Numbers 2:23
Numbers 2:23 in Multiple Translations
and his division numbers 35,400.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.
The number of his army was thirty-five thousand, four hundred.
and he has 35,400 men.
And his host, and the nomber of the were fiue and thirtie thousand and foure hundreth.
and his host, and their numbered ones, [are] five and thirty thousand and four hundred.
His army, and those who were counted of them, were thirty-five thousand four hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.
And the whole army of his fighting men, that were reckoned up, were thirty-five thousand four hundred.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:23
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Numbers 2:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
חֲמִשָּׁ֧ה
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֛ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וְ/אַרְבַּ֥ע
מֵאֽוֹת
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Conj | N-cs | Suff
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
חֲמִשָּׁ֧ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֛ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/אַרְבַּ֥ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:23
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.
חֲמִשָּׁ֧ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
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.
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֛ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Conj | Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
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.
וְ/אַרְבַּ֥ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Conj | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
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 2:23
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Context — The Order of the Camps
21and his division numbers 32,200.
22Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,
23and his division numbers 35,400.
24The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Ephraim is 108,100; they shall set out third. 25On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:37 | those registered to the tribe of Benjamin numbered 35,400. |
| 2 | Numbers 26:41 | These were the clans of Benjamin, and their registration numbered 45,600. |
Numbers 2:23 Summary
[This verse tells us that the Benjamite division has 35,400 men, which is a significant number and demonstrates God's provision and care for the Israelites. The organization of the Israelite camp, with each tribe having its own division and leader, shows us God's order and provision, as seen in Numbers 2:1-34 and supported by Deuteronomy 23:14. This attention to detail reflects God's character and care for His people, as described in Psalm 139:17-18. By studying this verse, we can learn about God's power and provision, and apply the principles of organization and order to our own lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it important to know the number of people in each tribe's division?
Knowing the number of people in each tribe's division helps us understand the magnitude of God's provision and care for the Israelites, as seen in Numbers 2:23 and supported by Exodus 12:37, which describes the large number of people who left Egypt.
How does the size of the Benjamite division compare to other tribes?
The Benjamite division, with 35,400 men, is one of the larger divisions, as seen in Numbers 2:23, and this size is significant in the context of the entire Israelite army, as described in Numbers 1:46.
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 God's order and provision, as described in Numbers 2:1-34 and supported by Deuteronomy 23:14, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sense of order and purity in the camp.
How does this verse relate to the bigger picture of God's plan for the Israelites?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of God's plan to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, as described in Exodus 3:8 and Deuteronomy 1:8, and the organization of the camp is a crucial part of that plan, demonstrating God's care and provision for His people.
Reflection Questions
- What does the size of the Benjamite division reveal about God's power and provision?
- How can I apply the principles of organization and order seen in the Israelite camp to my own life and community?
- What can I learn from the leadership of Abidan son of Gideoni, and how can I apply those lessons to my own leadership roles?
- How does the attention to detail in this verse, such as the specific number of people in the Benjamite division, reflect God's character and care for His people?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:23
And his host, c. That is, the host of Benjamin and those that were numbered of them, [were] thirty and five thousand and four hundred. 35,400 men.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:23
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.