Numbers 20
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 20 of 36
Chapter Summary
Miriam dies at Kadesh. The people complain about lack of water. Moses and Aaron are commanded to speak to the rock, but Moses strikes it instead, and water flows out. For their disobedience, Moses and Aaron are told they will not enter the Promised Land. Aaron dies on Mount Hor.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Leader who strikes the rock for water and is barred from the land for not sanctifying Jehovah
High priest who dies on Mount Hor; his garments pass to Eleazar
Sister of Moses and Aaron; dies and is buried at Kadesh
Son of Aaron, clothed with the priestly garments to succeed him
King and nation who refuse Israel passage through their border by force
Timeline
The congregation arrived in the wilderness of Zin in the first month and stayed in Kadesh . Miriam died there and was buried .
Numbers 20:1The people lacked water and violently complained against Moses, so God instructed him to speak to the rock 56 . Moses instead angrily struck the rock twice with his rod; water flowed, but God barred him and Aaron from the promised land for failing to sanctify Him .
Numbers 20:2-13Moses sent messengers to the king of Edom, asking for peaceful passage along the king's highway through their land 58 . Edom aggressively refused, bringing out a strong army, which forced Israel to turn away .
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