Bible History – C. 1446 BC Scripture: Exodus 18 – Numbers 12 Campaign: Sinai Timeline: Escape from Egypt – Wilderness – Joshua. Geography: Sinai; Wilderness of Paran; Wilderness of Zin; Negev Desert; Canaan. Upon reaching Mt. Sinai, 3 months exactly after leaving Egypt, God’s destiny for His people starts taking shape in the form of: (a) The Ten Commandments given. (b) Levitical priesthood established. (c) … Read More
Jacob’s Family – Esau -12 sons – Joseph
Bible History – C. 1682-1586 BC The EDOMITES For reasons of sustenance, Esau took his family and the wealth he acquired in Canaan and moved away from Jacob’s family. He went looking for a land that could support his livestock. Essentially, Esau let his possessions dictate what he must do instead of what God might wish for him instead. Esau settled in Edom, … Read More
Attack on SHECHEM | Genesis 34; rape of Dinah; Simeon and Levi; revenge
Bible Battle #2 – C. 1689 BC The attack on the citizens of Shechem was an act of revenge by the brothers of Dinah after her rape. This action had severe historical repercussions over the tribes of Israel that would continue to be evident for generations. A peculiar aspect of this Bible battle is the use of the consecrated act of circumcision as … Read More