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Jesus referred to this event when he explained who he is and why he came (John 3:14–15).
By the time of King Hezekiah, around 700 BC, the bronze snake had become an object of worship in Jerusalem. The people were burning incense to it, so Hezekiah destroyed it (2 Kings 18:4).
As Israel journeyed to the promised land, they traveled from Mount Hor to the plains of Moab (22:1). The story of Israel's journey emphasizes the Lord's patient plan to lead Israel into Canaan despite their weaknesses.
The general direction of their travel is clear. However, the exact path they took is not known today. Many of the places mentioned are difficult to identify.
Archaeological evidence at some sites does not match the time usually connected with the wilderness period. Because of this, there are still serious questions about geography and history in the wilderness journey.
People
Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Glossary
Book of the Wars of the Lord Bronze Snake, Bronze Serpent Deuteronomy, Book of Disease Fiery Serpent Hezekiah Kenites Numbers, Book of Snake
Topics
God: Mercy of Intercession: Answered: That the Plague of the Fiery Serpents Would Stop Israel: are Scourged with Fiery Serpents Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Zalmonah: Brazen Serpent Raised Up Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God: Moses and Aaron: Healing by Brazen Serpent Miracles: Catalogue of The Scourge of Serpents Salvation: Illustrated by Typified by the Bronze Serpent Salvation: Typified Serpent: The Wound of, Miraculously Healed by Looking Upon the Bronze Snake, Erected by Moses Serpents: Miracles Connected With: Israelites Cured by Looking at One of Brass Snakes Symbols and Similitudes: The Bronze Serpent, of Christ The Death of Christ: Mode of Prefigured