At the beginning of the book of Numbers, who was counted in the census for military service?
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Correct answer: Men aged 20 and above able to fight
The census counted men aged 20 and above who were able to serve in the army. This was done to organize Israel for military purposes. It excluded women, children, and Levites.
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