The Second Census Numbers 26

 

Numbers 26 The Second Census

 

The taking of the second census was a sign that the nation’s wanderings were soon to end.  Note the people mentioned who were given special attention:  Dathan and Abiram, who rebelled against the Lord; Nadab and Abihu, who defied the Lord; and Joshua and Caleb, who believed the Lord.

The difference between the head count in the first census of the Israelites to the second census was a decrease of $1,820 people. The old generation died in the wilderness, just as God had told them.  This is now the new generation.  All the old, except Joshua and Caleb had died.  God did not hold those who were under twenty responsible for the failure and rebellion at Kadesh.  This may give us some indication as to the age of accountability. Not to say it is, but it may be older than many of us suspect.

Here is a chart of the census prepared by Keil and Delitzch.

 

Reuben        46,500          43,730

Simeon        59,300          22,200

Gad              45,650          40,500

Judah           74,600          76,500

Issachar        54,400          64,300

Zebulon       57,400          60,500

Ephraim       40,500          32,500

Manasseh     32,200          52,700

Benjamin     35,400          45,600

Dan              62,700          64,400

Asher           41,500          53,400

Naphtali       53,400          45,400

 

Total            603,550 first census

Total                                 601,730 second census.

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.