Discovery BoxNumbers 2:10-13 
ContextThe Tribes on the South
2:10 “On the south will be the divisions of the camp of Reuben under their standard. 1 The leader of the people of Reuben is Elizur son of Shedeur. 2:11 Those numbered in his division are 46,500. 2:12 Those who will be camping next to them are the tribe of Simeon. The leader of the people of Simeon is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai. 2:13 Those numbered in his division are 59,300.
1 tn Here and throughout the line is literally “[under] the standard of the camp of Reuben…according to their divisions.”
