Parashat Chukkat – Opening Questions

What was Moshe and Aharon's sin during the incident at Mei Merivah, and why did it deserve such a severe punishment?
How does the description of the conquest of the lands of Sichon and Og compare in Bemidbar and Devarim? What can account for the differences?
What purpose does the bronze serpent serve in curing the people from their snake bites?
What is "סֵפֶר מִלְחֲמֹת י"י"?
What is the significance of the song that the nation sings about the well, "עֲלִי בְאֵר עֱנוּ לָהּ..."? What well is being discussed?

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