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First Encounter with Elijah
- Brent Billings recalls first hearing the Elijah story in middle school music class.
- The story's impact left him amazed by its presence in the Bible.
Kingdom Division
- The podcast discusses the period of the kings, post-judges, and the transition from a united kingdom to a divided one.
- This division stemmed from Rehoboam's harsh response to the people's plea for lighter burdens than his father, Solomon, imposed.
Omri's Phoenician Alliance
- Omri, a shrewd and ruthless ruler, established a significant relationship with Phoenicia for security.
- This connection led to his son Ahab marrying Jezebel, the Phoenician high priestess of Baal worship, creating conflict.