The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben is 151,450; they shall set out second.
Parallel translations
- WEB “All who were counted of the camp of Reuben were one hundred fifty-one thousand four hundred fifty, according to their armies. They shall set out second.
- KJV All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were an hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies. And they shall set forth in the second rank.
- NKJV “All who were numbered according to their armies of the forces with Reuben, one hundred and fifty-one thousand four hundred and fifty—they shall be the second to break camp.
- NASB The total of the numbered men of the camp of Reuben: 151,450 by their armies. And they shall set out second.
- NLT So the total of all the troops on Reuben’s side of the camp is 151,450. These three tribes will be second in line whenever the Israelites travel.
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Quick answer
Reuben's camp totals 151,450 and is to march second. The southern division follows Judah in the journey.
Overview
The combined southern camp under Reuben is the second to set out, following Judah. Its ordered position maintains the disciplined arrangement of the marching nation. This careful structure reflects God's character as a God of order, who leads His people in peace and purpose.
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Cross-references · 4
- Num 10:18Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.
- Num 2:31The total number of men in the camp of Dan is 157,600; they shall set out last, under their standards.”
- Num 2:9The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Judah is 186,400; they shall set out first.
- Num 2:24The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Ephraim is 108,100; they shall set out third.
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