Numbers 1:52 web — The children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, according…

World English Bible

"The children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, according to their divisions."

— Numbers 1:52, World English Bible

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Numbers 1 — Context

49

"Only the tribe of Levi you shall not number, neither shall you take a census of them among the children of Israel;

50

but appoint the Levites over the Tabernacle of the Testimony, and over all its furnishings, and over all that belongs to it. They shall carry the tabernacle, and all its furnishings; and they shall take care of it, and shall encamp around it.

51

When the tabernacle is to move, the Levites shall take it down; and when the tabernacle is to be set up, the Levites shall set it up. The stranger who comes near shall be put to death.

52

The children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, according to their divisions.

53

But the Levites shall encamp around the Tabernacle of the Testimony, that there may be no wrath on the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall be responsible for the Tabernacle of the Testimony."

54

Thus the children of Israel did. According to all that Yahweh commanded Moses, so they did.

Numbers 1:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 1:52 say?
Numbers 1:52 in the World English Bible reads: “The children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, according to their divisions.”
Where is Numbers 1:52 in the Bible?
Numbers 1:52 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 1, verse 52.
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 1:52.
What translation should I read Numbers 1:52 in?
Numbers 1:52 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 1:52?
Numbers 1:52 reads (WEB): “The children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, according to their divisions.” 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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