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Fourth book of the Hebrew Bible, and the fourth of five books of the Jewish Torah, covering most of the 40 years that Israel spent in the desert.
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Does Numbers 3:43 refer to "all" the firstborn sons of Israel?
The crude birth rate represented by the population numbers given here, is approximately 37 per 1000 during the 14 months, but when adjusted for 12 months, it is around 32 per 1000. …
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Why did Moses order female virgins to be kept alive but all others killed in Numbers 31:17-18?
Chapter 25 of Numbers begins:
1 And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab. 2 And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods: and the … 25:17 (KJV)
Now, in Numbers 31 the LORD's command is effected, and the narrative continues with:
15 And Moses said unto them, Have ye saved all the women alive? …
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Which are the other tests/complaints mentioned in Numbers 14:22?
10:33-11:3)
v. 22 - at Massah, concerning water (Exodus 17:1-7)
v. 22 - at Kibrothhattaavah, concerning meat (Numbers 11:4-34)
v 23 - at Kadeshbarnea, concerning unwillingness to go in and take the land … (Numbers 14:1-4) …
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Understanding the purpose of the trumpets in Numbers 10?
Numbers 10:1-10 is not just about blowing any old trumpets, but "the two trumpets of silver" made for the purpose of rallying the assembly of Israel at the door of the Tabernacle:
The priests, alone, … Edom in Numbers 20, and Sihon's kingdom in Deuteronomy 2 are examples of being set upon, despite Israel's willingness to purchase supplies and assurances that it was simply passing through the land. …
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In Joshua 20:1-6 why must the man-slayer wait until the death of the high priest?
The terms of reference for such judgment are clearly set out in Numbers 35:
And they shall be unto you cities for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation … 35:16), or a stone (Numbers 35:17), or a wooden hand-weapon (Numbers 35:18) and "come presumptuously upon his neighbour" (Exodus 21:14) for the purpose of killing him. …