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The Herald, 1908-11-20, Page 7LESSON VIII,-NOV. 2a, xoo8. Solomon Anointed Ding. -x Kings x: x-3 I8; I Kings x: - 32-4o, 50-53. Conunentary.-,I. Adonijwhs' attempt to become king (vs. 6-10). Adonijah was born while David was king at Hebron and was now between 'thirty and forty years old. l: Ie was famous, like his half- 'brothe'r Absalom, for his beauty, and though totally unfit to be a king, yet be made an attempt to be his father's sumessor. He emended in gathering around him a large company of follow- ers, and they anointed him king over Israel, Joab joined in his plan. But the prophelt Nathan, recognizing how unfit Adouijah was to be king, and how well fitted Solomon was for the great work, succeeded in thwal'cing Adonijah's plan. "Adonijah, 1. Was a spoiled child. 'His father had not displeased him at any time' (v. 6). 2. Endowed by nature with a dangerous property. 'He also was a very goodly man.' •Gifts of form and featdre, much as all admire them, and much as some covet 'chem, are frequently a snare to their possessor. 3. Was curs- ed with an inordinate ambition. `I will be king.' 'Cursed; for it has cursed :soma° blighted many lives. `Ambition,' says the most eloquent of divines, `is the most troublesome and vexatious passion that can afflict the sons of men: It is an infinite labor to make a man's self mis- erable.' 4. Stooped to unworthy means to attain his object. 6. Was not without warning, but it was in vain. Nolte, The end of the conspirators foreshadows (1) the judgment, (2) the doom of the ene- mies of Christ" II. David informed of Adonijah's ac- tion (vs. 11-31) . As soon as Nathan learn- ed 'that Adonijah had been proclaimed king he asked Bath -Sheba, Solomon's mo- ther, to inform David and remind him of his former vow to her, that her son should reign ai'cer him, and of the ters tain danger she and Solomon would be in in, if matters were not arranged ere David died . As soon as she withdrew from the King's presence :Nathan gave the same report to David, which roused him to action, and he recalled his wife, that he might renew his vow. III. Solomon proclaimed and anointed king (vs. 32-40). 32. Call me Zadok Nathan....13enaiah-This business must be handled wisely and officially. There was severe trouble brewing, and delay would be dangerous. Adonijah had pur- posely omitted to invite these men, be- cause he knew they favored Solomon, but they were th.e very ones whom David needed and on whom he could rely. And thus God turned man's wrath to praise him Zadok had access to the holy oil of the tabernacle, and could lead in the =eluting service. Nathan had known from Solomon's birth that he was God's chosen one for the throne, for the Lord had told him what name he should have, indicating his mission. Nathan had much of the training of Solomon, and knew his abili'cy and graters. His pres- ence at the anointing service indicated the harmony of the offices of priest and prophet in the solemn work of the Lord. Benaiah has charge of David's body- guard and was needed in the company to afford a suitable escort for the prince Solomon. Ail these officials received orders from the king, and acted legally, and in bernlony to carry out the wish of !:heir dy.ng king. David had perfect clearness in all hie arrangements. 33. The .s •avante of your lord -David's constant guards, the Cherethites and the Pelethitee (v. 38.) They were under the command of Benaiah, a Levite. 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Solomon's anointing and entrance into Jerusalem as prince and king amid the highest ac- claim of the people was a type of Christ who afterward rode upon a mule into Jerusalem while tire people proclaimed hila king. At Christ's second coming he will come as a triumphant king to judge the world. It should call us to consider whether we will be ready to take part in that glorious shout of praise. Blow ye with the trumpet -Thus the officers were to give public notice, and to ex- press public joy, as the law of 1loses directed for such occasions. To this the people added their approval, desiring Solomon's prosperity. 35. King in my stead -My deputy and vice -king while I live, and absolutely king when I die. Over Israel and over Judah -This ]eater clause is added lest the men of Judah, who were in a special manner invited by Adonijah, should think themselves exempted from his power. -Benson. 30. Amen -So let it be. "This was the language of his faith in that promise of God, on which Solomon's government was founded. He spoke the feeling of all"(v. 47.) -Com, Com. 37. .Slake his throne greater --Such a wish on ordinary 002510ns is not considered a compliment. It was admitted that David had receiv- ed a high degree of divine favor, and this wish might be understood to express the desire that Fed would continue his great blessing upon the nation, and increase its power, and this through the newly appointed king. "The wisest and best man in the world desires that his child- ren may be wiser and better than he." 38. In this and the verse following we see that the instructions of the king were carefuilr followed. IV. The fear and submission of Adoni= jah vs, 41-63). Adonijah and the guests that were with 'him heard the sound of the trumpet and the shouts of the people just as they were finishing their feast and wondered why the city was in an uproar. At that very moment one came in and informed them as to the occasion of the rejoicing, whereupon the whole company fled. 50. Ad'onijair. feared --He knew he head been guilty of con- spiracy against the lawful authority of his father. Caught hold on the horns of the altar-Thiwas the altar in the tabernacle on Mount Zion where Abia- thar, the priest, officiated. "The horns of the altar were the emblem of secur- ity, and indicated the saving strength and grace of God, so that it was sacri- lege to eomniit viole,noe on any person who fled there for safety, unless he were guilty of the most flagrant crime." -Terry. 5). Let King Solomon swear unto me -That is, before I will leave this sacred place of safety I must have the promise of the new king that my life will be spared. 52. Not an hair of him fall He meant that no harm would come to him. Thus Solomon's first of- fieial art was one of magnanimity. 53. Go to thine house -Intimating that foe should have no place under the govern - m eat, V. David's last Words and death (chap. 2. 1-12). David's dying charge to Solo- mon is full of food for thought. He urged Solomon to be strong and show himself a man and obey the command- ments of Ged, calling attention to the promise which the Lord had made him (2 Sam. 7. 11.16). PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS, In the lives of every true man or wo- man we find the following dharacteris- tics : I. Faithfulness. Nathan the prophet was a true man of God. Appointed by the Lori to declare Solomon heir to the throne, he was faithful of his trust, and hi strong oontrast with Worldly, self- Willed, ungrateful' Joah, or ambitious, traitorous, unsuccessful Adonijah. Not because of regard for David, nor because of love for Solomon, did he refuse to al- low another to usurp the erown, but be- cause of faithfulness to God. Well is it for any man in power, who has a faithful adviser like Nathan, to listen to Isis 'advice and follow it. A true man will always be faithful in rebuking evil and warning of peril. II. Earnestness. The prophet earnestly warned David of the danger threatening his throne. If we would warn men of the peril of sin, we must be in earnest. A peasant family seated in their cottage did not know that the thatched roof was in flames. A man slow of habits and speech went to explain the acci- dent and advise them as to a plate of safety. While wasting time in speeula- tions, a neighbor rushed in crying, "1l'ire! Fire!" and so alarmed them that they hurried from the house and escaped danger. Arguments and speculations will rarely save men. Tell them earn- estly of a hell to be shunned and a heaven to be won; of a Satan who dee strays and a Christ who redeems. IIL Courageousness. Let the cense- uences be what they will Nathan must, when the safety of (5's a, ople is at stake, inform David of h >' 's treach- ery. If Adonijah onecee0 ibis ex' posure would cost Northam hie life., but death had no terror for this consecrated soul, and the prophet was fearless. "Perfect love casteth out fear" (1 John 4: 18). It was customary in the time of Henry VIII, for the bishops, when they visited the king on his birthday, to bring him as a present a purseof gold: .At one of these gatherings Latimer,.inatead of offering the usual gift, presented the king with a copy of the scriptures, opened and marked at the e„ passage, "Whoremongers and adulterers] God will judge" (l'Ieb. 13: 4). XV. Prayerfulness. David and Nathan were men of prayer (2 Sam. 7: 4-11; 18-29). Such courage and earnestness as Nathan's can only be obtained at the throne of grace. The resource of the true Christian in every perplexity and trouble is prayer; and God always an- swers. Jennie Smith, an invalid, and in poverty, carried her embarrassments and sorrows to the mercy -seat. She was fond of letter writing. One day a neighbor coming in. seeing many unan- swered letters, asked her if she did not think it wrong for one so poor and dependent to spend money for postage. Jennie immediately sought direction from him who always gives it to those who humbly ask him. The same day a friend called with a present from his 40 hd 9 • Our .Diamonds ha'be tong V) e"^i:uo�csumm+ etP held the first place. `fills solitaire is easily :the best value offered. eA card will bring our 0 40 : bt 4ry Pio. 2,417 It e7t men $50.00 41�tlL® 0 I� °gs catalogue. iesra tko DIAMOND IMPORTERS 4i 396 Yonge Street, Toronto, OPP, Y. M. C. A. BsT,lnixsxxxtr5,ls40 4 X78'' $d +d .d 4 D°?'° ,4 4$4: little granddaughter, of nearly two dollars in three and rive -cent pietas, which he said was for postage. The next day a package clone from a friend containing stationer- and stamp:. and soon after a post office order came from a brother, who desired her to enjoy the privilege of letter writing. There was no room for doubt. '!'hose whose lives are consecrated to Christ, who trust Him wholly, niay know just ars surely whether their Ways please flint. V. Decisiveness. Without decision when in perplexity and trouble, men are like the sea, driven with the wind and tossed (Jai. 1:6); but walking in the light of Goa, knowing the right and hav- ing strength to do it, they are firm as a rock. Happy is he who, hawing to de- cide what to do. can quickly determine what is best and does it. S1'lreu David learned that Joab, his chief, had gone to the inauguration of the usurper, he ordered Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the wt'arrion, to set Solomon upon the royal mule, lead hint • to (1]han, end there anoint film king of all Israel, and then return to .leruoalem. This prompt action quelled the eoxl.:piracy, •al\ kn gi TORONTO MARKETS. FARMERS' RS' MAttK,1 T. The wet morning prevented farmers com- ing in with tlicir grain, and mites are nom- inal. at quotations. May ani straw ret.i;sts were nil. with prices uix btnp;ed, 'Dressed boss are ua„ hau ;ed at $3,50 for heavy, and at $8.75 to 00 for light Wheat, fall, bush. . ,. „ .. ..$ 0 82 $ 0 93 1)o.. goose, bus::. ., .. ... .. 0:8 +) SO Oats ,bleb. .. ... 0 41 0 CO Barley, bush . ... ... .. .. .. 0 53 0 5S Rye, bush. ... .. .. .... ... .. 0 ti 0 78 Pear, bush. . .... .......... 0 85 a 00 I3ay, per too .... ... ....... 15 00 1:S 7,0 Straw, per Ion „ 15 (13 0 03 Drcesed nogg' 5 30 9 00 Ii0., creamery . .. .,.. .. 0 20 0 83 Buttes . ,,, ,. 0 27 0 30 Eggs. dozen . ,.. ..... 028 0 32 Chicken:, drreacd, 17, ... .. .. 0 10 0 11 Ducks, spring, lo. ... .. .. ... u 10 0 12 Geeoe, Ib. .. .. .. ,.. .,. 0 03 0 11 Turkeys, lb. 013 015 Cabbage, per dozen .. ... ..... 0 25 0 35 Onions, bag .. .... .... .. ... 0 Ss 0 90 Potstoea, bag ,,., ,,,, . ,.,.0 75 0 S5 Apples, bbl- .. .... , .. 1 25 2 21 Beef, hindquarters .. .. 8 00 9 00 Do., forequarters ,. . ., .. 4 00 6 00 Do., medium, carcase .. .. 5 OJ 6 50 Do.. choice, carcase ... ,,, .. 7 50 8 00 Button, mar owt,. ... (3 50 8 00 Veal, prime. per cwt. .,. .. 7 50 10 00 Lamb, per cwt. ... .. . , 8 00 8 50 SEDC. renewing .prices are being paid at country point::a: -- Adr'lke-Extra fancy lots, $7.25; No. 1, $0.75 to $7: No, 2, $6 to $0.11;; No. 6, $5,75 to $G per ba sb el. Timothy-Pritee are front $1.:35 to 41.75 per bushel, a00000ing to quality. Red Clover -$4.233 to $3 per bushel. London -Calcutta itn;eed, Nov. -Des., 46s Gd per 412 lbs. BALED BAY AND STRAW. Princes in car lots on Track, Toronto are: - Hay -No. 1 timothy, 410.81) to 411.60. Straw -Mange is from $6.50 to 48, aecord- ing to qualky, AIDES, TALLOW, ETC. Toronto butchers are receiving for stock as follows: - No. 1 green inspected steer hides, 60 !sounds and up, in separate coneigwnteuts, 9c per. lb.; No. 2 grade,, 8c pow ib. No. 1 green inspected cow hides, 8110 per lb.: No. 2 grade, ease; No. 3 cows and bulls, Calfekins, green, first and seconds, 12c per ab Sheepskins, present kill, 56c to 05c. Toronto dealers are paying for cured coun- try hides laid dawn here, according to con- dition, 81,4o. The ,priora for stock being paid by Toronto dealers at oountry points, :'1C to so: calfskins, cured, 110 to Ile; lambskins, oreeeet take -off, 450 to Ile; horse hides No. 1, $2.60, 'Tallow -Solid, in barrels No- 1 stook, Pie to 0 (3e per Ib.; cake, No, 1 etnck do to 61<...0. Horse Flair -Farmer or peddler stooit, '2So to Sea, Live Stock. iteeeipts of Dive stook, as reported b -y - the railways, at the city yards, were 102 enrloads, composed of 1,5113 cattle. 718 hogs, 3,760 sheep and lambs and 90 calves. Few good cattle were nn sale, the 1'17)k being of eolnmoa to xnedium c)uallty, Trade was good, withs prices firm, .eta' peeially for those of good. quality. Exporters. --A few umetliu,n Weight steers were reported as being pickal from amongst the many fonds of Metals - ors, weighing from 1.200 to 1,250 lbs., at about $6 per ewt.; bulls at, $3.50 to $4,- 2o per cwt. butchers, --The best 'loads of but hers sold at $4.60 per cwt:; indium, $4 to 14.25; common, -$3.50 to $3,75; cows, ,f2.• - u0 to $3.75 per cwt.; canners, :i1 to *2, Feeders and- Stockers,-ltiessrs. Harry and W. Murby reported a good demtadd for all feeders and stockers of "nod quality at foliowina quotations: Beet feeders,. 950 to 1050 I1,s. each, at $3.00 to $4; best feeders, 850 to 954) lbs: each, at $3.40 to $13.76; best stockers, 050 to 200 lbs, each, at $3 to $3.40; common and medium stockers, $2. to $2.75. Mincers and ltpringirs,-A moderate supply of milkers and springers sold readily at firm prices, ranging at from *SO to $70 eacha the average priee cf the best being about $53. Veal calves. -About 100 veal calves sold at from $3 to $0.25 per cwt. Sheep and Lambs. -Receipts were barge, epecially lambs. Trade- was dull and priers easy. Export ewes, 4i3.- 25 zi3:25 to $3.40; rams, $2?5 to $2.50; lamas, $4 to 44.60. Hos. Beeeipts light; prices stet y. 1$r. Barris reported selects at $6 nail lights at $5.75 per cwt. Wool. Prices paid to farmers in the country are nominally as follows: tnwashed, fine 010; coarse, 83fc: washed, comb- ings, 141.„;c; washed, clothing, 153fsc; re- jectwns, il_, OTHER MARKETS. BRITISH CATTLE 3IARKEr'. London -London ea'.ilas for cattle are stead!. at 12c to 15140 per ib., dressed weight; re- frigerator beef is quoted at 110 to 111.4e per WINNIPEG WHEAT MARKET. Following are the closing quotations ort Winnipeg grain futures. Wheat -November $1.0253 asked, Decem- ber 991;;r bid, May n$1.03% bid. Oats -November 39•14,c bid, December 17.4,o LIVE STOCK. Montreal -About 1,0+31 bead of butchers' cattle. 30 milch cows turd springers, 140 cal- ves. 1.3180 shet;p and iambs, and 1,411) fat hogs were offered for rale at the East -end Abat- toir to -day. The muggy weather and the absence of any prime elide helped t0 Create a slack trade. A few cattle sold as more than 3?4c per Ib„ down to Sc p.,r 1b. for pretty good animals; common stock was la exer•.eeh'e supply, and sold at 1?i to 2Mac; lean corners at 111 to 11_c per 1'3. Milch cows sold at from $20 to $55 each. Grassfed calves sold at :Pi to ie per Ib. Good lots of fat bogs cold at about'314e per De. Liverpool Apple Market. 1i oodali 3: Co. cabled Eben James: f10,900 bbls. selling; mark,'t active at ra- ther lower prices; Baldwins, 15s 6d. to i 19s: Snows, las to 22s; Greenings, 14s to 19s 95; Russets, 14s to 22s 65; Spys, 17s to 21s 6d; seconds, 4s less. LYDIA. E. 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