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The Meanings of Thousand and Family in the Second Census
The number of adult males in the tribes remains fairly constant from chapter one o chapter 26. With the second census, there are some dramatic changes. For instance, the tribe of simeon goes from 59 thousand 300 down to 22 thousand 200. Meanwhile, manassa jumps from 32 thousand 200 to 52 thousand 700. Some have speculated that the text has become corrupted or that a mistook a number that could serve double purpose - either for thousands or family.