Numbers 2:15 bbe — The number of his army was forty-five thousand, six hundred and fifty.

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"The number of his army was forty-five thousand, six hundred and fifty."

— Numbers 2:15, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and five thousand and six hundred and fifty.”
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WEB
“His division, and those who were numbered of them, were forty-five thousand six hundred fifty.”
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Numbers 2 — Context

And nearest to him, the tribe of Simeon, with Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, as their chief.

The number of his army was fifty-nine thousand, three hundred.

Then the tribe of Gad, with Eliasaph, son of Reuel, as their chief.

The number of his army was forty-five thousand, six hundred and fifty.

The number of all the armies of Reuben together came to a hundred and fifty-one thousand, four hundred and fifty. They go forward second.

Then the Tent of meeting is to go forward, with the tents of the Levites, in the middle of the armies; in the same order as their tents are placed, they are to go forward, every man under his flag.

On the west side will be the flag of the children of Ephraim, with Elishama, the son of Ammihud, as their chief.

Numbers 2:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 2:15 say?

Numbers 2:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The number of his army was forty-five thousand, six hundred and fifty.”

Where is Numbers 2:15 in the Bible?

Numbers 2:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 2, verse 15.

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 2:15.

What translation should I read Numbers 2:15 in?

Numbers 2:15 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 2:15?

Numbers 2:15 reads (BBE): “The number of his army was forty-five thousand, six hundred and fifty.” 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.

Numbers 2:15 bbe — The number of his army was forty-five thousand, six hundred and fifty.

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