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Searching for Israel (Part Five): Solomon and the Divided Kingdom
Article by Charles WhitakerUnder David, the scepter had come to Judah, and it was not to depart from the tribe, as declared in ancient prophecy. Upon Solomon's death around 975 BC, his son Rehoboam reigned in his place, but the kingdom faced division due to heavy taxation and forced labor imposed by Solomon. When Rehoboam refused to lighten the burden, certain tribes rebelled against the house of David, rejecting their inheritance in the son of Jesse and leaving Rehoboam to rule over a smaller portion of the original kingdom. This reduced realm, named after its leading tribe, became the Kingdom of Judah, often referred to as the southern kingdom due to its location. Far smaller in size and population than Solomon's consolidated kingdom, it consisted of only three tribes, while the remaining ten tribes formed a separate northern kingdom under different leadership. The history of the Kingdom of Judah took a distinct path from that of the northern tribes, marking a significant division in the once-unified nation.
The Scepter of the Kingdom of God (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Martin G. CollinsMatthew 27:29 records that a reed was placed in Christ's hand as a mock scepter. But when He returns, He will take the scepter of the Kingdom of God.
The Wars of Israel and Judah
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeWhere God's people are concerned, military might is far less of a factor in the outcome of a war than morality. Do we still have God's favor?
The Nation of Israel—Biblical Israel? (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by Pat HigginsModern-day Jews are just a fraction of those whom the Bible calls 'Israelites.' This is a distinction we must understand to grasp vital truths in God's Word.
Israel: Past
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughOnce Israel is identified prophetically, Bible prophecy opens up and God's plan becomes plain!
Searching for Israel (Part Six): Israel Is Fallen, Is Fallen
Article by Charles WhitakerAfter 200 years of rejecting Davidic rule, Israel fell to Assyria, and its people were carried to Media. Judah lasted about 150 years longer.
The Second Exodus (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeThe Bible tells us that the time is coming when God will regather Israel to the Land of Promise, a greater Exodus than that from the Land of Egypt.
The Beast and Babylon (Part Ten): Babylon the Great Is a Nation
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughMost commentators identify the Harlot of Revelation 17 and 18 as either a church or a broader cultural system. However, the Harlot is a powerful nation.
Searching for Israel (Part Twelve): The Sign
Article by Charles WhitakerMost Israelites are blind to their origins, thinking that only Jews are Israelites. Here is why Israel has forgotten its identity.
The Scepter, Duty, and the Days of Unleavened Bread
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod has honored His promise to David that He would always provide a member of his family to sit on the throne of Judah. The heirs to David's scepter live today.
In the Wake of An Unnatural Disaster (Part Six)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Ezekiel's prophecies are unfolding right now. The haughtiness with which modern Judah and Israel embrace immorality makes Sodom appear moral in comparison.
Why Three Kings Are Missing From Matthew 1
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJoash, Amaziah, and Uzziah are kept out of Christ's genealogy. Although they started out well, their hearts were turned away by the end of their lives.