Numbers 2:6
Numbers 2:6 in Multiple Translations
and his division numbers 54,400.
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.
The number of his army was fifty-four thousand, four hundred.
and he has 54,400 men.
And his hoste, and the nomber thereof were foure and fiftie thousand, and foure hundreth.
and his host, and its numbered ones, [are] four and fifty thousand and four hundred.
His division, and those who were counted of it, were fifty-four thousand four hundred.
And his host, and those that were numbered of it, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.
And the whole number of his fighting men were fifty-four thousand four hundred.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:6
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Numbers 2:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
וּ/פְקֻדָ֑י/ו
אַרְבָּעָ֧ה
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וְ/אַרְבַּ֥ע
מֵאֽוֹת
וּ/צְבָא֖/וֹ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Conj | N-cs | Suff
וּ/פְקֻדָ֑י/ו
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff
אַרְבָּעָ֧ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Conj | Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/אַרְבַּ֥ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
מֵאֽוֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:6
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/פְקֻדָ֑י/ו
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.
אַרְבָּעָ֧ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
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.
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֛ים
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.
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.
וְ/אַרְבַּ֥ע
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.
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 2:6
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Context — The Order of the Camps
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 26:25 | These were the clans of Issachar, and their registration numbered 64,300. |
| 2 | Numbers 1:29 | those registered to the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400. |
Numbers 2:6 Summary
The verse Numbers 2:6 tells us that the tribe of Issachar had 54,400 men in their division. This number shows us that God is faithful to His promises, just like He promised to make Abraham's descendants numerous in Genesis 12:2. The tribe of Issachar, led by Nethanel son of Zuar, played an important role in the community of God's people, and we can learn from their example about the importance of community and leadership (as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25). By studying this verse, we can gain a deeper understanding of God's sovereignty over His people and our own role in the community of believers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 54,400 in Numbers 2:6?
The number 54,400 represents the size of the division of the tribe of Issachar, as they camped next to the tribe of Judah, and it demonstrates God's faithfulness in providing a numerous people for Himself, as promised in Genesis 12:2 and Exodus 1:7.
Why does the Bible provide such detailed information about the tribes and their numbers?
The Bible provides these details to emphasize the importance of each tribe's role in the community of God's people, and to highlight God's sovereignty over His people, as seen in Numbers 2:1-34 and Deuteronomy 33:1-29.
How does the size of the tribe of Issachar compare to other tribes?
The size of the tribe of Issachar, with 54,400 men, is smaller than the tribe of Judah, which had 74,600 men, as seen in Numbers 2:4-5, but larger than some other tribes, such as the tribe of Manasseh, which had 32,200 men, as seen in Numbers 2:20-21.
What can we learn from the tribe of Issachar's leader, Nethanel son of Zuar?
Although the Bible does not provide much information about Nethanel son of Zuar, we can learn about the importance of leadership and the role of leaders in God's community from other passages, such as 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9.
Reflection Questions
- What does the size of the tribe of Issachar reveal about God's faithfulness to His promises?
- How can I apply the concept of God's sovereignty over His people to my own life?
- What role do leaders play in the community of God's people, and how can I support and pray for my own leaders?
- In what ways can I contribute to the community of God's people, just as the tribe of Issachar did in the wilderness?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:6
And his host,.... The host of Issachar; and those that were numbered thereof, [were] fifty and four thousand and four hundred. 54,400 men.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:6
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 2:6
5, 7. Issachar is said to ‘pitch next unto’ Judah, and similarly in the other three cases. The important tribe thus appears to be placed in the centre, between the other two.