King Ahaziah falls from the upper chamber of his palace and becomes severely injured. Instead of seeking guidance from the Lord, he sends messengers to inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, whether he will recover from his injuries. Elijah intercepts the messengers and delivers a message from the Lord, rebuking Ahaziah for seeking counsel from a false god. He predicts Ahaziah's impending death and relays the Lord's judgment upon him for his idolatry. In response, Ahaziah sends a captain with fifty men to apprehend Elijah. This turns out badly for that captain, subsequent military commanders, and the king himself.
Nebuchadnezzar II, a key figure from the Chaldean dynasty in ancient Mesopotamia, was notable for his role as the eldest son of Nabopolassar, founder...
Paul's message in 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 is a call to vigilance and spiritual readiness as we await the return of Christ. He warns that...
The book of Ezra narrates the events of the Jewish people's return to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile under the decree of King Cyrus of...
