Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version These were the men counted by Moses and Aaron and the twelve leaders of Israel, each one representing his family. New Living Translation These were the men registered by Moses and Aaron and the twelve leaders of Israel, all listed according to their ancestral descent. English Standard Version These are those who were listed, whom Moses and Aaron listed with the help of the chiefs of Israel, twelve men, each representing his fathers’ house. Berean Standard Bible These were the men numbered by Moses and Aaron, with the assistance of the twelve leaders of Israel, each one representing his family. King James Bible These are those that were numbered, which Moses and Aaron numbered, and the princes of Israel, being twelve men: each one was for the house of his fathers. New King James Version These are the ones who were numbered, whom Moses and Aaron numbered, with the leaders of Israel, twelve men, each one representing his father’s house. New American Standard Bible These are the ones who were numbered, whom Moses and Aaron counted, with the leaders of Israel, twelve men, each of whom was of his father’s household. NASB 1995 These are the ones who were numbered, whom Moses and Aaron numbered, with the leaders of Israel, twelve men, each of whom was of his father’s household. NASB 1977 These are the ones who were numbered, whom Moses and Aaron numbered, with the leaders of Israel, twelve men, each of whom was of his father’s household. Legacy Standard Bible These are the ones who were numbered, whom Moses and Aaron numbered, with the leaders of Israel, twelve men, each of whom was of his father’s household. Amplified Bible These were the ones who were numbered, whom Moses and Aaron numbered, with the leaders of Israel, twelve men, each representing his fathers’ household. Christian Standard Bible These are the men Moses and Aaron registered, with the assistance of the twelve leaders of Israel; each represented his ancestral family. Holman Christian Standard Bible These are the men Moses and Aaron registered, with the assistance of the 12 leaders of Israel; each represented his ancestral house. American Standard Version These are they that were numbered, whom Moses and Aaron numbered, and the princes of Israel, being twelve men: they were each one for his fathers' house. English Revised Version These are they that were numbered, which Moses and Aaron numbered, and the princes of Israel, being twelve men: they were each one for his fathers' house. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses, Aaron, and the 12 leaders of Israel, each representing his own family, added up these totals. International Standard Version These individuals were the ones whom Moses and Aaron registered from the twelve leaders of Israel, each person from his ancestral house. Majority Standard Bible These were the men numbered by Moses and Aaron, with the assistance of the twelve leaders of Israel, each one representing his family. NET Bible These were the men whom Moses and Aaron numbered along with the twelve leaders of Israel, each of whom was from his own family. New Heart English Bible These are those who were numbered, whom Moses and Aaron numbered, and the leaders of Israel, being twelve men; each representing his fathers' house. Webster's Bible Translation These are those that were numbered, which Moses and Aaron numbered, and the princes of Israel, being twelve men: each one was for the house of his fathers. World English Bible These are those who were counted, whom Moses and Aaron counted, and the twelve men who were princes of Israel, each one for his fathers’ house. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThese [are] those numbered, whom Moses numbered—Aaron also—and the princes of Israel, twelve men, each one has been [the representative] for the house of his fathers. Young's Literal Translation These are those numbered, whom Moses numbered -- Aaron also, and the princes of Israel, twelve men -- each for the house of his fathers, they have been. Smith's Literal Translation These, they being reviewed, which Moses reviewed, and Aaron, and the chiefs of Israel, twelve men: one man was for the house of their father. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese era they who were numbered by Moses and Aaron, and the twelve princes of Israel, every one by the houses of their kindreds. Catholic Public Domain Version These are the ones who were numbered by Moses and Aaron and the twelve leaders of Israel, each one by the houses of their kinships. New American Bible It was these who were enrolled, each according to his ancestral house, by Moses and Aaron and the twelve leaders of Israel. New Revised Standard Version These are those who were enrolled, whom Moses and Aaron enrolled with the help of the leaders of Israel, twelve men, each representing his ancestral house. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese are those who were numbered, whom Moses and Aaron numbered, and the princes of Israel, being twelve men; each one was from the house of his fathers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated These are the numbers that Moshe and Ahron numbered and the Princes of Israel, twelve men, one man from the house of his father. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917These are those that were numbered, which Moses and Aaron numbered, and the princes of Israel, being twelve men; they were each one for his fathers' house. Brenton Septuagint Translation This is the numbering which Moses and Aaron and the rulers of Israel, being twelve men, conducted: there was a man for each tribe, they were according to the tribe of the houses of their family. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Number of Every Tribe…43those registered to the tribe of Naphtali numbered 53,400. 44These were the men numbered by Moses and Aaron, with the assistance of the twelve leaders of Israel, each one representing his family. 45So all the Israelites twenty years of age or older who could serve in Israel’s army were counted according to their families.… Cross References Exodus 12:37 The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children. Exodus 38:25-26 The silver from those numbered among the congregation totaled 100 talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel— / a beka per person, that is, half a shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, from everyone twenty years of age or older who had crossed over to be numbered, a total of 603,550 men. Numbers 26:2 “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” Numbers 26:51 These men of Israel numbered 601,730 in all. Deuteronomy 1:10 The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky. Deuteronomy 1:15 So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes. Deuteronomy 10:22 Your fathers went down to Egypt, seventy in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky. 1 Chronicles 21:5 And Joab reported to David the total number of the troops. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword, including 470,000 in Judah. 2 Samuel 24:9 And Joab reported to the king the total number of the troops. In Israel there were 800,000 men of valor who drew the sword, and in Judah there were 500,000. Nehemiah 7:66 The whole assembly numbered 42,360, Acts 7:14 Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. Acts 13:17 The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land. Romans 9:27 Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the Israelites is like the sand of the sea, only the remnant will be saved. Hebrews 11:12 And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore. Revelation 7:4 And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: Treasury of Scripture These are those that were numbered, which Moses and Aaron numbered, and the princes of Israel, being twelve men: each one was for the house of his fathers. Numbers 1:2-16 Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, after their families, by the house of their fathers, with the number of their names, every male by their polls; … Numbers 26:64 But among these there was not a man of them whom Moses and Aaron the priest numbered, when they numbered the children of Israel in the wilderness of Sinai. Jump to Previous Aaron Chiefs Counted Family Fathers Father's Help House Household Israel Leaders Moses Numbered Ones Princes Representing Tribe TwelveJump to Next Aaron Chiefs Counted Family Fathers Father's Help House Household Israel Leaders Moses Numbered Ones Princes Representing Tribe TwelveNumbers 1 1. God commands Moses to number the people5. The princes of the tribes 17. The number of every tribe 47. The Levites are exempted for the service of the Lord These were the men counted The phrase "These were the men counted" refers to the census conducted by Moses and Aaron. The Hebrew root for "counted" is "paqad," which implies a careful and deliberate numbering or mustering. This census was not merely a statistical exercise but a divinely ordained task to organize the Israelites for their journey and battles ahead. It underscores the importance of order and preparation in the life of faith, reminding believers that God values structure and accountability within His community. by Moses and Aaron with the assistance of the twelve leaders of Israel each one representing his family Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He is responsible for receiving and conveying God's laws and instructions to the people. 2. Aaron Moses' brother and the first high priest of Israel. He assists Moses in leading the people and plays a crucial role in the religious life of the nation. 3. Twelve Leaders of Israel These are the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel, each representing their respective family. They assist Moses and Aaron in the census and in leading their tribes. 4. Israel The nation chosen by God, consisting of the descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob. At this point in the account, they are in the wilderness, preparing to enter the Promised Land. 5. Census Event The numbering of the Israelite men able to go to war, as commanded by God. This census is significant for organizing the people and preparing for future challenges. Teaching Points The Importance of LeadershipGod appoints leaders to guide His people. Just as Moses and Aaron were chosen, God calls leaders today to shepherd His flock. The Role of Community The involvement of the twelve leaders emphasizes the importance of community and shared responsibility in God's work. Preparation for Challenges The census was a preparation for future battles. In our spiritual lives, we must be prepared for the challenges we face by being organized and ready. Obedience to God's Commands The census was conducted as God commanded. Obedience to God's instructions is crucial for His blessings and guidance. Unity Among Believers The cooperation between Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of the tribes highlights the need for unity in the body of Christ. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Theseאֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those were the men אֲשֶׁר֩ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that numbered פָּקַ֨ד (pā·qaḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit by Moses מֹשֶׁ֤ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver and Aaron, וְאַהֲרֹן֙ (wə·’a·hă·rōn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses with the assistance of the twelve שְׁנֵ֥ים (šə·nêm) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) leaders וּנְשִׂיאֵ֣י (ū·nə·śî·’ê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist of Israel; יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc each one אֶחָ֥ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first representing his family. אֲבֹתָ֖יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father Links Numbers 1:44 NIVNumbers 1:44 NLT Numbers 1:44 ESV Numbers 1:44 NASB Numbers 1:44 KJV Numbers 1:44 BibleApps.com Numbers 1:44 Biblia Paralela Numbers 1:44 Chinese Bible Numbers 1:44 French Bible Numbers 1:44 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 1:44 These are those who were numbered whom (Nu Num.) |
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