PHall | May 17, 2013
One of the most poignant passages in 2 Kings (possibly all the Bible) is 17:15 – “They pursued worthless idols and became worthless themselves.” To “pursue” metaphorically means “became loyal to.” We become what we worship.
PHall | November 26, 2011
When reading the period of the Judges and Kings, one sad fact overwhelmingly – and even numbingly – is present: the draw of idolatry. It is easy for us to isolate the sensuality involved in fertility cults and wholly blame that as the sole cause. After all, we are good Christians who are not overtly affected by [...]
PHall | November 6, 2011
Someone pointed out to me something I had never seen before and that is that we assume Elijah departed in a chariot. The text doesn’t actually say that (2 Kings 2:11-12). The text says a chariot of fire separated the two prophets and that Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind.
PHall | November 6, 2011
2 Kings 1:4 NASB “Now therefore thus says the LORD, ‘You shall not come down from the bed where you have gone up, but you shall surely die.’” Then Elijah departed. 2 Kings 1:4 HCSB Therefore, this is what the LORD says: ‘You will not get up from your sickbed — you will certainly die.’ [...]
PHall | November 6, 2011
“Resurrection” is a theme throughout the Bible and in 2 Kings. It is found in various forms whether a literal resurrection, recreation, barrenness, and typical miracles. Sometimes the resurrection themes are obvious, and other times hinted at. One of the dangers in looking for themes is finding them when they are not there, but it [...]
PHall | October 29, 2011
I left my Father to do the work of God I am a prophet I followed a great prophet Other of God’s prophets followed me. Although I am a prophet I never wrote down my words, but others did. I am a prolific miracle worker I spent time in Samaria. I poured water as a [...]
PHall | October 19, 2011
Dynasties of Northern Kingdom – Dates, Number and Length (Explanation of Numbers – Ex. Basha 3-2-1 – 3 (3rd king in Israel); 2 (2nd dynasty); 1 (1st king in that dynasty) 1-1-1 – Jeroboam 2-1-2 – Nadab Totals – 931-909 – 22 years
PHall | December 31, 2010
2 Chronicles 22:12 2 Chronicles 22:11 NASB (11) But Jehoshabeath the king’s daughter took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king’s sons who were being put to death, and placed him and his nurse in the bedroom. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest [...]
PHall | December 31, 2010
2 Chronicles 22:10 NASB (10) Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she rose and destroyed all the royal offspring of the house of Judah. 2 Chronicles 22:10 HCSB (10) When Athaliah, Ahaziah’s mother, saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of [...]
PHall | March 22, 2010
What word describes people, every single individual, all of mankind, maybe more definitely than any other? There are many to choose from such as “sinners,” and “mortal.” Indeed, we all sin and we all die. But one word that comes to my mind is maybe completely unexpected by you, which is very fitting, because that [...]
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