Numbers 1:23 - those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Simeon, were fifty-nine thousand three hundred.

Generated Verse: Numbers 1:23

What does "Numbers 1:23" mean?


Numbers 1 is a census of the tribes of Israel taken in the wilderness of Sinai after the Exodus from Egypt. Verse 1:23 specifically refers to the tribe of Simeon and states that the number of men aged 20 years and older who were fit for military service within that tribe was 59,300.

In simpler terms:

Those who were counted of them: This refers to the men of the tribe of Simeon who were registered in the census.
Of the tribe of Simeon: Identifies the specific tribe being counted.
Were fifty-nine thousand three hundred: This is the numerical count of men from the tribe of Simeon who met the criteria for inclusion in the census (age 20+, able to serve in the military).

Therefore, the verse indicates that the tribe of Simeon had 59,300 men of fighting age registered during the census in Numbers 1.

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