9. These 186,400 troops will march into battle first.
10-11. Reuben and the tribes that march with it must set up camp on the south side of the sacred tent, under their own banner. The 46,500 troops of the tribe of Reuben will be arranged by divisions and led by Elizur son of Shedeur.
12-13. On one side of Reuben will be the tribe of Simeon, with Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai as the leader of its 59,300 troops.
14-15. On the other side will be the tribe of Gad, with Eliasaph son of Deuel as the leader of its 45,650 troops.
16. These 151,450 troops will march into battle second.
17. Marching behind Reuben will be the Levites, arranged in groups, just as they are camped. They will carry the sacred tent and their own banners.