Numbers Chapter 17 Flashcard Quiz

Questions and Answers

Moses told the Israelites to bring him staffs representing:

The commandments Israel was to obey

Aaron and the priests that served in the tabernacle

The leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel (correct)

The nations Israel was going to conquer

What was to be written on each of the staffs that were presented to determine the leader of God's choosing?

The name of each of the ten commandments

The name of the places Israel had visited in the desert

The name of the leader of that tribe (correct)

The name of the tribe

Where were the leadership determining staffs to be placed?

In the homes of the leaders of the tribes of Israel

In the Tent of Meeting in front of the Testimony (correct)

At the entrance of the Tent of Meeting

In the ground before the bronze altar

How would God indicate the person he chose using the staffs?

Sprout Signup and view all the answers

Why did God have the leaders of Israel bring their staffs to the tabernacle?

He was trying to rid himself of all the grumbling against Moses Signup and view all the answers

Aaron's staff represented the:

Tribe of Levi Signup and view all the answers

Aaron's rod not only blossomed but it produced ______.

Almonds Signup and view all the answers

Where was Aaron's staff to be kept?

In front of the testimony as a sign to the rebellious Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Leadership Determination in Numbers 17

Command from Moses required Israelites to bring staffs representing the leaders of the twelve tribes.
Each staff needed to have the name of the tribe's leader inscribed on it.

Staff Placement and God's Selection

The staffs were placed in the Tent of Meeting, specifically in front of the Testimony.
God indicated His chosen leader by causing the selected staff to sprout.

Purpose of Gathering the Leaders' Staffs

The gathering aimed to address the Israelites' grumbling against Moses, demonstrating God’s authority and selection.

Significance of Aaron's Staff

Aaron's staff represented the Tribe of Levi and was notable for blossoming and producing almonds, confirming his leadership.
The staff was kept in front of the Testimony as a symbol of authority and as a sign to the rebellious.

Summary of Key Items

God desired to resolve discontent among the Israelites and assert His chosen leadership.
The miraculous flowering of Aaron's staff served as divine confirmation of his role.

Description

Test your knowledge on Numbers Chapter 17 with these flashcard-style multiple-choice questions. This quiz covers the key concepts and details about Moses and the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel as described in the scriptures.