Num 21:4-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 21:4-9: 21:4-9 The “vow to the Lord ” and consequent victory (21:2-3 ) did not eliminate Israel’s criticisms against God and Moses, even though the long journey was punishment for the same kind of complaining (14:26-35 ).

a21:4-9►

b21:2-3►

c14:26-35►

d21:6►

eIsa 30:6►

f21:7-9►

gJohn 3:14-15►

h2 Kgs 18:4►

‏ Numbers 21:4-9

Summary for Num 21:4-9: 21:4-9 ^a The “vow to the Lord” and consequent victory (21:2-3 ^b) did not eliminate Israel’s criticisms against God and Moses, even though the long journey was punishment for the same kind of complaining (14:26-35 ^c).
21:6 ^d This whole region provided (and still provides) habitat for extremely poisonous snakes (cp. Isa 30:6 ^e).
Summary for Num 21:7-9: 21:7-9 ^f Jesus alluded to this incident when discussing his identity and mission (John 3:14-15 ^g).

• By Hezekiah’s day (around 700 BC), this bronze snake had become an object of worship in Jerusalem (2 Kgs 18:4 ^h).