Men and Women of the Bible
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King Saul
Fluency and Wisdom—As Saul approached them [a band of
prophets], the Spirit of the Lord came upon him also, and he joined
in their song of praise, and prophesied with them. He spoke with
so great fluency and wisdom, and joined so earnestly in the service,
that those who had known him exclaimed in astonishment, “What
is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the
prophets?”—
Patriarchs and Prophets, 610
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Abigail
Kindness and Peace—The piety of Abigail, like the fragrance of
a flower, breathed out all unconsciously in face and word and action.
The Spirit of the Son of God was abiding in her soul. Her speech,
seasoned with grace, and full of kindness and peace, shed a heavenly
influence. Better impulses came to David, and he trembled as he
thought what might have been the consequences of his rash purpose.
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children
of God.”
Matthew 5:9
. Would that there were many more like this
woman of Israel, who would soothe the irritated feelings, prevent rash
impulses, and quell great evils by words of calm and well-directed
wisdom.—
Patriarchs and Prophets, 667
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Elijah
Clear, Trumpetlike Tones—Looking first upon the broken-down
altar of Jehovah, and then upon the multitude, Elijah cries out in
clear, trumpetlike tones, “How long halt ye between two opinions?”—
Prophets and Kings, 147
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Children of Israel
Responsibility of Parents—God commanded the Hebrews to
teach their children His requirements, and to make them acquainted
with all His dealings with their people. The home and the school were
one. In the place of stranger lips, the loving hearts of the father and
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mother were to give instruction to their children. Thoughts of God
were associated with all the events of daily life in the home dwelling.