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Dec 8, 2022 · Safra was a descendant of a Jewish family that had been in Aleppo (Aram Tzova in the Bible, home to the Great Synagogue and the Aleppo Codex) for generations. His father, Jacob, moved to Beirut...
Sep 1, 2022 · New biography delves into mysterious backstory of billionaire banker Edmond J. Safra. Few truly knew the private Safra, who died tragically after scaling up his family’s small Beirut business...
6 days ago · Duration: 365 days. New International Version (NIV) Isaiah 11-13. The Branch From Jesse. 11 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord—
- David Returns to Jerusalem
- Sheba Rebels Against David
- David’s Officials
- The Gibeonites Avenged
- Wars Against The Philistines
9 Throughout the tribes of Israel, all the people were arguing among themselves, saying, “The king delivered us from the hand of our enemies; he is the one who rescued us from the hand of the Philistines.(C) But now he has fled the country to escape from Absalom;(D) 10 and Absalom, whom we anointed to rule over us, has died in battle. So why do you...
20 Now a troublemaker named Sheba son of Bikri, a Benjamite, happened to be there. He sounded the trumpet and shouted, 2 So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bikri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem. 3 When David returned to his palace in Jerusalem, he took the ten concubine...
23 Joab(BF) was over Israel’s entire army; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; 24 Adoniram[d](BG) was in charge of forced labor; Jehoshaphat(BH) son of Ahilud was recorder; 25 Sheva was secretary; Zadok(BI) and Abiathar were priests; 26 and Ira the Jairite[e]was David’s priest.
21 During the reign of David, there was a famine(BJ) for three successive years; so David sought(BK) the face of the Lord. The Lordsaid, “It is on account of Saul and his blood-stained house; it is because he put the Gibeonites to death.” 2 The king summoned the Gibeonites(BL) and spoke to them. (Now the Gibeonites were not a part of Israel but wer...
15 Once again there was a battle between the Philistines(CH) and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines, and he became exhausted. 16 And Ishbi-Benob, one of the descendants of Rapha, whose bronze spearhead weighed three hundred shekels[g] and who was armed with a new sword, said he would kill David. 17 But Abishai(CI)...
Jan 7, 2024 · Discover the importance of regular Bible reading and how to overcome common frustrations with these practical tips. Explore different translations, reading plans, study methods, and devotional resources to enrich your spiritual journey.
Oct 23, 2023 · As the heirs of Joseph Safra are caught up in a bitter inheritance row, preparation, education and communication continue to be the key watchwords for ultra-high-net-worth families going through their own succession process.
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Professor Michael Fishbane describes what he calls a “covenant theology.” The idea is that our responsibilities in the world are too important to be set aside even by senseless tragedies. In his book, Sacred Attunement, he asks the following questions:
