And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.
The number of fighting men in his army was 46,500.
This verse is recording the exact count of soldiers available for battle from one of Israel's tribes as they organized their camp in the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, Moses was commanded by God to conduct a census of the Israelite tribes while they journeyed through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. This counting was part of organizing the tribes for camping around the Tabernacle and for potential battles, ensuring each group knew its place and role. Numbers 2:11 specifically records the number of men in the tribe of Reuben, illustrating God's detailed plan for His people's structure and movement.
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