Where in the bible does it first mention the number of the beast being 666?

revelations 13:18 i think

[This message has been edited by Zman (edited 06-25-2005).]

Rev 13:16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

Rev 13:17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

Rev 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.

ZMan was right.

http://www.aloha.net/~mikesch/666.htm