Numbers 2:19
New International Version
His division numbers 40,500.

New Living Translation


English Standard Version
his company as listed being 40,500.

Berean Standard Bible
and his division numbers 40,500.

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

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

New American Standard Bible
and his army, their numbered men: 40,500.

NASB 1995
and his army, even their numbered men, 40,500.

NASB 1977
and his army, even their numbered men, 40,500.

Legacy Standard Bible
and his army, even their numbered men, 40,500.

Amplified Bible
and his army as numbered totaled 40,500.

Christian Standard Bible
His military division numbers 40,500.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His military division numbers 40,500.

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

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The total number of men in his army is 40,500.

International Standard Version
Those in his division number 40,500.

Majority Standard Bible
and his division numbers 40,500.

NET Bible
Those numbered in his division are 40,500.

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

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

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

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

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

Catholic Public Domain Version
The entire army of his fighting men, who were numbered, were forty thousand five hundred.

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

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

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

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

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Context
The Order of the Camps
18On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud, 19and his division numbers 40,500 20The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,…

Cross References
Numbers 1:24-25
From the sons of Gad, 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 Gad numbered 45,650.

Numbers 10:14-16
First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. / Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar, / and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.

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.”

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. ...

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 Kings 4:7
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year,

1 Chronicles 27:18
over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;

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 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.

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.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Numbers 1:33
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.

Numbers 26:37
These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their families.

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














his division
The term "division" refers to a specific group or unit within the larger assembly of the Israelites. In the context of Numbers, this division is part of the military and organizational structure of the tribes of Israel as they journey through the wilderness. The Hebrew word used here is "מַחֲנֶה" (machaneh), which can mean camp, army, or division. This reflects the orderly and strategic nature of the Israelite encampment, emphasizing God's desire for order and structure among His people. Historically, this organization was crucial for maintaining unity and discipline as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.

numbers
The act of numbering or counting is significant in the book of Numbers, as it reflects God's attention to detail and His intimate knowledge of His people. The Hebrew root "פָּקַד" (paqad) implies a careful accounting or mustering, often used in military contexts. This counting signifies not only the physical presence of the people but also their readiness and availability for service. It underscores the importance of each individual within the community and God's sovereign oversight over His chosen people.

40,500
The specific number, 40,500, represents the census of the tribe of Ephraim's division. Numbers in the Bible often carry symbolic meaning, and while this is a literal count, it also reflects the strength and capability of the tribe. The precision of this number highlights the meticulous nature of God's instructions and the obedience of the Israelites in following them. Historically, such a count would have been essential for logistical purposes, ensuring that the needs of the people were met and that they were prepared for any challenges they might face. This number also serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as their descendants multiply and grow into a great nation.

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

40,500
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים (’ar·bā·‘îm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 705: Forty


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