5 figures
Leader of the Israelites and mediator between God and the people.
Moses is instructed by God to speak to the rock to bring forth water, but he strikes it instead, leading to God's judgment that he will not enter the Promised Land.
High Priest and brother of Moses.
Aaron, alongside Moses, is held accountable for the disobedience at Meribah and is told he will not enter the Promised Land. He dies on Mount Hor.
Prophetess and sister of Moses and Aaron.
Miriam dies and is buried at Kadesh, marking the end of her role in the wilderness journey.
The people of God journeying to the Promised Land.
The Israelites complain about the lack of water, leading to the incident at Meribah where Moses and Aaron disobey God.
Descendants of Esau and inhabitants of the land of Edom.
The Edomites refuse passage to the Israelites through their land, forcing them to take a longer route.