Numbers 1:38

“Of the children of Dan, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;”

"Of the children of Dan, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;" - Numbers 1:38
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What does Numbers 1:38 mean?

Numbers 1:38 (KJV) Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and six hundred, keeping the charge of the sanctuary. This verse is part of the book of Numbers in the Old Testament, which primarily deals with the Israelites' journey from Sinai to the Promised Land…

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The Sons of Dan: A Call to Purpose and Preparedness

As we delve into the Old Testament, we often encounter lists and numbers that can initially seem tedious or even irrelevant. Yet, embedded within these passages is profound meaning and divine purpose. Numbers 1:38 states, „Of the children of Dan, by their generations, after…

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A Prayer for Strength and Purpose in Our Generations

Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we reflect upon the profound lessons and truths conveyed in the Scriptures. Specifically, we turn our hearts to Numbers 1:38, where Your Word recounts the generations of the children of Dan, traced by their families and the house of…

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Numbers 1:38 - "¶ Of the children of Dan, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;"
Numbers 32:38
Numbers 4:38 - "And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers,"
Numbers 7:38 - "One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:"
Numbers 31:38 - "And the beeves were thirty and six thousand; of which the LORD'S tribute was threescore and twelve."
Numbers 26:38 - "¶ The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites: of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites: of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites:"
Numbers 14:38 - "But Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of the men that went to search the land, lived still."
Numbers 32:38 - "And Nebo, and Baal-meon, (their names being changed,) and Shibmah: and gave other names unto the cities which they builded."
Numbers 29:38 - "And one goat for a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering."
"One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:" - Numbers 7:38
"And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers," - Numbers 4:38
Jeremiah 38:1–13
Numbers 15:38 - "Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue:"
Ezekiel 38:1-3
Numbers 15:38 tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments, and to put a cord of blue on the tassel of each corner.
Job 38:1
Job 38:1
John 7:38
1 Kings 7:27-38
Acts 2:38-41
Matthew 9:37-38
"And the beeves were thirty and six thousand; of which the LORD'S tribute was threescore and twelve." - Numbers 31:38
Numbers 33:38 - "And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the first day of the fifth month."
Numbers 16:38 - "The censers of these sinners against their own souls, let them make them broad plates for a covering of the altar: for they offered them before the LORD, therefore they are hallowed: and they shall be a sign unto the children of Israel."
1 Chronicles 1:38 - "And the sons of Seir; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan."
1 Samuel 17:38-40
1 Kings 7:27-38
1 Chronicles 7:38 - "And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara."
Ezekiel 38:1 - "And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,"