Numbers 1:21 bbe — Forty-six thousand, five hundred of the tribe of Reuben were numbered.

Bible in Basic English

"Forty-six thousand, five hundred of the tribe of Reuben were numbered."

— Numbers 1:21, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 1 — Context

18

And they got together all the people on the first day of the second month; and everyone made clear his family and his father's house, by the number of the names, from twenty years old and over.

19

As the Lord had given orders to Moses, so they were numbered by him in the waste place of Sinai.

20

The generations of the sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel, were numbered by their families and their fathers' houses, every male of twenty years old and over, who was able to go to war;

21

Forty-six thousand, five hundred of the tribe of Reuben were numbered.

22

The generations of the sons of Simeon were numbered by their families and their fathers' houses, every male of twenty years old and over, who was able to go to war;

23

Fifty-nine thousand, three hundred of the tribe of Simeon were numbered.

24

The generations of the sons of Gad were numbered by their families and their fathers' houses, every male of twenty years old and over who was able to go to war;

Numbers 1:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 1:21 say?
Numbers 1:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Forty-six thousand, five hundred of the tribe of Reuben were numbered.”
Where is Numbers 1:21 in the Bible?
Numbers 1:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 1, verse 21.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 1:21.
What translation should I read Numbers 1:21 in?
Numbers 1:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 1:21?
Numbers 1:21 reads (BBE): “Forty-six thousand, five hundred of the tribe of Reuben were numbered.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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