King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Those that were numbered of them, [even] of the tribe of Asher, [were] forty and one thousand and five hundred.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Berean Standard Bible:
those registered to the tribe of Asher numbered 41,500.
American Standard Version:
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Asher, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Those that were numbered{H6485} of them, even of the tribe{H4294} of Asher{H836}, were forty{H705} and one{H259} thousand{H505} and five{H2568} hundred{H3967}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 26:47
- These [are] the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them; [who were] fifty and three thousand and four hundred.
Numbers 2:28
- And his host, and those that were numbered of them, [were] forty and one thousand and five hundred.
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Commentary for Numbers 1:41
**Themes:**
1. **Divine Organization:** The verse is part of a larger narrative detailing the census conducted by Moses and Aaron at God's command. This reflects the theme of divine organization and order within the Israelite community as they prepare to transition from a group of former slaves to a nation with structured tribes and responsibilities.
2. **Identity and Belonging:** The census emphasizes the importance of tribal identity and belonging. Each tribe, including Asher, is accounted for, highlighting the significance of lineage and heritage in ancient Israelite society.
3. **Preparation for Conquest:** The census serves as a preparation for the military organization necessary for the conquest of Canaan. Knowing the number of able-bodied men available for warfare was crucial for strategic planning and allocation of resources.
4. **Divine Promise and Fulfillment:** The counting of the people is also a step towards the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham of numerous descendants. It showcases the growth and potential of the Israelite nation.
**Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The book of Numbers is set in the period following the Exodus from Egypt, during the Israelites' wanderings in the wilderness, approximately around the 13th century BCE.
- **Location:** The Israelites are encamped at Mount Sinai, where they received the Law, and are now preparing to journey towards the Promised Land.
- **Purpose of the Census:** The census was conducted to organize the tribes and prepare them for the conquest of Canaan, as well as to establish a system for land allocation and military service once they entered the Promised Land.
- **The Tribe of Asher:** Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from the sons of Jacob. The tribe was allocated land in the northern part of Canaan and was known for its fertile soil and olive groves. The numbering of the tribe of Asher at forty-one thousand five hundred men eligible for military service indicates its size and strength at the time of the census.
In summary, Numbers 1:41 reflects the themes of divine order, tribal identity, military preparation, and the fulfillment of divine promises within the historical context of the Israelites' organization and preparation for entering the Promised Land under God's guidance.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - 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. - Strong's Number: H836
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָשֵׁר
Transliteration: ʼÂshêr
Pronunciation: aw-share'
Description: from אָשַׁר,; happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine; Asher - Strong's Number: H705
There are 178 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְבָּעִים
Transliteration: ʼarbâʻîym
Pronunciation: ar-baw-eem'
Description: multiple of אַרְבַּע; forty; -forty. - Strong's Number: H259
There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶחָד
Transliteration: ʼechâd
Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; 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, - 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. - Strong's Number: H2568
There are 273 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָמֵשׁ
Transliteration: châmêsh
Pronunciation: khaw-maysh'
Description: masculine חֲמִשָּׁה; a primitive numeral; five; fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). - 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.