Tag: Moab
Biblical Principle #179: Israel Defeated Kings Sihon and Og
Biblical Principles List Principle Israel defeated King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan and took possession of territory in Moab. Explanation As had been the case with previous rulers, King Sihon of the Amorites in the land of Moab refused Israel peaceful passage through their territory. Instead, Sihon led the army against…
July 1 – Isaiah’s Prophecy against Assyria, Moab, and Damascus
Reading Isa. 34:1-4; 14:24-27; 15:1-9; 16:1-14; 17:1-14 Devotional Under wicked king Ahaz, Judah is now paying tribute to Assyria. GOD is in the process of bringing about the discipline upon His people for their evil ways. He will use even more wicked nations to accomplish this purpose, but they too will receive punishment. It is…
June 20 – Amos: Prepare to Meet Your GOD, O Israel
Reading Amos 1:1-4:13 Devotional In the days of Uzziah, king of Judah, and Jeroboam II, king of Israel, GOD called a shepherd named Amos from Tekoah, near Bethlehem, to prophesy. Not surprisingly, GOD is very displeased at the situation among the nations with all of the idolatry and violence, and He begins His message through…
March 22 – The Loyalty of Ruth
Reading Ruth 1:1-4:22 Devotional During the time of the judges there was an Israelite named Elimelech. Elimelech had a wife named Naomi and two sons. There was a famine in the land of Israel and Elimelech moved his family to the land of Moab to find food. While in Moab, Elimelech died. Elimelech’s sons married…
February 12 – Be Zealous for GOD
Reading Num. 25:1-18; 31:1-54 Devotional While they were camped nearby, many of the Israelite men began to commit sin against GOD with the Moabite women. GOD was furious and told Moses to take the Israelite leaders and kill those who had sinned with the Moabite women. While Moses and the Israelite leaders were weeping at…
February 11 – Who are You Seeking to Please?
Reading Num. 22:1-24:25 Devotional Balak was the king of Moab. When Balak heard of all the Israelites had done in conquering the Amorites he was afraid. Balak sent messengers to Balaam who was some form of spiritualist who knew about Jehovah, the one true GOD. Balak offered Balaam money to pronounce a curse upon the…