What prophecy was fulfilled in the slaughter of the children of Bethlehem?
Answer
"Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and
slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under,
according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was
spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and
great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not." Matt.
2: 16-18.
To whom, therefore, should we ascribe glory and honor?
What instruction suggests the giving of thanks for daily food?
What is the duty of every child?
11. How did the Jewish leaders in the days of Christ, for the sake of gain, make void the fifth commandment?
From what statement do we learn that these ordinances related to the sacrificial system?
What is the first -symbol of Revelation 13:9?
Who else appeared on this occasion?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle