How the Covenant Promises to David Influenced God’s Dealings with Subsequent Kings The covenant that God made with David is one of the most significant themes in the history of Israel’s monarchy. This promise, recorded in 2 Samuel chapter 7, established a lasting relationship between God and David’s royal lineage….
Jeroboam’s Religious Strategy: Preventing Israel from Worshiping in Jerusalem After the division of Israel into two kingdoms, the new king of the northern kingdom faced a serious political and religious challenge. Jeroboam son of Nebat realized that the people of his kingdom still had strong religious ties to the temple…
How Did Omri Establish the City of Samaria as the Capital of the Northern Kingdom of Kingdom of Israel? The rise of King Omri marked a significant turning point in the history of the northern kingdom of Israel. One of his most important achievements was establishing the city of Samaria…