1 Chronicles 1:43

1 Chronicles 1:43 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.

King James Version KJV

¶ Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.

American Standard Version ASV

Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel: Bela the son of Beor; and the name of his city was Dinhabah.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Now these are the kings who were ruling in the land of Edom, before there was any king over Israel: Bela, the son of Beor; his town was named Dinhabah.

Free Bible Version FBV

These were the kings who reigned over Edom before any Israelite king reigned over them: Bela son of Beor, the name of whose city was Dinhabah.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And these were the Kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before a King reigned ouer the children of Israel, to wit, Bela the sonne of Beor, and the name of his citie was Dinhabah.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And these [are] the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before the reigning of a king of the sons of Israel: Bela son of Beor, and the name of his city [is] Dinhabah.

World English Bible WEB

Now these are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom, before any king reigned over the children of Israel: Bela the son of Beor; and the name of his city was Dinhabah.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there was a king over the children of Israel: Bale the son of Beer: and the name of his city was Denaba.

Translation for Translators T4T

These are the names of the kings that ruled the Edom region before any kings ruled over Israel: Bela, the son of Beor, was king in Edom, and the name of the city in which he lived was Dinhabah.

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1 Chronicles 1:43 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה הַ/מְּלָכִ֗ים אֲשֶׁ֤ר מָלְכוּ֙ בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ אֱד֔וֹם לִ/פְנֵ֥י מְלָךְ מֶ֖לֶךְ לִ/בְנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל בֶּ֚לַע בֶּן בְּע֔וֹר וְ/שֵׁ֥ם עִיר֖/וֹ דִּנְהָֽבָה

וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 these Conj | Pron

הַ/מְּלָכִ֗ים melek H4428 King's Art | N-mp

אֲשֶׁ֤ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

מָלְכוּ֙ mâlak H4427 to reign V-Qal-Perf-3cp

בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ ʼerets H776 land Prep | N-cs

אֱד֔וֹם ʼĔdôm H123 Edom N-proper

לִ/פְנֵ֥י pânîym H6440 face Prep | N-cp

מְלָךְ mâlak H4427 to reign V-Qal-Inf-a

מֶ֖לֶךְ melek H4428 King's N-ms

לִ/בְנֵ֣י bên H1121 son Prep | N-mp

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper

בֶּ֚לַע Belaʻ H1106 Bela N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

בְּע֔וֹר Bᵉʻôwr H1160 Beor N-proper

וְ/שֵׁ֥ם shêm H8034 name Conj | N-ms

עִיר֖/וֹ ʻîyr H5892 excitement N-fs | Suff

דִּנְהָֽבָה Dinhâbâh H1838 Dinhabah N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 1:43

וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 "these" Conj | Pron

This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.

Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)

Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.

הַ/מְּלָכִ֗ים melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-mp

This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

אֲשֶׁ֤ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

מָלְכוּ֙ mâlak H4427 "to reign" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.

Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen

Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.

בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ ʼerets H776 "land" Prep | N-cs

The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.

Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan

Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.

אֱד֔וֹם ʼĔdôm H123 "Edom" N-proper

Edom was the twin brother of Jacob and the region where he lived. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and his story is told in Genesis 25. Edom is also another name for Esau.

Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.25; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Israel (H3478); married to Oholibamah (H0173), Judith (H3067), Adah (H5711H) and Mahalath (H4258); father of: Eliphaz (H0464), Reuel (H7467), Jeush (H3266), Jalam (H3281) and Korah (H7141); also called Edom at Gen.25.30; 36.1,8,19,21; 1x,54; Another name of e.sav (עֵשָׂו "Esau" H6215G) § Edom = "red" 1) Edom 2) Edomite, Idumean-descendants of Esau 3) land of Edom, Idumea-land south and south east of Palestine

Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: Edom, Edomites, Idumea. See also: Genesis 25:30; 1 Chronicles 1:54; Psalms 60:2.

לִ/פְנֵ֥י pânîym H6440 "face" Prep | N-cp

This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.

Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of

Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.

מְלָךְ mâlak H4427 "to reign" V-Qal-Inf-a

Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen

מֶ֖לֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" N-ms

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

לִ/בְנֵ֣י bên H1121 "son" Prep | N-mp

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper

Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.

Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile

Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.

בֶּ֚לַע Belaʻ H1106 "Bela" N-proper

Bela is a name in the Bible, given to a place and to people, including an Edomite and Israelites. It means destruction and is also the name of a city that was spared when Lot intervened, and was later called Zoar.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.8; son of: Azaz (H5811) § Bela = "destruction" one of the five cities of the plain which was spared at the intercession of Lot, and received the name of Zoar

Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Bela. See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Chronicles 1:43; 1 Chronicles 8:3.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

בְּע֔וֹר Bᵉʻôwr H1160 "Beor" N-proper

Beor was a man in the Bible, the father of Balaam, a famous prophet, and also the father of Bela, an Edomite king. His name means 'burning' and he is mentioned in the book of Numbers. The KJV translates it as 'Beor'.

Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.22.5; father of: Balaam (H1109A) Also named: Bosor, Beōr (Βοσόρ, Βεώρ "Beor" G1007) § Beor = "burning" 1) father of Balaam 2) father of Bela, king of Edom

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Beor. See also: Genesis 36:32; Deuteronomy 23:5; Micah 6:5.

וְ/שֵׁ֥ם shêm H8034 "name" Conj | N-ms

In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.

Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)

Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.

עִיר֖/וֹ ʻîyr H5892 "excitement" N-fs | Suff

In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.

Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror

Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.

דִּנְהָֽבָה Dinhâbâh H1838 "Dinhabah" N-proper

Dinhabah was a town in Edom, meaning give thou judgement, and was the capital city of King Bela.

Definition: § Dinhabah = "give thou judgement" capital city of Bela, king of Edom

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Dinhaban. See also: Genesis 36:32; 1 Chronicles 1:43.

Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 1:43

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1 Chronicles 1:43 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 1:43
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:43
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:43
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:43
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:43
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 1:43
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 1:43
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 1:43

Context — The Kings of Edom

41The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran. 42The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.

43These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.

44When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. 45When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Genesis 36:31–43	These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah. When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith. When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place. When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place. When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place. When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab. These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. Esau was the father of the Edomites.
2	Numbers 24:17–19	I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth. Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor. A ruler will come from Jacob and destroy the survivors of the city.”
3	Genesis 49:10	The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.

1 Chronicles 1:43 Summary

[This verse tells us about the first king of Edom, a country near Israel, named Bela son of Beor, who ruled from a city called Dinhabah, as stated in 1 Chronicles 1:43. It shows us that God was working in the lives of people outside of Israel, just like he was working in the lives of the Israelites, as seen in Genesis 12:3 and Genesis 28:14. This reminds us that God is the King of all nations, and he has a plan for everyone, as supported by Psalm 103:19 and Isaiah 40:15-17. By looking at the example of King Bela and the city of Dinhabah, we can learn about the importance of leadership and legacy, and how God uses these to fulfill his purposes, as seen in 2 Samuel 5:12 and Proverbs 16:18.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Bible include a list of kings who reigned in Edom before the kings of Israel?

The Bible includes this list to show God's sovereignty over all nations, including Edom, and to provide a historical context for the kingdom of Israel, as seen in 1 Chronicles 1:43 and supported by Genesis 36:31-43.

Who was Bela son of Beor and why is he mentioned in the Bible?

Bela son of Beor was the first king to reign in Edom, as stated in 1 Chronicles 1:43, and his mention in the Bible highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants a blessing to all nations, including Edom, as seen in Genesis 12:3 and Genesis 28:14.

What can we learn from the city of Dinhabah being named after King Bela?

The city of Dinhabah being named after King Bela, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:43, teaches us about the significance of leadership and legacy, as also seen in the example of King David in 2 Samuel 5:12 and the warning against pride in Proverbs 16:18.

How does this verse fit into the bigger picture of biblical history?

This verse fits into the bigger picture of biblical history by providing a link between the pre-Israelite period and the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, as described in 1 Samuel 8:1-22 and supported by the genealogies in 1 Chronicles 1-9.

Reflection Questions

What does this verse teach us about God's relationship with the nations, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
How does the mention of King Bela and his city Dinhabah relate to the concept of kingdom and authority in the Bible, and what can we learn from this?
What can we learn from the fact that the Edomites had kings before the Israelites, and how does this impact our understanding of God's plan for his people?
In what ways does this verse highlight the themes of leadership, power, and legacy, and how can we apply these themes to our own lives and relationships?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 1:43

Ver. 43-54. Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom,.... Which had its name from Esau, who was so called, Genesis 25:30.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:43

Of this and the following verses, See Poole "", &c., whence this whole relation is taken.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:43

1 Chronicles 1:43 Now these [are] the kings that reigned in the land of Edom before [any] king reigned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city [was] Dinhabah.Ver. 43. Now these are the kings.] Kings were crowned, dukes were not. Israel had first judges, who were as dukes; after that, kings; and then dukes again, or governors, viz., after the captivity. So had Edom. See 1 Chronicles 1:51-52.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:43

(43-54) The ancient kings and chiliarchs of Edom, a transcript of Gen 36:31-43, with only such differences as are incidental to transcribing.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:43

Verse 43. Before any king reigned over - Israel] See Genesis 36:31, c., where the same verses occur, as I have supposed borrowed from this place and see the notes there. Bela the son of Beor] "Balaam the impious son of Beor, the same as Laban the Syrian, who formed a confederacy with the sons of Esau, to destroy Jacob and his children; and he studied to destroy them utterly. Afterwards he reigned in Sodom; and the name of his royal city was Dinhabah, because it was undeservedly given to him." - T.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 1:43

43–51a. The early Kings of Edom. (Cp. Genesis 36:31-39.) 43. in the land of Edom] Edom continued to play an important part in the history of Israel till long after the Chronicler’s lifetime. See (e.g.) 1Ma 5:65; 2Ma 10:14-17. Moreover the Herods were of Edomite descent.

Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 1:43

The slight differences favor the view, that the writer of Chronicles has here, as elsewhere, abridged from Genesis (see the marginal references).

Sermons on 1 Chronicles 1:43

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	Shewing the Several Circumstances Which Attend the Messiah's Birth. by John Gill	John Gill preaches on the various prophecies surrounding the birth of the Messiah, emphasizing how these prophecies were fulfilled in Jesus. He discusses the significance of the st
	The Day of Jehovah by Arno Clemens Gaebelein	Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the consistent prophecy throughout the Bible regarding the future day of Jehovah, a day of wrath, judgment, and the manifestation of God's glo
	The Wise-Men Follow the Star by F.B. Meyer	F.B. Meyer emphasizes the widespread expectation of a great king's advent during the Nativity, rooted in prophecies and the cultural climate of the time. He illustrates how God rea