But if canaanite means phoenician in chapter numbers. And moses reminded god of his own words that he is a merciful god. From the first passion of despair in egypt itself exodus 14. Download all mp3s for this book download this lesson. The lord jesus includes the book of numbers in his words when explaining to his disciples all that was written concerning himself in the law of moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms.
The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Numbers 14 commentary peter petts commentary on the bible. In part two of numbers, the israelites reach a critical point in their journey through the desert. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries. Tom constables expository notes on numbers this is also available in the net. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Numbers 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. By your power you brought these people up from among them. In numbers chapter 14, caleb and joshua tore their clothes to show remorse. Numbers chapter 14 david guziks commentaries on the. For a broader view look at the comments in the right column. Numbers 14 new international version niv the people rebel. The whole congregation weep at the account brought by the spies, 1. He gives to the prominent levite families mentioned in chapter 4 the things they need to carry out their offices.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. The children of israel are confronted with two reports regarding the promised land. As it does for the rest of the pentateuch, universal jewish and christian tradition attributes the authorship of the book of numbers to moses. To fillin the historical period from the exodus and sinai revelation to the preparations in moab to enter the promised land. From each tribe of their fathers you shall send a man, every one a chief among them.
The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. The purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. Commentary on numbers 14 israel refuses to enter canaan april 22, 2015 bill pratt leave a comment since leaving mount sinai, the israelites have traveled a few months toward the land of canaan, or the promised land. The hebrew name for these books is the torah, which means law. The lord tells moses to send spies into the land of canaan to prepare for the conquest. 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. You will recognize, of course, that it is the experience of romans 7 where the unhappy, defeated christian, who is his own worst enemy, is being disciplined by god because god as a father loves him. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Commentary on the book of numbers by matthew henry old. And moses pleaded with the lord that he would not destroy the congregation. Numbers 14, new international version niv the bible app. Read numbers 14 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. He also reminded god that god is longsuffering, of great mercy, forgiving sins, but by no means clearing the guilty. God responds with shortterm severity and longterm generosity as he leads them into the promised land. Watch our overview video on the book of numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. Priestly representatives from each tribe make a series of offerings. For personal study, i suggest you start at the beginning of a chapter or book. As with leviticus, the introductory formula and the lord said to moses pervades every chapter of the book.
For the ot only the kjv, and niv versions have voice available in real player. In numbers, israel travels through the wilderness on the way to the land. Last week, beginning in numbers and moving on into chapter 14, we began to. English standard version 1 the lord spoke to moses, saying, 2 send men to spy out the land of canaan, which i am giving to the people of israel. So all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept that night. David guzik commentary on numbers 14, where the israelites rebel against god, and. They have already heard that you, lord, are with these people and that you, lord, have been seen face to face, that your cloud stays over them, and that you go before them in a pillar of cloud by day and a. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries.
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. To explain that the 38 year period in the wilderness was a consequence for the unbelief of the older generation dt 1. God commands israel to take revenge war against the midianites for corrupting israel in numbers 25. Essentially, the husband and wife would come to the priest, the priest would then. They did not trust god to help them numbers chapters and 14. Though it was against them that they murmured numbers 14. In numbers the history of israel during the 40 years of wandering in the wilderness from egypt to canaan is described. The book of numbers continues the history of the people of israel after they escaped from egypt, and it tells what happened during the forty years when the israelites lived in the desert on their journey from mount sinai to canaan, this book is named numbers because it begins with moses counting the israelites to find out the number of people in each of israels twelve tribes.
Then aaron turned toward miriam, and there she was, a leper. New testament writers directly quote job twice rom. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is probably due to a priestly redaction i. Then all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried. God, so graciously, pardoned the people at moses word. Numbers 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Commentaries for numbers chapter 14 the people murmur at the account of the spies. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Numbers 14 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.
When leadership leads to unpopularity numbers and 14. Recommended sites bible info questions with answers in major world languages. It may be easier to study this book if we divide it into three parts. Will they trust god and move forward, or doubt and fall back. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of numbers. In numbers, israel travels through the wilderness on. They contain gods instructions about how his people should live. In chapter 3 of numbers, the generations of aaron and moses mainly aaron are given. God wasnt happy with this, he threatened to disinherit them and make a greater and mightier nation out of moses. Because, in actuality, the bible says very little about the nature of angels. Numbers chapter 14 verse by verse bible commentary. They made nothing of the difficulties in the way of their gaining it.
Read your own bible, the bible as quoted on this site, and my comments. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. They sinned in bringing a slander upon the land of promise. Jun 14, 2018 the book of numbers continues the history of the people of israel after they escaped from egypt, and it tells what happened during the forty years when the israelites lived in the desert on their journey from mount sinai to canaan, this book is named numbers because it begins with moses counting the israelites to find out the number of people in each of israels twelve tribes. The book of numbers begins with the words and the lord spake unto moses in the wilderness of sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of egypt. When the bible is confusing, through the word explains itwith clear and concise audio guides for every chapter. James, like all of the general epistles except hebrews, is named after its author verse 1. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. Joshua and caleb endeavour to appease and encourage the people, 69. The book of numbers concentrates on events that take place in the second and fortieth years after the exodus. Nadab was the firstborn, followed by abihu who were killed by god, eleazar and ithamar the survived of aaron.
Feb 05, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Moses orders soldiers to kill all males adult and child and adult females. The glory of the lord appears, and he is about to smite the rebels with the. Jan 22, 2011 moses anoints and sancitifies the tabernacle. But, because the sentence in its plain hebrew meaning is their protection meaning canaans is gone. Study the bible online using commentary on numbers 14 and more. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam. Those who do not trust god, continually vex themselves. God commanded for the tribe of levi to be brought near to aaron that they may serve aaron. The view adopted in the notes to this book is that of the travelers rowland and. The first 5 books in the bible are called the 5 books of moses. The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. They cried against moses for bringing them out of egypt, they cried for their children for being out in the wilderness instead of being in their slavedriven homes in egypt. Chapter 14 continues the drama from chapter, after hearing the report from the discouraging men, the congregation wept all night.
God has a covenant with some, and that covenant is a covenant of grace, which means. Books of the bible buy a bible daily readings old testament new testament. When leadership leads to unpopularity numbers and 14 bible commentary produced by tow project another challenge to moses authority arises in numbers and 14. The bible book of numbers, chapter 1 bible explained. Caleb and joshua assured the people of the goodness of the land. Those greatly provoke god, who misrepresent religion, raise dislike in mens minds toward it, or give opportunity to those to do so, who seek occasion.
Numbers 11 is a chapter where the children of israel along with the mixed multitude that came out with them fell lusting and complaining about the food they had in the wilderness god burnt many of them with a fire in the wilderness in the uttermost parts of the camp. Numbers, chapter 14 united states conference of catholic bishops. When moses sent twelve men to spy out the land of canaan, caleb and joshua brought a favorable report numbers. Study guide for numbers 14 by david guzik blue letter bible. Until more solid evidence surfaces to the contrary, it may be assumed by analogy to the book of exodus that the bulk of the text in numbers is the literary product of moses, stemming from the fifteenth or thirteenth century b. The author recounts an era in the life of job, in which he was tested and the character of god was revealed. In the first ten chapters of numbers, god led israel through a process. This chapter gives us an account of that fatal quarrel between god and israel upon which, for their murmuring and unbelief, he swore in his wrath that they should. Numbers 14 the people rebel that night all the bible. Study numbers 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The mutiny and rebellion of israel against god, upon the report of the evil spies. An introduction to the book of numbers an argument of the book of numbers selected bibliography. This chapter gives us an account of that fatal quarrel between god and israel upon which, for their murmuring and unbelief, he swore in his wrath that they should not enter into his rest. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers.