And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and five thousand and six hundred and fifty.
The men in his army who were counted numbered 45,650.
This verse is recording the exact number of fighting men from one of Israel's tribes as they organized their camp in the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, God commanded Moses to conduct a census of the Israelite tribes shortly after their exodus from Egypt, as they prepared for their journey through the wilderness. This organization was essential for arranging the camps around the Tabernacle and determining the marching order, reflecting God's desire for order and protection among His people. Specifically, Numbers 2:15 details the count of fighting men from the tribe of Gad, totaling 45,650, as part of this broader effort to prepare the Israelites for entering the Promised Land.
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