Events
Study the major events that define the Bible's unfolding story of creation, redemption, and restoration. Discover their historical context, theological significance, and lasting lessons for believers today.
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Samuel Executes King Agag
The execution of King Agag by the prophet Samuel in 1 Samuel 15 marks a pivotal moment in Israelite history. Following King Saul’s failure to execute...
Samuel Gives His Farewell Address
Samuel's farewell address in 1 Samuel 12 marks Israel's transition from judges to monarchy. Delivered at Gilgal, Samuel vindicated his integrity, warn...
Samuel Meets Saul
The encounter between Samuel and Saul in 1 Samuel 9–10 marks the pivotal moment when God orchestrated the private selection and anointing of Israel's...
Samuel Rebukes Saul for Disobedience
Samuel's stern rebuke of King Saul in 1 Samuel 15 marks a pivotal turning point in biblical history. Saul's failure to execute God's command regarding...
Sanballat Accuses Nehemiah of Planning Rebellion
In Nehemiah 6, Sanballat and his allies falsely accused Nehemiah of plotting a rebellion against King Artaxerxes to proclaim himself king in Judah. Ne...
Sanballat and Geshem Try to Lure Nehemiah into a Trap
In Nehemiah chapter 6, regional leaders Sanballat and Geshem attempted to ambush Nehemiah on the plain of Ono. Nehemiah discerned their malicious sche...
Sanballat and Tobiah Ridicule the Wall Builders
When Nehemiah led the returned Jewish exiles in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, local regional officials Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite...
Sanballat Tobiah and Geshem Mock the Rebuilding Effort
When Nehemiah led the restoration of Jerusalem's ruined walls, local leaders Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem mounted a persistent campaign of ridicule,...
Sargon Sends the Assyrian Commander against Ashdod
The dispatch of the commander-in-chief by King Sargon II of Assyria to capture Ashdod in 711 BC is recorded in Isaiah 20. This military campaign provi...
Satan Again Challenges Job before God
The second challenge by Satan against Job in the Book of Job describes a divine assembly where God highlights Job's enduring integrity. Satan requests...
Satan Challenges Jobs Integrity before God
The dramatic account in Job 1–2 depicts Satan presenting himself before Yahweh to challenge the authenticity of Job's righteousness. Satan claims Job...
Saul and His Sons Die on Mount Gilboa
The death of Saul and his sons on Mount Gilboa marks the tragic climax of Israel's first royal dynasty. Recorded in 1 Samuel 31 and 1 Chronicles 10, t...
Saul Becomes Jealous of David
The emergence of Saul's intense jealousy towards David marks a critical turning point in Israel's early monarchy. Recorded in 1 Samuel, Saul's envy tr...
Saul Consults the Medium of Endor
King Saul's consultation of the medium of Endor in 1 Samuel 28 marks a dark turning point in Israelite history, highlighting the consequences of royal...
Saul Is Commanded to Destroy the Amalekites
The command given to King Saul to destroy the Amalekites in 1 Samuel 15 marks a critical turning point in Israel's monarchy, leading to Saul's divine...
Saul Is Publicly Chosen as King at Mizpah
The public selection of Saul at Mizpah in 1 Samuel 10:17–27 marks the formal inauguration of Israel's monarchy. Gathered by the prophet Samuel, the tr...
Saul Offers an Unlawful Sacrifice at Gilgal
At Gilgal, King Saul presumptuously offered a burnt offering before battle against the Philistines when the prophet Samuel delayed. Recorded in 1 Samu...
Saul Orders the Priests of Nob Killed
The execution of the priests of Nob, ordered by King Saul and executed by Doeg the Edomite in 1 Samuel 22, marks a harrowing turning point in early Is...
Saul Prophesies at Naioth while Pursuing David
When King Saul sent messengers and traveled himself to Naioth in Ramah to arrest David, God's Spirit disarmed them, causing them all to prophesy. This...
Saul Rescues Jabesh Gilead
The rescue of Jabesh Gilead in 1 Samuel 11 marks King Saul's first major military victory. Empowered by God's Spirit, Saul rallied Israel against Naha...
Saul Searches for His Father's Donkeys
The narrative of Saul searching for his father Kish's lost donkeys in 1 Samuel 9 records a pivotal moment in Israel's history. What began as a domesti...
Saul Sends Men to Watch Davids House
Saul Sends Men to Watch David's House records King Saul's attempt to assassinate David at his home in Gibeah. Warned by his wife Michal, David escaped...
Saul's Kingship Is Renewed at Gilgal
The renewal of Saul's kingship at Gilgal in 1 Samuel 11 marks the formal confirmation of Israel's monarchy following victory over the Ammonites, uniti...
Scripture Explains Why the Northern Kingdom Fell
Scripture explains that the Northern Kingdom of Israel fell to the Neo-Assyrian Empire in 722 BC not merely due to military defeat, but primarily beca...
