16 18<\/strong>. are an editorial note. The compiler who placed side by side the two narratives in Num 25:1-15<\/em><\/span> here combines them in such a way as to represent the Midianites<\/em> as responsible for tempting Israel in both cases. And at the same time he anticipates the command given to Moses in Num 31:1<\/span>.<\/p>\n And the Lord spake unto Moses<\/strong>,…. This was some time after the above affair happened; how long it was is not certain; and a little time before the death of Moses, see Nu 31:1<\/span>:<\/p>\n saying<\/strong>; as follows.<\/p>\n The Lord now commanded Moses to show hostility ( to the Midianites, and smite them, on account of the stratagem which they had practised upon the Israelites by tempting them to idolatry, “in order that the practical zeal of Phinehas against sin, by which expiation had been made for the guilt, might be adopted by all the nation” ( Baumgarten<\/em>). The inf. abs<\/em>. , instead of the imperative<\/em>, as in Exo 20:8<\/span>, etc. , in consideration of Peor<\/em>, and indeed, or especially, in consideration of Cozbi<\/em>. The repetition is emphatic. The wickedness of the Midianites culminated in the shameless wantonness of Cozbi the Midianitish princess. “ Their sister<\/em>,” i.e., one of the members of their tribe. – The 19th verse belongs to the following chapter, and forms the introduction to Num 26:1<\/span>.<\/p>\n (Note: In the English version this division is adopted. – Tr.)<\/p>\n 16 And the LORD<\/B> spake unto Moses, saying, 17 Vex the Midianites, and smite them: 18 For they vex you with their wiles, wherewith they have beguiled you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi, the daughter of a prince of Midian, their sister, which was slain in the day of the plague for Peor’s sake.<\/P> God had punished the Israelites for their sin with a plague; as a Father he corrected his own children with a rod. But we read not that any of the Midianites died of the plague; God took another course with them, and punished them with the sword of an enemy, not with the rod of a father. 1. Moses, though the meekest man, and far from a spirit of revenge, is ordered to vex the Midianites and smite them,<\/I> v.<\/span> 17<\/span><\/U><\/I><\/span>. Note, We must set ourselves against that, whatever it is, which is an occasion of sin to us, though it be a right eye or a right hand that thus offends us, Mat 5:29<\/span>; Mat 5:30<\/span>. This is that holy indignation and revenge which godly sorrow worketh, 2 Cor. vii. 11<\/span>. 2. The reason given for the meditating of this revenge is because they vex you with their wiles,<\/I> v.<\/span> 18<\/span><\/U><\/I><\/span>. Note, Whatever draws us to sin should be a vexation to us, as a thorn in the flesh. The mischief which the Midianites did to Israel by enticing them to whoredom must be remembered and punished with as much severity as that which the Amalekites did in fighting with them when they came out of Egypt, Exod. xvii. 14<\/span>. God will certainly reckon with those that do the devil’s work in tempting men to sin. See further orders given in this matter, ch.<\/I><\/span> xxxi. 2<\/span>.<\/P> <\/p>\n Verses 16-18:<\/strong><\/p>\n The text reveals that the Midianites were the instigators of the plot against Israel, possibly at the direction of Balaam. God decreed that Moses and Israel should execute judgment upon them for their complicity.<\/p>\n “Vex,” tsarar, “to be distressed,” also translated “to be in trouble, oppress, afflict, bind up.” The Midianites had oppressed Israel; now God instructed Moses to be His agent to oppress them.<\/p>\n “Wiles,” nekel, <\/strong>“fraud, deceit,” dolioteti <\/strong>(Sept.) “deceit, craft, guile.”<\/p>\n “Beguiled,” nakal, <\/strong>“to deceive,” the root word for “wiles.”<\/p>\n The meaning: the Midianites had conspired to deceive Israel to cause them to violate Jehovah’s law, and thus bring upon themselves His judgment. For this cause, God commanded Moses to oppress Midian.<\/p>\n God will not allow to go unpunished any hand that is raised against His people, see 1Ch 16:21, 22; Ps 105:14, 15.<\/p>\n C. JEHOVAH DENOUNCES THE MIDIANITES vv. 1618 Num. 25:16<\/span>. And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 17. Vex the Midianites, and smite them: 18. For they vex with their wiles, wherewith they have beguiled you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi, the daughter of a prince of Midian, their sister, which was slain in the day of the plague for Peors sake.<\/p>\n PARAPHRASE<\/strong><\/p>\n Num. 25:16<\/span>. And the Lord said unto Moses, 17. Vex the Midianites and strike them. 18. They have harassed you with their wiles, with which they have enticed you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi, the daughter of the prince of Midian and their sister, who was slain on the day of the plague because of Peor.<\/p>\n COMMENTARY<\/strong><\/p>\n Quite properly, PC reminds the reader that, while the account of defection begins with the Moabites, it concludes with the Midianites because the sin of the women of the latter nation were studied and deliberate. The women of Moab, on the other hand, were but indulging in their personal passions. It is further suggested that the Moabites were not acting upon advice of Balaam, as were the Midianites, in a plot to entangle the Israelites in heathen rites and heathen sins which would alienate them from the favour of God, (p. 344).<\/p>\n The text quite certainly suggests that the Midianite women had acted deliberately and craftily. Later Scripture (Num. 31:16<\/span>) names this motive and incriminates Balaam. When God instructs Moses to Vex the Midianites, the command is made very emphatic by repetition. The account will proceed quickly to the military census, taken as an initial step in preparation for moving against the Midianites in battle (see Num. 31:5<\/span>). It is a logical inference that the actions of Zimri and Cozbi were not isolated, but may have been common among the Israelites as they were lured by the women of Midian. We see the culmination, then, of the invidious plot of these enemies of Gods people.<\/p>\n QUESTIONS AND RESEARCH ITEMS<\/strong><\/p>\n 478.<\/p>\n Explain why God sentences Midian to a sad end, but says nothing comparable to Moab.<\/p>\n 479.<\/p>\n How severe is the punishment expressed for Midian? How is the severity emphasized?<\/p>\n 480.<\/p>\n Explain what part Balaam played in the actions of the Midianite women.<\/p>\n 481.<\/p>\n What immediate steps are taken to prepare for the actions of vengeance against the Midianites?<\/p>\n Num 25:16<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ‘And Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,’ <\/p>\n Then Yahweh added a further sentence to His judgment. <\/p>\n Num 25:17-18<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ‘Vex the Midianites, and smite them, for they vex you with their wiles, with which they have beguiled you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi, the daughter of the prince of Midian, their sister, who was slain on the day of the plague in the matter of Peor.’ <\/p>\n What had happened had been a result of a deliberate policy by the Midianites. They had hoped that by wooing Israel from Yahweh they would turn Him against them. Thus they had approved of their young women and the young women of Moab leading Israelite males astray for this purpose. It was seen to be Midianite policy (Num 31:16<\/span>) that had brought the plague on Israel and had led so many into idolatry and death. They were thus murderers. Therefore, like the Canaanites, they had to be slain. There had to be death for death. <\/p>\n It is noteworthy that this section of Numbers, which has contained so much of victory should end with Israel’s failure. It was Yahweh’s constant reminder that pride comes before a fall. It was an early warning of how careful they must be when they entered the land. <\/p>\n If we take this precept spiritually, it teaches that we are not to spare, nor suffer our eye to pity any, however dear or near to us in nature, who tempt us from our GOD. Deu 13:6-11<\/span> .<\/p>\n And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying, 16 18. are an editorial note. The compiler who placed side by side the two narratives in Num 25:1-15 here combines them in such a way as to represent the Midianites as responsible for tempting Israel in both cases. 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