1. The Lord told Moses and Aaron
10-11. Reuben and the tribes that march with it must set up camp on the south side of the sacred tent, under their own banner. The 46,500 troops of the tribe of Reuben will be arranged by divisions and led by Elizur son of Shedeur.
12-13. On one side of Reuben will be the tribe of Simeon, with Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai as the leader of its 59,300 troops.
14-15. On the other side will be the tribe of Gad, with Eliasaph son of Deuel as the leader of its 45,650 troops.