Who wrote the book of Judges and when?
BibleAsk Team
It is not clear who wrote the book of Judges. According to an old Jewish tradition, it was recorded by the prophet Samuel (Babylonian Talmud, Baba Bathra 14b, 15a). But…
Latest Answered Questions
Do the righteous meet Jesus exactly after death?
The Bible teaches that when people die, they sleep in their graves till the Resurrection Day (Psalm 13:3; Daniel 12:2; Acts 7:60; Job 14:12; 1 Corinthians 15:18). Jesus Himself called…
Can the devil know our thoughts?
The devil can’t know our thoughts for the following reasons: First-The Bible declares that only God is Omniscient. Omniscience is defined as “the state of having total knowledge and the…
How did Hannah who was barren conceive Samuel?
Hannah was the wife of Elkanah (1 Samuel 1-2). But she was barren and could not bear children for her husband. Alkanah’s other wife, Peninnah, had children. And whenever the…
What is the New Commandment of Jesus?
Jesus said to His disciples, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another” (John 13:34).…
Why did Jesus wash the feet of His disciples?
According to Jewish practice, the washing of the master’s feet was one of the obligations of a foreign slave, but was not the duty of a Jewish slave. Thus, the…
How did the people of Nazareth respond to Jesus Christ?
Christ grew up in Nazareth with His family. But He left the carpenter shop in the autumn of 27 A.D. to start His public ministry. Christ’s first visit to Nazareth…
Did people joke back in Bible times?
God always ordained “a time to laugh” (Ecclesiastes 3:4), after all: “A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones” (Proverbs 17:22). So, while people back…
Why did Jesus ask Peter, do you love me 3 times? Didn’t He know the answer?
Jesus showed Himself to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:1-19). And He said to Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He…
What’s the history of the enmity between Jacob and Esau in the OT?
The enmity between Jacob and Esau had been of long standing, probably derived from the birthright incident (Genesis 25). This hostility was foretold by the Lord to Rebekah, their mother,…