EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Daniel and Revelation - David
Daniel and Revelation
books of, needed with few explanations PM 313
understanding of, needed LDE 15
See also Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation
Daniel
Daniel, dare to be a, and stand alone 3BC 1155
Daniel and companions
captivity of, permitted to bring knowledge of God to Babylon UL 47:2
compromise with Satan not afforded by OHC 269:6
conscience of, kept clear by struggle HP 149:2
decision of, made amid difficulties RC 141:3
exhibited unsurpassed performance RC 141:5
God gave knowledge and skill to LHU 366:3
light valued by, more than worldly honor OHC 269:6
Lord was the educator of RC 143:4
partakers of the divine nature RC 143:4
perception clear by following laws of health TMK 313:4
power from above worked with UL 253:3
record of, to benefit youth of all ages RC 141:6
refused the idolatry of the king’s table UL 83:4
sought to honor God and His people RC 141:4
stimulus of flesh and wine refused by RC 143:3
temperance of, example for all youth OHC 269:2
time not spent in vanity or folly by RC 141:4
training of, included knowledge of foods RC 143:2
triumph of principles over temptation shown by RC 144:3
victory over appetite demonstrated by CC 248:2
without rival among youth in Babylon RC 141:5
Daniel’s companions
Daniel’s companions MYP 147-50; PK 479-94, 503-13; SL 18-24, 34-41
1. Biography
born of royal line Ed 54; PK 480-1
children of princely birth FE 77; SL 18
home training received by CD 29-32; CG 166-7; Ed 55; FE 96; MYP 243; PK 428; PP 592; Te 156
to habits of strict temperance CD 154; CG 166; PK 482; Te 190
reared in simplicity of Judean home Ed 54; PK 480
taken into captivity to Babylon Ed 51; FE 77; SL 18; 2T 139
at beginning of 70 years of Babylonian captivity PK 479
by divine providence 6T 219; 8T 153
early in Jehoiakim’s reign PK 428
not long before fourth year of Jehoiakim’s reign 4BC 1158
shortly before Jeremiah foretold 70 years of Babylonian captivity 4BC 1158
when Daniel was 18 years old 4T 570
when Nebuchadnezzar first besieged Jerusalem PK 428
little dreamed of their high destiny when taken from childhood home Ed 57; PK 490
names given to, representing Chaldean deities PK 480-1
tested re food and drink 4BC 1166-7; CD 30, 154-5; CH 50, 64-6; Ed 54-5; FE 77-80, 86; MM 276; PK 481-5; SL 18-24; 4T 570; 5T 448; Te 271; TM 263
educated three years at Babylon 4BC 1167; CG 166-7; Ed 54-5; FE 77, 80, 351, 377; ML 147; MYP 241; PK 480, 484-5; SL 18-9; Te 271
for life at royal court according to Oriental custom SL 18
examined by Nebuchadnezzar CH 65; Ed 55; FE 80, 373-4; PK 485; SL 22-3; 6T 220
doomed to death by Nebuchadnezzar FE 374; PK 492-3; SD 216; SL 34-5
prayer of, for light re Nebuchadnezzar’s dream FE 374; PK 493-4; SD 216; SL 35
made counselors, judges, and rulers in Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar FE 412
cast into fiery furnace for refusing to worship golden image AA 570; 4BC 1169-70; LS 329-30; ML 68; PK 503-13; SL 34-41; 2SM 312; 1T 373; 3T 47; 4T 212; 5T 43; TM 252
Christ preserved, in fiery furnace PK 509-10
wonderful deliverance of, published to ends of earth PK 512
2. Miscellaneous
abstemious in habits ML 147
acquainted Nebuchadnezzar with true God PK 447
admitted to king’s palace while students SL 18
as examples for: modern youth 4BC 1167; CD 28-32; 4T 622
students FE 247
as examples in: healthful living 9T 157
self-denial and self-sacrifice TM 421
temperance Te 151, 155-6, 189, 265, 271
as examples of: Christian heroism ML 68
fidelity to God PK 480
as sermons on health reform 6T 372
beautiful singers ML 68
blessed by: habits of temperance Ed 55
living in conformity to God’s word CT 293
certificates of good habits of PK 485; Te 271
choice and exact language used by ML 147; PK 485; Te 271
could not be turned aside from their course of integrity MYP 27-8
did not act presumptuously re temperance PK 483
did not forget God SL 39
diligent in study 4BC 1167; MYP 147
enjoyed highest intellectual culture SL 39
example of, promises to persons who follow PK 513
faith of, tried to utmost PK 428
faithful in performance of every duty PK 507
firm as rock to truth FE 247
given opportunity to exalt God before nations PK 428
God blessed, because of their faithfulness PK 484
God cared for, against envy and hatred of enemies 2T 139
God helped CT 456
God used, to give light to Babylon 4BC 1169
God’s purpose for, in Babylon PK 487; 8T 153
God’s representatives in wicked and idolatrous Babylon FE 411-2; 6T 219
illustrate: benefits of abstemious diet Te 191
how moral senses can be quickened FE 339
sustaining power of firm religious principle 5T 43
true temperance CD 28-32
insignia of nobility worn by MYP 241-4; PK 485; Te 271
keen of apprehension ML 147
lessons from CG 490; MYP 147-8; PK 490
for youth MYP 27-8
lights for God in Babylon MB 41
lived in time of Jeremiah’s ministry PK 428
lived their prayers PK 486
looked to God for help 6T 154
made most of opportunities to obtain education FE 373-4
maintained their allegiance to God PK 480
men of: intellectual culture 4BC 1170
like passions with ourselves MYP 242; PK 489
not ashamed to display their true colors MYP 28
not forgotten by God while in fiery furnace GC 626
not given to love of amusements CT 283-4; FE 230
occupied high positions of honor 4BC 1170; SL 39
possessed great natural ability 4BC 1170; SL 39
preserved vigor of mental powers PK 485
purpose to be as true as, to principle LS 329
scholars in both secular and religious matters 4BC 1167
showed forth praises of God SL 40
story of: recorded for benefit of youth today MYP 243
teach children CG 43
why we have been given MYP 243
strict temperance practiced by 4BC 1167
strictly temperate habits maintained by PK 482
strong temptations met by, in court of Babylon PK 482
success of, secret of PK 486
temperance lesson from Te 101
testify to their allegiance to God PK 507
true to principle TM 471
valued God’s favor above favor and praise of princes MYP 27-8
well balanced under Spirit’s control SD 322
without: peer among chief men of earth Ed 55
peer in court of Babylon PK 485; 6T 220
without rival Te 271
in physical strength and beauty, mental vigor, literary attainments, and spiritual power and insight Ed 55; PK 485; 6T 220
withstood Nebuchadnezzar Ed 254
witnessed for Christ before Nebuchadnezzar SL 40
worked with willing heart and ready mind CT 284
Daniel and the Revelation
Daniel and the Revelation, by Uriah Smith, angels prepare way for CM 123-4
circulation of, as deterrent to Sunday-law movement CM 123
colporteurs should sell CM 88
interests aroused by, in Australia FE 212
make every effort to get, before people Ev 366
needed now as never before CM 123
written at night after day’s work 1T 520
See also Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation
Daniel the Prophet
Daniel the Prophet, by L. Gaussen, quoted GC 365
Daniells, A. G.
Daniells, A. G. Ev 453; FE 212; 1SM 149; 2SM 235; 8T 87-9
Supplement
faithfulness of W. W. Prescott and, relative to publishing house PM 177
Danish believers
Danish believers, truth to be given to countrymen by Ev 419
Danish language
Danish language, SDA publications in CW 15; 7T 160
Scriptures in GC 242
Dansville Health Home
Dansville Health Home 1T 615-7
Dansville, N.Y.
Dansville, N.Y. LS 169-70; 1T 615-7
Danvers, Mass.
Danvers, Mass. LS 226-7; 4T 277-81
Dare
Dare, be willing to do and, for Christ’s sake CM 18
Satan’s temptation of Christ was a Te 286
Supplement
presumption of accepting HP 255
Satan’s, in tempting Christ to jump from the temple HP 255:3
“Dare to Be a Daniel,”
“Dare to Be a Daniel,” by P. P. Bliss, quoted 4T 586; Te 189, 265
Daring
Daring, men of, God’s people must be GC 460
Darius Hystaspes I
Darius Hystaspes I, king of Persia 4BC 1176; GC 326; PK 573, 578-9, 598, 600; TM 203
Darius the Mede
Darius the Mede Ed 56; PK 539-45
Babylonian throne occupied by PK 539; SL 42
chronological data: died within about two years of Babylon’s fall PK 556-7
first year of, Daniel’s prayer in PK 556
Cyrus a nephew and general of PK 523, 556
Daniel cast to lions by GC 512; PK 540-5; SL 43-5; 1T 295-6
Daniel elevated in government by PK 539; 1T 295; TM 443
Gabriel strengthened and confirmed PK 556
God exalted by proclamation of PK 544
government reorganized by SL 42; PK 539
king of Medo-Persia 1T 295-6
Dark
Dark, make no move in 5T 572
push ahead in, as well as in light WM 266
wait patiently and trust in God when everything looks 3T 293
what to remember when all seems MH 487
Dark Ages
Dark Ages, beginning of, accession of Roman Church to power marked GC 55; SR 331
blood and tears and agony for church in DA 630-1
Christ foresaw His people’s sufferings in GC 39
Christians of Central Africa during GC 577-8
God’s care for His church during AA 11-2
God’s church in captivity during PK 714
history of God’s people during, suppressed GC 61-2
ignorance and superstition of, papal efforts to restore GC 235-6
intellectual stagnation during SR 334
persecution against Christ’s followers during AA 85; SR 331-2
social conditions during SR 334
spirit of persecution in, still at work AA 85
Spirit worked through Waldensian Christians during AA 53
standard-bearers few during SR 332
state of religion during GC 55-60
things common in, that are rare now Te 147
true church not extinct during AA 597-8
Supplement
all is not better than it was during Con 58:2
Dark day
Dark day (May 19, 1780), described GC 306-8
foretold: by Christ GC 393
in prophecy GC 306
2500 years previously by Joel GC 308
sign of Christ’s coming GC 306-8
Darkest days
Darkest days, fear not in, when appearances seem forbidding 8T 10
have faith in God in MH 482
Darkest hour
Darkest hour, light beyond in GW 262
light from above in AA 242
reposing calmly in God in, is work of faith 4T 525
Darkest path
Darkest path, safe walk in, with Light of world to guide 1SM 29
Darkness
1. Spiritual
age of, we live in 4T 233
centuries of, God sustained His church through AA 11
children of, children of world are called 1T 279
persons indifferent to signs of second advent are AA 260
Christ constantly counteracts PP 69
church becomes enshrouded in, when it spurns or slights message of truth GC 378-9
controls where Spirit does not rule 4T 186
corresponds to light despised TM 163
covered earth prior to first advent PK 687-8
covering earth EW 104; 5T 546-7
inquire re cause of 5T 99
covers inhabitants of earth when probation closes EW 280; GC 614
criticizers of brethren will soon walk in 8T 241
deep as midnight, great apostasy will develop into PK 717
deepest, godlike character shines brightest in AA 432
devils press, upon souls that neglect to pray EW 269-70; SC 94
disciples reasoned until they brought, on themselves DA 380
do not let, discourage you 5T 215
does not come all at once 2T 301
era of religious, antediluvian times were not PP 83
expressions of, associates influenced by 5T 288
forces of kingdom of, beset soul seeking God’s spiritual kingdom MB 141-2
God’s purpose to bring light out of 5T 216
great, of last days PK 717-20
greater, do not push brother into MB 128
gross, has covered people EW 104; 1SM 15
has covered earth 1SM 15
how church becomes enshrouded in GC 378
how to escape from 2T 121, 224
image of, talking darkness changes man into 5T 314
impenetrable, persons neglecting God’s mercies and blessings bring upon themselves 4T 191
incoming, make determined efforts to press back 5T 676-7
jesting and joking that bring soul into 2T 455
light and, no union between 2T 689
light beyond, when shadows encompass soul PP 657
light neglected becomes 2T 263
light of God’s standard-bearers must shine brightly in 5T 220
long centuries of, Paul foretold AA 266
may enter hearts of self-sacrificing souls at times 5T 134
men cannot be channels of light while content to remain in 4T 485
mind not enlightened by Spirit will ever be in 8T 258
moral, covers earth like funeral pall 5T 220
let light shine amid 9T 171
move ahead to pass out of 3T 505
neglect of watchfulness and prayer brings 2T 222
neglect to cultivate personal piety brings 2T 513-4
night of, God’s light will shine out of PK 717
obey God when your eyes cannot penetrate PP 290
people blinded by, to God’s judgments 3T 276
perfect, careless multitude is left in EW 55
person who abides in, will lose power of vision MB 92
persons walking in, cannot love God 1T 404
persons who do not resist God’s will will not be left in 2T 688
powers of: be constantly ready for conflict with EW 46
Christ wrestled alone with, in Gethsemane DA 689
Christ’s life was long struggle against DA 71
danger of being overcome by EW 105
praise God when you fall into 2T 593
preferred rather than light in this degenerate age 2T 689
prince of, Satan as DA 428
rapidly increasing, Satan’s working revealed by PK 717
resting on your path must not discourage you 5T 215
Satan constantly presses, on human race PP 69
Satan constantly throws, around subjects of grace EW 105; PP 65
seasons of, gather about every child of God 1T 309
what to do when overtaken by 1T 309
self-created, foolish man who surrounds himself with TM 284
society of persons in, peril in choosing 2T 222-3
soul overtaken by, should not cast away his confidence SL 89
souls in, give light of truth to 6T 317
souls remaining in, earnestly work to save 2T 121
terrible, many SDA in 2T 444
thick clouds of, let living faith pierce EW 72
time of, is time to have faith 1T 167
seek God more earnestly in 5T 134
total, person who will be left in 5T 278
trust God in 1T 167
as well as in sunshine 2T 274
faithfully SL 90
wandering in, as result of nourishing self 4T 224
what to do when your soul seems surrounded by MH 250
why, sometimes rests on our path 5T 215
works of, God sets counteragencies at work to make manifest PP 393
world in, vision re 9T 29
you are in, if you do not choose to give yourself fully to God MB 92
2. Miscellaneous
God makes, His pavilion to conceal His glory from human eyes DA 753
plague of, visited upon Egypt PP 272; 3SG 219-21, 244-5; SR 117
represents error, sin, and unrighteousness FE 476; GW 392
when Christ died 5BC 1108; DA 753-4; EW 177-8
deep as midnight without moon or stars DA 753
God’s presence hidden in DA 753
no eye could pierce gloom of DA 754
not caused by solar eclipse DA 753
was supernatural 1SM 303
was without natural cause 5BC 1108
Darkness/Gloom/Shadows
angels,
give us blessings to impart to those in TDG 342:6
press back powers of HP 101:3
apparent more as the light is clearer TDG 357:3
avoid multiplying; look to Jesus instead of sad things TDG 233:3
becoming as, when shut up to your own sorrows TDG 233:4
belief of truth does not produce OHC 329:4
better than membership where standards are low 3SM 260:0
chosen ones in reserve will yet shine forth amid TDG 67:5
Christ,
as Great Teacher will not leave us to walk in OHC 207:4
came to dispel RC 16:4
does not reflect; He stands in the sun of heaven 3SM 169:2
has cut through LHU 109:4
in hour of, in Gethsemane TMK 311:3
is light in, and reveals the darkness TDG 357:3
seeks to roll back, between us and God HP 307:3
will drive out, with light of heaven 1MCP 21:2
Christians,
have words of hope for those in RC 254:2
professed, are shadows of OHC 296:3
walk in Christ’s sunshine not in RC 235:2
will not have, since none is in Christ HP 281:5
Christ’s,
dying agony hidden by LHU 235:5
followers not in, but understand thoughts of heaven TDG 320:5
soul was tortured by, lest He should yield 3SM 132:2; UL 90:5
clouds of, brightened by God’s glory TMK 241:5
come out of, in faith and be led TDG 281:3
coming but remember bow of promise 3SM 407:2
conflict with, path to freedom from sin is through OHC 321:2
covers people like the pall of death HP 168:5
deception of those in partial, who have Satan’s spirit TDG 312:4
denouncing souls in, does no good VSS 241:1
disappears,
before the consistent Christian life OHC 296:3; TDG 92:3
when we pray even when feeling least inclined LHU 372:4
dishonors Christ TMK 127:2
dispelled,
by Sun of Righteousness AG 260:3
when God’s favor breaks upon the soul 2MCP 811:1
divine power combined with human to help souls in UL 127:3
doubting the right to claim promises and dwelling on 2MCP 812:1
duty to help those in SW 32:1
dwelling on, 2MCP 798:3; 3SM 327:4
talk of better things 2MCP 490:3
earthliness, cheap talk and unbelief bring TMK 273:3
Ellen White saw world in, after vision 3SM 34
Ellen White’s efforts of no avail for people who gather UL 339:3
encouraging OHC 64:3
error chosen by those loving, and wanting excuses FW 42:2
experience of, after asking for wisdom and strength TDG 213:4
eye turned from Christ immediately sees TMK 190:2
faith experience reached only through TDG 212:2
faith must penetrate,
to where Christ is FW 73:3
when clouds hide God’s favor OHC 324:3; TMK 257:2
feelings not as desired leave some in TMK 245:5
feelings of,
escaped by making melody to God OHC 120:3
God’s absence not signaled by 3SM 324:1
no evidence that God has not heard prayer TMK 230:3
fruit of the Spirit is not RC 273:5
gathered, when left to own way rather than denying self FW 46:0
glory seen through, by faith HP 247:4
God’s glory seen beyond, by those acting from principle TMK 257:2
gratitude of Christians to be heard by those in CME 26:5
great men left in, while angels sang to the humble TDG 319:5
heart must shut out Satan’s TMK 361:4
help someone else to get out of HP 289:3
Holy Spirit is ours in times of, in answer to prayer TMK 171:4
imagination perverted by earthly pomp and gain brings 1MCP 69:4
implies the existence of light; light does not make darkness OHC 26:2
increase in, covering the earth Mar 107:6
irregularity in eating causes RC 152:5
irritated attitude of, is like swearing 2MCP 410:1
keep above; singing drives off the enemy VSS 409:4
light,
brought to pathways in, by disciples of Jesus TDG 92:3
combined with, attempted by Solomon RY 180:1
for those in, from obedient faithful of the past TDG 124:3
from Christ through true believers to those in TDG 327:5
from God’s law will try secrets of TMK 359:4
is best for expelling; people change slowly PM 306:3
is not increased by looking at 2MCP 491:0
on path of those in, reflected by followers of Christ TDG 311:5
shining on commandment keepers is, to unsaved TMK 356:4
to shine amid moral HP 96
to shine penetrating TDG 316:5
turns to, on downward path RY 155:0
would come from, for J. N. Andrews TDG 348:3
like, without connection with Christ TDG 92:4
look beyond Satan’s; wear the yoke with Christ 3SM 326:3
looking at, will do no good TDG 122:2
minds rejecting truth are penetrated with PM 324:5
mixed with light by Solomon CC 200:4
moral,
dispelled by light TMK 347:5
faith, hope and love shine amid TDG 131:4
shining in, serving God with our ability TDG 98:2
slowness of church to impart truth to world in TDG 51:3
withstand, by righteousness of Christ TMK 346:5
words of courage fortify soul to withstand OHC 296:3
moral faculties clouded by disease cause RC 161:2
none left in, who is willing to hear and understand UL 143:3
none who search Word sincerely, walk in UL 21:5
not the will of God that we should be under TMK 140:4
obedience refused results in OHC 16:6
obstruction between the soul and God causes OHC 26:2
powers/forces of,
accepting Christ requires war with HP 259:2
against those reproving sin in last days TMK 183:2
courage fails looking on TMK 284:3
every soul must meet TMK 192:2
fear of, turned to rejoicing OHC 311:3
God is with those fighting HP 327:5
hour of UL 365:3
indifferent ones will be victims of Mar 217:7
keep rising above; singing expels Satan 3SM 332:1
meeting and rebuking UL 289:3
overcome through prayer OHC 129:3
prevented from hurting followers of Christ TMK 253:5
restrained until warning is given HP 351:5
standing individually against HP 48:3
will unite against God in His saints 3SM 416:3
See also Angels, evil
prayer and faith in time of OHC 126:2
pressing back, with Christ’s strength HP 328:5
professed Christian world is enveloped in HP 96:3
promises,
claimed to press through LHU 273:2
given in a world of OHC 10:2
recovery is slow from; slaves with debased habits SW 29:2
refusing light brings, in proportion to light given TMK 244:4
refusing to tolerate Satan’s 1MCP 21:1
removal from, for those following light given TDG 342:2
responsibility of one addressed for TDG 295
Satan,
casts, to obscure God’s character FW 60:3
glorified by UL 306:3
is cutting off light when you are in 2MCP 811:1
listens to talk of, with fiendish joy 2MCP 494:2
satisfied people left in, while angels sang to humble men TDG 319:5
Scriptures to be unfolded to those in TDG 271:2
separation from believers brought UL 300:4
(side of) open soul to heaven when tempted to look on HP 120:5
singing,
and talking faith replaces, with light 2MCP 651:0
praise to God when Satan settles, about you HP 95:4
skill may help in VSS 414:1
speaking discouragement draws HP 247:3
spiritual, first advent was time of RC 16:2
star guiding wise men covered with, near Jerusalem LHU 30:6
struggle needed to break through powers of 2MCP 605:2
talk of,
injures others FW 60:4
pleases the enemy VSS 161
thinking about, when flowers are a step higher 2MCP 808:4
time of horrible, when plagues are commissioned Mar 284:5
trust Christ in, as in the light LHU 280:2
truth enlightens souls in; talent of knowing truth TDG 85:4
truth of Christ does not tend to TMK 136:2
turn from, and dwell on God’s abundant mercy HP 119:4
voice of God heard at end of time and, cleared Mar 279:6
walking in,
after falling into sin, ceasing to look to Jesus TDG 89:2
by burying faith in the shadow of Satan TDG 177:6
cause of UL 300:5
walking with Christ is not HP 262:4
with God, as well as in the light HP 89:4
warfare against,
successful by those with living faith TMK 316:2
we fight evil angels in 3SM 411:2
wayward inclinations bring LYL 43:2
work of spreading, we cannot afford FW 60:5
works of, people of God to have no fellowship with TDG 248:6
years passed in, by some who do not feel as they desire OHC 119:2
youth who walk in FLB 323:2
See also Clouds; Depression; Evil; Sadness
Dark side
Dark side, of life, dwelling too much on ML 327
who educate themselves to look on DA 808
Darling indulgence
Darling indulgence, hindering spiritual progress, cut off MYP 56
Darling sin
Darling sin, ask Christ for help to put away MYP 112
Dart, Darts
Dart, Darts, from Satan’s quivers 1T 308
Dartmouth, Mass.
Dartmouth, Mass. LS 121, 150; 2SG 108, 184; 4T 300
Dartt, Amy E.
Date line
confusion over, snare of Satan 3SM 317:3
theory of, snare of Satan; Sunday keeping is wrong 3SM 318:4
Dates (in Christian Era)
1. Century I
27 A.D., Christ was baptized in autumn of DA 233; GC 327-8, 410; PK 699
31 A.D., Christ was crucified in spring of DA 233; GC 327-8, 410; PK 699
34 A.D., Stephen was stoned in DA 233; GC 327-8, 410; PK 699
70 A.D., Romans destroyed Jerusalem in GC 412
false christs in GC 186
2. Century II
apostasy of churches in GC 384-5
3. Century IV
Constantine’s conversion in GC 50; SR 327
Constantine’s Sunday law issued in GC 53
4. Century VI
538 A.D., 1260 years of papal supremacy began in GC 54, 266-7, 356, 439, 579; SR 330-1
papacy’s efforts to convert heathen Saxons in GC 62-3
papacy was firmly established in GC 54; SR 330-1
5. Century VIII
forged writings used to support papal claims near close of GC 56
6. Century IX
gospel entered Bohemia in GC 97
7. Century XI
perfection of Roman Church was proclaimed in GC 57
8. Century XII
Roman Catholicism established in Scotland in GC 249
Waldensian missionaries in Holland during GC 238
zealous advocate of Sunday in England near close of GC 576
9. Century XIII
1204 A.D., Pope Innocent III exacted oath from Peter II of Arragon in GC 580-1
papal Inquisition was established in GC 59
10. Century XIV
Wycliffe (John) as Reformer in GC 80; SR 336
11. Century XV
United Brethren churches increased by close of GC 119
12. Century XVI
1512 A.D., Lefevre wrote on justification by faith in GC 212
1516 A.D., Erasmus published his Greek and Latin version of NT in GC 245
Zwingli preached in convent at Einsiedeln in GC 174
1517 A.D., Luther’s (Martin) 95 theses appeared in GC 245
1519 A.D., Switzerland swept by plague in GC 179
1525 A.D., pope’s statement to regent of France in GC 277
1526 A.D., decree of Diet of Spires in GC 197, 201
1529 A.D., Berquin (Louis de) martyred in GC 218
Protest of German princes at Diet of Spires in GC 197-210
1530 A.D., Diet of Augsburg convened in GC 206
Jan. 21, 1535 A.D., awful ceremonial in France on GC 228, 230
declaration of papal council in, re seventh-day Sabbath GC 577
false prophets in GC 186
first Protestant martyrs burned in France in GC 282
Protestant Reformation of GC 357
United Brethren had 200 churches in Bohemia and Moravia at commencement of GC 119
13. Century XVII
dissenters persecuted in England during GC 252
Puritans persecuted in GC 290
14. Century XVIII
1742-1792 A.D., foreign missions given little attention during GC 287
May 19, 1780 A.D., sun and moon darkened GC 306-8
Jan. 21, 1793 A.D., Louis XVI executed on GC 230
1793 A.D.: French Revolution began in GC 269
France set Scriptures aside in GC 286-7
Reign of Terror in GC 218, 269-87
1798 A.D.: book of Daniel has been unsealed since GC 356
French army took pope prisoner in GC 439
papacy received deadly wound in GC 439, 579
1260 years of papal supremacy ended in GC 54, 266-7, 306, 356, 439, 579; SR 330-1
USA was rising into power in GC 440-1
witnessing of two witnesses in sackcloth ended in GC 268
Church in Desert during GC 271
interest in foreign missions near close of GC 288
rationalism in Europe during GC 364
15. Century XIX
1804 A.D., British and Foreign Bible Society organized in GC 287
1816 A.D., American Bible Society founded in GC 287
Miller (Wm.) began to study Bible in GC 329
1818 A.D., conclusions reached by Miller (Wm.) in GC 329, 357
1821 A.D., conclusions reached by Wolff (Joseph) in GC 357-8
1821-1845 A.D., Wolff’s (Joseph) travels during GC 360
1825 A.D., Lacunza’s (Manuel) book issued in English in GC 363
1826 A.D., advent message preached in England in GC 362
1831 A.D., Miller’s (Wm.) first public discourse on second advent in GC 331, 333
Nov. 13, 1833 A.D., fall of stars on GC 333-4
1833 A.D., Miller (Wm.) given license to preach in GC 332
August of 1837, Wolff (Joseph) in New York during GC 360
1838 A.D., Litch’s (Josiah) prediction in GC 334-5
Aug. 11, 1840 A.D., happenings in Ottoman Empire on GC 334-5
1840 A.D., Arabs of Yemen expected great events in GC 362
1840-44 A.D., advent movement of GC 611
first angel’s message given in SR 356
1842 A.D.: Fitch (Charles) made prophetic charts in SR 366
labors of Fitch (Charles) during GC 392
Winter (Robert) preached advent doctrine in England in GC 362
1843 A.D.: chart used by Millerite Adventists during EW 74-5; SR 366
first angel’s message was proclaimed in EW 232-7; SR 368-9
1843-44 A.D.: Millerite Adventists expected second advent in EW 235-6, 247; LS 21, 47, 54-8; SR 357-63, 366; 1T 38, 48-53
Millerite Adventists met disappointment in EW 70, 235, 247; LS 58; SR 363, 366; 1T 53
proclamation of time in, God was in EW 232
1844 A.D., Millerite Adventists expected second advent in spring of GC 328-9, 368-9
second angel’s message first preached in summer of GC 389, 603; LS 59; SR 365; 1T 53
about 50,000 persons withdrew from popular churches in summer of GC 376
fanaticism in summer of GC 398; GW 316; SR 368; 8T 292
midnight cry given in summer and autumn of EW 277; GC 393-5, 398, 400-3, 426-7; SR 368-71; 1T 53-4
midnight cry ended in seventh month of EW 42-3
Millerite Adventists expected second advent in autumn of GC 398-401
Oct. 22, 1844 A.D., regarded by Millerite Adventists as time for second advent GC 400
confusion among Millerite Adventists after autumn of EW 75, 257; GC 409, 429-31; LS 77-9; 1SM 63-4
advent movement of autumn of, was of God GC 401-2
EGW given first vision in December of EW 13; LS 104
EGW given first vision late in LS 64; 1T 58
backsliding in popular churches during GC 380
Christ came suddenly to His temple in EW 42, 251-3; GC 424-5
key which unlocked mystery of Millerite disappointment in GC 423; LS 278
Millerite Adventists disappointed in CW 30; EW 243-5, 247, 255-7; GC 329, 352-4, 391-2, 403-10, 456-8; GW 265; LS 61, 68, 77-9, 278; 1SM 63-4; 2SM 108; SR 371-6; 1T 57-8; 8T 115
Millerite Adventists expected second advent in EW 243-7, 255, 257; GC 324-8, 391, 400, 409; LS 59, 63, 77-9; 2SM 108; SR 369, 371-6; 1T 53-8
people were mightily stirred in 5T 252
prophetic time closed in 7BC 971; EW 75, 243; GC 456; 2SM 108
Satan and his angels busy in EW 256
second angel’s message not completely fulfilled in GC 389-90, 603-4
700 Anglican clergymen expected second advent in GC 362
Tartar priest expected second advent in GC 362
time has never been test after 7BC 971; EW 75, 243; GC 456; 2SM 108
2300 days (or years) of Dan. 8:14 ended in See Twenty-three hundred days (years)
union existing among Millerite Adventists in EW 74-5, 257; SR 368
1846 A.D., Beecher’s (Charles) sermon in GC 444
rationalism in Europe during GC 364
Date palm, Date palms
Date palm, Date palms, forest of, in Jordan Valley PK 229
fruit of, harvested before Feast of Tabernacles DA 447
Dathan and Abiram
Dathan and Abiram, Reubenites, rebellion of PP 395-6, 399, 635; 3SG 80; 4aSG 28-34; 2SM 393; 3T 343-4, 347, 350, 353
Dating
See Attachments; Courtship; Marriage
Daughter, Daughters
family burdens to be shared by OHC 263:4
mothers are example for, to build good character and health 1MCP 169:4
See Girl
Daughter-in-law
Daughter-in-law, mother who suffered trials because of 2T 281
David
David PP 637-74, 690-755; 4aSG 77-96
1. Childhood and youth of
Bethlehem city of DA 44; PK 697
Son of David must be born in PK 697
born in Bethlehem 2BC 1018; PP 637
more than 1,000 years before Christ 2BC 1018; PP 637
called stripling because of his youth PP 647
communion of, with nature and God DA 360; PP 641-2, 746
compare early history of, with Solomon’s Ed 152-3
countenance of: beautiful and expressive of humility 4aSG 78
expressive of honesty and true courage 4aSG 78
was fair PP 648
distinguished by deeds of valor before he was called to king’s palace PP 644
handsome, manly, and modest PP 641
Jesse’s youngest son PP 637; 4aSG 78; 6T 197
religious experience of PP 641-2; 4aSG 85-6
Samuel secretly anointed, king of Israel 2BC 1018; CT 43-4; Ed 266; PP 637-42; 4aSG 77-8; 6T 197
seven brothers of PP 638
Eliab was eldest of PP 638, 645; 4aSG 80-1
shepherd boy 2BC 1018; MH 148; PP 637, 641-2, 746; 4aSG 78
armed with sling and staff PP 644
brave and faithful PP 641, 644
Christ spoke with DA 291
led flock in fields near Bethlehem DA 47
lessons learned by PP 746
lion and bear encountered by DA 479; PP 644, 646
on hills around Bethlehem DA 479; PP 637, 644
songs composed by 2BC 1018; PP 637
strong and courageous in protecting sheep PP 644
shining example of Christian youth 1SM 319
trained for God’s service 2BC 1018; PP 643-4
training of, in hill dwelling at Bethlehem FE 96; PP 592
voice of, clear and musical PP 642, 648
was of tribe of Judah PP 236
well-knit in form PP 647
2. In service of King Saul PP 649-54; 4aSG 77-84
angel directed, to save Israel from Philistines PP 645
blameless character of, aroused Saul’s wrath PP 651
connected with King Saul by God’s providence PP 643-4, 649; 4aSG 79
Goliath slain by PP 644-8, 656-7, 691; 4aSG 79-82; 3T 217-20
grew in favor with God and man PP 643-4
harp played by, for King Saul PP 650-2; 4aSG 78-9
intimately associated with King Saul Ed 152; 4aSG 79
Israel was not slow to see competent person in PP 651
Israelite women extolled, above King Saul PP 650; 4aSG 82
Jonathan and, covenant between PP 649
Jonathan’s friendship with, was of God’s providence PP 649; 4aSG 79
King Saul kept strict watch on PP 651-2
King Saul tried to kill, with spear PP 651; 4aSG 83
with javelin PP 653
King Saul’s armies led to victory by, against Philistines PP 652
King Saul’s increasing hatred toward PP 651; 4aSG 83
King Saul’s jealousy toward PP 650; 4aSG 82-3
King Saul’s oldest daughter promised to PP 652
King Saul’s youngest daughter Michal given as wife to PP 652
lessons learned by, in King Saul’s court Ed 152
musician in King Saul’s palace PP 643-4; 4aSG 78-9
officer in King Saul’s army PP 649; 4aSG 82
3. Fugitive from King Saul 2BC 1018-20; Ed 152, 254; PP 649-59, 676; 4aSG 83; 4T 525
angels guarded, at Ramah PP 653
King Saul’s failure to capture, at Ramah PP 653
fled from King Saul’s palace to Samuel at Ramah PP 653-4
escaped from Ramah PP 654
Jonathan and, met secretly at Gibeah PP 654-5
fled from Gibeah to Nob PP 655-6
fled from Nob to king of Gath PP 656
lack of faith in God manifested by, at Nob PP 656
shewbread eaten by DA 285; PP 656
Goliath’s sword returned to, by Ahimelech PP 656
dissimulation of, priests at Nob slain as result of 2BC 1020; PP 659
madness feigned by, at Gath PP 656-7
hid in cave of Adullam PP 657-8, 736
family of, fled to him in cave of Adullam PP 657-8
parents of, found refuge with king of Moab PP 658
fled from cave of Adullam to forest of Hareth PP 658
visit with Ahimelech by, reported to King Saul by Doeg the Edomite PP 659
Abiathar escaped from Nob and joined PP 660
Keilah delivered from Philistines by 2BC 1020; PP 660
fled from Keilah to wilderness of Ziph PP 660-1
Jonathan visited, in wilderness of Ziph PP 660
Jonathan and, covenant made between PP 660, 713
Psalm 11 sung by, after Jonathan’s visit PP 660-1
Ziphites betrayed, to King Saul 2BC 1021; PP 661
fled from wilderness of Ziph to wilderness of Engedi PP 661
in mountains between Maon and Dead Sea 2BC 1021; PP 661
skirt of King Saul’s robe cut off by, in cavern at Engedi MH 484-5; PP 661-2, 736
King Saul and, covenant made at Engedi between PP 662
remained in stronghold of mountains PP 662
Samuel’s burial not attended by PP 663-4
fled to wilderness of Paran after Samuel’s death PP 664
Psalms 120 and 121 composed by, in wilderness of Paran PP 664
Nabal refused to supply food to PP 664-5
planned to slay Nabal 2BC 1022; 5BC 1094; PP 665
Abigail apologized to, for Nabal’s unkindness PP 666-7
Abigail taken as wife by, after Nabal’s death PP 668
peace enjoyed by, during few months after Samuel’s death PP 668
returned to wilderness of Ziph PP 668
King Saul’s life spared by, in wilderness of Ziph PP 668-72
Abner taunted by, in wilderness of Ziph PP 671, 698-9
fled from wilderness of Ziph to Gath 2BC 1022; PP 672-3; 4aSG 83
Ziklag given to, by King Achish PP 673-4, 690-5
family of, taken to Philistia PP 673
war waged by, against Geshurites, Gezrites, and Amalekites PP 673
high position given to, at court of King Achish PP 674
angels worked to deliver, from peril PP 690
dismissed from Philistine army PP 690-1
wives and children of, captured by Amalekites PP 692
returned to Ziklag to find city sacked and burned PP 692
threatened with stoning at Ziklag PP 692
looked to God for help in hour of extremity PP 692
wives and children rescued from Amalekites by PP 693-4
remembered kindness and sympathy of people who befriended him PP 694
King Saul’s defeat and death reported to, at Ziklag PP 695
King Saul’s crown and golden bracelets given to PP 695
Amalekite messenger reporting King Saul’s death was put to death by PP 695
grief of, over King Saul’s death PP 695-6
song of 2 Sam. 1:19-27, RV, composed by PP 696
exile of, ended when King Saul died PP 697
4. Reign of PP 697-755; 4aSG 85-96
coronation of, at Hebron as king of Judah PP 697-8
men of Jabesh-gilead commended by, for giving King Saul and sons honorable burial PP 697
Ishbosheth made rival king against, by Abner PP 698-9
two years of war between Ishbosheth and PP 699
Abner deserted from Ishbosheth to PP 699-700
Abner’s death lamented by PP 699-700
Ishbosheth’s head brought to PP 701
Ishbosheth’s death avenged by PP 701
coronation of: at Hebron as king of all Israel PP 701-2
nearly half a million persons attended PP 701
occurred 800 years after Melchizedek PP 703
Jebusite stronghold on Mts. Zion and Moriah taken by PP 703
Jerusalem made capital of nation by PP 703
King Hiram of Tyre allied with PP 703
palace built by, at Jerusalem PP 703, 711
victory of, over Philistines PP 703-4
ark of covenant removed from Kirjath-jearim to Jerusalem by MH 436; PP 704-11; 4aSG 111-3; SR 191-3
with singing of Psalm 24 PP 707-8
Michal censured by, for contempt shown him PP 708-11; 4aSG 112-3
not permitted to build temple MH 473; PK 35; PP 711-2, 750; 4aSG 93-4; 5T 723
seed of, divine promises given re PP 712
Mephibosheth shown kindness by PP 713
Philistines and Moabites made tributary to PP 713
coalition of surrounding nations against PP 713-4
Ammonites and Syrians made tributary to PP 714-5
Psalm 18 sung by PP 715-6
self-confidence and self-exaltation of PP 717
sense of exceeding sinfulness of sin was lessened in PP 717
adultery and murder committed by PP 457, 718-20; 4aSG 86; 1T 255; 4T 412; 5T 639
Bathsheba taken as wife by PP 720
Nathan reproved 2BC 1023; DA 566; PK 141; PP 720-2, 727; 4aSG 86-7, 89; 1SM 212; 2T 688; 4T 15; 5T 683
repentance and forgiveness of 2BC 1023; 3BC 1146; Ed 48-9; MB 114; PP 720-6, 737-8, 754; SC 24-5; 4aSG 86-8; 2T 688; 5T 177, 639
recorded in Psalms 32 and 51 PP 724-5
several years before Absalom’s rebellion PP 737
fasting and humiliation of, during illness of first child by Bathsheba PP 722
judgments of God upon, because of his sin PP 722; 4aSG 87
death of Bathsheba’s first child by PP 722
lived in apparent security a whole year after his fall PP 723
fourfold judgment meted out to PP 727, 750
four sons of, doomed to die PP 727
Amnon’s crime not rebuked or avenged by, for two years PP 727-8
twofold judgment had been meted out to PP 727
Amnon’s death lamented by PP 727
Universalist teaching re GC 537-8
Absalom fled from, after slaying Amnon PP 727
Absalom estranged from, two years PP 728
Absalom and, Joab’s effort to reconcile PP 728-9
Absalom’s rebellion against Ed 164; MB 11; PP 729-31; 4aSG 89
bodyguard of, personnel of PP 731
Ahithophel deserted PP 735
fled from Jerusalem Ed 164; MB 11; PP 731-6; 4aSG 90
Shimei cursed 2BC 1024; PP 736; 4aSG 90-1
craving of, for water from well of Bethlehem PP 736; 4aSG 91
water brought from Bethlehem’s well to PP 736-7; 4aSG 91; 5T 43
Hushai sent secret message to PP 741
with army at Mahanaim PP 742
Absalom’s death reported to PP 744
Absalom’s death lamented by PP 744-5
Joab rebuked, for bewailing Absalom’s death PP 745
returned to Jerusalem after Absalom’s death PP 746
Shimei’s confession to 2BC 1024; 4aSG 91
Shimei forgiven and spared by 2BC 1024; 4aSG 91
last years of PP 746-55; 4aSG 93-6
lesson for aged persons from 4aSG 96
census of Israel taken by 3BC 1127; GC 614; PP 747-8; 4aSG 92-3; 5T 57; TM 354-5
threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite was bought by PP 748-9; 4aSG 93; 2T 127
Adonijah’s rebellion against PP 749-50
seventy years old when Adonijah rebelled PP 749-50
old age of, infirmities of PP 749
Solomon appointed king by PP 749
in his closing years PK 25
abdicated in favor of Solomon 3BC 1128; PK 25; PP 749
fourfold judgment of God upon, completed PP 727, 750
material collected by, for building temple GC 23; PP 737, 750-2; 5T 723
appealed for offerings for building temple 2BC 1027; PP 752-3; 2SM 174; 4T 78
plans for building temple were divinely given in detail to 2BC 1030; 3BC 1128-9; PP 751; 4aSG 94, 155
last address of, to Israel AA 94; PP 750-2
Solomon given minute directions by, re building temple PP 751
last charge given to Solomon by AA 95; 3BC 1129; MH 174; PK 26-7; PP 753; 4aSG 94-6; TM 173
re Shimei 4aSG 96
last words of, as recorded in song (2 Sam. 23:1-5, RV) PP 754
died a natural death SR 244
5. Miscellaneous
ambition kindled in, for worldly greatness PP 746-7
angels protected PP 653, 657, 690; 4aSG 83
appointed by God to destroy heathen nations PP 673
appointed his uncle Jonathan as his counselor 3BC 1128
army organized into 12 courses by 3BC 1128
as man after God’s heart Ed 48; PP 636; 4aSG 97
authority of, in home was weakened by his sin PP 723
befriended by Nahash, king of Ammonites PP 714
brave general PP 672
brothers of, jealous toward him PP 645-6, 658; 4aSG 80-1
character of, school of prophets influenced Ed 48
worldly success and honor weakened PP 746
chastened by God at Ziklag for lack of faith PP 692
chosen messenger of God 4T 525
Christ spoke through DA 434
Christ was born of lineage of DA 44
Christ was born of seed of 1SM 247
Christ was of seed of, according to human descent 5BC 1130
Christ was Son of DA 44, 608-9; PK 697
Christ’s first advent seen by, in prophetic vision PK 688
communed with heaven through song Ed 164
concern of, re his old age 3BC 1148; 1T 422-4
condemnation of God’s broken law felt by PP 750
consecrated to kingly office as God’s vicegerent PP 702
courageous and decided before he sinned PP 729
covenant renewed with God by PP 712
deceptions practiced by 2BC 1022; PP 656, 673-4
development of genius of, for music and poetry PP 746
did not exult in King Saul’s fall PP 695-6
did not possess revengeful spirit 2BC 1024
did not seek to excuse or palliate his sinful course 2BC 1023; PP 724-6
did not sit on traitor’s throne PP 698
did not walk in God’s counsel when he practiced deception PP 673
disciplined by trials Ed 151-3; PP 643-4, 658, 692; 4aSG 79
dishonor was more bitter to, than death PP 718-9
effects of great sin of, upon himself PP 723, 728-9, 746, 749-50
upon Israel Ed 48-9; PP 720, 723
endowed richly with Spirit PP 746
error of, God punished the sins of Israel through PP 748
example set by, for old people 4aSG 96
exemplary conduct of, when hated by King Saul MH 484
experience(s) of: in adversity 3BC 1146
in distrusting God at Nob PP 656
recorded for our learning 2BC 1022
shows that it is unsafe to sin in word or thought or deed 4T 370
study Ed 151-2
under cruelest wrong and insult PP 738
failure of, to punish Amnon’s crime PP 727-8
faith of: faltered PP 690
staggered somewhat at God’s promises PP 674
was strong PP 754
wearied by long trials PP 672
fall of, indulgence of appetite and passion caused 1SM 269; Te 14
feelings of, when he saw God’s law made void 3BC 1152-3
filial love of, lessons from 2BC 1018-9
flattery’s effects upon PP 717
friendship of, with people of Tyre and Sidon 2BC 1026
fruits of transgression reaped by PP 750
generosity of, toward King Saul PP 695, 700
generous and wise monarch 4aSG 85
glorious promises made by God to PK 46; PP 712, 754
God blessed, with much riches and honor CS 139
God did not forsake, because of his sin PP 738
God did not send, to Philistines for protection PP 672
God trained: in school of hardship and sorrow Ed 152
to become just and merciful king PP 658
to become wise general PP 658
God’s dealings with, show that He cannot tolerate or excuse sin PP 738
God’s mercy toward, after he sinned PP 720
great sin of: caused God’s enemies to blaspheme 4aSG 87
committed when he was in ease and self-security PP 718
God was greatly dishonored by PP 720-1
God’s abhorrence of PP 750
is not excuse for reproaching Bible PP 738
many wrongdoers excuse their sin by pointing to PP 737
no effort made to palliate PP 725
not example for others to follow PP 724
self-confidence and self-exaltation prepared way for PP 717
sorely punished Ed 48-9
words that should silence skeptics re 2BC 1026; 4aSG 100
greatest wars and victories of PP 713
Hannah’s prophecy re PP 572
history of, lessons from PP 746-55
no countenance to sin by PP 723
house of, divine edict re throne of PK 451
Jeremiah predicted downfall of PK 408
humble shepherd when called to rule Israel 4aSG 85
humility and modesty of PP 641, 649, 667
influence of, weakened by his sinful conduct PP 723
intercourse with surrounding nations influenced, for evil PP 717, 746
Jews regarded, as patriarch of their nation AA 41; SR 244
Jonathan and, friendship between LS 123; 4aSG 79
justice loved by 4aSG 85
kindness of PP 713
King Saul contrasted with, under rebuke 2BC 1023
kingly power of, was to be exercised only in harmony with God’s law PP 719
large experience of, enabled him to counsel Solomon 5T 723
learned value of nobler virtues PK 26
lessons learned from Samuel by PP 653
lessons of trust taught to, by God PP 644
Levites organized by 3BC 1128
life of, study MH 366
lifted up by God, after he had fallen PP 725
lineage of: Mary was mother of Christ by DA 44
Jewish nation preserved as witness that Christ was born of DA 44
Messiah was to be of AA 247
listlessness and irresolution of, results of PP 729-30
love for God by, was ardent PP 754
loved much because he was forgiven much PP 754
magnanimity of, toward King Saul PP 671-2, 736
man of: firmness and humility 4aSG 85
keenest temperament 3BC 1146
managed things with wisdom and skill PP 651
memory of King Saul and Jonathan tenderly regarded by PP 697
mistakes of, in prosperity 4aSG 92
most humiliating defeat of PP 716
mused while fire burned, then spoke of God’s love MB 43
music of Ed 164-5; PP 637, 641-4, 650, 660, 664, 746, 754; 4aSG 78-9, 83
musicians organized into 24 courses by 3BC 1128
not faultless in character PP 636
oath God made to 1T 203
opportunity given to, for voice training 2BC 1018
to cultivate talent for music and poetry 2BC 1018
overcome repeatedly by tempter PP 746; 4T 12
pardon sought from God by, and not from human priest 5T 639
parental indulgence of, in training Adonijah PP 749
people greatly loved and honored 4aSG 86
peril of, greatest in time of greatest outward triumph PP 716
Philistine kindness repaid with deception by 2BC 1022
polygamy practiced by PP 668; 4aSG 86-7
evil results of PP 668; 4aSG 86-7
porters’ work organized by 3BC 1128
prayed continually when King Saul was jealous of him PP 651
prayer of: after his fall illustrates nature of true sorrow for sin SC 24-5
for pardon and purity of heart PP 725
in Ps. 51:10 should be petition of every soul PP 460
that God not forsake him in old age 3BC 1148; 1T 422-4
that he might walk perfectly before God PP 651
that sinner should make his own COL 206; PK 320
preparation of affairs by, for his death 2BC 1024-5
priests organized into 24 courses by 3BC 1128
promises made to, find complete fulfillment in Christ PP 754-5
prophet SR 244-5
prosperity of, influenced him away from God 4aSG 86
prosperous reign of, schools of prophets exerted influence in Ed 47-8
psalms written by See Psalms
punishment of, lesson from 3BC 1166
realm of, became very great PP 716
extent of PP 716
reconversion of 3BC 1146
record of, as ruler seldom equaled by other monarchs PP 719
refusal of, to harm King Saul 2BC 1021; 4aSG 83, 91
reign of: Israel became strong among nations during PK 25
Israel reached height of her greatness during Ed 48
Israel’s prosperity during 4BC 1155; PP 747; 4aSG 91-2
nations surrounding Israel were favorably impressed by PK 47
regard for God’s law gave Israel strength during PK 465-6
religious character of, sincere and fervent 4aSG 85
remains in grave until resurrection GC 546
remarkable deliverances of, Psalm 18 commemorates PP 715-6
remarkable for his fidelity and reverence 4aSG 85
representative man 3BC 1142-3
reproof and retribution borne by, with patience and fortitude PP 737
self-condemned by his own sin PP 727
sensitiveness of, to wrong 3BC 1146
shielded by God in war PP 649, 652
sins of, committed by his sons 4aSG 89
God did not sanction 4aSG 100
warning against neglect of watchfulness and prayer PP 724
why God has recorded, in Scriptures PP 722-3
skillful musician PP 642-3, 650, 652-3; 4aSG 78, 93
Solomon instructed by, in statecraft 3BC 1128
Son of, title of Christ as Messiah was DA 608-9
sons of, left to selfish indulgence PP 727
specifications for building temple written by, in book 4aSG 94
Spirit was upon PP 642
stature of, not lofty 4aSG 78
strict in observance of Jewish ceremonies 4aSG 85
submission of, to dispensation of Providence GC 539
to divine reproof and correction PP 712, 726, 738
subtle allurements of power and luxury affected PP 717
susceptible to Spirit’s influence 2BC 1018
sustaining power of firm religious principle illustrated by 5T 43
sweet singer of Israel AA 227; MB 44; PP 642
things learned by, while fugitive from King Saul Ed 152
thought God must interfere: to restrain unrighteousness 5T 139
to vindicate His honor 5T 139
thought men had exceeded boundaries of God’s long-suffering 5T 139
throne of: Christ as King on DA 47
Christ as promised Heir to DA 569
Christ did not come to reign as earthly king on DA 820
Christ was not appointed to reign as earthly monarch on AA 30
Christ was to appear before king should cease to reign on DA 103
Christ was to win, by baptism of suffering DA 56
Mary expected Christ to reign on DA 56
unbelief of, dishonored God PP 672-3
unhappiness and unhappy traits of old people impressed 1T 422
valiant and prudent man 4aSG 78
walked in counsel of his own heart at times 2BC 1026
weak and irresolute, after his sin PP 729
went to grave at death GC 546
when: was greatest in God’s sight PP 738
was man after God’s own heart 4aSG 86-7
was not man after God’s own heart 4aSG 87
when church will be as 5T 81
why God called, man after His own heart PP 723
why God spared, after he sinned PP 726
willingness of, to accept correction and reproof from God 2BC 1024, 1026; 5T 683
wisdom and piety of, made him beloved of God and angels PP 642
wisdom learned by, under chastisement of God 4T 14-5
wise and discreet in his counsels PP 651
wise and successful warrior PP 672
Supplement
deceit in heart of, disgusted TMK 242:3
God will hear and answer us as He did TMK 196:5
God’s ways in, Abigail acquainted with CC 169:2
heart of, bruised, healed by Abigail’s attitude RC 333:2
humility of,
after insurrection of Absalom CC 181:6
after sin; humble flight from throne TSB 174:3
indignation of, from Nabal’s reply CC 168:3; RC 332
intercession for souls led by 3SM 339:1
kingdom of, not regained by strategy or expediency TSB 175:5
love of, for God in Psalm 116:1, 2 AG 325:4
mind (feelings) of, changed depending on views of God TDG 43:4
Nabal’s possessions protected by CC 168:3
purpose of, changed by Abigail’s attitude RC 333:2
rejoiced for advice that saved remorse and disgrace RC 333:6
repining of, without excuse CC 181:6
sword not to leave; judgment fulfilled TSB 175:4