Category: Old Testament

Thank you for the question, “Why did the princes tell the congregation that they could not touch the Gibeonites in the book of Joshua?” The Gibeonites could not kill the Gibeonites because they made a treaty with a binding oath in the name of LORD, the God of Israel. Joshua 9 says this, “The Israelites sampled their … Read More “Why did the princes tell the congregation they could not touch the Gibeonites in the book of Joshua?” »

Thank you for the question regarding Genesis 46:34, “Genesis 46:34 says that “every shepherd is an abomination to the Egyptians.” Is there any evidence for this outside of the Bible?” The evidence is by reading grazing of sheep and cattle on the same pasture. Cattleman in the United States as a general practice do not graze … Read More “Genesis 46:34 says that “every shepherd is an abomination to the Egyptians.” Is there evidence for this outside of the Bible?” »

Thank you for the question on forgiveness of Adam and Eve, “What crime did Adam and Eve commit that angered God so much He couldn’t forgive?” A. The sin that Adam and Eve committed against God is disobedience. Both Adam and Eve cognitively knew the command of God. Genesis 2 says this about God’s command … Read More “What crime did Adam and Eve commit that angered God so much He couldn’t forgive?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 2:3, “What is the main story of Genesis 2:3?” As one reads Genesis 2:1–4, the context enables the reader to shift from God’s work on earth to the beginning of man’s work on earth. God created a beautiful earth and the Garden of Eden for man and … Read More “What is the main story of Genesis 2:3?” »

Thank you for the question on the origin of Adam and Eve, “Were Adam and Eve born on the same day?”’ The Scriptures state that Adam and Eve were not born on the same day. They were created on the same day. The word, born, assumes a pregnancy and birth. Adam and Eve did not have … Read More “Were Adam and Eve born on the same day?” »

Thank you for the question on God’s covenant with the Jewish people and the non-Jewish people in the Old Testament, “Were the Old Testament saints limited only to the Israelites according to the Bible or were any gentile nations included in the contract with God?” God made a covenant with Abram that he would bless him … Read More “Were the Old Testament saints limited only to the Israelites according to the Bible or were any gentile nations included in the contract with God?” »

Thank you for the question, “What sins did King David commit in order to marry Bathsheba?” The sins of King David are as follows: King David coveted another man’s wife (II Samuel 11:2–3). King David committed adultery with Bathsheba (II Samuel 11:4). King David committed the murder of Uriah and cost the needless lives of … Read More “What sins did King David commit in order to marry Bathsheba?” »

Thank you for the question on King David’s sins, “Was the sinful deeds of David the King of Israel known to the people in his days?” As one reads II Samuel 11, it appears that King David sins were hidden, but that is not the case. The individuals who knew about David’s sins are as follows: … Read More “Was the sinful deeds of David the King of Israel known to the people in his days?” »

Thank you for the evolution question, “Did evolution happen after Noah’s flood because of the atmospheric change?” As one looks at the topic of evolution, there is macroevolution and microevolution. From a Christian perspective, I do not believe in macroevolution of species but the creation of species by God, and yet on the other hand there … Read More “Did evolution happen after Noah’s flood because of the atmospheric change?” »