Introduction to Numbers

18 February 2007

NumbersNamed for the two numberings of the nation

NumbersNamed for the two numberings of the nation

Numbers Background

Chronicle of Israel’s 40 years in the wilderness wandering between Mount Sinai and Moab

The book begins in the second year after the people left Egypt

It ends as the new generation prepares to cross the Jordan River and occupy the Promised land

Numbers Background

It tells the lives of the men of God such as Moses, Caleb, Joshua.

It teaches that while God’s discipline may sometimes be severe, He patiently waits to reward those who obey His word

Numbers Outline Israel at Mt Sinai (Num 1:1-10:10)

In the Desert of Paran (Num 10:11-15:41)

Israelites Wander in the Desert for 40 Years (Num 16-20)

Conquest of Edom & Moab (Num 21-25)

Preparation for Conquest of Canaan (Num 26-36)

Numbers 1:1-10:10

At Mt. Sinai 1st Census

Camp Arrangement

The Levite Clans & Duties

Various Laws

Nazarite Vows

Priests Bless the Israelites

Numbers 1:1-10:10

At Mt. Sinai Tabernacle Dedication (12 Days)

The Levites are Set Apart to God

2nd Passover

The Cloud Over the Tabernacle

2 Silver Trumpets

Numbers 10:11-15:41In the Desert of Paran

Israelites Leave Mt Sinai

Fire Sent Down at Taberah

The Quail & the Plague

Miriam & Aaron Oppose Moses

Numbers 10:11-15:41In the Desert of Paran

The 12 Scouts Explore Canaan

Rebellion at Kadesh Barnea

Numbers 10:11-15:41In the Desert of Paran

Additional Offerings

A Sabbath-breaker is Stoned

Tassles on Garments

Numbers 16-20Wandering in the Desert for 40 Years

Budding of Aaron's Staff

Priests' Duties & Offerings

Ashes of the Red Heifer

Moses Strikes the Rock at Meribah

Conquest of Edom & Moab

Numbers 21-25Conquest of Edom & Moab

Edom Denies Passage

Death of Aaron at Mt Hor

Arad Defeated at Hormah

Bronze Snake on a Pole

Journey to Maob

Numbers 21-25Conquest of Edom & Moab

Sihon & Og Defeated

Balak Hires Balaam

Balaam's Oracles

Moab Women Seduce Israel

Preparation for Conquest of Canaan

Numbers 26-36Preparation for Conquest of Canaan

Zelophehad's Daughters Appeal for an Inheritance

Joshua to Succeed Moses

Regular Offerings

Feast Offerings Num

Vows

Numbers 26-36Preparation for Conquest of Canaan

Vengeance on the Midianites

Trans-Jordan Tribes

Summary of Israelites Journey

Canaan Boundaries

6 Cities of Refuge

Zelophehad's Daughters Receive Their Inheritance

Bibliography

Special thanks goes to the following:

Bruce Wilkinson & Kenneth Boa for their information in Talk Thru the Bible

Walt Henrichsen for his wisdom and insight shared during Bible studies he has led and in books, articles and e-mails he has written

Edward Reese for his chronology and dating in The Reese Chronological Bible