The Old Testament was NOT written by kings with their own agenda. Good grief. It was written by prophets and Moses.
My goodness, the books of Chronicles and Kong’s are full of information that showed the downfalls of Israelite Kong’s and their kingdoms. If anything, these books serve as warnings to future leaders.
Unlike other ancient civilizations where the kings are “like gods,” and those historical relics and reliefs are full of boasting and small portions of accuracy, The Bible paints no ideal is picture of the kings and details their flaws.
Should say Kings.
:) AMEN! Use the Bible as a map and in context. Watch out for the Garden though, it’s well guarded.
I grew up near Trenton on the pennsy side and loved going to Washington’s Crossing to walk where Washington and his troops were. I believe a couple of trees are that old too.
So being able to walk in Israel or where the city of the Great King will reign bringing true peace on earth would be inexplicable.