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The leader of the people of Zebulun is Eliab son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Zebulun Eliab son of Helon 57,400<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 Zebulun, the chief of the people of Zebulun being Eliab the son of Helon,<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 Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>Then</i> the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon <i>shall be</i> captain of the children of Zebulun.<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 Zebulun, and Eliab the son of Helon <i>shall be</i> the leader of the children of Zebulun.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>Then follows</i> the tribe of Zebulun; and the leader of the sons of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon,<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 Zebulun, and the leader of the sons of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon,<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 Zebulun, and the leader of the sons of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>Then</i> the tribe of Zebulun, and the leader of the sons of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then [also on the east side] the tribe of Zebulun; and Eliab the son of Helon shall lead the sons of Zebulun,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Zebulun will be next. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon.<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 Zebulun will be next. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon. <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 Zebulun: and the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon.<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 Zebulun: and the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon:<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 [Zebulun]. The leader for the people of Zebulun is Eliab, son of Helon.<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 Zebulun. The leader of Zebulun is to be Helon's son Eliab. <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 Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,<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 Zebulun. The leader of the people of Zebulun is Eliab son of Helon.<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 Zebulun: and the prince of the people of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon.<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 Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“The tribe of Zebulun: the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The tribe of Zebulun [is with them]; and the prince of the sons of Zebulun [is] Eliab son of Helon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The tribe of Zebulun; and the prince of the sons of Zebulun is Eliab son of Helon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The tribe of Zebulon: and the chief for the sons of Zebulon, Eliab, son of Helon.<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 Zabulon the prince was Eliab the son of Helon. <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 Zebulon, the leader was Eliab the son of Helon.<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 Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab, son of Helon,<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 Zebulun: The leader of the Zebulunites shall be Eliab son of Helon,<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 Zebulun; and Eliab the son of Helen shall be chief of the children of Zebulun.<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 Zebulon and the Ruler of the sons of Zebulon: Eliab son of Khelon.<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 Zebulun; the prince of the children of Zebulun being Eliab the son of Helon,<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 Zabulon, and the prince of the sons of Zabulon <i>shall be</i> Eliab the son of Chaelon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/2-7.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=450" 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">6</span>and his division numbers 54,400. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><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.">Next will be the tribe</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> <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 Zebulunites</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."></a> <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.">is Eliab</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/2497.htm" title="2497: ḥê·lōn (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Zebulon. From chayil; strong; Chelon, an Israelite.">of Helon,</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>and his division numbers 57,400.…<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/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a></span><br />The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5</a></span><br />Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2-3</a></span><br />Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Hebrews 7:14</a></span><br />For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-1.htm">Judges 1:1-2</a></span><br />After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” / “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-2.htm">1 Chronicles 5:2</a></span><br />And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a></span><br />But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Genesis 49:8-9</a></span><br />Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. / Judah is a young lion—my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Matthew 2:6</a></span><br />‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Luke 3:33</a></span><br />the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-20.htm">1 Kings 12:20</a></span><br />When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a></span><br />Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-3</a></span><br />Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">1 Chronicles 28:4</a></span><br />Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a></span><br />Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.</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 Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9,30,31</a></b></br> Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24,29</a></b></br> On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, <i>did offer</i>: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Numbers 10:16</a></b></br> And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun <i>was</i> Eliab the son of Helon.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/1-9.htm">Eliab</a> <a href="/numbers/1-9.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/numbers/1-9.htm">Helon</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/1-31.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/numbers/1-31.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/7-24.htm">Eliab</a> <a href="/numbers/7-24.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/numbers/7-24.htm">Helon</a> <a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/7-24.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/numbers/7-24.htm">Zeb'ulun</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 Zebulun.</b><br>The tribe of Zebulun is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's tenth son, Zebulun. In the context of <a href="/numbers/2.htm">Numbers 2</a>, the Israelites are organizing their camp around the Tabernacle during their wilderness journey. Zebulun is positioned on the east side of the Tabernacle, alongside the tribes of Judah and Issachar, forming a camp that symbolizes unity and order. Zebulun's placement reflects its role in supporting the leading tribe of Judah, which is significant in biblical prophecy as Judah is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ would come. Zebulun's territory, later in the Promised Land, was located in a region that facilitated trade and interaction with other nations, fulfilling Jacob's blessing in <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a> about Zebulun dwelling by the seashore and being a haven for ships.<p><b>The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,</b><br>Eliab, son of Helon, is identified as the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the wilderness period. Leadership in the tribes was typically hereditary, passed down through family lines, and leaders were responsible for the welfare and organization of their people. Eliab's role would have included military leadership, as well as spiritual and social guidance. The mention of his father, Helon, emphasizes the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society. This structure of leadership is consistent with the patriarchal system seen throughout the Old Testament, where family heads played crucial roles in maintaining the covenant relationship with God. Eliab's leadership is part of the broader narrative of Israel's journey to the Promised Land, where each tribe's leader had a role in fulfilling God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_zebulun.htm">Tribe of Zebulun</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Zebulun, the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe is known for its later settlement in the northern part of Canaan, near the Sea of Galilee.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliab_son_of_helon.htm">Eliab son of Helon</a></b><br>The leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the wilderness period. His role was significant in organizing and leading his tribe as part of the larger Israelite community.<br><br>3. <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. Each tribe had a specific position, reflecting order and structure in the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_structure_in_community.htm">Order and Structure in Community</a></b><br>The arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle teaches the importance of order and structure in our communities and churches. Each person and group has a role to play, contributing to the overall mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Eliab's role as a leader reminds us of the responsibilities that come with leadership. Leaders are called to guide, protect, and serve their communities faithfully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The tribe of Zebulun's identity and blessings remind us of the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage and identity in Christ. We are part of a larger account and community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_participation_in_worship.htm">Active Participation in Worship</a></b><br>Zebulun's involvement in sacrifices and worship encourages us to actively participate in our faith communities, contributing our gifts and resources.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_commitment.htm">Courage and Commitment</a></b><br>The bravery of Zebulun in battle challenges us to be courageous and committed in our spiritual battles, standing firm in faith and truth.<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/why_do_tribe_counts_in_numbers_2_differ.htm">Why do the tribe counts in Numbers 2 appear to conflict with certain census numbers elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_don't_ezra_and_nehemiah_totals_match.htm">Ezra 2:64 and Nehemiah 7:66 state the assembly was 42,360, but their totals are 29,818 and 31,089. Why don't the numbers add up?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_feasible_were_30,000_sacrifices.htm">How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_numbers_are_accurate__nehemiah_or_ezra.htm">If the numbers in Nehemiah 7 differ from parallel lists in Ezra, which set of figures is historically accurate, and why do they conflict?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/2-7.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">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 /><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 Zebulunites</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 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">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 Helon,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵלֹֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·lōn)</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">OT Law: Numbers 2:7 The tribe of Zebulun: and the prince (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/2-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 2:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/2-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 2:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:8" /></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>