What does the Bible say about harems?
God warned Israelite kings against glorifying themselves through building large harems, but most kings ignored his warnings (Deut 17:15-17; 2 Sam 15:16; 1 Kings 11:3; 2 Chron 11:21; cf. Esther 2:14). People considered the harem to be such a symbol of kingly power, that a new king established his claim
What does the Bible say about Beersheba?
Originally Beersheba was the name given to a well that Abraham dug in the dry southern region of Palestine known as the Negeb. Some years later, opponents of the Hebrews filled the well in, and Isaac had to dig it again (Gen 21:25-33; 26:18,32-33).
Where did the words of the Prophet come true?
Again the words of the prophet came true (1 Kings 14:17-18; 15:29). ALEXANDRIA After his conquest in 333 BC, Alexander the Great of Greece built the city of Alexandria as a Mediterranean sea port for Egypt and named it after himself. It soon became the greatest Greek city of the time, and was famed for its architectural magnificence.
Are your disciples prepared for the lesser sacrifices?
If disciples are prepared for that, they will be prepared for the lesser sacrifices and hardships that are involved in following Christ (Matt 10:37-38; Luke 14:27-33; see DISCIPLE). CROWN The Bible mentions two main kinds of crowns.
Harper s Bible Dictionary
Includes names, places, and subjects of the Bible, plus maps, charts, tables, and photographs.
Melville s Allusions to Religion
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