(See COVENANT, (See HEIR.) Ahithophel's giving charge concerning his house (2 Samuel 17:23), and the recommendation to Hezekiah to "give charge concerning" his, are of the nature of a will (2 Kings 20:1); the first distinctly recorded case is that of Herod.
From the co-author of the classic Jamieson, Fausset and Brown Commentary, Fausset's Bible Dictionary stands as one of the best single-volume Bible encyclopedias ever written for general use. The author's writing style is always clear and concise, and he tackles issues important to the average student of the Bible, not just the Biblical scholars. This makes Fausset an excellent tool for both everyday Bible study and in-depth lesson or sermon preparation.Wikipedia
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