Numbers 1:23
those listed of the tribe of Simeon were 59,300.
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Numbers 1:23
those listed of the tribe of Simeon were 59,300.
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Even though Simeon was one of the smaller tribes, the sheer number of men ready for war—nearly 60,000—highlights God's immense power to multiply and sustain His people. This census wasn't just about numbers; it was a testament to God's faithfulness and His promise to make their descendants numerous, even after their time in Egypt.
God commands Moses to take a census of all the men in Israel capable of bearing arms, starting from age twenty, to prepare them for taking the Promised Land. This chapter meticulously lists the count for each tribe, with Simeon's number being the focus here. The subsequent chapters will detail their encampment and marching order based on these counts.
Have you ever thought about what it means for God's people to be 'counted'? It wasn't just about numbers; it was about readiness and purpose.
This census in Numbers 1 wasn't just a headcount. It was a strategic military assessment.
For War, Not Just For Population
These vast numbers might seem like mere statistics, but they tell a powerful story of God's faithfulness to His promises.
The sheer size of the Israelite population, represented by these counts, was a testament to God's covenant faithfulness.
A Growing Nation
This census, taken in the second year after the Exodus, was crucial for organizing the Israelite community for military purposes and for the future inheritance of the land. The numbering reflects God's faithfulness in multiplying His people, even as they faced impending challenges and a long period of wandering.
c. 1446 BC
Israelites Leave Egypt
Following the Passover and the miraculous Exodus from Egypt, the Israelites begin their journey toward the Promised Land.
c. 1446 BC
Tabernacle Erected in Sinai
The Tabernacle, God's dwelling place among His people, is set up in the wilderness of Sinai.
c. 1446 BC— this verse
First Census Ordered
God commands Moses and Aaron to conduct a census of all the men of Israel who are able to go to war. This census is for military organization and future division of the land.
c. 1446 BC
Tribal Levites Numbered Separately
The Levites are not included in the general census, as God has set them apart for service to the Tabernacle and its vessels.
This verse lists Simeon's son, an early mention of the lineage that would later be numbered in the Exodus.
Exodus 6:15This verse names Simeon's sons, linking back to the patriarchal line before the census in Numbers.
Deuteronomy 27:14This passage includes Simeon in a list of tribes that will pronounce blessings, showing their continued significance within Israel.
Joshua 19:1-9This chapter details the inheritance allotted to the tribe of Simeon, demonstrating the practical outcome of their census number.
1 Chronicles 4:24-43This passage provides a later account of Simeon's descendants, showing their experiences and expansion, even after being absorbed into Judah.
calvinNumbers 1:1-54: "And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying,"
And the Lord spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying,
Loquutus est autem Jehova ad Mosen in deserto Sinai, in…
gillNumbers 1:23: "Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Simeon, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred."
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Simeon, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred. 59,300 men. See Gill on Numbers 1:20 .
Even though Simeon was one of the smaller tribes, the sheer number of men ready for war—nearly 60,000—highlights God's immense power to multiply and sustain His people. This census wasn't just about numbers; it was a testament to God's faithfulness and His promise to make their descendants numerous, even after their time in Egypt.
God commands Moses to take a census of all the men in Israel capable of bearing arms, starting from age twenty, to prepare them for taking the Promised Land. This chapter meticulously lists the count for each tribe, with Simeon's number being the focus here. The subsequent chapters will detail their encampment and marching order based on these counts.
God commands Moses to take a census of all the men in Israel capable of bearing arms, starting from age twenty, to prepare them for taking the Promised Land. This chapter meticulously lists the count for each tribe, with Simeon's number being the focus here. The subsequent chapters will detail their encampment and marching order based on these counts.
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c. 1445 BC
Israelites Begin Wilderness Wanderings
After nearly a year at Mount Sinai, the Israelites depart. Due to their disobedience, they will wander for 40 years before entering the Promised Land.
"those listed of the tribe of Simeon were 59,300." — Even though Simeon was one of the smaller tribes, the sheer number of men ready for war—nearly 60,000—highlights God's immense power to multiply and sustain His people. This census wasn't just about…