The whole purpose of the book of Numbers is to record statistics. The entire book consists of two census or 'numberings' of the Israelites from which the book derives its name. God instructed these records to be carried out.
Jn the bible the first census is reported in the book of numbers.
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.
The fourth book of the Pentateuch is called Numbers because it begins with a census of the Israelites in the wilderness. The book also includes various numerical data such as counting the tribes of Israel, organizing the camp, and detailing sacrifices - hence the name "Numbers."
Technically, the Hebrew name means "in the wilderness" but it was changed to Numbers due to the numbering (or census) of Israel tribes within the book.
Numbers 1:44-47; 2:32- Census at Mount Sinai. Numbers 26:1, 2, 51-Census on the plains of Moab. 2 Samuel 24:1- David's illegal census.
The book of Numbers in the Bible is called "Numbers" because it begins with a census of the Israelites, counting the number of men fit for military service. The book also contains other numerical data, such as the number of tribes and Levites, hence the name "Numbers."
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?
The first US census was in 1790.
In the second year after the Israelite's left Egypt, the Lord spoke to Moses in the tabernacle of the wilderness of Sinai. He said to take a census of all the men 20 years or older who are able to go to war. The entire book consists of two censuses or 'numberings' of the Israelites. This is how the book might have gotten its name. Numbers also means "in the desert" in Hebrews. So the book could have also derived it's name from that, because the book of Numbers was recorded when the Israelites were on their journey to the promise land of Canaan.
Here Moses takes the first census of the young jews. So is the book named as Numbers.
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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.