Numbers 2:1-6

The Arrangement of the Tribal Camps

1 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron:
2 “The Israelites are to camp around the tent of meeting some distance from it, each of them under their standard and holding the banners of their family.”
3 On the east, toward the sunrise, the divisions of the camp of Judah are to encamp under their standard. The leader of the people of Judah is Nahshon son of Amminadab.
4 His division numbers 74,600.
5 The tribe of Issachar will camp next to them. The leader of the people of Issachar is Nethanel son of Zuar.
6 His division numbers 54,400.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Numbers 1:52; Psalms 74:4; Isaiah 31:9; Jeremiah 4:21
  • 2. S Exodus 6:23; Numbers 10:14; Ruth 4:20; 1 Chronicles 2:10
  • 3. Numbers 10:15
  • 4. S Numbers 1:8
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