Related commentaries – Census

Numbering the Soldiers – Numbers 1:1 – 1:54

Mother asked how many children she had

A mother was asked by a census taker how many children she had. She responded, “Well, there’s Billy and Harry and Martha and....” “Never mind the names,” the man interrupted, “Just give me the number!” The mother becoming indignant, replied, “They haven’t got numbers; they’ve all got names.” (Lou Nicholes - Missionary/Author).