Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

The history of their travels is recounted in Numbers 33. The Passover is remembered, and each place and event is recorded in sequence. Forty years of history are condensed into forty-seven verses. Many of these places were the sites where Israelites died at the hand of the Almighty. These events are not mentioned here. This is meant to uplift the Hebrews before they enter the promised land. Instructions are given for the taking of their new homeland, the land that was promised to Abram, Isaac, and Jacob. Life is changing and they need to be ready.

The boundaries are established in Numbers 34. The lines are drawn for the territory that they should ultimately possess. They are to take this land in the next years. Jehovah will be with them and show them when and how to do this. The strength and size of these people that terrorized their parents and grandparents can be overcome by this cooperation. They must remain faithful and dedicated or it will not happen.

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