Category: People of the Bible
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Shamgar a minor Judge of Israel
Shamgar was the third judge of Israel. Shamgar was one of the “minor” judges. But the distinction between “major” and “minor” is due more to the lack of information about the “minor” judges than to the lesser importance of the individuals themselves. Judges 3:31 Shamgar killed more than 600 Philistines with an oxgoad. These Philistines were…
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Discovering Naphtali: Leadership and Legacy in the Bible
Naphtali’s story highlights resilience and courage through its origins, contributions to Israel’s history, and fulfillment of prophecy, reminding us of God’s purpose in struggles.
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Understanding Daniel’s Stand: Purity Amidst Adversity
Babylon captured Judah, taking treasures and youths, including Daniel and his friends, to indoctrinate them. Daniel, however, remained faithful to God, choosing purity over Babylonian influence.
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Understanding Cain’s Legacy: Descendants and Impact
Read Genesis Chapter 4.After Adam’s son Cain killed Abel, Adam and Eve bore Seth (and other sons and daughters notmentioned in the Bible). Cain, Seth, and Adam and Eve’s other children bore more children.And so on…. Each period of time between the birth of parents and their offspring is called ageneration. Here are the Generations…
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Chronological Events in the Life of Jesus and John the Baptist
The timeline outlines key events in the lives of Jesus and John the Baptist, interwoven with significant historical context.
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The Faithful Life of Mary: Lessons in Humility and Praise
Who was Mary? Mary was a young virgin. The daughter of the son of Heli (Luke 3:23). She must have been a righteous woman. Just look at the Greeting given to her by the angel Gabriel. “…Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.” Luke 1:28 And…
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Ehud: A Bible Hero’s Journey
Ehud was born around 1318 BC and around died 1217 BC. He was the second judge of Israel. He rose after Israel had fallen into sin. Judges 3:12-14 Ehud Rescues Israel from Moab Judges 3:15 From this verse we learn a few things about Ehud. What Ehud did as recorded in Judges 3:16-30 According to Jewish…
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10 Times Were the Israelites tempted God
Numbers 14:22 Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice; This verse indicts that the Children of Israel tested and tempted God 10 different times. They had…
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Othniel: A Biblical Hero’s Journey
God left certain nations in the Promised Land to test Israel’s faithfulness. After intermarrying and disobeying, Israel fell into bondage, but God raised Othniel to deliver them, restoring peace.
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Key Judges Before Israelite Kings: A Historical List
Israel had judges before kings, whom God raised for deliverance. The content lists twelve judges, their oppressors, years of bondage, and subsequent peace periods.