TY  - BOOK
AU  - Watson,Robert A.
AU  - Nicoll,W.Robertson,Sir
TI  - The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Numbers
AV  - BS 
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Bible. Numbers -- Commentaries
N1  - Release date is 2013-05-03; Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Colin Bell and the
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N2  - "The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Numbers" by Robert A. Watson is a religious commentary written in the late 19th century. This work carefully examines the Book of Numbers from the Bible, offering insights into its themes, laws, and historical context. It delves into the spiritual significance of Israel's experiences in the wilderness, exploring God's intentions for His people and their journey toward holiness and obedience.  At the start of the text, Watson introduces the challenges of reconstructing the narrative of Israel's life during their desert wanderings, emphasizing the focus on divine interactions rather than the people's struggles. He presents Moses as a central figure caught between leading a rebellious people and fulfilling God's commands, setting the tone for an exploration of Israel's duties, failures, and the overarching majesty of God. This introductory section outlines the book's purpose: to illustrate the stringent requirements set forth for the Israelites, covering topics like ceremonial purity, the priesthood, and their communal responsibilities as they prepare to inherit the Promised Land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42639
ER  -