Numbers 2:11
New International Version
His division numbers 46,500.

New Living Translation


English Standard Version
his company as listed being 46,500.

Berean Standard Bible
and his division numbers 46,500.

King James Bible
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

New King James Version
And his army was numbered at forty-six thousand five hundred.

New American Standard Bible
and his army, their numbered men: 46,500.

NASB 1995
and his army, even their numbered men, 46,500.

NASB 1977
and his army, even their numbered men, 46,500.

Legacy Standard Bible
and his army, even his numbered men, 46,500.

Amplified Bible
and his army as numbered totaled 46,500.

Christian Standard Bible
His military division numbers 46,500.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His military division numbers 46,500.

American Standard Version
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

English Revised Version
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The total number of men in his army is 46,500.

International Standard Version
Those in his division number 46,500.

Majority Standard Bible
and his division numbers 46,500.

NET Bible
Those numbered in his division are 46,500.

New Heart English Bible
His division, and those who were numbered of it, were forty-six thousand five hundred.

Webster's Bible Translation
And his host, and those that were numbered of it were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

World English Bible
His division, and those who were counted of it, were forty-six thousand five hundred.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and his host, and its numbered ones, [are] forty-six thousand and five hundred.

Young's Literal Translation
and his host, and its numbered ones, are six and forty thousand and five hundred.

Smith's Literal Translation
And his army, and they being reviewed, six and forty thousand and five hundred.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were forty-six thousand five hundred.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the entire army of his fighting men, who were numbered, were forty-six thousand five hundred.

New American Bible
and the enrollment of his company is forty-six thousand five hundred.

New Revised Standard Version
with a company as enrolled of forty-six thousand five hundred.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the number of his host was forty-six thousand and five hundred.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the number of his army: forty and six thousand and five hundred.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and his host, and those that were numbered thereof, forty and six thousand and five hundred;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
His forces that were numbered, were forty-six thousand and five hundred.

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Context
The Order of the Camps
10On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur, 11and his division numbers 46,500 12The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,…

Cross References
Numbers 1:27
those registered to the tribe of Judah numbered 74,600.

Numbers 10:14
First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command.

Genesis 49:3
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.

1 Chronicles 5:1-2
These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

Deuteronomy 33:6
Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.”

Judges 20:18
The Israelites set out, went up to Bethel, and inquired of God, “Who of us shall go up first to fight against the Benjamites?” “Judah will be first,” the LORD replied.

1 Samuel 8:4-5
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. / “Look,” they said, “you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king to judge us like all the other nations.”

1 Kings 12:21
And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon.

2 Kings 14:12
And Judah was routed before Israel, and every man fled to his home.

1 Chronicles 12:23-37
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...

2 Chronicles 13:3
Abijah went into battle with an army of 400,000 chosen men, while Jeroboam drew up in formation against him with 800,000 chosen and mighty men of valor.

Matthew 1:2-3
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Luke 3:33
the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

Revelation 7:5
From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,


Treasury of Scripture

And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

Numbers 1:21
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Reuben, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

Numbers 26:7
These are the families of the Reubenites: and they that were numbered of them were forty and three thousand and seven hundred and thirty.

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Numbers 2
1. The order of the tribes in their tents.














his division
The term "division" refers to the organized grouping of the Israelite tribes during their wilderness journey. In Hebrew, the word used is "מַחֲנֶה" (machaneh), which can mean camp, army, or division. This reflects the structured and orderly nature of the Israelite encampment, as commanded by God. Each division was not just a random assembly but a divinely ordained arrangement, symbolizing unity and purpose among the tribes. Historically, this organization was crucial for maintaining order and discipline among the vast number of Israelites, ensuring that they could move efficiently and effectively as a community.

numbers
The act of numbering or counting the people is significant in the biblical narrative. In Hebrew, the word is "פָּקַד" (paqad), which means to count, muster, or appoint. This census was not merely for logistical purposes but also served as a reminder of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars. It underscores the fulfillment of God's covenant and the importance of each individual within the community. The census also had practical implications for military organization and resource allocation, reflecting the dual spiritual and practical nature of God's instructions.

74,600
This specific number represents the men of the tribe of Judah who were able to go to war. The precision of this figure highlights the meticulous nature of the census and the importance of each tribe's contribution to the collective strength of Israel. Judah, being the largest tribe, held a place of prominence and leadership among the tribes, as prophesied by Jacob in Genesis 49:10. This large number also signifies God's blessing and favor upon Judah, foreshadowing its future role in the history of Israel, including the lineage of King David and ultimately, Jesus Christ. The historical context of such a large number of fighting men would have been a source of strength and confidence for the Israelites as they journeyed towards the Promised Land.

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Hebrew
and his division
וּצְבָא֖וֹ (ū·ṣə·ḇā·’ōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

numbers
וּפְקֻדָ֑יו (ū·p̄ə·qu·ḏāw)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

46,500
שִׁשָּׁ֧ה (šiš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)


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