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Psalm 44: Arise! Do Not Cast Us Off Forever

Posted on April 30, 2011 by nathanalbright

Psalm 44 is like many of the psalms of the Sons of Korah in that it is a lament.  However, despite this fact, it is still one of the better known among the hymns of the Sons of Korah, in … Continue reading →

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1 Chronicles 16:1-6, 37-43: The Sons of Korah Sing At The Placement Of The Ark Of The Covenant In The Tabernacle, Part Two

Posted on April 29, 2011 by nathanalbright

Having previously examined the celebration that occurred during the arrival of the Ark of the Covenant in Jerusalem, and the role of the Sons of Korah in that celebration [1], let us now examine the sequel to this arrival, the … Continue reading →

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1 Chronicles 15:1-29: The Sons of Korah Sing At The Placement Of The Ark Of The Covenant In The Tabernacle, Part One

Posted on April 29, 2011 by nathanalbright

In 1 Chronicles 15 and 16, we see a powerful scene of restoration for the people of Israel.  The Ark of the Covenant, taken from the tabernacle of God in Shiloh during the time of Eli the priest [1] and … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: The Steve Miller Band

Posted on April 26, 2011 by nathanalbright

[Note:  The Steve Miller Band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.] Continuing the series on bands unjustly denied a spot in the Rock & Roll of Fame [1] [2], we turn to The Steve … Continue reading →

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Your Children Like Olive Plants: A Reflection On Psalm 127 and 128

Posted on April 23, 2011 by nathanalbright

While I have already reflected on Psalm 127 as it relates to military affairs as part of my series on the biblical way of war [1], I would like to comment today on the symbolism of Psalm 127 and 128 … Continue reading →

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Uprising

Posted on April 20, 2011 by nathanalbright

I would like to think that had the song “Uprising” by Muse come out any other year than 2010, I would have enjoyed it anyway, with my taste for the theatrical.  However, it probably would not have been one of … Continue reading →

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Reflections On The Haggadah

Posted on April 17, 2011 by nathanalbright

[Note:  What follows is a somewhat lengthy reflection of the Haggadah (Psalms 113-118, 136) that I wrote in 2007 during the Passover season.  I have shared these reflections with a few friends who are likewise interested in some of the … Continue reading →

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2 Chronicles 5:11-14: The Sons of Korah Sing at the Dedication of Solomon’s Temple

Posted on April 16, 2011 by nathanalbright

The Sons of Korah are unusual supporting actors in the pages of scripture.  If one is reading the Bible without looking for them, it is easy to miss their presence, but when one knows who and what to look for, … Continue reading →

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1 Samuel 2:1-10: Hannah’s Song

Posted on April 16, 2011 by nathanalbright

Though Hannah’s song, found in 1 Samuel 2:1-10, is not itself a psalm, it is a worthwhile song of the Bible with echoes in Psalm 113 (part of the Haggadah which is sung at the beginning of the Days of … Continue reading →

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The Only Exception

Posted on April 12, 2011 by nathanalbright

“The Only Exception,” a top 30 hit by Paramore, was one of my three favorite songs of the year 2010 (along with “The High Road” by Broken Bells and “The Uprising” by Muse).  Compared to those two songs, Paramore’s hit … Continue reading →

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