Author: Kingston Tong

Thank you for the question, “How far did the Israelites travel from Egypt to the Red Sea?” As one reads Exodus 12–14, the distance is difficult to calculate from Egypt to the Red or Reed Sea. The Scriptures states the places of encampment. Enclosed are the stopping point: A. Rameses to Succoth (Exodus 12:27) B. Succoth … Read More “How far did the Israelites travel from Egypt to the Red Sea?” »

Thank you for the question, “Was it really necessary for the Israelites to destroy all the people living in Canaan?” There is a misconception that the Israelites destroyed all the Canaanites. The Israelites were commanded by the LORD God to destroy the inhabitants of the Promised Land but they failed to obey his command. The Israelites … Read More “Was it really necessary for the Israelites to destroy all the people living in Canaan?” »

Thank you for the question on the origin of the Mosaic Law, “How do we know that God gave laws to the Israelites rather than the Israelites creating laws based on their own understanding of God?“ As one reads the the Torah or the Pentateuch, the Mosaic Law can’t be separated from the historical setting of … Read More “How do we know that God gave laws to the Israelites rather than the Israelites creating laws based on their own understanding of God?” »

Thank you for the question on the population of the Israelites who left Egypt, “How did the population of the ancient Israelites go from Jacob and his 12 sons and their families to over a million people by the time God freed them from Egypt? The subject of the growth of the population of the Israelites … Read More “How did the population of the ancient Israelites go from Jacob and his 12 sons and their families to over a million people by the time God freed them from Egypt?” »