The Bible History Volume 2: The Exodus and the Wanderings in the Wilderness


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The period covered by the central books of the Pentateuch is, in many respects, the most important in Old Testament history, not only so far as regards Israel, but the Church at all times. Opening with centuries of silence and seeming Divine forgetfulness during the bondage of Egypt, the pride and power of Pharaoh are suddenly broken by a series of miracles, culminating in the deliverance of Israel and the destruction of Egypt's host. In that Paschal night and under the blood-sprinkling, Israel as a nation is born of God, and the redeemed people are then led forth to be consecrated at the Mount by ordinances, laws, and judgments. Finally, we are shown the manner in which Jehovah deals with His people, both in judgment and in mercy, till at the last He safely brings them to the promised inheritance. In all this we see not only the history of the ancient people of God, but also a grand type of the redemption and the sanctification of the Church.

It has been my aim, by the aid of kindred studies, to shed additional light upon the narrative, so as to render it vivid and pictorial, enabling readers to realise for themselves the circumstances under which an event took place. Thus, I have in the first two chapters sought to read the history of Israel in Egypt by the light of its monuments, and also to portray the political, social, and religious state of the people prior to the Exodus. Similarly, when following the wanderings of Israel up to the eastern bank of the Jordan, I have availed myself of the best recent geographical investigations, that so the reader might, as it were, see before him the route followed by Israel, the scenery, and all other accessories. - Summary by Preface (7 hr 57 min)

Chapters

Egypt and its History during the Stay of the Children of Israel, as Illustrated… 28:53 Read by InTheDesert
The Children of Israel in Egypt — Their Residences, Occupations, Social Arrange… 26:27 Read by KHand
The Birth, and the Training of Moses, both in Egypt and in Midian, as Preparato… 23:36 Read by Mahi
The Call of Moses — The Vision of the Burning Bush — The Commission to Pharaoh … 31:17 Read by EdFoster
Moses Returns into Egypt— The Dismissal of Zipporah — Moses meets Aaron — Their… 18:36 Read by SarahT42
Moses and Aaron deliver their Message to Pharaoh — Increased Oppression of Isra… 53:26 Read by mleigh
The Passover and its Ordinances — The Children of Israel leave Egypt— Their Fir… 25:25 Read by KHand
The Wilderness of Shur — The Sinaitic Peninsula — Its Scenery and Vegetation — … 21:46 Read by KHand
Rephidim— The Defeat of Amalek, and its Meaning — The Visit of Jethro and its S… 12:54 Read by Tatiana Chichilla
Israel at the foot of Mount Sinai — The Preparations for the Covenant — The "Te… 19:24 Read by Nathali Carrera
Civil and Social Ordinances of Israel as the People of God — Their Religious Or… 17:50 Read by Lynn Johnson
The Pattern seen on the Mountain — The Tabernacle, the Priesthood, and the Serv… 25:58 Read by Jim DeBiase
Moses a Second Time on the Mount — On his Return his Face Shineth — The Rearing… 15:37 Read by Kerry Adams
Analysis of the Book of Leviticus — The Sin of Nadab and Abihu — Judgment upon … 19:22 Read by Kerry Adams
Analysis of the Book of Numbers— The Numbering of Israel, and that of the Levit… 22:34 Read by millercolliersway
The Offerings of the "Princes" — The Setting apart of the Levites — Second Obse… 8:27 Read by Torree Cline
Departure from Sinai — March into the Wilderness of Paran — At Taberah and Kibr… 18:54 Read by Roy Haines
Murmuring of Miriam and Aaron — The Spies sent to Canaan— Their "Evil Report" —… 24:49 Read by mleigh
The Thirty-Eight Years in the Wilderness — The Sabbath-breaker — The Gainsaying… 29:44 Read by James Bleckley
The Second Gathering of Israel in Kadesh — The Sin OF Moses and Aaron — Embassy… 17:22 Read by Tatiana Chichilla
Journey of the Children of Israel in "Compassing" the Land of Edom — The "Fiery… 14:54 Read by InTheDesert