In this double portion, we unpack the census-supported structure of Numbers, tracing tribal arrangements, competing lists, and curious inconsistencies. Why are the Levites sometimes excluded? Is the census in Numbers 1 the same as the one in Exodus? And what’s with the suspicious potion in chapter 5? From Nazarite vows and priestly blessings to tabernacle…
And the sons of Merari by their families: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites by their fathers’ houses. - Numbers 3:20 Join us for this year's Tanakh Tour of Israel! [karma_by_kadar__simple_player title="Truth2U" src="https://truth2u.org/wp-content/uploads/Audio/Truth2U%20-%20Torah%20Pearls%20-%20Season%202%20-%20Bamidbar.mp3" volume="0.9" autoplay="true" downloadable="true" color="1"] [wp-post-slider]
What is the meaning of the terms Bamidbar and Shaddai? Who are Shlameel & Shlamazel and the "camel of God"? Is there a problem with the numbers in Numbers? What are the emblems and standards of the twelve tribes? Why is it that the tribe of Levi is selected? How do currency and money differ?…