KJV ORIGINAL
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
His army and those who were counted numbered fifty-three thousand four hundred men.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the exact number of fighting men in one of Israel's tribal armies as they organized for their journey through the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed census and military organization of Israel during their time in the wilderness after leaving Egypt. God commanded Moses to count all the men twenty years old and above who were able to go to war, organizing them by tribes around the tabernacle. This systematic arrangement showed God's order and preparation as He led His people toward the Promised Land.
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