Numbers 1:37 - those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Benjamin, were thirty-five thousand four hundred.

Generated Verse: Numbers 1:37

What does "Numbers 1:37" mean?


Numbers 1 is a census of the Israelite tribes taken by Moses and Aaron in the wilderness of Sinai. Numbers 1:37 specifically states the population count of the tribe of Benjamin who were eligible for military service (aged 20 and above). Therefore, it means:

"Those who were counted of them": This refers to the men of the tribe of Benjamin who were counted in the census.
"of the tribe of Benjamin": Identifies the specific tribe being counted.
"were thirty-five thousand four hundred": This is the numerical total of men from the tribe of Benjamin who met the criteria (likely being male, at least 20 years old, and able to serve in the army).

In simple terms, the verse means that the census found 35,400 men fit for military service in the tribe of Benjamin.

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