And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.
We have here the particular distribution of the twelve tribes into four squadrons, three tribes in a squadron, one of which was to lead the other two. Observe, 1. God himself appointed them their place, to prevent strife and envy among them.
Commenting on Numbers 2:3-34
And his host,.... That is, the host of Reuben, as distinct from his camp, of which it was only a part, and of which Elizur was captain: and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred. 46,500 men; see Num 1:21.
Num 2:3-31 Order of the tribes in the camp and on the march. - Num 2:3-9. The standard of the tribe of Judah was to encamp in front, namely towards the east, according to its hosts; and by its side the tribes of Issachar and Zebulun, the descendants of Leah, under the command and banner of Judah: an army of 186,400 men, which was to...
Commenting on Numbers 2:3-31