Chukat (“Law Of”) opens by describing the process of burning the red heifer and using its ashes for purification. It also tells the stories of the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, Moses’ striking of a rock to bring forth water, a plague of venomous snakes, and battles against the Emorite kings Sihon and Og.
Miniature of Moses hitting the rock in the desert to bring forth water with two Israelites behind his back "And Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff" Num 20:11. 13th century, France.
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