Numbers 1:41
New International Version
The number from the tribe of Asher was 41,500.

New Living Translation


English Standard Version
those listed of the tribe of Asher were 41,500.

Berean Standard Bible
those registered to the tribe of Asher numbered 41,500.

King James Bible
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Asher, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.

New King James Version
those who were numbered of the tribe of Asher were forty-one thousand five hundred.

New American Standard Bible
their numbered men of the tribe of Asher were 41,500.

NASB 1995
their numbered men of the tribe of Asher were 41,500.

NASB 1977
their numbered men, of the tribe of Asher, were 41,500.

Legacy Standard Bible
their numbered men of the tribe of Asher were 41,500.

Amplified Bible
those of the tribe of Asher numbered 41,500.

Christian Standard Bible
those registered for the tribe of Asher numbered 41,500.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
those registered for the tribe of Asher numbered 41,500.

American Standard Version
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Asher, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.

English Revised Version
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Asher, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The total for the tribe of Asher was 41,500.

International Standard Version
Those registered with the tribe of Asher numbered 41,500.

Majority Standard Bible
those registered to the tribe of Asher numbered 41,500.

NET Bible
Those of them who were numbered from the tribe of Asher were 41,500.

New Heart English Bible
those who were numbered of them, of the tribe of Asher, were forty-one thousand five hundred.

Webster's Bible Translation
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Asher, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.

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

Young's Literal Translation
their numbered ones, for the tribe of Asher, are one and forty thousand and five hundred.

Smith's Literal Translation
They being reviewed for the tribe of Asher, one and forty thousand and five hundred.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Forty-one thousand and five hundred.

Catholic Public Domain Version
there were forty thousand and one thousand five hundred.

New American Bible
those enrolled from the tribe of Asher were forty-one thousand five hundred.

New Revised Standard Version
those enrolled of the tribe of Asher were forty-one thousand five hundred.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The number of the tribe of Asher was forty-one thousand and five hundred.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The number of them of the tribe of Ashayr: forty and one thousand and five hundred.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Asher, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the numbering of them of the tribe of Aser, was forty and one thousand and five hundred.

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Context
The Number of Every Tribe
40From the sons of Asher, 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, 41those registered to the tribe of Asher numbered 41,500. 42From the sons of Naphtali, 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 46:16-18
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. / The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. / These are the sons of Jacob born to Zilpah—whom Laban gave to his daughter Leah—sixteen in all.

Exodus 1:1-5
These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ...

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 5:18
Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield.

1 Chronicles 12:30-31
From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans. / From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.

1 Chronicles 27:19
over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;

Psalm 68:27
There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Ezekiel 48:2-3
Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west.

Revelation 7:5-8
From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, / from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000, ...

Matthew 4:13-15
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Luke 2:36
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

Acts 26:7
the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.

James 1:1
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.

Revelation 21:12
The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates.


Treasury of Scripture

Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Asher, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.

Numbers 2:28
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.

Numbers 26:47
These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them; who were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

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From the sons of Asher
The phrase "From the sons of Asher" refers to one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The name "Asher" in Hebrew means "happy" or "blessed," reflecting the blessing Jacob gave to Asher in Genesis 49:20, where he prophesied prosperity and abundance. Historically, the tribe of Asher was known for its rich olive oil production, as indicated in Deuteronomy 33:24. This phrase sets the context for the census, emphasizing the distinct identity and heritage of each tribe within the nation of Israel.

their genealogies according to their clans and families
This phrase underscores the importance of lineage and family structure in ancient Israelite society. The Hebrew word for "genealogies" is "toledot," which signifies generations or descendants. The Israelites placed great emphasis on maintaining accurate records of their ancestry, as it was crucial for inheritance rights, tribal identity, and fulfilling God's covenant promises. The division into "clans and families" highlights the organized social structure, where each family unit played a role in the larger community, ensuring the preservation of cultural and religious traditions.

those registered by name
The act of being "registered by name" indicates a formal and meticulous process of recording individuals. In Hebrew, the word "paqad" is used, meaning to count or number, but it also carries connotations of care and oversight. This registration was not merely a bureaucratic exercise but a recognition of each person's unique identity and role within the community. It reflects God's intimate knowledge of His people, as seen in Isaiah 43:1, where He calls His people by name, affirming their value and purpose.

every male twenty years of age or older
This phrase specifies the age requirement for those eligible for military service. The age of twenty was considered the threshold of adulthood and responsibility in ancient Israel. It signifies a transition from youth to maturity, where individuals were expected to contribute to the defense and welfare of the nation. This age requirement underscores the communal responsibility and readiness to protect and uphold the covenant community, as seen in the broader narrative of Israel's journey and conquest of the Promised Land.

all who could serve in the army
The phrase "all who could serve in the army" highlights the practical purpose of the census: to assess military strength. The Hebrew word "tzava" for "army" also means host or service, indicating that military service was seen as a duty to God and the nation. This reflects the theocratic nature of Israel, where military endeavors were often intertwined with divine mandates. The emphasis on service underscores the call to courage, unity, and reliance on God's guidance in battles, as exemplified in the victories and challenges faced by Israel throughout their history.

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 Asher
אָשֵׁ֑ר (’ā·šêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 836: Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine

numbered 41,500.
אֶחָ֧ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first


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