Questions and Answers
Which tribe had the highest number of men able to serve in the army?
Who was the head of the tribe of Reuben?
Elizur son of Shedeur
On what day did the LORD speak to Moses regarding the census?
First day of the second month
Ephraim had a recorded number of men able to serve in the army.
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The Israelites were counted in the Desert of ______.
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How many men were listed from the tribe of Gad?
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Study Notes
Census Instructions
- God commanded Moses to take a census of the Israelite community in the Desert of Sinai.
- The census focused on men twenty years and older capable of military service.
- Each tribe was to provide a leader to assist in the counting.
Appointed Leaders from Tribes
- Leaders appointed for the census include:
- Reuben: Elizur son of Shedeur
- Simeon: Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai
- Judah: Nahshon son of Amminadab
- Issachar: Nethanel son of Zuar
- Zebulun: Eliab son of Helon
- Joseph:
- Ephraim: Elishama son of Ammihud
- Manasseh: Gamaliel son of Pedahzur
- Benjamin: Abidan son of Gideon
- Dan: Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai
- Asher: Pagiel son of Ocran
- Gad: Eliasaph son of Deuel
- Naphtali: Ahira son of Enan
Census Results
- Census was conducted on the first day of the second month, second year after exiting Egypt.
- Men counted were recognized by their clans and families.
- Listed names were recorded individually as per divine command.
Tribe Population Counts
- Notable numbers from the census of men capable of serving in the military:
- Reuben: 46,500
- Simeon: 59,300
- Gad: 45,650
- Judah: 74,600
- Issachar: 54,400
- Zebulun: 57,400
- Further numbers for Ephraim and Manasseh were not provided but were anticipated to contribute significantly.
Importance of Counting
- The census served to organize the Israelite military and ensure preparedness for future challenges.
- Establishment of leadership facilitated a cohesive structure for managing the community.
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Explore the significant event of the census taken in the Desert of Sinai as commanded by God to Moses. This quiz delves into the details of the Israelite community during their journey out of Egypt and the organization for military service. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in biblical history.
