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class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the prince of the tribe of the children of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />a leader from the tribe of the children of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun, a leader, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun a leader, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun a leader, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun a leader, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />from the tribe of the sons of Zebulun a leader, Elizaphan the son of Parnach;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun’s descendants;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the tribe of the children of Zebulun a prince, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And of the tribe of the children of Zebulun a prince, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Elizaphan, son of Parnach, the leader of the tribe of Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Parnach's son Elizaphan to be leader of the tribe of Zebulun, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />from the tribe of the Zebulunites, a leader, Elizaphan son of Parnach;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe of the people of Zebulun a prince, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the prince of the tribe of the children of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe of the children of Zebulun a prince, Elizaphan the son of Parnach. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and a prince of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun, Elizaphan son of Parnach;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and of the tribe of the sons of Zebulun, the prince Elizaphan son of Parnach;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And for the tribe of the sons of Zebulon: Elizaphan, son of Parnach.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Zabulon, Elisaphan the son of Pharnach. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />from the tribe of Zebulon, Elizaphan the son of Parnach;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />from the tribe of the Zebulunites: a leader, Elizaphan, son of Parnach; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the tribe of the Zebulunites a leader, Eli-zaphan son of Parnach.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />From the tribe of Zebulon, Elitsaphan son of Parnak.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And of the tribe of the children of Zebulun a prince, Eli-zaphan the son of Parnach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Zabulon, the prince was Elisaphan the son of Pharnac.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/34-25.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=10679" 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/34.htm">Leaders for Dividing the Land</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim; <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/469.htm" title="469: ’ĕ·lî·ṣā·p̄ān (N-proper-ms) -- God has protected, two Isr. Or Eltsaphan; from 'el and tsaphan; God of treasure; Elitsaphan or Eltsaphan, an Israelite.">Eli-zaphan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6535.htm" title="6535: par·nāḵ (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Zebulun. Of uncertain derivation; Parnak, an Israelite.">of Parnach,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: nā·śî (N-ms) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">a leader</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: ū·lə·maṭ·ṭêh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">from 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">26</span>Paltiel son of Azzan, a leader from the tribe of Issachar;…<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="/joshua/19-24.htm">Joshua 19:24-31</a></span><br />The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: / Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, / Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-30.htm">Joshua 21:30-31</a></span><br />From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon, / Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-74.htm">1 Chronicles 6:74-75</a></span><br />From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon, / Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands.<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/13-29.htm">Joshua 13:29-31</a></span><br />This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: / The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; / half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-6.htm">Joshua 21:6-7</a></span><br />The descendants of Gershon received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan. / And the descendants of Merari received twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">1 Chronicles 6:62</a></span><br />The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-7</a></span><br />“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-23.htm">Ezekiel 48:23-29</a></span><br />As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. / Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Mark 7:31</a></span><br />Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Luke 4:14-15</a></span><br />Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43-44</a></span><br />The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a></span><br />Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the prince of the tribe of the children of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/34-24.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/34-24.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Elizaphan</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Eli-Za'phan</a> <a href="/numbers/34-24.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/34-24.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/26-27.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/numbers/26-26.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/34-26.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/34-26.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-8.htm">Elizaphan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-8.htm">Eli-Za'phan</a> <a href="/numbers/34-26.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/34-26.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-13.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-13.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/34-1.htm">The borders of the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/34-16.htm">The names of the men who shall divide the land</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/34.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/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Eli-zaphan</b><br>Eli-zaphan is a name meaning "God has protected" or "God is my treasure." Names in the Bible often carry significant meanings, reflecting the character or destiny of the person. Eli-zaphan's role as a leader in the division of the Promised Land indicates his importance and the trust placed in him by his tribe and by God.<p><b>son of Parnach</b><br>The mention of Eli-zaphan as the son of Parnach provides a genealogical link, which is common in biblical texts to establish identity and heritage. This lineage emphasizes the importance of family and tribal connections in Israelite society. It also serves to authenticate Eli-zaphan's authority and position within the tribe of Zebulun.<p><b>a leader from the tribe of Zebulun</b><br>Zebulun was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's tenth son. The tribe was known for its maritime activities and trade, as suggested in <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a>, where Jacob prophesies that Zebulun will "live by the seashore and become a haven for ships." As a leader, Eli-zaphan would have been responsible for representing his tribe in the allocation of land, a critical task for ensuring the tribe's future prosperity and fulfillment of God's promises. The role of leaders in the tribal system was crucial for maintaining order and ensuring adherence to God's laws.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elidad.htm">Elidad</a></b><br>A leader from the tribe of Benjamin chosen to help divide the land of Canaan among the Israelites. His name means "God has loved" in Hebrew, indicating a person favored by God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/chislon.htm">Chislon</a></b><br>The father of Elidad. While not much is known about him, his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_benjamin.htm">Tribe of Benjamin</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its warriors and strategic location. Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/division_of_canaan.htm">Division of Canaan</a></b><br>The event where the Promised Land was apportioned among the tribes of Israel. This was a significant moment in Israel's history, marking the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It symbolizes God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His covenant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>God appoints leaders according to His divine plan. Elidad's selection reminds us that God knows whom He chooses and equips them for their tasks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_heritage_and_identity.htm">Importance of Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The mention of Elidad's lineage underscores the value of heritage. As Christians, our identity in Christ is our spiritual heritage, which shapes our purpose and mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_promises.htm">Faithfulness to God's Promises</a></b><br>The division of the land is a testament to God's faithfulness. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives, just as He did for Israel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_community_in_god's_plan.htm">Role of Community in God's Plan</a></b><br>The collective involvement of tribal leaders in dividing the land illustrates the importance of community and collaboration in fulfilling God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The Israelites' adherence to God's instructions for dividing the land serves as a model for our obedience to God's Word in our daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 34</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/what_does_the_bible_say_on_work.htm">Who are the Sons of Jacob?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_levites_replace_firstborns.htm">If the Levites replaced all Israel's firstborn in worship (Numbers 8:16-18), how does this reconcile with earlier promises safeguarding the special status of firstborns?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_ark_move_yet_stay_put.htm">Numbers 10:33-36: How does the Ark of the Covenant traveling alongside them here reconcile with other passages where the Ark seems to remain stationary?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/34-25.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">Eli-zaphan</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיצָפָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·ṣā·p̄ān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_469.htm">Strong's 469: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elizaphan -- 'God has protected', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·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 Parnach,</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּרְנָֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(par·nāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6535.htm">Strong's 6535: </a> </span><span class="str2">Parnach -- a man of Zebulun</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a leader</span><br /><span class="heb">נָשִׂ֑יא</span> <span class="translit">(nā·śî)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">from the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְמַטֵּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | 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">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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/34-25.htm">Numbers 34:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/34-25.htm">Numbers 34:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/34-25.htm">Numbers 34:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/34-25.htm">Numbers 34:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/34-25.htm">Numbers 34:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/34-25.htm">Numbers 34:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/34-25.htm">Numbers 34:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/34-25.htm">Numbers 34:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/34-25.htm">Numbers 34:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/34-25.htm">Numbers 34:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/34-25.htm">OT Law: Numbers 34:25 Of the tribe of the children (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/34-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 34:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 34:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/34-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 34:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 34:26" /></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>