Numbers 1:22

Verse

From the sons of Simeon, 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,

American Standard Version (1901)

Of the children of Simeon, their generations, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, those that were numbered thereof, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

Bible in Basic English

The generations of the sons of Simeon were numbered by their families and their fathers' houses, every male of twenty years old and over, who was able to go to war;

Free Bible Version

The descendants of Simeon, men aged twenty or over, were recorded by name according to the genealogical records of their tribe and families. All those registered who could serve in the army

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Of the children of Simeon, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, those that were numbered of them, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

One Unity Resource Bible

Of the children of Simeon [Hearing], their generations, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, those who were counted of it, according to the number of the names, one by one, every male from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go out to war;

Unlocked Literal Bible

From the descendants of Simeon were counted all the names of each and every man twenty years old or older able to go to war, from the records of their ancestor's clans and families.

Noah Webster Bible

Of the children of Simeon, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, those that were numbered of them according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

World English Bible

Of the children of Simeon, their generations, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, those who were counted of it, according to the number of the names, one by one, every male from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go out to war:

Young's Literal Translation

Of the sons of Simeon — their births, by their families, by the house of their fathers, its numbered ones in the number of names, by their polls, every male from a son of twenty years and upward, every one going out to the host —

Context

The Number of Every Tribe

²¹those registered to the tribe of Reuben numbered 46,500.²²From the sons of Simeon, 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,²³those registered to the tribe of Simeon numbered 59,300.

Summary

In Numbers 1:22, the focus is on the tribe of Simeon being counted among the Israelites. This verse is part of the detailed account of the census taken by Moses and Aaron as instructed by the Lord. Each tribe's contribution to the overall population of Israel was significant, highlighting the importance of every individual in God's plan. The numbering of the tribes served to organize the people for their journey and for the distribution of responsibilities in the tabernacle. This verse underscores the meticulous care and orderliness with which God oversees His chosen people.

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