- How does the counting in this chapter differ from the counting in the beginning of Bemidbar?
- Is the sequence of the tribes other than in the counting at the beginning of this volume—that is, the sons of Leah, the sons of Rachel, and the sons of the handmaidens?
- In the course of the counting, are any editorial comments made (Numberes 26:9-10, for example)?
- Why would the text specify here, and not in the story above, that “the sons of Korah did not die?” Why is this particular statement necessary in terms of the overall TanakhAn acronym for the name of the Hebrew Bible: Torah, Neviim, and Ketuvim. Read more literature?
- According to Numbers 26:20 et seq, did Shelah, the son of Judah (the one remaining son of the three) marry and have children?
- Is there any great specificity in the descendants of Judah as there is with the other tribes – and if not, possibly why not?
- Of all the tribes, which would appear to have the longest and most detailed listing of descendants?
- Is the final number (Numbers 26:51) essentially different from the number set forth at the beginning of Bemidbar?
