his continued faithfulness to his purpose for his people
(. The instances of sinful complaining and rebellion and the resulting judgment are so pronounced and widespread that it seems like they will never make it (Num. Israel leaves Mt. Since they refused to go into the land, they did not advance an inch after Kadesh–barnea. Numbers Bible study outline—contents by chapter and verse. The present text, however, does
This represents a loss of 1,820 fighting men. ), the year after the Exodus. of the humility of Moses (12:3) would hardly be convincing
), Also sign me up to receive Thru the Bible's monthly newsletter by email. Though the immediate
The teaching of the book has lasting significance for Israel
14:2-4, 26). numbers also point to the great role of providence and miracles
with the true God is fundamentally different from anything
(, The Nazirite vow and the Aaronic benediction
Seven Oracles (chs. his wrath even against his errant people, but his grace is
The Commands
Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Numbers 1:1-8:26 THE ARMY The book of Numbers opens with the picture of an army of more than 600,000 men, marshaled for victorious warfare, and organized and equipped in perfect form with all the accompaniments necessary for their successful advance. tabernacle) -- this is the story of Exodus. Mixed Report of the Good Land (, The People's Rebellion
the dedication of the tabernacle (, The setting up of the lamps and the
Also,
Cleansing Water (, The Journey
God’s command was for them to be fruitful and multiply, but they were losing instead of gaining during the years in the wilderness. Between 2,000,000 and 3,000,000 would be the number who came out of the land of Egypt! Kenneth Boa: 8. 1. Have you ever pulled aside the petals of a rose and looked deeply into it? Still another
The questions arise: Is God finished with the nation as
following the establishment of the covenant of Sinai (compare
(, The Journey
The Book of Numbers. Numbers in the Bible are used with much symbolism and meaning. Author and Time of Writing. After their failure at Kadesh–barnea, they began to wander until that generation died in the wilderness. Sinai to the plains of Moab on the border of Canaan. The Rebellion of Korah
No group ever marched more orderly than this group. Ch. mustered for war (, The placement of the tribes around
nation has come into its own. into covenant with Abraham (Ge 15; 17), who had delivered
The Census - The LORD spoke to Moses in the tent of meeting in the Desert of Sinai on the first day of the second month of the second year after the Israelites came out of Egypt. The font selections shown on this preview above are a general representation of the fonts offered and will not appear exactly as shown. been theirs (cf. In telling the story of Israel's desert wanderings, Numbers
From numbers such as three all the way up to the infamous number of the devil, many contain a … 1 lesson overview of Numbers. But Numbers and the rest of the Pentateuch were cast in the form of a unified, five-volume book sometime between the days of Joshua and the elders of Israel (Josh. ;Readers of Numbers should bear in mind that they are reading only part of a larger book. 3:19-21) [Survey of the Old Testament, 130-31). We live in a remarkable universe which reveals a God of power and a God of order. Those whom God had redeemed from slavery in Egypt
You will recall that in Genesis, the first book of the Pentateuch, we have the creation and fall of man and many beginnings. In fact, the book is traditionally called Numbers because it is divided into parts around the two censuses (“numberings”) of these two generations. enemies (chs. The ‘five books of Moses’ (or Pentateuch) originally were one book, the division into five volumes being purely for convenience. (, The Destruction of Arad
We find in this great host all the elements which constitute the army of the Lord in the Church of the New Testament. They were condemned to live
assumption that the first five books of the Bible, the Pentateuch,
26). Although the Mosaic authorship has been questioned, it is affirmed by conservative scholars and confirmed by archaeology. Thru the Bible Commentary, Vol. and for the church (cf. the Plains of Moab, in Anticipation of Taking the Promised
of his people, the ultimate realization of God's blessing
God calls them to Himself and tells them how to come. The numbers of men mustered for warfare seem
23 - 24). The first part of the book begins with a census of the first generation (Num. Have you observed the orderliness of this universe? Hence, the Hebrew Bible captures the essence of the book through its title: "In the wilderness" or "In the desert." is sure -- because of the character of God (see 23:19). their part in the promised land. out their lives in the desert; only their children would
There is plenty of space to maneuver because the Lord has arranged it so. Such a procedure would yield
Numbers also presents the chastening wrath of God against
his holiness and the gracious means of approaching him(Lev
This is a bible study devotional on the book of Numbers. descriptive of its contents. It embraces the whole period from the second month of the second year after the Exodus to the tenth month of the fortieth year. to bring Israel into the land of promise. 1:2). Israelite community," 1:2) equals 603 (the number of the
(, The Settlement of the
“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope” (Rom. Duties and Their Support (, The Red Heifer and the
in Exodus, Leviticus and Deuteronomy. Numbers takes up the story where Exodus left off. The Hebrew title
God has used to establish the nation are dying before the
the conquest of the land of promise (22:2 -- 32:42), followed
was not exempt from God's wrath when he disobeyed God. Have you noticed the way He shaped a tree? The Israelites spent thirty days at Kibroth. 11:13). Numbers might be a bleak account of the Israelites' stubbornness if it were not outweighed by God's faithfulness and protection. in God's dealings with his people during their life in the
ingratitude and repeated acts of rebellion, which came to
Numbers begins, the Lord organizes Israel into a military
Salem Media Group. Various possibilities have been suggested to solve this
separation of the Levites (, The covering cloud and the silver trumpets
(, The offerings of the 12 leaders at
15:4). The Stages
periods of Israel's history. the tabernacle, and the numbers of the Levites
The first 5 books in the Bible are called the ‘5 Books of Moses’. Proud member
for a company of men that may or may not equal 1,000 (e.g.,
Pentateuch presents a sobering reality: The God who had entered
You will recall that in Genesis, the first book of the Pentateuch, we have the creation and fall of man and many beginnings. His wrath extended to his errant
Thus
1406 / 1405 B.C. Numbers relates the story of Israel's journey from Mount Sinai to the plains of Moab on the border of Canaan. This the Book of Numbers Bible Study on the Book of Numbers Bible study summary with the Book of Numbers Bible study message and all of its Book of Numbers Bible Study contents are copyright protected and should not be reproduced, copied or sold in whole or in part without express written permission from Christianity Oasis Online. As the name implies, it also documents the two censuses conducted (Numbers 1:2, 3; 26:2). “I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. of its legislation for people and priests is similar to that
and with whom he had made a covenant at Mount Sinai responded
The book has three major divisions, based on Israel's geographical
first year after Israel's deliverance from Egypt, the nation
The Book of Numbers narrates the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness, from Mt. numbers appear to be exceedingly large for the times, for
preparing to depart for the land of promise (1:1 -- 10:10),
He set a figure at 200,000 senior citizens and 800,000 children. While the problem of the large numbers has not been satisfactorily
The order of the universe evidences it. This universe shouts out the message. SECTION 1—Sons … (as in Ge 36:15). The Book of Numbers is the fourth Book of the Law of Moses, also known as the Torah or Pentateuch. conclusion is based on (1) statements concerning Moses' writing
The book has a long and complex history; its final form is possibly due to a Priestly redaction of a Yahwistic source made some time in the early Persian period. who
When he attempts to curse Israel at the
journey on the donkey (ch. The English name of the book comes from the Septuagint (the pre-Christian Greek translation of the OT) and is based on the census lists found in chs. 33 - 36). The book tells of the
The NWT Study Bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate Bible dictionary. The Lord, working in a providential and direct way, proclaims
See note on 3:43. Here is the passing of the old guard. Book of Numbers Bible Study « All Events. Things are not flying around, bumping into each other. For example, the protestation
Much
Sinai only to rebel against God at every step. The first five books of the Bible, called the Pentateuch (since pentateuch means “five books”), were written by Moses. Numbers reaffirms the ongoing purposes of God. The numerical value of the
Disclaimer: Personalized items cannot be returned or refunded. Everything referred to (after 20:1 is dated ca. enjoyment of this blessing will always depend on the faithfulness
These books are very important. Ro 11:1)? for Purity of the People (, The test for purity in the law of jealousy
problem. The census helps us to ascertain the number that had come out of Egypt. Balaam Blesses Israel in
might be manipulated by acts of magic or sorcery. for the New Generation (chs. The Land of Inheritance
of the Journey (. The name of the book comes from the two censuses taken of the Israelites. against God's Commission, and Their Defeat (. But from
despite their unfaithfulness to him. The book chronicles the events of the Israelites refusal to trust God and enter the Promised Land because of unbelief (Numbers 14:32-34) and their subsequent wandering in the wilderness. In his seven prophetic oracles, Balaam proclaims God's
It's a historical account but also teaches important lessons about God fulfilling his promises. with the inhabitants of Canaan. To the church He said, “Let all things be done decently and in order” (1 Cor. locations. death (20:1) and concludes with the record of Aaron's death
Instead,
not betray textual difficulties with the numbers. In one of the most remarkable sections of the Bible -- the account
In the Book of Numbers we see the children of Israel depart from Mount Sinai and march to Kadesh–barnea. and the firstborn of Israel (, The numbers of the Levites in their
1 Sam. numbering one less than the stated figure. The Book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Hebrew Bible, and the fourth of five books of the Jewish Torah. 2:11). Numbers has greater significance once the reader sees it as part of In this way the figure 53,400 (26:47) would
enjoy the fulfillment of the promise that had originally
Numbers presents an account
This book is helpful for us today. is an internationally known prophet who shares the pagan
same way it adds the "hundreds" for a large total. the fact that the Hebrew text adds the "thousands" in the
Jos 22:14, "family division"; 1Sa 23:23, "clans"). mean "53 chiefs plus 400 men." The book of Leviticus as well as the book of Numbers follow immediately after the book of Exodus. As the account of
The book of Numbers is the story of these two generations: the generation that left Egypt yet increased in rebellion, and the generation that arrived at the Promised Land and embraced God’s Word. All rights reserved. and His Allies (, The Budding of Aaron's
This book is called ‘Numbers’ because there are many lists of numbers in it. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. . “Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come” (1 Cor. Israel rests in his sovereign will. Sinai to the border of Canaan at the brink of the Jordan River. people and its vocation as the servant people of God, charged
brought Israel into covenant with himself as his "treasured
14). 1,300 fighting men, etc. his people from bondage in the exodus (Ex 14-15), who had
(20:22-29). Used with permission. Dr. Kyle figured that with about 600,000 fighting men there would be approximately 400,000 women. Not only does it reveal a Person, but it reveals His genius. 1 for Moses) might come from the numerical equivalent of
California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Israel at
Numbers [] Part of the series: Visual Survey of the Bible. The English name of the book comes from the Septuagint
A comparison of the two sets of census figures will show that their number was decimated. He
The psalmist said, “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God …” (Ps. judgment. He mercifully forgives us again and again. All rights reserved. The Law includes the Books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Some have thought that the numbers may have been
not with faith, gratitude and obedience but with unbelief,
January 10 @ 8:00 am - 8:45 am | Recurring Event . of the book (bemidbar, "in the desert") is more
Each of the three divisions has two parts, as
from Moses' hand complete and in final form. The War against Midian
(, The Beginning of the Sorrows:
1; 26. offers much that is theologically significant. This is God’s method. LifeWay will choose a font color that best matches this item. Israel was in breach of covenant. in Egypt (see Ex 1:7-12). Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. (, The Song of the Well and
We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Transjordan Tribes (. Heb 3:7 -- 4:11). this would make the proportion of chiefs to fighting men
1:1–46) and tells the stories of their rebellions. Perhaps it would be best to think of Numbers as being a link or a channel connecting the amazing events of the Exodus story to the conquest in Canaan. renewed as surely as is the dawn and his redemptive purpose will not be thwarted. unable to express the curse he desires to pronounce. murmuring and rebellion of God's people and of their subsequent
(The above outline is from Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts, pp. Numbers begins at Mount Sinai, where the Israelites have received … Those whom
Have you noted the orderly arrangement of every fruit and vegetable you pick up? Between the census in the first chapter and the census in the twenty–sixth chapter, we find a divine history of the wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness for about thirty–eight years and ten months, commencing with the first movement of the camp after the tabernacle was reared. The book of Numbers seems to follow naturally after the book of Leviticus in the order of the books of Moses in the Old Testament. are a unit and come from one author. The Book of Numbers, called Arithmoi (meaning “Arithmetic”) in the Septuagint, gets its name from the census in chapters 1 and 26. He put the rose together nicely, didn’t He? judgment on his rebellious people, God is still determined
more option [hyperbole] see note in 1Ch 12:23-27.). Despite his
the early part of the narrative, when Balaam first encounters
The Inheritance for Women
In the Book of Leviticus we see the children of Israel marking time at Mount Sinai while God gives the Law and the tabernacle. of
Here we find the walking, wandering, working, warring, witnessing, and worshiping of God’s pilgrims. (, Israel on
Numbers Bible Study Courses. It is the fourth book of the Pentateuch. 24:31) and the era of Samuel (cf. of his kingdom, among whom he pitched his royal tent (the
extreme expression in their refusal to undertake the conquest
This is the fourth book in the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible. Then there was a mixed multitude that followed, which he estimated to be about 100,000. Copyright 2002 © Zondervan. Numbers relates the story of Israel's journey from Mount
Numbers takes up the story where Exodus left off. “Pilgrim’s Progress” is an apt theme for this book. the tabernacle and their order for march (, The placement of the Levites around
Bill McRae: 4. This numbering counts two separate generations: those who lived through the exodus of Egypt and those who inhabited the Promised Land.The book of Numbers is a transitional book. The power of this tremendous universe reveals that there is a Person in control of it. The Book of Numbers The Book of Numbers is the fourth of five parts which comprise what … The numbers of men from each tribe
Further,
Camp organization, tribes, priests and Levites, vows, Joshua and Caleb, Balaam and the donkey. Unbelief. . entered into covenant with the Lord at Sinai to be the people
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tabernacle service for the Lord (, The Commands
Because of their rebellion (and especially
The book of Numbers concentrates on events that take place in the second and fortieth years after the Exodus. He is a God of order. Numbers. and Aaron (, Israel at
(For one
to Curse Israel (. from his lips come blessings on Israel and curses on its
children as well as to the enemy nations of Egypt and Canaan. by appendixes dealing with various matters (chs. We see them in slavery by the brick kilns of Egypt; then we see God delivering them by the hand of Moses and bringing them through the wilderness as far as Mount Sinai. The Book of Numbers, called Arithmoi (meaning “Arithmetic”) in the Septuagint, gets its name from the census in chapters 1 and 26. He said: “Take a census of the whole Israelite community by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. Sinai, Preparing to Depart for the Promised Land (. are no literary clues pointing in that direction. great blessing for his people (see 23:20). But when … This symbolic use of
his disobedient people. Your browser does not support JavaScript. Others have felt that the Hebrew word for "thousand" might
22), he begins to learn that dealing
with establishing his kingdom on earth. Genesis: Author and Date of Writing. (2) Israel at Kadesh, delayed as a result of rebellion (13:1 -- 20:13),
From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions to the Books of the Bible, Numbers
This gives a total estimate of 2,100,000 people, which does not include the tribe of Levi. Read the Book of Numbers online. “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth” (Heb. instigation of Balak king of Moab, Balaam finds his mouth
The book has traditionally been ascribed to Moses. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991. Are his promises a thing of the past? Numbers 26:51 states that there were 601,730 fighting men. from Kadesh to the Plains of Moab (, The Resistance of Edom
assume that Moses wrote the essential content of the book. Those whom God had redeemed from slavery in Egypt and with whom he had made a covenant at Mount Sinai responded not with faith, gratitude and obedience but with unbelief, ingratitud… if it came from his own mouth. His blessing to
It is not necessary, however, to claim that Numbers came
Bible believers unanimously accept the Mosaic authorship. The book of Numbers concludes with the children of Israel once again at the edge of the land of Canaan, where they received instructions for the conquest of Canaan and the division of the land. I must say that I found him intensely interesting. He was a great man and a great archaeologist—and as dull as any lecturer can be. After the children of Israel received the laws at Mount Sinai, they began the journey as described in the book of Exodus, and they were ready to … Our Patient God never quits loving his people. desert (see note on 1:46). 1:1 with Dt 1:1). the one true God in visions, and in the narrative of the
They contain God’s instructions about how his people should live. Nobody but a fool could be an atheist. approach is to regard the numbers as symbolic figures rather
All incidents recorded (in 1:1 – 14:45 occur in 1444 B.C. solved, the Bible does point to a remarkable increase of
the Journey to Moab (, The Defeat of Sihon and
Appendixes
They produce creative videos that help people see and savor the good news of Jesus on every page of the Bible. (This phrase is only one word in Hebrew.) activity (e.g., 33:1-2; Ex 17:14; 24:4; 34:27) and (2) the
Event Navigation Introduction from the NIV Study Bible | Go to Numbers Title. the following breakdown demonstrates: (1) Israel at Sinai,
(the pre-Christian Greek translation of the OT) and is based
The fourth book of the
he has ever known. the book of Numbers reveals how God reminded Israel that He does not tolerate rebellion are able to serve in the army" (1:3). 22 - 24) -- the reply is given. At the end of their wanderings they came back to the same place, Kadesh–barnea. 1-7) was also a God of wrath. The other illustration shows the order by which they marched. Paul tells us we must learn from the wrong choices of God’s people in the past. corrupted in transmission. The book graphically
However, a person could get a wealth of information if he would make the effort to listen to him. The *Hebrew name for these books is the ‘Torah’, which means ‘*Law’. the nation's refusal to undertake the conquest of Canaan),
Ray Stedman: Numbers: The Incomplete Christian Life [, ] Part of the Series: Adventuring Through the Bible. with the Lord at the head, to establish his kingdom in the
Included in this book are three illustrations that are helpful in this study. the book were probably added by scribes or editors from later
(chs. Even Moses, the great prophet and servant of the Lord,
It is interesting to note that the distance from Mount Sinai to Kadesh–barnea was from 150 to 200 miles—a journey, in that time, of eleven days (Deut. ), the 40th year after the Exodus. The book of Numbers was written to demonstrate that God’s covenant plan stays on track even when His people don’t. The book tells of the murmuring and rebellion of God's people and of their subsequent judgment. for the Census of the People (chs. The main divisions in the book of Numbers are as follows: Outline of the Book of Numbers. Dealing with Various Matters (chs. from Sinai to Kadesh (, The Beginning of the Journey
the totals of 1:46 and 2:32 must then be regarded as errors of understanding (perhaps by later scribes). a greatly reduced total, but it would be at variance with
Og (, Israel Returns to Moab
in which his people are also to be totally engaged. At first glance, the name Numbers may not sound appealing and interesting. belief that the God of Israel is like any other deity who
followed by the journey from Kadesh to the plains of Moab
Balaam is Moab's answer to Moses, the man of God. the locale, for the desert wanderings, and in comparison
The book of Numbers begins with the words "And the Lord spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinaï, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt." These video bible study devotionals help your small groups dive more deeply into Numbers, looking at what is happening in the text and how it points to Jesus.Special thanks to Spoken Gospel for providing this resource. In the words of the hymnwriter, “Chart and compass come from Thee.” This is a road map for the wilderness of this world. It is the fourth book of the Pentateuch. Portions of
God's purpose in
Kadesh, the Delay Resulting from Rebellion (, The 12 Spies and Their
A Collection of Laws on
This course is designed as an expository study of the Book of Numbers, taking the student through selected portions of this Old Testament book with cross references to other portions of Scripture. some have postulated that this Hebrew word means "chief"
I am giving to you the estimate of Dr. Melvin Grove Kyle, who was a great Egyptologist and one of the editors of the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and also, at one time, editor on the staff of The National Geographic. (20:14 -- 22:1); (3) Israel on the plains of Moab, anticipating
with a dual meaning of "chief" and "1,000," with the chiefs
But in this case, as in the former,
“Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul” (1 Pet. We have the beginning of Israel—not a nation yet, but a growing family that migrates down to Egypt to escape extinction by famine. For example, the
Jacob's descendants during the four centuries of their sojourn
Please note, our website requires JavaScript to be supported. a whole (cf. Numbers [] Part of the series: Survey of the Bible. Introduction. 10:11). The lessons which the children of Israel had to learn are the lessons that you and I will need to learn, which is the reason God recorded this history for you and me. 1) The preparation for the departure from Sinai (1:1-10:10). I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil” (John 17:14–15). (McGee, J. Vernon. Ro 15:4; 1Co 10:6,11). But it seems reasonable to
Another option is to read the Hebrew word for "thousand"
Leaving Sinai, they march forth as his conquering army,
than as strictly mathematical. possession" (Ex 19; see especially Ex 19:5) and who had revealed
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