We pass on now to the Special Prophecies. These are found all through the Old Testament, the following being eight of the most important.
The fact that David's throne should always be held by his descendants, i.e., till the captivity, about 450 years;[139] and its fulfilment is specially remarkable when contrasted with the rival kingdom of Samaria, where the dynasty changed eight or nine times in 250 years.
[139] 2 Sam. 7. 12-16; 1 Kings 9. 4, 5.
The division of the kingdom into ten and two tribes, evidently announced at the time, since Jeroboam had to go away in consequence, and apparently the reason why the rebels were not attacked.[140]
[140] 1 Kings 11. 31, 40; 12. 24.
The destruction, rebuilding, and final destruction of the Temple; the first of these prophecies being made so publicly that it caused quite a commotion, and nearly cost the prophet his life.[141]
[141] Jer. 26. 8-16; Isa. 44. 28; Dan. 9. 26.
The destruction of the altar at Bethel, which was set up as a rival to that at Jerusalem; publicly announced some centuries before, including the name of the destroyer.[142]
[142] 1 Kings 13. 2; 2 Kings 23. 15, 16.