Greetings in the name of His & Her Imperial Majesties Qedamawi Haile Sellassie I & Itege Menen Asfaw,
This is another one of the many interpretations of the Scriptures from the light of Ras Tafari by, I, Lidj Yefdi (pronounced Lij, Yef-dee).
I assure you that if you are patient with me, come with a willing mind and heart(ready to learn), you will receive more than what you might have asked for, in seeking the perspective of a Ras Tafarian’s I-sight (eyesight) if those who actually open up their Bibles to read in a Jewish/Hebrew cycle of readings, & thoroughly discern, have come to seek insight) into the study of the Scriptures.
So,with this Hebrew Shabbot (or Shabbat) we move into the opening of the Torah portion with W(V)aYecḥї – וַיְחִי, on the 11th – יא, & on the 12th – יב, of the month of Teb(v)et – טֵבֵת,in the year of5778. (the Hebrew Calendar corresponds to a Lunar cycle of the Moon) From an Ethiopic Judeo-Christian perspective and calculation, where the current year is2010/7510; This calculation, with its readings from the Scriptures, would align to the 20th – ፳, & the 21st – ፳፩, of the month of Tah’sas – ታኅሣሥ. In the Scriptures, this portion of study would also be known as BeNoräbät – በኖረበት; in other cases sometimes adding in, as well; TäQ’ämättä – ተቀመጠ. The Ethiopic calendar is solar (with its correspondence to the Sun) aligns to this Sabbath (or Senbet-ሰንበት) in the Ethiopian language of Amharic, which is currently one of the languages of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church the other language being Ge’ez-(ግእዝ).
Readings:
Genesis 47: 28 – 50:26
I Kings 2: 1–12
I Peter 1: 3-9
Hebrews 11: 21-22
This portion of our studies in the Scriptures, will conclude the first of Book of Genesis. While continuing study in the last Torah portion of Genesis the study deals with Jacob‘s(Israel) tenure in Egypt. Jacob(Israel), felt that the time drew near to his death, so he spoke to his son, Joseph; telling him of an obligation he would like his son to fulfill.
Jacob(Israel) desired to be laid to rest among his ancestors in the land of Canaan, which God has promised that his descendants would inherit.
[Gen. 47: 28-30]
Joseph, after speaking with his father, Jacob(Israel) and taking into account that his father drew close to his death; Joseph brought his two sons, Manasseh & Ephraim to him.
Joseph & his wife Asenath – with their two sons Manasseh & Ephraim.
Jacob(Israel), told his two grandsons [Manasseh & Ephraim] to come closer for he would bless them according to the covenant he received from God and his ancestors: Abraham & Isaac. Oddly, Jacob(Israel), blessed Ephraim, the younger son, in the place of the elder son, Manasseh. Even, after the attempts of Joseph, who noticed that his father blessed his younger son in the place of his eldest and vice-versa.
[Gen. 48: 1-22]
After blessing his grandchildren, Jacob(Israel), then proceeded to bless all of his children, as well. Each one receiving a blessing, pertaining to themselves.
[Gen. 49: 1-33]
Jacob(Israel), then died in Egypt & Joseph, made preparations for his body & burial, but more importantly the fulfillment of his oath to his father. Because Joseph, was such a great man of stature in Egypt, the passing of his father was a grievous thing among the Egyptians.* This was so much so, that when Joseph, went to Pharaoh and told him of the oath that his father wished him to fulfill, Pharaoh allowed it, even allowing many of the elders of the house, and of the land, along with servants of the house to go with him to Canaan. But, upon arrival into the land of Canaan, the Canaanites saw the people that brought up Jacob(Israel), from Egypt, & they saw them mourning at Atad….& said “this is a grievous mourning for the Egyptians.”* This day brought about the name of “Abel Mitz’raim – אָבֵל מִצרַיִם,” which translates to the “Meadow of Egypt“, or the “Mourning of Egypt.“ All in the procession for the remembrance of the passing of Jacob. [the Patriarch of Israel]
[Gen. 50: 1-14]
Joseph’s brothers, thought surely after their father’s passing that Joseph would in one way or another return the favor for their jealousy of him from their past. But Joseph did no such thing, but returned to Egypt & witnessed the birth of his other grandchildren and great-grandchildren until his Joseph’s passing in Egypt. Joseph also made oath with the all of Israelites; that they should bring his bones out of Egypt & lay him to rest with his ancestors in the land of Canaan. [as his father Jacob, did]
Greetings in the name of His & Her Imperial Majesties Qedamawi Haile Sellassie I & Itege Menen Asfaw,
I welcome you all to a new regeneration of cycle Torah readings! This is another one of the many interpretations of the Scriptures from the light of Ras Tafari by, I, Lidj Yefdi (or Yefdeyah). I assure you that if you are patient with me, come with a willing mind and heart(ready to learn), you will receive more than what you might have asked for, in seeking the perspective of a Ras Tafarian’s I-sight (eyesight) into the study of the Scriptures. So,with this Hebrew Shabbot(or Sabbath day) if those who actually open up their Bibles to read in a Jewish/Hebrew cycle of readings, & thoroughly discern, have come to the opening of the Torah portions with Mishpatïm – מִּשְׁפָּטִים. On the Jewish or Hebraic Calendar in this year 5777, this Sabbath day would probably fall on the 28th – , & on the 29th – , of the month of Shébât – שְׁבָט, for this week, in this mode of study; for those out in the diaspora or outside of Jerusalem/Israel.(The Hebrew Calendar corresponds to a Lunar cycle of the Moon) &, from an Ethiopic-Christian perspective, in what may be known as the year 2009/2029/7509, on theEthiopic calendar. This calculation, with its readings from the Scriptures, would align to the 17th – ፲፯, & on the 18th – ፲፰, of the (ወርኀ)month of Yekatït – የካቲት. In the Scriptures, what is also known as Sír’âut – ሥራዓት. The Ethiopic calendar is solar(with its correspondence to the Sun)aligns to this Sabbath (or Senbet – ሰንበት) in the Ethiopian language of Amharic, which is currently one of the languages of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (the other language being Ge’ez-(ግእዝ).
Readings:
Exodus 21:1- 24:18
Jeremiah 34:8-22 ; chpt. 33: 25, 26
Matthew 5:38-42 ; chpt. 17: 1-11
Now, in summation of the study we have in front of us, this portion of the study of the Scriptures, laws/ordinances/judgments for the Passover(Pesach – פסח /Fasika – ፋሲካ) are set out. In addition to the Decalogue(Ten Commandments/Words), another series of laws were given to Moses, to give to the children of Israel. This has been accounted for as the covenant upon Mount Sinai (or the Sinaitic Covenant). God commands Moses, Aaron, & Aaron’s sons: Nadab and Abihu, to ascend the mountain.
[Ex. 24:9-11]
Covenant Code(detailed statutes)
[Exodus 21-23]
The instituting of Hebrews,( in particular the men ), to show up or appear, before God three times was established, with these detailed statutes.
Laws and ordinances, on servitude, child rearing, crime, and other aspects, are covered for the children of Israel to observe and do. This has been accounted for as the covenant upon Mount Sinai.
Feast of Unleavened Bread
(Passover – פֶּסַח), is a memorial of the Exodus from Egypt. It also observes, the avoiding all leavened grain products and similar foods of consumption. Most families or communities tell stories of the Exodus traditionally. Pesach(Passover) usually lasts eight days (for some others it may comprise seven days): Passover’s equivalent in Ethiopian Jewish/Hebrew tradition is called (Fasika – ፋሲካ) from other translated sources Fasika, is the equivalent for the meaning from/into Easter; in the English. Fasika has been an upkeep from the traditions and teachings of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church, since around fourth century A.D. Even, for what is known as a Christian church, this festival of Fasika (Easter/Passover) holds significance than what is known as Christmas. Fasika succeeds an approx., 56-day fasting period, which is has certain relevancy to the Western Christian ideas of Lent. Fasika, is known to be a a day of high celebration.
Also, in continuance of the giving of the laws, statutes and commandments, along with the judgments of YHWH; the children of Israel were also given more times of observances for the Hebrew people. These observances have become, what is known as the Moed’im – מועדים. [translated literally into “appointed times.”]
– notice the similarities in the (L) Ethiopian “Sahin” & the (R) Hebrew “Seder” plates.
Sh’mura Matz’ot – Rabbinical supervised unleavened bread; very much resembles the Injera [እንጀራ] prevalent in the cuisine of Ethiopia.
Feasts Of Weeks
Now, the second of these important feasts is the Feast of Weeks/Harvest, (Shav(b)uot / Ch’ag Shab(v)uot – חג שבעות) commemorates the day God gave the Torah/the LAW to the entire nation of Israel which had come to be assembled at Mount Sinai. Shavuot is linked to Passover, it also concludes the Counting of the Omer, of the seven weeks/counting of God’s festivals.
Feast of Tabernacles
and at the Feast of Tabernacles/Succoth. (Sukkot – סֻכּוֹת) The Feast of the Ingathering, is celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Tisrei, on the Hebrew/Jewish calendar. Moses told the children of Israel to gather for a reading of the Law during Sukkot every seventh year (Deut. 31:10-11). Succoth is a seven day holiday, and part of what is known in Jewish tradition as the Chol HaMoed (festival weekdays). Observance of Sukkot is detailed in the Book of this week’s Torah portion.
[Exodus 23:14]
In this portion of the Scriptures, important observances for the children of Israel, which have now become known as the Shalosh Regalim.
(or commonly known as the three national High Holy Days of Israel)
After this establishment Moses, was then summoned by God to ascend the mountain where he remained for forty days and forty nights.
Greetings in the name of His & Her Imperial Majesties Qedamawi Haile Sellassie I & Itege Menen Asfaw,
I welcome you all to a new regeneration of cycle Torah readings! This is another one of the many interpretations of the Scriptures from the light of Ras Tafari by, I, Lidj Yefdi (or Yefdeyah).
I assure you that if you are patient with me, come with a willing mind and heart(ready to learn), you will receive more than what you might have asked for, in seeking the perspective of a Ras Tafarian’s I-sight (eyesight) into the study of the Scriptures.
So,with this Hebrew Shabbot(or Sabbath day) if those who actually open up their Bibles to read in a Jewish/Hebrew cycle of readings, & thoroughly discern, have come to the opening of the Torah portions with W(V)aYeshe(v)b – וַיֵּשֶׁב. On the Jewish or Hebraic Calendar in this year 5777, this Sabbath day would probably fall on the 23rd –כג, & on the 24th –כד, of the month of Kislew(v) – כִּסְלֵו, for this week, in this mode of study; for those out in the diaspora or outside of Jerusalem/Israel. (The Hebrew Calendar corresponds to a Lunar cycle of the Moon) &, from an Ethiopic-Christian perspective, in what may be known as the year 2009/2029/7509, on the Ethiopic calendar. This calculation, with its readings from the Scriptures, would align to the 13th – ፲፫, & the 14th – ፲፬, of the month of Tah’sas – ታኅሣሥ. In the Scriptures, this portion of study would also be known as TeQ’emeT’e – ተቀመጠ. The Ethiopic calendar is solar (with its correspondence to the Sun) aligns to this Sabbath (or Senbet-ሰንበት) in the Ethiopian language of Amharic, which is currently one of the languages of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (the other language being Ge’ez-(ግእዝ).
Readings:
Genesis 37:1 – 40:23
Amos 2:6 – 3:8
Matthew 1:1-6 ; (same chapter: verses 16-25)
This kifil(portion) of the study of the Scriptures, deals with the stories of the lives of the B’nei Ysrael(or the sons of Israel-Jacob).
…each of them having a particular situation they had to deal with, in specific intervals of time, in their lives…
For instance, from the past parsha/kifil(portion), of W(V)ayishlaKH’-Lake’, Simeon & Levi, Jacob-Israel‘s sons by Leah, slew the Shechemites for the rape of their sister, Dinah.
Reuben, later violated his father, and his wife Bilhah, by sleeping with her in the depth of the night, while she thought that it was her husband. (so the firstborn, not only violated his father, but his birthright as well)
Benjamin, the youngest, is born of Jacob-Israel‘s wife, Rachel, but his birth goes “hand-in-hand” with Rachel‘s passing. (leaving him as the “baby of the family” & attracting much of Jacob‘s attention)
Now, in this portion of the study, Jacob-Israel settled in the land of Canaan. While in Canaan, Joseph, Jacob-Israel‘s elder son of Rachel, is adorned by his father with a beautiful coat with an array of colors and designs. The love, Joseph received from his father evoked the jealousy of his brothers, & the ability to tune into the dreams and visions, which God continued to send him, did no better for Joseph, pertaining to his brother’s envy.
[Gen. 37: 1-11]
Joseph‘s brothers were in Shechem feeding their flocks, & Jacob sent Joseph, to join them. But, because of their envy, Joseph’s brothers sought an opportunity and plotted against him(Joseph), to the point that they considered killing him.
[Gen. 37: 12-24]
the Ishmaelites
But, because the other sons of Jacob-Israel, had not found their brother Joseph in the place where they left him, which was a pit with no water. Then the other brother, made a story to tell their father that their brother was killed by a wild beast, for they wished not to tell Jacob-Israel, that they plotted rid themselves of their brother, for they were envious of him.
[Gen. 37: 25-36]
Now, in an interim, from the story ofJoseph; his brother, Judahmarries a Canaanite woman, whom was the daughter of Shua. The daughter of Shua bore Judah, three sons: Er, Onan &, Shelah. After the disobedience and deaths of the first two sons, Judah was left to care for his daughter-in-law, Tamar, whom had married his firstborn son, Er. Onan, was to take on responsibility of being the caretaker, & his brother’s keeper, in the matters of his sister-in-law, Tamar, but he(Onan) rejected the responsibility; & provoked God to punish him. So, Judah, as her(Tamar) father-in-law, proposed that she return to her family, & await until Shelah;Judah‘s youngest was to come of age, so that he may assume the position of being his brother’s keeper.
Shelah grew, but he was not given to Tamar, for a husband. So, she plotted to make Judah acknowledge that he had wronged her, in that his arrangement, responsibility, & commitment to her as a father-in-law, had not been kept.
[Gen. 38]
(still) from the film “La’Genese‘ [Genesis] of Judah & Tamar.
So, returning to Joseph‘s story; he ends up in Egypt, as a servant to Potiphar, a captain of the Egyptian guard. Joseph, while in servitude, is blessed by God that even the Egyptians sense that there is something special about him. Joseph finds himself in charge of the many things that someone of his status just hadn’t been able to attain. But, of course, a challenge to his continued success was inevitable. So, the wife of Potiphar, is enamored by Joseph, & continuously tried to persuade him to sleep with her: but, he resisted her, every time. But, in one instance, Potiphar was on leave from his home leaving Joseph in charge of all that he had. Potiphar, trusting Joseph, but Potiphar‘s wife, saw a chance to seize the opportunity to get Joseph all to herself. Joseph, again refused her, but she forced herself upon him, to the point that he had to flee from her, leaving his garment in her hand. She being ashamed & angered at Joseph, made false accusations, but turned the words in Potiphar‘s guards and Potiphar‘s ears so that Joseph, found himself in the prisons of Egypt, for betrayal, among other accusations.
[Gen. 39: 1-23]
Potiphar incarcerates Yosef(Joseph) for the accusations of his wife.
But, while in prison, Joseph is still favored by God, for staying steadfast even in the midst of his adversity; he receives the responsibility that not many would’ve as a prisoner, interpreting dreams and visions, like the ones he had as a child in the land of Canaan.
Greetings in the name of His & Her Imperial Majesties Qedamawi Haile Sellassie I & Itege Menen Asfaw,
I welcome you all to a new regeneration of cycle Torah readings! This is another one of the many interpretations of the Scriptures from the light of Ras Tafari by, I, Lidj Yefdi (or Yefdeyah).
I assure you that if you are patient with me, come with a willing mind and heart(ready to learn), you will receive more than what you might have asked for, in seeking the perspective of a Ras Tafarian’s I-sight (eyesight) into the study of the Scriptures.
So,with this Hebrew Shabbot(or Sabbath day) if those who actually open up their Bibles to read in a Jewish/Hebrew cycle of readings, & thoroughly discern, have come to the opening of the Torah portions with W(V)aYishlach- וַיִּשְׁלַח. On the Jewish or Hebraic Calendar in this year 5777, this Sabbath day would probably fall on the 16th – טז, & on the 17th –יז, of the month of Kislew(v) – כִּסְלֵו, for this week, in this mode of study; for those out in the diaspora or outside of Jerusalem/Israel. (The Hebrew Calendar corresponds to a Lunar cycle of the Moon) &, from an Ethiopic-Christian perspective, in what may be known as the year 2009/2029/7509, on the Ethiopic calendar. This calculation, with its readings from the Scriptures, would align to the 7th – ፯, & on the 8th – ፰, of the month of Tah’sas – ታኅሣሥ. In the Scriptures, this portion of study would also be known as Lake’ – ላከ. The Ethiopic calendar is solar (with its correspondence to the Sun) aligns to this Sabbath (or Senbet – ሰንበት) in the Ethiopian language of Amharic, which is currently one of the languages of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (the other language being Ge’ez-(ግእዝ).
Readings:
Genesis 32: 4- 36:43
Obadiah 1: 1-21
Hebrews 11: 11-20
Matthew 26: 36-46
In this portion of the study of the Scriptures, we begin with Jacob making his return to the land of Canaan, with his family after a twenty year tenure in Haran. (Aram)
[Gen. 32: 4-6]
Jacob set out to meet his brother, Esau, sought to do the same, upon hearing of Jacob‘s arrival in Hebron. Jacob, weary of the past events that took place with his brother, (…also his uncle/father-in-law…Laban) sent word ahead with gifts, to appease Esau.
[Gen. 32: 7-8]
Jacob, praying to God, to see him through the possibly unfavorable encounter with his brother, Esau; feared that an attempt on his life at the hands of brother Esau, would be inevitable. But, Jacob harkened to the call God made to him, of his father Isaac, and Abraham.
[Gen. 32: 9-32]
Jacob sees Esau afar off _ by James J. Tissot
Though, Esau came with many, Jacob was humble with only his family & those with them. Also, though between them (Esau & Jacob) it was seemingly “bad blood” with their recent history, they were both able to reconcile with one another.
[Gen. 33: 1-7]
Esau, then even invited Jacob to live in Seir(Edom), but Jacob chose to settle in Sukkot, near Shalem*. Nearby, Jacob erected an altar, to the name of the God that blessed him, continuously.
[Gen. 33: 8-20]
El Elohe Ysrael – Gen 33:20 ኤል ኤሎሄ እስራኤል “The Mighty God of Israel“ אל אלוהי ישראל
Dinah, the only daughter ofJacob, byLeah, then went out among the people of the land, & there was a Hivite, named Shechem, the son ofHamor, a prince of the country, took her in no formal way of courtship, but later spoke to the ideals of love for her, in which Dinah never objected too. Shechem spoke to his father to make arrangements to marry Dinah, but Jacob had heard of his daughter’s encounter with the Hivite prince, along with all of Jacob‘s sons. Hamor, sought to make peace between the Hivites and the Jacobites (Israelites), with marriages between the people, with the initiate being the union of Shechem & Dinah. But, Jacob‘s sons saw the actions of the Hivite prince to be morally a crime, against them.
[Gen. 34: 1-12]
Dinah – דִּינָה – ዲና– Dinah Bat-Leah (Dinah, daughter of Leah) –DinahBat-Yaicob (Dinah, daughter of Jacob) – DinahBat-Ysrael (Dinah, daughter of Israel)
The sons of Jacob, answered deceitfully, with the intent to punish the Hivites for morally wicked actions done to their sister. The sons of Jacob, made prerequisites pending the negotiations that the Jacobites would marry into the families of the Hivites. Shechem, and Hamor made haste that they and all the males of them should comply with the requests of the sons of Jacob, to gain not only the peaceable marriage to their daughters, but giving the daughters of the Hivites to the sons of Jacob to marry. Thus, gaining their consent to dwell together with them. For Jacob, blessed of God, was wealthy in flocks and substance. But, Simeon & Levi, foiled their plans and instead sacked Shechem. Jacob was inagered with his sons for the deeds, but Simeon & Levi saw it, as if their sister had been taken to be a harlot.
[Gen. 34: 13-31]
Jacob, then made it so that all of his household, were to know the God that preserved him throughout his years. So, he made sure that they put away strange things from among them, before going to Bethel once more. Deborah, who came with Jacob‘s mother Rebekah to the land of Canaan with Isaac, dies just before God appears to Jacob again. Rachel, Jacob‘s wife, then bear labor pains for the second time, & bear a second son, which she named “Benoni“(son of my sorrow), but Jacob named him, “Benjamin“(son of my right hand). But, Rachel passed at Ephrath, in Bethleham. Jacob set a memorial stone on the grave of his wife, Rachel.
[Gen. 35: 1-21]
Deborah & (little) Rebekah
Jacob & Leah, went to see Isaac, but while they were away Reuben, lusted after Bilhah & lay with her unknowingly to her before it was too late for her to notice that she was not with her husband; but Reuben loved her, as if she were to be his wife. “Jacob was exceedingly wroth with Reuben because he had lain with Bilhah.” (Apocrapha: Gen. 35) For this, Reuben defiled his birthright, as the firstborn of Israel.
Before his death, Isaac, saw & blessed his younger son Jacob, and his family.
Greetings in the name of His & Her Imperial Majesties Qedamawi Haile Sellassie I & Itege Menen Asfaw,
I welcome you all to a new regeneration of cycle Torah readings! This is another one of the many interpretations of the Scriptures from the light of Ras Tafari by, I, Lidj Yefdi (pronounced Lij, Yef-dee).
I assure you that if you are patient with me, come with a willing mind and heart(ready to learn), you will receive more than what you might have asked for, in seeking the perspective of a Ras Tafarian’s I-sight (eyesight) if those who actually open up their Bibles to read in a Jewish/Hebrew cycle of readings, & thoroughly discern, have come to seek insight) into the study of the Scriptures. So,with this Hebrew Shabbot (or Shabbat) we move into the opening of the Torah portion with C(K)ḥukat – חֻקַּת, on the 9th – ט, & the 10th – י, of the month of Tammuz – תמוז, in the year of 5776. (the Hebrew Calendar corresponds to a Lunar cycle of the Moon) From an Ethiopic-Christian perspective and calculation, where the current year is 2008/7508; these readings from the Scriptures would align to what is known as YäHíggu Ti’ízáz Y’h’ Näw – የሕጉ ትእዛዝ ይህ ነው, on the 8th – ፰, & on the 9th – ፱, of the month (ወርኀ) of Hämlæy – ሐምሌ. The Ethiopic calendar, which is solar (with its correspondence to the Sun) aligns to this Sabbath (or Senbet – ሰንበት) in the Ethiopian language of Amharic which is currently one of the languages of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (the other language being Ge’ez – ግእዝ).
Readings:
Numbers 19:1- 22:1
Judges 11: 1-33
Hebrews 9: 11-28
John 3: 10-21
On this Sabbath, we study where Moses and his brother Aaron, receive the ordinance of the law, in which God commanded them to take a “red heifer,” in the order for sacrifice/offering. Instead of this offering being of the male of the first year, this one was to be of the female; also, she was not to be offered in the Tabernacle (Mishkan/Dinkʷan) but, to be offered outside of the camp, for her blood was to be sprinkled seven(7) times before the Tabernacle of the congregation, with the finger of Eleazar (Levite priest-son of Aaron).
[Numb. 19: 1-10]
The law for the death of a man in a tent, was also given to the children of Israel, in this portion of the Scriptures. Seven(7) days shall the tent, any open vessel, which hath no covering, whosoever touched the one slain/deceased, in the open field, or the grave would be unclean.
[Numb. 19: 11-21]
Upon the trek of the children of Israel, when they had come to Kadesh-Barnea, Miriam the Prophetess, (Moses’ sister) was gathered to her people(passed to the spirit world)
[Numb. 20:1]
Miriam–מִרְיָם (Moses & Aaron’s sister) passes at Kadesh-Barnea in the month of Nisan.[Numb. 20: 1] Prophetess(Ex. 15:20, 21)
As the journey in the wilderness continued, the children of Israel grew restless once again. The congregation gathered themselves together against Moses and Aaron. They spoke ill off them, bringing them further into the wilderness to die of thirst, for there was no water. Moses and Aaron went before the Tabernacle and fell on their faces(bowing in a plea to God). God appeared to them, and spoke to Moses, instructing him to take his rod and gather the assembly of the children of Israel with Aaron. Then he was to speak to theRock, in front of the Hebrews and there water would come from the Rock; enough for the entire community of Israel. Moses, along with Aaron gathered the people and brought them before the Rock, but in frustration with the constant murmuring and doubt of the children of Israel, instead of speaking to the Rock, Moses struck it with his rod, twice and water came from quenching the thirst of all the people and their cattle.
[Numb. 20: 2-13]
Because of Moses’ disobedience, and because he waxed hot (became angered with the children of Israel; allowing his frustration to interfere with the instruction given to him by God); God told him that he would not bring the people into the land, which was promised to their forefathers. & the waters, which came from the Rock in that place, because the children of Israel strove with God; would be called Meribah (which was to mean= quarrel, to strive, or provocation)
[Numb. 20: 13]
Water From The Rock _wall painting of Moses in a Roman Catacomb dating to the 4th century AD.
Moses then sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom, requesting safe passage through the land of Edom, assuring that nothing would stolen and the Hebrews come not to quarrel with any of the inhabitants of the land. But, Edom would not allow Israel to pass through the land. Edom warned Israel that if Israel was to pass through Edom would come out with the sword. Moses speaking for Israel, assured again the nothing would taken and if so, it would be recompensed but, Edom refused once again; and came out to divert Israel from their path. Israel, then turned away from Edom and journeyed from Kadesh to Mount Hor.
[Numb. 20: 14-22]
{keep in mind: while going through this portion of the Scriptures lesson “Edom” equated/represents the , who became known as Edom; & when the Scriptures speak of “Israel,” even from a singular tone, it is speaking of the children of Israel/the Israelites. Jacob, twin brother of Esau, would become known as “Israel” & father what would be known as the Twelve Tribes Of Israel.}
Aaron–אַהֲרֹן–አሮን (Moses’ brother) High Priest of Israel Byzantine (Eastern Orthodox Christian) painting
God, then spoke to Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor. God said to them that Aaron (Moses’ brother), would be gathered to his people, and not enter into the land promised, to the children of Israel’s forefathers,for the rebellious actions at the waters of Meribah. So upon Mount Hor, Aaron’s place as the Kahin HaGadol(High Priest) would pass along to his eldest son, Eleazar. Moses was to take the garments and vestments of the High Priest and placed on and in the possession of his nephew, Eleazar. Aaron then passes, leaving the Priesthood in the hands of son Eleazar, at Mount Hor.
[Numb. 20: 23-29]
Mount Hor – הֹר הָהָר – ሖር ተራራ
A Canaanite king, whose name was Arad, heard word of the children of Israel making trek to Canaan and he went out to fight against them and took some of them prisoners. Israel, made vow with God, that if those of the Canaanite king Arad, who took some of the Hebrews as prisoners, were delivered into their hands, they would utterly destroy their cities. God heard them, and gave way to for them to keep their word, and it was made so, to the extent that the place where the king Arad, the Canaanite dominion was, would be called Hormah,for it was close to Mount Hor, where the passing of Aaron, was.
[Numb. 21: 1-3]
After the victory over Arad, the Canaanite king, the children of Israel journeyed from Mount Hor, by the way of the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom, and then the soul of the people grew weary, becoming discouraged. Again, they spoke against Moses, moaning and groaning for food and water. God sent fiery serpents, among the people and were bitten by them. Many of the children of Israel died because of this, and turned to Moses, asking him to forgive them their doubt, and intercede with God for them. Moses prayed for them and God instructed Moses, to make afiery serpent, and set it upon a pole so that every one that looked upon it would live. Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it on a pole and what God said, had come to pass. Those that looked upon the Brazen Serpent lived, in spite of being bitten by the other serpents.
[Numb. 21: 4-9]
The children of Israel set forward and then, making their journey East around Edom; (From Kadesh-through-Moab) until they came to Beer(pronounced Ba-e’yr) where they then were given water to drink from God.
[Numb. 21: 10-20]
Israel, sent messengers to Sihon the king of the Amorites, requesting permission safe passage through the land of the Amorites, in the same manner that Israel requested of Arad, whom was a Canaanite king. Israel would not take anything that was not their own and would not quarrel with any of the inhabitants of the land of the Amorites. Sihon, wouldn’t let Israel pass through either, and gathered all his people together, to go out against Israel. At Jahaz,the Amorites fought against Israel; Israel smote the Amorites with sword and then, possessed the lands from Arnon-to-Jabbok, even to the borders of the children of Ammon.
While Israel, dwelt in the land conquered of the Amorites, they also drove out the Amorites in Jaazer. The children of Israel then, went north, and Og, the king of Bashan, cam out against them but, God told Moses “…to fear him not…,” for he to would be delivered into his hand. There Israel, smote them and possessed the land there, as well. Wherein, at that point, the children of Israel pitched camp in the plains of Moab, on the side of Jordan(river), near Jericho.
[Numb. 21: 21-35]
* [ ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR FURTHER STUDY: ] *
1) Islamic, Sura al-Baqurah(سورة البقرة), has a strong connection with this week’s Torah portion/study.
Greetings in the name of His & Her Imperial Majesties Qedamawi Haile Sellassie I & Itege Menen Asfaw,
So, with this Hebrew Shabbot(or Sabbath day) if those who actually open up their Bibles to read in a Jewish/Hebrew cycle of readings, & thoroughly discern, nonetheless studied either the Torah portion of Ph(F)ïncḥas–פִּינְחָס, from the Jewish or Hebraic Calendar in the year 5775, this Sabbath day would probably be accounted for as the 24th-כד, & the 25th-כה, of the month of Támmuz-תמוז. (the Hebrew Calendar corresponds to a Lunar cycle of the Moon) From an Ethiopic-Christian perspective and calculation these readings from the Scriptures would align to what is known also as, Feenḥas-ፊንሐስ. This would calculate as the 3rd-፫, & the 4th-፬, of the month(ወርኀ) of Ḥämlé-ሐምሌ. The Ethiopic calendar, which is solar (with its correspondence to the Sun) aligns to this Sabbath (or Senbet-ሰንበት) in the Ethiopian language of Amharic which is currently one of the languages of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church(the other language being Ge’ez-ግእዝ).
Readings:
Numbers 25:10 – 30:1
I Kings 18:46 – 19:21
Romans 11: 2-32
In this study, we continue in the accordance to the last portion.(Balak) After what had become the Heresy of Baal-Peor, Phineas, the son of Eleazar, and the grandson of Aaron(Moses’ brother), lead in a moments notice, with zealot acts.
Pinchas ben-Eleazar (Phineas, the son of Eleazar; grandson of Aaron); Tribe of Lew[v]i _ accredited to Mr. John L. Johnson‘s work, the Black Biblical Heritage.
Phineas, in which this parsha study is named, from the Hebrew and the Ethiopic Amharic, had slain a Midianitish woman, who’s name was Cozbi, and a Simeonite prince of Israel; who’s name was Zimri. These two, along with many others partook in the turning away from God, in the sin of Baal-Peor. Phineas, had stood up for Israel, turning God’s wrath away from them because of his zealousy and understanding of the covenant that was to be kept, between Israel & YHWH.
“[a depiction]” Phineas, slaying the man of Israel, for his treachery, & the woman for her corruption. [Numb. 25: 7 & 8]–for full context–[read Numbers Chpt. 25, in entirety]
So, in a sense, because Phineas was willing to give his all to his God & for his people; seeing as how the Moabites and Midianites had conspired against Israel to bring them out of the favor of God; Phineas even went to the extent of going to war for God and them(children of Israel). Phineas’ actions coupled with his faith as well, opened the door in which God gave a Covenant of Peace. He and his those of his lineage would partake in it, continuing the Priesthood, among the lineage of Aaron(Moses’ brother).
[Numb. 25: 10-18]
[Ancient] Egypt & Ethiopia; Mirrors of a Hamo-Shemitic culture: Phineas’ Zealousy for God; Young & Valiant staff carrying King Tut(Tutankhamun)
Moses, was then instructed by God to take an account(census), for the second time, of the children of Israel, by family(or tribal lineage). [other census was taken inNumbers Chpt. 1: 1-16]
Because, of the waywardness of Israel’s faithfulness to God, their numbers dwindled and grew in spurts, while in the wilderness. (ie. the Golden Calf, the Rebellion of Korah, and at this point; post- the Heresy of Baal-Peor…not forgetting the other instances withing Israel while in the wilderness) So, Moses was instructed to take Eleazar, the High Priest(son of Aaron; father of Phineas), and number the children of Israel, once again, for God had said the because of the disobedience of this people, they should not enter into my rest. But the children that would come after them would partake in the covenant, made the Abraham, Isaac & Jacob; albeit that those children of the generation of the Exodus from Egypt, would uphold the covenant and abide by the laws, commandments and statutes of God.
[Numb. 26: 1-51]
The children of Israel, were numbered by their tribal lineages, for the second time, by Moses and Eleazar; for God was preparing to bring the children of the Israelites, who made the Exodus from Egypt to the wilderness; into the Land that was Promised.
[Numb. 26: 52-65]
Twelve Tribes of Israel; Land of Canaan, divided inheritance for the Tribes of Israel.
At this point, when the children of Israel, were receiving their plots and inheritances of the land, the Daughters of Zelophehad, came to Moses and the congregation in attempt to procure, the inheritance due to their father, who had passed & had no son pass his lineage to; for he(Zelophehad) had five daughters. Usually, the children of Israel made it customary for the son to inherit the lot of his father’s.
– credit to africaontheblog.com
Moses, in sincerity, took the Daughters of Zelophehad’s case to God, & God explained to Moses that though the children of Israel kept customary morals, the Daughters of Zelophehad had a very probable case. God instructed to grant the daughters the plot that was to be allotted to their father, had he bear a son, whom would carry on his lineage among Israel. From then on, it would not be a question whether or not a man bear a son to inherit his plot; because, the laws for possessing an inheritance from one parents among Israel, would not only come as a responsibility to the male children among Israel, but the responsibility would also come to the daughters, as well.
(Zelophehad; inheritance led to Manessah, son of Joseph)
[Numb. 27: 1-11 ]
The Daughters of Zelophehad _ painting by Iris Wexler
God then spoke to Moses, saying, go up to Mount Abarim, and see the land which will give to the children of Israel, to dwell. Moses, could view the land from afar, but he couldn’t enter in, because of his disobedience at the waters of Meribah, in Kadesh(when Moses struck the ROCK); so Moses would be gathered to his people, along with the generation that wandered in the wilderness.
[Numb. 27: 12-14]
Moses, spoke to God, atop Mount Abarim, requesting that he appoint the children of Israel, another who would succeed him in leading the Israel into the Promised Land.
There God said to Moses, that Joshua, the son of Nun, should succeed him, in leading the children of Israel into the Promised Land. Moses was to take Joshua, in front of Eleazar, the High Priest, and before the congregation of all the Hebrews to give him the charge & honour in the place of himself.(Moses)
[Numb. 27: 15-23]
Moses Blesses Joshua in the midst of all the children of Israel _painting by James J. Tissot
Sabbath [Numb. 28: 10-15]
Fourteenth/Fifteenth of the First Month(Passover) & the (feast of Unleavened Bread) [Numb. 28: 16-25]
Passover – “Pesach” – Feast of Unleavened Bread
Day of the Firstfruits(Festival of Weeks) [Numb. 28: 26-31]
Festival of Weeks – “Shab(v)uout” – Firstfruits
First Day of the Seventh Month(Rosh HaShannah) [Numb. 29: 1-6]
LeShanna Tob(v)ah T’cketeb(v) [Hebrew New Year Greeting] – “Rosh HaShanna” – Hebraic/Jewish New Year
Tenth Day of the Seventh Month(Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement) [Numb. 29: 9-11]
Yom Kippur – “Day of Atonement” – Yom HaKippurim
& the
Fifteenth Day of the Seventh Month(Feast of Tabernacles/Booths) [Numb. 29: 12-39]
Festival of Booths – “Sukkot” – Feast of Tabernacles
Greetings in the name of His & Her Imperial Majesties Qedamawi Haile Sellassie I & Itege Menen Asfaw,
So, with this Hebrew Shabbot(or Sabbath day) if those who actually open up their Bibles to read in a Jewish/Hebrew cycle of readings, & thoroughly discern, nonetheless studied either the Torah portion of Shoftim-שֹׁפְטִים, from the Jewish or Hebraic Calendar in the year 5774 year, this Sabbath day would probably be accounted for as the 3rd-ג , & the 4th-ד , day of the Hebrew month of the month of Elul-אֱלוּל . (the Hebrew Calendar corresponds to a Lunar cycle of the Moon) From an Ethiopic-Christian perspective and calculation these readings from the Scriptures would align to what is known also as, Ferajoch-ፈራጆች. This would calculate as the 23rd-፳፫, & the 24th-፳፬, of the month of Nehâsé-ነሐሴ . The Ethiopic calendar is solar (with its correspondence to the Sun) aligns to this Sabbath (or Senbet-ሰንበት) in the Ethiopian language of Amharic, which is currently one of the languages of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church(the other language being Ge’ez-(ግእዝ).
Readings:
Deuteronomy 16:18- 21:9
Isaiah 51:12- 52:12
John 1: 19-27
Acts 3: 22-23
This Sabbath study portion; Shoftim-שֹׁפְטִים , (in the Hebrew language, has equivalences to: magistrates[officers] or judges);
(in the Amharic language, the equivalent is plurally: Ferajoch-ፈራጆች; which more than likely could derived from words like: Feraj-ፈራጅ[could be considered as an police officer, or jailer; of the sort, from a modern sense]; also Tefáraj–ተፋራጅ; which could be considered as a judge or magistrate from the modern sense, as well: from the Amharic is equivalent to “one who brings justice.”)
– compilation from betelaustin.net
So, this Torah portion is at the point where Moses now instructs the children of Israel to set up judges and officers, throughout all of the tribes, whom should utilize just judgments in certain affairs.
[Deut. 16: 18-22]
the Sanhedrin _ [illustration from the 1883 Peoples Encyclopedia of Universal Knowledge]
In all of the gates that in possession of the children of Israel, no blemished, or defiled thing should be offered as sacrifice/offering to God. Neither, were the children of Israel to go after(worship) any other gods. They also were instructed to put evil away from among them.
[Deut. 17: 1-13]
סַנְהֶדְרִין Sanhedrin
A king/ruler was also to be appointed over the children of Israel. One, whom would not give himself utterly to seek after wealth & riches, or many women to wife(marry), so that his heart be turned away from God; his laws, ordinances, statutes and commandments. While upon the throne, the king was to write a copy the LAW, set before the priests; wherein he was to read & learn, all the days of his life so that the days of his life be prolonged. The king was to keep the all the commandments, like anyone else, & not think of himself, as being above any of his brethren, aside from his appointment by God.
[Deut. 17: 14-20]
[Deut. 17: 14-20] : ” …For thus says the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel…”_[Jer.33: 17]; “…Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me…”[I Kgs 8:25] “…Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel….”[I Kings 9:5]: RRR
Within the land, the tribe of Levi(Lewi), were to have no inheritance with the children of Israel. For God, was their portion of the inheritance, Offerings to God, would partaken on behalf of God, by the priests of the Levites; from among the sacrifices/offerings, would be the “priest’s due.”
[Deut. 18: 1-8]
Idolatry & the abominations, were not to be found among the children of Israel, for they were to inherit all nations.
[Deut. 18: 9-14]
God also said to Israel, that he would raise up a Prophet from among them. The words of his mouth would be of him, and they should take heed. For, at the mountain of Horeb, they feared the power, the voice and great fire of God, so much that they asked to not see it again, lest they perish.
(see; Deut. 1: 6, Deut. 4: 10, & Deut. 5: 1-21_ God spoke to Israel at Horeb)
(God is a consuming fire: Deut. 4 :24, Heb. 12: 29)
Mount Horeb – הַר חֹרֵב- ተራራ ኮሬብ aka “the Mountain of God/YHWH”
The only for the children of Israel to know if the Prophet was of God, would be for them to verify by a testing of his word. The testing would come in a criteria that would fit, as follows: 1. his/her, spoken words of prophecy coming to pass(or fulfillment; actualization), 2. he/she, would come in the NAME of God, & 3. if the prophecies followed along the guidelines of the LAW(Torah).
(could also be seen as the coming of the MesHIHa/Messiah)
[Deut. 18: 15-22]
The cities of refuge from within the gates of Israel’s inheritance were to also be set up. Especially, in the plight of the case of the slayer. When God was to cut out the wicked nations these cities were to set, to ensure that just judgment were rendered.
[Deut. 19: 1-21]
The Law regarding Warfare, was for the children of Israel to fear not, even if their enemies were greater in number or strength; for God would be with them. The priests were to encourage them, & men who set up houses, or married rather recently not having consecrated their homes or wives, should return or in the extreme, not go off to warfare, for their seeds were to be procured.(as spoken by the officers of Israel) Israel was to show peace to those who would show themselves peaceful, & go to war against those who would make war with them. But, they were to utterly destroy the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites and the Jebusites, as God commanded them.
[Deut. 20]
Deut. 20: 2
An Inquest or judiciary inquiry, in the case of death, of unknown/unaccounted corpse, for one slain in the field; would become the responsibility of the Priesthood to minister for the children of Israel, for they were chosen by God to work in service of Israel.
[Deut. 21:1-9]
An Image of a London Beth-Din with Rabbi J.H. Hertz(center) _ London’s Beth-Din as it functioned in the year of 1926. This artwork is titled “The World’s Oldest Tribunal” dating From Moses(mirroring the Ancient Hebraic court System). The Beth-Din [בית דין] or “Court of the Chief Rabbi.”
Greetings in the name of His & Her Imperial Majesties Qedamawi Haile Sellassie I & Itege Menen Asfaw,
So, with this Hebrew Shabbot(or Sabbath day) if those who actually open up their Bibles to read in a Jewish/Hebrew cycle of readings, & thoroughly discern, nonetheless studied either the Torah portion of Re’eh-רְאֵה, from the Jewish or Hebraic Calendar in the year 5774 year, this Sabbath day would probably be accounted for as the 26th-כו, & the 27th-כז, of the month of Ab(v)–אָב. (the Hebrew Calendar corresponds to a Lunar cycle of the Moon) From an Ethiopic-Christian perspective and calculation these readings from the Scriptures would align to what is known also as, Inéhō-እነሆ. This would calculate as the 16th-፲፮ , & the 17th-፲፯, of the month of Nehâsé-ነሐሴ . The Ethiopic calendar is solar (with its correspondence to the Sun) aligns to this Sabbath (or Senbet-ሰንበት) in the Ethiopian language of Amharic, which is currently one of the languages of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church(the other language being Ge’ez-(ግእዝ).
Readings:
Deuteronomy 11:26- 16:17
Isaiah 54:11- 55:5
John 7: 37-52
I John 4: 1-6
In this study portion of the Scriptures, we’ve come Re’eh(רְאֵה), which in the Hebrew language means “to see.” In the Amharic language, the word used as an equivalent for the name of this parsha is more properly…would be; Ra’iy-ራእይ. Theses words in the ancient tongues divulge the meanings: “to see,” “have a vision,” “behold,” or “make sight of.”
This portion of our reading, in the Book of Deuteronomy, begins on verse 26, where Moses is continuing to instruct the children of Israel, in the ways of God’s statutes, laws, and commandments; especially for the entry into the Land of Promise. Causing these instructions to become known among all Israel, whereas it would be well with them. God told Moses, to teach the children of Israel these lessons, for Moses explained that God had set a Blessing & a Curse before them. Following the ways of God would render blessings upon them, and turning away would bring curse upon them. The children of Israel, were clearly free to choose.
[Deut. 11: 26-32]
The conditions of the blessing in the land, for the children of Israel were also given by Moses, from God. The children of Israel were to observe, and do the will of God for it would determine the prosperity of their dwelling in the land. The laws, statutes, and commandments were laid out so the children of Israel, would teach them to their children for God’s laws and covenant with Israel would be an everlastingcovenant; given they take heed of themselves.
[Deut. 12]
Now, knowing that they were given the chance to choose; the children of Israel, were to also recognize that it would be necessary to know wherein they were to discern between choices. The children of Israel were warned to be wary of prophets or dreamers of dreams that would arise among them, and to take precaution that their signs and their wonders, would not lead them away from the ways of God’s commandments.
[Deut. 13]
Then, the ordination for what would become known as Kashrut-כַּשְׁרוּת , or Kosher-כָּשֵׁר , among the Jewish people of today’s society. But from its roots in the Hebrew language , it is the laws of God, to the Hebrew people, showing what would be “fit” for consumption; concerning food.
[Deut. 14]
Now, in dealing with servants: those of the inheritance and those of foreign origin there was, of course, a protocol for the children of Israel, as well. The Hebrew servant was to be absolved from his Hebrew creditor, in the “Sabbath year–Shemittah” or the 7th year. But, it would be up to the Hebrew creditor to absolve a debt from a foreigner or one not of the origin of the Hebrew people. God sought that none should be poor among Israel, so in this act, the children of Israel would contribute to their own prosperity in another form.
[Deut. 15]
“…for the LORD thy God blessed thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend to many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee…”[Deut. 15: v6]
The children of Israel received what is known now, as the significance of the Shalosh Regaliim, or the three Feasts of YHWH.
Greetings in the name of His & Her Imperial Majesties Qedamawi Haile Sellassie I & Itege Menen Asfaw,
So, with this Hebrew Shabbot(or Sabbath day) if those who actually open up their Bibles to read in a Jewish/Hebrew cycle of readings, & thoroughly discern, nonetheless studied either the Torah portion of Korach/KoraKH‘/Koraḥ-קֹרַח, from the Jewish or Hebraic Calendar in the year 5774 year, this Sabbath day would probably be accounted for as the 22nd-כב, & the 23rd-כג, of the month of Siw(v)an-סִיוָן. (the Hebrew Calendar corresponds to a Lunar cycle of the Moon) From an Ethiopic-Christian perspective and calculation these readings from the Scriptures would align to what is known as Q'(Ḳ)oräy–ቆሬ. This would calculate as the 13th-፲፫, & the 14th-፲፬, of the month(ወርኀ) of Seney’-ሰኔ. The Ethiopic calendar, which is solar (with its correspondence to the Sun) aligns to this Sabbath (or Senbet-ሰንበት) in the Ethiopian language of Amharic which is currently one of the languages of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church(the other language being Ge’ez-ግእዝ).
Readings:
Numbers 16:1 – 18:32
I Samuel 11:14 – 18:32
Romans 13: 1-7
Now, in continuance of our studies of Torah, we come to the parsha(portion) of Korah’. Now, in this study of the Scriptures, a Levite, named Korah’ (ben Izhar- son of Izhar), joins himself wth Dathan & Abiram, who are Reubinites(of the Tribe of Reuben), and two-hundred & fifty princes of Israel. This group began a rebellion, that challenged the authority of Moses and Aaron, among the children of Israel.
[Numb. 16:1-19]
God instructed Moses and Aaron, to get away from Korah and his rebellious few, and tell the children of Israel to separate themselves as well; for he would consume them
[Numb. 16: 20-35]
The Earth Swallows Up Korah (Death of Korah’s Rebellion) _painting by Gustave Dore’
God then, spoke to Moses to tell Eleazar(Aaron’s son; a Priest of Levi), to take the censors of Korah, which they took in the Tabernacle for the fire and the incense, and make them broad plates for a covering of the altar. “They shall be a sign to the children of Israel.”
[Numb. 16:36-40]
The next day the children of Israel, murmured against Moses & Aaron, saying, “…they killed people of God…,” and then a plague fell upon them(Israel) and more died, even after those of Korah’s Rebellion suffered judgment.
[Numb. 16:41-50]
Korah and the rebellion swallowed by the earth – Holman Bible illustration (1890)
God then, instructed Moses to gather the staffs of the Princes Of Israel; one for each of the tribes (12) and adding one more the tribe of Levi, in which, Aaron would be the head. (making that thirteen [13] staff-rods). God would then choose the staff to show where he would place his authority among the children of Israel, to put an end to their murmuring. Moses, took the staffs and placed them in the Tabernacle of Witness.
[Numb. 17: 1-7]
The very next morning, Moses entered into the Tabernacle, only to find that Aaron’s rod, had blossomed and brought forth buds, and also yielded almonds. Moses brought forth the staff of Aaron, by God’s command to be a witness/memorial to Israel of God’s will & way. Whomsoever go against God’s way would not share in his rest.
[Numb. 17:8-13]
Aaron’s Rod Budding (illustration from the 1728 Figures de la Bible)
God then spoke to Aaron, saying, that he and his sons (lineage), were to perform the duties of service in the Tabernacle, so no wrath would anymore fall upon Israel. The Levites were to administer the reception of of offerings made by the children of Israel to God in the Tabernacle; but they wouldn’t have an inheritance as the rest of the children of Israel(Tribes) had. The reason being was & is, because the “tithes” of Israel would be given to them by God.
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![wayishlach - parsha [jacob - well and altar at shalem_el elohe ysrael]](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/wayishlach-parsha-jacob-well-and-altar-at-shalem_el-elohe-ysrael.jpg)
![chukat - parsha [the red heifer_on_logs]](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/chukat-parsha-the-red-heifer_on_logs.jpg)
![chukat - parsha [maps-bible-archeology-exodus-route-overview-kadesh-barnea-jordan] bible.ca](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/chukat-parsha-maps-bible-archeology-exodus-route-overview-kadesh-barnea-jordan-bible-ca.jpg)
![chukat - parsha [the brazen serpent- son of man]](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/chukat-parsha-the-brazen-serpent-son-of-man.gif)
![chukat - parsha [the brazen serpent] www-personal.umich.edu](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/chukat-parsha-the-brazen-serpent-www-personal-umich-edu.jpg)
![Pinchas ben-Eleazar (Phineas, the son of Eleazar; grandson of Aaron); Tribe of Lew[v]i](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/pinchas-parsha-phinehas-ben-eleazar.jpg)
!["[a depiction]" Phineas, slaying the man of Israel, for his treachery, & the woman for her corruption. [Numb. 25: 7 & 8]--for full context--[read Numbers Chpt. 25, in entirety]](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/pinchas-parsha-phineas-slaying-zimrisimeonite-and-cozbi-the-midianitish-woman.jpg)
![[Ancient] Egypt & Ethiopia; Mirrors of a Hamo-Shemitic culture: Phineas' Zealousy for God; Young & Valiant staff carrying King Tut(Tutankhamun)](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/pinchas-parsha-phineas-zealousy-joined-with-his-wisdomzimri-n-cozbi.jpg)
![balak - parsha [land of canaan before conquest]](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/balak-parsha-land-of-canaan-before-conquest.jpg)
![haazinu - parsha [moses_on_mount_abarim]](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/haazinu-parsha-moses_on_mount_abarim.jpg)
![the Sanhedrin _ [illustration from the 1883 Peoples Encyclopedia of Universal Knowledge]](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/shoftim-parsha-the-sanhedrin-illustration-from-the-1883-peoples-cyclopedia-of-universal-knowledge.jpg)
![[Deut. 17: 14-20] : ” …For thus says the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel…”_[Jer.33: 17]; "...Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me..."[I Kgs 8:25] "...Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel...."[I Kings 9:5]: RRR](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/shoftim-parsha3.jpg)
![shoftim - parsha [levites blow the trumpets]](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/shoftim-parsha-levites-blow-the-trumpets.jpg)
![korach - parsha [Lewiim - descent]](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/korach-parsha-lewiim-descent.jpg)
![korach - parsha [eleazar priest]](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/korach-parsha-eleazar-priest.jpg)
![korach - parsha [staffs of the Princes of Israel]](https://rastafarirenaissance.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/korach-parsha-staffs-of-the-princes-of-israel.jpg)
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