This is a book that I really haven't studied much since I mostly relied upon the books of 1 &2 Samuel to give me the historical perspective. The commentary states that this book differs since it concentrates on the worship and in particular at the temple. The first chapter merely states the genealogy from Adam to Abraham. So I guess if you were to draw a family tree, this is as accurate as it gets. How difficult is it even with modern age to do it for our own family. I know that Irene has done a decent job given the scant and inaccurate records as well as fading memories but it pales in comparison to what the Bible as preserved and maintained for such a nomadic tribe as the Israelites.The interesting thing about the Edomites were that they were a tribe of kings before any Israelite king reigned. While they are merely names in a row, each person had lived and died. They had history and conflicts as well as personal victories, hopes and aspirations. They laughed and cried and perhaps wondered about their existence and what was important and what was trivial.
Last week was really special, since we celebrated together as a family. GG flew in on Sat and we had a nice family meal which we were joined by the Quans, m-i-l and our friend Donna. Good times and food. Sunday was special since we had seen some of the kids we watch grow up be baptized as well. The evening and Monday we were in AC to celebrate Dave's 30th. I am so grateful and thankful for our boys that are now men and how they have come to love the Lord. Tough getting up and driving to work yesterday morning from out there. The weather was spectacular while we were there. Short week with me coming home on Thursday and hopefully my last forms are available for me to finish off my taxes.
Praise for today: In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge;let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Ps. 31:1
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