Numbers 2:26

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and his division numbers 62,700.

American Standard Version (1901)

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred.

Bible in Basic English

The number of his army was sixty-two thousand, seven hundred.

Free Bible Version

and he has 62,700 men.

King James (Authorized) Version

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred.

One Unity Resource Bible

His division, and those who were counted of them, were sixty-two thousand seven hundred.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The number in his division is 62,700.

Noah Webster Bible

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were sixty and two thousand and seven hundred.

World English Bible

His division, and those who were counted of them, were sixty-two thousand seven hundred.

Young's Literal Translation

and his host, and their numbered ones, [are] two and sixty thousand and seven hundred.

Context

The Order of the Camps

²⁵On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,²⁶and his division numbers 62,700.

Summary

In Numbers 2:26, the verse describes the arrangement of the Gershonite clan within the camp of the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. The Gershonites were assigned to camp on the west side of the tabernacle, alongside the clans of Ephraim and Manasseh. This positioning signified their role in carrying the curtains and coverings of the tabernacle as the Israelites traveled. The detailed instructions for the organization of the camp highlight the order and structure that God intended for His people, emphasizing the importance of each clan's specific duties and responsibilities.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And his host,.... That is, the host of Dan: and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred. 62,700 men, which agrees with the account of this tribe in Num 1:39.

Numbers 2:26

The Order of the Camps

²⁵On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,²⁶and his division numbers 62,700.

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Berean Standard Bible

and his division numbers 62,700.

American Standard Version (1901)

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred.

Bible in Basic English

The number of his army was sixty-two thousand, seven hundred.

Free Bible Version

and he has 62,700 men.

King James (Authorized) Version

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred.

One Unity Resource Bible

His division, and those who were counted of them, were sixty-two thousand seven hundred.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The number in his division is 62,700.

Noah Webster Bible

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were sixty and two thousand and seven hundred.

World English Bible

His division, and those who were counted of them, were sixty-two thousand seven hundred.

Young's Literal Translation

and his host, and their numbered ones, [are] two and sixty thousand and seven hundred.