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and he departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the anger of the LORD was aroused against them, and He departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the anger of the LORD burned against them and He departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the anger of the LORD burned against them and He departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the anger of the LORD burned against them and He departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the anger of Yahweh burned against them, and He went away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Miriam and Aaron, and He departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD’s anger burned against them, and he left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD&#8217s anger burned against them, and He left. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against them; and he departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD became angry with Aaron and Miriam. And after the LORD left <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD was angry with them, so he left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD was angry with them; and so as he departed <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Because the LORD was very angry with them, he left, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the anger of the LORD burned against them, and He departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The anger of the LORD burned against them, and he departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh’s anger burned against them; and he departed. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the anger of YHWH burns against them, and He goes on,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the anger of Jehovah burneth against them, and He goeth on,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the anger of Jehovah will kindle against them; and he will go.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And being angry with them he went away: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And being angry against them, he went away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And so the LORD’s wrath flared against them, and he departed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them, and he departed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the wrath of LORD JEHOVAH was provoked against them and he went out.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and He departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the great anger of the Lord <i>was</i> upon them, and he departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/12-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=3940" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/12.htm">The Murmuring of Miriam and Aaron</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>I speak with him face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you unafraid to speak against My servant Moses?” <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap̄ (N-msc) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">So the anger</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2734.htm" title="2734: way·yi·ḥar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To burn or be kindled with anger. A primitive root; to glow or grow warm; figuratively to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy.">burned</a> <a href="/hebrew/bām (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">against them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·laḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and He departed.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>As the cloud lifted from above the Tent, suddenly Miriam became leprous, white as snow. Aaron turned toward her, saw that she was leprous,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-14.htm">Exodus 4:14</a></span><br />Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/9-8.htm">Deuteronomy 9:8</a></span><br />At Horeb you provoked the LORD, and He was angry enough to destroy you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/9-20.htm">Deuteronomy 9:20</a></span><br />The LORD was angry enough with Aaron to destroy him, but at that time I also prayed for Aaron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-32.htm">Psalm 106:32-33</a></span><br />At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them. / For they rebelled against His Spirit, and Moses spoke rashly with his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-10.htm">Isaiah 63:10</a></span><br />But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-29.htm">Jeremiah 7:29</a></span><br />Cut off your hair and throw it away. Raise up a lamentation on the barren heights, for the LORD has rejected and forsaken the generation of His wrath.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-29.htm">Jeremiah 32:29-32</a></span><br />And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in, set it on fire, and burn it, along with the houses of those who provoked Me to anger by burning incense to Baal on their rooftops and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods. / For the children of Israel and of Judah have done nothing but evil in My sight from their youth; indeed, they have done nothing but provoke Me to anger by the work of their hands, declares the LORD. / For this city has aroused My wrath and fury from the day it was built until now. Therefore I will remove it from My presence ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/8-18.htm">Ezekiel 8:18</a></span><br />Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/24-13.htm">Ezekiel 24:13-14</a></span><br />Because of the indecency of your uncleanness I tried to cleanse you, but you would not be purified from your filthiness. You will not be pure again until My wrath against you has subsided. / I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming, and I will act. I will not refrain or show pity, nor will I relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds,’ declares the Lord GOD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/3-10.htm">Hebrews 3:10-11</a></span><br />Therefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’ / So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/3-17.htm">Hebrews 3:17</a></span><br />And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-26.htm">Hebrews 10:26-27</a></span><br />If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-5.htm">1 Corinthians 10:5-6</a></span><br />Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-10.htm">1 Corinthians 10:10-11</a></span><br />And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. / Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a></span><br />The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/11-1.htm">Numbers 11:1</a></b></br> And <i>when</i> the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard <i>it</i>; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed <i>them that were</i> in the uttermost parts of the camp.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/5-15.htm">Hosea 5:15</a></b></br> I will go <i>and</i> return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/11-33.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-28.htm">Burneth</a> <a href="/numbers/11-3.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/numbers/11-33.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/numbers/11-33.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/15-5.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/numbers/19-8.htm">Burneth</a> <a href="/numbers/16-6.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/numbers/12-10.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/numbers/22-22.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/numbers/16-22.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/12-1.htm">God rebukes the sedition of Miriam and Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/12-11.htm">Miriam's leprosy is healed at the prayer of Moses</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/12-14.htm">God commands her to be shut out of the host</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/12-16.htm">The people encamp in the desert of Paran</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So the anger of the LORD burned against them,</b><br>This phrase indicates God's intense displeasure with Miriam and Aaron for speaking against Moses. In the biblical context, God's anger is often a response to disobedience or rebellion against His chosen leaders or commands. The burning anger signifies a righteous and holy response to sin. This is consistent with other instances in the Old Testament where God's anger is kindled, such as in <a href="/exodus/32-10.htm">Exodus 32:10</a> during the golden calf incident. Theologically, it underscores God's holiness and the seriousness of challenging His appointed servants. It also reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience brings blessing, and rebellion brings judgment.<p><b>and He departed.</b><br>The departure of the LORD signifies a withdrawal of His presence, which in the Old Testament often indicates judgment or disfavor. This is a significant action, as God's presence among the Israelites was a source of guidance, protection, and blessing. Theologically, it serves as a warning about the consequences of sin and rebellion. In the broader biblical narrative, God's presence is central to the covenant relationship, as seen in the tabernacle and later the temple. The departure here foreshadows the ultimate separation from God that sin causes, which is reconciled through Jesus Christ, who restores the broken relationship between God and humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The central figure in the Book of Numbers, Moses is God's chosen leader for the Israelites. In this chapter, he is the subject of criticism from his siblings, Miriam and Aaron.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/miriam.htm">Miriam</a></b><br>The sister of Moses and Aaron, she plays a significant role in this event by speaking against Moses, which leads to God's anger.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The brother of Moses and Miriam, he joins Miriam in criticizing Moses, which incurs God's wrath.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The God of Israel, who responds to the criticism against Moses with righteous anger.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_meeting.htm">The Tent of Meeting</a></b><br>The place where God communicates with Moses and where the divine presence is manifested. It is here that God expresses His anger.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteous_anger.htm">God's Righteous Anger</a></b><br>God's anger is not arbitrary but is a response to sin and rebellion. Understanding His holiness helps us appreciate the seriousness of disobedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_god's_appointed_leaders.htm">Respect for God’s Appointed Leaders</a></b><br>Miriam and Aaron's criticism of Moses serves as a warning against speaking against those whom God has chosen to lead.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The departure of God's presence signifies the serious consequences of sin, reminding us of the need for repentance and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a></b><br>Moses' humility is highlighted in contrast to the pride of Miriam and Aaron, teaching us the value of humility before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_mercy_and_justice.htm">God’s Mercy and Justice</a></b><br>While God’s anger is evident, His actions also reflect His justice and mercy, as He later restores Miriam after her punishment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god's_character_inconsistent_in_numbers_12_9-10.htm">Does the harsh divine reaction in Numbers 12:9–10 conflict with other biblical portrayals of God’s mercy, suggesting an inconsistency in the text’s depiction of God’s character?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_pillar_of_cloud_and_fire.htm">What is the Pillar of Cloud and Fire?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_discontent_over_moses's_wife.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological evidence confirming discontent over Moses’s Cushite wife (Numbers 12:1), and why would such a marriage provoke divine anger? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_interracial_marriage.htm">What is the Bible's stance on interracial marriage?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he departed.</span> As a judge departs from his judgment-seat after trying and convicting evil-doers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/12-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So the anger</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֧ף</span> <span class="translit">(’ap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">burned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּֽחַר‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(way·yi·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2734.htm">Strong's 2734: </a> </span><span class="str2">To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against them,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(bām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">and He departed.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּלַֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·laḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/12-9.htm">Numbers 12:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/12-9.htm">Numbers 12:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/12-9.htm">Numbers 12:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/12-9.htm">Numbers 12:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/12-9.htm">Numbers 12:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/12-9.htm">Numbers 12:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/12-9.htm">Numbers 12:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/12-9.htm">Numbers 12:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/12-9.htm">Numbers 12:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/12-9.htm">Numbers 12:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/12-9.htm">OT Law: Numbers 12:9 The anger of Yahweh was kindled against (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/12-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 12:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 12:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/12-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 12:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 12:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>