outline of Numbers

1.  Preparation for the Journey Through the Wilderness (1:1-10:10)

1. The Men of War Numbered (ch. 1)
2. Positions of the Camp and March Assigned (ch. 2)
3. The Levites Numbered and Their Duties Described (chs. 3; 4)
4. Removal of Defilement from the Camp (ch. 5)
5. A Special Type of Separation:  The Nazirite Vow (6:1-21)
6. Arrangements for the Religious Life of the Camp )6:22-9:14)
7. God's Provision for Direction and Guidance (9:5-10:10)

2.  From Sinai to the Plains of Moab (10:11-22:1)

1. The First Stage of the Journey (10:11-36)
2. Rebellion and Disaffection (chs. 11; 12)
3. The Crisis at Kadesh-barnea (chs. 13; 14)
4. Laws After Crisis (ch. 15)
5. The Great Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram (ch. 16)
6. The Budding of Aaron's Rod (ch. 17)
7. Duties and Privileges of Priests and Levites (ch. 18)
8. Arrangements for Cleansing (ch. 19)
9. Moses' Sin at Meribah (20:1-13)
10. Events on the Way to the Plains of Moab (20:14-22:1)

3.  The Balaam Incident (22:2-25:18)

1. The Summoning of Balaam (22:2-40)
2. Balaam's Prophecies (22:41-24:24)
3. The Aftermath of the Balaam Incident (24:25-25:18)

4.  Preparations from Entering Canaan (chs. 26-36)

1. The New Census (ch. 26)
2. The Problem of Zelophehad's Daughters (27:1-11)
3. Appointment of Successor for Moses (27:12-23)
4. Rules for Offerings and Special Feasts (chs. 28; 29)
5. Rules About Vows (ch. 30)
6. Vengeance on the Midianites (ch. 31)
7. The Apportionment of Transjordan (ch. 32)
8. A Summary of Journeys from Egypt to the Plains of Moab (33:1-49)
9. Plans for Division of Canaan (33:50-34:29)
10. Levite Towns and Cities of Refuge (ch. 35)
11. The Second Problem of Zelophehad's Daughters (ch. 36)