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What was the sound that Joshua heard, and what did Moses say about it? (Click here for source sheet.)

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After Leviticus, Aaron’s breastplate (hoshen) is never mentioned again. But the mysterious ephod appears several times in the Prophets—as an idol. (Click here for source sheet.)

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God chooses to live among the Israelites—but what kind of place does He want? (Click here for source sheet.)

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The goring ox—to whom it belongs, and whom it gores. (Click here for source sheet.)

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It’s all about the am, “the people”—but who is included? (Click here for source sheet.)

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Why it’s “mi-KHAmokha” the first time and “mi KAmokha” the second time—and why it matters. (Click here for source sheet.)

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Why did God kill all the first-born of Egypt? (Click here for source sheet.)

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Moses, snakes, and serpents—and what all that has to do with the story of creation. (Click here for source sheet.)

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A mysterious connection between Moses and Elijah—coincidence? (Click here for source sheet.)

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Two allusions to the story of Abraham make one thing clear: Joseph’s getting thrown off the bus. (Click here for source sheet.)

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