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Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />from Naphtali, Ahira the son of Enan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Naphtali, Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of Naphtali, Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of Naphtali, Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />of Naphtali, Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />from [the tribe of] Naphtali, Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahira son of Enan from Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahira son of Enan from Naphtali. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Napthtali: Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ahira, son of Enan, from the tribe of Naphtali."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From Naphtali: Enan's son Ahira."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and from Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />from Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'For Naphtali -- Ahira son of Enan.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For Naphtali: Ahira, son of Enan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of Nephtali, Ahira the son of Enan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />of Naphtali, Ahira the son of Enan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />from Naphtali: Ahira, son of Enan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />From Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of Naphtali, Ahida the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Of Naphtali: Akhida, son of Aynan.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of Naphtali, Ahira the son of Enan.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Of Nephthali, Achire the son of Aenan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/1-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=80" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/1.htm">The Leaders of the Tribes</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel; <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5321.htm" title="5321: lə·nap̄·tā·lî (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">and from Naphtali,</a> <a href="/hebrew/299.htm" title="299: ’ă·ḥî·ra‘ (N-proper-ms) -- My brother is evil, a leader of Naphtali. From 'ach and ra'; brother of wrong; Achira, an Israelite.">Ahira</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5881.htm" title="5881: ‘ê·nān (N-proper-ms) -- Having fountains, a man of Naphtali. From ayin; having eyes; Enan, an Israelite.">of Enan.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-16.htm">Genesis 46:16</a></span><br />The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-15.htm">Exodus 6:15</a></span><br />The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">1 Chronicles 7:1</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-30.htm">1 Chronicles 12:30</a></span><br />From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Joshua 19:10-16</a></span><br />The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Judges 5:18</a></span><br />Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15</a></span><br />Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-26.htm">Ezekiel 48:26-27</a></span><br />Zebulun will have one portion bordering the territory of Issachar from east to west. / And Gad will have one portion bordering the territory of Zebulun from east to west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2-4</a></span><br />These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-14.htm">Luke 6:14-16</a></span><br />Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; / Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a></span><br />When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-8.htm">Revelation 7:8</a></span><br />from the tribe of Zebulun 12,000, from the tribe of Joseph 12,000, and from the tribe of Benjamin 12,000.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-16.htm">Mark 3:16-19</a></span><br />These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter), / James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”), / Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan.</p><p class="hdg">Ahira</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-29.htm">Numbers 2:29</a></b></br> Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali <i>shall be</i> Ahira the son of Enan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-78.htm">Numbers 7:78</a></b></br> On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, <i>offered</i>:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-27.htm">Numbers 10:27</a></b></br> And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali <i>was</i> Ahira the son of Enan.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/7-83.htm">Ahira</a> <a href="/numbers/10-27.htm">Ahi'ra</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Enan</a> <a href="/exodus/1-4.htm">Naph'tali</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/2-29.htm">Ahira</a> <a href="/numbers/2-29.htm">Ahi'ra</a> <a href="/numbers/2-29.htm">Enan</a> <a href="/numbers/1-43.htm">Naph'tali</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-1.htm">God commands Moses to number the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">The princes of the tribes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-17.htm">The number of every tribe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-47.htm">The Levites are exempted for the service of the Lord</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The tribe of Naphtali settled in the northern region of Canaan, an area known for its fertile land and strategic location. This region later became significant in biblical history, as it was part of the area where Jesus conducted much of His ministry, fulfilling the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a> about a great light shining in Galilee. The tribe's location made it vulnerable to invasions, which is reflected in the historical accounts of the Assyrian conquest.<p><b>Ahira son of Enan</b><br>Ahira, the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the census in the wilderness, is mentioned here. His name means "brother of evil" or "my brother is friend," which may reflect the cultural practice of naming children with aspirational or situational meanings. The mention of Ahira as the son of Enan provides a genealogical link, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society. This lineage underscores the continuity of God's promises to the patriarchs, as each tribe's leader represents a fulfillment of the covenant promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The role of tribal leaders like Ahira was crucial in organizing and mobilizing the people during their wilderness journey, reflecting the structured and communal nature of Israelite society.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/naphtali.htm">Naphtali</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and second son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe of Naphtali was known for its warriors and played a significant role in the conquest of Canaan.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahira.htm">Ahira</a></b><br>The leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the census in the wilderness. His name means "brother of evil" or "my brother is evil," which may reflect the challenges or characteristics of his time.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enan.htm">Enan</a></b><br>The father of Ahira. Not much is known about Enan, but his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in the Israelite community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/census_in_the_wilderness.htm">Census in the Wilderness</a></b><br>This event, commanded by God, was a military census to organize the Israelites for their journey and eventual conquest of the Promised Land. It was a significant moment of preparation and obedience to God's instructions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_of_sinai.htm">Wilderness of Sinai</a></b><br>The location where the census took place, a place of testing, revelation, and preparation for the Israelites as they journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_leadership.htm">Importance of Leadership</a></b><br>Ahira's role as a leader of Naphtali highlights the importance of godly leadership in guiding and organizing God's people. Leaders are called to be faithful and obedient to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_heritage.htm">Significance of Heritage</a></b><br>The mention of Ahira as the son of Enan underscores the value of heritage and lineage in the biblical account. Our spiritual heritage in Christ is vital, and we are called to pass it on to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_god's_mission.htm">Preparation for God's Mission</a></b><br>The census was a preparation for entering the Promised Land. Similarly, believers are called to prepare themselves spiritually for the mission God has for them, through prayer, study, and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_the_wilderness.htm">Faithfulness in the Wilderness</a></b><br>The wilderness represents times of testing and growth. Like the Israelites, we are called to remain faithful and trust in God's provision and guidance during challenging times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_2_peter_2_15_and_numbers_22-24_inconsistent.htm">2 Peter 2:15 references Balaam; are there inconsistencies compared to his Old Testament narrative in Numbers 22-24?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_judges_7_contradict_1_chron_21.htm">Why does Judges 7 seemingly contradict other biblical passages that emphasize the need for adequate numbers in battle (e.g., 1 Chronicles 21:1-5)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_would_god_punish_ark_transport_errors.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:13, David suggests God's anger struck them down for improper Ark transport--why would a just God enact such severe punishment over ritual details?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_non-levites_handle_the_ark.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:2, where David insists only the Levites may carry the Ark, how do we reconcile this claim with any instances where non-Levites handled it or transported it in other texts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/1-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">[and] from Naphtali,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנַ֨פְתָּלִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·nap̄·tā·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5321.htm">Strong's 5321: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ahira</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִירַ֖ע</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·ra‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_299.htm">Strong's 299: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahira -- 'my brother is evil', a leader of Naphtali</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Enan.”</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5881.htm">Strong's 5881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Enan -- 'having fountains', a man of Naphtali</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/1-15.htm">Numbers 1:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/1-15.htm">Numbers 1:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/1-15.htm">Numbers 1:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/1-15.htm">Numbers 1:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/1-15.htm">Numbers 1:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/1-15.htm">Numbers 1:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/1-15.htm">Numbers 1:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/1-15.htm">Numbers 1:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/1-15.htm">Numbers 1:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/1-15.htm">Numbers 1:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/1-15.htm">OT Law: Numbers 1:15 Of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/1-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 1:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/1-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 1:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>