1 Kings 15–16: On Entering into a Covenant with Darth Vader and then Re-Canaanizing the Land of Israel (Ep. 126)

In this engaging discussion, Alex Duke, a biblical commentator, Jim Hamilton, an Old Testament scholar, and Sam Emadi, a biblical interpreter, explore the tumultuous reigns of Israel's kings in 1 Kings 15 and 16. They dissect the contrast between Judah's faithful rulers and Israel's idolatrous leaders, particularly focusing on King Asa’s complex decisions and alliances. The trio humorously delves into how Ahab's unprecedented evil and causing Israel's covenant violations, reflected in the rebuilding of Jericho, highlight the spiritual decline of the kingdom.