Bible studies, personal reflections, media reviews, and more: "How forcible are right words!" (Job 6:25a)
This is more of a post for my own records, but I hope that it’s a blessing nonetheless. 2 Sam. 1:27. David was a soldier and the loss of weapons…
The first 16 chapters of Judges describe the transition to this period (ch. 1-2) and the exploits of the judges from Othniel to Samson (Eli and Samuel were the last…
Some brief comments on this topic, which could be longer…and may be later. One of the most noteworthy aspects of King Josiah’s character is his thoroughness. Everything he initiates, he…
For your viewing consideration: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965). Based on the novel by John le Carré, this is an intriguing tale of Cold War espionage…
King Ahab of Israel not only had over 70 sons (2 Kings 10:1) but also a daughter (2 Chron. 21:6), Athaliah , who was as nasty as her mother. In…
In response to one commentator who felt that David was essentially washed out after his grievous fall, I offer this post. I think that this commentator’s statement was not only…
After David brings the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem during his reign, it remains there until the temple is completed, when it is moved to “the most holy place”…
There are six places in this book where the time-specific phrase “unto this day” or a similar variant is used, spanning nearly the entire book (5:9, 8:8, 10:19, 20:26, 21:10,…
Text: 1 Kings 4:29-34 Besides building a temple, building his palace, and improving the infrastructure of his kingdom, Solomon had some private pursuits that the Bible is careful to mention.…
Princess Michal, the daughter of King Saul, is remembered for various things, but when one examines her life as a whole, it certainly has a tragic course.
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