30 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

Other Translations of Numbers 2:30

New International Version

30 His division numbers 53,400.

English Standard Version

30 his company as listed being 53,400.

The Message

30 His troops number 53,400.

New King James Version

30 And his army was numbered at fifty-three thousand four hundred.

New Living Translation

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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 2:30

Chapter Contents

The order of the tribes in their tents.

The tribes were to encamp about the tabernacle, which was to be in the midst of them. It was a token of God's gracious presence. Yet they were to pitch their tents afar off, in reverence to the sanctuary. The children of Israel put themselves in their posts, without murmuring or disputing; and as it was their safety, so it was their beauty. It is our duty and interest to be contented with the place allotted to us, and to endeavour to occupy it in a proper manner, without envying or murmuring; without ambition or covetousness. Thus the gospel church ought to be compact, according to the Scripture model, every one knowing and keeping his place; and then all that wish well to the church rejoice, beholding their order, Colossians 2:5.