Numbers 1:21

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

those registered to the tribe of Reuben numbered 46,500.

American Standard Version (1901)

those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Reuben, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

Bible in Basic English

Forty-six thousand, five hundred of the tribe of Reuben were numbered.

Free Bible Version

from the tribe of Reuben totaled 46,500.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Reuben [See, a son!], were forty-six thousand five hundred.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They counted 46,500 men from the tribe of Reuben.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Reuben, were forty-six thousand five hundred.

Young's Literal Translation

their numbered ones, for the tribe of Reuben, are six and forty thousand and five hundred.

Context

The Number of Every Tribe

²⁰From the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, according to the records of their clans and families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army,²¹those registered to the tribe of Reuben numbered 46,500.

Summary

In Numbers 1:21, the focus is on the tribe of Reuben being counted as part of the census conducted by Moses in the wilderness. This detailed record-keeping was essential for organizing the Israelites as they journeyed through the desert. Each tribe had a specific role and position within the community, highlighting the importance of order and structure in God's plan. This verse demonstrates God's faithfulness in guiding His people and ensuring that they were prepared for the challenges ahead. It also serves as a reminder of the significance of every individual and tribe in fulfilling God's purposes.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Reuben, were forty and six thousand and five hundred. 46,500 men. See Gill on Num 1:20. . Numbers 1:22 num 1:22 num 1:22 num 1:22Of the children of Simeon, by their generations,.... See Gill on Num 1:20.

Numbers 1:21

The Number of Every Tribe

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

those registered to the tribe of Reuben numbered 46,500.

American Standard Version (1901)

those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Reuben, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

Bible in Basic English

Forty-six thousand, five hundred of the tribe of Reuben were numbered.

Free Bible Version

from the tribe of Reuben totaled 46,500.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Reuben [See, a son!], were forty-six thousand five hundred.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They counted 46,500 men from the tribe of Reuben.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Reuben, were forty-six thousand five hundred.

Young's Literal Translation

their numbered ones, for the tribe of Reuben, are six and forty thousand and five hundred.