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
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 Jeffrey Kranz | Jun 13, 2020 | Bible characters, Bible facts
The 12 Tribes of Israel in the Bible: a Quick, Illustrated Guide The nation of Israel was made up of tribes—the families descended from Jacob’s sons (and grandsons). To the earliest readers of the Old Testament, these names were common knowledge. Which... by Ryan Nelson | Mar 2, 2020 | Bible characters
Before Israel had a king, it had a series of tribal leaders called judges. God used these men and women to save the Israelites from their enemies and lead them back to him. The Book of Judges records this dark chapter in ancient Jewish history, noting each judge’s... by Ryan Nelson | Jan 8, 2020 | Bible characters
Nebuchadnezzar (also called Nebuchadrezzar) was king of Babylon from around 605 BC to 562 BC. He was the most important ruler of the Neo-Babylonian Empire and a renowned builder. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which he constructed for his wife, was one of the seven...
