Where and when were the words of this book delivered to the children of Israel?
N, B, As Jordan and the plain here spoken of were at a great distance from the Red Sea, and as the word Sea is not in the original, it is probable this term, instead of Red Sea should be rendered Zuph or Suph, being in all likelihood the same place with that mentioned Num. 21. 14.
From what period in their history does Moses begin his narrative?
What command came to the congregation at that time, and by what motive was it enforced? V. 6—8
How long had they then remained at Mount Horeb? Comp. Ex. 19. 1. and Num. 10. 11.
What plan did Moses adopt in order to diminish his cares?
Does the account of this matter as here related, differ in any respect from that given Ex. ch.18?
N. B. Nothing is said in the former place respecting the part which the people took in the choice of these officers. From what Moses here says of it, it appears to have been very similar to the transaction recorded Acts 6.3—6. and probably to that also mentioned Acts 14. 23.
What charges does Moses say he gave to these officers?
What does he say of their journey after leaving Horeb? Whither did they then come, and what does he relate as having occurred there?
How does the statement of facts comport with the account previously given? See Num.13.
How does Moses here characterise their conduct in that transaction? v. 32.
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