Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Israelites are to set up their tents by divisions, each of them in their own camp under their standard. New Living Translation Each tribe of Israel will camp in a designated area with its own family banner. English Standard Version The people of Israel shall pitch their tents by their companies, each man in his own camp and each man by his own standard. Berean Standard Bible The Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp and under his own standard. King James Bible And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, throughout their hosts. New King James Version The children of Israel shall pitch their tents, everyone by his own camp, everyone by his own standard, according to their armies; New American Standard Bible So the sons of Israel shall camp, each man by his own camp, and each man by his own flag, according to their armies. NASB 1995 “The sons of Israel shall camp, each man by his own camp, and each man by his own standard, according to their armies. NASB 1977 “And the sons of Israel shall camp, each man by his own camp, and each man by his own standard, according to their armies. Legacy Standard Bible And the sons of Israel shall camp, each man by his own camp, and each man by his own standard, according to their armies. Amplified Bible The Israelites shall camp according to their armies, every man by his own camp and every man by his own [tribal] standard (banner). Christian Standard Bible “The Israelites are to camp by their military divisions, each man with his encampment and under his banner. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Israelites are to camp by their military divisions, each man with his encampment and under his banner. American Standard Version And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, according to their hosts. Contemporary English Version The rest of the Israelites will camp in their own groups and under their own banners. English Revised Version And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, according to their hosts. GOD'S WORD® Translation "The other Israelites will camp with each family in its own area under its own flag. Good News Translation The rest of the Israelites shall set up camp, company by company, each man with his own group and under his own banner. International Standard Version Then the Israelis are to encamp around the tent, arranged according to their company and the standard of their army. NET Bible "The Israelites will camp according to their divisions, each man in his camp, and each man by his standard. New Heart English Bible The children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, according to their divisions. Webster's Bible Translation And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, throughout their hosts. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp and under his own standard. World English Bible The children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, according to their divisions. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the sons of Israel have encamped, each by his camp, and each by his standard, by their hosts; Young's Literal Translation And the sons of Israel have encamped, each by his camp, and each by his standard, by their hosts; Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Israel encamped each by his camp, and each by his flag for their warfare. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the children of Israel shall camp every man by his troops and bands and army. Catholic Public Domain Version Now the sons of Israel shall make camp, each one by his companies and bands, as well as his army. New American Bible The other Israelites shall camp according to their companies, each in their own divisional camps, New Revised Standard Version The other Israelites shall camp in their respective regimental camps, by companies; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp and every man by his own standard, throughout their hosts. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Israel shall pitch, each man in his camp and each man in his troop in their armies. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man with his own camp, and every man with his own standard, according to their hosts. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the children of Israel shall encamp, every man in his own order, and every man according to his company, with their host. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Exemption of the Levites…51Whenever the tabernacle is to move, the Levites are to take it down, and whenever it is to be pitched, the Levites are to set it up. Any outsider who goes near it must be put to death. 52The Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp and under his own standard. 53But the Levites are to camp around the tabernacle of the Testimony and watch over it, so that no wrath will fall on the congregation of Israel. So the Levites are responsible for the tabernacle of the Testimony.”… Cross References Exodus 33:7 Now Moses used to take the tent and pitch it at a distance outside the camp. He called it the Tent of Meeting, and anyone inquiring of the LORD would go to the Tent of Meeting outside the camp. Joshua 18:1 Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, 1 Samuel 4:4 So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. 1 Kings 8:4 and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up. 2 Chronicles 5:5 and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up. Psalm 78:60 He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent He had pitched among men. Psalm 132:8 Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. Isaiah 4:5-6 Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, / a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain. Ezekiel 37:27 My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be My people. Zechariah 2:10-11 “Shout for joy and be glad, O Daughter of Zion, for I am coming to dwell among you,” declares the LORD. / “On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 14:17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. Acts 7:44 Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. 2 Corinthians 6:16 What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” Ephesians 2:21-22 In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit. Treasury of Scripture And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, throughout their hosts. Numbers 2:2,34 Every man of the children of Israel shall pitch by his own standard, with the ensign of their father's house: far off about the tabernacle of the congregation shall they pitch… Numbers 10:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Numbers 24:2 And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him. Jump to Previous Armies Camp Companies Divisions Flag Hosts Israel Israelites Pitch Round Standard Tent-Circle Tents ThroughoutJump to Next Armies Camp Companies Divisions Flag Hosts Israel Israelites Pitch Round Standard Tent-Circle Tents ThroughoutNumbers 1 1. God commands Moses to number the people5. The princes of the tribes 17. The number of every tribe 47. The Levites are exempted for the service of the Lord The Israelites are to camp by their divisions This phrase indicates the organized structure of the Israelite encampment during their wilderness journey. The divisions refer to the tribal groupings of the twelve tribes of Israel, each with its own leader and specific responsibilities. This organization reflects God's order and purpose for His people, emphasizing unity and identity within the larger community. The division of the tribes is first detailed in Genesis 49, where Jacob blesses his sons, and later in Numbers 2, where the specific arrangement around the Tabernacle is described. This structure foreshadows the order and unity found in the body of Christ, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12, where each member has a distinct role but functions as part of the whole. each man in his own camp and under his own standard Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelitesThe descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, who are God's chosen people. In this context, they are being organized for their journey and encampment in the wilderness. 2. Standards and Banners These are symbols or flags representing each tribe of Israel. They served as a rallying point and a means of organization for the tribes. 3. Father's House Refers to the familial lineage or clan within each tribe, emphasizing the importance of family and heritage in the organization of the camp. 4. Tent of Meeting Also known as the Tabernacle, this was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, central to their worship and community life. 5. Camp Arrangement The specific organization of the Israelite tribes around the Tent of Meeting, signifying order, unity, and the centrality of God's presence. Teaching Points Order and Organization in CommunityGod values order and structure within His people, as seen in the organized encampment of the Israelites. This principle can be applied to church and family life, where clear roles and responsibilities help maintain harmony and focus on God. Identity and Heritage The use of standards and banners highlights the importance of identity and heritage. Christians today can reflect on their spiritual heritage and identity in Christ, which unites them as one body despite diverse backgrounds. Centrality of God's Presence The Tent of Meeting being at the center of the camp symbolizes the centrality of God's presence in the life of His people. Believers are encouraged to keep Christ at the center of their lives, ensuring that all aspects of life revolve around Him. Unity in Diversity While each tribe had its own banner, they were all part of one nation. This reflects the unity in diversity within the body of Christ, where different gifts and backgrounds contribute to the whole. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 1:52?2. How does Numbers 1:52 emphasize the importance of order in community living? 3. Why were the Israelites instructed to camp "by their divisions" around the Tabernacle? 4. How can we apply the principle of organized worship in our church today? 5. What does Numbers 1:52 teach about God's design for communal responsibility? 6. How does this verse connect to New Testament teachings on church unity and order? 7. Why were the Israelites commanded to camp by their divisions in Numbers 1:52? 8. How does Numbers 1:52 reflect God's order and organization for His people? 9. What is the significance of tribal divisions in Numbers 1:52? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 1? 11. How do we explain the absence of archaeological traces of the Israelites’ forty-year wilderness journey before receiving the law in Exodus 20? 12. Does 1 Chronicles 27 align with known ancient Near Eastern military practices, or are these numbers and divisions exaggerated? 13. What defines a nomad? 14. Numbers 3 - How do we reconcile these population figures with other biblical passages that present different census counts? What Does Numbers 1:52 Mean The Israelites are to camp“ ‘The Israelites are to camp…’ ” (Numbers 1:52) • God isn’t leaving His redeemed people to wander aimlessly; He locates them. • Numbers 2:2 echoes this instruction, showing the Lord placing every tent “around the Tent of Meeting at a distance.” • Exodus 40:38 shows the cloud and fire settling over the tabernacle—Israel’s camp always forms around God’s presence. • Here we see safety and intimacy: when the Lord settles, His people settle. Wherever He leads, they pitch their tents. by their divisions “… by their divisions…” (Numbers 1:52) • The term recalls the military rolls just taken in Numbers 1:3–46. These “divisions” are organized battle groups, not random masses. • Numbers 2:32 reports 603,550 fighting men arranged by tribe—order that will matter when they march (Numbers 10:14-28). • Judges 7:16 shows Gideon arranging 300 men “into three companies,” mirroring God’s value on structured ranks. • First Corinthians 14:40 applies the principle to today’s gatherings: “everything must be done in a fitting and orderly way.” each man in his own camp “… each man in his own camp…” (Numbers 1:52) • Personal responsibility: every household knows where it belongs. • Boundaries prevent confusion and conflict, a mercy seen again when the tribes respect one another’s inheritances (Joshua 13–21). • Numbers 9:18 notes that they moved “at the LORD’s command” and stayed “at the LORD’s command,” underscoring individual obedience within communal order. • Second Timothy 2:19 reminds believers to “depart from iniquity” and remain where God places them—faithfulness starts at home base. and under his own standard “… and under his own standard.” (Numbers 1:52) • Each tribe carried a unique banner (Numbers 2:2); the standard marked identity and rallied the people. • Psalm 60:4 speaks of God giving “a banner to those who fear You, that it may be displayed because of the truth.” • Isaiah 11:12 foretells God “raising a banner for the nations,” foreshadowing Christ as the ultimate rallying point (John 12:32). • Revelation 19:14 shows heavenly armies following the Rider on a white horse—every soldier under one greater Standard, the Lord Jesus. summary Numbers 1:52 reveals a God of precision and care: He directs where His people settle, organizes them for battle, assigns personal spaces, and plants distinctive banners over every tribe. The verse calls us to embrace His orderly design, stand faithfully in our allotted place, and gather under the unfurling flag of His authority, certain that where He dwells, His camp is secure. (52) By his own standard.--It appears from Numbers 2:3; Numbers 2:10; Numbers 2:18; Numbers 2:25, that there were four standards--viz., those of Judah, Reuben, Ephraim, and Dan--corresponding to the four camps, each consisting of three tribes, which pitched round the tent of meeting.Hebrew The Israelitesבְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son are to camp וְחָנ֖וּ (wə·ḥā·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp by their divisions, לְצִבְאֹתָֽם׃ (lə·ṣiḇ·’ō·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign each man אִ֧ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person in עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his own camp מַחֲנֵ֛הוּ (ma·ḥă·nê·hū) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army and under עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his own [family] banner. דִּגְל֖וֹ (diḡ·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1714: A standard, banner Links Numbers 1:52 NIVNumbers 1:52 NLT Numbers 1:52 ESV Numbers 1:52 NASB Numbers 1:52 KJV Numbers 1:52 BibleApps.com Numbers 1:52 Biblia Paralela Numbers 1:52 Chinese Bible Numbers 1:52 French Bible Numbers 1:52 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 1:52 The children of Israel shall pitch their (Nu Num.) |
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