Numbers 2:16

Verse

The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben is 151,450; they shall set out second.

American Standard Version (1901)

All that were numbered of the camp of Reuben were a hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, according to their hosts. And they shall set forth second.

Bible in Basic English

The number of all the armies of Reuben together came to a hundred and fifty-one thousand, four hundred and fifty. They go forward second.

Free Bible Version

So the total number of men in the area of the camp of Reuben is 151,450. They shall march out in second place.

King James (Authorized) Version

All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were an hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies. And they shall set forth in the second rank.

One Unity Resource Bible

“All who were counted of the camp of Reuben [See, a son!] were one hundred fifty-one thousand four hundred fifty, according to their armies. They shall set out second.

Translation for Translators

So there will be 151,450 troops on the south side of the Sacred Tent. Those three tribes will follow the first group when the Israelis travel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The number of all the men assigned to the camp of Reuben, according to their divisions, is 151,450. They will set out second.

Noah Webster Bible

All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were a hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies: and they shall move forward in the second rank.

World English Bible

“All who were counted of the camp of Reuben were one hundred fifty-one thousand four hundred fifty, according to their armies. They shall set out second.

Young's Literal Translation

All those numbered of the camp of Reuben [are] a hundred thousand, and one and fifty thousand, and four hundred and fifty, by their hosts; and they journey second.

Context

The Order of the Camps

¹⁵and his division numbers 45,650.¹⁶The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben is 151,450; they shall set out second.

Summary

In Numbers 2:16, the tribe of Gad is assigned to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, along with the tribes of Reuben and Simeon. This positioning was part of the detailed instructions given by God to Moses for organizing the Israelites' camp as they journeyed through the wilderness. Each tribe had a specific place and role, emphasizing order, unity, and obedience to God's commands. This verse highlights the importance of structure and cooperation within the community of believers, as well as the significance of following God's guidance in all aspects of life.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And all that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were an hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies,.... 151,450 men. Putting Reuben's host, and the hosts of Simeon and Gad together, Num 2:13, which was much lesser than the preceding camp, being 34,500 fewer in number: and they shall set forth in the second rank: they in journeying moving next to the camp of Judah, and before the tabernacle; for though, while encamped, the camp of Reuben lay on the south, or right side of it, yet, when marching, went before it.