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Numbers 2:20 net — Next to them will be the tribe of Manasseh. The leader of the people of Manasseh is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.

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"Next to them will be the tribe of Manasseh. The leader of the people of Manasseh is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur."

— Numbers 2:20, NET Bible

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Numbers 2 — Context

17

The Tribe in the Center“Then the tent of meeting with the camp of the Levites will travel in the middle of the camps. They will travel in the same order as they camped, each in his own place under his standard.

18

The Tribes on the West“On the west will be the divisions of the camp of Ephraim under their standard. The leader of the people of Ephraim is Elishama son of Ammihud.

19

Those numbered in his division are 40,500.

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Next to them will be the tribe of Manasseh. The leader of the people of Manasseh is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.

21

Those numbered in his division are 32,200.

22

Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the people of Benjamin is Abidan son of Gideoni.

23

Those numbered in his division are 35,400.

Numbers 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 2:20 say?
Numbers 2:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Next to them will be the tribe of Manasseh. The leader of the people of Manasseh is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.”
Where is Numbers 2:20 in the Bible?
Numbers 2:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 2, verse 20.
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 2:20.
What translation should I read Numbers 2:20 in?
Numbers 2:20 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 2:20?
Numbers 2:20 reads (NET): “Next to them will be the tribe of Manasseh. The leader of the people of Manasseh is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.” 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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