Bilangan 9:19

9:19 When the cloud remained over the tabernacle many days, then the Israelites obeyed the instructions ¹  of the Lord and did not journey.

Bilangan 21:6

21:6 So the Lord sent poisonous ²  snakes ³  among the people, and they bit the people; many people of Israel died.

Bilangan 30:15

30:15 But if he should nullify them after he has heard them, then he will bear her iniquity.” ⁴ 

Bilangan 32:24

32:24 So build cities for your descendants and pens for your sheep, but do what you have said ⁵  you would do.”

[9:19]  ¹ tn This is the same Hebrew expression that was used earlier for the Levites “keeping their charge” or more clearly, “fulfilling their obligations” to take care of the needs of the people and the sanctuary. It is a general expression using שָׁמַר (shamar) followed by its cognate noun מִשְׁמֶרֶת (mishmeret).

[21:6]  ² tn Heb “fiery.”

[21:6]  ³ tn The designation of the serpents/ snakes is נְחָשִׁים (nÿkhashim), which is similar to the word for “bronze” (נְחֹשֶׁת, nÿkhoshet). This has led some scholars to describe the serpents as bronze in color. The description of them as fiery indicates they were poisonous. Perhaps the snake in question is a species of adder.

[30:15]  ⁴ sn In other words, he will pay the penalty for making her break her vows if he makes her stop what she vowed. It will not be her responsibility.

[32:24]  ⁵ tn Heb “that which goes out/has gone out of your mouth.”