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1 | what is the purpose of the second census | Num 26:1 | urong@hotmail.com | 83335 | ||
Numbers Chapter 26, 1, What is the purpose of the second census ? 2, Why did an entire generation have to die off in the wilderness before this new generation could enter the promised land ( ver 63-65 ) Chapter 27 - 36 what can we benifit regarding the appointment of Moses' successor ? |
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2 | what is the purpose of the second census | Num 26:1 | Acts 22 | 83336 | ||
God's command for the first census was given to Moses and Aaron. After Aaron's death, his successor, Eleazar takes his place. This is the only time God speaks to Eleazar directly. The purpose of this census was to learn about the relative land requirements of each clan and tribe. That is, just how much land would be needed for each tribe of Israel to settle properly. Rashi, commenting on this parsha (Hebrew: portion) envisioned God counting the Israelites after the plague of Baal-peor as an act of love, "like a shepherd numbering his flock after wolves have attacked it." Hirsch, the late chief rabbi of England suggested that, after the embarassment of Baal-peor, the chastened Israelites were led to regain a sense of self-worth by reflecting on who their ancestors were. Finally, all able-bodied men above the age of 20 are registered for the ultimate purpose of dividing the land among the tribes and providing a militia for the forthcoming war against Midian. Regarding Moses' successor (Joshua): Moses understood that the next leader would face far different challenges and thus needed to be more of a military leader. Unlike Phinehas, a zealot, who was considered briefly as a candidate, Joshua related well with nearly every Israelite, even those with whom he disagreed. Joshua reflected the greatness of Moses the way the moon reflects the light of the sun. |
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