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Bible Commentaries
Numbers

Geneva Study BibleGeneva Study Bible

Chapter 1
Census of Israel's Warriors Conducted.
Chapter 2
Israelites' Camp Arrangement Around the Tabernacle.
Chapter 3
Levites' Duties and Census Described.
Chapter 4
Duties of the Kohathites, Gershonites, Merarites.
Chapter 5
Laws on Purity, Restitution, and Jealousy.
Chapter 6
Nazirite Vow and Aaronic Blessing Established.
Chapter 7
Offerings of the Tribal Leaders Presented.
Chapter 8
Consecration of the Levites; Lampstand Instructions.
Chapter 9
Passover Observed; Cloud Guides Israelites.
Chapter 10
Silver Trumpets Used; Israel Departs Sinai.
Chapter 11
Israelites Complain; Quail Provided, Plague Strikes.
Chapter 12
Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses; Miriam Punished.
Chapter 13
Spies Sent to Canaan; Report Given.
Chapter 14
Israelites Rebel; Punishment of Wilderness Wandering.
Chapter 15
Laws on Offerings and Sabbath Breakers.
Chapter 16
Korah's Rebellion; God's Judgment and Plague.
Chapter 17
Aaron's Rod Buds, Affirming Priestly Authority.
Chapter 18
Duties and Provisions for Priests and Levites.
Chapter 19
Purification Laws Using the Red Heifer.
Chapter 20
Miriam's Death, Moses' Sin, Aaron's Death.
Chapter 21
Victories Over Canaanites; Bronze Serpent.
Chapter 22
Balaam's Donkey Speaks; Balaam Blesses Israel.
Chapter 23
Balaam's Blessings Over Israel Pronounced.
Chapter 24
Balaam's Final Prophecy and Blessing.
Chapter 25
Israel's Sin with Moabites; Phinehas' Zeal.
Chapter 26
Second Census of Israel's New Generation.
Chapter 27
Daughters of Zelophehad; Joshua Appointed Successor.
Chapter 28
Daily, Sabbath, and Festival Offerings Listed.
Chapter 29
Offerings for Additional Festivals Detailed.
Chapter 30
Laws on Vows and Commitments Given.
Chapter 31
Vengeance on Midian; Spoils Distributed.
Chapter 32
Reuben and Gad Settle East of Jordan.
Chapter 33
Israel's Journey Stages from Egypt Reviewed.
Chapter 34
Boundaries of Canaan Described; Leaders Appointed.
Chapter 35
Cities of Refuge and Levite Towns Assigned.
Chapter 36
Inheritance Laws for Daughters Clarified.

- Numbers

by Editor - Theodore Beza

The Argument - In that as God has appointed that his Church in this world shall be under the cross, both so they could learn not to put their trust in worldly things, and also feel his comfort, when all other help fails: he did not immediately bring his people, after their departure out of Egypt, into the land which he had promised them: but led them to and fro for the space of forty years, and kept them in continual exercises before they enjoyed it, to try their faith, teach them to forget the world, and to depend on him. Which trial greatly profited, to discern the wicked and the hypocrites from the faithful and true servants of God, who served him with pure heart, while the other, preferring their earthly lusts to God’s glory, and making religion to serve their purpose, complained when they lacked enough to satisfy their lusts, and despised those who God had appointed as rulers over them. By reason of which they provoked God’s terrible judgments against them, and are set forth as a notable example for all ages, to beware how they abuse God’s word, prefer their own lusts to his will, or despise his ministers. Nonetheless, God is always true to his promise, and governs his by his Holy Spirit, that either they fall not to such inconveniences, or else return to him quickly in true repentance: and therefore he continues his graces toward them, he gives them ordinances and instructions, as well for religion, as outward policy: he preserves them against all deceit and conspiracy, and gives them many victories against their enemies. To avoid all controversies that might arise, he takes away the occasions, by dividing among all the tribes, both the land which they had won, and that also which he had promised, as seemed best to his godly wisdom.

 
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