Fasting has been a significant spiritual practice in many religious traditions, including Christianity. The Bible references numerous instances and types of fasting, each with its unique purpose and method. This…
1 Kings
1 Kings is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible, detailing the reigns of ancient Israelite kings, notably Solomon. It covers political intrigue, religious reforms, and the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.
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The Queen of the South, a figure mentioned in the Bible, has captivated the imagination of scholars, theologians, and storytellers for centuries. Her enigmatic presence in the biblical narrative, particularly…
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Ahab and the False Prophets 1. Then three years passed without war between Aram and Israel. 2. However, in the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went down to visit…
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Naboth’s Vineyard 1. Some time later, Naboth the Jezreelite happened to own a vineyard in Jezreel next to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. 2. So Ahab said to…
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Ben-hadad Attacks Samaria 1. Now Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he marched up, besieged Samaria, and waged war…
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Elijah Flees from Jezebel 1. Now Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2. So Jezebel sent a…
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Elijah’s Message to Ahab 1. After a long time, in the third year of the drought, the word of the LORD came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to Ahab,…
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The Ravens Feed Elijah 1. Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD lives—the God of Israel before whom…
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Jehu’s Prophecy against Baasha 1. Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu son of Hanani against Baasha, saying: 2. “Even though I lifted you out of the dust…
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Abijam Reigns in Judah 1. In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king of Judah, 2. and he reigned in Jerusalem three years.…
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