The first letter of each of the following responses will form the word denoting something soft, usually found in kings' houses. [1] The number in brackets indicates the number of words in the answer. (Additional clues may be found on page 260.)
1. Something left at Troas which an apostle later desired because of his cool confinement. [1]
2. That which each of the 85 persons was wearing when slain by a certain Edomite, thus identifying them as priests of the Lord. [2]
3. That on which no man ever sews a piece of new cloth, thus precluding a worsened condition. [2]
4. The number of garment changes that was once offered for correctly answering a riddle within seven days. [1]
5. A head covering usually worn in cold climates, but also by three faithful men in an exceedingly hot environment. [1]
5. That which a two-coat owner was enjoined to do upon hearing of someone who had none. [3]
6. Something a certain Old Testament prophet was wearing which subsequently he rent in twelve pieces, foretelling the breakup of a great kingdom. [2]
7. Something with which a New Testament prophet bound himself to foretell how an apostle would be confined in Jerusalem. [1]
8. Answers to these questions will be found in the next issue of Christian Treasury.
R. Erisman