The book of numbers new international commentary on the. The second census, in chapter 26, names the generation that will be poised on the edge of canaan when the book reaches its end. Theyve been in this same spot for about a year and now theyre getting ready to start out on their journey to this land flowing with milk and honey that god keeps talking about. The friendship of the wicked is more dangerous than their enmity. In this golden chapter of the bible jesus lays out the path of salvation for nicodemus and for the rest of us. Book of numbers, the book of numbers commentary, online. It reminds believers of the spiritual warfare in which they are engaged, for numbers is the book of the service and walk of gods people. The message of the book of numbers, is universal and timeless. Chapter 21 starts the third part of the book of numbers.
Then aaron turned toward miriam, and there she was, a leper. The israelites finally enter the promised land at the end of the book of numbers. Jan 02, 2020 the theme of the holiness of god is continued from the book of leviticus into the book of numbers, which reveals gods instruction and preparation of his people to enter the promised land of canaan. This was to lead the israelites to look more thoroughly to the lord. Numbers 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. And, behold, i have given the children of levi all the tenth in israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation. Read numbers 21 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In this chapter we move very close to the entry into canaan, but a number of experiences prior to that entry which would aid israel in the struggles to come remained to be recorded, and the record of them would fill the pentateuch, all the way to the end of deuteronomy. The book of numbers chapter 27 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. Mar 18, 2012 the book of numbers is coming to terms with the fact that the old generation will not see gods promises come to fruition. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
Start studying book of numbers study guide for english bible test. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this neglected book of scripture. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. For god so loved the world the gospel of john john 3. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. The book of numbers tells the story that has two main character. The book of numbers new international commentary on the old testament.
A glorious campaign this chapter gives us the history of, especially in the latter part of it. It has subdivisions of the canaanites, the fiery serpents, serpent of brass, the march toward. Scholars agree that numbers has two distinct sections, marked off by two censuses. The israelites bitten by fiery serpents book of numbers chapter 21.
An ancient book, which, like several others quoted in scripture, has been lost. Study the bible online using commentary on numbers 21 and more. It describes a period of transition from the exodus generation to the generation that would enter the promised land. In spite of the difficulties imposed by numbers on todays readers, the main point of the book is of immense importance for gods people in any age. On this long, dangerous journey, some simply will not reach the destination. For there is no food and no water, and our soul loathes this worthless bread. Numbers 21 to 36 free bible commentary in easy english. The book of numbers narrates a key chapter in the story of israel. Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the lord.
Numbers 21 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. It extends from the giving of the law at sinai, till their arrival in the plains of jordan. The ultimate meaning of numbers cannot be divorced from its context in the. The promised land the land we passed through to spy out is an exceedingly good land.
Yahweh will soon command joshua to commission joshua as his successor 27. The importance of the book of numbers is indicated by its being referred to in the new testament many times. You can find the best commentary on numbers for you using the tools on the right side. This may be attributed to the authorship of a man who has recently experienced the events herein found and has more to write about than he has time to write. Numbers 21 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. But above all must we remember in the closer study of the book of numbers that the holy spirit has called special attention to the experiences of israel in this book in its typical character and as a solemn warning for us as pilgrims in this present evil age. Numbers 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The armies of israel now begin to emerge out of the wilderness, and to come into a land inhabited, to enter upon action, and take possession of the frontiers of the land of promise. Israel vowed a vow unto the lord, to utterly destroy their cities. Study numbers 21 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This name is much more descriptive of the total contents of the book, which. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
And it is probable, the people desired it out of diffidence. All the heave offerings of the holy things, which the children of israel offer unto the lord, have i given thee, and thy sons and thy daughters with thee, by a statute for ever. Nevertheless, the book of numbers tends to be generally. This incident takes place near the end of moses life and the conclusion of israels wandering in the wilderness. Numbers 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Camp organization, tribes, priests and levites, vows, joshua and caleb, balaam and the donkey. Commentaries for numbers chapter 25 the israelites enticed by the daughters of moab and midian. Numbers 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The chapter naturally falls into the following divisions. Numbers 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The rocks of the torrents were bowed down that they might rest in ar, and lie down in the borders of the moabites. Numbersoutline of contents english numbersoutline of contents. The book of numbers new international commentary on the old testament ashley, timothy r.
Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Speak unto moses in answer to the peoples petition about it, as is evident from. The book of numbers chapter 21 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. But the mere mention of a book by the bible doesnt mean that the book. Then the children of israel, the whole congregation, came into the wilderness of zin in the first month, and the people stayed in kadesh. And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of ar, and lieth upon the. And he seems to be called a canaanite in a general sense, as the amorites and others. Finder outreach magazine ministry tech sermon quotes christian news now. Numbers, chapter 21 king james version christian answers.
Command the children of israel that they put out of the camp every leper, everyone who has a discharge, and whoever becomes defiled by a corpse. Read numbers 21 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the lord, what he did in the red sea, and in the brooks of arnon, words detail. Yet numbers can be complicated and confusing for students, exegetes, and pastors to unravel the importace of numbers. Numbers chapter 21 explained discover the 66 books of. All of the laws included in numbers are repetitions of laws found in exodus and leviticus.
Numbers bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. May 16, 2017 the book of numbers chapter 21 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. A print from the phillip medhurst collection of bible illustrations. If the lord delights in us, then he will bring us into this land and give it to us. The sons of aaron, the levites taken instead of the firstborn.
And jehovah spake unto moses in the wilderness of sinai, in the tent of meeting, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of egypt, saying, and jehovah called unto moses, and spake unto him out of the tent of meeting, saying, now these. Numbers 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. As he did in the red sea, so will he do in the streams of amen. This is a selftest on chapters 22 36 of the book of numbers. The book of numbers is coming to terms with the fact that the old generation will not see gods promises come to fruition. The levites numbered by their families, their duties. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The fiery flying serpent is a creature mentioned in the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or in. David guzik commentary on numbers 21, where god sends fiery serpents among the.
King arad the canaaniterather, the canaanite king of aradan ancient town on the southernmost borders of palestine, not far from kadesh. By way of the redsea which leadeth to the redsea, as they must needs do to compass the land of edom because of the way by reason of this journey, which was long and troublesome, and unexpected, because the successful entrance and victorious progress which some of them had made in the borders of canaan, made them think they might have speedily gone in and taken possession of it, and. For a number of reasons this agitation has little meaning for us. You can find book commentaries in magazines and online. This chapter gives an account of the defeat of king arad, the canaanite, numbers 21. Church plants church job finder outreach magazine ministry tech sermon quotes christian news now. The south of canaan, towards the east, and near the dead sea of the spies not of those spies which moses sent to spy the land, for that was done thirty eight years before this, and. The events in this part happened when the israelites were preparing to enter the promised land. The book of numbers was written between 1440 and 1400 b. Commentaries tend to be more direct and express the commentators views regarding the book. Book of numbers study guide for english bible test.
Numbers 21 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The word translated utterly destroyed cherem, appears as ban or devoted thing elsewhere in the old testament in reference to whatever is devoted to the lord, whether man, animal, or property. The armies of israel now begin to emerge out of the wilderness, and to come into a land inhabited, to enter upon action, and take possession of the frontiers of the land of. The book of numbers new international commentary on the old. King arad the canaaniterather, the canaanite king of aradan ancient town. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Timothy ashley removes much of the confusion by dividing the hebrew text into five major sections and showing how each section contributes to the entire books theological. Numbers 21 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Numbers 21 commentary john gills exposition on the. The armies of israel now begin to emerge out of the wilderness, and to come into a land inhabited, to enter upon action, and take possession of the. The people murmur and are plagued with fiery serpents, ver. The way the story is told sounds odd and often harsh to readers today.
Lastly, some abbreviations concerning journals, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and. Commentary on the book of numbers by matthew henry old. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of numbers. King arad the canaaniterather, the canaanite king of arad an ancient town on the southernmost borders of palestine, not far from kadesh. This book of the wars of the lord is not speaking of the bible, but of another book of that. The book of numbers tells a story that has two main characters god and israel. If you deliver this people into my hand, i will put their cities under the ban.
Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the lord, what he did in the. If a christian ceases to believe in god, he ceases to be a christian and may be completely lost to. Josef forsling c omposite artistry in the book in the book of numbers 20. Perhaps meaning one of the poles on which their ensigns were carried. Book of numbers chapter 1 the children of israel are numbered.