from Horeb (Sinai) to the plains of Moab. See 4.44–49 n.
The LORD's graciousness, despite repeated rebellion, is stressed in order to instruct future generations.
See Num. 13.1–14.45
. Here, rather than the LORD (Num. 13.1–2
), it is the people who request spies (v. 22
); this is indicative of their lack of faith.
1.1–3.29 : A review of Israel's journey
from Horeb (Sinai) to the plains of Moab. See 4.44–49 n. The LORD's graciousness, despite repeated rebellion, is stressed in order to instruct future generations.
1.1–5 :
The setting of Moses' final addresses.
2 :
Kadesh-barnea: Kadesh (Num. 20.1 ).
3 :
Eleventh month: see Gen. 7.24 n.
4 :
See Num. 21.21–35 .
5 :
This law: chs. 12–26 , which contain both a review of previous legislation and much that is new. See 5.22–31 n.
6–7 :
See Exod. 33.1–2 . Amorites: see Num. 21.13 n. Euphrates: see Gen. 15.18 n.
8 :
Forefathers: Gen. 12.1–3; 15.12–21; 26.1–5; 28.10–15 .
9–18 :
Elements of Num. 11.14–17 (in vv. 9–12 ) and Exod. 18.13–27 (in vv. 13–17 ) have been combined.
19 :
See Num. 10.11–13.26; 20.1 .
20–46 :
See Num. 13.1–14.45 . Here, rather than the LORD (Num. 13.1–2 ), it is the people who request spies (v. 22 ); this is indicative of their lack of faith.
28 :
Towering: built atop hills for defensive purposes.
30 :
See Exod. 14.13–14 .
33 :
See Exod. 13.21 n.
37 :
On your account: compare Num. 25.4 n. ; contrast Num. 20.12 n.
2.1–25 :
From Kadesh to the Amorite border (Num. 20.14–21.15 ).
1 :
Towards the Red Sea: see Num. 14.25 n.
4 :
Pass through: contrast Num. 20.14–21 .
7 :
Short of nothing: contrast Num. chs. 20 .
9 :
The Moabites and Ammonites (v. 19 ) were relatives of Israel (Gen. 19.30–38; 11.27 ).
14 :
Thirty-eight: this is a different tradition from v. 7 , which places this span of time at Kadesh (see Num. 13.26 n. ).
23 :
Caphtor: Crete (or possibly Asia Minor); the Philistine invasion is meant (Amos 9.7; Gen. 9.27 n. ).
2.26–3.11 :
Victory over the Amorites (Num. 21.21–35 ).
30 :
Made him stubborn: see Exod. 4.21 n.
34 :
No survivors: on “holy” war, see 20.1–20 .
3.11 :
Sarcophagus: such stone coffins were widely used in the area.
12–20 :
Distribution of the Amorite territory (Num. ch. 32 ).
21–28 :
Moses' successor (see 31.1–29 n. ).
26 :
Because of you: see 1.37 n.
27 :
See 34.1–4 .