16 Facts About King David

King David was a shepherd boy who became Israel’s third and most important king. He’s the most frequently mentioned human in the Old Testament, and the second most frequently mentioned human in the entire Bible (only Jesus Christ is mentioned more). David is a main...

Moses: The Old Testament’s Greatest Prophet

According to the Bible, Moses was the prophet who led Israel out of slavery in Egypt and brought them to the edge of the promised land. The Old Testament mentions him 767 times, making him one of the most prominent people in the Old Testament. (Only David is mentioned...

Who Was King Solomon? The Beginner’s Guide

King Solomon was the son of David and the third king of Israel. Like his father, Solomon reigned for 40 years, probably from around 970–931 BC. He’s often referred to as the wisest (and wealthiest) man who ever lived, and he’s the traditional author of multiple books...

Who Was Jeroboam? The Beginner’s Guide

Jeroboam I was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel, which included ten(ish) of Israel’s twelve tribes. The Bible records his rise to power in 1 Kings 11:26–14:20. He reigned for 22 years, from 930–909 BC. Jeroboam I was not from the line of David. He was...