Genesis 38 The story of Judah and Tamar is likely set in the foothills (often called the Shephelah) of Judah around the general area of Adullam. The story opens by noting that Judah went “down” from his brothers, though it does not mention where his brothers were living. The last mention of their location, however, […]
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Shishak Attacks Israel and Judah
1 Kings 14:21-31; 2 Chronicles 11-12 At the start of his long and prosperous reign, King Solomon formed an alliance with Egypt and sealed their treaty by marrying Pharaoh’s daughter (1 Kings 3:1). While this ensured no overt military conflict between Israel and Egypt, behind the scenes Egypt was no doubt working to subtly undermine […]
Maps for Holy Week
Palm Sunday and Monday: Jesus’ Final Journey to JerusalemBethany and Bethphage Tuesday and Wednesday: Jerusalem during the New TestamentTemple of the Lord Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Saturday: Jesus’ Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, and Burial Easter Sunday: Jesus’ Post-Resurrection Appearances
David Flees as Absalom Approaches Jerusalem
2 Samuel 15-16 Several years after killing his half brother Amnon and his brothers, Absalom was reconciled to his father David (2 Samuel 13-14). Then Absalom spent the next four years grooming the people of Israel to favor him over his father, all in preparation to eventually rebel against his father’s rule. When it appeared […]
The Battles of Amaziah of Judah
2 Kings 14; 2 Chronicles 25 If only a single word could be used to summarize King Amaziah’s reign, perhaps conflicted might be the most fitting. To begin with, his own devotion to the Lord appears to have been conflicted, for he is described by the biblical writers as doing what was right in the […]