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Numbers 2

Numbers 2:9

The Order of the Camps · Numbers 2:1–34
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Translations

Modern
The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Judah is 186,400; they shall set out first.
Traditional
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.
Literal
All who were numbered of the forces with Judah were a hundred thousand and eighty thousand and six thousand and four hundred, according to their armies. They shall set out first.
Latin
Universi qui in castris Judæ enumerati sunt, fuerunt centum octoginta sex millia quadringenti: et per turmas suas primi egredientur.

Original

Hebrew
English
The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Judah is 186,400; they shall set out first.

Notes

Numbers 2:3–9

The tribes of Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun camped in the most important spot on the east side of the Tent of Meeting. They led when Israel traveled. This largest tribal group had 186,400 people. It could protect the holy tent and its assistants very well.

Numbers 2:1–34

Israel organized its camps by tribal groups. This probably addressed social status, water access, and security for the Tent of Meeting. This tent represented the Lord's presence. The Egyptian army from around the same time period used a similar defensive formation to protect holy objects during their battle campaigns.

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Deuteronomy, Book of Genealogy Numbers, Book of Tabernacle

Topics

Amminadab: Father-In-Law of Aaron: Father of Nashon Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Order of Encamping During The Tribes of Israel: Encamped in Their Divisions and by Their Standards Round The Tribe of Judah: Place of, in Encampments and the March