Numbers 21:14 Meaning and Explanation
“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,”
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Read Full Chapter →The text cites a source called 'the book of the wars of the LORD' regarding events at the Red Sea and the Arnon.
The Context of Numbers 21:14
A historical source is cited to validate Israel's experience of God's warfare on their behalf.
What Does Numbers 21:14 Mean?
This verse references an ancient compilation called 'the book of the wars of the LORD'—apparently a chronicle of God's military acts. The citation connects God's past deliverance at the Red Sea (the exodus) with His future acts at the Arnon, linking Israel's history into a unified narrative.
By citing this external source, the text authenticates the events being described and anchors them in a larger historical record. This suggests that what Moses records was already part of Israel's remembered tradition about God's interventions on their behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 21:14
What does Numbers 21:14 mean?
The text cites a source called 'the book of the wars of the LORD' regarding events at the Red Sea and the Arnon.
What is the context of Numbers 21:14?
A historical source is cited to validate Israel's experience of God's warfare on their behalf.