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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
The very first resurrection story actually contains two resurrection stories – one literal, and the other foreshadowing it through symbolic means…and maybe even a third, and a fourth. Elijah is the one of the most glorified and powerful prophets in ancient Israel. Today among the Jews he is still celebrated every Passover with “Elijah’s cup” […]
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 28, 2011
Genesis 11:9 NASB Therefore its name was called Babel, because there the LORD confused the language of the whole earth; and from there the LORD scattered them abroad over the face of the whole earth. Genesis 11:9 HCSB Therefore its name is called Babylon, for there the LORD confused the language of the whole earth, […]
PHall | October 22, 2011
Foreshadowing. I do not remember when I first heard of this literary device, but for some reason it stuck in my brain. Somewhat like my English teacher saying about commas, “When in doubt, leave it out.” Foreshadowing shows the foreknowledge of the author, revealing hints and clues of what is important but only if you […]
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 | October 14, 2011
I am king. I desire what is not mine. A plot is devised to kill an innocent man. I take possession of what I desired. God sends a prophet to rebuke me. I repent of my sin. Disaster is not brought upon me but upon my son. Who are the obvious and not so obvious […]
PHall | October 14, 2011
1 Kings 14:10 NASB therefore behold, I am bringing calamity on the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam every male person, both bond and free in Israel, and I will make a clean sweep of the house of Jeroboam, as one sweeps away dung until it is all gone. 1 Kings 14:10 […]
PHall | October 14, 2011
“Divine sight” is a poetic way to describe someone’s claim to see things only God can reveal. While the term is not used in scripture, I find it interesting that the blind prophet “sees” despite his blindness and sees despite the disguise of Jeroboam’s wife, who she really is. I also find it interesting that […]