Numbers 2:16 web — "All who were numbered of the camp of Reuben were one hundred fifty-one thousand four hundred fifty, according to their…

World English Bible

""All who were numbered of the camp of Reuben were one hundred fifty-one thousand four hundred fifty, according to their armies. They shall set out second."

— Numbers 2:16, World English Bible

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Numbers 2 — Context

13

His division, and those who were numbered of them, were fifty-nine thousand three hundred.

14

"The tribe of Gad: and the prince of the children of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.

15

His division, and those who were numbered of them, were forty-five thousand six hundred fifty.

16

"All who were numbered of the camp of Reuben were one hundred fifty-one thousand four hundred fifty, according to their armies. They shall set out second.

17

"Then the Tent of Meeting shall set out, with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camps. As they encamp, so shall they set out, every man in his place, by their standards.

18

"On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their divisions: and the prince of the children of Ephraim shall be Elishama the son of Ammihud.

19

His division, and those who were numbered of them, were forty thousand five hundred.

Numbers 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 2:16 say?
Numbers 2:16 in the World English Bible reads: “"All who were numbered of the camp of Reuben were one hundred fifty-one thousand four hundred fifty, according to their armies. They shall set out second.”
Where is Numbers 2:16 in the Bible?
Numbers 2:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 2, verse 16.
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 2:16.
What translation should I read Numbers 2:16 in?
Numbers 2:16 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 2:16?
Numbers 2:16 reads (WEB): “"All who were numbered of the camp of Reuben were one hundred fifty-one thousand four hundred fifty, according to their armies. They shall set out second.” 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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