A
Aaron
as high priest, 13-13
budding of rod of, 18-10
descendant of Levi, 17-8
descendants were priests, 17-6
divesting, of office, 18-16
first high priest, 16-9
opposition of, to Moses, 17-24
Moses angry with, 14-24
role of, in worship of gold calf, 12-17
saved through Moses’ intercession, 12-20
setting apart of, 14-22
sons of, punished by God, 14-23
Aaronic Priesthood
compared to Levitical Priesthood, 17-15
duties of, 18-11
holders of, may be prophets, 22-14
Abel, 4-3
Abigail
married by David, 25-30
predicts David’s life to be spared, 25-28
Abimelech, in parable of Jotham, 22-26
Abinadi
commented on law of Moses, 12-4
described children of Israel, 18-9
discusses law of Moses, 15-1
Abner
forced fight against forces of Joab, 26-4
set up Saul’s son as king, 26-3
traitor to Ishbosheth, 26-5
Abortion, seriousness of, 12-4
Abraham
called Sarah his sister, 5-5
called to leave his country and go to promised land, 5-3
commanded children to keep commandments, 6-5
commanded to be perfect, 5-16
covenant of, 5-20
death of, 7-4
demonstrated faith sufficient to achieve salvation, 6-15
meaning of name, 6-11
model of faith and righteousness, 6-1
parallels of trials of, with trials of the Saints in Jackson County, 6-14
received the priesthood from Melchizedek, 5-2
sacrifice by, of Isaac, 6-11
saw Jesus Christ, 5-10
seed of, inherits the land forever, 5-7
spoke face to face with the Lord, 12-23
visited by three messengers, 6-2
“tempted” by God, 6-12
wealthy and righteous, 5-6
Absalom
advised to take David’s concubines, 27-14
death of, 27-17
enmity of, toward David, 27-5
returned to David’s court, 27-8
revolt of, 27-11
revolt of, ended, 27-16
sought revenge for sister, 27-4
won favor with the people, 27-10
Achan
Acrostics, used in psalms, 28-4
Acts, book of, analogous to book of Joshua, 21-2
Adam
assisted in the Creation, 2-4
“first flesh” upon the earth, 2-16
given dominion over every living creature, 2-11
married to Eve for eternity by the Lord, 2-13
nature of body of, before and after the Fall, 2-15
not a fictional person, 2-1
refused to partake of the fruit, 3-6
status of, before the Fall, 3-4
Adam and Eve
information about, added in book of Moses, 4-2
most misunderstood couple who ever lived on earth, 3-1
results of their transgression, 3-10
sealed in eternal marriage, 3-12
transgression of, did not involve offense against the laws of chastity, 3-7
Adam-ondi-Ahman, located in Missouri, 2-17
Adonizedek, Canaanite king, 21-20
Adultery
consequences of, 26-19
guilt or innocence of, proven, 17-10
seriousness of sin of, 27-1
“Thou shalt not commit,” 11-13
Ahithophel
advised Absalom against David, 27-14
committed suicide, 27-14
Ai
Altar
fire on, never allowed to die, 14-19
of incense in tabernacle, 13-16
of tabernacle, 13-12, 14-13
reason for slaying domestic animals near, 15-9
to show Israel’s gratitude to God, 20-25
Amalekites
Amasa
Amerce, meaning of, 20-13
America, land of the everlasting hills, 8-26
Ammonites, attack Israel, 24-27
Amnon
killed by Absalom’s servants, 27-4
seduced and then hated Tamar, 27-3
son of David, 27-2
Amram, father of Moses and Aaron, 17-8
Anakim, race of giants, 21-25
Ancestors, cannot be blamed for our sins, 20-36
Angels
Animals, laws about clean and unclean, 15-1
Anointed, respect for, of the Lord, 24-42
Anointing
Apostasy
cycle of, and righteousness, 22-10
following death of Joshua, 22-1
punishment for and pardon of, 19-3
Application
of Leviticus 19:26–31 to modern Saints, 16-5
of David’s, Saul’s, and Jonathan’s lives to modern times, 25-38
Apron, description of high priest’s, 13-13
Ark, description of Noah’s, 4-13
Ark of the covenant
caused death of men of Beth-shemesh, 24-17
David danced before, 26-11
description of, 13-5
lost to the Philistines, 24-14
returned to Israelites, 24-16
symbolism of gold on, 13-6
symbolized God’s presence, 21-13, 26-23
taken to Dagon’s temple, 24-15
touching of, caused Uzzah’s death, 26-10
Asahel, slain by Abner, 26-4
Ashtoreth
false goddess, 25-37
false goddess Astarte, F-7
supreme female Canaanite deity, 22-8
Astrology, used by sorcerers, 16-5
Atonement
affected every aspect of person’s life, 15-7
day of, 13-5
efficacy of vicarious, 15-8
gives Christ power over Satan, 3-8
necessary because of the Fall, 3-2
symbolized by blood, 14-13
symbolized by Passover, 10-1
symbolized by the jubilee, 16-14
through sacrifices, 14-4
through shedding of blood, 14-6
Authority
necessity of supporting priesthood, 10-18
protection of, 20-16
sin of assuming another’s, 26-33
Azazel, the scapegoat, D-6
B
Baal
altar to, destroyed by Gideon, 22-19
false god of the Canaanites, F-7
god of nature, F-2
supreme male Canaanite deity, 22-8
Babel, tower of, 4-23
Balaam, story of, 18-18
Baptism
crossing Jordan River a type of, 21-10
of Israel in Red Sea and Jordan River, 21-7
part of Mosaic law, 14-1
in, one takes on name of Christ, 11-7
the Flood represents a, of the earth, 4-15
Barak, of Naphtali, 22-12
Bath-sheba
Beard, laws concerning cutting, 16-5
Beginning, meaning of, 2-2
Benjamin
Joseph demanded, be brought to Egypt, 8-16
tribe of, nearly annihilated, 23-12
Benjamites, punishment of, 23-12
Bestiality, forbidden, 15-11
Bethel
captured by house of Joseph, 22-2
Jacob returns, 7-27
meaning of term, 7-12
Bible
all revelation in, 19-7
contains errors by ignorant translators, careless transcribers, or designing and corrupt priests, 4-10
Joseph Smith Translation of, Preface
King James Version of, Preface
LDS edition of, Preface
many plain and precious parts of, removed, 1-6
translation problems in, 9-21, 12-23, 12-24, E-8, 20-35, 22-22, 24-29
Birthright
blessing to Judah, 8-24
Jacob received Esau’s, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11
Joseph’s coat of many colors an indication of, 8-2
Reuben lost, 7-28
Bishops, judges in Israel, 20-3
Blessings
based on obedience, 19-1
come from obedience, 20-1
of Israel foretold, 20-27
of promised land lost to Israel, 21-3
to those who follow commandments, 19-11
Blood
emphasis on, in offerings, 14-6
law of God regarding the shedding of, 4-18
revengers of, 27-7
spiritual body quickened by spirit and not by, 2-15
symbol of atonement, 14-13
Blood sacrifice, fulfilled in Christ, 12-1
Boaz
conduct of, after Ruth’s proposal, 23-18
impressed by Ruth’s righteousness, 23-15, 23-19, 23-22
Body
of executed criminal not to be displayed all night, 20-10
physical, man’s made in the exact image of God, 2-10
Book of Mormon
prophecies about Joseph in, 8-27
teaches purpose of Fall, 3-1
Book of the covenant, contained law of Moses, 12-13
Booty, laws of, in warfare, 20-8
Bread, symbolic meaning of unleavened, 10-7
Breastplate, description of, 13-13
C
Cain
asked, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” 4-5
gave unacceptable offering, 4-4
Caleb, accurate report of, about Canaan, 18-2
Calendar, beginning of the Jewish New Year, 10-4
Canaan
conquest of northern, 21-25
distinguished from Egypt, 19-20
division of, among tribes of Israel, 21-27
inhabitants warlike, 21-32
Israelites lost privilege of entering, 18-2
necessary to destroy idolatrous nation of, 21-29
political and religious condition of, 22-4
prepared by the Lord for Israel, 21-9
to be destroyed by God, 21-13
Canaanites
cast out of land because of abominations, 15-11
culture of, affected Israelites, 22-5
destruction of five nations of, 21-24
fate of, explained by Nephi, 16-8
practiced divination, 20-5
spiritually and morally degenerate, 20-8
to be utterly destroyed by Israelites, 19-15
Candlestick
Capital crimes, list of, 12-6
Captives, mutilation of, by Israelites, 22-3
Celestial kingdom, be faithful to covenants to gain the fulness of glory of, 3-1
Censer, used with incense, 18-8
Census
David angered the Lord with, E-7, 27-26
prior to entering promised land, 18-20
Champion, use of to determine winner of battle, 25-5
Chariots, of iron made by Philistines, 22-2
Charity, in the law of Moses, 16-13
Chastity
Joseph refuses Potiphar’s wife, 8-9
Judah’s relationship with Tamar, 8-6
“Thou shall not commit adultery,” 11-13
transgression of Adam and Eve did not involve an offense against the laws of, 3-7
Chemosh, god of Moabites, 23-15, F-7
Cherubim, guardians of sacred things, 13-5
Chiasmus, in Old Testament, G-3
Children
brought forth in sorrow, 3-9
effects of parents’ sins on, 11-6
laws concerning rebellious, 20-9
Moses’ instructions for teaching, 19-22
purpose of marriage is to bear and rear, 2-14
to honor father and mother, 11-9
Chosen people, faults and failings, 7-29
Circumcision
metaphorical use of, 16-4
symbol of Israel’s covenant, 21-10
token of the covenant, 5-17
Cisterns, use and importance of, Preface
Cities of refuge
Moses establishes three, 19-10
necessity of, 18-24
purpose of, 21-27
Clean, 15-1
Clean and unclean food, laws defining, 15-2
Clean animals, more than just physically clean, 15-1
Cleanliness
religious and hygienic reasons for strict sexual, 15-4
required for association with the Lord, 16-19
required of a military camp, 20-8
Clothes
important to the Lord, 20-11
of Israelites did not wear out, 19-17
Clothing, of high priest, 13-13
Cloud, over the tabernacle, 17-18
Coat of many colors
Commandments
greatest in the law, 19-12
must be followed precisely, 26-10
which of, are greatest, 16-3
Congregation, right of membership in, 20-16
Consecration, symbolized by touching with blood, 13-16
Conspiracy, of Absalom against David, 27-10
Council of the Gods, plan Creation, 2-4
Courage
of David because of faith in God, 25-9
required for obedience, 22-31
required for true leadership, 22-32
Samson showed extreme, 23-9
Covenant
Abrahamic, 5-20
definition of, by Moses, 20-24
line continues with Isaac and Jacob after Abraham, 7-1
of circumcision reinstituted by Joshua, 21-10
rainbow as a token of, 4-19
serious act with the Lord, 18-22
to be worthy of promised land, 20-28
Covenant people
Covenants
be faithful to, to gain fulness of celestial glory, 3-1
circumcision as token of, 5-17
and covenant making, Enrichment Section B
God works with men through, B-1
God’s dealings with men center in making and keeping, 1-12
Israel forsakes, 21-9
Israel’s history of keeping and breaking, B-3
Jacob’s ladder symbolizes, with the Lord, 7-12
not to be made with Canaanites, 21-19
to take on name of Christ, 11-7
value placed on, in ancient times, 21-6
Coveting, commandment against, 11-16
Creation, meaning of the term beginning, 2-2
Creation of the earth
Adam was the “first flesh,” 2-16
Michael assisted in, 2-4
carried out by Jehovah, the premortal Jesus Christ, 2-4
earth organized out of chaotic matter, not created from nothing, 2-5
firmament divides waters above from waters below, 2-7
Joseph Smith’s comments on Genesis 1:1, 2-4
laws of genetics revealed in accounts of, 2-8
meaning of day in accounts of, 2-3
replenish means fill, 2-12
scientific evidence that creation best explains origin of life, 2-19
Spirit of God brooded over waters, 2-6
spiritual and physical creation of earth, 2-15
summary of essential concepts, 2-18
supervised by council of Gods, 2-4
theories about details of, not regarded as official position of Church, 2-3
Velikovsky’s theories about, age of earth, 2-3
Criticism, against priesthood equated with murmuring, 10-16
Cursings, of Israel foretold, 20-27
Customs, Israelite for making legal agreements, 23-20
D
Dagon
Dan
inheritance of, at headwaters of Jordan, 23-12
tribe of, unable to possess assigned land, 23-2
David
accepted Goliath’s challenge, 25-1
accused by Nathan, 26-19
angered the Lord by making a census, 27-26
anointed by Samuel, 25-38
armor-bearer to Saul, 25-7
army of, became great, 25-23
ate shewbread, 25-22
battled son of a giant, 27-23
built altar to the Lord, 27-26
captured Jerusalem, 26-7
character of, 26-1
chose spies, 27-12
comparisons of, to Jesus Christ, 26-22
concubines of, forced into widowhood, 27-20
concubines of, taken by Absalom, 27-14
conduct of government of, after revolt, 27-18
conspiracy against, by Absalom, 27-10
courage of, because of faith, 25-9
death of child of, 26-20
descendant of Ruth and Boaz, 23-22
endured curses of Shimei, 27-13
enmity for Absalom, 27-5
executed Ishbosheth’s assassins, 26-6
flight of, from Jerusalem, 27-11
flight of, from Saul, 25-21
free from idolatrous practices, F-1
fulfilled God’s commandment, 25-32
got information from Jonathan, 25-16
inspired by Holy Ghost, 28-7
location of battle of, with Goliath, 25-4
Lord with, 25-40
married Abigail and Ahinoam, 25-30
mourned Absalom, 27-17
not allowed to build temple, 26-12
not universally accepted as king, 26-3
offended Michal by dancing, 26-11
overview of life of, 27-28
paying in hell for sins, 26-21
principal author of Psalms, 28-3
put end to Absalom’s revolt, 27-16
refused to kill Saul, 25-26, 25-31
regret for sins, 27-1
Saul jealous of, 25-12
showed respect for the Lord’s anointed, 25-42
sorrow of, 25-20
sought refuge in school of the prophets, 25-15
supported by Michal and Jonathan, 25-18
temptation of, 26-18
tragedy of, 18-1
treatment of, of Mephibosheth, 26-15
used ephod and Urim and Thummim, 25-36
Day, meaning of day in accounts of Creation, 2-3
Day of Atonement, 15-8
celebration of, most solemn and sacred, D-6
feast of, 16-10
holiday of Israelites, D-3
Death
necessary for some sins, 21-17
penalty for worshiping false gods, 20-2
punishment for idolatry, F-4
some sins worthy of, 16-7
spiritual and physical, result of the Fall, 3-2, 3-11
Death penalty
Deborah
aided by forces of nature, 22-16
leader of Israel, 22-14
of Ephraim, 22-12
overcomes every adversary, 22-32
Debt, prohibition of enslavement for, 12-7
Delilah
offered 1100 pieces of silver, 23-8
tempted Samson, 23-21
treachery of, 23-9
Destruction, wanton, not permitted in warfare, 20-8
Deuteronomy, meaning of word, 19-2
Devil. See Satan
Dietary laws, social, psychological, and religious functions of, 15-1
Dinah, defilement of, 7-26
Discipline, related to humility, 16-11
Dishonesty, rationalizing of, 11-14
Disobedience
of Israel during reign of judges, 22-31
to parents punishable by death, 24-11
Divorcement, bill of, 20-20
Dreams, wise men of Egypt could not interpret pharaoh’s, 8-13
Drought, modern Israel prays for cessation of, 16-15
Dualism, in Hebrew writing, G-5
E
Earth, belongs to the Lord, 12-16
Ebal
Edom, meaning of word, 7-8
Edomites, descendants of Esau, 18-14
Egypt
distinguished from Canaan, 19-20
Hyksos domination of, 9-3
injustices of to Israel, 19-15
length of Israel’s bondage in, 10-9
Moses’ training in, 9-7
plagues in, at the time of Moses, 9-25
Ehud, of Benjamin, 22-12
Eleazar, invested with Aaron’s office, 18-16
Eli
could not receive further revelation, 24-12
fell and died, 24-14
lost power of discernment, 24-36
sinful acts of sons of, 24-11
Elias, role as forerunner, 4-11
Elijah, contest with priests of Baal, 18-8
Elimelech, husband of Naomi, 23-14
Elkanah, feast of, with wives and children, 24-2
Elohim, plural form of the Hebrew word for God, A-2
Emerods, disease, 24-6
Enoch, ministry and teachings of, 4-6
Ephah
Ephod
David’s use of, 25-36
description of, 13-13
snare to Gideon, 22-25
Ephraim, fulfillment of blessings of, 17-3
Ephraimites, complained about Midianite war, 22-29
Esau, birthright of, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11
Eve
account of creation from Adam’s rib figurative, 3-12
deceived by Satan and partook of the fruit, 3-6
married to Adam for eternity by the Lord, 2-13
mother of all living, 3-12
not a fictional person, 2-1
tempted by Satan, 3-3
to bring forth children in sorrow, 3-9
Evolution, theory of
attempts to explain origin of man, 2-18
scientific evidence that creation best explains the origin of life, 2-19
Exaltation, be faithful to covenants to gain the fulness of celestial glory, 3-1
Excommunication
necessary for serious sin, 18-12
necessary to purify Church, 18-19
Exemptions, from military service, 20-8
Exodus, dating of, 10-9
Eye for eye, in Mosaic law, 16-13
F
Faith
Abraham’s test shows exceeding, 6-12
brings protection to soldiers, 20-8
brings victory, 25-41
in God essential, 22-32
Jephthah as example of, 22-28
necessary to please God, 14-1
of David brought courage, 25-9
of Gideon, 22-24
of Hannah, 24-9
of Jonathan was great, 24-33
required by law of Moses, 16-14
some Israelites lacked, 21-1
sufficient to achieve salvation, 6-15
Fall
Adam’s status before, 3-4
brings spiritual and temporal death, 3-2
changes to Adam’s body, caused by, 2-15
doctrine of, among plain and precious things removed from Old Testament, 3-1
result of transgression of Adam and Eve, 3-10
transgression of Adam and Eve did not involve an offense against laws of chastity, 3-7
why Adam and Eve partook of the fruit, 3-6
False witness, commandment against, 11-15
Familiar spirit, 16-5
Family
Abraham’s posterity, 5-20
basic unit of society, 20-9
can cause problems in spiritual lives, 24-36
honor father and mother in, 11-9
Isaac and Rebekah childless for twenty years, 7-6
purpose of marriage is to bear and rear children, 2-14
righteous husband presides over, 3-9
Father in Heaven, men and women created in the image of, 2-10
Fathers
honor, and mothers, 11-9
patriarchal and priesthood blessings given by, 8-29
Feast of Tabernacles
Christ’s Jerusalem entry during, D-7
holiday of Israelites, D-3
observance of, D-7
Feast of Weeks
Feasts, to be observed, 16-10
Feasts and Festivals, purpose of, 12-11
Female child, period of uncleanness longer for, 15-5
Festivals, aid to remembering great events, 19-27
Fire
cleansing agent on day of Pentecost, D-5
meaning of fires of Molech, 15-11
Firmament, term means “expanse,” 2-7
Firstborn, redemption of Israelite, by Levites, 17-7
First flesh, Adam was the, upon the earth, 2-16
First-fruits, to be dedicated to God, 16-4
Flood
act of love, 4-16
landing of the ark after, 4-17
represents a baptism of the earth, 4-15
Forgiveness, required by law of Moses, 14-25
Foundation, commandments as, 16-3
Free agency, does not eliminate need for obedience, 19-1
Freedom, in the law of Moses, 12-2
Fringes, to remind of commandments, 18-7
G
Garden of Eden, location of, on the American continent, 2-17
Garments, white linen, for day of Atonement, 15-8
Gathering, of Israel, 19-9, 19-28
Geography
of Israelite wanderings, 7-2
of Negev, where Isaac lived, 19-18
Genealogy, of Moses, 9-5
Giants
in earlier periods of history, 25-6
of a race called Anakim, 21-25
Gibeah, barbarity of men of, 23-13
Gibeon
attacked by confederacy of five kings, 21-20
slaves of Israel, 21-19
Gideon
also called Jerubbaal, 22-19
asked for a sign, 22-18
destroyed altar of Baal, 22-31
great faith and righteousness of, 22-24
made ephod from spoils of war, 22-25
Gleaning, Ruth does, 23-17
Goats, chosen for day of Atonement, 15-8
God
appeared to Joseph Smith, 25-41
can anyone see face of? 12-23
council of, plans creation of the earth, 2-4
covenants with children of, 1-12
Jehovah, or Christ, is, of Old Testament, A-2
love of is greatest commandment, 19-12
man made in the image of, 2-10
same in Old and New Testaments, 1-11
God the Father, we were well acquainted with, before earth life, 2-2
Godhood
knowledge of good and evil necessary, 3-5
purpose of mortal life to gain experience and training to attain, 3-1
Gods, false, in the Old Testament, F-7
Gold, symbolism of, for ark of the covenant, 13-6
Gold calf, Israelites’ worship of, 12-17
Goliath
challenged Israel, 25-1
conquering one’s own, 25-40
from Gath, 23-8
laughed at David’s challenge, 25-9
size and weight of armor of, 25-6
Gospel
fulness of, differs from law of Moses, 15-12
law of Moses is preparatory, 12-1
restoration of, to Joseph Smith, 25-41
Government
dangers of monarchical, 24-21
of Christ is theocratic, 24-19
of Israel under Samuel, 24-19
Graven images, destruction of, required, 19-15
Greed, shown by Israelites, 17-23
Greek words
Christos, means “the anointed one,” A-2
Pentecost, means “fiftieth day,” D-5
H
Hair
Absalom’s, thinned or “polled,” 27-9
customs of Israel’s neighbors concerning, 16-5
laws concerning cutting of, 16-5
Nazarite vows regarding, 17-11
Handicaps, high priest not to have, 16-9
Hannah
covenants with Lord, 24-5
Elkanah’s love for, 24-2
faith and love for God of, 24-9
Peninnah, adversary of, 24-3
Harlot, Israel as one when worshiping false gods, 15-10
Hate, meaning of term, 7-16
Hebrew words
Abraham, means “father of a great multitude,” 6-11
Adonai, means “the Lord,” A-2
Adonizedek, means “lord of justice,” 21-20
“atonement,” means “to cover,” 15-7
Azazel, or scapegoat, 15-8
baurau, means “shaped, fashioned, created,” 2-4, 2-5
Bethel, a contraction of Beth-Elohim, means “house of the Lord,” 7-12
“day,” also translated “a season” and “in the process of time,” 2-3
Edom, means “red,” 7-8
Eileh Hadvareem, Jewish name for Deuteronomy, 19-2
Elohim, plural form of Hebrew word for God, A-2
“firmament,” also means “expanse,” 2-7
go’el, means “redeemer,” 23-18
Ishmael, means “God hears,” 5-15
Jehovah, (“YHWH”) means “self-existent one,” or “the eternal,” A-2
kosher, 15-1
Lehi, means “jaw-bone,” 23-7
manna, 17-25
Mara, means “bitter,” 23-16
Melchizedek, means “king of righteousness,” 5-9
meshiach, (messiah) means “the anointed one,” A-2
Mezuzah, means “doorpost,” 19-12
Michael, means one “who is like God,” 2-4
mole, translated “replenish,” means “fill,” 2-12
“moved,” means also “brooded,” 2-6
nachash, means “enchantment,” 16-5
nakhah, translated “slay,” means “to beat down,” 9-8
Naomi, means “sweet,” 23-16
nazar, means “separated,” 23-3
nissah, translated “tempted,” also means “to test, try, or prove,” 6-12
Pesach, means “Passover,” D-4
“peculiar,” means “precious,” 10-21
“plain man,” also means “whole, complete, or perfect,” 7-7
“psalm,” means “to praise,” 28-1
sahnay, translated “hate,” means “loving less,” 7-16
Samuel, means “heard of God,” 24-7
sha’al, translated “borrow,” means “ask, request, demand, require, inquire,” 10-3
Shabbat, means “Sabbath,” D-2
Shavuot, means “Pentecost,” D-5
Shema, means “hear,” 19-12
sheol, means the world of the spirits, 7-4
shomer, translated “keeper” also means “a guard or custodian,” 4-5
Succoth, means “feast of Tabernacles,” D-7
“tabernacle,” means “tent,” 13-3
tannanim, means “whales” or other large sea animals, 2-9
Tzarah, means “leprosy,” 15-6
“without form and void” means “empty and desolate,” 2-6
Yom Kippur, means day of Atonement D-6
High priest
clothing of, 13-13
could not have physical handicap, 15-4
first use of title of, 16-9
office of, in the Aaronic Priesthood, 16-9
preparation of, for day of Atonement, 15-8
Hin, measure of volume, 16-6
Hiram, king of Tyre, 26-8
Hobab, as guide to Israel, 17-21
Holiday, meaning of word, D-1
Holidays
of ancient Israelites, D-3
purpose of, D-2
spiritual purposes of, D-1
to emphasize mission of Christ, D-3
Holy
before God, 16-7
being, brings love for others, 16-2
cause and people must be, in a war, 20-8
men to be, as God is, 16-2
Ten Commandments foundation of being, 16-2
Holy days, to be observed, 16-10
Holy Ghost
baptism of fire and, D-5
brings spiritual purification, D-5
inspiration of, necessary to a prophet, 20-7
necessary to interpret scripture, G-6
symbolized by olive oil, 15-7
Holy of Holies
Christ worthy of entering, 15-8
inner rooms of the tabernacle, 13-5
symbolism of, 13-19
Holy Spirit, represented by olive oil, 13-8
Homosexuality, forbidden, 15-11
Honesty, required in all transactions, 16-6
Hophni
Horn, symbol of power and strength, 24-9
Horns, of altar symbolize power of Jehovah, 14-15
Horses
limited number allowed in warfare, 20-8
reason for not “multiplying,” 20-4
rendered incapable of battle, 21-26
Hosanna Shout, today’s compared to feast of Tabernacles, D-7
Hough, meaning of, 21-26
Humility, to afflict the soul, 16-11
Hyksos, domination over Egypt, 9-3
Hyssop, symbol of purification, 15-7
I
“I Am,” significance of title, 9-13
Idol, “cursed things,” 19-24
Idolaters, not to be pitied, 19-25
Idolatry
a form of coveting, 11-16
attractiveness to Israelites, F-8
contrasted with true worship, 21-28
forbidden, 11-4
fought against by Gideon, 22-19
images of Laban, 7-23
includes seeking material things, F-9
of Baal and Ashtoreth, 22-8
seriousness of, F-1
sin of, F-4
spiritual adultery, 15-10
temptation of modern idols, 11-4
worship of false gods, F-2
Idols, to be burned entirely, 19-16
Idol worship
Imagery, in Hebrew literature, G-4
Immorality, of Canaanites, 22-4
Incense, use of to symbolize prayers, 18-8
Incest, forbidden, 15-11
Inheritance, of tribal lands, 18-25
Iniquity, of Canaanites was full, 19-15
Inspired Version. See Bible, Joseph Smith Translation
Intermarriage, between Israel and heathen nations, 22-11
Iron, Israelites did not know how to work, 24-31
Isaac
finding a wife for, 7-3
sacrifice of, a similitude of Christ, 6-11
Ishmael
Israel
aided by forces of nature, 22-16
blessings and cursings of, 20-27
baptism of in Red Sea and Jordan River, 21-7
blessings of, to sons of Jacob, 20-33
committed whoredoms with Moabites, 18-18
compared to Book of Mormon people, 22-10
counsel for future kings, 20-4
counted prior to entering promised land, 18-20
covenants to be worthy of promised land, 20-28
crossed Red Sea, 10-15
cultural setting of ancient, 16-5
defeated at Ai, 21-33
defeated by Philistines, 24-14
disunity following death of Joshua, 22-1
Egyptian culture and, 14-1
expanded to promised size, 26-14
forbidden to practice divination, 20-5
favored of Lord, 20-1
geography of wanderings of, 19-18
called Jeshurun, 21-32
lost advantage by forsaking covenants, 21-9
lost power because of disobedience, 22-2
loved by Lord, 19-16
low state of religion and morality of, 23-12
married to Jehovah, 15-10
might turn from the Lord, 21-26
murmured against Moses, 18-9
number of men of, 10-8
numbered in premortal existence, 20-1
option of blessings or cursings, 16-15
ordered to destroy Amalekites, 10-18
plan for redemption of, 13-1
promises to, from God, 12-12
rebellion against Moses, 18-8
robbed by Midianites and Amalekites, 22-17
sacrificed for tabernacle joyously, 13-3
scattering and gathering of, 19-9, 19-28
set apart from the world, 16-5
size of nation, E-6
sold themselves to other gods, 22-27
to avoid “cursed things,” 19-24
the Lord claimed the firstborn of, 10-11
tragedy of, 18-1
tribal divisions of land for, 18-23
tries to conquer Canaan without Lord, 18-3
turned to idolatry, F-3
twelve sons of Jacob, 7-17
united by victory over Ammonites, 24-27
wandering in the wilderness, 18-14
would desert the Lord, 20-29
Israelites
affected by Canaanite culture, 22-5
commanded to destroy Canaanites, 19-15
customs of, for making legal agreements, 23-20
did not drive all Canaanites out, 22-7
length of bondage of, in Egypt, 10-9
lost battle of Ai, 21-15
Moses as mediator for, 12-19
murmured against Moses, 10-16
subdued Philistines, 24-18
warned to separate from world, 16-8
worshiped gold calf, 12-17
J
Jacob
birthright of, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11
blessings of flocks of, 7-19
blessing of, to Joseph, 8-22
blessings to sons of, 20-33
family of, 7-17
Laban changed wages of, 7-21
marriage to Leah and Rachel, 7-15
relationship of, to wives, 7-13
respected status of wives, 7-20
returned to Bethel, 7-27
vision of ladder at Bethel, 7-12
wrestled on Mount Peniel, 7-24
years of sorrow of, 8-20
Jair, of Gilead, 22-12
Jaredites, warned to worship God of land, 16-8
Jasher, book of, mentioned in Old Testament, 21-22
Jealousy
Jebusites, Jerusalem occupied by, 26-7
Jehovah
ark as physical symbol of, 24-17
carried out the work of Creation, 2-4
husband of Israel, 15-10
Jehovah, or Christ, is God of Old Testament, A-2
lack of trust in, is idolatry, F-2
last refuge of Israelites, 22-17
name known before time of Moses, 9-21
rejected by Israel, 24-20
scriptural evidence that Jesus Christ is God of Old Testament, A-4
significance of title “I Am,” 9-13
Jephthah
of Gilead, 22-12
offered daughter as sacrifice, 22-28
rebuked Ephraimites, 22-29
Jericho
cause of walls of, falling, 21-14
city of palm trees, 22-13
fall of, 21-13
Jerubbaal, another name of Gideon, 22-19
Jerusalem
by Nebuchadnezzar, 20-27
captured by David, 26-7
inhabited by Jebusites, 23-12
Jeshurun
Jesus Christ
appeared to Joseph Smith, 25-41
as Lamb of Jehovah, 15-8
Atonement of, is center of Mosaic law, D-6
Atonement of, symbolized by Passover, 10-1
brazen serpent type of, 18-26
bread of life, 10-17
called Jehovah, 21-2
carried out work of Creation, 2-4
Church of, depicted as bride of, 15-10
comparisons to David, 26-22
Crucifixion of, fulfills Passover, 10-6
descendant of David, 26-13
descendant of Ruth and Boaz, 23-22
great high priest, 15-8, 16-9, 20-35
holidays point to, D-1
holidays to emphasize mission of, D-3
“I Am,” title of, 9-13
Jehovah, or Christ, is God of Old Testament, A-2
Joseph a type of Christ, 8-19
law of Moses witnesses of, 12-1
many symbols in Old Testament refer to, C-12
Messianic nature of Psalms, 28-7
Messianic promise from Balaam, 18-18
mission prophesied in time of Joseph, 9-6
Nazarene, not Nazarite, 23-3
Old Testament testifies of, 1-4
perhaps appeared to Joshua, 21-12
prophet like unto Moses, 20-6
propitiation for sins, 13-5
sacrifice of Isaac is a similitude of Christ, 6-11
sacrifice evidence that, is God of Old Testament, A-4
second coming of, 19-28, 21-21
seed of woman (Christ) shall crush head of serpent (Satan), 3-8
Shiloh of Judah’s blessing, 8-24
Spirit of, brooded over the waters at Creation, 2-6
stone of Israel, title of, 20-31
symbolism of entry of, into Jerusalem, D-7
symbolized by offerings, 14-6
symbolized by rock, 24-9
symbolized by unleavened bread, 10-7
thought of as sin offering, 14-14
types of, in sacrifices and offerings, 14-2
typified by Pentecost sacrifices, D-5
used counsel of Moses, 19-14
will rule with perfect theocracy, 24-19
Jethro
descendants of, in Israel, 22-15
helped Moses organize Israelites, 10-20
known as Reuel, 9-9
Joab
forces of, fight against forces of Abner, 26-4
ignored David’s orders, 27-16
killed Amasa, 27-21
replaced as David’s general, 27-16
strategy of, to reconcile David and Absalom, 27-5
John
revelation of, not to be added to, 19-7
John the Baptist, prophet of God, 22-14
Jonathan
broke Saul’s oath, 24-34
brotherly love of, for David, 25-16
David fulfilled promise to, 26-15
departed from David, 25-20
great faith of, in God, 24-33
greatness of, 25-13
supported David, 25-18
Jordan River, Joshua parted, 21-7
Joseph
body to be taken from Egypt, 21-31
coat of, of many colors, 8-2
demanded Benjamin be brought to Egypt, 8-16
did not become bitter at being falsely accused and thrown into prison, 8-11
example of, of loving the Lord, 8-28
imprisoned by Potiphar, 8-10
Jacob’s blessing of, 8-22
length of time of, in prison, 8-12
not recognized by brothers, 8-14
posterity of, 8-21
power of preparation, 8-1
prophecies of, 8-27
refused Potiphar’s wife, 8-9
resisted Potiphar’s wife, 23-21
significance of blessing of, 8-25, 8-26
sold into slavery, 8-3
a type of Christ, 8-19
Joshua
accurate report of, about Canaan, 18-2
asked why Israel was defeated, 21-33
book of, is completion of Pentateuch, 21-2
commanded sun and moon to stand still, 21-21
had power and authority of Moses, 21-4
ordination of, 18-21
parting of the Jordan River by, 21-7
reinstituted circumcision, 21-10
saw captain of the Lord’s host, 21-12
warned Israel against idolatry, 21-29
Jotham
Journal writing, members urged to write personal and family histories, 1-17
Jubilee year, in law of Moses, 16-14
Judah
Jacob’s blessings of, 8-24
leaders of, quarrel with other tribes, 27-19
people of, suffered periodic famine, 23-14
relationship of, with Tamar, 8-6
Judgment, requires discernment of Lord, 25-38
Judges
military heroes, 22-9
period of, tragic for Israel, 22-1
twelve of, in Israel, 22-12
Justice
K
Kenites, descendants of Jethro, 22-15
Killing
Kindness, exhibited by Ruth and Boaz, 23-22
King
counsel for Israel’s future, 20-4
Israel desired Saul to be, 24-24
Israel desired to have, 24-20
people wanted Gideon to become, 22-24
Saul was Israel’s first, 24-22
Kohath
second son of Levi, 17-8
significance of sons of, 17-8
special calling of descendants, 17-20
Kolob
one day of, equals a thousand years, 2-3
Korah
L
Laban
images (household gods) of, 7-23
Jacob’s wages changed by, 7-21
Lamb
instructions for cooking, for Passover, 10-5
Passover lamb symbolized Lamb of God, 10-1
Land, dominion over, given by God to man, 12-26
Law
basic characteristics of, 12-1
basic elements of, 14-1
basis of our world, 27-28
consequences of violation of, 12-26
given to Israel before Sinai, 12-13
governing method of God, 20-1
levirate, of marriage, 20-22
Moses’ review of, 19-2
remember the Lord by keeping, 19-8
Ten Commandments basis of, 11-17
Law of Moses
as preparatory gospel, 12-1
differs from higher gospel law, 15-12
discussion of purpose of, 14-25
freedom in, 12-2
given so men might believe in Christ, D-6
gospel orientation of, 19-11
message to Saints of all ages, 15-12
not given as punishment, 14-1
possible modern equivalents, 15-12
purpose of, 15-1
required high morality, 12-10
symbolic significance of, C-2
Laws
of purification from contact with the dead, 18-12
of warfare, 20-8
purpose of, 16-7
regarding clean and unclean animals, 15-1
Laying on of hands, on offerings and sacrifices, 14-4
Leah
dowry of, 7-22
marriage of, to Jacob, 7-13
meaning of name, 7-14
relationship of, to Jacob, 7-13
Leaven, yeast symbolic of corruption, 10-7
Lehi
Leper, cleansing of, 15-7
Leprosy, 15-6
Levi
sons of, began ministry at age thirty, 17-8
tribe of, accepted in lieu of firstborn, 10-11
tribe of, given cities, 21-27
Levirate marriage, Naomi hoped for, for Ruth, 23-18
Levites
exempt from military service, 20-8
redeemed with money, 17-7
role of, 17-4, 17-6
stewardship of, 17-16
Levitical Priesthood
Leviticus, importance of book of, 14-2
Light of Christ, power exerted by the Son in Creation, 2-6
Literature, imagery in Hebrew, G-4
Lord
Lot
Lot’s wife and pillar of salt, 6-8
offered daughters of, to wicked men of Sodom, 6-6
sin of daughters of, 6-9
Love
all laws application of law of, 16-1
of God and neighbor foundation of all law, 16-3
of God as basic commandment, 16-3
of neighbor caused by being holy, 16-2
of neighbor defined, 16-3
required by law of Moses, 14-25
Loyalty
of David to Jehovah, F-1
of Ruth to Naomi, 23-15
to truth and God’s servants, 10-16
Lucifer, persuasive and attractive, 23-21
M
Mahlon, Ruth’s husband, 23-22
Man
made in exact image of God, 2-10
spiritual body of, quickened by spirit and not by blood, 2-15
Mandrakes, why Rachel wanted, 7-18
Manna
blessing of, discontinued, 21-11
given to Israel, 10-17
people’s name for food from God, 17-25
placed inside ark of the covenant, 13-5
Marriage
Adam and Eve sealed in eternal, by Lord, 2-13
dowry of, Rachel and Leah, 7-22
intermarriage between “sons of God” and “daughters of men,” 4-8
Judah’s relationship with Tamar and, 8-6
Levirate law of, 20-22, 23-18
of Adam and Eve, for eternity, 3-12
of Isaac, finding a wife, 7-3
of Jacob to Leah and Rachel, 7-15
purpose of, to bear and rear children, 2-14
Ruth proposed, to Boaz, 23-18
should not be postponed until after education, 2-14
significance of covenant of, for Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, 7-30
Tamar’s, to brothers of her husband, 8-7
“Thou shalt not commit adultery,” 11-13
Melchizedek, ordained Abraham to the priesthood, 5-2
Melchizedek Priesthood
Men
a righteous husband presides over his wife and family, 3-9
not to wear women’s clothes, 20-11
Mercy, laws of, in Leviticus, 16
Mercy seat, on ark of the covenant, 13-5
Messiah
“Meteyard,” Hebrew measure of length, 16-6
Methuselah, meaning of name, 4-7
Mezuzah, Jewish custom of, 19-12
Michael
Adam known as, in world of spirits, 2-15
assisted in Creation, 2-4
known in mortality as Adam, 2-4
means one “who is like God,” 2-4
obtained keys of priesthood before world was formed, 2-11
Michal
supported David, 25-18
taken from David, 25-20
was offended when David danced, 26-11
Midian, Israelite battle against, 20-8
Midianites
camel-riders, 22-20
pursued by Gideon, 22-22
scourge to Israel, 22-17
Millennium, third phase of gathering, 19-28
Miracles, accomplished through laws of God, 21-14
Mitre, description of, 13-13
Miriam
Moab
Chemosh primary god of, 23-15
fled to, by Elimelech and Naomi, 23-14
king of, gave refuge to David’s parents, 25-24
Moabites, Israel seduced by, 18-18
Molech
explanation of “passing through fire to,” 15-11
giving one’s seed to, 16-7
worship of false god, F-7
Monarchy, of Israel a divine institution, 24-25
Money
used to redeem excess firstborn, 17-7
value of a shekel of silver, 21-17
Morality
low state of, in Israel, 23-12
Mortality
brought about by Fall of man, 3-2
a proving ground for learning and progression, 3-15
purpose of, to gain experience and training to become gods, 3-1
purpose of, to prepare for eternal life, 2-2
Mosaic law, as preparatory gospel, 12-1
Moses
angry with Aaron, 14-24
anointed tabernacle, 13-18
contrasted with pharaoh, 9-26
could not enter promised land, 19-1
descendant of Levi, 17-8
established three cites of refuge, 19-10
evidence of greatness of, 17-22
exhorted Israel in final discourses, 19-2
face shone with glory, 12-25
genealogy of, 9-5
greatness of, 9-1
in similitude of Christ, 12-19, 21-2
invested Eleazar with Aaron’s office, 18-16
led Israel across Red Sea, 10-15
Lord revealed Himself to, as “I Am,” 9-13
Lord’s anger with, 9-17
made tent to meet with Jehovah, 12-22
murmured against by people, 10-16
not allowed into Holy Land, 18-13
number of people in wilderness, 17-2
opposed by Miriam and Aaron, 17-24
ordained Joshua, 18-21
plagues of Egypt and, 9-25
prophet to pharaoh, 9-23
received plan for Israel’s redemption, 13-1
received plans for tabernacle, 13-2
refused entry to promised land, 19-6, 20-32
rebellion against, by Korah, 18-8
rejected by people, 18-2
reluctant to be God’s spokesman, 9-14
saw burning bush, 9-12
slew an Egyptian, 9-8
slow of speech, 9-22
spoke face to face with the Lord, 12-23
spoke to Israel before departing, 19-3
training as a youth in Egypt, 9-7
translated, 18-13, 20-35
vision from Nebo, 20-34
Mother in heaven, men and women created in image of parents in heaven, 2-10
Mothers, honor fathers and, 11-9
Mount Ebal, mount of cursing, 19-23
Mount Gerizim, mount of blessing, 19-23
Murder
consequences of, 26-19, 26-22
differences in degree, 12-4
differentiation of degrees, 18-24
during times of war, 11-12
seriousness of, 27-1
“Thou shalt not kill,” 11-11
Music, importance of, in worship, 28-1
Musical instrument, oldest was ram’s horn, 21-13
N
Nabal, terrified of David, 25-29
Naomi
fled to Moab with family, 23-14
means “sweet” or “pleasant,” 23-16
mother-in-law of Ruth, 23-15
Nathan, accuses David, 26-19
Natural man
symbolized by leper, 15-7
forces of, aided Israel, 22-16
worship of, is idolatrous, F-2
Nazarite
explanation of, 17-11
requirements of, 23-3
Samson broke vows of, 23-9
Samuel raised as, 24-5
Necromancy, witch of Endor practiced, 25-34
Negev, Isaac lived in three areas of, 7-2
Nephites, government of, compared to reign of judges in Israel, 22-1
New Testament
analogies to Old Testament, 21-2
noncanonical epistles mentioned, 24-26
quotations in, from psalms, 28-9
Nimrod, 4-21
Noah
description of ark of, 4-13
known as Gabriel, 4-11
landing of ark after Flood, 4-17
stolen garment, 4-20
Numbers
accuracy of, in Old Testament, E-1–E-8
Christian title for book in Old Testament, 17-1
summary of contents of book of, 17-1
O
Obedience
blessings based on, 19-1
brings blessings, 20-1
brings blessings of nature, 19-21
brings rewards, 20-35
does not limit agency, 21-30
honor father and mother, 11-9
lack of, caused lost power of Israel, 22-2
more important than improper sacrifice, 24-35
Moses urged Israel to, 19-3
taught to Israel with manna, 10-17
Occults, use of, forbidden in Leviticus 19:26, 16-5
Offerings
difference between sin and trespass, 14-17
for feast days, 16-12
for sin, burning of, 14-14
for unintentional sin, 14-12
heave and wave, 14-21
leaven and honey prohibited from being, 14-10
offerer partook of peace, 14-20
purpose of meat, 14-9
purpose of peace, 14-11
requirements of sin, 14-16
restitution included in trespass, 14-18
various grades of, 14-8
voluntary, 14-3
Old Testament
analogies to New Testament, 21-2
chiasmus in, G-3
dualism used in, G-5
importance of studying, Preface, 1-1
Latter-day revelation is the key to understanding, 1-9
literary passages in, G-1
noncanonical books in, mentioned, 24-26
poetry in, G-2
testifies of Christ, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6
Olive oil, symbol of Holy Ghost, 13-8, 15-7
Optimism, necessary in leaders, 22-32
Ordinances
Israel lost higher, 13-19
purposes of offerings and sacrifices as, 14-4
Ordinations, by laying on of hands,