The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Reuben is 151,450; they shall set out second.
We have here the particular distribution of the twelve tribes into four squadrons, three tribes in a squadron, one of which was to lead the other two. Observe, 1. God himself appointed them their place, to prevent strife and envy among them.
Commenting on Numbers 2:3-34
And all that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were an hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies,.... 151,450 men. Putting Reuben's host, and the hosts of Simeon and Gad together, Num 2:13, which was much lesser than the preceding camp, being 34,500 fewer in number: and they shall set forth in the second rank: they...
Num 2:3-31 Order of the tribes in the camp and on the march. - Num 2:3-9. The standard of the tribe of Judah was to encamp in front, namely towards the east, according to its hosts; and by its side the tribes of Issachar and Zebulun, the descendants of Leah, under the command and banner of Judah: an army of 186,400 men, which was to...
Commenting on Numbers 2:3-31