Bible Commentary

Numbers Chapter 35 provides God’s instructions to Moses for establishing cities of refuge for unintentional manslayers and towns for the Levites, along with laws governing murder and justice. Given in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, this chapter emphasizes God’s commitment to justice, protection for the innocent, and provision […]

Numbers Chapter 34 details God’s instructions to Moses regarding the boundaries of the Promised Land and the appointment of leaders to divide it among the Israelite tribes. Given in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter Canaan, this chapter emphasizes God’s faithfulness to His covenant promise, the importance of stewardship, and the organization

Numbers Chapter 33 provides a detailed itinerary of Israel’s 40-year wilderness journey from Egypt to the plains of Moab, along with God’s instructions for conquering Canaan and dividing the land. Given as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, this chapter serves as a historical record, a reminder of God’s faithfulness, and a call to

Numbers Chapter 32 recounts the request of the tribes of Reuben and Gad, later joined by half the tribe of Manasseh, to settle in the land east of the Jordan River, along with Moses’ response and the resulting agreement. Set in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, this chapter

Numbers Chapter 31 recounts God’s command for Israel to wage war against the Midianites, the division of the spoils, and the purification of the warriors and their plunder. Set in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, this chapter addresses divine justice, obedience to God’s commands, and the holiness required

Numbers Chapter 30 provides God’s instructions to Moses regarding vows and oaths, emphasizing their binding nature and the responsibilities they entail, particularly for men and women in different relational contexts. Given in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, this chapter underscores the importance of integrity, faithfulness, and accountability in

Numbers Chapter 29 details God’s instructions for the offerings required during Israel’s major festivals in the seventh month: the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles. Given to Moses in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, these commands emphasize the importance of worship, atonement,

Numbers Chapter 28 details God’s commands to Moses regarding the regular offerings and sacrifices Israel must perform in the tabernacle, including daily, Sabbath, monthly, and festival offerings. Given as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, these instructions ensure consistent worship and atonement, reinforcing God’s covenant relationship with His people. This chapter emphasizes God’s holiness,

Numbers Chapter 27 addresses two pivotal events in Israel’s wilderness journey: the inheritance rights of Zelophehad’s daughters and the commissioning of Joshua as Moses’ successor. Set during Israel’s preparation to enter the Promised Land, this chapter highlights God’s justice, provision for His people, and the importance of faithful leadership. Through these events, it underscores themes

Numbers chapter 26 records the second census of Israel, conducted nearly four decades after the first census at Mount Sinai. This pivotal chapter marks the transition from the wilderness generation that died because of unbelief to the new generation prepared to enter the Promised Land. The detailed tribal counts and genealogies demonstrate God’s faithfulness to