Numbers 2:1

1 God spoke to Moses and Aaron. He said,

Numbers 2:1 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 2:1

And the Lord spake unto Moses, and unto Aaron
Very probably after the number of the children of Israel was taken, of which in the preceding chapter, and when the congregation of Israel with the tabernacle were about to set forward on their journey; and therefore directions are here given for their orderly and regular proceeding in it, in what form and manner they should both encamp and march;

saying:
as follows.

Numbers 2:1 In-Context

1 God spoke to Moses and Aaron. He said,

2 "The People of Israel are to set up camp circling the Tent of Meeting and facing it. Each company is to camp under its distinctive tribal flag."

3 To the east toward the sunrise are the companies of the camp of Judah under its flag, led by Nahshon son of Amminadab.

4 His troops number 74,600.

5 The tribe of Issachar will camp next to them, led by Nethanel son of Zuar.