by Jayson Bradley | Sep 21, 2020 | Bible characters
If you’re not paying close attention, it’s easy to get confused about the Herods in the New Testament. I’d been a Christian for quite a while before realizing that my understanding of Herod was off. It finally hit me one day that the same Herod probably... by Ryan Nelson | Jul 27, 2020 | Bible characters
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... by Ryan Nelson | Jul 27, 2020 | Bible characters
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... by Ryan Nelson | Jul 27, 2020 | Bible characters
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... by Ryan Nelson | Jul 20, 2020 | Bible characters
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... by Ryan Nelson | Jul 14, 2020 | Bible characters
Cyrus the Great, also known as Cyrus II of Persia, was one of the greatest conquerors of the ancient world. He founded the first Persian Empire in 559 BC, and conquered the Median Empire, the Lydian Empire, and the Neo-Babylonian Empire during his 30 year reign. The...
