Numbers · Chapter 1 King James Version

Numbers 1:3

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The Scripture

(3) From twenty years old and upward, all that are able to go forth to war in Israel: thou and Aaron shall number them by their armies.
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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