Numbers 2:24

Verse

The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Ephraim is 108,100; they shall set out third.

American Standard Version (1901)

All that were numbered of the camp of Ephraim were a hundred thousand and eight thousand and a hundred, according to their hosts. And they shall set forth third.

Bible in Basic English

The number of all the armies of Ephraim was a hundred and eight thousand, one hundred. They go forward third.

Free Bible Version

So the total number of men in the area of the camp of Ephraim is 108,100. They shall march out in third place

King James (Authorized) Version

All that were numbered of the camp of Ephraim were an hundred thousand and eight thousand and an hundred, throughout their armies. And they shall go forward in the third rank.

One Unity Resource Bible

“All who were counted of the camp of Ephraim [Fruit] were one hundred eight thousand one hundred, according to their divisions. They shall set out third.

Translation for Translators

So there will be 108,100 troops on the west side of the Sacred Tent. Those three tribes will follow the second group, behind the descendants of Levi.

Unlocked Literal Bible

All those numbered in the camp of Ephraim is 108,100. They will set out third.

Noah Webster Bible

All that were numbered of the camp of Ephraim, were a hundred thousand and eight thousand and a hundred, throughout their armies: and they shall go forward in the third rank.

World English Bible

“All who were counted of the camp of Ephraim were one hundred eight thousand one hundred, according to their divisions. They shall set out third.

Young's Literal Translation

All those numbered of the camp of Ephraim [are] a hundred thousand, and eight thousand, and a hundred, by their hosts; and they journey third.

Context

The Order of the Camps

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.

Summary

In Numbers 2:24, the arrangement of the tribes of Israel around the tabernacle is detailed, with the tribe of Asher positioned to camp on the north side. This organization was crucial for the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness, emphasizing order, unity, and reverence for the presence of God in their midst. Each tribe had a specific place and role, highlighting the importance of structure and cooperation in fulfilling God's purposes. This verse showcases the divine guidance and intentionality in the positioning of the tribes, reflecting God's sovereignty and care for His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

All that were numbered of the camp of Ephraim were an hundred thousand and eight thousand and an hundred, throughout their armies,.... 108,100 men. Which was the smallest of all the camps, and near eighty thousand fewer than the camp of Judah, Num 2:9, and they shall go forward in the third rank; and which was the first following the tabernacle.