Numbers 21

Numbers 21:1-35

Contents: Victories of Israel; the serpent of brass.

Characters: God, Moses, Aaron, Arad, Sihon, Og.

Conclusion: Those who cry without cause will be given just cause to cry and they will be compelled to receive their course from God in God’s way.

Key Word: Sinned, Numbers 21:7.

Strong Verses: Numbers 21:9; Numbers 21:34.

Striking Facts: Serpent here, a symbol of sin judged; brass speaks of divine judgment. The brass serpent becomes a type of Christ «made sin for us» (2 Corinthians 5:21; John 3:14-15) in bearing our judgment.