Num 1:3, 21:23 | JFB | STEP | 3. Aaron shall number them by their armies-- or companies. In their departure from Egypt they were divided into five grand companies ( ), but from the sojourn in the wilderness to the passage of the Jordan, they were formed into four great divisions. The latter is here referred to.

‏ Numbers 1:3

3. Aaron shall number them by their armies--or companies. In their departure from Egypt they were divided into five grand companies (Ex 13:18), but from the sojourn in the wilderness to the passage of the Jordan, they were formed into four great divisions. The latter is here referred to.

‏ Numbers 21:23

21-23. Israel sent messengers unto Sihon--The rejection of their respectful and pacific message was resented--Sihon was discomfited in battle--and Israel obtained by right of conquest the whole of the Amorite dominions.