Bible Commentary

Thou art to pass over through Ar the coast of Moab, this day: 18. Thou art to pass over). See on Deu 9:1. Ar, the border of Moab ] See on Deu 2:9. Here as there it is doubtful whether ‘Ar is to be understood as the territory of Mo’ab, their crossing of which Israel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 2:18”

That the LORD spoke unto me, saying, 8-18. we passed . . . through theway of the plainthe Arabah or great valley, from Elath(“trees”) (the Ailah of the Greeks and Romans). The site ofit is marked by extensive mounds of rubbish. Ezion-gebernow Akaba,both were within the territory of Edom; and after making a circuit ofits … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 2:17”

So it came to pass, when all the men of war were consumed and dead from among the people, 16 25. Approach to the ‘Ammonites and Amorites The adult generation having died out (Deu 2:16), Jehovah charged Moses that, being about to pass the border or cross the territory of Mo’ab (Deu 2:17 f.) and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 2:16”

For indeed the hand of the LORD was against them, to destroy them from among the host, until they were consumed. 15. the hand of the Lord ] It was no natural death of the whole generation, but by special plagues from Jehovah; cp. JE, Num 14:31 ff; Num 21:6; P, Num 14:32; Num 14:37. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 2:15”

And the space in which we came from Kadesh-barnea, until we were come over the brook Zered, [was] thirty and eight years; until all the generation of the men of war were wasted out from among the host, as the LORD swore unto them. 14. thirty and eight years ] See above, introd. to Deu … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 2:14”

Now rise up, [said I], and get you over the brook Zered. And we went over the brook Zered. 13. Now rise up ] Sam., LXX, And now rise and break camp; cp. Deu 2:24. and get you over the brook Zered ] Wdy, or torrent-valley, Zered. JE, Num 21:12, they marched thence, the E. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 2:13”

The Horims also dwelt in Seir formerly; but the children of Esau succeeded them, when they had destroyed them from before them, and dwelt in their stead; as Israel did unto the land of his possession, which the LORD gave unto them. 12. The Horites ] Heb. the orm; Sam. LXX, or. Possibly cave-dwellers, cp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 2:12”

Which also were accounted giants, as the Anakims; but the Moabites call them Emims. 11. Rephaim Anakim ] See on Deu 1:28. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 11. Which also were accounted giants] This is not a fortunate version. The word is not giants, but Rephaim, the name of a people. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 2:11”

The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims; 10. The Emim ] Only here and Gen 14:5 which places the Emm in Shaweh-iriathaim, probably the plain of the present ureiyt, N. of Arnon. Whether the name is of an actual people or of mythical formation like … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 2:10”

And the LORD said unto me, Distress not the Moabites, neither contend with them in battle: for I will not give thee of their land [for] a possession; because I have given Ar unto the children of Lot [for] a possession. 9. Vex not Moab ] Treat not Moab as a foe. neither contend with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 2:9”