[Vermont Lt]

And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and reapeth the ears with his arm; and it shall be as he that gathereth ears in the valley of Rephaim.

I appreciate that the bible is translated using "respectful" english. I get that. What I do not get is why they continue to use antiquated terms and obscure locations. Is it not possible to write the current locations of Aroer, and Ephraim. Most of us do not have the geographical and historical references to really make heads or tales of much of this prophecy. Therefore, many intelligent folks blow it off.

[pastorbillrandles]

Good Point- “Ephraim is the area straddling the Jordan River, part of the now called “the West Bank”, and eastern Jordan. Aroer would have been in central Syria.