Moses describes the laws of oaths; the Israelites battle the Midianites; the tribes of Reuben and Gad request to dwell outside of the Land of Israel. Numbers 30:1 And Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes concerning the Children of Israel saying, This is what יהוה has commanded. 2 If a man makes a vow to יהוה or obligates …
Pinchas (Phinehas)
Numbers 25:10 And יהוה spoke to Moses saying, 11 Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned away את־ My wrath from the Children of Israel, because while he was zealous for את־ My sake among them, so I did not consume את־ Children of Israel in My jealousy. C-MATS Question: How did Phinehas turn …
Balak, King of Moab
Summary: Balak, the king of Moab, summons the prophet Balaam to curse the people of Israel. On the way, Balaam is berated by his donkey, who sees, before Balaam does, the angel that יהוה sends to block their way. Three times, from three different vantage points, Balaam attempts to pronounce his curses, but each time blessings issue forth instead. Balaam also prophesies on the end of the days and the coming of the Messiah. The people fall …
CHUKAT (ordinance of)
In this Torah reading יהוה instructs Moses and Aaron regarding the red heifer; Miriam dies and her well dries up; Moses hits a rock to bring forth water rather than speaking to it and is denied entry to the Promised Land; Aaron dies, and venomous snakes attack the Israelite camp. Numbers 19:1 And יהוה spoke to Moses and to Aaron …
SHELACH L’CHA (send for yourself)
Numbers 13:1 And יהוה spoke to Moses saying, 2 Send men that they may search את־ land of Canaan, which I will give to the Children of Israel, from every tribe of their fathers you will send a man who is a ruler among them. C-MATS Question: Why was this chapter immediately after the incident of Miriam’s criticism of Moses …
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