Let’s talk a little bit more about the Arameans because they were the undisputed top-dog power in the region of North Syria during David’s time. They had conquered large territories where their tribes grew into huge populations. This enabled them to export their culture and their gods to the other tribes of that region. This […]
2S-INTRO-4: Peace Through Military Might Versus The Peace Messiah Will Bring
Here’s what you should know about history. Every era has a feature that guides its choices. This is especially so for a nation’s leaders. After the 9/11 attacks on American soil, US government policy centered on one thing: How to deal with extreme Islamic enemies. This involved conflicts with Iraq and Afghanistan, and tension with […]
2S-INTRO-3: Mesopotamia – The Ancient Homeland of Every Human Being
I gotta quiz question for you. Besides Israel, which nation did the Hebrews always have a strong attachment to? Let me give you a couple of hints. It’s the land where Abraham came from. It’s also the land where Abraham sent back his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac. It’s also the […]
2S-INTRO-2: Jerusalem – The Future Capital Of The World
I finished off yesterday’s post by talking about how there is a geopolitical war taking place in the United States. There are two sides to this battle. One side harbors an isolationist mentality and desires to erect a wall between them and those who they perceive as outsiders. The other side wants to erase all […]
2S-INTRO-1: The World Around Israel – Setting the Stage for 2nd Samuel
Today we begin our study of 2nd Samuel. This book could rightly be categorized as the era of King David. As I normally do, I’m gonna kick things off with an introduction. However, instead of my usual approach, by necessity, I need to get a bit historical today and tomorrow. Because the Bible focuses so […]
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