Numbers 2:21 bbe — The number of his army was thirty-two thousand, two hundred.

Bible in Basic English

"The number of his army was thirty-two thousand, two hundred."

— Numbers 2:21, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 2 — Context

18

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

19

The number of his army was forty thousand, five hundred.

20

And by him the tribe of Manasseh with Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur, as their chief.

21

The number of his army was thirty-two thousand, two hundred.

22

Then the tribe of Benjamin, with Abidan, the son of Gideoni, as their chief.

23

The number of his army was thirty-five thousand, four hundred.

24

The number of all the armies of Ephraim was a hundred and eight thousand, one hundred. They go forward third.

Numbers 2:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 2:21 say?
Numbers 2:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The number of his army was thirty-two thousand, two hundred.”
Where is Numbers 2:21 in the Bible?
Numbers 2:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 2, verse 21.
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 2:21.
What translation should I read Numbers 2:21 in?
Numbers 2:21 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 2:21?
Numbers 2:21 reads (BBE): “The number of his army was thirty-two thousand, two hundred.” 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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