Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

1 Chronicles 4 Commentary The listing of God’s people continues, but it is the usual names, and not simple and summarized figures like ‘x’ clans for Judah, or ‘y’ clans for Simeon. Summarized figures would be easier for us, but it is not the LORD’s way. The LORD calls us by name. We are listedContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 4 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 3 Commentary This chapter is appropriately titled, ‘The Sons of David”. David probably fathered more than twenty children by his many wives and concubines. It was probably a sign of strength in his time, but it was still sinful even by the Old Testament standards under which he lived. Kings were specifically orderedContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 3 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 2 Commentary This chapter is a continuation of the listing of key characters in the storyline of the Bible. Out of Abraham came Isaac. The many other sons of Abraham are ignored. Out of Isaac came Edom and Israel. The history of Edom was summarized yesterday. Today, the focus shifts to Jacob. HeContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 2 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 1 Commentary Ten words could make a relatively small sentence in most writings – hardly enough to convey a logical thought. But here in this book, ten words are enough to cover the 3 opening verses! The reason is simple: these words are the names of individuals. The author recounts the story ofContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 1 Commentary”

2 Kings 25 Commentary. The two-volume work collectively called the Book of Kings comes to a close with Chapter 25. Zedekiah is captured, blinded, and exiled. The last thing he saw was the killing of his sons. The temple is burnt down. The palace is also burnt down, together with every other important building inContinueContinue reading “2 Kings 25 Commentary”

2 Kings 24 Commentary The chapter starts with Jehoiakim on the throne. Like Zedekiah later, his name had been changed from Eliakim (Y’hoyakim). He is a puppet king under Pharaoh. Later he becomes a puppet king under Nebuchadnezzar. In between these two powers were Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raids on Judah – all these happeningsContinueContinue reading “2 Kings 24 Commentary”

2 Kings 23 Commentary “Then all the people pledged themselves to the covenant.” This was the easier part. “He also tore down the quarters of the male shrine prostitutes that were in the temple of the LORD.” This was the harder part. After confession, every saint is expected to clean up. Every article that isContinueContinue reading “2 Kings 23 Commentary”

2 Kings 22 Commentary We guessed it right. No one bothered to check their actions against the word of the LORD! See how the king reacts when the Law is read to him! This Law was meant to be read and meditated on day and night. This would keep God’s people on the rails. TheContinueContinue reading “2 Kings 22 Commentary”

2 Kings 21 Commentary King Manasseh of Judah is known for his extreme wickedness. He sacrificed his own son in the fire, practiced divination, sought omens, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did much evil in the eyes of the LORD, arousing his anger. Consequently, the LORD pronounced on Judah the same sentence as onContinueContinue reading “2 Kings 21 Commentary”

2 Kings 20 Commentary The audacity of prayer. This would easily be a fitting title for this chapter. The LORD sends the prophet Isaiah to announce Hezekiah’s death. But Hezekiah knows how to react when a crisis hits. He faces the LORD and asks to be forgiven on the basis that his heart had beenContinueContinue reading “2 Kings 20 Commentary”