Numbers 2:2 net — “Every one of the Israelites must camp under his standard with the emblems of his family; they must camp at some distan…

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"“Every one of the Israelites must camp under his standard with the emblems of his family; they must camp at some distance around the tent of meeting."

— Numbers 2:2, NET Bible

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Numbers 2 — Context

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The Arrangement of the Tribes The LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron:

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“Every one of the Israelites must camp under his standard with the emblems of his family; they must camp at some distance around the tent of meeting.

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The Tribes on the East“Now those who will be camping on the east, toward the sunrise, are the divisions of the camp of Judah under their standard. The leader of the people of Judah is Nahshon son of Amminadab.

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Those numbered in his division are 74,600.

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Those who will be camping next to them are the tribe of Issachar. The leader of the people of Issachar is Nethanel son of Zuar.

Numbers 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 2:2 say?
Numbers 2:2 in the NET Bible reads: ““Every one of the Israelites must camp under his standard with the emblems of his family; they must camp at some distance around the tent of meeting.”
Where is Numbers 2:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 2:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 2, verse 2.
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 2:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 2:2 in?
Numbers 2:2 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 2:2?
Numbers 2:2 reads (NET): ““Every one of the Israelites must camp under his standard with the emblems of his family; they must camp at some distance around the tent of meeting.” 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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