Although the first anointed king tried to kill the second one, the Lord protected his anointed, as he always does.
In the famous story of Daniel in the lions’ den, we learn about being blameless and see again that God reigns and rescues.
In Revelation 2:12-17, we meet the Church in Pergamum, a group of Christians that one has to admire for holding fast to the name...
The people could draw near to God only after the blood of the covenant was shed.