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Numbers 2:3 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Numbers 2:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 2 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah.”
Numbers 2:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 2:3
Judah camps 'on the east side toward the rising of the sun' with the standard of the camp of Judah.' The east position was most honored, facing the tabernacle's entrance. Judah's leadership foreshadows Christ from Judah's tribe (Gen 49:10, Heb 7:14). The Hebrew 'qedem' (east) also means 'before/ancient,' suggesting priority and honor. Judah's camp included Issachar and Zebulun, totaling 186,400 men (v.9) - the largest camp. This arrangement anticipated Judah's royal leadership in David's dynasty and ultimately the Lion of Judah, Jesus Christ, who rises like the sun bringing righteousness (Mal ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 2:3
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“and Nahshon became the father of Salmon”
“and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon”
“Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.”
“the son of Obed”
“In the first place went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab.”
“And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;”
“the children of Israel asked of Yahweh”
“two oxen”
“The sons of Judah were Er and Onan: and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan.”