A helpful perspective in understanding Lamentations is to look at parallels with the book of Jeremiah, but also with Deuteronomy.

We sometimes hear about people being Good Samaritans. Where does the term come from?

In the eighth century BCE, the prophet Hosea proclaimed blessings, curses, captivity and ultimate restoration for the ancient kingdom of Israel. But those prophecies actually date from much earlier.

The book of Proverbs is referred to as one of the Bible’s “wisdom books.” Among the topics it addresses is the importance of loyal friendship.

A table bringing together dates, prophecies, events and key scriptures relating to the period preceding the conquests of Israel and Judah by Assyria and Babylon.