Numbers 21 jewish commentary on the book

Korahs rebellion, plague, aarons staff buds, duties of the levites chukat, on numbers 1921. The end of the first generation in the wilderness numbers 1. Bereishit genesis shemot exodus vayikra leviticus bamidbar numbers devarim deuteronomy. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. 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. Jesus indicated that this bronze serpent was a foreshadowing of him. A third year tithe is to be kept in towns and donated to the levites, resident aliens, orphans, and widows deut 14. 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 fourth book of moses called numbers geneva bible.

Numbers 21 commentary keil and delitzsch commentary on. Bamidbar numbers chapter 22 parshah chukat and balak. The mutinous discontent of the israelites had some excuse when they had to wheel round once more and go southwards in consequence of the refusal of passage through edom. It is clear from a careful examination of the material, when it is grouped as in the above analysis, that the book of numbers is a part of the same literary process which produced the pentateuch.

This commentary has been through advanced checking. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for lent 4. Deuteronomy, commentary by derek leman the hebrew nerd. Balak laid a bait, not only for balaams covetousness, but for his pride and ambition.

Torah the pentateuch neviim prophets ketuvim scriptures. They gain a victory over the canaanite king of arad 21. This hebrew bible was edited by esteemed translator and scholar, rabbi a. He tells of a people israel who will achieve victory and prosperity because of their relationship with the almighty. 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. Then the children of israel, the whole congregation, came into the wilderness of zin in the first month, and the people stayed in kadesh. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of numbers. Numbers 21 new international version niv arad destroyed. In the story of the wilderness wandering according to the book of numbers, israel travels through the sinai, encountering various peoples along the way. It were well for us, if we were as earnest and constant in prosecuting a good work, notwithstanding disappointments. Commentary on the book of numbers by matthew henry old. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the hebrew bible, and the fourth of five books of the jewish torah. Ashley, the book of numbers, the new international commentary on the old testament grand rapids, michigan.

The serpent, a symbol of sin and judgment, was lifted up from the earth and put on a tree, which was a symbol of a curse galatians 3. 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. This tithe in deuteronomy is to be consumed at the temple at festivals deut 14. English translation of the entire tanakh tanach with rashis commentary. Introduction the details that are given in numbers 31. Mixed report of the scouts and israels response korach, on numbers 1618. The old serpent was the cause of death, temporal and spiritual. But the mere mention of a book by the bible doesnt mean that the book belongs in our bibles.

This book on numbers is very comprehensive and contains 520 pages. The name was probably given to it afterwards see judges 9. Excerpted with the permission of the rabbinical assembly from etz hayim. This is one of the five book series of commentaries by jps on the five books of moses by noted biblical scholars. Numbers 21 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Like the other books of the pentateuch, which both jewish and christian traditions attach to the name of moses, nm is a compilation of several sources embodying material from. True meaning of the bronze serpent has interesting history. The book of numbers is composed of narrative, legislation, and archival records. Keil and delitzsch biblical commentary on the old testament the israelites then vowed to the lord, that if he would give this people into their hands, they would ban their cities. 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. We would love to see and read such ancient literature lost to history. Numbers 21 commentary old testament matthew henry st.

Free online bible library jewish commentary on the bible. He then looks to the distant future and amazingly declares. In the text of numbers 21, the utterance of the complaint is immediately followed by the statement, then the lord sent poisonous serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many israelites died v. No idea has shaped jewish history more than monotheism, which this book asserts so passionately. Numbers 21 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. It is either a prediction that it should spring up, or a prayer that it might. Census and consecration of the tribes of israel numbers 1. This was to lead the israelites to look more thoroughly to the lord. Milgrom excels when explaining the more obscure portions of numbers, such as the rituals, calendars, and sacrifices. Its narrative begins at the point where exodus leaves off. Jewish tradition teaches that the generation of the wilderness committed an inexcusable infraction, in that.

Mar 15, 2015 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Red heifer, water from a rock, miriams and aarons deaths, victories, serpents balak, on numbers 2225. Then israel sang this beautiful little song was in accordance with the wants and feelings of travelling caravans in the east, where water is an occasion both of prayer and thanksgiving. Why is a bronze serpent used to save the israelites in. Christian books on messianic judaism best commentaries. Numbers 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. The commentary is solidly conservative, and particularly strong on literary observations. Rabbi ari vernon of caje prepared this weeks torah portion. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content.

It contains a series of prophecies uttered by balaam as the spirit of god came upon him numb. Numbers 21 kjv and when king arad the canaanite, which. Each is very comprehensive, easy to read, and includes both the views on the scriptural text in classical jewish commentaries and in modern scholarly volumes. Defeat of the amorite kings, sihon of heshbon and og of bashan, and conquest of their kingdoms. Mention must also be made of isaac arama 143094, whose aqedhah, his commentary on the pentateuch homiletical in style, was the standard book for the jewish pulpit for centuries, much esteemed by the christian world, and is still much read by the jews, especially in russia and poland. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Sefer bemidbar, the book of numbers, which we begin reading this week, opens with. They are preparing militarily, and hence the english name of this fourth book of the bible is. If you will deliver these people into our hands, we will totally destroy their cities. Christ jesus, in the likeness of sinful flesh, was made sin for us 2corinthians 5. As it does for the rest of the pentateuch, universal jewish and christian tradition attributes the authorship of the book of numbers to moses. This is a great book for someone who wants a quick overview of numbers, but those looking for a more indepth coverage of the details will need something a little bigger to go along with it.

Yahweh will soon command joshua to commission joshua as his successor 27. Deuteronomys effect on jewish life cannot be overstated. You can find the best commentary on numbers for you using the tools on the right side. Torah and commentary 2001 by the rabbinical assembly, published by the jewish publication society. Leviticus, which interrupts the flow of narration, consists almost entirely of legislation independent of historic precedentwith the exception of lev. Numbers 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The king of arad, the canaanite, who dwelt in the south, heard that israel was coming on the road to atharim, then he fought against israel and took some of them prisoners. Moses is the central figure within the book, and in at least two instances numbers mentions him recording events by the lords commands numbers 33. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. The serpent lifted up and cursed symbolized jesus, who takes. For the 1973 american crime film, see book of numbers film.

Milgroms commentary reveals a healthy respect for classical jewish commentators but doesnt hesitate to address and add modern biblical research. June 21, 2019by walter herzberg commentary behaalotekha. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is. Book 1 philip and pat juler book 2 chun kertyoo book 3 reg and marjorie vines book 4 david clines book 5 john and grace robertson book 6 bob and vic mccallum book 7 chue petnamngern book 8 vic and jean fleming in the present book, as in my other books, my aim is to provide biblical reference material that bridges two gaps at the same time. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This incident takes place near the end of moses life and the conclusion of israels wandering in the wilderness. The valley which stretches from the dead sea to the head of the eastern arm of the red sea, down which they. Jan 02, 2020 the next reference we find in the bible to this serpent is in john 3. Bamidbar numbers chapter 21 parshah chukat torah bible. King arad the canaaniterather, the canaanite king of aradan ancient town on the southernmost borders of palestine, not far from kadesh. The complete tanakh tanach hebrew bible the jewish.