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Numbers 11:15 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Numbers 11:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 11 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.”
Numbers 11:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 11:15
Moses' prayer reaches its climax: 'And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand.' This shocking request reveals the depth of Moses' despair—he preferred death to continued burden of leading rebellious Israel. Yet this wasn't merely despair but also faith: Moses believed death would be preferable to dishonoring God through inadequate leadership or to watching God judge the people.The conditional 'if I have found favour in thy sight' shows Moses still sought God's will. He wasn't demanding death but requesting it as an alternative if the burden wouldn't otherwise be lifted. T...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 11:15
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“and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die”
“that I will in no way be disappointed”
“Yahweh”
“when the sun arose”
“that my days should be consumed with shame?”
“Yahweh”
“if you will”
“death rather than my bones.”