Why Did Nathan Call Solomon Jedidiah Instead of Solomon? Series: People of the Bible / Solomon Companion Post Primary texts: 2 Samuel 12:24–25, 1 Chronicles 22:9 (context links: 1 Kings 1–11, 2 Samuel 11–12) This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look (fast summary), (2) Simple... Continue Reading →
Solomon in the Bible: Wisdom, Glory, the Temple, and the Danger of a Divided Heart Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: 1 Kings 1–11, 2 Chronicles 1–9 (context links: 2 Samuel 12:24–25, Deuteronomy 17:14–20, 1 Kings 3:5–14, 1 Kings 8) This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace:... Continue Reading →
Naboth in the Bible: Faithful Stewardship, Unjust Power, and the God Who Sees Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: 1 Kings 21, 2 Kings 9:21–26 (context links: Leviticus 25:23–28, Numbers 36:7, Deuteronomy 19:15–21) This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look (fast summary), (2) Simple... Continue Reading →
Elijah in the Bible: Fire, Faithfulness, and the God Who Speaks Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: 1 Kings 17–19, 1 Kings 21, 2 Kings 1–2, Malachi 4:5, Matthew 17:1–13 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look (fast summary), (2) Simple Explanation (clear walkthrough),... Continue Reading →
Ahab in the Bible: Potential Wasted, Compromise Normalized, and the Patience of God Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: 1 Kings 16:29–34, 1 Kings 17–19, 1 Kings 20, 1 Kings 21, 1 Kings 22 (parallel: 2 Chronicles 18) This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick... Continue Reading →
People of the Bible • Kings, Queens & Prophets Who Was Jezebel in the Bible? Jezebel was a Phoenician princess who became queen of Israel through her marriage to King Ahab. She promoted Baal worship, supported pagan prophets, persecuted prophets of the LORD, threatened Elijah, manipulated Israel's legal system to obtain Naboth's vineyard, and eventually... Continue Reading →