The the Lord spoke to Moses
In the tent of meeting
2 years 2 months after came out of Egypt
"Take a census"
Every male
20 years old and up
Number them to go out to war.
Heads of the divisions (12 tribes) named. Sons of the original 12 tribe heads registered by name.
| Tribe | Leader | Camp (from ch 2) | Census |
| Reuben | Elizum | South | 46,500 |
| Simeon | Shelumiel | South | 59,300 |
| Judah | Nahshon | East | 74,600 |
| Issachar | Nethanel | East | 54,400 |
| Zebulun | Eliab | East | 57,400 |
| Joseph Ephraim | Elishama | West | 40,500 |
| Manasseh | Gamaliel | West | 32,200 |
| Benjamin | Abidon | West | 35,400 |
| Dan | Ahiezer | North | 62,700 |
| Asher | Pagriel | North | 41,500 |
| Gad | Eliasapth | South | 45,650 |
| Naptali | Ahita | North | 53,400 |
| 603,550 |
The sons of Levi were not numbered for war though. They were given charge over the tabernacle, when it was to moved it would be their responsibility.
Numbers 2
Orders as to how they were to set out and set up camp according to tribe.
The tabernacle in the center - then North, South, East and West
Numbers 2
Orders as to how they were to set out and set up camp according to tribe.
The tabernacle in the center - then North, South, East and West
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