Numbers 1:2
The Scripture
(2) Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, after their families, by the house of their fathers, with the number of their names, every male by their polls;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter records the Israelites' arrival in the desert after leaving Egypt, where God commands them to count their people and settle them in the wilderness. It emphasizes God's provision of water and the need for obedience to avoid disaster. The focus is on God's covenant and the importance of following His directions.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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