במדבר, פרק א׳, פסוק כ״ז

The national census brings the relative scale of each group into clear focus. When the men of Judah are counted, their total reaches seventy-four thousand six hundred, a remarkably high number.

This massive population highlights a key aspect of Judah's standing among the Israelites. Beyond simply holding a senior and respected status within the nation, the tribe was also clearly prominent and dominant in its sheer physical size [ביאור שטיינזלץ].