Watch our overview video on the book of numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Matthew henry verse by verse commentary for numbers matthew henrys bible. The book of the wars of the lord this seems to have been some poem or narration of the wars and victories of the lord, either by. This incident takes place near the end of moses life and the conclusion of israels wandering in the wilderness. Numbers 21 niv arad destroyed when the canaanite bible.
Israel vowed a vow unto the lord, to utterly destroy their cities. And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the lamb. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Moses is the central figure within the book, and in at least two instances numbers mentions him recording events by the lords commands numbers 33. Numbers 21 to 36 free bible commentary in easy english. Numbers verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Chapter 21 1 the canaanite king of arad, who lived in the south, heard that israel had come by the route of the spies, and he waged war against israel and took from them a captive. A glorious campaign this chapter gives us the history of, especially in the latter. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible.
The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Then follow the rising up of korah chaps 16 and 17, the failure of moses and aaron ch. And they journeyed from mount hor by the way of the red sea, to compass the land of. Theyve been in this same spot for about a year and now theyre getting ready to start out on their journey to this land flowing.
Write it said god for a memorial in a book, to which were added all the other. With the exception of joshua and caleb, none of these men will live to inhabit canaan 14. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Numbers 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Numbers 21 22 listen king arad gets a taste of jewish wrath numbers 21. The lord jesus mentions the serpent as a symbol of his death on the cross john 3. Numbers 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The first part of the book of numbers describes the lives of the numbering of the people at sinai and the preparations that were made for resuming their journey across the desert.
The book of numbers is the fourth book of the christian old testament. King arad the canaaniterather, the canaanite king of aradan ancient town. King arad the canaaniterather, the canaanite king of arad an ancient town on the southernmost borders of palestine, not far from kadesh. The word translated utterly destroyed cherem, appears as ban or devoted thing elsewhere in the old testament in reference to whatever is devoted to the lord, whether man, animal, or property. The armies of israel now begin to emerge out of the wilderness, and to come into a land inhabited, to enter upon action, and take possession of the frontiers of the land of promise. In this chapter we move very close to the entry into canaan, but a number of experiences prior to that entry which would aid israel in the struggles to come remained to be recorded, and the record of them would fill the pentateuch, all the way to the end of deuteronomy. This was to lead the israelites to look more thoroughly to the lord. Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the lord. Numbers 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in.
The message of the book of numbers is universal and timeless. The chapter naturally falls into the following divisions. The sons of aaron, the levites taken instead of the firstborn. And israel vowed a vow unto the lord, and said, if thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then i will utterly destroy their cities. Numbers 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of numbers.
The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. We would love to see and read such ancient literature lost to history. In numbers, israel travels through the wilderness on. Ashley, the book of numbers, the new international commentary on the old testament grand rapids, michigan. The rocks of the torrents were bowed down that they might rest in ar, and lie down in the borders of the moabites. As recorded in the book of exodus, israel escaped slavery in egypt god miraculously set them free from hundreds of years of bondage. The first part of the book of numbers describes the lives of the numbering of the people at sinai and the preparations that. As he did in the red sea, so will he do in the streams of amen. Study guide for numbers 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. Read numbers 21 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In john chapter three jesus used a historical illustration to teach nicodemus about the importance of believing in his coming death. Chapter 21 starts the third part of the book of numbers. And when king arad the canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that israel came by the way of the spies.
Numbers 21 commentary john gills exposition on the. In numbers, israel travels through the wilderness on the way to the land. But the mere mention of a book by the bible doesnt mean that the book belongs in our bibles. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
This chapter gives an account of the defeat of king arad, the canaanite, numbers 21. As it does for the rest of the pentateuch, universal jewish and christian tradition attributes the authorship of the book of numbers to moses. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for lent 4. Numbers 21 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Keil and delitzsch biblical commentary on the old testament the israelites then vowed to the lord, that if he would give this people into their hands, they would ban their cities. Mar 18, 2012 scholars agree that numbers has two distinct sections, marked off by two censuses. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on numbers chapters 21 to. Dr dharius daniels powerful word from god duration. Numbers 21 new international version niv arad destroyed. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries.
They came through the red sea and saw god provide through the desert wilderness. Numbers, chapter 21 king james version christian answers. King arad the canaaniterather, the canaanite king of aradan ancient town on the southernmost borders of palestine, not far from kadesh. If you will deliver these people into our hands, we will totally destroy their cities. The book of numbers was written between 1440 and 1400 b. Yahweh will soon command joshua to commission joshua as his successor 27. Read numbers 21 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole. Feb 05, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Numbers 21 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. A glorious campaign this chapter gives us the history of, especially in the latter part of it. The book of numbers begins with the words and the lord spake unto moses in the wilderness of sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of egypt. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The levites numbered by their families, their duties. Study numbers 21 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Commentary on the book of numbers by matthew henry old. Numbers 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Perhaps meaning one of the poles on which their ensigns were carried. The first census is in chapter one, in which the descendants of each of the twelve tribes are named, up to the present generation. The bible book of numbers, chapter 1 bible commentary.
David guzik commentary on numbers 21, where god sends fiery serpents. The 2011 edition of the niv mistakenly states that the drink will cause miscarriage in numbers 5. And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof. We will go by the kings highway until we have passed through your territory. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus.
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