Bible Commentaries

2 Chronicles 20:1-37 — 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 Jehoshaphat Defeats the Moabites with Praise to the Lord - Jehoshaphat was the king of Judah from c. 873 B.C. to 849 B.C. In his book The Hallelujah Factor Jack Taylor uses the story of Jehoshaphat’s defeat of the Moabites

Esther 4:1-17 — Esther 4:1-17 The Jews Respond to the Royal Decree In Esther 4:1-17 the Jews led by Mordecai respond to the royal decree by calling a fast and asking Queen Esther to plead mercy with the king. The nations of Israel and Judah had been utterly destroyed

Psalms 105:1-45 — Psalms 105:0 Theme - Psalms 105:0 makes known God’s deeds among the people and talks of all His wondrous works (Psalms 105:1-2). Psalms 105:1  O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Psalms

Psalms 85:1-13 — Psalms 85:0 Historical Background - This Psalm seems to be post-exilic because it refers to the return of the Captivity (Psalms 85:1). Psalms 85:1, “(To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.) LORD, thou hast been favourable unto

Psalms 91:1-16 — Psalms 91:0 Psalms 91:1  He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalms 91:1 Word Study on “He that dwelleth” Strong says the Hebrew word “dwelleth” “

Proverbs 12:4 — Proverbs 12:4  A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. Proverbs 12:4 “A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband” - Word Study on “virtuous” - Strong

Proverbs 6:1-5 — The Mind of Man: The Path of the Loose Tongue - Sin first enters the heart (Proverbs 5:1-23), then it corrupts the mind (Proverbs 6:1-5), and finally, it defiles the body (Proverbs 6:6-11). Proverbs 5:1-23 shows the path of the adulteress as it defiles

Ezekiel 1:1-28 — Ezekiel’s Commission (Comparison with John the Apostle on the Isle of Patmos) - In Ezekiel 1:1 to Ezekiel 3:21 we are given a description of Ezekiel’s supernatural vision and divine commission to be a witness to the Jews in Captivity.

Ezekiel 2:1-10 — Ezekiel’s Commission (Comparison with John the Apostle on the Isle of Patmos) - In Ezekiel 1:1 to Ezekiel 3:21 we are given a description of Ezekiel’s supernatural vision and divine commission to be a witness to the Jews in Captivity.

Ezekiel 3:1-21 — Ezekiel’s Commission (Comparison with John the Apostle on the Isle of Patmos) - In Ezekiel 1:1 to Ezekiel 3:21 we are given a description of Ezekiel’s supernatural vision and divine commission to be a witness to the Jews in Captivity.

Deuteronomy 17:1-20 — Deuteronomy 17:9  And thou shalt come unto the priests the Levites, and unto the judge that shall be in those days, and enquire; and they shall shew thee the sentence of judgment: Deuteronomy 17:9 “and unto the judge that shall be in those

Deuteronomy 4:1-40 — Moses Exhorts Israel to Hearken Unto the Law In Deuteronomy 4:1-40 Moses exhorts Israel to hearken unto the Law in order that they may prosper in the Promised Land. Deuteronomy 4:3  Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baalpeor:

Acts 4:23-31 — The Church Prays for Boldness In Acts 4:23-31 the believers in the early Church pray for boldness after the arrest of Peter and John. Acts 4:24 “they lifted up their voice to God with one accord” Comments Romans 4:24 does not say the

1 Corinthians 14:1-19 — The Priority of Prophecy In 1 Corinthians 14:1-19 Paul explains that the gift of prophecy is more important than tongues in public worship, unless it is accompanied by the gift of utterance. In that case, tongues and interpretation are equivalent

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 — The Benefits of Christian Giving In 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Paul explains to the Corinthians the benefits and divine laws of giving. He explains that manner in which they are to give unto the Lord, that it is better to give bountifully rather than sparingly

Hebrews 9:1-10 — A Description of the Sacrifices of the Earthly Tabernacle Under the Old Covenant Hebrews 9:1-10 gives a brief description of the ministry and sacrifices of the earthly Tabernacle under the old covenant. It also gives us an additional brief glimpse

1 Peter 2:4-10 — Sanctification: Spiritual Service (Peter Draws a Picture of a Spiritual Church from the Analogy of the Old Testament Priesthood and Temple Service) Now, just as God called the children of Israel out of Egypt to be a holy nation unto Him, as Peter

Judges 6:1-40 — Judges 6:6  And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the LORD. Judges 6:6 “Israel was greatly impoverished” - Comments - The Israelites has left Egypt with much spoil

2 Samuel 21:1-22 — 2 Samuel 21:1-14 Seven of Saul’s Sons are Hanged in Divine Judgment - This is the story of how God judged the land of Israel for the sins of its past leader, King Saul. When King David realized that the blessings of God were no longer operating

2 Samuel 24:1-25 — Chapter 24 2 Samuel 24:1-25 David Numbers the People In 2 Samuel 24:1-25 we have the record of David numbering the children of Israel, which resulted in God’s judgment upon the people. The Lord had given the nation of Israel the procedures