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Numbers 2:18 cpdv — On the west side, there shall be the camp of the sons of Ephraim, whose leader was Elishama the son of Ammihud.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"On the west side, there shall be the camp of the sons of Ephraim, whose leader was Elishama the son of Ammihud. "

— Numbers 2:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 2 — Context

15

And the entire army of his fighting men, who were numbered, were forty-five thousand six hundred fifty.

16

All who were counted in the camp of Ruben were one hundred fifty thousand and one thousand four hundred fifty, by their companies. These shall advance in the second place.

17

But the tabernacle of the testimony shall be lifted up by the officers of the Levites and their companies. In the manner in which it is set up, so also shall it be taken down. Each one shall advance according to their places and ranks.

18

On the west side, there shall be the camp of the sons of Ephraim, whose leader was Elishama the son of Ammihud.

19

The entire army of his fighting men, who were numbered, were forty thousand five hundred.

20

And with them was the tribe of the sons of Manasseh, whose leader was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

21

And the entire army of his fighting men, who were numbered, were thirty-two thousand two hundred.

Numbers 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 2:18 say?
Numbers 2:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “On the west side, there shall be the camp of the sons of Ephraim, whose leader was Elishama the son of Ammihud. ”
Where is Numbers 2:18 in the Bible?
Numbers 2:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 2, verse 18.
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 2:18.
What translation should I read Numbers 2:18 in?
Numbers 2:18 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 2:18?
Numbers 2:18 reads (CPDV): “On the west side, there shall be the camp of the sons of Ephraim, whose leader was Elishama the son of Ammihud. ” 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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