Numbers 27:4
"“Our father died in the wilderness. He was not among the company of those who gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah, but he died in his own sin. He had no sons."
Key Reflection
This passage highlights Moses' father-in-law Jethro's view that Joshua was to inherit leadership because Moses had no sons. By noting that Moses did not die alongside those who rebelled against God (like Korah), it underscores his faithful service, yet still acknowledges he died as a result of God’s judgment for his own sin, making way for Joshua's new role in leading the people.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes