The rule of Jehoshaphat over Judah is discussed. These chapters are paralleled in 1 Kings 22.

Jehoram, brother of Ahaziah and son of Ahab takes over as king of Israel and inherits the rebellion of the Moabites.

In 1 Samuel 13 & 14, we are introduced to the bravery of Saul's son and learn of Saul's victories in battle.

The final chapter of Ruth concludes the narrative with Ruth's "happily ever after" and the legacy of the couple.

In Ruth 1, we are introduced to the family of Elimelech (Ruth's in-laws) and Ruth.

Judges 3 covers the victories of Othniel and Ehud, two of the first judges of Israel

Joshua 12 lists the conquests of Moses and Joshua, while the beginning of Joshua 13 details the promised lands that still awaited them.

A post on the questionable character of Lot. There are 3 main topics that come to mind when thinking of Lot: him being spared from the destruction, him offering his daughters to the mob, and his daughters raping him.

This post covers the last third of Moses' second address in Deuteronomy 21-26. In these chapters Moses talks about familial issues (such as marriage and parenting), murder, rape, tithes and fair business practices.

This post contains the second part of Moses' second address; it covers Deuteronomy 13-20. Discussion includes idolatry, Asherah, murder, feasts, and false witnesses.

A look at Moses' first address to Israel.

In battle, someone always loses. Numbers 31 relays the devastation brought about by the Midianites' desire to disrupt Israel's rise to power.

God didn't choose the Israelites because they were perfect, He chose them because Abraham (who also wasn't perfect) had faith. Similarly, we are chosen because of Jesus; as long as we maintain our faith and relationship with Him, we will find our way back to God.

We see these events from the point of view of Balak, king of Moab, and Balaam. Balaam is summoned to the king in the hopes of placing a curse on the Israelites.

In these verses, we learn about where they travel, their passage through nations, the brass serpent, and Aaron's death.

Shem is one of Noah's sons and one of the eight people to survive the flood.

This is the story of Abraham and the covenant made between him and God.