Números 1

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Números 1:1

1:1–10:10 Os israelitas prepararam-se para partir para a Terra Prometida registrando todas as tropas elegíveis para participar na conquista. A nação estava em transição da escravidão para a nacionalidade. 1:1-16 Um líder de família de cada tribo (exceto Levi) foi designado para contar os homens de Israel em idade de lutar. 1:1 No ano seguinte à saída de Israel do Egito, o Senhor comunicou frequentemente a sua vontade ao povo através de Moisés e deu-lhes todas as oportunidades para se conformarem ao seu plano divino. • A auto-revelação de Deus muitas vezes acontecia no Tabernáculo (literalmente, a Tenda do Encontro; ver nota de estudo em Êxodo 27:21). • O deserto do Sinai era um deserto grande, terrível e inóspito (Dt 1:19). Esta região relativamente despovoada foi a bigorna na qual Deus forjou Israel à medida que os desafios ambientais do Sinai testavam a dependência de Israel do Senhor ao longo do livro de Números. O Sinai lembrou aos autores bíblicos posteriores a lei e o espírito rebelde de Israel (Sl 106:19; Hb 12:25-26).

Números 1:2-15

1:2-16 men twenty years old or older who are able to go to war: In this effort to register Israel’s men of military age, more information was gathered than in the previous registration (cp. Exod 38:26). • the tribes and the names of the leaders: Hebrew culture was tribal, built around clans and families. The tribal leaders were readily identified and appear again as a group in Num 7. • Moses and Aaron did not include Levi’s tribe in this registration, since it had a special status in Israelite society (cp. 1:47-53; 26:51-62; Deut 18:5; 33:8-11).

Números 1:16

1:16 These tribal leaders had apparently shown themselves responsible and trustworthy by fulfilling other important duties.

Números 1:17-19

1:17-46 The tabulation yields the same number of qualified men (603,550) as mentioned in Exod 38:26. Exodus 12:37 and Num 11:21 give an approximate number of 600,000. These numbers have been interpreted in different ways. They might reflect the literal size of this army (cp. Exod 1:9-10); alternatively, the figures might be symbolic, projected backward from a later period, or simply misunderstood in translation. See also study note on Exod 12:37.

Números 1:20-46

1:20-43 In this second list of the tribes, Gad is placed alongside Reuben and Simeon, the tribes with whom Gad would camp while Israel was on the march.

Números 1:47-49

1:47-54 The tribe of Levi did not serve in Israel’s army with the other tribes. This section of Numbers describes the organization of Levites for service in the Tabernacle, which was their primary responsibility.

Números 1:50

1:50-53 The Levites inherited the task of erecting, dismantling, transporting, and guarding the Tabernacle. By keeping unauthorized persons from getting too close or desecrating it, they protected the Hebrews from the Lord’s anger. 1:50 Tabernacle of the Covenant: This portable sanctuary symbolized the presence of the Lord and represented Israel’s covenant relationship with him.