Category: Numbers

The Book of Numbers, the fourth book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, is an intricate blend of narrative history and law, a continuation of the story of Israel’s exodus from oppression in Egypt. It covers the journey of the Israelites from Mount Sinai to the plains of Moab on the border of Canaan. The book has a complex structure primarily organized around censuses of the tribes and lists of instructions for ritual observances. Its name originates from the two censuses taken of the Israelites. Numbers presents a key part of the Torah, highlighting the trials and tribulations faced by the Israelites due to their disobedience and lack of faith, and showcases Moses as a central figure.