Numbers is a book full of rules and war. If an Israelite sins killing a few animals squares the deal with Jehovah and all is forgiven. The Israelites keep straying from god with dire consequences and they never learn from the past killings of their murderous god. The children of Israel meet giants and kill many all of the indigenous people they come across. God even tells them how to divide up the booty (gods words, not mine.)
I am still in search of the gentle god who loves us in this book but have only seen a jealous god among many other gods who loves spilled blood and burnt offerings. Excuse me if I will not bow to this bloodthirsty maniac.
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