Old Testament
Did Saul know who David’s father was?
by admin on Jan.05, 2009, under 1 Samuel. Average rating: 3 / 10.
In 1 Samuel Saul is afflicted with an evil spirit, and so on the advice of his servants sends to Jesse for his son Samuel. Samuel is reputed to be an excellent musician, and it is hoped that his playing will soothe Saul. When Samuel arrives, he and Saul form a close relationship, and Saul again sends to Jesse to extend David’s stay: (continue reading…)
What was the capacity of the cast sea?
by admin on Jan.02, 2009, under 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles. Average rating: 1 / 10.
1 Kings and 2 Chronicles describe the building works of King Solomon, including the materials used and the dimensions to which they were constructed. Among his works was a circular vessel, the “cast sea”. The two different descriptions of the cast sea agree perfectly on most details, but disagree as to its capacity. (continue reading…)
Is Bethlehem least among the clans of Judah?
by admin on Dec.23, 2008, under Matthew, Micah. Average rating: 3 / 10.
The Gospel of Matthew opens with a genealogy of Jesus, followed by an account of his birth. Matthew describes and quotes a prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem: (continue reading…)
Were the Midianites destroyed by the Israelites?
by admin on Dec.11, 2008, under Judges, Numbers. Average rating: 7 / 10.
Substantial parts of the Old Testament are concerned with wars between the Israelites and their neighbouring tribes. In Numbers, we read of the vengeance of the Israelites against the Midianites. There the Israelites defeat the Midianites in battle, and kill every man, every boy, and every woman who isn’t a virgin: (continue reading…)
How old was Jehoiachin when he became king of Judah?
by admin on Dec.07, 2008, under 2 Chronicles, 2 Kings. Average rating: 1 / 10.
Both 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles agree that Jehoiachin was king of Judah when Jerusalem fell to the Babylonians. They are less consistent, however, when it comes to his age at the start of his reign. (continue reading…)
What were the dimensions of Solomon’s cast sea?
by admin on Dec.02, 2008, under 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles. Average rating: 1 / 10.
1 Kings and 2 Chronicles include detailed descriptions of the building works of King Solomon, including the materials used and the dimensions to which his works were constructed. Among his works was a circular vessel, the “cast sea”. The dimensions given for the cast sea, however, don’t seem to be possible. (continue reading…)
Who killed Goliath?
by admin on Nov.09, 2008, under 1 Chronicles, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel. Average rating: 7 / 10.
The story of David slaying Goliath is a Sunday school favourite. There are, however, two conflicting claims concerning who killed Goliath. (continue reading…)
Who incited David to take a census
by admin on Oct.26, 2008, under 1 Chronicles, 2 Samuel. Average rating: 4 / 10.
In both 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles, David takes a census of the soldiers of Israel. However, the two accounts disagree about what prompted him to do so. (continue reading…)
How many soldiers were there in Israel?
by admin on Oct.23, 2008, under 1 Chronicles, 2 Samuel. Average rating: 4 / 10.
In both 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles, David takes a census of the soldiers in Israel. The two accounts, however, disagree as to how many soldiers he found. (continue reading…)
Was Baasha dead or alive in the 36th year of the reign of King Asa?
by admin on Oct.20, 2008, under 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles. Average rating: 5 / 10.
In 2 Chronicles we read of how King Asa of Judah’s political dealings removed the threat of King Baasha of Israel. Baasha was building Ramah to close off Judah, but Asa sent tribute to Baasha’s ally King Ben-hadad of Aram, breaking their alliance and forcing Baasha to withdraw. This took place in the 36th year of Asa’s reign: (continue reading…)
