Numbers 2:13

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, [were] fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Berean Standard Bible:

and his division numbers 59,300.

American Standard Version:

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And his host^{H6635}, and those that were numbered^{H6485} of them, were fifty^{H2572} and nine^{H8672} thousand^{H505} and three^{H7969} hundred^{H3967}.

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Commentary for Numbers 2:13

1. **Themes**:
- **Organization of Israel**: Numbers 2:13 is part of a larger passage detailing the arrangement of the Israelite camp during their wilderness journey. The verse emphasizes the theme of order and structure within the community as they travel and camp.
- **Divine Instruction**: The detailed census and camp layout were carried out according to God's commandments, highlighting the theme of divine guidance and obedience to God's instructions in the life of Israel.
- **Preparation for Conquest**: The census and organization of the tribes also served as preparation for the upcoming conquest of Canaan, reflecting the theme of readiness for the fulfillment of God's promises.

2. **Historical Context**:
- **Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings**: The book of Numbers follows the narrative of the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, as they journey through the wilderness on their way to the Promised Land.
- **Census and Military Mustering**: The verse is part of the second census taken in the wilderness of Sinai, which served to number the fighting men and organize the tribes for travel and battle. This particular verse refers to the numbering of the tribe of Judah's military-age males, which amounted to 59,300.
- **The Numbering by Moses and Aaron**: The census was conducted by Moses and Aaron, as commanded by God, to account for the men eligible for military service, aged 20 and above.
- **Preparation for the Second Year**: The events described in Numbers 2 occurred in the second year after the Israelites' departure from Egypt, as they prepared to resume their journey to Canaan.

In summary, Numbers 2:13 reflects the themes of divine order, communal structure, and military preparedness within the historical context of the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to the cusp of entering the Promised Land, with the tribe of Judah's military strength being a key component of their national identity and readiness for conquest.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H6635
   There are 463 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צָבָא
   Transliteration: tsâbâʼ
   Pronunciation: tsaw-baw'
   Description: or (feminine) צְבָאָה; from צָבָא; a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship); appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare).
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H8672
   There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תֵּשַׁע
   Transliteration: têshaʻ
   Pronunciation: tay'-shah
   Description: or (masculine) תִּשְׁעָה; perhaps from שָׁעָה through the idea of a turn to the next or full number ten; nine or (ordinal) ninth; nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th).
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7969
   There are 381 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלוֹשׁ
   Transliteration: shâlôwsh
   Pronunciation: shaw-loshe'
   Description: or שָׁלֹשׁ; masculine שְׁלוֹשָׁה; or שְׁלֹשָׁה; a primitive number; three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice; [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare שָׁלִישׁ.
   
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.