CHAPTER : Numbers 1
A long time ago, the Israelites were in the wilderness. God told Moses to count all the people who were at least one month old. This was important so God could know how many people there were.
Numbers 1: Counting God's People
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
by Chinwenmeri Ikechi
The Israelites were divided into 12 tribes, each named after one of Jacob's sons. Each tribe had a leader who helped count the people. The leaders counted the people in their tribes and reported the numbers to Moses and Aaron.
The total number of men who were at least 20 years old and able to fight in the army was 603,550. The Levites were not counted with the other tribes because they were special helpers in the tabernacle.
Discussion Questions
1 Who told Moses to count the Israelites?
God told Moses to count the Israelites.
2 How old did someone have to be to be counted?
God told Moses to count all the people who were at least one month old. However, the total number reported was only for men who were at least 20 years old and able to fight in the army.
3 Why did God want the Israelites to be counted?
The story states it was important so God could know how many people there were.
4 How many tribes were the Israelites divided into?
The Israelites were divided into 12 tribes.
5 Who were the leaders of each tribe?
Each tribe had a leader who helped count the people, but the story does not name them individually.
6 What was special about the Levites?
The Levites were not counted with the other tribes because they were special helpers in the tabernacle.
7 How many men were counted in total?
The total number of men who were at least 20 years old and able to fight in the army was 603,550.
8 What was the purpose of counting the people?
The purpose of counting the people was to know how many men were able to fight in the army.
9 Who helped Moses count the people?
The leaders of each tribe helped Moses and Aaron count the people.
10 Where were the Israelites when they were counted?
The Israelites were in the wilderness when they were counted.