1 Maccabees 5 – Victories in Surrounding Nations
1 Maccabees 5: Triumph Through Faith — A Coptic Orthodox Commentary ✨ Executive Summary 1 Maccabees 5 details the arduous yet ultimately victorious campaigns of Judas Maccabeus and his brothers…
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Judges 12 – Jephthah and the Conflict with Ephraim; Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon
Jephthah’s Tragic Victory: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Judges 12 Executive Summary Judges 12 recounts the aftermath of Jephthah’s victory over the Ammonites, a victory marred by a devastating civil…
Joshua 22 – The Eastern Tribes Return Home and Build an Altar
Crossing the Jordan in Peace: Understanding Unity and Avoiding Division in Joshua 22 Executive Summary Joshua 22 narrates the story of the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh returning to…