Numbers 2:11

11 His troops number 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 of men assigned to Judah, troop by troop, is 186,400. They will lead the march.
10 To the south are the companies of the camp of Reuben under its flag, led by Elizur son of Shedeur.
11 His troops number 46,500.
12 The tribe of Simeon will camp next to them, led by Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai.
13 His troops number 59,300.
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