Numbers 2:8
Numbers 2:8 in Multiple Translations
and his division numbers 57,400.
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.
The number of his army was fifty-seven thousand, four hundred.
and he has 57,400 men.
And his hoste, and the nomber thereof seuen and fiftie thousand and foure hundreth:
and his host, and its numbered ones, [are] seven and fifty thousand and four hundred;
His division, and those who were counted of it, were fifty-seven thousand four hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of it, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.
And all the army of fighting men of his stock, were fifty-seven thousand four hundred.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:8
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Numbers 2:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
וּ/פְקֻדָ֑י/ו
שִׁבְעָ֧ה
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וְ/אַרְבַּ֥ע
מֵאֽוֹת
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Conj | N-cs | Suff
וּ/פְקֻדָ֑י/ו
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
שִׁבְעָ֧ה
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
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 2:8
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/פְקֻדָ֑י/ו
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.
שִׁבְעָ֧ה
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
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 2:8
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Context — The Order of the Camps
6and his division numbers 54,400.
7Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,
8and his division numbers 57,400.
9The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Judah is 186,400; they shall set out first. 10On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 26:26–27 | These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel. These were the clans of Zebulun, and their registration numbered 60,500. |
| 2 | Numbers 1:31 | those registered to the tribe of Zebulun numbered 57,400. |
Numbers 2:8 Summary
[This verse tells us that there were 57,400 men in the division of the tribe of Zebulun, which is a big number. It shows us that God is faithful to His people and provides for them, just like He promised to the tribe of Zebulun in Genesis 49:13. The leader of the Zebulunites, Eliab son of Helon, was chosen by God to lead his people, just like Moses was chosen to lead the Israelites (Exodus 3:10). This reminds us that God is always with us and cares about every detail of our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 57,400 in Numbers 2:8?
The number 57,400 represents the total number of men in the division of the tribe of Zebulun, as they prepared to march in the wilderness (Numbers 2:8). This number is a demonstration of God's faithfulness to the tribe, as promised in Genesis 49:13, where Zebulun is blessed by Jacob.
Why is the tribe of Zebulun's leader, Eliab son of Helon, important in this context?
Eliab son of Helon is the leader of the Zebulunites, and his role is crucial as the tribe prepares to set out in the wilderness, as seen in Numbers 2:7. His leadership is a reminder of God's appointment of leaders, as seen in Exodus 18:21, where Moses selects leaders to assist him.
How does the number of men in Zebulun's division compare to other tribes?
The number of men in Zebulun's division, 57,400, is higher than some tribes, such as the tribe of Simeon, which has 59,300 men (Numbers 2:6 is actually lower than Zebulun), but lower than the total number of men in the camp of Judah, which is 186,400 (Numbers 2:9).
What does this verse reveal about God's character?
This verse reveals God's faithfulness and attention to detail in the lives of His people, as seen in the specific number of men in each tribe (Numbers 2:8). This is reminiscent of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 22:17, where He says that Abraham's descendants will be as numerous as the stars in the sky.
Reflection Questions
- What does the specific number of men in Zebulun's division reveal about God's sovereignty and planning?
- How does the leadership of Eliab son of Helon reflect God's appointment of leaders in our lives today?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of community and unity among God's people?
- How can we apply the concept of God's faithfulness, as seen in this verse, to our own lives and circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:8
And his host,.... That is, the host of Zebulun; and those that were numbered thereof, [were] fifty and seven thousand and four hundred. 57,400 men; see Numbers 1:31.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:8
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred. No JFB commentary on these verses.
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