Year: 2021

Thank you for the interpretation question, “Since necromancy was forbidden in ancient Israel, how can The Witch of Endor, found in 1 Samuel 28, be explained?” Your observation that witchcraft which includes consulting of a dead person is forbidden in the Torah (Exodus 22:18 and Leviticus 19:26). Leviticus 19 says this in the NIV, “‘Do not turn … Read More “Since necromancy was forbidden in ancient Israel, how can The Witch of Endor, found in 1 Samuel 28, be explained?” »

Thank you for the question on biblical relationships, “Why was Esau closer to Ishmael than his brother Jacob?” The Scripture is silent between the relationship of Esau and Ishmael. It is possible that both Esau and Ishmael could have been closer but one has to remember that there is a one generation difference between them. Ishmael … Read More “Why was Esau closer to Ishmael than his brother Jacob?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question on the Garden of Eden, “According to Genesis 2:8,God planted a garden Eastward in Eden. That means the garden was not called Eden but Eden was the land in which the garden was planted, which is this land or continent referred to as Eden?” The observation that you made … Read More “According to Genesis 2:8,God planted a garden Eastward in Eden. That means the garden was not called Eden but Eden was the land in which the garden was planted, which is this land or continent referred to as Eden?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question on the Israelites and Moses, “Did the ancient Israelites trust Moses completely as their leader sent from God or did they trust God’s wisdom and leadership in sending Moses?” As one reads Exodus and Numbers, the Israelites did not trust Moses or God’s presence or provision for them. That … Read More “Did the ancient Israelites trust Moses completely as their leader sent from God or did they trust God’s wisdom and leadership in sending Moses?” »

Thank you for the question on the character of the Patriarchs, “Is it possible that biblically Noah may have been the most faithful servant of God but Abraham the most trusting righteous of God of the early patriarchs?” The observation that you made is an excellent one on the character between Noah and Abraham. The Scriptures … Read More “Is it possible that biblically Noah may have been the most faithful servant of God but Abraham the most trusting righteous of God of the early patriarchs?” »