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Og, King of Bashan Character

Og was one of the last remaining giants of the Rephaim, ruling the fertile kingdom of Bashan east of the Jordan with sixty fortified cities. When Israel approac…

David Becomes King Timeline

After the death of King Saul, the elders of Israel came to David at Hebron and anointed him king over all twelve tribes, ending a period of civil division and u…

Rise of Four World Kingdoms Prophecy

In the book of Daniel a prophetic vision unfolds revealing four successive world empires destined to shape the course of history and impact God's chosen people.…

The Battle of the Kings (Abraham Rescues Lot) Battle

When a coalition of four eastern kings led by Chedorlaomer defeated the five kings of the plain and carried off Lot along with the spoils of Sodom, Abraham arme…

United Kingdom Era

This period marks Israel's transition to monarchy under Saul, David, and Solomon, fulfilling the desire for a king while advancing God's purposes. David establi…

The King Cross-Reference

The people of Israel once demanded a king to rule over them as other nations did, yet this desire pointed toward God's sovereign plan for an eternal monarch fro…

Sihon, King of the Amorites Character

Sihon ruled the Amorite kingdom of Heshbon east of the Jordan, territory he had himself seized from Moab. When Israel requested safe passage through his land on…

Kingdom Divided Timeline

Following the death of King Solomon, his son Rehoboam refused to ease the heavy labor and tax burdens on the people, leading the northern tribes to rebel under …

Divided Kingdom Era

Following the death of Solomon, the united kingdom divided into the northern tribes of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah, a fracture born from the people…

The Kingdom of God Cross-Reference

The Lord is revealed throughout Scripture as reigning in sovereign power over Israel and all creation, calling his people to live under his righteous rule amid …

Ben-hadad, King of Syria Character

Ben-hadad was the royal name borne by the kings of Syria (Aram) at Damascus who were Israel's chief military rivals throughout the Elijah and Elisha era. The Be…

Saul (King) Character

Saul was anointed as the first king of Israel by the prophet Samuel after the people demanded a monarch to lead them like surrounding nations. Despite early mil…

Jehu (King) Character

Jehu was an army commander anointed king of Israel at God's command by a young prophet, charged with destroying the house of Ahab. Driving furiously toward Jezr…

Achish, King of Gath Character

Achish was the Philistine king of Gath who twice gave refuge to David while he fled from Saul. On David's first visit, alone and unprepared, David feigned madne…

Isaiah 32:1 Verse

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.

Proverbs 25:5 Verse

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

Psalms 99:4 Verse

The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

Psalms 72:1 Verse

Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.

Hebrews 7:2 Verse

To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

Lachish Place

Lachish was a major fortified city in the southern kingdom of Judah, strategically positioned in the Shephelah to guard approaches to Jerusalem. In 701 BC, Assy…

Wisdom Theme

In the Bible, wisdom refers to the ability to discern God's will and apply His truth skillfully in daily life, rooted in the fear of the Lord as described in Pr…

Fire from Heaven on Mount Carmel Miracle

In the midst of a severe drought and widespread idolatry under King Ahab, the prophet Elijah confronted 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel to determine the tr…

The Wedding Feast Parable

In this parable told to the chief priests, Jesus portrays the kingdom of heaven as a king who prepares a wedding feast for his son and sends servants to summon …

Solomon's Temple Dedication Prayer

Solomon dedicated the newly constructed temple in Jerusalem with a lengthy prayer recorded in the books of Kings and Chronicles. In this prayer, he petitioned G…

Bronze Serpent (Nehushtan) Sacred Object

The Bronze Serpent, known as Nehushtan, was fashioned by Moses during the Israelites' wilderness journey after they complained against God and were punished wit…

Mosaic/Sinai Covenant Covenant

At Mount Sinai the Lord proposed a covenant to the nation of Israel through Moses, setting forth the law as the condition for their relationship with him. The p…

Purim Feast

Purim commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from a genocidal plot in the Persian Empire, as recorded in the book of Esther. The official Haman cast …