New International VersionHis division numbers 41,500.
New Living Translation
English Standard Versionhis company as listed being 41,500.
Berean Standard Bibleand his division numbers 41,500.
King James BibleAnd his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.
New King James VersionAnd his army was numbered at forty-one thousand five hundred.
New American Standard Bibleand his army, their numbered men: 41,500.
NASB 1995and his army, even their numbered men, 41,500.
NASB 1977and his army, even their numbered men, 41,500.
Legacy Standard Bibleand his army, even their numbered men, 41,500.
Amplified Bibleand his army as numbered totaled 41,500.
Christian Standard BibleHis military division numbers 41,500.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHis military division numbers 41,500.
American Standard VersionAnd his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.
English Revised Versionand his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and one thousand and five hundred:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe total number of men in his army is 41,500.
International Standard VersionThose in his division number 41,500.
NET BibleThose numbered in his division are 41,500.
New Heart English BibleHis division, and those who were numbered of them, were forty-one thousand and five hundred.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and one thousand and five hundred. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand his division numbers 41,500.
World English BibleHis division, and those who were counted of them, were forty-one thousand five hundred. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand his host, and their numbered ones, [are] forty-one thousand and five hundred.
Young's Literal Translation and his host, and their numbered ones, are one and forty thousand and five hundred.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd his army, and they being reviewed, one and forty thousand and five hundred. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were forty-one thousand five hundred.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThe entire army of his fighting men, who were numbered, were forty thousand and one thousand five hundred.
New American Bibleand the enrollment of his company is forty-one thousand five hundred.
New Revised Standard Versionwith a company as enrolled of forty-one thousand five hundred. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the number of his host was forty-one thousand and five hundred.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd the number of his army: forty and one thousand and five hundred. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and his host, and those that were numbered of them, forty and one thousand and five hundred;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationHis forces that were numbered, were forty-one thousand and five hundred.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Order of the Camps… 27The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran, 28and his divisionnumbers41,50029Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan,…
Cross References Genesis 49:13Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.
Joshua 19:10-16The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...
1 Chronicles 12:33From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.
Deuteronomy 33:18-19Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”
Judges 5:18Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield.
1 Kings 4:15Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);
Isaiah 9:1Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:
Matthew 4:13-15Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—
Luke 2:36There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,
Revelation 7:6from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,
Ezekiel 48:1-2“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west.
1 Chronicles 27:19over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;
2 Kings 15:29In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.
John 1:44-45Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
Mark 3:18Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,
Treasury of Scripture And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and one thousand and five hundred. forty Numbers 1:41 Those that were numbered of them,even of the tribe of Asher,were forty and one thousand and five hundred. Numbers 26:47 Theseare the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them;who were fifty and three thousand and four hundred. Jump to Previous ArmyDivisionFiveFortyForty-OneHostHundredNumberedNumbersOnesThousandJump to Next ArmyDivisionFiveFortyForty-OneHostHundredNumberedNumbersOnesThousandNumbers 2 1.The order of the tribes in their tents.and his divisionThis phrase refers to the military organization of the Israelite camp during their wilderness journey. Each tribe was organized into divisions, which were essentially military units. This structure reflects the importance of order and preparedness for both physical and spiritual battles. The division here is part of the tribe of Ephraim, one of the leading tribes of Israel, which often held a prominent position in the camp and in the history of Israel ( Genesis 48:19). numbers 41,500
The specific number of 41,500 men indicates the size of the fighting force from the tribe of Ephraim. This census was taken for military purposes, as the Israelites were preparing to enter the Promised Land, which would require conquest and settlement. The number reflects God's promise to Abraham of numerous descendants (Genesis 15:5). It also shows the fulfillment of God's blessing on Joseph, Ephraim's father, who was promised fruitfulness and strength (Genesis 49:22-26). The precision of the number underscores the historical reliability of the biblical record and God's attention to detail in His plans for His people. Persons / Places / Events 1. EphraimThe tribe of Ephraim is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Ephraim. In the context of Numbers 2, Ephraim is one of the tribes encamped around the Tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. 2. Elishama son of AmmihudElishama is the leader of the tribe of Ephraim at the time of the census described in Numbers 2. His role is significant as he represents his tribe in the organization of the camp. 3. The Wilderness JourneyThis event refers to the period when the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land, during which God provided specific instructions for their encampment and movement. Teaching Points Order and Organization in God's PlanGod is a God of order, as seen in the precise arrangement of the Israelite camp. This teaches us the importance of structure and organization in our spiritual lives and communities. Leadership and ResponsibilityElishama's role as a leader of Ephraim highlights the importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to represent their people and guide them according to God's instructions. Faithfulness in the WildernessThe wilderness journey symbolizes times of trial and testing. Like the Israelites, we are called to trust in God's provision and guidance during challenging seasons. The Significance of HeritageThe tribe of Ephraim's role in Israel's history reminds us of the importance of spiritual heritage and the blessings passed down through generations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Numbers 2:28?
2.How does Numbers 2:28 illustrate God's order in organizing the tribes?
3.What significance does Ephraim's position hold in the camp arrangement in Numbers 2:28?
4.How can we apply God's orderliness in Numbers 2:28 to our daily lives?
5.Compare Ephraim's role in Numbers 2:28 with its future role in Israel's history.
6.How does Numbers 2:28 reflect God's faithfulness to His covenant with Israel?
7.What is the significance of Ephraim's position in Numbers 2:28 within Israel's camp arrangement?
8.How does Numbers 2:28 reflect God's organizational structure for the Israelites?
9.Why is the tribe of Ephraim given prominence in Numbers 2:28?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 2?
11.Numbers 4:24-26 - How feasible is it that the Gershonites could manage the massive weights of curtains and tents in a desert setting?
12.In Numbers 28:2, how could the Israelites offer animals twice daily in a harsh desert environment with limited livestock and resources?
13.2 Chronicles 13:17 - Does the claim of 500,000 casualties suggest an exaggerated or symbolic figure rather than literal history?
14.What historical or archaeological evidence confirms these extensive sacrifices ever took place as stated in Numbers 28?What Does Numbers 2:28 Mean HisThe pronoun “His” reaches back to verse 27, where we read that “the leader of the Asherites was Pagiel son of Ocran” (Numbers 2:27). Scripture is highlighting the tribe of Asher—descendants of Jacob’s son Asher (Genesis 30:12-13). • God singles out each tribe by name and leader, showing personal interest in every family unit (Psalm 147:4;Isaiah 43:1). • This personal focus echoes Asher’s later blessing: “May Asher be most blessed of sons” (Deuteronomy 33:24). • Asher is grouped on the north side of the camp under Dan’s banner (Numbers 2:25-27), underscoring cooperative service within God’s orderly people (1 Corinthians 14:40).
Division“Division” (sometimes translated “army” or “host”) points to a well-ordered military unit. • The wilderness encampment is arranged by divisions, ready for both worship and warfare (Exodus 13:18;Numbers 10:14-28). • Each division moves when the cloud lifts (Numbers 9:17-18), reminding us that organization never replaces reliance on God’s guidance (Proverbs 3:5-6). • Believers today remain “one body” yet function in distinct roles, much like these ancient divisions (Romans 12:4-5;Ephesians 4:16).
Numbers“To number” is to take a census of fighting-age men twenty and older (Numbers 1:2-3). • Such counting underscores preparedness; God is arming His people for the battles ahead in Canaan (Joshua 1:2-6). • While Israel counts soldiers, the Lord keeps them safe (Psalm 127:1). Victory will rest on faith, not statistics (Judges 7:2-7). • Repeated censuses (Numbers 1; 26) show that faithfulness or rebellion affects population strength—obedience brings increase, sin brings loss (Deuteronomy 28:62).
41,500The specific total for Asher’s division is “41,500.” • Compared with Israel’s largest tribe, Judah (74,600,Numbers 1:27), Asher sits in the middle range, reminding us that every tribe, large or small, has a valued place (1 Corinthians 12:22-24). • Between the first and second censuses, Asher grows to 53,400 (Numbers 26:47), an increase that hints at God’s favor despite wilderness hardships (Nehemiah 9:21). • Precision here affirms the historical reliability of Scripture—God’s word records facts, not myths (Luke 1:1-4). • The detail also assures readers that the Lord knows every individual by name and number (Matthew 10:30).
summaryNumbers 2:28 sets Asher’s place in Israel’s encampment: “His divisionNumbers 41,500.” The verse spotlights a specific tribe (His), an organized military unit (division), an official census (numbers), and the precise total (41,500). Together they reveal God’s personal care, His call to orderly readiness, and His meticulous knowledge of each member of His people—truths that continue to encourage believers walking with the same faithful, all-knowing Lord today.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew and his divisionוּצְבָא֖וֹ(ū·ṣə·ḇā·’ōw)Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6635:A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaignnumbersוּפְקֻדֵיהֶ֑ם(ū·p̄ə·qu·ḏê·hem)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6485:To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit41,500אֶחָ֧ד(’e·ḥāḏ)Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259:United, one, first
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