Numbers - Revised Standard Version (1966)

The Book of Numbers derives its name from the account of the two censuses of the Hebrew people taken, one near the beginning and the other toward the end of the journey in the desert (chapters 1 and 26). It continues the story of that journey, begun in Exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the Israelites for a period of thirty-eight years, from the end of their encampment at Sinai to their arrival at the border of the Promised Land. Numerous legal ordinances are interspersed in the account, making the book a combination of law and history. The various events described clearly indicate the action of God, who punishes the murmuring of the people by prolonging their stay in the desert, at the same time preparing them by this discipline to be his witnesses among the nations. In the New Testament Christ and the Apostles derive useful lessons from such events in the Book of Numbers as the brazen serpent (John 3:14, 15), the sedition of Korah and its consequences (1 Cor 10:10), the prophecies of Balaam (2 Peter 2:15, 16), and the water gushing from the rock (1 Cor 10:4). - The chief divisions of the Book of Numbers are as follows: I. Preparation for the Departure from Sinai (Numbers 1:1-10:10) II. From Sinai to the Plains of Moab (Numbers 10:11-22:1) III. On the Plains of Moab (Numbers 22:2-36:13) - (NAB)

Headings

Book of NUMBERS 1 The First Census of Israel 2 The Order of Encampment and Marching 3 The Sons of Aaron The Duties of the Levites A Census of the Levites The Redemption of the Firstborn 4 The Kohathites The Gershonites and Merarites Census of the Levites 5 Unclean Persons Confession and Restitution Concerning an Unfaithful Wife 6 The Nazirites The Priestly Benediction 7 Offerings of the Leaders 8 The Seven Lamps Consecration and Service of the Levites 9 The Passover at Sinai The Cloud and the Fire 10 The Silver Trumpets Departure from Sinai 11 Complaining in the Desert The Seventy Elders The Quails 12 Aaron and Miriam Jealous of Moses 13 Spies Sent into Canaan The Report of the Spies 14 The People Rebel Moses Intercedes for the People An Attempted Invasion is Repulsed 15 Various Offerings Penalty for Violating the Sabbath Fringes on Garments 16 Revolt of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram 17 The Budding of Aaron's Rod 18 Responsibility of Priests and Levites The Priests' Portion 19 Ceremony of the Red Heifer 20 The Waters of Meribah Passage through Edom Refused The Death of Aaron 21 The Bronze Serpent The Journey to Moab King Sihon Defeated King Og Defeated 22 Balak Summons Balaam to Curse Israel Balaam, the Donkey, and the Angel Balaam's First Oracle 23 Balaam's Second Oracle 24 Balaam's Third Oracle Balaam's Fourth Oracle 25 Worship of Baal of Peor 26 A Census of the New Generation 27 The Daughters of Zelophehad Joshua Appointed Moses' Successor 28 Daily Offerings Sabbath Offerings Monthly Offerings Offerings at Passover Offerings at the Festival of Weeks 29 Offerings at the Festival of Trumpets Offerings on the Day of Atonement Offerings at the Festival of Booths 30 Vows Made by Women 31 War against Midian Return from the War Disposition of Captives and Booty 32 Conquest and Division of Transjordan 33 The Stages of Israel's Journey from Egypt Directions for the Conquest of Canaan 34 The Boundaries of the Land Tribal Leaders 35 Cities for the Levites Cities of Refuge Concerning Murder and Blood Revenge 36 Marriage of Female Heirs

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Nova Vulgata - Latin Biblia del Pueblo di Dio (BPD) - Spanish Vulgata - Stuttgart 1969 - Latin Bíblia Sagrada Ave-Maria (1957) - Portuguese La Sainte Bible (Crampon 1904) - French CEI (1974) - Italian EinheitsÜbersetzung der Heiligen Sc - German