Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version His division numbers 74,600. New Living Translation English Standard Version his company as listed being 74,600. Berean Standard Bible and his division numbers 74,600. King James Bible And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred. New King James Version And his army was numbered at seventy-four thousand six hundred. New American Standard Bible and his army, their numbered men: 74,600. NASB 1995 and his army, even their numbered men, 74,600. NASB 1977 and his army, even their numbered men, 74,600. Legacy Standard Bible and his army, even their numbered men, 74,600. Amplified Bible and his army as numbered totaled 74,600. Christian Standard Bible His military division numbers 74,600. Holman Christian Standard Bible His military division numbers 74,600. American Standard Version And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred. English Revised Version And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred. GOD'S WORD® Translation The total number of men in his army is 74,600. International Standard Version Those in his division number 74,600. Majority Standard Bible and his division numbers 74,600. NET Bible Those numbered in his division are 74,600. New Heart English Bible His division, and those who were numbered of them, were seventy-four thousand six hundred. Webster's Bible Translation And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were seventy and four thousand and six hundred. World English Bible His division, and those who were counted of them, were seventy-four thousand six hundred. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand his host, and their numbered ones, [are] seventy-four thousand and six hundred. Young's Literal Translation and his host, and their numbered ones, are four and seventy thousand and six hundred. Smith's Literal Translation And his army, and they being reviewed, four and seventy thousand and six hundred. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the whole sum of the fighting men of his stock, were seventy-four thousand six hundred. Catholic Public Domain Version And the entire total of the fighting men from his stock was seventy-four thousand six hundred. New American Bible and the enrollment of his company is seventy-four thousand six hundred. New Revised Standard Version with a company as enrolled of seventy-four thousand six hundred. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the number of his host was seventy-four thousand and six hundred. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the number of his army: seventy and four thousand and six hundred. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and his host, and those that were numbered of them, threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred; Brenton Septuagint Translation His forces that were numbered, were seventy-four thousand and six hundred. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Order of the Camps…3On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the descendants of Judah is Nahshon son of Amminadab, 4and his division numbers 74,600 5The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar,… Cross References Genesis 49:10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. Revelation 7:5 From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, Judges 20:18 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. 1 Chronicles 12:23-40 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. ... Matthew 1:2-3 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. Genesis 29:35 And once more she conceived and gave birth to a son and said, “This time I will praise the LORD.” So she named him Judah. Then Leah stopped having children. 1 Kings 12:20-21 When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David. / 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. Hebrews 7:14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests. Genesis 46:12 The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. 2 Samuel 2:4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” Luke 3:33 the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, Genesis 35:23 The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. 1 Chronicles 5:1-2 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. Deuteronomy 33:7 And concerning Judah he said: “O LORD, hear the cry of Judah and bring him to his people. With his own hands he defends his cause, but may You be a help against his foes.” 2 Chronicles 11:1 When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. Treasury of Scripture And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were three score and fourteen thousand and six hundred. Numbers 1:27 Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Judah, were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred. Numbers 26:22 These are the families of Judah according to those that were numbered of them, threescore and sixteen thousand and five hundred. Jump to Previous Army Division Four Fourteen Host Hundred Numbered Numbers Ones Seventy Seventy-Four Six Thousand ThreescoreJump to Next Army Division Four Fourteen Host Hundred Numbered Numbers Ones Seventy Seventy-Four Six Thousand ThreescoreNumbers 2 1. The order of the tribes in their tents.and his division Numbers 74,600. This phrase refers to the census of the tribe of Judah as they prepared to set out from Mount Sinai. The census was commanded by God to organize the Israelites for their journey and eventual conquest of Canaan. The number 74,600 represents the men of war from the tribe of Judah, aged twenty years and older, who were able to go to battle. This large number signifies Judah's prominence among the tribes, as it was the largest tribe at the time. In biblical context, Judah holds a significant position among the tribes of Israel. Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:8-12 prophesied that Judah would be the leader among his brothers, and this census reflects that leadership role. The tribe of Judah would later become the royal tribe, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, would descend. Geographically, the tribe of Judah was positioned on the east side of the tabernacle, alongside Issachar and Zebulun, forming the first camp to set out during the journey. This strategic placement highlights Judah's leadership and importance in the order of march. Historically, the large number of fighting men from Judah underscores the tribe's strength and potential influence in the conquest of the Promised Land. It also foreshadows the future dominance of the tribe in the history of Israel, particularly during the united monarchy under David and Solomon. Culturally, the census reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of numbering military forces, which was essential for organizing and planning military campaigns. The emphasis on able-bodied men highlights the patriarchal structure of Israelite society, where men were primarily responsible for warfare and protection of the community. In connection to other scripture, the census in Numbers 2 is part of a broader narrative that includes the initial census in Numbers 1 and the later recounting in Numbers 26, which shows the changes in the population of the tribes over time. The tribe of Judah's consistent prominence in these accounts reinforces its central role in Israel's history and God's redemptive plan. Prophetically, the prominence of Judah in the census points to the future coming of the Messiah from this tribe. The large number of warriors can be seen as a type of the spiritual army that Christ would lead, not through physical warfare, but through spiritual victory over sin and death. Persons / Places / Events 1. JudahThe tribe of Judah is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. In the context of Numbers 2, Judah is positioned as the leading tribe in the camp of Israel. 2. Nashon He is the son of Amminadab and the leader of the tribe of Judah during the wilderness period. Nashon is noted for his leadership role and is an ancestor of King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. 3. Israelite Camp The arrangement of the Israelite camp is described in Numbers 2, with each tribe having a specific position around the Tabernacle. Judah is positioned on the east side, leading the march. 4. Wilderness Journey This event refers to the period when the Israelites were traveling from Egypt to the Promised Land, a journey that lasted 40 years due to their disobedience and lack of faith. 5. Census The census mentioned in Numbers 2 is part of a larger effort to organize the Israelites for their journey and battles. It reflects God's order and structure for His people. Teaching Points Leadership and ResponsibilityJudah's position as the leading tribe underscores the importance of leadership and responsibility in God's plan. As Christians, we are called to lead by example and take responsibility in our communities and families. Order and Structure in God's Plan The detailed arrangement of the Israelite camp reflects God's desire for order and structure. In our lives, we should seek to align our actions and decisions with God's orderly design. Faithfulness in the Journey The wilderness journey reminds us of the importance of faithfulness and trust in God's promises, even when the path is difficult. We are encouraged to remain steadfast in our spiritual journey. Heritage and Legacy The lineage of Judah leading to Christ highlights the importance of heritage and legacy. We should consider the spiritual legacy we are building for future generations. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and his divisionוּצְבָא֖וֹ (ū·ṣə·ḇā·’ōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign numbers וּפְקֻדֵיהֶ֑ם (ū·p̄ə·qu·ḏê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit 74,600 אַרְבָּעָ֧ה (’ar·bā·‘āh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 702: Four Links Numbers 2:4 NIVNumbers 2:4 NLT Numbers 2:4 ESV Numbers 2:4 NASB Numbers 2:4 KJV Numbers 2:4 BibleApps.com Numbers 2:4 Biblia Paralela Numbers 2:4 Chinese Bible Numbers 2:4 French Bible Numbers 2:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 2:4 His division and those who were numbered (Nu Num.) |
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