Elkanah, an Ephraimite and devoted husband of Hannah, is best known as the father of Samuel, the prophet, and is remembered for his faithfulness and support of his wife’s fervent prayers to God.
The Ark of the Covenant, constructed from acacia wood and overlaid with gold, served as a sacred chest housing the Ten Commandments, Aaron’s rod, and a pot of manna, symbolizing God’s presence and covenant with the Israelites.
The Book of Leviticus outlines detailed laws and rituals for the Israelites, emphasizing purity, moral conduct, and holiness to maintain their covenantal relationship with a holy God.
The Book of Exodus chronicles the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, their covenant relationship with God at Mount Sinai, and their journey towards the Promised Land, emphasizing God’s faithfulness and the formation of a holy nation under His laws.
