Old Testament Survey
The Encampment of Israel
Numbers 2: Camp by Tribe opposite of the tent of meeting and facing on every side
North Side – 157,600 Levites (Merari) – 6,200
Dan - (62,700) Camped on the north side, attended the
Asher - (41,500) Structure / Frame of tabernacle / accessories
Naphtali - (53,400) Instruments and all work connected with
Them
East Side – 186,000 Levites (Moses and Aaron) - 2
Judah – (74,600) camped on the east side facing the
Issachar – (59,300) tabernacle. Attended full charge of the
Zebulan – (57,400) sanctuary, and what was required for Israel.
West Side – 108,100 Levites (Gershonites) – 7,500
Ephraim – (40,500) Camped on the west side, took care of
Manasseh – (32,200) the tabernacle furnishings
Benjamin – (35,400)
South Side – 151,450 Levites (Kobath) – 8,600
Reuben – (46,500) Camped on the south side, attended all the
Simeon – (59,300) articles + Utensils of the holy place. Eleazar
Gad – (46,650) chief over leaders of the Levites and had
charge over those who had charge of the
sanctuary
Names and Meanings of Each tribe
Levites – To Unite (the priest)
Judah - Praise
Issachar – Brings Reward
Zebulun – Dwelling / Habitation of God
Reuben – Look a Son (Builder of the Family Name)
Simeon – Heard of God
Gad – Brings Fortune/ Victory in God
Ephraim – Double Fruit/ Fruitfulness
Manasseh – Causing to Forget
Benjamin – Son of the Right Hand (Strong Side) Anointed One