Posts Tagged ‘history’
Do I understand the history of the Temple accurately?
Question: Okay, let’s see if I have this correct. Solomon built the temple because David was not allowed to do so because he was known as a “man of war”. Then that temple was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar. Another temple was built, but not as big or as elaborate. This would be the temple during the…
Read MoreDo historians and the Bible disagree?
Question: Do you think there is a conflict between the Bible and historians regarding when man first existed on this earth? An article in our paper stated aboriginal people were in Australia at least 60,000 years ago. Could this statement be in line with the Bible in regards to time? Answer: Of course, the commonly stated…
Read MoreWhat happened between Israel and Edom to cause Amaziah to invade them?
Question: What happened between Israel and Edom prior to II Chronicles 25:13? Answer: The invasion of Edom by King Amaziah of Judah is recorded in II Chronicles 25:5-16 and II Kings 14:7. Edom had been made a subjected nation by King David (II Samuel 8:13; Psalm 60:1). However, during the reign of King Joram, Edom…
Read MoreCan you help me understand who were the people with similar names?
Question: Some articles on the net are so confusing and misguiding that a layman finds it hard to understand or come to a conclusion about who is who. Will you please explain and guide me if these following honorable characters are different or the same? {A} John the Apostle, Evangelist, Theologian John of Patmos John…
Read MoreDid Domitian persecute Christians?
Question: Love your web site. In reading your answer of 10/27/07, regarding things in the book of Revelation, I noticed at the end, you made reference to Nero and Domitian as some that persecuted (distressed) Christians (the church), Nero is found in the Bible and secular history as being quite guilty, but I fail to be…
Read MoreThe City of Babylon
by Mark Mayberry via Truth Magazine Vol. XLIV: 4 p10 February 17, 2000 Introduction Babylon, an ancient city-state famous for its magnificence and culture, was located on the banks of the Euphrates River in the region of Shinar. Babylon is mentioned over 250 times in the Bible. Biblical writers often portray this ancient capital of Babylonia as…
Read MoreWho was the person who asked God to roll back time?
Question: Who was the person who asked God to roll back time? Answer: King Hezekiah was ill and was told that he would die, but because he earnestly prayed to God, God sent the prophet Isaiah to him to tell him he would live. “And Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “What is the sign that the…
Read MoreWhich book is the oldest in the Bible?
Question: Which book is believed to be the oldest book in the Bible? I found the following points: Many scholars agree that Job is the oldest book in the Bible, written by an unknown Israelite about 1500 B.C. Others hold that the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible) are the oldest books in the…
Read MoreWhat were the requirements for being a member of the Sanhedrin?
Question: What were the requirements for being a member of the Sanhedrin? Answer: You need to remember that the Sanhedrin was the creation of the Jews. It was justified or based on the seventy elders who aided Moses (Numbers 11:16-17) but where these men individually served as judges to relieve Moses of the burden, the…
Read MoreIf Daniel was the third ruler in Babylon, who were the first two?
Question: I have a question concerning Belshazzar and the Babylonian kingdom. Daniel was offered to be the third ruler of the kingdom if he could tell the interpretation of the writing on the wall. The question was asked, Were there two rulers in the kingdom at that time or was there only one king? Answer:…
Read MoreWhat does “Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem?” mean?
Question: I am teaching the book of Judges this evening and am not sure about one thing I read in 9:28 and hope you can help me. It is my understanding that Shechem is a city. This is a figure of speech called metonymy – where one thing represents another. Examples: I have 300 head…
Read MoreWho is Gallio, mentioned in Acts 18:12?
Question: Tell me something about Gallio who is mentioned in Acts 18:12. Why don’t people care about what Christians have to say? Why don’t Christians care about the lost as they should? Answer: “But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment…
Read MoreWhat was the climate like in the time of Jesus?
Question: I’m doing an assignment for religion and I need to find some information. What was the climate like in the time of Jesus? And what’s some geography from the time of Jesus? Please, I need this help. It’s due tomorrow! Answer: The climate of Palestine was slightly different from what it currently is. It…
Read MoreWhat was Jerusalem and Galilee like at the time of Jesus?
Question: What was Jerusalem and Galilee like at the time of Jesus, please? Answer: People have written entire books on this topic. I would not be able to answer your note adequately. Instead, let me suggest that you find a book in your local library or purchase one at a book store. Most books on…
Read MoreWhen was the Sanhedrin council convened?
Question: When was the Sanhedrin council convened? Answer: The meeting times are not mentioned in the Bible, but I did find a reference in the International Bible Encyclopedia, which stated, “According to the Tosephta’ Sanhedrin 7 1, the Sanhedrin held its sittings from the time of the offering of the daily morning sacrifice till that…
Read MoreNotes on Kings During the Divided Kingdom
Kings During the Divided Kingdom From I Kings Judah Israel Prophets Solomon (Mostly Good) 40 years I Kings 1-11 Nathan I Kings 1 Ahijah I Kings 11 Iddo Rehoboam (Evil) 17 years I Kings 12:1-24; 14:21-31; 15:6 Jeroboam (Evil) 22 years I Kings 11:26-40; 12:1-14:20 Ahijah I Kings 14 Shemaiah Iddo Abijam (Abijah) (Evil )…
Read MoreWho was the giant with six fingers and toes?
Question: What is the name of the giant that was killed (he had extra fingers and toes)? Answer: “Yet again there was war at Gath, where there was a man of great stature, who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in number; and he also was born to…
Read MoreI believe Jesus was married and had a son
Question: I believe Jesus was married and had a child, a son actually. At the time, men his age were married and had families. What makes him different? Mary Magdalene was his wife and Judah was his son. He could not do his preaching in that time without being married. The men would think of…
Read MoreWho was Herodias’ daughter?
Question: Who was Herodias’ daughter, the one who was a dancer? Answer: “But when Herod’s birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod” (Matthew 14:6; see also Mark 6:22). The daughter’s name is not mentioned in the Bible, but we know from historical writings that her name was Salome. She…
Read MoreWhen did Adam, Eve, and the Bible come into existence?
Question: My girlfriend and I were discussing things in the Bible, and we were wondering when did Adam and Eve come into existence, and when did the Bible come into existence? We were just wondering. I have heard this question asked before in other people’s conversations and didn’t get a satisfactory answer. So, please help…
Read MoreQuestions about the Battle of Jericho
Question: I am getting ready to give the lesson Joshua and the Battle of Jericho. I have a few things that I had not noticed before and wondered if you had considered them. In Joshua 5:15 a reference is made to “sandal” NKJV or “shoe” KJV. Since this is in the singular form, do you…
Read MoreDid King Asa go to Heaven?
Question: Did King Asa go to Heaven? Answer: “For I know nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord. Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of…
Read MoreWhat do you think about this Jesus tomb found in Jerusalem?
Question: What is your feeling about this Jesus tomb found in Jerusalem? They say the odds of a “Jesus son of Joseph” and Mary on the same tomb together is 1 out of 600. Does this mean Jesus had a son? Answer: When I saw the article in yesterday’s paper, I just knew someone would…
Read MoreCan you help me figure out the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah?
Question: Can you help me figure out the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah? I keep getting all the names confused. Answer: There are several excellent sites on the web that list all the kings of Judah and Israel. An excellent chart can be found at http://www.ldolphin.org/kings.html. Darrell Hamilton
Read MoreThe Moabites and Amorites refer to which country?
Question: The Moabites and Amorites refer to which countries? Answer: The Moabites are citizens of Moab and the Amorites were citizens of Amor. Moab was a country at the southeast corner of Israel on the east side of the Dead Sea. Moab was a son of Lot, Abraham’s nephew (Genesis 19:36-38). Amor was one of…
Read MoreDid Pharaoh die in the Red Sea or just his army?
Question: Did Pharaoh die in the Red Sea or just his army? Answer: “And the Egyptians pursued and went after them into the midst of the sea, all Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen. Now it came to pass, in the morning watch, that the LORD looked down upon the army of the Egyptians…
Read MoreAre Gentiles also descendants of Abraham?
Question: If we Gentiles are also descendants of Abraham, then from whose mother: Hagar, Sarah or Keturah? Is it from Keturah to whom she bore Abraham six legitimate sons after Abraham married her after Sarah died? Am I correct to say that Muslims are descendants of Ishmael who later intermarry with the descendants of Esau,…
Read MoreWhen was the great flood?
Question: I’m finding so many conflicting dates on when the Great Flood took place and how far after that Sargon came into power. Do you have any insight on this for me? Answer: I’m not surprised that you are having difficulty. Dating gets very difficult the further you go back in time for a number…
Read MoreWhat do you know about the Kenites?
Question: I was wondering about the teaching of the Kenites and the six-day man. Answer: Prior to your query, I hadn’t heard that there were teachings attributed to the Kenites. But a little bit of Internet searching told me a bit about this philosophy. First, let’s establish what the Bible says about the Kenites. The…
Read MoreWhose idea what it to send spies into Canaan?
Question: One of our members came to me following our class last evening disagreeing with the answer I gave to the question, “Whose idea was it to send spies into the land of Canaan?” She believes it was the people’s idea not God’s. I have studied it more and come up with the following. If you…
Read MoreWho is the Queen of the South?
Question: Who is the Queen of the South? Answer: “The queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and indeed a greater than Solomon is here” (Matthew 12:42). This is a reference…
Read MoreWhat saved Joshua and Caleb?
Question: While teaching then the book of Numbers last evening all went pretty well until we arrived at chapter 14. The question was asked: “Apparently, what saved Joshua and Caleb?” I said that it was Moses because he was their mediator and interceded for the people. Several in the class disagreed and said it was…
Read MoreCan you help me with some questions on Numbers 13 and 14?
Question: I’m stuck with trying to answer the following questions I have been given to answer for a class I’m teaching this evening on Numbers 13 and 14. Can you help me out with the following? Twelve spies were selected, one from each tribe. Each of the men was a “leader” (vs.2). They were “heads…
Read MoreDoes history record Herod killing the children?
Question: Regarding Herod killing the children, are there any other documents from other sources such as Roman or other ancient cultures documenting this event? Answer: “Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were…
Read MoreWhat happened to the Ark of the Covenant?
Question: My question concerns the Ark of the Covenant. I once read and now finally have found a Bible chapter that says that the Ark of the Covenant was seen in the temple of God, in Heaven. This verse is Revelation 11:19. Many, many people are still searching for the ark, such as archaeologists. Why…
Read MoreThe Birth of Christ: Fact or Myth?
by Abraham Smith Simeon blesses the child Jesus Luke 2:25-35 This is a time of year when many of us will enjoy time with our loved ones. It is also a time of year when some people will take the opportunity to share with us how wrong they think the Bible is in its record…
Read MoreWhy did Catholicism start and when did it happen?
Question: Why did the religion Catholicism start and what year did Catholicism start? Answer: Why Catholicism started is fairly straightforward. Man has a difficult time leaving something alone. There is a strong desire to modify things with the goal of “improving” things. This tendency is encouraged by Satan who wants to destroy the works of…
Read MoreWhat is the name of David and Bathsheba’s firstborn who died?
Question: What is the name of David and Bathsheba’s first born who died? Was it Shimea? Answer: From the time the child is first mentioned in II Samuel 11:27 until his death in II Samuel 12:23, the child is not referred to by name. Since II Samuel 12:18 specifically mentions that the death occurred seven…
Read MoreThe Story of the Churches of Christ in Central Europe
by H. Godwin Grimm January 1957 Mannheim, Germany The history of the churches of Christ is the story of a small group of men and women united to Christ in a bond of obedience and mutual love, guided and inspired by His spirit. They felt commissioned by the Lord to be His agent in the…
Read MoreIs Assyria the same as Syria today?
Question: Is Assyria the same as Syria today? Answer: Assyria was an ancient empire whose capital city was Nineveh (II Kings 19:36). It was primarily located in Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers on the western end — roughly where Iraq is currently located. Syria was kingdom located at the northeast corner…
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