Numbers 2:1-15 ▼

1 The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron,

2 |The Israelites will put up their tents with each family under the flag that symbolizes its household. They will put their tents around the tent of meeting, facing it.

3 |On the east side, facing the rising sun, the armies led by [Judah] will camp under their flag. The leader for the people of Judah is Nahshon, son of Amminadab.

4 The total number of men in his army is 74,600.

5 |Next to them will be the tribe of [Issachar]. The leader for the people of Issachar is Nethanel, son of Zuar.

6 The total number of men in his army is 54,400.

7 |Then [will be] the tribe of [Zebulun]. The leader for the people of Zebulun is Eliab, son of Helon.

8 The total number of men in his army is 57,400.

9 |The grand total of all the troops in Judah's camp is 186,400. They will be the first group to move out.

10 |On the south side the armies led by [Reuben] will camp under their flag. The leader for the people of Reuben is Elizur, son of Shedeur.

11 The total number of men in his army is 46,500.

12 |Next to them will be the tribe of [Simeon]. The leader for the people of Simeon is Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai.

13 The total number of men in his army is 59,300.

14 |Then [will be] the tribe of [Gad]. The leader for the people of Gad is Eliasaph, son of Deuel.

15 The total number of men in his army is 45,650.