Numbers 1:18 Meaning and Explanation
“And they assembled all the congregation together on the first day of the second month, and they declared their pedigrees after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, by their polls.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The assembly gathers and the counting begins, organizing men by family genealogy and age qualification.
The Context of Numbers 1:18
The census assembly begins with men declaring their genealogical credentials.
What Does Numbers 1:18 Mean?
The congregation assembles on a set day, and the census begins by having each man declare his lineage. This verbal testimony validates genealogies and ensures that only those of legitimate tribal descent are counted in Israel's military register.
The organization by family, household, and individual name creates an accurate, verifiable record binding each man to his tribe and his military obligation to Israel's defense.
Numbers 1:18 in the Original Language
pedigrees (יַחְשְׁלוֹם, yacheshlom), 'their genealogies' — recorded descent from father to son.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 1:18
What does Numbers 1:18 mean?
The assembly gathers and the counting begins, organizing men by family genealogy and age qualification.
What is the context of Numbers 1:18?
The census assembly begins with men declaring their genealogical credentials.