over this remarkable people. He will not permit Saul to punish even the enemies of Israel, until the Kenites are out of the way, thus fulfilling the promise to Hobab, 'Come with us, and we will do you good." "The next mention of the Kenites you will find in 1 Samuel xxvii. 10." Donald read the verse: "And Achish said Whither have ye made a road to-day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.' "But if they were friends of Israel, why did David attack them?" inquired Donald. "He The "He did not," his mother answered. attacked none of the parties he names here. eighth verse tells exactly upon whom he did make his raid." the "Then he must have told a falsehood," said "He certainly did," said Mrs Richardson, "and in aggravated circumstances too, because it was to one who was his protector." Perhaps," suggested Mrs Fraser, "it was in allusion to this, when, in his penitence, David prays, 'Remove from me the way of lying.' "The only other reference we have time for today is in 1 Samuel xxx. 26, 29." Donald read the verses: "And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, and to them which were "This shows," said Mrs Fraser, "what kindly feelings existed between David and the Kenites. Their importance is also indicated by their being classed with the elders of Judah; and the fact that they seem to have occupied several cities. But here we must close for this afternoon, as it is getting late." "What an interesting history it is!" said Donald. "It is so," Mrs Richardson said, "and I am certainly obliged to you for allowing me to study it with you." 66 "The obligation is all the other way," said Mrs Fraser ; we are not only indebted to you for the use of your room, but also for your help in considering the various passages." VII. DONALD Soon became a great favourite among the sailors. They always answered his inquiries pleasantly, and some of them took special pains to explain to him many things about the ship. There was one in particular, a young Scotch sailor, whose name was Alexander M'Nab, but who was commonly called little Sandy,- that showed much partiality to Donald. One morning, near the close of the second week on ship-board, as Mrs Fraser was sitting on deck, gazing at the smooth sea, for it was almost a calm, and the bright heavens over her, which were without a cloud, Donald came running up in great excitement, exclaiming, "O mother, little Sandy had a dreadful fall last night, and his leg. is out of joint." Mrs Fraser was much pained by this announcement, for Sandy was beloved by all. She wen at once to the forecastle, and Donald went with |