Old Testament

King Jehu of Israel is credited with killing Jezebel and abolishing Baal worship in Israel. He carried out a purge of her followers and executed her by throwing her out of a window. This event is recorded in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Kings.

Proverbs chapter 3 verses 5 and 6 are set in the context of offering advice on trust and reliance on God. The verses encourage individuals to trust in the Lord with all their heart and not to lean on their own understanding. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging God in all aspects of life, with the promise that He will make paths straight.

The prophet Samuel anointed David as king of Israel.

Jewish answer: Our tradition is that from the time of the First Destruction, God's presence was no longer felt as clearly as before (see Deuteronomy 31:17-18). In addition, exile is not conducive to prophecy (Mechilta, parshat Bo). At that time, the living prophets (Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi) realized that prophecy would soon cease; and that the dispersal of the Jewish people, plus the almost continuous tribulations from the First Destruction onwards, made it imperative to seal the canon of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible). The Sages of the time, including the last prophets, convened a special synod for a couple of decades, which was called the Men of the Great Assembly (Mishna, Avot ch.1). This group, who functioned some 2360 years ago, composed the blessings and the basic prayers of the siddur (prayerbook) and the early portions of the Passover Haggadah, made many of the Rabbinical decrees, and (most importantly) sealed the canon of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible; O.T.). It was also they who set the twelve Minor Prophets as a single book, and who set the books of the Tanakh in their traditional order (see Talmud, Bava Batra 14b). It was the Men of the Great Assembly whom Esther had to approach when she felt that the Divinely inspired Scroll of Esther should be included in the canon (see Talmud, Megilla 7a).

Since the sealing of the Tanakh, no Jewish sage has ever claimed prophecy.

Lot, his wife, and their two daughters fled Sodom and Gomorrah before the cities were destroyed by fire and brimstone. However, Lot's wife looked back against the warning and turned into a pillar of salt.

"The weaver's beam" refers to a part of a loom, which is a device used for weaving fabric. It is the main horizontal wooden or metal bar that holds the threads under tension during the weaving process. This term is often used metaphorically to symbolize craftsmanship, precision, and attention to detail.

After Solomon, these are the kings who "did what was right in God's eyes": Asa (1 Kings 15:11), Yehoshaphat (1 Kings 22:43), Yehoash (2 Kings 12:3), Amatziah (2 Kings 14:3), Azariah (2 Kings 15:3), Yotam (2 Kings 15:34), Hizkiah (2 Kings 18:3), and Josiah (2 Kings 22:2).

Jewish answer: this is a common misconception. Rather, it wasn't fully or sufficiently obeyed. There were supremely righteous Israelites - a lot of them - in every generation; but God expected more of them. Those that did not obey the commandments were simply too stubborn to accept what had been laid out before them.

Caleb is often associated with the tribe of Judah. He was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan, and he showed great faith in God's promise of victory. After the Exodus, Caleb also played a key role in the conquest of the Promised Land.

The general spiritual reason was that God found the Jewish people to be below the spiritual level that was a requisite for having His presence among them. The prophets had warned them (Jeremiah 7:25) but were not sufficiently heeded (2 Chronicles 36:16). Once God's presence no longer felt welcome, their downfall at the hands of enemies was just a matter of time (see Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 31a, and Eichah Rabbah 1:43). Since the Kingdom of Judah was on a higher spiritual level than that of Israel, it was spared by God for a further 133 years.

In the case of Judah, a more specific spiritual reason was the sins of Menasheh, king of Judah, as stated in 2 Kings 21:11-13 and 24:3.

The political reason (the specific temporal circumstance) was the fact that King Yehoiakim, after having been obedient to Nevuchadnezzar (king of Babylonia), became insubordinate (2 Kings 24:1); and Nevuchadnezzar responded by conquering the land of Judah, destroying the First Temple and exiling the populace.

Some positive results: the false prophets, at long last, were silenced forever. They had predicted that no Destruction would take place.

Also, the lure of idolatry finally weakened, since the Destruction and Exile happened exactly as predicted by the true Prophets, who were the same ones who had spoken ceaselessly against dabbling in idolatry.

The author of Psalm 119 in the Old Testament is traditionally believed to be King David. However, there is no definitive evidence of the authorship, and some scholars suggest that it may have been written by another unknown author.

King Solomon is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects. He was instrumental in establishing trade relationships, constructing the First Temple in Jerusalem, and implementing just rule by resolving disputes fairly. His reign was generally prosperous and brought stability to his kingdom.

The terms of this covenant were that a son from David's line would possess the throne forever, and that this son would build a house for Jehovah's name. God's purpose in this covenant was to provide a kingly dynasty for the Jews; to give Jesus, as David's heir, the legal right to the throne of David, "Jehovah's throne" (1Chronicle 29:23; Luke 1:32); and to provide identification for Jesus as the Messiah. (Ezekiel 21:25-27; Matthew 1:6-16; Luke 3:23-31) This covenant included no priesthood; the Levitical priesthood served in conjunction with kings of David's line; priesthood and kingship were strictly separate under the Law. Since Jehovah acknowledges this kingship and works through it forever, the covenant has everlasting duration. (Isaiah 9:7; 2Peter 1:11)

Satan is a created being. He was one of the most important angels in heaven, but he sinned and was cast out of heaven. He still has limited access to heaven but spends much of his time on earth. The planet earth has an atmosphere that is breathable for human beings. We call the oxygen we breathe "air". Since Satan has his domain on earth (after getting it away from Adam) and rules from earth he is called the "prince of the power of the air".

Elisha the prophet was the son of Shaphat (I Kings 19:16, 19-21).

Pestilence is a fatal epidemic disease. It spreads or makes progress invisibly or in a way we do not know (In darkness) and there is nothing we can do about it. The destruction is like a bold enemy that can be seen, but can not be resisted. If we belong to the LORD and follow after Him we will not be afraid when these things come upon us.

The book you are referring to is the Bible, specifically the Book of Numbers in the Old Testament. Caleb, Joshua, and other leaders were sent to spy on the land of Canaan, which was promised to the Israelites by God.

God told Jeremiah to go down to the potter's house to see how a potter works with clay, shaping it into a vessel. This imagery was used to illustrate God's sovereignty over His people, showing that just as a potter can reshape and mold clay, God can shape and mold His people according to His will.

In English: "jobe"

In Hebrew: Iyov ("eeyove")

Among strangers. Being a people separated unto God, Israel was confronted with the question of how to behave towards the stranger. The Lord who separated the Israelites from the Gentiles instructed Israel in this very matter. Deuteronomy 10:17-19 states, For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, mighty and awesome, who does not show favoritism, nor take bribes. He does justice for the fatherless and widow, and loves the stranger, in giving him food and raiment. You shall therefore love the stranger: for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Adam and Eve were the parents of Cain and Abel according to the Bible.

A brief wise saying is called a proverb. It is a short, well-known expression that imparts wisdom or advice in a memorable way.