Lux Domini
That there came certain from Shechem, from Shiloh, and from Samaria, even fourscore men, having their beards shaven, and their clothes rent, and having cut themselves, with offerings and incense in their hand, to bring them to the house of the LORD.

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyJudgment

Glossary

Jerusalem Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.

Samaria Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.

Shechem Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Balatah.

Shiloh Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet Seilun.