{"id":45327,"date":"2020-12-29T15:42:35","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T12:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=45327"},"modified":"2025-05-19T12:19:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T09:19:10","slug":"what-is-the-book-of-the-wars-of-the-lordnumbers-2114-niv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2020\/12\/29\/what-is-the-book-of-the-wars-of-the-lordnumbers-2114-niv\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the \u201cBook of the Wars of the Lord\u201d?(Numbers 21:14, NIV)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Question:<\/strong> What exactly is the \u201cBook of the Wars of the Lord\u201d mentioned in Numbers 21:14<\/em>?<\/p>\n

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Biblical Reference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The phrase appears in Numbers 21:14 (NIV):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cThat is why the Book of the Wars of the Lord says: \u2018\u2026Waheb in Suphah and the ravines of the Arnon\u2026\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This is the only place in the Bible where this mysterious book is mentioned. It is cited during the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness as they approached the land of Moab, highlighting a historical moment when God fought on their behalf.<\/p>\n

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What Was the Book?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Book of the Wars of the Lord<\/em> is believed to have been an ancient historical record or songbook, possibly written by the Israelites, documenting the battles where God intervened directly for His people. It may have contained war songs, poetic recounting of divine victories, and testimonies of God’s power and justice during Israel’s conquests.<\/p>\n

Though it\u2019s not preserved in the biblical canon, the fact that it’s cited implies that it was well-known and respected among the Israelites at the time. This book, along with others that have not survived, such as:<\/p>\n