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?”
061 – Why Was David A Man After God's Own Heart"?
61. Why Was David A Man After God's Own Heart"? This question has often been asked, both by scoffers and the serious. David, it is true, had fallen into deep sin many times; but his struggles, his remorse, his repentance, his efforts at reparation'97these also must be considered. He lived in a rude and warlike … Continue reading “061 – Why Was David A Man After God's Own Heart"?”
060 – Who Were King David's Wives?
60. Who Were King David's Wives? He had a number of wives, but those that are known chiefly to history are Abigail of Carmel (1Ch_3:1); Michal, the daughter of Saul (2Sa_3:13); and Bathsheba (1Ch_3:5). Source: 555 Difficult Bible Questions Answered
059 – Were Daniel's Companions in the Lions' Den His Brothers?
59. Were Daniel's Companions in the Lions' Den His Brothers? In Dan_1:6 the companions and Daniel are spoken of as the children of Judah. This means of the tribe of Judah. There is no evidence that they were brothers in the sense of blood relationship. Shadrach was the Chaldee name of Hananiah, the chief of … Continue reading “059 – Were Daniel's Companions in the Lions' Den His Brothers?”
058 – Was David Justified in Ordering Solomon to Have Joab and Shimei Executed?
58. Was David Justified in Ordering Solomon to Have Joab and Shimei Executed? Dean Stanley, strange to say, avers that in the order given to Solomon (1Ki_2:5-9) King David "bequeathed a dark legacy of long cherished vengeance." Dr. Terry's view seems more probable, that "this dying charge was not the offspring of personal revenge, but … Continue reading “058 – Was David Justified in Ordering Solomon to Have Joab and Shimei Executed?”
057 – What Time Was Consumed in the Work of Creation?
57. What Time Was Consumed in the Work of Creation? Many have asked: "How long did it take God to create the world and what was the order in which the various beings and things were brought forth?" There are many theories propounded concerning Creation. Some interpreters contend that the Bible account should be taken … Continue reading “057 – What Time Was Consumed in the Work of Creation?”
056 – Is It Possible to Approximate the Date of the Creation?
56. Is It Possible to Approximate the Date of the Creation? An ever fruitful topic is the date of Creation. The chronology which one finds in the marginal columns of many of the older Bibles, notably in the Authorized Version of King James, is not a part of the Bible itself by any means. It … Continue reading “056 – Is It Possible to Approximate the Date of the Creation?”
055 – What Was the Sin of the Canaanites?
55. What Was the Sin of the Canaanites? The Canaanites were descendants of Ham (Gen_10:6) and comprised seven distinct nations (Deu_7:1). Though great and mighty (Num. 73:28) they were idolatrous, superstitious, profane and wicked (Deu_29:17, Deu_18:9-11, Lev_18:21). They had many strong cities (Num_13:28). Israel was warned against making league or intermarrying with them or following … Continue reading “055 – What Was the Sin of the Canaanites?”
054 – How Many of the Children of Israel Entered Canaan?
54. How Many of the Children of Israel Entered Canaan? The number of adults over twenty years of age who left Egypt is stated in Exo_12:37, a* about six hundred thousand. Allowing the normal proportion of children to such a host we may infer that the total number was probably between one and two millions. … Continue reading “054 – How Many of the Children of Israel Entered Canaan?”
053 – What Are the Essential Facts About Cain?
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?”