Joanne B. Holstein is a Becker Bible Studies teacher and author of Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians. She has received her Master of Science degree in Psychology/Christian Counseling with honors from Liberty University. She is well-known as a counselor to Christian faithful who are struggling with tremendous burden in these difficult times. She is a leading authority on the history of development of the Christian churches and the practices and beliefs of world religions and cults.
Simeon was the second born son of Leah and Jacob. Leah conceived Simeon and said, because the LORD has heard that I was hated, he has therefore given me this son also.
Mount Lebanon is called the "white mountain" because of its snow. It is famous for the groves of cedar trees (Cedars of Lebanon) that grow upon it. Mount Lebanon is the wooded mountain range in the Middle East that extends across the whole land of Lebanon from the coast of the Mediterranean coast.
There has been example of problems between the Samaritans and the Jews. A look at history according to the Bible may shine a light on what the problems were and give us a better understanding of their relationship. This will shine a light on the deep meaning of the meaning of the Samaritan Woman at the well and the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
Understanding Esau gives us an insight to his wife Basemath. Basemath and her marriage to Esau give us a precaution about being unequally yoked between believers and nonbelievers. Esau, like Jacob, was warned not to take a wife from the daughter of Canaan. There is no covenant with the Canaanites or unbelievers.