Navigating Alliances: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Maccabees 12 Executive Summary ✨ 1 Maccabees 12 delves into the complex political landscape of Judea, showcasing the strategic alliances forged by…
Nehemiah’s Steadfast Faith: Overcoming Conspiracy in Nehemiah 6 Executive Summary Nehemiah 6 recounts the persistent and deceitful attempts by Nehemiah’s enemies, Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem, and others, to thwart the rebuilding…
Opposition to Rebuilding the Temple: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Ezra 4 Executive Summary ✨ Ezra 4 chronicles the disheartening opposition faced by the returning Jewish exiles as they sought…
Compromising Faith: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Jehoshaphat’s Alliance with Ahab (2 Chronicles 18) Executive Summary ✨ 2 Chronicles 18 recounts the ill-fated alliance between Jehoshaphat, the righteous king of…
Seeking Divine Wisdom: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Kings 3 Executive Summary 1 Kings 3 vividly portrays Solomon’s early reign, emphasizing his devotion to God and, most importantly, his…
David’s Kindness Tested: Understanding 2 Samuel 10 and God’s Sovereignty Executive Summary ✨ 2 Samuel 10 recounts David’s attempt to show kindness to Hanun, the new king of Ammon, in…
The Lord Calls Samuel: Understanding Divine Communication in 1 Samuel 3 Executive Summary — 1 Samuel 3: Listening for God’s Voice 1 Samuel 3 details the pivotal moment when the…
The Gibeonites’ Deception: A Lesson in Discernment and God’s Unfailing Covenant Executive Summary Joshua 9, the story of The Gibeonites’ Deception, presents a pivotal moment in Israel’s conquest of Canaan.…
Clean and Unclean: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Deuteronomy 14 Executive Summary Deuteronomy 14, a pivotal chapter in Mosaic Law, delves into the vital distinction between clean and unclean foods,…
1 Maccabees 8 – Alliance with the Romans
Alliance with the Romans: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Maccabees 8 Executive Summary 1 Maccabees 8 recounts the pivotal decision of Judas Maccabeus to seek an alliance with the…