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Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 22:6-23
It’s very easy to get lost in the fascinating details of the conflict between Saul in his deepening madness, and David in his growing faith. It was the King’s paranoia that drove David out of his position in Saul’s court. … Continue reading
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Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 16:13-23
This is not as spooky and inexplicable as it appears on the surface. The Lord had commanded Samuel to go and anoint a new king for Israel. He was directed to David, the youngest son of Jesse. Upon being anointed … Continue reading
Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 15
We remember that the Amalekites harassed Israel during the Exodus, attacking the rear of the column where the infants, elderly and sick were riding in wagons. It was universally regarded as a cowardly act, the kind of thing for which … Continue reading
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Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 12:6-25
The people got their king. The Lord chose Saul, a handsome Benjamite man who stood head and shoulders above the average Israeli man. His reign was more like a warlord than a proper king. He called the people to battle … Continue reading
Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 8
There is something subtle that most Western readers miss in this chapter. It’s not a question of having a single leader; Samuel was already that. In the past they had Moses, Joshua and a few judges who played that role. … Continue reading
Historical Footnote for 1 Samuel
We don’t know all that happened, but the narrative in 1 Samuel 1-6 recounts the loss of the Ark of Covenant. It doesn’t say what happened to Shiloh, but the Tabernacle standing there disappears from history. It is quite likely … Continue reading
Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 7:3-17
Samuel was from the Tribe of Ephraim, and was a major prophet, defacto High Priest (because he grew up in the Tabernacle), and the last judge. Israel was under oppression from a new threat. The Philistines had colonized the southwestern … Continue reading
Law of Moses — Ruth 3
The story of Ruth falls near the end of the Period of Judges. Despite the hideous idolatry and debauchery of the times, some people still did the right thing. During a famine in Israel, a man from the Tribe of … Continue reading
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Law of Moses — Judges 3:12-30
The basic cyclical pattern of Judges goes like this: Israel would engage in idolatry. God would remove their covering and deliver them into an oppressor’s hands. They would pay a hefty tribute to someone who was not a covenant ruler. … Continue reading
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Law of Moses — Judges 2
The balance of the Book of Joshua relates the destruction of the most significant temple cities. Then, when God told Joshua to pass the torch, for the duration of that generation of people, Israel continued subduing the people of the … Continue reading