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Assessing Solomon’s Golden Age (1 Kings)
Bible CommentarySamuel's prophecy about the dangers of a king is fulfilled in Solomon’s time. These will be the ways of the king who...
Solomon Centralizes the Rule of the Kingdom (1 Kings 9-11)
Bible CommentaryThe massive national effort needed to construct the Temple leaves Solomon the ruler of a powerful kingdom. During his...
Solomon Builds the Temple of the Lord (1 Kings 5-8)
Bible CommentarySolomon’s first major task it to build the Temple of the Lord. To achieve this architectural feat, Solomon employs...
David Prepares Solomon to Succeed Him as King (1 Kings 1; 1 Chronicles 22)
Bible CommentaryIn most cases, your work will continue after you have moved on.
Assessing David’s Reign (1 Kings)
Bible CommentaryHow are we to evaluate David and his reign? It is noteworthy that while Solomon gained more wealth, land, and renown...
David’s Dysfunctional Handling of Family Conflict Leads to Civil War (2 Samuel 13-19)
Bible CommentaryMost people feel uncomfortable in situations of conflict, so we tend to avoid facing conflict, whether at home or at...
David’s Successes and Failures as King (2 Samuel 1-24)
Bible CommentaryNo Guarantees (Click to read) In 2011, Johnson & Johnson made a series of massive product recalls after...
The Historical Background of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles
Bible CommentaryThe overarching interest of the books is the work of the king as Israel becomes a monarchy. They begin at a time when...
The Value of Communicating In Person (2 John 12–13)
Bible CommentaryJohn ends the letter by saying that he wants to continue the conversation in person. “Although I have much to write...
Honesty and Speaking the Truth in Love (2 John 1-11)
Bible CommentaryTruth and Love at Work (2 John 1–6) Each of John’s letters is notable for bringing the concepts “truth” and...
God Meant All for Good (Genesis 50:15-21)
Bible CommentaryThe penitent words of the brothers led Joseph to one of the finest theological points of his life and, indeed, much...
Jacob’s Family’s Move to Egypt (Genesis 45:16-47:12)
Bible CommentaryJoseph and Pharaoh lavishly gave Joseph’s brothers “the best of all the land of Egypt” (Genesis 45:20) and...