# around his standard

The "standards" were four larger groups that the tribes were divided into. Each standard was commanded to camp together. The standards was represented by a banner. Moses told each tribe where to camp. They were each given a specific area in which to stay

# with the banners of their fathers' houses

Each extended family also had a banner under with the camp, which was within the area designated for their standard.

# banners

A banner is a large flag.