Numbers 2:19

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and his division numbers 40,500.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Free Bible Version

and he has 40,500 men.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

His division, and those who were counted of them, were forty thousand five hundred.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The number in his division is 40,500.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

His division, and those who were counted of them, were forty thousand five hundred.

Young's Literal Translation

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

Context

The Order of the Camps

¹⁸On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,¹⁹and his division numbers 40,500.

Summary

In Numbers 2:19, the tribe of Naphtali is instructed to camp on the north side of the tabernacle along with the tribes of Dan and Asher. This positioning was part of the detailed organization of the Israelite camp as they journeyed through the wilderness. Each tribe had a specific location and role to play, emphasizing 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 Ephraim: and those that were numbered of them, were forty thousand and five hundred. 40,500 men. Not his camp, but his host, or the army, which consisted only of his own tribe see Num 1:33.

Numbers 2:19

The Order of the Camps

¹⁸On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,¹⁹and his division numbers 40,500.

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Berean Standard Bible

and his division numbers 40,500.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Free Bible Version

and he has 40,500 men.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

His division, and those who were counted of them, were forty thousand five hundred.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The number in his division is 40,500.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

His division, and those who were counted of them, were forty thousand five hundred.

Young's Literal Translation

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