Day 113 – January 26, 2024: Numbers 1-3 and Habakkuk 1-3, Strike that, not Numbers, but Nahum 1-3

We go back into time here with Moses and Aaron once again. They have just left Egypt and God commands that a census be taken of the people. He also commands that things be done decently and in order so that we know who is marching where and when. This is key in the whole picture of Israel and understanding that there was a real pecking order in regards to who was where. We also have the Levites who were set apart to serve God through the priestly responsibilities. That means that they were assigned to Aaron. I’ll speak more about Habakkuk tomorrow as we get there.

Well, I read that wrong. Instead of Numbers, which I read incorrectly, it should be Nahum. Let’s talk a minute about Nahum. It is an oracle from the prophet against Ninneveh, and it is really strongly worded. There are simply three chapters of condemnation against the Ninnevites, who were Assyrians, and so sworn enemies of the Israelite. It must have been very gratifying for an Israelite to hear this prophecy which contains only words of destrusction for those who are bitter rivals and enemies of yours. This does come to pass.