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The leader of the people of Naphtali is Ahira son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Naphtali Ahira son of Enan 53,400<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 Naphtali, the chief of the people of Naphtali being Ahira the son of Enan,<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 Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan,<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 Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali <i>shall be</i> Ahira the son of Enan.<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 Naphtali, and the leader of the children of Naphtali <i>shall be</i> Ahira the son of Enan.”<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 Naphtali; and the leader of the sons of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan,<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 Naphtali, and the leader of the sons of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan,<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 Naphtali, and the leader of the sons of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan,<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 Naphtali, and the leader of the sons of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then [completing the north side] <i>comes</i> the tribe of Naphtali; and Ahira the son of Enan shall lead the sons of Naphtali,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Naphtali will be next. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan.<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 Naphtali will be next. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan. <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 Naphtali: and the prince of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.<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 Naphtali: and the prince of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan:<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 [Naphtali]. The leader for the people of Naphtali is Ahira, son of Enan.<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 Naphtali. The leader of Naphtali is to be Enan's son Ahira. <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 Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan,<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 Naphtali. The leader of the people of Naphtali is Ahira son of Enan.<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 Naphtali: and the prince of the people of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.<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 Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“The tribe of Naphtali: the prince of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan. <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 Naphtali [is with them]; and the prince of the sons of Naphtali [is] Ahira son of Enan;<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 Naphtali; and the prince of the sons of Naphtali is Ahira son of Enan;<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 Naphtali: the chief for the sons of Naphtali, Ahira, son of Enan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe of the sons of Nephtali the prince was Ahira the son of Enan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />From the tribe of the sons of Naphtali, the leader was Ahira the son of Enan.<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 Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira, son of Enan,<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 Naphtali: The leader of the Naphtalites shall be Ahira son of Enan,<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 Naphtali; and the chief of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahida the son of Enan.<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 Naphtali and the Ruler of the sons of Naphtali: Akhida son of Ainan.<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 Naphtali; the prince of the children of Naphtali being Ahira the son of Enan,<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 Nephthali; and the prince of the children of Nephthali, Achire son Aenan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/2-29.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=593" 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">28</span>and his division numbers 41,500. <span class="reftext">29</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/5321.htm" title="5321: nap̄·tā·lî (N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Naphtali.</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 Naphtalites</a> <a href="/hebrew/5321.htm" title="5321: nap̄·tā·lî (N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory."></a> <a href="/hebrew/299.htm" title="299: ’ă·ḥî·ra‘ (N-proper-ms) -- My brother is evil, a leader of Naphtali. From 'ach and ra'; brother of wrong; Achira, an Israelite.">is Ahira</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5881.htm" title="5881: ‘ê·nān (N-proper-ms) -- Having fountains, a man of Naphtali. From ayin; having eyes; Enan, an Israelite.">of Enan,</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>and his division numbers 53,400.…<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="/numbers/1-14.htm">Numbers 1:14</a></span><br />from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Numbers 7:42-47</a></span><br />On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, drew near. / His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; / one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Numbers 10:22</a></span><br />Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15</a></span><br />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="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7</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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25</a></span><br />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="/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.</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 Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.</p><p class="hdg">the tribe</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-42.htm">Numbers 1:42,43</a></b></br> Of the children of Naphtali, throughout their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48-50</a></b></br> <i>Of</i> the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites: … </p><p class="hdg">Ahira</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-15.htm">Numbers 1:15</a></b></br> Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-78.htm">Numbers 7:78,83</a></b></br> On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, <i>offered</i>: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-27.htm">Numbers 10:27</a></b></br> And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali <i>was</i> Ahira the son of Enan.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/1-15.htm">Ahira</a> <a href="/numbers/1-15.htm">Ahi'ra</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/1-15.htm">Enan</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/1-43.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/numbers/1-43.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Prince</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-78.htm">Ahira</a> <a href="/numbers/7-78.htm">Ahi'ra</a> <a href="/numbers/14-4.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/3-24.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-32.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/7-78.htm">Enan</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/7-78.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/numbers/7-78.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/numbers/3-24.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'; 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In the context of <a href="/numbers/2.htm">Numbers 2</a>, the tribes are being organized around the Tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Naphtali's position in the encampment is significant as it reflects the order and structure God commanded for His people. Geographically, the territory of Naphtali would later be located in the northern part of the Promised Land, an area known for its fertile land and proximity to the Sea of Galilee. This region is also significant in the New Testament, as it is where Jesus conducted much of His ministry, fulfilling the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a> about a great light shining in Galilee.<p><b>The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan,</b><br>Ahira son of Enan is mentioned as the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the wilderness period. The role of a tribal leader was crucial for maintaining order and representing the tribe in matters of national importance. The name Ahira means "brother of evil" or "my brother is evil," which might reflect the challenges or the character of leadership during this time. Enan, his father, is not widely mentioned elsewhere, indicating that Ahira's leadership was more significant in the biblical narrative. The mention of specific leaders underscores the importance of accountability and responsibility within the community of Israel. This structure of leadership is echoed in the New Testament with the appointment of elders and deacons in the early church, emphasizing the need for godly leadership among God's people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_naphtali.htm">Tribe of Naphtali</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah. Known for their swiftness and agility, the tribe played a significant role in Israel's history.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahira_son_of_enan.htm">Ahira son of Enan</a></b><br>The leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the wilderness journey. His name means "brother of evil" or "my brother is friend," reflecting the dual nature of human relationships.<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, highlighting order and organization 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>God's instructions for the camp arrangement reflect His desire for order and structure. In our lives, we should seek to maintain order, both spiritually and practically, to reflect God's nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Ahira's role as a leader reminds us of the importance of leadership within the community. Leaders are called to guide with integrity and faithfulness, serving as examples to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_legacy.htm">Identity and Legacy</a></b><br>The tribe of Naphtali's identity and legacy remind us of the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage and the impact it has on our present and future.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>Each tribe had a unique role and position, yet they were part of one nation. This teaches us the value of unity in diversity within the body of Christ.<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/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/were_numbers_29_rituals_historically_feasible.htm">What evidence exists that these extensive rituals, detailed in Numbers 29, were historically observed or feasible at that scale?</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/do_numbers_29_offerings_conflict_with_isaiah.htm">How do the repeated animal offerings in Numbers 29 align or conflict with the later prophetic criticism of sacrifices (e.g., Isaiah 1:11)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/2-29.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 Naphtali.</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְתָּלִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·tā·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5321.htm">Strong's 5321: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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 Naphtalites</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 Ahira</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִירַ֖ע</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·ra‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_299.htm">Strong's 299: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahira -- 'my brother is evil', a leader of Naphtali</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Enan,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5881.htm">Strong's 5881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Enan -- 'having fountains', a man of Naphtali</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/2-29.htm">Numbers 2:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/2-29.htm">Numbers 2:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/2-29.htm">Numbers 2:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/2-29.htm">Numbers 2:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/2-29.htm">Numbers 2:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/2-29.htm">Numbers 2:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/2-29.htm">Numbers 2:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/2-29.htm">Numbers 2:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/2-29.htm">Numbers 2:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/2-29.htm">Numbers 2:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/2-29.htm">OT Law: Numbers 2:29 The tribe of Naphtali: and the prince (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/2-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 2:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/2-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 2:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:30" /></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>