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Dec 24, 2023 · As a companion article to my recent History of Belgium, I thought it would be interesting and useful to introduce you to the Kings of the Belgians (to give them their official title). Since 1830, when Belgium became independent from the Netherlands, seven kings have ruled over the nation. Unfortunately they have all been men, but thankfully the ...
e. Belgium is a constitutional, hereditary and popular monarchy. The monarch is titled King (or Queen) of the Belgians ( Dutch: Koning (in) der Belgen, French: Roi / Reine des Belges, German: König (in) der Belgier) and serves as the country's head of state and commander-in-chief of the Belgian Armed Forces.
Mar 18, 2006 · God’s city is ruled by justice, and cheers the spirits of the righteous made perfect (Heb. 12:23). Man’s city, like Babel, will be made of brick and pitch and raised up in rebellion toward heaven (Gen. 11:3). God’s city, however, is made of gold and glittering jewels, and comes down in grace from heaven (Rev. 21:2).
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Jan 14, 2024 · If you’re looking for a quick answer, the Bible mentions around 250 kings in its pages. However, the exact number depends on how you define ‘king’ and which books of the Bible you include in the count. In this comprehensive article, we will examine every king referenced in the Old and New Testaments, whether major or minor.
- Introduction
- Elisha Defeats The Plans of The Syrians
- Elisha Ministers to His Attendant
- Elisha Is Delivered from The Syrians
- Conclusion
This section calls our attention to the hostilities that Israel was experiencing with the king of Aram (Syria). The principle source of these hostilities continued in the form of invading bands or plundering parties who would make border raids against the Jews (cf. 6:23) rather than an invasion of an organized Syrian army as mentioned in 6:24.
8 Now the king of Aram was warring against Israel; and he counseled with his servants saying, “In such and such a place shall be my camp.” 9 And the man of God sent word to the king of Israel saying, “Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Arameans are coming down there.” 10 And the king of Israel sent to the place about which the man of G...
15 Now when the attendant of the man of God had risen early and gone out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was circling the city. And his servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” 16 So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17 Then Elisha prayed and said, “O LORD, I pray...
18 And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed to the LORD and said, “Strike this people with blindness, I pray.” So He struck them with blindness according to the word of Elisha. 19 Then Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, nor is this the city; follow me and I will bring you to the man whom you seek.” And he brought them to Samaria. 20 An...
This story reminds us that when believers are serving the Lord, especially when training others in the Word and how to teach the Word, Satan will do his best to thwart their efforts. Elisha was the head of a growing and successful school of theology. Further, he was serving his country and God’s people by the exercise of his gifts in demonstrating ...
And my truth and my mercy shall be with him, and in my name shall his horn be exalted. I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers. He shall cry unto me, Thou art my Father, my God, and the undertaker of my salvation. Also I will make him my first-born, high among the kings of the earth.
Jun 9, 2013 · written by James Wiener. Mythologized and circumscribed for over 1500 years, the Merovingians were a powerful Frankish dynasty, which exercised control much of modern-day France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and the Low Countries. During the Early Middle Ages, the Merovingian kingdoms were arguably the most powerful and most important ...
