The People of Gaza in the Bible, Their Origin & Significance

Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead

Book of John Chapter 11 Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. “Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days.” Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.” Watch this episode on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv2H8sglbCY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv2H8sglbCY]

Ezekiel and the Valley of Dry Bones

The Lord promises to gather the Israelites from captivity, return them to their promised lands, renew His covenant with them, and reunite the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. However, this promise seemed impossible in light of Israel’s present condition. She was “dead” as a nation, deprived of her land, her king, and her temple. She had been divided and dispersed for so long that unification and restoration seemed impossible. So God gave Ezekiel the vision of the dry bones as sign. Watch this episode on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CK-ETlFckE&t=54s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CK-ETlFckE&t=54s]

How Naboth was Killed by King Ahab & Wicked Queen Jezebel Aroused God's Anger & disaster on Israel

1 Kings 21 Naboth’s Vineyard There was an incident involving a vineyard belonging to Naboth the Jezreelite. The vineyard was in Jezreel, close to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. Ahab said to Naboth, “Let me have your vineyard to use for a vegetable garden, since it is close to my palace. In exchange I will give you a better vineyard or, if you prefer, I will pay you whatever it is worth.” But Naboth replied, “The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my ancestors.” Watch this episode on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2pDpxSZrbY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2pDpxSZrbY]

The Day Queen Jezebel Died: One Of The Worst Deaths In The Bible

2nd Kings 8& 9 Then the prophet poured the oil on Jehu’s head and declared, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anoint you king over the Lord’s people Israel. You are to destroy the house of Ahab your master, and I will avenge the blood of my servants the prophets and the blood of all the Lord’s servants shed by Jezebel. The whole house of Ahab will perish. I will cut off from Ahab every last male in Israel—slave or free. I will make the house of Ahab like the house of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like the house of Baasha son of Ahijah. As for Jezebel, dogs will devour her on the plot of ground at Jezreel, and no one will bury her.’” Then he opened the door and ran. Then Jehu went to Jezreel. When Jezebel heard about it, she put on eye makeup, arranged her hair and looked out of a window. As Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, you Zimri, you murderer of your master. Watch the video on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pPD2lVIopg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pPD2lVIopg]

The People of Gaza in the Bible, Their Origin & Significance

In the time of Joshua, the Israelites conquered the land “from Kadesh Barnea to Gaza and from the whole region of Goshen to Gibeon” (Joshua 10:41). The tribe of Judah inherited Gaza, and they were able to keep the city for a short time before it fell back into the hands of the Philistines (Judges 1:18 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxqcTbBZ6uc&t=78s]). By the time of Samson’s judgeship, the Philistines were living in and controlling Gaza (Judges 16:1). Watch the video on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxqcTbBZ6uc&t=25s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxqcTbBZ6uc&t=25s]