Episode

Where the Bitter Water Became Sweet: The Location of Marah

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The BC Messenger
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Jul 1, 2024
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Summary

[Season 2, Episode 12] After leaving Egypt, the Israelites journeyed along the north Sinai road. After three encampments, they struck out into the wilderness under Moses' direction. They found no water after a journey of three days, but then came to a place called Marah, where there was water. However, the water at Marah was bitter and they could not drink it. The Bible records that Moses then threw a tree in the water and the water became drinkable (sweet). Where did this happen? How could bitter water become sweet? On this episode Steve and Jennifer discuss continuing research and discoveries from Dr. Gerald Aardsma on the route of the Exodus, and bring a real-world answer that you have never heard before to the mystery of this familiar story! Knowing the right date leads us to the correct location of Marah... which then, once again, leads to a deeper understanding of the biblical account. Also on this episode: Newly recorded song from the Hall Family, "Satisfied" Quote of Note from The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis In the News: Jerusalem at the time of King David Helen's View: Interview with Gene Sullivan about Dr. Aardsma's Anti-Aging Vitamins READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_July_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email [email protected]