Book of 1 Samuel Author: The author is anonymous. We know that Samuel wrote a book (1 Samuel 10:25), and it is very possible that he wrote part of this book as well. Other possible contributors to 1 Samuel are the prophets/historians Nathan and Gad (1 Chronicles 29:29).……Date of Writing: Originally, the books of 1 […]
Questions about 1 Samuel Book of 1 Samuel – Bible Survey……What should we learn from the life of Samuel?……What does the term "Ichabod" mean in the Bible?……What should we learn from the life of King Saul?……Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites?……Did the witch of Endor really summon Samuel from the dead (1 […]
Questions about 1 Kings Book of 1 Kings – Bible Survey……What should we learn from the life of Solomon?……Who was the Queen of Sheba?……Why was Israel divided into the Southern Kingdom and Northern Kingdom?……What should we learn from the life of Elijah?……What does it mean that God speaks in a still small voice?……What should we […]
The Book of 1 Kings Author: The Book of 1 Kings does not specifically name its author. The tradition is that it was written by the Prophet Jeremiah.……Date of Writing: The Book of 1 Kings was likely written between 560 and 540 B.C.……Purpose of Writing: This book is the sequel to 1 and 2 Samuel […]
Questions about 1 Chronicles Book of 1 Chronicles – Bible Survey……Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?……What should we learn from the life of David?……What should we learn from the life of Solomon?……What is the Davidic covenant?
Book of 1 Chronicles Author: The Book of 1 Chronicles does not specifically name its author. The tradition is that 1 and 2 Chronicles were written by Ezra.……Date of Writing: The Book of 1 Chronicles was likely written between 450 and 425 B.C.……Purpose of Writing: The Books of 1 & 2 Chronicles cover mostly the […]
Why Is There So Much Violence in the Old Testament?…… Many Christians and non-Christians alike are horrified when they first encounter certain episodes of violence in the Old Testament. The God that commanded the Israelites to destroy the Canaanites just doesn't seem like the God of love and forgiveness embodied in Jesus Christ in the […]