Numbers 2:9
Numbers 2:9 in Multiple Translations
The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Judah is 186,400; they shall set out first.
All that were numbered in the camp of Judah were an hundred thousand and fourscore thousand and six thousand and four hundred, throughout their armies. These shall first set forth.
All that were numbered of the camp of Judah were a hundred thousand and fourscore thousand and six thousand and four hundred, according to their hosts. They shall set forth first.
The number of all the armies of Judah was a hundred and eighty-six thousand, four hundred. They go forward first.
So the total number of men in the area of the camp of Judah is 186,400. When it's time to march out, they are the ones who will lead.
The whole nomber of the hoste of Iudah are an hundreth fourescore and sixe thousande, and foure hundreth according to their armies: they shall first set foorth.
all those numbered of the camp of Judah [are] a hundred thousand, and eighty thousand, and six thousand, and four hundred, by their hosts; they journey first.
“All who were counted of the camp of Judah were one hundred eighty-six thousand four hundred, according to their divisions. They shall set out first.
All that were numbered in the camp of Judah were a hundred thousand and eighty thousand and six thousand and four hundred throughout their armies: these shall first move forward.
All that were numbered in the camp of Juda, were a hundred and eighty-six thousand four hundred: and they by their troops shall march first.
So there will be 86,400 troops on the east side of the Sacred Tent. Whenever the Israelis move to a new location, those three tribes must go in front of the others.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:9
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Numbers 2:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּֽל
הַ/פְּקֻדִ֞ים
לְ/מַחֲנֵ֣ה
יְהוּדָ֗ה
מְאַ֨ת
אֶ֜לֶף
וּ/שְׁמֹנִ֥ים
אֶ֛לֶף
וְ/שֵֽׁשֶׁת
אֲלָפִ֥ים
וְ/אַרְבַּע
מֵא֖וֹת
לְ/צִבְאֹתָ֑/ם
רִאשֹׁנָ֖ה
יִסָּֽעוּ
כָּֽל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/פְּקֻדִ֞ים
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Art | V-Qal-Inf-c
לְ/מַחֲנֵ֣ה
machăneh
H4264
camp
Prep | N-cs
יְהוּדָ֗ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
מְאַ֨ת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אֶ֜לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנִ֥ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
eighty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֛לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/שֵֽׁשֶׁת
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
אֲלָפִ֥ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/אַרְבַּע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
לְ/צִבְאֹתָ֑/ם
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Prep | N-cp | Suff
רִאשֹׁנָ֖ה
riʼshôwn
H7223
first
Adj
יִסָּֽעוּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:9
כָּֽל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/פְּקֻדִ֞ים
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
Art | V-Qal-Inf-c
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.
לְ/מַחֲנֵ֣ה
machăneh
H4264
"camp"
Prep | N-cs
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
יְהוּדָ֗ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
מְאַ֨ת
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.
אֶ֜לֶף
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.
וּ/שְׁמֹנִ֥ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
"eighty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means eighty or eightieth, used in numbers and counting. It appears in the Bible to describe quantities and ages. In Genesis and other books, it is used to count people, animals, and years.
Definition: 1) eighty, fourscore 1a) eighty (as cardinal number) 1b) eightieth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: eighty(-ieth), fourscore. See also: Genesis 5:25; 2 Kings 19:35; Psalms 90:10.
אֶ֛לֶף
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/שֵֽׁשֶׁת
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
אֲלָפִ֥ים
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/אַרְבַּע
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.
מֵא֖וֹת
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.
לְ/צִבְאֹתָ֑/ם
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
Prep | N-cp | 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.
רִאשֹׁנָ֖ה
riʼshôwn
H7223
"first"
Adj
This word means 'first' or 'primary', referring to something that comes before others in time, place, or rank. It is used to describe the first or most important thing in a series or list.
Definition: : first adj 1) first, primary, former 1a) former (of time) 1a1) ancestors 1a2) former things 1b) foremost (of location) 1c) first (in time) 1d) first, chief (in degree) adv 2) first, before, formerly, at first
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ancestor, (that were) before(-time), beginning, eldest, first, fore(-father) (-most), former (thing), of old time, past. See also: Genesis 8:13; 1 Chronicles 27:3; Psalms 79:8.
יִסָּֽעוּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
Study Notes — Numbers 2:9
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Context — The Order of the Camps
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, 11and his division numbers 46,500.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 10:14 | First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. |
Numbers 2:9 Summary
This verse tells us that the tribe of Judah had a very large number of men, 186,400, and they were chosen to set out first on the journey through the wilderness. This shows that God was with them and was guiding them, just like He guides us today (Psalm 32:8). The tribe of Judah was an important part of the Israelite community, and their example can teach us about the importance of trusting and following God's plan for our lives (Proverbs 3:5-6). By following God's instructions and trusting in His provision, we can move forward with confidence and faith, just like the tribe of Judah did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the tribe of Judah chosen to set out first?
The tribe of Judah was chosen to set out first because of their large numbers and their leadership role, as seen in Numbers 2:9, and also because Judah was the tribe from which Jesus Christ would come, as prophesied in Genesis 49:10 and fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-17.
What is the significance of the number 186,400 in this verse?
The number 186,400 represents the total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Judah, showing God's provision and blessing on this tribe, and highlighting their importance in the Israelite community, as also seen in Numbers 1:26-27.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Numbers?
This verse is part of the larger context of the book of Numbers, which describes the organization and journey of the Israelites in the wilderness, and sets the stage for their eventual entry into the Promised Land, as described in Deuteronomy 1:1-3 and Joshua 1:1-9.
What can we learn from the tribe of Judah's example in this verse?
We can learn from the tribe of Judah's example the importance of leadership, obedience, and faithfulness, as they followed God's instructions and set out first, trusting in His guidance and provision, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 37:3-7.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'set out first' in our own lives, and how can we trust God to lead us?
- How does the concept of 'divisions' and 'camps' in this verse relate to our own sense of community and belonging?
- What role does faith and trust play in our ability to move forward, even when the journey ahead is uncertain?
- How can we apply the principles of leadership and obedience seen in the tribe of Judah to our own lives and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:9
All that were numbered in the camp of Judah [were] an hundred thousand and fourscore thousand and six thousand and four hundred, throughout their armies,.... 186,400 men.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:9
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 2:9
This was the most numerous camp, because they marched first, as being placed on the east and going towards the east, and because they guarded the sanctuary.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 2:9
9. These shall first set forth — Literally, pull up (stakes) first: the first to break up camp and march was to be Judah’s grand division. Mr.
Sermons on Numbers 2:9
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Role of Spiritual Warfare as Preparation for a Spiritual Awakening by Harold Vaughan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of an evil conscience and how it manifests in bitter thoughts. He shares a powerful testimony of a man who had harbored hatred to |