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Reading the Bible in Historical Sequence Part 1Sample

Reading the Bible in Historical Sequence Part 1

DAY 10 OF 31

A rape causes strife in Shechem. At Bethel, God reaffirms His promise to Jacob. Rachel dies (c.1736 BC) giving birth to Benjamin near Hebron. Esau shifts east starting the nation of Edom (Deuteronomy 2:12).

Note Genesis 36:6: While Jacob was away in Haran, Esau, with his immediate family, shifted to Seir, southeast of the Dead Sea, probably for the better hunting on offer there. Jacob knew of this move (Genesis 32:3). Esau later decided to shift all his extended family there to move away from Jacob’s family. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 1:35–2:2 repeats much of Genesis 36.

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Reading the Bible in Historical Sequence Part 1

In the beginning was the Word … but what came next? This plan is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Bible. It provides a chronological reading program that endeavors to place all biblical passages in their date order. Part One of this twelve-part one-year reading plan covers the first 2,500 years: From Perfect Creation to Slavery.

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We would like to thank Wycliffe NZ for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://www.wycliffenz.org/historical-sequence-appendices