Commentaries on Numbers
A list of the best commentaries on Numbers ranked by scholars, journal reviws, and site users. You can find the best commentary on Numbers for you using the tools on the right side.
Top 3
Numbers. TOTC. InterVarsity Press, 2008.
Tim Challies
Once again, as with both Genesis and Leviticus, Gordon Wenham finds himself right at the top of the list. more
Jeremy Pierce (parableman)
For a more evangelical commentary on a more popular level, Gordon Wenham's TOTC (1981) is very good but extremely brief to be of too much value for someone used to reading the kind of work Wenham usually does. more
Numbers. JPSBC. Jewish Publication Society of America, 1990.
The Gospel Coalition
Jewish commentators are incredibly helpful for Christians working in the Pentateuch. more
Tim Challies
This is this series’ first exposure to the JPS Torah Commentary series which is written by Jewish scholars. more
Jeremy Pierce (parableman)
Jacob Milgrom's JPS commentary (1990) is by far my favorite commentary from mainstream academia. more
Numbers. NAC. Broadman & Holman, 2000.
Tim Challies
As with several previous books of the Bible, the first choice is quite clear while others are a little more difficult to figure out. more
Ligonier Ministries (Keith A. Mathison)
The argument could be made that Cole's commentary belongs in the second position before Ashley. more
Denver Seminary Journal
Evangelical commentary that interacts with realia, historical issues, literary, and theological matters. more
New and Notable
Numbers. 2 Vols. ApOTC. IVP Academic, 2024.
ThomasCreedy
As per my comments on the individual volumes, I do think this is a generation-defining commentary. more
Numbers. SGBC. Zondervan, 2023.
The Gospel Coalition
A clear and concise exegetical discussion that keeps larger issues of biblical theology in view. more
RevMartinLHawleyPhD
Accessible, Engaging, and Immediately Applicable on the Book of Numbers!
In 20 years spent working as a pastor, I find Numbers to be among the most difficult to preach and teach in an engaging way. more
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Forthcoming Commentaries
| Year | Author | Title | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| forthcoming | Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy | Reformation Commentary on Scripture | |
| forthcoming | Baker, David W. | 1 and 2 Samuel | Believers Church Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Bibb, Bryan D. | Numbers | Word Biblical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Cole, R. Dennis | Numbers | Christian Standard Commentary |
| forthcoming | Collins, C. John | Numbers | Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Danaher, William | Leviticus and Numbers | Belief: Theological Commentary on the Bible |
| forthcoming | Danaher, William | Numbers | Belief: Theological Commentary on the Bible |
| forthcoming | Erisman, Angela Roskop | Numbers | New Cambridge Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Fullilove, William | Numbers | Evangelical Exegetical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Gosling, Frank | Numbers | Historical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Harper, G. Geoffrey | Numbers | Pillar Old Testament Commentary |
| forthcoming | Havea, Jione | Numbers | Wisdom Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Hildebrandt, Wilf | Numbers | Pentecostal Commentary |
| forthcoming | Hymes, David | A Pentecostal Commentary on Numbers | Pentecostal Old Testament and New Testament Commentaries |
| forthcoming | O'Dowd, Ryan P. | Numbers Through the Centuries | Blackwell Bible Commentaries |
| forthcoming | Paynter, Helen | Numbers | Bible in God's World Commentary |
| forthcoming | Prince, David | Exalting Jesus in Numbers | Christ-Centered Exposition |
| forthcoming | Utzschneider, Helmut; Oswald, Wolfgang | Exodus 16–40 | International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Wyse-Rhodes, Jackie | Numbers | Believers Church Bible Commentary |