| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | Numbers is the fourth book of the Bible and details the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, their census and organization, and their final preparation to enter the Promised Land. It includes various laws, the rebellion of Korah, and the story of Balaam and his talking donkey. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 |
| Author name: | Moses |
| Written date: | Around 1445-1405 BC |
| Location: | Likely written in the wilderness |
| Genre: | Historical |
| Chapter count: | 36 |
| Verse count: | 1288 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Audience: | The people of Israel |
| Theme: | The wilderness journey and the trials and challenges faced by Israel |
| Key verses: | Numbers 6:24-26; Numbers 14:18; Numbers 23:19 |
| Summary: | Numbers is the fourth book of the Bible and details the wilderness journey of the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, including their challenges, rebellions, and God's provisions. |
| Outline: | I. Preparations for the Journey (1:1-10:10)
II. The Wilderness Journey (10:11-21:35)
III. Final Preparations for Entering Canaan (22:1-36:13) |