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Bible Book Summaries: Old Testament Books The book of Second Samuel begins with an Amalekite reporting to David that he killed Saul. David in return had him killed for murdering the Lord’s anointed. Judah appointed David King. Abner, Saul’s army commander took Ishbosheth, Saul’s son and made him King over Israel. War started between both … Read more
Bible Book Summaries: Old Testament Books The book of Samuel begins with the story of barren Hannah who prays to God for a son. She promises to lend him to the Lord if God answers her prayer. She conceives, names him Samuel and brings him to Eli the priest when she finishes weaning him. God … Read more
Bible Book Summaries: Old Testament Books The book of Ruth takes place during a famine, while the Judges ruled Israel. Naomi’s husband Elimelech died and his two sons married Moabites: Orapah and Ruth. After 10 years in Moab, both of Naomi’s sons died. Naomi went back to Judah after hearing that God was providing bread … Read more
The book of Judges begins with the death of Joshua and the incomplete conquest of Canaan by the Elders of Israel. This new generation of Israelites served the Baals and did evil in the sight of the Lord. In Judges, the sin cycle becomes apparent. The Israelites commit idolatry and other evil sins, which causes … Read more
Bible Book Summaries: Old Testament Books The book of Joshua begins with God speaking to Joshua and commanding him to cross the Jordan and lead the Israelites to the Promised Land. God assures Joshua that He will be with him. The battle of Jericho begins Joshua’s conquests. He sent two spies to investigate the city. … Read more