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Numbers 2:17

15 and his division numbers 45,650.

16 The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben is 151,450; they shall set out second.

In the middle of the camps, the Tent of Meeting is to travel with the camp of the Levites. They are to set out in the order they encamped, each in his own place under his standard.

18 On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,

19 and his division numbers 40,500.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
In the middle of the camps, the Tent of Meeting is to travel with the camp of the Levites. They are to set out in the order they encamped, each in his own place under his standard.
KJV
Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall set forward with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camp: as they encamp, so shall they set forward, every man in his place by their standards.
WEB
“Then the Tent of Meeting shall set out, with the camp of the Levites in the middle of the camps. As they encamp, so shall they set out, every man in his place, by their standards.
ASV
Then the tent of meeting shall set forward, with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camps: as they encamp, so shall they set forward, every man in his place, by their standards.
DARBY
And the tent of meeting shall set forth, the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camps; as they encamp, so shall they set forth, every man in his place, according to their standards.
BLB
And the Tent of Meeting with the camp of the Levites shall set out in the middle of the camps; as they camp, so they shall set out, every man in his place, by their standards.
ÅB
Så skal sammenkomstens telt bryte opp, levittenes leir i midten av leirene; de skal bryte opp etter som de har leiret seg, hver på sin plass under sine banner.
OTB
Så skal sammenkomstens telt, med levittenes leir, dra ut midt i leirene. De skal dra ut i samme rekkefølge som de slår leir, hver på sin plass ved sitt flagg.
B1930
Så skal sammenkomstens telt bryte op, levittenes leir i midten av leirene; de skal bryte op efter som de har leiret sig, hver på sin plass under sine banner.

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  • Numbers 10:21

    Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.

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  • Numbers 1:50–53

    Instead, you are to appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of the Testimony, all its furnishings, and everything in it. They shall carry the tabernacle and all its articles, care for it, and camp around it.

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  • Numbers 10:17

    Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.

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  • Numbers 3:38

    Moses, Aaron, and Aaron’s sons were to camp to the east of the tabernacle, toward the sunrise, before the Tent of Meeting. They were to perform the duties of the sanctuary as a service on behalf of the Israelites; but any outsider who approached the sanctuary was to be put to death.

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  • 1 Corinthians 14:40

    But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.

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  • Colossians 2:5

    For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.

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  • Numbers 2:1

    Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron:

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