The books of Joshua through Esther recount Israel’s history from their entrance into Canaan about 1400 B.C. to the close of the Old Testament about 400 B.C. During this period they occupied the land of promise, became a kingdom, divided into two kingdoms, lost the land being taken into captivity in Babylon, were released to rebuild the city, the Temple and the people, but never regained control of the land.
That they needed a consistently godly leader was made very clear during this period, but no such man ever appeared on the scene, not even King David. Israel never became strong again and being strategically located in relationship to the Persian, Greek, Roman and Egyptian empires they were constantly set upon by one or another of these armies as they fought each other. Their temple provided a treasure trove of supplies for the invading armies who were bent on destroying what they didn’t carry off.
By the time God was ready to send Messiah, they were ready for Him to provide them a king who would throw off the heavy burden of Roman oppression. They wanted a political king, but were not prepared for a spiritual leader, a savior, one who would bring reconciliation between them and God.
Last edited 11/14/2019
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