WHY STUDY THIS TOPIC Continues?
Let us now turn our attention to a few individuals that though they are Hermitic are not normally seen as such. The first two we will consider are Joshua and Caleb. In the book of Numbers, chapter 13 we find the record of the Lord instructing Moses to send out a Ruler from each of the tribes to search the land He had given them. Verse six lists Caleb from the tribe of Judah and verse eight, Oshea (Joshua), the son of Nun from the tribe of Ephraim.
Genesis chapter 38 provides us with the background of the tribe of Judah. Judah fathered three sons with a Canaanite woman by the name of Shula. After the death of both his wife and his oldest two sons, Judah fathered twins with his daughter-in-law Ta’mar. She had disguised herself as a harlot to deceive her father-in-law for not giving his younger son to her to wed. Their sons were Hamites as is now the tribe of Judah. Caleb is a Hamite.
Joseph was a Samite, a descendant of Abraham. He first became a servant in Egypt, and later became second in command to Pharaoh. Pharaoh wanted this young man to have a wife. He chose for him Asenath the daughter of Potipherah, priest of On. The Lord gave Joseph and his wife two Hamite children, Manasseh and Ephraim. Joshua is a descendant of Ephraim. He is a Hamite. (Genesis 41:45-52)
Moses was another key figure in the history of Israel. He himself was a Shemite, but his wife and children were Ethiopians or Hamites. Melchezadek was the King of Salem, which eventually was called Jerusalem. At the time of Melchezadek it was Ham’s country.
A careful search of the gospel of Matthew will reveal some interesting details. This gospel was written to the Jews who did not typically give reference to women. The emphasis is on the male. In the genealogy, which begins with Abraham, only four women plus Mary are listed among the forty-two generations provided. The first woman listed is Ta’mar, the daughter-in-law of Judah. As we discussed earlier she is the Hamite mother of Esrom from whom the genealogy continues. All of the kings of Judah came from Esrom, all having Hamite blood. Verse five of the chapter speaks of Rahab, a Canaanite (Jericho) harlot who hid the two spies sent by Joshua to view the land. Rahab is the mother of Bo’oz who later marries Ruth. Bo’oz, a Hamite, is the grandfather of David. His wife is a Samite. Ruth traces her heritage to Lot and his eldest daughter. (Genesis 19:30-38). Verse 6 lists the birth of Solomon. David is listed as the father, but the scripture does not refer to Bath-sheba as his wife, but the wife of Urias. This Hamite child is Solomon.
As the search continues we conclude with Joseph the husband of Mary. We also know that Jesus is referred to as the son of David. It would appear that the characteristics of Jesus were such that the Lord instructed Joseph to hide his son in Egypt until Herod was dead.
The book of Acts chapters two and thirteen are two additional places in the scripture we will explore. Acts two explains the initial outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. Devout Jews from all nations under the earth had come to observe the Old Testament holiday of Pentecost. From this group came the three thousand that were added to the church. Verse ten informs us that a portion of those came from Africa, Ham’s country. Chapter 13 tells of some of the Early Church fathers, five men are listed, two are Hamites (Simeon that was called Ni'ger and Lu'cius of Cyrene). As they ministered to the Lord the Holy Spirit instructed them to set apart Barnabas and Saul to begin their first Missionary Journey. When they had prayed and fasted they laid hands upon them and sent them away.
The Black Presence in the Bible is an involved one. Unfortunately most, including those within the church, are not aware of this fact. Remember true facts are necessary for accurate thoughts. It is the thought that brings forth one's attitude with behavior to follow. Our thoughts must come from the Word of God.
Posted By: Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
Friday, March 23rd 2018 at 11:59AM
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