Tag: Torah/Pentateuch
Balak and Balaam, Part 3
Numbers 24 This third time Balak has brought Balaam to a place where he could curse the Israelites for him and thereby ensure a victory in battle. But Balaam doesn’t …
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Numbers 23 In this chapter we find Balaam preparing to receive God’s message to Balak regarding the Israelites. Balak is upset over Balaam’s continual blessing of Israel instead of the …
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Numbers 22 In this chapter we are introduced to Balaam. We learn that he had a reputation for his prophecies coming true (v6) and that he was a prophet for …
Read MoreMilitary Victories; Fiery Serpents Because of Complaining
Numbers 21 God grants the people victories in battles but they can still find reasons to complain, usually about food and water. This time, God sends fiery serpents among the …
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