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Samuel has a surprising connection to Christmas. Church lectionaries during Advent are filled with prophets like Isaiah, yet 2 Samuel 7 makes its way into the lineup. Why? Whether or not you are interested in this chapter’s connections to Christmas, 2 Samuel 7 is a pivotal passage for the plot of the Hebrew Bible. Themes of dynasty, presence, servant leadership, and more are on full display in this major movement of the Hebrew Bible. 0:27-2:34: A Surprising Christmas Chapter2:35-4:36: Characters and Themes of Samuel4:36-8:54: The Size and Sources of Samuel8:55-10:11: Samuel as a TV Show10:12-11:20: The Prayers of Hannah and Mary11:21-19:48: The Many Sides of David19:49-25:51: Houses, Temples, and Dynasties25:52-28:24: Promise and Problems28:25-32:11: Masoretic Markings and Emphasis on YHWH32:12-34:26: The Servant Leadership of YHWH34:27-42:16: The Dynasty of David’s Failure to Serve Like YHWH42:17-45:07: Forgetting the Origin45:08-56:36: God the Father of the Seed of DavidJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

What is the actual context behind the famous verse about the virgin giving birth to a son named “Emanuel”? This line comes from Isaiah, and the context opens up deeper layers of meaning. In this episode Matthew (M.A. Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares the story of Isaiah 7-8 and teaches the difference between “prediction fulfillment” and “typological fulfillment.” This topic has wide ranging implications for reading the prophets in general.  Chapters0:27-1:44: Intro1:45-4:29: Referencing Lines or Stories?4:30-6:15: Isaiah Overview6:16-10:23: The War10:24-13:24: The Son13:25-16:38: 8th Century BCE Emanuel16:39-17:57: The Nation of Emanuel17:58-20:09: Prediction vs Typological Fulfillment20:10-26:48: 1st Century CE Emanuel26:49-29:30: The Theme of Hope through BirthMatthew referenced a video by @bitesizeseminary about the expensive cost of writing in the biblical world. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/BVCdpSuoBBQ?si=-UPNmrjoLvwam_RpMatthew also referenced a scholar from a podcast episode I listened to. His specific verbiage about “prediction fulfillment vs typological fulfillment” is helpful. Here is where you can hear more:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZpIJ9y5nYcApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-two-testaments/id1585711864?i=1000635221242Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1d8sdUGd9BMgS8RPh3SFIJ?si=Inb-NoxhQCeVE9aB6impswJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Micah 3 contains a passage that challenges hypocritical prophets. The Hebrew language of this chapter is biting and intense. What follows this section of judgment is an unexpected message hope. Micah 3-4 is a great section of the prophets that illustrates two important themes of the prophets of the Hebrew Bible. Matthew (M.A. Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) breaks down these chapters and does an analysis of some of the interesting Hebrew insights in these chapters. 0:27-1:19: Intro1:20-2:54: Challenges with Prophets2:55-6:40: Two Sides of the Coin: Judgment and Hope6:41-9:46: Etched in Stone or Written in Pencil?9:47-11:38: Micah 3 Intro11:39-13:17: Prophets for Hire in HB and Mari13:18-16:48: Serpent Seers: Hebrew Language Insight16:49-20:47: Humiliation of the Hypocrites: Hebrew Language Insight20:48-22:33: Remember who has the answer: Akkadian Language Insight22:34-25:06: A Prophet filled with Power25:07-28:25: Micah 4 and Hope28:26-29:44: ConclusionJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

How do we make sense of the Hebrew Prophets? The Latter Prophets of Isaiah-Malachi are some of the most enduring books of the Hebrew Bible. While this literature is full of meaning, these books can be some of the most difficult to understand. We interviewed a scholar on the prophets to learn more about how to approach this part of Scripture. Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer is Professor of Old Testament Exegesis at ALT School of Theology, Sweden. She holds a PhD in Divinity/Hebrew Bible from Oxford, and completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Her specialty is the Prophetic Literature, though she is also working in the lament literature, the reception history of the Bible, Ezra-Nehemiah, and 1-2 Samuel. Professor Tiemeyer has authored six monographs and three textbooks. She has published numerous book chapters in edited volumes, as well as a plethora of journal articles across some of the most prestigious, peer-reviewed journals in Hebrew Bible studies, while also having presented countless times at some of the largest and most esteemed scholarly meetings around the world. She is currently Editor for the Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, and has been praised by her peers as “an accomplished scholar and editor with an international reputation for careful and nuanced scholarship.” She currently lives in Örebro, Sweden, with her husband and their two daughters.  "Jonah Through the Centuries" https://www.amazon.com/Jonah-Through-Centuries-Blackwell-Commentaries-ebook/dp/B09DWJZP77/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29T5YBP0WC0FY&keywords=lena-sofia+tiemeyer&qid=1698090953&sprefix=lena+sofia%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1 “In Search of Jonathan: Jonathan between the Bible and Modern Fiction” https://global.oup.com/academic/product/in-search-of-jonathan-9780197637777?cc=us&lang=en&Full List of Publications: https://altutbildning.academia.edu/LenaSofiaTiemeyer “Jonah Through the Centuries”Chapters0:26-3:44 Introducing Lena3:45-6:51 Jerusalem: Living and Learning in the Holy Land6:52-10:02 Oxford: Critical vs Reader Approach10:03-13:01 The Roundabout Path to Scholarship13:02-17:22 Redaction Criticism17:23-21:29 Prophecy as Intercession21:30-26:29 The Language and Literature of the Prophets26:30-29:36 If Lena could meet Zechariah29:37-36:56 The Gender of the Fish in Jonah36:57-41:19 Advice for Younger Self41:20-43:48 Who is the Satan in Zechariah?43:49-46:31 Joshua’s Unique Priestly Clothing46:32-48:12 Divine Council in the Prophets48:13-55:00 How to Write and Research Well55:01-59:12 Nathan’s Learning from Lena59:13-1:00:26 Publications by LenaJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

How do we do responsible and holistic exegesis of the Hebrew Bible? What are principles and methods that we can apply reasonably and consistently? In this unique interview, Dr. Matthieu Richelle wrote responses to questions that we sent him about his book on the subject. In this episode we share our correspondence with him and also share our own thoughts. Dr. Matthieu Richelle is Professor of Old Testament Exegesis at the Universitè catholique de Louvain (Belgium). Link to Book "Interpreting Israel's Scriptures": https://www.amazon.com/Interpreting-Israels-Scriptures-Practical-Testament/dp/1619709589/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JTO6GQK3IGW0&keywords=interpreting+israel%27s+scriptures&qid=1696648670&sprefix=interpreting+israe%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1Chapters0:25-5:05 Call to holistic and responsible reading of the HB5:06-10:53 Book Outline10:54-15:34 Math Teacher to Biblical Scholar15:35-21:58 Learning from “Players” vs “Coaches”21:59-28:45 Interpreting the text in community28:46-31:45 The value of a handbook for students31:46-38:05 The joy of the rich complexity of studying scripture38:06-53:27 How the church and academia can be more holistic in exegesis55:28-58:59 Grappling with sources, authorship, and editing of the HB59:00-1:02:52 Date of Event vs Date of Text1:02:53-1:04:02 How our expertise influences our exegesis1:04:03-1:07:23 Encouragement and where to find the bookWHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@_hebrewbibleinsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Making sense of narrative books of the Hebrew Bible. We interview Dr. Gary Schnittjer about his latest book and questions related to narrative books of the Hebrew Bible. See below for episode timestamps and information for the giveaway.Old Testament Narrative Books: the Israel Story: https://www.amazon.com/Old-Testament-Narrative-Books-Connections/dp/108774752X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2URGDYR3D8NVQ&keywords=old+testament+narrative+books&qid=1694998120&sprefix=old+testament+narrative+books%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-3GIVEAWAY INFOShare a link to this episode on social media. Tag our Hebrew Bible Insights social media account so that we see it! We are on Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), and Threads (See below for links to the accounts) We will randomly choose two people who shared the episode. We will send winners a message to get information for sending you the book.0:25-4:49 Gary’s New Book: Old Testament Narrative Books4:50-10:47 Reading History as Prophecy10:48-13:00 Royal Narratives in ANE13:01-21:18 Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles…What Makes Them Unique21:19-28:01 The Different Places of Chronicles in the Bible28:02-39:07 Flashbacks in Judges39:08-47:11 Telling Narratives Out of Order for a Purpose47:12-55:08 Difficulties for Students with Narrative Books55:09-1:01:15 Meditating on Hebrew Bible Narratives1:01:16-1:03:12 ConclusionWHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@_hebrewbibleinsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Who are the Nephilim in Genesis 6? The answer to this question plays a key role for the plot of the Hebrew Bible. This rabbit hole is deep and fascinating. Our journey takes us to comparing ancient manuscripts, analyzing Hebrew text, and exploring the Mesopotamian tradition of divine beings and a flood. The conversation finishes with how this topic is related to the important theme of divine sonship in the Bible. 0:25-1:27 Intro1:28-8:37 Comparing Variant Manuscripts of Deut 328:38-10:10 Context of Gen 610:11-18:29 Hebrew analysis of “Nephilim”18:30-20:30 What is “Prehistory”?20:31-28:41 Mesopotamian “Apkallu” and Hebrew “Nephilim”28:42-36:07 When were the Nephilim active on earth?36:08-43:51 Enoch and Variations in tradition of Nephilim43:52-51:39 Divine Sonship in Scripture51:40-1:04:37 What if it’s “Sons of Israel” instead of “Sons of God”?WHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@_hebrewbibleinsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Iosif Zhakevich about his new commentary on the book of Zechariah. See more about Iosif below.Link to Iosif’s book: https://www.gracebooks.com/zechariah-motc.htmlWe talk about a number of topics Nathan and Iosif share memories studying at Hebrew University of Jerusalem together Iosif Zhakevich’s commentary on Zechariah  What does it mean when God “remembers”? What are the visions of Zechariah? Why is there a unique Priest-King in Zechariah even though they were separate positions in Israel? What does Zechariah say about the Messiah? How does Zechariah talk about the future?  Iosif does a Bible study on Zechariah 12Chapters0:25-4:10 Intro4:11-7:32 Iosif’s story with Biblical studies7:33-12:03 Memories from Hebrew University12:04-13:29 Studying to Serve Christ13:30-18:48 Elevator Pitch for Zechariah18:49-22:13 Structure and Style of Zechariah22:14-29:29 Visions of Zechariah29:30-38:22 The Priest King38:23-41:16 The Future in Zechariah41:17-46:54 Zechariah 12 Bible Study46:55-48:48 Scripture for the Church48:49-51:30 Divine Son51:31-53:27 Encouragement for Perseverance - Zechariah Today53:28-54:46 Where to find Iosif’s BookIosif Zhakevich is Associate Professor of Old Testament at The Master’s Seminary and an elder at Grace Community Church. After receiving his B.A. from UCLA, and an M.Div. and Th.M. from TMS, Iosif completed an M.A. at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a Ph.D. from Harvard University, where he focused on Near Eastern languages and civilizations.Dr. Zhakevich grew up in a Christian home, but he repented of his sin and committed to following Christ at age 17.At TMS, Dr. Zhakevich teaches Hebrew Exegesis, Exegesis of Messianic Texts, and the Art of Bible Translation, among other classes. He was part of a translation committee that worked on the Legacy Standard Bible, he now serves as the managing editor of The Master's Seminary Journal, and he oversees the Tyndale Center for Bible Translation at The Master's Seminary.At Grace Community Church, Dr. Zhakevich serves as an elder and co-leads a fellowship group with Dr. Abner Chou.EducationB.A., University of California – Los AngelesM.Div., The Master’s SeminaryTh.M., The Master’s SeminaryM.A., Hebrew University of JerusalemA.M., Harvard UniversityPh.D., Harvard UniversityWHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@_hebrewbibleinsightsJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Join Dr. Hélène Dallaire, an expert in Old Testament studies, as she explores the lives of women in the Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East. She highlights the first named scribe in history, shares fascinating insights about daily life for women, and uncovers the significant contributions of the underrated prophetess Huldah. Dallaire challenges traditional views on patriarchy in the Bible and discusses God's ideal vision for gender roles, inviting listeners to rethink women's agency in scriptural narratives.

Deuteronomy has one of the most famous lines in all of Scripture that Jesus quotes as part of an answer to the question: "What is the greatest commandment?" The Shema is the core of a Jewish prayer that is one the of the oldest prayers in the world. Deuteronomy 6:4 and following are famous for good reason...but what is the entire book of Deuteronomy about? What was supposed to be a Bible study on Deuteronomy 32 quickly became a discussion about the form and message of the book as a whole. Here it is! (We will get back to Deuteronomy 32 in a future episode!)We talk about a number of topics The big picture message of Deuteronomy Deuteronomy is a Treaty Covenant Document, which is a well attested genre in the ancient Near East Is Deuteronomy more like 2nd millennium BCE Hittite treaties or 1st millennium BCE Neo Assyrian treaties? What does “love” mean in Deuteronomy and how ancient Near Eastern treaties help us understand this. Hebrew language insights from Deuteronomy 32 The connection between Deuteronomy 32 and Genesis 1 Wisdom and Deuteronomy The relationship between faith and risk God as Heavenly Father in Deuteronomy0:25-1:41 Initial impression of Deuteronomy1:42-7:32 Deuteronomy as Retelling and Reinterpretation7:33-9:29 Big Picture Ideas from Deuteronomy9:30-17:50 Deuteronomy is a Treaty Covenant Document!17:51-24:36 Is Deuteronomy a 2nd or 1st millennium text?24:37-29:21 “Love” in Deuteronomy and ancient Near Eastern Treaties29:21-35:23 How Deuteronomy 32 fits in the book35:24-42:11 Hebrew language insights from Deuteronomy 3242:12-46:11 Wisdom and Deuteronomy46:12-48:57 Faith and Risk48:58-55:55 God as Heavenly Father in DeuteronomyWHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com