Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
using the peace
20240907 using the peace 1 Kings 5:1-18 (JDV) 1 Kings 5:1 King Hiram of Tyre sent his emissaries to Solomon when he heard that he had been anointed king in his father’s place, because Hiram had always been friends with … Continue reading
a reputation
20240906 a reputation 1 Kings 4:20-34 (JDV) 1 Kings 4:20 Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand by the sea; they were eating, drinking, and rejoicing.1 Kings 4:21 Solomon ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to … Continue reading
he gave them jobs
20240905 he gave them jobs 1 Kings 4:1-19 (JDV) 1 Kings 4:1 King Solomon reigned over all Israel,1 Kings 4:2 and these were his officials: Azariah son of Zadok, priest;1 Kings 4:3 Elihoreph and Ahijah the sons of Shisha, secretaries; … Continue reading
gift of wisdom
20240904 gift of wisdom 1 Kings 3:16-28 (JDV) 1 Kings 3:16 Then two women who were prostitutes came to the king and stood before him.1 Kings 3:17 One woman said, “Please, my lord, this woman and I live in the … Continue reading
faithful except
20240903 faithful except 1 Kings 3:1-15 (JDV) 1 Kings 3:1 Solomon allied himself with Pharaoh king of Egypt by marrying Pharaoh’s daughter. Solomon brought her to the city of David until he finished building his palace, Yahveh’s temple, and the … Continue reading
problems before plans
20240902 problems before plans 1 Kings 2:12-46 (JDV) 1 Kings 2:12 Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his reign was firmly established.1 Kings 2:13 Now Adonijah son of Haggith came to Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother. She asked, … Continue reading
unfinished business
20240901 unfinished business 1 Kings 2:1-11 (JDV) 1 Kings 2:1 As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon,1 Kings 2:2 “As for me, I am going the way of all of the land. Be … Continue reading
best outcome
20240831 best outcome 1 Kings 1:28-53 (JDV) 1 Kings 1:28 King David answered by saying, “Call in Bathsheba for me.” So, she came into the king’s presence and stood before him.1 Kings 1:29 The king swore an oath and said, … Continue reading
speak up
20240830 speak up 1 Kings 1:11-27 (JDV) 1 Kings 1:11 Then Nathan said to Bathsheba (Solomon’s mother) “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king and our lord David is not aware of it?1 Kings 1:12 … Continue reading
I will be king
20240829 I will be king 1 Kings 1:1-10 (JDV) 1 Kings 1:1 Now King David was old and advanced in age. Although they covered him with blankets, he could not get warm.1 Kings 1:2 So his servants said to him: … Continue reading
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