It begins with the census of the Israelite people that gives it its name.
One portion that is read from this book is Pinchas, which describes how Phineas ended a plague upon his people by skewering a Jewish man and his Midianite lover while they were having sex. In one portion of this book, the lepers are cast out and husbands are instructed to bring forth the tenth part of a barley meal as a sacrifice for a trial of jealousy. This book sees the dispatch of the twelve spies to Canaan, resulting in the Israelite's punishment when only two report that the land is flowing with milk and honey. In yet another scene in this book, Joshua is appointed as the successor of Moses. It begins with the census of the Israelite people that gives it its name. For 10 points, name this fourth book of the Old Testament, which comes after Leviticus.
One portion that is read from this book is Pinchas, which describes how Phineas ended a plague upon his people by skewering a Jewish man and his Midianite lover while they were having sex.
Book of Numbers [or Bamidbar]