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Moses told the Israelites to bring him staffs representing:
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?
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?
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?
How would God indicate the person he chose using the staffs?
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Why did God have the leaders of Israel bring their staffs to the tabernacle?
Why did God have the leaders of Israel bring their staffs to the tabernacle?
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Aaron's staff represented the:
Aaron's staff represented the:
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Aaron's rod not only blossomed but it produced ______.
Aaron's rod not only blossomed but it produced ______.
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Where was Aaron's staff to be kept?
Where was Aaron's staff to be kept?
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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.
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