Numbers a Pentecostal commentary by Wilfred Hildebrandt

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hildebrandt, Wilf, author.

Series:

Pentecostal commentary series 9

Pentecostal commentary series volume 09

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Numbers--Commentaries.

Bible.

Genre:

Electronic books

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Leiden Boston Brill [2025]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Numbers employs several genres to describe the formidable challenges of Israel after the Exodus. The journey towards the promised land is filled with dangers and adventures. Both internal and external threats hamper the realization of God's promises. The wilderness becomes the ultimate testing ground for Israel's faith and obedience to Yahweh who always proves Himself faithful. However, people struggle to reciprocate divine affections. A generation of Exodus participants perish enroute. Prominent themes of the epic sojourn include the providence and guidance of Yahweh, prophecy and prophetic leadership, worship, the Spirit of God, conflict, testing, judgment, healing, blessing, and cursing. Although ancient literature, Numbers features the impeccable prophetic leadership of Moses who has much to teach contemporary leaders about shepherding God's people during chaotic times"-- Provided by publisher

Contents:

Series Preface

Introduction

1 Method and Approach for a Pentecostal Commentary

2 Name of the Book

3 The Hebrew Text and Translation

4 Literary Genres and Structure

5 Structure and Organizational Layout

6 Chronology and Audience

7 The Place of Numbers in the Pentateuch

8 The Primary Theme of the Torah

9 The Unity of the Pentateuch

10 The Life and Leadership of Moses

11 Torah Composition and the Question of Mosaic Authorship

12 A Selection of Seven Predominate Themes in Numbers

Commentary

Part 1 The Exodus (First) Generation in the Wilderness (Numbers1-25)

1.1-10.36 Administration and Organization for Israel's Journey to the Promised Land

1.1-54 Taking a Census and Mustering the Military

2.1-34 The Israelite Camp

3.1-51 The Levites and The Aaronides

4.1-49 Census of The Levites

5.1-31 Physical and Spiritual Conditions

6.1-27 The Nazirite Vow

7.1-89 The Tabernacle and Altar Dedication

8.1-26 Consecration of the Levites

9.1-23 The Passover and the Cloud

10.1-36 Moving Forward to a Promised Land

11.1-25.18 Wilderness Hardships, Conflicts, Cycles of Rebellion and Judgment

11.1-35 Prophetic Leadership

12.1-16 Family and Leadership Conflict

13.1-14.45 The Reconnaissance Mission

15.1-41 Cultus Offerings and Sacrifices

16.1-17.13 Leadership Ambitions

18.1-32 Protecting Sanctuary, Clergy, and People

19.1-22 Ritual Purification Rites

20.1-22.1 Conflicts Escalate and Infuriate

22.2-24.25 External Conflicts: Israel and Moab

25.1-18 Israel's Religious Failure

Part 2 The Second Generation Anticipates Entry into the Land of Promise (Numbers26-36)

26.1-32.42 From Moab to Canaan: Preparing to Receive Their 'Inheritance'

26.1-65 Second Generation Census

27.1-23 Land Issues and Leadership Transitions

28.1-29.40 Offerings and Sacrifices

30.1-16 Making Vows

31.1-54 Vengeance on the Midianites

32.1-42 Land Allocations

33.1-56 A Synopsis of the Wilderness Expedition

33.1-2 Moses' Records

33.3-15 Departing Egypt

33.16-36 Sites of Wandering

33.37-49 From Mount Hor to the Abarim Mountains

33.50-56 Poised for Conquest

34.1-36.13 Anticipation of the Promised Land

34.1-15 The Covenantal Borders

34.16-29 Leaders for Land Allocations

35.1-5 The Levitical Towns

35.6-15 Designated Towns of Refuge

35.16-29 Premeditated Murder

35.30-34 Legal Summation

36.1-4 Inheritance Security

36.5-12 Marriage

36.13 The Reliable Leadership of Moses

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Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 14, 2025)

Other Format:

Print version Hildebrandt, Wilf. Numbers

ISBN:

9789004711341

9004711341

OCLC:

1454727770

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004711341 DOI

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license