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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/34.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/34.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Hanniel son of Ephod, the leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/34.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Manasseh son of Joseph Hanniel son of Ephod<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the people of Joseph: of the tribe of the people of Manasseh a chief, Hanniel the son of Ephod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />from the sons of Joseph: a leader from the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Joseph: of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh, a leader, Hanniel the son of Ephod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Of the sons of Joseph: of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh a leader, Hanniel the son of Ephod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Of the sons of Joseph: of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh a leader, Hanniel the son of Ephod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of the sons of Joseph: of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh a leader, Hanniel the son of Ephod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />of the sons of Joseph: from the tribe of the sons of Manasseh a leader, Hanniel the son of Ephod;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />from the sons of Joseph: Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh’s descendants,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />from the sons of Joseph: Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the children of Joseph: of the tribe of the children of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of the children of Joseph: of the tribe of the children of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hanniel, son of Ephod, the leader of the tribe of Manasseh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From the tribe of Joseph, you are to appoint Ephod's son Hanniel to be leader of the half tribe of Manasseh, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From the Josephites, Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the people of Joseph: of the tribe of the people of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the children of Joseph: of the tribe of the children of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />of the sons of Joseph, a prince of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh, Hanniel son of Ephod;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> of the sons of Joseph, of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh, the prince Hanniel son of Ephod;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For the tribe of Joseph, for the tribe of the sons of Manasseh: the chief Hanniel, son of Ephod.<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 children of Joseph of the tribe of Manasses, Hanniel the son of Ephod. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />of the sons of Joseph, from the tribe of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for the descendants of Joseph: from the tribe of the Manassites: a leader, Hanniel, son of Ephod; and <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Josephites: of the tribe of the Manassites a leader, Hanniel son of Ephod,<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 Joseph, of the tribe of Manasseh, Nahlael the son of Ephod.<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 Yoseph of the tribe of Menasheh, Nakhlayel son of Aphun.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of the children of Joseph: of the tribe of the children of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Of the sons of Joseph of the tribe of the sons of Manasse, the prince was Aniel the son of Suphi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/34-23.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=10669" 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">22</span>Bukki son of Jogli, a leader from the tribe of Dan; <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2592.htm" title="2592: ḥan·nî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Favor of God, a Manassite, also an Asherite. From chanan and 'el; favor of God; Channiel, the name of two Israelites.">Hanniel</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/641.htm" title="641: ’ê·p̄ōḏ (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. The same as 'ephowd shortened; Ephod, An Israelite.">of Ephod,</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: lə·maṭ·ṭêh (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.).">of Manasseh</a> <a href="/hebrew/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">of Joseph;</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim;…<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/14-1.htm">Joshua 14:1-2</a></span><br />Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-51.htm">Joshua 19:51</a></span><br />These are the inheritances that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families distributed by lot to the tribes of Israel at Shiloh before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. So they finished dividing up the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-13.htm">Ezekiel 47:13-14</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-29.htm">Ezekiel 48:29</a></span><br />This is the land you are to allot as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel, and these will be their portions,” declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">Deuteronomy 3:12-17</a></span><br />So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-1.htm">Deuteronomy 34:1-4</a></span><br />Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him the whole land—from Gilead as far as Dan, / all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, / the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a></span><br />On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— / the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, / Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-5.htm">Acts 7:5</a></span><br />He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-8.htm">Hebrews 11:8-10</a></span><br />By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13-16</a></span><br />All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. / Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. / If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-13.htm">Romans 4:13</a></span><br />For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a></span><br />And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a></span><br />And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4</a></span><br />and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/34-22.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/34-22.htm">Children</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-39.htm">Hanniel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-39.htm">Han'niel</a> <a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/numbers/34-22.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/34-14.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/numbers/34-14.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/numbers/34-22.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/34-19.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/34-24.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/34-24.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/8-27.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-39.htm">Hanniel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-39.htm">Han'niel</a> <a href="/numbers/34-24.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/numbers/34-24.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/36-1.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/numbers/36-12.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/numbers/34-24.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/36-3.htm">Tribe</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>Hanniel son of Ephod</b><br>Hanniel is a name meaning "God is gracious." The mention of Hanniel highlights the importance of leadership within the tribes of Israel. Ephod, his father, is not widely mentioned elsewhere, indicating that Hanniel's role is more significant in this context. The name Ephod may remind readers of the priestly garment, suggesting a possible connection to spiritual leadership or service. This phrase emphasizes the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society, where family ties often determined one's role and responsibilities.<p><b>a leader from the tribe of Manasseh</b><br>Manasseh was one of the two sons of Joseph, and his tribe was one of the largest in Israel. The tribe of Manasseh was unique in that it was divided, with half settling on the east side of the Jordan River and the other half on the west. This division is significant in understanding the geographical and political landscape of ancient Israel. Leaders from Manasseh, like Hanniel, played crucial roles in maintaining unity and order among the people. The tribe's connection to Joseph, a key figure in the history of Israel, underscores the continuity of God's promises to the patriarchs.<p><b>son of Joseph</b><br>Joseph, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, is a central figure in the narrative of Genesis. His life story, marked by betrayal, suffering, and eventual rise to power in Egypt, is a testament to God's providence and faithfulness. The mention of Joseph here serves as a reminder of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the fulfillment of His promises through their descendants. Joseph's legacy is one of redemption and reconciliation, themes that resonate throughout the biblical narrative and find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is often seen as a type of Joseph in His role as a savior and reconciler.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_manasseh.htm">Tribe of Manasseh</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Manasseh, the firstborn son of Joseph. This tribe was allotted land on both sides of the Jordan River.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hanniel.htm">Hanniel</a></b><br>A leader from the tribe of Manasseh chosen to help divide the land of Canaan among the Israelites. His name means "God is gracious" in Hebrew.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephod.htm">Ephod</a></b><br>The father of Hanniel. Not much is known about him, but his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/division_of_canaan.htm">Division of Canaan</a></b><br>The event where the land of Canaan was divided among the tribes of Israel as they prepared to settle in the Promised Land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/land_allotment.htm">Land Allotment</a></b><br>A significant event in Israel's history where leaders from each tribe were appointed to oversee the fair distribution of land, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment_of_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises</a></b><br>The division of the land among the tribes of Israel is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Believers can trust in God's promises and His timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Importance of Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Hanniel's role as a leader in the division of the land underscores the importance of godly leadership and responsibility. Christians are called to lead with integrity and wisdom in their communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity_in_christ.htm">Heritage and Identity in Christ</a></b><br>The mention of lineage, such as Hanniel son of Ephod, highlights the importance of heritage. For Christians, our identity is rooted in Christ, and we are called to live as heirs of God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_inheritance.htm">Obedience and Inheritance</a></b><br>The Israelites' receipt of their inheritance was contingent upon their obedience to God's commands. Similarly, believers are called to live obediently to receive the spiritual inheritance promised in Christ.<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/any_historical_proof_of_moses'_warnings.htm">Numbers 32:23: Are there any historical or archaeological records that corroborate Moses' warnings about sin and its consequences for these tribes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_levi's_inheritance_contradict_god's_plan.htm">Joshua 13:33 - Does the unique inheritance of Levi (no land portion) imply internal contradictions with God's earlier covenant commands regarding tribal allocations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_joshua_17_14-15_allotment_small.htm">Joshua 17:14-15: If the tribe's population was huge, why was their allotment so limited, and is this numerically believable?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'wicked_heart'_mean_in_jer_17_9.htm">Did Moses father any children?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/34-23.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">Hanniel</span><br /><span class="heb">חַנִּיאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥan·nî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2592.htm">Strong's 2592: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hanniel -- 'favor of God', a Manassite, also an Asherite</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 Ephod,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵפֹֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·p̄ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_641.htm">Strong's 641: </a> </span><span class="str2">An Israelite</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">לְמַטֵּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 Manasseh</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">son</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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 Joseph;</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסֵ֔ף</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/34-23.htm">Numbers 34:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/34-23.htm">Numbers 34:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/34-23.htm">Numbers 34:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/34-23.htm">Numbers 34:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/34-23.htm">Numbers 34:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/34-23.htm">Numbers 34:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/34-23.htm">Numbers 34:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/34-23.htm">Numbers 34:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/34-23.htm">Numbers 34:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/34-23.htm">Numbers 34:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/34-23.htm">OT Law: Numbers 34:23 Of the children of Joseph: (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/34-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 34:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 34:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/34-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 34:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 34:24" /></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>