Numbers
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Numbers 26:1-65
Numbers 26 takes place near the end of Israel’s 40 years in the wilderness. The first generation that came out of Egypt has largely died…
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Numbers 25:1-18
Israel is camped at Shittim near the Promised Land. Instead of remaining faithful to God, the Israelites begin participating in sexual immorality with Moabite women…
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Numbers 24:1-25
Numbers 24 records the final prophecy of Balaam. King Balak had hired Balaam to curse Israel, but God would not allow it. Instead of curses,…
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Numbers 23:1-30
In this chapter the prophet Balaam declared to King Balak that Israel could not be cursed because God had chosen them and set them apart.…
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Numbers 22:1-41
Numbers 22 tells the story of Balaam, a Gentile prophet whom King Balak of Moab hired to curse the people of Israel. Instead of allowing…
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Numbers 21:1-35
Numbers 21 marks a turning point in Israel’s journey through the wilderness. This chapter contains several important events. Israel defeats the Canaanite king of Arad,…
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Numbers 20:1-29
Numbers 20 is a chapter filled with loss, rebellion, judgment, mercy, and transition. Three major events take place. Miriam (Aaron’s sister) dies, Moses strikes the…
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Numbers 18:1-32
Numbers 18 focuses on the responsibilities of the priests and Levites and the importance of holiness in Israel’s worship. After Korah’s rebellion in the previous…
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Numbers 17:1-13
Numbers 17 records an event in Israel’s history that confirmed whom God had chosen to lead His people. This chapter centers on Aaron’s staff, which…
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Numbers 16:1-50
In this chapter Korah, along with Dathan, Abiram, and 250 leaders of Israel, challenged the authority God had given to Moses and Aaron. They argued…