Num 33:55 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 33:55-56: 33:55-56 Israel failed to carry out God’s instructions (33:51-53 ) and suffered the consequences predicted here (see Judg 1:1–2:5 ; 2:11–3:6 ). Israel’s enemies in the period of the judges were like splinters and thorns (Num 33:55 ), harassing them militarily and spiritually (cp. 2 Cor 12:7 ).

a33:55-56►

b33:51-53►

cJudg 1:1–2:5►

d2:11–3:6►

eNum 33:55►

f2 Cor 12:7►

‏ Numbers 33:55

Summary for Num 33:55-56: 33:55-56 ^a Israel failed to carry out God’s instructions (33:51-53 ^b) and suffered the consequences predicted here (see Judg 1:1–2:5 ^c; 2:11–3:6 ^d). Israel’s enemies in the period of the judges were like splinters and thorns (Num 33:55 ^e), harassing them militarily and spiritually (cp. 2 Cor 12:7 ^f).