Arad Destroyed 1 When the Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev, heard that Israel was coming along the road to Atharim, he attacked the Israelites and captured…

Balak Summons Balaam 1 Then the Israelites traveled to the plains of Moab and camped along the Jordan across from Jericho. 2 Now Balak son of Zippor saw all that…

Balaam’s First Message 1 Balaam said, “Build me seven altars here, and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me.” 2 Balak did as Balaam said, and the two of…

1 Now when Balaam saw that it pleased theLordto bless Israel, he did not resort to divination as at other times, but turned his face toward the wilderness. 2 When…

Moab Seduces Israel 1 While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with Moabite women, 2 who invited them to the sacrifices to their…

The Second Census 1 After the plague theLordsaid to Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron, the priest, 2 “Take a census of the whole Israelite community by families—all those twenty…

Zelophehad’s Daughters 1 The daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh, belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of…

Daily Offerings 1 TheLordsaid to Moses, 2 “Give this command to the Israelites and say to them: ‘Make sure that you present to me at the appointed time my food…

The Festival of Trumpets 1 “ ‘On the first day of the seventh month hold a sacred assembly and do no regular work. It is a day for you to sound…

Vows 1 Moses said to the heads of the tribes of Israel: “This is what theLordcommands: 2 When a man makes a vow to theLordor takes an oath to obligate…