The number forty-one appears in the Bible in various contexts, often symbolizing a period of testing, trial, or transition. While not as frequently mentioned as other numbers like forty, it holds significance in the biblical narrative and the lives of certain biblical figures.

Reign of Asa
One of the most notable occurrences of the number forty-one is in the reign of King Asa of Judah. Asa, the son of Abijah, ruled for forty-one years in Jerusalem. His reign is detailed in 1 Kings 15:10 and 2 Chronicles 16:13. Asa is remembered for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry. He "did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done" (1 Kings 15:11). Asa's long reign is marked by both faithfulness and failure, as he initially relied on God but later sought help from foreign powers, leading to conflict and disease in his later years.

Symbolism and Significance
The number forty-one, like other numbers in the Bible, can carry symbolic meaning. It often follows a period of forty, which is commonly associated with testing or judgment. For example, the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for forty years before entering the Promised Land (Numbers 14:33-34), and Jesus fasted for forty days and nights in the wilderness (Matthew 4:2). The number forty-one can thus represent the transition from a period of trial to a new phase or era.

Other Biblical References
While the number forty-one is not as prominent as other numbers, it occasionally appears in genealogies and historical records. For instance, in the genealogical records of the tribes of Israel, certain lineages and family histories may include the number forty-one, indicating the continuation of a family line or the duration of a particular period.

Theological Implications
From a theological perspective, the number forty-one can be seen as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of perseverance. Asa's reign, lasting forty-one years, serves as a testament to the blessings of obedience and the consequences of turning away from reliance on God. It underscores the biblical theme that while human leaders and nations may falter, God's purposes and plans endure.

Practical Application
In practical terms, the number forty-one can encourage believers to reflect on their own periods of testing and transition. It serves as a reminder to remain steadfast in faith and to seek God's guidance in times of change. The account of Asa, with its lessons of faithfulness and reliance on God, offers a model for navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with new phases in life.259. echad -- one
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705. arbaim -- forty
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How to Fertilize Love
... TALK FORTY-ONE. HOW TO FERTILIZE LOVE. Love is the greatest thing in earth or heaven.
Out of it flows most of the things that are worth while in life. ...
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Forty-One Little Sermons.
... Forty-One Little Sermons. ... Out of the fifty of them, forty-one of their number
had got a soul each and were talking and preaching with them. ...
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Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
... four thousand three hundred and seventeen church members."Domestic missions"one
hundred and seventy-eight missionaries, forty-one thousand church members ...
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How Moses was Displeased at This, and Foretold that God was Angry ...
... than seventy cori of flour were brought into the temple, at the feast of unleavened
bread, [these cori are thirty-one Sicilian, but forty-one Athenian medimni ...
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Introduction
... From the Table which the author has been at the trouble to prepare, it will be seen
that there are only forty-one hymns from the Greek in common use. ...
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Heart Talks
... TALK THIRTY-NINE. WHERE THE JOY IS. TALK FORTY. BLOWING THE CLOUDS AWAY. TALK
FORTY-ONE. HOW TO FERTILIZE LOVE. TALK FORTY-TWO. HOW TO OVERCOME DISAPPOINTMENT. ...
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Moody's Anecdotes And Illustrations
... "We Will Never Surrender.". The Faithful Aged Woman. A Dream. The Faithful Missionary.
Forty-One Little Sermons. GOLD. CHRISTIAN ZEAL. Saved and Saving. ...
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Appendix
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increasing the number of Greek hymns in common use from forty-one (as shewn by ...
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How Upon the Death of Jotham, Ahaz Reigned in his Stead; against ...
... 1. Now Jotham died when he had lived forty-one years, and of them reigned sixteen,
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... Chapter 3."Varro's Distribution of His Book Which He Composed Concerning the
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Forty-one (6 Occurrences)
Forty-one. Forty-nine, Forty-one. Forty's . Multi-Version
Concordance Forty-one (6 Occurrences). Numbers 1:41 those ...
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Naamah (5 Occurrences)
... Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen
years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of ...
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Na'amah (5 Occurrences)
... Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen
years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of ...
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Ammonitess (4 Occurrences)
... Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen
years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of ...
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Seventeen (12 Occurrences)
... Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen
years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of ...
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Ammonite (22 Occurrences)
... Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen
years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of ...
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Mother's (102 Occurrences)
... Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen
years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of ...
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Forty (142 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV). Numbers 1:41 those who were numbered of them,
of the tribe of Asher, were forty-one thousand five hundred. ...
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Rehoboam (42 Occurrences)
... Chronicles 12:13). He was forty-one years old when he ascended the throne,
and he reigned seventeen years (BC 975-958). Although he ...
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Reigned (206 Occurrences)
... Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen
years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of ...
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