Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

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

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

Then the tribe of Benjamin,.... He was to pitch under the same standard of Ephraim, and the other side of it from that of Manasseh; the one being before, and the other behind, and the standard in the middle; See Gill on Num 2:7, and the captains of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni; of whom see Num 1:11.

Keil & Delitzsch Lutheran @keilanddelitzsch

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