So the total of all the troops on Judah’s side of the camp is 186,400. These three tribes are to lead the way whenever the Israelites travel to a new campsite. “The divisions of Reuben, Simeon, and Gad are to camp on the south side of the Tabernacle, beneath their family banners. These are the names of the tribes, their leaders, and the numbers of their registered troops: Tribe Leader NumberReuben Elizur son of Shedeur 46,500Simeon Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai 59,300Gad Eliasaph son of Deuel 45,650
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The following plan shows the general arrangement of the camp, which would vary in different places according to local needs. The area of the camp m…
John Gill
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All that were numbered in the camp of Judah [were] an hundred
thousand and eighty thousand and six thous…
Matthew Henry
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The tribes were to encamp around the tabernacle, which was to be in the midst of them. It was a token of God's gracious presence. Yet they were to …
Albert Barnes
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