Beds

Antiquity of — Ge 47:31; Ex 8:3.

Couches or divans used as — Job 7:13; Ps 6:6.

A small pallet or mattress used as — 1Sa 19:15.

Considered necessary — 2Ki 4:10.

Made of

Iron. — De 3:11.

Ivory. — Am 6:4.

Gold and Silver. — Es 1:6.

Wood — Song 3:7-9.

Supplied with pillows — 1Sa 19:13; 26:7.

Covered with tapestry and linen — Pr 7:16.

Often perfumed — Pr 7:17; Eze 23:41.

Of the poor covered with upper garment — Ex 22:26,27; De 24:12,13.

Used for

Sleeping on. — Job 33:15; Lu 11:7.

Reclining on by day. — 2Sa 4:5; 11:2.

Reclining on at meals. — 1Sa 28:23-25; Am 6:4-6; Lu 7:36-38; Joh 13:23.

Not used in affliction — 2Sa 12:16; 13:31.

Persons sometimes took to, in grief — 1Ki 21:4; Ho 7:14.

Saints meditate and praise God while on — Ps 4:4; 149:5; Song 3:1.

The wicked devise mischief while on — Ps 36:4; Mic 2:1.

The slothful too fond of — Pr 26:14.

Of the poor often sold for debt — Pr 22:27.

Subject to ceremonial defilement — Le 15:4.

Purification of — Mr 7:4.

Illustrative

Of the grave. — Isa 57:2.

(Made in darkness,) of extreme misery. — Job 17:13.

(Made in sickness,) of divine support and comfort. — Ps 41:3.

(Made on high,) of carnal security. — Isa 57:7.

(Too short,) of plans which afford no rest or peace. — Isa 28:20.