Numbers 2:13
Numbers 2:13 in Multiple Translations
and his division numbers 59,300.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.
The number of his army was fifty-nine thousand, three hundred.
and he has 59,300 men.
And his hoste, and the nomber of them, nine and fiftie thousand and three hundreth.
and his host, and their numbered ones, [are] nine and fifty thousand and three hundred.
His division, and those who were counted of them, were fifty-nine thousand three hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.
And the whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were fifty-nine thousand three hundred.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:13
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Numbers 2:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
תִּשְׁעָ֧ה
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וּ/שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
מֵאֽוֹת
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Conj | N-cs | Suff
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
תִּשְׁעָ֧ה
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וּ/שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:13
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/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
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.
תִּשְׁעָ֧ה
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
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.
וּ/שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
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 2:13
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Context — The Order of the Camps
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 26:14 | These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men. |
| 2 | Numbers 1:23 | those registered to the tribe of Simeon numbered 59,300. |
Numbers 2:13 Summary
The verse Numbers 2:13 tells us that the division of Simeon, led by Shelumiel, has 59,300 people. This shows us that God is very organized and has a plan for everything, just like He did when He created the world (Genesis 1:1) and when He gave instructions to Moses (Exodus 25:1-31:18). We can learn from this that God values order and structure, and we should strive to live our lives in a way that honors Him, following His commands and trusting in His sovereignty (Psalm 119:1-176). By doing so, we can experience the unity and cooperation that the Israelites had in their camp, and that we are called to have in the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-31).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible provide specific numbers for each division in Numbers 2:13?
The Bible provides these numbers to demonstrate God's attention to detail and organization, as seen in Numbers 2:13, where the division of Simeon numbers 59,300, highlighting the importance of order and structure in the Israelite camp, as also emphasized in Exodus 18:13-27 and Numbers 1:1-54.
What can we learn from the size of Simeon's division in comparison to other tribes?
Comparing the size of Simeon's division to others, such as Reuben's in Numbers 2:11, shows that God has uniquely blessed and grown each tribe, and we can trust in His sovereignty, as stated in Genesis 12:2 and Psalm 127:3-5.
How does the organization of the Israelite camp relate to our lives as believers today?
The organization of the camp, with each tribe having its own place, reminds us of the importance of unity and cooperation in the body of Christ, as taught in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Ephesians 4:1-16.
What role did the leaders of the tribes, like Shelumiel, play in the organization of the camp?
The leaders, such as Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai for the Simeonites, were responsible for guiding their tribes and ensuring they followed God's instructions, as seen in Numbers 2:12 and Numbers 1:5-15, demonstrating the importance of leadership and obedience to God's commands, as also seen in Joshua 1:7-9.
Reflection Questions
- What does the specific number of Simeon's division, 59,300, reveal about God's character and attention to detail?
- How can I apply the principle of organization and structure, seen in the Israelite camp, to my own life and relationships?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, like the Israelites did, when facing uncertainty or challenges in my life?
- What role do leaders play in guiding and directing their communities, and how can I support and pray for my own leaders?
- How can I contribute to the unity and cooperation within my own church or community, just as the tribes worked together in the Israelite camp?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:13
And his host,.... That is, the host of Simeon: and those that were numbered of them, [were] fifty and nine thousand and three hundred. 59,300 men; the same as in Numbers 1:23.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:13
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.