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Expecting to be in Canaan in a matter of weeks, many had been slaughtered for food. Others had died for lack of water. The grassy area had been set up for those who wished to continue to keep their flocks, but most lost interest quickly. They kept a sheep or a goat or two, just for some milk, but no one wanted to start breeding animals here, thought it was too much trouble. They wanted to wait until they reached their new home. Zadok wanted to have his flock ready when they got there. He loved the work, loved the animals. He had built up a small flock, and intended to have quite a good-sized
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Answers the questions I had about flocks and sacrificial supply. Also how did they have enough water. Also what did they do, where did they live during those forty years?
With the springs, the hills, and the date palms, the oasis had been a perfect place to wait out Yahweh’s judgment of forty years.
Laughing Doves
Eagle owls
returning to their nests after a night of hunting. Ominous Nubian Vultures
A ewe will call to her lamb as she is giving birth and after, so he learns the sound of her voice. Even in a flock as big as this one, or bigger, a newborn can always find his imma by sound sooner than by sight.”
blue-headed agama lizard or spiny mouse skittered away when she buried her feet in the sand.
The rest of his words faded as she thought of the time Yahweh had given her with Miriam. He didn’t have to give her anything. Miriam was not hers; Arisha had no family, yet Yahweh had placed her in Miriam’s tent. Instead of lamenting over what she had lost, she should be grateful for what Yahweh had given her, as little as it seemed.
dressed in only the plan linen tunic
Several typos
I know You will not fail us. I ask only for strength, that we do not fail You.
