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Welcome to our Torah study of this week’s portion of Scripture,
which is called Bamidbar (In the Wilderness). Please read along and
enjoy with us this Torah portion that will be read in synagogues
around the world this Shabbat (Saturday).
BAMIDBAR (In the Wilderness)
Numbers 1:1–4:20; Hosea 2:1– 2:22 (1:10–2:20); Luke 16:1–17:10
“Adonai spoke to Moses in the Sinai Desert [Bamidbar].” (Numbers 1:1)
Last week, we finished studying the Book of Leviticus.
This week’s Torah study begins the fourth of the five books of Moses, Bamidbar,
which means in the desert or wilderness. While this name is taken from the fifth
Hebrew word in verse one, it reflects one of the themes of this book.
In this Parasha, Adonai makes it a priority to create an Israelite
military force before they set out on their journey through the
wilderness to the Holy Land.
The Counting of the Army
Bamidbar is called “Numbers” in English because the first four chapters mention
censuses of Israelites, the first of which numbered men able to bear arms.
An older Hebrew name for Numbers—Sefer Hapikudim (Book of the Countings)
— also reflects this theme of counting.
In chapter one of Bamidbar, we find the Israelites still camped at Mount Sinai after
having received the law, built the Tabernacle, and been instructed in worship.
Now before they move forward to the Promised Land, they must be prepared
for the threats that lay ahead on the journey.
The Lord commands Moses to take a census of all
Israelite males able to bear arms from ages twenty and up.
“And so he counted them in the Desert of Sinai.” (Numbers 1:19)
The following census results reveal that the Israelites are mighty in number.
The men capable of battle are listed by tribe, totaling 603,550 men ...
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Shabbat Shalom - Parasha Bamidbar - In the Wilderness !!!
Shabbat Shalom
Welcome to our Torah study of this week’s portion of
Scripture, which is called Bamidbar
(In the Wilderness).
Please read along and enjoy with us this Torah portion
that will be read in synagogues around the world this Shabbat
(Saturday).
BAMIDBAR (In the
Wilderness)
Numbers 1:1–4:20; Hosea 2:1– 2:22 (1:10–2:20);
Luke 16:1–17:10
“Adonai spoke to Moses in
the Sinai Desert [Bamidbar].”
(Numbers 1:1)
(Numbers 1:1)
Last week, we finished studying the Book of Leviticus.
This week’s Torah study begins the fourth of the five
books of Moses, Bamidbar,
which means in the desert
or wilderness. While
this name is taken from the fifth Hebrew word in verse one, it
reflects one of the themes of this book.
In this Parasha, Adonai makes it a priority to create an Israelite
military force before they set out on their journey through the
wilderness to the Holy Land.
The Counting of the
Army
Bamidbar is called “Numbers” in English because the first
four chapters mention censuses of Israelites, the first of
which numbered men able to bear arms. An older Hebrew name
for Numbers—Sefer
Hapikudim (Book of the Countings)—also
reflects this theme of counting.
In chapter one of Bamidbar, we find the
Israelites still camped at Mount Sinai after having received
the law, built the Tabernacle, and been instructed in
worship. Now before they move forward to the Promised Land,
they must be prepared for the threats that lay ahead on the
journey.
The Lord commands
Moses to take a census of all Israelite males able to bear
arms from ages twenty and up.
“And so he counted them in
the Desert of Sinai.” (Numbers 1:19)
The following census results reveal that the Israelites
are mighty in number. The men capable of battle are listed by
tribe, totaling 603,550 men:
- Reuben: 46,500
- Simeon: 59,300
- Gad: 45,650
- Judah: 74,600
- Issachar: 54,400
- Zebulun: 57,400
- Ephraim: 40,500
- Manasseh: 32,200
- Benjamin: 35,400
- Dan: 62,700
- Asher: 41,500
- Naphtali: 53,400
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The Elite Service of
the Levites
The Levites are not counted in the census since
they are not to be conscripted into the military.
The Levites who descend from Aaron are anointed as
priests, with priestly duties (Exodus 28:1, 29:9).
Those Levites who do not descend from Aaron function in
subordinate roles to the Aaronite priests, as their servants.
These Levites replace the firstborn sons of Israel who were
originally given this task, but they lost that privilege due
to their worship of the Golden Calf. The Levites, however,
remained faithful during that time and earned God's favor. (Exodus
13:2, 13:11–13, 32:25–26; Numbers 3:12–13)
As servants to the priests, the Levites are placed in
charge of the furnishings and structure of the
Tabernacle—taking it down, carrying it, and setting it back up
as the Israelites moved through the wilderness.
This was such a holy
assignment that only the Levites are allowed to approach
the Tabernacle. Any unauthorized person
coming near would be punished with death. (Numbers
1:47–51)
A depiction of the Jewish priests
The Levites are also required to set up their
tents around the Tabernacle (not in one location as
the other tribes). They form a barrier to prevent the
Israelites from coming too close to the Tabernacle in order to
prevent the wrath of God from falling upon the Israelite camp.
(Numbers 1:53)
All Israelites are to camp at a specified distance from
the Tent of Meeting—far enough away to protect the holiness of
the Tabernacle and yet close enough for the Israelites to come
for the meetings by foot.
“The Lord said to Moses and
Aaron: ‘The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of
Meeting some distance from it, each of them under
their standard and holding the banners of their family.’”
(Numbers 2:1–2)
According to Divine placement, the 12 tribes of Israel
camp beyond the Levite circle in four groups of three tribes
each:
- Judah, Issachar and Zebulun to the East
- Reuben, Simeon and Gad to the South;
- Ephraim, Manasseh and Benjamin to the West; and
- Dan, Asher and Naphtali to the North.
Because light comes from the East, that is where Moses,
Aaron and his sons camp, since they are great, holy men
responsible for carrying the light of God to the nation.
The 12 tribes encamped around the Tabernacle
Each tribe has its own prince
or leader (nasi—Numbers
2:3), and distinctive flag
or banner (degel—Numbers
2:2) with its own particular tribal emblem and
color. The colors are thought to correspond to the precious
stones on the breastplate of the High Priest (Cohen HaGadol).
This is considered a sign of God’s great love for each
tribe of Israel, as it says in the Song of Songs: “His banner
[degel] over me is love.” (v.
2:4)
Even while
traveling, the Israelites kept to their particular
formation around the Tabernacle, which
according to Rabbinic commentary (Midrash), accounted for the
fact that Korah (a Levite) along with Datan, Abiram and On
(Reubenites) conspired together in a mutiny against the
leadership of Moses (Numbers 16:1).
They lived in close proximity on the south side of the
Tabernacle and being in close proximity to one another, they
joined together in the rebellion.
Of course, this is a perfect illustration of the
importance of carefully choosing our companions. The Bible
teaches us that bad company corrupts good character (1
Corinthians 15:33).
A Jerusalem mosaic with emblems of the 12 Tribes of Israel
"In that day the Root of
Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations
will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious."
(Isaiah 11:10)
Haftarah Prophetic
Portion: United Under One Authority
“Yet the number of the
children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which
cannot be measured nor numbered.” (Hosea 2:1 [1:10])
Usually there is a common theme between the Parasha and
the corresponding Haftarah (prophetic portion). We see this
connection in today’s study from the book of Hosea (Hosea
2:1–22 [1:10–2:20]), which mentions
the wilderness and the numbering of the people of Israel.
Hosea, in fact, prophesies that Israel’s numbers
will grow in number like the sand of the sea. (Hosea
1:10 [2:1])
An Israeli boy makes sandcastles on the Mediterranean Sea.
Additionally, Hosea prophesies that the two houses of Judah
and Israel will eventually be re-unified in the Messianic
Era under a single leader, as also foreseen by
Daniel, Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Zechariah, among other prophets
and writers. (Daniel 7:13–14; Isaiah 9:6–7, 11:1–16;
Ezekiel 37:25; Zechariah 14)
This leader is Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Messiah).
“And the children of Judah
and the children of Israel shall be gathered together, and
they shall appoint for themselves one head. And they shall
go up from the land, for great shall be the day of Jezreel.”
(Hosea 2:2 [1:11], also 3:3–5)
Because of this theme of assembling
together in unity under one head, this portion is read
before Shavuot, when all the children came
as one people to receive the Torah at Mount Sinai.
Likewise, at Shavuot (Pentecost), the disciples of Yeshua
waited in unity of mind, heart, and purpose for the coming of
the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit). (Acts 1:14)
There is an anointing and blessing when we gather together
in unity.
“How good and
pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It
is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the
beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of
his robe. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on
Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even
life forevermore..”
(Psalm 133)
(Psalm 133)
An Israeli soldier wearing tefillin (phylacteries)
recites the morning prayers.
Redemption and
Marriage
In this prophetic book, which is the first of the Trei Assar (Twelve
Prophets), God uses Hosea’s marriage to a
prostitute as a real-life parable to reveal His great love
for Israel.
After Hosea’s wife bears him children, the Lord tells
Hosea to send his wife and children away.
Hosea obeys, but declares his love for them, despite his
wife’s straying.
Through this dispersion of his family, Hosea comes to
understand God’s absolute commitment to Israel despite her
straying.
With this insight, Hosea rebukes Israel for engaging in
adulterous affairs with pagan deities and being an unfaithful
spouse to the Lord.
And yet, just as
Hosea took back his wife who played the harlot, God
promises to take back His unfaithful wife, Israel. He
promises that the Jewish people will repent and be
betrothed to Him forever.
“I will betroth you to Me
forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in
love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness,
and you will acknowledge the LORD.”
(Hosea 2:21–22 [19–20])
(Hosea 2:21–22 [19–20])
This concluding passage of the Haftarah is a wonderful
prophecy of redemption, which is recited by Orthodox Jewish
men each morning as they put on the tefillin (phylacteries). This
traditional wrapping of the leather straps around the man’s
fingers, as a groom places the wedding ring upon his bride,
is meant to be symbolic of the betrothal of God and Israel.
Many have falsely said that God is finished with His
Chosen People; however, Bible prophecy clearly states that
this will never be so. In fact, in these Last Days, God is
moving among His people to physically and spiritually restore
them.
"Hear the word of the LORD,
you nations; proclaim it in distant coastlands: 'He who
scattered Israel will gather them and will watch over His
flock like a shepherd." (Jeremiah 31:10)
"You will again have
compassion on us; You will tread our sins underfoot
and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea."
(Micah 7:19
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