Numbers 2:16
New International Version
All the men assigned to the camp of Reuben, according to their divisions, number 151,450. They will set out second.

New Living Translation
So the total of all the troops on Reuben’s side of the camp is 151,450. These three tribes will be second in line whenever the Israelites travel.

English Standard Version
All those listed of the camp of Reuben, by their companies, were 151,450. They shall set out second.

Berean Standard Bible
The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben is 151,450; they shall set out second.

King James Bible
All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were an hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies. And they shall set forth in the second rank.

New King James Version
“All who were numbered according to their armies of the forces with Reuben, one hundred and fifty-one thousand four hundred and fifty—they shall be the second to break camp.

New American Standard Bible
The total of the numbered men of the camp of Reuben: 151,450 by their armies. And they shall set out second.

NASB 1995
“The total of the numbered men of the camp of Reuben: 151,450 by their armies. And they shall set out second.

NASB 1977
“The total of the numbered men of the camp of Reuben: 151,450 by their armies. And they shall set out second.

Legacy Standard Bible
The total of the numbered men of the camp of Reuben: 151,450 by their armies. And they shall set out second.

Amplified Bible
The total of the numbered men [in the three tribes on the south side] in the camp of Reuben was 151,450, by their armies. They shall move out second [on the march].

Christian Standard Bible
The total number in their military divisions who belong to Reuben’s encampment is 151,450; they will move out second.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The total number in their military divisions who belong to Reuben’s encampment is 151,450; they will move out second.

American Standard Version
All that were numbered of the camp of Reuben were a hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, according to their hosts. And they shall set forth second.

Contemporary English Version
These 151,450 troops will march into battle second.

English Revised Version
All that were numbered of the camp of Reuben were an hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, according to their hosts. And they shall set forth second.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"The grand total of all the troops in Reuben's camp is 151,450. They will be the second group to move out.

International Standard Version
All those numbered by division in the camp of Reuben total 151,450. They are to be the second to travel."

Majority Standard Bible
The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben is 151,450; they shall set out second.

NET Bible
All those numbered of the camp of Reuben, according to their divisions, are 151,450. They will travel second.

New Heart English Bible
"All who were numbered of the camp of Reuben were one hundred fifty-one thousand four hundred fifty, according to their armies. They shall set out second.

Webster's Bible Translation
All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were a hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies: and they shall move forward in the second rank.

World English Bible
“All who were counted of the camp of Reuben were one hundred fifty-one thousand four hundred fifty, according to their armies. They shall set out second.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
All those numbered of the camp of Reuben [are] one hundred thousand and fifty-one thousand and four hundred and fifty, by their hosts; and they journey second.

Young's Literal Translation
All those numbered of the camp of Reuben are a hundred thousand, and one and fifty thousand, and four hundred and fifty, by their hosts; and they journey second.

Smith's Literal Translation
All they being reviewed for the camp of Reuben, a hundred thousand and one and fifty thousand, and four hundred and fifty, according to their armies: they shall remove second.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All that were reckoned up in the camp of Ruben, were a hundred and fifty-one thousand four hundred and fifty, by their troops: they shall march in the second place.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All who were counted in the camp of Ruben were one hundred fifty thousand and one thousand four hundred fifty, by their companies. These shall advance in the second place.

New American Bible
The total enrollment of the camp of Reuben by companies is one hundred and fifty-one thousand four hundred and fifty. They shall be second on the march.

New Revised Standard Version
The total enrollment of the camp of Reuben, by companies, is one hundred fifty-one thousand four hundred fifty. They shall set out second.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The total number of the camp of Reuben was one hundred and fifty-one thousand four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies. They shall march in the second place.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All the number of the camp of Rubil: a hundred and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty to their army; they were picking up after the first.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
all that were numbered of the camp of Reuben being a hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, according to their hosts; and they shall set forth second.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
All who were numbered of the camp of Ruben, were a hundred and fifty-one thousand and four hundred and fifty: they with their forces shall proceed in the second place.

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Context
The Order of the Camps
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. 17In the middle of the camps, the Tent of Meeting is to travel with the camp of the Levites. They are to set out in the order they encamped, each in his own place under his standard.…

Cross References
Numbers 1:32-34
From the sons of Joseph: From the sons of Ephraim, 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 Ephraim numbered 40,500. / And from the sons of Manasseh, 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,

Numbers 10:18
Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.

Numbers 26:23-25
These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah, / the Jashubite clan from Jashub, and the Shimronite clan from Shimron. / These were the clans of Issachar, and their registration numbered 64,300.

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.”

Joshua 19:17-23
The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar: / Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, / Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, ...

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. ...

Ezekiel 48:25-26
Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. / Zebulun will have one portion bordering the territory of Issachar 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 19:28
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 22:30
so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

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.

Hebrews 11:21
By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.


Treasury of Scripture

All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were an hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies. And they shall set forth in the second rank.

an hundred

Numbers 2:9,24,31
All that were numbered in the camp of Judah were an hundred thousand and fourscore thousand and six thousand and four hundred, throughout their armies. These shall first set forth…

they shall

Numbers 10:18
And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.

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














The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben
Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob, is the leader of this camp. The tribe of Reuben, along with Simeon and Gad, forms one of the four main divisions of the Israelite encampment. The number 151,450 reflects the census taken in Numbers 1, emphasizing the large size and military capability of this division. This organization highlights the importance of order and structure in the Israelite community, as they prepare for their journey and eventual conquest of the Promised Land. The tribe of Reuben's position in the camp reflects its historical significance as the firstborn, though Reuben lost his birthright due to his transgression (Genesis 49:3-4).

is 151,450;
The specific number indicates the precision and care with which the Israelites were organized. This figure includes men aged 20 and older who were able to go to war, underscoring the readiness for battle and the importance of each tribe's contribution to the collective strength of Israel. The large number also signifies God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5).

they shall set out second.
The order of march is significant, with Reuben's camp following Judah's. This sequence reflects a divinely ordained structure, ensuring that the tribes move in an orderly fashion. The positioning of Reuben second in line may symbolize a restoration of honor despite Reuben's earlier loss of the birthright. This order also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of the first being last and the last being first (Matthew 19:30), as Reuben, though firstborn, follows Judah, the tribe from which Jesus, the Lion of Judah, would come.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Reuben
The firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, Reuben is the patriarch of the tribe that bears his name. The tribe of Reuben is one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

2. Camp of Reuben
This refers to the arrangement of the Israelite tribes during their wilderness journey. The camp of Reuben was positioned on the south side of the tabernacle.

3. Wilderness Journey
The Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, during which they were organized into camps around the tabernacle.

4. Moses
The leader of the Israelites during the Exodus and the one who received the instructions from God regarding the organization of the tribes.

5. Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the divine presence of God among the Israelites, around which the tribes were organized.
Teaching Points
Order and Organization in God's Plan
God is a God of order, as seen in the precise organization of the Israelite camps. This reflects His nature and the importance of structure in our spiritual lives.

The Role of Leadership
The tribe of Reuben, despite being the firstborn, is positioned second in the order of march. This teaches us about humility and the importance of following God's appointed leadership.

Community and Unity
The arrangement of the tribes around the tabernacle emphasizes the centrality of God in the community. Our lives should be centered around God, fostering unity among believers.

Faithfulness in Following God's Instructions
The Israelites' adherence to God's instructions for camp arrangement demonstrates their obedience. We are called to faithfully follow God's guidance in our lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The total
כָּֽל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

number of men
הַפְּקֻדִ֞ים (hap·pə·qu·ḏîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

in the divisions
לְצִבְאֹתָ֑ם (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

of the camp
לְמַחֲנֵ֣ה (lə·ma·ḥă·nêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army

of Reuben
רְאוּבֵ֗ן (rə·’ū·ḇên)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7205: Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc

is 151,450;
מְאַ֨ת (mə·’aṯ)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3967: A hundred

they shall set out
יִסָּֽעוּ׃ (yis·sā·‘ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey

second.
וּשְׁנִיִּ֖ם (ū·šə·nî·yim)
Conjunctive waw | Number - ordinal masculine plural
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)


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