Numbers 6 - Introduction

INTRODUCTION TO NUMBERS 6

In this chapter is given the law concerning Nazarites, Numbers 6:1; which directs what they were to abstain from, from drinking wine, or any strong liquors, from shaving their heads, and defiling themselves with the dead, Numbers 6:3; and in case of a defilement, directions are given what offerings a Nazarite should bring to be offered for him, Numbers 6:9; and when the time of his Nazariteship was up, an account is given of what rites and ceremonies should then be performed, Numbers 6:13; and the chapter is concluded with the form of blessing the children of Israel, to be used by Aaron and his sons, Numbers 6:22.