Numbers 2:11 kjv
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.
Numbers 2:11 nkjv
And his army was numbered at forty-six thousand five hundred.
Numbers 2:11 niv
His division numbers 46,500.
Numbers 2:11 esv
his company as listed being 46,500.
Numbers 2 11 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Num 1:35 | "Of the children of Manasseh, their generations..." | Manasseh's inclusion in the census. |
| Num 2:10 | "On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim..." | Establishes Ephraim's position first on the west. |
| Num 2:18 | "On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according..." | Confirms Ephraim as the head of the western division. |
| Num 2:32-34 | "These are those which were numbered of the children of Israel... so they pitched..." | Summation of the ordered camp structure. |
| Num 7:48-53 | "On the seventh day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh..." | Records Gamaliel's offering, showing his role. |
| Num 10:23 | "And over the host of the tribe of the children of Manasseh was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur." | Confirms his leadership in marching order. |
| Gen 41:50-52 | "And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God... caused me to forget..." | Origin of the name Manasseh. |
| Gen 48:19-20 | "Nevertheless his father refused... and he set Ephraim before Manasseh." | Jacob's prophecy establishing Ephraim's precedence. |
| Deut 33:13-17 | "And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the LORD be his land... of Manasseh..." | Moses' blessing of Joseph's descendants, including Manasseh. |
| Josh 17:1-6 | "There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the firstborn of Joseph..." | Manasseh's tribal inheritance in Canaan. |
| 1 Chr 7:14-19 | "The sons of Manasseh..." | Genealogical records of Manasseh. |
| Judges 6:15 | "And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh..." | Shows Manasseh's context during the Judges period. |
| Rev 7:6 | "Of the tribe of Manasseh were sealed twelve thousand." | Manasseh among the sealed tribes in the future. |
| Ex 19:6 | "And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation." | God's purpose for Israel as an ordered, holy nation. |
| Ex 25:9 | "According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern..." | Emphasizes the divine blueprint for God's dwelling and organization. |
| 1 Cor 14:33 | "For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints." | Principle of divine order, echoed in the camp. |
| Heb 12:28-29 | "Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear..." | Importance of serving God acceptably with order and reverence. |
| Col 2:5 | "For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order..." | Highlights value of order and steadfastness in faith. |
| Rom 13:1 | "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God..." | God establishes all authority. |
| Eph 4:11-12 | "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets... for the perfecting of the saints..." | God appoints leaders for the edification and order of His people. |
Numbers 2 verses
Numbers 2 11 Meaning
This verse details the specific location of the tribe of Manasseh within the divinely ordered Israelite encampment and identifies its appointed leader. It states that Manasseh was positioned immediately adjacent to its brother tribe, Ephraim, on the western side of the Tabernacle. Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur, is named as the prince (captain) responsible for this tribe, underscoring the meticulously organized structure of the entire community under God's explicit command.
Numbers 2 11 Context
Numbers Chapter 2 meticulously outlines the precise arrangement of the Israelite tribes in the wilderness encampment, designed around the central Tabernacle, God's dwelling place. This chapter directly follows the census in Numbers 1, which counted all the fighting men aged twenty years and upward from each tribe, excluding the Levites. The purpose of this detailed setup was multifaceted: it ensured order and defense for a community of millions, facilitated their movement during journeys, and, most importantly, maintained the sanctity of the Tabernacle at the camp's heart.
Numbers 2:11 specifically places the tribe of Manasseh as the second tribe within the western division, which was headed by Ephraim. This position, along with the naming of its specific leader, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, demonstrates God's intentionality and desire for structured leadership and precise placement within His chosen people. The divine order of the camp was not arbitrary but deeply symbolic, emphasizing God's presence at the center and the unity and readiness of His people under specific, God-ordained authority, a direct contrast to any human-derived chaotic or self-serving arrangement.
Numbers 2 11 Word analysis
- And next unto him: This phrase establishes the sequential and ordered placement. "Him" (`לֹו`, lôw) refers directly back to the tribe of Ephraim in the preceding verse (Num 2:10), emphasizing their familial relationship (both being sons of Joseph) and their proximity within the divine encampment. This isn't random positioning but a divinely commanded arrangement, underscoring connection and unity.
- shall be the tribe of Manasseh: `שֵׁבֶט מְנַשֶּׁה` (shevet Menashsheh).
- Tribe (`שֵׁבֶט`, shevet): Literally "rod" or "scepter," symbolizing authority and distinct tribal identity. It refers to one of the twelve divisions of Israel.
- Manasseh (`מְנַשֶּׁה`, Menashsheh): Derived from the Hebrew root `נשׂה` (nashah), meaning "to forget." Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh, saying, "God has made me forget all my toil and all my father's house" (Gen 41:51). The tribe represents this heritage, even though it eventually split into two halves (east and west of Jordan).
- and the captain: `וּנְשִׂיא` (unəśî’). From the Hebrew word `נָשִׂיא` (nasi’), meaning "prince," "chief," or "leader." This title signifies more than a military commander; a nasi was a prominent head of a tribe, representing his people, having civil, religious, and military authority within their sphere, and answerable directly to Moses and God. The emphasis here is on divinely appointed leadership, ensuring order and accountability.
- of the children of Manasseh: `בְּנֵי מְנַשֶּׁה` (bəney Menashsheh). Refers to all the male members of the tribe capable of warfare and counted in the census, establishing Gamaliel's authority over the entire body of men in his tribe's camp.
- shall be Gamaliel: `גַּמְלִיאֵל` (Gamli’el). Meaning "God is my recompense/reward" or "My reward is God." This is a theophoric name, reflecting a strong sense of divine blessing and reliance on God. His naming underscores specific, individual responsibility within the overall divine plan for Israel's organization.
- the son of Pedahzur: `פְּדָהצוּר` (Pedahṣur). Meaning "The Rock/God has redeemed." This patronymic ("son of") confirms Gamaliel's lineage and, similar to his own name, often reflects a foundational faith of his family. Lineage was crucial in ancient Israel for establishing identity, tribal affiliation, and legitimate authority.