Numbers 2:2

2. Every man… standard See Numbers 1:52, note.

Ensign There were banners for the subdivisions of the tribes as well as for the tribe. It would be difficult for every man to see the tribal ensign, hence smaller groups were marked by their own banners. How the ensign ( Hebrews, oth) differs from the standard (Hebrews, degel) we know not. It was probably smaller. “As the Israelites were commanded to encamp, ‘each by his own standard, with the ensign of their father’s house,’ the direction has been considered as implying that they possessed three varieties 1,) the great tribal standards; 2,) the ensigns of the subdivisions; 3,) those of families or houses.” JAMIESON.

Far off Rather, opposite to the tabernacle on all sides, thus making a hollow square, with the sacred tent in the centre.