Numbers 2:22 net — Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the people of Benjamin is Abidan son of Gideoni.

NET Bible

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

— Numbers 2:22, NET Bible

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Numbers 2 — Context

19

Those numbered in his division are 40,500.

20

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.

24

All those numbered of the camp of Ephraim, according to their divisions, are 108,100. They will travel third.

25

The Tribes on the North“On the north will be the divisions of the camp of Dan, under their standards. The leader of the people of Dan is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.

Numbers 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 2:22 say?
Numbers 2:22 in the NET Bible reads: “Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the people of Benjamin is Abidan son of Gideoni.”
Where is Numbers 2:22 in the Bible?
Numbers 2:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 2, verse 22.
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 2:22.
What translation should I read Numbers 2:22 in?
Numbers 2:22 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 2:22?
Numbers 2:22 reads (NET): “Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the people of Benjamin is Abidan son of Gideoni.” 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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