73. Why Do the Jews Face the East When Praying? In Jerusalem, the Jews always turned their faces toward the "holy hill" of the temple while praying (see Dan_6:10; 2Ch_6:34). The Samaritans, on the contrary, faced Mt. Gerizim. In the court of the temple, the Jews in prayer faced the temple itself (see 1Ki_8:38) to … Continue reading “073 – Why Do the Jews Face the East When Praying?”
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071 – When Did the Change in Jacob's Spiritual Nature Occur?
71. When Did the Change in Jacob's Spiritual Nature Occur? It began at Bethel but the change there was extremely slight. Jacob regarded his vision there very much as a business arrangement. If God would help him and give him bread to eat and bring him back safe, then God should be his God and … Continue reading “071 – When Did the Change in Jacob's Spiritual Nature Occur?”
069 – What Is Known of the Hivites?
69. What Is Known of the Hivites? They formed one of the seven nations of Canaan, descended from Canaan (Gen_10:15, Gen_10:17). They dwelt near Lebanon. The Shechemites and Gibeonites were affiliated with them (Jdg_3:3; Gen_34:2; Jos_9:3-7). Esau intermarried with them. Their land was promised to Israel and it was commanded to destroy them (Deu_7:1-2, Deu_7:24). … Continue reading “069 – What Is Known of the Hivites?”
070 – Who Were the Ishmaelites?
70. Who Were the Ishmaelites? They were descendants of Ishmael, Abraham's son, and were divided into twelve tribes (Gen_25:16; Gen_16:15-16). They were also called Hagarites, Hagarenes and Arabians (1Ch_5:10; Psa_83:6; Isa_13:20). They were governed by kings, were rich in cattle and dwelt in tents (Jer_25:24; Isa_13:1-22; Isa_14:1-32; Isa_15:1-9; Isa_16:1-14; Isa_17:1-14; Isa_18:1-7; Isa_19:1-25; Isa_20:1-6; 1Ch_5:21). Though … Continue reading “070 – Who Were the Ishmaelites?”
067 – How Soon After Adam's Fall Did Idolatry Begin?
67. How Soon After Adam's Fall Did Idolatry Begin? Adam and some of his descendants as late as the time of the Flood, are believed to have lived under a revealed system, in which, through their patriarchs and otherwise, they had a knowledge of God sufficient for their condition. Afterwards there arose the nature-worship, called … Continue reading “067 – How Soon After Adam's Fall Did Idolatry Begin?”
068 – What Is Known of the Hittites?
68. What Is Known of the Hittites? They were descendants of Canaan's son Heth. One of the seven Canaanitish nations, they dwelt in Hebron and were governed by kings (Deu_7:1; Gen_23:10; 1Ki_10:29). Their land was promised to Israel and it was commanded to destroy them; but Israel did not destroy them entirely (Deu_7:1-2, Deu_7:24; Jos_14:13; … Continue reading “068 – What Is Known of the Hittites?”
066 – Was the Rainbow Visible before the Flood?
66. Was the Rainbow Visible before the Flood? There is no recorded evidence that a rainbow was visible from the earth before the Flood. Some commentators hold that the conditions described in Gen_2:6, "But there went up a mist from the earth," etc., lasted until the atmospheric change wrought by the Flood and that the … Continue reading “066 – Was the Rainbow Visible before the Flood?”
064 – Was There Rain Before the Flood?
64. Was There Rain Before the Flood? Read Gen_2:4-6. This, according to some geologists, indicates that the earth, being then in a cooling condition, had no rain; and they also affirm that there may have been none until the great precipitation at the Flood cleared the atmosphere, and established new conditions. (See Gen_8:1-22 and Gen_9:1-29.) … Continue reading “064 – Was There Rain Before the Flood?”
065 – What Was the Population of Earth Before and After the Flood?
65. What Was the Population of Earth Before and After the Flood? All the information we have in Scripture concerning the population of the earth before the Flood is contained in Gen_4:1-26, Gen_5:1-32 and Gen_6:1-22. It is made clear in Gen_5:4 that Adam had a numerous progeny. Jewish tradition says he had thirty-three sons and … Continue reading “065 – What Was the Population of Earth Before and After the Flood?”
062 – From Whom Were the Edomites Descended?
62. From Whom Were the Edomites Descended? They were descendants of Esau. They inhabited a fertile and rich country specially given to them (Deu_2:5; Gen_27:39). Their country was traversed by roads though it was mountainous and rocky (Num_20:17; Jer_49:16). They were governed by dukes and later by kings (Gen_36:15-30; Num_20:14). -n character they are said … Continue reading “062 – From Whom Were the Edomites Descended?”