Numbers 2:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and his division numbers 46,500.

American Standard Version (1901)

And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

Bible in Basic English

The number of his army was forty-six thousand, five hundred.

Free Bible Version

and he has 46,500 men.

King James (Authorized) Version

And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

One Unity Resource Bible

His division, and those who were counted of it, were forty-six thousand five hundred.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The number in his division is 46,500.

Noah Webster Bible

And his host, and those that were numbered of it were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

World English Bible

His division, and those who were counted of it, were forty-six thousand five hundred.

Young's Literal Translation

and his host, and its numbered ones, [are] six and forty thousand and five hundred.

Context

The Order of the Camps

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.

Summary

In Numbers 2:11, the tribe of Dan is instructed to camp on the north side of the tabernacle along with the tribes of Asher and Naphtali. This positioning was part of the detailed organization of the Israelites' camp as they journeyed through the wilderness. Each tribe had a specific location and role to play, demonstrating order, unity, and obedience to God's commands. This verse highlights the importance of structure and cooperation within the community of believers, reflecting God's desire for His people to work together harmoniously for His glory.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

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. 46,500 men; see Num 1:21.

Numbers 2:11

The Order of the Camps

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.

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Berean Standard Bible

and his division numbers 46,500.

American Standard Version (1901)

And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

Bible in Basic English

The number of his army was forty-six thousand, five hundred.

Free Bible Version

and he has 46,500 men.

King James (Authorized) Version

And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

One Unity Resource Bible

His division, and those who were counted of it, were forty-six thousand five hundred.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The number in his division is 46,500.

Noah Webster Bible

And his host, and those that were numbered of it were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

World English Bible

His division, and those who were counted of it, were forty-six thousand five hundred.

Young's Literal Translation

and his host, and its numbered ones, [are] six and forty thousand and five hundred.