Nine Prayers in Numbers:

1. Aaron for the blessing of God upon the people Num 6:24-26). 

Answered because of God’s promise (Num 6:27).

2. Moses for God to bless on the journey

 Num 10:35-36). 

Answered when Israel lived free from sin, but unanswered when they sinned, which was according to God’s word (Ex 32:32-33).

3. Moses in complaining to God because the burden was too heavy Num 11:10-15). 

Answered because of God’s words (Num 11:16-20,25-30).

4. Moses for God to show him what to do to give the people flesh Num 11:21-22). 

Answered because of God’s word (Num 11:21) and to show His power (Num 11:23).

5. Moses for the healing of Miriam  Num 12:13).

Answered because of God’s love for Moses (Num 12:14-16).

6. Moses for God to spare Israel and uphold His own honor  Num 14:13-19). 

Answered because of Moses’ prayer (Num 14:20).

7. Moses for judgment on sin Num 16:15). 

Answered because of sin (Num 16:23-34).

8. Israel for forgiveness of sin Num 21:7). 

Answered because of Moses’ prayer and by type of Christ on the cross (Num 21:7-9; 3:14-16).

9. Moses for a new leader of Israel Num 27:16-17). 

Answered because of God’s plan for Israel (Num 27:18-23).

References to prayer (Num 11:2; 21:7).