Arvadites, ¹  Zemarites, ²  and Hamathites. ³  Eventually the families of the Canaanites were scattered

Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because the people come to me to inquire ¹  of God.

So Moses said to them, “Remain ¹  here and I will hear ²  what the Lord will command concerning you.”

They put him in custody, because there was no clear instruction about what should be done to him.

(30:1) ¹  So Moses told the Israelites everything, just as the Lord had commanded him. ² 

The men examined ¹  some of their provisions, but they failed to ask the Lord’s advice. ² 

Then Jehoshaphat added, ¹  “First seek an oracle from the Lord.” ² 

But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not a prophet of the Lord still here, that we may ask him?”

Kenaniah, the leader of the Levites, was in charge of transport, for he was well-informed on this matter; ¹ 

Then Jehoshaphat added, ¹  “First seek an oracle from the Lord.” ² 

But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not a prophet of the Lord still here, that we may ask him?”

The mighty lion ¹  perishes ²  for lack of prey, and the cubs of the lioness ³  are scattered.

He shot his ¹  arrows and scattered them, ²  many lightning bolts ³  and routed them. ⁴ 

The Lord always proves faithful and reliable ¹  to those who follow the demands of his covenant. ² 

How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart,

I am like a foreigner in this land. ¹  Do not hide your commands from me!

The enemies who chase me are numerous. ¹  Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.

I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do. ¹ 

I will guide you ¹  in the way of wisdom and I will lead you in upright paths. ² 

The nations run away when they hear a loud noise; ¹  the nations scatter when you spring into action! ²