Black History Month: Black Kings in the Bible.
Exodus 14:14 “The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” The God in Jesus Christ has held black people in high esteem. After all, He made black people. God loves all his creations. There are many empowered Kings in the bible that were black although not African American. Read more to understand the strength black men and their offspring brought to the world. The slaves prayed to God and God freed the slaves. Abraham Lincoln never meant to free the slaves that event was a side benefit.
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The Bible mentions several black kings, including:
- Nimrod, who was the son of Ham and the founder of the city of Babel. Nimrod was a mighty hunter and a great builder.
- Pharaoh, who was the ruler of Egypt during the time of Moses. Pharaoh was a cruel and oppressive ruler who enslaved the Israelites.
- Zerah, who was the king of Ethiopia fought against King Asa of Judah. Zerah was a powerful and skilled warrior.
- Sheba, who was the queen of Ethiopia visited King Solomon. Sheba was a wise and wealthy ruler.
- Balthazar, was one of the three wise men who visited Jesus after his birth. Balthazar was a king from Ethiopia.
These are just a few of the black kings who are mentioned in the Bible. These kings represent the diversity of people who have been a part of God’s story throughout history. They also show that God has worked through people of all races and backgrounds to bring about his purposes.
The Bible also contains many stories about black people who were not kings. These stories show that black people have always been a part of God’s people and that they have always played an important role in God’s story.
For example, the Bible tells the story of Moses, a Hebrew, who was raised by an Egyptian princess and who later led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. The Bible also tells the story of David, a Hebrew Israelites, who was a shepherd boy who became king of Israel. David was a great warrior and a skilled musician. He is also the author of many of the Psalms.
These are just a few of the many stories about black people in the Bible. These stories show that black people have always been a part of God’s people and that they have always played an important role in God’s story.
The Bible is a rich and complex text that contains many different stories about many different people. The stories about black kings and other black people are an important part of the Bible’s story. These stories show that black people have always been a part of God’s people and that they have always played an important role in God’s story.
Here are some of the names of black kings like Solomon:
- Menelik I, the son of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. He was the founder of the Ethiopian Empire.
- Ezana, the king of Aksum converted to Christianity in the 4th century AD. He is credited with spreading Christianity throughout Ethiopia.
- Tewodros II, the emperor of Ethiopia fought against Italian colonialism in the 19th century. He is considered a national hero in Ethiopia.
- Haile Selassie I, the emperor of Ethiopia ruled from 1930 to 1974. He is considered a symbol of African independence and Pan-Africanism.
These are just a few of the many black kings who have made significant contributions to history. They are a reminder that black people have always been a part of the world’s story and that they have always played an important role in shaping the world.
Let’s all celebrate this holiday with celebration and respect and honor to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, even more so answering the call unto the faith.
Call to salvation:
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Romans 10:9-10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.
John 3:5-6 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.