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The Way of Folly
In this chapter, wisdom and folly are presented as two women who invite people to follow their ways. Wisdom appears […]
Ezra Get’s a Letter from the King
The verses in this chapter are not merely the king’s decree; they also include Ezra’s reflections on that decree. Together […]
Exiled Jews Return to their Homeland
By the time the events of Ezra 3 take place, sometime had clearly passed, though we do not know exactly […]
David’s Song of Praise
This passage is David’s song of praise and parallels Psalm 18. Here, David explains the basic principles the Lord follows […]
David’ Thanksgiving to God
At the beginning of this passage, David’s attitude has clearly changed. Earlier in the chapter, he is repeatedly called “the […]
Ishbosheth is Murdered
When Ishbosheth heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he fell into despair. Instead of strengthening his authority, Abner’s death […]
The Glory of the LORD Revealed
Finally, Moses had the curtain hung around the courtyard (v. 33), com-pleting all the work of building the tabernacle. Every […]
Making the Priestly Clothes
The priests wore special garments when they served in the tabernacle. These clothes were not only beautiful but also meaningful. […]
The Altar of Incense
The altar of incense (vv. 1–10) stood inside the tabernacle, near the lampstand and the table of showbread. It was […]
The People Agree to Obey God
This chapter is one of the most fascinating passages of Israel’s history recorded in the Hebrew Scriptures. At Mount Sinai, […]