Numbers 20 · Scofield
water (See Scofield " Numbers 20:8 ") .
speak ye unto the rock before their eyes See Exodus 17:5 . (See Scofield " Exodus 17:5 ") . The rock (Christ) 1 Corinthians 10:4 once smitten, needs not to be smitten (crucified) again. Moses' act exalted himself Numbers 20:10 and implied (in type) that the one sacrifice was ineffectual, thus denying the eternal efficacy of the blood ; Hebrews 9:25,26 ; 10:3,11,12 . The abundant water (grace reaching the need of the people, despite the error of their leader) tells of refreshing and power through the Spirit.
angel (See Scofield " Hebrews 1:4 ") .
died The death of Aaron marks the end of the wanderings. Henceforth Israel marches or halts, but does not wander. (See Scofield " Numbers 15:1 ") .