The King James Study Bible

2240 Pages·2013·80.87 MB·English

by  Thomas Nelson

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The King James Study Bible, Second Edition
copyright 1988, 2013 by Liberty University
How to Study the Bible, Between the Testaments, Harmony of the Gospels, Teachings and
Illustrations of christ, The Parables of Jesus christ, The Miracles of Jesus christ, Prophecies
of the Messiah Fulfilled in Jesus christ, Jewish calendar, Prayers of the Bible © 1975 by
Thomas nelson, Inc.
God’s Answers to our concerns © 1983 by Thomas nelson, Inc.
Monies, Weights, and Measures © 1985 by Thomas nelson, Inc.

Maps, indexes, and concordance © 2013 by Thomas nelson, Inc.
Produced with the assistance of the Livingstone corporation (www.livingstonecorp.com).
Project staff includes: Bruce Barton, Linda Taylor, Tom Shumaker, Larry Taylor, Andy cul­
bertson, claudia Gerwin, Lois Jackson, Ashley Taylor, Joel Bartlett.
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the United States of America
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Foreword
by Edward Hindson
Th.D., D.Min., D.Litt., D.Phil.
General Editor
T
he Bible is the most amazing book ever written. In fact, it is a collection of
sixty­six books which christians revere as the very Word of God. It challenges
the soul, informs the mind, and moves the heart of its readers because God
Himself speaks through its incredible pages. It is still the best­seller of all time because
the Bible alone is “profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction
in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all
good works” (2 Tim. 3:16–17). For these reasons, the Bible is our final authority in all
matters of faith and practice.
christians accept both the old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) and the new Testa­
ment (Greek Scriptures) as the inspired Word of God. The Bible has been translated
into more languages and has sold more copies than any other book that has ever been
written. of all these translations, the majestic tone of the King James Version has stood
the test of time for over 400 years in the English­speaking world.
In 1985, Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. commissioned a team of biblical scholars at Lib­
erty University in Virginia to begin writing a series of study notes for The King
James Study Bible, which was published by Thomas nelson publishers in nashville,
Tennessee, in 1988. It was the first study Bible to include such unique features as
personality profiles, archaeological notes, doctrinal keys, and in­text maps. These
features, coupled with detailed and insightful comments in the study notes, have
made it one of the best­selling study Bibles of all time with over two million copies
in print.
This second edition includes updated notes on critical issues and archaeological
discoveries that have come to light in the past quarter century. It was my privilege to
serve on the original editorial and design committee. From the very beginning, it was
our desire to produce faith­affirming study notes that provide clear explanations of
biblical passages to open their truths to the understanding of today’s readers. We were
also committed to answering the challenges raised by critical scholars and providing
answers to the issues they have often raised. More than anything else, it was then, and
still is, our desire that men and women would come to faith in Jesus christ the Savior
as they read and study the Word of God for themselves.
As the Ethiopian eunuch responded to Philip’s question about whether he under­
stood the Scripture, he replied, “How can I, except some man should guide me?” (Acts
8:31), so we desired this study Bible to point its readers to christ, whom to know is
life eternal. As you explore the treasure trove of information in the pages of The King
James Study Bible, it is our prayer that you will begin the adventure of a lifetime of
searching the Scripture, understanding its message, and knowing its Savior in a per­
sonal, meaningful, and life­transforming way.
As you read, notice that the words of Scripture are bolded in the notes to distin­
guish what God has said from what the authors have written. Each contributor is a
born­again believer with a deep personal commitment to christ and belief in the
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inerrancy of Scripture. Each is a scholar in his own right, but each one of us realizes
that it is only in the Scripture itself that we have also a “more sure word of prophecy”
because “holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost” (2 Pet. 1:19,
21). Let God speak to you through His Word as you read it, memorize it, and meditate
on its truths.
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
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deAr reAder
We are pleased that you have chosen The King James Study Bible. It has been developed
to provide conservative christians with a reliable study Bible that is both scholarly
and spiritually relevant.
The King James Study Bible has been a labor of love for its dedicated team of scholars.
The scholars involved have produced Bible­related materials that combine technical
scholarship and practical application. The result is an excellent study tool you can de­
pend on, one that will enrich your spiritual development as you use it from day to day.
Within the pages of this Bible, you will find many resources for your personal Bible
study. comprehensive book introductions and outlines give you an overview of each
book’s authorship, dating, and content. Rather than thousands of brief notations on the
Bible text, the study system has in­depth annotations that punctuate the text in over
5,700 places with useful insights on what the Bible authors are saying. These annota­
tions include background information to help you put the Bible’s events, teachings,
and personalities into their proper setting.
Three other important features are unique to The King James Study Bible:
(1) Doctrinal Footnotes—These notes provide a system for studying the doctrines
of the Bible and for tracing them throughout the Scriptures. By reading all of
the notes within one topic area, you complete a total survey of that particular
Bible teaching, with its explanations, illustrations, and practical applications
for daily living. For more information on this feature, see Introduction to Doc­
trinal Footnotes on page xvi.
(2) Personality Profiles—Brief biographies of key men and women of the Bible
are placed near the verses where they are mentioned. Through these sketches,
you gain insight into how these individuals were used by God to bring about
His perfect plan for mankind.
(3) Archaeological Sites—The information in these notes zooms in on significant
places mentioned in the Bible and archaeological findings surrounding them.
These notes, too, are positioned near related verses to shed light on the pas­
sages as you read them.
What else will you find in The King James Study Bible?
- Forty-eight maps in the text, recompiled and redrawn for the new edition
- Center-column references with notes including alternate and equivalent trans-
lations as well as explanations of unusual King James words and phrases
- Additional special interest articles
- Index to the annotations, doctrinal footnotes, personality profiles, and
archaeological sites
- New in this edition: Topical Index to Christ and the Gospels; Topical Index to
Paul and His Letters; Topical Index to End Times Prophecy; King James Con-
cordance with Original-Language Word Studies
- Full color Bible maps at the end of the Bible
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These components further enhance your study of God’s Word by placing at your
fingertips a wealth of related information from which you can draw.
We believe that the Bible is God’s message to men and women of all time—that it
presents His plan for salvation and daily christian living. We pray that this new edition
of The King James Study Bible will increase your understanding of that message and
will richly bless your spiritual life and growth for years to come.
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ConTribuTing ediTorS
General editor
EDWARD E. HInDSon, B.A., M.A., Th.M., Th.D., D.Min., D.Litt., D.Phil., FIBA.
B.A., William Tyndale college; M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Th.M.,
Grace Theological Seminary; Th.D., Trinity Graduate School of Theology; D.Min.,
Westminster Theological Seminary; D.Litt. et Phil., University of South Africa;
Fellow of the International Biographical Association (cambridge, England).
ContributinG editors
WAYnE A. BRInDLE, B.A., Th.M., Th.D.
B.A., Kansas University; Th.M., Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary.
cARL J. DIEMER, B.S., M.Div., Th.D.
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.Div., Th.D., Southwest­
ern Baptist Theological Seminary.
EDWARD G. DoBSon, B.A., M.A., D.D., Ed.D.
B.A., M.A., Bob Jones University; D.D., california Graduate School of Theology;
Ed.D., University of Virginia.
JERRY FALWELL, D.D., D.Litt., LL.D.
D.D., Tennessee Temple Theological Seminary; D.Litt., california Graduate School
of Theology; LL.D., central University (Seoul, Korea).
PAUL R. FInK, B.A., M.Ed., Th.M., Th.D.
B.A., columbia Bible college; M.Ed., University of Southern california; Th.M.,
Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary.
JAMES A. FREERKSEn, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., Th.D.
B.A., Pilsbury Baptist college; M.Div., Th.M., central Baptist Theological Seminary;
Th.D., Grace Theological Seminary.
DAnIEL R. MITcHELL, B.A., B.D., Th.M., S.T.M., Th.D.
B.A., Washington Bible college; B.D., Th.M., capital Bible Seminary; S.T.M., Th.D.,
Dallas Theological Seminary.
RIcHARD D. PATTERSon, A.B., M.Div., Th.M., M.A., Ph.D.
A.B., Wheaton college; M.Div., Los Angeles Baptist Seminary; Th.M., Talbot
Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of california at Los Angeles
(UcLA).
RonALD c. SAUER, B.A., Th.M., Ph.D.
B.A., Mississippi college; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University
of Manchester (England).
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