If you’re not aware of the Herodian dynasty, you’re probably not going to catch some of the gospels’ political intrigue. The post Who Was Herod? Wait… There Were How Many Herods?! appeared first on OverviewBible ..read more

King David was a shepherd boy who became Israel’s third and most important king. He slayed the giant, Goliath, became a mighty conqueror, and established God's headquarters in Jerusalem. Here are 16 facts about King David. The post 16 Facts About King David appeared first on OverviewBible ..read more

According to the Bible, Moses was the prophet who led Israel out of slavery in Egypt and brought them to the edge of the promised land. Moses is often considered Israel's founder for his role in establishing Israel as a nation. Here's what you should know about him. The post Moses: The Old Testament’s Greatest Prophet appeared first on OverviewBible ..read more

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Not everyone has the time, money, nor desire to go to seminary—but most people who end up on this website wish they knew the Bible a little better. And for you, I have some good news: Zondervan has released a host of binge-worthy video courses from Christian scholars. The platform is called MasterLectures, and it’s […] The post Zondervan MasterLectures: Like Netflix for Seminary [Discount] appeared first on OverviewBible ..read more

Jeroboam I was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel, which included ten(ish) of Israel’s twelve tribes. The Bible records his rise to power in 1 Kings 11:26–14:20. He reigned for 22 years, from 930–909 BC. The post Who Was Jeroboam? The Beginner’s Guide appeared first on OverviewBible ..read more

Cyrus the Great, also known as Cyrus II of Persia, was one of the greatest conquerors of the ancient world. He's also known for being a benevolent ruler, and in the Bible, he freed the Jews from their captivity in Babylon. The post Who Was Cyrus the Great? The Beginner’s Guide appeared first on OverviewBible ..read more

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If you want to understand the Bible (and if you want to understand the world), you need to understand the problem of oppression. It’s one of the key problems that the writers of Scripture address from the first book of the Bible to the last. In this guide, we’re going to get an overview of […] The post Oppression and Injustice: How the Bible Addresses One of Our Biggest Problems appeared first on OverviewBible ..read more