The Book of Numbers, the fourth volume of the Old Testament’s Pentateuch, chronicles the Israelites’ challenging journey through the wilderness as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. Named for the two censuses of the people (chapters 1 and 26), Numbers offers much more than lists and figures—it provides a vivid account of Israel’s experiences, decisions, and spiritual lessons during a forty-year period. The Book of  Numbers reveals how the Israelites’ faith, obedience, and relationship with God shaped their destiny and the fulfillment of divine promises.