Numbers

This deals with the wilderness wanderings of the children of Israel. The name of the book, is taken from the two numberings of the nation: one at Mount Sinai (Ch.1) and the second after the wanderings, after the present generation had perished.(Ch.26). The Hebrew Bible has as its title ” In the Wilderness.”

Author & Date

The fourth book of Moses.

Outline

A. Sinai to Kadesh-Barnea Ch.1-10

1. The first Numbering Ch.1-4
2. More commands from the Lord Ch.5-10

B. Failure in the wilderness Ch.11-21:9

1. Murmurings before Kadesh Ch.11-12
2. Unbelief at Kadesh Ch.13-14
3. The offerings reinstated Ch.15
4.  Murmurings against God’s priests Ch.16-17
5. The High priest and sons Ch.18
6. The red heifer Ch.19
7. Murmurings and water  Ch.20
8. Murmurings about the way Ch.21
9. Baalim & Barak Ch22-25

C. Preparing for Canaan Ch.26-36

1. The second Numbering Ch.26
2. The law of inheritance Ch.27
3. Various laws Ch.28-30
4. Victory over the Midianites Ch.31
5. Final preparations Ch.32-36

Notes

a. The Numberings
These were the totals of those men 20 yrs. upward, and who were eligible for war.