The rounded number of men mustered in the camp of Dan

The number 157,000 appears as part of 157,600, which is the total count of fighting men mustered in Dan's camp during the wilderness journey (Num 2:31). Dan's camp included the tribes of Dan, Asher, and Naphtali, and was the largest of the four camp groups surrounding the tabernacle. This camp was assigned the position north of the tabernacle and held the last place in the marching order – they were to "break camp last, under their banners". The fact that Dan's camp was the most numerous, yet still placed last, emphasizes that the camp arrangement did not follow mere numerical strength, but a divine ordinance for Israel's organization in the wilderness.