Uncover the intriguing history behind the ancient Israelite custom of paying a bride price. Discover the reasons behind this practice, from compensating the father to ensuring the commitment of the husband. Learn how it reflects the patriarchal values of the time and how it was perceived in the Bible. Get a deeper understanding of the ancient Israelite society and how it can apply to Christians today with “Why Did the Ancient Israelites Pay a Bride Price?”
THE BLOODY EMPIRE: Assyria’s Historical Records and the Bible
Assyria was essentially a military power, and the historical picture left of its exploits is one of great cruelty and rapaciousness.
Aaron, Moses’ Brother, to be the Priest for the Nation
Paul demonstrates how the priestly office, first filled by Aaron, was characteristic of that which Christ Jesus serves as a superior and heavenly high priest. This being so, the priestly position, operation, and procedure of Aaron’s high office take on extra meaning for Christians. (Heb 8:1-6; 9:6-14, 23-28)
HIGH PRIEST AARON Dedication to God and Consecration
According to the Book of Exodus, Aaron first functioned as Moses' assistant. Because Moses complained that he could not speak well, God appointed Aaron as Moses' “prophet” (Exodus 4:10-17; 7:1)
BIBLE AS HISTORY: The Rights of the Firstborn
First son born to a couple and required to be specially dedicated to God. The firstborn son of newly married people was believed to represent the prime of human vigor (Gen. 49:3; Ps. 78:51).
THE BIBLE AS HISTORY: Babylon, the Third World Power of the Bible
Nimrod, living in the latter part of the third millennium B.C.E., established Babylon as the capital of the first human empire.
AARON: Courageous Proclaimer of God’s Word
Aaron is probably the eldest son of Amram (Ex 6:20), and according to the uniform genealogical lists (Ex 6:16-20; 1Ch 6:1-3), the fourth from Levi.
BIBLE AS HISTORY: Abiathar the High Priest
Abiathar, in the Hebrew Bible, is a son of Ahimelech or Ahijah, High Priest at Nob, the fourth in descent from Eli and the last of Eli's House to be a High Priest. In the article, we debunk some critical opinions concerning Abiathar.
WAS MOSES A PLAGIARIST? Was the Law of Moses Copied from the Code of Hammurabi?
David P. Wright argues that the Jewish Covenant Code is “directly, primarily, and throughout” based upon the Laws of Hammurabi. In 2010, a team of archaeologists from Hebrew University discovered a cuneiform tablet dating to the eighteenth or seventeenth century BC at Hazor in Israel containing laws clearly derived from the Code of Hammurabi. Is David P. Wright correct, was Moses a plagiarist? Very detailed answer in this article.
JOSHUA’S ENCOURAGEMENT: Joshua 1:6-9
Joshua 1:6-9 Updated American Standard Version (UASV)
6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. 7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid, and do not be dismayed, for Jehovah your God is with you wherever you go.”