In the beginning of Chronicles, we have a long list of genealogy. This genealogy breaks down the lineage of the leaders of the nation of Israel as well as some surrounding nations. The king’s lineage, the priests’ lineage, the Levites’ lineage, and the heads of all the tribes are presented. But more importantly, we have…
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Through the Bible Week 17, 2 Kings 6 – 25
The Kingdom of Israel has been carried away into captivity and scattered among the nations to this day. The Kingdom of Judah survived a little longer before being carried away to Babylon. Both committed the same sin. They turned from the Lord their God to false gods and performed wickedness in God’s land and among…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 16, 1 Kings 10 – 2 Kings 5
After the split of Israel into the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah, the Northern Kingdom continued to fall away and rebel against God. They turned to pagan gods and followed wicked rituals and practices. As a result, God used the nations around them to harass them and attack them and…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 15, 2 Samuel 16 – 1 Kings 9
As we enter the section of the Kings of Israel (1 & 2 Kings and 1 & 2 Chronicles), we start with Solomon. David, God’s chosen king, has reigned for 40 years and he passes his kingdom to his son Solomon. While David was alive, he wanted to build the temple for God. He wanted…
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