Q&A: The Counting of the Children of Israel Throughout the Hebrew Bible
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The Counting of the Children of Israel Throughout the Hebrew Bible
Question
What is the significance of counting the children of Israel throughout the Hebrew Bible? Why does God require this to be done several times?
It sounds like there was an existential concern for the children of Israel in that period, and as Rashi says, that this was because of the evil eye.
I would be happy to understand this.
Answer
I have no idea. Not for nothing do I not deal with the Bible.