Why is the King James version of the Bible named thus?

The King James Version of the Bible is also called the Authorized Version, because the translation was authorized by King James I of England. The preface of the KJV dedicates the work “To the most High and Mighty Prince James, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, Defender of the …

What does it mean within the Bible, where it is asserted woe to the rich, for they have received their consolation?

“Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like …

What does Zechariah chapter 11 mean? Can you help me understand it?

Zechariah 11 offers an account regarding 30 silver coins, bringing to mind the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot. The New Testament identifies this as a Messianic prophecy, which found its fulfillment in Jesus the Christ. “And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it …

How wealthy was King Solomon?

King Solomon was made rich through commerce, trading, gifts he received, tribute money paid to him and heavy taxation. In Solomons time, money was measured in talents, a talent was an ancient unit of weight and value in Greece, Rome, and the Middle East. In the Old Testament period, a talent was a unit of measurement for …