If you’ve ever visited Tokyo, Japan, you’ll notice something interesting as you walk around the city in pretty much any neighborhood. You’ll notice Shinto shrines and temples scattered all over the place. The locals visit these places to petition the “gods” for blessings in work, relationships, getting into a good university, or whatever. Of course, […]
1K3-3: Saying You Love God Means Nothing If You Ignore His Commands
“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 […]
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