The total of the numbered men of the camp of Ephraim: 108,100, by their armies. And they shall set out third.
Parallel translations
- WEB “All who were counted of the camp of Ephraim were one hundred eight thousand one hundred, according to their divisions. They shall set out third.
- KJV All that were numbered of the camp of Ephraim were an hundred thousand and eight thousand and an hundred, throughout their armies. And they shall go forward in the third rank.
- BSB The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Ephraim is 108,100; they shall set out third.
- NKJV “All who were numbered according to their armies of the forces with Ephraim, one hundred and eight thousand one hundred—they shall be the third to break camp.
- NLT So the total of all the troops on Ephraim’s side of the camp is 108,100. These three tribes will be third in line whenever the Israelites travel. [25-26] “The divisions of Dan, Asher, and Naphtali are to camp on the north side of the Tabernacle, beneath their family banners. These are the names of the tribes, their leaders, and the numbers of their registered troops: Tribe Leader NumberDan Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai 62,700 [27-28] Asher Pagiel son of Ocran 41,500 [29-30] Naphtali Ahira son of Enan 53,400
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Quick answer
The whole western camp of Ephraim totaled 108,100 and marched third. God assigned both place and marching order to maintain holy order.
Overview
This sums the three western tribes and fixes their position in the line of march as the third division. Such structure ensured that the journey through the wilderness proceeded without chaos. The orderliness of the camp reflects the character of God, who arranges His people purposefully as they journey toward the promised rest, a journey ultimately fulfilled in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Num 10:22The standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their armies. Elishama the son of Ammihud was over his army.
- Num 2:9All who were counted of the camp of Judah were one hundred eighty-six thousand four hundred, according to their divisions. They shall set out first.
- Num 2:16“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.
- Ps 80:2Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, stir up your might! Come to save us!
- Num 2:31“All who were counted of the camp of Dan were one hundred fifty-seven thousand six hundred. They shall set out last by their standards.”
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