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Naphtali, the Tribe Of
Descended from Jacob's sixth son—,.
Predictions respecting—; .
Persons selected from
To number the people.—.
To spy out the land.—.
To divide the land.—.
Strength of, on leaving Egypt—,.
The rear of the fourth division of Israel in their journeys—,.
Encamped under the standard of Dan north of the tabernacle—,.
Offering of, at the dedication—.
Families of—,.
Strength of, on entering Canaan—.
On Ebal said amen to the curses—.
Bounds of their inheritance—.
Did not drive out the Canaanites, but made them tributary—Jdj 1:33.
Chosen from Zebulun to go with Barak against Sisera—Jdj 4:6,10.
Praised for aiding against Sisera—Jdj 5:18.
Joined Gideon in the pursuit and overthrow of the Midianites—Jdj 7:23.
Some of, at David's coronation—.
Officer placed over, by David—.
Officer placed over, by Solomon—.
Land of, ravaged by Benhadad—.
Land of, purged of idols by Josiah—.
Taken captive by Tiglathpileser—.
Specially favoured by our Lord's ministry—,; .
Remarkable persons of
Barak.—Jdj 4:6.
Hiram.—.
Nazarites
Persons separated to the service of God—.
Different kinds of
From the womb.—Jdj 13:5; .
By a particular vow.—.
Required to be holy—.
Esteemed pure—.
Prohibited from
Wine or strong drink.—; .
Grapes or anything made from the vine.—,; Jdj 13:14.
Cutting or shaving the head.—; Jdj 13:5; 16:17.
Defiling themselves by the dead.—,.
Raised up for good of the nation—.
Ungodly Jews tried to corrupt—.
Defiled during vow
To shave the head the seventh day.—.
To bring two turtle doves for a burnt offering.—,.
To recompense their vow with a trespass offering.—.
On completion of vow
To be brought to tabernacle door.—.
To offer sacrifices.—.
To shave their heads.—; ; .
To have the left shoulder of the ram of the peace offering waved upon their hands by the priest.—,; .
Illustrative of
Christ.—.
Saints.—; .
Nethinim
Were the servants of the Levites—.
Probably originated in the appointment of the Gibeonites—.
The remnant of the Canaanites appointed as, by Solomon—,; .
With the priests and Levites
Had cities to reside in.—; .
Exempted from tribute.—.
Had chiefs or captains over them—.
A large number of, returned from the captivity—; ,.
Were zealous for the covenant—,.
New Birth, The
The corruption of human nature requires—; ,.
None can enter heaven without—.
Effected by
God.—; .
Christ.—.
The Holy Spirit.—; .
Through the instrumentality of
The word of God.—; .
The resurrection of Christ.—.
The ministry of the gospel.—.
Is of the will of God—.
Is of the mercy of God—.
Is for the glory of God—.
Described as
A new creation.—; ; .
Newness of life.—.
A spiritual resurrection.—; ,; ; .
A new heart.—.
A new spirit.—; .
Putting on the new man.—.
The inward man.—; .
Circumcision of the heart.—; ; .
Partaking of the divine nature.—.
The washing of regeneration.—.
All saints partake of—,; ; .
Produces
Likeness to God.—; .
Likeness to Christ.—; ; .
Knowledge of God.—; .
Hatred of sin.—; .
Victory over the world.—.
Delight in God's law.—.
Evidenced by
Faith in Christ.—.
Righteousness.—.
Brotherly love.—.
Connected with adoption—,; ,.
The ignorant cavil at—.
Manner of effecting—Illustrated—.
Preserves from Satan's devices—.
Night
The darkness first called—.
Caused by God—.
Belongs to God—.
The heavenly bodies designed to separate day from—.
The moon and stars designed to rule and give light by—; .
Commenced at sunset—.
Continued until sunrise—; ; .
Regular succession of
Established by covenant.—; .
Ordained for the glory of God.—.
Originally divided into three watches—; Jdj 7:19; .
Divided into four watches by the Romans—; ; .
Frequently
Exceeding dark.—.
Cold and frosty.—; .
Accompanied by heavy dew.—; Jdj 6:38,40; ; .
Unsuitable for labour—.
Unsuitable for travelling—.
Designed for rest—.
Wearisome to the afflicted—,.
Favourable to the purposes of the wicked—; ,; ; .
Wild beasts go forth in search of prey during—; ,.
The Jews
Forbidden to keep the wages of servants during.—.
Forbidden to allow malefactors to hang during.—.
In affliction spent, in sorrow and humiliation.—; ; .
In affliction spent, in prayer.—.
Often kept lamps burning during.—.
Eastern shepherds watched over their flocks during—; .
Eastern fishermen continued their employment during—; .
God frequently
Revealed his will in.—; ; ; .
Visited his people in.—; .
Executed his judgments in.—; ; ; .
Illustrative of
Spiritual darkness.—.
Seasons of severe calamities.—; .
Seasons of spiritual desertion.—.
Death.—.
Nile, the River
Empties itself into the Mediterranean Sea by seven streams—.
Called
The river.—,.
The Egyptian sea.—.
The stream of Egypt.—.
Sihor.—; .
Abounded in
Crocodiles.—.
Fish.—; .
Reeds and flags.—,.
Annual overflow of its banks alluded to—; ; .
The Egyptians
Took great pride in.—.
Carried on extensive commerce by.—.
Bathed in.—.
Drank of.—,.
Punished by failure of its waters.—,.
Punished by destruction of its fish.—.
Remarkable events connected with
Male children drowned in.—.
Moses exposed on its banks.—.
Its waters turned into blood.—,.
Miraculous generation of frogs.—.
Nineveh
Origin and antiquity of—.
Situated on the river Tigris—,.
The ancient capital of Assyria—; .
Called the bloody city—.
Described as
Great.—; .
Extensive.—.
Rich.—.
Strong.—.
Commercial.—.
Populous.—.
Vile.—.
Wicked.—.
Idolatrous.—.
Full of joy and carelessness.—.
Full of lies and robbery.—.
Full of witchcraft.—.
Jonah sent to proclaim the destruction of—; ,,.
Inhabitants of, repented at Jonah's preaching—; ; .
Destruction of, averted—; .
Predictions respecting
Coming up of the Babylonish armies against.—; .
Destruction of its people.—; .
Spoiling of its treasures.—.
Destruction of its idols.—; .
Degradation and contempt put on.—; .
Utter destruction.—,.
Complete desolation.—.
Feebleness of its people.—.
Being taken while people were drunk.—; .
Captivity of its people.—.
R. A. Torrey, The New Topical Text Book (1897). Public domain. Text from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library.