Lux Domini
And the children of the Kenite, Moses’ father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which lieth in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelt among the people.

Key themes

FaithJustice and mercySalvationApostasy

Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).

Negeb Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Tel Beer Sheva.

Arad Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Arad.

City of Palms Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell es Sultan.

Jericho Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell es Sultan.