Book Of The Wars...

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Numbers 21:14-15

14 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,

15 And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab.

 

"Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the LORD,..."

 

What do you think this book is?

[ASongOfDegrees]

It's MIA whatever book it may be.

[irishman]

1 and 2 Chronicles?

[JerryNumbers]

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Numbers 21:14

Of "the book of the wars of the Lord" nothing is known except what may be gathered from the passage before us. It was apparently a collection of sacred odes commemorative of that triumphant progress of God's people which this chapter records. From it is taken the ensuing fragment of ancient poetry relating to the passage of the Arnon River, and probably also the Song of the Well, and the Ode on the Conquest of the Kingdom of Sihon Nu 21:17-18, Nu 21:27-30.

 

 

Gaebelein's Annoted Bible

Numbers 21:1

Numerous critical points in the text we have to pass by. We mention but one in connection with the book of the wars of Jehovah. This book has been declared to be of different origin. The critics have made much of it by the fragmentary character of verses 14-16. Some state "that it is a work dating from the time of Jehoshaphat, containing the early history of Israel." All these statements are mere theories and invention. The book of the wars of Jehovah was undoubtedly a collection of odes of the time of Moses himself in celebration of the wonderful and glorious acts of the Lord. These critical points and questions raised are of no importance whatever.

[irishman]

Matthew Henry does not shed much light on it either.  He mentions Israel at Arnon, and the wars that led to conquering Canaan.

[swathdiver]

Interesting, it was meant for the Jews during that time and not for us today.  If it was, the Lord would have put it in the Bible.

[Invicta]

Interesting, it was meant for the Jews during that time and not for us today.  If it was, the Lord would have put it in the Bible.

 

Agreed.

 

God has given us all we need to know in His Word.