NOTES for Num 26:1-65
Why does Holy Scripture tell us the results of a census from many thousands of years ago? What do these lists of names and genealogical tables tell us? For an Israelite, belonging to his people, confirmed by such genealogies, meant participation in salvation, in the eternal promises God gave to Israel.
Can all those who belong to God's people now be counted, having believed according to His word? And is this even necessary? The Lord knows each of us personally.