Bible Commentaries

Genesis 13:1-4 — Abram returned from Egypt through the Negev and settled down near his former location between Bethel and Ai. "Of special interest is that in Genesis 12:10 to Genesis 13:4 Lot occupies the same position as that of the ’mixed multitude’ (Exodus 12:38) in the narrative of Genesis 41 -Exodus 12. In other words the author apparently wants to draw the reader’s attention to the identification of Lot with the

Genesis 2:1-3 — 4. The seventh day 2:1-3 "Genesis 2:1-3 echoes Genesis 1:1 by introducing the same phrases but in reverse order: ’he created,’ ’God,’ ’heavens and earth’ reappear as ’heavens and earth’ (Genesis 2:1)

Genesis 5:1-32 — argued that the ages of these patriarchs were inflated to glorify them. [Note: R. K. Harrison, "From Adam to Noah: A Reconsideration of the Antediluvian Patriarchs’ Ages," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 37:2 (June 1994):161-68.] I think not as this would seemingly undermine the trustworthiness of Scripture.   "The genealogies [in chapters 5 and 11] are exclusionist in function, indicating by linear descent the one through whom the promissory blessing will

Exodus 17:8-16 — 4. The hostility of the Amalekites 17:8-16 Whereas the Israelites had feared the possibility of having to battle the Egyptians (Exodus 14:10), they now did engage in battle with the Amalekites. "The primary function of this section in its present

1 Kings 9:25 — Ingathering). "Solomon officiates at the three major festivals because in ancient Israel the king was a religious as well as a political leader. The king was God’s son by adoption (Psalms 2:7), a priest after the order of Melchizedek (Psalms 110:4), and his chief responsibilities were to defend the powerless and to maintain justice, righteousness, and peace (e.g., Psalms 72; Isaiah 9:7; Isaiah 11:2-5)." [Note: Rice, p. 76.]

2 Chronicles 17:1-6 — 1. Summary of Jehoshaphat’s reign 17:1-6 Jehoshaphat did right because he followed David’s example (2 Chronicles 17:3). He remained faithful to Yahweh by obeying His Law rather than worshipping Baal (2 Chronicles 17:3-4). Consequently God blessed his reign by giving him riches and honor (2 Chronicles 17:5). The king took pride in obeying God, and he weeded out the high places that kept sprouting up around Judah (2 Chronicles 17:6). The Baals (2 Chronicles 17:3) ".

Matthew 23 overview — various groups of leaders had consistently refused to accept Him. ". . . it seems that for Matthew the Pharisees particularly exemplify all that is wrong with Jerusalem’s current leadership." [Note: France, The Gospel . . ., pp. 853-54.] The leaders’ rejection was a rejection of Jesus’ person (Matthew 22:42). It contrasts sharply with the disciples’ confession that Jesus was the Messiah and the Son of God (Matthew 16:16). Consequently Jesus announced His rejection

Deuteronomy 16 overview — pp. 218-331; and Stephen A. Kaufman, "The Structure of the Deuteronomic Law," MAARAV 1 (1978-79):105-58.] CommandmentMerrillKaufmanDescription1Deuteronomy 12:1-31ch. 12Fidelity2Deuteronomy 12:32 to Deuteronomy 13:18ch. 12Worship3Deuteronomy 14:1-21Deuteronomy 13:1 to Deuteronomy 14:27Name of God4Deuteronomy 14:22 to Deuteronomy 16:17Deuteronomy 14:28 to Deuteronomy 16:17Sabbath5Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Authority6Deuteronomy 19:1 to Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 17 overview — pp. 218-331; and Stephen A. Kaufman, "The Structure of the Deuteronomic Law," MAARAV 1 (1978-79):105-58.] CommandmentMerrillKaufmanDescription1Deuteronomy 12:1-31ch. 12Fidelity2Deuteronomy 12:32 to Deuteronomy 13:18ch. 12Worship3Deuteronomy 14:1-21Deuteronomy 13:1 to Deuteronomy 14:27Name of God4Deuteronomy 14:22 to Deuteronomy 16:17Deuteronomy 14:28 to Deuteronomy 16:17Sabbath5Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Authority6Deuteronomy 19:1 to Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 18 overview — pp. 218-331; and Stephen A. Kaufman, "The Structure of the Deuteronomic Law," MAARAV 1 (1978-79):105-58.] CommandmentMerrillKaufmanDescription1Deuteronomy 12:1-31ch. 12Fidelity2Deuteronomy 12:32 to Deuteronomy 13:18ch. 12Worship3Deuteronomy 14:1-21Deuteronomy 13:1 to Deuteronomy 14:27Name of God4Deuteronomy 14:22 to Deuteronomy 16:17Deuteronomy 14:28 to Deuteronomy 16:17Sabbath5Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Authority6Deuteronomy 19:1 to Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 18:9-22 — context of this section is significant, as usual. Deuteronomy 18:1-8 deal with people who ministered to Yahweh in various ways for the people, and Deuteronomy 18:15-22 concern the delivery of God’s revelations to His people. Deuteronomy 18:9-14 contrast illegitimate types of religious personnel and practices with the legitimate kinds Moses dealt with in the surrounding sections. "Of the three major institutions of ancient Israelite social and religious life-royalty, the priesthood, and

Deuteronomy 19 overview — pp. 218-331; and Stephen A. Kaufman, "The Structure of the Deuteronomic Law," MAARAV 1 (1978-79):105-58.] CommandmentMerrillKaufmanDescription1Deuteronomy 12:1-31ch. 12Fidelity2Deuteronomy 12:32 to Deuteronomy 13:18ch. 12Worship3Deuteronomy 14:1-21Deuteronomy 13:1 to Deuteronomy 14:27Name of God4Deuteronomy 14:22 to Deuteronomy 16:17Deuteronomy 14:28 to Deuteronomy 16:17Sabbath5Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Authority6Deuteronomy 19:1 to Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 20 overview — pp. 218-331; and Stephen A. Kaufman, "The Structure of the Deuteronomic Law," MAARAV 1 (1978-79):105-58.] CommandmentMerrillKaufmanDescription1Deuteronomy 12:1-31ch. 12Fidelity2Deuteronomy 12:32 to Deuteronomy 13:18ch. 12Worship3Deuteronomy 14:1-21Deuteronomy 13:1 to Deuteronomy 14:27Name of God4Deuteronomy 14:22 to Deuteronomy 16:17Deuteronomy 14:28 to Deuteronomy 16:17Sabbath5Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Authority6Deuteronomy 19:1 to Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 21 overview — pp. 218-331; and Stephen A. Kaufman, "The Structure of the Deuteronomic Law," MAARAV 1 (1978-79):105-58.] CommandmentMerrillKaufmanDescription1Deuteronomy 12:1-31ch. 12Fidelity2Deuteronomy 12:32 to Deuteronomy 13:18ch. 12Worship3Deuteronomy 14:1-21Deuteronomy 13:1 to Deuteronomy 14:27Name of God4Deuteronomy 14:22 to Deuteronomy 16:17Deuteronomy 14:28 to Deuteronomy 16:17Sabbath5Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Authority6Deuteronomy 19:1 to Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 22 overview — pp. 218-331; and Stephen A. Kaufman, "The Structure of the Deuteronomic Law," MAARAV 1 (1978-79):105-58.] CommandmentMerrillKaufmanDescription1Deuteronomy 12:1-31ch. 12Fidelity2Deuteronomy 12:32 to Deuteronomy 13:18ch. 12Worship3Deuteronomy 14:1-21Deuteronomy 13:1 to Deuteronomy 14:27Name of God4Deuteronomy 14:22 to Deuteronomy 16:17Deuteronomy 14:28 to Deuteronomy 16:17Sabbath5Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Authority6Deuteronomy 19:1 to Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 23 overview — pp. 218-331; and Stephen A. Kaufman, "The Structure of the Deuteronomic Law," MAARAV 1 (1978-79):105-58.] CommandmentMerrillKaufmanDescription1Deuteronomy 12:1-31ch. 12Fidelity2Deuteronomy 12:32 to Deuteronomy 13:18ch. 12Worship3Deuteronomy 14:1-21Deuteronomy 13:1 to Deuteronomy 14:27Name of God4Deuteronomy 14:22 to Deuteronomy 16:17Deuteronomy 14:28 to Deuteronomy 16:17Sabbath5Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Authority6Deuteronomy 19:1 to Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 24 overview — pp. 218-331; and Stephen A. Kaufman, "The Structure of the Deuteronomic Law," MAARAV 1 (1978-79):105-58.] CommandmentMerrillKaufmanDescription1Deuteronomy 12:1-31ch. 12Fidelity2Deuteronomy 12:32 to Deuteronomy 13:18ch. 12Worship3Deuteronomy 14:1-21Deuteronomy 13:1 to Deuteronomy 14:27Name of God4Deuteronomy 14:22 to Deuteronomy 16:17Deuteronomy 14:28 to Deuteronomy 16:17Sabbath5Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Authority6Deuteronomy 19:1 to Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 24:10-15 — Debtors 24:10-15 The Israelites were not to take advantage of their poorer brethren because of their vulnerable condition. God looked out for them. They were not to withhold their clothing and wages from them (cf. James 5:4). Specifically they were not to humiliate

Deuteronomy 25 overview — pp. 218-331; and Stephen A. Kaufman, "The Structure of the Deuteronomic Law," MAARAV 1 (1978-79):105-58.] CommandmentMerrillKaufmanDescription1Deuteronomy 12:1-31ch. 12Fidelity2Deuteronomy 12:32 to Deuteronomy 13:18ch. 12Worship3Deuteronomy 14:1-21Deuteronomy 13:1 to Deuteronomy 14:27Name of God4Deuteronomy 14:22 to Deuteronomy 16:17Deuteronomy 14:28 to Deuteronomy 16:17Sabbath5Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Deuteronomy 16:18 to Deuteronomy 18:22Authority6Deuteronomy 19:1 to Deuteronomy

Revelation 20 overview — "The Theological Significance of Revelation 20:1-6," in Essays in Honor of J. Dwight Pentecost, p. 227.] Many other passages in Scripture indicate that a reign of peace and righteousness on earth will follow the Second Coming (Psalms 2; Psalms 24; Psalms 72; Psalms 96; Isaiah 2; Isaiah 9:6-7; Isaiah 11-12; Isaiah 63:1-6; Isaiah 65-66; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Jeremiah 30:8-11; Daniel 2:44; Daniel 7:13-14; Hosea 3:4-5; Amos 9:11-15; Micah 4:1-8; Zephaniah 3:14-20; Zechariah 8:1-8; Zechariah 14:1-9; Matthew