The first census in the old testament is in the fourth book of moses called numbers chapter 26 verse 1. And it came to pass after the plague, that the lord spoke to moses and to eleazar the son of aaron the priest, saying, i. The missing simeonites prophecy updates and commentary. Bamidbar picks up on the first day of the second month of the second year. The first census began more than a year after the inauguration of president washington and shortly before the second session of the first congress ended. Take a census of the people from twenty years old and above.
The lord commands moses to take a census of the whole israelite community. Shortly thereafter, they could have entered the promised land, but they did not. The book is called numbers because of the two censuses taken of the twelve tribes of israel during their journey towards the promised land, following the exodus from egypt. The name of the book comes from the two censuses taken of the israelites. The command was given to moses, not to the children of israel generally. The first census begins the book and was taken in the sinai desert in the year following the exodus.
The book of numbers is the fourth book of the hebrew bible, and the fourth of five books of the. The book draws its name from the census made of the people, a necessary step toward their organization and future government. The book of numbers takes its name from the account of the census that happened two times among. Verify that the survey you received is real and learn how to respond. Phase one of the census process involved preparing a list of all localities in the country the census that nigeria held in 1973 was the second one since the nations independence, and the thirteenth recorded census in its entire history. The expression as the lord commanded moses is one of very frequent occurrence in this book. To fillin the historical period from the exodus and sinai revelation to the preparations in moab to enter the promised land. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Census in the bible the book of numbers derives its name from the two recorded censuses made of the israelite people, one at the beginning of the 40year wilderness experience and one at the end. Do not, however, take a census of the levites, or register them with the other israelites, but enroll the levites to take charge of the dwelling where to testimony is and of all its furnishings and belongings. The book of numbers itself refers to the writing of moses in 33. Including females would roughly double these numbers, unless for.
This would explain why women were not included in the census and males under twenty were not counted. In the book of numbers, we have two censuses taken of the militaryage men of israel. Census bureau adapts operations to increase call center capacity to. The second census reveals that none of the men counted in. Joshuas anointing took place after the second census of israel. The results of the census of the 12 tribes of israel from. And it came to pass, after the plague, that the lord spoke to moses and eleazar the son of aaron the priest, saying. Numbers 26 niv the second census after the plague bible. In chapter 26, we find a similar census taken of the men of the second generation, those about to. Census bureau has begun releasing the total number of 2020 census paid temporary workers that earned any pay during a specific weekly pay period.
From chapters 19 the israelites are preparing for their journey and entry into the promise land. Some 38 years earlier, at the beginning of the book of numbers, while israel still camped at mount sinai, god commanded them to take a census. The results of the census of the 12 tribes of israel from the book of numbers 1. We are looking at the book of numbers and we come this week to chapter 26 where we have described for us the second census. It describes moses taking two population censuses, hence the name numbers. The purpose of both censuses was to count all the men who could be soldiers. God responds with shortterm severity and longterm generosity as he leads them into the promised land. Throughout moses is referred to in the third person, and in one passage xii. Because a census was done the book is called the book of numbers. This summary of the book of numbers provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of numbers. Why does the book of numbers begin with a census answers.
How did the total numbers in the first census compare with. The book of numbers records two censuses of israelite males 20 years. God now instructs moses to take aaron and a leader from each tribe and count the people. Most of the events of the book of numbers take place in the wilderness, between the second and fortieth years of the wandering of the israelites. There is abundant evidence that the book of numbers was not written by moses, and that it was not contemporary with the events which it describes.
Outline of the book of numbers israel prepares for the journey to the promised land numbers 1. A genealogists guide to federal census facts, schedules and indexes. The purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. The census is to account for every male of military age, according to their households. The book of numbers records two censuses of israelite males 20 years and olderi. These censuses were primarily for military organization. The lord instructs moses concerning the arrangement of the tribal camps around the tabernacle. The results of the census of the 12 tribes of israel. To explain that the 38 year period in the wilderness was a consequence for the unbelief of the older generation dt 1. The english name of the book comes from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and is based on the census lists. As to why the numbers match in both books, seven month apart, perhaps moses or a later editor of his writings was simply using the census number from the census taken later in the book of numbers as a reference from a future event to help readers understand who was included in paying for the tabernacle. The reason that this book is called numbers is because we have several sets of numbers in it and this is one of them. The second census after the plague the lord said to moses and eleazar son of aaron, the priest, take a census of the whole israelite community by. Numbers 26 new international version niv the second census.
The people complain, miriam and aaron oppose moses, and the people refuse to enter canaan because of the reports of the unfaithful spies numbers 10. In the book of numbers, we find that the israelites under moses undertook a first and second census of the. Bamidbar picks up on the first day of the second month of the second year since the children of israel left egypt. There are a couple possible reasons to explain why god ordered a census of the people of israel in the book of numbers. Why was god so angry at david for taking the census. Numbers 2628 niv the second census after the plague. Numbers 26 the second census after the plague bible. Phinehas, second census, inheritance, moses successor. All the israelites twenty years old or more who were able to serve in israels army were counted according to their families. Numbers 2628 new international version niv the second census. The israelites disobedience and lack of faith caused god to make them wander in the desert until all the people of that generation had diedwith a few important exceptions. Why did god punish the israelite people when it was david who ordered the census. Chapter 26 the second census for more details of the sermon, please vis.
God could have commanded the census to reveal his power in redeeming such a large number of people or to list those who were able to serve in war numbers 1. Following their exodus from egypt, the israelites were organized into a nation. Sermon by pastor todd riley of islington baptist church on april 21, 20 numbers. Canaan and died in the wilderness by gods decree numbers 125. Verses 165 the book of numbers began with a census numbers chapters 1 to 4. The book of numbers concentrates on events that take place in the second and fortieth years after the exodus. The second census and joshuas anointing today in the word. The book is called numbers because of the two censuses taken of the twelve.
The book ends with the israelites across the jordan outside the land of canaan, underscoring a chief theme of the pentateuch as a. Levites, journeying by cloud and fire, complaints, questioning of moses. Chapters 34 the census of the levites and the firstborn sons previous numbers lessons list next beloved god and father, you have called each of us individually and as a people of the universal new covenant to a life sanctified in service to our savior. Numbers is a historical book, whose name refers to the two censuses which were taken to number the people. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers. The census did not leave out women and young people due to anything related to their social status but rather due to their military ineligibility. This is the first of several censuses which will be taken in the book of numbers. Numbers was written in the final year of moses life.
A genealogists guide to federal census facts, schedules and indexes dollarhide, william, derheim, james a. The second census was taken in the fortieth year after the exodus numbering the second generation of postexodus israelites num 20. Highlights from the book of numbers watchtower online. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is probably due to a priestly redaction i. In this case, however, the birth of a new generation suggests these preparations will not be in vain. Types and shadows in numbers jesus is the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night.
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