Numbers 1:37
New International Version
The number from the tribe of Benjamin was 35,400.

New Living Translation


English Standard Version
those listed of the tribe of Benjamin were 35,400.

Berean Standard Bible
those registered to the tribe of Benjamin numbered 35,400.

King James Bible
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Benjamin, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.

New King James Version
those who were numbered of the tribe of Benjamin were thirty-five thousand four hundred.

New American Standard Bible
their numbered men of the tribe of Benjamin were 35,400.

NASB 1995
their numbered men of the tribe of Benjamin were 35,400.

NASB 1977
their numbered men, of the tribe of Benjamin, were 35,400.

Legacy Standard Bible
their numbered men of the tribe of Benjamin were 35,400.

Amplified Bible
those of the tribe of Benjamin numbered 35,400.

Christian Standard Bible
those registered for the tribe of Benjamin numbered 35,400.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
those registered for the tribe of Benjamin numbered 35,400.

American Standard Version
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Benjamin, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.

English Revised Version
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Benjamin, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The total for the tribe of Benjamin was 35,400.

International Standard Version
Those registered with the tribe of Benjamin numbered 35,400.

Majority Standard Bible
those registered to the tribe of Benjamin numbered 35,400.

NET Bible
Those of them who were numbered from the tribe of Benjamin were 35,400.

New Heart English Bible
those who were numbered of them, of the tribe of Benjamin, were thirty-five thousand four hundred.

Webster's Bible Translation
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Benjamin, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.

World English Bible
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Benjamin, were thirty-five thousand four hundred.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
their numbered ones, for the tribe of Benjamin, [are] thirty-five thousand and four hundred.

Young's Literal Translation
their numbered ones, for the tribe of Benjamin, are five and thirty thousand and four hundred.

Smith's Literal Translation
They being reviewed for the tribe of Benjamin, five and thirty thousand and four hundred.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thirty-five thousand four hundred.

Catholic Public Domain Version
there were thirty-five thousand four hundred.

New American Bible
those enrolled from the tribe of Benjamin were thirty-five thousand four hundred.

New Revised Standard Version
those enrolled of the tribe of Benjamin were thirty-five thousand four hundred.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The number of the tribe of Benjamin was thirty-five thousand and four hundred.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The number of them of the tribe of Benyamin: thirty and five thousand and four hundred.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Benjamin, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the numbering of them of the tribe of Benjamin, was thirty-five thousand and four hundred.

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Context
The Number of Every Tribe
36From the sons of Benjamin, 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, 37those registered to the tribe of Benjamin numbered 35,400. 38From the sons of Dan, 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,…

Cross References
Numbers 26:41
These were the clans of Benjamin, and their registration numbered 45,600.

Genesis 46:21
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.

1 Chronicles 7:6-12
The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. / The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. / The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons. ...

1 Chronicles 12:29
From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time.

1 Chronicles 27:22
and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.

Deuteronomy 33:12
Concerning Benjamin he said: “May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long, and upon His shoulders he rests.”

Judges 20:15-17
On that day the Benjamites mobilized 26,000 swordsmen from their cities, in addition to the 700 select men of Gibeah. / Among all these soldiers there were 700 select left-handers, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair without missing. / The Israelites, apart from Benjamin, mobilized 400,000 swordsmen, each one an experienced warrior.

1 Samuel 9:1-2
Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.

1 Samuel 10:20-21
Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. / Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.

1 Kings 12:21
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.

2 Chronicles 17:17
From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 armed with bows and shields;

Psalm 80:1-2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth / before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Rally Your mighty power and come to save us.

Ezekiel 48:6
Reuben will have one portion bordering the territory of Ephraim from east to west.

Ezekiel 48:22
So the Levitical property and the city property will lie in the center of the area belonging to the prince—the area between the borders of Judah and Benjamin.

Revelation 7:8
from the tribe of Zebulun 12,000, from the tribe of Joseph 12,000, and from the tribe of Benjamin 12,000.


Treasury of Scripture

Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Benjamin, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.

Numbers 2:23
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.

Numbers 26:41
These are the sons of Benjamin after their families: and they that were numbered of them were forty and five thousand and six hundred.

Judges 20:44-46
And there fell of Benjamin eighteen thousand men; all these were men of valour…

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those registered to the tribe of Benjamin
The tribe of Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. This tribe held a unique position among the tribes due to its small size and its later significant role in Israel's history. Benjamin's territory was strategically located between the powerful tribes of Judah and Ephraim, which often placed it at the center of political and military events. The tribe of Benjamin is notable for producing several key figures in biblical history, including King Saul, the first king of Israel, and the Apostle Paul, originally named Saul. The registration mentioned here is part of a census commanded by God to Moses, which was conducted in the wilderness of Sinai. This census was primarily for military purposes, counting men able to go to war.

numbered 35,400
The specific number of 35,400 reflects the men of fighting age, twenty years and older, who were able to serve in the army. This number is relatively small compared to some of the other tribes, highlighting Benjamin's status as one of the smaller tribes. Despite its size, the tribe of Benjamin was known for its fierce warriors, as seen in later biblical narratives such as the story of the Benjamite warriors in Judges 20. The precise counting of the tribes underscores the importance of order and organization in the Israelite camp, as well as the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham regarding the multiplication of his descendants. This census also foreshadows the future role of Benjamin in Israel's monarchy and its eventual integration into the southern kingdom of Judah after the division of the united monarchy.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Tribe of Benjamin
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. Known for its warriors and later for being the tribe of King Saul and the Apostle Paul.

2. Census of Israel
The event in which Moses and Aaron, under God's command, conducted a census of the Israelite men able to go to war. This was part of preparing the Israelites for their journey and battles in the Promised Land.

3. Wilderness of Sinai
The location where the census took place. It was a significant period of testing and preparation for the Israelites as they journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Order
The census reflects God's order and structure for His people. It reminds us that God is a God of order, not chaos, and He has a plan for each of us.

Identity and Heritage
The tribe of Benjamin's inclusion in the census underscores the importance of knowing our spiritual heritage. As Christians, understanding our identity in Christ is crucial.

Preparedness for Spiritual Battles
Just as the Israelites were counted and prepared for physical battles, we must be spiritually prepared for the battles we face in life. This involves being equipped with the Word of God and prayer.

Community and Accountability
The census was a communal activity that involved accountability. In our Christian walk, being part of a community where we are accountable to one another is vital for growth and support.

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Hebrew
those registered
פְּקֻדֵיהֶ֖ם (pə·qu·ḏê·hem)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

to the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֣ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Benjamin
בִנְיָמִ֑ן (ḇin·yā·min)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites

numbered 35,400.
חֲמִשָּׁ֧ה (ḥă·miš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 2568: Five


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