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    Numbers — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on numbers, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Numbers 1:3 (KJV)

      In the first census of Israel, from what age and upward were the men able to go forth to war?

      Answer: Twenty years old

      Study note. The Lord commanded Moses to number every male from twenty years old and upward.

      Read Numbers 1:3 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Numbers 1:47 (KJV)

      Which tribe was not numbered among the children of Israel for war, being appointed over the tabernacle?

      Answer: Levi

      Study note. The Levites were appointed over the tabernacle of testimony and all its vessels.

      Read Numbers 1:47 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Numbers 6:2 (KJV)

      What was the specific vow of a man or woman who separated themselves unto the LORD?

      Answer: The vow of a Nazarite

      Study note. A Nazarite separated himself to the Lord and let the locks of his hair grow.

      Read Numbers 6:2 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Numbers 11:31 (KJV)

      What did the LORD provide for the people to eat when they complained about having only manna?

      Answer: Quails

      Study note. There went forth a wind from the LORD and brought quails from the sea.

      Read Numbers 11:31 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Numbers 13:2 (KJV)

      How many men were sent by Moses to spy out the land of Canaan?

      Answer: Twelve

      Study note. Moses sent one man from every tribe of their fathers to search the land.

      Read Numbers 13:2 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Numbers 14:6 (KJV)

      Which two spies brought back a good report and encouraged the people to possess the land?

      Answer: Joshua and Caleb

      Study note. Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh stilled the people.

      Read Numbers 14:6 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Numbers 17:8 (KJV)

      What happened to the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi to prove his authority?

      Answer: It budded and yielded almonds

      Study note. The rod of Aaron was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms.

      Read Numbers 17:8 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Numbers 20:11 (KJV)

      What did Moses do at Meribah that displeased the LORD, preventing him from entering the promised land?

      Answer: He smote the rock twice with his rod

      Study note. Moses lifted up his hand and with his rod he smote the rock twice.

      Read Numbers 20:11 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Numbers 21:9 (KJV)

      What did the LORD command Moses to make to heal those bitten by fiery serpents?

      Answer: A serpent of brass

      Study note. Moses made a serpent of brass and put it upon a pole for the people to look upon.

      Read Numbers 21:9 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Numbers 22:28 (KJV)

      Whose donkey spoke to him after seeing the angel of the LORD standing in the way?

      Answer: Balaam

      Study note. The LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done?

      Read Numbers 22:28 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does numbers point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?