Dive deep into one of the Hebrew Bible’s most mystifying tales, found in the Book of Numbers. In a world where consequences befall the rebellious, serpents strike the Israelites, bringing venomous pain and agony. But salvation comes in an unexpected form—a shimmering bronze serpent, raised high on a stake. One mere glance at this metallic “serpent” brings healing and life. But, there’s more than meets the eye. This tantalizing tale resurfaces later in the annals of the Hebrew Bible, intertwined with the legacy of one of history’s most righteous kings. Not stopping there, its traces are even found within the Apocrypha.