Numbers

Census

The Book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It tells the story of the Israelites as they journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land, following their exodus from Egypt. The book begins with a census of the Israelites, and it includes a number of stories and events that occurred during their journey.One of the main themes of the book is the Israelites' faithfulness to God and their obedience to his commands. The book also includes a number of stories of rebellion and disobedience, as well as stories of God's punishment and mercy.Key figures in the book of Numbers include Moses, who led the Israelites on their journey, and Aaron, the first high priest of the Israelites. The book also mentions various other Israelite leaders and officials, such as the priests and the Levites, who were responsible for carrying out the various laws and instructions given by God. The book also includes stories of various individuals, such as Miriam, Aaron's sister, and Balaam, a prophet hired by the Moabites to curse the Israelites.

Commentary

36 chapters

Biblical figures

Key figures in Numbers

God

Supreme Being

Israel

King

Moses

Prophet, biblical judge

Judah

Tribal leader

Egypt

Pharaoh

Dan

Judge

Jacob

Prophet, Patriarchs

Levi

Priest

Aaron

High Priest of Israel

Ben

Son of Jacob.

Abraham

Prophet, patriarch

Joseph

Prophet, Vizier

Joshua

Prophet

Jordan

Baptist

Ephraim

Tribe Leader

Benjamin

Son of Jacob.

Canaan

Land of Canaan

Eve

Mother of all humankind

Manasseh son of Jacob

Isaac

Prophet, patriarch

Ammon

Servant

Gilead

Judge

Edom

Chief of Edom.

Gad

prophet

Reuben

Firstborn of Jacob.

Shem

Son

Ram

Judge

Elisha

Prophet

Hebron

City

Eleazar

High Priest of Israel

Midian

Judge

Bashan

King of Bashan

Noah

Patriarch

Simeon

Priest

Naphtali

Tribal leader

Zebulun

Asher

Tribal leader.

Gideon

Prophet, biblical judge

Issachar

Tribal leader.

Nazar

Prophet.

Sheba

Queen

Sarah

Prophet

Merari

Levite

Caleb

Spy.

Sinai

Prophet.

Amon

King

Gershon

Musician

Kadesh

Priest

Korah

Rebel.

Arnon

Governor

Phinehas

High Priest of Israel

Abel

Shepherd

Zerah

Chieftain

Eliab

Eliab's positionheld would be "brother of David."

Mattan

High Priest

Hezron

Ancestor

Tirzah

Queen

Uzziel

Leader.

Amram

Father of Moses

Elishama

Leader

Naaman

Commander of the army

Bela

King

Heber

Judge

Michael

Archangel

Miriam

Prophetess

Zimri

King of Israel

Eber

Patriarch.

Mahli

Head of a father's house

Elim

No specific positionheld is listed for the figure Elim in the Bible.

Pharez

Descendant

Abiram

Rebel

Aram

King

Izhar

Head of a father's house

Jazer

Leader.

Milcah

Wife.

Shelah

Priest

Zin

Guide

Dathan

Rebel

Reuel

Chief of Midian

Carmi

No information found for figure "Carmi" in the Bible.

Elon

Judge

Jachin

High Priest

Nahshon

Prince

Seth

Son

Edrei

Guard

Onan

Son of Judah.

Shaul

King

Tola

Judge

Gamaliel

Teacher

Jamin

Unknown

Libni

Chief of the Gershonite family

Meribah

Rebelled against Moses and Aaron

Abihail

Father of Esther

Ammiel

My apologies, but it seems that there is no specific position mentioned in the Bible for the figure Ammiel.

Hanoch

Enoch - Prophet

Talma

Abidan

Arad

Enan

Helon

Marah

Deuel

Etham

Jezer

Mahlah

Rameses

Areli

Asriel

Jahleel

Jahzeel

Kemuel

Shemuel

Tahan

Eldad

Jehoshua

Jochebed

Oshea

Ozni

Reba

Tarah

Azzan

Gaddiel

Hanniel

Lael

Nahbi

Nimrah

Raguel

Susi

Zared

Zuriel

Abihu

Balaam

Prophet

Eli

High Priest of Israel, biblical judge

Ham

Ithamar

Jashub

Moab

Nadab

Sered

Shimron

Chapters

The Census of the Israelites

Numbers 1

A census is taken of the Israelites, and the organization of the tribes is outlined.

The Arrangement of the Camps

Numbers 2

The Israelites are organized into four camps, with each tribe assigned a specific position around the Tabernacle.

The Levites

Numbers 3

A second census is taken of the Levites, and their duties in serving the Tabernacle are outlined.

The Duties of the Levites

Numbers 4

The duties of the Kohathites, Merarites and Gershonites, the three divisions of the Levites, are outlined.

The Law of Jealousy

Numbers 5

Instructions are given for dealing with those who have become ceremonially unclean.

The Law of the Nazirite

Numbers 6

God institutes the law of the Nazirite, which sets out specific rules for those who take a vow to be set apart to God.

The Altar and Its Vessels

Numbers 7

The leaders of the tribes bring offerings to dedicate the Tabernacle.

The Consecration of the Levites

Numbers 8

God gives instructions for the lighting and care of the lampstand.

The Second Passover

Numbers 9

God commands the Israelites to keep the Passover, even if they are ceremonially unclean.

The Silver Trumpets

Numbers 10

God commands the Israelites to make two silver trumpets for signaling and for calling the assembly.

The Complaints of the Israelites

Numbers 11

The Israelites complain about the food and God sends quail and a plague.

Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses

Numbers 12

Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses, and Miriam is punished with leprosy.

The Spies Sent to Canaan

Numbers 13

Moses sends out twelve spies to explore the land of Canaan and they bring back a mixed report.

The Israelites Rebel and are Condemned to Wander in the Wilderness

Numbers 14

The Israelites rebel against God's command to enter the land of Canaan, and as a punishment, they will wander in the wilderness for forty years.

The Law of Offerings

Numbers 15

God commands the Israelites to offer special sacrifices for unintentional sins.

Korah's Rebellion

Numbers 16

Korah, Dathan and Abiram rebel against Moses and Aaron, but God destroys them and their followers.

Aaron's Rod Budded

Numbers 17

God commands that Aaron's rod be kept as a reminder of his chosen position as high priest.

The Duties of the Priests and Levites

Numbers 18

God commands that the priests, the descendants of Aaron, have the responsibility of the care of the sanctuary and the performance of the priestly service.

The Water of Purification

Numbers 19

God commands the Israelites to purify themselves with the ashes of a red heifer.

Water from the Rock

Numbers 20

The Israelites are punished for not believing in God, as a result, Moses is not allowed to enter the promised land.

The Bronze Serpent

Numbers 21

The Israelites defeat King Sihon and King Og, but they also complain and are punished with fiery serpents.

Balaam and Balak

Numbers 22

Balaam is hired to curse the Israelites, but he blesses them instead.

Balaam's Oracles

Numbers 23

Balaam's prophecies of the coming of a great leader, the Messiah.

Balaam's Blessing

Numbers 24

Balaam's final prophecy and his departure.

The Sin of Baal Peor

Numbers 25

Israelites commit idolatry and immorality with Moabite women, and a plague breaks out among them as punishment.

The Census of the Israelites

Numbers 26

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

The Daughters of Zelophehad

Numbers 27

The daughters of Zelophehad approach Moses, asking for their father's inheritance, as he has no sons. God commands that the inheritance be passed down to them.

The Offerings of the Israelites

Numbers 28

God commands the Israelites to offer daily, weekly, and annual burnt offerings, grain offerings and peace offerings.

The Festivals of the Lord

Numbers 29

God commands the Israelites to offer special burnt offerings and peace offerings on certain appointed festivals.

The Law of Vows

Numbers 30

God commands that a person's vow must be fulfilled, but also commands that a parent or husband has the right to nullify a vow made by a woman under their authority.

The War with the Midianites

Numbers 31

God commands the Israelites to destroy the Midianites and Moses is angry with the officers for sparing the women.

Reuben and Gad Inherit East of Jordan

Numbers 32

The tribes of Reuben and Gad ask Moses for permission to settle in the land east of the Jordan River.

The Journey of the Israelites

Numbers 33

God commands the Israelites to drive out the inhabitants of the land of Canaan and to divide the land among the tribes.

The Borders of the Land of Canaan

Numbers 34

God commands the Israelites to appoint Joshua as Moses' successor and to divide the land of Canaan among the tribes.

Cities for the Levites

Numbers 35

God commands the Israelites to appoint cities of refuge, where those who have killed unintentionally can seek asylum.

The Law of Inheritance

Numbers 36

God commands that Zelophehad's daughters' inheritance must remain within their own tribe, so that the land allotted to each tribe will not be transferred from one tribe to another.