Numbers 2:11

11 His military division numbers 46,500.

Numbers 2:11 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 2:11

And his host
That is, the host of Reuben, as distinct from his camp, of which it was only a part, and of which Elizur was captain;

and those that were numbered thereof, [were] forty and six thousand
and five hundred.
] 46,500 men; see ( Numbers 1:21 ) .

Numbers 2:11 In-Context

9 The total number in their military divisions who belong to Judah's encampment is 186,400; they will move out first.

10 Reuben's military divisions will camp on the south side under their banner. The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur.

11 His military division numbers 46,500.

12 The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.

13 His military division numbers 59,300.