Numbers 2:8

Numbers 2:8 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 2:8

And his host
That is, the host of Zebulun;

and those that were numbered thereof, [were] fifty and seven thousand
and four hundred.
57,400 men; see ( Numbers 1:31 ) .

Numbers 2:8 In-Context

7 Zebulun Eliab son of Helon 57,400
9 So the total of all the troops on Judah’s side of the camp is 186,400. These three tribes are to lead the way whenever the Israelites travel to a new campsite.
10 “The divisions of Reuben, Simeon, and Gad are to camp on the south side of the Tabernacle, beneath their family banners. These are the names of the tribes, their leaders, and the numbers of their registered troops: Tribe Leader Number Reuben Elizur son of Shedeur 46,500
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