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Who was Abishai in the Bible?

Who was Abishai in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
The Meaning of Abishai The meaning of his name is “Father of a gift.” Abishai was the brother of Joab and Asahel, the son of Suri. In the Bible: Abishai saves David Abishai was a military leader who served under King David. He ...
Who was Benaiah in the Bible?

Who was Benaiah in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
What did Benaiah do in the bible? Benaiah, son of Jehoiada was one of King David’s “mighty men,” listed in the Old Testament. He was one of the supporting characters in the life of King David, especially in the complicated stru...
Who was Epaphroditus in the Bible?

Who was Epaphroditus in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Who is Epaphroditus in the Bible? Epaphroditus is mentioned in Philippians 2:25 and 4:18 as one of St. Paul’s fellow missionaries. Paul was on a missionary journey around the Mediterranean, and he had several fellow missionarie...
Who is Gadreel in the Bible?

Who is Gadreel in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Who is Gadreel in the Bible? The name “Gadreel” is not found in the Bible. It comes from another highly influential ancient text called the Book of Enoch. In that book, Gadreel is listed as one of the mighty angelic beings call...
What does “Forget the former things” mean in the Bible?

What does “Forget the former things” mean in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
The past is a powerful thing. Through pictures, videos, and other types of “time capsules,” we can create powerful messages that endure into the future and offer a window into the past. Certain sounds, tastes, and especially sm...
The Best Order to Read the Bible for the First Time?

The Best Order to Read the Bible for the First Time?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
The Bible is not a single book. It’s a collection of books by many different authors across thousands of years. Where to begin reading, therefore, depends on your goals. If you’re a new reader of the Bible, I would suggest a re...
What is the Month of Abib?

What is the Month of Abib?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
While you won’t find the word “Abib” in English translations of the Bible, it was the Hebrew name for the first month of the year. In our modern Gregorian calendar, it corresponds roughly to April. The Hebrew calendar is more c...
The Weapons of Our Warfare Are Not Carnal

The Weapons of Our Warfare Are Not Carnal

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Where in the Bible is the phrase, “the weapons of our warfare are not carnal”? It comes from St. Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, verse 10:4. The passage in context is as follows: For though we walk in the flesh, we are...