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Elisha goes back to Gilgal while there was famine in the land. Remember he was the man God choose to replace Elijah. Where Elijah’s ministry was marked with great events such the praying for a drought for three and half years or the battle between Elijah and the prophets …

In Asa’s 36th year he was confronted by Baasha, now the king of Israel, who built a fortress at Ramah, about four or five miles north of Jerusalem. Instead of relying solely on the Lord for aid Asa hired Ben-hadad, king of Syria, to help him against the foe. This scheme was successful …

God declares that Oholah and Oholibah are to be destroyed, together with their children and their houses. God is holy, and lewdness and idolatry are to be eradicated from his holy people (vv. 36-49). In the final section of this chapter Ezekiel reviewed the sin and judgme …

Most of the mighty men listed were from David’s own tribe, Judah. There were also many defectors from other tribes. Saul’s injustice had fostered discontent even among his own tribe, the tribe of Benjamin, so that many deserted him, taking refuge with David. These were all expert …

Shimei, with a thousand others from Benjamin, and Ziba, the servant from Saul’s family, hurried to meet King David at the Jordan river (vv. 16-17). They helped escort David’s family and servants back across the river and Shimei bowed down in front of David (v. 18). He said, “ …

Distractions are a fact of life. Children must be taught to heed distractions and adults must be reminded as well. It seems like human nature thrives on religious rules and regulations. Paul now gives us three distractions to watch out for: “Let no man judge you” (vv.1 …

Moses tries to get God to change his mind (v. 11). While, still on the mountain, Moses heard that his people had sinned, but he did not seek to justify their actions. However, he pleaded with God for mercy and to not destroy the people (vv. 12-13). He reminded God of his pr …

This chapter records one of Job’s lowest and highest points, emotionally and spiritually. He bemoans the animosity of his accusers (vv. 1-6). He complains about God’s judgment on him (vv. 7-12). He thinks his relatives and friends are against him (vv. 13-22). He rises to …

In this portion of Scripture Moses explains various Israelite laws. He tells how an unsolved murder is to be handled (vv. 1-9). The town nearest where the body is found is to assume the responsibility for the crime. They were to take a young heifer that had never been worked and break its neck …

Amaziah began to reign in Judah about a year after Jehoash had become king of Israel and his rule extended for 29 years. He followed his father’s example by upholding the worship of the Lord but he did not remove the high places. When he avenged the murder of his father, Joash, …