Moses
Leader and lawgiver of Israel.
Moses receives and communicates God's laws and instructions to the Israelites, including offerings and the consequences of unintentional and intentional sins.
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Key Figures — Numbers 15
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The Israelites
The chosen people of God receiving the law.
The Israelites are given specific instructions on offerings and are reminded of the importance of obedience to God's commands.
Related passagesThe man who gathered sticks on the Sabbath
An example of disobedience to God's command.
This man violated the Sabbath by gathering sticks, leading to his execution as a demonstration of the seriousness of intentional sin.
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