Numbers 27
May the LORD, the God who gives breath to all, appoint a man over the community who will go out before them and come back in before them, and who will bring them out and bring them in, so that … Read the rest
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Numbers 26
These were the ones registered by Moses and the priest Eleazar when they registered the Israelites on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. But among them there was not one of those who had been registered … Read the rest
Numbers 25
So Israel aligned itself with Baal of Peor, and the LORD’s anger burned against Israel (Numbers 25:3 CSB).
After reading about God’s commitment to bless His people in the story of Balaam (Numbers 22-24), we see yet another time when … Read the rest
Numbers 24
I see him, but not now; I perceive him, but not near. A star will come from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will smash the forehead of Moab and strike down all the Shethites (Numbers 24:17 … Read the rest
Numbers 23
“What have you done to me?” Balak asks Balaam. “I brought you to curse my enemies, but look, you have only blessed them!” He answered, “Shouldn’t I say exactly what the Lord puts in my mouth?” (Numbers 23:11-12 CSB)
Balaam … Read the rest
Numbers 22
Then the LORD opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the path with a drawn sword in his hand. Balaam knelt low and bowed in worship on his face (Numbers 22:31 CSB).
Balaam was … Read the rest
Numbers 21
The people then came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the LORD and against you. Intercede with the LORD so that he will take the snakes away from us.” And Moses interceded for the people. Then … Read the rest
Numbers 20
“Take the staff, and assemble the community. You and your brother Aaron are to speak to the rock while they watch, and it will yield its water. You will bring water out for them from the rock and provide drink … Read the rest
Numbers 19
This is the legal statute that the LORD has commanded: Instruct the Israelites to bring you an unblemished red cow that has no defect and has never been yoked. Give it to the priest Eleazar, and he will have it … Read the rest
Numbers 18
The LORD told Aaron, “You will not have an inheritance in their land; there will be no portion among them for you. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites.” (Numbers 18:20 CSB)
As the Israelites prepared to … Read the rest