His division, and those who were counted of them, were fifty-nine thousand three hundred.
Parallel translations
- KJV And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.
- BSB and his division numbers 59,300.
- NKJV And his army was numbered at fifty-nine thousand three hundred.
- NASB and his army, their numbered men: 59,300.
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Quick answer
Simeon's army numbers 59,300. The tribe's strength is recorded.
Overview
Simeon's total adds to the southern division led by Reuben. The figure matches the earlier census, confirming the consistency of the count. The number reflects God's provision of strength even for a tribe that would later decline sharply.
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