Specific instructions are given on offerings, including burnt offerings and sin offerings, detailing the type and quantities of animals and accompanying grain and drink offerings for specific days. Each set of offerings is in addition to daily continual burnt offerings.
On the eighth day, a solemn assembly is required, and offerings include one bullock, one ram, seven lambs, and one goat as a sin offering alongside grain and drink offerings.
Moses emphasizes these offerings should be performed during the set feasts, alongside vows, freewill, burnt, grain, drink, and peace offerings.
Moses conveys all these instructions to the Israelites exactly as the Lord commanded.
Rules regarding vows are outlined: men must keep their vows without breaking their word. Special conditions are stated for women's vows, depending on approval or disapproval by fathers or husbands.
Widows and divorced women are bound by their vows. Husbands have the authority to nullify their wives' vows but must bear any consequences for doing so.
The statutes given by God establish guidelines for managing vows within families, ensuring proper adherence and accountability.
God commands Moses to gather the Israelites for war against the Midianites to avenge their wrongdoing. Twelve thousand warriors are selected for battle, and they are accompanied by holy instruments and war trumpets.
The Israelites defeat the Midianites, killing all male adversaries, including five Midianite kings and Balaam, who had influenced Israel’s sin. They capture women, children, cattle, and goods as spoils of war and destroy all Midianite cities and strongholds with fire.
Moses is angered upon the army's return for sparing the Midianite women, who were instrumental in leading Israel into sin. He orders the execution of all male children and women who had been with men, sparing only virgin females.
The spoils of war are divided between the troops and the congregation, with specific portions dedicated as an offering to the Lord and given to the Levites. The large quantities of animals and captives are counted and distributed accordingly.
The captains of the armies present gold jewelry as an oblation to the Lord in gratitude for losing no soldiers in battle. Moses and Eleazar collect and dedicate it as a memorial.
Reubenites and Gadites, possessing vast herds, request to settle in the fertile lands of Jazer and Gilead east of the Jordan instead of crossing into Canaan.
Moses initially rebukes them, fearing it will discourage the Israelites as past events did, but they agree to assist in conquering Canaan before returning to their settled lands.
Moses grants their request, giving lands to them and half the tribe of Manasseh. They build cities for their families and livestock, fulfilling their promise to fight for Canaan alongside the other tribes.
The journeys of the Israelites from Egypt through the wilderness are meticulously recounted, listing their camps and movements under God’s guidance, with specific events highlighted, such as leaving Egypt after Passover, crossing the Red Sea, and receiving the law at Sinai.
After recounting the journey to Moab, God reiterates instructions through Moses about driving out the inhabitants of Canaan, destroying their idols, and dividing the land by lot. Failure to do so will result in suffering from remaining inhabitants and God's judgment.
God outlines the boundaries of the Promised Land and appoints leaders, including Eleazar and Joshua, along with tribal princes, to oversee the territory allocation among the tribes.
The Levites are designated 48 cities, including six cities of refuge where accidental killers can seek protection until judged. The terms for murder and refuge are clarified, emphasizing fairness and upholding justice to avoid polluting the land.
The chief fathers address Moses about inheritance issues involving the daughters of Zelophehad. To preserve inheritance within tribes, God commands the daughters to marry within their tribe, ensuring tribal land remains intact.
Moses communicates these statutes and commands before his death, preparing the Israelites for their entry into Canaan and adherence to God's covenant and laws.