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Parallelism between Exodus and Numbers
The transition between the second and third movements in Numbers mirrors the beginning of the Exodus scroll. The narrative in Numbers, particularly with the king of Moab Balak, echoes the dread of Israel described with similar wording as Pharaoh at the start of Exodus, creating a unique comparison between these two kings' reactions to the Israelites as a powerful and numerous presence in their lands. This parallelism serves as a deliberate connection between the king of Moab and Pharaoh in how they perceive the Israelites as a thriving and formidable group.