Numbers 1:52
New International Version
The Israelites are to set up their tents by divisions, each of them in their own camp under their standard.

New Living Translation
Each tribe of Israel will camp in a designated area with its own family banner.

English Standard Version
The people of Israel shall pitch their tents by their companies, each man in his own camp and each man by his own standard.

Berean Standard Bible
The Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp and under his own standard.

King James Bible
And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, throughout their hosts.

New King James Version
The children of Israel shall pitch their tents, everyone by his own camp, everyone by his own standard, according to their armies;

New American Standard Bible
So the sons of Israel shall camp, each man by his own camp, and each man by his own flag, according to their armies.

NASB 1995
“The sons of Israel shall camp, each man by his own camp, and each man by his own standard, according to their armies.

NASB 1977
“And the sons of Israel shall camp, each man by his own camp, and each man by his own standard, according to their armies.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the sons of Israel shall camp, each man by his own camp, and each man by his own standard, according to their armies.

Amplified Bible
The Israelites shall camp according to their armies, every man by his own camp and every man by his own [tribal] standard (banner).

Christian Standard Bible
“The Israelites are to camp by their military divisions, each man with his encampment and under his banner.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Israelites are to camp by their military divisions, each man with his encampment and under his banner.

American Standard Version
And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, according to their hosts.

Contemporary English Version
The rest of the Israelites will camp in their own groups and under their own banners.

English Revised Version
And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, according to their hosts.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"The other Israelites will camp with each family in its own area under its own flag.

Good News Translation
The rest of the Israelites shall set up camp, company by company, each man with his own group and under his own banner.

International Standard Version
Then the Israelis are to encamp around the tent, arranged according to their company and the standard of their army.

Majority Standard Bible
The Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp and under his own standard.

NET Bible
"The Israelites will camp according to their divisions, each man in his camp, and each man by his standard.

New Heart English Bible
The children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, according to their divisions.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, throughout their hosts.

World English Bible
The children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, according to their divisions.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the sons of Israel have encamped, each by his camp, and each by his standard, by their hosts;

Young's Literal Translation
And the sons of Israel have encamped, each by his camp, and each by his standard, by their hosts;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Israel encamped each by his camp, and each by his flag for their warfare.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the children of Israel shall camp every man by his troops and bands and army.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the sons of Israel shall make camp, each one by his companies and bands, as well as his army.

New American Bible
The other Israelites shall camp according to their companies, each in their own divisional camps,

New Revised Standard Version
The other Israelites shall camp in their respective regimental camps, by companies;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp and every man by his own standard, throughout their hosts.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Israel shall pitch, each man in his camp and each man in his troop in their armies.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man with his own camp, and every man with his own standard, according to their hosts.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the children of Israel shall encamp, every man in his own order, and every man according to his company, with their host.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Exemption of the Levites
51Whenever the tabernacle is to move, the Levites are to take it down, and whenever it is to be pitched, the Levites are to set it up. Any outsider who goes near it must be put to death. 52The Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp and under his own standard. 53But the Levites are to camp around the tabernacle of the Testimony and watch over it, so that no wrath will fall on the congregation of Israel. So the Levites are responsible for the tabernacle of the Testimony.”…

Cross References
Exodus 33:7
Now Moses used to take the tent and pitch it at a distance outside the camp. He called it the Tent of Meeting, and anyone inquiring of the LORD would go to the Tent of Meeting outside the camp.

Joshua 18:1
Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them,

1 Samuel 4:4
So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.

1 Kings 8:4
and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.

2 Chronicles 5:5
and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up.

Psalm 78:60
He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent He had pitched among men.

Psalm 132:8
Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength.

Isaiah 4:5-6
Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, / a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.

Ezekiel 37:27
My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Zechariah 2:10-11
“Shout for joy and be glad, O Daughter of Zion, for I am coming to dwell among you,” declares the LORD. / “On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 14:17
the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.

Acts 7:44
Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen.

2 Corinthians 6:16
What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”

Ephesians 2:21-22
In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, throughout their hosts.

Numbers 2:2,34
Every man of the children of Israel shall pitch by his own standard, with the ensign of their father's house: far off about the tabernacle of the congregation shall they pitch…

Numbers 10:1
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Numbers 24:2
And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.

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Each one is to camp
This phrase sets the stage for the organization and order that God desires among His people. The Hebrew root for "camp" is "חָנָה" (chanah), which means to encamp, rest, or lay siege. In the context of the Israelites, it signifies a temporary dwelling place, reflecting their journey through the wilderness. This command underscores the importance of community and structure within the people of God. Historically, the Israelites were a nomadic people during this period, and their encampment was a physical manifestation of their obedience and unity under God's guidance.

by his own standard
The term "standard" refers to a banner or ensign, derived from the Hebrew word "דֶּגֶל" (degel). Each tribe of Israel had its own standard, which served as a rallying point and symbol of identity. This highlights the individuality and distinct roles of each tribe within the larger community. The standards were not just practical markers but also carried spiritual significance, reminding the Israelites of their heritage and the promises of God to their forefathers.

with the banners
"Banners" in this context is translated from the Hebrew word "אוֹת" (oth), which can mean a sign or signal. These banners were likely visual symbols that represented the tribes and their leaders. The use of banners emphasizes the importance of visible signs of leadership and direction, which are crucial for maintaining order and unity. In a spiritual sense, banners can be seen as reminders of God's presence and promises, guiding His people through their journey.

of their fathers’ houses
This phrase refers to the familial and tribal lineage of the Israelites. The Hebrew word for "fathers" is "אָב" (av), which signifies not only a biological father but also an ancestor or patriarch. The emphasis on "fathers’ houses" underscores the importance of family and heritage in the identity of the Israelites. It reflects the biblical principle of generational blessing and responsibility, where each family is accountable to uphold the covenant with God.

The Israelites are to camp
Reiterating the command for the Israelites to camp, this phrase emphasizes the collective identity of the people as a nation chosen by God. The term "Israelites" is derived from "יִשְׂרָאֵל" (Yisra'el), meaning "God prevails" or "he who struggles with God." This name, given to Jacob after wrestling with the angel, signifies the enduring relationship between God and His people. The act of camping together as Israelites reinforces their unity and shared purpose under God's covenant.

by their divisions
The word "divisions" comes from the Hebrew "מַחֲנֶה" (machaneh), which can mean a camp, company, or division. This term indicates the organized structure of the Israelite encampment, divided by tribes and families. It reflects the orderliness that God desires among His people, ensuring that each group knows its place and role within the larger community. This organization is not only practical but also spiritual, as it mirrors the heavenly order and the body of Christ, where each member has a unique function and purpose.

(52) By his own standard.--It appears from Numbers 2:3; Numbers 2:10; Numbers 2:18; Numbers 2:25, that there were four standards--viz., those of Judah, Reuben, Ephraim, and Dan--corresponding to the four camps, each consisting of three tribes, which pitched round the tent of meeting.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The Israelites
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

are to camp
וְחָנ֖וּ (wə·ḥā·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp

by their divisions,
לְצִבְאֹתָֽם׃ (lə·ṣiḇ·’ō·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

each man
אִ֧ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

in
עַֽל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

his own camp
מַחֲנֵ֛הוּ (ma·ḥă·nê·hū)
Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army

and under
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

his own [family] banner.
דִּגְל֖וֹ (diḡ·lōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1714: A standard, banner


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