Numbers Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

who is to be listed in the census?

A

men 20 years and older who are able to go to war

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2
Q

which tribes are considered “the sons of Joseph?”

A

Ephraim and Manasseh

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3
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Name the chief of the tribe of Reuben

A

Elizur

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4
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Name the chief of the tribe of Simeon

A

Shelumiel

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5
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Name the chief of the tribe of Judah

A

Nahshon

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6
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Name the chief of the tribe of Issachar

A

Nethanel

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7
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Name the chief of the tribe of Zebulun

A

Eliab

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8
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Name the chief of the tribe of Ephraim

A

Elishama

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9
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Name the chief of the tribe of Manasseh

A

Gamaliel

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10
Q

Name the chief of the tribe of Benjamin

A

Abidan

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11
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Name the chief of the tribe of Dan

A

Ahiezer

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12
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Name the chief of the tribe of Asher

A

Pagiel

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13
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Name the chief of the tribe of Gad

A

Eliasaph

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14
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Name the chief of the tribe of Naphtali

A

Ahira

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15
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How many TOTAL men - aged 20 or older and able to fight - were counted in the census?

A

603,550

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16
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How many people were counted in each of the twelve tribes?

A

This is a joke. If you really want to know though, here’s a reference: http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/charts/Census%20of%20the%2012%20Tribes%20from%20the%20book%20of%20Numbers.htm

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17
Q

Which tribe was not counted in the census?

A

Levi

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18
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What is the responsibility of the tribe of Levi?

A

they care for the tabernacle and its furnishings, setting up, taking down, and transporting all its contents as the tribes travel

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19
Q

where do the levites camp?

A

around the tabernacle

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20
Q

The Israelites are to camp with their tents facing ___

A

the Tent of Meeting

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21
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which tribe sets the standard for the organization of the other camps on the East side of the tabernacle?

A

Judah

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22
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which tribe sets the standard for the organization of the other camps on the South side of the tabernacle?

A

Reuben

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23
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which tribe sets the standard for the organization of the other camps on the West side of the tabernacle?

A

Ephraim

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24
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which tribe sets the standard for the organization of the other camps on the North side of the tabernacle?

A

Dan

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25
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Name Aaron’s four sons

A

Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, Ithamar

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26
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What is the chief duty of the Levites?

A

Guard Aaron, the priesthood, and the tabernacle

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27
Q

What is the cheif duty of Aaron and his sons?

A

to guard the priesthood

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28
Q

The Levites are considered God’s ____

A

firstborn

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29
Q

Name the sons of Levi

A

Gershon and Kohath and Merari

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30
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How many levites are counted (at the levite-specific census)?

A

22,000

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31
Q

what is the redemption price for Israel’s firstborn?

A

5 shekels each

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32
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What happens is the sons of Kohath touch the holy things?

A

they will die

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33
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Who is put in charge of the oil, the incense, and the grain offering?

A

Eleazar

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34
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What happens is the sons of Kohath look on the holy things?

A

they will die

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35
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Who is appointed to direct the guard duties of the Gershnites?

A

Ithamar

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36
Q

How many Levites (aged 30-50) are there to bear the burden of the tent of meeting?

A

8,580

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37
Q

Unclean people are to remain____

A

outside the camp

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38
Q

What is the test of adultery prescribed in chapter 5?

A

she is made to drink the bitter water of the curse, and if her womb swells / her thigh falls away, she is guilty

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39
Q

During the consecration of the Nazarite, he must shave his head at the tent of meeting and ___

A

burn the hair in the fire under the sacrifice of the peace offering

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40
Q

at the consecration of the tabernacle, each tribal leader brings a(n) ______ and each pair of tribal leaders beings a(n) _____

A

an ox; a wagon

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41
Q

which family of levites receives none of the offerings at the consecration of the tabernacle?

A

the Kohathites

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42
Q

what chapter is the consecration of the tabernacle?

A

7

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43
Q

the seven lamps are to be set up in front of the ______

A

lampstand

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44
Q

In Numbers 8, the Levites are “offered” to God as a ____ offering, in order to separate them from the people of Israel

A

a wave offering

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45
Q

The Levites are considered as ____

A

The firstborn of Israel

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46
Q

At what age does a Levite join the service of the tent of meeting?

A

25

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47
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At what age does a Levite withdraw from the duty of service to the tent of meeting?

A

55

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48
Q

God allows those who are unclean or traveling on the passover to have their passover at a later date. When?

A

the fourteenth day of the second month (as opposed to the first month)

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49
Q

Fill in the blanks: “You shall have one statute, both for _____ and for ____.”

A

You shall have one statute, both for the sojourner and for the native

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50
Q

Israel travels based on what sign?

A

They travel when the cloud lifts from the tent of meeting, and camp when the cloud is upon the tent of meeting

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51
Q

In chapter 10, Israel travels from Sinai to ____

A

Paran

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52
Q

When does Israel set out from Sinai?

A

second year, second month, 20th day of the month

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53
Q

How does God respond to Israel’s grumbling in Ch 11?

A

The Fire of the Lord burns and consumes some outlying parts of the camp

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54
Q

What is the name of the place where God’s fire burned among Israel?

A

Taberah

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55
Q

To what situation does God respond by assigning elders to Moses?

A

When moses is overwhelmed by the peoples’ grumbling

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56
Q

How many elders are there?

A

70

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57
Q

How long is Israel required to eat the meat God sends them?

A

a month, until it comes out of their nostrils and becomes loathsome

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58
Q

What two people are blessed with the spirit and prophesy in the camp?

A

Eldad and Medad

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59
Q

What is the name of the place where God struck down those that had the craving for meat?

A

Kibroth-hattaavah

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60
Q

In what chapter do Miriam and Aaron oppose Moses?

A

12

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61
Q

Why do Miriam and Aaron oppose Moses

A

he had married a Cushite woman

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62
Q

What is Miriam’s punishment for opposing Moses?

A

Leprosy

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63
Q

In what chapter are the spies sent into Canaan?

A

13

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64
Q

How many spies are sent to Canaan?

A

12

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65
Q

What is Joshua’s given name? and who names him Joshua?

A

Hoshea, the son of Nun; Moses

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66
Q

What tribe is Joshua from?

A

Ephraim

67
Q

How long are the spies in Canaan?

A

40 days

68
Q

Which spy recommends that Israel enter Canaan?

A

Caleb

69
Q

What “mythical” creatures do the spies report to have seen in Canaan?

A

The Nephilim

70
Q

which 2 spies reveal the truth about Canaan to the people?

A

Caleb and Joshua

71
Q

Moses reminds God of his covenant promise (“The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love…” Ex 34) in what chapter?

A

14

72
Q

Who will God allow into the Land from the first generation of Israel?

A

Caleb and Joshua

73
Q

IN what chapter does God proclaim the 40 year wandering to the people of Israel?

A

14

74
Q

40 years of wandering corresponds to what number?

A

the 40 days the spies were in Canaan

75
Q

What happens to the spies (not including Caleb and Joshua)?

A

God kills them by plague

76
Q

How do the Israelites respond to God’s cure of 40 years in the wilderness?

A

The presume to go into Canaan and take the land by force (it does not work)

77
Q

A man is found gathering sticks on the sabbath day. What is his punishment?

A

death by stoning

78
Q

What addition to the Israelite’s clothing serves as a reminder of the Lord’s commandments?

A

a tassel attached to the corner of the garment

79
Q

In what chapter is Korah’s rebellion?

A

16

80
Q

Korah belongs to what tribe?

A

Levites

81
Q

Who are Korah’s partners in rebellion?

A

Dathan, Abiram, On

82
Q

What is Korah’s stated problem and reason for his rebellion?

A

All in the congregation are holy, so why does Moses exalt himself?

83
Q

Moses instructs all the people of Korah’s rebellion to do what?

A

each must bring a censer with incense in it and stand at the entrance of the tent of meeting

84
Q

What finally happens to the people of Korah’s rebellion? what happens to the leaders of the rebellion?

A

the earth splits open and they are swallowed up;

85
Q

What is done with the censers of the leaders of Korah’s rebellion?

A

they are made into a covering for the altar

86
Q

When the people grumble against Moses following Korah’s rebellion, God ____

A

sets a plague amonst them

87
Q

How many people die of plague following Korah’s rebellion?

A

14,700

88
Q

What stops the plague (following Korah’s rebellion) from spreading further?

A

Aaron make atonement through an incense offering

89
Q

How does God show that he has chosen Aaron from among the tribal leaders of Israel?

A

Aaron’s staff blossoms

90
Q

The Levites will have no ______ in the Land

A

inheritance or portion

91
Q

Where is the red heifer to be slaughtered?

A

outside the camp

92
Q

How is the sacrifice of the red heifer different than that of the other offerings?

A

all of the animal is burnt: flesh, dung, and blood included

93
Q

how long will you be unclean if you touch a dead body?

A

7 days

94
Q

if someone touches a dead body, when do they need to cleanse themselves with water?

A

the third day AND the seventh day

95
Q

if someone dies in a tent, how long will the tent be unclean?

A

7 days

96
Q

Where did Miriam die?

A

The wilderness of Zin, in Kadesh

97
Q

What is Moses’ sin?

A

He strikes the rock at Meribah instead of telling it to produce water, in direct disobedience to God

98
Q

Where does Moses’ sin take place?

A

Meribah

99
Q

What is Moses’ punishment for his transgression?

A

He shall not enter the land

100
Q

Israel writes to what nation, asking them for the right to pass through their land?

A

Edom

101
Q

Does Edom allow Israel passage through their nation?

A

No

102
Q

Where does Aaron die?

A

at Mount Hor

103
Q

When Aaron dies, who takes on his clothing?

A

Eleazar

104
Q

When he hears of Israel’s passage through Atharim, the king of ____ fights against Israel and takes some of them captive.

A

King of Arad

105
Q

What takes place in Hormah?

A

The Israelites defeat the King of Arad and his forces

106
Q

Moses made a ______ and set it on a pole. And if a serpent bit anyone, he would look at the ______ and live.

A

bronze serpent

107
Q

In Numbers 21, the people grumble and God sets _____ upon them.

A

fiery serpents

108
Q

Where do the Israelites sing “the song of the well?”

A

Beer (funny!)

109
Q

WHen Israel defeats Sihon and the Amorites, what land do they take and settle in?

A

Heshbon and its surrounding cities

110
Q

In Numbers 22, Moses sends a spy where?

A

Jazer

111
Q

Og the King of Bashan battles Israel at _____

A

Edrei

112
Q

Balak attempts to made an alliance with _____, who he asks to curse the people of Israel.

A

Balaam

113
Q

Where does Balaam live?

A

Pethor

114
Q

Balak is king of what nation?

A

Moab

115
Q

Why does Balaam refuse to curse Israel?

A

God has commanded him not to

116
Q

why does Balaam’s donkey turn aside on the road?

A

because he sees the angel of the Lord with his sword drawn

117
Q

Who does God speak to Balaam through?

A

his donkey

118
Q

When God prophesies through Balaam in his FIRST oracle, he gives what reason for not cursing Israel?

A

Who can curse what God has not cursed?

119
Q

When God prophesies through Balaam in his SECOND oracle, he gives what reason for not cursing Israel?

A

God does not lie, nor does he change his mind

120
Q

When God prophesies through Balaam in his THIRD oracle, he gives what reason for not cursing Israel?

A

He gives a blessing unto Isreal’s kingdom reign

121
Q

When God prophesies through Balaam in his Final oracle, what blessing does he give unto Israel?

A

He gives a blessing unto Isreal’s seed, the one who will destroy and dispossess the nations

122
Q

where did the people of Israel wh*re with the daughters of Moab? (Quizlet requires me to censor this word)

A

Shittim

123
Q

where did the Israelites “yoke” themselves to Baal of Peor?

A

Shittim

124
Q

what was the punishment for the men that yoked themselves to Baal?

A

death

125
Q

What is the name of Eleazar’s son?

A

Phinehas

126
Q

What stops the plague among the Israelites caused by Baal worship?

A

Phinehas stabs an Israelite and his midianite wife

127
Q

what are the names of the two people Phiehas stabs?

A

Zimri and Cozbi

128
Q

What does God reward Phiehas with?

A

a covenant of peace, a perpetual priesthood to his descendants

129
Q

Another census is taken after which event?

A

The plague against the Israelites following their Baal worship

130
Q

T/F: The sons of Korah did not die

A

TRUE

131
Q

The land shall be divided for inheritance according to ____

A

the number of names (size of the tribe)

132
Q

Among the people of the first census, Not one of them was left in the second census, except ____.

A

Caleb and Joshua

133
Q

From what tribe are the “daughters” that come before Moses and Eleazar to inquire about their inheritance in light of their father’s death?

A

Manasseh

134
Q

According to God, the daughters in chapter 27 will ____

A

take possession of the inheritance among their father’s brothers

135
Q

‘If a man dies and has no son, then you shall transfer his inheritance to his _____.”

A

daughter

136
Q

on what mountain is Moses “gathered to the people” ?

A

Abarim

137
Q

Who takes leadership of Israel after Moses?

A

Joshua

138
Q

Vows of women: “But if ______ opposes her on the day that he hears of it, no vow of hers, no pledge by which she has bound herself shall stand.

A

her father (if she is unmarried) OR her husband (if she is married)

139
Q

Any vow of a ______ or of a _______, anything by which she has bound herself, shall stand against he.

A

widow or divorced woman

140
Q

Who does Israel war with in Chapter 31?

A

The midianites

141
Q

What important secondary character is killed in the battle between Midian and Israel?

A

Balaam

142
Q

When the Isrealites return from war with the Midians, Moses is angry that they have ____.

A

returned with the women and children of Midian

143
Q

the plunder of war is split between _____ and _____

A

the warriors and the congregation

144
Q

From the congregations half of the plunder: “take one drawn out of every fifty, of the people, of the oxen, of the donkeys, and of the flocks, of all the cattle, and give them to the _____”

A

Levites

145
Q

The people of Reuben and Gad desire to settle where?

A

the land of Jazer and the land of Gilead

146
Q

Why does Moses oppose the people of Reuben and Gad when they desire to settle outside the promised land?

A

their actions - like their fathers’ actions - will discourage Isreal from going into the Promised Land

147
Q

Moses allows Reuben and Gad to settle where they desire on the condition that ____

A

They cross the Jordan and war with Israel against the people in the land until all enemies are defeated

148
Q

In what chapter does the author of Numbers recount Israel’s journey in the wilderness? and who is this author, who literally writes down this history?

A

33; Moses

149
Q

What does God instruct Israel to do when they pass into Canaan?

A

drive out the inhabitants and destroy ALL their idols

150
Q

the land of Canaan is defined by

A

the physical borders God sets out

151
Q

half of the tribe of _____ chooses to settle outside Canaan

A

Manasseh

152
Q

Who is appointed to divide the land into inheritances amongst the tribal leaders?

A

Eleazar and Joshua

153
Q

How many cities does God give to the Levites?

A

48

154
Q

the amount of cities taken from each tribe for the Levites is proportional to ____

A

the size of each tribe

155
Q

How many cities of refuge does God appoint in the land?

A

6

156
Q

What is significant about a city of refuge?

A

anyone who kills any person without intent may flee there, safe from execution until judged before the congregation

157
Q

T/F: If someone who has fled to a city of refuge after killing without intent then LEAVES the boundary of the city, he may be killed by the “avenger of blood,” such an avenger will not be guilty of blood

A

TRUE

158
Q

T/F: After the death of the high priest, the one who has fled to a city of refuge may return to the land of his possession

A

TRUE

159
Q

______ pollutes the land.

A

blood

160
Q

No person shall be put to death on the testimony of [this number of witnesses]

A

one witness

161
Q

you shall accept no ransom for the life of a _____

A

murderer

162
Q

What problem is addressed in Numbers 36?

A

the problem of inheritance when a daughter of one tribe marries the son of another tribe

163
Q

What solution is given to the inheritance problem in Numbers 36?

A

Daughters shall marry within their own tribe, the tribe of their father. No inheritance shall be transferred between tribes.