- Why would the fire pans be a “sign” to the Israelites (Numbers 17:3)?
- According to Numbers 17:5, what is the “reminder” that this covering of the altar is to symbolize?
- And, specifically, according to Numbers 17:5 who, and only who, would be permitted to offer incense before Divinity?
- Accordingly, then, the impunity of Korah was not to challenge Moses’ leadership but, rather, to aspire to Kohanic responsibility. Is this correct?
- And, in Numbers 17:6, why would the Israelites say to Moses and Aaron “You have killed the people of God?”
- What causes the people to pause from further action according to Numbers 17:7?
- Would it appear, then, that the Korah incident convinced the Israelites to follow the leadership of Moses and Aaron?
- As a result of this new upsurge, what afflicts the people?
- And, according to the text, what brings about a cessation of the “plague?”
- In Numbers 17:17-18, is another proof being called for?
- And, according to the text which follows, what is the nature of the proof and who was it intended to indicate as the “select?”
- According to Numbers 17:23, what becomes of the staffs and which staff is “singled out?”
- Finally, the reaction of the Israelites in Numbers 17:24 would seem to be enthusiastic acceptance or, rather blasé?
- As a matter of fact, what is the reaction of the Israelites in Numbers 17:27-28?
