His story is in Judges 13:24, 14:1-20, 15:1-16, 16:1-30
Born as an answer to prayer and blessed of the Lord. A very strong man, perhaps the strongest. Appears to have turned his back on the Lord. Disobeyed his parents and married the wrong woman. Took up with the Harlot, Delilah. Told Delilah his secret. Mocked and jeered by the Philistines. Finally called upon the Lord before he Died.
The Apostle Paul mentions Samson and his faith Hebrews 11:32 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:
Who was Obed? He is mentioned 9 times in the Old Testament. Twice in the New.
The son of Booz, (Boaz) and Ruth. He was the father of Jesse, who was the father of David.
Named 3 times in Ruth 4:17, 21-22 Named 5 times in 1 Chronicles 2:12, 2:37-38, 11:47, 26:7 Named once in 2 Chronicles 23:1
Matthew and Luke list him in the genealogies of the Lord Jesus: Matthew 1:5And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; Luke 3:32 Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,
One of three angels Named in the Scriptures. His name means “like God.”
Mentioned 5 times in Scripture.
Michael one of the chief princes Daniel 10:13 Michael stands guard over Israel Daniel 12:1 Michael battles the patron angels of other nations Daniel 12:1 Michael directly opposes Satan Jude 1:9 Michael is the only one the Bible calls an archangel Jude 1:9 Michael only says four words in the Bible Jude 1:9 Michael is a military commander of some angels Revelation 12:7
Daniel 10:13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. Daniel 10:21 But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince. Daniel 12:1And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
Jude 1:9Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
Revelation 12:7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
Could 1 Thessalonians 4:16 be referring to Michael? For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
The story of his fall ISAIAH 14:12-15 Lucifer, his name in Heaven. Satan, His name after his fall.
Isaiah 14:12-15How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
The Lord Jesus said: Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
The Apostle Paul warned: Ephesians 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
The Apostle also spoke of Him: John 12:31Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. John 14:30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. John 16:11Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
Jesse in mentioned 39 times in the Old testament, mostly as the father of David. 1 Samuel 25:10, 2 Samuel 20:1, 23:1, 1 Kings 12:6 1 Chronicles 2:12-13, 10:14, 12:18, 29:26 2 Chronicles 10:16, 11:18 Psalms 72:20 Isaiah 11:1,10
He fathered 7 sons: Eliab the firstborn, Abinadab the second, Shimma the third, Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth, Ozem the sixth, David the seventh: and daughters Zeruiah, and Abigail.
Matthew and Luke record the genealogies. Matthew 1:5-6And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias; Luke 3:32Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,
The Apostle Paul addresses and audience of Jews, Men of Israel.Acts 13:16-42 Acts 13:22And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
The Apostle Paul repeats the Lord’s linage.Romans 15:8-14 Romans 15:12And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.
The Gileadite was a mighty man of valour. He was the son of a harlot. Cast out by his family. Asked to return and deliver them from the Ammonites. The Lord used him to save them. A vow involving his daughter, a virgin. He had only one daughter, no sons. A judge of Israel ruled 6 years.
Israelites reminded of the Judges the lord sent to deliver them: 1 Samuel 12:11And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelled safe.
The Apostle Paul mentions Jephthah and his faith: Hebrews 11:32 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:
The son of Joash. When the Israelites were most depressed by the Midianites, the Angel of the Lord (preincarnate Jesus) appeared unto Gideon. By faith he trusted the Lord. Led 300 men to defeat the Midianites. Had threescore and ten sons of his body begotten: for he had many wives. Judged Israel for forty years in peace.
The Apostle Paul mentions Gedeon (Gideon) and his faith: Hebrews 11:32 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:
One of three angels Named in the Scriptures. His name means “God is my strength” or “God is my strong man”. Appears 4 times in Scripture. Twice to Daniel. Once to Zacharias and once to Mary.
To Daniel to interpret the vision:Daniel 8:1-15 Daniel 8:16 And I heard a man’s voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.
To Daniel in answer to prayer.Daniel 9:3-20 Daniel 9:21Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.
To Zacharias about his son:Luke 1:11-20 Luke 1:19And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
To Mary about her son:Luke 1:26-35 Luke 1:26And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
The older of twin boys born to Isaac and Rebekah. The Hairy Brother (Esau means Hairy). Favored by his father. A hunter and a man of the field. Trader his ‘birthright’ for a bowl of pottage. Married Judith, a non-Israelite. Blessing (which he sold) from his father, stolen by Jacob, his twin. Enraged, he tried to kill Jacob. The father of the Edomites. Reconciled with Jacob, and both Buried Isaac, their father.
Many references to Esau and his offspring, from Deuteronomy to Malachi Deuteronomy 2:4-5,8,12,22,29 Joshua 24:4 1 Chronicles 1:34-35 Jeremiah 49:8,10 Obadiah 1:6,8-8,18-19,21 Malachi 1:2-3
The Apostle Paul mentions Esau: Romans 9:13As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. Hebrews 11:20By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Hebrews 12:16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
