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4 days ago · For example, there is mention of later armor (1 Samuel 17:4–7, 38–39; 25:13), use of camels (1 Samuel 30:17), and cavalry (as distinct from chariotry; 1 Samuel 13:5, 2 Samuel 1:6), iron picks and axes (as though they were common; 2 Samuel 12:31), and sophisticated siege techniques (2 Samuel 20:15).
Apr 13, 2024 · The Hebrew Bible mentions six types of tree fruit, many of which appear dozens of times: Grape (גפן) Fig (תאנה) Olive (זית) Pomegranate (רמון) Date (תמר) Apple (תפוח) In my view, these six fruits are used in eight different ways in the Bible. First, many people are named after fruit, e.g., Tamar in Genesis 38:6, which means ...
6 days ago · Elijah is mentioned four more times in the New Testament: in Luke, Romans, Hebrews, and James. In Luke 4:24–27, Jesus uses Elijah as an example of rejected prophets. Jesus says, "No prophet is accepted in his own country," and then mentions Elijah, saying that there were many widows in Israel, but Elijah was sent to one in Phoenicia.
Apr 17, 2024 · However, the period wasn’t as long – only around 50 years. The earliest book to be written was probably the book of James, thought to be written between 44-49 AD, and Paul likely authored the book of Galatians between 49 to 50 AD. The last book to be written was probably Revelation, written by John between 94 to 96 AD.
3 days ago · Harold Lindsell Library Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte, NC 28273 (704) 527-9909 hllibrary@gcts.edu
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Apr 22, 2024 · Book of Esther, book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It belongs to the third section of the Judaic canon, known as the Ketuvim, or “Writings.”. In the Jewish Bible, Esther follows Ecclesiastes and Lamentations and is read on the festival of Purim, which commemorates the rescue of the Jews from Haman’s plottings.
Apr 25, 2024 · Gaza is first listed in Genesis 10:19 as one of the cities of the Philistines. It was also associated with the Canaanite conquest. This was part of the land that was conquered by the Israelites in ...
