- Christ pre-eminently called "The Apostle" Heb 3:1
- Ordained by Christ Mr 3:14; Joh 15:16
- Received their title from Christ Lu 6:13
- CALLED BY . God 1Co 1:1; Ga 1:1, 12:28;15,16
. Christ Mt 10:1; Mr 3:13; Ac 20:24; Ro 1:5
. The Holy Spirit Ac 20:24; Ro 1:5
- Were unlearned men Ac 4:13
- Selected from obscure stations Mt 4:18
- Sent first to the house of Israel Mt 10:5,6; Lu 24:47; Ac 13:46
- Sent to preach the gospel to all nations Mt 28:19,20; Mr 16:15; 2Ti 1:11
- Christ always present with Mt 28:20
- Warned against a timid profession of Christ Mt 10:27-33
- The Holy Spirit given to Joh 20:22; Ac 2:1-4; 9:17
- Guided by the Spirit into all truth Joh 14:26; 15:26; 16:13
- Instructed by the Spirit to answer adversaries Mt 10:19,20; Lu 12:11,12
- Specially devoted to the office of the ministry Ac 6:4; 20:27
- Humility urged upon Mt 20:26,27; Mr 9:33-37; Lu 22:24-30
- Self-denial urged upon Mt 10:37-39
- Mutual love urged upon Joh 15:17
- Equal authority given to each of Mt 16:19; 18:18; 2Co 11:5
- Were not of the world Joh 15:19; 17:16
- Were hated by the world Mt 10:22; 24:9; Joh 15:18
- Persecutions and sufferings of Mt 10:16,18; Lu 21:16; Joh 15:20; 16:2
- Saw Christ in the flesh Lu 1:2; Ac 1:22; 1Co 9:1; 1Jo 1:1
- Witnesses of the resurrection and ascension of Christ Lu 24:33-41,51; Ac 1:2-9; 10:40,41; 1Co 15:8
- Empowered to work miracles Mt 10:1,8; Mr 16:20; Lu 9:1; Ac 2:43
- Dimensions, &c of Ex 25:10; 37:1
- Entirely covered with gold Ex 25:11; 37:2
- Surrounded with a crown of gold Ex 25:11
- Furnished with rings and staves Ex 25:12-15; 37:3-5
- Tables of testimony alone placed in Ex 25:16,21; 1Ki 8:9,21; 2Ch 5:10; Heb 9:4
- Mercy-seat laid upon Ex 25:21; 26:34
- Placed in the Holy of Holies Ex 26:33; 40:21; Heb 9:3,4
- The pot of manna and Aaron's rod laid up before Heb 9:4; Ex 16:33,34; Nu 17:10
- A copy of the law laid in the side of De 31:26
- Anointed with sacred oil Ex 30:26
- Covered with the vail by the priests before removal Nu 4:5,6
- WAS CALLED THE . Ark of God 1Sa 3:3
. Ark of God's strength 2Ch 6:41; Ps 132:8
. Ark of the covenant of the Lord Nu 10:33
. Ark of the testimony Ex 30:6; Nu 7:89
- A symbol of the presence and glory of God Nu 14:43,44; Jos 1:6; 1Sa 14:18,19; Ps 132:8
- Esteemed the glory of Israel 1Sa 4:21,22
- Was holy 2Ch 35:3
- Sanctified its resting place 2Ch 8:11
- The Israelites enquired of the Lord before Jos 7:6-9; Jud 20:27; 1Ch 13:3
- WAS CARRIED . By priests of Levites alone De 10:8; Jos 3:14; 2Sa 15:24; 1Ch 15:2
. Before the Israelites in their journeys Nu 10:33; Jos 3:6
. Sometimes to the camp in war 1Sa 4:4,5
- Profanation of, punished Nu 4:5,15; 1Sa 6:19; 1Ch 15:13
- Protecting of, rewarded 1Ch 13:14
- Captured by the Philistines 1Sa 4:11
- MIRACLES CONNECTED WITH . Jordan divided Jos 4:7
. Fall of the walls of Jericho Jos 6:6-20
. Fall of Dagon 1Sa 5:1-4
. Philistines plagued 1Sa 5:6-12
. Manner of its restoration 1Sa 6:1-18
- At Kirjath-jearim twenty years 1Sa 7:1,2
- Removed from Kirjath-jearim to the house of Obed-edom 2Sa 6:1-11
- David made a tent for 2Sa 6:17; 1Ch 15:1
- Brought into the city of David 2Sa 6:12-15; 1Ch 15:25-28
- Brought by Solomon into the temple with great solemnity 1Ki 8:1-6; 2Ch 5:2-9
- A type of Christ Ps 40:8; Re 11:19
- Antiquity of Ge 14:1-8
- Ancient, often numerous Jos 11:4; 1Sa 13:5
- Of different nations often confederated Jos 9:2; 10:5; Jud 3:13; 1Ki 20:1
- Troops often hired for 1Ch 19:7; 2Ch 25:6
- WERE COMPOSED OF . Bowmen and slingers 1Ch 12:2; Jer 4:29
. Spearmen or heavy troops Ps 68:30; Ac 23:23
. War chariots Jos 17:16; Jud 4:3
- Often consisted of the whole effective strength of nations Nu 21:23; 1Sa 29:1
- Furnished with standards So 6:4; Isa 10:18; Jer 4:21
- Accompanied by beasts of burden and wagons for baggage Jud 7:12; 2Ki 7:7; Eze 23:2
- Generally in three divisions Ge 14:15; Job 1:17
- WERE LED BY . Kings in person 2Ki 18:13; 25:1
. Experienced captains 2Ki 18:17,24
- CALLED THE . Wings of a nation Isa 8:8; Jer 48:40
. Power of Kings 2Ch 32:9
- Began their campaigns in the spring 2Sa 11:1
- Often went on foreign service Jer 5:15; 50:3
- MARCHED . Often in open line Hab 1:6,8
. With order and precision Isa 5:27; Joe 2:7,8
. With rapidity Jer 48:40; Hab 1:8
. With noise and tumult Isa 17:12,13; Joe 2:5
- EMPLOYED IN . Fighting battles 1Sa 17:2,3; 1Ch 19:17
. Besieging cities De 20:12; Isa 29:3
. Assaulting cities Jos 7:3,4; Jud 9:45
- Often surprised their enemies Jos 8:2; 2Ch 13:15; Jer 51:12
- Commenced battles with a shout 1Sa 17:20; 2Ch 13:15; Jer 51:14
- Toil and fatigue often endured by Eze 29:18
- Divided the spoil Ex 15:9; Zec 14:1
- Sent out foraging parties 2Ki 5:2
- Exercised savage cruelties on the vanquished Jer 50:42; La 5:11-13; Am 1:13
- Frequently the instrument of God's vengeance Isa 13:5
- In latter ages received pay Lu 3:14; 1Co 9:7
- ENCAMPED . In the open fields 2Sa 11:11; 1Ch 11:15
. Before cities Jos 10:5; 1Sa 11:1
- Fear occasioned by Nu 22:3; Jer 6:25
- Devastation occasioned by Isa 37:18; Jer 5:17
- OFTEN DESTROYED BY . Their enemies Ex 17:13; Jos 10:10,20; Jud 11:33; 2Sa 18:7; 1Ki 20:21
. Themselves through divine intervention Jud 7:22; 1Sa 14:15,16; 2Ch 20:23
. Supernatural means Jos 10:11; 2Ki 19:35
. Brought their idols with them 1Ch 14:12
- COMPARED TO . Whirlwinds Jer 25:32
. Waters of a river Isa 8:7
. Grasshoppers Jud 6:3-5; 7:12
. Clouds Eze 38:9-16
. Overflowing torrents Isa 28:2; Da 11:10,26
- ILLUSTRATIVE OF . Multitudes of angels 1Ki 22:19; Ps 148:2; Da 4:35; Mt 26:53
. The Church Da 8:10-13; So 6:4,10
. Numerous and heavy afflictions Job 19:12
- First mention of Ex 7:4
- COLLECTED BY . Sound of trumpets Jud 3:27; 6:34
. Special messengers Jud 6:35; 2Sa 20:14
. Extraordinary means Jud 19:29; 20:1; 1Sa 11:7
- Enroled by the chief scribe 2Ki 25:19
- CALLED . The host De 23:9; 1Sa 28:19
. The armies of the living God 1Sa 17:26
. Composed of infantry Nu 11:21; Jud 5:15
. Horsemen and chariots introduced into, after David's reign 1Ki 1:5; 4:26
- DIVIDED INTO . Three divisions Jud 7:16; 1Sa 11:11
. Van and rear Jos 6:9
. Companies of thousands, &c Nu 31:14; 2Ki 1:9,11; 1Ch 13:1; 27:1
- Commanded by the captain of the host 2Sa 2:8; 17:25; 20:23
- Often led by the king in person 1Sa 8:20; 15:4,5; 2Sa 12:29; 1Ki 22:1-53
- INFERIOR OFFICERS OF, APPOINTED BY . The chief officers De 20:9
. The captain of the host 2Sa 18:11; 2Ki 4:13
- Persons liable to serve in Nu 1:2,3
- PERSONS EXEMPTED FROM SERVING IN . Who had built a house De 20:5
. Who had planted a vineyard De 20:6
. Who were lately betrothed De 20:7
. Who were newly married De 24:5
- Refusing to join, stigmatised Jud 5:15-17
- Refusing to join, often punished Jud 21:5,8-11; 1Sa 11:7
- The fearful allowed to leave De 20:8; Jud 7:3
- Sometimes consisted of the whole nation Jud 20:11; 1Sa 11:7
- Strict discipline observed in Jos 7:16-21; 1Sa 14:24-44
- Educated in the art of war Isa 2:4; Mic 4:3
- Often supplied with arms from public armouries 2Ch 11:12; 26:14
- BEFORE GOING TO WAR . Were numbered and reviewed 2Sa 18:1, 2,4; 1Ki 10:15,27
. Required to keep from iniquity De 23:9
. Consulted the Lord Jud 1:1; 20:27,28
. Encouraged by their commanders 2Ch 20:20
- Ark of God frequently brought with Jos 6:6,7; 1Sa 4:4,5; 2Sa 11:11; 15:24
- Attended by priest with trumpets Nu 10:9; 31:6; 2Ch 13:13,14
- Praises of God often sung before 2Ch 20:21,22
- Often disposed to battle with Judgment, &c 2Sa 10:9
- Bravery and fidelity in, rewarded Jos 15:16; 1Sa 17:25; 18:17; 2Sa 18:11; 1Ch 11:6
- Men selected from, for difficult enterprises Ex 17:9; Nu 31:5,6; Jos 7:4; 8:3; Jud 7:5,6; 2Sa 17:1
- Directed in their movements by God Jos 8:1,2; Jud 1:2; 2Sa 5:25; 1Ch 14:16
- With the aid of God all-powerful Le 26:3, 7,8; De 7:24; 32:30; Jos 1:5
- Without God easily overcome Le 26:17; Nu 14:42,45
- MODE OF SUPPLYING . Food brought by themselves Jos 1:11
. Food sent by their families 1Sa 17:17 . Contribution levied Jud 8:5; 1Sa 25:4-8
. By presents 2Sa 17:27-29
- Congratulated on returning victorious 1Sa 18:6,7; Ex 15:1-21
- Purified on returning from war Nu 31:19-24
- Disbanded after war 1Sa 13:2; 1Ki 22:36
- Part of, retained in times of peace by the kings 1Sa 13:1,2; 1Ch 27:1-15
- Made of iron, steel, or brass Job 20:24; 1Sa 17:5,6
- OFFENSIVE . Sword Jud 20:15; Eze 32:27
. Two-edged sword Ps 149:6; Pr 5:4
. Dart or javelin 1Sa 18:10,11; 2Sa 18:14
. Spear or lance 1Sa 26:7; Jer 50:42
. Battle-axe Eze 26:9; Jer 51:20
. Bow and arrows Ge 48:22; 1Ki 22:34
. Hand staff Mt 26:47
. Called weapons of war 2Sa 1:27
. Called instruments of war 1Ch 12:33,37
. Called instruments of death Ps 7:13
- DEFENSIVE . Helmet 1Sa 17:5,38; 2Ch 26:14
. Coat of mail, breastplate, habergeon, or brigandine 1Sa 17:5,38; Ex 28:32; Jer 46:4; Re 9:9
. Target 1Sa 17:6
. Greaves 1Sa 17:6
. Shield 1Ki 10:16,17; 14:26,27
. Called harness 1Ki 22:34
. Called armour Lu 11:22
- FOR SIEGES . Battering Rams 2Sa 20:15; Eze 4:2
. Engines for casting stones, &c 2Ch 26:15
- Not worn in ordinary times 1Sa 21:8
- Put on at the first alarm Isa 8:9; Jer 46:3,4
- Armouries built for 2Ki 20:13; So 4:4
- Great stores of, prepared 2Ch 32:5
- WERE PROVIDED . By individuals themselves 1Ch 12:33,37
. From the public arsenals 2Ch 11:12; 26:14
- Often given as presents 1Ki 10:25
- BEFORE USING . Tried and proved 1Sa 17:39
. Burnished Jer 46:4; Eze 21:9-11,28
. Anointed Isa 21:5
- Part of, borne by armour-bearers Jud 9:54; 1Sa 14:1; 16:21
- Hung of the walls of cities Eze 27:10,11
- OF THE VANQUISHED . Taken off them 2Sa 2:21; Lu 11:22
. Sometimes kept as trophies 1Sa 17:54
- Of conquered nations taken away to prevent rebellion Jud 5:8; 1Sa 13:19-22
- Inferior to wisdom Ec 9:18
- ILLUSTRATIVE OF . Spiritual armour Ro 13:12; 2Co 6:7; Eph 6:11-14; 1Th 5:8