Category: Bible Study

Who was Jephthah in the Bible?

Jephthah (pronounced /ˈdʒɛfθə/; Hebrew: יִפְתָּח, Yīftāḥ, “opened,” or “opener,” probably signifying “Yahweh will open”), was the ninth Judge who presided over Israel for a period of six years (Judges 12:7), following the leadership of Jair. His account is recorded in Judges 11:1-12:7. A Son of Prostitute and an Outlaw King Jephthah lived in Gilead, on the east side of the River Jordan. His father’s… Continue reading Who was Jephthah in the Bible?

Incarnation: What Did Jesus Do? – Understanding the Work of Christ with R.C. Sproul

So often, we think of the work of Christ as something that began when He was baptized in the Jordan River around the age of thirty. In reality, however, the work of Christ began in eternity past in the covenant of redemption. In this lecture, Dr. Sproul explains how the humiliation of Christ in His incarnation and crucifixion, and the exaltation of Christ in His resurrection and ascension are both grounded in the eternal covenant among the persons of the Trinity.

Who was Jair in the Bible?

Jair (Hebrew: יָאִיר Yā’īr, “he enlightens”) was the eighth Judge of Israel. He ruled twenty-two years the death of Tola. His account recorded in Judges 10:3-5. 3 He was followed by Jair of Gilead, who led Israel twenty-two years. 4 He had thirty sons, who rode thirty donkeys. They controlled thirty towns in Gilead, which to this day… Continue reading Who was Jair in the Bible?

Who was Tola in the Bible?

Tola (Hebrew: תּוֹלָע‎, means “Crimson worm” or “scarlet stuff” ) was the seventh Judge of Israel. He judged Israel for 23 years after Abimelech died. He lived at Shamir in Mount Ephraim, where he was also buried. He was succeeded by Jair. Of all the biblical judges, the least is written about Tola. None of his deeds are recorded. The entire… Continue reading Who was Tola in the Bible?

Who was Abimelech in the Book of Judges?

Abimelech (Hebrew: אֲבִימֶ֫לֶך, also known as Abimelek), one of Gideon’s sons, served as a judge of Israel after Gideon. He Judged Israel for three years (B.C. 1322-1319), and was succeeded by Tola. His name can best be interpreted as “my father is king”, claiming the inherited right to rule. He is introduced in Judges 8:31 as the son of Gideon and his Shechemite concubine, and… Continue reading Who was Abimelech in the Book of Judges?