Bible Question: In Ez. 9:6 why would the children be killed with all others? |
Bible Answer: I did not find the answer to your specific question, but I did find some information on a related topic. 'Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?' (Deuteronomy 2:34; 3:6; 20:16-18) '...Probably the most difficult part of these commands from God is that God ordered the death of children and infants as well. Why would God order the death of innocent children? (1) Children are not innocent (Psalm 51:5; 58:3). (2) These children would have likely grown up as adherents to the evil religions and practices of their parents. (3) By ending their lives as children, God enabled them to have entrance into Heaven. ...(2 Samuel 12:22-23; Mark 10:14-15; Matthew 18:2-4). 'Again, this answer does not completely deal with all the issues. Our focus should be on trusting God even when we do not understand His ways. We also have to remember that God looks at things from an eternal perspective, and that His ways are higher than our ways. God is just, righteous, holy, loving, merciful, and gracious. How His attributes work together can be a mystery to us – but that does not mean that He is not who the Bible proclaims Him to be.' To read more go to: www.gotquestions.org/Canaanites-extermination.html |