Numbers 2:16
Numbers 2:16 in Multiple Translations
The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben is 151,450; they shall set out second.
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.
All that were numbered of the camp of Reuben were a hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, according to their hosts. And they shall set forth second.
The number of all the armies of Reuben together came to a hundred and fifty-one thousand, four hundred and fifty. They go forward second.
So the total number of men in the area of the camp of Reuben is 151,450. They shall march out in second place.
All the nomber of the campe of Reuben were an hundreth and one and fiftie thousande, and foure hundreth and fiftie according to their armies, and they shall set foorth in the seconde place.
All those numbered of the camp of Reuben [are] a hundred thousand, and one and fifty thousand, and four hundred and fifty, by their hosts; and they journey second.
“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.
All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were a hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies: and they shall move forward in the second rank.
All that were reckoned up in the camp of Ruben, were a hundred and fifty-one thousand four hundred and fifty, by their troops: they shall march in the second place.
So there will be 151,450 troops on the south side of the Sacred Tent. Those three tribes will follow the first group when the Israelis travel.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:16
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Numbers 2:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּֽל
הַ/פְּקֻדִ֞ים
לְ/מַחֲנֵ֣ה
רְאוּבֵ֗ן
מְאַ֨ת
אֶ֜לֶף
וְ/אֶחָ֨ד
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
אֶ֛לֶף
וְ/אַרְבַּע
מֵא֥וֹת
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים
לְ/צִבְאֹתָ֑/ם
וּ/שְׁנִיִּ֖ם
יִסָּֽעוּ
כָּֽל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/פְּקֻדִ֞ים
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Art | V-Qal-Inf-c
לְ/מַחֲנֵ֣ה
machăneh
H4264
camp
Prep | N-cs
רְאוּבֵ֗ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
Reuben
N-proper
מְאַ֨ת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אֶ֜לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/אֶחָ֨ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Conj | Adj
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֛לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/אַרְבַּע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
מֵא֥וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Conj | Adj
לְ/צִבְאֹתָ֑/ם
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Prep | N-cp | Suff
וּ/שְׁנִיִּ֖ם
shênîy
H8145
second
Conj | Adj
יִסָּֽעוּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:16
כָּֽל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/פְּקֻדִ֞ים
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
Art | V-Qal-Inf-c
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
לְ/מַחֲנֵ֣ה
machăneh
H4264
"camp"
Prep | N-cs
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
רְאוּבֵ֗ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
"Reuben"
N-proper
Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of the tribe of Reuben. He is mentioned in Genesis as the brother of Simeon, Levi, and Judah, and the father of Hanoch and Pallu.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.32; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hanoch (H2585J), Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) § Reuben = "behold a son" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Leah 2) the tribe descended from Reuben 3) the territory inhabited by the tribe of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 68 OT verses. KJV: Reuben. See also: Genesis 29:32; Deuteronomy 27:13; Ezekiel 48:31.
מְאַ֨ת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
אֶ֜לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וְ/אֶחָ֨ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
אֶ֛לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וְ/אַרְבַּע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Conj | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
מֵא֥וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
לְ/צִבְאֹתָ֑/ם
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
וּ/שְׁנִיִּ֖ם
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
יִסָּֽעוּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
Study Notes — Numbers 2:16
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Context — The Order of the Camps
14Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel,
15and his division numbers 45,650.
16The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben is 151,450; they shall set out second.
17In the middle of the camps, the Tent of Meeting is to travel with the camp of the Levites. They are to set out in the order they encamped, each in his own place under his standard. 18On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 10:18 | Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command. |
| 2 | Numbers 2:9 | The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Judah is 186,400; they shall set out first. |
| 3 | Numbers 2:24 | The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Ephraim is 108,100; they shall set out third. |
| 4 | Numbers 2:31 | The total number of men in the camp of Dan is 157,600; they shall set out last, under their standards.” |
Numbers 2:16 Summary
[This verse tells us that there were 151,450 men in the camp of Reuben, and they were supposed to set out second when the Israelites traveled. This shows that God was taking care of the Israelites and making them a strong and organized people, just like He promised in Exodus 19:5-6. The Israelites' organization and structure in the wilderness also teach us about the importance of unity and order in our own lives, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. By following God's plan and working together, we can accomplish great things and bring glory to Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben?
The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben, 151,450, demonstrates God's faithfulness in multiplying the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 1:7 and Deuteronomy 10:22. This large number also highlights the importance of Reuben's tribe in the camp's organization.
Why did the camp of Reuben set out second?
The camp of Reuben set out second, following the camp of Judah, as described in Numbers 2:9, indicating a specific order and hierarchy in the Israelites' march, with each tribe having its designated place.
How does this verse relate to the overall structure of the Israelite camp?
This verse is part of the description of the Israelite camp's organization, with the Tent of Meeting at its center, as mentioned in Numbers 2:17, and the different tribes arranged around it in a specific pattern, emphasizing the importance of order and unity among God's people.
What can we learn from the Israelites' organization and structure in the wilderness?
The Israelites' organization and structure in the wilderness, as described in Numbers 2, demonstrate the importance of obedience, unity, and order in the life of God's people, as also emphasized in 1 Corinthians 14:40 and Colossians 2:5.
Reflection Questions
- What does the large number of men in Reuben's camp reveal about God's faithfulness and provision in our own lives?
- How can we apply the principle of order and hierarchy seen in the Israelite camp to our own lives and communities?
- What role do you think the tribe of Reuben played in the spiritual life of the Israelites, and what can we learn from their example?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, trust in God's guidance and provision as we navigate our own journeys, whether physical or spiritual?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:16
And 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,.... 151,450 men.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:16
On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur. On the south side ... the standard of the camp of Reuben.
Sermons on Numbers 2:16
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Role of Spiritual Warfare as Preparation for a Spiritual Awakening by Harold Vaughan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of an evil conscience and how it manifests in bitter thoughts. He shares a powerful testimony of a man who had harbored hatred to |