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The leader of the people of Judah is Nahshon son of Amminadab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“The divisions of Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun are to camp toward the sunrise on the east side of the Tabernacle, beneath their family banners. These are the names of the tribes, their leaders, and the numbers of their registered troops: Tribe Leader Number Judah Nahshon son of Amminadab 74,600<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Those to camp on the east side toward the sunrise shall be of the standard of the camp of Judah by their companies, the chief of the people of Judah being Nahshon the son of Amminadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab <i>shall be</i> captain of the children of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />On the east side, toward the rising of the sun, those of the standard of the forces with Judah shall camp according to their armies; and Nahshon the son of Amminadab <i>shall be</i> the leader of the children of Judah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now those who camp on the east side toward the sunrise <i>shall be</i> of the flag of the camp of Judah, by their armies; and the leader of the sons of Judah: Nahshon the son of Amminadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Now those who camp on the east side toward the sunrise shall be of the standard of the camp of Judah, by their armies, and the leader of the sons of Judah: Nahshon the son of Amminadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Now those who camp on the east side toward the sunrise <i>shall be</i> of the standard of the camp of Judah, by their armies, and the leader of the sons of Judah: Nahshon the son of Amminadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now those who camp on the east side toward the sunrise <i>shall be</i> of the standard of the camp of Judah, by their armies, and the leader of the sons of Judah: Nahshon the son of Amminadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Those who camp on the east side toward the sunrise <i>shall be</i> of the standard of the camp of Judah, by their armies; and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall lead the sons of Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Judah’s military divisions will camp on the east side toward the sunrise under their banner. The leader of the descendants of Judah is Nahshon son of Amminadab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Judah&#8217s military divisions will camp on the east side toward the sunrise under their banner. The leader of the descendants of Judah is Nahshon son of Amminadab. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And those that encamp on the east side toward the sunrising shall be they of the standard of the camp of Judah, according to their hosts: and the prince of the children of Judah shall be Nahshon the son of Amminadab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And those that pitch on the east side toward the sunrising shall be they of the standard of the camp of Judah, according to their hosts: and the prince of the children of Judah shall be Nahshon the son of Amminadab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"On the east side, facing the rising sun, the armies led by [Judah] will camp under their flag. The leader for the people of Judah is Nahshon, son of Amminadab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"The encampment of Judah is to settle east toward the sunrise under their standard. The leader of Judah is to be Amminadab's son Nahshon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Now those who will be camping on the east, toward the sunrise, are the divisions of the camp of Judah under their standard. The leader of the people of Judah is Nahshon son of Amminadab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Those who camp on the east side toward the sunrise shall be of the standard of the camp of Judah, according to their divisions: and the prince of the people of Judah shall be Nahshon the son of Amminadab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And on the east side towards the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Those who encamp on the east side toward the sunrise shall be of the standard of the camp of Judah, according to their divisions. The prince of the children of Judah shall be Nahshon the son of Amminadab. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And those encamping eastward toward the sun-rising [are] of the standard of the camp of Judah, by their hosts; and the prince of the sons of Judah [is] Nahshon, son of Amminadab;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And those encamping eastward towards the sun-rising, are of the standard of the camp of Judah, by their hosts; and the prince of the sons of Judah is Nahshon, son of Amminadab;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they encamping eastward from the sunrising, the flag of the camp Judah for their warfare; and the chief for the sons of Judah, Nashon, son of Amminadab.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />On the east Juda shall pitch his tents by the bands of his army: and the prince of his sons shall be Nahasson the son of Aminadab. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />To the east, Judah shall fix his tents, by the companies of his army. And the leader of his sons shall be Nahshon the son of Amminadab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Encamped on the east side, toward the sunrise, shall be the divisional camp of Judah, arranged in companies. The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon, son of Amminadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those to camp on the east side toward the sunrise shall be of the regimental encampment of Judah by companies. The leader of the people of Judah shall be Nahshon son of Amminadab,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Those who encamp first toward the east shall be of the standard of the camp of Judah throughout their armies; and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be chief of the children of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they who camp first from the East are the troop of the camp of Yehuda, their army and the Ruler of the sons of Yehuda: Nakhshon son of Aminadab.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now those that pitch on the east side toward the sunrising shall be they of the standard of the camp of Judah, according to their hosts; the prince of the children of Judah being Nahshon the son of Amminadab,<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 first toward the east <i>shall be</i> the order of the camp of Juda with their host, and the prince of the sons of Juda, Naasson the son of Aminadab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/2-3.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=424" 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">2</span>“The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6924.htm" title="6924: qê·ḏə·māh (Adv:: 3fs) -- The front, of place, time. Or qedmah; from qadam; the front, of place or time; often used adverbially.">On the east side,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4217.htm" title="4217: miz·rā·ḥāh (N-ms:: 3fs) -- Place of sunrise, the east. From zarach; sunrise, i.e. The east.">toward the sunrise,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: lə·ṣiḇ·’ō·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3mp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">the divisions</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2583.htm" title="2583: wə·ha·ḥō·nîm (Conj-w, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; by implication, to decline; specifically, to pitch a tent; gen. To encamp.">are to camp</a> <a href="/hebrew/1714.htm" title="1714: de·ḡel (N-msc) -- A standard, banner. From dagal; a flag.">under their standard:</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: ma·ḥă·nêh (N-csc) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative."></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 descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5177.htm" title="5177: naḥ·šō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- Brother-in-law of Aaron. From nachash; enchanter; Nachshon, an Israelite.">is Nahshon</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/5992.htm" title="5992: ‘am·mî·nā·ḏāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- From am and nadab; people of liberality; Amminadab, the name of four Israelites.">of Amminadab,</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>and his division numbers 74,600.…<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="/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3</a></span><br />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="/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="/genesis/49-8.htm">Genesis 49:8</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.<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="/revelation/7-5.htm">Revelation 7:5</a></span><br />From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,<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="/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="/genesis/29-35.htm">Genesis 29:35</a></span><br />And once more she conceived and gave birth to a son and said, “This time I will praise the LORD.” So she named him Judah. Then Leah stopped having children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-2.htm">Judges 1:2</a></span><br />“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/2-3.htm">1 Chronicles 2:3-4</a></span><br />The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death. / Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/10-6.htm">Zechariah 10:6</a></span><br />I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had not rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah.</p><p class="hdg">the standard</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Genesis 49:8-10</a></b></br> Judah, thou <i>art he</i> whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand <i>shall be</i> in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/1-1.htm">Judges 1:1,2</a></b></br> Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/5-2.htm">1 Chronicles 5:2</a></b></br> For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him <i>came</i> the chief ruler; but the birthright <i>was</i> Joseph's:)</p><p class="hdg">Nahshon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Numbers 1:7</a></b></br> Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-12.htm">Numbers 7:12,17</a></b></br> And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Numbers 10:14-16</a></b></br> In the first <i>place</i> went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host <i>was</i> Nahshon the son of Amminadab… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Amminadab</a> <a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Ammin'adab</a> <a href="/numbers/1-52.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/numbers/1-53.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/genesis/41-12.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-10.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/1-52.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/exodus/22-3.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/numbers/1-52.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-14.htm">East</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-14.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/1-51.htm">Encamping</a> <a href="/numbers/1-52.htm">Flag</a> <a href="/numbers/1-52.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/numbers/1-27.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Nahshon</a> <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Pitch</a> <a href="/exodus/22-28.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-43.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Round</a> <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Side</a> <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Standard</a> <a href="/exodus/22-26.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/exodus/38-13.htm">Sunrise</a> <a href="/revelation/16-12.htm">Sunrising</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-33.htm">Sun-Rising</a> <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/numbers/1-52.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-9.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-12.htm">Amminadab</a> <a href="/numbers/7-12.htm">Ammin'adab</a> <a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Camp</a> <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/2-10.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/numbers/34-15.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">East</a> <a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Encamping</a> <a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Flag</a> <a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/7-12.htm">Nahshon</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Pitch</a> <a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/numbers/3-26.htm">Round</a> <a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Side</a> <a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Standard</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">Sunrise</a> <a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">Sunrising</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Sun-Rising</a> <a href="/numbers/2-17.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">Towards</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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The Garden of Eden was placed in the east, and the entrance to the Tabernacle faced east, symbolizing the direction from which God's glory would come. The east is also associated with the coming of the Messiah, as seen in prophecies like <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Malachi 4:2</a>, which speaks of the "Sun of Righteousness" rising. This positioning of Judah on the east side underscores their prominence and leadership among the tribes.<p><b>the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard</b><br>Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, was prophesied to be the leader among his brothers (<a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Genesis 49:8-10</a>). The tribe of Judah's standard, or banner, is traditionally associated with the lion, symbolizing strength and royalty. This foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, the "Lion of the tribe of Judah" (<a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5</a>). The standard served as a rallying point for the tribe, emphasizing unity and identity. Judah's position at the forefront of the camp signifies their role as leaders and protectors.<p><b>The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab</b><br>Nahshon, a prince of the tribe of Judah, is a significant figure in the lineage of Jesus Christ, as mentioned in the genealogies in <a href="/matthew/1-4.htm">Matthew 1:4</a> and <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Luke 3:32</a>. His leadership during the wilderness journey highlights the continuity of God's promise to Judah. Nahshon's father, Amminadab, connects him to the priestly line, as Amminadab's daughter, Elisheba, married Aaron, the first high priest. This connection underscores the intertwining of royal and priestly lines, ultimately fulfilled in Christ, who is both King and High Priest.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe of Judah is significant for its leadership role and its connection to the lineage of King David and Jesus Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahshon_son_of_amminadab.htm">Nahshon son of Amminadab</a></b><br>The appointed leader of the tribe of Judah during the Israelites' wilderness journey. Nahshon is noted for his leadership and is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in the New Testament.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/east_side_/_toward_the_sunrise.htm">East Side / Toward the Sunrise</a></b><br>The direction where the tribe of Judah was to camp. The east is often associated with new beginnings and hope, symbolizing the leadership and prominence of Judah among the tribes.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/standard.htm">Standard</a></b><br>A banner or flag representing the tribe. Each tribe had its own standard, which served as a rallying point and symbol of identity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/camp_of_israel.htm">Camp of Israel</a></b><br>The organized arrangement of the twelve tribes around the Tabernacle during their journey through the wilderness. This arrangement reflects order, unity, and the centrality of worship in the life of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Judah's position at the front of the camp signifies leadership. As Christians, we are called to lead by example, taking responsibility in our communities and churches.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_unity.htm">Identity and Unity</a></b><br>The use of standards for each tribe highlights the importance of identity and unity. In the body of Christ, we are united under the banner of Jesus, each with unique roles and gifts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_and_new_beginnings.htm">Hope and New Beginnings</a></b><br>Camping toward the sunrise symbolizes hope and new beginnings. In Christ, we are given new life and the hope of eternal life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_worship.htm">Order and Worship</a></b><br>The organized camp around the Tabernacle underscores the importance of order and worship in our lives. Prioritizing worship and aligning our lives around God’s presence is crucial for spiritual growth.<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/are_numbers_2_3-31_figures_plausible.htm">How plausible are the massive population figures in Numbers 2:3–31 when viewed through historical or archaeological evidence? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_amminadab_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Amminadab in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_chron_13__any_non-biblical_evidence.htm">2 Chronicles 13 - Are there any archaeological or extra-biblical sources that verify the details of this battle's scale and outcome?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/any_extrabiblical_proof_for_numbers_2_tribes.htm">Is there any extrabiblical documentation or material culture that corroborates the specific tribal arrangements in Numbers 2? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">On</span> <span class="cmt_word">the east.</span> The van, the post of honour. The general direction indeed of their march was northwards, not eastwards; but nothing can obliterate the natural pre-eminence given to the east by the sunrise, the scattering of light upon the earth, the daily symbol of the day-spring from on high. <span class="cmt_word">The standard of the camp of Judah.</span> Judah led the way not because he was the greatest in number, for the order of the tribes was not determined by this consideration, but because of his place in prophecy, and as the ancestor of the Messiah (<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>). According to Aben Ezra and other Jewish expositors, the device upon the standard of Judah was a young lion, and this agrees with <a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5</a>. The same authorities assign to Reuben a man, to Ephraim an ox (cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/33-17.htm">Deuteronomy 33:17</a>), to Dan an eagle. If it were so, we should find in these banners the origin of the forms of the living creatures in the visions of Ezekiel and St. John (<a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Ezekiel 1:26</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1</a>; <a href="/revelation/4-4.htm">Revelation 4:4-6</a>), unless, indeed, the devices on the standards were themselves taken from the symbolic forms of the cherubim in the tabernacle, and these in their turn borrowed from the religious art of Egypt. But the tradition of the Jews is too fluctuating to carry any weight. The Targum of Palestine assigns to Judea the lion, but to Reuben a stag, to Ephraim a young man, and to Dan a basilisk serpent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/2-3.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">On the east side,</span><br /><span class="heb">קֵ֣דְמָה</span> <span class="translit">(qê·ḏə·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6924.htm">Strong's 6924: </a> </span><span class="str2">The front, of place, time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward the sunrise,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְרָ֔חָה</span> <span class="translit">(miz·rā·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4217.htm">Strong's 4217: </a> </span><span class="str2">Place of sunrise, the east</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the divisions</span><br /><span class="heb">לְצִבְאֹתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ṣiḇ·’ō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are to camp</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַחֹנִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ha·ḥō·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2583.htm">Strong's 2583: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">under their banner:</span><br /><span class="heb">דֶּ֛גֶל</span> <span class="translit">(de·ḡel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1714.htm">Strong's 1714: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standard, banner</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 sons</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">of Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is Nahshon</span><br /><span class="heb">נַחְשׁ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(naḥ·šō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5177.htm">Strong's 5177: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nahshon -- brother-in-law of Aaron</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 Amminadab,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמִּינָדָֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mî·nā·ḏāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5992.htm">Strong's 5992: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amminadab -- 'my kinsman is noble', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">OT Law: Numbers 2:3 Those who encamp on the east side (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/2-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 2:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/2-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 2:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:4" /></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>