And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses’ father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel.
Moses said to Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, who was Moses' father-in-law, 'We are traveling to the place that the LORD promised to give us. Come with us, and we will treat you well, because the LORD has promised good things for Israel.'
Moses is inviting his father-in-law's family to join the Israelites on their journey to the Promised Land, promising to share God's blessings with them.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after leaving Mount Sinai, heading toward the Promised Land of Canaan. Hobab was a Midianite who had local knowledge of the desert terrain and could serve as a guide for the Israelites. Moses recognized the value of having someone familiar with the wilderness travel routes and camping spots.
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