by admin | Oct 8, 2023 | Books of the Bible, Writings
The book of Nahum is a the 34th book of the Bible. It was written around 663-612 BC. The book is named after its author, Nahum, which means "comforter" in Hebrew. The main focus of Nahum is the impending downfall of Nineveh, the capital city of the Assyrian empire....
by admin | Jun 9, 2023 | Writings
The book of Proverbs is the 20th book of the Bible. It is believed to have been written mainly by King Solomon, who was known for his wisdom, around 900 BC. The book is named ‘Proverbs’ because it is primarily composed of brief sayings of wisdom and truth....
by admin | Oct 9, 2023 | Books of the Bible, Writings
The book of Zephaniah is the 36th book of the Bible. It was written around 640-609 BC during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. Zephaniah’s name means "Yahweh has hidden" or "Yahweh hides." This prophetic book stands out for its emphasis on the Day of the Lord,...
by admin | May 22, 2023 | Writings
The First Book of Kings, commonly referred to as 1 Kings, is the 11th book of the Bible. It is a book of narrative history that continues the account from the Book of Second Samuel, recording the history of Israel from approximately 960 to 853 BC. Its authorship is...
by admin | Apr 16, 2023 | Writings
1 Samuel is the 9th book of the Bible. It is the first of two books that originally constituted a single text known as the Book of Samuel. The Book of Samuel was likely composed between 931 and 721 BC, and its authorship is traditionally ascribed to the prophets...
