Is the biblical story of David and Goliath based on real people and events? This article explores the historical accuracy of this iconic narrative, focusing on Goliath's height, David's existence, and the geographical setting of the story to shed light on its authenticity.
King Ahab of Israel: A Complex Reign Marked by Pseudo Repentance, Prosperity, and Apostasy
"King Ahab of Israel: A Complex Reign Marked by Prosperity and Apostasy" explores the life and reign of one of Israel's most enigmatic kings. While his rule brought prosperity, it was also marred by apostasy. Ahab's marriage to Jezebel led to the promotion of Baal worship, defiance of Jehovah's prophets, and a superficial repentance that never resulted in true change. This article examines Ahab's complex character and the spiritual lessons to be drawn from his reign, as we also delve into the historical and archaeological evidence.
THE BLOODY EMPIRE: Assyria’s Historical Records and the Bible
Assyria was essentially a military power, and the historical picture left of its exploits is one of great cruelty and rapaciousness.
JEREMIAH 1:4; 11; 13: “The Word of Jehovah Came to Me”
IF the days of David and Solomon may be compared to spring and summer in the history of the kingdom of Israel, it was late autumn when our story opens.
BIBLE AS HISTORY: The Babylonian Empire
Land and people of southern Mesopotamia. Politically, Babylonia refers to the ancient kingdoms that flourished in southern Mesopotamia, especially in the 7th and 6th centuries BC, whose capital city was Babylon (or Bab-ilu, meaning “gate of god”).
THE BIBLE AS HISTORY: The Israelite Army
The Israelites were not a distinctively warlike people, and their glory has been won on other fields than those of war. But Canaan, between the Mediterranean and the desert, was the highway of the East and the battle-ground of nations.
BIBLE AS HISTORY: Abiathar the High Priest
Abiathar, in the Hebrew Bible, is a son of Ahimelech or Ahijah, High Priest at Nob, the fourth in descent from Eli and the last of Eli's House to be a High Priest. In the article, we debunk some critical opinions concerning Abiathar.
BIBLE HISTORY: Cyrus the Great, the Founder of the Persian Empire and the Conqueror of Babylon
Isaiah’s prophecy spoke of Cyrus as the Lord’s anointed (Is 45:1). Israel regarded him as called and empowered by their God to free them. Under Cyrus the Jews were allowed to rebuild Jerusalem and its temple (Is 44:28).
THE CHARACTER AND LIFE OF KING DAVID: God He Sees What the Heart Is
THE story of David opens with a dramatic contrast between the fresh hope of his young life and the rejection of the self-willed king Saul, whose course was rapidly descending towards the fatal field of Gilboa.
OLD TESTAMENT: Restore to Me the Joy of Your Salvation
Psa. 51:12: “Restore to me the joy of your salvation.” “And David said to Nathan, ‘I have sinned against Jehovah.’ And Nathan said to David, ‘Jehovah also hath put away your sin; you shall not die.’” It may almost seem that David escaped from his crime too easily.