Hormah 1 The Canaanite king of Arad, ruling in the Negev, heard that Israel was advancing up the road to Atharim. He attacked Israel and took prisoners of war. 2…

Balaam 1 The People of Israel marched on and camped on the Plains of Moab at Jordan-Jericho. 2-3 Balak son of Zippor learned of all that Israel had done to…

1 Balaam said, “Build me seven altars here, and then prepare seven bulls and seven rams.” 2 Balak did it. Then Balaam and Balak sacrificed a bull and a ram…

1-3 By now Balaam realized thatGodwanted to bless Israel. So he didn’t work in any sorcery as he had done earlier. He turned and looked out over the wilderness. As…

The Orgy at Shittim 1-3 While Israel was camped at Shittim (Acacia Grove), the men began to have sex with the Moabite women. It started when the women invited the…

Census on the Plains of Moab 1-2 After the plagueGodsaid to Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest, “Number the entire community of Israel by families—count every person who…

The Daughters of Zelophehad 1 The daughters of Zelophehad showed up. Their father was the son of Hepher son of Gilead son of Makir son of Manasseh, belonging to the…

Offerings 1-8 Godspoke to Moses: “Command the People of Israel. Tell them, You’re in charge of presenting my food, my Fire-Gifts of pleasing fragrance, at the set times. Tell them,…

1-5 “On the first day of the seventh month, gather in holy worship and do no regular work. This is your Day-of-Trumpet-Blasts. Sacrifice a Whole-Burnt-Offering: one young bull, one ram,…

Vows 1-2 Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the People of Israel: “This is whatGodcommands: When a man makes a vow toGodor binds himself by an oath…