The traditional answer is that the book of Numbers in the Bible was written by Moses, as part of the first five books of Scripture (the Pentateuch).

Quick Scoop: Who Wrote Numbers?

  • Jewish and Christian tradition both consistently say that Moses authored Numbers along with Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy.
  • Numbers itself includes lines that describe Moses writing down Israel’s journeys and God’s commands, which many see as internal evidence of his authorship.
  • Many study Bibles and conservative scholars date the writing to roughly the 15th–14th century BC, during Israel’s wilderness wanderings.

Why People Say “Moses Wrote Numbers”

  • Numbers is the fourth book of the Torah and continues the story of Moses leading Israel from Sinai toward the Promised Land.
  • The book explicitly says, “Moses recorded the stages in their journey at the Lord’s command” and notes commands given “through Moses,” which readers take as clues that he was the main writer.
  • Other parts of the Bible refer to the “book of the law” or “law of Moses,” treating the whole Pentateuch (including Numbers) as Moses’ work.

But Not Everyone Agrees

  • Some modern scholars argue that Numbers is a compilation of several sources that were edited together over time, rather than a single document written solely by Moses.
  • A common academic view (the “documentary hypothesis”) says that priestly and narrative sources were woven together, though this goes beyond what the biblical text itself states and is debated among scholars.

Simple Takeaway

If you’re asking “Who wrote Numbers in the Bible?” the straightforward, traditional answer is: Moses is regarded as the primary human author , even though later editing or compilation is considered possible by some modern scholars.

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