And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred.
His army and those who were counted with them numbered 62,700 men.
This verse records the military census count of 62,700 fighting men from one of Israel's tribes during their wilderness journey.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, God instructed Moses on organizing the Israelite tribes in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, as part of preparing the nation for their journey to the Promised Land. This included conducting a census to count the fighting men from each tribe, ensuring order and readiness for potential conflicts. The figure of 62,700 specifically refers to the warriors from the tribe of Judah, highlighting their significant role in the tribal encampment around the Tabernacle.
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