Numbers 2:15
New International Version
His division numbers 45,650.

New Living Translation


English Standard Version
his company as listed being 45,650.

Berean Standard Bible
and his division numbers 45,650.

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

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

New American Standard Bible
and his army, their numbered men: 45,650.

NASB 1995
and his army, even their numbered men, 45,650.

NASB 1977
and his army, even their numbered men, 45,650.

Legacy Standard Bible
and his army, even their numbered men, 45,650.

Amplified Bible
and his army as numbered totaled 45,650.

Christian Standard Bible
His military division numbers 45,650.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His military division numbers 45,650.

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

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The total number of men in his army is 45,650.

International Standard Version
Those in his division number 45,650.

Majority Standard Bible
and his division numbers 45,650.

NET Bible
Those numbered in his division are 45,650.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Context
The Order of the Camps
14Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel, 15and his division numbers 45,650 16The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben is 151,450; they shall set out second.…

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

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

Revelation 7:7
from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 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.

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.

Genesis 30:18
Then Leah said, “God has rewarded me for giving my maidservant to my husband.” So she named him Issachar.

Genesis 46:13
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron.

Numbers 1:28-29
From 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, / those registered to the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400.


Treasury of Scripture

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and five thousand and six hundred and fifty.

Numbers 1:25
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Gad, were forty and five thousand six hundred and fifty.

Numbers 26:18
These are the families of the children of Gad according to those that were numbered of them, forty thousand and five hundred.

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














and his division
This phrase refers to the military organization of the Israelite tribes during their wilderness journey. Each tribe was organized into divisions, which were essentially military units. This structure was crucial for maintaining order and readiness for battle as they traveled to the Promised Land. The division here specifically pertains to the tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The organization into divisions reflects the importance of order and discipline in the community, as seen in other parts of the Pentateuch, such as Exodus 18:25, where Moses appoints leaders over groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

numbers 45,650
This number represents the census count of able-bodied men from the tribe of Gad who were twenty years old and older, capable of going to war. The census was commanded by God to Moses and Aaron in Numbers 1:2-3, serving both practical and spiritual purposes. Practically, it prepared the Israelites for military engagements. Spiritually, it demonstrated God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5). The specific number also highlights the growth of the tribe since the time of Jacob, emphasizing God's blessing and provision. The precision of the count underscores the importance of each individual in God's plan, a theme echoed in the New Testament where believers are described as members of one body, each with a unique role (1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Tribe of Gad
This verse refers to the tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Gad was the seventh son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The tribe is known for its warriors and settled on the east side of the Jordan River.

2. Census of Israel
The context of this verse is the census taken by Moses and Aaron as instructed by God. This census was to organize the Israelites for their journey and encampment in the wilderness.

3. Encampment Arrangement
Numbers 2 details the arrangement of the Israelite camp around the Tabernacle. Each tribe had a specific position, and the tribe of Gad was positioned on the south side.
Teaching Points
God's Order and Organization
The census and arrangement of the tribes demonstrate God's desire for order and structure among His people. This reflects His nature and the importance of organization in our spiritual and communal lives.

Identity and Purpose
Each tribe, including Gad, had a specific role and place. Understanding our identity in Christ and our unique purpose within the body of believers is crucial for fulfilling God's plan.

Preparedness for Spiritual Battle
The tribe of Gad was known for its warriors. As Christians, we are called to be spiritually prepared and equipped for the battles we face, using the armor of God as described in Ephesians 6.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

45,650
חֲמִשָּׁ֤ה (ḥă·miš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 2568: Five


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