giver, so signally rebuked by Divine interposition. We know not of the share she bore in what her husband did, or in the wanderings of after years. When the people lapsed into idolatry in despair of the return of Moses from the Mount, or amidst the many terrible scenes she must have witnessed, it is pleasing to imagine her steadfast in courage and faith. Probably her death took place long before that of Moses, as no mention is made of her, and the great prophet met his fate alone upon the mount whence he had the sight of the promised land.

Of the family of Joshua no more is known than may be understood from his noble declaration-so expressive, so encouraging, and so full of significance for all heads of families-" As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."