Numbers 1:18-20

International Children’s Bible

¹⁸ And Moses and Aaron called all the people of Israel together. This was the first day of the second month. Then the people were listed by their families and family groups. All the men who were 20 years old or older were listed by name. ¹⁹ Moses did exactly what the Lord had commanded. Moses listed the people while they were in the Desert of Sinai.

²⁰ The tribe of Reuben was counted. Reuben was the first son born to Israel. All the men 20 years old or older who were able to serve in the army were listed. They were each listed by name with their families and family groups.