Numbers 2:2

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 2:2

BSB
"The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
"Each one shall make camp, by their troops, as well as by their insignia and standards, and by the houses of their kinships, all around the tabernacle of the covenant."
ERV
The children of Israel shall pitch every man by his own standard, with the ensigns of their fathers' houses: over against the tent of meeting shall they pitch round about.
NHEB
"The children of Israel shall camp every man by his own standard, with the banners of their fathers' houses: at a distance from the Tent of Meeting shall they camp around it."
SMT
A man by his flag with the ensign according to the house of their fathers, shall the sons of Israel encamp: from over against the tent of appointment round about shall they encamp.

Commentary for Numbers 2:2

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Overview of Numbers 2:2
Summary
Each clan camps under family banners.
Place
Sinai Wilderness
Event
Camp positioning instructions given
Estimated Time Period
c. 1450-1400 BC
Category
Ritual