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Taking the easy way out
I used to be on David's side about this passage, who was angry with God at first.. But after reading it again today, I can definitely see God's point of view. Even though it appears that Uzziah's actions…
Created 6 days ago
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Wild at Heart
Wild at heart is the title of a book I'm reading about manhood. It certainly describes David and his mighty men. They were involved in a very physical battle with spiritual implications that they may…
Created 10 days ago
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Choosing Leaders
I never realized how David chose the general of his army, Joab. Basically it was a contest to see who would be the first to kill. Granted you want your general to be a mighty warrior, but this doesn't…
Created 22 days ago
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Guidance
This passage says that Saul did not seek God's guidance but went to a witch instead. That's not entirely true. He first attempted to get God's guidance all the usual ways, such as the Ummim and the Thummim,…
Created 24 days ago
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Hand-picked
It appears that Phinehas was one of the first security guards for God's house, which was portable at the time. He also was given charge of all the guards. I think it is hilarious that the passage says,…
Created 25 days ago
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Skilled and Seasoned
I love the last line of this passage which talks about the priests who were returning from exile. All of them were heads of families and skilled and seasoned servants in the work of worshiping God. That…
Created 27 days ago
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Confusing genealogy
It may appear that ephraim had two sets on sons with the same name, but I don't think that is the case. In the patriarch culture of the old testament any male descendant could be called your son. So they…
Created 29 days ago
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Follow the instructions
These verses demonstrate the importance of having a leader. In this case it is talking about the choir and ministers of music. I know a few musicians, one in my family, and the truth is they are so creative…
Created about 1 month ago
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Trust
In the midst of all these somewhat boring genealogies comes a very simple yet profound sentence. God answered their prayers because they trusted him. Faith and trust go together. It is one thing to…
Created about 1 month ago
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Evil does good
I thought it curious as to why Evil-Merodach, son of Nebuchanezer, would show such kindness and compassion to a Jewish King that had been imprisoned for 27 years under his father's reign so I did some…
Created about 1 month ago
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Surprise!
Actually nome of this was a surprise. God had told Hezekiah, many generations before, that the very same people he was entertaining, and showing off all of his possessions as well as the temple treasures…
Created about 1 month ago
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Not too little, but too late!
Josiah really did a thorough job in cleansing the nation from all of their idolatry. In fact it is noted that there was no King before him, or after him that had such a repentant heart and zeal for God.…
Created about 1 month ago
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Influence
Hezekiah was a godly man, but his son (Manasseh) was one of the most wicked Kings in the history of Judah. But then his grandson (Josiah) did great things for God. This makes me think that Hezekiah was…
Created about 1 month ago
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Cause and Effect
I've always looked at the judgement that was proclaimed in this passage as a result of Hezekiah's pride, but i'm seeing it a little differently this time around. Hezekiah pleaded with the Lord for his…
Created about 1 month ago
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Nations are tools
It's easy to forget that God has dominion over all the earth, not just his chosen, such as Israel and the church. And what gives Him this dominion is His role as Creator. Israel is accountable to God…
Created about 1 month ago
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Stubborn Sins
As far as I can remember not one single King since David was able to completely get rid of all the high places which were places of worship, either to Yahweh, or foreign Gods. Let's examine why. 1. Quick…
Created about 1 month ago
2 Kings 15:3 (NASB), 2 Kings 15:4 (NASB), 2 Kings 15:5 (NASB)
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Accountability
In this passage the king entrusted the extra offering to the priests for the purpose of repairing the temple. But by his 23rd year as King he realized that this wasn't working. You would think think that…
Created 2 months ago
2 Kings 12:4 (NASB), 2 Kings 12:5 (NASB), 2 Kings 12:6 (NASB), 2 Kings 12:7 (NASB), 2 Kings 12:8 (NASB)
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Mirror, Mirror on the wall
I just can't imagine how the wicked queen mother even looked at herself in the mirror. When Athaliah, mother of Jehoahaz, had all the royal offspring killed she was really killing her grandchildren. As…
Created 2 months ago
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Time Travel
Prophets are special messengers of God that are given glimpses into the future. Sometimes God will just tell them what will happen, but often He gives them a visual revelation as if they are transported…
Created 2 months ago
2 Samuel 8:9 (NASB), 2 Kings 8:10 (NASB), 2 Kings 8:11 (NASB), 2 Kings 8:12 (NASB)
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Mind Control
The Arameans had a huge army and were camped around Samaria cutting them off from their food supply. It was so bad in the city that mothers were killing their babies and eating them. The situation was…
Created 2 months ago
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Outnumbered
An entire army had come to take the head of Elisha but he wasn't afraid. He asked God to let his servant see the truth and his eyes were opened to a sky full of chariots of fire with a host of warrior…
Created 2 months ago
2 Kings 6:15 (NASB), 2 Kings 6:16 (NASB), 2 Kings 6:17 (NASB)
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My heart went with you
As a prophet of God it is obvious that Elisha was aware of Gehazi's every move. And after all the years of working with Elisha you would think that Gehazi would know better. But he went against his master's…
Created 2 months ago
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The People's prophet
Prophets are special messengers of God. And most of them were sent to Kings with a message that impacted the whole country. Any miracle they performed was usually related to confirming their message,…
Created 2 months ago
2 Kings 4:38 (NASB), 2 Kings 4:39 (NASB), 2 Kings 4:40 (NASB), 2 Kings 4:41 (NASB)
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Double Portion
When Elisha asked for a double portion of Elijah's power, he replied that it was a difficult request. If we look at all the miracles that Elijah performed, it is hard to imagine more power. Holding back…
Created 2 months ago
2 Kings 2:9 (NASB), 2 Kings 2:10 (NASB), 2 Kings 2:11 (NASB), 2 Kings 2:12 (NASB), 2 Kings 2:13 (NASB), 2 Kings 2:14 (NASB)
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God respects RESPECT
The first two captains that came to bring Elijah back to the King were arrogant and disrespectful. Elijah answered them with a consuming fire. The last captain, whether a believer or not, at least showed…
Created 3 months ago
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