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53. What Are the Essential Facts About Cain? The Genesis narrative tells us that the Lord had no respect for Cain's offering, as he had that of Abel, his brother's. The reason for this must have been a wrong spirit in Cain (Gen_4:3-7). Gen_4:7 states: "If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? And … Continue reading “053 – What Are the Essential Facts About Cain?”

51. Why Was God Angry With Balaam? You need to read the entire story in Num_22:1-41 to get a complete idea of the situation. Balaam was in the first instance forbidden to go. That answer should have been sufficient for Balaam, but when the princes came with alluring offers of gifts and office and honors, … Continue reading “051 – Why Was God Angry With Balaam?”

49. What Language Was Spoken at Babel? The tower of Babel is always an interesting subject for discussion. Philologists are divided concerning the language spoken before the "Confusion of Tongues" at Babel. What little we know of it is learned at second-hand from the testimonies of classical authorities. The Babylonians called the locality of Babel … Continue reading “049 – What Language Was Spoken at Babel?”

50. What Was the Cause of the Babylonian Captivity? The political cause of the captivity was the repeated revolt of Judah against the power of Babylon. Relying on the help of Egypt, the king broke his promise of fidelity and refused to pay the tribute he had promised to pay. The prophets uttered many warnings … Continue reading “050 – What Was the Cause of the Babylonian Captivity?”

47. Who Were the Amorites? They were one of the seven nations of Canaan and were governed by many independent kings (Jos_5:1; Jos_9:10). They originally inhabited a mountain district in the south (Num_13:29), but later acquired an extensive tract from Moab, east of Jordan (Num_21:1-35; Num_22:1-41; Num_23:1-30; Num_24:1-25; Num_25:1-18; Num_26:1-65, Num_30:1-16). They had many strong … Continue reading “047 – Who Were the Amorites?”

48. Where Was the First Altar Built? In Gen_8:20 we find the first reference to an altar, namely that one on which Noah offered his sacrifice to God for deliverance from the danger of the Flood. Armenian tradition says it was built on Mount Ararat. Source: 555 Difficult Bible Questions Answered

46. Who Were Called "The Children of Lot"? The Ammonites were so called (Deu_2:19). They were a cruel, covetous, proud, reproachful, vindictive, superstitious and idolatrous nation (see Amo_1:13; Zep_2:10; Eze_25:3, Eze_25:6; Jdg_10:6; Jer_27:3). Their chief city was Rabbah (2Sa_12:26-27), where they were governed by hereditary kings (2Sa_2:20-21). They had various encounters with Israel. With the … Continue reading “046 – Who Were Called "The Children of Lot"?”

44. What Is the Meaning of "Selah"? The word "Selah," which occurs a number of times in the Psalms, was a musical or liturgical sign, whose meaning is unknown. Some regard it as a pause in the music, to mark a transition in the theme or composition. It seems to have no grammatical connection with … Continue reading “044 – What Is the Meaning of "Selah"?”

45. What Was the Fate of Amalek? The Amalekites were a wicked, oppressive, war-like and cruel people. They were powerful and influential and possessed cities in the south of Canaan. (See 1Sa_15:18; Jdg_10:12; Num_24:7.) They were the first to oppose Israel (Exo_17:8) ; Saul overcame them (1Sa_14:1-52*48); David invaded their land (1Sa_30:1-2), and what was … Continue reading “045 – What Was the Fate of Amalek?”

42. What Two Bible Chapters Are Alike? The two chapters in the Bible that are alike are 2Ki_19:1-37 and Isa_37:1-38. Both are regarded as the work of Isaiah, relating a series of events which in one book are placed in their proper historical setting and in the other find their true place among the prophecies. … Continue reading “042 – What Two Bible Chapters Are Alike?”