Ecclesiastes 1
The Futility of All Endeavor 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “Vanity of vanities! All is…
Esther 5
Esther Plans a Banquet 1 Now it came about on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace…
Exodus 12
The Passover Lamb 1 Now the Lordsaid to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, 2 “This month shall be the beginning of months for you; it is to…
2 Samuel 23
David’s Last Song 1 Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse declares, The man who was raised on high declares, The anointed of the…
Esther 6
The King Plans to Honor Mordecai 1 During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they…
Ecclesiastes 2
The Futility of Pleasure and Possessions 1 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure. So enjoy yourself.” And behold, it too was futility. 2 I…
Exodus 13
Consecration of the Firstborn 1 Then the Lordspoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Sanctify to Me every firstborn, the first offspring of every womb among the sons of Israel, both of…
Esther 7
Esther’s Plea 1 Now the king and Haman came to drinkwinewith Esther the queen. 2 And the king said to Esther on the second day also as they drank their…
Ecclesiastes 3
A Time for Everything 1 There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven- 2 A time to give birth and a…
2 Samuel 24
The Census Taken 1 Now again the anger of the Lordburned against Israel, and it incited David against them to say, “Go, number Israel and Judah.” 2 The king said…