Numbers
Although the name of the book of Numbers derives from the lists and census data contained therein, Walter Riggans shows that this biblical book, rich in content, is best understood in the context of the Pentateuch as a whole. In this incisive commentary, the author describes the people of Israel during their trials in the wilderness, throughout the period of adjustment, and into the time of settlement. He illustrates that the underlying theme of Numbers is the gracious providence of the Lord...
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Although the name of the book of Numbers derives from the lists and census data contained therein, Walter Riggans shows that this biblical book, rich in content, is best understood in the context of the Pentateuch as a whole. In this incisive commentary, the author describes the people of Israel during their trials in the wilderness, throughout the period of adjustment, and into the time of settlement. He illustrates that the underlying theme of Numbers is the gracious providence of the Lord, who cares for Israel in spite of constant rebellion by the people and their leaders.
Introduction1A.The People of Israel and the Trials in the WildernessIsrael's Fighting Men--The Command! (1:1-4)5Israel's Fighting Men--The Men (1:5-19)8Israel's Fighting Men--The Count (1:20-46)11Israel's Fighting Men--The Balance (1:47-54)14The Levites (1:47-54) (cont'd)17Israel's Fighting Men--The Camp (2:1-34)19Aaron's Sons--The Priests (3:1-4)23Levi's Sons--The Servants (3:5-39)26Ministers and Caretakers (3:5-39) (cont'd)30Israel's Sons--The First-born (3:40-51)32The Levitical Work-force (4:1-49)35The Work (4:1-49) (cont'd)39Separate the Unclean! (5:1-4)41Compensations and Dues (5:5-10)44Trial of Suspected Wives (5:11-31)47Dedication of the Nazirite (6:1-21)51Bless You and Keep You! (6:22-27)55Introducing Israel's Elders (7:1-89)57The Golden Lampstand (8:1-4)62Consecration and Retirement (8:5-26)63The Passover--Standard (9:1-5)67The Passover--Alternative (9:6-14)70The Cloud and the Tabernacle (9:15-23)72Two Silver Trumpets (10:1-10)74Order of the March (10:11-28)76Guided by Hobab (10:29-32)79Arise, O Lord! (10:33-36)80Burning: Taberah (11:1-3)83Manna Provided (11:4-9)86Moses Confesses I (11:10-15)88Moses Confesses II (11:10-15)(cont'd)90A Charismatic Movement (11:16-25)92Eldad and Medad: Joshua and Moses (11:26-30)96Too Much of a Good Thing? (11:31-35)98Religious Jealousy (12:1-16)101The Spies: Mission and Report I (13:1-33)104The Spies: Mission and Report II (13:1-33) (cont'd)108Discouraged and Rebellious (14:1-10a)109Moses Intercedes (14:10b-39)111Hormah: Israel's Defeat (14:40-45)116Offerings: Meat and Drink (15:1-16)117Offerings: Cake (15:17-21)121Sins, Un-premeditated and premeditated (15:22-31)122The Sabbath-Breaker (15:32-36)124Tassels (15:37-41)126The Great Rebellion I (16:1-35)129The Great Rebellion II (16:1-35) (cont'd)133Aaron's Priesthood Vindicated! (16:36-50)136Aaron's Rod (17:1-13)138Duties and Dues of Priests and Levites (18:1-32)140The Red Heifer (19:1-22)145Moses Sins (20:1-13)149Now Let us Pass! (20:14-21)152Aaron Dies (20:22-29)154Hormah: Israel's Victory (21:1-3)156The Pilgrims Rebel! (21:4-9)157The March from Arabah (21:10-20)160Victory Over Sihon and Og (21:21-35)161B.The People of Israel and the Trials of AdjustmentBalaam and Balak: An IntroductionBalak Hires Balaam: Move One (22:1-14)165Balak Hires Balaam: Move Two (22:15-20)168God Speaks to Balaam: The Ass and the Angel (22:21-35)169Balaam Speaks to Balak (22:36-40)172Balaam Cannot Curse Israel (22:41-23:12)174Balaam Must Bless Israel (23:13-24)177Balaam Prophesies (23:25-24:9)180Balaam Prophesies Again I (24:10-25)184Balaam Prophesies Again II (24:10-25) (cont'd)187Apostasy at Peor (25:1-5)189Phinehas' Enthusiasm (25:6-18)191The Second Count (26:1-65)193The Law of Inheritance (27:1-11)198Moses Confirms Joshua (27:12-23)200God's Calendar: Days, Weeks, Months (28:1-15)203Passover and Pentecost (28:16-31)207New Year and Atonement (29:1-11)211Tabernacles (29:12-40)214Women's Vows (30:1-16)218Destroy Midian! (31:1-24)221The Spoils of War (31:25-54)224C.The People of Israel and the Trials of SettlementGad and Reuben: Friend or Foe? (32:1-32)227Cities Rebuilt (32:33-42)230Resume of the Pilgrimage (33:1-49)231The Pilgrims' Task (33:50-56)235Israel's Boundaries (34:1-29)237Refuge Cities (35:1-34)240Heiresses and Marriage (36:1-13)244Additional Notes 1-7247Further Reading252
