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Understanding the Bible Commentary: Leviticus, Numbers takes on two often neglected books of Scripture with the conviction that modern believers can gain much benefit from them. Amidst the laws and lists, these two books display the holiness and awesomeness of God, the importance of purity, the nature of worship, the value of obedience, and the consequences of disobedience in the early life of...

Chapters 11–20 have been dominated by rebellion, death, and defeat. In chapter 21 are the first signs of military success. Although another rebellion story follows the first victory (vv. 1–3), the chapter ends with further victories and therefore marks a kind of transition into the hopeful concluding section of the book. 21:1–3 / The chapter begins with a note of defeat for Israel. The Canaanite king of Arad attacks and captures some Israelites. In response,
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