Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the LORD, What he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon,
That's why it's written in the Book of the Wars of the LORD about what He did at the Red Sea and at the streams of Arnon,
This verse references an ancient book that recorded God's mighty acts of war, including His victories at the Red Sea and the Arnon River.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites are wandering through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, facing conflicts with neighboring tribes as they approach the Promised Land. This verse quotes from an ancient text known as the "Book of the Wars of the LORD," which recorded God's victorious battles on behalf of His people. It specifically recalls God's miraculous deliverance at the Red Sea, where He parted the waters to save the Israelites, and at the brooks of Arnon, a location associated with their ongoing conquests in the region.
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