Num 20: Death of Miriam. Along with Moses (sym Law) and Aaron
(sym priesthood), Miriam (sym prophets) must pass away before "Joshua" can lead
Israel into the Land of Promise!
KADESH: "Sanctify": Named in v 13.
Num 20:2
13 murmurings: Exo 5:21; 14:10; 15:24; 16:2; 17:2; 32:1; Num
11:1,4; 12:2; 14:2; 16:3; 20:2; 21:5. Cp Joh 6:41-43. Those who murmur without
cause are soon given cause to murmur.
Num 20:10
WE: Moses and Aaron.
Num 20:11
AND STRUCK THE ROCK TWICE: The rock had been struck
once (Exo 17:1-7), as Christ once died (Heb 10:10; 9:26). Do not trample Christ
underfoot (Heb 6:5,6), nor crucify him again.
Num 20:12
"The Lord was angry with me for your sakes" (Deu 4:21; Psa
106:32).
Num 20:13
WHERE HE SHOWED HIMSELF HOLY: The incident gives the
name "Kadesh" (sanctify) to the place (v 1).
Num 20:17
THE KING'S HIGHWAY: We travel along the highway of the
"King", going straight ahead, not turning aside!
Num 20:29
The death of Aaron marks the end of 40 years, and the end of
the wilderness wanderings (cp Num 33:38).