The Bible, King James version, Book 4: Numbers by Anonymous
"The Bible" by Anonymous is a collection of religious texts attributed to divine inspiration and likely composed over several centuries, with portions dating back to ancient times. The Book of Numbers, specifically, details the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness following their exodus from Egypt, focusing on themes of organization, community, and obedience to God's commandments. The opening of Numbers begins by recounting God's instructions to Moses regarding the census of
the Israelite men eligible for military service. Moses, alongside Aaron and the leaders from each tribe, organizes the Israelites by their family lines and records the number of able-bodied men. The text meticulously lists the leaders of each tribe and their respective counts, emphasizing the importance of order and structure within the Israelite community as they prepare for their journey toward the Promised Land. Additionally, it addresses the specific duties of the Levites with respect to the tabernacle and further establishes the religious and societal roles within the community, underscoring a central theme of obedience to divine authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | The Bible, King James version, Book 4: Numbers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Numbers |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002 |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. Numbers |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8004 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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