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The leader of the people of Benjamin is Abidan son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Benjamin Abidan son of Gideoni 35,400<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the tribe of Benjamin, the chief of the people of Benjamin being Abidan the son of Gideoni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin <i>shall be</i> Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Then <i>comes</i> the tribe of Benjamin, and the leader of the children of Benjamin <i>shall be</i> Abidan the son of Gideoni.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then <i>follows</i> the tribe of Benjamin; and the leader of the sons of Benjamin: Abidan the son of Gideoni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Then comes the tribe of Benjamin, and the leader of the sons of Benjamin: Abidan the son of Gideoni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Then <i>comes</i> the tribe of Benjamin, and the leader of the sons of Benjamin: Abidan the son of Gideoni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the tribe of Benjamin, and the leader of the sons of Benjamin: Abidan the son of Gideoni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then [completing the west side shall be] the tribe of Benjamin; and Abidan the son of Gideoni shall lead the sons of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Benjamin will be next. The leader of the Benjaminites is Abidan son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Benjamin will be next. The leader of the Benjaminites is Abidan son of Gideoni. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the tribe of Benjamin: and the prince of the children of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the tribe of Benjamin: and the prince of the children of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Then [will be] the tribe of [Benjamin]. The leader for the people of Benjamin is Abidan, son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Next is to be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of Benjamin is to be Gideoni's son Abidan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the people of Benjamin is Abidan son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"The tribe of Benjamin: and the prince of the people of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“The tribe of Benjamin: the prince of the children of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the tribe of Benjamin [is with them]; and the prince of the sons of Benjamin [is] Abidan son of Gideoni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the tribe of Benjamin; and the prince of the sons of Benjamin is Abidan son of Gideoni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the tribe of Benjamin: and the chief for the sons of Benjamin, Abidan, son of Gideoni.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the tribe of the sons of Benjamin the prince was Abidan the son of Gedeon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In the tribe of the sons of Benjamin, the leader was Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Also the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjaminites is Abidan, son of Gideoni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the tribe of Benjamin: The leader of the Benjaminites shall be Abidan son of Gideoni,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then shall encamp the tribe of Benjamin; and the chief of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the rod of Benyamin and the Leader of the sons of Benyamin: Abidan son of Gideoni.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the tribe of Benjamin; the prince of the children of Benjamin being Abidan the son of Gideoni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they that encamp next <i>shall be</i> of the tribe of Benjamin, and the prince of the sons of Benjamin, Abidan the son of Gadeoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/2-22.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=549" 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/2.htm">The Order of the Camps</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>and his division numbers 32,200. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: ū·maṭ·ṭêh (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">Next will be the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: bin·yā·min (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Benjamin.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: wə·nā·śî (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">The leader</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the Benjamites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·min (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory."></a> <a href="/hebrew/27.htm" title="27: ’ă·ḇî·ḏān (N-proper-ms) -- My father is judge, a Benjamite leader. From 'ab and diyn; father of judgment; Abidan, an Israelite.">is Abidan</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/1441.htm" title="1441: giḏ·‘ō·nî (N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite. From gada'; warlike; Gidoni, an Israelite.">of Gideoni,</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>and his division numbers 35,400.…<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/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14-15</a></span><br />Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant.<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/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17-23</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar: / Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, / Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14-15</a></span><br />Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. / The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">1 Chronicles 7:1-5</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all. / The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor. / The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25-26</a></span><br />Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. / Zebulun will have one portion bordering the territory of Issachar from east to west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-7.htm">Revelation 7:7</a></span><br />from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000,<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/6-13.htm">Luke 6:13-16</a></span><br />When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / 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; ...<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="/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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-18.htm">Genesis 30:18</a></span><br />Then Leah said, “God has rewarded me for giving my maidservant to my husband.” So she named him Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</a></span><br />Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">2 Samuel 24:1-9</a></span><br />Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” / So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” / But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.</p><p class="hdg">Abidan</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-11.htm">Numbers 1:11</a></b></br> Of Benjamin; Abidan the son of Gideoni.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Numbers 7:60,65</a></b></br> On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin, <i>offered</i>: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-24.htm">Numbers 10:24</a></b></br> And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin <i>was</i> Abidan the son of Gideoni.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/1-11.htm">Abidan</a> <a href="/numbers/1-11.htm">Abi'dan</a> <a href="/numbers/1-37.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/1-11.htm">Gideoni</a> <a href="/numbers/1-11.htm">Gideo'ni</a> <a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Prince</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Abidan</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Abi'dan</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Gideoni</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Gideo'ni</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Prince</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/2-1.htm">The order of the tribes in their tents.</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/2.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/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Next will be the tribe of Benjamin.</b><br>The tribe of Benjamin holds a significant place in Israel's history. As the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin's descendants were known for their fierce warrior skills (<a href="/judges/20-16.htm">Judges 20:16</a>). The tribe's territory was strategically located between the northern and southern kingdoms, which often placed them at the center of political and military events. Benjamin's land included Jerusalem, which later became the capital of Israel. This tribe's loyalty to the house of David is notable, as they remained with Judah during the division of the kingdom (<a href="/1_kings/12-21.htm">1 Kings 12:21</a>). The Apostle Paul, a key figure in the New Testament, was also from the tribe of Benjamin (<a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5</a>), highlighting the tribe's enduring legacy.<p><b>The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni.</b><br>Abidan, whose name means "my father is judge," served as the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the wilderness period. His father, Gideoni, is mentioned only in this context, indicating that Abidan's leadership was recognized among the Israelites. The role of a tribal leader was crucial for maintaining order and communication within the camp, especially during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Leaders like Abidan were responsible for organizing their tribes for battle, as well as for the census and encampment arrangements described in the Book of Numbers. This leadership structure foreshadows the later establishment of kingship in Israel, with Saul, the first king, also hailing from the tribe of Benjamin (<a href="/1_samuel/9.htm">1 Samuel 9:1-2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_benjamin.htm">Tribe of Benjamin</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. Known for their fierce warriors and later for producing Israel's first king, Saul.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abidan.htm">Abidan</a></b><br>The leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the wilderness period. His name means "my father is judge," reflecting a heritage of leadership and justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gideoni.htm">Gideoni</a></b><br>The father of Abidan, mentioned here to establish lineage and authority within the tribe of Benjamin.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_camp_arrangement.htm">Israelite Camp Arrangement</a></b><br>Numbers 2 describes the arrangement of the Israelite camp around the Tabernacle, with each tribe having a specific position and leader, emphasizing order and organization.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_journey.htm">Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The context of this passage is the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, highlighting themes of obedience and divine guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_heritage.htm">Leadership and Heritage</a></b><br>Abidan's role as a leader highlights the importance of godly leadership and the influence of family heritage in shaping one's path.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_obedience.htm">Order and Obedience</a></b><br>The structured arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle teaches the value of order and obedience in community life and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_purpose.htm">Identity and Purpose</a></b><br>Each tribe's unique position and role in the camp reflect the idea that every believer has a specific place and purpose within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance.htm">Divine Guidance</a></b><br>The Israelites' journey through the wilderness serves as a reminder of God's guidance and provision, encouraging trust in His plans.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_doctrine_of_balaam.htm">What is the Doctrine of Balaam?</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/evidence_for_labor_resources_in_1_chronicles.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence that supports the massive labor force and vast resources described in 1 Chronicles 22:2 and verses 15-16?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_were_tribes_gathered_quickly_in_2_chr_15.htm">In 2 Chronicles 15:8-9, how were such large numbers gathered from multiple tribes so quickly and with no recorded logistical challenges?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/2-22.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">[Next will be] the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַטֵּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 Benjamin.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּנְיָמִ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(bin·yā·min)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The leader</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָשִׂיא֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·śî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> </span><span class="str2">An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Benjamites</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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">is Abidan</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִידָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·ḏān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_27.htm">Strong's 27: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abidan -- 'my father is judge', a Benjamite leader</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 Gideoni,</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּדְעֹנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(giḏ·‘ō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1441.htm">Strong's 1441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gideoni -- a Benjamite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/2-22.htm">Numbers 2:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/2-22.htm">Numbers 2:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/2-22.htm">Numbers 2:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/2-22.htm">Numbers 2:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/2-22.htm">Numbers 2:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/2-22.htm">Numbers 2:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/2-22.htm">Numbers 2:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/2-22.htm">Numbers 2:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/2-22.htm">Numbers 2:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/2-22.htm">Numbers 2:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/2-22.htm">OT Law: Numbers 2:22 The tribe of Benjamin: and the prince (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/2-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 2:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/2-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 2:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:23" /></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>