"So Moses spoke to the people, 'Equip some of your men for war. They will go against Midian to inflict the Lord's vengeance.'"
Numbers 31:3
God's reason for taking vengeance against Midian is not mentioned here, but this is part of the land that He promised to the Israelites. They go to war, and completely eradicate the entire nation. They kill ever man and every non-virgin woman. They kill every boy child. They plunder all livestock and a wealth of other goods.
Question of the Day:
Why does God sanction war of any kind? Why did the men of Midian deserve death, and why did their virgin women deserve to be taken by men they never knew? How do murder, rape, and pillage bring glory to God?
Prayer of the Day:
Lord, I am having trouble understanding why You ordered these events to take place. Please enlighten me as I read through Your Word, so that I may not be discouraged by what I read about You. Amen.
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