Numbers 1
Hmmm, strange we only have one chapter today.
God spoke to Moses and asked for a census to take place. It was strictly for a military count. Notice how Levi is not listed. God tells Moses not to include them. But if you remember from Exodus, Joseph's sons became two tribes (Ephraim and Manasseh). The Levites were excluded because their duty is for the tabernacle.
Out of all those counted (600,000+) only 2 of them survived the desert wanderings - Joshua and Caleb. We will find out in just a few chapters why they survive and the rest do not.
Hmmm, strange we only have one chapter today.
God spoke to Moses and asked for a census to take place. It was strictly for a military count. Notice how Levi is not listed. God tells Moses not to include them. But if you remember from Exodus, Joseph's sons became two tribes (Ephraim and Manasseh). The Levites were excluded because their duty is for the tabernacle.
Out of all those counted (600,000+) only 2 of them survived the desert wanderings - Joshua and Caleb. We will find out in just a few chapters why they survive and the rest do not.