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Elizur son of Shedeur was in command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Reuben’s troops went next, marching behind their banner. Their leader was Elizur son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the standard of the camp of Reuben set out by their companies, and over their company was Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host <i>was</i> Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the standard of the camp of Reuben set out according to their armies; over their army <i>was</i> Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next the flag of the camp of Reuben, by their armies, set out with Elizur the son of Shedeur, over its army,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Next the standard of the camp of Reuben, according to their armies, set out with Elizur the son of Shedeur, over its army,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Next the standard of the camp of Reuben, according to their armies, set out with Elizur the son of Shedeur, over its army,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Next the standard of the camp of Reuben, according to their armies, set out with Elizur the son of Shedeur, over its army,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Next the standard of the camp of the sons of Reuben, according to their armies, moved out, with Elizur the son of Shedeur [commander] over its army,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The military divisions of the camp of Reuben with their banner set out, and Elizur son of Shedeur was over their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The military divisions of the camp of Reuben with their banner set out, and Elizur son of Shedeur was over Reuben&#8217s division. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their hosts: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Reuben and the tribes that camped alongside it marched out second, carrying their banner. Elizur son of Shedeur was the leader of the Reuben tribe, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their hosts: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />With their flag in front, the armies led by Reuben's descendants broke camp next. Elizur, son of Shedeur, was in command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Next, those under the banner of the division led by the tribe of Reuben would start out, company by company, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the standard of the camp of Reuben set out, accompanied by its army with Shedeur's son Elizur in charge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The standard of the camp of Reuben set out according to their companies; over his company was Elizur son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The standard of the camp of Reuben went forward according to their armies. Elizur the son of Shedeur was over his army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the standard of the camp of Reuben moved forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The standard of the camp of Reuben went forward according to their armies. Elizur the son of Shedeur was over his army. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the standard of the camp of Reuben has journeyed, by their hosts, and over its host [is] Elizur son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the standard of the camp of Reuben hath journeyed, by their hosts, and over its host is Elizur son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the flag of the camp of Reuben removed according to their army, and over his army, Elizur, son of Shedur.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Ruben also marched, by their troops and ranks, whose prince was Helisur the son of Sedeur. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Ruben also set out, by their companies and ranks, whose leader was Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The divisional camp of the Reubenites, arranged in companies, was the next to set out. Over its whole company was Elizur, son of Shedeur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Next the standard of the camp of Reuben set out, company by company; and over the whole company was Elizur son of Shedeur.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And then the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies; and over their host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the troop of the camp of Rubil and their army picked up; and Prince of the army: Elitsur son of Shedur.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their hosts; and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the order of the camp of Ruben set forward with their host; and over their host <i>was</i> Elisur the son of Sediur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/10-18.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=3373" 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/10.htm">From Sinai to Paran</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><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.">Then the divisions</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.">of the camp</a> <a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob.">of Reuben</a> <a href="/hebrew/5265.htm" title="5265: wə·nā·sa‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To pull out or up, set out, journey. A primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. Start on a journey.">set out</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/468.htm" title="468: ’ĕ·lî·ṣūr (N-proper-ms) -- God of (the) rock, a Reubenite leader. From 'el and tsuwr; God of rock; Elitsur, an Israelite.">with Elizur</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/7707.htm" title="7707: šə·ḏê·’ūr (N-proper-ms) -- A Reubenite. From the same as sadeh and 'uwr; spreader of light; Shedejur, an Israelite.">of Shedeur</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in command.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ōw (N-csc:: 3ms) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively."></a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was over the division of the tribe of Simeon,…<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="/exodus/13-20.htm">Exodus 13:20-22</a></span><br />They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham on the edge of the wilderness. / And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-36.htm">Exodus 40:36-38</a></span><br />Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-33.htm">Deuteronomy 1:33</a></span><br />who went before you on the journey, in the fire by night and in the cloud by day, to seek out a place for you to camp and to show you the road to travel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-19.htm">Nehemiah 9:19</a></span><br />You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14</a></span><br />He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39</a></span><br />He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/4-5.htm">Isaiah 4:5</a></span><br />Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Isaiah 63:12-14</a></span><br />who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">1 Corinthians 10:1-2</a></span><br />I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-29.htm">Hebrews 11:29</a></span><br />By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-15.htm">Revelation 7:15-17</a></span><br />For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. / ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ / For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-19.htm">Exodus 14:19-20</a></span><br />And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, / so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/33-9.htm">Exodus 33:9-10</a></span><br />As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance, and the LORD would speak with Moses. / When all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they would stand up and worship, each one at the entrance to his own tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/9-15.htm">Numbers 9:15-23</a></span><br />On the day that the tabernacle, the Tent of the Testimony, was set up, the cloud covered it and appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. / It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire. / Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-15.htm">Deuteronomy 31:15</a></span><br />Then the LORD appeared at the tent in a pillar of cloud, and the cloud stood over the entrance to the tent.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.</p><p class="hdg">the camp</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10-16</a></b></br> On the south side <i>shall be</i> the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben <i>shall be</i> Elizur the son of Shedeur… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5-18</a></b></br> Reuben, the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, <i>of whom cometh</i> the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites: … </p><p class="hdg">Elizur</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Numbers 1:5</a></b></br> And these <i>are</i> the names of the men that shall stand with you: of <i>the tribe of</i> Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-35.htm">Numbers 7:35</a></b></br> And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this <i>was</i> the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Command</a> <a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/numbers/7-35.htm">Elizur</a> <a href="/numbers/7-35.htm">Eli'zur</a> <a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/numbers/10-17.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/numbers/7-35.htm">Shedeur</a> <a href="/numbers/7-35.htm">Shed'eur</a> <a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Standard</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Command</a> <a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Elizur</a> <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Eli'zur</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/numbers/10-21.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/numbers/13-4.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Shedeur</a> <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Shed'eur</a> <a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Standard</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-1.htm">The use of the silver trumpets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-11.htm">The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">The order of their march</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-29.htm">Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark</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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Despite this, Reuben still held a significant position among the tribes. The camp of Reuben was positioned on the south side of the tabernacle during the Israelites' encampment in the wilderness (<a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10</a>). This positioning reflects a structured and orderly movement, emphasizing God's command for order and discipline among His people. The setting out of the camp signifies obedience to God's instructions given through Moses, as the Israelites journeyed towards the Promised Land.<p><b>under their standard</b><br>Each tribe of Israel had its own standard or banner, which served as a rallying point and symbol of identity. The standard of Reuben is traditionally associated with the image of a man, reflecting Jacob's blessing that Reuben was his firstborn, "my might, the first sign of my strength" (<a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3</a>). The use of standards was common in ancient Near Eastern cultures for military and organizational purposes, providing a sense of unity and belonging. This practice underscores the importance of identity and heritage within the community of God's people.<p><b>with Elizur son of Shedeur in command</b><br>Elizur, meaning "God is my rock," was the leader of the tribe of Reuben during the wilderness period. His father's name, Shedeur, means "field of light," which may reflect the divine guidance and illumination provided to the Israelites. Elizur's leadership role is consistent with the tribal structure established by God, where each tribe had a designated leader to represent them (<a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Numbers 1:5</a>). This hierarchical structure ensured that the tribes functioned cohesively and efficiently. The mention of Elizur highlights the importance of godly leadership and the responsibility of leaders to guide their people according to God's will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/reuben.htm">Reuben</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, Reuben is one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Reuben is significant as it represents the first division to set out after the Ark of the Covenant, indicating a structured and orderly movement of the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elizur_son_of_shedeur.htm">Elizur son of Shedeur</a></b><br>Elizur is the leader of the tribe of Reuben during the wilderness journey. His role is crucial as he is responsible for guiding his tribe according to the instructions given by God through Moses.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_camp_of_reuben.htm">The Camp of Reuben</a></b><br>This refers to the collective group of the tribe of Reuben, including their families, livestock, and possessions. They are part of the larger Israelite community journeying through the wilderness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_standard.htm">The Standard</a></b><br>Each tribe had its own standard or banner, which served as a rallying point and symbol of identity. The standard helped maintain order and unity among the tribes as they traveled.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_journey.htm">The Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>This event is part of the larger account of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and their journey to the Promised Land. It highlights themes of obedience, faith, and divine guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_structure_in_god's_plan.htm">Order and Structure in God's Plan</a></b><br>God values order and structure, as seen in the organized movement of the Israelite tribes. This teaches us the importance of having order in our spiritual and daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Elizur's role as a leader highlights the responsibility leaders have in guiding their people according to God's instructions. We are called to lead with integrity and faithfulness in our respective roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_unity.htm">Identity and Unity</a></b><br>The use of standards or banners signifies identity and unity among the tribes. As Christians, we find our identity in Christ and are called to unity within the body of believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_divine_guidance.htm">Obedience to Divine Guidance</a></b><br>The Israelites' journey under God's guidance serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's direction in our lives. Trusting in His plan leads to spiritual growth and fulfillment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_prophecies_in_the_bible.htm">What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_emphasize_cheerful_giving_over_tithing.htm">Why does 2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasize cheerful giving if Old Testament laws (e.g., tithing in Malachi 3:10) demand mandatory giving?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/10-18.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">Then 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 the camp</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחֲנֵ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ma·ḥă·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> </span><span class="str2">An encampment, an army</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Reuben</span><br /><span class="heb">רְאוּבֵ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’ū·ḇên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7205.htm">Strong's 7205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">set out,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָסַ֗ע</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·sa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5265.htm">Strong's 5265: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey</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">with Elizur</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיצ֖וּר</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·ṣūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_468.htm">Strong's 468: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elizur -- 'God of (the) rock', a Reubenite leader</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 Shedeur</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁדֵיאֽוּר׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḏê·’ūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7707.htm">Strong's 7707: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shedeur -- a Reubenite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in command.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/10-18.htm">Numbers 10:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/10-18.htm">Numbers 10:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/10-18.htm">Numbers 10:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/10-18.htm">Numbers 10:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/10-18.htm">Numbers 10:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/10-18.htm">Numbers 10:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/10-18.htm">Numbers 10:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/10-18.htm">Numbers 10:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/10-18.htm">Numbers 10:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/10-18.htm">Numbers 10:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/10-18.htm">OT Law: Numbers 10:18 The standard of the camp of Reuben (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/10-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 10:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/10-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 10:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:19" /></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>