If we talk about Numbers 20 in detail,

Chapter 20 of Numbers records important events that the Israelites experienced in the wilderness. This chapter includes the death of Miriam, the seeking of water at Kadesh, the rejection of Edom, and the death of Aaron. Below are detailed information from Chapter 20 of Numbers.

1. Miriam’s death (verse 1)

Numbers chapter 20 begins with the death of Miriam. Miriam is the older sister of Moses and Aaron and an important figure to the Israelites. She died when the Israelites arrived at Kadesh and was buried there.

2. People complaining about lack of water (verses 2-5)

When the Israelites run out of water in Kadesh, they begin to complain to Moses and Aaron. The people complain that they were brought out of Egypt and why God and Moses brought them into the wilderness to die there.

3. Water producing event (verses 6-13)

Moses and Aaron go to the Tent of Meeting and ask God for help. God tells them to gather a congregation with a staff and then command the rock to produce water. However, instead of giving commands to the rock, Moses strikes it twice with his staff and causes water to come out. Because of this, God rebukes Moses and Aaron for not trusting God and not consecrating Him before the children of Israel. As a result, Moses and Aaron are unable to enter the Promised Land. This place is called the waters of Meribah, because the children of Israel quarreled with God.

4. Edom’s rejection (verses 14-21)

The Israelites sent a messenger from Kadesh to the king of Edom to ask for permission to pass through that land. They invoke the names of their ancestors and brothers and promise to pass in peace. However, the king of Edom refuses and threatens to mobilize his army to stop them. In the end, the Israelites do not pass through Edom but take a detour.

5. Aaron’s death (verses 22-29)

The Israelites depart from Kadesh and arrive at Mount Hor. God tells Moses and Aaron that Aaron will die and tells them to hand over Aaron's priestly duties to Eleazar. Moses, Aaron, and Eleazar climb to the top of Mount Hor, and Moses takes off Aaron's clothes and puts them on Eleazar. Afterwards, Aaron dies on the top of the mountain, and the entire congregation of Israel mourns Aaron's death for 30 days.

summary

Numbers Chapter 20 shows the Israelites' complaints, God's guidance, their leaders' mistakes, and the results through various events they experienced in the wilderness. In this chapter, we learn about the Israelites' religious journey and how important it is to maintain God's holiness.