KJV ORIGINAL
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
His army and those who were counted numbered 41,500 men.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is recording the precise number of fighting men in one of Israel's tribal divisions as they organized themselves in the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the census and military organization of Israel during their wilderness wanderings after leaving Egypt. God commanded Moses to count all the men who were able to fight, organizing them by tribes around the tabernacle. This systematic counting and arrangement showed God's desire for order and preparation as they journeyed toward the Promised Land.
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