Numbers by Moses (-1900)
Numbers is the fourth book of the Bible, and it is part of the Pentateuch, or the first five books of the Bible. It is believed to have been written by Moses and is a record of the Israelites’ journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The book begins with a census of the Israelites and then recounts the various events that occurred during their journey, including the rebellion of the people against Moses and God, the appointment of the Levites to serve as priests, and the laws and regulations that were given to the people. The book ends with the Israelites preparing to enter the Promised Land. Throughout the book, God is seen as a loving and caring God who is always looking out for His people.
By Moses · First published -1900 · Genre: Religious, Non-Fiction, History · 36 chapters · 32,870 words
First lines
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, 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, saying,
Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, after their families, by the house of their fathers, with the number of their names, every male by their polls;
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Moses
- Date: 1900 BCE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Non-Fiction, History, Philosophy
- Length: 32,870 words
- Structure: 36 chapters, 1,288 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — The book title is referring to the Bible, which is a religious text.
- Non-Fiction — The Bible is a non-fiction text.
- History — The Bible contains historical accounts of events.
- Philosophy — The Bible contains philosophical teachings.
Tags
aaron · balaam · burnt · camp · census of the Hebrews · children · congregation · day · drink · families · family · fathers
Contents
- Things consecrated to God
- Campgrounds and tribal leaders
- Census and duties of the Levites
- Tasks of the Levites
- All unclean is cast out of the camp
- The Nazarite vow
- Offerings for the dedication of the altar
- Aaron lights the lamps
- Easter Celebration
- The Silver Trumpets
- Lord sent quail
- Miriam and Aaron murmur against Moses
- Mission of the twelve spies
- The Israelites rebelled against the Lord
- Laws offerings
- The rebellion of Korah
- Aaron's rod blooms
- Sustaining priests and Levites
- The purification of the unclean
- Water from the Rock
- The king of Arad attacks Israel
- Balak sends for Balaam
- Balaam blesses Israel
- Balaam blesses Israel
- Israel turns to Baal-peor
- Census of the people in Moab
- Petition of the daughters of Zelophehad
- The daily offerings
- Offerings of the feasts
- Law of the votes
- Revenge of Israel against the Midianites
- Reuben and Gad are established east of the Jordan
- Days of Israel from Egypt to Jordan
- Limits and Division of Canaan
- Inheritance of the Levites
- Marriage Law of the heirs