Numbers 2:6 - His division, and those who were counted of it, were fifty-four thousand four hundred.

Generated Verse: Numbers 2:6

What does "Numbers 2:6" mean?


This verse, "His division, and those who were counted of it, were fifty-four thousand four hundred," from Numbers 2:6 refers to the military census taken of the Israelite tribes in the Book of Numbers. Specifically, it describes the number of men of fighting age (20 years and older) belonging to the tribe of Simeon.

Here's a breakdown:

"His division...": This refers to the specific tribe being discussed in that section of the census. In this case, it's the tribe of Simeon. The "division" implies a military unit or contingent formed by the members of that tribe.
"...and those who were counted of it...": This indicates that a formal counting or census took place.
"...were fifty-four thousand four hundred.": This is the exact number of men from the tribe of Simeon who were counted and deemed fit for military service.

In summary, Numbers 2:6 states that the tribe of Simeon, when counted, had 54,400 men available for military service. This verse is part of a larger listing of the numbers for each of the twelve tribes of Israel, which were organized for both military and organizational purposes during their wilderness wanderings.

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