Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 21:1 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Numbers 21:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 21 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Bronze Serpent
“And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners.”
Numbers 21:1 (KJV)
Historical Context for Numbers 21:1
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Commentary on Numbers 21:1
King Arad attacked Israel and took prisoners. This unprovoked assault demonstrated that Israel faced genuine military threats requiring divine intervention. God's people experience real opposition; faith doesn't eliminate conflict but provides divine resource for victory. Israel's vow (verse 2) showed they learned to seek God's help rather than trust human strength.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 21:1
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“the king of Arad”
“Moses' brother-in-law”
“one; the king of Arad”
“save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: they took all in battle.”
“and spied out the land from the wilderness of Zin to Rehob”
“and the Canaanite who lived in that mountain”
“he and all his people”
“neither did their own arm save them; but your right hand”
“and struck them at the descent; and the hearts of the people melted”