These were the clans of Judah, and their registration numbered 76,500.
Parallel translations
- WEB These are the families of Judah according to those who were counted of them, seventy-six thousand five hundred.
- KJV These are the families of Judah according to those that were numbered of them, threescore and sixteen thousand and five hundred.
- NKJV These are the families of Judah according to those who were numbered of them: seventy-six thousand five hundred.
- NASB These are the families of Judah by those who were numbered of them, 76,500.
- NLT These were the clans of Judah. Their registered troops numbered 76,500.
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Quick answer
The tribe of Judah numbers seventy-six thousand five hundred, the largest of the tribes. Its size reflects Judah's growing prominence.
Overview
Judah's count, the highest among the tribes, marks its rising leadership among God's people. This prominence accords with Jacob's blessing that the scepter would belong to Judah. The large number anticipates the tribe's central role and its destiny as the line of David and of Christ the King.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Num 2:3–4On 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,
- Num 1:26–27From the sons of Judah, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army,
- 1 Chr 5:2And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.
- Heb 7:14For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.
- Gen 49:8Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you.
- Ps 115:14May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.
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In the wilderness Christ is the water from the rock, the bronze serpent lifted up that the dying might look and live (John 3:14), and the star and scepter that Balaam saw rising out of Jacob.
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