Laws about Sacrifice 1 The Lord gave Moses 2 the following regulations for the people of Israel to observe in the land that he was going to give them. 3…

The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram 1-2 Korah son of Izhar, from the Levite clan of Kohath, rebelled against the leadership of Moses. He was joined by three members…

Aaron’s Walking Stick 1 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Tell the people of Israel to give you twelve walking sticks, one from the leader of each tribe. Write each…

Duties of Priests and Levites 1 The Lord said to Aaron, “You, your sons, and the Levites must suffer the consequences of any guilt connected with serving in the Tent…

Ashes of the Red Cow 1 The Lord commanded Moses and Aaron 2 to give the Israelites the following regulations. Bring to Moses and Aaron a red cow which has…

Events at Kadesh 1 In the first month the whole community of Israel came to the wilderness of Zin and camped at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried. 2…

Victory over the Canaanites 1 When the Canaanite king of Arad in the southern part of Canaan heard that the Israelites were coming by way of Atharim, he attacked them…

The King of Moab Sends for Balaam 1 The Israelites moved on and set up camp in the plains of Moab east of the Jordan and opposite Jericho. 2 When…

1 He said to Balak, “Build seven altars here for me, and bring me seven bulls and seven rams.” 2 Balak did as he was told, and he and Balaam…

1 By now Balaam knew that the Lord wanted him to bless the people of Israel, so he did not go to look for omens, as he had done before….