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for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />His division numbers 46,500.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />his company as listed being 46,500.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and his division numbers 46,500.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, <i>were</i> forty and six thousand and five hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And his army was numbered at forty-six thousand five hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and his army, their numbered men: 46,500.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and his army, even their numbered men, 46,500.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and his army, even their numbered men, 46,500.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and his army, even his numbered men, 46,500.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and his army as numbered totaled 46,500.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His military division numbers 46,500.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His military division numbers 46,500. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The total number of men in his army is 46,500.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Those in his division number 46,500.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and his division numbers 46,500.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Those numbered in his division are 46,500.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />His division, and those who were numbered of it, were forty-six thousand five hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And his host, and those that were numbered of it were forty and six thousand and five hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />His division, and those who were counted of it, were forty-six thousand five hundred. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and his host, and its numbered ones, [are] forty-six thousand and five hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and his host, and its numbered ones, are six and forty thousand and five hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And his army, and they being reviewed, six and forty thousand and five hundred.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were forty-six thousand five hundred. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the entire army of his fighting men, who were numbered, were forty-six thousand five hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and the enrollment of his company is forty-six thousand five hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />with a company as enrolled of forty-six thousand five hundred.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the number of his host was forty-six thousand and five hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the number of his army: forty and six thousand and five hundred.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and his host, and those that were numbered thereof, forty and six thousand and five hundred;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />His forces that were numbered, were forty-six thousand and five hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/2-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=479" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/2.htm">The Order of the Camps</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur, <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ū·ṣə·ḇā·’ōw (Conj-w:: N-csc:: 3ms) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">and his division</a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: ū·p̄ə·qu·ḏāw (Conj-w:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">numbers</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: šiš·šāh (Number-ms) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">46,500</a> <a href="/hebrew/705.htm" title="705: wə·’ar·bā·‘îm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Forty. Multiple of arba'; forty."></a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’e·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: wa·ḥă·mêš (Conj-w:: Number-fsc) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction."></a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-27.htm">Numbers 1:27</a></span><br />those registered to the tribe of Judah numbered 74,600.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Numbers 10:14</a></span><br />First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3</a></span><br />Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-6.htm">Deuteronomy 33:6</a></span><br />Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-18.htm">Judges 20:18</a></span><br />The Israelites set out, went up to Bethel, and inquired of God, “Who of us shall go up first to fight against the Benjamites?” “Judah will be first,” the LORD replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-4.htm">1 Samuel 8:4-5</a></span><br />So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. / “Look,” they said, “you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king to judge us like all the other nations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-21.htm">1 Kings 12:21</a></span><br />And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-12.htm">2 Kings 14:12</a></span><br />And Judah was routed before Israel, and every man fled to his home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-37</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm">2 Chronicles 13:3</a></span><br />Abijah went into battle with an army of 400,000 chosen men, while Jeroboam drew up in formation against him with 800,000 chosen and mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2-3</a></span><br />Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Luke 3:33</a></span><br />the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Hebrews 7:14</a></span><br />For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-5.htm">Revelation 7:5</a></span><br />From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-21.htm">Numbers 1:21</a></b></br> Those that were numbered of them, <i>even</i> of the tribe of Reuben, <i>were</i> forty and six thousand and five hundred.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/26-7.htm">Numbers 26:7</a></b></br> These <i>are</i> the families of the Reubenites: and they that were numbered of them were forty and three thousand and seven hundred and thirty.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/2-8.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/2-8.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/1-46.htm">Five</a> <a href="/numbers/1-41.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/numbers/1-21.htm">Forty-Six</a> <a href="/numbers/2-8.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/numbers/2-8.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/numbers/2-8.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Six</a> <a href="/numbers/2-8.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/2-13.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/2-13.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/2-15.htm">Five</a> <a href="/numbers/2-15.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/john/2-20.htm">Forty-Six</a> <a href="/numbers/2-13.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/2-13.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/numbers/2-13.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/numbers/2-13.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/numbers/2-13.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/numbers/2-15.htm">Six</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/numbers/2-13.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/2-1.htm">The order of the tribes in their tents.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The census was conducted as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land, ensuring they were organized for both military and community purposes. <p><b>and his division</b><br>The term "division" indicates a military unit or group within the larger Israelite camp. In the context of the Israelite journey, each tribe was organized into divisions for orderly travel and encampment. This organization reflects the structured nature of the Israelite community, emphasizing order and preparation for potential conflicts as they journeyed through hostile territories.<p><b>numbers 46,500</b><br>The specific number of 46,500 men capable of bearing arms highlights the size and strength of the tribe of Simeon at this time. This number is significant when compared to other tribes, as it provides insight into the relative size and potential influence of Simeon within the Israelite community. Historically, the tribe of Simeon was known to be smaller and less prominent than some of the other tribes, which is reflected in later biblical narratives where Simeon is often overshadowed by larger tribes like Judah. This census number also serves as a reminder of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants numerous, as seen in <a href="/genesis/15-5.htm">Genesis 15:5</a>.<br><br>In the broader biblical narrative, the tribe of Simeon does not play a major role in the conquest of Canaan or in the subsequent history of Israel, which may be foreshadowed by their relatively smaller numbers. The tribe's eventual assimilation into the tribe of Judah further underscores their diminished prominence. This census, therefore, not only provides a snapshot of the tribe's size at a specific moment in time but also hints at their future trajectory within the nation of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elizur_son_of_shedeur.htm">Elizur son of Shedeur</a></b><br>Elizur is the leader of the tribe of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel. His name means "God is my rock," indicating a strong reliance on God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_reuben.htm">Tribe of Reuben</a></b><br>Reuben is the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe is known for its size and strength, as indicated by the census number in this verse.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_camp_arrangement.htm">Israelite Camp Arrangement</a></b><br>Numbers 2 describes the arrangement of the Israelite camp around the Tabernacle. Each tribe had a specific position and role, emphasizing order and unity among God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_journey.htm">Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. This journey is a time of testing and preparation for entering the Promised Land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/census.htm">Census</a></b><br>The census was conducted to organize the tribes for both military and religious purposes. It reflects God's order and provision for His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_order_and_structure.htm">God's Order and Structure</a></b><br>God is a God of order, as seen in the precise arrangement of the Israelite camp. This teaches us the importance of structure and organization in our spiritual lives and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_leadership.htm">Significance of Leadership</a></b><br>Elizur's role as a leader highlights the importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to rely on God as their rock, guiding their people with wisdom and faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_the_wilderness.htm">Faithfulness in the Wilderness</a></b><br>The census reflects God's faithfulness in sustaining His people through the wilderness. In our own "wilderness" experiences, we can trust in God's provision and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a></b><br>The arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle symbolizes unity centered on God's presence. As believers, we are called to unity in Christ, with Him at the center of our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_numbers_11_33-34.htm">The sudden plague in Numbers 11:33-34 seems to contradict the merciful nature of God in other passages; how do we reconcile this apparent inconsistency?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_sam_23_8_and_1_chr_11_11_differ.htm">(2 Samuel 23:8 vs 1 Chronicles 11:11) Why do the records conflict on the number of enemies killed (eight hundred vs three hundred)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_chr_13_17_-_is_500k_deaths_symbolic.htm">2 Chronicles 13:17 - Does the claim of 500,000 casualties suggest an exaggerated or symbolic figure rather than literal history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_numbers_2_3-31_figures_plausible.htm">How plausible are the massive population figures in Numbers 2:3-31 when viewed through historical or archaeological evidence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/2-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and his division</span><br /><span class="heb">וּצְבָא֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṣə·ḇā·’ōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">numbers</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפְקֻדָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄ə·qu·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> </span><span class="str2">To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">46,500</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁשָּׁ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(šiš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/2-11.htm">Numbers 2:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/2-11.htm">Numbers 2:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/2-11.htm">Numbers 2:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/2-11.htm">Numbers 2:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/2-11.htm">Numbers 2:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/2-11.htm">Numbers 2:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/2-11.htm">Numbers 2:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/2-11.htm">Numbers 2:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/2-11.htm">Numbers 2:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/2-11.htm">Numbers 2:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/2-11.htm">OT Law: Numbers 2:11 His division and those who were numbered (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/2-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 2:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/2-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 2:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>