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Why Is Jesus Called "King of the Jews"?

Jason Soroski

He came as the promised Jewish Messiah, and as a true king to lead his people. This title of king holds significance to both Jews and Gentiles, and gives us insight into who Jesus is and why he came t...

The Greatest Biblical Villain - Who Was King Nebuchadnezzar?

Meg Bucher

King Nebuchadnezzar was the greatest and most powerful of all the Babylonia kings. His name means “Oh Nabu (a Babylonian god), protect my son (or my boundary), according to the New Intern...

Who Is the King of the North in the Bible?

Britt Mooney

Who was the King of the North, and why was he important?...

Did King James Write the King James Bible?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The King James Bible is a favorite translation for many believers. It is certainly the oldest version we still have in circulation. But where exactly did it come from? Let's take a look at who King Ja...

What Can We Learn from the Life of King Ahaz?

Joel Ryan

What can we learn from the tragic life of Judah's king Ahaz?...

4 Lessons from the Rise and Fall of King Saul

Heather Adams

When Israel was still a relatively young nation, the people began to be discontent with their lack of a human leader. Part of that came from envy of other nations, but there was also a belief that hav...

Why Should Christians Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

Emma Danzey

The third Monday in January marks a day of great celebration in America. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of God who helped pave the way for unity and freedom. Much like a modern-day Moses, King foll...

Why Was Abishag so Important to King David and His Sons?

Sylvia Schroeder

Abishag was a young virgin chosen to keep King David warm in his bed during his last days. Let’s paint the factual backdrop from which our imaginations run as the untold story full of drama and conspi...

5 Powerful Ways Palm Sunday Reminds Us Jesus is the King of Kings

Debbie McDaniel

Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter that begins the Holy Week. It is the day that we remember and celebrate the day Jesus entered into Jerusalem as Savior and King. As Jesus rode a donkey into the...

When Was the King James Bible Written?

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

The King James Bible may be old, but it marked a historic milestone in Bible translations and a shift in who had access to the Bible....

Who Was King Xerxes?

Lisa Loraine Baker

We have implicit and explicit information about Xerxes from the book of Esther, but the extra-biblical archives aid our understanding about this man and how God used him. ...

Was Vashti Really in the Wrong in Esther's Story?

Annette Griffin

King Xerxes approved the decree and Queen Vashti was thereby stripped of her title and banished from the king’s presence forever, to make way for someone more “worthy” of the title of Queen....

6 Important Things We Learn in the Book of Esther

Lisa Ross

The Book of Esther is a dramatic account which can give us insight into God’s special and purposeful plan for our lives. The story gives us six powerful lessons about courage, divine timing and God’s ...

Why Is God Called "King of Kings"?

Heather Adams

When we see God as the King of Kings, we are agreeing that He has absolute dominion. The title ought to stir up a sense of respect, worship, and even wonder within us. ...

What Is the History Behind Esther's Story

Hope Bolinger

We can learn a great deal from Esther without diving into the historical context. For instance, the book has quite a few lessons on God’s provision, his timing, and his protection. But learning ...

9 Interesting Things You Might Not Know about King Solomon

Brittany Rust

King Solomon: the wisest man to ever live, builder of the temple, beautiful poet and national leader--he was a man who seemed to have it all. Yet, at the end of his life, he penned these words in Eccl...

What the Evil King Omri Teaches Us about the Dangers of Bad Leaders

Connor Salter

Omri had the odd distinction of being an Israelite king who experienced, or took part in, three rebellions or civil wars. ...

Who Is Jehu in the Bible?

Meg Bucher

Not all of the kings of Israel and Judah were fully corrupt. Jehu was one such king, who was obedient to God in dismantling the wicked King Ahab, whose evil queen Jezebel was known for leading him ast...

When Was the King James Bible Written?

Mike Leake

The King James Version of the Bible is a masterpiece of literature. It’s writing and meter makes it easier to memorize than some modern translations. It’s history alone makes it worth reading and valu...

What Is Purim?

Valerie Fentress

Purim doesn't rank high on lists of famous Jewish holidays, but it's an important holiday that commemorates one of the most dramatic stories in the Old Testament: Esther saving her people from genocid...