KING JAMES VERSION THE SCOFIELD® STUDY B I B LE This page intentionally left blank KING JAMES VERSION THE SCOFIELD® STUDY B I B LE OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS NEW YORK OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Oxford New York Auckland Bangkok Buenos Aires Cape Town Chennai Dares Salaam Delhi Hong Kong Istanbul Karachi Kolkata Kuala Lumpur Madrid Melbourne Mexico City Mumbai Nairobi Sao Paulo Shanghai Taipei Tokyo Toronto The Scofleld® Study Bible, King James Version. Copyright © 2003 by Oxford University Press, Inc. The Scofield Reference Bible. Copyright © 1909, 1917; copyright renewed 1937, 1945 by Oxford University Press, Inc. Maps and other new material copyright © 1967, 1984, 1998, 2003 by Oxford University Press, Inc. The name Scofield is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Published by Oxford University Press, Inc. 198 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10016 www.oup.com Oxford is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior permission of Oxford University Press. Interior design and typesetting by Blue Heron Bookcraft, Battle Ground, WA. Printed in Korea 5 7 9 8 64 C O N T R I B U T O RS EDITOR C. I. SCOFIELD, D.D. 1843-1921 CONSULTING EDITORS: 1909 AND 1917 EDITIONS JAMES BARRELLET JAMES M. GRAY ARTHUR T. PIERSON C. R. ERDMAN ELMORE HARRIS PROF. SAYCE WILLIAM J. ERDMAN W. G. MOOREHEAD WALTER SCOTT ARNO C. GAEBELEIN WILLIAM L. PETTINGILL HENRY G. WESTON PROF. MARGOLIOUTH EDITORIAL REVISION COMMITTEE 1967 E. SCHUYLER ENGLISH, Litt.D. CHAIRMAN FRANK E. GAEBELEIN, AM., Litt.D. CLARENCE E. MASON, JR., Th.M., D.D. Headmaster Emeritus, The Stony Brook School Dean, Philadelphia College of Bible WILLIAM CULBERTSON, D.D., LL.D. ALVA J. MC CLAIN, Th.M., D.D. President, Moody Bible Institute President Emeritus, Grace Theological Seminary CHARLES L. FEINBERG, Th.D., Ph.D. WILBUR M. SMITH, D.D. Dean, Talbot Theological Seminary Editor, Peloubet's Select Notes ALLAN A. MAC RAE, A.M., Ph.D. JOHN F. WALVOORD, AM., Th.D. President, Biblical Theological Seminary President, Dallas Theological Seminary CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, 2003 EDITION DORIS W. RIKKERS C O N T E N TS Introduction ix How to Use this Study Bible xi The Overall Plan of the Bible xiii THE OLD TESTAMENT The Pentateuch xviii 1 Samuel (1 Sam.) 391 Introduction 390 Genesis (Gen.) 2 THE CITIES OF SAMUEL 400 Introduction 1 Dispensations of the Bible 4 DAVID'S TRAVELS IN THE SERVICE OF SAUL 415 The First Dispensation: Innocence 5 DAVID THE FUGITIVE FROM SAUL 422 Covenants in the Bible 6 2 Samuel (2 Sam.) 436 The Edenic Covenant 7 Introduction 435 The Second Dispensation: Conscience 8 JERUSALEM OF DAVID 442 The Adamic Covenant 9 The Davidic Covenant 446 The Third Dispensation: Human Government 17 Dispensations and Covenants 447 The Noahic Covenant 18 DAVID'S CONQUESTS 448 THE TABLE OF NATIONS 20 The Fourth Dispensation: Promise 23 1 Kings (l Ki.) 474 The Abrahamic Covenant 24 Introduction 473 THE JOURNEYS OF ABRAHAM 25 JERUSALEM OF SOLOMON 480 THE JOURNEYS OF JACOB 53 THE DIVIDED KINGDOM 496 JOSEPH AND HIS BROTHERS GO TO EGYPT 68 PLACES IN THE MINISTRY OF ELIJAH 509 Exodus (Ex.) 86 PLACES IN THE LIFE OF ELISHA 512 Introduction 85 2 Kings (2 Ki.) 520 THE EXODUS FROM EGYPT 106 Introduction 519 The Fifth Dispensation: the Law 114 THE CAMPAIGN OF TIGLATH-PILESER III 544 The Mosaic Covenant 115 THE CAMPAIGN OF SHALMANESER V 545 THE TABERNACLE AND ITS FURNISHINGS 128 THE CAMPAIGN OF SENNACHERIB 551 Leviticus (Lev.) 153 NEBUCHADNEZZAR'S CAMPAIGNS AGAINST JUDAH 563 Introduction 152 1 Chronicles (l Chr.) 565 THE LEVIT1CAL SACRIFICES 156 Introduction 564 Numbers (Num.) 199 MOVEMENTS EARLY IN THE LIFE OF DAVID 583 Introduction 198 2 Chronicles (2 Chr.) 609 JOURNEY FROM THE WILDERNESS TO CANAAN 253 Introduction 608 CITIES OF REFUGE 257 FLOOR PLAN OF SOLOMON'S TEMPLE 612 Deuteronomy (Dt.) 260 SOLOMON'S KINGDOM AND INFLUENCE 620 Introduction 259 EXILE OF NORTHERN KINGDOM 651 The Palestinian Covenant 300 EXILE OF SOUTHERN KINGDOM 660 The Historical Books 309 Ezra 662 Joshua (Josh.) 311 Introduction 661 Introduction 310 THE RETURN FROM EXILE 664 THE CONQUEST OF SOUTHERN CANAAN 321 Nehemiah (Neh.) 679 THE CONQUEST OF NORTHERN CANAAN 328 Introduction 678 DIVISION OF THE LAND 334 JERUSALEM OF THE RETURNING EXILES 682 Judges (Jud.) 348 Esther (Est.) 701 Introduction 347 Introduction 700 BATTLES OF GIDEON 359 THE TWELVE JUDGES 365 THE PERSIAN EMPIRE 702 FIVE CITIES OF THE PHILISTINES 371 The Poetical and Wisdom Books 712 Ruth 385 Introduction 384 Job 714 THE BOOK OF RUTH 385 Introduction 713 CONTENTS Vii Psalms (PS.) 749 JERUSALEM DURING THE TIME OF THE PROPHETS .1145 Introduction 748 Joel 1153 PLACES NAMED IN THE PSALMS 794 The Davidic Covenant 800 Introduction 1152 Amos 1159 Proverbs (Prov.) 836 Introduction 835 Introduction 1158 GOD'S JUDGMENT IN AMOS 1160 Ecclesiastes (Ecci.) 865 Obadiah (Obad.) 1169 Introduction 864 Introduction 1168 Song of Solomon (Song) 876 Jonah (Jon.) 1172 Introduction 875 Introduction 1171 The Prophetic Books 883 THE BOOK OF JONAH 1174 Micah (Mic.) 1177 Isaiah (Isa.) 886 Introduction 1176 Introduction 885 GEOGRAPHICAL PUNS IN MICAH 1179 THE ASSYRIAN EMPIRE 924 Nahum (Nan.) 1185 Jeremiah (Jer.) 958 Introduction 1184 Introduction 957 JEREMIAH'S JOURNEY TO EGYPT 1016 Habakkuk (Hah.) 1189 Introduction 1188 Lamentations (Lam.) 1034 Introduction 1033 Zephaniah (Zeph.) 1194 Introduction 1193 Ezekiel (Ezek.) 1042 Introduction 1041 Haggai (Hag.) 1199 EZEKIEL'S VISION OF THE LAND 1109 Introduction 1198 Daniel (Dan.) 1112 Zechariah (Zech.) 1203 Introduction 1111 Introduction 1202 THE NEO-BABYLONIAN EMPIRE 1113 ALEXANDER'S EMPIRE 1129 Malachi (Mal.) 1220 THE PTOLEMAIC AND SELEUCID KINGDOMS 1 135 Introduction 1219 Hosea (Hos.) 1141 From Malachi to Matthew 1225 Introduction 1140 ISRAEL UNDER THE MACCABEES 1225 THE NEW TESTAMENT The Four Gospels 1229 Acts 1427 Introduction 1426 Matthew (Mt.) 1234 The Sixth Dispensation: the Church 1429 Introduction 1233 COUNTRIES OF THE PEOPLE MENTIONED AT PENTECOST .1431 THE JOURNEYS OF JESUS' BIRTH 1236 PHILIP'S AND PETER'S MISSIONARY JOURNEYS 1443 JESUS' BAPTISM AND TEMPTATION 1238 PAUL'S FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY 1452 Mark (ML) 1295 PAUL'S SECOND MISSIONARY JOURNEY 1459 Introduction 1294 PAUL'S THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY 1466 JESUS' MINISTRY BEYOND GALILEE 1303 PAUL'S JOURNEY TO ROME 1480 THE TERRITORIES OF TYRE AND SIDON 1309 The Epistles of Paul 1483 Luke (Lk.) 1330 Introduction 1329 Romans (Rom.) 1486 THE HOLY LAND UNDER HEROD THE GREAT 1334 Introduction 1485 JERUSALEM DURING THE MINISTRY OF JESUS 1371 ROME IN THE TIME OF PAUL 1488 John (Jn.) 1384 Introduction 1383 1 Corinthians (1 Cor.) 1511 JESUS IN JUDAEA AND SAMARIA 1390 Introduction 1510 JESUS IN GALILEE 1395 CORINTH IN THE TIME OF PAUL 1513 Viii CONTENTS 2 Corinthians (2 Cor.) 1534 Hebrews (Heb.) 1603 Introduction 1533 Introduction 1602 The Eight Covenants, Summary 1610 Galatians (Gal.) 1547 The New Covenant, Summary 1611 Introduction 1546 The General Epistles 1621 Ephesians (Eph.) 1556 Introduction 1555 James (Jas.) 1623 EPHESUS IN THE TIME OF PAUL 1559 Introduction 1622 Philippians (Phil.) 1565 1 Peter (l Pet.) 1629 Introduction 1564 Introduction 1628 Colossians (Col.) 1571 2 Peter (2 Pet.) 1636 Introduction 1570 Introduction 1635 1 Thessalonians (l Th.) 1577 1 John (1 Jn.) 1641 Introduction 1576 Introduction 1640 2 Thessalonians (2 Th.) 1582 2 John (2 Jn.) 1648 Introduction 1581 Introduction 1647 1 Timothy (l Tim.) 1586 3 John (3 Jn.) 1650 Introduction 1585 Introduction 1649 2 Timothy (2 Tim.) 1592 Jude 1652 Introduction 1591 Introduction 1651 Titus (Ti.) 1597 Revelation (Rev.) 1656 Introduction 1596 Introduction 1654 THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF THE REVELATION 1658 Philemon (Phile.) 1601 The Seventh Dispensation: The Kingdom 1680 Introduction 1600 Complete Index to Subject Chain References 1687 Subject Index 1694 Index to Proper Names 1732 Concise KJV Concordance 1762 Index to Color Maps 1944 MISCELLANEOUS ABBREVIATIONS A.D. (Latin Anno Domini) in the year of our Lord KJV King James Version Aram. Aramaic L. Latin B.C. before Christ LXX Septuagint, an early Greek translation of the C. (Latin circa) about Old Testament ch(s) chapter(s) marg. margin contra. contrast ms(s). manuscript(s) cp. compare N.T. New Testament e.g. (Latin exempli gratia) for example O.T. Old Testament f. single verse following Scripture reference ref(s). reference(s) ff. two or more verses following Scripture Syr. Syriac reference transl. translated Gk. Greek v. verse Heb. Hebrew vv. verses i.e. (Latin id est) that is Vul. Vulgate, a Latin translation of the Scriptures I N T R O D U C T I ON History of the Scofield Bible The Scofield Study Bible, King James Version, is the latest edition of a trusted publication first issued in 1909. Its study system, familiar to millions of Christians around the world, is the masterpiece of evan- gelist and Bible conference leader Cyrus I. Scofield (1843-1921). He saw the need for a Bible with helps that would display the great orthodox teachings that had been emphasized during the period of doctrinal awakening in which he lived—and to present those teachings in a form that could be easily grasped by the average reader. Scofield resigned his pastoral ministry in 1903, assembled a team of scholars, traveled to Europe for research, and spent countless hours perfecting his notes, chain references and other study aids. The Scofield Reference Bible was an outstanding success, and it was followed by an improved edition in 1917. After many printings, an extensive revision was begun in 1954 by a new generation of scholars headed by E. Schuyler English, all of whom were in firm sympathy with Scofield's approach. That became the New Scofield Reference Bible, first published in 1967. It is the basis for the current adaptation. Determined to maintain the spirit of Dr. Scofield's original work, the consultants and editors have la- bored faithfully to keep this study Bible an adaptation, not a revision, of the latest Scofield Bible. They wish to assure the reader that this adaptation follows the same doctrines of faith as those believed in by Dr. Scofield and by the 1967 revision committee: . . . the plenary inspiration and inerrancy of the Scriptures; the triune Godhead composed of the Fa- ther, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; the virgin birth and Deity of Christ; the necessity and efficacy of His atoning work; Christ's bodily resurrection and ascension; His imminent coming for His Church and His visible, premillennial return to the earth; the everlasting felicity of the redeemed; and the everlasting punishment of the lost. Philosophy of the Scofield Bible From the very first edition, the Scofield Bible has been concerned with helping the student of the Bible to see the Scriptures as a unified whole. The Scofield Study Bible affirms historic doctrines, such as the deity of Jesus Christ, the existence of the miraculous, and salvation by grace through faith. However, it also reflects a view of God's activity in human history as it is revealed in the Scriptures themselves. Cen- tral to this understanding of the Bible in its entirety is the belief that God is dealing with humanity in a progressive way. The relationships God establishes with people are founded on and are unfolded through covenants, which connect human life with divine redemption. Much of the study material in this edition is concerned with analyzing these covenants and their relation to each other and to the work of Christ. In addition, the Scofield Bible distinguishes dispensations, which further exhibit the progressive na- ture of God's dealings with humanity. They are associated with periods of time when people have been responsible for specific and varying tests of their obedience of God, from the beginning of human histo- ry to its end. Although not all Bible students agree on every detail of the dispensational system present- ed in this study Bible, it is generally recognized that the distinction between law and grace is basic to an understanding of the Scriptures. Recognition of the dispensations is o utmost value in comprehending the divine program of the ages as long as it is clearly understood that (1) throughout all the Scriptures there is only one basis of salvation, that is, by grace through faith; (2) strict limits cannot be placed on the terminations of all the dispensations because there is some overlapping; and (3) the divinely given stewardship may continue after the time of speciil testing has ended. Integral to this view of Scripture is the premillennial return of our Lord and the features of biblical proph- ecy connected with this event. The 2003 Edition At the dawning of a new century and the impending one-hundredth anniversary of the ever popular Scofield Bible, Oxford University Press, the original publisher, decided to refresh the design of the