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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and the troops of the tribe of Zebulun, led by Eliab son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And over the company of the tribe of the people of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun <i>was</i> Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And over the army of the tribe of the children of Zebulun <i>was</i> Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Eliab the son of Helon over the tribal army of the sons of Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Eliab the son of Helon over the tribal army of the sons of Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Eliab the son of Helon over the tribal army of the sons of Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Eliab the son of Helon over the tribal army of the sons of Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Eliab the son of Helon was [commander] over the tribal army of the sons of Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun’s descendants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the Zebulun tribe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and Eliab son of Helon was the leader of the Zebulun tribe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Eliab, son of Helon, commanded the army of Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and Eliab son of Helon was in command of the tribe of Zebulun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Helon's son Eliab was in charge of the camp of Zebulun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and over the company of the tribe of the Zebulunites was Elion son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Eliab the son of Helon was over the army of the tribe of the people of Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Eliab the son of Helon was over the army of the tribe of the children of Zebulun. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun [is] Eliab son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun is Eliab son of Helon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Zebulon, Eliab, son of Helon.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the tribe of Zabulon, the prince was Eliab the son of Helon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In the tribe of Zebulon, the leader was Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and Eliab, son of Helon, over the company of the tribe of Zebulunites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and over the company of the tribe of Zebulun was Eliab son of Helon.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Prince of the army of the tribe of the sons of Zebulon: Eliab son of Khelon.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Zabulon, <i>was</i> Eliab the son of Chaelon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/10-16.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=3362" 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/10.htm">From Sinai to Paran</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar, <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/446.htm" title="446: ’ĕ·lî·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- God is father, the name of several Isr. From 'el and 'ab; God of father; Eliab, the name of six Israelites.">and Eliab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2497.htm" title="2497: ḥê·lō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Zebulon. From chayil; strong; Chelon, an Israelite.">of Helon</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">was over</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā (N-csc) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">the division</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: maṭ·ṭêh (N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">of the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: zə·ḇū·lun (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe.">of Zebulun.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.…<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="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a></span><br />And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-36.htm">Exodus 40:36-38</a></span><br />Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-33.htm">Deuteronomy 1:33</a></span><br />who went before you on the journey, in the fire by night and in the cloud by day, to seek out a place for you to camp and to show you the road to travel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-19.htm">Nehemiah 9:19</a></span><br />You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14</a></span><br />He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39</a></span><br />He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/4-5.htm">Isaiah 4:5</a></span><br />Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Isaiah 63:12-14</a></span><br />who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">1 Corinthians 10:1-2</a></span><br />I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-29.htm">Hebrews 11:29</a></span><br />By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-15.htm">Revelation 7:15</a></span><br />For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a></span><br />And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-19.htm">Exodus 14:19-20</a></span><br />And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, / so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/33-9.htm">Exodus 33:9-10</a></span><br />As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance, and the LORD would speak with Moses. / When all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they would stand up and worship, each one at the entrance to his own tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/9-15.htm">Numbers 9:15-23</a></span><br />On the day that the tabernacle, the Tent of the Testimony, was set up, the cloud covered it and appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. / It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire. / Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9</a></b></br> Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24</a></b></br> On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, <i>did offer</i>:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/10-15.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/10-15.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/10-15.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/7-29.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/numbers/10-15.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/7-29.htm">Helon</a> <a href="/numbers/10-15.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/10-15.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/10-15.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/7-24.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/numbers/7-24.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/10-18.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/10-18.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/numbers/10-18.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/1-9.htm">Helon</a> <a href="/numbers/10-18.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/13-10.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/numbers/13-10.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-1.htm">The use of the silver trumpets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-11.htm">The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">The order of their march</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-29.htm">Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and Eliab son of Helon</b><br>Eliab, the son of Helon, is mentioned as a leader within the tribe of Zebulun. The name Eliab means "God is Father," which reflects the theocentric naming conventions of the Israelites. Helon, his father, is not widely mentioned outside of genealogical contexts, indicating that Eliab's prominence is primarily due to his leadership role. The tribe of Zebulun, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's tenth son with Leah. Eliab's leadership role signifies the importance of family lineage and tribal hierarchy in Israelite society. This structure was crucial for maintaining order and identity among the Israelites during their wilderness journey.<p><b>was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun</b><br>The division of the tribe of Zebulun refers to the organized military and social structure within the tribe. Each tribe had a leader who was responsible for the administration and military readiness of their people. Zebulun, located in the northern part of the Promised Land, was known for its maritime activities, as prophesied by Jacob in <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a>. This prophecy highlights Zebulun's future role in trade and commerce. The tribe's position in the camp, as part of the eastern division alongside Judah and Issachar, underscores its strategic importance. The leadership of Eliab over Zebulun's division reflects the organized and communal nature of Israelite society, which was essential for their survival and success in the wilderness and beyond.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliab.htm">Eliab</a></b><br>Eliab is identified as the son of Helon and the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. His role signifies leadership and responsibility within the tribal structure of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/helon.htm">Helon</a></b><br>Helon is mentioned as the father of Eliab. While not much is detailed about Helon himself, his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in the tribal organization of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_zebulun.htm">Tribe of Zebulun</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, Zebulun was known for its strategic location and later for its role in trade and commerce. The tribe's position in the camp and during the march was significant for maintaining order and unity among the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/division_of_the_tribe.htm">Division of the Tribe</a></b><br>This refers to the organized groupings within the tribe of Zebulun, highlighting the structured approach to leadership and movement during the Israelites' journey.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_journey.htm">Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land, a period marked by divine guidance and testing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Eliab's role as a leader emphasizes the importance of responsible leadership within the community of faith. Leaders are called to guide and protect their people, ensuring unity and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The mention of Eliab as the son of Helon underscores the significance of heritage and identity. Believers are encouraged to understand their spiritual heritage and identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_structure.htm">Order and Structure</a></b><br>The division of the tribe of Zebulun illustrates the necessity of order and structure in the community of believers. This order helps maintain unity and facilitates the mission of the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_journey.htm">Faithfulness in Journey</a></b><br>The context of the wilderness journey reminds believers of the importance of faithfulness and trust in God's guidance through life's challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_the_land_of_uz_located.htm">Who was Dathan in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/musical_terms_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Abiram in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_prophecies_in_the_bible.htm">What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_kill_uzzah_for_touching_the_ark.htm">Why does God kill Uzzah instantly for touching the Ark to prevent it from falling (2 Samuel 6:7)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/10-16.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 Eliab</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיאָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_446.htm">Strong's 446: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural 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 Helon</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵלֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·lō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2497.htm">Strong's 2497: </a> </span><span class="str2">Helon -- a man of Zebulon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was over</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֨ל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the division</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">מַטֵּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zebulun.</span><br /><span class="heb">זְבוּלֻ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(zə·ḇū·lun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/10-16.htm">Numbers 10:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/10-16.htm">Numbers 10:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/10-16.htm">Numbers 10:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/10-16.htm">Numbers 10:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/10-16.htm">Numbers 10:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/10-16.htm">Numbers 10:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/10-16.htm">Numbers 10:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/10-16.htm">Numbers 10:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/10-16.htm">Numbers 10:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/10-16.htm">Numbers 10:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">OT Law: Numbers 10:16 Eliab the son of Helon was over (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/10-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 10:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/10-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 10:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:17" /></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>