God is omnipotent, he could save these murdered by others. Instead he chose to let them be murdered and then punish these that did the murder. And then also to

God is omnipotent, he could save these murdered by others. Instead he chose to let them be murdered and then punish these that did the murder. And then also to punish their kids and grandkids. The funny thing is - most modern people are more ethical, than Old Testament's God. You wouldn't kill your children if they decided to become hippies, or to burn your house. And you certainly wouldn't kill their children, etc. And yeah, most Christians believe the God is the same. But the behaviour described in the books changed drastically.