Bible Dictionary
Wars of the Lord, The Book of the
The Book of the Wars of the Lord is an otherwise unknown book cited in Numbers 21:14. It apparently recorded victories or events connected with Israel’s wars, but its contents have not survived.
Definition
The Book of the Wars of the Lord was an otherwise unknown book cited in Numbers 21:14. Its contents have not survived, but its title suggests a record connected with wars attributed to or associated with the Lord.
Biblical Usage
It is mentioned in connection with the wars recorded during Israel’s journey and conflicts, including events involving the patriarchs, the exodus, the wilderness, and Israel’s victories.
Historical Background
The supplied material gives no surviving contents or definite information about the book’s date, authorship, or form.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Num. 21:14, 15), some unknown book so called (comp. Gen. 14:14-16; Ex. 17:8-16; Num. 14:40-45; 21:1-3, 21-25, 33-35; 31. The wars here recorded might be thus designated).