Today's Reading | February 23, 2026
Exodus 15:19–27
Introduction Exodus 15:19–27: Today’s reading includes the Song of Miriam (Moses’s sister), who leads the women in singing and dancing. After passing through the waters of the Red Sea, Moses leads the people into the desert. The people complain because they have gone without water for three days. They arrive at Marah, and the LORD instructs Moses on how to…
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2 Samuel 7:1-17
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2 Samuel 5:1-25
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1 Samuel 3:1-21
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1 Samuel 2:1-11
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1 Samuel 1:1-28
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Ruth 4:1-22
Introduction Ruth 4:1–22: The relative of Naomi’s husband agrees to let Boaz buy Naomi’s field. As a public sign of this agreement, he removes his sandal and gives it to Boaz. This was a custom in ancient Israel to indicate that a purchase involving land or property was complete. Boaz is now permitted to marry Ruth. They have a son,…
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