Daily Readings in the Bible Numbers 5-6

The first four chapters of Numbers outline the layout of the camps, and the duties of the Levites. Instructions for life in the camp begins with chapter five. If the Lord was going to dwell with His people then it was important that Israel kept themselves from any defilement (Num. 5:3). Instructions included lepers being quarantined outside the camp; dishonest gain being confessed and offended parties being repaid; and suspected immorality being tested before God. Purity, honesty, and truth...