the tomb of Xerxes I built by his son, Artaxerxes i Books 1-7 of Nehemiah are considered his memoirs. Books 8-12 are thought to be editted later by the prophet Ezra, but that is problematic because Ezra is traditionally, Ezra (Esdras I+ II) is considered to have been in Jerusaleum thirteen years earlier than Nehemiah, … Continue reading History of Nehemiah
Venus is a planet in our solar system. She was also called Ishtar by the Babylonians and Astarte by the Phoenicians, , but the Bible has no record of either name. Instead, we know her by Ashoreth which becomes Aphrodite in Ancient Greece. The Babylonian Ishtar represented the evening and morning stars and was accordingly … Continue reading Venus is not Ishtar or Ashoreth
Babylonia had many gods, one of which was Nebo or Nabo. He was a prophet or herald and patron of scholars and the god of astrology. He was later picked up by the Ancient Greeks as Hermes and the Romans Mercury. Nebo is in the Old Testament, but not as a god worshiped, instead as … Continue reading Babylonian God Nebo – Mercury
Reaction of the Enemies [ESV 4:1–3] When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about it, it was very displeasing to them that someone had come to seek the welfare of the sons of Israel." Nehemiah 2:10 "But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard it, … Continue reading Nehemiah’s tale of woe #1
In my anguish... 