Numbers 2:11
Numbers 2:11 in Multiple Translations
and his division numbers 46,500.
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.
The number of his army was forty-six thousand, five hundred.
and he has 46,500 men.
And his host, and the nomber thereof sixe and fourty thousand and fiue hundreth.
and his host, and its numbered ones, [are] six and forty thousand and five hundred.
His division, and those who were counted of it, were forty-six thousand five hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of it were forty and six thousand and five hundred.
And the whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were forty-six thousand five hundred.
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Numbers 2:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
וּ/פְקֻדָ֑י/ו
שִׁשָּׁ֧ה
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֛ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
מֵאֽוֹת
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Conj | N-cs | Suff
וּ/פְקֻדָ֑י/ו
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
שִׁשָּׁ֧ה
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֛ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:11
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
Conj | N-cs | Suff
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
וּ/פְקֻדָ֑י/ו
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
שִׁשָּׁ֧ה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֛ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Conj | Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וַ/חֲמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
Study Notes — Numbers 2:11
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Context — The Order of the Camps
9The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Judah is 186,400; they shall set out first.
10On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,
11and his division numbers 46,500.
12The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, 13and his division numbers 59,300.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 26:7 | These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. |
| 2 | Numbers 1:21 | those registered to the tribe of Reuben numbered 46,500. |
Numbers 2:11 Summary
This verse tells us that the division of Reuben, one of the tribes of Israel, has 46,500 men. This number is part of the larger total of men in the camp of Judah, which is 186,400. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's provision and care for us, as seen in verses like Psalm 23:1-4 and Matthew 6:25-34. By looking at the organization of the Israelite camp, we can learn the importance of order and structure in our own lives and communities, just as it is written in Exodus 18:13-27.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 46,500 in Numbers 2:11?
The number 46,500 represents the size of the division of Reuben, one of the tribes of Israel, as they camped in the wilderness. This number is part of the larger total of 186,400 men in the camp of Judah, as mentioned in Numbers 2:9.
Who is the leader of the Reubenites mentioned in Numbers 2:10?
The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur, as stated in Numbers 2:10, and his division numbers 46,500, according to Numbers 2:11.
How does the size of Reuben's division compare to other tribes?
Reuben's division of 46,500 is smaller than the division of Simeon, which numbers 59,300, as mentioned in Numbers 2:13, but it is still a significant part of the overall Israelite army.
What can we learn from the organization of the Israelite camp?
The organization of the Israelite camp, with each tribe having its own division and leader, demonstrates the importance of order and structure in the community of God's people, as seen in Numbers 2:1-34 and supported by principles found in Exodus 18:13-27 and Deuteronomy 1:9-18.
Reflection Questions
- What does the size of Reuben's division reveal about God's provision and care for His people?
- How can I apply the principles of organization and structure seen in the Israelite camp to my own life and community?
- What can I learn from the leadership of Elizur son of Shedeur, and how can I apply those lessons to my own leadership roles?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, just as the Israelites did as they camped in the wilderness?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:11
And his host,.... That is, the host of Reuben, as distinct from his camp, of which it was only a part, and of which Elizur was captain; and those that were numbered thereof, [were] forty and six thousand and five hundred.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:11
On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur. On the south side ... the standard of the camp of Reuben.