Numbers 1:29
New International Version
The number from the tribe of Issachar was 54,400.

New Living Translation


English Standard Version
those listed of the tribe of Issachar were 54,400.

Berean Standard Bible
those registered to the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400.

King James Bible
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Issachar, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

New King James Version
those who were numbered of the tribe of Issachar were fifty-four thousand four hundred.

New American Standard Bible
their numbered men of the tribe of Issachar were 54,400.

NASB 1995
their numbered men of the tribe of Issachar were 54,400.

NASB 1977
their numbered men, of the tribe of Issachar, were 54,400.

Legacy Standard Bible
their numbered men of the tribe of Issachar were 54,400.

Amplified Bible
those of the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400.

Christian Standard Bible
those registered for the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
those registered for the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400.

American Standard Version
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Issachar, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

English Revised Version
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Issachar, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The total for the tribe of Issachar was 54,400.

International Standard Version
Those registered with the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400.

Majority Standard Bible
those registered to the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400.

NET Bible
Those of them who were numbered from the tribe of Issachar were 54,400.

New Heart English Bible
those who were numbered of them, of the tribe of Issachar, were fifty-four thousand four hundred.

Webster's Bible Translation
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Issachar, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

World English Bible
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Issachar, were fifty-four thousand four hundred.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
their numbered ones, for the tribe of Issachar, [are] fifty-four thousand and four hundred.

Young's Literal Translation
their numbered ones, for the tribe of Issachar, are four and fifty thousand and four hundred.

Smith's Literal Translation
They being reviewed for the tribe of Issachar, four and fifty thousand and four hundred.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Were reckoned up fifty-four thousand four hundred.

Catholic Public Domain Version
there were counted fifty-four thousand four hundred.

New American Bible
those enrolled from the tribe of Issachar were fifty-four thousand four hundred.

New Revised Standard Version
those enrolled of the tribe of Issachar were fifty-four thousand four hundred.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The number of the tribe of Issachar was fifty-four thousand and four hundred.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The number of them of the tribe of Issakar: fifty and four thousand and four hundred.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Issachar, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the numbering of them of the tribe of Issachar, was fifty-four thousand and four hundred.

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Context
The Number of Every Tribe
28From the sons of Issachar, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, 29those registered to the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400. 30From the sons of Zebulun, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army,…

Cross References
Genesis 49:14-15
Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant.

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”

Judges 5:14-15
Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. / The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.

1 Chronicles 12:32
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

1 Chronicles 7:1-5
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all. / The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor. / The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs. ...

1 Chronicles 27:18
over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;

Joshua 17:14-18
Then the sons of Joseph said to Joshua, “Why have you given us only one portion as an inheritance? We have many people, because the LORD has blessed us abundantly.” / Joshua answered them, “If you have so many people that the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go to the forest and clear for yourself an area in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim.” / “The hill country is not enough for us,” they replied, “and all the Canaanites who live in the valley have iron chariots, both in Beth-shean with its towns and in the Valley of Jezreel.” ...

1 Kings 4:7
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year,

2 Chronicles 30:18
A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone

Ezekiel 48:25
Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.

Revelation 7:6
from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,

Matthew 10:2-4
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Luke 6:13-16
When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; ...

Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.

Acts 2:7
Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans?


Treasury of Scripture

Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Issachar, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

Numbers 1:6
Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

Numbers 26:25
These are the families of Issachar according to those that were numbered of them, threescore and four thousand and three hundred.

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Numbers 1
1. God commands Moses to number the people
5. The princes of the tribes
17. The number of every tribe
47. The Levites are exempted for the service of the Lord














those registered
The term "registered" refers to the census taken by Moses as commanded by God. This census was for military purposes, counting men able to go to war. It reflects the organization and order God desired for His people. The act of registration signifies accountability and readiness for service, emphasizing the importance of each individual's role within the community.

to the tribe of Issachar
Issachar was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's fifth son with Leah. The tribe is often associated with wisdom and understanding of the times, as noted in 1 Chronicles 12:32. Issachar's territory was located in the fertile region of the Jezreel Valley, which was significant for agriculture. This geographical advantage may have contributed to the tribe's prosperity and influence.

numbered 54,400
The specific number of 54,400 men indicates the size and strength of the tribe of Issachar at the time of the census. This figure reflects the tribe's growth and ability to contribute significantly to Israel's military force. The precision of the number underscores the importance of each tribe's contribution to the collective strength of the nation. The census as a whole demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Issachar
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Issachar, the fifth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe is known for its agricultural prowess and wisdom.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who, under God's command, conducted the census of the tribes of Israel in the wilderness.

3. Wilderness of Sinai
The location where the census was conducted, a significant place in Israel's journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.

4. Census
The event of counting the Israelite men able to go to war, as commanded by God, to organize the community and prepare for future challenges.

5. Israelites
The chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were being prepared to enter the Promised Land.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Organization
The census reflects God's order and structure for His people. It teaches us the importance of organization and preparation in our spiritual and daily lives.

Significance of Each Tribe
Every tribe, including Issachar, had a role in God's plan. This reminds us that each believer has a unique purpose and contribution to the body of Christ.

Faithfulness in Small Details
The specific number of 54,400 shows God's attention to detail. We are encouraged to be faithful in the small things, trusting that God sees and values them.

Preparation for Spiritual Battles
The census was for military preparation. Similarly, we must be spiritually prepared for the battles we face, equipped with God's Word and prayer.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
those registered
פְּקֻדֵיהֶ֖ם (pə·qu·ḏê·hem)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

to the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֣ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Issachar
יִשָּׂשכָ֑ר (yiś·śā·š·ḵār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3485: Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom

numbered 54,400.
אַרְבָּעָ֧ה (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four


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