The census taken by Moses, as described in the Book of Numbers in The Bible, was conducted to determine the number of Israelite men eligible for military service and to organize the tribes for their journey through the wilderness. It served to establish a structured community and ensure proper leadership and resource allocation among the tribes. Additionally, the census had a spiritual significance, reinforcing the identity and covenant relationship of the Israelites with God.
The smallest tribe was Manasseh according to the first census taken by Moses and Aaron in Numbers chapter 1.
1. How did the total number in the second census compare with those in the first census? 2. How long had it been since the first census was taken at Mount Sinai?3. Who were the only tow individuals named on the lists?4. How many would have died in the wilderness?
Read the book of Numbers in the Bible and find out. The census is by tribes and their names were the sons of Jacob, plus the son of Joseph, so do not think that these tribes are individuals.
The first census of Alaska was taken in 1869. The census was taken at Sitka by the United States Army.
The first census recorded in the Bible is found in the book of Numbers, in chapter 1. This census was taken by Moses at God's command to count the number of men over 20 years old among the Israelites following their exodus from Egypt.
How are our Census taken. By phone calls, by mail, by door to door?
The US census is taken every 10 years
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The census is taken every 10 years, so that would make the next one 2020.
Every ten years in the US a census is taken.
A national census is taken every ten years by the US Census Bureau.
The census is taken every 10 years and will be taken next in 2010. See related link for 2000 census data.