Jeremy Ewing Parnach is a name found in the King James Bible, appearing 1 time in the text. Who This Was Parnach was the father of Elizaphan, the prince of the tribe of Zebulun. He is mentioned only once in the King James Bible, in Numbers 34:25: “And the prince of the tribe of the children of … Read more
Thursday, August 27, 2026 Scripture Readings Primary Reading: 1 Samuel 19-21 Secondary Reading: Psalms 99 Key Verse 1 Samuel 20:17 — “And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.” Devotional Thought What does it look like to trust God when the ground … Read more
Igeal is a name found in the King James Bible, appearing 1 time in the text. Who This Was Igeal was a descendant of David, listed in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles. He appears in the record of the line of Shechaniah, within the larger Davidic genealogy that the Chronicler … Read more
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Scripture Readings Primary Reading: 1 Samuel 17-18 Key Verse 1 Samuel 17:45 — “Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the … Read more
The Bible has a great deal to say about honoring parents. This study gathers passages from across Scripture and sets them out for reading and reflection. What Scripture Says The Bible’s teaching on honoring parents begins in the Ten Commandments and runs through the whole canon. In Exodus 20:12, God commands, “Honour thy father and … Read more
Nicolas is a name found in the King James Bible, appearing 1 time in the text. Who This Was Nicolas was one of the seven men chosen by the apostles to serve as deacons in the early church, as recorded in Acts 6. The setting was a time of rapid growth in the Jerusalem church, … Read more
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Scripture Readings Primary Reading: 1 Samuel 14-16 Secondary Reading: Psalms 98 Key Verse 1 Samuel 15:4 — “And Saul gathered the people together, and numbered them in Telaim, two hundred thousand footmen, and ten thousand men of Judah.” Devotional Thought What does it mean to obey God when obedience costs you … Read more
Suah is a name found in the King James Bible, appearing 1 time in the text. Who This Was Suah was a son of Zophah, and a member of the tribe of Asher. He is named only once in the King James Bible, in the genealogy recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:36: “The sons of Zophah; … Read more
Monday, August 24, 2026 Scripture Readings Primary Reading: 1 Samuel 11-13 Key Verse 1 Samuel 12:17 — “Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight … Read more
Sunday, August 23, 2026 Scripture Readings Primary Reading: 1 Samuel 9-10 Key Verse 1 Samuel 10:1 — “Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?” Devotional Thought What do you … Read more
Saturday, August 22, 2026 Scripture Readings Primary Reading: 1 Samuel 6-8 Secondary Reading: Psalms 97 Key Verse 1 Samuel 7:10 — “And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; … Read more
Dekar is a name found in the King James Bible, appearing 1 time in the text. Who This Was Dekar was one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to administer the kingdom of Israel. According to 1 Kings 4, Solomon organized his realm into twelve administrative regions, each overseen by a governor … Read more