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Numbers 26:2 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Numbers 26:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 26 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Take the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, from twenty years old and upward, throughout their fathers' house, all that are able to go to war in Israel.”
Numbers 26:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 26:2
Nearly forty years after the first census (ch 1), God commands a second: 'Take the sum of all the congregation... from twenty years old and upward.' This new count excluded the first generation who died in the wilderness due to unbelief (v.64-65), except Caleb and Joshua. The census demonstrated God's faithfulness despite judgment - Israel's population remained similar (601,730 vs. 603,550), showing God preserved His people. This numbering prepared for Canaan's conquest and land distribution. It illustrates God's justice (judging unbelieving generation) and mercy (preserving the nation). The r...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 26:2
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“and one thousand seven hundred seventy-five shekels”
“by their families”
“saying”