Scribes

Antiquity of — Jdj 5:14.

Wore an inkhorn at their girdles — Eze 9:2,3.

Families celebrated for furnishing

Kenites. — 1Ch 2:55.

Zebulun. — Jdj 5:14.

Levi. — 1Ch 24:6; 2Ch 34:13.

Generally men of great wisdom — 1Ch 27:32.

Often learned in the law — Ezr 7:6.

Were ready writers — Ps 45:1.

Acted as

Secretaries to kings. — 2Sa 8:17; 20:25; 2Ki 12:10; Es 3:12.

Secretaries to prophets. — Jer 36:5,26.

Notaries in courts of justice. — Jer 32:11,12.

Religious teachers. — Ne 8:2-6.

Writers of public documents. — 1Ch 24:6.

Keepers of the muster-rolls of the host. — 2Ki 25:19; 2Ch 26:11; Jer 52:25.

Modern

Were doctors of the law. — Mr 12:28; Mt 22:35.

Wore long robes and loved pre-eminence. — Mr 12:38,39.

Sat in Moses’ seat. — Mt 23:2.

Were frequently Pharisees. — Ac 23:9.

Esteemed wise and learned. — 1Co 1:20.

Regarded as interpreters of Scripture. — Mt 2:4; 17:10; Mr 12:35.

Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ. — Mt 7:29; Mr 1:22.

Condemned by Christ for hypocrisy. — Mt 23:15.

Often offended at out Lord’s conduct and teaching. — Mt 21:15; Mr 2:6,7,16; 3:22.

Tempted our Lord. — Joh 8:3.

Active in procuring our Lord’s death. — Mt 26:3; Lu 23:10.

Persecuted the Christians. — Ac 4:5; 18:21; 6:12.

Illustrated of well instructed ministers of the gospel — Mt 13:52.