Numbers 2:30
Numbers 2:30 in Multiple Translations
and his division numbers 53,400.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.
The number of his army was fifty-three thousand, four hundred.
and he has 53,400 men.
And his host and the nomber of them were three and fiftie thousand and foure hundreth.
and his host, and their numbered ones, [are] three and fifty thousand and four hundred.
His division, and those who were counted of them, were fifty-three thousand four hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.
The whole army of his fighting men, were fifty-three thousand four hundred.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:30
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Numbers 2:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
שְׁלֹשָׁ֧ה
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים
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
שְׁלֹשָׁ֧ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
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 2:30
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.
שְׁלֹשָׁ֧ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
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 2:30
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Context — The Order of the Camps
28and his division numbers 41,500.
29Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan,
30and his division numbers 53,400.
31The total number of men in the camp of Dan is 157,600; they shall set out last, under their standards.” 32These are the Israelites, numbered according to their families. The total of those counted in the camps, by their divisions, was 603,550.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:42–43 | From the sons of Naphtali, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, those registered to the tribe of Naphtali numbered 53,400. |
| 2 | Numbers 26:50 | These were the clans of Naphtali, and their registration numbered 45,400. |
Numbers 2:30 Summary
[This verse tells us that the tribe of Naphtali had 53,400 people, which is a big number. It shows that God was keeping His promise to make the Israelites a numerous people, just like He said in Genesis 17:2. The large number of people in the tribe of Naphtali also reminds us that God is powerful and able to provide for His people, as seen in Exodus 1:7 and Psalm 107:38.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the number of people in each tribe important in the book of Numbers?
The number of people in each tribe is important because it shows how God is fulfilling His promise to make the Israelites a numerous people, as stated in Genesis 17:2 and Exodus 1:7.
What can we learn from the fact that each tribe has a different number of people?
We can learn that God has a unique plan and purpose for each tribe, and that He is sovereign over all things, including the size of each tribe, as seen in Numbers 2:30 and Psalm 33:11.
How does the number of people in the tribe of Naphtali compare to other tribes?
The number of people in the tribe of Naphtali, 53,400, is one of the larger tribes, but not the largest, as seen in Numbers 2:30 and Numbers 1:20-43.
What is the significance of the tribe of Naphtali being mentioned after the tribe of Asher?
The significance of the tribe of Naphtali being mentioned after the tribe of Asher is that it shows the order in which the tribes were to camp and march, as stated in Numbers 2:28-31, and is part of God's overall plan for the Israelites, as seen in Numbers 2:1-34 and Deuteronomy 33:23.
Reflection Questions
- What does the large number of people in the tribe of Naphtali say about God's power and provision?
- How can I apply the idea of God's sovereignty over all things, including numbers, to my own life?
- What can I learn from the fact that each tribe had a unique leader and a specific role to play in the Israelites' journey?
- How does the attention to detail in the book of Numbers, including the numbering of each tribe, reflect God's character and nature?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:30
And his host,.... That is, the host of Naphtali; and those that were numbered of them; not that some part of the tribe of Naphtali was numbered, which made up the host Ahira was captain of, but the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:30
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.