Numbers 2:26

Numbers 2:26 Meaning and Explanation

And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred.

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Dan's numbered population is 62,700 men.

The Context of Numbers 2:26

Census data for Dan in the northern camp.

What Does Numbers 2:26 Mean?

Dan's army is among the larger tribes, exceeding Judah's by a significant margin. The census shows Dan as one of Israel's most populous and militarily strongest tribes. This strength may reflect Dan's geographic position and later military prominence.

The variety of tribal sizes—from Dan at 62,700 to Benjamin at 35,400—demonstrates that Israel's strength comes not from uniformity but from the collective power of diverse groups. Each tribe contributes its actual strength to the whole.

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What does Numbers 2:26 mean?

Dan's numbered population is 62,700 men.

What is the context of Numbers 2:26?

Census data for Dan in the northern camp.

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