That song more-or-less summarizes the 40 years they’ve been in the desert. “And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death” (Deut 33:1). “Let Reuben live, and not die; and let not his men be few. And this is the blessing of Judah: and he […]
Death of Moses – 1451 B.C. & The Irony of the Catholic Church Read More »
I don’t understand why You are going to kill Moses, and not the Israelites. But I guess You do things Your way, and of course, Your way is always the better way. Of course, going to heaven is better than living on earth. Or maybe You are doing this to show us more stuff?
Song of Moses & Lesser Known People of the Old Testament Read More »
This is some spooky stuff You’re telling me. But I got it now, as long as I hang with You and no other want-a-be gods I’m okay. Moses explained that he was 120 years old and was soon to die. He also told them what God had said to him: “…Thou shalt not go over
Moses’ Last Counsel & Akkadian Divination Read More »
That’s scary because those blessings and curses 1 pertain to us today. Moses reminds them that they have seen all that God can and did do, so they should back down from any temptations that are against God. Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath; But with him that standeth
The Palestinian Covenant & Moab Read More »
That’s a lot of rules and regulations. Their interesting, but I gotta tell You, I’m more interested in other things. What’s going to happen with the Israelite’s next? “Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of
Blessings and Curses & Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal Read More »