From 1932, it was taught that the "little flock" of <answer>144,000</answer> would not be the only people to survive Armageddon. Rutherford explained that in addition to the <answer>144,000</answer> "anointed" who would be resurrected—or transferred at death—to live in heaven to rule over earth with Christ, a separate class of members, the "great multitude," would live in a paradise restored on earth; from 1935, new converts to the movement were considered part of that class. By the mid-1930s, the timing of the beginning of Christ's presence (Greek: parousía), his enthronement as king, and the start of the "last days" were each moved to 1914.
What was the number of the little flock set at?
144,000