Num 1:17-46 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 1:17-46: 1:17-46 The tabulation yields the same number of qualified men ( 603,550 ) as mentioned in Exod 38:26 . Exodus 12:37 and Num 11:21 give an approximate number of 600,000. These numbers have been interpreted in different ways. They might reflect the literal size of this army (cp. Exod 1:9-10 ); alternatively, the figures might be symbolic, projected backward from a later period, or simply misunderstood in translation. See also study note on Exod 12:37.

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bExod 38:26►

cExodus 12:37►

dNum 11:21►

eExod 1:9-10►

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‏ Numbers 1:17-46

Summary for Num 1:17-46: 1:17-46 ^a The tabulation yields the same number of qualified men (603,550) as mentioned in Exod 38:26 ^b. Exodus 12:37 ^c and Num 11:21 ^d give an approximate number of 600,000. These numbers have been interpreted in different ways. They might reflect the literal size of this army (cp. Exod 1:9-10 ^e); alternatively, the figures might be symbolic, projected backward from a later period, or simply misunderstood in translation. See also study note on Exod 12:37.
Summary for Num 1:20-43: 1:20-43 ^f In this second list of the tribes, Gad is placed alongside Reuben and Simeon, the tribes with whom Gad would camp while Israel was on the march.