Numbers 1:20

“And the children of Reuben, Israel’s eldest son, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;”

"And the children of Reuben, Israel’s eldest son, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;" - Numbers 1:20
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What does Numbers 1:20 mean?

1:20 - And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. This verse comes from the book of Numbers, which is the…

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Called to Battle: Embracing Our Identity and Purpose

In Numbers 1:20, we find a fascinating census occurring in the wilderness, one that speaks profoundly to our identity and purpose as children of God: "And the children of Reuben, Israel's eldest son, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers…

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A Prayer for Strength and Purpose in Our Calling

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence for Your Word, which illuminates our path and guides our hearts. We reflect on the Scripture from Numbers 1:20, where it is written, "And the children of Reuben, Israel's eldest son, by their…

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Numbers 1:20 - "And the children of Reuben, Israel's eldest son, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;"
Numbers 20:1 - "Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there."
Numbers 20:20 - "And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand."
Numbers 20:7 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 34:20 - "And of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud."
Numbers 33:20 - "And they departed from Rimmon-parez, and pitched in Libnah."
Numbers 16:20 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,"
Numbers 7:20 - "One spoon of gold of ten shekels, full of incense:"
Numbers 14:20 - "And the LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word:"
Numbers 10:20 - "And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel."
Numbers 4:20 - "But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are covered, lest they die."
Numbers 20:2 - "And there was no water for the congregation: and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron."
Putting Aaron’s priestly garment on Eleazar in Numbers 20
Numbers 20:9 - "And Moses took the rod from before the LORD, as he commanded him."
Numbers 35:20 - "But if he thrust him of hatred, or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die;"
Numbers 20:13 - "This is the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them."
Numbers 3:20 - "And the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to the house of their fathers."
Numbers 20:27 - "And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation."
Numbers 21:20 - "And from Bamoth in the valley, that is in the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh toward Jeshimon."
Numbers 20:25 - "Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up unto mount Hor:"
Numbers 20:23 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in mount Hor, by the coast of the land of Edom, saying,"
Numbers 2:20 - "And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur."
Numbers 23:20 - "Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it."
"¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying," - Numbers 20:7
Draw me a travel map for Numbers 21:10-20
Numbers 20:22 - "¶ And the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, journeyed from Kadesh, and came unto mount Hor."
Numbers 29:20 - "¶ And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish;"
Numbers 32:20 - "¶ And Moses said unto them, If ye will do this thing, if ye will go armed before the LORD to war,"
Numbers 20:4 - "And why have ye brought up the congregation of the LORD into this wilderness, that we and our cattle should die there?"