Numbers 11:4-29
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- BaMidbar 11: Massoretic, Hebrew, Aramaic, JPS.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Navigating the Bible: Text/Rabbinic commentary and Divrei Torah.
- II.14, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- "From that day the spirit of prophecy did not settle them."
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "The Spirit of God is not confined to the tabernacle, but, like the wind, blows where He listeth. And they that humble themselves shall be exalted; and those who are most fit for government, are least ambitious of it."
- From
Wesley's Notes.
- "So we ought to be pleased, that God is glorified and good done, tho' to the lessening of our own honour."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "They did not repair with the rest to the tabernacle, either from modesty in shrinking from the assumption of a public office, or being prevented by some ceremonial defilement. They, however, received the gifts of the Spirit as well as their brethren. And when Moses was urged to forbid their prophesying, his answer displayed a noble disinterestedness as well as zeal for the glory of God akin to that of our Lord (Mr 9:39)."
- Contemporary References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Commentary, Numbers 11:4-7, 10-16, 24-29, Margaret Odell,, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
- "Meat (and Potatoes)," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
- "Have you ever found yourself where Moses finds himself today as he takes in the complaints of the people? Do you recognize yourself in those lifting their voices in complaint? Or do you see yourself in both?"
- "The Politics of Empowerment," Robert Williamson, Jr., Political Theology Today, 2015.
- Commentary, Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29, Terence E. Fretheim, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
- "The entire book of Numbers is set in a journey through the wilderness ('In the wilderness' is the Hebrew title for Numbers). When you are reading Numbers, think journey -- journey through the wilderness of life."
-
Commentary, Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29, Frank M. Yamada, Preaching
This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- "The book of Numbers can be a theological quagmire."
- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series B, Ralph W. Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
- "Would That All Were Prophets," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
- Parshah Behaalotecha, text, commentary, stories, sermons & articles from Chassidic Masters and others, from Chabad Lubavitch.
-
"The Honorable
Question," Torah Commentary by Wendy Amsellem. BeliefNet.
- "Amidst a chorus of complainers, several Israelites as a question that pleases God greatly."
- Parshas Beha'aloscha, Divrei Torah from The Project Genesis Torah Study. Index to numerous Orthodox articles and studies on Numbers 8:1 - 12:16.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Azriel, Yakov,
"Prophecy," poetry in Cross Currents, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Barnette, James R.,
"Numbers 11:14-17, 24-30: Unauthorized Prophecy: 'World that All the Lord's
People!'" Review and Expositor, 1993.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Gipe, William,
"Between Text & Sermon, Numbers 11:24-30," Interpretation, 2002.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Leveen, Adriane B.,
"Variations on a Theme: Differing Conceptions of Memory in the Book of
Numbers," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 2002.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Levison, John R.,
"Prophecy in Ancient Israel: The Case of the Ecstatic Elders," The
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Reis, Pamela Tamarkin,
"Numbers XI: Seeing Moses Plain," Vetus Testamentum, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Sommer, Benjamin D.,
"Reflecting on Moses: The Redaction of Numbers 11," Journal of
Biblical Literature, 1999.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Whybray, R.N.,
"The Immorality of God: Reflections on Some Passages in Genesis, Job, Exodus
and Numbers," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1996.
(Section on this text begins on page 112.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Azriel, Yakov,
"Prophecy," poetry in Cross Currents, 2004.
- Sermons:
- "Deliverance and Deli Meat," the Rev. Bonnie Scott, Day 1, 2012.
- With Children:
- "We Had Cucumbers, Melons, Onions, and Garlic," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- "The Lord Sends Quail," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Numbers
