Bible in One Year

MAY 15 Amaziah, the son of Joash, became king at age 25. His reign is recorded in chapter 25:1-28. He reigned from 796 to 767 b.c. (see II Kings 4:1,2).…

MAY 14 Chapter 21 records the rule of Jehoshaphat's eldest son, Jehoram. His reign was a very wicked one. In verses 1-7 he kills all his brothers. "And he walked…

MAY 13 Jehoshaphat reigned as king of Judah for some 25 years, from 874 to 850 b.c. He is an example of one who sought the Lord in all things…

MAY 12 Chapters 13--16 cover the rule of Abijah and Asa. Abijah is also called Abijam in I Kings 15. In the first twelve verses of chapter 13 the writer…

MAY 11 Yesterday, in chapter 8, we read of Solomon's prosperity. This chapter covered his building activities as well as his religious activities. We also read of the visit of…

MAY 10 Today we are concluding our comments on the Temple. In the front, on the east, was a porch the width of the house. On the porch were two…

MAY 9 Israel had gone for 400 years with only a tent as God's dwelling place among the people. Apparently the tent had satisfied God (II Samuel 7:5-7). Now that…

MAY 8 Chapters 28 and 29 record the final words, last acts, and death of David. In chapter 28:1-21 David addresses the assembly and Solomon. He gave the Temple plans…

MAY 7 In chapter 25 we are given the number and offices of the singers and musicians. As we have seen earlier, Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were the master leaders…

MAY 6 In chapter 22 the judgment had passed. The Lord had answered prayer, and David was restored to fellowship. He then instructed Solomon regarding the building of a house…