Saul
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Fascinating insight into the book of 1 Chronicles
MEANING: “The Words of the Day”Chronicles derives its name meaning from “The Words, Accounts, or Events of the Day.”AUTHORSHIP: The author of Chronicles is unknown, possibly Ezra or a contemporary of Ezra.TIME WRITTEN: Probably composed between 450 and 430 B.C.POSITION IN THE BIBLE: 1 Chronicles in the Context of Scripture 13th Book in the Bible.… Continue reading
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Fascinating insight into the book of 1 Samuel
MEANING: Samuel’s Name and SignificanceSamuel’s name means “The name of God.”His name is also associated with meanings like “Heard of God” or “Asked of God.”AUTHORSHIP: Samuel’s Contribution to the Bible Jewish Talmudic tradition attributes the writing of Samuel to Samuel himself. However, 1 Samuel 25:1 records Samuel’s death, indicating he did not write all of… Continue reading
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The United, Divided Kingdom and The Three Returns
UNITED KINGDOM 1053-933 B.C. Three kings reigned, each for 40 years: King Saul (Reigned 1053-1013 B.C.) King David (Reigned 1013-973 B.C.) King Solomon (Reigned 973-933 B.C.) DIVIDED KINGDOM: 931-722 B.C. NORTHERN KINGDOM (Israel) 931-722 B.C. 10 tribes Capital was Samaria 19 kings reigned None were considered good in God’s sight; all worshipped idols 8 kings… Continue reading
