Category Archives: Biblical Art of War

The Prophet, The Psalmist, And The Snitch

Posted on November 21, 2011 by nathanalbright

One of the most key aspects of warfare, and one of the most little known among the general population at large, is information warfare.  Information is the raw material of knowledge and intelligence, and anyone who wishes to prevail in … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Fast On The Day Of Atonement?

Posted on October 1, 2011 by nathanalbright

Next Sabbath is the Day of Atonement, and here at Legacy those of us who are members of the Church of God will be fasting. The Day of Atonement is the only day in a year that God commands us … Continue reading →

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Psalm 44: Arise! Do Not Cast Us Off Forever

Posted on April 30, 2011 by nathanalbright

Psalm 44 is like many of the psalms of the Sons of Korah in that it is a lament.  However, despite this fact, it is still one of the better known among the hymns of the Sons of Korah, in … Continue reading →

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The Amarna Letters: A View From The Other Side

Posted on April 11, 2011 by nathanalbright

The Amarna Letters (along with later Hittite letters from the same era) provide an unusual perspective on events that were once familiar to every schoolboy and are still a subject of considerable interest to me personally (and I hope to … Continue reading →

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Numbers 14:39-45, 21:1-3: The Two Battles of Hormah

Posted on April 9, 2011 by nathanalbright

In Numbers 14:39-45 and Numbers 21:1-3, the Bible records two very different battles at the same place with the same name (Hormah, a word that means “utter destruction” in Hebrew).  By studying the two parallel accounts of the battles in … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 1:25: Even The Weakness Of Our God

Posted on March 27, 2011 by nathanalbright

1 Corinthians 1:25, in the context of speaking about the difference between strength and weakness and wisdom and foolishness in the eyes of man and in the eyes of God, says the following:  “Because the foolishness of God is wiser … Continue reading →

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Exodus 30:11-16: The Census Tax

Posted on February 27, 2011 by nathanalbright

Having already discussed in broad detail some issues of biblical taxation [1] I thought it worthwhile to discuss the issue of the census tax (also considered the temple tax) in particular.  As it is one of the most notable biblical … Continue reading →

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That The Man Of The Earth May Oppress No More: A Commentary On Psalm 10

Posted on February 1, 2011 by nathanalbright

Continuing my series on the biblical hostility to the evil man [1], I would like to comment on Psalm 10, one of the most passionate and eloquent defenses of the poor and helpless against the class warfare of those who … Continue reading →

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Deuteronomy 18: On Legitimate And Illegitimate Religious Authorities

Posted on January 27, 2011 by nathanalbright

Just as Deuteronomy 17:14-20 speaks of legitimate political authorities, Deuteronomy 18 follows with some commentaries on legitimate and illegitimate religious authorities.  As this chapter appears to be evenly balanced between pointing to obligations to obey legitimate authorities and to punish … Continue reading →

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Exodus 17:8-16: Blotting Amalek From Under Heaven

Posted on January 23, 2011 by nathanalbright

The permanent warfare between Israel and Amalek is one aspect of biblical military history that carries a lot of resonance throughout scriptures, leading to the rejection of Israel’s first king by God over his failure to conduct holy war [1] … Continue reading →

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