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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Census</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/c/census.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/luke/2-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/c/census.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Census</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/c/censured.htm" title="Censured">&#9668;</a> Census <a href="/topical/c/census_and_organization_of_israel.htm" title="Census and Organization of Israel">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> &#8226; <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> &#8226; <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> &#8226; <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> &#8226; <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>A census, in biblical terms, refers to the systematic counting of the population, often for purposes such as taxation, military conscription, or organization of the community. The concept of a census is mentioned several times throughout the Bible, with varying implications and outcomes.<br><br><b>Old Testament Instances</b><br><br>1. <b>The Census in the Wilderness</b>: The Book of Numbers derives its name from the censuses recorded within it. God commanded Moses to take a census of the Israelite community in the wilderness of Sinai. <a href="/numbers/1-2.htm">Numbers 1:2-3</a> states, "Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions&#8212;everyone who can serve in Israel&#8217;s army." This census was primarily for military organization and to establish the number of men eligible for warfare.<br><br>2. <b>The Census of David</b>: One of the more controversial censuses in the Bible is the one conducted by King David, as recorded in <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/24.htm">2 Samuel 24</a> and <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/21.htm">1 Chronicles 21</a>. David's decision to count the fighting men of Israel was met with divine displeasure. <a href="/2_samuel/24-10.htm">2 Samuel 24:10</a> records David's remorse: "After David had numbered the troops, his conscience was stricken, and he said to the LORD, 'I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, O LORD, please take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.'" This census led to a severe plague as a consequence of David's actions, highlighting the importance of relying on God's provision rather than human strength.<br><br><b>New Testament Reference</b><br><br>1. <b>The Census of Quirinius</b>: The New Testament mentions a census in the context of the birth of Jesus Christ. <a href="/luke/2.htm">Luke 2:1-3</a> states, "Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone went to his own town to register." This census is significant as it led Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah's birthplace (<a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>).<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>Censuses in the Bible often carry theological weight, reflecting themes of divine sovereignty, human responsibility, and the tension between reliance on God versus human institutions. The censuses commanded by God, such as those in the Book of Numbers, underscore the importance of order and preparation within the community of faith. Conversely, censuses undertaken without divine sanction, like David's, serve as cautionary tales about the dangers of pride and self-reliance.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context</b><br><br>In the ancient Near East, censuses were common for administrative purposes, including taxation and military conscription. The biblical accounts reflect these practices but also infuse them with spiritual significance, demonstrating how God's people are to navigate their identity and responsibilities in the world.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The biblical treatment of censuses reveals a complex interplay between divine command and human initiative. While censuses can serve practical purposes, they also remind believers of the need to trust in God's provision and guidance above all else.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Census</span><p>[<a href="../t/taxing.htm">TAXING</a>]<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>There are five instances of a census of the Jewish people having been taken. <p>(1.) In the fourth month after the Exodus, when the people were encamped at Sinai. The number of men from twenty years old and upward was then 603,550 (<a href="/exodus/38-26.htm">Exodus 38:26</a>). <p>(2.) Another census was made just before the entrance into Canaan, when the number was found to be 601,730, showing thus a small decrease (<a href="/numbers/26-51.htm">Numbers 26:51</a>). <p>(3.) The next census was in the time of David, when the number, exclusive of the tribes of Levi and Benjamin, was found to be 1,300,000 (<a href="/2_samuel/24-9.htm">2 Samuel 24:9</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/21-5.htm">1 Chronicles 21:5</a>). <p>(4.) Solomon made a census of the foreigners in the land, and found 153,600 able-bodied workmen (<a href="/2_chronicles/2-17.htm">2 Chronicles 2:17</a>, 18). <p>(5.) After the return from Exile the whole congregation of Israel was numbered, and found to amount to 42,360 (<a href="/ezra/2-64.htm">Ezra 2:64</a>). A census was made by the Roman government in the time of our Lord (<a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Luke 2:1</a>). (see <a href="../t/taxing.htm">TAXING</a>.) <a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A numbering of the people in a country, and valuation of their estate, for the purpose of imposing taxes, etc.; -- usually made once in five years.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) An official registration of the number of the people, the value of their estates, and other general statistics of a country.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">CENSUS</span><p>sen'-sus.<br><br>See <a href="../d/david.htm">DAVID</a>; <a href="../q/quirinius.htm">QUIRINIUS</a>.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/583.htm"><span class="l">583. apographo -- to copy, enroll</span></a> <br><b>...</b> raf&#39;-o) Short Definition: I enroll, inscribe in a register Definition: I enroll,<br> inscribe in a register; mid: I give my name for registration (or <b>census</b>-taking <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/583.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/582.htm"><span class="l">582. apographe -- a register, enrollment</span></a> <br><b>...</b> enrollment. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: apographe Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ap-og-raf-ay&#39;) Short Definition: an enrollment, <b>census</b>-taking, record <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/582.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2778.htm"><span class="l">2778. kensos -- to muzzle</span></a> <br><b>...</b> tribute, poll tax Of Latin origin; properly, an enrollment (&quot;<b>census</b>&quot;), ie (by<br> implication) a tax -- tribute. (kenson) -- 3 Occurrences. (kensou) -- 1 Occurrence <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2778.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5610.htm"><span class="l">5610. sephar -- enumeration, <b>census</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 5609, 5610. sephar. 5611 . enumeration, <b>census</b>. Transliteration: sephar<br> Phonetic Spelling: (sef-awr&#39;) Short Definition: <b>census</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5610.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4662.htm"><span class="l">4662. miphqad -- a muster, appointment, appointed place</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from paqad Definition a muster, appointment, appointed place NASB Word<br> Usage appointed place (1), appointment (1), <b>census</b> (1), registration (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4662.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1538.htm"><span class="l">1538. gulgoleth -- a skull, head, poll (of persons)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from galal Definition a skull, head, poll (of persons) NASB Word Usage<br> apiece (2), <b>census</b> (2), head (11), skull (2). head, every man, poll, skull. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1538.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4371.htm"><span class="l">4371. mekes -- computation, proportion to be paid, tax</span></a><br><b>...</b> tribute. Probably from an unused root meaning to enumerate; an assessment (as based<br> upon a <b>census</b>) -- tribute. 4370, 4371. mekes. 4372 . Strong&#39;s Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4371.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm"><span class="l">7218. rosh -- head</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition head NASB Word Usage bands (1), beginning (11), beheaded* (1), best<br> (1), best things (1), bodyguard* (1), captains (3), <b>census</b> (7), chief (35 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7218.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm"><span class="l">6485. paqad -- to attend to, visit, muster, appoint</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), register (2), see (1), sought (1), suffer (1), summoned (1), supervisors (1),<br> surely take care (3), take care (1), take notice (1), took a <b>census</b> (1), took <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6485.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_37_1891/the_census_of_israel.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Census</b> of Israel</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The <b>Census</b> of Israel. A Sermon (No.2198). <b>...</b> WE HAVE COME to another <b>census</b>, an<br> important halting-place in the march of a nation&#39;s history. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/the census of israel.htm</font><p><a href="/library/emmerich/the_life_of_the_blessed_virgin_mary/x_the_census_and_the.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Census</b> and the Journey of the Holy Family</span></a> <br><b>...</b> X. THE <b>CENSUS</b> AND THE JOURNEY OF THE HOLY FAMILY. 1. THE <b>CENSUS</b> OF THE EMPEROR<br> AUGUSTUS IS PROCLAIMED. CHRIST&#39;S BIRTH IN NOVEMBER. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/x the census and the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/neander/the_life_of_jesus_christ_in_its_historical_connexion/section_15_the_taxing_birth_of.htm"><span class="l">The Taxing. --Birth of Christ at Bethlehem.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Emperor Augustus had ordered a general <b>census</b> of the Roman Empire, partly to<br> obtain correct statistics of its resources, [41] and partly for purposes of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../section 15 the taxing birth of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/x_the_birth_of_jesus.htm"><span class="l">The Birth of Jesus.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [This enrollment or <b>census</b> was the first step in the process of taxation.]<br> 2 This was the first enrolment. [Publius Sulpicius Quirinius <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/x the birth of jesus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/church_history/chapter_v_the_time_of_his.htm"><span class="l">The Time of his Appearance among Men.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [75] His birth took place during the first <b>census</b>, while Cyrenius was governor of<br> Syria. <b>...</b> [77] Eusebius here identifies the <b>census</b> mentioned by Josephus (Ant. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/pamphilius/church history/chapter v the time of his.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ramsay/was_christ_born_in_bethlehem/chapter_6_lukes_account_of.htm"><span class="l">Luke&#39;s Account of the Enrollment</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The decree of Augustus which Luke mentions is commonly interpreted as ordering<br> that a single <b>census</b> should be held of the whole Roman world. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ramsay/was christ born in bethlehem/chapter 6 lukes account of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/rhees/the_life_of_jesus_of_nazareth/iv_the_chronology.htm"><span class="l">The Chronology</span></a> <br><b>...</b> born before the death of Herod (Matthew 2:1; Luke 1:5); he was about thirty years<br> of age at his baptism (Luke 3:23); he was born during a <b>census</b> conducted in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../rhees/the life of jesus of nazareth/iv the chronology.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ramsay/was_christ_born_in_bethlehem/chapter_7_enrollment_by_households.htm"><span class="l">Enrollment by Households in Egypt</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The same Greek term is used in the Egyptian documents and in Luke to indicate<br> the <b>census</b>: they were called &quot;Enrollments,&quot; Apographai. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ramsay/was christ born in bethlehem/chapter 7 enrollment by households.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/the_good_shepherd/chapter_ii_jesus_is_born.htm"><span class="l">Jesus is Born in Bethlehem</span></a> <br><b>...</b> wife. About this time Caesar Augustus, the great Emperor at Rome, sent word<br> to Herod that he was to take a <b>census</b> of the Jews. Everybody&#39;s <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/the good shepherd/chapter ii jesus is born.htm</font><p><a href="/library/renan/the_life_of_jesus/chapter_ii_infancy_and_youth.htm"><span class="l">Infancy and Youth of Jesus --His First Impressions.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [Footnote 4: The <b>census</b> effected by Quirinus <b>...</b> The <b>census</b> in any case would only be<br> applied to the parts reduced to Roman provinces, and not to the tetrarchies. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/renan/the life of jesus/chapter ii infancy and youth.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/census.htm"><span class="l"><b>Census</b> (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary There are five instances of a <b>census</b> of the<br> Jewish people having been taken. (1.) In the fourth month <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/census.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/numbering.htm"><span class="l">Numbering (35 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Besides the numbering of the tribes mentioned in the history of the wanderings in<br> the wilderness, we have an account of a general <b>census</b> of the whole nation <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/numbering.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/chronology.htm"><span class="l">Chronology</span></a><br><b>...</b> I. CHRONOLOGY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS 1. Birth of Jesus (1) Death of Herod (2) <b>Census</b><br> of Quirinius (3) Star of the Magi (4) Course of Abijah (5) Day and Month (6 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/chronology.htm - 74k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ephraim.htm"><span class="l">Ephraim (168 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> At the time of the first <b>census</b> in the wilderness this tribe numbered 40,500 (Numbers<br> 1:32, 33); forty years later, when about to take possession of the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ephraim.htm - 56k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/clans.htm"><span class="l">Clans (120 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 1:2 &quot;Take a <b>census</b> of all the congregation of the children of Israel, by<br> their families, by their fathers' houses, according to the number of the names <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/clans.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zebulun.htm"><span class="l">Zebulun (46 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the camp of Judah on the east side of the tabernacle (Numbers 2:7). This camp moved<br> foremost on the march (Numbers 2:9). At the first <b>census</b> Zebulun numbered <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zebulun.htm - 29k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gershon.htm"><span class="l">Gershon (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 26:21), and Shimei (Exodus 6:17 Numbers 3:18 1 Chronicles 6:17, 20),<br> and consequently two groups of descendants, enumerated in the <b>census</b> taken in <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gershon.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gamaliel.htm"><span class="l">Gamaliel (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary Reward of God. (1.) A chief of the tribe of Manasseh<br> at the <b>census</b> at Sinai (Numbers 1:10; 2:20; 7:54, 59). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gamaliel.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/inscribed.htm"><span class="l">Inscribed (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> &amp; pp) of Inscribe. Multi-Version Concordance Inscribed (20 Occurrences). Luke<br> 2:3 And all went to be inscribed in the <b>census</b> roll, each to his own city: (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/inscribed.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/manasseh.htm"><span class="l">Manasseh (140 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> They encamped on the west side of the tabernacle. According to the <b>census</b> taken<br> at Sinai, this tribe then numbered 32,200 (Numbers 1:10, 35; 2:20, 21). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/manasseh.htm - 68k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/David-census.html">Why was God so angry at David for taking the census? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Quirinius-census.html">Does Luke's claim that Jesus was born in Bethlehem at the time of Quirinius&#39; census match the historical record? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Numbers-census.html">Why did God order a census in the book of Numbers? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/census.htm">Census: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Census (24 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Luke 2:1</a></span><br />But it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a <span class="boldtext">census</span> should be made of all the habitable world.<br /><span class="source">(DBY NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/2-2.htm">Luke 2:2</a></span><br />The <span class="boldtext">census</span> itself first took place when Cyrenius had the government of Syria. <br /><span class="source">(DBY NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/2-3.htm">Luke 2:3</a></span><br />And all went to be inscribed in the <span class="boldtext">census</span> roll, each to his own city:<br /><span class="source">(DBY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/2-5.htm">Luke 2:5</a></span><br />to be inscribed in the <span class="boldtext">census</span> roll with Mary who was betrothed to him as his wife, she being great with child.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/5-37.htm">Acts 5:37</a></span><br />After him, at the time of the <span class="boldtext">Census</span>, came Judas, the Galilaean, and was the leader in a revolt. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.<br /><span class="source">(WEY DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/30-12.htm">Exodus 30:12</a></span><br />"When you take a <span class="boldtext">census</span> of the children of Israel, according to those who are numbered among them, then each man shall give a ransom for his soul to Yahweh, when you number them; that there be no plague among them when you number them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/30-14.htm">Exodus 30:14</a></span><br />Everyone who passes over to those who are numbered, from twenty years old and upward, shall give the offering to Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/38-25.htm">Exodus 38:25</a></span><br />The silver of those who were numbered of the congregation was one hundred talents, and one thousand seven hundred seventy-five shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary:<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/1-2.htm">Numbers 1:2</a></span><br />"Take a <span class="boldtext">census</span> of all the congregation of the children of Israel, by their families, by their fathers' houses, according to the number of the names, every male, one by one;<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/1-49.htm">Numbers 1:49</a></span><br />"Only the tribe of Levi you shall not number, neither shall you take a <span class="boldtext">census</span> of them among the children of Israel;<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/4-2.htm">Numbers 4:2</a></span><br />"Take a <span class="boldtext">census</span> of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, by their families, by their fathers' houses,<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/4-22.htm">Numbers 4:22</a></span><br />"Take a <span class="boldtext">census</span> of the sons of Gershon also, by their fathers' houses, by their families;<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/14-29.htm">Numbers 14:29</a></span><br />your dead bodies shall fall in this wilderness; and all who were numbered of you, according to your whole number, from twenty years old and upward, who have murmured against me,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/26-2.htm">Numbers 26:2</a></span><br />"Take a <span class="boldtext">census</span> of all the congregation of the children of Israel, from twenty years old and upward, by their fathers' houses, all who are able to go forth to war in Israel."<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/26-4.htm">Numbers 26:4</a></span><br />" Take a <span class="boldtext">census</span> of the people, from twenty years old and upward; as Yahweh commanded Moses and the children of Israel." These are those that came out of the land of Egypt.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/31-49.htm">Numbers 31:49</a></span><br />and they said to Moses, "Your servants have taken the sum of the men of war who are under our command, and there lacks not one man of us.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">2 Samuel 24:1</a></span><br />Again the anger of Yahweh was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them, saying, "Go, number Israel and Judah."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">2 Kings 12:4</a></span><br />Jehoash said to the priests, "All the money of the holy things that is brought into the house of Yahweh, in current money, the money of the persons for whom each man is rated, and all the money that it comes into any man's heart to bring into the house of Yahweh,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">1 Chronicles 21:1</a></span><br />Satan stood up against Israel, and moved David to number Israel.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-5.htm">1 Chronicles 21:5</a></span><br />Joab gave up the sum of the numbering of the people to David. All those of Israel were one million one hundred thousand men who drew sword: and in Judah were four hundred seventy thousand men who drew sword. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-3.htm">1 Chronicles 23:3</a></span><br />The Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty-eight thousand.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24</a></span><br />These were the sons of Levi after their fathers' houses, even the heads of the fathers' houses of those who were counted individually, in the number of names by their polls, who did the work for the service of the house of Yahweh, from twenty years old and upward.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-17.htm">2 Chronicles 2:17</a></span><br />Solomon numbered all the foreigners who were in the land of Israel, after the numbering with which David his father had numbered them; and they were found one hundred fifty-three thousand six hundred.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">2 Chronicles 25:5</a></span><br />Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and ordered them according to their fathers' houses, under captains of thousands and captains of hundreds, even all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and upward, and found them three hundred thousand chosen men, able to go forth to war, who could handle spear and shield.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/census.htm">Census</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/c/census_of_the_roman_empire,_by_caesar.htm">Census of the Roman Empire, by Caesar</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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