The Israelites, after they left Egypt, spent forty years wandering in the wilderness. After the first two years of wandering, God gave them plans for exactly what He wanted them to build for a worship place, and they followed His instructions to the letter. The people gave of what they had for … Read more
Adam and Eve were the first man and woman based on the creation myth of the Abrahamic religions. Their story can be found in the Book of Genesis of the Hebrew Bible in chapters one through five. Let us know more about the story of Adam and Eve and the important events … Read more
Samuel played a key role in the narrative, in the transition from the biblical judges to the institution of a kingdom under Saul, and again in the transition from Saul to David. Let us know more about Samuel and the major events that happened in his life. Name: Samuel means the Name … Read more
Joseph is one of the important characters in the Book of Genesis. He was known to be sold into slavery by his jealous brothers but he rose to become vizier, the second most powerful man in Egypt next to Pharaoh, and he had caused Israel to leave Canaan and settle in Egypt. … Read more
Saul was the first king of Israel and he reigned from 1020-1000 B.C. which marked a transition from a tribal society to statehood. He was a man of valor who brought the virtues of modesty and generosity to his office. Let us know more about Saul and the major events that happened … Read more
Only a few people might be familiar with Nehemiah, but he was instrumental in the rebuilding and reestablishment of Jerusalem during the 5th century BC, following the Babylonian exile. Nehemiah was governor of Persian Judea under Artaxerxes I of Persia. His return to Jerusalem was probably preceded Ezra’s by a couple of … Read more
Ezra was also called Ezra the Scribe and Ezra the Priest in the Book of Ezra. Based on the Hebrew Bible, he was a descendant of Seraiah, who was the last High Priest to serve in the First Temple. He was also a close relative of Joshua the First High Priest of … Read more
Jacob was a Hebrew patriarch. He was the grandson of Abraham, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the traditional ancestor of the people of Israel. The story about Jacob can be found in the Bible and it begins at Genesis 25:19. Let us know more about Jacob and the major events … Read more
David, based on the Hebrew Bible, is the second king of the United Kingdom of Israel and Judah. He used to be a shepherd-boy who grew into a brave teenager and protected his flock from mountain lions. David is famous for defeating a giant called Goliath even when all of the … Read more
Solomon or also called Jedidiah in the Bible, was a fabulous wealthy and wise king of Israel and was a successor of his father, King David. He was also credited as the builder of the First Temple in Jerusalem and is portrayed as great in wisdom, wealth, and power among the previous … Read more