Symbolism: What is the meaning of an owl in the Bible?
There are a variety of verses in the Bible that refer to owls, though how many depends on the translation. For example, the New King James version refers to owls explicitly in Leviticus 11 verses 16, 17, and 18; Deuteronomy 14,...
Athaliah, ancient queen regnant of Israel
It’s important to get definitions right when trying to answer this question. Athaliah was the daughter of the king of Judah, king Ahab, and his wife, queen Jezebel. Through a series of political maneuvers, she became the first ...
Benaiah, soldier of David and Solomon: What did he do?
Benaiah, son of Jehoiada was one of King David’s “mighty men” in the Old Testament. He was one of the supporting characters in the life of King David, especially in the complicated struggle for the throne among David’s sons. W...
What is the Month of Abib?
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...
What does Jehovah Tsidkenu mean?
Because the Bible is long, complex, and technical, it’s easy for people to take a passage out of context and get absorbed in endless details that seem dramatic and engaging but entirely miss the point. The various names for God...
What is algum wood in the Bible?
Algum is a type of wood that’s referenced in the Old Testament. It was one of the main types of wood used by Solomon in the construction of Solomon’s Temple. Almug and algum are both variants of the same word, originally writte...