Introduction
Numbers
Israel's wilderness journey — a generation's unbelief, God's patience, and the road toward the promised land.
At a glance
TestamentOld Testament
DivisionLaw
GenreLaw (Torah)
Chapters36
AuthorMoses (traditional)
DateWilderness period, c. 15th–13th century BC
Authorship and dating follow tradition where noted; many are debated — see the methodology page.
A full written introduction for Numbers is on the way. Meanwhile, the outline, themes, and curated resources below give you the lay of the land — and how to read law (torah) helps you read it on its own terms.
Major themes & people
Introductions & overviews
Lay
A clear ~10-minute audio teaching for every one of the Bible's 1,189 chapters — the most systematic free way to study chapter by chapter.
Pastoral
Free verse-by-verse audio through the entire Bible from the founder of Calvary Chapel.