Numbers 33-34
An Overview of Chapter 33
As Moses lead the people of Israel on their historic journey he recorded all the names of the campsites. These are listed in chronological order starting in Egypt on the 15th day of the 1st month of the 1st year (Unleavened Bread). The Israelites left Egypt while the Egyptians were still burying their firstborn sons. Along the way they saw many exciting things some of which are highlighted by Moses. In verse 9 we are told about their Palm Springs vacation where they had a lot of dates, more can be read about this in Exodus 15:27. Verse 14 tells us about a time they had no water which can be read about in Exodus 17. In verses 38-39 we are reminded about the death of Aaron at the age of 123, which can be read about in Numbers 20. Then in verse 49 we see where the people are now, 40 years after leaving Egypt, in the plains of Moab by the Jordan river preparing to enter the promised land.
Two reminders are given at the end of this chapter, first they are to divide the land by lot, portioning the land based on size of tribe. The second reminder is more of a warning that if the Israelites do not remove the current residents out of the land they are heading to they will become like a poke in the eye and a pain in the (back)side.
An Overview of Chapter 34
Chapter 34 describes the borders of the promised land using geologic borders where possible. On the southern border you have a small river and a wilderness. On the western border you have a great sea. The eastern border is the Jordan river. The northern border is the smallest border and it is listed by city names.
God instructs the Moses who will be involved in dividing the land. Eleazar the priest and Joshua (whom God has chosen to replace Moses) will be in charge, and each of the tribes will send a leader to watch the proceedings. God names the leaders for each tribe that are invited to the land lotto.
Reflection
Have you taken the time to review where God has led you on your Christian journey? What are some of the high and low points?
For Further Study
Inheritance: Exodus 15:17, Deuteronomy 3:28, Psalms 16:5, Proverbs 17:2, Matthew 25:31-40, Acts 20:32, Romans 8:16-17, Galatians 3:29, Hebrews 6:11-12, 1Peter 1:3-5, Revelation 21:1-7
As Moses lead the people of Israel on their historic journey he recorded all the names of the campsites. These are listed in chronological order starting in Egypt on the 15th day of the 1st month of the 1st year (Unleavened Bread). The Israelites left Egypt while the Egyptians were still burying their firstborn sons. Along the way they saw many exciting things some of which are highlighted by Moses. In verse 9 we are told about their Palm Springs vacation where they had a lot of dates, more can be read about this in Exodus 15:27. Verse 14 tells us about a time they had no water which can be read about in Exodus 17. In verses 38-39 we are reminded about the death of Aaron at the age of 123, which can be read about in Numbers 20. Then in verse 49 we see where the people are now, 40 years after leaving Egypt, in the plains of Moab by the Jordan river preparing to enter the promised land.
Two reminders are given at the end of this chapter, first they are to divide the land by lot, portioning the land based on size of tribe. The second reminder is more of a warning that if the Israelites do not remove the current residents out of the land they are heading to they will become like a poke in the eye and a pain in the (back)side.
An Overview of Chapter 34
Chapter 34 describes the borders of the promised land using geologic borders where possible. On the southern border you have a small river and a wilderness. On the western border you have a great sea. The eastern border is the Jordan river. The northern border is the smallest border and it is listed by city names.
God instructs the Moses who will be involved in dividing the land. Eleazar the priest and Joshua (whom God has chosen to replace Moses) will be in charge, and each of the tribes will send a leader to watch the proceedings. God names the leaders for each tribe that are invited to the land lotto.
Reflection
Have you taken the time to review where God has led you on your Christian journey? What are some of the high and low points?
For Further Study
Inheritance: Exodus 15:17, Deuteronomy 3:28, Psalms 16:5, Proverbs 17:2, Matthew 25:31-40, Acts 20:32, Romans 8:16-17, Galatians 3:29, Hebrews 6:11-12, 1Peter 1:3-5, Revelation 21:1-7
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