Numbers 1:34

Verse

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,

American Standard Version (1901)

Of the children of Manasseh, their generations, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, according to the number of the names, 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 Manasseh 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

And the descendants of Manasseh, men aged twenty or older, 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 Manasseh, by 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;

One Unity Resource Bible

Of the children of Manasseh [Causing to forget], their generations, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go out to war;

Unlocked Literal Bible

From the descendants of Manasseh son of Joseph 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 Manasseh, by 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;

World English Bible

Of the children of Manasseh, their generations, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go out to war:

Young's Literal Translation

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

Context

The Number of Every Tribe

³³those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500.³⁴And 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,³⁵those registered to the tribe of Manasseh numbered 32,200.

Summary

In Numbers 1:34, we see the specific responsibilities assigned to the tribe of Manasseh in the context of the census taken by Moses in the wilderness. Each tribe had a designated role and position within the community, highlighting the importance of order and organization in God's plan. This verse underscores the idea of unity and cooperation among the Israelites, as they worked together to fulfill their duties according to God's instructions. It serves as a reminder that every individual has a part to play in the larger purpose of God's kingdom, emphasizing the value of each person's contribution. Ultimately, Numbers 1:34 reflects the divine wisdom in orchestrating the intricate details of the Israelite community for the fulfillment of God's will.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Of the children of Manasseh, by their generations,.... See Gill on Num 1:20. . Numbers 1:35 num 1:35 num 1:35 num 1:35Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Manasseh, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred. 32,200 men. See Gill on Num 1:20.