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Hi David,

Sorry that I vanished for a while - problems with the computer; also been busy writing lots. I have been generously given a copy of Down's Unveiling the Kings of Israel. If you are still interested, I would be happy to share my thoughts on this book with you. Interested?

Blessings

Pat

thank you!!

Hi David,

Thanks for clarifying. There are several commentators who share your thoughts on the subject. I believe they are mistaken, and I dealt with it at length in my thesis. It's true that the spies are not the most credible witnesses, but remember that Joshua and Caleb were with them, and they never disputed seeing the Nephilim. In fact, the narrative reporting of their journey earlier in the chapter tells us that they saw the sons of Anak (Ahiman, Talmai, Sheshai) in Kirjath Arba. Then we are told in a parenthetical statement in Num. 13:33 (likely an insertion by the author or later editor (Joshua?)) that the Anakim are of the Nephilim. If Nephilim means "giants," which is very likely, then there is no problem with calling the Anakim "Nephilim," since they were giants as well. The fallen angel position also provides a good explanation as to how there were Nephilim living in the promised land after the Flood, but the Sethite and Royalty positions cannot answer this (other than to say that the spies were mistaken or lied). Finally, the word used for the spies "evil" report does not imply false content, but grave intentions. It's the same word used to describe Joseph's report to Jacob about his brothers. Anyway, I start rambling on this subject and end up saying more than I intend to, so I'll leave it at that for now. Thanks for adding to the conversation. God bless!

Thanks David. While I am quite convinced of the position I hold, I think it's important for people to keep this issue in perspective. Too often people get worked up, either in defense of their own position or in attacking another position. My chief concern on the issue is that we remain faithful to the text and form our thinking about this subject from the text rather than imposing our theology on the text - the same is true for all passages. Since the article did not favor one position over another, was there something in there that you think is inaccurate?

I would submit that a fear of baby-swapping in hospitals is a bit more rational (since we know that's actually happened!) . . . though, for the most part, unlikely!  The various Changeling legends are interesting, and if you have the time, do some research on them.

David,

I do not believe I have seen this discussion, thank you for letting me know and I will take a look at it.  Fossils are most intriguing to me.

Thanks

Tommy