CHAPTER XXVII _The daughters of Zelophehad claim their inheritance_, 1-4. _Moses brings their case before the Lord_, 5. _He allows their claim_, 6, 7; _and a law is made to regulate the inheritance of daughters_, 8-11. _Moses is commanded to go up to Mount Abarim, and view the_ _promised land... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Numbers 27:7. _THOU SHALT SURELY GIVE THEM-AN INHERITANCE AMONG THEIR_ _FATHER'S BRETHREN_] There is a curious anomaly here in the Hebrew text which cannot be seen in our translation. In Hebrew _they_, _them_, and _their, you, ye_, and _your_, are both of the masculine and feminine genders, a... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Numbers 27:12. _GET THEE UP INTO THIS MOUNT ABARIM_] The mountain which Moses was commanded to ascend was certainly Mount _Nebo_, see Deuteronomy 32:49, c., which was the same as _Pisgah_, see Deuteronomy 34:1. The mountains of _Abarim_, according to Dr. Shaw, are a long ridge of frightful, r... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Numbers 27:14. _YE REBELLED AGAINST MY COMMANDMENT_] Numbers 20:12.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Numbers 27:16. _THE LORD, THE GOD OF THE SPIRITS OF ALL FLESH_] Numbers 16:22.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Numbers 27:17. _THAT THE CONGREGATION OF THE LORD BE NOT AS SHEEP_ _WHICH HAVE NO SHEPHERD._] This is a beautiful expression, and shows us in what light Moses viewed himself among his people. He was their _shepherd_; he sought no higher place; he _fed_ and _guided_ the flock of God under the d... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Numbers 27:18. _IN WHOM IS THE SPIRIT_] This must certainly mean the _Spirit of God_; and because he was endued with this Spirit, therefore he was capable of leading the people. How miserably qualified is that man for the work of God who is not guided and influenced by the Holy Ghost! God neve... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Numbers 27:20. _AND THOU SHALT PUT, C._] מחודך _mechodecha_, of _thine honour_ or _authority_ upon him. Thou shalt show to the whole congregation that thou hast _associated_ him with thyself in the government of the people.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Numbers 27:21. _ELEAZAR THE PRIEST - SHALL ASK_ COUNSEL _FOR HIM_] Here was a remarkable difference between _him_ and _Moses_. God talked with Moses face to face; but to Joshua only through the _medium_ of the high priest.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Numbers 27:23. _HE LAID HIS HANDS UPON HIM_] As a proof of his being appointed to and qualified for the work. So at the word of Joshua they were to _go out_, and at his word to _come in_, Numbers 27:21. And thus he was a type of our blessed Lord as to his mediatorial office, and Divine appoin... [ Continue Reading ]