Once, the Israelites had taken all of the Land of the Amorite kings on the east side of the Jordan Valley, two-and-a-half tribes made a request for the land so that they could settle in it with their families.    Welcome to the History of the Bible!   If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon Page (https://patreon.com/TheHistoryoftheBible)    To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8).   Let us know how this podcast has...

The Israelites would prepare for battle against the Midianites. Sending only 12,000 soldiers, the priest, and a few items from the Tabernacle into the field. Some would say that this would be considered a Holy War, waged by the Israelites against the tribes of Midian, the people that sought to destroy Israel from the inside out.   Our show was edited and produced by Nikao Productions. To check out other shows just search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!   Follow them on...

The journey of the Israelites is coming to an end... Or is it the beginning? Moses has been told that he will not lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. With that, there must be another leader to take the role of leadership within the tribes of Israel!    Welcome to the History of the Bible!

Though the Israelites were not able to be cursed by Balaam, there was something that could be done that would cause the Israelites to become weakened. Not on the battlefield, but rather through the practice of Sexual cult rituals. Welcome to the History of the Bible!   patreon.com/TheHistoryoftheBible

After their victories over King Og and Sihon, the Israelites would camp in the Plains of Moab. This would cause fear in the Moabite king; so he would call in for a little help. The man he would call is Balaam. Who in the history books is Balaam?    Welcome to the History of the Bible!

Why would the Lord want to kill the Canaanites? All men, women, and children were to be killed. In essence genocide. Was the Lord just wanting to kill the Canaanites because, or was there a specific reason that the Lord called for the Israelites to kill all of the Canaanites?    Welcome to the History of the Bible!

The Israelites would ask to cross through the territory of one nation after another on their journey north after rounding the Edomites. All of them would say no, however, two nations would do more than just say no. The battle for the Promised Land would come sooner than expected!    Welcome to the History of the Bible!     To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let us know how this podcast has impacted you or someone you know click...

When the wandering was finally over, and the mourning of Aaron was completed, the Israelites were once again ready to enter the Promised Land. But they ran into some issues. First, the King of Arad comes and attacks the Israelites, capturing some of them in a raid. And then on top of that, the Israelite's plan of entry into the Promised Land had changed, adding weeks if not months to the travel time! Welcome to the History of the Bible!   To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the...

All actions come with consequences. Some are good, others not so good. The consequences of not obeying and trusting God for the leaders of the Israelites would cost them to not step into the Promised Land.    Welcome to the History of the Bible!

The Israelites had finally gotten themselves to the border of the Promised Land, they even sent spies into the land to check the best routes. However, they were not allowed to enter the land, instead they were sent right back in the direction from which they came.  This would begin the wandering in the Wilderness for a total of 40 years.     Welcome to the History of the Bible!   To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let us know how...

The fear that the Israelites had was real. And it was logical! Yet, despite the fear they should have looked to God to be the one that would bring them through their trails. However, they turned their backs to God and trusted in themselves and their own abilities when it came to conquering the Land of Canaan Welcome to the History of the Bible!

The spies would return from their journey of exploring the Promised Land, with a great report of the land and its produce… However, they wouldn’t remember the promises that God gave them. Instead the spies would cause the people to turn against Moses and ultimately God. Why? Because of fear. Fear of the people that lived in the land!  To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let us know how this podcast has impacted you or someone you...

The Land of Canaan had been promised to Abraham hundreds of years earlier, and for the first time in a long time, the descendents of Abraham were back. Not just to be a wanderer in the land, but to conquer the land and its people.  To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let us know how this podcast has impacted you or someone you know click the link (https://forms.gle/jr4EdGsqCaFk4qZm8)! If you believe that I have presented incorrect...

Up till this point in the journey from Egypt, Moses had been leading the Israelites through the Lord’s direction. However, not everyone was excited about it. Yes, challenges came from others in the tribes, but one wouldn’t think it to come from within the family. For Moses though, it did.    To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let us know how this podcast has impacted you or someone you know click the link...

The journey has begun! The Israelites have made it to the point where they are ready to travel to the Promised Land! However, it doesn’t take much for the people to complain and wish that they were once again back in slavery in Egypt.  To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let us know how this podcast has impacted you or someone you know click the link (https://forms.gle/jr4EdGsqCaFk4qZm8)! If you believe that I have presented...

The other Tribes within Israel were numbered for the day of battle. However, the Levites were left out. They were not allowed to go up for battle with their brothers. Instead they were given an altogether different responsibility. Hosting the presence of God!  To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let us know how this podcast has impacted you or someone you know click the link (https://forms.gle/jr4EdGsqCaFk4qZm8)! If you believe...

The tribes of Israel were led by chiefs, who were surrounded by elders. All of these men were under the leadership of Moses. This would make up the leadership for Israel. Although the Israelite tribes were not founded on these men, in reality the foundation that made up society was family. However, the nuclear family could be broken down even more into marriage. Marriage between one man and one woman. This is where the foundation of society for the Israelites would be built up from!   Welcome...

When we think of a “tribal society” often we tend to think that it’s a primitive one. However, that isn’t always the case. The nation of Israel was a tribal society and they were far from being a primitive society as we’ll come to find out. So what did society look like for the Israelites then?    To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let us know how this podcast has impacted you or someone you know click the link...

The amount of the Israelites that came out of the Land of Egypt and entered the Promised land is very much debated! Although there isn’t a definite answer to the number, there are a couple of different thoughts on the final count of men prepared for war.  To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let us know how this podcast has impacted you or someone you know click the link (https://forms.gle/jr4EdGsqCaFk4qZm8)! If you believe that I...

The book of Numbers is a historical book that follows the journey of the Israelites from Mount Sinai to the border of the promised land. However, because of their disobedience, they were not allowed to enter the promised land. Instead, a whole generation would die off walking around in the wilderness.  Welcome to the History of the Bible! To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let us know how this podcast has impacted you or someone...

God knew that the Israelites wouldn’t keep the law and commandments perfectly. Therefore, as He wraps up the covenant with the Israelites, He reminds them of the consequences of following and not following the law. But God isn’t out to destroy them for not obeying. He gives phases in which God disciplines the Israelites so that they would come back to the path of following Him. Just like any good parent would discipline their child so that they walk the correct path.  Welcome to the History...

The agreement between God and the Israelites is not all about rules, God does want them to enjoy themselves as well! That is God set up regular rhythms of rest, celebration, and remembrance through the Sabbath and multiple feasts throughout the year!    Welcome to the History of the Bible!]   To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let us know how this podcast has impacted you or someone you know click the link...

God wanted to have such a deep relationship with the Israelites. It was God that pursued them and brought them out of the land of Egypt. But to keep that relationship with God, the Israelites need to step into obedience so that they could walk in that deeper relationship... Yes, that obedience included the removal of child Sacrifice!    To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let us know how this podcast has impacted you or someone...

Laws that were given to the Israelites so that they remained clean and to prevent disease, were only implemented around 100 years ago as common practices for public and personal hygiene. Laws were given on what could and could not be eaten. As well as who, and yes what, was allowed to have a relationship with.   To give feedback on The History of the Bible click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let us know how this podcast has impacted you or someone you know click the link...

Now that the sacrifices were set up in Israel, it was time to set the positions of those that would oversee them. This position wasn’t just about killing an animal, offering some incense, and we’re good for the day. Rather, it was very important that the priest not only represent God correctly but as we’ll see, that they treated God as holy. Welcome to the History of the Bible! To give feedback on The History of the Bible Podcast click the link (https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8). Let...