Chapter 9—Angels From Sinai to the Taking of
Jericho
Angels in Israel’s Wilderness Wanderings
Christ was the angel appointed of God to go before Moses in the
wilderness, conducting the Israelites in their travels to the land of
Canaan.—
The Review and Herald, May 6, 1875
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In all the way of God’s leading, they [the Israelites] had found
water to refresh the thirsty, bread from heaven to satisfy their hunger,
and peace and safety under the shadowy cloud by day and the fiery
pillar by night. Angels were ministering to them as they climbed the
rocky heights, or threaded the rugged paths of the wilderness.—
The
Signs of the Times, October 21, 1880
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God manifested His great care and love for His people in sending
them bread from heaven. “Man did eat angels’ food”: that is, food
provided for them by the angels.—
The Spirit of Prophecy 1:226
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Israel at Sinai
And now before them in solemn majesty Mount Sinai lifted its
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massive front. The cloudy pillar rested upon its summit, and the people
spread their tents upon the plain beneath. Here was to be their home
for nearly a year. At night the pillar of fire assured them of the divine
protection, and while they were locked in slumber, the bread of heaven
fell gently upon the encampment....
Soon after the encampment at Sinai, Moses was called up into the
mountain to meet with God. Alone he climbed the steep and rugged
path, and drew near to the cloud that marked the place of Jehovah’s
presence. Israel was now to be taken into a close and peculiar relation
to the Most High....
Speaking out of the thick darkness that enshrouded Him, as He
stood upon the mount, surrounded by a retinue of angels, the Lord
made known His law.... Arrangements were now to be made for the
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