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1. The Lord spoke to the Israelites ________________.
a) through Moses b) through a covering cloud c) with silver trumpets d) with anger
2. How old were the males listed by name in the census Moses and Aaron supervised?
a) 16 years and older b) firstborn c) 20 years and older d) 50 years and older
CHAPTER 2
1. What tribes camped on the East side of the Tent of Meeting?
a) Judah b) Issachar c) Zebulun d) all of these
2. The Tent of Meeting and the Levite camp were placed ____________ of all the Israelite camps.
CHAPTER 3
1. List the names of Aaron’s sons the anointed priests.
a) Nadab, the firstborn b) Abihu c) Eleazar and Ithamar d) all of these
2. Two of Aaron’s priestly sons fell dead because they used “unauthorized fire”. Name them.
a) Nadab and Abihu b) Eleazar and Ithamar c) Nadab and Eleazar d) none of these
CHAPTER 4
1. What branch(s) of the Levite tribe was selected to work in the Tent of Meeting?
a) Kohathites b) Gershonites c) Merarites d) all of these
2. 8. All the families and clans of the Levite tribe numbered what? a) 500 b) 1200 c) 8580 d)
10,000
CHAPTER 5
1. Describe what “unclean” meant in the Israelite camp.
a) leprosy b) being near a dead body c) discharges d) all of these
2. What happened to the Israelites considered “unclean?”
a) had to bathe b) sent outside camp c) clothes were burnt d) stoned to death
CHAPTER 6
1. A Nazirite could not drink what? a) vinegar b) grape juice c) wine d) all of these
2. Name one physical distinction of a Nazirite.
a) blue eyes b) short stature c) long hair d) star on forehead
CHAPTER 7
1. Setting up the Tabernacle was whose job?
a) Joshua b) Moses c) Caleb d) Aaron
2. After the dedications Moses went into the tabernacle to:
a) raise incense b) pray c) speak with God d) offer sacrifice
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1. The seven Lamps were to be set up by whom?
a) Aaron b) Moses c) any Levite d) Joshua
2. Why were the Levites given as gifts to Aaron and his sons?
a) as a prize b) for good behavior c) to work at Tent of Meeting d) to set up Tabernacle
CHAPTER 9
1. What Israelite celebration took place at twilight on the 14th day of the 1st month?
a) Passover b) Feast of Tabernacles c) Day of Atonement d) Feast of Trumpets
2. Were “outsiders” allowed to participate in the celebration? Yes or No?
CHAPTER 10
1. ________ __________ was used for calling the Israelites together.
2. When the Israelites went into battle, what were they to do to receive the Lord’s blessing?
a) carry the Ark b) sound the trumpets c) carry the tribe flag d) have swords blessed
CHAPTER 11
1. Name the location where fire from the Lord had burned among the outskirts of Israel’s camp.
a) Canaan b) Taberah c) Mount Sinai d) Gilead
2. Complaints from the Israelites arose because they were eating what food?
a) manna b) quail c) fish d) insects
CHAPTER 12
1. Who complained against Moses because of his Ethiopian wife?
a) Miriam b) Aaron c) Hoshea d) a and b
2. The Lord's anger came upon Miriam and she:
a) starved to death b) became leprous c) became mad d) killed herself
CHAPTER 13
1. Hoshea, the son of Nun, was given another name by Moses. What was it?
a) Caleb b) Reuben c) Joshua d) Eleazar
2. Name the land the spies (leaders of Israel) were sent to explore.
a) Trans Jordan b) Canaan c) Moab d) Midian
CHAPTER 14
1. The Israelite community spoke of doing what to Moses, Aaron, Joshua, and Caleb?
a) making them kings b) worshipping them c) stoning them d) honoring them
2. How long were the Israelites to suffer for their rebellion against God?
a) 40 years b) 6 months c) 2 generations d) 7 days
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CHAPTER 15
1. The penalty of the man gathering sticks on the Sabbath was:
a) thrown out of the camp b) stoned to death c) to offer sacrifice
2. The garments of the children of Israel were to have tassels on:
a) the front b) the back c) the corners d) the shoulder
CHAPTER 16
1. List the Levites who rose up against Moses. a) Korah b) Dathan c) Abiram d) all of these
2. Describe what happened to the wicked men and their 250 followers.
a) stoned b) hung c) earth swallowed them d) placed outside camp
CHAPTER 17
1. _____________ name was written on the staff of the Tribe of Levi.
2. The staff of Levi was placed before the Lord in the Tent of Testimony. What happened?
a) budded b) sprouted c) blossomed and produced almonds d) all of these
CHAPTER 18
1. The TRUE PRIESTS of Holy worship chosen by the Lord were who?
a) Moses and Aaron b) Aaron and his family c) the Levites d) 12 tribal leaders
2. All others who came near the Sanctuary would be _________________________.
CHAPTER 19
1. What was given to Eleazar? a) gold b) bronze c) red heifer d) wood for offerings
2. What does Eleazar have to sprinkle seven times in front of the Tent of Meeting?
a) heifer’s blood b) melted gold c) bronze shavings d) ashes
CHAPTER 20
1. Name the place in which Miriam was buried.
a) Goshen b) Desert of Zin c) Canaan d) Gilead
2. Why did the people quarrel with Moses and Aaron? a) no food b) no water c) no rest d) no fun
CHAPTER 21
1. State the name of the place where the Israelites completely destroyed the Canaanites.
a) Mount Horeb b) Desert of Zin c) Hormah d) Kadesh
2. What was the Lord’s response to the Israelites grumbling against Moses and Aaron?
a) lightening and fire b) venomous snakes c) plagues d) hail
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CHAPTER 22
1. Balak summoned ____________ to put a curse on the Israelites.
2. An Angel of the Lord standing in the middle of the road was seen by whom?
a) Balaam b) a donkey c) 2 servants d) Moses and Aaron
CHAPTER 23
1. How many “oracles” are in chapter 23?
a) two b) three c) four d ) none
2. Balaam prepared 7 altars and used a ____________ and a _________ on each.
CHAPTER 24
1. Balaam practiced sorcery. True or false?
2. Due to his inability to curse Israel, what reward did he receive from Balak?
a) cast from the land b) silver c) nothing d) decrease in military rank
CHAPTER 25
1. Israel joined the Moabites in worshiping the ______________________.
2. The consequences of this worship resulted in the leaders being:
a) honored b) killed c) sent outside camp d) stripped of their inheritance
CHAPTER 26
1. Who helped Moses with the second census?
a) Aaron b) Caleb c) Eleazar d) Joshua
2. At what age were the men of the second census counted?
a) 20 years and older b) 25 years and older c) 16 years and older d) birth
CHAPTER 27
1. What man died and left behind only daughters?
a) Reuben b) Zelophehad c) Moses d) Hoglah
2. Who did the Lord determine Zelophehad inheritance should go to?
a) his brother b) his daughters c) his first cousin d) tribal leader
CHAPTER 28
1. On the 14th day of the 1st month the _______________ was held.
2. The offering that was in addition to the regular Burnt Offering was what?
a) Sabbath Offering b) two lambs a year old c) Drink and Grain Offering d ) all of these
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CHAPTER 29
1. What feast took place on the first day of the seventh month?
a) Passover b) Feast of Trumpets c) Day of Atonement d) Feast of Tabernacles
2. What day of the seventh month did the Day of Atonement occur? a) 1 b) 15 c) 10 d) 31
CHAPTER 30
1. A man that makes a vow to the Almighty must do what?
a) everything he said b) almost everything he says c) forget it d) don’t worry about it
2. The young woman living in her father’s home can make a vow stand under what condition?
a) her father hears and says nothing b) father doesn’t hear c) mother had died
CHAPTER 31
1. ____________is the number of Israelite men who marched against the Midianites.
2. Which priest did Moses send with the Israelites? a) Aaron b) Eleazar c) Balaam d) Phinehas
CHAPTER 32
1. Name the 2 tribes that wanted to settle in the lands located before crossing the Jordan.
a) Gadites and Reubenites b) Gadites and Levites c) Manassah and Moabites
2. State the name of the land Moses gave to the Makerites, descendants of Manassah.
a) Midian b) Canaan c) Gilead d) Trans Jordan
CHAPTER 33
1. When did the Israelites set out from Ramses (Egypt)?
a) Day after the Passover b) 15th day of 1st month c) both of these
2. As the Israelites left Egypt, what were the Egyptians doing?
a) throwing rocks b) burying their firstborn c) celebrating d) burning their villages
CHAPTER 34
1. Israel’s western boundary in the Promised Land extended to the coast of the ____________.
2. Canaan was assigned to how many tribes?
CHAPTER 35
1. A man who kills another intentionally can live the rest of his life in the city of refuge. True or false?
2. The number of cities of refuge was: a) seven b) forty two c) six d) forty eight
CHAPTER 36
1. No inheritance in Israel would be allowed to pass from _______ ___ _________.
2. The daughters of Zelophedah were married to sons of:
a) another tribe b) Aaron the priest c) their father's brothers d) their mother's brothers
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CHAPTER 1
1. What was the total number of Israelites 20 years or greater who were able to serve in the army?
2. The descendants of what tribe were excluded from the census?
CHAPTER 2
1. What was displayed to mark the position of each tribal camp?
2. Who was the leader of the children of Judah?
CHAPTER 3
1. To whom was the Tribe of Levi presented and why?
2. Who was the chief leader of the Levites?
CHAPTER 4
1. What was the age range counted among the Kohathite branch of the Levite family?
2. Name the priest that could draw near to the Most Holy things on behalf of the people.
CHAPTER 5
1. To whom did all the sacred contributions that the Israelites brought to the priest belong?
2. What must an Israelite do to make restitution for a wrong to another?
CHAPTER 6
1. What must a Nazirite do at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting?
2. How many times did the Lord’s name appear in Aaron’s blessing to the Israelites?
CHAPTER 7
1. What did the leaders of the 12 Tribes of Israel present to the Lord?
2. For how many sequential days did the Israelites bring gifts to the Lord?
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CHAPTER 8
1. The Lamp stand was made of what?
2. Describe how the Levites were made “ceremonially clean.”
CHAPTER 9
1. Why were some of the Israelites unable to celebrate the Passover on the 14th day of 1st month?
2. How did the Israelites know when to move and when to camp?
CHAPTER 10
1. What was used in calling the congregation?
2. Whose camp left first and who's left last?
CHAPTER 11
1. Three days into the Israelite march, the people began complaining. What did they want?
2. Define “manna.”
CHAPTER 12
1. State who was the “servant of the Lord."
2. What happened to Miriam when the Cloud of the Lord lifted from above the Tent?
CHAPTER 13
1. How long it took the spies to explore the land and come back?
2. What did the spies bring with them?
CHAPTER 14
1. Why did the Israelites want to select another leader?
2. Who of the twelve spies were not plagued?
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CHAPTER 15
1. What was the difference in the rules for an Israelite and an alien living among them?
2. What were the consequences for anyone who does anything presumptuously?
CHAPTER 16
1. Why did Moses ask the Lord not to accept the offerings of Korah and all his followers?
2. What did Moses order to be done with the censors used by the 250 men?
CHAPTER 17
1. Why was Aaron’s Rod put back in front of the Testimony?
2. What was the significance of the “budding” of Aaron’s Staff?
CHAPTER 18
1. Aaron’s inheritance was the best among the Israelites. What was his inheritance?
2. What did the Levites' inheritance include?
CHAPTER 19
1. The Water of Purification was made of water and ashes of what?
2. How did a person “cleanse” himself?
CHAPTER 20
1. To make the rock pour out its water, what should Moses have done?
2. What was Edom’s response when the Israelites requested to pass through the edge of their Territory?
CHAPTER 21
1. The bronze snake was utilized for what?
2. State what the Lord said to Moses at the well in Beer.
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CHAPTER 22
1. Why did Balaam's donkey turn aside and go into the field?
2. What did Balaam do when he saw the angel?
CHAPTER 23
1. Did Balaam curse the Israelites in any of his oracles?
2. In the second oracle, how did Balaam describe the Lord?
CHAPTER 24
1. In association with the reward of silver and gold, what did Balaam say?
2. What did Balaam say about the Amalek nation?
CHAPTER 25
1. Why was the anger of God aroused against Israel in the Acacia Grove?
2. How were the Israelites to treat the Midianites?
CHAPTER 26
1. The clans of the Tribe of Reuben numbered _______________.
2. Name the only two who were counted in the first and second census.
CHAPTER 27
1. Who was Moses successor?
2. Who should inaugurate Joshua and in front of who?
CHAPTER 28
1. In the Daily Offering when were the lambs to be offered?
2. What kind of bread was to be eaten for seven days after the Passover?
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CHAPTER 29
1. List the Holy festivals and special days held during the 7th month.
2. How long did the Feast of Tabernacles last?
CHAPTER 30
1. Any vow or obligation taken by a widow or divorced woman will be binding on her. True or False?
2. Who might nullify the vow of a married woman?
CHAPTER 31
1. What did Pinehas take with him to the battle with the Midianites?
2. List the plunder and spoils the Israelite army took to Moses, Eleazar, and the leaders.
CHAPTER 32
1. Under what condition did the Lord through Moses allow the Gadites and Reubenites to settle the fertile
lands before the Jordan River?
2. What did the Lord allow the Tribes of Reuben and Gad to do before going into war?
CHAPTER 33
1. Where and when did Aaron the priest die?
2. How old was Aaron at his death?
CHAPTER 34
1. How many tribes inherited in the land of Canaan?
2. Who were to divide the land among the tribes?
CHAPTER 35
1. How many cities were set as cities of refuge?
2. How many towns did the Levites receive?
CHAPTER 36
1. Who received the inheritance of Zelophehad?
2. What were the names of Zelophehad's daughters and whom did they marry?
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CHAPTER 1
1. What was the main purpose of the census Moses and Aaron collected data for?
2. Who was considered an “outsider” to the religious duties of the Tabernacle?
CHAPTER 2
1. The first chapter of Numbers deals with taking a census of the Israelites. What does chapter two denotes?
2. How were the camps divided?
CHAPTER 3
1. Explain why the Levites and the firstborns were counted differently than the count in chapter 1 (from the
age of 1 month versus 20 years).
2. What were the duties of the Levites?
CHAPTER 4
1. Who was strictly to supervise all the work of the Kohathites?
2. What was the work given to the Kohathites?
CHAPTER 5
1. What is used to reveal a woman's unfaithfulness?
2. What does the figurative speech “your thigh rot and your belly swell” mean?
CHAPTER 6
1. What three areas regulated the Nazirite?
2. What was the goal of the Nazirite?
CHAPTER 7
1. Describe the Dedication Offering for the altar.
2. What happened when Moses entered the Tent of Meeting after the Tabernacle was dedicated?
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CHAPTER 8
1. Why would the children of Israel lay their hands on the Levites?
2. What did “retirement” mean for a Levite?
CHAPTER 9
1. Explain the judgement for willful neglect of the Passover. What does it teach us today?
2. Name the location where the very first Passover was held.
CHAPTER 10
1. Whenever the Ark of the Covenant set out, what did Moses say?
2. List the occasions when trumpets were used.
CHAPTER 11
1. Why did the Lord become ANGRY at the Israelites complaints against the “manna?”
2. Explain why 70 of Israel’s elder were chosen and brought before the Tent of Meeting?
CHAPTER 12
1. Why did Miriam contract leprosy and what was the significance of being leprous in an Israelite camp?
2. What do we learn about Moses character and behavior from this chapter?
CHAPTER 13
1. Detail the report that most of the spies gave to Moses and the people on their explorations.
2. How did Caleb’s report differ from the other spies?
CHAPTER 14
1. What was Moses argument with God on behalf of the people?
2. Give verses that show that victory depends on God's will not human power.
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CHAPTER 15
1. What happened to the man found gathering sticks on the Sabbath and what was the significance of this
act?
2. Explain the purpose of placing tassels on the corners of the Israelite garments.
CHAPTER 16
1. What new way of punishment did God use against the rebellious Israelites? (One in which they could not
explain and certainly did not expect.)
2. Why was the “hurry” in having Aaron raising incense? Did all the people die?
CHAPTER 17
1. Moses specifically wrote Aaron’s name on the Staff of Levi. Give a reason for this.
2. The Lord exceeded the requirements of having the staff simply sprout its leaves. What purpose did this
serve?
CHAPTER 18
1. How were the Levites, in particular the priests, provided for? Why?
2. Discuss the Levites tithes.
CHAPTER 19
1. List those considered “unclean” for seven days.
2. What is the Water of Purification made of and what is it used for?
CHAPTER 20
1. Describe the consequences for Moses and Aaron because they did not do exactly as the Lord had
instructed them to do.
2. How was the High priest position transferred from Aaron to Eleazar?
CHAPTER 21
1. Give proof that the people realized that the fiery serpent was a punishment for their sins? What did they
ask Moses to do?
2. What message was sent to Sihon, King of the Amorites?
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CHAPTER 22
1. How do we know the Moabites were afraid of Israel? Give verse.
2. God told Balaam not to go with Balak’s messengers. What reason did He give?
CHAPTER 23
1. Why did God emphasize that He is not a man?
2. Name an animal that devours its prey and how it relates to Israel.
CHAPTER 24
1. Do you think Balaam has changed since his first oracle? Why?
2. What does the fourth oracle say about Edom?
CHAPTER 25
1. Pinehas, son of Eleazar, stopped the plague against Israel with a javelin. Explain.
2. How did the Lord reward Pinehas’ zealousness?
CHAPTER 26
1. What was the purpose of counting again Israel’s men ages 20 and older?
2. What tribe participated in Korah’s rebellion?
CHAPTER 27
1. What was Zelphehad’s daughters' problem?
2. Moses was excluded from the Promised Land due to what action?
CHAPTER 28
1. What did the Sabbath Offering consist of?
2. What was the Monthly Offering?
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CHAPTER 29
1. What was the order of sacrifice for the Day of Atonement?
2. How long did the Feast of Tabernacles last and how the sacrifices differ from day to day?
CHAPTER 30
1. Who might nullify the vows of an unmarried woman still under her father’s protection?
2. The Lord gave Moses regulations concerning what relationships?
CHAPTER 31
1. What vengeance did the Israelites had against the Midianites?
2. Under Moses command what action was taken with the spared Midianite children and women?
CHAPTER 32
1. Why did the Gadites and Reubenites want to settle the land they had help to conquer just before the
Jordan River?
2. What would happen to the two tribes if they failed to live up to their agreement with Moses?
CHAPTER 33
1. Detail what the Israelites were to do when they crossed the Jordan into Canaan.
2. What warning was given if they did not drive out all inhabitants?
CHAPTER 34
1. Who was commanded to assign the inheritance to the Israelites?
2. The East Side of the Jordan across from Jericho would belong to whom?
CHAPTER 35
1. Explain a “city of refuge.”
2. What happen if a person was found guilty of killing?
CHAPTER 36
1. Who was worried about the inheritance of the daughters of Zelophehad?
2. What stipulation did the Lord give regarding the inheritance of Zelophehad’s daughters?
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CHAPTER 1
1. Why did the Levites set up their tents around the Tabernacle?
2. Whose descendents are listed according to the families of his two sons?
CHAPTER 2
1. Give two reasons why the Tabernacle of Meeting was in a central position in the camp.
2. Looking at the arrangement of the camps what shape do you think the whole campus took?
CHAPTER 3
1. Why would God command Moses to count the Levites after clearly forbidding him to do so in chapter
one?
2. What does God mean by taking the Levites instead of the firstborns?
CHAPTER 4
1. Who were allowed to see the Ark of Testimony? How did God make sure that they only could see it?
2. Show how God wanted ministers to take His descriptions of work He has for them seriously.
CHAPTER 5
1. What standard action God expects from anyone who sins?
2. Issues of purity began with the physical and expanded to the intimate relationships in this chapter. Why
do you believe the Lord was so specific?
CHAPTER 6
1. Why do you think God ordered the Nazirite's abstinence from wine and similar drinks?
2. What does “make His face shine upon you” denote?
CHAPTER 7
1. Why would the sons of Merari receive double share in oxen and carts while the sons of Kohath receive
none?
2. Why do you think each tribe presented identical offerings?
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CHAPTER 8
1. The Lord allowed the Levites of 25 years of age to enter and serve the tabernacle while in chapter 4 the
age was no less than 30. Explain.
2. Aaron's sons were set apart for the priesthood in the Holy Book of Leviticus 8 and here the Levites for the
service of the tabernacle. Compare the two processes of dedications.
CHAPTER 9
1. Where else in the Holy Bible is it mentioned that the Passover lamb will not have one of his bones be
broken?
2. The cloud is mentioned many times. What does it symbolize and what was its role?
CHAPTER 10
1. What was the Kohathites specific function? Which tribe they had to follow and why?
2. Where else do you find Moses' prayer in the Holy Bible? In the Coptic Divine Liturgy?
Chapter 11
1. Why would God grant the people's desire for meat and then punish them for it?
2. What has been the net effect on Moses of all the complaints?
CHAPTER 12
1. Explain the difference between a “prophet of the Lord” and Moses, servant of the Lord.
2. Describe Moses traits from this chapter
CHAPTER 13
1. The spies gave a fearful report regarding the Promised Land. What would you assume about the spies?
2. What do the names "Hoshea" and "Joshua" mean? What name do they compare to in the New Testament?
CHAPTER 14
1. If God forgave the children of Israel in verse 20 why did the people have to die?
2. In verse 22 the Lord says: "All these men have put Me to test now these ten times." Give at least five
references to these tests from Exodus and Numbers.
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CHAPTER 15
1. Give verses showing that God wants you to give Him offerings from your earnings as first priority.
2. Show how God takes sin seriously either it was unintentional or intentional.
CHAPTER 16
1. What did Korah and the others accuse Moses and Aaron of doing? Why?
2. Was God serious in His threat to destroy His chosen people? Give proof.
CHAPTER 17
1. What does the budded Rod of Aaron symbolize? Explain.
2. Aaron’s Rod joined what other things in or near the Ark of the Covenant?
CHAPTER 18
1. How was the priesthood considered a gift? And why?
2. What does "A covenant of salt forever" mean?
CHAPTER 19
1. What is unusual about the red heifer? What does it symbolize?
2. Describe the composition of the Water of Purification.
CHAPTER 20
1. Why was Moses punished so harshly?
2. Why did the Israelites call themselves the brother of Edom?
CHAPTER 21
1. What does the bronze serpent represent? Give verses in the New Testament that supports your answer.
2. How do the events with the Amorites compare with those of Edom in chapter 20?
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CHAPTER 22
1. What does the fact the donkey could see the Angel of the Lord before Balaam tells you about Balaam?
2. Since the Lord told Balaam to go with the messengers, why was He angry with him?
CHAPTER 23
1. Why was Balaam taken to different places to attempt a curse on the Israelite Nation?
2. Balaam's prophecy about Israel being like a lion and that it devours it prey is not a new one. Who
prophesized it before? Give verses
CHAPTER 24
1. What does Balak mean by "The lord has kept you back from honor."?
2. To what does the fourth oracle point? Explain.
CHAPTER 25
1. God's fifth commandment is "You shall not murder." Why then reward Phinehas for his action?
2. Why were the Midianites considered enemies? Give verses.
CHAPTER 26
1. The greatest loss in number was in which tribe? What might be a possible reason?
2. Two conditions had to be met when distributing the land. Name them.
CHAPTER 27
1. "You also shall be gathered to your people as Aaron your brother was gathered." Explain.
2. Denote Joshua’s main qualification to assume Moses’ leadership role.
CHAPTER 28
1. Why do you think God asked for a Daily Offering?
2. Why keep the Passover even after entering the Promised Land?
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CHAPTER 29
1. What is so special about the seventh month?
2. Why was the Day of Atonement regarded as the most holy day of all?
CHAPTER 30
1. List the regulations concerning the vow of an unmarried woman residing in her fathers’ home.
2. Why does God place so much emphasis on vows? What does this say about God and His promises?
CHAPTER 31
1. Can you think of a reason as to why Pinehas was selected to lead the Midianite Battle?
2. Why would soldiers obeying God's command become unclean?
CHAPTER 32
1. If the Gadites and Reubenites failed to stay with the whole Israelite community in conquering Canaan it
might lead to the whole community revolting. What does this remind one of in Chapters 13 and 14?
2. What repeated assurances do the Gadites and Reubenites give Moses? How did Moses bind them to their
words?
CHAPTER 33
1. Why were all these stopovers recorded in the Holy Bible?
2. What do the high places refer to?
CHAPTER 34
1. God set three major steps to make sure there will not be any conflict between the Israelites in Canaan.
Mention them
2. The listing of the new tribal leaders in Chapter 34 recalls what?
CHAPTER 35
1. Why were the Levites to be spread out throughout the land and not placed in an isolated encampment?
2. Why banish an innocent man?
CHAPTER 36
1. What is meant by "the Jubilee of the children of Israel"?
2. What was the reason for keeping marriages within one’s own tribe?