Numbers 2:6
New International Version
His division numbers 54,400.

New Living Translation


English Standard Version
his company as listed being 54,400.

Berean Standard Bible
and his division numbers 54,400.

King James Bible
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

New King James Version
And his army was numbered at fifty-four thousand four hundred.

New American Standard Bible
and his army, their numbered men: 54,400.

NASB 1995
and his army, even their numbered men, 54,400.

NASB 1977
and his army, even their numbered men, 54,400.

Legacy Standard Bible
and his army, even his numbered men, 54,400.

Amplified Bible
and his army as numbered totaled 54,400.

Christian Standard Bible
His military division numbers 54,400.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His military division numbers 54,400.

American Standard Version
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

English Revised Version
and his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The total number of men in his army is 54,400.

International Standard Version
Those in his division number 54,400.

Majority Standard Bible
and his division numbers 54,400.

NET Bible
Those numbered in his division are 54,400.

New Heart English Bible
His division, and those who were numbered of it, were fifty-four thousand four hundred.

Webster's Bible Translation
And his host, and those that were numbered of it, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

World English Bible
His division, and those who were counted of it, were fifty-four thousand four hundred.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and his host, and its numbered ones, [are] fifty-four thousand and four hundred.

Young's Literal Translation
and his host, and its numbered ones, are four and fifty thousand and four hundred.

Smith's Literal Translation
And his army, and they being reviewed, four and fifty thousand and four hundred.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the whole number of his fighting men were fifty-four thousand four hundred.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the entire number of his fighting men was fifty-four thousand four hundred.

New American Bible
and the enrollment of his company is fifty-four thousand four hundred.

New Revised Standard Version
with a company as enrolled of fifty-four thousand four hundred.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the number of his host was fifty-four thousand and four hundred.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the number of his army: fifty and four thousand and four hundred.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and his host, even those that were numbered thereof, fifty and four thousand and four hundred;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
His forces that were numbered, were fifty-four thousand and four hundred.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Order of the Camps
5The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar, 6and his division numbers 54,400 7Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,…

Cross References
Numbers 1:7
from Judah, Nahshon son of Amminadab;

Numbers 10:14
First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command.

Numbers 26:20-21
These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah. / And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.

Genesis 49:3
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.

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 33:6
Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.”

Judges 5:14
Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun.

1 Chronicles 12:37
And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.

1 Chronicles 27:16
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;

2 Samuel 20:1
Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!”

Hosea 5:10
The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary stones; I will pour out My fury upon them like water.

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,

Matthew 1:2
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

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,


Treasury of Scripture

And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

Numbers 1:29
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Issachar, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

Numbers 26:25
These are the families of Issachar according to those that were numbered of them, threescore and four thousand and three hundred.

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Numbers 2
1. The order of the tribes in their tents.














and his division Numbers 54,400.
This phrase refers to the census of the tribe of Issachar as they prepared to set out in their encampments around the Tabernacle. The number 54,400 represents the men of war from the tribe of Issachar who were counted as able-bodied soldiers. This census was part of a larger organizational structure that God commanded Moses to implement for the Israelites during their wilderness journey.

The tribe of Issachar was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's son Issachar. In the context of Numbers 2, the tribes are being organized for both military and religious purposes as they journey towards the Promised Land. The specific number of 54,400 indicates the size and strength of Issachar's military division, reflecting God's blessing and the tribe's growth since the family of Jacob entered Egypt.

Historically, the tribe of Issachar was known for its wisdom and understanding of the times, as noted in 1 Chronicles 12:32. This characteristic may have contributed to their significant role in the encampment and their substantial numbers.

The organization of the tribes around the Tabernacle also has theological significance, as it symbolizes God's presence at the center of the Israelite community. Each tribe's position and number were divinely ordained, emphasizing order and obedience to God's commands.

In a broader biblical context, the census and organization of the tribes foreshadow the order and structure found in the New Testament Church, where believers are called to be part of a spiritual army, each with their own gifts and roles within the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

The precise number of 54,400 also underscores the importance of each individual within the community of God's people, as every person was counted and valued in the service of the Lord. This reflects the biblical theme of God's care and provision for His people, ensuring that they are equipped for the journey and battles ahead.
Persons / Places / Events
1. Issachar
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's son Issachar. This tribe is known for its strength and wisdom.

2. Nethanel
The leader of the tribe of Issachar during the time of the wilderness journey. He is responsible for leading his tribe and organizing them according to God's instructions.

3. The Wilderness Camp
The setting for the organization of the Israelite tribes as they journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land. Each tribe had a specific place and role within the camp.

4. The Division
Refers to the specific group of men from the tribe of Issachar who were counted for military purposes, totaling 54,400.

5. The Tabernacle
The central place of worship and God's dwelling among His people during their journey. The arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle symbolizes order and God's presence.
Teaching Points
God's Order and Organization
God is a God of order, and the arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle reflects His desire for structure and purpose in our lives. We should seek to align our lives with His divine order.

The Importance of Leadership
Nethanel's role as a leader of Issachar highlights the importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to guide their people according to God's instructions, emphasizing the need for wisdom and discernment.

Strength in Unity
The large number of men in Issachar's division demonstrates the strength that comes from unity and collective purpose. As believers, we are called to work together in unity for God's kingdom.

Preparedness for Spiritual Battle
The counting of the men for military purposes reminds us of the need to be prepared for spiritual battles. We must equip ourselves with God's Word and be ready to stand firm in faith.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and his division
וּצְבָא֖וֹ (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
וּפְקֻדָ֑יו (ū·p̄ə·qu·ḏāw)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

54,400
אַרְבָּעָ֧ה (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four


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