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Numbers 20:1 Cross-References

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Water from the Rock at Meribah

Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.

Numbers 20:1 (KJV)

Historical Context for Numbers 20:1

People Mentioned

J
Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)
M
Miriamsister of Moses (EXO 15:20)

Commentary on Numbers 20:1

This verse marks a major transition: Israel returns to Kadesh (scene of their earlier rebellion, Numbers 13-14) and Miriam dies and is buried there. The terse statement 'Miriam died there, and was buried there' suggests the passing of the Exodus generation. Miriam had been a prophetess who led Israel's women in praise after the Red Sea crossing (Exodus 15:20-21), making her death symbolically significant. The first generation's leaders—Miriam, then Aaron (Numbers 20:28), then later Moses (Deuteronomy 34:5)—would all die before Canaan's conquest, illustrating that the unfaithful generation coul...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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