Numbers 2:13 kjv — And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.

King James Version

"And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred."

— Numbers 2:13, King James Version

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Numbers 2 — Context

10

On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.

11

And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.

12

And those which pitch by him shall be the tribe of Simeon: and the captain of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

13

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.

14

Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.

15

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

16

All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were an hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies. And they shall set forth in the second rank.

Numbers 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 2:13 say?
Numbers 2:13 in the King James Version reads: “And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.”
Where is Numbers 2:13 in the Bible?
Numbers 2:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 2, verse 13.
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 2:13.
What translation should I read Numbers 2:13 in?
Numbers 2:13 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 2:13?
Numbers 2:13 reads (KJV): “And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.” 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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