Of the children of Dan, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;
From the tribe of Dan, counting by their family lines and ancestral houses, recording the names of all men who were twenty years old and older, everyone who was able to serve in battle;
This verse describes the military census being taken of the tribe of Dan, counting all men aged twenty and up who could fight in Israel's army.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, which describes the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, God commanded Moses to conduct a census of the adult men from each tribe to assess their military strength and organize the community. This was essential for preparing the nation for potential battles as they approached the Promised Land. Specifically, Numbers 1:38 focuses on the tribe of Dan, counting the men aged 20 and older who were fit for warfare.
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