Day 33

Numbers 16; Numbers 17; Numbers 18; Numbers 19;

Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and 250 leaders rebel and seek priestly offices. The earth swallows the three rebels and their families. Fire from the Lord consumes the 250 rebels. Israel murmurs against Moses and Aaron for slaying the people. The Lord sends a plague, from which 14,700 die. As a test, a rod for each tribe is placed in the tabernacle of witness. Aaron’s rod buds and blossoms and brings forth almonds. It is kept as a token against rebels. Aaron and his sons are called to minister in the priest’s office. Levites are called to minister in the service of the tabernacle. Levites receive no land inheritance but are supported by the tithes of the people. Directions are given for the sacrifice of a red heifer. The water of separation is used for purification from sin. Ceremonially unclean persons are sprinkled with the water of separation.