February 20, 2026 | Numbers 19-21

In today’s reading, rules concerning sin and death are made; Miriam dies; Moses and Aaron strike the rock at Meribah and are banned from the promised land; Aaron dies; the people wander, get attacked by snakes, win battles, and settle for a time. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe