19 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty thousand and five hundred.

Other Translations of Numbers 2:19

New International Version

19 His division numbers 40,500.

English Standard Version

19 his company as listed being 40,500.

The Message

19 His troops number 40,500.

New King James Version

19 And his army was numbered at forty thousand five hundred.

New Living Translation

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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 2:19

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.