Noah was a significant biblical figure who is best known for building an ark and gathering animals of each species to survive the Great Flood that God sent to destroy the evil and corrupted world. Noah’s story is told primarily in Genesis chapters 6-9. Here is an overview of Noah’s life and role in the Bible: Noah’s Family Background Noah was the son of Lamech and descended from Adam through Seth (Genesis 5:28-29). His grandfather was Methuselah, who lived to be 969 years old, the oldest recorded age in the Bible (Genesis 5:27). Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and…
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Darius is the name of several kings mentioned in the Bible. Here is an overview of the main Dariuses in the Bible and what can be learned about them: Darius the Mede Darius the Mede is mentioned in the book of Daniel. He conquered Babylon after King Belshazzar was killed and became king over the realm of the Chaldeans (Daniel 5:30-31). This Darius made Daniel one of three high administrators over the kingdom (Daniel 6:1-2). When Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den for praying to God, Darius was distressed and tried to save him. After Daniel survived the night…
The statement “Ask and you shall receive” is found in Matthew 7:7-8, where Jesus says, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.” This encouraging promise reminds us that God hears and answers prayer. But what exactly did Jesus mean when He said “Ask and you shall receive”? The Context of the Statement The broader context of Matthew 7:7-8 helps us understand what Jesus meant. In…
Who was Ben-Hadad in the Bible? Ben-Hadad was the name of several kings who ruled over the ancient kingdom of Aram (modern-day Syria) during the time of the divided monarchy in Israel. The name Ben-Hadad means “son of Hadad”, with Hadad being the name of the storm and rain god worshipped in ancient Syria. There are three Ben-Hadads mentioned in the Bible: Ben-Hadad I The first Ben-Hadad is initially unnamed in the Bible but later called Ben-Hadad I. He was likely the son of Tabrimmon and grandson of Hezion, who are also kings of Aram mentioned in 1 Kings 15:18.…
The Bible indicates that there will be a great falling away, or apostasy, during the end times before Jesus Christ returns. This apostasy is foretold in several key passages of Scripture. 2 Thessalonians 2:3 2 Thessalonians 2:3 says, “Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction.” Here Paul is referring to the coming of the day of the Lord and stating that it will not come until the “rebellion” comes first. This rebellion is likely referring to the…
As Christians, we know that making New Year’s resolutions can be a helpful way to grow spiritually, but we also know that on our own, we often fail to keep them. The Bible offers guidance on how to approach resolutions in a God-honoring way. First, we should pray and ask God to reveal areas in our life that need change and growth (Psalm 139:23-24). These may be sins we need to repent of, godly habits we want to develop, or ways we can love others more. God knows our hearts better than we do, so seeking His wisdom is crucial.…
The Bible has a lot to say about knowledge and wisdom. Here is an overview of some key Bible verses that discuss knowledge: Proverbs 1:7 – Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge This famous verse establishes that true knowledge begins with reverence and awe for God. Only when our hearts are inclined to follow God’s ways can we gain true understanding. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7 ESV) Proverbs 9:10 – Knowledge of God comes through His word We gain knowledge and wisdom by studying God’s…
The Urim and Thummim were sacred lots used by the high priest of Israel to discern God’s will in matters of national importance in ancient Israel. The Bible mentions these objects on several occasions, but provides limited information about what they actually were and how they functioned. Based on the scriptural evidence, scholars have proposed various theories about the nature and use of the Urim and Thummim. Biblical References The Urim and Thummim are first mentioned in Exodus 28:30, where God instructs Moses to put these objects in the breastpiece of judgment worn by Aaron, the high priest. This passage…
Blasphemy is defined as the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God. The Bible talks about blasphemy in both the Old and New Testaments. Here are some key Bible verses about blasphemy: Leviticus 24:10-16 This passage in Leviticus tells the story of a man who blasphemes the name of the Lord and curses. God commands that the man be brought outside the camp and stoned to death. This shows how seriously God took blasphemy under the Old Testament law. And the son of an Israelite woman, whose father was an Egyptian, went out among the…
Rabshakeh was a high-ranking Assyrian military officer who served as cupbearer and chief advisor to King Sennacherib during the time of Hezekiah, king of Judah. His name in Hebrew means “chief cupbearer” or “chief butler”, indicating his role in the Assyrian court. Rabshakeh is mentioned several times in the Bible, most notably during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in 701 BC, as recorded in 2 Kings 18-19 and Isaiah 36-37. When Sennacherib besieged Jerusalem, he sent a contingent of military officials including Rabshakeh to demand the city’s surrender. Speaking in Hebrew to intimidate the people of Jerusalem, Rabshakeh urged them…