Recent Commentaries

Sometimes we wonder whether staying faithful to our convictions truly matters. Elihu addresses this concern directly as he continues his […]

Bildad responds harshly to Job and accuses him of insulting the intelligence of his friends. He ignores Job’s deeper cries […]

Job takes his case directly to God after listening patiently to his friends. He tells them that he already understands […]

In this chapter, wisdom and folly are presented as two women who invite people to follow their ways. Wisdom appears […]

The verses in this chapter are not merely the king’s decree; they also include Ezra’s reflections on that decree. Together […]

By the time the events of Ezra 3 take place, sometime had clearly passed, though we do not know exactly […]

This passage is David’s song of praise and parallels Psalm 18. Here, David explains the basic principles the Lord follows […]

At the beginning of this passage, David’s attitude has clearly changed. Earlier in the chapter, he is repeatedly called “the […]

When Ishbosheth heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he fell into despair. Instead of strengthening his authority, Abner’s death […]

Finally, Moses had the curtain hung around the courtyard (v. 33), com-pleting all the work of building the tabernacle. Every […]