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Joshua 5:13--6:27

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... Lord, the Hebrew verb haram is commonly translated in the NIV as “totally/completely destroy” (Num. 21:2–3; Deut. 2:34; 7:2; 13:16; 20:17; Josh. 2:10; 10:1, 40; 11:11–12; Judg. 1:17; 1 Sam. 15:8–9, 20; 1 Chron. 4:41; Isa. 34:2, 5; Jer. 50:21, 26 ... are brought out by the two spies in accordance with the oath sworn to her (6:21–23). And with the exception of the silver and gold and the articles destined for the Lord’s treasury, the rest of the city is burned (6:24). The successful campaign then ...

2. Ben-Hadad Attacks Samaria

1 Kings 20:1-12

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

... whom God had determined should die (Hb. ḥrm, v. 42; cf. 1 Sam. 15:17–24). His life is therefore forfeit—like the lives of Achan (Josh. 7:25) and of the hypothetical guard of verses 39–40. Bound up with this, of course, is also the loss of the kingship (cf. 1 ... 37). 20:39 A talent of silver: The intriguing thing about the silver is that the possibility of an alternative to death is not picked up in 20:41–42. It seems to be taken for granted that a talent of silver is simply an impossible amount to ...

3. War against Midian

Num 31:1-54

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... the troops a pep talk (Deut. 20:2–4). The “trumpets for signaling” are literally “the trumpets of the blast.” This refers to the silver trumpets used to direct the troops in the battle (cf. Num. 10:8–10). 31:7 they fought against Midian, as the Lord commanded ... is executed because he has been behind the plot of Numbers 25 (see vv. 15–16 below) and because he has practiced divination (Josh. 13:22). Balak king of Moab had dismissed Balaam to go home (Num. 24:25), but he either never makes it or ...

4. Ahab Defeats Ben-Hadad

1 Kings 20:13-34

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

5. A Prophet Condemns Ahab

1 Kings 20:35-43

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

6. Fighting Wars and Keeping a Promise: David Establishes an Ideal of Kingship

2 Sam 8:1–10:19

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... to his army but hamstrings the horses, as Joshua did when he defeated the Canaanites. He accepts tribute of gold and silver from the king of Hamath but dedicates it to the Lord. His actions are in accordance with the Deuteronomic regulations of ... for time and again he demonstrates his superiority to horses and chariots on the battlefield (Exod. 15:1, 19, 21 [cf. Deut. 11:4; Isa. 43:17]; Josh. 11:4–11; Judg. 4:3, 15; 5:4–5, 19–22). With a mere battle cry, he disposes of horses and chariots (Ps. 76:6) ...

7. Daniel Interprets the Dream

Daniel 2:24-49

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... before heavenly beings (Dan. 8:17; 10:9). In the OT it is appropriate to prostrate oneself before divine emissaries (Josh. 5:14; Judg. 13:20). Nebuchadnezzar’s confession of the supremacy of Daniel’s God is the climax of this ... those kingdoms . . . ; just as you saw the rock cut out of a mountain . . . —a rock that broke the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver and the gold to pieces.” In other words, the kingdom of God will destroy all human kingdoms, just as in the vision the rock destroyed ...

8. Job's Third Reply to Bildad

Job 26:1--31:40

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... discovery of one metal (“iron”) and the refinement of another (“copper”). “Iron” became the primary source of military weaponry (Josh. 17:16–18; Judg. 1:19; 4:3, 13; 1 Sam. 17:7). It was prized because of its enduring hardness ... that can be bartered for gold. It does not appear on the NASDAQ index. There is no way to determine its value in terms of silver. Even precious stones (onyx and sapphires) and the much desired gold of Ophir cannot equal the value of wisdom. Here the poet lists all of ...

9. Driving Out the Nations

Deuteronomy 7:1-26

Understanding Series

Christopher J. H. Wright

... here; we later discover that various lands were not conquered and certain groups of Canaanites were definitely still breathing, even if somewhat heavily from being put to forced labor (Josh. 13:13; 15:63; 16:10; 17:12f.; Judg. 1). 7:25–26 In Josh. 7, Achan disregards God’s command, “do not covet . . . do not take [silver and gold] for yourselves.” The subsequent destruction of his whole family was not the normal judicial consequence of theft (theft was not punishable by death in normal law), but ...

10. Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

1 Samuel 15:1-35

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... to preserve the covenant community’s holy standing before him (Deut. 7:1–6). The victims are regarded as “devoted” to the Lord himself (cf. Josh. 6:17, 21), perhaps in part as an offering of gratitude for the Lord’s help (cf. Num. 21:2–3). In the case of Jericho, the articles of gold, silver, bronze, and iron are also devoted to the Lord by being placed in his treasury (Josh. 6:17–19; the related herem [thing/person devoted] appears in Lev. 27:21, 28; Num. 18:14; Ezek. 44:29). When Achan takes ...

11. Micah’s Idols

Judges 17:1-13

Understanding Series

Cheryl A. Brown

... to see enough to get the message. The story begins with a brief introduction and then a confession—a son stole eleven hundred shekels of silver (a very large sum) from his own mother. Perhaps because he was afraid of the curse she had pronounced upon the thief, he owned up ... ; cf. Exod. 2:22) Levite, whose allotted cities were in the north of the country in Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh (Josh. 21:6). 17:13 Now I know that the LORD will be good to me: I use the word “connection” very ...

12. Punishment of Midianites

Num 31:1-54

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... as much tithe as priests). Apparently the girls could be used as servants to assist with menial work related to the sanctuary (cf. Josh. 9:27). The army officers take a head count and find that they have not lost a single man in the war, which ... of the ransom (31:54). The required ransom for a census was one-half shekel of silver per person (Exod. 30:13), which would have amounted to six thousand silver shekels for the twelve-thousand-man army. But the officers present several times that value, probably ...

13. Giving Back to Caesar

Matthew 22:15-22

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King Duncan

... that rightfully belong to Him. (4) Everything in this world belongs to God. We are only stewards of God’s wealth. Josh Harris writing on the Internet notes that the word “steward” actually comes from a Greek word (oikenomous). “It referred to someone ... refused to come my way. Instead of feeling angry, an overwhelming feeling of gratefulness has taken over me thanks to my silver medal.” Coming in second in the Men’s discus throw, however, gave Malachowski an opportunity to show his gratitude in a ...

14. The House of Hope

Hosea 2:2-23

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Curtis Lewis

... Achor, which has always been associated with failure and trouble. Achan was disobedient and took a valuable robe, 200 shekels of silver, and a gold bar. He hid them under his tent. Not knowing any of this, Joshua led the army of Israel ... through Jesus Christ, I can love you." He explained to his father the meaning of God's grace in his life. Before leaving that hospital room, Josh McDowell's father had committed his life to Jesus Christ. He was a changed man! Scores of people who saw the change in his life ...

15. The Fall of Jericho

Joshua 5:13--6:27

Understanding Series

J. Gordon Harris

... will suffer trouble if one violates the instructions. The second concern is spelled out clearly in the final instruction. All the silver and gold and the articles of bronze and iron are sacred to the LORD and must go into his treasury (6:19 ... builder sets up the gates and is seen as a fulfillment of the curse formula. The curse formula does not warn against resettling the area (Josh. 18:21; Judg. 3:13; 2 Sam. 10:5). Instead the formula calls for the deaths of children when one rebuilds the walls of Jericho ...

16. Israel’s Ill-Placed Confidence

Amos 5:18-27

Understanding Series

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... that Asa of Judah appealed to Ben-Hadad I in Damascus for help in his war against Baasha of Israel. When Asa sent gifts of silver and gold and proposed a treaty, Ben-Hadad I (also known as Bir-Hadad I) complied with Asa’s request and sent his army to ... tribe of Manasseh after they had fulfilled God’s command to fight alongside the other tribes in conquering Canaan (Num. 32:1–42; Josh. 13:8; 22:1–34). The Judean Desert is located on the eastern slopes of the Judean mountains, toward the Dead Sea. David ...

17. Achan's Sin

Joshua 7:1-26

Understanding Series

J. Gordon Harris

... not belong to us. Discovered, Achan told that he buried the plunder—an imported robe, silver, and gold—under the floor of his tent. Achan buried silver beneath the rest, for it was the most valuable metal. Precious metals belonged in the ... as a place of Abram’s early migration into the land of Canaan (Gen. 12–13) and as the location of Joshua’s second conquest (Josh. 7–8). A number of archaeologists identify the site with et-Tell, east of Bethel (J. A. Callaway, “Ai,” ABD 1:125–30). A ...

18. How to Forgive

Matthew 18:21-35

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King Duncan

... enough money to buy that single pack of cigarettes. That would be pretty good motivation to give up smoking! Needless to say, Josh immediately called his bank and managed to clear things up. You’ll be happy to know that, not only did his bank ... What relief! What joy! But wait . . . You know the rest of the story. That same man had someone who owed him a debt a hundred silver coins, a piddling amount in that currency. Do you think he forgave the man who owed him this debt as he had been forgiven? Not on ...

19. The Lord Comes and Reigns

Zechariah 14:1-21

Understanding Series

Pamela J. Scalise

... and clothing will be collected from the nations. This list of spoils from the nations parallels the devoted things (kherem) that Achan stole from Jericho, “a beautiful robe from Babylonia, two hundred shekels of silver and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels” (Josh. 7:20–21). Receiving the wealth of other nations will reverse the plundering of Jerusalem at the beginning of the chapter. 14:16–19 The eschatological display of divine power will turn foes into fellow worshippers. Then the survivors ...

20. The Silver Trumpets

Numbers 10:1-10

Understanding Series

W.H. Bellinger, Jr.

... disobedience. Such an emphasis prefigures the narrative in the next major section of the book. The future is never certain, as we will see in Numbers 11. Additional Notes 10:2 The trumpets are made of hammered silver. The instrument is not in the shape of a ram’s horn—as in Exod. 19 and Josh. 6—but is rather a long, straight, slender metal tube with a wide opening like a contemporary trumpet (Davies, Numbers, p. 87). Trumpets are significant in the broader biblical tradition. Matthew 24, 1 Cor. 15:51 ...

21. The Law of the Temple

Ezekiel 43:13-27, Ezekiel 44:1-31, Ezekiel 45:1-12, Ezekiel 45:13--46:24

Understanding Series

Steven Tuell

... concerns about property assures the priest’s objectivity and independence. In keeping with ancient tradition (Num. 18:20–32; Deut. 18:1; Josh. 13:14), the priest receives no inheritance in the land (vv. 28–30; but see 45:3–4; 48:10). The priests ... . 215). Herodotus (Hist. 3.89) records that Darius standardized the system of weights, specifying that those paying tribute in silver were to do so by the Babylonian talent. Engraved weights from Darius’ reign found at Persepolis assume the Babylonian ...

22. The Census of the Twelve Tribes

Num 1:1–2:54

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... six hundred thousand. 1:46 603,550. This number is used in Exodus 38:26 to estimate the total of the half shekel of silver temple tax levied on Israel. Such a tax is demanded whenever Israel takes a census (Exod. 30:12–16). 1:47–54 The ancestral ... half million people seems unimaginable. The Israelites were emotionally devastated by the defeat at Ai in which thirty-six Israelite men died (Josh. 7:5), but what is a loss of thirty-six if there are six hundred thousand to start with? Problems of these ...

23. Samson and Delilah

Judges 16:1-22

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Cheryl A. Brown

... a prostitute. The next words come as no surprise: He went in to . . . her. Most likely, this prostitute—no Rahab (Josh. 2:1–21)—somehow notified the authorities that Samson was with her (v. 2). Samson’s indiscretion provided opportunity for another ... , and two, that Samson told (ngd) her all that was in his heart. She called the Philistine rulers, who returned with the silver in their hands (v. 18). Delilah’s crass cupidity stands out above all, emphasized by its placement at the end of the sentence ...

24. Haman's Plot to Destroy the Jews

Esther 3:1-15

Understanding Series

Timothy S. Laniak

... to his peers. The verb gdl in the Piel (literally, “to make great”) implies the public nature of the promotion (compare Josh. 3:7; 4:14; 1 Chr. 29:25). The NIV appropriately translates this term as “honor.” Elevation over others is explicit ... questions from the king regarding the cost (or the identity of this threatening people), Haman offers the sum of ten thousand talents of silver from his own treasuries (v. 9). Haman may be motivating the king to act by suggesting that, if money were a problem, he ...

25. The Promised Glory of the New House

Haggai 2:1-9

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... a whole on the eve of Israel’s attack on Canaan, and the eastern clans’ own exhortation to Joshua (Deut. 31:6, 7, 23; Josh. 1:6, 7, 9, 18). It also occurs in David’s exhortations in Chronicles to Solomon about building the temple (1 Chr. 22: ... God’s glory. The NIV then has Yahweh going on to point out how easy it is for Yahweh to bring that about, given that “The silver is mine and the gold is mine” (v. 8). But these are noun clauses, with no verbs to indicate the time reference, and the fact that ...

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