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* '''Korah''': A Levite and descendant of Kohath, son of Izhar and cousin of Moses. Though entrusted with sacred duties managing holy objects of the [[Sanctuary (Tabernacle)|sanctuary]], he was ungrateful, led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, and was ultimately destroyed by divine judgment. | * '''Korah''': A Levite and descendant of Kohath, son of Izhar and cousin of Moses. Though entrusted with sacred duties managing holy objects of the [[Sanctuary (Tabernacle)|sanctuary]], he was ungrateful, led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, and was ultimately destroyed by divine judgment. | ||
* '''Balak''': King of Moab. When the Israelites camped in Moab east of the [[Jordan]], he summoned the diviner Balaam to curse Israel, but his attempt failed. Later, while the Israelites were staying at Shittim, Moabite women enticed the men of Israel to eat food sacrificed to [[Idol|idols]] and to participate in the worship of Baal of Peor. | * '''Balak''': King of Moab. When the Israelites camped in Moab east of the [[Jordan]], he summoned the diviner Balaam to curse Israel, but his attempt failed. Later, while the Israelites were staying at Shittim, Moabite women enticed the men of Israel to eat food sacrificed to [[Idol|idols]] and to participate in the worship of Baal of Peor. | ||
* '''Balaam''': A diviner from Mesopotamia hired by Balak to curse Israel. Prevented by God, he instead blessed Israel, but later advised Moab to entice the Israelites into sin of immorality and idolatry.<ref name="민31">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers+31%3A16&version=NIV |title=Numbers 31:16 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> In the [[The New Testament|New Testament]], he is described as one who loved the wages of wickedness and led others into idolatry.<ref name="벧후2:15">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+2%3A15-16&version=NIV |title=2 Peter 2:15–16 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref name="계2:14">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+2%3A14&version=NIV |title=Revelation 2:14 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | * '''Balaam''': A diviner from Mesopotamia hired by Balak to curse Israel. Prevented by God, he instead blessed Israel, but later advised Moab to entice the Israelites into the sin of immorality and idolatry.<ref name="민31">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers+31%3A16&version=NIV |title=Numbers 31:16 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> In the [[The New Testament|New Testament]], he is described as one who loved the wages of wickedness and led others into idolatry.<ref name="벧후2:15">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+2%3A15-16&version=NIV |title=2 Peter 2:15–16 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref name="계2:14">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+2%3A14&version=NIV |title=Revelation 2:14 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
==Structure of the Book of Numbers== | ==Structure of the Book of Numbers== | ||
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===Preparation to March [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers%201-8&version=NIV (Chapters 1–8)]=== | ===Preparation to March [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers%201-8&version=NIV (Chapters 1–8)]=== | ||
'''First Census''' (Chapter 1–4)<br>At God's command, Israel conducted a census of men twenty years and older who were able to go to war, tribe by tribe. The total number exceeded 600,000. The [[The Twelve Tribes of Israel|twelve tribes]] camped with the [[Sanctuary (Tabernacle)|Tabernacle]] at the center—three tribes each to the north, south, east | '''First Census''' (Chapter 1–4)<br>At God's command, Israel conducted a census of men twenty years and older who were able to go to war, tribe by tribe. The total number exceeded 600,000. The [[The Twelve Tribes of Israel|twelve tribes]] camped with the [[Sanctuary (Tabernacle)|Tabernacle]] at the center—three tribes each to the north, south, east and west. | ||
The tribe of Levi, assigned with duties related to the Tabernacle, was counted separately. They camped around the Tabernacle in the center. Among the [[Levites]], [[Aaron]] and his sons served as [[Priest|priests]], while the rest assisted in Tabernacle work.<br> | The tribe of Levi, assigned with duties related to the Tabernacle, was counted separately. They camped around the Tabernacle in the center. Among the [[Levites]], [[Aaron]] and his sons served as [[Priest|priests]], while the rest assisted in Tabernacle work.<br> | ||
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'''Complaints of the Israelites''' (Chapters 11–12)<br>Along the way, the people complained about their hardships, and fire from the LORD broke out among them as punishment. Despite being provided with [[manna]], they grew weary of it and longed for the food of Egypt. In response, God sent quail, but before they could eat it, a plague struck the camp. | '''Complaints of the Israelites''' (Chapters 11–12)<br>Along the way, the people complained about their hardships, and fire from the LORD broke out among them as punishment. Despite being provided with [[manna]], they grew weary of it and longed for the food of Egypt. In response, God sent quail, but before they could eat it, a plague struck the camp. | ||
Later, Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses and were rebuked by God; Miriam was struck with leprosy for seven days<br> | Later, Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses and were rebuked by God; Miriam was struck with leprosy for seven days.<br> | ||
'''Spying Out Canaan''' (Chapters 13–14)<br>When Israel reached Kadesh Barnea, between the wildernesses of Paran and Zin, one leader from each of the twelve tribes was chosen to spy out Canaan. | '''Spying Out Canaan''' (Chapters 13–14)<br>When Israel reached Kadesh Barnea, between the wildernesses of Paran and Zin, one leader from each of the twelve tribes was chosen to spy out Canaan. | ||
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Before entering Canaan, God instructed Moses to divide the land by tribe. The Levites, who were set apart for priestly service, received no territorial inheritance, but were instead allotted cities throughout Israel, including six [[City of Refuge|cities of refuge]]. This arrangement enabled the Levites to teach and guide the people across all regions, helping to maintain a God-centered way of life among the Israelites. | Before entering Canaan, God instructed Moses to divide the land by tribe. The Levites, who were set apart for priestly service, received no territorial inheritance, but were instead allotted cities throughout Israel, including six [[City of Refuge|cities of refuge]]. This arrangement enabled the Levites to teach and guide the people across all regions, helping to maintain a God-centered way of life among the Israelites. | ||
The cities of refuge provided asylum for anyone who had killed another person unintentionally. Those who fled there remained under protection until the death of the high priest anointed with holy oil, after which they could return home safely | The cities of refuge provided asylum for anyone who had killed another person unintentionally. Those who fled there remained under protection until the death of the high priest anointed with holy oil, after which they could return home safely. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||