Hannah was the first wife of Elkanah, a man from the tribe of Ephraim. Though deeply loved by her husband, she bore the weight of barrenness, while his second wife, Peninnah, had children and mocked her continually (1 Samuel 1:6). In ancient Israel, to be barren...
Baal (Hebrew: בַּעַל, Baʿal) simply means “lord” or “master.” It was a title used broadly across the ancient Near East for various gods, especially storm and fertility gods. In Canaanite religion,...
Psalm 8 is a Psalm of David, as the inscription clearly states: “To the Chief Musician. On the instrument of Gath. A Psalm of David.” David, the shepherd-king, wrote many of his Psalms under the open sky, and this one reflects the awe of a man who often...
Jonathan was the firstborn son of King Saul (1 Samuel 14:49), which made him the legal heir to the throne of Israel. In the world's eyes, Jonathan was destined for kingship. But Jonathan's account is not one of political ambition; it is one of self-denial, courage,...
Bathsheba is often remembered for scandal, but Scripture gives us a broader and richer portrait of her life. She was a daughter, a wife, a mother, and eventually the queen mother of Solomon. Her name appears in critical moments in the lineage of Christ, and though...
Cherubim are not chubby baby angels as popular art suggests. In Scripture, they are mighty, fearsome, and holy creatures that dwell in the presence of God and serve Him with awe and power. They are among the highest-ranking beings in the heavenly order, and their...
The Canaanites trace their lineage back to Canaan, the son of Ham, who was one of Noah’s three sons. After the flood, in Genesis 10:6, we read: “The sons of Ham were Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.” Canaan's descendants became the inhabitants of...
Let's walk through the Scriptures and seek the full counsel of God on the subject of fighting, war, and pacifism. The Lord is not silent on this issue, and His heart is revealed through His actions, commands, and the teachings of Christ.The first place we must...
The first man we encounter with a divine relocation is Enoch. Genesis 5:24 tells us, “And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.” Hebrews 11:5 clarifies, “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, ‘and was...
Marriage began in the garden. It was not man’s idea—it was God's. In Genesis 2:18, the LORD said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” The word “helper” here in Hebrew is...
