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Israelites, observations on the travels of these people through the wilderness, Exodus 40:38, in fine. Scheuchzer’s observations and calculations relative to the prodigious multiplication of the children of Israel in Egypt, Numbers 1:46. Their order of marching in the wilderness, Numbers 10:14.

Israelitish camp in the wilderness, Scheuchzer’s plan of the, with a diagram, Numbers 2:2, in fine.

Issachar, why so named, Genesis 30:18.

Italian proverb, in which the falsity diffused through the unregenerate nature of man is finely expressed, Psalm 116:11.

Italy, Mezeray’s account of a very dreadful storm of hail in, accompanied with a horrible darkness, Exodus 9:18.

Itinerant ministry, remarkable account of the, established by Jehoshaphat for the diffusion of the worship of God throughout his kingdom, 2 Chronicles 17:7 - 9. Observations on a similar itinerant system established in these kingdoms by the late Rev. John Wesley, A.M., ibid. Itureans, from whom descended, Genesis 25:14.

Ivory house, what probably meant by this expression, Amos 3:15. J

Jabbok, from whom this brook took its name, according to Calmet, Genesis 25:2.

Jabesh - gilead, remarks of a literary friend upon the inhabitants of this place taking the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth - shan, and burning them in Jabesh, 1 Chronicles 10:14, in fine. Jabez, great discordances in the versions in their rendering of the sacred text relative to this man, 1 Chronicles 4:9. Observations on the prayer of Jabez, 1 Chronicles 4:43, in fine.

Jackal or Shiagal, howlings of the, by night most lamentable, Micah 1:8. Hasselquist’s account of this animal, Isaiah 1:8. Jacob, why so named, Genesis 25:26. Dr. Kennicott’s remarks relative to the time spent by this patriarch in the service of his father - in - law Laban in Mesopotamia, Genesis 49:33, in fine. Character of this patriarch, Genesis 49:33, in fine.

Jaddua, stratagem of, by which Jerusalem was prevented from being destroyed by Alexander, Ecclesiastes 9:14; Zechariah 9:8. Jael, thoughts on her conduct towards Sisera, Judges 4:24, in fine. Jah, hy, a name of God, inquiry into its import, Exodus 15:2. Jamaica, remarkable phenomena occasioned by an earthquake in this island, Psalm 18:15.

Jami Jemsheed or The Cup of Jemsheed, traditions concerning, Genesis 44:5.

Jao, iaw, evidently a corruption of Jehovah, frequent on Egyptian monuments, Exodus 3:15.

Japheth, remarkable coincidence between the name of this son of Noah and the political condition of his posterity, Genesis 9:29, in fine. Japheth supposed to have been the same with the Japetus of the Greeks, Genesis 10:2.

Jarchi or Isaaki, (Rabbi Solomon) account of this commentator, General Preface, p. 2.

Jarmain or Mishnical Doctors, some account of the, Introduction to Ezra. {Ezra 1:1}

Jasher, book of, possibly the same with the book of the wars of the Lord mentioned by Moses, Numbers 21:14.

Jasper, some account of this precious stone, Exodus 28:17. Java, eldest son of the emperor of, who was reigning in 1048, remarkable for having six fingers on each hand, and six toes on each foot, 2 Samuel 21:20.

Jayadeva, Songs of, given at full length. See Song of Solomon, {Song of Solomon 8:14}, in fine.

Jebusites, the ancient inhabitants of Jerusalem, Joshua 3:10. Jehoram, king of Judah, remarks on the writing said to have been sent to him from Elijah the prophet, 2 Chronicles 21:12. Jehovah, observations upon this appellative of the Divine Being, Exodus 6:3; 9:1; 34:6.

Jehu, inquiry into the import of the original words rendered top of the stairs, where Jehu was proclaimed king, 2 Kings 9:13. Character of this prince, 2 Kings 10:34, in fine.

Jenkins, (Henry) his great age, Job 14:5; Psalm 90:17, in fine. Jeopardy, a word of French origin, derived from the exclamation of a disappointed gamester, Judges 5:18.

Jephthah, vow of, inquiry into the meaning of the Hebrew text respecting the, Judges 11:31, 40, et in fine.

Jeremiah, some account of this prophet, Introduction to Jeremiah. {Jeremiah 1:1} His character as a writer, ibid. Chronological tables of his prophecies, as drawn up by Drs. Blayney and Dahler, ibid. Remarks on a supposed interpolation in the tenth chapter of this prophet, Jeremiah 10:11.

Jericho, observations on the curse pronounced against this city by Joshua, Joshua 6:26, and on its rebuilding by Hiel, 1 Kings 16:34. Jeroboam I., king of Israel, his invention of a political religion, something similar to that contained in the law of Moses, 1 Kings 12:28 - 33. Jerome, account of this celebrated commentator, General Preface, p. 4. Jerusalem, conjecture concerning the derivation of this name Joshua 10:1. Surrounded by hills and mountains, Psalm 125:2. Jeshurun, its derivation and import, Deuteronomy 32:15; Isaiah 44:2. Conjecture of Grotius respecting it, Isaiah 44:2. Jether the Ishmaelite, why so named, according to the Targum, 1 Chronicles 2:17.

Jew, remarkable saying of a, to the author, Zephaniah 3:13. Jewels of the feet, nostrils, &c., Isaiah 2:17.

Jewish rolls, description of the, Jeremiah 36:2. Jews, particular description of their very gross idolatries previously to the Babylonish captivity, Ezekiel 8:1, passim. Dr. Blayney’s observations on the six deportations of these people in the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Jeremiah 52:28 - 30. Circumstantial history of the Jews from the taking of Jerusalem by the Babylonians to their retreat into Egypt, Jeremiah 40:1 - 44:30. Great favour shown to the Jews by Alexander and the Ptolemies, Isaiah 19:1, in principio. This the means in the hand of God of diffusing the knowledge of the true God among heathen nations, and preparing them for the reception of Christianity, Isaiah 24:14. Citations from Juvenal and Seneca to show that the Jews were despised by the heathens for observing the Sabbath, Lamentations 1:7. Remarkable custom among the ancient Jews in behalf of one capitally convicted, as related in the Mishna and the Gemara of Babylon Isaiah 53:8. Prophetic penitential confession and supplication of the Israelites in their present state of dispersion, Isaiah 63:7, &c. Brief sketch of the history of the Jews from the Babylonish captivity as given by Dr. Taylor, Esther 10:3, in fine. Bp. Newton’s observations on their wonderful preservation as a distinct people for so many ages, Jeremiah 46:28, in fine.

Jezebel, reflections on the very tragical end of this wicked woman, 2 Kings 9:37.

Jezreel, import of the name, Hosea 1:4.

Jichta or Equus hemionus, natural history of the, Job 39:5. Joachan ben Zachai, parable of this rabbi very similar to that of our Lord relative to the wise and foolish virgins, Isaiah 65:11. Joash, curious circumstance mentioned by the Targum, relative to the coronation of, 2 Chronicles 23:21.

Job, reasons advanced to show that this man lived posterior to the promulgation of the law, Job 1:22, in fine, Job 9:35, in fine. Sketch of his character, Job 42:17, in fine.

Job, book of, its character, and various opinions respecting the writer. See the Preface, {Job 1:1}, and Job 42:17, in fine. Very remarkable prophecy in this book relative to the redemption of the world by Jesus Christ, and the general resurrection, Job 19:25, 29, et in fine. Jonah, some account of this prophet, Introduction to Jonah. {Jonah 1:1} Fable of Laomedon, king of Troy, and his daughter Hesione, supposed to be founded upon the story of Jonah being swallowed by a great fish, ibid.

Jonathan ben Uzziel’s curious reason for the command given by Pharaoh to the Egyptian women to destroy all the male children of the Hebrews, Exodus 1:16.

Joppa, where situated, Jonah 1:3.

Jordan, some account of this celebrated river of Israel, Numbers 34:12. Description of its source as given by Josephus, Joshua 1:2. When it overflows its banks, and the reason assigned, Joshua 3:15. Joseph, why so named, Genesis 30:24. Extravagant notions of the Mohammedans with respect to the comeliness of this patriarch, Genesis 39:7; 49:22. Dr. Delaney’s remarks on Joseph’s bowing himself, with his face to the earth before his dying father, Genesis 48:12. The Doctor’s strong encomium of Joseph on this account very reprehensible, ibid. Strictures on the moral and political conduct of Joseph, Genesis 50:26, in fine. History of this patriarch by Justin, the Roman historian, ibid.

Josephus, a celebrated Jewish historian and commentator, account of, General Preface, p. 2.

Joshua, brief sketch of his character, Joshua 24:33, in fine See also the Preface to Joshua.

Josiah, king of Judah, very remarkable prophecy concerning, 1 Kings 13:2, 3.

Jotbathah, the twenty - ninth station of the Israelites in the wilderness, Numbers 33:33.

Jotham, parable of, the oldest and best fable or apologue in the world, Judges 9:8. Its most excellent moral pointed out, and illustrated by a quotation from Shakspeare, Judges 9:14.

Jove, or Jupiter, a corruption of Jehovah, Exodus 3:15. Jubilate Deo, a Psalm which has long made a part of the public worship of the established church, Psalm 100:5, in fine. The Anglo - Saxon and Anglo - Scottish versions of this Divine ode given at full length, ibid. Jubilee, institution of the year of, Leviticus 25:8, &c. Conjecture relative to the derivation of the word jubilee, Leviticus 25:11. Typical import of this institution, according to Parkhurst, ibid. Calmet’s thoughts on the very great advantages which the Jewish people derived from this Divine ordinance, Leviticus 25:55, in fine.

Judah, why so named, Genesis 29:35. Illustrious prophecy concerning the Messiah, who was to spring from this patriarch, Genesis 49:8 - 12. Judah, kingdom of, its north and south boundaries, 2 Chronicles 19:4.

Judas, whence this Asmonean prince is said to have obtained his surname of Maccabeus, Exodus 15:11.

Judea, Harmer’s observations on the fertility of the land of, Deuteronomy 8:8. Judea sometimes called The Mountain, and why, Isaiah 5:1.

Judges, book of, very uncertain by whom written, Preface to Judges. {Judges 1:1} Chronological table of this book, according to Archbishop Usher, ibid. Chronology of this book, according to Sir John Marsham, ibid.

Judgment, great variety of acceptations of the Hebrew word so translated, Isaiah 42:1.

Juggernaut, a Hindoo temple, where human victims are frequently offered to Cali, a goddess of the Hindoos, Deuteronomy 12:31. Juju, a serpent - god worshipped by the inhabitants of Bonny in Africa, Deuteronomy 20:5; to whom they dedicate an apartment of their dwellings, ibid.

Julius Caesar, his letter to the Roman senate, communicating the total defeat of Pharnaces, king of Pontus, 1 Samuel 4:17. Great mourning for the death of Julius Caesar as described by Virgil, Jonah 3:8.