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NASB | Exodus 4:24 ¶ Now it came about at the lodging place on the way that the LORD met him and sought to put him to death. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 4:24 ¶ Now it happened at the lodging place, that the LORD met Moses and sought to kill him [making him deathly ill because he had not circumcised one of his sons]. [Gen 17:9-14] |
Bible Question: I don't understand why verses 24-26 are here in this chapter? When reading it, the chapter seems broken up by these verses also can anyone explane them? |
Bible Answer: The reason this happened was because Moses sinned by not circumcising his son. Whether he forgot or whatever the reason, doesn't matter. Now Zipporah knew what was wrong and promptly did the circumcision. She was either angry with Moses for not doing it before or angry because she didn't like that particular covenant or both. When we find sin in our lives, we must be just as prompt in getting rid of it as Zipporah was and keep favor in the eyes of our Lord. Barry |