And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.
His army and those who were counted among them numbered fifty-nine thousand three hundred.
This verse is recording the exact number of fighting men in one of Israel's tribal armies during their time in the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, God commanded Moses to conduct a census of the Israelite tribes in the wilderness after their escape from Egypt, as part of preparing them for their journey to the Promised Land. This specific verse details the count of fighting men from the tribe of Simeon, which totaled 59,300, to help organize the camp around the Tabernacle for protection and mobility. Such numbering ensured that each tribe knew its role and position, reflecting God's emphasis on order amid their nomadic life.
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