In Numbers 20, we read about the incident where the people of Israel quarrelled with Moses because there was no water for the community. They complained, saying in Numbers 20:4-5, “Why have you brought the assembly of the LORD into this wilderness, that we should die here, both we and our cattle? And why have you …
Why did Moses create a bronze snake for healing (Numbers 21:4-9)?
In Numbers 21:4-9, we read the account where the Israelites set out from Mount Hor by the Red Sea to go around the land of Edom, but the people became impatient and spoke out against God and Moses. They complained about not having food and water, calling the food they had worthless, and loathing it. …
Why did God punish Miriam and not Aaron (Numbers 12)?
Question: Why did God only punish Miriam and not Aaron, yet they both spoke about Moses in Numbers 12:1? In Numbers 12, we read the incident where Miriam and Aaron oppose Moses. As we read this account, it is evident that both Miriam and Aaron were involved in opposing the authority of Moses, but why is …
What is the error of Balaam?
The story of Balaam is first mentioned in the book of Numbers in chapters 22 to 24. Take some time to read these chapters to understand the context. The story revolves around Balak, the king of Moab, asking Balaam to curse Israel for a reward. Israel was on their way to the promised land and …