Numbers 1:29

King James Version:

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Those that were numbered of them, [even] of the tribe of Issachar, [were] fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Berean Standard Bible:

those registered to the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400.

American Standard Version:

those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Issachar, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Those that were numbered^{H6485} of them, even of the tribe^{H4294} of Issachar^{H3485}, were fifty^{H2572} and four^{H702} thousand^{H505} and four^{H702} hundred^{H3967}.

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Commentary for Numbers 1:29

**Themes:**
Numbers 1:29 is part of the first census in the Book of Numbers, which records the number of men eligible for military service from each tribe of Israel. The census is a key theme in the book, emphasizing organization, structure, and the preparation of the Israelite community for their journey and the conquest of Canaan. It also reflects the importance of each tribe's contribution to the collective strength of the nation.

**Historical Context:**
The Book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses. The events described in Numbers occur during the 40-year wandering of the Israelites in the wilderness, following their exodus from Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land. The census in Numbers 1 serves several purposes:

1. **Preparation for War:** The census counts the men aged 20 and over who can serve in the army, indicating readiness for the upcoming battles to possess the land of Canaan.

2. **Divine Promises:** The counting of the people is a fulfillment of God's promise to make the descendants of Abraham as numerous as the stars in the sky.

3. **Fair Representation:** The census ensures fair representation and responsibilities among the tribes when it comes to dividing the land and military obligations.

4. **Organization for Journeying:** It helps in organizing the encampment and order of march for the Israelite tribes as they travel through the wilderness.

5. **Levitical Exemption:** The tribe of Levi is not included in this military census because they are set apart for priestly duties.

The tribe of Issachar, numbered at 54,400 men, is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from the sons of Jacob. Issachar's descendants are often characterized in the Bible as strong, capable men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do (1 Chronicles 12:32). The number given in this verse reflects the tribe's significant contribution to the Israelite military force.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H6485
   There are 270 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּקַד
   Transliteration: pâqad
   Pronunciation: paw-kad'
   Description: a primitive root; to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.; 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H4294
   There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַטֶּה
   Transliteration: maṭṭeh
   Pronunciation: mat-teh'
   Description: or (feminine) מַטָּה; from נָטָה; a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff; figuratively, a support of life, e.g. bread); rod, staff, tribe.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3485
   There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִשָּׂשכָר
   Transliteration: Yissâˢkâr
   Pronunciation: yis-saw-kawr'
   Description: (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from נָשָׂא and שָׂכָר; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob; Issachar.
   
4. Strong's Number: H2572
   There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֲמִשִּׁים
   Transliteration: chămishshîym
   Pronunciation: kham-ish-sheem'
   Description: multiple of חָמֵשׁ; fifty; fifty.
   
5. Strong's Number: H702
   There are 383 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַרְבַּע
   Transliteration: ʼarbaʻ
   Pronunciation: ar-bah'
   Description: masculine אַרְבָּעָה; from רָבַע; four; four.
   
6. Strong's Number: H505
   There are 496 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶלֶף
   Transliteration: ʼeleph
   Pronunciation: eh'-lef
   Description: prop, the same as אֶלֶף; hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand; thousand.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3967
   There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֵאָה
   Transliteration: mêʼâh
   Pronunciation: may-aw'
   Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore.