When was the Ark made? PROBLEM: According to many other verses, the ark was made before the 40 years wandering (Exodus 25:10; Exodus 35:12; Exodus 37:1). But according to this passage Moses made the ark of the covenant after the 40 years wandering. SOLUTION: Some believe the first ark may have been... [ Continue Reading ]
Did Aaron die at Moserah, or did he die at the top of Mount Hor? PROBLEM: According to Deuteronomy 10:6, Aaron died in Moserah and was buried there. However, according to Numbers 20:27-28 and 33:38, Aaron died at the top of Mount Hor and was buried there. Where did Aaron die, in Moserah or on the t... [ Continue Reading ]
Are priests distinguished from Levites or not? PROBLEM: In this passage priests and Levites are not distinguished from each other, but in other places they are (cf. Leviticus 1:5; Leviticus 1:8; Leviticus 1:11; Numbers 6:23). SOLUTION: When several things are kept in mind, the problem disappears.... [ Continue Reading ]