Old Testament Daily Bible Verse

In this daily Bible reading God commands Moses to take full vengeance for the sons of Israel on the Midianites. The Midianites had corrupted many Israelis, using their women to lead the Israeli men astray to worship the Midianite deities or demons. The Midianites purposely did this at the advice the prophet Balaam. So, Moses sent 12,000 warriors, 1000 from each tribe, to destroy the Midianites. Israel killed all the Midianite men but spared some…

In this daily Bible reading God instructs Moses on the feasts that Israel was to observe when they occupied the promised land. I believe these feasts served the purpose of keeping God in mind for Israel. They also provided a forum for atoning sacrifices for the sins of the people, so that God could be near to them. Later, when Israel turned away from God, it was largely because they stopped observing these feasts. They…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of God instructing Moses regarding dividing the promised land among the tribes of Israel. The land was to be apportioned according to the size of each tribe. The size of each tribe was determined by the census taken at the end of the Exodus journey. God also pointed out to Moses that none of the people who had previously refused to occupy the land would be entering…

In this daily Bible reading God told Moses and Eleazar, the son of Aaron, to take a census of Israel of all the males 20 years old and upward, those able to go out to war. Here are the results: Reuben – 43,730               Ephraim – 32,500 Simeon – 22,200               Benjamin – 45,600              Gad – 40,500                      Dan – 64,400 Judah – 76,500                  Asher – 53,400 Zebulun – 60,500              Naphtali – 45,400 Manasseh – 52,700           Issachar…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of Balak, King of Moab, again asking Balaam, the prophet, to curse Israel. Balaam told Balak that he could only speak words that God had given him to speak. On two previous occasions, Balaam had blessed Israel according to God’s words. So, Balak guided Balaam to a third location overlooking the massive camp of Israel hoping for a curse against Israel. However, Balaam once again blessed Israel.…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of Israel establishing their camp on the border of Moab which borders the Jordan River. The King of Moab, Balak, was aware of Israel and was concerned that Israel would cause problems for Moab. So, Balak sent for a prophet named Balaam who lived nearby. Balaam was notorious in that whoever he blessed became blessed and whoever he cursed became cursed. Balak wanted Balaam to curse Israel.…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of the people once again grumbling against God and Moses. They were tired and discouraged and were becoming impatient with the long journey. So, God once again disciplined them to restore order. God sent serpents among the people. The serpents bit the people, and many of them died because of the poison. God then instructed Moses to make a serpent out of bronze and put it on…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of Moses committing the sin that would prevent him from entering the promised land. Israel had traveled to the Wilderness of Zin which was void of water. The people became angry at Moses for leading them to such a desolated place. They even wished that they had died rather than suffer from thirst. God then told Moses to speak to the rock from which waters would flow.…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of the people grumbling against Moses and Aaron for causing the deaths of the people who rebelled against Moses and Aaron. Their grumblings displeased God. So, God intended to kill all who were complaining. God started a plague that killed many (14,700 people).  However, Moses interceded for the people, and the plague was checked. God then performed a sign which validated His selection of Aaron to be…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of three Levites leading a rebellion against Moses and Aaron: Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. These men believed that they were just as capable as Moses and Aaron to lead Israel. They were also angry that they were to wander for 40 more years in the wilderness and die; not reaching the promised land. They wanted to lead Israel back to Egypt where they had lived comfortably. Their…