“The people, however, were still sacrificing on the high places, because no house had yet been built for the name of Adonai. Shlomo loved Adonai, living according to the regulations set forth by David his father; nevertheless, he sacrificed and made offerings on the high places.“-1 Kings 3:2 On the face of it, Israel appeared […]
1K3-2: Was Solomon Wrong to Marry Pharaoh’s Daughter?
“Shlomo formed an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt by marrying Pharaoh’s daughter. He brought her into the City of David, [where she lived] until he had finished building his own palace, the house of Adonai and the wall around Yerushalayim.”-1 Kings 3:1 By marrying the Egyptian princess, we can see that Solomon had a […]
1K3-1: Stop Freaking Out About When the Bible Was Written
Today, we begin 1st Kings, Chapter 3. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click HERE. For the King James Version, click HERE. “Shlomo formed an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt by marrying Pharaoh’s daughter. He brought her into the City of David, [where she lived] until he had finished building his own palace, the house […]
1K2-27: The Problem With Solomon Killing Shimei
“So the king gave the order to B’nayah the son of Y’hoyada, and he went out and struck him down, so that he died. Thus, the kingdom was established in Shlomo’s hands.”-1 Kings 2:46 Yesterday, I left things off with the following quiz question: Was Solomon’s order to execute Shimei just? By all customs of […]
1K2-26: Was Solomon’s execution of Shimei just in God’s eyes?
“Moreover, the king said to Shim‘i, ‘You know in your own heart all the terrible things you did to David my father; therefore Adonai will bring back your wickedness on your own head. But King Shlomo will be blessed, and the throne of David will be established before Adonai forever.’ So the king gave the […]
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