Numbers 26:2

Take the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, from twenty years old and upward, throughout their fathers' house, all that are able to go to war in Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 26:2

BSB
"Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers-all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel."
AKJV
Take the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, from twenty years old and upward, throughout their fathers' house, all that are able to go to war in Israel.
CPDV
"Number the entire sum of the sons of Israel, from twenty years and above, by their houses and kinships, all who are able to go forth to war."
ERV
Take the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, from twenty years old and upward, by their fathers' houses, all that are able to go forth to war in Israel.
NHEB
"Take a census of all the congregation of the children of Israel, from twenty years old and upward, by their fathers' houses, all who are able to go forth to war in Israel."
SMT
Take the head of all the assembly of the sons of Israel, from the son of twenty years and above, according to the house of their fathers, all going forth to war in Israel.

Commentary for Numbers 26:2

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Overview of Numbers 26:2
Summary
Military-aged males counted systematically
Place
Plains of Moab
Event
Census instructions given
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative