Numbers 2:9 bbe — The number of all the armies of Judah was a hundred and eighty-six thousand, four hundred. They go forward first.

Bible in Basic English

"The number of all the armies of Judah was a hundred and eighty-six thousand, four hundred. They go forward first."

— Numbers 2:9, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 2 — Context

6

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

7

After him, the tribe of Zebulun, with Eliab, the son of Helon, as their chief.

8

The number of his army was fifty-seven thousand, four hundred.

9

The number of all the armies of Judah was a hundred and eighty-six thousand, four hundred. They go forward first.

10

On the south side is the flag of the children of Reuben, in the order of their armies, with Elizur, the son of Shedeur, as their chief.

11

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

12

And nearest to him, the tribe of Simeon, with Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, as their chief.

Numbers 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 2:9 say?
Numbers 2:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The number of all the armies of Judah was a hundred and eighty-six thousand, four hundred. They go forward first.”
Where is Numbers 2:9 in the Bible?
Numbers 2:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Numbers 2:9 in?
Numbers 2:9 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 2:9?
Numbers 2:9 reads (BBE): “The number of all the armies of Judah was a hundred and eighty-six thousand, four hundred. They go forward first.” 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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