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