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.
David was chosen by the LORD God as a young boy. He did not become king over Judah and Israel right away in fact it was 20 years later after the death of Saul. David was 30 years old he was anointed king over both Judah and Israel.
It is important to know the sons of Jacob because they eventually become the tribes of Israel. Jesus was born out of the tribe of Judah. The story of the sons of Jacob helps to express examples of the LORD God’s love, mercy, and care for His family. I am so thankful we belong to the family of the LORD God.