Take ye the sum: This numbering was probably intended to illustrate the Divine faithfulness in thus increasing the seed of Abraham; to prepare them to preserve due order in their march; and to distinguish the tribes and families. Num 26:2-4, Num 26:63, Num 26:64, Exo 30:12, Exo 38:26, 2Sa 24:1-3, 1Ch 21:1, 1Ch 21:2, 1Ch 27:23, 1Ch 27:24 the children: Gen 49:1-3, Exo 1:1-5 after: Num 1:18, Num 1:22, Num 1:26-54, Exo 6:14-19 Reciprocal: Num 1:19 - General Num 1:44 - General 1Ch 23:24 - by their polls 2Ch 17:14 - to the house