Numbers 2:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, [were] forty thousand and five hundred.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Berean Standard Bible:

The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud, and his division numbers 40,500.

American Standard Version:

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty thousand and five hundred.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And his host^{H6635}, and those that were numbered^{H6485} of them, were forty^{H705} thousand^{H505} and five^{H2568} hundred^{H3967}.

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Commentary for Numbers 2:19

1. **Themes:**
- **Organization and Order:** The verse reflects the meticulous organization of the Israelite camp according to God's instructions, with each tribe assigned a specific place and role.
- **Preparation for Journey:** This counting and structuring were part of preparing the Israelites for their journey through the wilderness towards the Promised Land.
- **Divine Oversight:** The detailed census and organization underscore the theme of God's attentive care and governance over His people.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The events described in Numbers 2:19 occurred during the second year after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, around the late 13th century BCE.
- **Location:** The Israelites were encamped around the Tabernacle in the wilderness of Sinai, where they had received the Law from God through Moses.
- **Purpose of Census:** The census was conducted to determine the number of men eligible for military service and to organize the camp for travel. Each tribe was to camp under its respective standard and march in a specified order when the cloud covering the Tabernacle moved.
- **Tribal Significance:** The tribe mentioned in Numbers 2:19 is likely part of the camp of Reuben, which, along with Judah and Dan, formed the vanguard of the camp. The number given (40,500) indicates the size of this tribal division.
- **Leadership:** Moses and Aaron, under divine direction, led the census-taking and organization of the tribes.

The verse is part of a larger section detailing the arrangement of the tribes and their leaders, emphasizing the importance of order and structure in the worship and community life of the Israelites as they transitioned from a loose collection of slaves to a unified nation under God's guidance.

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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: 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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).
   
6. 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.