Numbers 2:30
New International Version
His division numbers 53,400.

New Living Translation


English Standard Version
his company as listed being 53,400.

Berean Standard Bible
and his division numbers 53,400.

King James Bible
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

New King James Version
And his army was numbered at fifty-three thousand four hundred.

New American Standard Bible
and his army, their numbered men: 53,400.

NASB 1995
and his army, even their numbered men, 53,400.

NASB 1977
and his army, even their numbered men, 53,400.

Legacy Standard Bible
and his army, even their numbered men, 53,400.

Amplified Bible
and his army as numbered totaled 53,400.

Christian Standard Bible
His military division numbers 53,400.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His military division numbers 53,400.

American Standard Version
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

English Revised Version
and his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The total number of men in his army is 53,400.

International Standard Version
Those in his division number 53,400.

Majority Standard Bible
and his division numbers 53,400.

NET Bible
Those numbered in his division are 53,400.

New Heart English Bible
His division, and those who were numbered of them, were fifty-three thousand four hundred.

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
and his host, and their numbered ones, are three and fifty thousand and four hundred.

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

Catholic Public Domain Version
The entire army of his fighting men were fifty-three thousand four hundred.

New American Bible
and the enrollment of his company is fifty-three thousand four hundred.

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

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

Brenton Septuagint Translation
His forces that were numbered were fifty-three thousand and four hundred.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Order of the Camps
29Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan, 30and his division numbers 53,400 31The total number of men in the camp of Dan is 157,600; they shall set out last, under their standards.”…

Cross References
Genesis 49:27
Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.”

Deuteronomy 33:12
Concerning Benjamin he said: “May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long, and upon His shoulders he rests.”

Joshua 18:11-28
The first lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. Their allotted territory lay between the tribes of Judah and Joseph: / On the north side their border began at the Jordan, went up past the northern slope of Jericho, headed west through the hill country, and came out at the wilderness of Beth-aven. / From there the border crossed over to the southern slope of Luz (that is, Bethel) and went down to Ataroth-addar on the hill south of Lower Beth-horon. ...

Judges 5:14
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.

1 Samuel 9:1-2
Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.

1 Chronicles 7:6-12
The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. / The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. / The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons. ...

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

Psalm 68:27
There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.

Isaiah 49:6
He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”

Ezekiel 48:22-23
So the Levitical property and the city property will lie in the center of the area belonging to the prince—the area between the borders of Judah and Benjamin. / As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side.

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.

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 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; ...

John 1:43-51
The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” ...

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

Numbers 1:42,43
Of the children of Naphtali, throughout their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; …

Numbers 26:50
These are the families of Naphtali according to their families: and they that were numbered of them were forty and five thousand and four hundred.

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














and his division Numbers 53,400.
The phrase "and his division Numbers 53,400" refers to the census of the tribe of Naphtali as they prepared to set out in their encampments around the Tabernacle. This census was part of a larger organizational structure commanded by God to Moses, ensuring order and readiness for the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.

his division
The term "division" indicates a military organization, reflecting the Israelites' preparation for both travel and potential conflict. This structure underscores the importance of order and discipline within the community, as they were not only a religious congregation but also a nation ready to defend itself.

numbers 53,400
The specific number of 53,400 men from the tribe of Naphtali highlights the tribe's size and strength. This count included only men aged 20 and above who were able to go to war, emphasizing the military readiness of the Israelites. The precision of this number reflects the meticulous nature of the census and the importance of each tribe's contribution to the collective strength of Israel.

In the broader biblical context, the census and organization of the tribes around the Tabernacle symbolize God's presence and guidance among His people. The arrangement of the tribes also foreshadows the order and unity expected in the body of Christ, as seen in the New Testament, where believers are called to function together harmoniously as one body with many parts (1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

The tribe of Naphtali, though not as prominent as some other tribes, played a significant role in the history of Israel. In the prophetic context, Naphtali is mentioned in Isaiah 9:1-2, which is later quoted in Matthew 4:15-16, referring to the region where Jesus began His ministry, bringing light to those in darkness. This connection highlights the fulfillment of prophecy and the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Naphtali
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and the second son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe of Naphtali is part of the encampment on the north side of the tabernacle.

2. Ahira son of Enan
The leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the wilderness period. His name is mentioned in the context of organizing the camp and the census of the tribes.

3. The Wilderness Encampment
The Israelites are organized into a structured camp around the Tabernacle, with specific tribes assigned to each side. This organization reflects God's order and purpose for His people.
Teaching Points
God's Order and Structure
The organization of the Israelite camp reflects God's desire for order and structure in the lives of His people. This teaches us the importance of living disciplined and orderly lives according to God's design.

Significance of Leadership
Ahira son of Enan's role as a leader of Naphtali highlights the importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to guide their people in alignment with God's purposes.

Community and Identity
The tribe's specific placement and number emphasize the importance of community and identity within the body of believers. Each person and group has a unique role and contribution to the whole.

Faithfulness in the Wilderness
The wilderness journey of the Israelites serves as a metaphor for our spiritual journey. We are called to remain faithful and trust in God's provision and guidance, even in challenging times.

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

53,400
שְׁלֹשָׁ֧ה (šə·lō·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice


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