Numbers 2:1

1 The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron,

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 The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron,

2 "The Israelites will put up their tents with each family under the flag that symbolizes its household. They will put their tents around the tent of meeting, facing it.

3 "On the east side, facing the rising sun, the armies led by Judah will camp under their flag. The leader for the people of Judah is Nahshon, son of Amminadab.

4 The total number of men in his army is 74,600.

5 "Next to them will be the tribe of Issachar. The leader for the people of Issachar is Nethanel, son of Zuar.