NUMBERS 19-36

Numbers 19-36Red Heifer Numbers 19The story of Moses striking the rock is found in the Book of Numbers, specifically in Numbers 20:7-11. In this passage, Moses, following God's command, is supposed to speak to the rock to bring forth water for the Israelites. However, in frustration with the people's complaints, Moses strikes the rock twice with his staff instead. Water does flow from the rock, but God expresses displeasure with Moses for not following His instructions precisely and for not demonstrating His holiness to the Israelites. This incident has significant consequences for Moses and his leadership.Numbers 35:34 “You must not defile the land where you live, for I live there myself. I am the Lord, who lives among the people of Israel.”Numbers 33:55-56 provides a clear warning from God about the consequences of not driving out the inhabitants of the Promised Land. Here’s the passage:55 But if you fail to drive out the people who live in the land, those who remain will be like splinters in your eyes and thorns in your sides. They will harass you in the land where you live. 56 And I will do to you what I had planned to do to them.In this passage, God warns the Israelites that if they fail to remove the inhabitants of Canaan, those people will become a source of ongoing trouble, leading the Israelites away from God's commands. As a result, God would bring upon the Israelites the same judgment that was intended for the Canaanites. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe