Numbers 2:8

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ሰራዊቱን እቶም ቁጹራቱን ሓምሳን ሾብዓተን ሽሕን ኣርባዕተ ሚእትን ነበሩ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse gives the number of people in a specific group under a leader named Issachar. The total count is 57,400. It's part of a larger census in the book of Numbers.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big family gathering, and your mom wants to know how many cousins, aunts, and uncles are there. This verse is like counting everyone in one part of the big family, and there are 57,400 people!

Historical Background

The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. It contains a census of the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, detailing the number of people in each tribe for organization and military purposes.

Living It Out Today

Today, counting people in a group can help with planning events or understanding community sizes. Just like this verse, accurate numbers can ensure everyone is accounted for and resources are distributed properly.

Topics

• census
• organization
• community
• leadership
• numbers
• tribes

Related Verses

• Numbers 1:29
• Numbers 1:44
• Numbers 1:46
• 1 Chronicles 7:1
• Revelation 7:4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the number 57,400?

This number represents the total count of people in Issachar's group, which was important for organizing and leading the Israelites.

Why was a census taken?

The census helped Moses organize the Israelites for travel and military purposes, ensuring each tribe was accounted for.

Who was Issachar?

Issachar was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and the leader of his tribe during the exodus from Egypt.

How does this relate to modern-day census?

Just like in ancient times, modern-day censuses help governments and organizations understand population sizes for planning and resource allocation.