Who were Hophni and Phinehas?
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Hophni and Phinehas were the sons of Eli the high priest (1 Samuel 2). They served in the sanctuary of Shiloh at the time of Hannah. The Bible describes these…
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There are often questions that just come up when studying the Bible. They may seem off the wall, but it’s surprising how many we have asked ourselves
How does the Hittite nation attest to the accurateness of the Bible?
Critics challenged the truth of the Scripture’s record in showing the widespread territory of the Hittite nation, preceding the recovery of information about the Hittites, with the excavation of the…
What is the year of release or the Sabbatical year?
The year of release (Deuteronomy 31:10) or the sabbatical year touched all aspects of the Hebrew life (Lev. 25:2). The sabbatical year started, like the 50th year, the year of…
How did Elisha bless the Shunammite woman?
The Shunammite honors Elisha Second Kings chapter four records the story of Elisha and the Shunammite woman. The woman is described as a rich, married, and of high rank in…
What is the feast of unleavened bread?
The Feast of Unleavened Bread This is the first feast (Nissan) in the year. The festival in itself covers seven days with the first and the last days being high…
What is the meaning of the Passover celebration?
The Passover was instituted in memory of Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage under the leadership of Moses in 1300 BCE (Ex. 12:14, 27). God helped the Israelites flee from Egypt by exacting ten plagues…
What is a burnt offering?
A burnt offering was the slaying of an animal to draw closer to God. The word offering is from the Hebrew word “qorban” which means “to draw near” or “to…
What is a chronicle of Paul’s missionary journeys?
Paul made three missionary journeys to preach the gospel of Christ to Asia Minor and Europe. In addition, he made a fourth journey to Rome. The following is a chronicle…
How many persons by the name Mephibosheth were mentioned in the Bible?
The scriptures tell us of two persons by the name Mephibosheth: The Son of King Saul The first person was the Son of King Saul who was given to the…
What was the sin of Achan?
The story of Achan’s sin is recorded in the book of Joshua chapter seven. Before the capture of Jericho, God commanded that “The city shall be accursed, even it, and…
