These chapters start with the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half tribe of Manasseh asking if they could take their inheritance on the side of the Jordan River that they were on already. This angers Moses because he thinks they are asking this to avoid the war that is involved in taking the countries on the other side. They promise to go to war with them, but would still like to settle on this side of the Jordan. This satisfies Moses and he allows it as their inheritance.
The next chapter is a summary of everywhere that they have camped since they left Egypt, living like Nomads wandering the desert.
The next chapter the Lord gives the boundaries of the land they are to conquer and assigns leaders to the 12 tribes.
I kept thinking "I wish I had a map! I have no idea what this all means." Then I remembered: I have google. I found a map and an interesting article about the archaeological support (or lack thereof) for the story told in the bible.
This is one of those days that I just find interesting. I didn't come across any new truth for my life, it was more a history lesson, but I think it is important in helping me to understand the context of the things to come.
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So many significant things in these chapters! The 2 1/2 tribes were not only committed to Israel, but to God. To not fulfill their promise would be sinning against God, not just their brothers. Yet, to keep their promise equaled freedom and possession. Freedom is HUGE!
ReplyDeleteCh.33--Is it time to look back? It's important to stop and look at the journey. Sometimes that's the only way we actually see progress. Remembering where God has led is IMPORTANT. Then comes Ch.34--After remembering comes vision for what's ahead--"When you enter"(v.2), not IF you enter."...the land that will be allotted to you"...not MAYBE. The LORD's words are sure. They are "Yes" and "Amen".
Thanks Heather, that is awesome!
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