Old Testament
Book of Numbers
Two censuses frame the book. In between, Israel complains, refuses to enter Canaan, and wanders for forty years, while God keeps providing and preparing a new generation to enter the land.
At a glance
Numbers key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 36
- Author
- Traditionally attributed to Moses
- When it was written
- Traditionally during the wilderness years, around 1440 to 1400 BC
- Main theme
- Trusting God on the journey to the promised land
- Key verse
- Numbers 6:24
Summary
What is Numbers about?
Two censuses frame the book. In between, Israel complains, refuses to enter Canaan, and wanders for forty years, while God keeps providing and preparing a new generation to enter the land.
Key verse
A key verse in Numbers
“The LORD bless you, and keep you:”
36 chapters
Numbers chapters
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Questions
Numbers: common questions
Who wrote the book of Numbers?
Traditionally attributed to Moses.
When was Numbers written?
Traditionally during the wilderness years, around 1440 to 1400 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Two censuses frame the book. In between, Israel complains, refuses to enter Canaan, and wanders for forty years, while God keeps providing and preparing a new generation to enter the land.
How many chapters are in Numbers?
Numbers has 36 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Numbers?
Numbers 6:24: “The LORD bless you, and keep you:” (KJV).
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