Numbers
Israel's wilderness wanderings and preparations to enter the Promised Land
Chapters
Chapter 1
CensusA Census of Israel's Warriors
God commands Moses to take a census of fighting men
Key Verses: Numbers 1:1, Numbers 1:2, Numbers 1:46
Chapter 2
CampThe Arrangement of the Camps
God arranges the tribes in order around the tabernacle
Key Verses: Numbers 2:1, Numbers 2:2, Numbers 2:34
Chapter 3
GenerationsThe Sons of Aaron
The Levites are set apart for service in the tabernacle
Key Verses: Numbers 3:1, Numbers 3:6, Numbers 3:12
Chapter 4
CensusDuties of the Kohathites
The Kohathites are assigned to carry the holy things
Key Verses: Numbers 4:2, Numbers 4:4, Numbers 4:15
Chapter 5
UncleanUnclean People
Laws about removing unclean people from the camp
Key Verses: Numbers 5:2, Numbers 5:3, Numbers 5:6
Chapter 6
NaziriteThe Nazirite Vow
Laws for those who take the Nazirite vow
Key Verses: Numbers 6:2, Numbers 6:5, Numbers 6:8
Chapter 7
TabernacleOfferings for the Altar
The leaders bring offerings for the dedication of the altar
Key Verses: Numbers 7:1, Numbers 7:2, Numbers 7:89
Chapter 8
LampsThe Seven Lamps
God gives instructions for the lampstand and Levites
Key Verses: Numbers 8:2, Numbers 8:3, Numbers 8:22
Chapter 9
PassoverThe Passover
Israel celebrates the Passover in the wilderness
Key Verses: Numbers 9:2, Numbers 9:3, Numbers 9:14
Chapter 10
Silver TrumpetsThe Silver Trumpets
God gives instructions for making and using silver trumpets
Key Verses: Numbers 10:2, Numbers 10:9, Numbers 10:35
Chapter 11
ComplainedThe People Complain
Israel complains about the manna and God sends quail
Key Verses: Numbers 11:1, Numbers 11:4, Numbers 11:31
Chapter 12
MiriamMiriam and Aaron Oppose Moses
Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses and Miriam is punished
Key Verses: Numbers 12:1, Numbers 12:2, Numbers 12:10
Chapter 13
FaithThe Twelve Spies
Twelve spies explore the Promised Land, but only two trust God
Key Verses: Numbers 13:30, Numbers 13:31, Numbers 13:33
Chapter 14
RebellionIsrael's Rebellion
Israel rebels against God and is sentenced to wander 40 years
Key Verses: Numbers 14:11, Numbers 14:23, Numbers 14:34
Chapter 15
LandLaws About Offerings
God gives additional laws about offerings and sacrifices
Key Verses: Numbers 15:2, Numbers 15:3, Numbers 15:22
Chapter 16
KorahKorah's Rebellion
Korah leads a rebellion against Moses and Aaron
Key Verses: Numbers 16:1, Numbers 16:3, Numbers 16:32
Chapter 17
StaffAaron's Staff Buds
God confirms Aaron's priesthood with a miraculous sign
Key Verses: Numbers 17:5, Numbers 17:8, Numbers 17:10
Chapter 18
AaronDuties of Priests and Levites
God defines the duties and inheritance of priests and Levites
Key Verses: Numbers 18:1, Numbers 18:6, Numbers 18:20
Chapter 19
StatuteLaws for Cleansing
God gives laws for purification using the red heifer
Key Verses: Numbers 19:2, Numbers 19:9, Numbers 19:12
Chapter 20
StaffThe Waters of Meribah
Moses strikes the rock and is denied entry to the Promised Land
Key Verses: Numbers 20:8, Numbers 20:10, Numbers 20:12
Chapter 21
Fiery SerpentsThe Bronze Serpent
God sends fiery serpents and provides healing through a bronze serpent
Key Verses: Numbers 21:6, Numbers 21:8, Numbers 21:9
Chapter 22
BalakBalak Summons Balaam
Balak king of Moab summons Balaam to curse Israel
Key Verses: Numbers 22:2, Numbers 22:6, Numbers 22:12
Chapter 23
DiscourseBalaam's First Oracle
Balaam blesses Israel instead of cursing them
Key Verses: Numbers 23:7, Numbers 23:8, Numbers 23:19
Chapter 24
OracleBalaam's Final Oracles
Balaam gives final prophecies about Israel's future
Key Verses: Numbers 24:3, Numbers 24:17, Numbers 24:24
Chapter 25
ShittimIsrael's Sin at Peor
Israel commits sexual immorality with Moabite women
Key Verses: Numbers 25:1, Numbers 25:3, Numbers 25:8
Chapter 26
PlagueA Second Census
God commands a second census of the new generation
Key Verses: Numbers 26:1, Numbers 26:2, Numbers 26:51
Chapter 27
DaughtersThe Daughters of Zelophehad
Zelophehad's daughters request inheritance rights
Key Verses: Numbers 27:1, Numbers 27:4, Numbers 27:7
Chapter 28
CommandDaily Offerings
God gives laws for daily, weekly, and monthly offerings
Key Verses: Numbers 28:2, Numbers 28:3, Numbers 28:9
Chapter 29
Holy ConvocationOfferings for the Appointed Feasts
God gives laws for offerings during the appointed feasts
Key Verses: Numbers 29:1, Numbers 29:7, Numbers 29:12
Chapter 30
VowLaws About Vows
God gives laws about making and keeping vows
Key Verses: Numbers 30:2, Numbers 30:3, Numbers 30:15
Chapter 31
AvengeVengeance on Midian
Israel takes vengeance on Midian for leading them into sin
Key Verses: Numbers 31:2, Numbers 31:3, Numbers 31:7
Chapter 32
ReubenReuben and Gad Settle East of Jordan
Reuben and Gad request land east of the Jordan
Key Verses: Numbers 32:1, Numbers 32:5, Numbers 32:33
Chapter 33
StagesRecounting Israel's Journey
Moses recounts the stages of Israel's journey from Egypt
Key Verses: Numbers 33:1, Numbers 33:2, Numbers 33:50
Chapter 34
CommandBoundaries of the Promised Land
God defines the boundaries of the land Israel will inherit
Key Verses: Numbers 34:1, Numbers 34:2, Numbers 34:29
Chapter 35
Plains of MoabCities for the Levites
God commands cities for the Levites and cities of refuge
Key Verses: Numbers 35:1, Numbers 35:2, Numbers 35:6
Chapter 36
HeadsMarriage of Female Heirs
Laws about female heirs marrying within their tribe
Key Verses: Numbers 36:1, Numbers 36:6, Numbers 36:8
About Numbers
Israel's wilderness wanderings and preparations to enter the Promised Land
Testament
Old Testament
Author
Moses