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
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped at Mount Sinai after receiving the Law from God and were preparing to embark on their journey to the Promised Land. Moses invited Hobab, his father-in-law and a Midianite, to join them, promising blessings from God as they traveled together. This interaction highlights the Israelites' alliances and relationships with neighboring peoples during their exodus from Egypt.
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