Manasseh: The Fall and Rise of a Sinful King
In the ancient city of Jerusalem, a young boy of twelve years, Manasseh, ascended to the throne. His reign would span fifty-five years, the longest of any king of Judah. Despite his long tenure, his reign was not marked with…
Solomon’s Wisdom: Divine Favor, Grandeur and the Golden Age of Israel
The narrative begins with Solomon, the son of David, who was greatly strengthened in his rule, his kingdom flourishing under his command. The presence of Jehovah, his God, was palpably with him, magnifying his stature immeasurably with divine favor. King…
Veiled Prophecies and Divine Judgments: A Tale of Faith, Deception, and Redemption in ancient Judah
In the ancient land of Judah, a man of God was called by Jehovah to journey to Beth-el, where King Jeroboam was performing religious rites and burning incense at the altar. Inspired by the divine word of God, the man…
From Shepherd to King: David’s Ascension and Triumphs in Hebron and Jerusalem
Long ago, all the tribes of Israel came to Hebron to meet David. They acknowledged his kinship with them, saying, “Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.” They remembered how in the days of Saul, David was their leader…
Triumph, Tragedy and the Taken Ark: The Israelites’ Battle of Faith
In the days when Samuel was judge over Israel, the Philistine army encamped at Aphek, preparing for war. Seeing their foes massed against them, the Israelites made their camp by Eben-ezer and committed to the coming battle. Alas, the Philistines…
Divine Allocation: The Levites’ Inheritance and Jehovah’s Promise Fulfilled
In days long past, in the land of Canaan, just as commanded by Jehovah through Moses, the heads of the Levite tribe came forward to Eleazar the priest, Joshua, son of Nun, and the chieftains of other tribes. At the…
Jehovah’s Covenant: A Tale of Faith, Virtue and Law in Ancient Israel
Once upon a time, in the land of Israel, lived the faithful followers of Jehovah. Life for them was ordained and regulated by the holy laws of their God. Among them were men who were wounded in battle and those…
Daughters of Destiny: The Legacy of Zelophehad and the Dawn of Equality in Israel
Once upon a time, in the lineage of Joseph, there lived a man named Zelophehad. He was the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh. Zelophehad had five daughters and no sons….
Divine Decrees: God’s Sacred Laws and the Sanctification of His Chosen People
In the days when Jehovah was guiding His chosen people, He delivered a stern and powerful message through Moses, His prophet. He directed Moses to speak with Aaron and his sons, the priests of Israel, about their conduct with the…
Divine Blueprints: Crafting Sacred Altars, Atonements, and Aromas at God’s Behest
In the time of Moses, he was instructed by God Himself on Mount Sinai to construct an altar out of acacia wood for burning incense. The instructions were detailed, expressing the kind of precision God demanded. The altar needed to…