on western shore of the Sea of Galilee, but after the fall of Jerusalem, it became a major political and religious hub for the Jews, including the Sanhedrin | Considered one of Judaism's Four Holy Cities Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Part of the land given to Naphtali (Josh. 19:35 ) Probably destroyed in Assyrian conquest (2 Kgs 15:29 ) Boats from Tiberias mentioned (John 6:35 ) The Sea of Galilee was referred to as the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:1 ) Much of the Mishna and Jerusalem Talmud compiled ► Tomb of the Patriarchs: see Hebron T U – Y U–Y ► Upper Room / Cenacle | Israel: Room in Jerusalem which is the traditional site of the Last Supper Wikipedia | Bible Maps | Google Maps Jesus held the "Last Supper" (Matt. 26:17–30; Mark 14:12–31; Luke 22:7–38; John 13:1–35 ) Apostles met after the Ascension (Acts 1:13–14 ) Z Z ► Zion, Mount: see Temple Mount
- List by Scriptures: Harmony of the Gospels
Study the scriptures chronologically with side-by-side verses. Old Testament New Testament Book of Mormon D&C Pearl of Great Price Apocrypha « LIST BY SCRIPTURE » Old Testament: Gen Josh Ps Isa Amos | New Testament: Matt Acts Rom James | Book of Mormon: 1Ne Mosiah Mormon | D&C | PoGP | Other Old Testament The Old Testament 4000 BC to 400 BC. Not fully chronological. Originally written in Hebrew. It is divided into the following sections: Books of Law/Torah : Genesis , Exodus , Leviticus , Numbers , Deuteronomy Books of History : Joshua , Judges , Ruth , 1 & 2 Samuel , 1 & 2 Kings , 1 & 2 Chronicles , Ezra , Nehemiah Books of Poetry : Job , Psalms , Proverbs , Ecclesiastes , Song of Solomon Major Prophets: Isaiah , Jeremiah , Lamantations , Ezekiel , Daniel Minor Prophets: Hosea , Joel , Amos , Obadiah , Jonah , Micah , Nahum , Habakkuk , Zephaniah , Haggai , Zechariah , Malachi Wikipedia | Guide to the Scriptures | BLB Genesis Books of Law / Torah / Pentateuch GENESIS 1–3 ; 4 5: 1–21 ; 22–24 ; 25–32 6–10 11: 1–26 ; 27–32 12–20 21–36 37–50 EXODUS 1–12 13 :1–16 ; 17–22 14–40 LEVITICUS 1–27 NUMBERS 1–36 DEUTERONOMY 1–30 31–34 Books of History Josh JOSHUA 1–24 JUDGES 1–9 10–12 ; 13–16 17–21 RUTH 1–4 1 SAMUEL 1–7 ; 8–15 16–20 ; 21–30 31 2 SAMUEL 1–4 ; 5 ; 6–10 11–14 15 :1–6; 7–37 16–24 1 KINGS 1 2 :1–11 ; 12–46 3–4; 5–8 9: 1–9; 10–28 11 ; 12–14 15 :1–22 ; 23–24 ; 25–34 16 :1–28 ; 29–34 17–22 2 KINGS 1 2–7 8 :1–24 ; 25–29 9–13 ; 14 15 :1–7 ; 8–22 ; 23–38 16 :1–4; 5–20 17 :1–4; 5–41 18 :1–8 ; 9–12 ; 13–37 19–20 ; 21 22: 1–2 ; 3–20 23: 1–28 ; 29–37 24 25: 1–7 ; 8–26 ; 27–30 1 CHRONICLES 1–10 11–12 ; 13 ; 14 ; 15–19 20 ; 21 ; 22–28 29: 1–22 ; 23–25 ; 26–30 2 CHRONICLES 1 ; 2–7 ; 8–9 10–15 16 :1–10 ; 11–14 17 ; 18–20 21 22–24 ; 25–26 ; 27 28 :1–15 ; 16–27 29–31 32 ; 33 34 :1–7 ; 8–33 35: 1–19 ; 20–27 36: 1–5 ; 6–8 ; 9–14 ; 15–21 ; 22–23 EZRA 1–4 5 :1 ; 2–17 6 ; 7–10 NEHEMIAH 1–12 13 :1–5 ; 6–31 ESTHER 1–10 Job Books of Poetry JOB 1–37 38: 1–3 ; 4–7 ; 5–41 39–42 PSALMS 1 ; 2 ; 3–5 ; 6 ; 7 ; 8 ; 9 ; 10 11; 12; 13–15; 16 ; 17 ; 18; 19 20–22 ; 23–24 ; 25–27; 28–29 30 ; 31 ; 32–33 ; 34–35 ; 36–37; 38–41 42–43 ; 44 ; 45 ; 46 ; 47 ; 48 ; 49–50 51 ; 52 ; 53; 54 ; 55 ; 56 –58 ; 59 60 ; 61 ; 62 ; 63–64 ; 65 ; 66 ; 67; 68 ; 69 70–71 ; 72 ; 73 ; 74 ; 75–7 6 ; 77; 78 ; 79 80; 81 ; 82 ; 83 ; 84–85 ; 86 ; 87 ; 88 ; 89 90 ; 91 ; 92–93; 94 ; 95; 96 ; 97–100 101 ; 102 ; 103 ; 104 ; 105–106 ; 107 ; 108 ; 109 110 ; 111–114 ; 115 ; 116–117 ; 118 ; 119 120–122 ; 123; 124 ; 125–129 130; 131 ; 132 ; 133 ; 134 ; 135–136 ; 137; 138 ; 139 140–142 ; 143–144 ; 145 ; 146–150 PROVERBS 1–31 ECCLESIASTES 1–12 SONG OF SOLOMON 1–8 Isaiah Major Prophets ISAIAH 1–6; 7–13 14: 1–13 ; 12–15 ; 16–27 ; 28–32 15–35 36–39 40–66 JEREMIAH 1: 1–4 ; 5 ; 6–19 2–10 11–15 ; 16–20 21 ; 22–24 ; 25 ; 26 27–31 ; 32–34 ; 35 36: 1–8 ; 9–32 37–38 39 :1 ; 2–7 ; 8–18 40–41 ; 42–44 ; 45 46–48 49 :1–33; 34–39 50–51 52: 1–3 ; 4–11 ; 12–28 ; 29–34 ; 30 ; 31–34 LAMENTATIONS 1–5 EZEKIEL 1–23 24–28 29: 1–16 ; 17–21 30–31 32–39 40–48 DANIEL 1–2 ; 3–4 ; 5–9 ; 10 11–12 Hosea Minor Prophets HOSEA 1–14 JOEL 1–3 AMOS 1–9 OBADIAH 1 JONAH 1–4 MICAH 1–7 NAHUM 1–3 HABAKKUK 1–3 ZEPHANIAH 1–3 HAGGAI 1–2 ZECHARIAH 1–8 9–14 MALACHI 1–4 New Testament New Testament 1 BC to 90 AD. Not fully chronological. Originally written in Greek. It is divided into the following sections: The Gospels : Matthew, Mark, Luke, John The History : Acts of the Apostles Pauline Epistles : Romans, 1&2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philipians, Colossians, 1&2 Thessalonians, 1&2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews General Epistles & Revelation : James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1–3 John, Jude, Revelation Wikipedia | Guide to the Scriptures | BLB Matt The Gospels MARK 1: 1–8 , 9–11 , 12–13 , 14–15 , 16–20 , 21–28 , 29–39 , 40–45 2: 1–13 , 14–22 , 23–28 3: 1–12 , 13–19 , 20–30u 31–35 4: 1–20 , 21–34 , 35–41 5: 1–20 , 21–43 6: 1–6 , 7–13 , 14–16, 17–20 , 21–29, 30–44 , 45–56 7: 1–23 , 24–37 8: 1–26, 27–30 , 31–38 9: 1, 2–13 , 14–30 , 31–32 , 33–50 10 :1–12 , 13–16 , 17–31 , 32–45, 46–52 11: 1–11 , 12–26 , 27–33 12 :1–12 , 13–17 , 18–34 , 35–37 , 38–40 , 41–44 13 14: 1–2 , 3–9 , 10–16 , 17 , 18–21 , 22–25 , 26–31 , 32–42 , 43–52 , 53–72 15: 1 , 2–5 , 6–20 , 21–32 , 33–37 , 38–41 , 42–47 16: 1–8 , 9–11 , 12–13 , 14 , 15–20 JOHN 1 :1–14 ; 15–31 , 32–34 , 35–51 2 :1–12 , 13–25 3: 1–21 , 22–36 4: 1–3 , 4–44 , 45–54 5: 1–17 , 18–47 6: 1–14 , 15–21 , 22–71 7 8: 1–11 , 12–59 9 10: 1–21 , 22–42 11 :1–54 ; 55–57 12: 1–11 , 12–19 , 20–50 13 :1–17 , 18–35 , 36–38 14 15 16 17 18: 1 , 2–11 , 12–28 , 29–38 , 39–40 19: 1–16 , 17–27 , 28–30 , 31–37 , 38–42 20: 1–10 , 11–18 , 19–31 21 MATTHEW 1 :1–17 , 18–25 2: 1–23 3: 1–12 , 1 3–17 4: 1–11 , 12–17 , 18–22 , 23–25 5: 1–12 , 13–20 , 21–48 6: 1–15 , 16–34 7: 1–12 , 13–20 , 21–29 8: 1–4 , 5–13 , 14–17 , 18–22 , 23–27 , 28–34 9: 1–8 , 9–17 , 18–26 , 27–34 , 35–38 10: 1–4 , 5–42 11: 1 , 2–19 , 20–30 12: 1–8 , 9–21 , 22–45 , 46–50 13: 1–23 , 24–43 , 44–52 , 53–58 14: 1–12 , 13–21, 22–36 15: 1–20 , 21–28 , 29–39 16: 1–12, 13–20 , 21–28 17: 1–13 , 14–21 , 22–27 18: 1–20 , 21–35 19: 1–12 , 13–15 , 16–30 20: 1–16 , 17–28, 29–34 21: 1–11 , 12–22, 23–32 , 33–46 22: 1–14 , 15–22 , 23–40 , 41–46 23: 1–39 24 25: 1–13 , 14–30 , 31–46 26: 1–5 , 6–13 , 14–19 , 20 , 21–25 , 26–29 , 30–35 , 36–46 , 47–56 , 57–75 27: 1–2 , 3–10 , 11–14 , 15–31 , 32–44 , 45–50 , 51–56 , 57–66 28: 1–8 , 9–15 , 16–20 LUKE 1: 1–4 , 5–25 , 26–38 , 39–5 6 , 57–80 2 :1–7 , 8–20 , 21–38 , 39–52 3: 1–18 , 1 9–20 , 21–22 , 23–38 4 :1–13 , 14–15 , 16–30 , 31–37 , 38–44 5: 1–11 , 12–26 , 27–39 6: 1–5 , 6–11 , 12–16 , 17–26 , 27–36 , 37–42 , 43–45 , 46–49 7: 1–17 , 18–35 , 36–50 8: 1–3 , 4–15 , 16–18 , 19–21 , 22–25 , 26–40 , 41–56 9: 1–6 , 7–9, 10–17 , 18–21 , 22–27, 28–36 , 37–43 , 44–45 , 46–50 , 51–62 10: 1–12 , 13–16 , 17–24 , 25–37 , 38–42 11: 1–8 , 9–13 , 14–32 , 33 , 34–36 , 37–54 12: 1–12 , 13–21 , 22–34 , 35–53 , 54–57, 58–59 13: 1–9 , 10–17 , 18–21 , 22 , 23–24 , 25–30 , 31–33 , 34–35 14: 1–14 , 15–33 , 34–35 15 16: 1–16 , 17 , 18 , 19–31 17: 1–4 , 5–6 , 7–19 , 20–37 18: 1–14 , 15–17 , 18–30 , 31–34 , 35–43 19: 1–10 , 11–27 , 28–40 , 41–44 , 45–46 ; 47–48 20: 1–8 , 9–19 , 20–26 , 27–40 , 41–44 , 45–47 21: 1–4 , 5–38 22: 1–13 , 14 , 15–20 , 21–23 , 24–30 , 31–38 , 39 , 40–46 , 4 7–53 , 54–71 23: 1–12 , 13–25 , 26–43 , 44–46 , 47–49 , 50–56 24: 1–12 , 13–35 , 36–49 , 50–53 Acts The History ACTS 1 :1–11 ; 12–26 2–8 9–14 15: 1–35 ; 36–41 16–20 21: 1–25 ; 26–40 22–28 Romans Pauline Epistles ROMANS 1–16 1 CORINTHIANS 1–16 2 CORINTHIANS 1–13 GALATIANS 1–6 EPHESIANS 1: 1–3 ; 4 ; 5–23 2–6 PHILIPPIANS 1–4 COLOSSIANS 1–4 1 THESSALONIANS 1–5 2 THE SSALONIANS 1–3 1 TIMOTHY 1–6 2 TIMOTHY 1–4 TITUS 1–3 PHILEMON 1 HEBREWS 1–13 James The General Epistles & Revelation JAMES 1–5 1 PETER 1–5 2 PETER 1–3 1 JOHN 1–5 2 JOHN 1 3 JOHN 1 JUDE 1 REVELATION 1–11 12: 1–3; 4–11 ; 12–17 13–22 Book of Mormon Book of Mormon 2200 BC to 421 AD. Not fully chronological. Translated into English by Joseph Smith. It is divided into the following sections: Small Plates of Nephi : 1 & 2 Nephi, Jacob, Enos, Jarom, Omni Mormon's Explanation : Words of Mormon Large Plates of Nephi : Mosiah, Alma, Helaman, 3 & 4 Nephi Plates of Mormon : Mormon, Moroni Plates of Ether : Ether Wikipedia | Guide to the Scriptures 1 Nephi Mosiah Mormon 1 NEPHI 1–15 16: 1–8 ; 9–32 17–18 ; 19 20–21 ; 22 2 NEPHI 1 2: 1–16; 17–18 ; 19–26 ; 27–30 3: 1–3 ; 4–22 ; 23–25 4: 1–2 ; 3–35 5 6: 1–5 , 6–7 , 8–15 , 16–18 7–8 ; 9–11 12–16; 17–22 ; 23 24 :1–27 ; 28–32 25–26; 27 ; 28–29 30: 1–8; 9–15 ; 16–18 31–33 JACOB 1–6 ; 7 ENOS 1 JAROM 1 OMNI 1: 1–11 ; 12–14 ; 15–19 ; 20–21 ; 22; 23–26 ; 27–30 WORDS OF MORMON 1: 1–9 ; 10–2 2 ; 23–28 9–16 MOSIAH 1–8 ; 9–13 ; 14 ; 15–19 20–22 23: 1–15 ; 16–39 24–26 27: 1–7; 8–37 28–29 ALMA 1–42 43–63 HELAMAN 1–7 8: 1–19; 20–22 ; 23–28 9–16 3 NEPHI 1: 1–21 ; 22–30 2–4 5: 1–9 ; 10–26 6–7 ; 8–10 ; 11 12: 1–12 ; 13–20 ; 21–48 13: 1–15 ; 16–34 14: 1–12 ; 13–20 ; 21–27 15–19 20 :1–31, 32 , 33 , 34–45 21 ; 22 ; 23–30 4 NEPHI 1: 1–5 ; 6–49 MORMON 1–7 8–9 ETHER 1–9 4: 1–3 ; 4–19 5 ; 6–9 ; 10 11 :1–10 ; 11–16 ; 17–23 12: 1–5 ; 6–41 13–15 MORONI 1–6 ; 7–9 ; 10 D&C Pearl of Great Price Doctrine and Covenants & Pearl of Great Price 1820 AD to 1978 AD. Not completely chronological. Originally written in English. A collection of latter-day revelations and inspired translations given to Joseph Smith and his successors. It is divided into the following sections: Doctrine and Covenants (revelations for the regution of the kingdom of God on earth): Sections 1–138; OD 1–2 Book of Moses (Joseph Smith's inspired translation of the first part of Genesis): Moses Book of Abraham (Record of Abraham translated from papyri by Joseph Smith): Abraham Joseph Smith–Matthew (Joseph Smith's translation of Matthew 24): JSM Joseph Smith–History (Joseph Smith's history of the restoration of the Church): JSH Articles of Faith (Thirteen points of belief): Articles of Faith Wikipedia | Guide to the Scriptures D&C 1; 2; 3–19 20–40; 41–73; 74; 75 76: 1–24 ; 25–28 77–87; 88–98 ; 99 100–123 ; 124–132 ; 133 ; 134 135–136 ; 137 ; 138 OD 1–2 MOSES: 1 2–3 4 :1–4; 5–32 5 6: 1–24 ; 25–68 7 8: 1 ; 2–30 ABRAHAM: 1– 2 3: 1–21 ; 22–28 4–5 JSM 1 JSH 1: 1–26 ; 27–75 ARTICLES OF FAITH 1 *Apocrypha Apocrypha Most modern Bibles (or Jewish people) do not include the Apocrypha in their canon of scriptures. However a few books add some valuable in connecting the time between the Old and New Testaments. D&C 91 states: "There are many things contained therein that are true, and it is mostly translated correctly; There are many things contained therein that are not true, which are interpolations by the hands of men...Therefore, whoso readeth it, let him understand, for the Spirit manifesteth truth; And whoso is enlightened by the Spirit shall obtain benefit therefrom." Parts of the Apocrypha are included here to fill in some historical gaps in the intertestamental period. Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Guide to the Scriptures The records include: Book of Wisdom: Supposedly from Solomon, but most likely written in the 1st century AD It encourages righteous living and emphasizes God's providence Wikipedia | BLB Book of Judith: Considered religious fiction about a woman who helped defeat the Assyrians Wikipedia | BLB Book of Tobit: Considered religious fiction set in Nineveh during the Assyrian captivity ≈ 700 BC; teaches how a man still lived the Jewish laws while in captivity) Wikipedia | BLB Prayer of Manasseh: A prayer named after the king of Judah about penitence and seeking God's forgiveness; see 2 Chr. 33:12–13 Wikipedia | BLB 1 & 2 Esdras: (≈ 620 BC – 444 BC) Record of Josiah's religious reforms and events through the exile Esdras = Ezra and the narrative closely follows the books of Ezra and Nehemiah Wikipedia | BLB Additions to Daniel: (≈ 550 BC) Includes 3 sections: The Prayer of Azariah and the Song of the Three Children, about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego's deliverance from the fiery furnace Story of Susanna, which describes how Daniel saved a woman after she was falsely accused Bel and the Dragon, which ridicules idol worship in Babylon, Daniel is cast in the lion's den but God protects him Wikipedia | BLB Book of Baruch and The Letter of Jeremy: (≈ 530 BC) Set 50 years after Jerusalem's destruction (about 530 BC), s upposedly written by Jeremiah's scribe Baruch living in exile It urges repentance, confession, and faith in God's mercy. Included with the book is a letter written by Jeremiah that warns against idolotry and calls all to faithfulness Wikipedia | BLB Additions to Esther: (≈ 450 BC) Explains in greater detail the deliverance of the Jews including the following: Mordecai's Dream The King's Edict Against the Jews Prayers of Mordecai and Esther Esther's Appearance Before the King The King's Second Edict Interpretation of Mordecais Dream Wikipedia | BLB Ecclesiasticus: (≈ 200 – 175 BC) Resembles Proverbs and focuses on living a life of integrity, rooted in the fear of the Lord Written around 200-175 BC by Jesus ben Sira, a Jewish sage Wikipedia | BLB 1 & 2 Maccabees (≈ 175 – 134 BC) A history of the Jews and the Maccabean movement Considered crucial for understanding the Jewish history between the Old and New Testaments Chronicles the events culminating in rededicating the temple, an event which is celebrated today by the festival of Hanukkah Emphasizes loyalty to God, prayer, faithful observance of the Torah, and the importance of religious purity Wikipedia | BLB
- Life of Christ: Birth and Childhood: Harmony of the Gospels
Harmony of the four gospels. The birth and childhood of Christ from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, including the annunciation to Mary & Joseph, birth of John the Baptist, shepherds and wise men. Annunciation to Joseph Preface Signs to Lost Sheep Birth of Jesus Annunciation to Zacharias Annunciation to Shepherds Annunciation to Mary Jesus Presented in Temple Mary Vists Elisabeth Birth & Naming of John The Wise Men/Escape to Egypt The Genealogies Young Jesus Teaches in Temple « LIFE OF CHRIST: BIRTH & CHILDHOOD » ≈ 4 BC – 12 AD : Preface / Zacharias / Annuciation to Mary / John the Baptist / Joseph / Birth of Jesus / Shepherds / Temple / Wise Men / Young Jesus Preface Preface Luke 1:1–4 - 1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, 2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; 3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, 4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed. John 1:1–14 - 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 6 ¶ There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. 37 BC King of Judea: Herod the Great ≈ 3 BC Priest: Zacharias Mother of John: Elizabeth ≈ 2 BC Mother of Christ: Mary I Husband of Mary: Joseph II Annunciation to Zacharias Annunciation to Zacharias / Elizabeth Conceives Jerusalem ( Temple ) / Judea Luke 1:5–25 - 5 ¶ There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judæa, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. 7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. 8 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course, 9 According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. 11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. 14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. 15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. 16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. 17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, (Mal. 4:6 ) and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. 18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. 19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. 20 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. 21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. 22 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. 23 And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. 24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men. Annunciation to Mary Annunciation to Mary Nazareth Luke 1:26–38 - 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. 36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. 37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. 38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. Mary Vists Elisabeth Mary Visits Elisabeth Judea Luke 1:39–56 - 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. 43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. 45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. 46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. 51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. 53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. 54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; 55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. 56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. ≈ 2 BC Prophet: John the Baptist Birth & Naming of John Birth & Naming of John the Baptist Judea Luke 1:57–80 - 57 Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. 59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. 60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. 61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. 62 And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. 63 And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all. 64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. 65 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judæa. 66 And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. 67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, 68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, 69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; 70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: 71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; 72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant; 73 The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, 74 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, 75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. 76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; 77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, 78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, 79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. 80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. The Genealogies The Genealogies Matthew 1:1–17 - 1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; 3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; 4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; 5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; 6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias; 7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa; 8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias; 9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; 10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; 11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: 12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; 13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; 14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; 15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; 16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations. Luke 3:23–38 - 23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli, 24 Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph, 25 Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Amos, which was the son of Naum, which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge, 26 Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda, 27 Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri, 28 Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er, 29 Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, 30 Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim, 31 Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David, 32 Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson, 33 Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda, 34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor, 35 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, 36 Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech, 37 Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan, 38 Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God. Annunciation to Joseph Annunciation to Joseph Nazareth Matthew 1:18–25 - 18 ¶ Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. (Isa. 7:14 ) 24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus. ≈ 1 BC Prophet: Nephi III ≈ 1* BC Messiah: Jesus the Christ Signs to the Lost Sheep The Americas Signs to Lost Sheep 3 Nephi 1:1-21 - 1 Now it came to pass that the ninety and first year had passed away and it was six hundred years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem; and it was in the year that Lachoneus was the chief judge and the governor over the land. 2 And Nephi, the son of Helaman, had departed out of the land of Zarahemla, giving charge unto his son Nephi, who was his eldest son, concerning the plates of brass, and all the records which had been kept, and all those things which had been kept sacred from the departure of Lehi out of Jerusalem. 3 Then he departed out of the land, and whither he went, no man knoweth; and his son Nephi did keep the records in his stead, yea, the record of this people. 4 And it came to pass that in the commencement of the ninety and second year, behold, the prophecies of the prophets began to be fulfilled more fully; for there began to be greater signs and greater miracles wrought among the people. 5 But there were some who began to say that the time was past for the words to be fulfilled, which were spoken by Samuel, the Lamanite. 6 And they began to rejoice over their brethren, saying: Behold the time is past, and the words of Samuel are not fulfilled; therefore, your joy and your faith concerning this thing hath been vain. 7 And it came to pass that they did make a great uproar throughout the land; and the people who believed began to be very sorrowful, lest by any means those things which had been spoken might not come to pass. 8 But behold, they did watch steadfastly for that day and that night and that day which should be as one day as if there were no night, that they might know that their faith had not been vain. 9 Now it came to pass that there was a day set apart by the unbelievers, that all those who believed in those traditions should be put to death except the sign should come to pass, which had been given by Samuel the prophet. 10 Now it came to pass that when Nephi, the son of Nephi, saw this wickedness of his people, his heart was exceedingly sorrowful. 11 And it came to pass that he went out and bowed himself down upon the earth, and cried mightily to his God in behalf of his people, yea, those who were about to be destroyed because of their faith in the tradition of their fathers. 12 And it came to pass that he cried mightily unto the Lord all that day; and behold, the voice of the Lord came unto him, saying: 13 Lift up your head and be of good cheer; for behold, the time is at hand, and on this night shall the sign be given, and on the morrow come I into the world, to show unto the world that I will fulfil all that which I have caused to be spoken by the mouth of my holy prophets. 14 Behold, I come unto my own, to fulfil all things which I have made known unto the children of men from the foundation of the world, and to do the will, both of the Father and of the Son—of the Father because of me, and of the Son because of my flesh. And behold, the time is at hand, and this night shall the sign be given. 15 And it came to pass that the words which came unto Nephi were fulfilled, according as they had been spoken; for behold, at the going down of the sun there was no darkness; and the people began to be astonished because there was no darkness when the night came. 16 And there were many, who had not believed the words of the prophets, who fell to the earth and became as if they were dead, for they knew that the great plan of destruction which they had laid for those who believed in the words of the prophets had been frustrated; for the sign which had been given was already at hand. 17 And they began to know that the Son of God must shortly appear; yea, in fine, all the people upon the face of the whole earth from the west to the east, both in the land north and in the land south, were so exceedingly astonished that they fell to the earth. 18 For they knew that the prophets had testified of these things for many years, and that the sign which had been given was already at hand; and they began to fear because of their iniquity and their unbelief. 19 And it came to pass that there was no darkness in all that night, but it was as light as though it was mid-day. And it came to pass that the sun did rise in the morning again, according to its proper order; and they knew that it was the day that the Lord should be born, because of the sign which had been given. 20 And it had come to pass, yea, all things, every whit, according to the words of the prophets. 21 And it came to pass also that a new star did appear, according to the word. Birth of Jesus Birth of Jesus Bethlehem Luke 2:1–7 - 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 27 BC Augustus : Emperor of Rome 6 AD Quirinius/Cyrenius: Governor of Syria Annunciation to the Shepherds Bethlehem Annunciation to Shepherds Luke 2:8–20 - 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. ≈ 1 BC Prophetess: Anna Jesus Presented in the Temple / Simeon & Anna Bethlehem / Jerusalem (Temple ) Jesus Presented in Temple Luke 2:21–38 - 21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; 23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) 24 (Ex. 13:2 ) And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. (Lev. 12:8 ) 25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. 36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. ≈ 4 BC Ethnarch of Judea: Herod Archelaus The Wise Men & Herod / Escape to Egypt Jerusalem / Bethlehem / Egypt / Nazareth The Wise Men/Escape to Egypt Matthew 2:1–23 - 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judæa: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. (Mic. 5:2 ) 7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. 9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 ¶ And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. 13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. 14 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: 15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son. (Hos. 11:1 ) 16 ¶ Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, 18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. (Jer. 31:15 ) 19 ¶ But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life. 21 And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judæa in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: 23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. Young Jesus Teaches in the Temple Nazareth / Jerusalem (Temple ) Young Jesus Teaches in Temple Luke 2:39–52 - 39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Rise of Gadianton Robbers The Americas Rise of Gadianton Robbers 3 Ne. 1:22–7:26 - 22 And it came to pass that from this time forth there began to be lyings sent forth among the people, by Satan, to harden their hearts, to the intent that they might not believe in those signs and wonders which they had seen; but notwithstanding these lyings and deceivings the more part of the people did believe, and were converted unto the Lord. 23 And it came to pass that Nephi went forth among the people, and also many others, baptizing unto repentance, in the which there was a great remission of sins. And thus the people began again to have peace in the land. 24 And there were no contentions, save it were a few that began to preach, endeavoring to prove by the scriptures that it was no more expedient to observe the law of Moses. PREVIOUS PAGE / NEXT PAGE
- Timeline of the Scriptures: Harmony of the Gospels
Timeline of major events and people in the scriptures. 1500 BC 1050 BC 4000 BC 930 BC 721 BC 586 BC 330 BC 1 BC 33 AD 420 AD 1820 AD « GENERAL TIMELINE » 3000 BC Levi Gershon , Kohath , Merari Amram Melchizedek (High Priest) Melchizedek (King of Salem) 2000 BC 3000 BC 4000 BC Adam & Eve Seth Enoch Noah Shem Brother of Jared Abraham & Sarah Isaac & Rebekah Jacob/Israel & Job Joseph & Brothers Creation & Fall Cain kills Abel The Flood Tower of Babel Great pyramids Assyrian Empire founded Babylonian Empire founded The Hyksos (from the Levant ) rule Egypt Hammurabi (Babylon) conquers Mesopotamia 18th Egypt. Dynasty expels Hyksos (poss. Ex. 1:8 ) Egypt founded Earliest known settlement of Jerusalem Chronology of Prophets, High Priests, & Rulers All dates are approximate In the Beginning EVENTS PROPHETS & PATRIARCHS PRIESTS KINGS 4000 BC | 1500 BC | 1050 BC | 930 BC | 721 BC | 586 BC | 330 BC | 1 BC | 33 AD | 420 AD | 1820 AD 4000 BC The Divided Monarchy 900 BC 850 BC 800 BC 750 BC Neo-Assyrian Empire established Iddo Azariah | Hanani | Jehu I Elijah Elisha Micaiah | Eliezer Obadiah Joel Zechariah Jonah Amos Isaiah | Hosea Micah Johanan I Amariah I Jehoiada Azariah IV Uriah II Azariah V Rehoboam Abijah | Asa Jehoram II Ahaziah II Athaliah Jehoash I Amaziah Uzziah Jotham Ahaz Hezekiah Jehoshaphat Jeroboam I Nadab II | Baasha Elah | Zimri | Tibni | Omri Ahab & Jezebel Ahaziah I | Jehoram I Jehu II Jehoahaz II Jehoash II Jeroboam II Zachariah | Shallum I | Menahem Pekahiah | Pekah Hoshea (Last King of Israel) 722 BC 931 BC Kingdom divides: Judah & Israel Benhadad I (Syria ) aids Asa Benhadad II/Hadadezer (Syria ) fights Ahab Ithobaal I (Tyre ) | Mesha (Moab ) Hazael (Syria ) | Samaria built by Ahab Battle of Ramoth-Gilead - Ahab slain Israel falls to Assyria - 10 tribes carried captive Tiglath-pileser III (King of Assyria ) Osorkon IV (Pharaoh) | Shalmanezer V (Assyria ) Sargon II (Assyria ) | Marduk-apla-iddina II (Babylon ) EVENTS PROPHETS HIGH PRIESTS KINGS OF ISRAEL KINGS OF JUDAH Adad-nirari III (King of Assyria ) First Olympic Games Jonah goes to Nineveh, Assyria Rome founded | Rezin (King of Syria ) 1500 BC 4000 BC 3000 BC 2000 BC 1500 BC 1400 BC Moses Miriam Joshua Thutmose II ( Pharaoh) Hatshepsut (Pharaoh ) Battle of Megiddo - Canaan under Egyptian rule The Exodus Amenhotep II (Pharaoh ) Amarna Letters show Canaanites seeking help 1300 BC 1200 BC Deborah Start of Iron Age Battle of Kadesh - Hittites defeat Egyptians Ruth & Naomi 1100 BC Samuel Aaron Jethro (Midian ) Moses through Judges Eleazar Phinehas I Abishua Joshua Othniel Bukki Uzzi Ehud Shamgar Deborah & Barak Eli Gideon Abimelech (King) Tola , Jair Jephthah, Ibzan , Elon , Abdon Samson Eli Samuel JUDGES IN ISRAEL HIGH PRIESTS PROPHETS EVENTS EVENTS PROPHETS & PATRIARCHS PRIESTS KINGS In the Beginning 1050 BC Gad Nathan Ahijah 1050 BC 1000 BC Ahitub Saul 950 BC Ishbosheth David Absalom (Prince) Adonijah (Prince) Solomon Ahimaaz Azariah I Ahiah Ahimelech Abiathar Zadok I United Monarchy David & Goliath Siamun's (Pharaoh) daughter marries Solomon Hiram I (King of Tyre ) gives supplies to Solomon Temple of Solomon completed Shoshenq I/Shishak (Pharaoh) EVENTS PROPHETS HIGH PRIESTS KINGS OF ISRAEL 930 BC 721 BC EVENTS 700 BC The Scattering of Israel Zadok II Shallum II 600 BC Manasseh II Amon Josiah Ezekiel 587 BC Jerusalem & Temple destroyed | Jews deported Battle of Meggido - Josiah killed | Judah loses independence Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon ) defeats Egypt - deports first Jews Jehoiakim rebels & taken to Babylon | Babylon beseiges Jerusalem - deports Jehoiachin - puts Zedekiah on throne Hilkiah Azariah VI Seraiah Jehozadak Jeremiah Zephaniah Huldah Nahum | Habakkuk Urijah Lehi & Nephi Daniel 625 BC 650 BC Jehoahaz III | Jehoiakim Daniel & Friends (Princes) Jehoiachin Zedekiah (Last King of Judah) Mulek (Prince) Sennacherib (Assyria ) beseiges Jerusalem Esarhaddon' s (Assyria ) conquests from Syria to Egypt Manasseh II carried captive to Assyria | Later returned Ashurbanipal ( Assyria ) defeats Taharqa (Pharaoh) Psamtik I (Pharaoh) EXTERNAL KINGS OF JUDEA PROPHETS HIGH PRIESTS KINGS OF JUDAH Necho II (Pharaoh) Nebuchadnezzar II ( Babylon ) Fall of Nineveh & Assyrian Empire 586 BC The Exile & Return 575 BC 550 BC 500 BC 450 BC Amel-Marduk (Babylon ) Nabonidus | Belshazzar Cyrus the Great (Persia ) Cambyses II (Persia ) Darius the Great (Persia) 400 BC Zerubbabel Gedaliah 350 BC Hezekiah II Cyrus the Great (Persia ) defeats Median Empire Fall of Babylon | Cyrus allows Jews to return Cambyses II (Persia ) conquers Egypt Second Temple completed Jacob II Ether Haggai | Zechariah Ezra Enos Malachi (Last OT prophet) Jarom Esther (Queen) Nehemiah Joshua II Joiakim Eliashib Ezra Joiada Johanan II Jaddua Aristotle teaches many, including Alexander Alexander the Great (Macedon) conquers Palestine Plato born Philip II (Macedon) establishes Greek federation GOVERNORS OF JUDEA HIGH PRIESTS PROPHETS EXTERNAL KINGS OF JUDEA EVENTS Xerxes I (Persia ) Artaxerxes I (Persia) Darius II (Persia) Artaxerxes III (Persia) Darius III (Last King of Persia) Greeks win Battle of Marathon against Persia Confucius & The Buddha teach Nephites & Mulekites settle in Americas Artaxerxes II (Persia) 330 BC 300 BC 250 BC 200 BC 150 BC 100 BC 50 BC Onias I Simon I the Just Eleazar Manasseh III Onias II Simon II Onias III Jason | Menelaus Alcimus Jonathan Apphus Simon Thassi John Hyrcanus I 25 BC Pompey (Rome) conquers Judea Aristobulus II taken captive to Rome Crassus (Rome) loots Jewish Temple & Holy of Holies Julius Caesar (Rome) assasinated Herod conquers Jerusalem Cleopatra dies, the last pharaoh Herod starts Second Temple construction Herod kills 3 sons & wife for treason Aristobulus I Alexander Jannaeus Hyrcanus II Aristobulus II Hyrcanus II Abinadi Alma the Elder Mosiah II Alma the Younger Helaman I, Moroni I Nephi II Samuell the Lamanite Nephi III Mattathias Maccabee Judas Maccabeus (Prince) Jonathan Apphus (Prince) Simon Thassi (Prince) John Hyrcanus I (Prince) Aristobulus I (King) Alexander Jannaeus (King) Salome Alexandra (Queen) Hyrcanus II (King) Aristobulus II (King) Phasael & Herod (Tetrarchs) Antigonus II (King) Herod the Great (King) Antipater II (Prince) Alexander (Prince) Aristobulus IV (Prince) Herod II (Prince) Alexander the Great Ptolemy I Soter Ptolemy II Philadelphus Ptolemy III Euergetes Ptolemy IV Philopator Antiochus III (Seleucid) Seleucus IV Philopator Antiochus IV Epiphanes Demetrius I Soter Alexander I Balas Nicator | Tryphon Antipater I the Idumaean (Roman Procurator ) Augustus (Roman Emperor ) Antigonus II Mattathias Ananelus | Aristobulus III Joshua ben Fabus Simon ben Boethus Matthias ben Theophilus Joazar | Eleazar Joshua ben Sie Zacharias (Priest) Syrian Wars between Ptolemies & Seleucids Septuagint work begins in Alexandria Seleucids conquer Jerusalem Heliodorus (Seleucid) tries to plunder Temple Epiphanes (Seleucid) desecrates Temple ; Maccabee revolt Temple rededicated | Hanukkah Jews receive independence Hyrcanus I destroys Samaritan temple RULERS OF JUDEA HIGH PRIESTS NEPHITE PROPHETS EVENTS EXTERNAL RULERS OF JUDEA After Alexander's death, k ingdom fractures into Seleucids, Ptolemies, & Antigonids Greek/Hellenistic period Intertestamental Period / In the Americas Mosiah I Benjamin II Philopator (Ptolemy) tries to enter Temple Mosiah I & Nephites merge with people of Zarahemla Zeniff leads group to land of Nephi Noah II kills Abinadi | Alma converts Sons of Mosiah leave on Lamanite mission 1 BC 25 AD Jesus ( Great High Priest ) Annas/Ananias Ishmael | Eleazar Simon ben Camithus Caiaphas John the Baptist (Priest) Gamaliel (Sanhedrin ) Birth of Jesus (dates disputed) Death of Herod the Great, kingdom divided Judas of Gamala revolts against Rome, starts Zealots Jesus teaches in the Temple Pilate (Rome) clashes with Jews Ministry of Jesus Crucifixion & Resurrection Jesus (Messiah ) Anna (Prophetess ) John the Baptist (Prophet ) Peter , James , John , & others ( Apostles ) Quirinius (Governor of Syria) Coponius | Marcus A. (Prefects ) Annius Rufus (Prefect of Judea ) Tiberius (Roman Emperor ) Valerius Gratus (Prefect ) Pontius Pilate (Prefect of Judea ) 33 AD 1 BC Jesus (King of Kings) Herod Archelaus | Herod Antipas | Philip | Salome I Herodias (Princess) Salome III (Princess) EXTERNAL RULERS OF JUDEA EVENTS PROPHETS & APOSTLES HIGH PRIESTS RULERS OF JUDEA The Life of Christ 33 AD 50 AD 75 AD 100 AD 70 AD Herod Agrippa I (King) Berenice | Drusilla (Princesses) Herod Agrippa II (King) Marcellus | Marullus (Prefects ) Caligula | Claudius (Emperors ) Cuspius Fadus (Procurator ) Cumanus (Procurator ) Felix (Procurator of Judea ) Nero (Roman Emperor ) Festus (Procurator of Judea ) Lucceius Albinus (Procurator ) Gessius Florus ( Procurator) Julianus (Procurator ) Vespian (Roman Emperor ) 200 AD 300 AD 400 AD Jerusalem becomes pagan Aelia Capitolina Bar Kokhba revolt | Romans ban J ews from Jerusalem Mishnah compiled Constantine (Rome) converts to Christianity Council of Nicaea reinstated Jerusalem's name Constantine's mother visits Holy Land & commissions churches New Testament canonized Sanhedrin abolished Amos II Ammaron Mormon Moron i II ( Last Prophet) Matthias | Paul (Apostles ) James III (Bishop of Jerusalem ) Simeon I (Bishop of Jerusalem ) Linus (Bishop of Rome ) Clement I (Bishop of Rome ) Justus (Bishop of Jerusalem ) Yohanan Gamaliel II Eleazar ben Azariah Judah Hanassi Gamaliel III Judah II Gamaliel IV Judah III Hillel II Judah IV Gamaliel VI (Last Nasi ) Simon bar Kokhba (Prince) Titus (Roman Emperor ) Salvidienus (Propraetor of Judea ) Domitian (Roman Emperor ) Longinus ( Propraetor ) Trajan (Roman Emperor ) Falco (Propraetor ) Hadrian (Roman Emperor ) Severus (Last Propraetor ) Antoninus Pius ( Emperor ) Marcus Aurelius ( Emperor ) Septimus Severus (Emperor ) Valerian (Roman Emperor ) Constantine I (Roman Emperor ) NASIS OF SANHEDRIN Apostolic Age Paul imprisoned | Temple completed Peter & Paul killed Jewish revolt Christians flee to Pella Jerusalem & Temple destroyed Masada conquered RULERS OF JUDEA HIGH PRIESTS CHRISTIAN LEADERS EVENTS EXTERNAL RULERS OF JUDEA Josephus born Peter's vision for Gentiles James I beheaded | Paul's first mission Council of Jerusalem Jonathan II | Theophilus Simon Cantatheras Matthias | Elioneus Ananias ben Nedebeus Simeon (Nasi) Jonathan | Ishmael II Joseph Cabi Ananus | Jesus Joshua ben Gamla Mattathias Phannias (Last High Priest) John writes Revelation Council of Jamnia | Books for Hebrew Bible | How Jews worship post-temple | Created divide between Judaism & Christianity 420 AD 500 AD Leo the Great (Pope) Gregory I (Pope) Persians conquer Jerusalem, Christans killed, Jews return Muhammad ascends to heaven from Temple Mount Jerusalem falls to Arab Muslims who build Dome of the Rock Justinian the Great (Byzantine Emperor) Heraclius (Byzantine Emperor ) Umar (Caliph of Islam) al-Saffah ( Abbasid Caliph) Post-Apostolic & Apostacy 600 AD 700 AD 800 AD Aaron ben Meir (Rabbi of Palestinian Gaonate) Rashi (Rabbi of France) 900 AD al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah ( Imam-Caliph) al-Mustazhir (Abbasid Caliph) Godfrey & Baldwin I (King of Jerusalem) Baldwin II & Melisende (Monarchs of Jerusalem) Fulk , Baldwin III, Amalric, Baldwin IV (Kings of Jerusalem) Saladin (Egypt & Syria Sultan) Baldwin V, Sibylla & Guy, Isabella I & Conrad , Henry II , Aimery | Maria & John I, Isabella II & Frederick, Conrad II, Conrad III (Monarchs of Jerusalem) Baybars (Egypt & Syria Sultan) Hugh, John II, Henry II (Last Kings of Jerusalem) Al-Ashraf Khalil | Al-Nasir M. (Egypt & Syria Sultans) An-Nasir Faraj (Egypt & Syria Sultan) Qaitbay (Egypt & Syria Sultan) Tuman Bay II (Egypt & Syria Sultan) Selim I | Suleiman (Ottomans Sultans) Fakhr-al-Din II (Arabistan Emir) Abdul Hamid I (Ottoman Sultan) 1000 AD 1100 AD Urban II (Pope) Maimonides (Sephardic Rabbi) Innocent III (Pope) Nahmanides (Rabbi of Aragon) Julius II (Pope) Moses Isserles (Rabbi of Poland) Baal Shem Tov (Founder of Hasidic Judaism) 1200 AD 1300 AD Christian crusaders conquer Jerusalem , slaughter Muslims & Jews, establish Kingdom of Jerusalem Saladin retakes Jerusalem but permits worship of all religions Richard the Lionheart tries to retake Jerusalem Treaty of Jaffa restores Christian control of Jerusalem Mongols raid Jerusalem Jews expelled from England & 16 years later from France Fall of Acre - Crusaders lose control of the Levant Jews blamed for the Black Plague John Wycliffe translates Bible into English Gutenberg press publishes Bible, available to the public Jews expelled from Spain & Sicily & eventually Portugal Jerusalem taken by Ottomans , religious freedom allowed Martin Luther posts 95 Theses, starts Protestant reformation Ottomans permanently seal Golden Gate of Jerusalem King James Bible published Pilgrims sail on Mayflower in search of religious freedom First great religious awakening United States formed | Second great religious awakening Napoleon invades the Holy Land 1400 AD 1500 AD 1600 AD 1700 AD 1800 AD Samaritans revolt against Byzantines RULERS OF JUDEA/PALESTINE RELIGIOUS LEADERS EVENTS Charlemagne becomes first Holy Roman Emperor The Great Schism between East/Western churches 1820 AD Joseph Smith (Prophet) Oliver Cowdery , Martin Harris , David Whitmer , & others (Apostles) Brigham Young (Prophet) John Taylor Wilford Woodruff Lorenzo Snow Joseph F. Smith Heber J. Grant George Albert Smith David O. McKay Joseph Fielding Smith Harold B. Lee | Spencer W. Kimball Ezra Taft Benson Howard W. Hunter Gordon B. Hinckley Thomas S. Monson Russell M. Nelson (Prophet ) James Monroe (US President) John Quincy Adams (US President) Andrew Jackson (US President) Abraham Lincoln (Illinois House of Rep) Lilburn Boggs (Missouri Governor) Martin Van Buren (US President) John Tyler (US President) James K. Polk (US President) Abraham Lincoln (US President) Abdul Hamid II (Ottoman Sultan) The First Vision Angel Moroni visits Joseph Smith Priesthood restored | Book of Mormon Christ's Church restored on Earth Kirtland Temple dedicated Orson Hyde dedicates Holy Land for return of Jews Joseph Smith martyred Saints reach Utah US Civil War First European Jews return to Holy Land Official Declaration 1 Utah gains statehood British forces drive Ottomans out of Holy Land, create Mandatory Palestine 6 million Jews killed in Holocaust Dead Sea Scrolls discovered | State of Israel created Arab-Israeli wars begin | Jerusalem divided Six-Day War , Israel captures East Jerusalem 1825 AD 1830 AD 1850 AD Joseph Smith Oliver Cowdery Many Ordained from this point onward 1900 AD 1950 AD David Ben-Gurion (Israel's First Prime Minister) Yasser Arafat (Palestine's First President ) 2000 AD RULERS HIGH PRIESTS PROPHETS & APOSTLES EVENTS The Restoration of the Gospel Official Declaration 2 BYU Jerusalem Center founded 575 BC
- Life of Christ: Last Week & Atonement b: Harmony of the Gospels
The last week of Christ's life and His Atonement in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, including the Triumphal Entry, the Last Supper, Gethsemane, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. Judas's/arresting/peter defends/jesus arrested Last Day Before/Prophecy/Judas Last Supper/Strife/Washes Feet One Shall Betray/New Commandment Sacrament Instituted Departure to Mount of Olives I am the Way, Truth, Life/Comforter True Vine/Love One Another/Hatred Warning to Apostles/Spirit of Truth Intercessory Prayer Gethsemane Suffering & Prayers Judas Betrayal/Peter Defends/Jesus Arrested Hearing Chief Priests/Peter's Denial Judas' Remorse & Death Hearing Before Pilate & Herod Second Hearing/Pilate's Wife/Barabbas Judas's/arresting/peter defends/jesus arrested « LIFE OF CHRIST: LAST WEEK & ATONEM ENT II » ≈ 33 AD : Judas' Conspiracy / Last Supper / Sacrament / I am the Way, Truth, Life / Intercessory Prayer / Gethsemane / Arrest / Caiaphas / Pilate The Last Day Before Passover / Prophecy of Crucifixion / Judas' Conspiracy Jerusalem Last Day Before/Prophecy/Judas Matthew 26:1–5, 14–19 - 1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples, 2 Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. 3 Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, 4 And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. 5 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people. 14 ¶ Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, 15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. 16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. 17 ¶ Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover? 18 And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples. 19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover. Mark 14:1–2, 10–16 - 1 After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death. 2 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people. 10 ¶ And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them. 11 And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him. 12 ¶ And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover? 13 And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him. 14 And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 15 And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us. 16 And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. Luke 22:1–13 - 1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. 3 ¶ Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. 5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. 6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. 7 ¶ Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. 8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. 11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. 13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. The Last Supper Begins / Strife Over Greatness / Washes Disciples' Feet Jerusalem (Upper Room ) Last Supper/Strife/Washes Feet Matthew 26:20 - 20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. Mark 14:17 - 17 And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. Luke 22:14, 24–30 - 14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 24 ¶ And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. 26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. 27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. 28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. 29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; 30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. John 13:1–17 - 1 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him; 3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; 4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. 5 After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. 6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. 8 Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. 9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. 10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. 11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. 12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? 13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. 17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. One Shall Betray/New Commandment "One of You Shall Betray Me" / A New Commandment Jerusalem ( Upper Room ) Matthew 26:21–25 - 21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? 23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me. 24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born. 25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said. Mark 14:18–21 - 18 And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me. 19 And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I? 20 And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish. 21 The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born. Luke 22:21–23 - 21 ¶ But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! 23 And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. John 13:18–35 - 18 ¶ I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. (Ps. 41:9 ) 19 Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23 Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. 24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. 25 He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? 26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. 27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. 28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. 29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. 30 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night. 31 ¶ Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. 33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you. 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Sacrament Instituted Sacrament Instituted Jerusalem ( Upper Room ) Matthew 26:26–29 - 26 ¶ And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom. Mark 14:22–25 - 22 ¶ And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. 23 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. 24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. 25 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. Luke 22:15–20 - 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. 19 ¶ And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. Departure to Mount of Olives Departure to Mount of Olives / Peter's Denial Foretold Jerusalem ( Mount of Olives ) Matthew 26:30–35 - 30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. (Zech. 13:7 ) 32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. 34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. Mark 14:26–31 - 26 ¶ And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. 27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. (Zech. 13:7 ) 28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. 29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I. 30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. 31 But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all. Luke 22:39, 31–38 - 39 ¶ And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 31 ¶ And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. 34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. 35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. 36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. 37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: (Isa. 53:12 ) for the things concerning me have an end. 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. John 13:36–38 - 36 ¶ Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards. 37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake. 38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice. I am the Way, Truth, Life/Comforter "I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life" / The Comforter Jerusalem John 14 - 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15 ¶ If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. 21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me. 25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence. True Vine/Love One Another/Hatred The True Vine / Love One Another / Hatred of the World Jerusalem John 15 - 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. 17 These things I command you, that ye love one another. 18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. 20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. 21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me. 22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin. 23 He that hateth me hateth my Father also. 24 If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. 25 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. (Ps. 69:4 ) 26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: 27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. Warning to Apostles/Spirit of Truth Warning to the Apostles / The Spirit of Truth Jerusalem John 16 - 1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. 17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? 18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. 19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. 22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. 23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. 25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. 26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: 27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. 28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. 29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. 30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. 31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? 32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Intercessory Prayer Jerusalem Intercessory Prayer John 17:1–18:1 - 1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. 6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. 7 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. 8 For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. 9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. 10 And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. 11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. 13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. 20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: 23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. 24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. 26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them. 1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. Gethsemane Suffering & Prayers Gethsemane Suffering & Prayers Jerusalem (Gethsemane ) Matthew 26:36–46 - 36 ¶ Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. 43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. 44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. 45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me. Mark 14:32–42 - 32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. 33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; 34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. 35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. 37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one one hour? 38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. 39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. 40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. 41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. Luke 22:40–46 - 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, 46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. Judas Betrayal/Peter Defends/Jesus Arrested Judas's Betrayal / Peter Defends Jesus / Arrested / Disciples Flee Jerusalem ( Gethsemane ) Matthew 26:47–56 - 47 ¶ And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. 51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear. 52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. 53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? 54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? 55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me. 56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. Mark 14:43–52 - 43 ¶ And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. 45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. 46 ¶ And they laid their hands on him, and took him. 47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me? 49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled. 50 And they all forsook him, and fled. 51 And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him: 52 And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked. Luke 22:47–53 - 47 ¶ And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 ¶ And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him. 52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? 53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. John 18:2–11 - 2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. 3 Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. 4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? 5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. 6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. 7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. 8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: 9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none. 10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. 11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? Hearing Before Chief Priests & Caiaphas / Peter's Denial Jerusalem ( Caiaphas' Palace ) Hearing Chief Priests/Peter's Denial Matthew 26:57–27:2 - 57 ¶ And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. 58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end. 59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; 60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses, 61 And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days. 62 And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? 63 But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. 64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. 65 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. 66 What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death. 67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, 68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee? 69 ¶ Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. 70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. 71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. 72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. 73 And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. 74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. 75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly. 27:1 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: 2 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. Mark 14:53–15:1 - 53 ¶ And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. 54 And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire. 55 And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none. 56 For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together. 57 And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying, 58 We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands. 59 But neither so did their witness agree together. 60 And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? 61 But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? 62 And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. 63 Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses? 64 Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death. 65 And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands. 66 ¶ And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest: 67 And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth. 68 But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew. 69 And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them. 70 And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilæan, and thy speech agreeth thereto. 71 But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak. 72 And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept. 1 And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate. Luke 22:54–71 - 54 ¶ Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him. 57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. 58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not. 59 And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilæan. 60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew. 61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. 63 ¶ And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him. 64 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee? 65 And many other things blasphemously spake they against him. 66 ¶ And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying, 67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: 68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. 69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. 70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am. 71 And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth. John 18:12–28 - 12 Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, 13 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. 14 Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. 15 ¶ And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. 16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. 17 Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not. 18 And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself. 19 ¶ The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. 20 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. 21 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. 22 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? 23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? 24 Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. 25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. 26 One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? 27 Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew. 28 ¶ Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. Judas' Remorse & Death Jerusalem (Temple & Field of Blood) Judas' Remorse & Death Matthew 27:3–10 - 3 ¶ Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, 4 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. 5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. 6 And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood. 7 And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in. 8 Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day. 9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; 10 And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me. (Zech. 11:12-13 ) Hearing Before Pilate & Herod Jerusalem (Antonia Fortress & Herod's Palace) Hearing Before Pilate & Herod Matthew 27:11–14 - 11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. Mark 15:2–5 - 2 And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it. 3 And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing. 4 And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee. 5 But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled. Luke 23:1–12 - 1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. 3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. 4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man. 5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place. 6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilæan. 7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time. 8 ¶ And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. 9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing. 10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. 11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. 12 ¶ And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves. John 18:29–38 - 29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? 30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee. 31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: 32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die. 33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me? 35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? 36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. 37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. 38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? Second Hearing/Pilate's Wife/Barabbas Second Hearing Before Pilate / Wife's Dream / Barabbas / Scourged Jerusalem (Antonia Fortress ) Matthew 27:15–31 - 15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. 16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. 17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? 18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. 19 ¶ When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. 20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. 21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. 24 ¶ When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. 25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. 26 ¶ Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. 29 ¶ And when they had plaited a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! 30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head. 31 And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him. Mark 15:6–20 - 6 Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. 7 And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. 8 And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them. 9 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? 10 For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy. 11 But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them. 12 And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews? 13 And they cried out again, Crucify him. 14 Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him. 15 ¶ And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. 16 And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Prætorium; and they call together the whole band. 17 And they clothed him with purple, and plaited a crown of thorns, and put it about his head, 18 And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! 19 And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him. 20 And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. Luke 23:13–25 - 13 ¶ And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: 15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. 16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him. 17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) 18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: 19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.) 20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them. 21 But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. 22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go. 23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. 24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. 25 And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will. John 18:38–19:16 - 38b And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all. 39 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews? 40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber. 1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers plaited a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. 4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. 5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! 6 When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. 7 The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. 8 ¶ When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; 9 And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. 10 Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? 11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. 12 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cæsar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Cæsar. 13 ¶ When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. 14 And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! 15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Cæsar. 16 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away. PREVIOUS PAGE / NEXT PAGE
- Life of Christ: Late Judean/Perean Ministries b: Harmony of the Gospels
Christ's Judean and Perean ministries in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, including appointing 70, parable of the Good Shepherd, lost coin, and the prodigal son. Feast of Dedication/John's Followers Heals Woman/Tell Fox Herod Heals Man With Dropsy/Humility Parable: Great Supper Counting the Cost Parables: Lost Sheep, Coin, Prodigal Son Parables: Unjust Steward/Lazarus Unprofitable Servants/Ten Lepers Dicourse on kindom of god Discourse: Coming Kingdom Parables: Unjust Judge, Pharisee, Publican Pharisees Ask About Divorce Suffer the Little Children Rich Young Ruler/Reward Parable: Laborers in Vineyard Prophecy of Death/Greatest Among You Heals 2 Blind Men Zacchaeus Raises Lazarus From the Dead « LIFE OF CHRIST: LATE JUDEAN MINISTRY II » ≈ 33 AD : Great Supper / Lost Sheep, Coin, Son / 10 Lepers / Suffer the Children / Rich Young Ruler / Greatest Servant / Zacchaeus / Lazarus Feast of Dedication/John's Followers The Feast of Dedication / John the Baptist's Followers Jerusalem (Temple - Solomon's Porch ) / Perea John 10:22–42 - 22 ¶ And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and my Father are one. 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. 32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? 33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? (Ps. 82:6 ) 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; 36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God? 37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. 38 But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him. 39 Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand, 40 And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode. 41 And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true. 42 And many believed on him there. Heals Woman/Tell Fox Herod Heals Woman on Sabbath / "Tell That Fox" Herod Perea (Synagogue) Luke 13:10–17, 22, 31–33 - 10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11 ¶ And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. 12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. 13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. 14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. 15 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? 16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? 17 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him. 22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 31 ¶ The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. 32 And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. 33 Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. Heals Man With Dropsy/Humility Heals Man With Dropsy / Humility Perea Luke 14:1–14 - 11 And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. 2 And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy. 3 And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? 4 And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go; 5 And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day? 6 And they could not answer him again to these things. 7 ¶ And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, 8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; 9 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. 10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. 11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 12 ¶ Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. 13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: 14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. Parable: The Great Supper Jerusalem / Perea Parable: Great Supper Matthew 22:1–14 - 1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. 5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: 6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them. 7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. 8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. 9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. 10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. 11 ¶ And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: 12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. 13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 14 For many are called, but few are chosen. Luke 14:15–24 - 15 ¶ And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. 19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. 20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. 21 So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. 22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. 23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. 24 For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper. Counting the Cost Perea Counting the Cost Luke 14:25–33 - 25 ¶ And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, 26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. 27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? 29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, 30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. 31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? 32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. 33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. Parables: Lost Sheep / Lost Coin / The Prodigal Son Perea Parables: Lost Sheep, Coin, Prodigal Son Luke 15 - 1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 ¶ And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. 8 ¶ Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost. 10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. 11 ¶ And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. 14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. 17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. 20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. 28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and entreated him. 29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: 30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. 31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. 32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found. Parables: Unjust Steward/Lazarus Parables: The Unjust Steward / Lazarus & the Rich Man Perea Luke 16:1–16, 19–31 - 1 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. 2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. 3 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. 4 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. 5 So he called every one of his lord’s debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? 6 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. 7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. 8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. 9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. 10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. 11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own? 13 ¶ No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. 15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. 16 The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. 19 ¶ There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. 26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence. 27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house: 28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. 29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. 30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. 31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. Unprofitable Servants/Ten Lepers Unprofitable Servants / Heals Ten Lepers Perea / Border of Samaria & Galilee Luke 17:7–19 - 7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? 9 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. 10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. 11 ¶ And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. 15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. Dicourse on kindom of god Discourse: Coming of the Kingdom of God Galilee Discourse: Coming Kingdom Luke 17:20–37 - 20 ¶ And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. 22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. 23 And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them. 24 For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. 25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. 26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. 27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. 28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; 29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. 30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. 31 In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. 32 Remember Lot’s wife. 33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. 34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. 35 Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together. Parables: Unjust Judge, Pharisee, Publican Parables: Unjust Judge, Pharisee & Publican Galilee Luke 18:1–14 - 1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. 7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? 8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? 9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Pharisees Ask About Divorce Pharisees Ask About Divorce Perea Matthew 19:1–12 - 1 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judæa beyond Jordan; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. 3 ¶ The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? 4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, (Gen. 1:27 ) 5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? (Gen. 2:24 ) 6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. 7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? 8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. 9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. 10 ¶ His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry. 11 But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. 12 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. Mark 10:1–12 - 1 And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judæa by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again. 2 ¶ And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him. 3 And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you? 4 And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away. 5 And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept. 6 But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. 7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife; 8 And they twain shall be one flesh: (Gen. 2:24 ) so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. 9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. 10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter. 11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. 12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery. Suffer the Little Children Perea Suffer the Little Children Matthew 19:13–15: - 13 ¶ Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. 15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. Mark 10:13–16 - 13 ¶ And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. 16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. Luke 18:15–17 - 15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. Rich Young Ruler / Reward For Forsaking All Perea Rich Young Ruler/Reward Matthew 19:16–30 - 16 ¶ And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honour thy father and thy mother: (Ex. 20:12–15 ) and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. (Lev. 19:18 ) 20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? 21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. 23 ¶ Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? 26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. 27 ¶ Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? 28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. 30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Mark 10:17–31 - 17 ¶ And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. (Ex. 20:12–16 ) 20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. 21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. 22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. 23 ¶ And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26 And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? 27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. 28 ¶ Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. 29 And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, 30 But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. 31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. Luke 18:18–30 - 18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. 20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. (Ex. 20:12–16 ) 21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. 22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. 24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? 27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. 28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. 29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, 30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting. Parable: Laborers in the Vineyard Perea Parable: Laborers in Vineyard Matthew 20:1–16 - 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, 4 And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. 5 Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise. 6 And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle? 7 They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive. 8 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first. 9 And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. 10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. 11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,12 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day. 13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?14 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. 15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? 16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. Prophecy of Death / Greatest Among You Leaving Perea Prophecy of Death/Greatest Among You Matthew 20:17–28 - 17 ¶ And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, 18 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, 19 And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again. 20 ¶ Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. 21 And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom. 22 But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. 23 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father. 24 And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren. 25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. 26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; 27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: 28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Mark 10:32–45 - 32 ¶ And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, 33 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles: 34 And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again. 35 ¶ And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. 36 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? 37 They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. 38 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? 39 And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: 40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. 41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John. 42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. 43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: 44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. 45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Luke 18:31–34 - 31 ¶ Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. 32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: 33 And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. 34 And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. Heals Two Blind Men Jericho Heals 2 Blind Men Matthew 20:29–34 - 29 And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. 30 ¶ And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David. 31 And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David. 32 And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you? 33 They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened. 34 So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him. Mark 10:46–52 - 46 ¶ And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimæus, the son of Timæus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. 50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. 51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. 52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. Luke 18:35–43 - 35 ¶ And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. 38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, 41 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. 42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. 43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God. Zacchaeus Zacchaeus Jericho Luke 19:1–10 - 1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchæus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 8 And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. 9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 33 AD Friend of Jesus: Lazarus Raises Lazarus From the Dead Raises Lazarus From the Dead Bethany John 11:1–54 - 1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) 3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. 4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. 5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. 6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was. 7 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judæa again. 8 His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again? 9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. 10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him. 11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. 12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well. 13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. 14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. 15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him. 16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellow disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. 17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. 18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: 19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. 20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. 23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. 24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. 25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? 27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world. 28 And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee. 29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him. 30 Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him. 31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there. 32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, 34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. 35 Jesus wept. 36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! 37 And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. 40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? 41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. 42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. 43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. 44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. 45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. 46 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done. 47 ¶ Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles. 48 If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation. 49 And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, 50 Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. 51 And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation; 52 And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad. 53 Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death. 54 Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples. 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The First Vision The Book of Mormon Christ's Church is Restored Kirtland, Ohio & Missouri Kirtland Temple Nauvoo, Illinois Martyrdom of Joseph Smith/Going West « THE RESTORATION OF THE GOSPEL » ≈ 1820 AD–Present : First Vision / The Book of Mormon / Christ's Church Is Restored / Kirtland & Missouri / Nauvoo / Going West = 1820 AD Prophet: Joseph Smith The First Vision The First Vision Joseph Smith–History JS-H 1:1–26 - 1 Owing to the many reports which have been put in circulation by evil-disposed and designing persons, in relation to the rise and progress of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, all of which have been designed by the authors thereof to militate against its character as a Church and its progress in the world—I have been induced to write this history, to disabuse the public mind, and put all inquirers after truth in possession of the facts, as they have transpired, in relation both to myself and the Church, so far as I have such facts in my possession. 2 In this history I shall present the various events in relation to this Church, in truth and righteousness, as they have transpired, or as they at present exist, being now [1838] the eighth year since the organization of the said Church. 3 I was born in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, on the twenty-third day of December, in the town of Sharon, Windsor county, State of Vermont. … My father, Joseph Smith, Sen., left the State of Vermont, and moved to Palmyra, Ontario (now Wayne) county, in the State of New York, when I was in my tenth year, or thereabouts. In about four years after my father’s arrival in Palmyra, he moved with his family into Manchester in the same county of Ontario—4 His family consisting of eleven souls, namely, my father, Joseph Smith; my mother, Lucy Smith (whose name, previous to her marriage, was Mack, daughter of Solomon Mack); my brothers, Alvin (who died November 19th, 1823, in the 26th year of his age), Hyrum, myself, Samuel Harrison, William, Don Carlos; and my sisters, Sophronia, Catherine, and Lucy. 5 Some time in the second year after our removal to Manchester, there was in the place where we lived an unusual excitement on the subject of religion. It commenced with the Methodists, but soon became general among all the sects in that region of country. Indeed, the whole district of country seemed affected by it, and great multitudes united themselves to the different religious parties, which created no small stir and division amongst the people, some crying, “Lo, here!” and others, “Lo, there!” Some were contending for the Methodist faith, some for the Presbyterian, and some for the Baptist. 6 For, notwithstanding the great love which the converts to these different faiths expressed at the time of their conversion, and the great zeal manifested by the respective clergy, who were active in getting up and promoting this extraordinary scene of religious feeling, in order to have everybody converted, as they were pleased to call it, let them join what sect they pleased; yet when the converts began to file off, some to one party and some to another, it was seen that the seemingly good feelings of both the priests and the converts were more pretended than real; for a scene of great confusion and bad feeling ensued—priest contending against priest, and convert against convert; so that all their good feelings one for another, if they ever had any, were entirely lost in a strife of words and a contest about opinions. 7 I was at this time in my fifteenth year. My father’s family was proselyted to the Presbyterian faith, and four of them joined that church, namely, my mother, Lucy; my brothers Hyrum and Samuel Harrison; and my sister Sophronia. 8 During this time of great excitement my mind was called up to serious reflection and great uneasiness; but though my feelings were deep and often poignant, still I kept myself aloof from all these parties, though I attended their several meetings as often as occasion would permit. In process of time my mind became somewhat partial to the Methodist sect, and I felt some desire to be united with them; but so great were the confusion and strife among the different denominations, that it was impossible for a person young as I was, and so unacquainted with men and things, to come to any certain conclusion who was right and who was wrong. 9 My mind at times was greatly excited, the cry and tumult were so great and incessant. The Presbyterians were most decided against the Baptists and Methodists, and used all the powers of both reason and sophistry to prove their errors, or, at least, to make the people think they were in error. On the other hand, the Baptists and Methodists in their turn were equally zealous in endeavoring to establish their own tenets and disprove all others. 10 In the midst of this war of words and tumult of opinions, I often said to myself: What is to be done? Who of all these parties are right; or, are they all wrong together? If any one of them be right, which is it, and how shall I know it? 11 While I was laboring under the extreme difficulties caused by the contests of these parties of religionists, I was one day reading the Epistle of James, first chapter and fifth verse, which reads: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 12 Never did any passage of scripture come with more power to the heart of man than this did at this time to mine. It seemed to enter with great force into every feeling of my heart. I reflected on it again and again, knowing that if any person needed wisdom from God, I did; for how to act I did not know, and unless I could get more wisdom than I then had, I would never know; for the teachers of religion of the different sects understood the same passages of scripture so differently as to destroy all confidence in settling the question by an appeal to the Bible. 13 At length I came to the conclusion that I must either remain in darkness and confusion, or else I must do as James directs, that is, ask of God. I at length came to the determination to “ask of God,” concluding that if he gave wisdom to them that lacked wisdom, and would give liberally, and not upbraid, I might venture. 14 So, in accordance with this, my determination to ask of God, I retired to the woods to make the attempt. It was on the morning of a beautiful, clear day, early in the spring of eighteen hundred and twenty. It was the first time in my life that I had made such an attempt, for amidst all my anxieties I had never as yet made the attempt to pray vocally. 15 After I had retired to the place where I had previously designed to go, having looked around me, and finding myself alone, I kneeled down and began to offer up the desires of my heart to God. I had scarcely done so, when immediately I was seized upon by some power which entirely overcame me, and had such an astonishing influence over me as to bind my tongue so that I could not speak. Thick darkness gathered around me, and it seemed to me for a time as if I were doomed to sudden destruction. 16 But, exerting all my powers to call upon God to deliver me out of the power of this enemy which had seized upon me, and at the very moment when I was ready to sink into despair and abandon myself to destruction—not to an imaginary ruin, but to the power of some actual being from the unseen world, who had such marvelous power as I had never before felt in any being—just at this moment of great alarm, I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me. 17 It no sooner appeared than I found myself delivered from the enemy which held me bound. When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him! 18 My object in going to inquire of the Lord was to know which of all the sects was right, that I might know which to join. No sooner, therefore, did I get possession of myself, so as to be able to speak, than I asked the Personages who stood above me in the light, which of all the sects was right (for at this time it had never entered into my heart that all were wrong)—and which I should join. 19 I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight; that those professors were all corrupt; that: “they draw near to me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, they teach for doctrines the commandments of men, having a form of godliness, but they deny the power thereof.” 20 He again forbade me to join with any of them; and many other things did he say unto me, which I cannot write at this time. When I came to myself again, I found myself lying on my back, looking up into heaven. When the light had departed, I had no strength; but soon recovering in some degree, I went home. And as I leaned up to the fireplace, mother inquired what the matter was. I replied, “Never mind, all is well—I am well enough off.” I then said to my mother, “I have learned for myself that Presbyterianism is not true.” It seems as though the adversary was aware, at a very early period of my life, that I was destined to prove a disturber and an annoyer of his kingdom; else why should the powers of darkness combine against me? Why the opposition and persecution that arose against me, almost in my infancy? 21 Some few days after I had this vision, I happened to be in company with one of the Methodist preachers, who was very active in the before mentioned religious excitement; and, conversing with him on the subject of religion, I took occasion to give him an account of the vision which I had had. I was greatly surprised at his behavior; he treated my communication not only lightly, but with great contempt, saying it was all of the devil, that there were no such things as visions or revelations in these days; that all such things had ceased with the apostles, and that there would never be any more of them. 22 I soon found, however, that my telling the story had excited a great deal of prejudice against me among professors of religion, and was the cause of great persecution, which continued to increase; and though I was an obscure boy, only between fourteen and fifteen years of age, and my circumstances in life such as to make a boy of no consequence in the world, yet men of high standing would take notice sufficient to excite the public mind against me, and create a bitter persecution; and this was common among all the sects—all united to persecute me. 23 It caused me serious reflection then, and often has since, how very strange it was that an obscure boy, of a little over fourteen years of age, and one, too, who was doomed to the necessity of obtaining a scanty maintenance by his daily labor, should be thought a character of sufficient importance to attract the attention of the great ones of the most popular sects of the day, and in a manner to create in them a spirit of the most bitter persecution and reviling. But strange or not, so it was, and it was often the cause of great sorrow to myself. 24 However, it was nevertheless a fact that I had beheld a vision. I have thought since, that I felt much like Paul, when he made his defense before King Agrippa, and related the account of the vision he had when he saw a light, and heard a voice; but still there were but few who believed him; some said he was dishonest, others said he was mad; and he was ridiculed and reviled. But all this did not destroy the reality of his vision. He had seen a vision, he knew he had, and all the persecution under heaven could not make it otherwise; and though they should persecute him unto death, yet he knew, and would know to his latest breath, that he had both seen a light and heard a voice speaking unto him, and all the world could not make him think or believe otherwise. 25 So it was with me. I had actually seen a light, and in the midst of that light I saw two Personages, and they did in reality speak to me; and though I was hated and persecuted for saying that I had seen a vision, yet it was true; and while they were persecuting me, reviling me, and speaking all manner of evil against me falsely for so saying, I was led to say in my heart: Why persecute me for telling the truth? I have actually seen a vision; and who am I that I can withstand God, or why does the world think to make me deny what I have actually seen? For I had seen a vision; I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it, neither dared I do it; at least I knew that by so doing I would offend God, and come under condemnation. 26 I had now got my mind satisfied so far as the sectarian world was concerned—that it was not my duty to join with any of them, but to continue as I was until further directed. I had found the testimony of James to be true—that a man who lacked wisdom might ask of God, and obtain, and not be upbraided. The Book of Mormon Joseph Smith–History / Doctrine & Covenants The Book of Mormon JS-H 1:27–54 - 27 I continued to pursue my common vocations in life until the twenty-first of September, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-three, all the time suffering severe persecution at the hands of all classes of men, both religious and irreligious, because I continued to affirm that I had seen a vision. 28 During the space of time which intervened between the time I had the vision and the year eighteen hundred and twenty-three—having been forbidden to join any of the religious sects of the day, and being of very tender years, and persecuted by those who ought to have been my friends and to have treated me kindly, and if they supposed me to be deluded to have endeavored in a proper and affectionate manner to have reclaimed me—I was left to all kinds of temptations; and, mingling with all kinds of society, I frequently fell into many foolish errors, and displayed the weakness of youth, and the foibles of human nature; which, I am sorry to say, led me into divers temptations, offensive in the sight of God. In making this confession, no one need suppose me guilty of any great or malignant sins. A disposition to commit such was never in my nature. But I was guilty of levity, and sometimes associated with jovial company, etc., not consistent with that character which ought to be maintained by one who was called of God as I had been. But this will not seem very strange to any one who recollects my youth, and is acquainted with my native cheery temperament. 29 In consequence of these things, I often felt condemned for my weakness and imperfections; when, on the evening of the above-mentioned twenty-first of September, after I had retired to my bed for the night, I betook myself to prayer and supplication to Almighty God for forgiveness of all my sins and follies, and also for a manifestation to me, that I might know of my state and standing before him; for I had full confidence in obtaining a divine manifestation, as I previously had one. 30 While I was thus in the act of calling upon God, I discovered a light appearing in my room, which continued to increase until the room was lighter than at noonday, when immediately a personage appeared at my bedside, standing in the air, for his feet did not touch the floor. 31 He had on a loose robe of most exquisite whiteness. It was a whiteness beyond anything earthly I had ever seen; nor do I believe that any earthly thing could be made to appear so exceedingly white and brilliant. His hands were naked, and his arms also, a little above the wrist; so, also, were his feet naked, as were his legs, a little above the ankles. His head and neck were also bare. I could discover that he had no other clothing on but this robe, as it was open, so that I could see into his bosom. 32 Not only was his robe exceedingly white, but his whole person was glorious beyond description, and his countenance truly like lightning. The room was exceedingly light, but not so very bright as immediately around his person. When I first looked upon him, I was afraid; but the fear soon left me. 33 He called me by name, and said unto me that he was a messenger sent from the presence of God to me, and that his name was Moroni; that God had a work for me to do; and that my name should be had for good and evil among all nations, kindreds, and tongues, or that it should be both good and evil spoken of among all people. 34 He said there was a book deposited, written upon gold plates, giving an account of the former inhabitants of this continent, and the source from whence they sprang. He also said that the fulness of the everlasting Gospel was contained in it, as delivered by the Savior to the ancient inhabitants; 35 Also, that there were two stones in silver bows—and these stones, fastened to a breastplate, constituted what is called the Urim and Thummim—deposited with the plates; and the possession and use of these stones were what constituted “seers” in ancient or former times; and that God had prepared them for the purpose of translating the book. 36 After telling me these things, he commenced quoting the prophecies of the Old Testament. He first quoted part of the third chapter of Malachi; and he quoted also the fourth or last chapter of the same prophecy, though with a little variation from the way it reads in our Bibles. Instead of quoting the first verse as it reads in our books, he quoted it thus: 37 For behold, the day cometh that shall burn as an oven, and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly shall burn as stubble; for they that come shall burn them, saith the Lord of Hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. 38 And again, he quoted the fifth verse thus: Behold, I will reveal unto you the Priesthood, by the hand of Elijah the prophet, before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord. 39 He also quoted the next verse differently: And he shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers. If it were not so, the whole earth would be utterly wasted at his coming. 40 In addition to these, he quoted the eleventh chapter of Isaiah, saying that it was about to be fulfilled. He quoted also the third chapter of Acts, twenty-second and twenty-third verses, precisely as they stand in our New Testament. He said that that prophet was Christ; but the day had not yet come when “they who would not hear his voice should be cut off from among the people,” but soon would come. 41 He also quoted the second chapter of Joel, from the twenty-eighth verse to the last. He also said that this was not yet fulfilled, but was soon to be. And he further stated that the fulness of the Gentiles was soon to come in. He quoted many other passages of scripture, and offered many explanations which cannot be mentioned here. 42 Again, he told me, that when I got those plates of which he had spoken—for the time that they should be obtained was not yet fulfilled—I should not show them to any person; neither the breastplate with the Urim and Thummim; only to those to whom I should be commanded to show them; if I did I should be destroyed. While he was conversing with me about the plates, the vision was opened to my mind that I could see the place where the plates were deposited, and that so clearly and distinctly that I knew the place again when I visited it. 43 After this communication, I saw the light in the room begin to gather immediately around the person of him who had been speaking to me, and it continued to do so until the room was again left dark, except just around him; when, instantly I saw, as it were, a conduit open right up into heaven, and he ascended till he entirely disappeared, and the room was left as it had been before this heavenly light had made its appearance. 44 I lay musing on the singularity of the scene, and marveling greatly at what had been told to me by this extraordinary messenger; when, in the midst of my meditation, I suddenly discovered that my room was again beginning to get lighted, and in an instant, as it were, the same heavenly messenger was again by my bedside. 45 He commenced, and again related the very same things which he had done at his first visit, without the least variation; which having done, he informed me of great judgments which were coming upon the earth, with great desolations by famine, sword, and pestilence; and that these grievous judgments would come on the earth in this generation. Having related these things, he again ascended as he had done before. 46 By this time, so deep were the impressions made on my mind, that sleep had fled from my eyes, and I lay overwhelmed in astonishment at what I had both seen and heard. But what was my surprise when again I beheld the same messenger at my bedside, and heard him rehearse or repeat over again to me the same things as before; and added a caution to me, telling me that Satan would try to tempt me (in consequence of the indigent circumstances of my father’s family), to get the plates for the purpose of getting rich. This he forbade me, saying that I must have no other object in view in getting the plates but to glorify God, and must not be influenced by any other motive than that of building his kingdom; otherwise I could not get them. 47 After this third visit, he again ascended into heaven as before, and I was again left to ponder on the strangeness of what I had just experienced; when almost immediately after the heavenly messenger had ascended from me for the third time, the cock crowed, and I found that day was approaching, so that our interviews must have occupied the whole of that night. 48 I shortly after arose from my bed, and, as usual, went to the necessary labors of the day; but, in attempting to work as at other times, I found my strength so exhausted as to render me entirely unable. My father, who was laboring along with me, discovered something to be wrong with me, and told me to go home. I started with the intention of going to the house; but, in attempting to cross the fence out of the field where we were, my strength entirely failed me, and I fell helpless on the ground, and for a time was quite unconscious of anything. 49 The first thing that I can recollect was a voice speaking unto me, calling me by name. I looked up, and beheld the same messenger standing over my head, surrounded by light as before. He then again related unto me all that he had related to me the previous night, and commanded me to go to my father and tell him of the vision and commandments which I had received. 50 I obeyed; I returned to my father in the field, and rehearsed the whole matter to him. He replied to me that it was of God, and told me to go and do as commanded by the messenger. I left the field, and went to the place where the messenger had told me the plates were deposited; and owing to the distinctness of the vision which I had had concerning it, I knew the place the instant that I arrived there. 51 Convenient to the village of Manchester, Ontario county, New York, stands a hill of considerable size, and the most elevated of any in the neighborhood. On the west side of this hill, not far from the top, under a stone of considerable size, lay the plates, deposited in a stone box. This stone was thick and rounding in the middle on the upper side, and thinner towards the edges, so that the middle part of it was visible above the ground, but the edge all around was covered with earth. 52 Having removed the earth, I obtained a lever, which I got fixed under the edge of the stone, and with a little exertion raised it up. I looked in, and there indeed did I behold the plates, the Urim and Thummim, and the breastplate, as stated by the messenger. The box in which they lay was formed by laying stones together in some kind of cement. In the bottom of the box were laid two stones crossways of the box, and on these stones lay the plates and the other things with them. 53 I made an attempt to take them out, but was forbidden by the messenger, and was again informed that the time for bringing them forth had not yet arrived, neither would it, until four years from that time; but he told me that I should come to that place precisely in one year from that time, and that he would there meet with me, and that I should continue to do so until the time should come for obtaining the plates. 54 Accordingly, as I had been commanded, I went at the end of each year, and at each time I found the same messenger there, and received instruction and intelligence from him at each of our interviews, respecting what the Lord was going to do, and how and in what manner his kingdom was to be conducted in the last days. Mal. 4:1–6 - 1 For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. 5 ¶ Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: 6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse. Isa. 11:11–12 - 11 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. 12 And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth. Acts 3:21–23 - 22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. 23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. Joel 2:28–32 - 28 ¶ And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. 30 And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. 31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the Lord come. 32 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call. = 1828 AD Three Witnesses: Martin Harris JS-H 1:55–65 - 55 As my father’s worldly circumstances were very limited, we were under the necessity of laboring with our hands, hiring out by day’s work and otherwise, as we could get opportunity. Sometimes we were at home, and sometimes abroad, and by continuous labor were enabled to get a comfortable maintenance. 56 In the year 1823 my father’s family met with a great affliction by the death of my eldest brother, Alvin. In the month of October, 1825, I hired with an old gentleman by the name of Josiah Stoal, who lived in Chenango county, State of New York. He had heard something of a silver mine having been opened by the Spaniards in Harmony, Susquehanna county, State of Pennsylvania; and had, previous to my hiring to him, been digging, in order, if possible, to discover the mine. After I went to live with him, he took me, with the rest of his hands, to dig for the silver mine, at which I continued to work for nearly a month, without success in our undertaking, and finally I prevailed with the old gentleman to cease digging after it. Hence arose the very prevalent story of my having been a money-digger. 57 During the time that I was thus employed, I was put to board with a Mr. Isaac Hale, of that place; it was there I first saw my wife (his daughter), Emma Hale. On the 18th of January, 1827, we were married, while I was yet employed in the service of Mr. Stoal. 58 Owing to my continuing to assert that I had seen a vision, persecution still followed me, and my wife’s father’s family were very much opposed to our being married. I was, therefore, under the necessity of taking her elsewhere; so we went and were married at the house of Squire Tarbill, in South Bainbridge, Chenango county, New York. Immediately after my marriage, I left Mr. Stoal’s, and went to my father’s, and farmed with him that season. 59 At length the time arrived for obtaining the plates, the Urim and Thummim, and the breastplate. On the twenty-second day of September, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, having gone as usual at the end of another year to the place where they were deposited, the same heavenly messenger delivered them up to me with this charge: that I should be responsible for them; that if I should let them go carelessly, or through any neglect of mine, I should be cut off; but that if I would use all my endeavors to preserve them, until he, the messenger, should call for them, they should be protected. 60 I soon found out the reason why I had received such strict charges to keep them safe, and why it was that the messenger had said that when I had done what was required at my hand, he would call for them. For no sooner was it known that I had them, than the most strenuous exertions were used to get them from me. Every stratagem that could be invented was resorted to for that purpose. The persecution became more bitter and severe than before, and multitudes were on the alert continually to get them from me if possible. But by the wisdom of God, they remained safe in my hands, until I had accomplished by them what was required at my hand. When, according to arrangements, the messenger called for them, I delivered them up to him; and he has them in his charge until this day, being the second day of May, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight. 61 The excitement, however, still continued, and rumor with her thousand tongues was all the time employed in circulating falsehoods about my father’s family, and about myself. If I were to relate a thousandth part of them, it would fill up volumes. The persecution, however, became so intolerable that I was under the necessity of leaving Manchester, and going with my wife to Susquehanna county, in the State of Pennsylvania. While preparing to start—being very poor, and the persecution so heavy upon us that there was no probability that we would ever be otherwise—in the midst of our afflictions we found a friend in a gentleman by the name of Martin Harris, who came to us and gave me fifty dollars to assist us on our journey. Mr. Harris was a resident of Palmyra township, Wayne county, in the State of New York, and a farmer of respectability. 62 By this timely aid was I enabled to reach the place of my destination in Pennsylvania; and immediately after my arrival there I commenced copying the characters off the plates. I copied a considerable number of them, and by means of the Urim and Thummim I translated some of them, which I did between the time I arrived at the house of my wife’s father, in the month of December, and the February following. 63 Sometime in this month of February, the aforementioned Mr. Martin Harris came to our place, got the characters which I had drawn off the plates, and started with them to the city of New York. For what took place relative to him and the characters, I refer to his own account of the circumstances, as he related them to me after his return, which was as follows: 64 “I went to the city of New York, and presented the characters which had been translated, with the translation thereof, to Professor Charles Anthon, a gentleman celebrated for his literary attainments. Professor Anthon stated that the translation was correct, more so than any he had before seen translated from the Egyptian. I then showed him those which were not yet translated, and he said that they were Egyptian, Chaldaic, Assyriac, and Arabic; and he said they were true characters. He gave me a certificate, certifying to the people of Palmyra that they were true characters, and that the translation of such of them as had been translated was also correct. I took the certificate and put it into my pocket, and was just leaving the house, when Mr. Anthon called me back, and asked me how the young man found out that there were gold plates in the place where he found them. I answered that an angel of God had revealed it unto him. 65 “He then said to me, ‘Let me see that certificate.’ I accordingly took it out of my pocket and gave it to him, when he took it and tore it to pieces, saying that there was no such thing now as ministering of angels, and that if I would bring the plates to him he would translate them. I informed him that part of the plates were sealed, and that I was forbidden to bring them. He replied, ‘I cannot read a sealed book.’ I left him and went to Dr. Mitchell, who sanctioned what Professor Anthon had said respecting both the characters and the translation.” D&C 3–13 - 1 The works, and the designs, and the purposes of God cannot be frustrated, neither can they come to naught. 2 For God doth not walk in crooked paths, neither doth he turn to the right hand nor to the left, neither doth he vary from that which he hath said, therefore his paths are straight, and his course is one eternal round. 3 Remember, remember that it is not the work of God that is frustrated, but the work of men; 4 For although a man may have many revelations, and have power to do many mighty works, yet if he boasts in his own strength, and sets at naught the counsels of God, and follows after the dictates of his own will and carnal desires, he must fall and incur the vengeance of a just God upon him. = 1829 AD Three Witnesses: Oliver Cowdery JS-H 1:66–75 - 66 On the 5th day of April, 1829, Oliver Cowdery came to my house, until which time I had never seen him. He stated to me that having been teaching school in the neighborhood where my father resided, and my father being one of those who sent to the school, he went to board for a season at his house, and while there the family related to him the circumstances of my having received the plates, and accordingly he had come to make inquiries of me. 67 Two days after the arrival of Mr. Cowdery (being the 7th of April) I commenced to translate the Book of Mormon, and he began to write for me. 68 We still continued the work of translation, when, in the ensuing month (May, 1829), we on a certain day went into the woods to pray and inquire of the Lord respecting baptism for the remission of sins, that we found mentioned in the translation of the plates. While we were thus employed, praying and calling upon the Lord, a messenger from heaven descended in a cloud of light, and having laid his hands upon us, he ordained us, saying: 69 Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah, I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; and this shall never be taken again from the earth until the sons of Levi do offer again an offering unto the Lord in righteousness. 70 He said this Aaronic Priesthood had not the power of laying on hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost, but that this should be conferred on us hereafter; and he commanded us to go and be baptized, and gave us directions that I should baptize Oliver Cowdery, and that afterwards he should baptize me. 71 Accordingly we went and were baptized. I baptized him first, and afterwards he baptized me—after which I laid my hands upon his head and ordained him to the Aaronic Priesthood, and afterwards he laid his hands on me and ordained me to the same Priesthood—for so we were commanded.* 72 The messenger who visited us on this occasion and conferred this Priesthood upon us, said that his name was John, the same that is called John the Baptist in the New Testament, and that he acted under the direction of Peter, James and John, who held the keys of the Priesthood of Melchizedek, which Priesthood, he said, would in due time be conferred on us, and that I should be called the first Elder of the Church, and he (Oliver Cowdery) the second. It was on the fifteenth day of May, 1829, that we were ordained under the hand of this messenger, and baptized. 73 Immediately on our coming up out of the water after we had been baptized, we experienced great and glorious blessings from our Heavenly Father. No sooner had I baptized Oliver Cowdery, than the Holy Ghost fell upon him, and he stood up and prophesied many things which should shortly come to pass. And again, so soon as I had been baptized by him, I also had the spirit of prophecy, when, standing up, I prophesied concerning the rise of this Church, and many other things connected with the Church, and this generation of the children of men. We were filled with the Holy Ghost, and rejoiced in the God of our salvation. 74 Our minds being now enlightened, we began to have the scriptures laid open to our understandings, and the true meaning and intention of their more mysterious passages revealed unto us in a manner which we never could attain to previously, nor ever before had thought of. In the meantime we were forced to keep secret the circumstances of having received the Priesthood and our having been baptized, owing to a spirit of persecution which had already manifested itself in the neighborhood. 75 We had been threatened with being mobbed, from time to time, and this, too, by professors of religion. And their intentions of mobbing us were only counteracted by the influence of my wife’s father’s family (under Divine providence), who had become very friendly to me, and who were opposed to mobs, and were willing that I should be allowed to continue the work of translation without interruption; and therefore offered and promised us protection from all unlawful proceedings, as far as in them lay. Oliver Cowdery describes these events thus: “These were days never to be forgotten—to sit under the sound of a voice dictated by the inspiration of heaven, awakened the utmost gratitude of this bosom! Day after day I continued, uninterrupted, to write from his mouth, as he translated with the Urim and Thummim, or, as the Nephites would have said, ‘Interpreters,’ the history or record called ‘The Book of Mormon.’ “To notice, in even few words, the interesting account given by Mormon and his faithful son, Moroni, of a people once beloved and favored of heaven, would supersede my present design; I shall therefore defer this to a future period, and, as I said in the introduction, pass more directly to some few incidents immediately connected with the rise of this Church, which may be entertaining to some thousands who have stepped forward, amid the frowns of bigots and the calumny of hypocrites, and embraced the Gospel of Christ. “No men, in their sober senses, could translate and write the directions given to the Nephites from the mouth of the Savior, of the precise manner in which men should build up His Church, and especially when corruption had spread an uncertainty over all forms and systems practiced among men, without desiring a privilege of showing the willingness of the heart by being buried in the liquid grave, to answer a ‘good conscience by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.’ “After writing the account given of the Savior’s ministry to the remnant of the seed of Jacob, upon this continent, it was easy to be seen, as the prophet said it would be, that darkness covered the earth and gross darkness the minds of the people. On reflecting further it was as easy to be seen that amid the great strife and noise concerning religion, none had authority from God to administer the ordinances of the Gospel. For the question might be asked, have men authority to administer in the name of Christ, who deny revelations, when His testimony is no less than the spirit of prophecy, and His religion based, built, and sustained by immediate revelations, in all ages of the world when He has had a people on earth? If these facts were buried, and carefully concealed by men whose craft would have been in danger if once permitted to shine in the faces of men, they were no longer to us; and we only waited for the commandment to be given ‘Arise and be baptized.’ “This was not long desired before it was realized. The Lord, who is rich in mercy, and ever willing to answer the consistent prayer of the humble, after we had called upon Him in a fervent manner, aside from the abodes of men, condescended to manifest to us His will. On a sudden, as from the midst of eternity, the voice of the Redeemer spake peace to us, while the veil was parted and the angel of God came down clothed with glory, and delivered the anxiously looked for message, and the keys of the Gospel of repentance. What joy! what wonder! what amazement! While the world was racked and distracted—while millions were groping as the blind for the wall, and while all men were resting upon uncertainty, as a general mass, our eyes beheld, our ears heard, as in the ‘blaze of day’; yes, more—above the glitter of the May sunbeam, which then shed its brilliancy over the face of nature! Then his voice, though mild, pierced to the center, and his words, ‘I am thy fellow-servant,’ dispelled every fear. We listened, we gazed, we admired! ’Twas the voice of an angel from glory, ’twas a message from the Most High! And as we heard we rejoiced, while His love enkindled upon our souls, and we were wrapped in the vision of the Almighty! Where was room for doubt? Nowhere; uncertainty had fled, doubt had sunk no more to rise, while fiction and deception had fled forever! “But, dear brother, think, further think for a moment, what joy filled our hearts, and with what surprise we must have bowed, (for who would not have bowed the knee for such a blessing?) when we received under his hand the Holy Priesthood as he said, ‘Upon you my fellow-servants, in the name of Messiah, I confer this Priesthood and this authority, which shall remain upon earth, that the Sons of Levi may yet offer an offering unto the Lord in righteousness!’ “I shall not attempt to paint to you the feelings of this heart, nor the majestic beauty and glory which surrounded us on this occasion; but you will believe me when I say, that earth, nor men, with the eloquence of time, cannot begin to clothe language in as interesting and sublime a manner as this holy personage. No; nor has this earth power to give the joy, to bestow the peace, or comprehend the wisdom which was contained in each sentence as they were delivered by the power of the Holy Spirit! Man may deceive his fellow-men, deception may follow deception, and the children of the wicked one may have power to seduce the foolish and untaught, till naught but fiction feeds the many, and the fruit of falsehood carries in its current the giddy to the grave; but one touch with the finger of his love, yes, one ray of glory from the upper world, or one word from the mouth of the Savior, from the bosom of eternity, strikes it all into insignificance, and blots it forever from the mind. The assurance that we were in the presence of an angel, the certainty that we heard the voice of Jesus, and the truth unsullied as it flowed from a pure personage, dictated by the will of God, is to me past description, and I shall ever look upon this expression of the Savior’s goodness with wonder and thanksgiving while I am permitted to tarry; and in those mansions where perfection dwells and sin never comes, I hope to adore in that day which shall never cease.”—Messenger and Advocate, vol. 1 (October 1834), pp. 14–16. = 1829 AD Three Witnesses: David Whitmer = 1830 AD D&C 14–19 - 1 A great and marvelous work is about to come forth unto the children of men. 2 Behold, I am God; give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow; therefore give heed unto my word. 3 Behold, the field is white already to harvest; therefore, whoso desireth to reap let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God. 4 Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God. 5 Therefore, if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you. 6 Seek to bring forth and establish my Zion. Keep my commandments in all things. Christ's Church is Restored Christ's Church is Restored on Earth Doctrine & Covenants D&C 20–23, 74 - 1 The rise of the Church of Christ in these last days, being one thousand eight hundred and thirty years since the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the flesh, it being regularly organized and established agreeable to the laws of our country, by the will and commandments of God, in the fourth month, and on the sixth day of the month which is called April—2 Which commandments were given to Joseph Smith, Jun., who was called of God, and ordained an apostle of Jesus Christ, to be the first elder of this church; 3 And to Oliver Cowdery, who was also called of God, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to be the second elder of this church, and ordained under his hand; D&C 24–40 - 1 Behold, thou wast called and chosen to write the Book of Mormon, and to my ministry; and I have lifted thee up out of thine afflictions, and have counseled thee, that thou hast been delivered from all thine enemies, and thou hast been delivered from the powers of Satan and from darkness! 2 Nevertheless, thou art not excusable in thy transgressions; nevertheless, go thy way and sin no more. 3 Magnify thine office; and after thou hast sowed thy fields and secured them, go speedily unto the church which is in Colesville, Fayette, and Manchester, and they shall support thee; and I will bless them both spiritually and temporally; 4 But if they receive thee not, I will send upon them a cursing instead of a blessing. Kirtland, Ohio & Missouri Doctrine & Covenants Kirtland, Ohio & Missouri D&C 41–66 - 1 Hearken and hear, O ye my people, saith the Lord and your God, ye whom I delight to bless with the greatest of all blessings, ye that hear me; and ye that hear me not will I curse, that have professed my name, with the heaviest of all cursings. 2 Hearken, O ye elders of my church whom I have called, behold I give unto you a commandment, that ye shall assemble yourselves together to agree upon my word; 3 And by the prayer of your faith ye shall receive my law, that ye may know how to govern my church and have all things right before me. 4 And I will be your ruler when I come; and behold, I come quickly, and ye shall see that my law is kept. 5 He that receiveth my law and doeth it, the same is my disciple; and he that saith he receiveth it and doeth it not, the same is not my disciple, and shall be cast out from among you; D&C 1 - 1 Hearken, O ye people of my church, saith the voice of him who dwells on high, and whose eyes are upon all men; yea, verily I say: Hearken ye people from afar; and ye that are upon the islands of the sea, listen together. 2 For verily the voice of the Lord is unto all men, and there is none to escape; and there is no eye that shall not see, neither ear that shall not hear, neither heart that shall not be penetrated. 3 And the rebellious shall be pierced with much sorrow; for their iniquities shall be spoken upon the housetops, and their secret acts shall be revealed. 4 And the voice of warning shall be unto all people, by the mouths of my disciples, whom I have chosen in these last days. 5 And they shall go forth and none shall stay them, for I the Lord have commanded them. 6 Behold, this is mine authority, and the authority of my servants, and my preface unto the book of my commandments, which I have given them to publish unto you, O inhabitants of the earth. 7 Wherefore, fear and tremble, O ye people, for what I the Lord have decreed in them shall be fulfilled. 8 And verily I say unto you, that they who go forth, bearing these tidings unto the inhabitants of the earth, to them is power given to seal both on earth and in heaven, the unbelieving and rebellious; 9 Yea, verily, to seal them up unto the day when the wrath of God shall be poured out upon the wicked without measure— 10 Unto the day when the Lord shall come to recompense unto every man according to his work, and measure to every man according to the measure which he has measured to his fellow man. 11 Wherefore the voice of the Lord is unto the ends of the earth, that all that will hear may hear: 12 Prepare ye, prepare ye for that which is to come, for the Lord is nigh; 13 And the anger of the Lord is kindled, and his sword is bathed in heaven, and it shall fall upon the inhabitants of the earth. 14 And the arm of the Lord shall be revealed; and the day cometh that they who will not hear the voice of the Lord, neither the voice of his servants, neither give heed to the words of the prophets and apostles, shall be cut off from among the people; 15 For they have strayed from mine ordinances, and have broken mine everlasting covenant; 16 They seek not the Lord to establish his righteousness, but every man walketh in his own way, and after the image of his own god, whose image is in the likeness of the world, and whose substance is that of an idol, which waxeth old and shall perish in Babylon, even Babylon the great, which shall fall. 17 Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave him commandments; 18 And also gave commandments to others, that they should proclaim these things unto the world; and all this that it might be fulfilled, which was written by the prophets— 19 The weak things of the world shall come forth and break down the mighty and strong ones, that man should not counsel his fellow man, neither trust in the arm of flesh— 20 But that every man might speak in the name of God the Lord, even the Savior of the world; 21 That faith also might increase in the earth; 22 That mine everlasting covenant might be established; 23 That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world, and before kings and rulers. 24 Behold, I am God and have spoken it; these commandments are of me, and were given unto my servants in their weakness, after the manner of their language, that they might come to understanding. 25 And inasmuch as they erred it might be made known; 26 And inasmuch as they sought wisdom they might be instructed; 27 And inasmuch as they sinned they might be chastened, that they might repent; 28 And inasmuch as they were humble they might be made strong, and blessed from on high, and receive knowledge from time to time. 29 And after having received the record of the Nephites, yea, even my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., might have power to translate through the mercy of God, by the power of God, the Book of Mormon. 30 And also those to whom these commandments were given, might have power to lay the foundation of this church, and to bring it forth out of obscurity and out of darkness, the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth, with which I, the Lord, am well pleased, speaking unto the church collectively and not individually— 31 For I the Lord cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance; 32 Nevertheless, he that repents and does the commandments of the Lord shall be forgiven; 33 And he that repents not, from him shall be taken even the light which he has received; for my Spirit shall not always strive with man, saith the Lord of Hosts. 34 And again, verily I say unto you, O inhabitants of the earth: I the Lord am willing to make these things known unto all flesh; 35 For I am no respecter of persons, and will that all men shall know that the day speedily cometh; the hour is not yet, but is nigh at hand, when peace shall be taken from the earth, and the devil shall have power over his own dominion. 36 And also the Lord shall have power over his saints, and shall reign in their midst, and shall come down in judgment upon Idumea, or the world. 37 Search these commandments, for they are true and faithful, and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled. 38 What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same. 39 For behold, and lo, the Lord is God, and the Spirit beareth record, and the record is true, and the truth abideth forever and ever. Amen. D&C 67–70 - 1 Behold and hearken, O ye elders of my church, who have assembled yourselves together, whose prayers I have heard, and whose hearts I know, and whose desires have come up before me. 2 Behold and lo, mine eyes are upon you, and the heavens and the earth are in mine hands, and the riches of eternity are mine to give. 3 Ye endeavored to believe that ye should receive the blessing which was offered unto you; but behold, verily I say unto you there were fears in your hearts, and verily this is the reason that ye did not receive. 4 And now I, the Lord, give unto you a testimony of the truth of these commandments which are lying before you. 5 Your eyes have been upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and his language you have known, and his imperfections you have known; and you have sought in your hearts knowledge that you might express beyond his language; this you also know. D&C 133 - 1 Hearken, O ye people of my church, saith the Lord your God, and hear the word of the Lord concerning you—2 The Lord who shall suddenly come to his temple; the Lord who shall come down upon the world with a curse to judgment; yea, upon all the nations that forget God, and upon all the ungodly among you. 3 For he shall make bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of their God. 4 Wherefore, prepare ye, prepare ye, O my people; sanctify yourselves; gather ye together, O ye people of my church, upon the land of Zion, all you that have not been commanded to tarry. 5 Go ye out from Babylon. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord. 6 Call your solemn assemblies, and speak often one to another. And let every man call upon the name of the Lord. 7 Yea, verily I say unto you again, the time has come when the voice of the Lord is unto you: Go ye out of Babylon; gather ye out from among the nations, from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. 8 Send forth the elders of my church unto the nations which are afar off; unto the islands of the sea; send forth unto foreign lands; call upon all nations, first upon the Gentiles, and then upon the Jews. 9 And behold, and lo, this shall be their cry, and the voice of the Lord unto all people: Go ye forth unto the land of Zion, that the borders of my people may be enlarged, and that her stakes may be strengthened, and that Zion may go forth unto the regions round about. 10 Yea, let the cry go forth among all people: Awake and arise and go forth to meet the Bridegroom; behold and lo, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Prepare yourselves for the great day of the Lord. 11 Watch, therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour. 12 Let them, therefore, who are among the Gentiles flee unto Zion. 13 And let them who be of Judah flee unto Jerusalem, unto the mountains of the Lord’s house. 14 Go ye out from among the nations, even from Babylon, from the midst of wickedness, which is spiritual Babylon. 15 But verily, thus saith the Lord, let not your flight be in haste, but let all things be prepared before you; and he that goeth, let him not look back lest sudden destruction shall come upon him. 16 Hearken and hear, O ye inhabitants of the earth. Listen, ye elders of my church together, and hear the voice of the Lord; for he calleth upon all men, and he commandeth all men everywhere to repent. 17 For behold, the Lord God hath sent forth the angel crying through the midst of heaven, saying: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make his paths straight, for the hour of his coming is nigh— 18 When the Lamb shall stand upon Mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty-four thousand, having his Father’s name written on their foreheads. 19 Wherefore, prepare ye for the coming of the Bridegroom; go ye, go ye out to meet him. 20 For behold, he shall stand upon the mount of Olivet, and upon the mighty ocean, even the great deep, and upon the islands of the sea, and upon the land of Zion. 21 And he shall utter his voice out of Zion, and he shall speak from Jerusalem, and his voice shall be heard among all people; 22 And it shall be a voice as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder, which shall break down the mountains, and the valleys shall not be found. 23 He shall command the great deep, and it shall be driven back into the north countries, and the islands shall become one land; 24 And the land of Jerusalem and the land of Zion shall be turned back into their own place, and the earth shall be like as it was in the days before it was divided. 25 And the Lord, even the Savior, shall stand in the midst of his people, and shall reign over all flesh. 26 And they who are in the north countries shall come in remembrance before the Lord; and their prophets shall hear his voice, and shall no longer stay themselves; and they shall smite the rocks, and the ice shall flow down at their presence. 27 And an highway shall be cast up in the midst of the great deep. 28 Their enemies shall become a prey unto them, 29 And in the barren deserts there shall come forth pools of living water; and the parched ground shall no longer be a thirsty land. 30 And they shall bring forth their rich treasures unto the children of Ephraim, my servants. 31 And the boundaries of the everlasting hills shall tremble at their presence. 32 And there shall they fall down and be crowned with glory, even in Zion, by the hands of the servants of the Lord, even the children of Ephraim. 33 And they shall be filled with songs of everlasting joy. 34 Behold, this is the blessing of the everlasting God upon the tribes of Israel, and the richer blessing upon the head of Ephraim and his fellows. 35 And they also of the tribe of Judah, after their pain, shall be sanctified in holiness before the Lord, to dwell in his presence day and night, forever and ever. 36 And now, verily saith the Lord, that these things might be known among you, O inhabitants of the earth, I have sent forth mine angel flying through the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel, who hath appeared unto some and hath committed it unto man, who shall appear unto many that dwell on the earth. 37 And this gospel shall be preached unto every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people. 38 And the servants of God shall go forth, saying with a loud voice: Fear God and give glory to him, for the hour of his judgment is come; 39 And worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters— 40 Calling upon the name of the Lord day and night, saying: O that thou wouldst rend the heavens, that thou wouldst come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence. 41 And it shall be answered upon their heads; for the presence of the Lord shall be as the melting fire that burneth, and as the fire which causeth the waters to boil. 42 O Lord, thou shalt come down to make thy name known to thine adversaries, and all nations shall tremble at thy presence— 43 When thou doest terrible things, things they look not for; 44 Yea, when thou comest down, and the mountains flow down at thy presence, thou shalt meet him who rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, who remembereth thee in thy ways. 45 For since the beginning of the world have not men heard nor perceived by the ear, neither hath any eye seen, O God, besides thee, how great things thou hast prepared for him that waiteth for thee. 46 And it shall be said: Who is this that cometh down from God in heaven with dyed garments; yea, from the regions which are not known, clothed in his glorious apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? 47 And he shall say: I am he who spake in righteousness, mighty to save. 48 And the Lord shall be red in his apparel, and his garments like him that treadeth in the wine-vat. 49 And so great shall be the glory of his presence that the sun shall hide his face in shame, and the moon shall withhold its light, and the stars shall be hurled from their places. 50 And his voice shall be heard: I have trodden the wine-press alone, and have brought judgment upon all people; and none were with me; 51 And I have trampled them in my fury, and I did tread upon them in mine anger, and their blood have I sprinkled upon my garments, and stained all my raiment; for this was the day of vengeance which was in my heart. 52 And now the year of my redeemed is come; and they shall mention the loving kindness of their Lord, and all that he has bestowed upon them according to his goodness, and according to his loving kindness, forever and ever. 53 In all their afflictions he was afflicted. And the angel of his presence saved them; and in his love, and in his pity, he redeemed them, and bore them, and carried them all the days of old; 54 Yea, and Enoch also, and they who were with him; the prophets who were before him; and Noah also, and they who were before him; and Moses also, and they who were before him; 55 And from Moses to Elijah, and from Elijah to John, who were with Christ in his resurrection, and the holy apostles, with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, shall be in the presence of the Lamb. 56 And the graves of the saints shall be opened; and they shall come forth and stand on the right hand of the Lamb, when he shall stand upon Mount Zion, and upon the holy city, the New Jerusalem; and they shall sing the song of the Lamb, day and night forever and ever. 57 And for this cause, that men might be made partakers of the glories which were to be revealed, the Lord sent forth the fulness of his gospel, his everlasting covenant, reasoning in plainness and simplicity— 58 To prepare the weak for those things which are coming on the earth, and for the Lord’s errand in the day when the weak shall confound the wise, and the little one become a strong nation, and two shall put their tens of thousands to flight. 59 And by the weak things of the earth the Lord shall thresh the nations by the power of his Spirit. 60 And for this cause these commandments were given; they were commanded to be kept from the world in the day that they were given, but now are to go forth unto all flesh— 61 And this according to the mind and will of the Lord, who ruleth over all flesh. 62 And unto him that repenteth and sanctifieth himself before the Lord shall be given eternal life. 63 And upon them that hearken not to the voice of the Lord shall be fulfilled that which was written by the prophet Moses, that they should be cut off from among the people. 64 And also that which was written by the prophet Malachi: For, behold, the day cometh that shall burn as an oven, and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble; and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. 65 Wherefore, this shall be the answer of the Lord unto them: 66 In that day when I came unto mine own, no man among you received me, and you were driven out. 67 When I called again there was none of you to answer; yet my arm was not shortened at all that I could not redeem, neither my power to deliver. 68 Behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea. I make the rivers a wilderness; their fish stink, and die for thirst. 69 I clothe the heavens with blackness, and make sackcloth their covering. 70 And this shall ye have of my hand—ye shall lie down in sorrow. 71 Behold, and lo, there are none to deliver you; for ye obeyed not my voice when I called to you out of the heavens; ye believed not my servants, and when they were sent unto you ye received them not. 72 Wherefore, they sealed up the testimony and bound up the law, and ye were delivered over unto darkness. 73 These shall go away into outer darkness, where there is weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth. 74 Behold the Lord your God hath spoken it. Amen. D&C 71–83 - 1 Behold, thus saith the Lord unto you my servants Joseph Smith, Jun., and Sidney Rigdon, that the time has verily come that it is necessary and expedient in me that you should open your mouths in proclaiming my gospel, the things of the kingdom, expounding the mysteries thereof out of the scriptures, according to that portion of Spirit and power which shall be given unto you, even as I will. 2 Verily I say unto you, proclaim unto the world in the regions round about, and in the church also, for the space of a season, even until it shall be made known unto you. 3 Verily this is a mission for a season, which I give unto you. 4 Wherefore, labor ye in my vineyard. Call upon the inhabitants of the earth, and bear record, and prepare the way for the commandments and revelations which are to come. D&C 99 - 1 Behold, thus saith the Lord unto my servant John Murdock—thou art called to go into the eastern countries from house to house, from village to village, and from city to city, to proclaim mine everlasting gospel unto the inhabitants thereof, in the midst of persecution and wickedness. 2 And who receiveth you receiveth me; and you shall have power to declare my word in the demonstration of my Holy Spirit. 3 And who receiveth you as a little child, receiveth my kingdom; and blessed are they, for they shall obtain mercy. 4 And whoso rejecteth you shall be rejected of my Father and his house; and you shall cleanse your feet in the secret places by the way for a testimony against them. 5 And behold, and lo, I come quickly to judgment, to convince all of their ungodly deeds which they have committed against me, as it is written of me in the volume of the book. 6 And now, verily I say unto you, that it is not expedient that you should go until your children are provided for, and sent up kindly unto the bishop of Zion. 7 And after a few years, if thou desirest of me, thou mayest go up also unto the goodly land, to possess thine inheritance; 8 Otherwise thou shalt continue proclaiming my gospel until thou be taken. Amen. D&C 84–87 - 1 A revelation of Jesus Christ unto his servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and six elders, as they united their hearts and lifted their voices on high. 2 Yea, the word of the Lord concerning his church, established in the last days for the restoration of his people, as he has spoken by the mouth of his prophets, and for the gathering of his saints to stand upon Mount Zion, which shall be the city of New Jerusalem. 3 Which city shall be built, beginning at the temple lot, which is appointed by the finger of the Lord, in the western boundaries of the State of Missouri, and dedicated by the hand of Joseph Smith, Jun., and others with whom the Lord was well pleased. 4 Verily this is the word of the Lord, that the city New Jerusalem shall be built by the gathering of the saints, beginning at this place, even the place of the temple, which temple shall be reared in this generation. 5 For verily this generation shall not all pass away until an house shall be built unto the Lord, and a cloud shall rest upon it, which cloud shall be even the glory of the Lord, which shall fill the house. 6 And the sons of Moses, according to the Holy Priesthood which he received under the hand of his father-in-law, Jethro; Kirtland Temple Kirtland Temple Doctrine & Covenants D&C 88–107 - 1 Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you who have assembled yourselves together to receive his will concerning you: 2 Behold, this is pleasing unto your Lord, and the angels rejoice over you; the alms of your prayers have come up into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth, and are recorded in the book of the names of the sanctified, even them of the celestial world. 3 Wherefore, I now send upon you another Comforter, even upon you my friends, that it may abide in your hearts, even the Holy Spirit of promise; which other Comforter is the same that I promised unto my disciples, as is recorded in the testimony of John. 4 This Comforter is the promise which I give unto you of eternal life, even the glory of the celestial kingdom; 5 Which glory is that of the church of the Firstborn, even of God, the holiest of all, through Jesus Christ his Son—6 He that ascended up on high, as also he descended below all things, in that he comprehended all things, that he might be in all and through all things, the light of truth; 7 Which truth shineth. This is the light of Christ. As also he is in the sun, and the light of the sun, and the power thereof by which it was made. D&C 134 - 1 We believe that governments were instituted of God for the benefit of man; and that he holds men accountable for their acts in relation to them, both in making laws and administering them, for the good and safety of society. 2 We believe that no government can exist in peace, except such laws are framed and held inviolate as will secure to each individual the free exercise of conscience, the right and control of property, and the protection of life. 3 We believe that all governments necessarily require civil officers and magistrates to enforce the laws of the same; and that such as will administer the law in equity and justice should be sought for and upheld by the voice of the people if a republic, or the will of the sovereign. 4 We believe that religion is instituted of God; and that men are amenable to him, and to him only, for the exercise of it, unless their religious opinions prompt them to infringe upon the rights and liberties of others; but we do not believe that human law has a right to interfere in prescribing rules of worship to bind the consciences of men, nor dictate forms for public or private devotion; that the civil magistrate should restrain crime, but never control conscience; should punish guilt, but never suppress the freedom of the soul. 5 We believe that all men are bound to sustain and uphold the respective governments in which they reside, while protected in their inherent and inalienable rights by the laws of such governments; and that sedition and rebellion are unbecoming every citizen thus protected, and should be punished accordingly; and that all governments have a right to enact such laws as in their own judgments are best calculated to secure the public interest; at the same time, however, holding sacred the freedom of conscience. 6 We believe that every man should be honored in his station, rulers and magistrates as such, being placed for the protection of the innocent and the punishment of the guilty; and that to the laws all men owe respect and deference, as without them peace and harmony would be supplanted by anarchy and terror; human laws being instituted for the express purpose of regulating our interests as individuals and nations, between man and man; and divine laws given of heaven, prescribing rules on spiritual concerns, for faith and worship, both to be answered by man to his Maker. 7 We believe that rulers, states, and governments have a right, and are bound to enact laws for the protection of all citizens in the free exercise of their religious belief; but we do not believe that they have a right in justice to deprive citizens of this privilege, or proscribe them in their opinions, so long as a regard and reverence are shown to the laws and such religious opinions do not justify sedition nor conspiracy. 8 We believe that the commission of crime should be punished according to the nature of the offense; that murder, treason, robbery, theft, and the breach of the general peace, in all respects, should be punished according to their criminality and their tendency to evil among men, by the laws of that government in which the offense is committed; and for the public peace and tranquility all men should step forward and use their ability in bringing offenders against good laws to punishment. 9 We do not believe it just to mingle religious influence with civil government, whereby one religious society is fostered and another proscribed in its spiritual privileges, and the individual rights of its members, as citizens, denied. 10 We believe that all religious societies have a right to deal with their members for disorderly conduct, according to the rules and regulations of such societies; provided that such dealings be for fellowship and good standing; but we do not believe that any religious society has authority to try men on the right of property or life, to take from them this world’s goods, or to put them in jeopardy of either life or limb, or to inflict any physical punishment upon them. They can only excommunicate them from their society, and withdraw from them their fellowship. 11 We believe that men should appeal to the civil law for redress of all wrongs and grievances, where personal abuse is inflicted or the right of property or character infringed, where such laws exist as will protect the same; but we believe that all men are justified in defending themselves, their friends, and property, and the government, from the unlawful assaults and encroachments of all persons in times of exigency, where immediate appeal cannot be made to the laws, and relief afforded. 12 We believe it just to preach the gospel to the nations of the earth, and warn the righteous to save themselves from the corruption of the world; but we do not believe it right to interfere with bond-servants, neither preach the gospel to, nor baptize them contrary to the will and wish of their masters, nor to meddle with or influence them in the least to cause them to be dissatisfied with their situations in this life, thereby jeopardizing the lives of men; such interference we believe to be unlawful and unjust, and dangerous to the peace of every government allowing human beings to be held in servitude. D&C 108 - 1 Verily thus saith the Lord unto you, my servant Lyman: Your sins are forgiven you, because you have obeyed my voice in coming up hither this morning to receive counsel of him whom I have appointed. 2 Therefore, let your soul be at rest concerning your spiritual standing, and resist no more my voice. 3 And arise up and be more careful henceforth in observing your vows, which you have made and do make, and you shall be blessed with exceeding great blessings. 4 Wait patiently until the solemn assembly shall be called of my servants, then you shall be remembered with the first of mine elders, and receive right by ordination with the rest of mine elders whom I have chosen. 5 Behold, this is the promise of the Father unto you if you continue faithful. 6 And it shall be fulfilled upon you in that day that you shall have right to preach my gospel wheresoever I shall send you, from henceforth from that time. 7 Therefore, strengthen your brethren in all your conversation, in all your prayers, in all your exhortations, and in all your doings. 8 And behold, and lo, I am with you to bless you and deliver you forever. Amen. D&C 137 - 1 The heavens were opened upon us, and I beheld the celestial kingdom of God, and the glory thereof, whether in the body or out I cannot tell. 2 I saw the transcendent beauty of the gate through which the heirs of that kingdom will enter, which was like unto circling flames of fire; 3 Also the blazing throne of God, whereon was seated the Father and the Son. 4 I saw the beautiful streets of that kingdom, which had the appearance of being paved with gold. 5 I saw Father Adam and Abraham; and my father and my mother; my brother Alvin, that has long since slept; 6 And marveled how it was that he had obtained an inheritance in that kingdom, seeing that he had departed this life before the Lord had set his hand to gather Israel the second time, and had not been baptized for the remission of sins. 7 Thus came the voice of the Lord unto me, saying: All who have died without a knowledge of this gospel, who would have received it if they had been permitted to tarry, shall be heirs of the celestial kingdom of God; 8 Also all that shall die henceforth without a knowledge of it, who would have received it with all their hearts, shall be heirs of that kingdom; 9 For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts. 10 And I also beheld that all children who die before they arrive at the years of accountability are saved in the celestial kingdom of heaven. D&C 109–123 - 1 Thanks be to thy name, O Lord God of Israel, who keepest covenant and showest mercy unto thy servants who walk uprightly before thee, with all their hearts—2 Thou who hast commanded thy servants to build a house to thy name in this place [Kirtland]. 3 And now thou beholdest, O Lord, that thy servants have done according to thy commandment. 4 And now we ask thee, Holy Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of thy bosom, in whose name alone salvation can be administered to the children of men, we ask thee, O Lord, to accept of this house, the workmanship of the hands of us, thy servants, which thou didst command us to build. 5 For thou knowest that we have done this work through great tribulation; and out of our poverty we have given of our substance to build a house to thy name, that the Son of Man might have a place to manifest himself to his people. Nauvoo, Illinois Doctrine & Covenants / Articles of Faith Nauvoo, Illinois D&C 124–128 - 1 Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you, my servant Joseph Smith, I am well pleased with your offering and acknowledgments, which you have made; for unto this end have I raised you up, that I might show forth my wisdom through the weak things of the earth. 2 Your prayers are acceptable before me; and in answer to them I say unto you, that you are now called immediately to make a solemn proclamation of my gospel, and of this stake which I have planted to be a cornerstone of Zion, which shall be polished with the refinement which is after the similitude of a palace. 3 This proclamation shall be made to all the kings of the world, to the four corners thereof, to the honorable president-elect, and the high-minded governors of the nation in which you live, and to all the nations of the earth scattered abroad. Articles of Faith - 1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. 2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression. 3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. 4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost. 5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof. 6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth. 7 We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth. 8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. 9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. 10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory. 11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may. 12 We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law. 13 We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. D&C 129–132 - 1 There are two kinds of beings in heaven, namely: Angels, who are resurrected personages, having bodies of flesh and bones—2 For instance, Jesus said: Handle me and see, for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 3 Secondly: the spirits of just men made perfect, they who are not resurrected, but inherit the same glory. 4 When a messenger comes saying he has a message from God, offer him your hand and request him to shake hands with you. 5 If he be an angel he will do so, and you will feel his hand. 6 If he be the spirit of a just man made perfect he will come in his glory; for that is the only way he can appear—7 Ask him to shake hands with you, but he will not move, because it is contrary to the order of heaven for a just man to deceive; but he will still deliver his message. Martyrdom of Joseph Smith / Going West Doctrine & Covenants Martyrdom of Joseph Smith/Going West D&C 135 - 1 To seal the testimony of this book and the Book of Mormon, we announce the martyrdom of Joseph Smith the Prophet, and Hyrum Smith the Patriarch. They were shot in Carthage jail, on the 27th of June, 1844, about five o’clock p.m., by an armed mob—painted black—of from 150 to 200 persons. Hyrum was shot first and fell calmly, exclaiming: I am a dead man! Joseph leaped from the window, and was shot dead in the attempt, exclaiming: O Lord my God! They were both shot after they were dead, in a brutal manner, and both received four balls. 2 John Taylor and Willard Richards, two of the Twelve, were the only persons in the room at the time; the former was wounded in a savage manner with four balls, but has since recovered; the latter, through the providence of God, escaped, without even a hole in his robe. 3 Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. In the short space of twenty years, he has brought forth the Book of Mormon, which he translated by the gift and power of God, and has been the means of publishing it on two continents; has sent the fulness of the everlasting gospel, which it contained, to the four quarters of the earth; has brought forth the revelations and commandments which compose this book of Doctrine and Covenants, and many other wise documents and instructions for the benefit of the children of men; gathered many thousands of the Latter-day Saints, founded a great city, and left a fame and name that cannot be slain. He lived great, and he died great in the eyes of God and his people; and like most of the Lord’s anointed in ancient times, has sealed his mission and his works with his own blood; and so has his brother Hyrum. In life they were not divided, and in death they were not separated! 4 When Joseph went to Carthage to deliver himself up to the pretended requirements of the law, two or three days previous to his assassination, he said: “I am going like a lamb to the slaughter; but I am calm as a summer’s morning; I have a conscience void of offense towards God, and towards all men. I shall die innocent, and it shall yet be said of me—he was murdered in cold blood.”—The same morning, after Hyrum had made ready to go—shall it be said to the slaughter? yes, for so it was—he read the following paragraph, near the close of the twelfth chapter of Ether, in the Book of Mormon, and turned down the leaf upon it: 5 And it came to pass that I prayed unto the Lord that he would give unto the Gentiles grace, that they might have charity. And it came to pass that the Lord said unto me: If they have not charity it mattereth not unto thee, thou hast been faithful; wherefore thy garments shall be made clean. And because thou hast seen thy weakness, thou shalt be made strong, even unto the sitting down in the place which I have prepared in the mansions of my Father. And now I … bid farewell unto the Gentiles; yea, and also unto my brethren whom I love, until we shall meet before the judgment-seat of Christ, where all men shall know that my garments are not spotted with your blood. The testators are now dead, and their testament is in force. 6 Hyrum Smith was forty-four years old in February, 1844, and Joseph Smith was thirty-eight in December, 1843; and henceforward their names will be classed among the martyrs of religion; and the reader in every nation will be reminded that the Book of Mormon, and this book of Doctrine and Covenants of the church, cost the best blood of the nineteenth century to bring them forth for the salvation of a ruined world; and that if the fire can scathe a green tree for the glory of God, how easy it will burn up the dry trees to purify the vineyard of corruption. They lived for glory; they died for glory; and glory is their eternal reward. From age to age shall their names go down to posterity as gems for the sanctified. 7 They were innocent of any crime, as they had often been proved before, and were only confined in jail by the conspiracy of traitors and wicked men; and their innocent blood on the floor of Carthage jail is a broad seal affixed to “Mormonism” that cannot be rejected by any court on earth, and their innocent blood on the escutcheon of the State of Illinois, with the broken faith of the State as pledged by the governor, is a witness to the truth of the everlasting gospel that all the world cannot impeach; and their innocent blood on the banner of liberty, and on the magna charta of the United States, is an ambassador for the religion of Jesus Christ, that will touch the hearts of honest men among all nations; and their innocent blood, with the innocent blood of all the martyrs under the altar that John saw, will cry unto the Lord of Hosts till he avenges that blood on the earth. Amen. D&C 136 - 1 The Word and Will of the Lord concerning the Camp of Israel in their journeyings to the West: 2 Let all the people of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and those who journey with them, be organized into companies, with a covenant and promise to keep all the commandments and statutes of the Lord our God. 3 Let the companies be organized with captains of hundreds, captains of fifties, and captains of tens, with a president and his two counselors at their head, under the direction of the Twelve Apostles. 4 And this shall be our covenant—that we will walk in all the ordinances of the Lord. 5 Let each company provide themselves with all the teams, wagons, provisions, clothing, and other necessaries for the journey, that they can. 6 When the companies are organized let them go to with their might, to prepare for those who are to tarry. 7 Let each company, with their captains and presidents, decide how many can go next spring; then choose out a sufficient number of able-bodied and expert men, to take teams, seeds, and farming utensils, to go as pioneers to prepare for putting in spring crops. 8 Let each company bear an equal proportion, according to the dividend of their property, in taking the poor, the widows, the fatherless, and the families of those who have gone into the army, that the cries of the widow and the fatherless come not up into the ears of the Lord against this people. 9 Let each company prepare houses, and fields for raising grain, for those who are to remain behind this season; and this is the will of the Lord concerning his people. 10 Let every man use all his influence and property to remove this people to the place where the Lord shall locate a stake of Zion. 11 And if ye do this with a pure heart, in all faithfulness, ye shall be blessed; you shall be blessed in your flocks, and in your herds, and in your fields, and in your houses, and in your families. 12 Let my servants Ezra T. Benson and Erastus Snow organize a company. 13 And let my servants Orson Pratt and Wilford Woodruff organize a company. 14 Also, let my servants Amasa Lyman and George A. Smith organize a company. 15 And appoint presidents, and captains of hundreds, and of fifties, and of tens. 16 And let my servants that have been appointed go and teach this, my will, to the saints, that they may be ready to go to a land of peace. 17 Go thy way and do as I have told you, and fear not thine enemies; for they shall not have power to stop my work. 18 Zion shall be redeemed in mine own due time. 19 And if any man shall seek to build up himself, and seeketh not my counsel, he shall have no power, and his folly shall be made manifest. 20 Seek ye; and keep all your pledges one with another; and covet not that which is thy brother’s. 21 Keep yourselves from evil to take the name of the Lord in vain, for I am the Lord your God, even the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham and of Isaac and of Jacob. 22 I am he who led the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt; and my arm is stretched out in the last days, to save my people Israel. 23 Cease to contend one with another; cease to speak evil one of another. 24 Cease drunkenness; and let your words tend to edifying one another. 25 If thou borrowest of thy neighbor, thou shalt restore that which thou hast borrowed; and if thou canst not repay then go straightway and tell thy neighbor, lest he condemn thee. 26 If thou shalt find that which thy neighbor has lost, thou shalt make diligent search till thou shalt deliver it to him again. 27 Thou shalt be diligent in preserving what thou hast, that thou mayest be a wise steward; for it is the free gift of the Lord thy God, and thou art his steward. 28 If thou art merry, praise the Lord with singing, with music, with dancing, and with a prayer of praise and thanksgiving. 29 If thou art sorrowful, call on the Lord thy God with supplication, that your souls may be joyful. 30 Fear not thine enemies, for they are in mine hands and I will do my pleasure with them. 31 My people must be tried in all things, that they may be prepared to receive the glory that I have for them, even the glory of Zion; and he that will not bear chastisement is not worthy of my kingdom. 32 Let him that is ignorant learn wisdom by humbling himself and calling upon the Lord his God, that his eyes may be opened that he may see, and his ears opened that he may hear; 33 For my Spirit is sent forth into the world to enlighten the humble and contrite, and to the condemnation of the ungodly. 34 Thy brethren have rejected you and your testimony, even the nation that has driven you out; 35 And now cometh the day of their calamity, even the days of sorrow, like a woman that is taken in travail; and their sorrow shall be great unless they speedily repent, yea, very speedily. 36 For they killed the prophets, and them that were sent unto them; and they have shed innocent blood, which crieth from the ground against them. 37 Therefore, marvel not at these things, for ye are not yet pure; ye can not yet bear my glory; but ye shall behold it if ye are faithful in keeping all my words that I have given you, from the days of Adam to Abraham, from Abraham to Moses, from Moses to Jesus and his apostles, and from Jesus and his apostles to Joseph Smith, whom I did call upon by mine angels, my ministering servants, and by mine own voice out of the heavens, to bring forth my work; 38 Which foundation he did lay, and was faithful; and I took him to myself. 39 Many have marveled because of his death; but it was needful that he should seal his testimony with his blood, that he might be honored and the wicked might be condemned. 40 Have I not delivered you from your enemies, only in that I have left a witness of my name? 41 Now, therefore, hearken, O ye people of my church; and ye elders listen together; you have received my kingdom. 42 Be diligent in keeping all my commandments, lest judgments come upon you, and your faith fail you, and your enemies triumph over you. So no more at present. Amen and Amen. OD 1 - 1 To Whom It May Concern: Press dispatches having been sent for political purposes, from Salt Lake City, which have been widely published, to the effect that the Utah Commission, in their recent report to the Secretary of the Interior, allege that plural marriages are still being solemnized and that forty or more such marriages have been contracted in Utah since last June or during the past year, also that in public discourses the leaders of the Church have taught, encouraged and urged the continuance of the practice of polygamy—I, therefore, as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, do hereby, in the most solemn manner, declare that these charges are false. We are not teaching polygamy or plural marriage, nor permitting any person to enter into its practice, and I deny that either forty or any other number of plural marriages have during that period been solemnized in our Temples or in any other place in the Territory. One case has been reported, in which the parties allege that the marriage was performed in the Endowment House, in Salt Lake City, in the Spring of 1889, but I have not been able to learn who performed the ceremony; whatever was done in this matter was without my knowledge. In consequence of this alleged occurrence the Endowment House was, by my instructions, taken down without delay. Inasmuch as laws have been enacted by Congress forbidding plural marriages, which laws have been pronounced constitutional by the court of last resort, I hereby declare my intention to submit to those laws, and to use my influence with the members of the Church over which I preside to have them do likewise. There is nothing in my teachings to the Church or in those of my associates, during the time specified, which can be reasonably construed to inculcate or encourage polygamy; and when any Elder of the Church has used language which appeared to convey any such teaching, he has been promptly reproved. And I now publicly declare that my advice to the Latter-day Saints is to refrain from contracting any marriage forbidden by the law of the land. Wilford Woodruff President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Lorenzo Snow offered the following: “I move that, recognizing Wilford Woodruff as the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the only man on the earth at the present time who holds the keys of the sealing ordinances, we consider him fully authorized by virtue of his position to issue the Manifesto which has been read in our hearing, and which is dated September 24th, 1890, and that as a Church in General Conference assembled, we accept his declaration concerning plural marriages as authoritative and binding.” Salt Lake City, Utah, October 6, 1890. Excerpts from Three Addresses by President Wilford Woodruff Regarding the Manifesto The Lord will never permit me or any other man who stands as President of this Church to lead you astray. It is not in the programme. It is not in the mind of God. If I were to attempt that, the Lord would remove me out of my place, and so He will any other man who attempts to lead the children of men astray from the oracles of God and from their duty. (Sixty-first Semiannual General Conference of the Church, Monday, October 6, 1890, Salt Lake City, Utah. Reported in Deseret Evening News, October 11, 1890, p. 2.) It matters not who lives or who dies, or who is called to lead this Church, they have got to lead it by the inspiration of Almighty God. If they do not do it that way, they cannot do it at all. … I have had some revelations of late, and very important ones to me, and I will tell you what the Lord has said to me. Let me bring your minds to what is termed the manifesto. … The Lord has told me to ask the Latter-day Saints a question, and He also told me that if they would listen to what I said to them and answer the question put to them, by the Spirit and power of God, they would all answer alike, and they would all believe alike with regard to this matter. The question is this: Which is the wisest course for the Latter-day Saints to pursue—to continue to attempt to practice plural marriage, with the laws of the nation against it and the opposition of sixty millions of people, and at the cost of the confiscation and loss of all the Temples, and the stopping of all the ordinances therein, both for the living and the dead, and the imprisonment of the First Presidency and Twelve and the heads of families in the Church, and the confiscation of personal property of the people (all of which of themselves would stop the practice); or, after doing and suffering what we have through our adherence to this principle to cease the practice and submit to the law, and through doing so leave the Prophets, Apostles and fathers at home, so that they can instruct the people and attend to the duties of the Church, and also leave the Temples in the hands of the Saints, so that they can attend to the ordinances of the Gospel, both for the living and the dead? The Lord showed me by vision and revelation exactly what would take place if we did not stop this practice. If we had not stopped it, you would have had no use for … any of the men in this temple at Logan; for all ordinances would be stopped throughout the land of Zion. Confusion would reign throughout Israel, and many men would be made prisoners. This trouble would have come upon the whole Church, and we should have been compelled to stop the practice. Now, the question is, whether it should be stopped in this manner, or in the way the Lord has manifested to us, and leave our Prophets and Apostles and fathers free men, and the temples in the hands of the people, so that the dead may be redeemed. A large number has already been delivered from the prison house in the spirit world by this people, and shall the work go on or stop? This is the question I lay before the Latter-day Saints. You have to judge for yourselves. I want you to answer it for yourselves. I shall not answer it; but I say to you that that is exactly the condition we as a people would have been in had we not taken the course we have. … I saw exactly what would come to pass if there was not something done. I have had this spirit upon me for a long time. But I want to say this: I should have let all the temples go out of our hands; I should have gone to prison myself, and let every other man go there, had not the God of heaven commanded me to do what I did do; and when the hour came that I was commanded to do that, it was all clear to me. I went before the Lord, and I wrote what the Lord told me to write. … I leave this with you, for you to contemplate and consider. The Lord is at work with us. (Cache Stake Conference, Logan, Utah, Sunday, November 1, 1891. Reported in Deseret Weekly, November 14, 1891.) Now I will tell you what was manifested to me and what the Son of God performed in this thing. … All these things would have come to pass, as God Almighty lives, had not that Manifesto been given. Therefore, the Son of God felt disposed to have that thing presented to the Church and to the world for purposes in his own mind. The Lord had decreed the establishment of Zion. He had decreed the finishing of this temple. He had decreed that the salvation of the living and the dead should be given in these valleys of the mountains. And Almighty God decreed that the Devil should not thwart it. If you can understand that, that is a key to it. (From a discourse at the sixth session of the dedication of the Salt Lake Temple, April 1893. Typescript of Dedicatory Services, Archives, Church Historical Department, Salt Lake City, Utah.) D&C 138 - 1 On the third of October, in the year nineteen hundred and eighteen, I sat in my room pondering over the scriptures; 2 And reflecting upon the great atoning sacrifice that was made by the Son of God, for the redemption of the world; 3 And the great and wonderful love made manifest by the Father and the Son in the coming of the Redeemer into the world; 4 That through his atonement, and by obedience to the principles of the gospel, mankind might be saved. 5 While I was thus engaged, my mind reverted to the writings of the apostle Peter, to the primitive saints scattered abroad throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, and other parts of Asia, where the gospel had been preached after the crucifixion of the Lord. 6 I opened the Bible and read the third and fourth chapters of the first epistle of Peter, and as I read I was greatly impressed, more than I had ever been before, with the following passages: 7 “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: 8 “By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; 9 “Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.” (1 Peter 3:18–20.) 10 “For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.” (1 Peter 4:6.) 11 As I pondered over these things which are written, the eyes of my understanding were opened, and the Spirit of the Lord rested upon me, and I saw the hosts of the dead, both small and great. 12 And there were gathered together in one place an innumerable company of the spirits of the just, who had been faithful in the testimony of Jesus while they lived in mortality; 13 And who had offered sacrifice in the similitude of the great sacrifice of the Son of God, and had suffered tribulation in their Redeemer’s name. 14 All these had departed the mortal life, firm in the hope of a glorious resurrection, through the grace of God the Father and his Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ. 15 I beheld that they were filled with joy and gladness, and were rejoicing together because the day of their deliverance was at hand. 16 They were assembled awaiting the advent of the Son of God into the spirit world, to declare their redemption from the bands of death. 17 Their sleeping dust was to be restored unto its perfect frame, bone to his bone, and the sinews and the flesh upon them, the spirit and the body to be united never again to be divided, that they might receive a fulness of joy. 18 While this vast multitude waited and conversed, rejoicing in the hour of their deliverance from the chains of death, the Son of God appeared, declaring liberty to the captives who had been faithful; 19 And there he preached to them the everlasting gospel, the doctrine of the resurrection and the redemption of mankind from the fall, and from individual sins on conditions of repentance. 20 But unto the wicked he did not go, and among the ungodly and the unrepentant who had defiled themselves while in the flesh, his voice was not raised; 21 Neither did the rebellious who rejected the testimonies and the warnings of the ancient prophets behold his presence, nor look upon his face. 22 Where these were, darkness reigned, but among the righteous there was peace; 23 And the saints rejoiced in their redemption, and bowed the knee and acknowledged the Son of God as their Redeemer and Deliverer from death and the chains of hell. 24 Their countenances shone, and the radiance from the presence of the Lord rested upon them, and they sang praises unto his holy name. 25 I marveled, for I understood that the Savior spent about three years in his ministry among the Jews and those of the house of Israel, endeavoring to teach them the everlasting gospel and call them unto repentance; 26 And yet, notwithstanding his mighty works, and miracles, and proclamation of the truth, in great power and authority, there were but few who hearkened to his voice, and rejoiced in his presence, and received salvation at his hands. 27 But his ministry among those who were dead was limited to the brief time intervening between the crucifixion and his resurrection; 28 And I wondered at the words of Peter—wherein he said that the Son of God preached unto the spirits in prison, who sometime were disobedient, when once the long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah—and how it was possible for him to preach to those spirits and perform the necessary labor among them in so short a time. 29 And as I wondered, my eyes were opened, and my understanding quickened, and I perceived that the Lord went not in person among the wicked and the disobedient who had rejected the truth, to teach them; 30 But behold, from among the righteous, he organized his forces and appointed messengers, clothed with power and authority, and commissioned them to go forth and carry the light of the gospel to them that were in darkness, even to all the spirits of men; and thus was the gospel preached to the dead. 31 And the chosen messengers went forth to declare the acceptable day of the Lord and proclaim liberty to the captives who were bound, even unto all who would repent of their sins and receive the gospel. 32 Thus was the gospel preached to those who had died in their sins, without a knowledge of the truth, or in transgression, having rejected the prophets. 33 These were taught faith in God, repentance from sin, vicarious baptism for the remission of sins, the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands, 34 And all other principles of the gospel that were necessary for them to know in order to qualify themselves that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. 35 And so it was made known among the dead, both small and great, the unrighteous as well as the faithful, that redemption had been wrought through the sacrifice of the Son of God upon the cross. 36 Thus was it made known that our Redeemer spent his time during his sojourn in the world of spirits, instructing and preparing the faithful spirits of the prophets who had testified of him in the flesh; 37 That they might carry the message of redemption unto all the dead, unto whom he could not go personally, because of their rebellion and transgression, that they through the ministration of his servants might also hear his words. 38 Among the great and mighty ones who were assembled in this vast congregation of the righteous were Father Adam, the Ancient of Days and father of all, 39 And our glorious Mother Eve, with many of her faithful daughters who had lived through the ages and worshiped the true and living God. 40 Abel, the first martyr, was there, and his brother Seth, one of the mighty ones, who was in the express image of his father, Adam. 41 Noah, who gave warning of the flood; Shem, the great high priest; Abraham, the father of the faithful; Isaac, Jacob, and Moses, the great law-giver of Israel; 42 And Isaiah, who declared by prophecy that the Redeemer was anointed to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that were bound, were also there. 43 Moreover, Ezekiel, who was shown in vision the great valley of dry bones, which were to be clothed upon with flesh, to come forth again in the resurrection of the dead, living souls; 44 Daniel, who foresaw and foretold the establishment of the kingdom of God in the latter days, never again to be destroyed nor given to other people; 45 Elias, who was with Moses on the Mount of Transfiguration; 46 And Malachi, the prophet who testified of the coming of Elijah—of whom also Moroni spake to the Prophet Joseph Smith, declaring that he should come before the ushering in of the great and dreadful day of the Lord—were also there. 47 The Prophet Elijah was to plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to their fathers, 48 Foreshadowing the great work to be done in the temples of the Lord in the dispensation of the fulness of times, for the redemption of the dead, and the sealing of the children to their parents, lest the whole earth be smitten with a curse and utterly wasted at his coming. 49 All these and many more, even the prophets who dwelt among the Nephites and testified of the coming of the Son of God, mingled in the vast assembly and waited for their deliverance, 50 For the dead had looked upon the long absence of their spirits from their bodies as a bondage. 51 These the Lord taught, and gave them power to come forth, after his resurrection from the dead, to enter into his Father’s kingdom, there to be crowned with immortality and eternal life, 52 And continue thenceforth their labor as had been promised by the Lord, and be partakers of all blessings which were held in reserve for them that love him. 53 The Prophet Joseph Smith, and my father, Hyrum Smith, Brigham Young, John Taylor, Wilford Woodruff, and other choice spirits who were reserved to come forth in the fulness of times to take part in laying the foundations of the great latter-day work, 54 Including the building of the temples and the performance of ordinances therein for the redemption of the dead, were also in the spirit world. 55 I observed that they were also among the noble and great ones who were chosen in the beginning to be rulers in the Church of God. 56 Even before they were born, they, with many others, received their first lessons in the world of spirits and were prepared to come forth in the due time of the Lord to labor in his vineyard for the salvation of the souls of men. 57 I beheld that the faithful elders of this dispensation, when they depart from mortal life, continue their labors in the preaching of the gospel of repentance and redemption, through the sacrifice of the Only Begotten Son of God, among those who are in darkness and under the bondage of sin in the great world of the spirits of the dead. 58 The dead who repent will be redeemed, through obedience to the ordinances of the house of God, 59 And after they have paid the penalty of their transgressions, and are washed clean, shall receive a reward according to their works, for they are heirs of salvation. 60 Thus was the vision of the redemption of the dead revealed to me, and I bear record, and I know that this record is true, through the blessing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, even so. Amen. OD 2 - To Whom It May Concern: On September 30, 1978, at the 148th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the following was presented by President N. Eldon Tanner, First Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church: In early June of this year, the First Presidency announced that a revelation had been received by President Spencer W. Kimball extending priesthood and temple blessings to all worthy male members of the Church. President Kimball has asked that I advise the conference that after he had received this revelation, which came to him after extended meditation and prayer in the sacred rooms of the holy temple, he presented it to his counselors, who accepted it and approved it. It was then presented to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who unanimously approved it, and was subsequently presented to all other General Authorities, who likewise approved it unanimously. President Kimball has asked that I now read this letter: June 8, 1978 To all general and local priesthood officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout the world: Dear Brethren: As we have witnessed the expansion of the work of the Lord over the earth, we have been grateful that people of many nations have responded to the message of the restored gospel, and have joined the Church in ever-increasing numbers. This, in turn, has inspired us with a desire to extend to every worthy member of the Church all of the privileges and blessings which the gospel affords. Aware of the promises made by the prophets and presidents of the Church who have preceded us that at some time, in God’s eternal plan, all of our brethren who are worthy may receive the priesthood, and witnessing the faithfulness of those from whom the priesthood has been withheld, we have pleaded long and earnestly in behalf of these, our faithful brethren, spending many hours in the Upper Room of the Temple supplicating the Lord for divine guidance. He has heard our prayers, and by revelation has confirmed that the long-promised day has come when every faithful, worthy man in the Church may receive the holy priesthood, with power to exercise its divine authority, and enjoy with his loved ones every blessing that flows therefrom, including the blessings of the temple. Accordingly, all worthy male members of the Church may be ordained to the priesthood without regard for race or color. Priesthood leaders are instructed to follow the policy of carefully interviewing all candidates for ordination to either the Aaronic or the Melchizedek Priesthood to insure that they meet the established standards for worthiness. We declare with soberness that the Lord has now made known his will for the blessing of all his children throughout the earth who will hearken to the voice of his authorized servants, and prepare themselves to receive every blessing of the gospel. Sincerely yours, Spencer W. Kimball N. Eldon Tanner Marion G. Romney The First Presidency Recognizing Spencer W. Kimball as the prophet, seer, and revelator, and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it is proposed that we as a constituent assembly accept this revelation as the word and will of the Lord. All in favor please signify by raising your right hand. Any opposed by the same sign. The vote to sustain the foregoing motion was unanimous in the affirmative. 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- The Scattering of Israel: Harmony of the Gospels
Read from different scriptures about the scattering of Israel in chronological order. Hezekiah & Assyria Isaiah's Prophecies Wicked & Righteous Kings Jeremiah & Prophets Battle of Megiddo/Judah Loses Independence Scattering Israel/Lehi & Nephi First Captives/Daniel Judah Falls to Babylon Ezekiel's Visions/Nephite Travels Jerusalem is Destroyed « JUDA H & THE SCATT ERING » ≈ 720 BC – 586 BC : Hezekiah & Assyria / Isaiah / Jeremiah / Scattering / Lehi & Nephi / Daniel / Judah Falls / Ezekiel / Jerusalem Destroyed Hezekiah & Assyria Hezekiah & Assyria 2 Kings / 2 Chronicl es / Psalms / Isaiah 2 Kgs. 20:1–19 - 1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. 2 Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the Lord, saying, 3 I beseech thee, O Lord, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. 4 And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the Lord came to him, saying, 5 Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the Lord, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the Lord. 6 And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake. 7 And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered. 8 ¶ And Hezekiah said unto Isaiah, What shall be the sign that the Lord will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of the Lord the third day? 9 And Isaiah said, This sign shalt thou have of the Lord, that the Lord will do the thing that he hath spoken: shall the shadow go forward ten degrees, or go back ten degrees? 10 And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees. 11 And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the Lord: and he brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down in the dial of Ahaz. 12 ¶ At that time Berodach-baladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present unto Hezekiah: for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick. 13 And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not. 14 ¶ Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country, even from Babylon. 15 And he said, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All the things that are in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them. 16 And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the Lord. 17 Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store unto this day, shall be carried into Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the Lord. 18 And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. 19 Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good is the word of the Lord which thou hast spoken. And he said, Is it not good, if peace and truth be in my days? 2 Chr. 32:24–27 - 24 ¶ In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto the Lord: and he spake unto him, and he gave him a sign. 25 But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem. 26 Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the Lord came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah. Isa. 38–39 - 1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. 2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the Lord, 3 And said, Remember now, O Lord, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. 4 ¶ Then came the word of the Lord to Isaiah, saying, 5 Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the Lord, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years. 6 And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city. 7 And this shall be a sign unto thee from the Lord, that the Lord will do this thing that he hath spoken; 8 Behold, I will bring again the shadow of the degrees, which is gone down in the sun dial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward. So the sun returned ten degrees, by which degrees it was gone down. 9 ¶ The writing of Hezekiah king of Judah, when he had been sick, and was recovered of his sickness: 10 I said in the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the gates of the grave: I am deprived of the residue of my years. 11 I said, I shall not see the Lord, even the Lord, in the land of the living: I shall behold man no more with the inhabitants of the world. 12 Mine age is departed, and is removed from me as a shepherd’s tent: I have cut off like a weaver my life: he will cut me off with pining sickness: from day even to night wilt thou make an end of me. 13 I reckoned till morning, that, as a lion, so will he break all my bones: from day even to night wilt thou make an end of me. 14 Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail with looking upward: O Lord, I am oppressed; undertake for me. 15 What shall I say? he hath both spoken unto me, and himself hath done it: I shall go softly all my years in the bitterness of my soul. 16 O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of my spirit: so wilt thou recover me, and make me to live. 17 Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. 18 For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. 19 The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. 20 The Lord was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the stringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the Lord. 21 For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay it for a plaster upon the boil, and he shall recover. 22 Hezekiah also had said, What is the sign that I shall go up to the house of the Lord? 39:1 At that time Merodach-baladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and was recovered. 2 And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not. 3 ¶ Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country unto me, even from Babylon. 4 Then said he, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All that is in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them. 5 Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the Lord of hosts: 6 Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the Lord. 7 And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. 8 Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of the Lord which thou hast spoken. He said moreover, For there shall be peace and truth in my days. 722 BC Marduk-apla-iddina II/Merodach: King of Babylon 2 Kgs. 18:13–19:37 - 13 ¶ Now in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah did Sennacherib king of Assyria come up against all the fenced cities of Judah, and took them. 14 And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish, saying, I have offended; return from me: that which thou puttest on me will I bear. And the king of Assyria appointed unto Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold. 15 And Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the Lord, and in the treasures of the king’s house. 16 At that time did Hezekiah cut off the gold from the doors of the temple of the Lord, and from the pillars which Hezekiah king of Judah had overlaid, and gave it to the king of Assyria. 17 ¶ And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rab-shakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great host against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which is in the highway of the fuller’s field. 18 And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder. 19 And Rab-shakeh said unto them, Speak ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest? 20 Thou sayest, (but they are but vain words,) I have counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me? 21 Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him. 22 But if ye say unto me, We trust in the Lord our God: is not that he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and hath said to Judah and Jerusalem, Ye shall worship before this altar in Jerusalem? 23 Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them. 24 How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master’s servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen? 25 Am I now come up without the Lord against this place to destroy it? The Lord said to me, Go up against this land, and destroy it. 26 Then said Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, and Shebna, and Joah, unto Rab-shakeh, Speak, I pray thee, to thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it: and talk not with us in the Jews’ language in the ears of the people that are on the wall. 27 But Rab-shakeh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to thy master, and to thee, to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men which sit on the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you? 28 Then Rab-shakeh stood and cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ language, and spake, saying, Hear the word of the great king, the king of Assyria: 29 Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you out of his hand: 30 Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the Lord, saying, The Lord will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. 31 Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me, and then eat ye every man of his own vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his cistern: 32 Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, The Lord will deliver us. 33 Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered at all his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria? 34 Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? have they delivered Samaria out of mine hand? 35 Who are they among all the gods of the countries, that have delivered their country out of mine hand, that the Lord should deliver Jerusalem out of mine hand? 36 But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not. 37 Then came Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rab-shakeh. 19:1 And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the Lord. 2 And he sent Eliakim, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz. 3 And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth. 4 It may be the Lord thy God will hear all the words of Rab-shakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the Lord thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left. 5 So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah. 6 ¶ And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say to your master, Thus saith the Lord, Be not afraid of the words which thou hast heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me. 7 Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and shall return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land. 8 ¶ So Rab-shakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish. 9 And when he heard say of Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, Behold, he is come out to fight against thee: he sent messengers again unto Hezekiah, saying, 10 Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. 11 Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands, by destroying them utterly: and shalt thou be delivered? 12 Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed; as Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden which were in Thelasar? 13 Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivah? 14 ¶ And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord. 15 And Hezekiah prayed before the Lord, and said, O Lord God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth. 16 Lord, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, Lord, thine eyes, and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the living God. 17 Of a truth, Lord, the kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and their lands, 18 And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men’s hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them. 19 Now therefore, O Lord our God, I beseech thee, save thou us out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the Lord God, even thou only. 20 ¶ Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard. 21 This is the word that the Lord hath spoken concerning him; The virgin the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee. 22 Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel. 23 By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down the tall cedar trees thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the lodgings of his borders, and into the forest of his Carmel. 24 I have digged and drunk strange waters, and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of besieged places. 25 Hast thou not heard long ago how I have done it, and of ancient times that I have formed it? now have I brought it to pass, that thou shouldest be to lay waste fenced cities into ruinous heaps. 26 Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confounded; they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass on the housetops, and as corn blasted before it be grown up. 27 But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me. 28 Because thy rage against me and thy tumult is come up into mine ears, therefore I will put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest. 29 And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves, and in the second year that which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruits thereof. 30 And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall yet again take root downward, and bear fruit upward. 31 For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the Lord of hosts shall do this. 32 Therefore thus saith the Lord concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it. 33 By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith the Lord. 34 For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake. 35 ¶ And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the Lord went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses. 36 So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at Nineveh. 37 And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword: and they escaped into the land of Armenia. And Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead. Isa. 36–37 - 1 Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah, that Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the defenced cities of Judah, and took them. 2 And the king of Assyria sent Rabshakeh from Lachish to Jerusalem unto king Hezekiah with a great army. And he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller’s field. 3 Then came forth unto him Eliakim, Hilkiah’s son, which was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph’s son, the recorder. 4 ¶ And Rabshakeh said unto them, Say ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest? 5 I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me? 6 Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust in him. 7 But if thou say to me, We trust in the Lord our God: is it not he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and said to Judah and to Jerusalem, Ye shall worship before this altar? 8 Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them. 9 How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master’s servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen? 10 And am I now come up without the Lord against this land to destroy it? the Lord said unto me, Go up against this land, and destroy it. 11 ¶ Then said Eliakim and Shebna and Joah unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, unto thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it: and speak not to us in the Jews’ language, in the ears of the people that are on the wall. 12 ¶ But Rabshakeh said, Hath my master sent me to thy master and to thee to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men that sit upon the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you? 13 Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ language, and said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of Assyria. 14 Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you. 15 Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the Lord, saying, The Lord will surely deliver us: this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. 16 Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me: and eat ye every one of his vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his own cistern; 17 Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards. 18 Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, The Lord will deliver us. Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria? 19 Where are the gods of Hamath and Arphad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim? and have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? 20 Who are they among all the gods of these lands, that have delivered their land out of my hand, that the Lord should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand? 21 But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not. 22 ¶ Then came Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, that was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh. 37:1 And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the Lord. 2 And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, unto Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz. 3 And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth. 4 It may be the Lord thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the words which the Lord thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that is left. 5 So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah. 6 ¶ And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say unto your master, Thus saith the Lord, Be not afraid of the words that thou hast heard, wherewith the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me. 7 Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land. 8 ¶ So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish. 9 And he heard say concerning Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, He is come forth to make war with thee. And when he heard it, he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying, 10 Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God, in whom thou trustest, deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria. 11 Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands by destroying them utterly; and shalt thou be delivered? 12 Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed, as Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden which were in Telassar? 13 Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arphad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? 14 ¶ And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up unto the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord. 15 And Hezekiah prayed unto the Lord, saying, 16 O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth. 17 Incline thine ear, O Lord, and hear; open thine eyes, O Lord, and see: and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent to reproach the living God. 18 Of a truth, Lord, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the nations, and their countries, 19 And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men’s hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them. 20 Now therefore, O Lord our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the Lord, even thou only. 21 ¶ Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria: 22 This is the word which the Lord hath spoken concerning him; The virgin, the daughter of Zion, hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee. 23 Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel. 24 By thy servants hast thou reproached the Lord, and hast said, By the multitude of my chariots am I come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon; and I will cut down the tall cedars thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the height of his border, and the forest of his Carmel. 25 I have digged, and drunk water; and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of the besieged places. 26 Hast thou not heard long ago, how I have done it; and of ancient times, that I have formed it? now have I brought it to pass, that thou shouldest be to lay waste defenced cities into ruinous heaps. 27 Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confounded: they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass on the housetops, and as corn blasted before it be grown up. 28 But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me. 29 Because thy rage against me, and thy tumult, is come up into mine ears, therefore will I put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest. 30 And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such as groweth of itself; and the second year that which springeth of the same: and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruit thereof. 31 And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall again take root downward, and bear fruit upward: 32 For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the Lord of hosts shall do this. 33 Therefore thus saith the Lord concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shields, nor cast a bank against it. 34 By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith the Lord. 35 For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake. 36 Then the angel of the Lord went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses. 37 ¶ So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at Nineveh. 38 And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Armenia: and Esar-haddon his son reigned in his stead. 2 Chr. 32:1–23 - 1 After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself. 2 And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem, 3 He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him. 4 So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water? 5 Also he strengthened himself, and built up all the wall that was broken, and raised it up to the towers, and another wall without, and repaired Millo in the city of David, and made darts and shields in abundance. 6 And he set captains of war over the people, and gathered them together to him in the street of the gate of the city, and spake comfortably to them, saying, 7 Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him: 8 With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the Lord our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. 9 ¶ After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying, 10 Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon do ye trust, that ye abide in the siege in Jerusalem? 11 Doth not Hezekiah persuade you to give over yourselves to die by famine and by thirst, saying, The Lord our God shall deliver us out of the hand of the king of Assyria? 12 Hath not the same Hezekiah taken away his high places and his altars, and commanded Judah and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall worship before one altar, and burn incense upon it? 13 Know ye not what I and my fathers have done unto all the people of other lands? were the gods of the nations of those lands any ways able to deliver their lands out of mine hand? 14 Who was there among all the gods of those nations that my fathers utterly destroyed, that could deliver his people out of mine hand, that your God should be able to deliver you out of mine hand? 15 Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceive you, nor persuade you on this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of mine hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your God deliver you out of mine hand? 16 And his servants spake yet more against the Lord God, and against his servant Hezekiah. 17 He wrote also letters to rail on the Lord God of Israel, and to speak against him, saying, As the gods of the nations of other lands have not delivered their people out of mine hand, so shall not the God of Hezekiah deliver his people out of mine hand. 18 Then they cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ speech unto the people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, and to trouble them; that they might take the city. 19 And they spake against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, which were the work of the hands of man. 20 And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven. 21 ¶ And the Lord sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. 22 Thus the Lord saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all other, and guided them on every side. 23 And many brought gifts unto the Lord to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. 705 BC Sennacherib : King of Assyria 690 BC Taharqa : Pharaoh of Egypt 681 BC Esarhaddon: King of Assyria Ps. 44; 73; 75–76 - 1 We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. 2 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out. 3 For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them. 4 Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob. 5 Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us. 6 For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me. 7 But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us. 8 In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah. 9 But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies. 10 Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy: and they which hate us spoil for themselves. 11 Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat; and hast scattered us among the heathen. 12 Thou sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their price. 13 Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us. 14 Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people. 15 My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me, 16 For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger. 17 All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant. 18 Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way; 19 Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death. 20 If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a strange god; 21 Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. 22 Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter. 23 Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for ever. 24 Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction and our oppression? 25 For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth. 26 Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies’ sake. 73:1 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. 5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. 6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. 7 Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. 8 They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily. 9 They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth. 10 Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them. 11 And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High? 12 Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches. 13 Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency. 14 For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning. 15 If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children. 16 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; 17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. 18 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction. 19 How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors. 20 As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image. 21 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. 22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. 23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. 24 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. 25 Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. 26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works. 75: 1 Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. 2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. 3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah. 4 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn: 5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck. 6 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. 7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. 8 For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them. 9 But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. 10 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted. 76: 1 In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel. 2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. 3 There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah. 4 Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey. 5 The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands. 6 At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep. 7 Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry? 8 Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still, 9 When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah. 10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain. 11 Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. 12 He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth. 2 Kgs. 20:20–21 - 20 ¶ And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? 21 And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead. 2 Chr. 32:27–33 - 27 ¶ And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels; 28 Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks. 29 Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much. 30 This same Hezekiah also stopped the upper watercourse of Gihon, and brought it straight down to the west side of the city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works. 31 ¶ Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart. 32 ¶ Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel. 33 And Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the chiefest of the sepulchres of the sons of David: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honour at his death. And Manasseh his son reigned in his stead. Isaiah's Prophecies of Captivity & Restoration Isaiah / 1-3 Nephi / Mosiah Isaiah's Prophecies Isa. 40–47 - 1 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. 2 Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 ¶ The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: 5 And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. 6 The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field: 7 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. 8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. 9 ¶ O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! 10 Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. 11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. 12 ¶ Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance? 13 Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord, or being his counsellor hath taught him? 14 With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding? 15 Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing. 16 And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt offering. 17 All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity. 18 ¶ To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him? 19 The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains. 20 He that is so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, that shall not be moved. 21 Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: 23 That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity. 24 Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble. 25 To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth. 27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the Lord, and my judgment is passed over from my God? 28 ¶ Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. 29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. 41:1 Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment. 2 Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings? he gave them as the dust to his sword, and as driven stubble to his bow. 3 He pursued them, and passed safely; even by the way that he had not gone with his feet. 4 Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the Lord, the first, and with the last; I am he. 5 The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came. 6 They helped every one his neighbour; and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage. 7 So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the sodering: and he fastened it with nails, that it should not be moved. 8 But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend. 9 Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away. 10 ¶ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish. 12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought. 13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. 14 Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. 15 Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff. 16 Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the Lord, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel. 17 When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. 18 I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water. 19 I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together: 20 That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the Lord hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it. 21 Produce your cause, saith the Lord; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob. 22 Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come. 23 Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together. 24 Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought: an abomination is he that chooseth you. 25 I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon mortar, and as the potter treadeth clay. 26 Who hath declared from the beginning, that we may know? and beforetime, that we may say, He is righteous? yea, there is none that sheweth, yea, there is none that declareth, yea, there is none that heareth your words. 27 The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings. 28 For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word. 29 Behold, they are all vanity; their works are nothing: their molten images are wind and confusion. 42:1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. 2 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. 3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. 4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. 5 ¶ Thus saith God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: 6 I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; 7 To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house. 8 I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. 9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them. 10 Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof. 11 Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains. 12 Let them give glory unto the Lord, and declare his praise in the islands. 13 The Lord shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies. 14 I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once. 15 I will make waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs; and I will make the rivers islands, and I will dry up the pools. 16 And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. 17 ¶ They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in graven images, that say to the molten images, Ye are our gods. 18 Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see. 19 Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the Lord’s servant? 20 Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not. 21 The Lord is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable. 22 But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore. 23 Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come? 24 Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the Lord, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law. 25 Therefore he hath poured upon him the fury of his anger, and the strength of battle: and it hath set him on fire round about, yet he knew not; and it burned him, yet he laid it not to heart. 43:1 But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. 2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 3 For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee. 4 Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. 5 Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west; 6 I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth; 7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him. 8 ¶ Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears. 9 Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the people be assembled: who among them can declare this, and shew us former things? let them bring forth their witnesses, that they may be justified: or let them hear, and say, It is truth. 10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. 11 I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour. 12 I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed, when there was no strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, that I am God. 13 Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it? 14 ¶ Thus saith the Lord, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships. 15 I am the Lord, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King. 16 Thus saith the Lord, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters; 17 Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as tow. 18 ¶ Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. 20 The beast of the field sh