as the Muslim holy month of ramadan draws to a close.and many festivities will be going on in the coming days.the muslims also face a hard day so close in this years ramadan.because it fell so close to 9/11.with the anniversary of 9/11 coming..and the anti-islamic ,islamophobia.grows and tensions  will rise.but America has to realize that 9/11 was an attack on more than americans or more than  christians.there were many nationalities there has well as many religious traditions practiced by the thousands that were hurt or killed.that attack was also not only on americans but on all humanity.and even tho the hijackers had arab names and claim to adhere to the islamic faith.dosent mean you can blame islam as a whole.just as you cant blame all of Christianity for the spanish inquistion or all the witch hunts and burnings,where women that did not have the same views as the church they were thought to be witches and burned at the stake and many were boiled alive.we could go all throughout history and see it everywhere.but it does not mean you could blame an entire religion for it or a group of people for the actions of one.everyone was attacked that day.think of it many kids don't have parents after it.many spouses,brothers,sister,dads,moms,aunts, uncles,grandparents,cousins,best friends,and think how it would be if you were in their shoes.its painful feeling.with closing i ask any logical thinking person to really think about it the next time they wanna bash a religious or any other group based only on the actions of the few.peace to all humanity .through God only will it prevail.
 
9.When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after?

(a) After (2 Samuel 5 and 6)




2 Samuel 5  1Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.  2Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.  3So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.  4David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.  5In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.  6And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither.  7Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.  8And David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up to the gutter, and smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind that are hated of David's soul, he shall be chief and captain. Wherefore they said, The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.  9So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.  10And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.  11And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.  12And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.  13And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.  14And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammuah, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,  15Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,  16And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.  17But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.  18The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.  19And David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.  20And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim.  21And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.  22And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.  23And when David enquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.  24And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.  25And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.




2 Samuel 6  1Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.  2And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims.  3And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart.  4And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab which was at Gibeah, accompanying the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.  5And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.  6And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it.  7And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.  8And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to this day.  9And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall the ark of the LORD come to me?  10So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite.  11And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all his household.  12And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.  13And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.  14And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.  15So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.  16And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.  17And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.  18And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.  19And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.  20Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself!  21And David said unto Michal, It was before the LORD, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.  22And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour.  23Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death.





(b) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)


1 Chronicles 13  1And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.  2And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us:  3And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul.  4And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.  5So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjathjearim.  6And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjathjearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it.  7And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart.  8And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets.  9And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.  10And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.  11And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza to this day.  12And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God home to me?  13So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite.  14And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had.




1 Chronicles 14  1Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.  2And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.  3And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters.  4Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,  5And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,  6And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,  7And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.  8And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.  9And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.  10And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.  11So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim.  12And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.  13And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.  14Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.  15And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.  16David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.  17And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.
 
are they really enemies.no they are not .even tho popular opinion suggest that Muslims hate Jews and Jews hate muslims.islamist are not Muslim and Zionist are not jews.zionist (a Jewish faction)and islamist (a Muslim faction)are crazy and idiots they have a political agenda and religion on both sides have nothing to do with the conflict.and in the middle the true jews and Muslims are stuck in this trash heap of political party junk.mslim and jews have lived side by side for hundreds of years.in Morocco ,Moorish spain,Yemen,omen,Syria,iran,(even Iran has an estimated 25,000 jews.in the islamic republic of iran.a muslim country and they are safe and are not killed are any of this.)there are jewish rabbis (Jewish preacher)that say that Israel should have never been a country .because the jews are suppose to be in exile by God.that zionist stole the books and the symbols of Judaism and have made jews look like Muslim and arab hating war mongers.this is not true at all.as the same for muslims.the islamist have done so many political stunts that now most the world thinks muslims hate jews,christians and non Muslims,and that they want to kill anyone that is not muslim.now the real Muslims have to be faced with what the retarded islamist have put into public opinion.the Quran(Muslim holy book)says it best .when it says.if you kill one innocent person.to God it will be the same as if you killed all of mankind .
 
  6.How old was Jehoiachin when he became king of Jerusalem?

(a) Eighteen (2 Kings 24:8)

2 Kings 24:8 (King James Version) says in chapter 24 verse number 8

 8Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. And his mother's name was Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.




(b) Eight (2 Chronicles 36:9)

2 Chronicles 36:9 (King James Version) says in chapter 36 verse 9

9Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD.




age problems?i ask ...wow..in the world today we have a computer system that can keep up with everyone in all the world by social security numbers and citizen numbers and dl.numbers.and can be found by governments very easy. if we can build a machine that is so accurate ..but have a book of God saying by its words that God's book cant keep accurate ages .another proof the bible has man made errors all over it.
Gods word is hidden inside it but we cant find it how can we with many mishaps.how can one be sure.
 
with the anniversary of 9/11,approaching soon.and the denial of a mosque (Muslim place of worship)fianlly being approved.it seems finally.we Muslims get the gratitude we deserve.not only Americans were killed on that day but, many people from all over were.
not only Christians were killed but Muslims also were killed.muslim also were helping save peoples lives .firefighters and paramedics were also muslim.9/11 was not done by Muslims but,it was done by idiots that claimed they were muslim.the quran states that "if you take the life of just one innocent person ,it will be as if you killed all of mankind with all mighty God.in closing i am glad that the mayor
of new York said with clear words that any religious building should be built anywhere it needs to be if the people building it owns the land and are financing to build it.victory for Islam again!
 
  5.How old was Ahaziah when he began to rule over Jerusalem?

(a) Twenty-two (2 Kings 8:26)




 
2 Kings 8:26 (King James Version)  26Two and twenty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Athaliah, the daughter of Omri king of Israel.

(b) Forty-two (2 Chronicles 22:2)



2 Chronicles 22:2 (King James Version)  2Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Athaliah the daughter of Omri.

 
thought of the day Muslim and Terrorist....?   they are not one in the same.
terrorists by definition from the dictionary says the following:
–noun 1. a person, usually a member of a group, who uses or advocates terrorism. 2. a person who terrorizes or frightens others. 3. (formerly) a member of a political group in Russia aiming at the demoralization of the government by terror. 4. an agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the Reign of Terror in France.

Muslim  by definition from the dictionary says the following:
noun 1.an adherent of Islam.

so are muslims and terrorist one in the same?no they are not.you cant blame the whole of  group of people ,for the actions of the few.

 
5.How old was Ahaziah when he began to rule over Jerusalem?

(a) Twenty-two (2 Kings 8:26)
2 kings chapter 8 verse 26 says
twenty two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Athaliah, the daughter of Omri king of Israel.

(b) Forty-two (2 Chronicles 22:2)
chronicles chapter 22 verse 2 says
Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Athaliah the daughter of Omri.
 


4.God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine?

(a) Seven (2 Samuel 24:13)

samauel chapter 24 verse 13 says in king james version
."13So Gad came to David, and told him, and said unto him, Shall seven years of famine come unto thee in thy land? or wilt thou flee three months before thine enemies, while they pursue thee? or that there be three days' pestilence in thy land? now advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me (this in the king james version)

samuel chapter 24 verse 13 says in the international version
in the new international  version there is no contradition.it reads as follows"13 So Gad went to David and said to him, "Shall there come upon you three  years of famine in your land? Or three months of fleeing from your enemies while they pursue you? Or three days of plague in your land? Now then, think it over and decide how I should answer the one who sent me."

so now i have shown from version to version..contradiction.

(b) Three (I Chronicles 21:12) king james version


first chronicles chapter 21 verse 12 in the king james version says as follows
 12Either three years' famine; or three months to be destroyed before thy foes, while that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee; or else three days the sword of the LORD, even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the LORD destroying throughout all the coasts of Israel. Now therefore advise thyself what word I shall bring again to him that sent me.

1 Chronicles 21:12 (New International Version) 12 three years of famine, three months of being swept away before your enemies, with their swords overtaking you, or three days of the sword of the LORD -days of plague in the land, with the angel of the LORD ravaging every part of Israel.' Now then, decide how I should answer the one who sent me."




 


3. How many fighting men were found in Judah?



(a) Five hundred thousand (2 Samuel 24:9)

2 samuel chapter 24 verse 9 says

 9 Joab reported the number of the fighting men to the king: In Israel there were eight hundred thousand able-bodied men who could handle a sword, and in Judah five hundred thousand.




(b) Four hundred and seventy thousand (I Chronicles 21:5)

1 chronicles chapter 21 verse 5 says

5 Joab reported the number of the fighting men to David: In all Israel there were one million one hundred thousand men who could handle a sword, including four hundred and seventy thousand in Judah.



how many many fighting men were in "judah"  who knows mabe a million..the bible clearly cant tell if it was eight hundred thousand or if it was four hundred and seventy thousand...many counting problems in the bible