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Bobby Drake’s first gay kiss! I love it!

Happy Pride Month y'all!

From Iceman (2017) #6 by Sina Grace & Robert Gill.

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Can't believe we got a Judah-Flippin'-Miller mention in 2023 Marvel Comics😭😭🥲🥲 miss him so much

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Stuart proszakian gay shipping choices cuz idk what to do with my life

who would you pick?

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Devotional Hours Within the Bible by J.R. Miller

Returning from Captivity (Ezra 1:1-11)

But little is known concerning the history of the people during the seventy years except what we gather from the allusions of the prophets of that period. We know, however, that under God’s providence the captivity wrought great good to the Jews. By severe discipline, they were cured forever of idolatry. It has been noted as a remarkable fact, almost, if not altogether, without parallel, that the Jewish nation survived such a dislocation and dissolution of all local and social bonds as the captivity produced. One reason for this was the religious faith that bound them together. Besides, through all their humiliating experiences the hope of a return to their own land, according to their prophets, lived unquenchable in their hearts. A still further reason is found in the fact that the holy seed was in this nation, and it was therefore the object of special divine care. It is remarkable how even the genealogies of families were sacredly kept during the captivity. When it is remembered that the line of the Messiah ran through the tribe of Judah, the importance of this is obvious.

The returning of the Jews, was not an accident in history. The Lord’s hand was in it: “That the word of Jehovah. .. might be accomplished, Jehovah stirred up the spirit of Cyrus.” God never forgets a promise. When the end of the seventy years drew near He set in motion providential movements which prepared the way for the return of the people. Not a jot or tittle of anything that God has ever spoken, can fail of fulfillment. Any word of His that we find anywhere in the Scriptures we may grasp and trust, knowing that He will make it good.

Notice the way the Lord brought about this return of His people. “Jehovah stirred up the spirit of Cyrus.” God can always find some way to reach men’s hearts. It may be remembered that Daniel was still living and stood high in the government. Possibly it was through his intercession that the attention of Cyrus was drawn to the Jews in their captivity. Cyrus was a Gentile but God’s dominion is not confined to His own people. His authority extends everywhere. Heathen nations are under His sway. He uses all the powers of the world for the carrying out of His own plans. Men come on the stage of action and carry out their own little ambitions, with no thought of doing anything for the Lord, unconscious that what they do is in any sense a fulfillment of a divine purpose. Yet without knowing it, they are really helping to execute plans of God made long before they were born. It is a comfort to us to know that the divine purposes are being carried out in all the world’s life. Even wicked men’s devices which appear to be destructive to the Church, are overruled to the fulfillment of God’s purposes of love.

Cyrus did much to open the way for the people of Israel to return to their own land. He sent forth the proclamation, “All of you who are his people may return to Jerusalem in Judah to rebuild this Temple of the LORD, the God of Israel, who lives in Jerusalem. And may your God be with you!” The proclamation was addressed to all the Jews who were in the realm. All who would, were invited to go to Jerusalem to help in the work but there was no compulsion. There is another temple to be built for the Lord, and again builders are wanted. The proclamation comes now not from a heathen king but from Jesus Christ Himself. Every one is invited to come and take part in this great work. The poorest and the smallest can do something.

The temple at Jerusalem on which these builders wrought has long since perished. But the temple on which God wants us to build shall stand forever, and everything anyone may do on this building shall be eternal. But how can we build on the walls of the heavenly temple? By doing all we can in this world for Christ. Our own lives are parts of the temple, and we may seek to have our characters made good and holy. Then we can strive to make other lives better, to bring other people to Christ, and to help build up in them a likeness to the Lord Jesus. The smallest things that we can do for Christ shall be like stones laid on the walls of Christ’s house, which is rising within the veil, like ornaments little touches of beauty on some part of the glorious building.

Cyrus became enthusiastic in his interest in the return of the Jews. He even sought to get his own people to help the captives in this. “Those who live in any place where Jewish survivors are found should contribute toward their expenses by supplying them with silver and gold, supplies for the journey, and livestock, as well as a freewill offering for the Temple of God in Jerusalem.” There was opportunity for everybody to do something. Some of the people would work on the walls and some of them would help by giving money. There always are these two ways of doing our part in the building of God’s temple. Everybody had a share in this work.

Only a certain number of the people volunteered to return to Jerusalem but many others encouraged and aided them. “And all their neighbors assisted by giving them vessels of silver and gold, supplies for the journey, and livestock. They gave them many choice gifts in addition to all the freewill offerings.” The people became enthusiastic. When it was known that certain people were to return to rebuild the temple, there sprang up in many hearts the enthusiastic desire to assist. God influences even worldly men, to help His own people in their work for Him. All the money in the world is the Lord’s, and He can get it when He needs it. There is a pleasant suggestion also in the words, “strengthened their hands.” They were encouraged by the kindness of their neighbors. If we cannot ourselves do much for the cause of Christ, even our little gifts encourage those who are carrying the heavy burdens. If we cannot give money, we can at least give cheer, prayer, sympathy; and ofttimes such help strengthens men’s hands even more than money would do.

One other notable thing Cyrus did. Nebuchadnezzar had taken away from Jerusalem the holy vessels of the temple. “King Cyrus himself brought out the valuable items which King Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the LORD’s Temple in Jerusalem and had placed in the temple of his own gods.” It was not the fault of Cyrus that these vessels had been brought to Babylon and profaned by being used in idol temples. But he found the vessels there, and now it would have been his fault if they had been left there. So he quickly provided for their return to their own place. As we go on our way through life, we continually come upon evils that other people have started. We are not responsible for the beginning of these evils but if we let them go on and do nothing to check them we will be responsible for their continuance. It is our duty to undo every wrong wherever we find it. If there are wrong methods in vogue in the business in which we become a sharer, we must instantly correct them.

[dorothydalmati1]

American Dad! Season 9 Episode 3: Can I Be Frank with You?

Written by Judah Miller

Storyboard by Jamie Iglehart & Erik Kuska

Directed by Pam Cooke & Valerie Fletcher

Animation timed by Hunilla Fodor, Christine Smith, Jenni McCosker, Juli Murphy & Celeste Mari Williams

[darkmaga-returns]

Trump Stands By Waltz, Hegseth After Signal Leak. DOGE access to Social Security systems revoked. Anti-Hamas Uprising in Gaza. Turkey 'Has Been Abused'. The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America

Lioness of Judah Ministry

Mar 26, 2025

Trump Stands By Waltz, Hegseth As Dems Gun For Their Jobs After Signal Leak

"Nobody was texting war plans," Hegseth said.

Congressional Democrats are trying to turn the Jeffrey Goldberg Signal chat revelations in The Atlantic into a major national scandal, and are gunning for the jobs of Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

"Nobody was texting war plans, and that's all I have to say about that," Hegseth told reporters within hours after the controversy was unleashed Monday. This was as the National Security Council issued an initial statement saying the message thread "appears to be authentic." Meanwhile... DEMOCRAT WARNER ASKS INTELLIGENCE AGENCY HEADS TO RELEASE ENTIRE SIGNAL CHAT IF IT IS NOT CLASSIFIED, AS THEY ASSERT

Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg threatens to release MORE war plans texts after being included in group chat

The Atlantic editor who published some of the war texts from Donald Trump's administration is considering releasing more of the group chat.

Jeffrey Goldberg, the magazine's editor-in-chief, told Tim Miller on the Bulwark Podcast his team is mulling over releasing the full trove of Signal app messages. 'My colleagues and I and the people who are giving us advice on this have some interesting conversations to have about this,' Goldberg told the podcast. 'But just because they're irresponsible with material, doesn't mean that I'm going to be irresponsible.'

Social Security chief: DOGE access to systems revoked after court order

Leland Dudek, acting commissioner for the Social Security Administration (SSA), said as of Monday the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) no longer has access to the agency’s systems in an effort to comply with court orders.

Dudek submitted a declaration confirming that DOGE employees’ access to systems containing personally identifiable information (PII) or systems of record was revoked. He also claimed Elon Musk and Amy Gleason, who were named as DOGE Defendants, have never had access to SSA systems of record.

Speaker Johnson Issues Warning: Congress Has the Authority to Defund and Disband Federal Courts (Video)

It appears that Speaker Mike Johnson has finally woken up to the threats by radical leftist judges who have taken over the White House and US executive branch of government.

Johnson on Tuesday warned that Congress has the authority to defund these radical leftists who are running a legal insurrection against the country today. Since returning to the White House on January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump has been met with an unprecedented onslaught of legal challenges from far-left activist judges and groups determined to sabotage his second term in power.

[jackstanleyroberts]

The Cast of the Extended Cut of the Scream franchise Part 2

Aloha everybody, sorry for the delay because i was starting part 2 of the storyline of the Extended Cut of the Scream franchise, but i'll be starting part 2 of the Extended Cut of the Scream franchise. What if Neve Campbell is shown up the 6th installment without pay dispute? But if you liked part 1, here's part 2 of the cast of the Extended Cut of the Scream franchise.

Synopsis: The four survivors of the Ghostface attacks & their new friends leave Woodsboro & headed to New York for a fresh start. Soon they're all about finding themselves in the fight of their lives when a another killer starts a bloody rampage & the other survivors also find themselves in a plot where nobody is safe & beyond suspicion.

Scream VI (Extended Cut) Cast:

Melissa Barrera as Sam Carpenter

Jenna Ortega as Tara Carpenter

Mason Gooding as Chad Meeks-Martin

Jasmin Savoy Brown as Mindy Meeks-Martin

Jack Roberts (me) as Terrence William "Terry" Watkins

Chosen Jacobs as Lawrence James "Larry" Watkins

Meg Donnelly as Lexi Hicks

Olivia Scott Welch as Wendy Hicks

Jacob Bertrand as William "Will" Hicks

Jackson Brundage as Frederick "Fred" Hicks

Emily Rudd as Carrie Tatum Riley-Weathers

Isabelle Fuhrman as Rebecca "Becca" Bishop

Braeden Lemasters as Matthew Bishop

Deja Monique Cruz as Laura "Lori" Sanchez

Ysa Penarejo as Miranda Rodriguez

Joshua Bassett as Connor "Cash" Conway

Joey King as Yvonne Conway

Ross Lynch as Ronald "Rory" Williams

Jade Pettyjohn as Graceland "Grace" Prescott

Emily Meade as Elena Connors

Sophia Lillis as Grace-Lynn "Gracie" Moore

Kathryn Newton as Kathleen "Kathy" Williamson

Julia Rehwald as Katherine "Katie" Jones

Melissa Collazo as Isabella "Izzy" Yales

Hayden Byerly as Damien "Dame" Yales

Akiel Julien as Malik Hubar

Karan Brar as Craig Karbar

Odessa A'zion as Susan Winters

Violett Beane as Eleanor "Ellie" Winters

Madison Davenport as Gabrielle "Gabby" Stafford

Talitha Eliana Bateman as Yolanda Preston

Gabriel Bateman as Philip "Phil" Preston

Megan Stott as Kimberly "Kim" Watson

Charlie Plummer as Samuel Johnathan "Sam" Kincaid

Katherine Langford as Jennifer Annie "Jenny" Kincaid

Rachel Zegler as Emily Jones

Annalise Basso as Andrea Lewis

Jodelle Ferland as Joanna Thompson

Rachel Fox as Angela Stewart

Mackenzie Foy as Luna Stewart

Jimmy Bennett as Andrew "Andy" Anderson

Mickeey Nguyen as Sylvester Bradford

Brandon Soo Hoo as Takahashi Bradford

Courtney Cox as Gale Weathers

Hayden Panettiere as Kirby Reed

Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott

Joe Keery as Johnny Landry

Jack Champion as Ethan Landry

Dermot Mulroney as Wayne Bailey

Liana Liberato as Quinn Bailey

Logan Lerman as Quentin Bailey

Judah Lewis as Derek Shepherd

Brec Bassinger as Lillian "Lilly" Davis

Jessica Stroup as Riley Davis

Michael Rainey Jr. as Anthony "Anton" Mercer

Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Susie Kayoko

Havana Rose Liu as Hannah Kayoko

Devyn Nekoda as Anika Kayoko

Josh Segarra as Danny Brackett

Kiernan Shipka as Danielle "Dani" Brackett

Anthony Ramos as Nicholas "Nick" Rodriguez

Rachel Sennott as Theresa "Tree" Hicks

Ed Speleers as Alexander "Alex" Miller

Madison Iseman as Alexandra "Allie" Miller

Spencer Locke as Ellen Hoffman

Brianne Tju as June Dawson

Denyse Tontz as Laura Morris

Holland Roden as Gloria Smith

Addison Rae as Natalie Foster

Emily Alyn Lind as Audrey Owens

Sarah Bolger as Simone Martin

Elizabeth McLaughlin as Jessie Crane

Finn Wolfhard as Stanley Lance "Stan" Williams

Natalie Alyn Lind as Natasha Longwood

Taylor Russell as Holly McDaniel

Paige Hurd as Hayley McDaniel

Logan Miller as Lincoln Jefferson

Emily Tennant as Cynthia Cooper

Tequan Richmond as Maurice Lakewood

Zac Godspeed as Tyler Ferguson

Daniel Sharman as Kurt Parker

Jordan Elsass as Taylor Ferguson

Emma Roberts as Jillian "Jill" Roberts

Samantha Boscarino as Elaine Williams

India Eisley as Alivia Williams

Milo Manheim as Zackary "Zack" Feldman

Stefanie Scott as Caroline "Carol" Feldman

Anna Sawai as Alexis Williams

Haley Lu Richardson as Bethany "Beth-Ann" Lewis

Mekai Curtis as Reginald "Reggie" Stark

Kaia Gerber as Taylor Swanson

Jeremy Ray Taylor as Maurice Thompson

Wyatt Oleff as Wyatt Matthews

Jaz Sinclair as Jordan Harris

Lisa Yamada as Jane Dawson

Percy Hynes White as Nathaniel "Nathan" Walters

Alycia Debnam-Carey as Iris Morris

Jaeden Martell as Landon Andrews

Skeet Ulrich as Billy Loomis

Benjamin Flores Jr. as Edward Baker

Fred Henchinger as Darren Blake

Tony Revolori as Jason Carvey

Samara Weaving as Laura Crane

Henry Czerny as Dr. Christopher Stone

Roger L. Jackson as the voice of Ghostface

The storyline of this (The Extended Cut of Scream VI) is coming soon after this.

Stay Tuned!

[fundieshaderoom]

Fundie and Adjacent Babies and Weddings in 2024

January (3 Weddings, 4 Babies):

Thomas Brooks Collingsworth "Brooks" was born to Phillip Jr. and Sharlanae on Jan 4.

Solomon Anderson and Chloe Miller wed on Jan 6.

Rebecca and Levi Moravek (Noyes) had their baby in January.

Julianna and James Staddon had their baby in January.

Josiah Shrader was born to Esther (Keller) and John Shrader on Jan 17.

Lev Bure and Elliott wed on Jan 27.

Gracie Geisel (Keilen) Gabe Hueber wed in Jan.

February (1 Wedding, 5 Babies):

Ivy Josephine was born to Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner on Feb 17.

Daniel Carson Cieslak was born to Elli (Perez) and Andy on Feb 19.

Myla Griffith and Ethan Seewald wed on Feb 24.

Brielle Grace was born to Hannah (Wissmann) and Jeremiah Duggar.

Miles Kelton was born to Josie (Bates) and Kelton Balka on Feb 21.

Brooks Michael was born to Emily (Haight) and Justus Stangl on Feb 27.

March (1 Wedding, 3 Babies):

Austin Dakota was born to Anna and Austin Wilson on Mar 22.

Sarah Waller and Brandon Richard Webster wed on Mar 23.

Amelia Sage Coates was born to Jessica (Seewald) and Joseph on Mar 26.

Lila Ann Jerred was born to Susanna (Wissmann) and Drew in March.

April (2 Weddings, 2 Babies):

Carver Bowers and Haley Paul wed on Apr 20.

Elias John was born to Jeanette (Willis) and Cory Piatt in April.

Carley Stone (Robertson) wed Joey Congemi on Apr 22.

Boone Lott was born to Britney and JD in April.

May (1 Wedding, 7 Babies):

Brooks Davis Keyes "Davis" was born to Gracie and Aaron on May 6.

Beckham Blue Labrant was born to Cole and Savannah Labrant.

Mirabella May Roloff was born to Audrey and Jeremy on May 23.

Lily Swanson and Cole Cwenar wed on May 24.

Nadia Star Patrick was born to Isabel (Trewhella) and Jake on May 29.

Weston Slade Smith was born to Tori (Bates) and Bobby on May 29.

Harrison Thomas was born to Julie and Grant in May.

Baby Boy Pelletier was born to Hannah (Paine) and Levi in May.

June (2 Weddings, 5 Babies):

Merritt Robertson and Tyler Metro wed on Jun 5.

Haven Claire Millsap was born to Tannan and Mitchell on Jun 10.

Caroline Marie Clark was born to Kristen (Baird) and Zach on Jun 14.

Hosanna Proell was born to Rochelle (Trewhella) and Nick on Jun 15.

Baby Girl Trego was born to Sophia (Trewhella) and Maxwell on Jun 19.

Baby Trewhella was born to Angellea and Jeremiah on Jun 19.

Georgia Brown and Ryan Williams wed on Jun 25.

July (1 Wedding, 6 Babies):

Judah Love Olligies was born to Morgan and Paul on Jul 1.

Kaptain Klay Kallschmidt was born to Mckayle and Max on Jul 3.

Naomi Christine Keller was born to Nurie (Rodrigues) and Nathan on Jul 14.

Desiree Hope Waller was born to Priscilla (Keller) and David on Jul 17.

William Daniel Bates was born to Tiffany (Espensen) and Lawson Bates on July 19.

Johnny Paine wed Maddie Henry on Jul 23.

Maya Jean Noble Bowers was born to Ahna (Cameron) and Austin on Jul 26.

August (1 Wedding, 7 Babies):

Frances Claudia Robertson was born to Brighton and Reed on Aug 9.

Jana Duggar and Stephen Wissmann wed on Aug 15.

Dietrich Johannes Anderson was born to Arti and Isaac on Aug 17.

Baby Girl Muckerheide was born to Darbs (Trewhella) and Isaiah in Aug.

Arrow Chosen was born to Karissa and Mandrae Collins on Aug 17.

Aurora Lei was born to Laura (Pearl) and Jadon on Aug 18.

Briggs Maverick was born to Sierra and Mark Dominguez on Aug 22.

Amelia Marie Helferich was born to Allison (Bontrager) and Jeremiah on Aug 28.

September (1 Wedding, 2 Babies):

Timothy Rodrigues and Heidi Coverett wed on Sep 14.

Ivy Elizabeth Hill was born to Matthew and Kayla on Sep 14.

Harvey Gray Clark was born to Katie (Bates) and Travis on Sep 30.

October (3 Weddings, 5 Babies):

Maddie Jones and Jason Duggar wed on Oct 3.

Graham Alan Bates was born to Esther (Keyes) and Nathan on Oct 4.

Kiersten Williamson and Austin Teodorovici wed on Oct 12.

Rayna Kay Thatcher was born to Makayla (Landrum) and Jonas on Oct 16.

Kristy Mae Cape was born to Ariana (Balka) and Joel on Oct 22.

Jeremiah Easling (Pearl) and Ashlynn Dixon wed on Oct 27.

Xander Reed Loflin was born to Rebecca (Robertson) and Reed on Oct 30.

Samuel Garcia was born to Maddie (Langdon) and Zach in Oct.

November (3 Weddings, 2 Babies):

Emily Keyes and Ethan Myers wed on Nov 2.

Chaney Kahle and Benjamin Tibbe wed on Nov 3.

Danielle Seewald and Lawson Howard wed on Nov 9.

Jane Aanaya Toto was born to Jennifer (Hartono) and Joshua on Nov 22.

Baby Girl Clayton was born to Emily (Reith) and Alex in Nov.

December (3 Babies):

Watson Joe Maxwell was born to Chelsy (Bontrager) and John on Dec 3.

Ezra Maxwell Silberman was born to Anastasia (Salyer) and James on Dec 6.

Baby Girl Williams was born to Paige and David in December.

Unknown Month (11 Babies):

Edelweiss Miracle Keller was born to Hannah (Reber) and David.

Henry Mershon was born to Laura and Tim (Baird) in Spring.

Baby Girl Noble was born to Hosanna (Plath) and Timothy.

Baby was born to Taylor and Susanna Bontrager.

Baby Girl was born to Brynn and Mitchell Bontrager in the Spring or Summer.

Kyle and Everly Trewell were born to Alexandra and Stephen Trewell in April or May.

Baby Girl Smith was born to Tori (Webster) and Daniel.

Coasten Levi Eisenmann was born to Sutton and Nate in either Aug or Sep.

Baby Girl Driscoll was born to Brisee and Calvin.

Riley Blaise Driscoll was born to Chloe and Zac Driscoll

Overall:

19 Weddings were held, 63 Babies were born, 54 Families I Follow Grew

By Family:

Robertson- 2 Weddings, 3 Babies

Trewhella- 5 Babies

Bates- 5 Babies

Keller- 4 Babies

Bontrager- 4 Babies

Duggar- 2 Weddings, 1 Baby

Seewald- 2 Weddings, 1 Baby

Wissmann- 1 Wedding, 2 Babies

Noyes/Rodrigues- 1 Wedding, 2 Babies

Keyes- 1 Wedding, 2 Babies

Perez- 3 Babies

Waller- 1 Wedding, 1 Baby

Pearl- 1 Wedding, 1 Baby

Paine- 1 Wedding, 1 Baby

Anderson- 1 Wedding, 1 Baby

Baird- 2 Babies

Balka- 2 Babies

Driscoll- 2 Babies

Keilen- 1 Wedding

Bowers- 1 Wedding

Bure- 1 Wedding

Swanson- 1 Wedding

Coverett- 1 Wedding

Williamson- 1 Wedding

Brown/Williams- 1 Wedding

Kahle- 1 Wedding

Jones- 1 Wedding

Collingsworth- 1 Baby

Langdon- 1 Baby

Millsap- 1 Baby

Willis- 1 Baby

Clark- 1 Baby

Staddon- 1 Baby

Anderson- 1 Baby

Webster- 1 Baby

Hill- 1 Baby

Plath- 1 Baby

Wilson- 1 Baby

Salyer- 1 Baby

Haight- 1 Baby

Roloff- 1 Baby

Reber- 1 Baby

Barrett- 1 Baby

Smith (Bobby)- 1 Baby

Hartono- 1 Baby

Williams- 1 Baby

Cameron- 1 Baby

Landrum- 1 Baby

Collins- 1 Baby

LaBrant- 1 Baby

Lott- 1 Baby

Reith- 1 Baby

Olligies- 1 Baby

Kallschmidt- 1 Baby

Dominguez- 1 Baby

Espensen- 1 Baby

Eisenmann- 1 Baby

By Month:

Unknown Month- 11 Babies

October- 3 Weddings, 5 Babies

June- 2 Weddings, 6 Babies

August- 1 Wedding, 7 Babies

May- 1 Wedding, 7 Babies

January- 3 Weddings, 4 Babies

July- 1 Wedding, 6 Babies

February- 1 Wedding, 5 Babies

November- 3 Weddings, 2 Babies

April- 2 Weddings, 2 Babies

March- 1 Wedding, 3 Babies

September- 1 Wedding, 2 Babies

December- 3 Babies

Families I Follow With No Known Growth:

Alexander

Andregg (growth projected for '25)

Brown (growth projected for '25)

Burnett

Caldwell

Copeland

Crane

Dillard (growth projected for '25)

Harris

Holt

Houston

Jenkins

Lentz

Locke

Maples (growth projected for '25)

McMurtry (growth projected for '25)

Meggs

Nakatsu (growth projected for '25)

Nelson (growth projected for '25)

Perry

Owens

Perkins

Peters

Prewitt (growth projected for '25)

Romeike (growth projected for '25)

Smith (Logan)

Spivey

Stewart

Stockdale

Vuolo (growth projected for '25)

Wells

Wikstrom (growth projected for '25)

[lovecatsys]

i know ive said this before but someone needs to do a redraw of that cover but its with Akihiro, Simon Lasker, St. John, Romeo, and Judah Miller

[gatekeeper-watchman]

Daily Devotionals for November 12, 2024

Proverbs: God's Wisdom for Daily Living

Devotional Scripture:

Proverbs 28:2 (KJV): 2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. Proverbs 28:2 (AMP): 2 When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but when the ruler is a man of discernment, understanding, and knowledge, its stability will long continue.

Thought for the Day

Wickedness produces many problems in a society; including rivalry amongst leaders. However, when a wise man rules a nation, it will produce stability. Dissatisfied people expect their leaders to create change, but all needed change begins with individuals. Every person is responsible for contributing to the betterment of our world. Evil people desire leaders who condone their wickedness. Righteous people desire leaders who control society's evil tendencies by making and enforcing righteous laws. Because the founding fathers of the United States were Christian, our laws were traditionally based on the Bible; and this influence has blessed our national life. We have turned away from this godly foundation, however, and God has begun to lift His blessings and protection from our nation. If we do not repent, we could fall as ancient Judah did:

"For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their doings are against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory. The show of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have rewarded evil unto themselves. Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him. As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths" (Isaiah 3:8-12).

Sin, especially the sin of Sodom, brought Judah under a curse. For centuries, God had warned them that judgment would come if they did not repent. In Isaiah's time, the citizens of Judah, like those of Sodom, had grown brazenly open about their sin. About 150 to 200 years after Isaiah prophesied it, Israel reaped a terrible judgment: Jerusalem was destroyed and survivors taken into captivity in Babylon. God rewarded the wicked with the fruit of their sin, while rewarding the righteous with protection amidst national catastrophe. Judah endured many evils as warnings before reaping God's terrible judgment. We notice some of them in verse 12: it was unrighteous leaders who were causing the people to err from the paths of righteousness. Isaiah 3:4-5 lists others: wicked or immature rulers, young people dishonoring their elders, and the foolish behaving arrogantly toward the honorable. Similar evils, along with natural catastrophes, are seen across the world today, and are indications of judgment. Judgment can be averted if our nations will seek Him and forsake their sins. "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD" (Psalm 33:12a).

Prayer Devotional for the Day

Dear heavenly Father, please give us godly leadership in our nation at all levels. Lord, we ask You to forgive us for our national sins of pride, adultery, lust, materialism, addiction, pornography, murder, idolatry and the many other sins that have grieved Your heart. Forgive me on a personal level for my sins. Lord, cleanse our hearts and our nation, so that we might be blessed and live godly lives. May we be a people who live and share the truths of the Bible, so that Your kingdom will come on this earth. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen 11/12/2024 3:57:11 AM Jacksonville, Florida USA From: Steven P. Miller, @ParkermillerQ,   gatekeeperwatchman.org  TM ‎Founder and Administrator of Gatekeeper-Watchman International Groups. #GWIG, #GWIN, #GWINGO.

[astersfromarda]

Family photos! This was *very* annoying to create

Back row: Nick and Colby Rosencrants, Noah Rosencrants, Leona Rosencrants (holding Jude Rosencrants), Maddie Forester, Bree and Judah Thomas, Logan Edwards and Lila Sellar-Madden, Owen Edwards, Jason Madden, Cora and John Madden, Diego Ramirez (holding Lola Ramirez), Millie Madden

Front row: Jordan Rosencrants, Zoey Rosencrants (behind), Auden Rosencrants, Eric Rosencrants, Luna Rosencrants (holding hands with her dad), Connor Sellar, Calla and Penelope Thomas, Ivan Edwards, June Miller, Chrissy Madden with Sara Madden, True Rosencrants and Ryan Redding

[identity-library]

Diverse Sexuality (Comics)

A:

Archie (Comics)

Jughead Jones (Asexual)

B:

Blue Lock (Manga)

Ryusei Shidou (Gay)

C:

D:

E:

F:

G:

H:

I:

J:

K:

L:

M:

Marvel (Comics)

Aaron Fischer/Captain America (Gay)

Aikku Jokinen (Lesbian)

Alana Jobson/Jackpot (Lesbian)

Alani Ryan/Loa (Bisexual)

Albert Moon Jr./Silk (Gay)

Aldrif Oddinsdottir (Lesbian)

America Chavez (Lesbian)

Aneka (Lesbian)

Annabelle Riggs (Lesbian)

Aura Charles (Bisexual)

Avril Kincaid (Lesbian)

Ayo (Lesbian)

Beatrice Bartholomew/Cyclops-Lass (Unspecified WLW)

Benjamin Deeds/Morph (Gay)

Benjamin Thomas (Asexual, Demiromantic)

Brandon Sharpe/Striker (Gay)

Brunnhilde/Valkyrie (Bisexual)

Carl Valentino/Somnus (Gay)

Carmen Cruz/Gimmick (Lesbian)

Cessily Kincaid/Mercury (Bisexual)

Charlie Cluster (Bisexual)

Charlotte Webber/Sun-Spider (Pansexual)

Christian Frost/White Bishop (Gay)

Christopher O'Leary (Bisexual)

Claire Voyant (Bisexual)

Cloud (Queer)

Cooper Coen/Web-Weaver (Gay)

Cullen Bloodstone (Gay)

Daimon Hellstrom (Bisexual)

Daken Akihiro (Bisexual)

David Alleyne (Bisexual)

Dennis Dunphy (Gay)

Doop (Bisexual)

Elizabeth Braddock/Captain Britain (Bisexual)

Ellie Phimister/Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Lesbian)

Felicia Hardy/Black Cat (Bisexual)

Gabe/Bad Guy (Gay)

Gabrielle Diwa (Lesbian)

Gaveedra Seven/Shatterstar (Bisexual)

Gwendolyn Poole/Gwenpool (Aromantic, Asexual)

Heather Douglas/Moondragon (Lesbian)

Heather Tucker/Tempo (Lesbian)

Hector Baez (Gay)

Hector Pullman (Gay)

Heidi Sladkin/Riot (Lesbian)

Hercules (Gay)

Hercules Panhellenios (Bisexual)

Hiroim (Gay)

Ian Soo/Telekinian (Bisexual)

Irene Adler/Destiny (Bisexual)

Isaac Ikeda/Protector (Gay)

Jacob Oh (Gay)

James Howlett (Gay)

Jamie Rogers (Asexual)

Jean-Paul Beaubier/Northstar (Gay)

Jennifer Kale (Bisexual)

Jin Joon-Sung/Kid Juggernaut (Gay)

Judah Miller (Gay)

Julie Power/Lightspeed (Bisexual)

Julio Richter (Gay)

Karolina Dean (Lesbian)

Katherine "Kitty" Pryde (Bisexual)

Kolgoth Antares (Gay)

Korg (Gay)

Kyle Jinadu (Gay)

Loki Laufeyson (Bisexual)

Marcus Roston (Gay)

Max Modell (Gay)

Megan Gwynn (Unspecified WLW)

Megan Ogawa/Kappa (Bisexual)

Monica Sellers (Queer)

Morgan Red (Asexual)

Mors (Bisexual + Polyamorous)

Nadia Van Dyne (Asexual, Quoiromantic)

Nathaniel Carver/Hindsight (Gay)

Nico Minoru (Bisexual)

Noh-Varr/Captain Marvel (Bisexual)

Odessa Drake (Lesbian)

Peter Quill/Star-Lord (Bisexual + Polyamorous)

Phyla-Vell/Captain Marvel (Lesbian)

Priscilla "Shay" Smith (Lesbian)

Raven Darkhölme/Mystique (Bisexual)

Raz Malhotra/Giant-Man (Gay)

Rebecca "Rikki" Barnes (Bisexual)

Ren Kimura (Lesbian)

Renata Da Lima/Bouncer (Lesbian)

Robert "Bobby" Drake/Iceman (Gay)

Romeo (Gay)

Roxanne Washington (Lesbian)

Rūna/Valkyrie (Lesbian)

Satana Hellstrom (Bisexual)

Sera/The Hunter Queen (Lesbian)

Simon Lasker/Pyro (Gay)

Sinclair Abbott/Spymaster (Bisexual)

Steck'ee (Pansexual)

Tamara Blake/Iron Cat (Lesbian)

Theodore "Teddy" Kaplan-Altman/Hulkling (Gay)

Thomas "Tommy" Shepherd/Speed (Bisexual)

Toni Ho/Iron Patriot (Lesbian)

Val Ventura/Flatman (Gay)

Victor Borkowski/Anole (Gay)

Victoria Hand (Lesbian)

Vivian Vision (Lesbian)

Vnn (Gay)

Wade Wilson/Deadpool (Pansexual)

William "Billy" Kaplan-Altman/Wiccan (Gay)

Xavin (Pansexual)

Xuân Cao Mạnh/Karma (Lesbian)

Yelena Belova/Black Widow (Asexual, Aromantic)

Ying Liu (Lesbian)

Yukio/Wild One (Bisexual)

Zoe Zimmer/Ms. Marvel (Lesbian)

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Nanbaka (Manga)

Jyugo (Bisexual)

Nimona (Graphic Novel)

Ambrosius Goldenloin (Gay)

Ballister Boldheart (Gay)

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Our Dreams at Dusk (Manga)

Anonymous (Aromantic, Asexual)

Ilya Tchaiko (Gay)

Kaname Tasuku (Gay)

Saki (Lesbian)

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[publishedwhores]

I read a fic MONTHS ago that was a zombie apocalypse au schlatt/reader (slow-ish burn? nsfw size kink stuff was in the tags I'm frothing at the mouth) and it only has 2 chapters and I think about it everyday (i fear the author will never update it) and it got me thinking an au that's based on DayZ would be so good like it's his favorite game (he's so hot when he plays that game) and like if you teamed up with him he could be all protective or whatever... idk this isn't very specific but every now and then I remember that fic and I'm devastated that it hasn't returned - 🌪️

i have been wanting to write an apocalypse au for sooo long (i’m a whore for writing fics based on songs and albums and i’ve had the idea to write an apocalypse fic based on the american idiot album by green day for literally years) and schlatt would be so perfect for that type of au 😩 i haven’t watched anyone play dayz but i did just finish watching the last of us and my brain is going brrrrr overprotective schlatt would very much give joel miller energy

- judah 👾

[thefernmanner]

"The Soot." From the Book of Sirach, "The Manner of the Fern" 47: 23-25.

Now it is time to discuss the brats. Solomon's souns are scourged in the Books of Kings and within Jewish history, but little is actually known about them. Sirach says:

Rehoboam and Jeroboam

23 Solomon followed his ancestors in death and left one of his sons to rule after him. This was Rehoboam, a man of little intelligence and great foolishness,[c] whose policies caused a rebellion.

There was also the unspeakable[d] Jeroboam, who led northern Israel in sinful ways. 24 His people became so sinful that they were exiled from their land. 25 They tried all kinds of wickedness until the Lord took vengeance on them.

1. Rehoboam (King of Judah)

Biblical Narrative:

Rehoboam was the son of Solomon and succeeded him.

His harsh response to the northern tribes’ request for lighter taxation (1 Kings 12) caused the split.

He retained only the tribes of Judah and Benjamin.

Scholarly Perspective:

Historicity debated: While there is little to no direct archaeological evidence confirming Rehoboam’s existence, scholars do not dismiss him outright but often treat him as a dynastic memory or eponymous founder of the southern kingdom.

The division of the kingdom is often interpreted as a long-term process, not a single dramatic event. Rehoboam’s story reflects Jerusalem-based theological and political ideologies.

Key Scholarly References:

Finkelstein, Israel & Silberman, Neil Asher. The Bible Unearthed (2001) – Argue the "United Monarchy" under Solomon and Rehoboam was likely much smaller and more limited than the Bible suggests.

Dever, William G. What Did the Biblical Writers Know and When Did They Know It? (2001) – Takes a more moderate view, suggesting some historical basis behind the united monarchy but questions the size and grandeur described in the biblical text.

Schniedewind, William M. How the Bible Became a Book (2004) – Highlights how biblical narratives about kings like Rehoboam were shaped by later concerns, particularly during or after the exile.

2. Jeroboam I (King of Israel)

Biblical Narrative:

An official under Solomon, he rebelled after being promised the northern kingdom by the prophet Ahijah (1 Kings 11).

He became the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the split.

He established rival cult centers at Bethel and Dan, using golden calves, to deter pilgrimage to Jerusalem (1 Kings 12:26–30).

Scholarly Perspective:

Jeroboam is seen by many scholars as a real historical figure, more likely than Rehoboam to be grounded in contemporary events.

His religious reforms are seen not as "paganism" but as legitimate Israelite religious practices outside of the Jerusalem cult, reflecting a non-centralized Yahwism.

The golden calves may symbolize the divine throne or presence, not idolatry in the modern sense.

Key Scholarly References:

Miller, J. Maxwell, and Hayes, John H. A History of Ancient Israel and Judah (2006) – Discuss Jeroboam as a likely historical figure and analyze the northern kingdom's early formation.

Coogan, Michael D. The Oxford History of the Biblical World (1998) – Frames Jeroboam’s role in the context of regional geopolitics and rivalries between north and south.

Grabbe, Lester L. Ancient Israel: What Do We Know and How Do We Know It? (2007) – Treats Jeroboam as possibly historical and analyzes the northern cult as a rival expression of early Yahwism.

3. Archaeological Evidence

No direct inscriptions bearing the names Rehoboam or Jeroboam I have been found.

However, sites such as Dan, Bethel, and Shechem (where Jeroboam is said to have ruled) show signs of early Iron Age fortification and cultic activity.

The Tel Dan Stele (9th century BCE) and Mesha Stele (Moabite Stone) reference events and conflicts close in time to the traditional period of Jeroboam and Rehoboam, indirectly supporting the existence of competing Israelite polities.

4. Theological Framing

Rehoboam is portrayed negatively as arrogant and a failure.

Jeroboam is a central figure in Deuteronomistic theology—blamed for leading Israel into "sin" by establishing alternative shrines. Later kings of Israel are often described as walking in "the sins of Jeroboam."

We do not read the Torah and Tanakh to muse over the past and feel a little extra Jewish today. They are targeted discussions of how man can grow his intellect and supersede all traces of the animal species into which we are born. In the modern age, this should be easy.

The Values in Gematria are:

Rehoboam and Jeroboam=1089, א'‎ףט, aber‎efet, "passed by that which was smooth and shiny."

"Efet is specifically, used in Song of Solomon 5:14 to describe the "smoothness" of the "מעה" (me'eh) of the beloved, which can refer to the abdomen or sexual organs. Additionally, in Ezekiel 27:19, the adjective "ashot" (עשות), derived from this root, is used to describe the quality of iron as being smooth or pure."

If Rehoboam and Jeroboam had done their jobs, the Kingdom of Israel would still exist. We do not often affiliate a job description with a king but they all have one. The problem is the fact they have what are called "privies", meaning most kings cannot be prosecuted for anything at all or very little. This is why there are so many problems with Charles Mary, who legally can take your kids and boys from you dress them up in Roman costumes and give them copious drugs for weeks at at a time and do all kinds whatevers to them with impunity.

Rather than use privies in the line of duty, that is what this person does. Being a little too oversexy while residing in public office or the Royal Palace is a mistake, especially for the people who need the power and privies of the king's pen and coffer for the sake of their survival.

v. 23: Solomon followed his ancestors in death. The Number is 8118, ףאיח‎ ‎, pich, "soot". "The futility of nothingness.'

God gave the Israelites Mitzvot "tombstones" in which to place their ashes. If one performs the Mitzvot properly, the sins of the past will become ash and one, as the etymology suggests shall be able to eat and drink of the essence of life.

Observe, Mitzvah 1: Belief in God.

Why? "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage." — Exodus 20:2

Except He didn't. The Jews were not trapped in Egypt, they do live in the house of bonage. So this is not correct. The Number is 5402, ןדאֶפֶסב‎, aneda phasev‎, "to tell you, you are going to die."

"The Hebrew word "anda" (ענה) typically translates to "to answer, to reply, to respond, or to react". It can also be understood as "to sing" in certain contexts, but the most common meaning relates to verbal interaction and communication. 

The verb פסס (pasas II) means to disappear or vanish. It's used only once, in Psalm 12:1, to express the disappearance of the faithful from among men.

The verb אפס (apes) means to end, to come to nothing or terminate (in presence or function). This verb relates to פסס in the sense of something spreading so thin that it vanishes entirely."

The Torah then is not a weird story about the Jews or a historical record of the ancient world. It is a song whose lyrics remind man God is eternal, we are ephemeral, and do not waste time.

God cannot take us away from the house of death forever, He can however teach us how to worry as little as possible about it while we may. Chief among these is do not waste time being angry.

v. 24: There was unspeakable Jeroboam. The Number is 12059, יבי'‎ןט, yeveya'‎nnet, "You will watch."

"The Hebrew word "watchtower" translates to Mizpah (מִצְפָּה, miṣpāh) or mispeh (מצפה). The term signifies a high place used for observation and protection, often associated with a lookout point or a place where one can watch over others."

We must always watch the mind and assess the minds of others before we act. Our planet has entered uncertain times because we have taken life for granted and are watching but not acting. Every soul has a duty to God to save time, as it will not be paid back. To allow weirdoes and whackos to steal it is a mistake.

See? None of this frame pertained to the original subject matter but we found a very useful thread.

The final Gemara is ףאיחןדאֶפֶסב‎‎, ‎‎ffiachanedapasev,

"Fachan describes the extending, bending, or otherwise manipulating of reality by means of a mechanical device — and this includes written text and any subsequent information technology, but also law and codes of conduct, and even fashion and artistic expressions.

Andapasev, "to answer and respond by passing over."

Our two Sons of Solomon did not either get exposed to the Torah or respond to it. As a result instead of leading the people of Israel in the observance the Passover, the gateway to long life and happiness, they passed such things by. We do this now every day. Perhaps their lesson will finally be learned by us.

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Devotional Hours Within the Bible by James Russell Miller

The Assyrian Invasion of Judah (2 Kings 19:20-22; 2 Kings 19:28-37)

In the opening portion of this chapter there is an interesting incident of a letter received by Hezekiah from his enemy, the king of Assyria. The letter was full of threatenings and insults, designed to terrify Hezekiah and lead him to yield up the city.

“Ha!” said the insulting letter, “do you know what I have done to the other countries and cities which have been in my way? Do you suppose you can withstand my army which has swept victoriously and resistlessly over all lands? The gods of those nations have not been able to deliver their people from me, and do you imagine that your God can deliver you?��

We are told that when Hezekiah had received this letter and read it, he took it into the temple and spread it out before the Lord. That was a beautiful thing to do. That is what faith should always do with any difficulty or perplexity take it to the Lord in prayer. We may one day receive a letter which will trouble us and which we do not know how to answer. It may tell us of some danger or some sorrow. It may be from an enemy and be full of unkind words. Or it may cause us perplexities in some other way. Now, the best thing to do with this letter is to spread it out before the Lord. We cannot answer it ourselves. We cannot defend ourselves against the danger, nor can we solve the perplexity; but God can take care of the matter, whatever it is.

Too often we may try to handle our own difficulties and to unravel with our own hands, the tangles which we find. We would better put them all into the hands of the wise Master, and keep our own hands off! Hezekiah prayed over this letter, asking God to bend His ear to listen and open His eyes to see. Then he besought God to interpose for His own honor and glory, that the Assyrian’s challenge might be taken up and that all the nations might learn that Jehovah was the only true God.

The conduct of Hezekiah in this case illustrates well a counsel of Paul’s in one of his Epistles. “In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”

Prayer is heard by God that is one great lesson. We may safely lay all the interests of our life, all our dangers, difficulties, sorrows, and losses before God in prayer. The surest weapon we can use against anyone who is trying to hurt us, is to pray against him not bitterly nor with resentment but by laying all the hurt and danger before God, that He may take care of our interests for His own name’s sake.

There is proof here that Hezekiah’s committing of the grievous trouble to the Lord was not in vain. Isaiah sent to the king this message. “Thus says Jehovah, the God of Israel, Whereas you have prayed to Me against Sennacherib king of Syria, I have heard you.” It is a great comfort to us to know that God has an interest in our affairs, that we may consult Him about them.

It is good to know, what God thinks of the things that fret us. Sometimes people imagine that they are being wronged and persecuted, when in reality it is their own fault. By their own irascible temper or by their own selfishness or willfulness they bring upon themselves the ill-will or the unkindness of others. In the Beatitudes the Master was careful to say that it is when we are persecuted for righteousness sake that is, for being godly and doing good that blessing is promised. It is when men speak evil falsely against us, that the divine favor is pledged to us. Some people deserve injury and hurt from others; sometimes persecution is not because we are good but is righteous punishment for evil doing. The Lord does not take our part against those who are seeking our hurt unless we are blameless. We cannot appeal to Him for help to cover up our sins or deliver ns from them.

The little kingdom of Judah had no power of its own to make it secure or self-confident. In truth, it could not in its own strength stand against great and proud Assyria. But God was its refuge and strength. Omnipotence was encircling it, like horses and chariots of fire encamping on every side. Thus surrounded, thus sheltered in God, the kingdom could easily rejoice in confidence, for God would care for it.

Every Christian has the eternal God for a refuge. He can hide away in the secret place of the Most High, and laugh at every danger. One of the most wonderful words of the Bible, is that in which Paul says of Christians, “Your life is hid with Christ in God.” Truly, we can laugh at danger and at all enmity if we are hid in such a strong castle. We can look out at our windows and shake our head at the puny powers of evil which taunt us and threaten us. “The virgin daughter of Zion has despised you and laughed you to scorn,” said the Lord to Sennacherib; “the daughter of Jerusalem has shaken her head at you.” The words tell of the confidence which even the weakest child of God may have in the face of the haughtiest enemy, when sheltered by divine love and power.

The Assyrian king had defied Hezekiah and spoken contemptuously of his small resources of strength. “Behold, you have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands.” The Lord answers, “ Whom have you defied and blasphemed? It is a wonderful quality of divine love that it puts itself in the place of those it loves . He who harms a child of God smites God in the face! He who taunts a Christian for righteousness, taunts God. He who does any unkindness to one who belongs to Christ, treats God Himself unkindly. We have this taught very beautifully in the New Testament in the Lord’s parable of the judgment, where we are told that he who gives food to the hungry and drink to the thirsty, and who shows mercy and pity to the sick, the stranger, the prisoner is showing the same kindness to Christ Himself! While he who passes by the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, and the stranger without helping them is passing by the Lord Christ Himself!

“That night the angel of the LORD went out and put to death a hundred and eighty-five thousand men in the Assyrian camp. When the people got up the next morning there were all the dead bodies!” But we need not worry ourselves over the question whether this angel was. God uses all things as His messengers, for the earth is His and the fullness thereof.

[sonofisrael]

No, Xerxes I was not an 8-Foot-Tall Giant

For those who don’t know, the 2006 fantasy action film 300, directed by Zack Snyder, written by Snyder, Kurt Johnstad, and Michael B. Gordan, is based on the 1998 limited comic book series 300, which was written and illustrated by the American comic book artist Frank Miller. Both the film and the comic book are very loosely based on the story of the three hundred Spartans who allegedly fought and died in the Battle of Thermopylai in 480 BC.

In the battle of 300 we read of a mighty king named Xerxes.  As the movie portrays his kingdom was large and he wanted to be treated like a god.  When you start studying through the Bible you will notice that the name Xerxes appears in the book of Ezra. The book of Ezra covers the time in which the children of Israel are in bondage and are allowed to go back to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. 

In Ezra 4:6 we read about the reign of Ahasuerus.  It is interesting that when you investigate this name it is what the Hebrews called Xerxes.  Not only do we read about the great king Xerxes in the book of Ezra but we also read about his father king Darius and his son Artaxerxes.  With further studying you will notice that Esther from the book of Esther is Xerxes wife.  In fact when he returns home form his loss against the Greeks she was there to comfort him.

And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they unto him an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. [Ezra 4:6]

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