Author: Shalem John

The Book of 1 Kings is a pivotal historical and theological text within the Old Testament, continuing the narrative of Israel’s monarchy that began in 1 and 2 Samuel. Traditionally, 1 and 2 Kings were considered a single work, later divided for convenience in the Greek Septuagint and subsequently in most modern Bibles. Together, these books form a sweeping account of Israel’s history from the death of King David to the Babylonian exile. Specifically, 1 Kings covers the period from the end of David’s reign through the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah and King Ahaziah of Israel—spanning roughly from…

The Book of 2 Kings is one of the most historically rich and theologically profound books in the Old Testament. It continues the narrative begun in 1 Kings, chronicling the decline and eventual fall of both the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. Together, 1 and 2 Kings were originally a single work in the Hebrew Bible, known as “Kings” (Melakhim), before being divided into two books in the Greek Septuagint translation for convenience. This book serves as a sobering account of how the covenant people of God drifted from His commandments, leading to national ruin…

Birth: 02.02.1807 Death:14.06.1883 City: New York Country: America Place of Vision : Sri Lanka Eliza Agnew was born to pious Christian parents James, and Jane Agnew in New York. From her school days, she cherished the resolve to do the mission work. In 1823, she heard John Scudder speaking in a revival meeting and accepted Christ as her personal savior. She joined the Orange Street Presbyterian Church and began to conduct Bible studies and distribute tracts. In 1839, she joined the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM) and was appointed for the Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Mission. Eliza arrived…