Numbers 2:26
Numbers 2:26 in Multiple Translations
and his division numbers 62,700.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred.
The number of his army was sixty-two thousand, seven hundred.
and he has 62,700 men.
And his host and the number of them were two and threescore thousand and seue hundreth.
and his host, and their numbered ones, [are] two and sixty thousand and seven hundred.
His division, and those who were counted of them, were sixty-two thousand seven hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were sixty and two thousand and seven hundred.
The whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were sixty-two thousand seven hundred.
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Numbers 2:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
שְׁנַ֧יִם
וְ/שִׁשִּׁ֛ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וּ/שְׁבַ֥ע
מֵאֽוֹת
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Conj | N-cs | Suff
וּ/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
שְׁנַ֧יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
וְ/שִׁשִּׁ֛ים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וּ/שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Conj | Adj
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:26
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
Conj | N-cs | 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/פְקֻדֵי/הֶ֑ם
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
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.
שְׁנַ֧יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
וְ/שִׁשִּׁ֛ים
shishshîym
H8346
"sixty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.
Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.
אֶ֖לֶף
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.
וּ/שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Conj | Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
מֵאֽוֹת
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.
Study Notes — Numbers 2:26
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Context — The Order of the Camps
24The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Ephraim is 108,100; they shall set out third.
25On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,
26and his division numbers 62,700.
27The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran, 28and his division numbers 41,500.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 26:43 | All of them were Shuhamite clans, and their registration numbered 64,400. |
| 2 | Numbers 1:39 | those registered to the tribe of Dan numbered 62,700. |
Numbers 2:26 Summary
This verse tells us that the tribe of Dan had 62,700 people in their division, which shows God's blessing and care for them. Just like the Israelites were organized and led by faithful leaders like Moses and Ahiezer, we can trust in God's provision and care for us (as seen in Matthew 6:25-34). The large number of people in Dan's division also reminds us of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5). By trusting in God's promises, we can have faith that He will provide for us, just as He did for the Danites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the large number of people in Dan's division signify?
The large number, 62,700, signifies God's blessing and provision for the Danites, as seen in other instances like Genesis 1:28 where God commands humanity to be fruitful and multiply, and Exodus 1:7 where the Israelites multiplied in Egypt.
How does the organization of the tribes in Numbers 2 relate to their journey to the Promised Land?
The organization of the tribes, with specific leaders and positions, demonstrates God's order and provision for the Israelites as they journey to the Promised Land, as instructed in Numbers 1:1-4 and Numbers 2:1-34.
What can we learn from the leadership of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai in Numbers 2:26?
We can learn the importance of faithful leadership, as Ahiezer is entrusted with a large division, similar to the leadership qualities demonstrated by Moses in Exodus 18:13-27 and the instruction to appoint leaders in Deuteronomy 1:9-18.
How does the size of Dan's division compare to other tribes?
Dan's division is one of the larger tribes, with 62,700 people, comparable to the tribe of Ephraim with 108,100 people in Numbers 2:24, but larger than the tribe of Asher with 41,500 people in Numbers 2:28.
Reflection Questions
- What does the size of Dan's division reveal about God's provision and care for His people?
- How can I apply the principle of organization and leadership seen in Numbers 2 to my own life and community?
- What role do leaders like Ahiezer play in fulfilling God's plans, and what can I learn from their examples?
- In what ways can I trust in God's provision and care, just as the Danites did with their large division?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:26
And his host,.... That is, the host of Dan; and those that were numbered of them, [were] threescore and two thousand and seven hundred. 62,700 men, which agrees with the account of this tribe in Numbers 1:39.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:26
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.