1-2. God spoke to Moses and Aaron. He said, “The People of Israel are to set up camp circling the Tent of Meeting and facing it. Each company is to camp under its distinctive tribal flag.”
9. The total number of men assigned to Judah, troop by troop, is 186,400. They will lead the march.
10-11. To the south are the companies of the camp of Reuben under its flag, led by Elizur son of Shedeur. His troops number 46,500.
12-13. The tribe of Simeon will camp next to them, led by Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai. His troops number 59,300.
14-15. And the tribe of Gad is next to them, led by Eliasaph son of Deuel. His troops number 45,650.
16. The total number of men assigned to Reuben, troop by troop, is 151,450. They are second in the order of the march.