People of the Bible • Kings of Israel Who Was Jeroboam in the Bible? Jeroboam son of Nebat was a talented servant of Solomon whom God raised up to become the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel. God offered him the opportunity to establish a lasting dynasty if he would walk faithfully. Instead,... Continue Reading →
People of the Bible • Kings, Prophets & Leaders Who Was King Omri in the Bible? King Omri receives only a few verses in the Bible, yet he became one of the most politically influential kings in Israel's history. He rose from army commander to king, founded a powerful dynasty, built Samaria as Israel's capital,... Continue Reading →
People of the Bible • Kings, Prophets & Leaders Who Was King Ahab in the Bible? King Ahab ruled one of the strongest kingdoms Israel had known, built upon the political success of his father Omri, commanded a formidable military, and is even named in an ancient Assyrian inscription. Yet the Bible remembers him for... Continue Reading →
People of the Bible • Faithful Servants & Leaders Who Was Obadiah in 1 Kings 18? Obadiah was a high-ranking official in King Ahab's palace who remained deeply devoted to the LORD during one of the darkest spiritual periods in Israel's history. While Queen Jezebel was killing God's prophets, Obadiah secretly hid one hundred of... Continue Reading →
Who Was Nehemiah in the Bible? A Leader Who Prayed and Rebuilt Series: People of the Bible Primary text: Nehemiah 1–13 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: Nehemiah’s story shows how God uses ordinary people... Continue Reading →
Who Was Naomi in the Bible? From Bitterness to Restoration Series: People of the Bible Primary text: Ruth 1–4 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: Naomi’s story moves from deep grief to unexpected restoration. She... Continue Reading →
Who Was Ruth in the Bible? Loyalty, Redemption, and the Grace of God for Outsiders Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: Ruth 1–4 (context links: Judges 21:25, Deuteronomy 23:3–6, Ruth 1:16–17, Matthew 1:5) This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look (fast summary), (2) Simple... Continue Reading →
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 →