Their Walls are Made of Cannon Balls, Their Motto is Don't Tread on Me. Numbers 1:45-46
The book of Numbers -- the fourth book in the Old Testament -- isn't only about numbers, but it begins with Moses and Aaron numbering all the men of Israel between the age of twenty and fifty. These men will be considered the fighting force of Israel as they make their way from Egypt to the Promised Land. Jacob, whom God calls, Israel, sired twelve sons. One of those sons was named Levi. His descendants, those who are called the children of Levi, or the tribe of Levi, or the Levites, will provide religious service to the children of Israel. Because of this service they will not inherit land in the same way that the descendants of Levi's brothers will, nor will they be counted as members of the armies of Israel. So when Moses and his brother, Aaron numbered the children to determine Israel's military strength, they did not number the Levites. This creates a problem. Jacob had twelve sons and this number will be retained. One son, Joseph, was sold into slavery