History

3 years ago in

History

Based off the introduction to his book, the prophet Micah prophesied between 750-686 BC. This makes him contemporary with the Biblical prophets Hosea, who prophesied in Samaria, and the prophet Isaiah, who prophesied in Jerusalem. Micah gave messages from God to the leaders of both

On Ezekiel

A quick look at a prophet, priest, and book.

On Ezekiel —
A quick look at a prophet, priest, and book.

3 years ago in

Biography

The prophet Ezekiel has left us with forty-eight chapters of his authored prophecies in the book of Ezekiel. This Biblical book contains visions, prophetic actions, divine intervention, and direct, specific, dated prophecies. It seems that for Ezekiel, it was important that future generations would be

High Places

How should we understand high places in the Bible?

High Places —
How should we understand high places in the Bible?

3 years ago in

Archaeology

How should we understand high places in the Bible? Sometimes accepted, sometimes outlawed, which is it? Were high places acceptable places of worship to the God of the Bible, or not? First, what were high places? From the Bible and archaeological investigation, it’s known that

David in History

Is King David in historical records outside the Bible?

David in History —
Is King David in historical records outside the Bible?

3 years ago in

Archaeology

That King David existed as a historical person was settled in the 1990s. The discovery of the partial remains of a monumental stele at Tel Dan, the first fragment in 1993, and the second in 1994, coincided with a re-examination of another monumental stele called

The Queen of the South

Who was the Queen of Sheba?

The Queen of the South —
Who was the Queen of Sheba?

3 years ago in

Biography

Soon after Solomon was appointed king of Israel, God blessed him with such great wisdom and prosperity that he became world renowned. Even the famous but mysterious historical figure known to us only as the Queen of Sheba (or the Queen of the South) came

Pomegranates

The rich symbolism of the humble pomegranate.

Pomegranates —
The rich symbolism of the humble pomegranate.

3 years ago in

Archaeology

In the ancient Near East, the pomegranate was a widely accepted symbol of fertility. This was due to the many seeds contained in each fruit; the pomegranate’s potential for reproducing seems nearly unlimited. So, standing as a symbol for fruitful potential, productivity, and abundance was

Dairy Delicacies

How dairy products were manufactured in the ancient Near East.

Dairy Delicacies —
How dairy products were manufactured in the ancient Near East.

3 years ago in

History

The Hebrew word חֶמְאָה (ḥem’â) occurs no less than ten times in nine different verses throughout the Old Testament canon (Gen. 18:8; Deut. 32:14; Judges 5:25; 2 Samuel 17:29; Job 20:17, 29:6; Prov. 30:33; Isaiah 7:15, 22).[1] The King James Version of the Bible always

War Horses & Chariots

How powerful was ancient Israel's calvary and chariotry?

War Horses & Chariots —
How powerful was ancient Israel's calvary and chariotry?

3 years ago in

Archaeology

Beginning in Exodus, the second book of the Bible, horses are mentioned frequently in the context of war. At first, horses and chariots are the terrifying tools of the enemies of Israel, Pharaoh’s chariot forces, and the deadly iron chariotry of the Philistines for example.

Heap Burning Coals

What does it mean to heap burning coals on the head of your enemy?

Heap Burning Coals —
What does it mean to heap burning coals on the head of your enemy?

3 years ago in

Ethics

Although a human’s natural tendency is to love his friends and hate his enemies, Solomon, in Proverbs 25:21-22, goes against the grain by suggesting to his readers that “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him

Lions & Kings

What did it mean to slay a lion? Why ancient kings used the lion symbol.

Lions & Kings —
What did it mean to slay a lion? Why ancient kings used the lion symbol.

3 years ago in

Archaeology

The lion was one of the main predators of ancient Israel and as such, it’s mentioned often in the Bible. Today, the wild Asiatic lion is extinct in the middle east. A modern cousin lives in captivity in small numbers, thanks to conservation efforts, but

Get the Guide

Watch

Read

Spotlights

Ministry

Micah's fulfilled prophecies to Samaria and Jerusalem.

Micah of Moresheth —
Micah's fulfilled prophecies to Samaria and Jerusalem.

Micah's fulfilled prophecies to Samaria and Jerusalem.

A quick look at a prophet, priest, and book.

On Ezekiel —
A quick look at a prophet, priest, and book.

A quick look at a prophet, priest, and book.

How should we understand high places in the Bible?

High Places —
How should we understand high places in the Bible?

How should we understand high places in the Bible?

Is King David in historical records outside the Bible?

David in History —
Is King David in historical records outside the Bible?

Is King David in historical records outside the Bible?

Who was the Queen of Sheba?

The Queen of the South —
Who was the Queen of Sheba?

Who was the Queen of Sheba?

The rich symbolism of the humble pomegranate.

Pomegranates —
The rich symbolism of the humble pomegranate.

The rich symbolism of the humble pomegranate.

How dairy products were manufactured in the ancient Near East.

Dairy Delicacies —
How dairy products were manufactured in the ancient Near East.

How dairy products were manufactured in the ancient Near East.

How powerful was ancient Israel's calvary and chariotry?

War Horses & Chariots —
How powerful was ancient Israel's calvary and chariotry?

How powerful was ancient Israel's calvary and chariotry?

What does it mean to heap burning coals on the head of your enemy?

Heap Burning Coals —
What does it mean to heap burning coals on the head of your enemy?

What does it mean to heap burning coals on the head of your enemy?

What did it mean to slay a lion? Why ancient kings used the lion symbol.

Lions & Kings —
What did it mean to slay a lion? Why ancient kings used the lion symbol.

What did it mean to slay a lion? Why ancient kings used the lion symbol.

Privacy Policy

© 1990-2024 Bible Discovery legally registered as Life Lesson From The Bible (Canada) & Good Friends inc. (U.S.A)

No products in the cart.

Get the Guide

History

Micah's fulfilled prophecies to Samaria and Jerusalem.

A quick look at a prophet, priest, and book.

How should we understand high places in the Bible?

Is King David in historical records outside the Bible?

Who was the Queen of Sheba?

The rich symbolism of the humble pomegranate.

How dairy products were manufactured in the ancient Near East.

How powerful was ancient Israel's calvary and chariotry?

What does it mean to heap burning coals on the head of your enemy?

What did it mean to slay a lion? Why ancient kings used the lion symbol.

Bible Discovery in Your Inbox

Pastor Rod Hembree Monthly

Matlock Bobechko Monthly

Ryan Hembree Tuesdays

Corie Bobechko Thursdays

Global Prayer Team Fridays

Bible Discovery Newsletter Monthly

© 1990-2024 Bible Discovery legally registered as Life Lesson From The Bible (Canada) & Good Friends inc. (U.S.A)