1 Kings 18:35 Meaning and Commentary
“And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water.” – 1 Kings 18:35 1 Kings 18:35 Meaning This verse is situated in a …
Esther 5:1 Meaning and Commentary
“On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on …
2 Samuel 23:36 Meaning and Commentary
“Hezron the Carmelite.” – 2 Samuel 23:36 2 Samuel 23:36 Meaning This short phrase, “Hezron the Carmelite,” may seem simple, but it actually offers a glimpse into both a person …
2 Kings 15:11 Meaning and Commentary
“Now the rest of the acts of Shallum and the conspiracy which he made, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.” – …
Mark 6:14-29 Meaning and Commentary
“King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, ‘John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers …
Amos 5:15 Meaning and Commentary
“Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps the Lord God Almighty will have mercy on the remnant of Joseph.” – Amos 5:15 Amos 5:15 Meaning This verse …
Deuteronomy 1:23 Meaning and Commentary
“The plan seemed good to me, so I selected twelve of you, one man from each tribe.” – Deuteronomy 1:23 Deuteronomy 1:23 Meaning The context of Deuteronomy 1:23 revolves around …
Numbers 13:16 Meaning and Commentary
“These are the names of the men Moses sent to explore the land. Moses gave Hosea son of Nun the name Joshua.” – Numbers 13:16 Numbers 13:16 Meaning This verse …
Isaiah 9:9 Meaning and Commentary
“All the people will know it—Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, who say in pride and arrogance of heart,” – Isaiah 9:9 Isaiah 9:9 Meaning In this verse from Isaiah, …
2 Kings 13:7 Meaning and Commentary
“For Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, had not left to Jehoahaz of the people but fifty horsemen and ten chariots and ten thousand footmen; for the king of Syria had …