And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.
And his army, and those who were counted among them, numbered thirty-five thousand four hundred.
This verse is recording the exact number of fighting men in one of Israel's tribal divisions as they organized their camp in the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of Moses, after the Israelites escaped from Egypt, God commanded a census to organize the twelve tribes for their wilderness journey, ensuring proper arrangement around the Tabernacle for worship, protection, and mobility. This organization reflected God's desire for order and readiness as they traveled toward the Promised Land. In Numbers 2:23, the verse specifically details the count of the tribe of Manasseh, listing 35,400 men of fighting age as part of this structured setup.
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