Exploring People of the Old Testament

by Phillips, John

• ISBN13: 9780825433856
• ISBN10: 0825433851
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-09-12
• Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional
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Summary

Readers of this second volume in the series will gain fresh insight into the lives of more than thirty people from the Old Testament, including well-known characters such as Samson, Ruth, and Saul, and lesser-known characters like Elimelech (Naomi's husband) and Joab (David's general).

Table of Contents

1. Barak: The Weak Judge	7	(9)
2. Jephthah: The Harsh Judge	16	(8)
3. Gideon and His Sign	24	(11)
4. Shamgar: A Little Known Judge	35	(8)
5. Samson: The Philandering Judge	43	(9)
6. Eli: A Weak, Old Judge	52	(8)
7. The Leper and His Cure	60	(11)
8. The Nazarite: All on the Altar	71	(8)
9. Boaz: Mighty Man of Wealth	79	(8)
10. Ruth: A Pagan Seeker	87	(9)
11. Elimelech: The Backslider	96	(9)
12. Naomi: The Restored Backslider	105	(9)
13. Saul: A Big Fool of a Man	114	(8)
14. David and Goliath the Giant	122	(9)
15. Abigail: A Spiritual Bride	131	(9)
16. Jonathan: David's Friend	140	(9)
17. Mephibosheth: A Trophy of Grace	149	(8)
18. Michal: Saul's Daughter	157	(8)
19. Joab: David's General	165	(8)
20. Abner: Saul's General	173	(7)
21. Absalom: David's Favorite	180	(9)
22. Shimei: David's Foul-Mouthed Foe	189	(8)
23. Barzillai: David's Aged Friend	197	(9)
24. Ahithophel: David's Judas	206	(9)
25. Ittai, Zadok, and Hushai: David's Three Wise Men	215	(8)
26. Abiathar: David's Priest	223	(10)
27. David and Bathsheba	233	(7)
28. Solomon: The Worldly King	240	(11)
29. Rehoboam: The Foolish King	251	(8)
30. Joash: The Ungrateful King	259	(10)
31. The Sons of Shelah	269	(9)
32. Jabez and His Problem	278